Minutes

Brampton School Traffic Safety Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Thursday, December 02, 2021

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

Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting

Members Present:

• Patrick Doran (Chair)
• Renee Crone
• Michael Gyovai
• Baljit Mand
• Mazhar Khan
• Zeenath Mahajan
• Abdul Rashid
• Pathik Shukla
• Trustee Darryl D’Souza, DPCDSB
• Trustee Kathy McDonald, PDSB
• City Councillor C. Williams - Wards 7 and 8

Members Absent:

• Max Kazman (Vice-Chair)
• Wendell Cole
• Charles Gonsalves
• Mohan Balasubramaniyam
• Jashandeep Singh

Staff and Agencies:

• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator
• Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor
• Kim Bernard, Team Lead Crossing Guard
• Const. Claudia Wells, Peel Regional Police

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. and adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

• SC019-2021

  That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 2, 2021, 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 - November 4, 2021

The minutes were considered by Committee of Council on November 17, 2021, and approved by Council on November 24, 2021.  The minutes were provided for Committee’s information.

5.

Presentations\Delegations

Nil

6.

Committees, Education and Promotions

Nil

7.

Correspondence

7.1

Correspondence from Paul Hamilton, Vice-Principal, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion in the vicinity of Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School, 415 Great Lakes Drive - Ward 9 

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the site inspection request and noted that staff have visited the location previously and will be installing a pedestrian crossover at the location. She suggested that a site inspection be undertaken to determine if other safety measures are required.

The following motion was considered:

• SC020-2021

  1.  That the correspondence from Paul Hamilton, Vice-Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 2, 2021, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion in the vicinity of Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School, 415 Great Lakes Drive - Ward 9 be received; and

  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken. 

  Carried

7.2

Correspondence Tom Voduris, Brampton resident, re: Request to review Traffic Congestion and Parking Issues in the vicinity of William G. Davis Public School, 491 Bartley Bull Parkway - Ward 3

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the site inspection request and noted that staff have visited the location previously and traffic calming measures were placed in the area. She suggested that a site inspection be undertaken to determine if other safety measures are required.

The following motion was considered:

• SC021-2022

  1.  That the correspondence from Tom Voduris, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 2, 2021, re: Request to review Traffic Congestion and Parking Issues in the vicinity of William G. Davis Public School, 491 Bartley Bull Parkway - Ward 3 be received; and,

  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken. 

  Carried

7.3

Correspondence from Fraser Kidd, Principal, re: Request to relocate the Walkway at intersection of Bramalea Road and Cloverdale Drive - Bramalea Secondary School, 510 Balmoral Drive - Ward 8

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the site inspection request and noted that the walkway referenced maybe located on school property.  She suggested that a site inspection be undertaken of the intersection.  

Ms. Skirten responded to a question from Committee regarding the location of the crosswalk noting a site inspection is required to determine its location and what action will be required.

The following motion was considered:

• SC022-2021

  1.  That the correspondence from Fraser Kidd, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 2, 2021, re: Request to relocate the Walkway at intersection of Bramalea Road and Cloverdale Drive - Bramalea Secondary School, 510 Balmoral Drive - Ward 8 be received; and,

  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken of the intersection of Bramalea Road and Cloverdale Drive.

  Carried

7.4

Correspondence from Kevin Williams, Acting Principal, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion/Parking Issues at the intersection of First Gulf Blvd/Kennedy Road - Turner Fenton SS - 7935 Kennedy Road South - Ward 3

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the site inspection request and suggested that a site inspection be undertaken. She advised that Traffic Services staff have assisted the school previously with the configuration of their internal driveways.

The following motion was considered:

• SC023-2021

  1.  That the correspondence from Kevin Williams, Acting Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 2, 2021, re Request to Review Traffic Congestion/Parking Issues at the intersection of First Gulf Blvd/Kennedy Road - Turner Fenton SS - 7935 Kennedy Road South - Ward 3 be received; and,

  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken of the intersection of First Gulf Blvd/Kennedy Road. 

  Carried

7.5

Correspondence from Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion/Crossing Guard at the intersection for Mount Royal Circle and Maisonneuve Blvd. - Mount Royal Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School - Ward 10 

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the site inspection request noting that the intersection referenced is located between two crossing guards assigned to the area, however pedestrians/students' activity may have increased. She suggested that a site inspection be undertaken and advised that staff will work with the school on educating students on safe crossing locations.

The following motion was considered:

• SC024-2021

  1.  That the correspondence from Regional Councillor Dhillon, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 2, 2021, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion/Crossing Guard at the intersection of Mount Royal Circle and Maisonneuve Blvd. - Mount Royal Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School - Ward 10 be received; and,

  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken of the intersection of Mount Royal Circle and Maisonneuve Blvd.

  Carried

7.6

Correspondence from Nancy Jacques, School Administrator, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at the intersection of Red River Drive and Barley Field Road - Good Shepherd Catholic School, 128 Red River Drive - Ward 9  

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the site inspection request for a crossing guard. She noted that a previous inspection at the school was conducted approximately four years ago and suggested that a site inspection be undertaken. 

The following motion was considered:

• SC025-2021

  1.  That the correspondence from from Nancy Jacques, School Administrator, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 2, 2021, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at the intersection of Red River Drive and Barley Field Road - Good Shepherd Catholic School, 128 Red River Drive - Ward 9 be received; and,

  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken of the intersection of Red River Drive and Barley Field Road.

  Carried

8.

New School Openings

Nil

9.

Changes/Updates to School Boards/Student Population

Nil

10.

Other/New Business

Nil

11.

Site Inspection Report(s)

11.1

Gordon Graydon Public School, 170 Rutherford Road – Ward 1

Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion: 

• SC026-2021

  1.  That the Site Inspection report be received;

  2.  That, in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel;

  3.  That the Principal be requested to:

  • Encourage guardians to utilize the parking lot located on Archdekin Drive at Century Gardens Park to drop-off and pick-up students
  • Provide pedestrian safety Information to the students and guardians in the school’s newsletter and encourage all students to cross Rutherford Road at the traffic signals located at the intersection of Rutherford Road and Vodden Street
  • Ask the School Board to consider implementing “No Left Turn” signage at school exit;

  4.  That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services be requested to:

  • Arrange for the extension of the “No U-Turns” signage on Rutherford Road north of Vodden Street to include the entire length of Gordon Graydon school property
  • Arrange for the pedestrian signal timing at the intersection of Vodden Street and Rutherford to be reviewed;

  5.  That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce compliance with the “No U- Turns” signage at arrival and dismissal times when the new signs are installed; and

  6.  That the Manager of Enforcement and By-Law Services be requested to enforce parking restrictions on Rutherford Road in the vicinity of Gordon Graydon Senior Public School during arrival and dismissal times.

  Carried

11.2

Sacred Heart Catholic School, 24 Kerwood Place – Ward 2

Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion: 

• SC027-2021

  1.  That the Site Inspection report be received;

  2.  That a Crossing Guard is not warranted at Monte Vista Trail and Richvale Drive;

  3.  That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services arrange for the following to be installed:

  • An enhanced crosswalk on Monte Vista Trail at Richvale Drive
  • “No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 8-5” on the east side of Monte Vista Trail from Richvale Drive to the “Community Safety Zone” signage (across from house number 7);
  • “School Zone” signage added on Richvale Drive for drivers travelling northbound;

  4.  That the Manager of By-law and Enforcement Services be requested to enforce parking/stopping restrictions during arrival and dismissal times; and,

  5.  The School Principal be requested to arrange:

  • To educate students and guardians with pedestrians and driver safety information
  • To review the possibility of closing the entrance in the fence on Monte Vista Trail and relocating the bike rack from its present location.
  Carried

11.3

St. Joaquim Catholic School, 165 Rutherford Road - Ward 1

Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and suggested that Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce compliance once at the site once the installation of the U-Turn signs on Rutherford Road was completed.

The following motion was introduced to amend the recommendation to include the following clause:  

"That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce compliance with the “No U- Turns” signage at arrival and dismissal times once the new signs are installed"

Constable Claudia Wells, Peel Regional Police, advised that Traffic Services staff or By-law Enforcement Services request enforcement compliance for the site via its portal when required.

The following motion was considered: 

• SC028-2021

  1.  That the Site Inspection report be received; and

  2.  That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services arrange for the following:

  • To extend the “No Stopping, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the north side of Rutherford Road to house number 418.
  • To install U-Turn signs on Rutherford Road across the frontage of the school property.

  3.  That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services, be requested to increase patrols on Rutherford Road during the arrival and dismissal times at St Joachim Catholic School; and,

  4.  That the Principal be requested to arrange for the following:

  • To provide educational material to the school community regarding pedestrian safety, Kiss and Ride Procedures and safety around schools
  • To encourage guardians not to cross Rutherford Road at midblock
  • To remind drivers to only turn right at the exit of the Kiss and Ride on Rutherford Road
  • To assign staff in the Kiss and Ride area to assist in with the dropping-off/picking-up of students from the vehicles; and

  5.  That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce compliance with the “No U- Turn” signage at arrival and dismissal times once the new signs are installed.

  Carried

11.4

Jefferson Public School, 48 Jefferson Road - Ward 7

Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion: 

• SC029-2021

  1.  That the Site Inspection report be received; and

  2.  That Peel District School Board be requested to review the design of the walkway with the possibility of providing a walkway on the westerly end of the school for pedestrians;

  3.  That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the “No U-Turn” signage on Jefferson Road in the vicinity of the school;

  4.  That Senior Manager of Traffic Services be requested to arrange for staff to review the signage on Jefferson Road in the vicinity of the school entrance, that is partially blocked by tree foliage, either to relocate it, or remove the tree foliage to ensure the view of the signage is not obstructed.

  Carried

11.5

St. Anne's Catholic School, 134 Vodden Street - Ward 1

Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion: 

• SC030-2021

  1.  That the Site Inspection report be received;

  2.  That the Principal be requested to arrange for the following:

  • To distribute educational information to the school community regarding bike lanes, Kiss & Ride operation, and safety around schools
  • To encourage guardians to utilize the church parking lot located on the south side of Vodden Street, as an alternative area to drop-off and pick-up students;

  3.  That Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) advise the bus company to educate the drivers to not drive in the designated bike lanes;

  4.  That Peel Police be requested to visit the area during arrival and dismissal times to enforce the bike lane infractions; and

  5.  That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services arrange for the following:

  • To review the traffic signal operations to determine if an eastbound advance green signal can be implemented
  • To review the intersection to determine if “No Right Turn on Red” signage maybe implemented for westbound traffic
  Carried

12.

Future/Follow-up Site Inspection(s)

The following schools were listed for future site inspection due to insufficient participation by members.

Turner Fenton SS - 7935 Kennedy Road South - Ward 3 - Request to Review Traffic Congestion/Parking Issues at the intersection of First Gulf Blvd/Kennedy Road 

Mount Royal Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School - Ward 10

Request to Review Traffic Congestion/Crossing Guard at the intersection of Mount Royal Circle and Maisonneuve Blvd. -   

Good Shepherd Catholic School, 128 Red River Drive - Ward 9 

Request for a Crossing Guard at the intersection of Red River Drive and Barley Field Road 

13.

Site Inspection Schedule

Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School, 415 Great Lakes Drive - Ward 9

Review Traffic Congestion - Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 7:50 a.m.  and  2:35 p.m. 

William G. Davis Public School, 491 Bartley Bull Parkway – Ward 3

Review Traffic Congestion and Parking Issues - Thursday, December 9, 2021 - 8:15 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. 

Bramalea Secondary School, 510 Balmoral Drive - Ward 8

Relocate the Walkway at intersection of Bramalea Road and Cloverdale Drive

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - 8:00 a.m. and 2:40 p.m.

14.

Information Items

Nil

15.

Question Period

In response to comments and questions regarding members’ attendance and poor participation at site inspections, Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, noted the Clerk's Office efforts to encourage members to attend meetings and volunteer at site inspections. A brief overview of the provision in the Procedure By-law relating to meeting attendance was provided. Committee was advised that a formal record is not available with respect to participation at site inspections.

Additionally, members were advised that a discussion item will be added to a future meeting agenda regarding attendance, and a possible amendment to the Committee's Terms of Reference to include the establishment of formal records of members attendance and participation at site inspections.

Committee members commented that members are expected to attend at least three site inspections each month.

16.

Public Question Period

Nil

17.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered:

• SC031-2021

  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. 

  Carried