Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee

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Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
and Online Video Conference
Members
  • Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2 (Chair)
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3 (Vice-chair)
  • Adrianne Szabo, Citizen Member
  • Barbara Leskovec, Citizen Member
  • Bill Johnston, Citizen Member
  • Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member
  • Mark Currie, Citizen Member
  • Moaz Ahmad, Citizen Member
  • Ryan Donik, Citizen Member
  • Vicki Tran, Citizen Member
Staff Present
  • Michelle Sanstra

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Councillor Tedjo, Chair called the meeting to order at 6:02PM.

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

 

Councillor Tedjo, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

That the September 10, 2024 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee agenda, be approved as presented.

Approved (B. Johnston)

4.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

Nil

5.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

5.1
Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Minutes - June 11, 2024

 

That the June 11, 2024 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee minutes, be approved.

Approved (V. Tran) 

6.
PRESENTATIONS - Nil

 

7.
DEPUTATIONS

 

7.1
Simon Chue, Specialist, CRC Programs & Contracts, Region of Peel regarding the CRC Bicycle Donation Program

 

Simon Chue, Specialist, CRC Programs & Contracts, Region of Peel spoke to the CRC Bicycle Donation Program, highlighting the background of the program and its impact.

Committee Members inquired and discussed topics related to bicycle storage, refurbishing, and partnerships; and S. Chue responded.

Councillor Tedjo, Chair inquired about bike donations from MiWay, and S. Chue responded and Vicki Tran, Citizen Member commented on bike donations from MiWay.

Direction was provided to the Legislative Coordinator to share Simon Chue's contact information with Committee Members via email.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0054-2024
    Moved ByMoaz Ahmad

    That the deputation from Simon Chue, Specialist, CRC Programs & Contracts, Region of Peel regarding the CRC Bicycle Donation Program on September 10, 2024, be received. 

    Received

7.2
Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update

 

Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation spoke to the Cycling Program Quarterly Update for Q3.

Committee Members inquired and commented on signage on shared cycle tracks, sidewalk conversion to cycle friendly infrastructure, and regional and city jurisdiction over active transportation infrastructure; and F. Sandoval and Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation responded.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0055-2024
    Moved ByMark Currie

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update dated September 10, 2024, be received.

    Received

8.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit 

 

Glenn Voakes, Resident inquired about item 7.2 regarding the Cycling Master Plan progress update since June 2024, and Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation responded noting that due to the construction season, more updates are anticipated in the next quarterly update.

9.
CONSENT AGENDA - Nil

 

10.
MATTERS CONSIDERED

 

10.1
Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action List (5 minutes)

 

Raymond Lau, Project Leader, Engineering, spoke to the Bike Trail Markings at the Waterfront.

Councillor Tedjo, Chair commented on creating consistency for trail users to ensure seamless continuation of trails and additional work needed in residential neighbourhoods with respect to markings.

Moaz Ahmad, Citizen Member inquired about trail marking approaches regarding the Gym Tovie Conservation Area and Brampton-Orangeville Rail Trail; and R. Lau responded.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0056-2024
    Moved ByMoaz Ahmad

    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List, be approved.

    Approved

10.2
Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update

 

Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member spoke to the awards nomination forms, promotion content and timelines, and next steps for promoting all awards.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0057-2024
    Moved ByVicki Tran

    That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, on September 10, 2024, be received.

    Received

10.3
Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee Update

 

Mark Currie, Citizen Member noted the Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee prioritized the redesign of the Cycling Map as part of the work plan; and commented on the update from the consultants regarding the Cycling Master Plan.

Committee Members inquired and commented on content related to the cycling map redesign, and M. Currie responded.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0058-2024
    Moved ByMark Currie

    That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on September 10, 2024 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received.

    Received

10.4
To Appoint a new Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative to the Road Safety Committee

 

Councillor Tedjo, Chair commented on the appointment of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative to the Road Safety Committee.

Committee Members inquired about the frequency of Road Safety Committee meetings and for the opportunity to have two (2) Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee representatives sit on the Road Safety Committee. 

Direction was provided to the Legislative Coordinator to confirm if two (2) Citizen Members from the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee may serve on the Road Safety Committee.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0059-2024
    Moved ByAdrianne Szabo

    That the resignation email from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, with respect to their resignation from the Road Safety Committee as the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative, dated August 28, 2024, be received.

    Received
  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0060-2024
    Moved ByMark Currie

    That Adrianne Szabo, Citizen Member be appointed as the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative to the Road Safety Committee for the term ending November 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

    Approved

11.
INFORMATION ITEMS

 

11.1
Community Rides Update Memo

 

Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation spoke to the community rides, partnerships, feedback, improvement opportunities, and upcoming rides.

Committee Members inquired and commented on speed of rides, ride cancellation notices, opportunities for learn to ride, and testing infrastructure completions this year; and M. Sweet responded.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0061-2024
    Moved ByVicki Tran

    That the memorandum from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator dated August 26, 2024, entitled “Community Rides Update Memo”, be received.

    Received

12.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

Committee Members engaged in discussion, inquiring and commenting on signage, messaging, by-laws, regulatory frameworks and education regarding e-scooters; and Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation responded.

13.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING - October 8, 2024

 

14.
ADJOURNMENT

 

7:46PM (M. Currie)

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