Traffic Safety Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Time:

5:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Location:

Online Video Conference

Members

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

Staff Present

• Ani Grigoryan

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

5:02 PM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Louise Goegan, Vice-Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved  (T. Thomas)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Traffic Safety Council Minutes - January 26, 2022

Approved (T. Cieciura) 

6.

DEPUTATIONS

6.1

Sirena Liladrie, Resident, Regarding Sora Drive Concerns for Students Attending Vista Heights Public School

Sirena Liladrie, Resident, spoke to concerns on Sora Drive for Students Attending Vista Heights Public School. 

Members of the committee indicated that a site inspection can be scheduled at this location.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0017-2022
  Moved By B. Butt

  That the deputation from Sirena Liladrie, Resident, Regarding Sora Drive Concerns for Students Attending Vista Heights Public School be received.

  Received

6.2

Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator regarding the School Walking Routes Program and School Streets

This item was discussed after Item 13. At that time, both items 6.2 and 9.1 were discussed together 

Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator spoke to the School Walking Routes Program and School Streets. 

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0018-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation from Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator regarding the School Walking Routes Program and School Streets be received. 

  Received

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil

No members of the public registered to speak

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

9.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

9.1

Request for School Streets Pilot Program Volunteers

This item was discussed after Item 13. At this time, both items 6.2 and 9.1 were discussed together.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0019-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the correspondance from Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards regarding the Request for School Streets Pilot Program Volunteers be received.

  Received

9.2

Site Inspection Report - Whitehorn Public School and St. Raymond Catholic Elementary School (Ward 6)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on March 8, 2022 at the intersection of Whitehorn Avenue and Duval Drive for the students attending Whitehorn Public School and St. Raymond Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the school crosswalk remain at its present location just north of Whitehorn Public School exit driveway to accommodate students accessing the school from both south and north of the crosswalk.
2. That the request for a second crossing guard at Whitehorn Public school exit driveway be denied as one crossing guard functions well on this two lane road and the warrants are not met for the implementation of a second crossing guard.
3. That Transportation and Works, Road Safety staff be requested to review the feasibility of installing a raised crosswalk at the existing school crosswalk just north of the Whitehorn Public School exit driveway and review the feasibility of installing speed bumps on Whitehorn Avenue between Duval Drive and Pickwick Drive in the vicinity of Whitehorn Public School and St. Raymond Catholic Elementary School.
4. That the Principal and staff of Whitehorn Public School be commended for encouraging walking to school and continuing to promote active transportation.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this Item.  

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0020-2022
  Moved By B. Butt
  1. That the school crosswalk remain at its present location just north of Whitehorn Public School exit driveway to accommodate students accessing the school from both south and north of the crosswalk.
  2. That the request for a second crossing guard at Whitehorn Public school exit driveway be denied as one crossing guard functions well on this two lane road and the warrants are not met for the implementation of a second crossing guard.
  3. That Transportation and Works, Road Safety staff be requested to review the feasibility of installing a raised crosswalk at the existing school crosswalk just north of the Whitehorn Public School exit driveway and review the feasibility of installing speed bumps on Whitehorn Avenue between Duval Drive and Pickwick Drive in the vicinity of Whitehorn Public School and St. Raymond Catholic Elementary School.
  4. That the Principal and staff of Whitehorn Public School be commended for encouraging walking to school and continuing to promote active transportation.
  Approved

9.3

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

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on March 10, 2022 in front of the school at 3625-2675 Sawmill Valley Drive for the students attending St. Mark Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Transportation and Works be requested to add a "no U-turn" sign on the east side of Sawmill Valley Drive just north of the entrance to the Kiss and Ride at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School.
2. That once the "no U-turn" sign is in place, that Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the "no U-turn" signage on Sawmill Valley Drive in front of St. Mark Catholic Elementary School, 3675 Sawmill Valley Drive between the peak time period of 8:10-8:35AM, as time and resources permit.
3. That Active Transportation be requested to provide the Principal of St. Mark Catholic Elementary School with newsletter ready promotional material encouraging students and parents to walk to school where possible.
4. That Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board be requested to relocate the stop sign at the school exit driveway to the adjacent pole, remove the "no left turn" sign from the pole, add a second stop sign to the south side of the exit driveway and paint a stop bar.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this Item.  

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0021-2022
  Moved By T. Thomas
  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to add a "no U-turn" sign on the east side of Sawmill Valley Drive just north of the entrance to the Kiss and Ride at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That once the "no U-turn" sign is in place, that Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the "no U-turn" signage on Sawmill Valley Drive in front of St. Mark Catholic Elementary School, 3675 Sawmill Valley Drive between the peak time period of 8:10-8:35AM, as time and resources permit.
  3. That Active Transportation be requested to provide the Principal of St. Mark Catholic Elementary School with newsletter ready promotional material encouraging students and parents to walk to school where possible.
  4. That Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board be requested to relocate the stop sign at the school exit driveway to the adjacent pole, remove the "no left turn" sign from the pole, add a second stop sign to the south side of the exit driveway and paint a stop bar.
  Approved

9.4

Site Inspection Report - Castlebridge Public School (Ward 9)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on March 22, 2022 in front of the school at 2901 Castlebridge Drive for the students attending Castlebridge Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Transportation and Works be requested to add a "no U-turn" sign on the north side of Castlebridge Drive West of the Castlebridge Public School exit driveway.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to crosshatch the edge lanes on Castlebridge Drive in front of Castlebridge Public School in the "no stopping" zones at the school entrance and exit driveways, preferably in coloured paint.
3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones in the Castlebridge Public school area on Castlebridge drive once part 2 of this recommendation is completed between the peak times of 8:15 - 8:35AM and 3:20 - 3:40PM.
4. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the "no U-turn" zones once the additional "no U-turn" sign is installed between the peak times of 8:15 - 8:35AM and 3:20 - 3:40PM, as time and resources permit.
5. That the Principal, staff and students of Castlebridge Public School be congratulated for continuing promoting and walking to school in such large numbers.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this Item.  

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0022-2022
  Moved By J. Shah
  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to add a "no U-turn" sign on the north side of Castlebridge Drive West of the Castlebridge Public School exit driveway.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to crosshatch the edge lanes on Castlebridge Drive in front of Castlebridge Public School in the "no stopping" zones at the school entrance and exit driveways, preferably in coloured paint.
  3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones in the Castlebridge Public school area on Castlebridge drive once part 2 of this recommendation is completed between the peak times of 8:15 - 8:35AM and 3:20 - 3:40PM.
  4. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the "no U-turn" zones once the additional "no U-turn" sign is installed between the peak times of 8:15 - 8:35AM and 3:20 - 3:40PM, as time and resources permit.
  5. That the Principal, staff and students of Castlebridge Public School be congratulated for continuing promoting and walking to school in such large numbers.
  Approved

9.5

Email dated February 17, 2022 from Seema Ansari, Technical Analyst, Region of Peel regarding the Region of Peel 2020 Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan Update

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this Item.  

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0023-2022
  Moved By B. Butt

  That the email dated February 17, 2022 from Seema Ansari, Technical Analyst, Region of Peel regarding the Region of Peel 2020 Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan Update be received.

  Received

9.6

Site Inspection Statistic Report - March 2022

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this Item.  

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0024-2022
  Moved By B. Butt

  That the Site Inspection Statistic Report for March 2022 be received.

  Received

9.7

Email dated March 24, 2022 from Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator, City of Mississauga regarding the Status of Virtual Meetings

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator spoke to the status of virtual meetings.

Members of the Committee further enquired on the conditions of holding a hybrid meeting. Ms. Kassar responded. 

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0025-2022
  Moved By T. Cieciura

  That the email dated March 24, 2022 from Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator, regarding the Status of Virtual Meetings be received.

  Received

9.8

Site Inspection Report - Meadowvale Village Public School and David Leeder Middle School (Ward 11)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 18, 2021 and March 9, 2022 at the intersection of Crawford Mill Avenue and Gooderham Estate Boulevard for the students attending Meadowvale Village Public School and David Leeder Middle School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Gooderham Estate Boulevard and Crawford Mill Avenue for the students attending David Leeder Middle School as the students do not fall within the kindergarten to grade 5 age range to meet the warrant for a crossing guard.
2. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Gooderham Estate Boulevard and Crawford Mill Avenue for the students of Meadowvale Village Public School as there are numerous safe gaps in traffic at the Meadowvale Village Public School entry and dismissal times.
3. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the "no stopping" corner prohibitions on Gooderham Estate Boulevard and Crawford Mill Avenue replacing any "no parking" with "no stopping".
4. That once the corner "no stopping" prohibitions are in place, that Parking Enforcement be requested to provide enforcement at the David Leeder Middle School entry time of 7:50- 8:10 am and dismissal time of 2:05 - 2:25 pm.
5. That Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) be requested to remind all school bus drivers for David Leeder Middle School to queue while waiting for space to drop off and pickup on the school driveway, behind the stop signs on Crawford Mill Avenue and Gooderham Estate Boulevard where it is legal to stop to provide safe sight lines for pedestrians and vehicles at the all way stop.
6. That school bus drivers be requested to move up in the school driveway of David Leeder Middle School to allow space for more school busses to unload/load.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Brad Butt, Citizen Member spoke to the site inspection report indicating that the recommendations are accurate.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0026-2022
  Moved By B. Butt
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Gooderham Estate Boulevard and Crawford Mill Avenue for the students attending David Leeder Middle School as the students do not fall within the kindergarten to grade 5 age range to meet the warrant for a crossing guard.
  2. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Gooderham Estate Boulevard and Crawford Mill Avenue for the students of Meadowvale Village Public School as there are numerous safe gaps in traffic at the Meadowvale Village Public School entry and dismissal times.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the "no stopping" corner prohibitions on Gooderham Estate Boulevard and Crawford Mill Avenue replacing any "no parking" with "no stopping".
  4. That once the corner "no stopping" prohibitions are in place, that Parking Enforcement be requested to provide enforcement at the David Leeder Middle School entry time of 7:50- 8:10 am and dismissal time of 2:05 - 2:25 pm.
  5. That Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) be requested to remind all school bus drivers for David Leeder Middle School to queue while waiting for space to drop off and pickup on the school driveway, behind the stop signs on Crawford Mill Avenue and Gooderham Estate Boulevard where it is legal to stop to provide safe sight lines for pedestrians and vehicles at the all way stop.
  6. That school bus drivers be requested to move up in the school driveway of David Leeder Middle School to allow space for more school busses to unload/load.
  Approved

9.9

Site Inspection Report - St. Richard Catholic Elementary School (Ward 9)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on March 24, 2022 in front of the school at 7270 Copenhagen Road for the students attending St. Richard Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at either intersection of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent as there are ample safe gaps in traffic for students to cross the road and the all way stop at Joliette Crescent, North leg provides protection for crossing pedestrians.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to replace the faded signage in the school zone "WC1" and "no stopping" on the east side of Copenhagen Road, at the south end of St. Richard Catholic Elementary School.
3. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of adding zebra markings on the north leg of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent on the south side of the intersection at the all way stop.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Sheelagh Duffin, Crossing Guard Supervisor expressed thanks and acknowledged the committee for their continued attendance during site inspections. 

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0027-2022
  Moved By T. Thomas
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at either intersection of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent as there are ample safe gaps in traffic for students to cross the road and the all way stop at Joliette Crescent, North leg provides protection for crossing pedestrians.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to replace the faded signage in the school zone "WC1" and "no stopping" on the east side of Copenhagen Road, at the south end of St. Richard Catholic Elementary School.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of adding zebra markings on the north leg of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent on the south side of the intersection at the all way stop.
  Approved

9.10

Email dated March 29, 2022 addressed to Councillor C. Fonseca regarding Children Safety

Councillor C. Fonseca spoke to the correspondence. Sheelagh Duffin, Crossing Guard Supervisor responded and indicated that staff will schedule a site inspection. 

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0028-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the email dated March 29, 2022 addressed to Councillor C. Fonseca regarding Children Safety be received.

  Received

10.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil

11.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT

11.1

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - January 2022

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this Item.  

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-002902022
  Moved By B. Butt

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

  Received

11.2

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - February 2022

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this Item.  

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0030-2022
  Moved By B. Butt

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

  Received

12.

TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS ACTION ITEMS

12.1

Transportation and Works Action Items List - January 2022

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this Item. 

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0031-2022
  Moved By J. Shah

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for January 2022 be received.

  Received

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

Louise Goegan, Vice-Chair thanked the members of the committee for attending site inspections and encourages all members to continue attending. 

Brad Butt, Citizen Member, expressed concerns with the Kiss and Ride program at Plum Tree Park Public School and spoke to a potential upcoming Site Inspection at Edenwod Middle School. 

14.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING - April 27, 2022

15.

ADJOURNMENT

6:06 PM (B. Butt)