Report to: Development Services Report Date: June 12, 2007

SUBJECT: Parking Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference

PREPARED BY: Meg West, extension 3792

RECOMMENDATION:

That the report entitled “Parking Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference” be received,

And that Council endorse in principle the Terms of Reference for the Parking Advisory Committee attached as Appendix “A”,

And that Council confirm Council member appointees to the Markham Parking Advisory Committee,

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Not applicable

1. Purpose 2. Background 3. Discussion 4. Financial

5. Others (Environmental, Accessibility, Engage 21st, Affected Units) 6. Attachment(s)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to present Terms of Reference for the proposed Markham Parking Advisory Committee for Council adoption, and to confirm Council member appointees to the Markham Parking Advisory Committee.

BACKGROUND:

At Council on June 12, 2007, Council approved the recommendation to establish a Committee of Council to make recommendations to Council on matters relating to the Town’s Parking Programme including the operations of municipally owned or operated surface parking lot(s) and parking structure(s).

OPTIONS/ DISCUSSION:

The Parking Advisory Committee would advise Council on the management of the business and affairs of the parking operation in municipal parking areas in accordance with the proposed Terms of Reference attached as Appendix ‘A’.

In addition to the stated purpose of the Advisory Committee, the Terms of Reference addresses the composition, roles and responsibilities and the reporting framework of the Advisory Committee.

Specifically, the responsibility of the Advisory Committee will be:

· Develop a Vision for the future of parking in Markham

· Develop short and long term strategies to implement the Vision

· Meet on a regular basis to review and provide comment, input and direction on the development, operation, maintenance and management of the Town’s Parking Programme,

· Review existing parking services in the Town,

· Provide recommendations to Council for parking rates and restrictions,

· Assess parking policies and provide recommendations to Council, and

· Consider any specific matters arising, events or opportunities that impact or may impact the operations or mandate of the Town’s Parking Programme and recommend such actions that may be required to address such matters to Council for its consideration and approval.

It is recommended that the Advisory Committee consist five Markham Councillors. The Advisory Committee, once established, could consider how to engage other stakeholders.

Staff resources would include Transportation / Engineering, Community Services and Fire (Operations), By-law Enforcement, Strategic Initiatives and Clerks.

The duration of term will be two years.

Meetings will be held on a monthly or bi-monthly basis throughout the year, with a summer break during July and August

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

None identified at this time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Not applicable

ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS:

Not applicable

ENGAGE 21^ST CONSIDERATIONS:

This project aligns with the following key Town of Markham Corporate Goals: Quality Community and Infrastructure Management.

BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:

Discussions have involved staff from Corporate Services and Legal Services.

RECOMMENDED

BY: ________________________ ________________________

Don Taylor John Livey

Acting Director, Strategic Chief Administrative Officer

Initiatives

ATTACHMENTS:

Appendix ‘A’ – Markham Parking Advisory Committee Terms of Reference