BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Composition

The Beautification Committee shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Beautification Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Investigating fencing issues within Markham and examining potential solutions;
• Educating and promoting gardening within Markham, including administering the “Suzie Garden Awards”;
• Providing leadership and promoting a vision for “Communities in Bloom”;
• Promoting the Adopt-a-Park program.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Beautification Committee;
• The Beautification Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

BUILDING AND PARKS CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

Composition

The Building and Parks Construction Committee shall be chaired by J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer, and be comprised of the Chair of the Community Services and Environment Committee, and Ward Councillors.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Building and Parks Construction Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Directing the Angus Glen Community Centre and Library project in terms of services to be provided, expenditure of funds and schedule of development, and to receive recommendations from the Staff Technical Advisory Committee;
• Reviewing long term priorities at the Markham Civic Centre;
• Overseeing the corporate elements of the Markham Community Library, and the Thornhill Community Centre, expansion projects
• Reviewing and monitoring the construction of new buildings and new parks;

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Building and Parks Construction Committee;
• The Building and Parks Construction Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

COMMUNITY ISSUES COMMITTEE

Composition

The Community Issues Committee shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Community Issues Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Examining the creation, and potential issues, of dog leash-free areas;
• Selecting a Senior to receive of the Mayor’s Senior Award;
• Implementing a volunteer group to work in conjunction with the By-law Enforcement & Licensing Division to remove illegal postering signage.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Community Issues Committee;
• The Community Issues Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE

Composition

The Arts and Culture Committee shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Arts and Culture Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Serving as an organizing group in support of cultural exchanges between Markham and Noerdlingen;
• Advising Council on public art donations, and assisting staff in reviewing public art proposals and developing a public art plan;

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Arts and Culture Committee;

§ The Arts and Culture Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE

Composition

The Environmental Committee shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Environmental Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Recommending policy and long and short term goals, and promoting Markham’s commitment to clean air;
• Administering the Environmental Land Acquisition fund and making recommendations to the Finance & Administrative Committee on land acquisition matters;
• Managing the Environmental Sustainability Fund and providing recommendations to the Finance & Administrative Committee on the approval of appropriate projects;
• Preparing plans for a Town-wide three-stream collection including a public consultation process.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Environmental Committee;
• The Environmental Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

KYOTO TASK FORCE

Composition

The Kyoto Task Force shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

Lead by example. Formulate policy, identify short and long term objectives and promote the Town of Markham’s: successes in improving local air quality; commitment to achieving the objectives of the Kyoto Protocol, and; mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change.

The specific duties of the Kyoto Task Force shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

§ Promoting energy and resource conservation and efficiency in all Town of Markham operations and activities;

§ Improving local air quality by promoting multi-modal transportation including transit, carpooling, hybrid vehicles, cycling, walking (since transportation is the #1 contributor to smog and greenhouse gas emissions); eliminating the use of pesticides on Town property, and; championing new waste reduction technologies (since methane gas from landfills is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions;

§ Research and investigate how green technologies, including district energy, alternative fuels, green buildings, green infrastructure and green roofs, can be effectively implemented and incorporated into the Town’s operations and activities;

§ Promoting “carbon sinks” – natural areas in Markham that absorb CO² – including trees, terrestrial habitat, wetlands (reduce maintenance emissions, pesticide use) and agricultural areas;

§ Improving public understanding of climate change, the Kyoto protocol, energy and resource conservation and every day solutions;

§ Developing and promoting partnerships with business, residents, schools and interest groups.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Kyoto Task Force;
• The Kyoto Task Force may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

MARKHAM CENTRE COMMITTEE

Composition

The Markham Centre Committee shall be comprised of Six (6) Members of Council and Staff.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Markham Centre Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Engaging the Markham Centre business community in order to develop sustainable transportation demand management programs and services within Markham;
• Monitoring the Markham Centre Study.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Markham Centre Committee;
• The Markham Centre Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

MARKHAM SUB-COMMITTEE

Composition

The Markham Sub-Committee shall be comprised of Four (4) Members of Council and Staff.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Markham Sub-Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Monitoring and reviewing planning and development issues specific to the Markham Village area;

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Markham Sub-Committee;
• The Markham Sub-Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

MILLIKEN MILLS SUB-COMMITTEE

Composition

The Milliken Mills Sub-Committee shall be comprised of Four (4) Members of Council and Staff.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Milliken Mills Sub-Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Monitoring and reviewing planning and development issues specific to the Milliken Mills area;

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Milliken Mills Sub-Committee;
• The Milliken Mills Sub-Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

THORNHILL SUB-COMMITTEE

Composition

The Thornhill Sub-Committee shall be comprised of Four (4) Members of Council and Staff.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Thornhill Sub-Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Monitoring and reviewing planning and development issues specific to the Thornhill area;
• Developing a vision for Thornhill Main Street that would make the Street a pleasant place to work, to shop, to play and to live;
• Developing the vision through public participation;
• Recommending to Council a plan or series of plans and activities that would enable the vision to be achieved;
• Developing a process of public participation that encourages residents, business owners, land owners and interested citizens to participate in activities on private, institutional and public spaces to create the ambience envisioned by the vision;
• Recommending to Council improvements to areas adjacent to Main Street that would supplement the vision of the street;
• Actively seeking participation of interested parties to make improvements in adjacent areas.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Thornhill Sub-Committee;
• The Thornhill Sub-Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

UNIONVILLE SUB-COMMITTEE

Composition

The Unionville Sub-Committee shall be comprised of Four (4) Members of Council and Staff.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Unionville Sub-Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Monitoring and reviewing planning and development issues specific to the Unionville area;
• Developing a vision for Unionville Main Street that would make the Street a pleasant place to work, to shop, to play and to live;
• Developing the vision through public participation;
• Recommending to Council a plan or series of plans and activities that would enable the vision to be achieved;
• Developing a process of public participation that encourages residents, business owners, land owners and interested citizens to participate in activities on private, institutional and public spaces to create the ambience envisioned by the vision;
• Recommending to Council improvements to areas adjacent to Main Street that would supplement the vision of the street;
• Actively seeking participation of interested parties to make improvements in adjacent areas.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Unionville Sub-Committee;
• The Unionville Sub-Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

KNOWLEDGE TASK FORCE

Composition

The Knowledge Task Force shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Knowledge Task Force shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

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Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Knowledge Task Force;
• The Knowledge Task Force may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

MARKHAM INNOVATION SYNERGY CENTRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Composition

The Markham Innovation Synergy Centre Board of Directors shall be comprised of Members from the four funding entities – Town of Markham, York University, National Resource Centre, and Royal Bank.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Markham Innovation Synergy Centre Board of Directors shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Providing frequent updates to the Economic Development Committee on the activities and projects of the Innovation Synergy Centre;
• Providing annual audit reports to shareholders.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Markham Innovation Synergy Centre Board of Directors;
• The Markham Innovation Synergy Centre Board of Directors may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

MARKHAM SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE COMMITTEE

Composition

The Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre Committee shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Providing updates to the Economic Development Committee on the activities and projects of the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre Committee;

§ The Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

RURAL MARKHAM LIAISON COMMITTEE

Composition

The Rural Markham Liaison Committee shall be comprised of Three (3) Members of Council and Staff.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Rural Markham Liaison Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

The Committee will provide advice on such initiatives as:

• Signage and other communications tools to raise awareness of countryside activities and heritage features;
• Promotion of local agricultural produce through “branding”;
• Community involvement in countryside/agricultural initiatives;
• Events to celebrate Markham’s rich rural heritage;
• Regular roadside maintenance including pickup of litter and tree maintenance;
• Strategies to reduce the dumping of garbage in the areas;
• Traffic enforcement;
• Voluntary placement of agricultural or conservation easements on private lands;
• Opportunities to participate in initiatives such as the GTA Agriculture Action Plan.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Rural Markham Liaison Committee;
• The Rural Markham Liaison Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Composition

The Town of Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Town of Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Advising staff of various departments and Council on the design, development and delivery of cycling and pedestrian policies, programs and facilities to promote and enhance cycling and walking in Markham;
• Compiling research and statistics on cycling and pedestrian issues;
• Working with local neighbourhoods by collecting and distributing information related to cycling and walking;
• Promoting an increased public awareness of cycling and walking as environmentally friendly forms of transportation;
• Assisting in fundraising opportunities;
• Discussing and resolving any issues between cyclists and pedestrians;
• Assisting in the integration of bicycle and pedestrian facilities into significant development proposals as they arise.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Town of Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee;

§ The Town of Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Subcommittee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

SAFE STREETS TASK FORCE

Composition

The Safe Streets Task Force shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Safe Streets Task Force shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide strategy development of the future traffic control program;
• Identify program resource requirements;
• Assist with public consultation;
• Facilitate Safe Streets kick-off.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Safe Streets Task Force;
• The Safe Streets Task Force may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Composition

The Traffic Management Advisory Committee shall be comprised of Five (5) Volunteer Members and Two (2) Members of Council.

Mandate

The specific duties of the Traffic Management Advisory Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Developing and implementing the employee trip reduction program – S-M-A-R-T Movement
• Working with local businesses to develop commuter solutions aiming to reduce single occupancy vehicle travel.

Sub-Committees

• Sub-committees may be created to assist and/or advise the Traffic Management Advisory Committee;
• The Traffic Management Advisory Committee may appoint, at the request of the Chair of the Sub-committee, additional members to sit on the Sub-committee. These representatives will be regarded as non-voting members.