Traffic Safety Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Time:

5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Location:

Online Video Conference

Members

• Councillor Chris Fonseca
• Councillor John Kovac
• Councillor Sue McFadden
• Peter Westbrook
• Louise Goegan
• Aamira Alvi
• TJ Cieciura
• Tamara Coulson
• Sanjiv Narang
• Michael Ogilvie
• Miles Roque
• Junaid Shah
• Sandra Thomson
• Jill Promoli
• Thomas Thomas

Contact

Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services

905-615-3200 ext. 5471

Email

 

Find it Online
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/trafficsafetycouncil 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

“We acknowledge the lands which constitute the present-day City of Mississauga as being part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandotte Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial. The City of Mississauga is home to many global Indigenous Peoples.

As a municipality, the City of Mississauga is actively working towards reconciliation by confronting our past and our present, providing space for Indigenous peoples within their territory, to recognize and uphold their Treaty Rights and to support Indigenous Peoples. We formally recognize the Anishinaabe origins of our name and continue to make Mississauga a safe space for all Indigenous peoples.”

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Traffic Safety Council Minutes - June 29, 2022

6.

DEPUTATIONS

6.1

Laura Zeglen, Vision Zero Program Lead, regarding School Streets Program and School Walking Routes Update

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit 

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5471 or by emailing  by Tuesday, November 29, 2022 before 12:00 PM.

Pursuant to Section 58 of the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended:

Traffic Safety Council may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of Traffic Safety Council, with the following provisions:

1. Questions may be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting;
2. A person is limited to two (2) questions and must pertain specific item on the current agenda and the speaker will state which item the question is related to;
3. The total public question period time is 15 minutes maximum and shall not be extended by the Chair; and
4. Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of a written response.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

9.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

9.1

Site Inspection Report - Sheridan Park Public School (Ward 2)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on September 13, 2022 at the intersection of Sheridan Park Drive and Fifth Line West for the students attending Sheridan Park Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection Sheridan Park Drive and Fifth Line West for the students attending Sheridan Park Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to re-paint zebra markings on the West and South legs of the intersection of Sheridan Park Drive and Fifth Line West.
3. That Transportation and Works review the feasibility of installing traffic signals at the intersection of Sheridan Park and Fifth Line West.
4. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Sheridan Park Drive and Fifth Line West for the students attending Sheridan Park Public School in September 2023. 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.2

Site Inspection Report - Thorn Lodge Public School (Ward 2)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on September 15, 2022 at 2730 Thorne Lodge Drive for the students attending Thorn Lodge Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

That the warrants have not been met to extend the hours of the crossing guard at the intersection of Thorne Lodge Drive and Woodchester Drive to cover school entry and dismissal times for students attending Thorn Lodge Public School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.3

Site Inspection Report - Shelter Bay Public School (Ward 9)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on September 20, 2022 at the intersection of Formentera Avenue and Shelter Bay Road for the students attending Shelter Bay Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Shelter Bay Road and Formentera Avenue for students attending Shelter Bay Public School.
2. That Transportation and works be requested to paint zebra markings on all three legs of the intersection at Shelter Bay Road and Formentera Avenue.
3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no parking/no stopping" prohibitions on the South side of Shelter Bay Road, opposite Shelter Bay Public School in the AM between 8:30 AM - 8:55 AM.
4. That the Principal of Shelter Bay Public School be requested to remind parents to use the Kiss and Ride to drop off students, especially in the AM, instead of stopping/parking in the "no stopping" zones opposite the school.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.4

Site Inspection Report - Vista Heights Public School (Ward 11)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on September 21, 2022 at the intersection of Vista Boulevard and Sora Drive for the students attending Vista Heights Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint a stop bar and cross hatched markings in the layby on Vista Heights Boulevard for the students attending Vista Heights Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of installing a curb faced sidewalk on the East side of Sora Drive between Vista Boulevard and Dejong Drive for students attending Vista Heights Public School.
3. That Transportation and Works be requested to add an extension to the "no stopping" sign on the East side of Sora Drive near the large fir tree between Vista Boulevard and Dejong Drive for students attending Vista Heights Public School.
4. That Community Services, Parks and Forestry, be requested to trim the large fir tree on the East side of Sora Drive between Vista Boulevard and Dejong Drive for students attending Vista Heights Public School.
5. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones on Sora Drive between Vista Boulevard and Dejong Drive between the hours of 8:55 and 9:20 AM for students attending Vista Heights Public School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.5

Site Inspection Report - St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School (Ward 11)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on September 22, 2022 at Church Street opposite St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and the parking lot at Mt, Calvary Church for the students attending St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard on Church Street in front of St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School opposite the Mt. Calvary Church.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to replace the "no parking" sign in front of St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School to "No Stopping" from South of the school driveway to the pole with 30 KM/HR sign in front of the school on the East side of Church Street.
3. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the 30 KM/HR school zone on Church Street in front of St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School between the peak times of 8:15-8:50 AM and 3:00-3:25 PM, as time and resources permit.
4. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of installing speed humps on Church Street in the area of St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School. 
5. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect Church Street opposite St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and the parking lot at Mt, Calvary Church once parts 2 and 3 of the recommendations above have taken place.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.6

Site Inspection Report - Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School (Ward 4)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on September 29, 2022 at the intersection of Confederation Parkway and City Centre Drive/Curran Place for the students attending Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have note been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Confederation Parkway and City Centre Drive/Curran Place for the students attending Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to adjust the pedestrian timing across Confederation Parkway at City Centre Drive/Curran Place for the students attending Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School.
3. That Transportation and Works be requested to repaint the faded zebra markings on all four legs of the intersection of Confederation Parkway and City Centre Drive/Curran Place for the students attending Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School.
4. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signage at the intersection of Confederation Parkway and City Centre Drive/Curran Place for the students attending Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School.
5. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce speeding and u-turns on Confederation Parkway in the area of City Centre Drive/Curran Place between the times of 3:00-3:30PM, as time and resources permit.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.7

Site Inspection Report - Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School (Ward 4)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on September 29, 2022 at the intersection of Confederation Parkway and Prince of Wales Drive for the students attending Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Confederation Parkway and Price of Wales Drive for the students attending Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School. 
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to repaint the zebra markings on the North, South and East legs of the intersection of Confederation Parkway and Prince of Wales Drive for the students attending Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.8

Site Inspection Report - Corliss Public School (Ward 5)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 04, 2022 in front of the school at 3730 Corliss Crescent for the students attending Corliss Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard on Corliss Crescent in front of Corliss Public School at 3730 Corliss Crescent for the students attending Corliss Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to replace the faded "no stopping" signage on Corliss Crescent opposite Corliss Public School.
3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones on Corliss Crescent in the area of Corliss Public School, 3730 Corliss Crescent in the AM from 8:20-8:40 AM.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.9

Site Inspection Report - St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School (Ward 10)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 06, 2022 at the intersection of AM- Escadwa Drive and Eaglesview Drive. PM - In front of the school at 3345 Escada Drive and Hideaway Place for the students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at either Escada Drive and Eaglesview Drive or in front of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School at Escada Drive and Hideaway Place.
2. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones on Escada Drive in the area of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School, 3345 Escada Drive at PM dismissal time of 3:10-3:30 PM.
3. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce speeding in the area of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School, 3345 Escada Drive at PM dismissal time of 3:05-3:30 PM, as time and resources permit.
4. That Transportation and works be requested to replace the faded "no stopping/no parking" signage between Eaglesview Drive and Freshwater Drive for students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.
5. That Transportation and Works be requested to straighten/reset the pole at the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School exit driveway on the North side of Escada Drive. 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.10

Site Inspection Report - St. Basil Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on September 27, 2022 and October 11, 2022 at midblock signal at Applewood Trail and Rathburn Road East for the students attending St. Basil Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Applewood Train and Rathburn Road East for the students attending St. Basil Catholic Elementary School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to add pedestrian push button direction signs at the Northwest and Southwest pedestrian push buttons at the intersection of Applewood Train and Rathburn Road East for the students attending St. Basil Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.11

Site Inspection Report - Elm Drive Public School (Ward 7)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 17, 2022 on Central Parkway West at the sidewalk entrance to Elm Drive Public School for the students attending Elm Drive Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the observed student crossing numbers and lack of safe gaps in traffic warrant the implementation of a school crossing guard. However, due to the current four lane cross section, posted speed limit, and observed operating speeds on Central Parkway, a crossing guard cannot be safely implemented without adequate protection in the form of a stopping control. 
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to create a 30km/hr school zone on Central Parkway West between Joan Drive and Omeath Court for students attending Elm Drive Public School.
3. That Transportation and Works review the feasibility of implementing a full signal at the intersection of the East Leg of Achill Crescent and Central Parkway West for students attending Elm Drive Public School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.12

Site Inspection Report - Mentor College and Forest Avenue Public School (Ward 1)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 18, 2022 at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Cayuga Avenue for the students attending Mentor College and Forest Avenue Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Cayuga Avenue for the students attending Mentor College and Forest Avenue Public School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.13

Site Inspection Report - Dolphin Senior Public School (Ward 11)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 20, 2022 at Rutledge Road both North and South of the school for the students attending Dolphin Senior Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" prohibitions on the West side of Rutledge Road on the South side of Dolphin Senior Public School between the hours of 8:15-8:35 AM and 2:20-2:40 PM for the students attending Dolphin Senior Public School.
2. That the Principal of Dolphin Senior Public School be requested to remind the parents not to use the bus lane on the East Side of Dolphin Senior Public School as a thoroughfare. 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.14

Site Inspection Report - Tecumseh Public School (Ward 2)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 25, 2022 at Indian Grove and the path that leads to Tim Horton's for the students attending Tecumseh Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at Indian rove and the path that leads to Tim Horton's for the students attending Tecumseh Public School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.15

Site Inspection Report - Fairwind Senior Public School (Ward 5)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 27, 2022 at the intersection of Fairwind Drive and Eglinton Avenue West for the students attending Fairwind Senior Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

That Transportation and Works be requested to paint zebra markings on the East, West and South legs of the intersection of Fairwind Drive and Eglinton Avenue West for students attending Fairwind Senior Public School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.16

Site Inspection Report - Fairwind Senior Public School (Ward 5)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 27, 2022 at the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Fairwind Drive for the students attending Fairwind Senior Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing a traffic control signal at the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Fairwind Drive for students attending Fairwind Senior Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the school zone signage and no stopping prohibitions in front of Fairwind Senior Public School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.17

Site Inspection Report - St. Julia Catholic Elementary School (Ward 11)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 09, 2022 at the intersection of Second Line West and Lamplight Way for the students attending St. Julia Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have note been met for the retention of the second crossing guard at Second Line West and Lamplight Way for students attending St. Julia Catholic Elementary School.
2. That the second crossing guard at Second Line West and Lamp Light Way be removed at the Christmas break, December 23, 2022.
3. That Transportation and Works be requested to add 40km/hr signs on Lamplight way just West of Second Line West on both the North and South Sides of the street.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.18

Site Inspection Report - Burnhamthorpe Public School (Ward 3)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 15, 2022 in front of the school at 3465 Golden Orchard Drive and at stop sign at Grand Forks Road and Golden Orchard Drive for the students attending Burnhamthorpe Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Grand Forks Road and Golden Orchard Drive for students attending Burnhamthorpe Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint zebra markings on the South left of the intersection of Grand Forks Road and Golden Orchard Drive for students attending Burnhamthorpe Public School.
3. That the Peel District School Board be requested to review the feasibility of installing a no left turn sign at the Kiss and Ride exit at the intersection of Grand Forks Road and Golden Orchard Drive.
4. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping" zones in front of Burnhamthorpe Public School at 3465 Golden Orchard Drive between the hours of 3:30-4:40 PM.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.19

Site Inspection Report - St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (Ward 1)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 16, 2022 at the intersection of Northaven Drive and Arbor Road for the students attending St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Northaven Drive and Arbor Road for students attending St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint zebra markings on the South leg of the intersection at Northaven Drive and Arbor Road for students attending St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.20

Draft Updated Site Inspection Report

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

9.21

Resignation Email From Mashkoor Sherwani, Citizen Member, Traffic Safety Council

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

9.22

Resignation Email From Robert Crocker, Peel District School Board Trustee, Traffic Safety Council

9.23

Resignation Email From Sushil Kumra, Citizen Member, Traffic Safety Council

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

9.24

Dr. Arthur Wood Safety Award Nomination

Whereas; the Dr. Arthur Wood Safety Award was established in 2005 in conjunction with the Mississauga Traffic Safety Council 50th Anniversary celebration;

And whereas; this annual award was established to honour the late Dr. Arthur Wood who was instrumental in the establishment of the Mississauga Traffic Safety Council;

Now therefore be it resolved that; The Dr. Arthur Wood Safety Award is presented annually to a person who meets the following criteria:

Nominees can be: 

1. A Traffic Safety Council citizen volunteer or Traffic Safety Council staff member appointee, City of Mississauga staff member, Police Officer, Civilian or School Board staff member.
2. Nominations are accepted for a person who has dedicated his/her time and effort to children's safety in school zones or for the design/implementation of school zone safety programs.
3. The Traffic Safety Council Public Information Subcommittee is appointed as the Nominating Committee to request, review and recommend nominations annually.
4. The nominations will be ratified at the May Traffic Safety Council meeting each year to be approved by Council in June each year when the Award will be presented to the recipient along with other Traffic Safety Council Awards.

10.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil

11.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT

11.1

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - June 2022

11.2

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - September 2022

11.3

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - October 2022

12.

TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS ACTION ITEMS - Nil

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

14.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING - January 25, 2023

15.

ADJOURNMENT