Traffic Safety Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Time:

5:00 PM *(The meeting location has been moved to an online video conference only)

Location:

Online Video Conference

Members

• 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
• Sandra Thomson, Citizen Member
• Seshagiri Pingali, 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

Miles Roque, Chair advised of the following additional agenda Items:

• Item 9.7 – Louise Goegan, Citizen Member to provide an update on the Road Safety Committee
• Item 10.1 – Task Force Subcommittee Report 1 – dated June 27, 2023 

Approved, as amended (J. Shah)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Draft Minutes - May 31, 2023

Approved (Councillor B. Butt)

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, June 26, 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

6.1

Laura Zeglen, Project Leader, Vision Zero regarding Vision Zero Update: Pedestrian Head Start Signals

L. Zeglen provided an update on Pedestrian Head Start Signals and spoke to how it increases safety, accessibility and the plan for the implementation and communication plan.

Committee members engaged in discussion and enquired about the unique crosswalk design noted in the presentation. L. Zeglen and Max Gill, Supervisor, Road Safety responded to questions.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0052-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation from Laura Zeglen, Project Leader, Vision Zero regarding Vision Zero Update: Pedestrian Head Start Signals be received.

  Received

6.2

Item 9.1 - Max Gill, Supervisor, Road Safety regarding School Zone Speed Limits

M. Gill provided an overview of the school zone speed limits options and spoke to local and major roadways, regarding existing and proposed options. Committee members engaged in discussion and enquired about the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program and camera vandalism, and the effectiveness of reducing the speeds to 30km, as well as the collision statistics. M. Gill responded to questions and advised that the responsibility of repairing the cameras is on the contractor and that the ASE program has been effective at reducing overall speeds. 

M. Gill advised the committee that this presentation was a result of discussion at General Committee and that staff would be going back to General Committee with the incorporated feedback from the effected advisory committees.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0053-2023
  Moved By T. Coulson

  That the deputation from Max Gill, Supervisor, Road Safety regarding School Zone Speed Limits be received.

  Received

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 Tuesday, June 27, 2023 before 12:00 PM.

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

School Zone Speed Limits report to General Committee dated April 12, 2023

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0054-2023
  Moved By P. Westbrook

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 31, 2023 and entitled “School Zone Speed Limits be received for information.

  Received

9.2

Site Inspection Report - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Secondary School and Meadowvale Secondary School (Ward 10)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on June 6, 2023 at the intersection of Derry Road West and Danton Promenade for the students attending Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Secondary School and Meadowvale Secondary School.

RECOMMENDATION
That the Principals of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Secondary School and Meadowvale Secondary School be requested to remind students of the following:

1. Dismount their bikes in the crosswalk;
2. Always wear bike helmets; and
3. Only enter the crosswalk to cross the road when the white walking man is displayed.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0055-2023
  Moved By L. Goegan

  That the Principals of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Secondary School and Meadowvale Secondary School be requested to remind students of the following:

  1. Dismount their bikes in the crosswalk;
  2. Always wear bike helmets; and
  3. Only enter the crosswalk to cross the road when the white walking man is displayed.
  Approved

9.3

Site Inspection Report - Elm Drive Public School (Ward 7)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on June 8, 2023 at the intersection of Achill Crescent (east leg) and Central Parkway West for the students attending Elm Drive Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Achill Crescent (east leg) and Central Parkway West for the students attending Elm Drive Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of reducing the interval between pedestrians pushing the pedestrian button and the walk signal activating.
3. That the Principal of Elm Drive Public School be requested to remind parents and students to only cross the road when the white walking symbol is displayed and not enter the crosswalk after the white walking symbol is no longer showing.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards spoke to correspondence from the Ward 7 office and she advised the Councillor that MSTSAC determined that the warrants were not met for the implementation of a school crossing guard. S. Duffin further advised the that the situation could change once Kariya Drive is open to Central Parkway when it is anticipated there would be a greater volume of turning traffic. S. Duffin noted that MSTSAC would re-inspect once Kariya Drive was open to Central Parkway. S. Duffin further noted that the committee observed that the traffic control signal functions very well and that there were no conflicts or potential conflicts at this time.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0056-2023
  Moved By T. Coulson
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Achill Crescent (east leg) and Central Parkway West for the students attending Elm Drive Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of reducing the interval between pedestrians pushing the pedestrian button and the walk signal activating.
  3. That the Principal of Elm Drive Public School be requested to remind parents and students to only cross the road when the white walking symbol is displayed and not enter the crosswalk after the white walking symbol is no longer showing.
  Approved

9.4

Site Inspection Report - St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School and Janet I. McDougald Public School (Ward 1)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on June 13, 2023 at the intersection of Atwater Avenue and Claredale Road for the students attending St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School and Janet I. McDougald Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Claredale Road and Atwater Avenue for the students of St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School and Janet I. McDougald Public School.
2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing bike lanes on Atwater Avenue and Mineola Road between Hurontario Street and Cawthra Road or continue the edge lines between Cawthra Road and Northaven Drive to Mineola Road and across to Hurontario Street once the results of the speed study previously requested by Road Safety is received and reviewed.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

Approved (S. Pingali)

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0057-2023
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Claredale Road and Atwater Avenue for the students of St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School and Janet I. McDougald Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing bike lanes on Atwater Avenue and Mineola Road between Hurontario Street and Cawthra Road or continue the edge lines between Cawthra Road and Northaven Drive to Mineola Road and across to Hurontario Street once the results of the speed study previously requested by Road Safety is received and reviewed.
  Approved

9.5

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee - 2023 Work Plan

DIRECTION REQUIRED

Committee members engaged in discussion and noted the following additions to the work plan:

• The addition of the Task Force Subcommittee
• The review of the Site Inspection Form

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0058-2023
  Moved By T. Coulson

  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee - 2023 Work Plan be approved, as amended.

  Approved

9.6

Site Inspection Statistics Report - June 2023

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0059-2023
  Moved By J. Shah

  That the Site Inspection Statistic Report - June 2023, be received for information.

  Received

9.7

*Road Safety Committee Update from Louise Goegan, Citizen Member (Verbal)

L. Goegan provided a verbal update of the recent Road Safety Committee meeting and spoke to the presentation on Access 2 Accessibility regarding Adaptive & Inclusive Micro-mobility and the Vision Zero Update: Pedestrian Head Start Signals. L. Goegan also noted that the "please slow down" signs were going to be updated and refreshed to be more relevant.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0060-2023
  Moved By T. Cieciura

  That the Road Safety Committee verbal update from Louise Goegan, Citizen Member be receive for information.

  Received

10.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

10.1

*Task Force Subcommittee Report 1 - June 27, 2023

Councillor B. Butt departed at 6:00 PM.

Tammy Coulson, Vice-Chair spoke to the recommendations made by the Task Force Subcommittee. Trustee Jill Promoli noted that any communications going to the school board would need to be discussed with their communications staff. Trustee J. Promoli advised that Tiffany Gooch from the Peel District School Board would be the communications contact.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0061-2023
  Moved By L. Goegan

  That Peter Westbrook be appointed as the Chair of the Task Force Subcommittee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  Approved
• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0062-2023
  Moved By L. Goegan
  1. That Tammy Coulson, Citizen Member, draft a school zone safety information sheet to provide the Legislative Coordinator to request input from stakeholders.
  2. That the draft school zone safety information sheet be brought to a future Task Force Subcommittee meeting for review.

  Voters	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	Conflict	ABSENT
  Results	0	0	0	0	0

  Approved

11.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT

11.1

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - May 2023

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0063-2023
  Moved By T. Coulson

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

  Received

12.

TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS ACTION ITEMS

12.1

Transportation and Works Action Items List - May 2023

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

Received (I. Chu)

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0064-2023

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

  Received

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

Louise Goegan, Citizen Member encouraged committee members to review the reports and presentations provided by Irene Chu and Aamira Alvi who attended the OTC conference.

14.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

September 27, 2023

Trustee Jill Promoli advised that she could only attend MSTSAC meetings virtually as the Peel District School Board meetings are during the same time. Councillor Chris Fonseca enquired if this was new as the MSTSAC meetings have always been held on the last Wednesday of the month. 

Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator advised that the previous recommendation made by the committee was to have in person meetings only if hybrid meetings were not feasible. Committee members engaged in discussion and provided direction to further review the feasibility of the possibility of hybrid meetings.

15.

ADJOURNMENT

6:19 PM (S. Thomson)