Traffic Safety Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Time:

5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Online Video Conference

Members

• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11
• Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member (Chair)
• Louise Goegan, Citizen Member (Vice-Chair)
• Aamira Alvi, Citizen Member
• TJ Cieciura, Citizen Member
• Tamara Coulson, Citizen Member
• Sanjiv Narang, Citizen Member
• Michael Ogilvie, Citizen Member
• Miles Roque, Citizen Member
• Junaid Shah, Citizen Member
• Sandra Thomson, Citizen Member
• Thomas Thomas, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Trustee
• Jill Promoli, Peel District School Board Trustee

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator, recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator, indicated an amendment to the recommendation for Item 9.4 to add the word “second” to indicate the implementation of a second school crossing guard.

Approved as amended (A. Alvi) 

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Traffic Safety Council Minutes - January 25, 2023

Approved (Councillor B. Butt) 

6.

DEPUTATIONS - Nil

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil

8.

CONSENT AGENDA - Nil

9.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

9.1

Site Inspection Report - Rotherglen School (Ward 11)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on December 13, 2022 - AM and January 17, 2023 - PM in front of the school at 929 Old Derry Road for the students attending Rotherglen School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the head of school of Rotherglen School be requested to complete the following:
   1. Remove the chain blocking alternate egress from Rotherglen School to Gaslamp Walk at AM school entry and PM school dismissal and that signage be installed indicating "exit only".
   2. Implement modifications to the traffic circle on school property, signage and pavement markings to direct traffic wanting to proceed East on Old Derry Road to use the re-opened exit driveway on Gaslamp Walk to proceed South on Gaslamp Walk and East on Old Derry Road, and that traffic wanting to proceed Westbound on Old Derry Road continue to use the school driveway to access Old Derry Road.
   3. Advise parents of the new procedure for accessing Old Derry Road via Gaslamp Walk for all Eastbound traffic on Old Derry Road.
2. That once part 1 of the recommendation has taken place, Transportation and Works be requested to extend the "no stopping" zone on Gaslamp Walk North an additional 50 metres from the stop sign at the intersection of Gaslamp Walk and Old Derry Road.
3. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect once parts 1 and 2 of the recommendation have been implemented.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Councillor B. Butt requested that the letter dated February 22, 2023 from Weston Consulting be displayed on the screen.

Members of the Committee engaged in discussion regarding the contents of the letter and associated expenses. 

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0001-2023
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  1. That the head of school of Rotherglen School be requested to complete the following:
     1. Remove the chain blocking alternate egress from Rotherglen School to Gaslamp Walk at AM school entry and PM school dismissal and that signage be installed indicating "exit only".
     2. Implement modifications to the traffic circle on school property, signage and pavement markings to direct traffic wanting to proceed East on Old Derry Road to use the re-opened exit driveway on Gaslamp Walk to proceed South on Gaslamp Walk and East on Old Derry Road, and that traffic wanting to proceed Westbound on Old Derry Road continue to use the school driveway to access Old Derry Road.
     3. Advise parents of the new procedure for accessing Old Derry Road via Gaslamp Walk for all Eastbound traffic on Old Derry Road.
  2. That once part 1 of the recommendation has taken place, Transportation and Works be requested to extend the "no stopping" zone on Gaslamp Walk North an additional 50 metres from the stop sign at the intersection of Gaslamp Walk and Old Derry Road.
  3. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect once parts 1 and 2 of the recommendation have been implemented.
  Approved

9.2

Site Inspection Report - Sts. Martha and Mary Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on February 7, 2023 at the intersection of Rathburn Road East and Trail 11, the Hydro Corridor for the students attending Sts. Martha and Mary Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Rathburn Road East and Trail 11, the Hydro Corridor at this time.
2. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect in March after March break.
3. That Transportation and Works be requested to conduct a speed study on Rathburn Road East at Trail 11, the Hydro Corridor.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Members of the Committee engaged in discussion regarding the timeline of the construction and the requirement of a speed study. Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation provided clarification on the recommendation.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0002-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Rathburn Road East and Trail 11, the Hydro Corridor at this time.
  2. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect in March after March break.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to conduct a speed study on Rathburn Road East at Trail 11, the Hydro Corridor.
  Approved

9.3

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

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on January 24, 2023 in front of the school at 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard for the students attending Erin Centre Middle School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones in front of Erin Centre Middle school at 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard and on Tenth Line West, South of Erin Centre Boulevard between the hours of 8:10 - 8:35 am and 2:10 - 2:40 pm.
2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend Erin Centre Middle School at 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard between the hours of 8:00- 8:30 am and 2:15- 3:00 pm to enforce:
   1. The 30 km/hr speed limit.
   2. no u-turns.
3. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
   1. Review the feasibility of extending the signals for Erin Centre Boulevard at Tenth Line West to allow for back up of vehicles to clear Erin Centre Boulevard in front of the school.
   2. Review the feasibility of implementing an advance left turn phase from 8:00 - 8:30 am and 2:30 - 3:00 pm.
   3. Review the existing speed bumps that do not slow traffic.
   4. Implement speed cameras on Erin Centre Boulevard in front of Erin Centre Middle School, 3240 Erin Centre boulevard.
   5. Review the existing signage and replace any faded signage in front of Erin Centre Middle School, 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard.
4. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect at the area in front of Erin Centre Middle School and at the intersection of Tenth Line West and Erin Centre Boulevard once 1 - 3 have taken place.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Councillor S. McFadden enquired about recommendation 3C and whether further enforcement is required. Sheelagh Duffin, Crossing Guard Supervisor reponded and provided further clarification on the recommendation.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0003-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones in front of Erin Centre Middle school at 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard and on Tenth Line West, South of Erin Centre Boulevard between the hours of 8:10 - 8:35 am and 2:10 - 2:40 pm.
  2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend Erin Centre Middle School at 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard between the hours of 8:00- 8:30 am and 2:15- 3:00 pm to enforce:
     1. The 30 km/hr speed limit.
     2. no u-turns.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Review the feasibility of extending the signals for Erin Centre Boulevard at Tenth Line West to allow for back up of vehicles to clear Erin Centre Boulevard in front of the school.
     2. Review the feasibility of implementing an advance left turn phase from 8:00 - 8:30 am and 2:30 - 3:00 pm.
     3. Review the existing speed bumps that do not slow traffic.
     4. Implement speed cameras on Erin Centre Boulevard in front of Erin Centre Middle School, 3240 Erin Centre boulevard.
     5. Review the existing signage and replace any faded signage in front of Erin Centre Middle School, 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard.
  4. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect at the area in front of Erin Centre Middle School and at the intersection of Tenth Line West and Erin Centre Boulevard once 1 - 3 have taken place.
  Approved

9.4

Site Inspection Report - St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School and Floradale Public School (Ward 7)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on February 16, 2023 at the intersection of Paisley Boulevard and Confederation Parkway for the students attending St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School and Floradale Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

That the warrants have been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Paisley Boulevard West and Confederation Parkway for the students attending St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School and Floradale Public School. 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator, indicated an amendment to the recommendation to add the word “second” to indicate the implementation of a second school crossing guard.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0004-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the warrants have been met for the placement of a second school crossing guard at the intersection of Paisley Boulevard West and Confederation Parkway for the students attending St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School and Floradale Public School. 

  Approved

10.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

Miles Roque, Citizen Member, provided an update regarding the status of the modification of the site inspection form.

11.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT

11.1

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - January 2023

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0005-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for December 2022 be received.  

  Received

12.

TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS ACTION ITEMS - Nil

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

Peter Westbrook, Chair, provided an update on the formation of a working group regarding parking enforcement and safe parking around schools. Members of the Committee engaged in discussion regarding the purpose of the working group.

Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation discussed pausing the Let's Move Mississauga Campaign until 2024.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0006-2023
  Moved By T. Coulson

  That the Let's Move Mississauga Campaign be paused for 2023 and that Active Transportation
  Staff report back to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee in 2024 with
  respect to resuming the campaign. 

  Approved

14.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING - March 29, 2023

15.

ADJOURNMENT

5:58 PM (L. Geogan)