Minutes

Brampton School Traffic Safety Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Thursday, November 02, 2023

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

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

Members Present:

• Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon (Co-Chair)
• Charles Gonsalves (Co-Chair)
• Satvir Dhaliwal
• Janice Gordon-Daniels
• Donald Haberer
• Trustee Will Davies, PDSB
• Regional Councillor Navjit Brar - Wards 2 & 6

Members Absent:

• Nayan Brahmbhatt
• Carla Green
• Rohail Massy
• Trustee Shawn Xaviour, DPCDSB

Staff and Agencies:

• Shane Loftus, Manager, Public Works and Engineering
• Violet Skirten, Supervisor, Crossing Guard, Public Works and Engineering
• Nikolai Belyntsev, Enforcement Officer, Legislative Services
• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:34 a.m. and recessed at 9:45 a.m. 

2.

Approval of Agenda

The following motion was considered:

• SC035-2023

  That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council agenda 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 - October 5, 2023

The minutes were considered by Committee of Council on October 25, 2023, and approved by Council on November 1, 2023. The minutes were provided for Committee’s information.

5.

Presentations\Delegations

Nil

6.

Committees, Education and Promotions

Nil

7.

Correspondence

Nil

8.

New School Openings

Nil

9.

Changes/Updates to School Boards/Student Population

Nil

10.

Site Inspection Reports

10.1

Jean Augustine Secondary School, 500  Elbern Markell Drive, Ward 5 

Committee reviewed the site inspection report and considered the following motion: 

• SC036-2023

  1.  That the Site Inspection report for Jean Augustine Secondary School be received;

  2.  That the Manager of Traffic Operations and Parking be requested to arrange for:

  • The installation of “No Stopping” anytime on the east side of Elbern Markell Drive and from Bovaird Drive to Lanark Circle
  • Review the existing “No Stopping” signage on the west side of Elbern Markell Drive from Bovaird to the northerly school driveway to ensure it is adequate for the location
  • The installation “No Stopping, Mon-Fri,8-5” restrictions on east of Elbern Markell Drive, from Lanark Circle to Banbridge Crescent
  • The installation of “No U-Turns” on Elbern Markell Drive between Bovaird Drive and Banbridge Crescent

  3.  That the Principal be requested to:

  • Ask the school board to review the pavement markings and signage in the Bus Loading area.
  • Educate and encourage drivers to use the Kiss and Ride operation to pick up/drop off students at the south end of the school

  4.  That the Region of Peel be requested to:

  • Arrange for “No Parking” signs to be placed on the south side of Bovaird Drive between Mississauga Road and Elbern Markell Drive to replace the “No Stopping” signs.

  5.  That the Manager of Enforcement and By-Law Services be requested to monitor and enforce the “No Stopping” restrictions on Elbern Markel Drive and Bovaird Drive arrival and dismissal times now and in the future when the new signage is in place; and,

  6.  That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the “No U-turn” signage, once installed, on Elbern Markell Drive at arrival and dismissal times of the school. 

  Carried

10.2

Northwood Public School, 70 Gretna Drive, Ward 5

Committee reviewed the site inspection report and considered the following motion: 

• SC037-2023

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

  2.  That a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Gretna Drive and Kimbark Drive;

  3.  That the Manager of Traffic Operations and Parking arrange for:

  a.  the installation of “No Parking” anytime restrictions on the west side of Kimbark Drive from the driveway of 25 Kimbark Drive to the intersection of Kimbark Drive and Gretna Drive

  b.  the refreshing of pavement markings at Kimbark Drive and Gretna Drive; and

  4.  That the Manager of Parking Enforcement arrange for enforcement of parking rules on Gretna Drive and Kimbark during school arrival and dismissal times. 

  Carried

11.

Other/New Business

11.1

Update from Enforcement and By-law Services , re: School Patrol Statistics 2023-2024

In response to questions regarding drivers who fail to follow parking restrictions, staff advised that enforcement officers regard it as an opportunity to educate parents/drivers about safety of students and teachers in the vicinity of school zones. The matter would be escalated if drivers fail to comply. Staff explained that typically when complaints are frequently received for a particular school, staff will monitor the school area for a two week period. Calls may also be made to the 311 Call Centre and the appropriate action will be undertaken by Enforcement Services. 

The following motion was considered:

• SC038-2023

  That the report from Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Services meeting of November 2, 2023, re: School Patrol Statistics 2023-2024 be received.

  Carried

12.

Future/Follow-up Site Inspection(s)

Nil

13.

Site Inspection Schedule

Nil

14.

Information Items

Nil

15.

Question Period

In response to a question regarding the status of the Committee recommendations that are forwarded to staff to address, Traffic Services advised that a report will be brought forward at a future date. 

16.

Public Question Period

Nil

17.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered:

• SC039-2023

  That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting do now adjourn to meet again December 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

  Carried