Minutes

Brampton School Traffic Safety Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Thursday, February 06, 2025

9:30 A.m. - 11:30 A.m.

Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall

Members Present:

• Charles Gonsalves (Co-Chair)
• Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon (Co-Chair)
• Wendell Cole
• Daljit Singh
• Donald Haberer
• Janice Gordon-Daniels
• Darryl D'Souza, Trustee DPCDSB
• Trustee Will Davies, PDSB

Members Absent:

• Mohan Bala
• Nayan Brahmbhatt
• Satvir Dhaliwal
• Regional Councillor Navjit Brar - Wards 2, 6

Staff and Agencies:

• Shane Loftus, Director, Road Mnt, Operations & Fleet, Public Works and Engineering
• Amanda McIlveen, Manager, Trans Right of Way & Safety, Public Works and Engineering
• Violet Skirten, Supervisor, Crossing Guard, Public Works and Engineering
• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. and adjourned at 9:52 a.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

• SC001-2025

  That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 6, 2025 be approved, as published and circulated.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Previous Minutes

4.1

Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - December 5, 2024

The minutes were considered by Committee of Council on January 15, 2025, and approved by Council on January 22, 2025.  The minutes were provided for Committee’s information.

5.

Presentations\Delegations

Nil

6.

Committees, Education and Promotions

Nil

7.

Correspondence

7.1

Correspondence from Mala Takhar, Principal, re: Review Traffic Congestion at intersection of Riseborough Drive and Oshawa Street and Crossing Guard inquiry - Sir Isaac Brock Public School, 45 Meltwater Cres, Brampton - Ward 10

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, suggested a site inspection to review the traffic congestion at the front of the school and also the intersection of Riseborough Drive and Meltwater Crescent which is at the rear of the school. 

Committee reviewed the request and considered the following motion:

• SC002-2025

  1.  That the correspondence from Mala Takhar, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 6, 2025, re: Review Traffic Congestion at intersection of Riseborough Drive and Oshawa Street and Crossing Guard inquiry - Sir Isaac Brock Public School, 45 Meltwater Cres, Brampton - Ward 10 be received; and,

  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken.

  Carried

8.

New School Openings

Trustee Davies, Peel District School Board, advised that the new school officially named as Red Cedar Public School is scheduled to open in September 2025.

Trustee Darryl D'Souza, Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, advised that the new elementary school with a capacity of approximately 450 pupils is scheduled to open in September 2025 at 340 Robert Parkinson Drive. The school has not yet been named.

9.

Changes/Updates to School Boards/Student Population

Trustees for both school boards advised that the update remains unchanged from the last meeting regarding the decline in student population.  

10.

Other/New Business

10.1

Update by Enforcement and By-law Services, re: School Patrol Statistics - November 23 - December 19, 2024

In response to questions from Committee regarding follow-up visits to schools, Kristie Anderson, Supervisor, Enforcement Services, outlined the process, noting that locations with higher incidents are revisited. Officers will engage in conversations with parents with a view to educate them on safety measures around schools and also issue tickets, if required.  

• SC003-2025

  That the update by Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 6, 2025, re: School Patrol Statistics - November 23 - December 19, 2024 be received.

  Carried

10.2

Update by Enforcement and By-law Services, re: School Patrol Statistics - December 24, 2024 - January 22, 2025

The following motion was considered: 

• SC004-2025

  That the update by Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 6, 2024, re: School Patrol Statistics - December 24, 2024 - January 22, 2025 be received.

  Carried

10.3

Information Item re: Sunny View Middle School - 30 Chapparal Drive

Staff advised that recommendation for this school was sent to the school principal advising that speed bumps or pedestrian signals in front of the school would be considered to improve safety concerns and prevent potential accidents. The information provided by Traffic Services outlines the safety measures that have been taken which includes the installation of an Automated Speed Enforcement camera and speed cushions.  It was also noted that a pedestrian crosswalk (PXO) study will be conducted at the site when weather permits and Committee will receive a further update.

10.4

Update by Violet Skirten, Supervisor Crossing Guard, re: School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the activities scheduled for Crossing Guard Appreciation Week which will be recognized the week of June 2 - June 6, 2025. The information has been shared with all School Trustees and all schools to encourage participation in the children's drawing contest.

11.

Site Inspection Report(s)

11.1

Royal Orchard Middle School, 77 Royal Orchard Drive, Ward 5

Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report.

The following motion was considered:

• SC005-2025

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Royal Orchard Middle School, be received; and,

  2.  That the Principal be requested to:

  • Arrange for the Kiss and Ride pavement markings to be refreshed
  • Arrange for the stop bar to be repainted at the school exit and stop signs to be installed
  • Provide pedestrian safety education to the students
  • Provide safety reminder to drivers to yield to pedestrians
  • Suggest to parents that they not park in the bus drop area
  • Arrange for the school Planning department to review the exit from the school and possibly eliminate right turns. 
  Carried

11.2

Greenoble Public School, 33 Greenbriar Road, Ward 8

Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report.

The following motion was considered: 

• SC006-2025

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Grenoble Public School be received;

  2.  That the Principal of the school be requested to:

  • Ask the school Planning department to review the property to determine if a Kiss and Ride located on the northern most portion of the asphalt playground is feasible
  • Remind students to utilize the All Way Stop sign at the southerly intersection of Gondola Crescent and Greenbriar Road to cross the roadway

  3.  That a crossing guard is not warranted in front of Grenoble Public School as there were sufficient gaps in traffic and to cross without any pedestrian/vehicular conflicts; and,

  4.  That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council conduct a follow up site inspection in the spring of 2025. 

  Carried

11.3

Our Lady Peace Catholic School, 15 Fincham Road, Ward 5

Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report.

The following motion was considered:

• SC007-2025

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Our Lady of Peace Catholic School be received; and,

  2. That a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of William Sharpe Drive and Gowland Gate as there are sufficient gaps in traffic to cross. 

  Carried

12.

Future/Follow-up Site Inspection(s)

-  Greenoble Public School, 33 Greenbriar Road - Spring 2025

13.

Site Inspection Schedule

Site Inspections were scheduled as follows:  

Sir Isaac Brock Public School, 45 Meltwater Crescent

Review Traffic Congestion at intersection of Riseborough Drive and Oshawa Street and Crossing Guard inquiry -
Thursday, February 13, 2025

14.

Information Items

Nil

15.

Question Period

Nil

16.

Public Question Period

Nil

17.

Adjournment

• SC008-2025

  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. 

  Carried