Appointment of Member of Council
to the Toronto Cycling Committee
The Striking Committee recommends that Councillor Jack Layton be appointed 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
5designated 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"; and
(b)expiring on November 30, 2000, and until his successor is appointed.
The Striking Committee submits the following report (March 10, 1999) from the City
Clerk:
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 5
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
5designated 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.
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(A copy of Schedule 1, referred to in the foregoing report dated March 10, 1999, from the City
Clerk, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Striking Committee
for its meeting on March 22, 1999, and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City
Clerk.)
