Traffic Safety Council

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Time:	5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	Online Video Conference

Members

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

Members Absent

• Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member (Chair)
• Aamira Alvi, Citizen Member
• Tamara Coulson, Citizen Member

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

5:03 PM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Louise Goegan, Vice Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement 

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator indicated an amendment of the agenda to remove item 7.1 as Erica Warsh, Vision Zero Program Lead was unable to attend.

Approved as amended (B. Butt)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Traffic Safety Council Minutes- October 27, 2021

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Erica Warsh, Vision Zero Program Lead regarding an Update to Pedestrian Signal Timing Across the City

This item was removed during the approval of the agenda.

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

No members from the public registered to speak.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA - Nil

Nil

10.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

10.1

Site Inspection Report - Mineola Public School (Ward 1)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 28, 2021 at the entrance to Mineola Public School at 145 Windy Oaks Drive for the students attending Mineola Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met or the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Windy Oaks Drive and Crossfield Bend for the students attending Mineola Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint zebra markings on the west leg of the intersection of Windy Oaks Drive and Crossfield Bend.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0045-2021
  Moved By S. Thomson
  1. That the warrants have not been met or the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Windy Oaks Drive and Crossfield Bend for the students attending Mineola Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint zebra markings on the west leg of the intersection of Windy Oaks Drive and Crossfield Bend.
  Approved

10.2

Site Inspection Report - Britannia Public School and St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School (Ward 11)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 29, 2021 at the intersection of Duford Drive and Ivandale Drive for the students attending Britannia Public School and St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Duford Drive and Ivandale Drive for the students attending Britannia Public School and St. Gregory Catholic Elementary.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review crossing options to accommodate pedestrians crossing Ivandale Drive from Coxswain Crescent to access Duford Drive and the rear entrances to Britannia Public School and St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0046-2021
  Moved By B. Butt
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Duford Drive and Ivandale Drive for the students attending Britannia Public School and St. Gregory Catholic Elementary.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review crossing options to accommodate pedestrians crossing Ivandale Drive from Coxswain Crescent to access Duford Drive and the rear entrances to Britannia Public School and St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School.
  Approved

10.3

Site Inspection Report - Ruth Thompson Middle School (Ward 10)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 11, 2021 at the intersection of Deepwood Heights & Freshwater Drive for the students attending Ruth Thompson Middle School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the no parking/no stopping zones on Freshwater Drive and Deepwood Heights between the peak times of 8:10-8:25 AM and 2:15-2:35 PM. 
2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce U-turns and moving infractions while students of Ruth Thompson Middle School are dropped off on Freshwater Drive and Deepwood Heights 8:10-8:25 AM and 2:15-2:35 PM as time and resources permit. 
3. That the Principal of Ruth Thompson Middle School be requested to remind students at the PM dismissal to not congregate on the sidewalk and the landing pad on the North leg of the intersection as this causes confusion for the drivers that are not sure if they need to wait for them to cross.
4. That the Principal of Ruth Thompson Middle School be requested to remind parents to use the kiss and ride in the AM to drop off students.
5. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect Ruth Thompson Middle School at the intersection of Deepwood Heights and Freshwater Drive once the above recommendations have taken place.
6. That Active Transportation be requested to consider contacting the Principal of Ruth Thompson Middle School to discuss a possible implementation of a school walking routes program.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0047-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the no parking/no stopping zones on Freshwater Drive and Deepwood Heights between the peak times of 8:10-8:25 AM and 2:15-2:35 PM.
  2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce U-turns and moving infractions while students of Ruth Thompson Middle School are dropped off on Freshwater Drive and Deepwood Heights 8:10-8:25 AM and 2:15-2:35 PM as time and resources permit.
  3. That the Principal of Ruth Thompson Middle School be requested to remind students at the PM dismissal to not congregate on the sidewalk and the landing pad on the North leg of the intersection as this causes confusion for the drivers that are not sure if they need to wait for them to cross.
  4. That the Principal of Ruth Thompson Middle School be requested to remind parents to use the kiss and ride in the AM to drop off students.
  5. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect Ruth Thompson Middle School at the intersection of Deepwood Heights and Freshwater Drive once the above recommendations have taken place.
  6. That Active Transportation be requested to consider contacting the Principal of Ruth Thompson Middle School to discuss a possible implementation of a school walking routes program.
  Approved

10.4

Site Inspection Report - Silver Creek Pubic School (Ward 4)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 11, 2021 at the park path opposite 60 and 620 Lolita Gardens for the students attending Silver Creek Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard on Lolita Gardens for the students attending Silver Creek Public School. 
2. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect Silver Creek Pubic School for a potential crossing at 570 Lolita Gardens opposite the park path once the new apartment building has been occupied.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Councillor J. Kovac enquired about the request to re-inspect. Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards advised that the proposed building has not been build yet and Traffic Safety has been requested to re-inspect once the building has been occupied.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0048-2021
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard on Lolita Gardens for the students attending Silver Creek Public School. 
  2. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect Silver Creek Pubic School for a potential crossing at 570 Lolita Gardens opposite the park path once the new apartment building has been occupied.
  Approved

10.5

Site Inspection Report - Trelawny Public School (Ward 10)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 16, 2021 in front of the school at 3420 Trelawny Circle for the students attending Trelawny Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the no parking and no stopping zones in front of Trelawny Public School between the peak times of 8:30 - 8:55 AM and 3:00 - 3:25 PM.
2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the illegal U turns and speeding issues in front of Trelawny Public School between the peak times of 8:20 - 8:50 AM and 3:10 - 340 PM, as time and resources permit.
3. That Transportation and Works be requested to trim the trees on the south side of Trelawny Circle opposite Trelawny Public School that are blocking the view of the signage.
4. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of moving the flashing 40 km signs on the north side of Trelawny Circle east of Trelawny Public School closer to the school.
5. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing a dedicated left turn lane into Trelawny Public School.
6. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing a road diet to reduce the travel lanes on Trelawny Circle in the vicinity of Trelawny Public School and allow for other traffic calming measures to be considered.
7. That Active Transportation be requested to consider contacting the Principal of Trelawny Public School to discuss possible implementation of a school walking routes program.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Councillor S. McFadden noted concerns with the width of the road and requested that this be reviewed at a later date. 

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0049-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the no parking and no stopping zones in front of Trelawny Public School between the peak times of 8:30 - 8:55 AM and 3:00 - 3:25 PM.
  2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the illegal U turns and speeding issues in front of Trelawny Public School between the peak times of 8:20 - 8:50 AM and 3:10 - 340 PM, as time and resources permit.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to trim the trees on the south side of Trelawny Circle opposite Trelawny Public School that are blocking the view of the signage.
  4. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of moving the flashing 40 km signs on the north side of Trelawny Circle east of Trelawny Public School closer to the school.
  5. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing a dedicated left turn lane into Trelawny Public School.
  6. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing a road diet to reduce the travel lanes on Trelawny Circle in the vicinity of Trelawny Public School and allow for other traffic calming measures to be considered.
  7. That Active Transportation be requested to consider contacting the Principal of Trelawny Public School to discuss possible implementation of a school walking routes program.
  Approved

10.6

2022 Traffic Safety Council Meeting Dates

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place in relation to this matter.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0050-2021
  Moved By J. Shah

  That the 2022 Traffic Safety Council Meeting Dates be received.

  Approved

10.7

Site Inspection Statistic Report - November 2021

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place in relation to this matter.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0051-2021
  Moved By B. Butt

  That the Site Inspection Statistic Report - November 2021 be received for information

  Approved

10.8

Draft Amendment to the Traffic Safety Council Terms of Reference

DIRECTION REQUIRED

Brad Butt, Citizen Member, expressed support to this matter and reminded committee members the requirement of attending site inspections as indicated on the amended Traffic Safety Council Terms of Reference.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0052-2021
  Moved By S. Thomson

  That the amendment to the Traffic Safety Council Terms of Reference be received.

  Approved

11.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil

12.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT

12.1

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - October 2021

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place in relation to this matter.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0053-2021
  Moved By B. Butt

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for September 2021 be received.

   

  Approved

13.

TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS ACTION ITEMS

13.1

Transportation and Works Action Items List - October 2021

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place in relation to this matter.

No discussion took place in relation to this matter.

• RECOMMENDATION TSC-0054-2021
  Moved By J. Shah

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for October 2021 be received.

  Approved

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

Councillor S. McFadden enquired if the committee could meet once COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted. Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator indicated that she would report back with confirmation, and further noted that the committee can only meet virtually at this time.

Councillor S. McFadden enquired if the long service awards could be presented during a City Council meeting. Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator responded that she would follow up with Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards offline regarding the details if the Transportation and Works department would like to make this request.

15.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING - January 26, 2021

16.

ADJOURNMENT

6:30PM (B. Butt)