Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee

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Members Present
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11
  • Trustee Jill Promoli, Peel District School Board
  • Aamira Alvi, Citizen Member
  • Domenico Renzella, Citizen Member
  • Faiz Ahmed, Citizen Member
  • Irene Chu, Citizen Member
  • Junaid Shah, Citizen Member
  • Mario Matteazzi, Citizen Member
  • Miles Roque, Citizen Member, Chair
  • Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member
  • Sandra Thomson, Citizen Member
  • Tammy Coulson, Citizen Member, Vice-Chair
  • TJ Cieciura, Citizen Member
Members Absent
  • Trustee Brea Corbet, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
  • Louise Goegan, Citizen Member
  • Vibha Sequeira, Citizen Member
Staff Present
  • Heleana Tsabros

Staff Present 

Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards

Dwight Spence, Supervisor, Parking Enforcement 

Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator

Abdulrahim Mohamed, Active Transportation Coordinator

Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor

Ben Paric, Traffic Operations Technologist

Heleana Tsabros, Legislative Coordinator

Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Miles Roque, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:08 PM.

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

 

Miles Roque, Chair, recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

That the November 27, 2024 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Agenda be approved as presented. 

Approved (J. Shah)

4.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

Nil.

5.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

5.1
Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Minutes - October 30, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.2024_10_30_Draft_MSTSAC_Minutes.pdf

That the draft minutes of October 30, 2024 be approved as presented.

Approved (T.J. Cieciura)

6.
DEPUTATIONS - Nil

 

7.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil

 

8.
CONSENT AGENDA - Nil

 

9.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

 

9.1
2024 Wilde Wood Award

 

Heleana Tsabros, Legislative Coordinator, announced the recipients for the 2024 Wilde Wood Award for School Zone Safety as selected by MSTSAC's Awards Working group. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0069A-2024
    Moved ByP. Westbrook
    1. That the 2024 Wilde Wood Award for School Zone Safety be awarded to the following schools that have demonstrated that they have a team of staff and/or volunteers that deserve to be recognized for the efficient operation of the School Zone Safety (Kiss & Ride) Program and promote and/or encourage active transportation to and from school.
      1. St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School (Ward 5)
      2. St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Elementary School (Ward 8)
      3. Plum Tree Public School (Ward 9)
      4. Clarkson Public School (Ward 2)
    2. That $2,000.00 ($500.00 per school) be allocated for awarding the recipients of the 2024 Wilde Wood Award.
    Approved

9.2
Nominations - 2024 Dr. Arthur Wood Award

 

Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member announced the nomination of Julie Lavalle, Principal, St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School for the 2024 Dr. Arthur Award, as selected by MSTSAC’s Awards Working Group, and spoke to Ms. Lavalle’s dedication and long-term service to St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School and the community. Councillor Fonseca spoke in favour of the Awards Working Group nomination. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0070-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    1. That Julie Lavalle, Principal, St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School be named the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.
    2. That the cost of approximately $200.00 be approved for the purchase of a plaque to present to the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.
    Approved

9.3
Introduction of New Citizen Members

 

Mario Matteazzi and Domenico Renzella, new Citizen Members of Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, introduced themselves. 

9.4
Site Inspection Report - St. Albert of Jerusalem Catholic Elementary School (Ward 9)

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1.Item 9.4 - SI Report St. Albert of Jerusalem Catholic Elementary School (Ward 9).pdf

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 19, 2024 at Tenth Line West and lnnisdale Road for the students attending St. Albert of Jerusalem Catholic Elementary School.

No discussion took place under this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0071-2024
    Moved ByI. Chu
    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Tenth Line West and lnnisdale Road for the students attending St. Albert of Jerusalem Catholic Elementary School.
    Approved

9.5
Site Inspection Report - St. Sebastian Catholic Elementary School (Ward 8)

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1.Item 9.5 - SI Report St. Sebastian Catholic Elementary School (Ward 8).pdf

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 14, 2024 at Sebastian Drive and Artesian Drive for the students attending St. Sebastian Catholic Elementary School.

No discussion took place under this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0072-2024
    Moved ByS. Thomson
    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Sebastian Drive and Artesian Drive for the students attending St. Sebastian Catholic Elementary School.
    Approved

9.6
Site Inspection Report - Erin Centre Middle School (Ward 10)

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1.Item 9.6 - SI Report Erin Centre Middle School (Ward 10).pdf

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 29, 2024 in front of Erin Centre Middle School at 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard and at Tenth Line West and Erin Centre Boulevard for the students attending Erin Centre Middle School.

No discussion took place under this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0073-2024
    Moved ByP. Westbrook
    1. That the Principal of Erin Centre Middle School be requested to:
      1. remind students not to enter the crosswalk after the white walking man is no longer showing.
      2. remind students to wear helmets when riding bicycles.
    2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend in front of Erin Centre Middle School at 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard between the times of 2:25 - 2:45 pm to provide enforcement for vehicles stopped in live lanes to pick up students.
    Approved

9.7
Site Inspection Report - Olive Grove Private School (Ward 2)

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1.Item 9.7 - SI Report Olive Grove Private School (Ward 2).pdf

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 21, 2024 in front of the Olive Grove Private School at 2300 Speakman Drive for the students attending Olive Grove Private School. 

Aamira Alvi, Citizen Member, identified an underutilised space at Olive Grove Private school that would require further review. Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor Crossing Guards, noted that a meeting with the school Principal would be required to discuss the recommendation. Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member, noted that the school would need to make site modifications to implement a right-turn-only from the school driveway on the east side. Committee Members discussed amending the recommendation to include a meeting with the school's Principal to review these recommendations.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0074-2024
    Moved ByT. Cieciura
    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at 2300 Speakman Drive for the students attending Olive Grove Private School.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
      1. review the feasibility of creating a third lane, turning lane on Speakman Drive in front of Olive Grove Private School.
      2. review the feasibility of painting a center line on Speakman Drive if a turning lane cannot be implemented.
    3. That the Principal of Olive Grove Private School:
      1. give consideration to creating right turn only from the school driveway on the east side.
      2. give consideration to using the southwest driveway into the west side of the parking lot to create more storage and create another pickup/drop off area.
    4. That members of the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee meet on site with the principal of Olive Grove Private School to discuss the above recommendations.
    Approved

9.8
Site Inspection Report - Britannia Public School (Ward 11)

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1.Item 9.8 - SI Report Britannia Public School (Ward 11).pdf

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 7, 2024 at Swinbourne Drive and Douguy Boulevard for the students attending Britannia Public School. 

Councillor Butt enquired why the Kiss and Ride was only being utilized during dismissal. Trustee Jill Promoli, Peel District School Board, highlighted staffing challenges and Sheelagh Duffin, Crossing Guards Supervisor, spoke to limitations of the school staff's volunteer hours. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0075-2024
    Moved ByJ. Shah
    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Swinbourne Drive and Douguy Boulevard for the students attending Britannia Public School.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
      1. paint ladder markings on all three legs at the intersection of Swinbourne Drive and Douguy Boulevard.
      2. repaint faded stop bars on all three legs at the intersection of Douguy Boulevard and Swinbourne Drive.
    3. That the Principal of Britannia Public School be requested to review the feasibility of opening the Kiss and Ride at afternoon dismissal.
    4. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping/no parking" zones on Swinbourne Drive between the times of 8:25 - 8:45 am and 2:50 - 3:15 pm.
    Approved

9.9
Site Inspection Report - St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School (Ward 9)

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1.Item 9.9 - SI Report St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School (Ward 9).pdf

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 12, 2024 in front of St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School at 3180 Aquitaine Avenue for the students attending St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School.

No discussion took place under this item. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0076-2024
    Moved ByTrustee J. Promoli
    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard  in front of St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School at 3180 Aquitaine Avenue for the students attending St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
      1. review the feasibility of implementing a speed camera on Aquitaine Avenue in front of St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School.
      2. review the signage on Aquitaine Avenue in front of St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School to the corner of Tenth Line West.
      3. install "no stopping" prohibitions on Aquitaine Avenue.
      4.  install "no stopping" corner prohibitions on Aquitaine Avenue at Tenth Line West.
      5. move the painted line at the southeast corner up to the 40 km/hr sign and install a "no stopping" prohibition to prevent parking too close to the corner.
    3. That once the signage is in place that the Principal of St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School be requested to advise the parents and students of the new "no stopping" restriction on Aquitaine Avenue.
    4. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones on Aquitaine Avenue, in front of St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School between the times of 8:40 - 9:05 am and 3: 15 - 3:40 pm, once the signage is in place.
    5. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend the school to enforce "no u-turns" between the times of 8:40 - 9:05 am and 3: 15 - 3:40 pm, once the signage is in place.
    Approved

9.10
Site Inspection Statistics Report - November 2024

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1.Item 9.10 - Site Inspection Statistics Report - November 2024.pdf

RECOMMEND RECEIPT 

No discussion took place under this item. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0077-2024
    Moved ByT. Cieciura

    That the Site Inspection Statistics Report – November 2024  be received.

    Received

10.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil

 

11.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT 

 

11.1
Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - October 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 11.1 - Enforcement Inspections - School Zone October 2024.pdf

No discussion took place under this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0078-2024
    Moved ByI. Chu

    That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for October 2024 be received.

    Received

12.
TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS ACTION ITEMS 

 

12.1
Transportation and Works October 2024 Action Items

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 12.1 - Transportation and Works October 2024 Action Items(1).pdf

No discussion took place under this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMSTSAC-0079-2024
    Moved ByP. Westbrook

    That the Transportation and Works Action Items List - October 2024 be received.

    Received

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

Heleana Tsabros, Legislative Coordinator, reminded Committee Members of the annual appreciation dinner. Miles Roque, Chair, requested that mileage expenses forms be sent to the new Committee members. Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor Crossing Guards, advised that the December Site Inspections calendar would be distributed shortly and that the scheduling of site inspections during winter months would be weather dependent. 

14.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING - January 29, 2025

 

15.
ADJOURNMENT

 

5:38 PM (J. Shah)

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