Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, December 04, 2023

Time:

5:00 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Location:

Online Video Conference

Members Absent

• 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
• Trustee Brea Corbet, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
• Trustee Jill Promoli, Peel District School Board
• Aamira Alvi, Citizen Member
• Faiz Ahmed, Citizen Member
• Irene Chu, Citizen Member
• Junaid Shah, Citizen Member
• Kathy Leff, Citizen Member
• Louise Goegan, Citizen Member
• Miles Roque, Citizen Member
• Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member
• Sandra Thomson, Citizen Member
• Seshagiri Pingali, Citizen Member
• Tammy Coulson, Citizen Member
• TJ Cieciura, Citizen Member
• Vibha Sequeira, Citizen Member

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

5:00 PM

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.”

Miles Roque, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (J. Shah)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Minutes - October 25, 2023

Approved (Trustee J. Promoli)

6.

DEPUTATIONS

Any member of the public interested in making a deputation to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 4915 or by emailing  by December 1, 2023 before 12:00 PM.

Each Deputation to Committee is limited to speaking not more than 10 minutes.

Pursuant to Section 57.1 of the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended:

Deputations shall be received and the matter shall be referred to staff for a report, unless there is a resolution or recommendation passed to “receive” the Deputation. After a Deputation is completed, Members shall each have one opportunity to make a preamble statement and ask questions to the Deputant(s) or staff for clarification purposes only, and without debate.

Nil

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit 

Public Questions: Members of the Public that have a question about an item listed on the agenda may pre-register by contacting the Legislative Coordinator at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting . Following the registered speakers, if time permits the Chair will acknowledge members of the public who wish to ask a question about an item listed on the agenda. Virtual participants must pre-register.

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

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, 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.

Nil

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Nil

9.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

9.1

Site Inspection Report - Dunrankin Drive Public School (Ward 5)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 24, 2023 at the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive for the students attending Dunrankin Drive Public School. 

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for a placement of a school crossing guards at the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive for the students attending Dunrankin Drive Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the north leg of the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive and repaint faded ladder markings on the west and south legs.
3. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once recommendation number 2 has taken place.
4. That Transportation and Works be requested to adjust the stop bars at the stop signs on the north leg of the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive to accommodate the painted ladder markings.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Tammy Coulson, Vice-Chair enquired about the reasoning behind the re-inspection. Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards responded to questions and noted concerns with the intersection and busses.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0086-2023
  Moved By Trustee J. Promoli
  1. That the warrants have not been met for a placement of a school crossing guards at the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive for the students attending Dunrankin Drive Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the north leg of the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive and repaint faded ladder markings on the west and south legs.
  3. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once recommendation number 2 has taken place.
  4. That Transportation and Works be requested to adjust the stop bars at the stop signs on the north leg of the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive to accommodate the painted ladder markings.
  Approved

9.2

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

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 7, 2023 at the intersection of Bloor Street and Havenwood Drive for the students attending St. Sofia Catholic Elementary School. 

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met to extend the hours of the existing crossing guards at the intersection of Bloor Street and Havenwood Drive for the students attending St. Sofia Catholic Elementary School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of activating the countdown timer at the intersection of Bloor Street and Havenwood Drive.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0087-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the warrants have not been met to extend the hours of the existing crossing guards at the intersection of Bloor Street and Havenwood Drive for the students attending St. Sofia Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of activating the countdown timer at the intersection of Bloor Street and Havenwood Drive.
  Approved

9.3

Site Inspection Report - St. Vincent de Paul Separate School (Ward 3)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 14, 2023 at the intersection of Rathburn Road East and Willowbank Trail for the students attending St. Vincent de Paul Separate School. 

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for a placement of a school crossing guards at the intersection of Rathburn Road East and Willowbank Trail for the students attending St. Vincent de Paul Separate School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of Rathburn Road East and Willowbank Trail.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Committee members engaged in discussion and enquired about education, awareness, and the distribution of the School Zone Safety Handout. Trustee J. Promoli advised that she would look into the distribution of the handout at the Peel District School Board. 

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0088-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the warrants have not been met for a placement of a school crossing guards at the intersection of Rathburn Road East and Willowbank Trail for the students attending St. Vincent de Paul Separate School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of Rathburn Road East and Willowbank Trail.
  Approved

9.4

2023 Wilde Wood Award

Awards Working Group to nominate 4 schools to receive the Wilde Wood Award for 2023 and that $500.00 per school be allocated for awarding the recipients.

DIRECTION REQUIRED

Peter Westbrook, Citizen member spoke to the Awards Working Group meeting and advised the committee of the nominations for the 2023 Wilde Wood Award for School Zone Safety.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0089-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the 2023 Wilde Wood Award for School Zone Safety be awarded to the following schools that have demonstrated that they have a team of staff and/or volunteers that deserve to be recognized for the efficient operation of the School Zone Safety (Kiss & Ride) Program and promote and/or encourage active transportation to and from school.
     1. St. Basil Elementary School (Ward 3)
     2. St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (Ward 1)
     3. Darcel Avenue Senior Public School (Ward 5)
     4. Nahani Way Public School (Ward 5)
  2. That $2,000.00 ($500.00 per school) be allocated for awarding the recipients of the 2023 Wilde Wood Award.
  Approved

9.5

Nominations - 2023 Dr. Arthur Wood Award

The Awards Working Group nomination of the Dr. Arthur Wood Award recipient.

DIRECTION REQUIRED

Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member spoke to the Awards Working Group meeting and the recommendation to nominate Dana Wilson, Principal, Hillside Public School. P. Westbrook, spoke to D. Wilson’s commitment to safety at Hillside Public School, as well as her work on the School Streets Pilot Program. 

Committee members engaged in discussion regarding notifying the award recipient and Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator advised that the recipient would be contacted through email once Council adopted the recommendation.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0090-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That Dana Wilson, Principal, Hillside School be named the recipient of the 2023 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.
  2. That the cost of approximately $200.00 be approved for the purchase of a plaque to present to the recipient of the 2023 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.
  Approved

9.6

Ontario Traffic Council School Zone Safety Symposium Verbal Report

Vibha Sequeira and Louise Goegan, Citizen Members to provide the committee with a verbal report on the Ontario Traffic Council School Zone Safety Symposium held on November 23, 2023.

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

Vibha Sequeira, Citizen Member spoke to the symposium and noted that the City of Mississauga has one of the best systems for school traffic safety. V. Sequeira highlighted the mental health training, and the research insights and CAA School Safety Patrol discussion from Tracy Marshall, CAA.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0091-2023
  Moved By T. Cieciura

  That the Ontario Traffic Council School Zone Safety Symposium Verbal Report from Vibha Sequeira, Citizen Member be received for information.

  Received

9.7

Site Inspection Report - Britannia Public School (Ward 11)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 9, 2023 in front of the school at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent (south intersection) for the students attending Britannia Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent in front of Britannia Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
   1. Review the signage on Swinbourne Drive in front of Britannia Public School.
   2. Install an additional U-Turn sign below the 30 KM/HR sign on Swinbourne Drive.
3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping" and "No Parking" zones in front of Britannia Public School at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent between the hours 8:25 - 8:45 AM and 2:50 - 3:10 PM.
4. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend Britannia Public School at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent between the hours of 2:50 - 3:15 PM to enforce "No U-Turns".
5. That the Principal of Britannia Public School be requested to remind parents to use the kiss and ride to drop off and pick up students. 

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Councillor B. Butt enquired about painting crosswalk lines in this area. Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards and Denna Tallia, Traffic Operations Technologist advised that crosswalk lines cannot be installed mid-block and could only be installed at all-way stops.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0092-2023
  Moved By P. Westbrook
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent in front of Britannia Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Review the signage on Swinbourne Drive in front of Britannia Public School.
     2. Install an additional U-Turn sign below the 30 KM/HR sign on Swinbourne Drive.
  3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping" and "No Parking" zones in front of Britannia Public School at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent between the hours 8:25 - 8:45 AM and 2:50 - 3:10 PM.
  4. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend Britannia Public School at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent between the hours of 2:50 - 3:15 PM to enforce "No U-Turns".
  5. That the Principal of Britannia Public School be requested to remind parents to use the kiss and ride to drop off and pick up students.
  Approved

9.8

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

Site inspection report for the site inspections conducted on November 21 and 29, 2023 at the roundabout at Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Rosanna / Escada Drive for the students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Churchill Meadows Boulevard at the roundabout at Escada / Rosanna Drive for the students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.
2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect the school crossing in September 2024 to ensure the warrants continue to be met.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0093-2023
  Moved By S. Pingali
  1. That the warrants have been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Churchill Meadows Boulevard at the roundabout at Escada / Rosanna Drive for the students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect the school crossing in September 2024 to ensure the warrants continue to be met.
  Approved

9.9

Site Inspection Report - Guiding Light Academy and Montessori (Ward 11)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 28, 2023 in front of the school at 225 Broadway Street for the students attending Guiding Light Academy and Montessori.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Guiding Light Academy and Montessori be requested to consider operating a kiss and ride on school property.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
   1. Install "No Stopping" prohibitions on the west side of Broadway Street, 8:00 - 9:30 AM and 3:00 - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, September - June between the entrance and exit driveways of the Municipal parking lot opposite Guiding Light Academy and Montessori.
   2. Install "No U-Turn" signs on Broadway Street in front of Guiding Light Academy and Montessori.
3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping: zones in front of Guiding Light Academy and Montessori at 255 Broadway Street between the hours of 8:40 - 9:15 AM and 3:30 - 4:05 PM, once recommendation 2 has taken place.
4. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once recommendations 1, 2, and 3 are completed.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Councillor B. Butt expressed safety concerns and noted that there needed to be follow-up with the school to encourage better participation of the school operators.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0094-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That Guiding Light Academy and Montessori be requested to consider operating a kiss and ride on school property.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Install "No Stopping" prohibitions on the west side of Broadway Street, 8:00 - 9:30 AM and 3:00 - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, September - June between the entrance and exit driveways of the Municipal parking lot opposite Guiding Light Academy and Montessori.
     2. Install "No U-Turn" signs on Broadway Street in front of Guiding Light Academy and Montessori.
  3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping: zones in front of Guiding Light Academy and Montessori at 255 Broadway Street between the hours of 8:40 - 9:15 AM and 3:30 - 4:05 PM, once recommendation 2 has taken place.
  4. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once recommendations 1, 2, and 3 are completed.
  Approved

9.10

Site Inspection Statistics Report - November 2023

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0095-2023
  Moved By S. Thomson

  That the Site Inspection Statistics Report for November 2023 be received for information.

  Received

10.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil

11.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT

11.1

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - October 2023

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

TJ Cieciura, Citizen Member noted that the attachments for Items 11.1 and 12.1 were switched on the agenda.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0096-2023
  Moved By T. Cieciura

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for October 2023 be received for information.

  Received

12.

TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS ACTION ITEMS

12.1

Transportation and Works Action Items List - October 2023

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member enquired about what could be done to stop people from illegal parking at Castlebridge Public School. Denna Tallia, Traffic Operations Technologist advised that the hatching was faded and could look for it to be re-painted. 

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0097-2023
  Moved By S. Thomson

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for October 2023 be received for information.

  Received

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

Committee members noted a scheduling conflict with the appreciation dinner and Mayor B. Crombie’s event on December 13, 2023. 

14.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

January 31, 2024

15.

ADJOURNMENT

T. Cieciura (5:50 PM)