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Advisory Committees

On this page you will find the Agendas and Minutes for all the Advisory Committees:

Active Transportation, Airport Aeronautical Noise Management, Ecological & Environmental, Employment & Income Support Community, Grand River Accessibility, Heritage Planning, Public Art, Seniors' Advisory Committee, Water Efficiency, Waterloo Regional Community Housing, Waterloo Region Museum Steering and Well Interference Appeal.

* Denotes a Regional Councillor

The Regional Chair of the Council is ex-officio a member of every committee.

 2012 Citizen Appointments

You, too, can become actively engaged!

There are more than 20 other Committees and Advisory Committees that report either to one of the three main Standing Committees or directly to Regional Council.

Information concerning opportunities for citizen appointments to Advisory Committees is generally available in the fall each year. While the deadline for annual volunteer applications for 2012 has passed, please note that applications are accepted by the Clerk's office at any time throughout the year and kept on file in case of vacancies.

 

Please click here for a copy of the Advisory Committee membership application.

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

2012

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minutes
May 15, 2012	5:00 p.m.	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
April 18, 2012	4:45 p.m.	Note date & time change	Agenda	Minutes
March 27, 2012	5:00 p.m.	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
February 21, 2012		CANCELLED	n/a	n/a
January 17, 2012		CANCELLED	n/a	n/a

2011

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minutes
November 15, 2011	5:00 p.m.	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
October 18, 2011	5:00 p.m.	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
September 20, 2011	5:00 p.m.	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
May 17, 2011	5:00 pm	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
April 19, 2011	5:00 pm	n/a	Agenda	Minutes

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The Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) serves as a forum for the public to raise their viewpoints on particular active transportation issues and to advise Regional Council and staff on cycling and pedestrian issues. The Committee will facilitate the Region's goal of developing an Active Transportation Master Plan to encourage higher rates of walking and cycling and to integrate active transportation as part of a balanced transportation network.

Terms of Reference

Staff contact: John Hill, Transportation Demand Management, Principal Planner, 519-575-4019,  TTY: 519-575-4608

Members:  D. Banks, A. Crowe, B. Forwell, P. Gleeson, B. Hawkings, M. Ivanovick, G. Lorentz*, R. Martin, J. Mitchell*, S. Morgan, J. Plummer, P. Rowe, M. Sommer and B. Tracey

 Chair:  J. Plummer

 

Aeronautical Noise Management Committee

2012

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minues
June 7, 2012	5:00 p.m.
March 1, 2012		CANCELLED	Agenda	Minutes

2011

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minues
December 1, 2011	5:00 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes
June 16, 2011	5:00 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes
February 3, 2011	5:00 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes

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The Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (ANMC) provides a consultative/communication forum for the community stakeholders to meet with the Region of Waterloo International Airport Management and other aviation community representatives to discuss issues relating to the mitigation of aircraft noise in the community.

Terms of Reference

Staff Contacts: Lee Ann Wetzel, Manager, Council & Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk, 519-575-4410, TTY: 519-575-4608

Chris Wood, General Manager, Region of Waterloo International Airport, 519-648-2256 ext. 8502

Currie Russell, Supervisor, Airport Safety & Security, 519-648-2256 ext. 8512

Members: C. Wood, B. Alyward, M. Bather, B. Bryant, B. Connors, J. Gross, G. Lorentz*, D. Reid, C. Rier, M. Stoddart, A. Sinclair, G. Tomic, B. Vrbanovic, R. Wagner and G. Williams

Chair: C. Wood

 

Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee

2012

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minutes
April 24, 2012	6:30 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes
January 31, 2012	6:30 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes

2011

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minutes
December 13, 2011	4:30 p.m.	Note Time Change	Agenda	Minutes
October 25, 2011	6:30 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes
September 27, 2011	6:30 p.m.	CANCELLED	Agenda	N/A
June 29, 2011	8:30 a.m.		Agenda	Minutes
March 29, 2011	6:30pm		Agenda	Minutes
January 25, 2011	6:30pm		Agenda	Minutes

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The Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee (EEAC) advises Planning, Housing and Community Services staff on development applications and Environmental Assessments which potentially affect the Region's most significant natural features. It also advises on other environmental issues of interest to the Region. EEAC consists of fourteen (14) citizen appointees with specialized environmental expertise and one (1) Regional Councillor.

Delegations for this Committee are requested to contact the Regional Clerk's office (519-575-4420) the Thursday prior to the meeting. Delegations are limited to a 10 minute presentation. Anyone who fails to register and appear at a meeting will be heard at the discretion of the Chair.

Terms of Reference

Staff Contact: Chris Gosselin, Manager, Environmental Planning, 519-575-4501, TTY: 519-575-4608

Members: W. Caston, T. Creese, L. Cymbaly, A. Dean, R. Donaldson, P. Duxbury, J. Ehgoetz, L. Ehnes, A. Featherstone, J. Jackson, D. Marks, A. Merry, G. Michalenko, C. Millar*, Y. Muhammad, C. Priddle

Chair: J. Jackson

 

Employment and Income Support Community Advisory Committee

2012

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minutes
April 20, 2012	9:00-11:30 a.m.	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
January 20, 2012	9:00-11:30 am	n/a	Agenda	Minutes

 2011

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minutes
December 2, 2011	9:00-11:30 am	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
October 21, 2011	9:00-11:30 am	CANCELLED
September 16, 2011	9:00-11:30 am	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
June 3, 2011	9:00-11:30 am	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
April 15, 2011	9:00-11:30 am	n/a	Agenda	Minutes
January 21, 2011	9:00-11:30 am	n/a	Agenda	Minutes

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The Employment and Income Support Community Advisory Committee (EISCAC) reports to the Community Services Committee and is composed of members representing the community and key stakeholders, including social assistance recipients (both Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program). The Committee provides advice on employment and income support programs delivered by Social Services for the betterment of services to the residents of the Region of Waterloo.

Terms of Reference

Staff Contacts:
Heather Callum, Social Planning Associate, 519-883-2040, TTY: 519-575-4608
David Dirks, Director, Employment & Income Support, 519-883-2179, TTY: 519-575-4608

Members: C. Abrego, L. Bellini, F. Bond, J. Bond, D. Carter, R. Chiriac, D. Dirks, D. Eagles, E. Elkhalifa, J. Fenton, A. Leis, K. Lipski, D. McLeod, F, Miah, S. Michener-Potts, J. Mitchell*, M. Muzzi, L. Myers, D. Pinnell, R. Roy, L. Sauve, C. Simpson, A. Sinclair, J. Spencer, N. Sweica and S. Thiessen

Chair: J. Mitchell*

 

Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee

2012

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minutes
April 26, 2012	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
February 23, 2012	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
January 26, 2012	1:30-3:30 pm		Agenda	Minutes

2011

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minutes
December 15, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
November 24, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
October 27, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
September 22, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
August 25, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
June 23, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
May 26, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
April 28, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
March 24, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
February 24, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes
January 24, 2011	1:30-4:00 pm		Agenda	Minutes

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The Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) will fulfill the purpose of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 for participating municipal Councils in our community by providing vision and direction towards the removal of barriers.Work is done in collaboration with participating scheduled organizations, as part of the promotion and facilitation of a seamless approach to effective barrier removal across the community.

All GRAAC meetings will take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West, with the exception of December (which will take place on the third Thursday). Meeting time is from 1:30p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Terms of Reference

Staff Contact: Vanessa Lopak, Social Planning Association, 519-575-4757 ext. 3861, TTY - 519-575-4608

Members: A. Cashin, G. Cummer, D. Griffin, J. Haalboom*, S. Herzog, D. Kuhn, S. Leach, A. Moorehead, K. Parker, A. Ross, P. Saunders, M. Shipley, C. Speers, D. Staal and A. Tutty

Co-Chairs:  A. Cashin and G. Cummer

 

Heritage Planning Advisory Committee

2012

Meeting Date	Time	Comments	Agendas	Minutes
May 10, 2012	5:00 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes
April 26, 2012	5:00 p.m.	Note date change	Agenda	Minutes
March 8, 2012	5:00 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes
February 9, 2012	5:00 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes
January 12, 2012	5:00 p.m.		Agenda	Minutes

2011

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The Heritage Planning Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services on Regional heritage issues and promotes Regional heritage in accordance with the Regional Official Policies Plan. The Committee also assists the Region in developing heritage policies and strategies.

Terms of Reference

Staff Contact: Lucille Bish, Director Community Services, 519-575-4499, TTY: 519-575-4608

Members: C. Coakely, T. Gallamore, J. Haalboom*, R. Hackett, N. Hardacre, E. Water Heinrichs, A. Junker, L. Kadar, M. Rowell, P. Wagner, W. Wright Cascade

Chair: J. Haalboom

Vice Chair: P. Wagner

Additional Information: Committee Membership, Committee Responsibilities, Future Activities Planned

 

Public Art Advisory Committee

2012

2011

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The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) reports to the Administration & Finance Committee and administers the Public Art Policy. This includes the processes for selecting, acquiring, disposing, placing, maintaining and cataloguing Public Art using monies available from the Public Art Reserve Fund.

Terms of Reference

Staff Contact: Lucille Bish, Director Community Services, 519-575-4499, TTY: 519-575-4608

Members: D. Gilmore, J. Haalboom*, B. Halloran*, I. Janik, D. Kirton, T. Reitz and H. Wilson

 

Seniors Advisory Committee

2012

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The Region of Waterloo Seniors Advisory Committee was created in 2011 to provide counsel and advice to Regional staff, and through staff, to Regional Council in respect to Regional planning and services impacting seniors. The committee will provide a venue/forum for stakeholder and community input to improve the quality of Regional services for seniors, in addition to providing advice and feedback on policy, planning and services delivered by Seniors' Services and other Regional Divisions/Departments supporting seniors.

Terms of Reference

Staff Contacts: Kelly Buxton, Social Planning Associate, 519-575-4757 ext. 5402; Gail Kaufman Carlin, Director, Seniors' Services, 519-893-8494 ext. 6310, TTY: 519-575-4608

Members: A. Fowler, J. Haalboom, D. Howatt, K. Mercer, S. Morgan, A. Nanders, M. Schreiter, L. Terry, G. Tremain

Co-Chairs: J. Haalboom* and M. Schuster, Commissioner, Social Services

 

Water Efficiency Advisory Committee

2012

2011

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The Water Efficiency Advisory Committee (WEAC) reports to the Planning & Works Committee and is composed of four (4) Regional Councillors and six (6) citizen appointees. The mandate of WEAC is to advise Regional staff on issues of demand management and long-term program review for the residential, education and industrial/commercial/institutional sectors. This Committee also acts as an expanded public forum regarding efficient water use as it relates to the Long Term Water Strategy. The Committee will make program recommendations to staff and through staff to Planning & Works Committee and Regional Council. The implementation of initiatives which are approved for action will be overseen by this Committee.

Terms of Reference

Staff Contact: Steve Gombos, Manager, Water Efficiency, 519-575-4503, TTY: 519-575-4608

Members: L. Armstrong*, T. Galloway*, J. Jackson, P. Leonard, L. Lima, C. Millar*, J. Robinson, C. Toal, K. Waybrant and J. Wideman*

Chair: J. Wideman*

 

Waterloo Region Community Housing Advisory Committee (WRCHAC)

2011

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The Waterloo Region Community Housing Advisory Committee (WRCHAC) was established by Regional Council to provide input and advice on a wide variety of issues dealing with Community Housing through the Community Services Committee. Topics addressed by this Advisory Committee include reviews of provincial funding and regulatory proposals, the development of Regional procedures, and the translation of legislation and policy to the operational level. Membership includes two (2) members of Regional Council, Housing Provider Representatives, Regional staff and a resident representative.

WRCHAC meetings are generally held on a bi-monthly basis. Housing Providers who would like to have input on Regional policies and decisions are invited to attend meetings or contact their sector representatives to share their ideas and opinions.

Terms of Reference

Members: L. Armstrong*, R. Flaming , C. Gage, B. Halloran*, K. Kwiatkowski, D. McCrone,  D. McDonald, I. Peters and D. Schlichter

Chair: D. Schlichter 519-575-4521, TTY: 519-575-4608

 

Waterloo Region Museum Steering Committee

The work of the Waterloo Region Museum Steering Committee has been completed and the Committee has concluded. The committee's final meeting was held Friday, September 9, 2011.

2011

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Terms of Reference

Staff Contact: Tom Reitz, Manager/Curator, Waterloo Region Museum, 519-575-4530 x3270, TTY: 519-575-4608

 

Well Interference Appeal Committee

2011

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The Well Interference Appeal Committee (WIAC) reports to the Planning & Works Committee and is comprised of five (5) Regional Councillors appointed for a four year term by Regional Council. The Committee provides a forum to address appeals by private well owners concerning potential well interference that might be attributable to Regional groundwater taking. The Committee meets when there are appeals of staff decisions of well interference complaints, in accordance with Council approved policies.

Staff Contact: Eric Hodgins, Water Resources Protection, 519-575-4434, TTY: 519-575-4608

Members: L. Armstrong, T. Cowan, R. Deutschmann, R. Kelterborn, J. Wideman and K. Seiling

Chair: T. Cowan