Minutes

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

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

Members Present:

• Stephen Laidlaw (Co-Chair)
• Cindy Evans
• Alina Grzejszczak
• Dayle Laing (arrived 7:10pm)
• Barry Lavallee
• Steven Lee

Members Absent:

• Lisa Stokes (Co-Chair)
• Enzo Bek
• Regional Councillor Rowena Santos (personal)

Staff Present:

• Nelson Cadete, Sr. Manager, Transportation Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management
• Fernanda Duarte Peixoto Soares, Project Manager, Active Transportation
• Tyron Nimalakumar, Transportation Manager, Active Transportation
• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. and adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

• ATC001-2025

  That the agenda for the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 11, 2025, be approved, as amended, as follows: 

  To Add:

  7.3  - Correspondence from Enzo Bek, Citizen Member, dated February 9, 2025, re: Resignation from the Active Transportation Advisory Committee 

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Previous Minutes

4.1

Minutes - Active Transportation Advisory Committee - December 10, 2024

The minutes were considered by the Planning and Development Committee on January 13, 2025, and were approved by Council on January 22, 2025.  The minutes were provided for Committee’s information.

5.

Presentations / Delegations

5.1

Presentation by Stephen Laidlaw, Co-Chair, re: Bicycle Parking in Brampton

Stephen Laidlaw, Co-Chair, provided an overview of Bicycle Parking in Brampton and responded to questions of clarification from Committee. 

Committee discussion included the following:

• Question regarding the process of installing bicycle racks on private property. 
• Advised plans are in the works for bicycle parking in the public realm.
• Clarification that staff are currently undertaking a comprehensive Zoning By-law review that will include bicycle parking land usage.
• Question regarding whether the style of municipal bike racks is being reviewed.  
• Concern was raised regarding bike post ring rack installation as bikes can easily be stolen. 

The following motion was considered. 

• ATC002-2025

  That the presentation from Stephen Laidlaw, Co-Chair, re: Bicycle Parking in Brampton, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 11, 2025, be received.

  Carried

5.2

Presentation by Fernanda Soares, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Planning, Building and Growth Management, re: The 2025 Active Transportation Work Plan

Fernanda Soares, Project Manager Active Transportation, Integrated City Planning, provided a detailed overview of the 2025 Active Transportation Work Plan and responded to questions of clarification from Committee. 

Committee discussion included the following:

• Question regarding whether the redesign of Kensington Road and Kings Cross intersection to make it easier for pedestrians to cross is being considered.
• Question regarding Etobicoke Creek Trail between Loafers Lake and Conservation Drive is listed for repair.
• Questions regarding how Pedestrian Crossing Overs (PXO's) are prioritized, are they located with signalized lights and are they all constructed with improved lighting. 
• Clarification that new options regarding counters are being reviewed.
• Clarification regarding the costs associated with the Howden Boulevard design exercise and consultation. 

The following motion was considered. 

• ATC003-2025
  1. That the presentation from Fernanda Soares, Project Manager Active Transportation, Integrated City Planning re: The 2025 Active Transportation Master Plan, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 11, 2025, be received.
  Carried

6.

Reports / Updates

Nil

7.

Other / New Business / Information Items

7.1

Active Transportation Advisory Committee - Sub-Committee Minutes - January 21, 2025

The following motion was considered. 

• ATC004-2025

  That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Minutes of January 21, 2025, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 11, 2025, be received.

  Carried

7.2

Discussion at the request of Stephen Laidlaw, Co-Chair, re: Degradation of the Asphalt Road Surface at Bus Stops on the Vodden Street Bicycle Lanes

Stephen Laidlaw, Co-Chair advised that the asphalt is failing at three to four bus stops along Vodden Street. Mr. Laidlaw advised that these sections were repaved approximately two years ago and sought clarification as to whether the degradation of the road surface is normal.

Fernanda Soares, Project Manager Active Transportation, Integrated City Planning, advised that further conversations will be had with staff in the Roads Maintenance department regarding the warranty period and future concerns. Ms. Soares will provide an update at a future meeting. 

7.3

Correspondence from Enzo Bek, Citizen Member, dated February 9, 2025, re: Resignation from the Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The correspondence was acknowledged by the Committee.

The following motion was considered. 

• ATC005-2025

  That the correspondence from Enzo Bek, Citizen Member, dated February 9, 2025, re: Resignation from the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 11, 2025, be received. 

  Carried

8.

Correspondence

Nil

9.

Question Period

Dayle Laing, Citizen Member, asked a question regarding what will be done regarding the low composition of members actively on the Active Transportation Advisory Committee.

In response to Ms. Laing's question, City Clerk's staff advised that a recruit is being considered for all Council Committees.

10.

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions in person or via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made at this meeting. C. Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, confirmed there were no questions from the public.

11.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered. 

• ATC006-2025

  That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried