Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Time:

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

Location:

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor

300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1

and 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 (Chair)
• Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member
• Seshagiri Pingali, Citizen Member
• Sandra Thomson, Citizen Member
• Tammy Coulson, Citizen Member (Vice-Chair)
• 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.”

Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

Councillor J. Kovac arrived at 5:02 PM

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Minutes - September 27, 2023

Approved (P. Westbrook)

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 Monday, October 23, 2023 at 4:00 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 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. 4915 or by emailing  by Monday, October 23, 2023 by 4:00PM.

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 - Settler's Green Public School (Ward 9)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 3, 2023 at the intersection of Lake Wabukayne Trail and Windwood Drive for the students attending Settler's Green Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Windwood Drive and Lake Wabukayne Trail for the students attending Settler’s Green Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested as part of the crossover construction to extend the "No Stopping" prohibitions on the east side of the crossover on both the north and south sides to 15 feet from the crossover.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0073-2023
  Moved By L. Goegan
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Windwood Drive and Lake Wabukayne Trail for the students attending Settler’s Green Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested as part of the crossover construction to extend the "No Stopping" prohibitions on the east side of the crossover on both the north and south sides to 15 feet from the crossover.
  Approved

9.2

Site Inspection Report - St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School (Ward 10)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 5, 2023 at the intersection of Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Thomas Street for the students attending St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School.

RECOMMENDATION

That the site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 5, 2023 at the intersection of Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Thomas Street for the students attending St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School be received for information.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0074-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 5, 2023 at the intersection of Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Thomas Street for the students attending St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School be received for information.

  Received

9.3

Site Inspection Report - Plum Tree Park Public School (Ward 9)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 10, 2023 in front of Plum Tree Park Public School at 6855 Tenth Line West.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signage on Tenth Line West in front of Plum Tree Park Public School and replace missing and faded signage.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the timing of the signal on Tenth Line West at Bloomfield Drive/Vanderbilt Road and extend the green signal on Tenth Line West.
3. That the Peel District School board be requested to review the two lane exit driveway and reduce it to one lane right turn only.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Councillor B. Butt expressed concerns and noted issues with access to the school. Councillor S. McFadden expressed shared concerns and requested more support from the Peel District School Board. Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards spoke to the history of the location. 

Trustee J. Promoli arrived at 5:09 PM.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0075-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signage on Tenth Line West in front of Plum Tree Park Public School and replace missing and faded signage.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the timing of the signal on Tenth Line West at Bloomfield Drive/Vanderbilt Road and extend the green signal on Tenth Line West.
  3. That the Peel District School board be requested to review the two lane exit driveway and reduce it to one lane right turn only.
  Approved

9.4

Site Inspection Report - Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School (Ward 4)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 12, 2023 in front of Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School at 1185 Mississauga Valley Boulevard and at the intersection of Daralea Heights and Mississauga Valley Boulevard.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Daralea Heights and Mississauga Valley Boulevard for the students attending Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the east and north legs of the intersection of Daralea Heights and Mississauga Valley Boulevard.
3. That the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board be requested to review the operation of the kiss and ride at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School.
4. That Transportation and works be requested to review the feasibility of replacing the 15 minute parking permitted signs 8:00 - 8:15 AM, 10:45 - 11:15 AM and 2:45 - 3:15 PM in front of Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School, 1185 Mississauga Valley Boulevard to: 15 minute parking permitted 8:15 - 8:30 am and 2:55 - 3:10 pm and add 2 - 3 additional 15 minute parking permitted signs east of the school exit driveway for the same time period.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Councillor J. Kovac enquired about feedback on the school and how the site inspection was initiated. Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards responded and spoke to the history of the request.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0076-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Daralea Heights and Mississauga Valley Boulevard for the students attending Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the east and north legs of the intersection of Daralea Heights and Mississauga Valley Boulevard.
  3. That the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board be requested to review the operation of the kiss and ride at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School.
  4. That Transportation and works be requested to review the feasibility of replacing the 15 minute parking permitted signs 8:00 - 8:15 AM, 10:45 - 11:15 AM and 2:45 - 3:15 PM in front of Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School, 1185 Mississauga Valley Boulevard to: 15 minute parking permitted 8:15 - 8:30 am and 2:55 - 3:10 pm and add 2 - 3 additional 15 minute parking permitted signs east of the school exit driveway for the same time period.
  Approved

9.5

Walk to School Program Verbal Update from Alex Beard, Active Transportation Coordinator

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

Alex Beard, Active Transportation Coordinator provided an update on the four schools signed up for the Walk to School program this year and spoke to the launches that have been completed. A. Beard spoke to a t-shirt design contest for students that staff was organizing.

Councillor D. Damerla enquired about how schools could get involved in the walk to school program. A. Beard advised schools to contact the Active Transportation office in order to be added to the program.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0077-2023
  Moved By Trustee J. Promoli

  That the Walk to School Program Verbal Update from Alex Beard, Active Transportation Coordinator be received for information.

  Received

9.6

*THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED

Email dated October 18, 2023 from Aneet Sahota, Health Promoter, Region of Peel regarding request to attend School Heath Team meeting

Request for one member of the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee to attend a meeting on November 7, 2023 from 8:30 - 11:00 AM, in-person at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON.

DIRECTION REQUIRED

9.7

OTC School Zone Safety Symposium - November 23, 2023

DIRECTION REQUIRED

Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator advised that Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member requested that representatives from the committee attend the symposium. M. Piercey further spoke to the details in the memorandum and noted that if committee members wished to attend it would require budget approval.

Committee members engaged in discussion and advised that up to two citizen members would attend, and they would be determined through email.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0078-2023
  Moved By T. Coulson
  1. That up to two Citizen Members be approved to attend the 2023 Ontario Traffic Council School Zone Safety Symposium on November 23, 2023 in Mississauga, Ontario, and that the costs for registration, and travel of up to approximately $670.00 be allocated in the 2023 Council and Committees support budget.
  2. That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee members who attend the 2023 Ontario Traffic Council School Zone Safety Symposium on November 23, 2023 report back to the committee, summarizing the sessions they attended at a future Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee meeting.​
  Approved

9.8

Mississauga Traffic Safety Action Committee Appreciation Dinner

Mississauga Traffic Safety Action Committee to discuss and agree on a location and date for the annual appreciation dinner.

DIRECTION REQUIRED

Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator spoke to the history of the annual appreciation dinner and noted that it required budget approval, and that she would follow-up with the committee regarding the date and location.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0079-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the amount of up to $2000 from the 2023 Council Committees budget be approved for the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Members annual appreciation dinner.

  Approved

9.9

2024 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Meeting Dates

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator summarized the memorandum.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0080-2023
  Moved By J. Shah

  That the memorandum from Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator dated October 18, 2023 entitled “2024 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Meeting Dates” be received for information. 

  Received

9.10

Site Inspection Statistics Report - October 2023

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0081-2023
  Moved By I. Chu

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

  Received

9.11

Site Inspection Report - Clifton Public School (Ward 7)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 17, 2023 in front of Clifton Public School at 2389 Cliff Road.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard in front of Clifton Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of King Street East and Cliff Road.
3. That the Principal of Clifton Public School be requested to remind parents to use the kiss and ride in the morning.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0082-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard in front of Clifton Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of King Street East and Cliff Road.
  3. That the Principal of Clifton Public School be requested to remind parents to use the kiss and ride in the morning.
  Approved

9.12

Site Inspection Report - St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School and John Fraser Secondary School (Wards 8, 9, and 11)

Site inspection for the site inspection conducted on October 19, 2023 at the intersection of Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard for the students attending St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School and John Fraser Secondary School.

RECOMMENDATION

That Transportation and Works be requested to review the operation of the traffic signals at Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard fat school times 7:50 - 8:25 AM and 2:18 - 3:16 PM to review the following for the students of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School and John Fraser Secondary School:

1. To ensure that the traffic control signal at the Erin Mills Town Centre entrance on Erin Mills Parkway be coordinated with the traffic control signal at Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard to prevent the backup of vehicles impeding crossing pedestrians at school times.
2. That lane indicators be painted on the eastbound north turn lanes.
3. That the walk signal on the south leg of Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard be extended to allow more pedestrians to enter the crosswalk on the walk signal.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0083-2023
  Moved By L. Goegan

  That Transportation and Works be requested to review the operation of the traffic signals at Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard at school times 7:50 - 8:25 AM and 2:18 - 3:16 PM to review the following for the students of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School and John Fraser Secondary School:

  1. To ensure that the traffic control signal at the Erin Mills Town Centre entrance on Erin Mills Parkway be coordinated with the traffic control signal at Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard to prevent the backup of vehicles impeding crossing pedestrians at school times.
  2. That lane indicators be painted on the eastbound north turn lanes.
  3. That the walk signal on the south leg of Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard be extended to allow more pedestrians to enter the crosswalk on the walk signal.
  Approved

9.13

MSTSAC-0026-2023 Recommendation - St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School (Ward 10)

Previous MSTSAC recommendation from the meeting held on April 27, 2023 for the site inspection conducted on April 18, 2023 at the roundabout at Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Rosanna/Escada Drive for the students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.

RECOMMENDATION - MSTSAC-0026-2023

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Rosanna/Escada Drive for the students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to remove the roundabout at Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Rosanna/Escada Drive and instead install stop signs on the side streets Rosanna Drive and Escada Drive.
3. That Transportation and works review the feasibility of creating an all way stop controlled intersection at Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Rosanna/Escada Drive.
4. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Rosanna/Escada Drive once part 2 of the recommendation has taken place to determine if the warrants are met for the implementation of a school crossing guard.

DIRECTION REQUIRED

Councillor S. McFadden spoke to the previous recommendation made by the committee and noted Transportation and Works advised that removing the roundabout was not in there short-term budget. Councillor S. McFadden further requested the need for a temporary crossing guard at the location in the meantime.

Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards noted the need to remove the tree in the middle of the intersection for greater visibility. S. Duffin further noted that once the tree was removed a site inspection would be scheduled for the placement of a temporary crossing guard until the roundabout could be removed.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0084-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That Parks, Forestry & Environment be requested to remove the tree located in the middle of the roundabout at Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Rosanna/Escada Drive as soon as possible for the students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.

  Approved

10.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

Nil

11.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT

11.1

Parking Enforcement Report - September 2023

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0085-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Parking Enforcement Report for September 2023 be received for information.

  Received

12.

TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS ACTION ITEMS - Nil

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

Tammy Coulson, Vice-Chair enquired about an update on the Peel Regional Police representative at meetings. Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator advised that there have been issues finding a representative.

Miles Roque, Chair reminded committee members to advise the Legislative Coordinator in advance of the meeting if they will be changing their participation from in person or virtual for hybrid meetings. Committee members engaged in discussion and noted they required the flexibility to attend virtually due to conflicting schedules.

14.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

November 29, 2023

15.

ADJOURNMENT

5:49 PM (Councillor D. Damerla)