March 10, 1999

TO:Striking Committee

FROM:City Clerk

SUBJECT:APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER OF COUNCIL TO THE TORONTO CYCLING COMMITTEE

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to provide Members of Council with a list of Members' preferences for appointment to the Toronto Cycling Committee.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Striking Committee give consideration to Members' preferences outlined in Schedule 1 and recommend to City Council the appointment of one Member of Council to the Toronto Cycling Committee.

Council Reference/Background/History:

City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted, as amended, Clause No. 6 contained in Report No. 13 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed "Revised Terms of Reference for the Toronto Cycling Committee", which sets out the composition of the Toronto Cycling Committee, one of whom shall be a Member of Council.

The existing Toronto Cycling Committee is to continue with its current membership until such time as Council has appointed a Councillor as well as the 15 citizen members, and the five designated organizations have named their representatives, as outlined in the aforementioned Clause.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Members of Council were canvassed on March 2, 1999, to determine their interest in being appointed to the Toronto Cycling Committee. The attached Schedule 1 contains a list of those Members who have indicated an interest in such appointment.

The 15 citizen appointments to the Toronto Cycling Committee will be submitted to City Council when finalized by the Nominating Committee.

Conclusion:

It is recommended that the Striking Committee recommend to City Council the appointment of one Member of Council to the Toronto Cycling Committee for a term of office:

(a)commencing at such time as Council has appointed the 15 citizen members, and the 5 designated organizations have named their representatives, as outlined in the aforementioned Clause; and

(b)expiring on November 30, 2000, and until his or her successor is appointed.

Contact Name:

Joanne Hamill, Manager of Community Councils and Committees, 392-4339.

Novina Wong

City Clerk

SCHEDULE 1

Members Preferences for Appointment to

the Toronto Cycling Committee

The following Councillor has indicated an interest in being appointed to the said Committee:

Councillor Jack Layton

Note:Term expires on November 30, 2000. One appointment to be made.

Meetings are held monthly, generally on the third Monday of the month, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The existing Toronto Cycling Committee is to continue with its current membership until such time as Council has appointed a Councillor as well as the 15 citizen members, and the five designated organizations have named their representatives, as outlined in Clause No. 6 contained in Report No. 13 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed "Revised Terms of Reference for the Toronto Cycling Committee", which was adopted, as amended, by City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998.