Minutes

Brampton School Traffic Safety Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Thursday, May 08, 2025

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)
• Donald Haberer
• Janice Gordon-Daniels
• Mohan Bala
• Satvir Dhaliwal
• Wendell Cole
• Trustee Will Davies, PDSB
• Trustee Darryl D'Souza, DPCDSB
• Regional Councillor Navjit Brar - Wards 2, 6

Members Absent:

• Daljit Singh
• Nayan Brahmbhatt

Staff and Agencies:

• Violet Skirten, Supervisor, Crossing Guard, Public Works and Engineering
• Ana Carvalho, Coordinator, Crossing Guards
• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 9: 52 a.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

• SC016-2025

  That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Council Meeting of May 8, 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 - April 3, 2025

The minutes were considered by Committee of Council on April 23, 2025 and approved by Council on April 30, 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  Donna Bhamra, Principal, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion, Parking Issues and Crossing Guard Inquiry at Ebenezer Road and Alfonzo Road, Clairville Public School, 97 Gallucci Crescent, Ward 8

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the request noting that traffic signals were recently installed at the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Alfonzo Road. A site inspection was suggested to determine whether a crossing guard was required along with any other safety features resulting from the installation of the traffic signals.

Committee reviewed the request and considered the following motion:

• SC017-2025

  1. That the correspondence from Donna Bhamra, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of May 8, 2025, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion, Parking Issues and Crossing Guard Inquiry at Ebenezer Road and Alfonzo Road, Clairville Public School, 97 Gallucci Crescent, Ward 8, be received; and 

  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  Carried

7.2

Correspondence from Priya Chand, Brampton resident, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion and Crossing Guard Inquiry at Wardenwood Drive and Ledger Point Crescent, Countryside Village Public School, 40 Dolbyhill Drive, Ward 10  

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, advised that crossing guards are currently not assigned to the vicinity of Wardenwood Drive and Ledger Point Crescent and suggested that an inspection be undertaken to determine whether a guard is required.

The following motion was considered:

• SC018-2025

  1.  That the correspondence from Priya Chand, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of May 8, 2025, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion and Crossing Guard Inquiry at Wardenwood Drive and Ledger Point Crescent, Countryside Village Public School, 40 Dolbyhill Drive, Ward 10 be received; and

  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken.

  Carried

7.3

Correspondence from Claudia Gomez, Brampton resident, re: Request to Review Parking Issues, Traffic Congestion and Safety at Gentry Way and Ironshield Drive, Beryl Ford Public School, 45 Ironshield Drive, Ward 10 

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, advised that a site inspection was recently undertaken for the intersection of Gentry Way and Ironshield Drive, and that staff have also looked at the site. Another inspection is not required as staff have determined that a second crossing guard will be assigned to the location which will address the safety issue.

The following motion was considered:

• SC019-2025

  1.  That the correspondence from Claudia Gomez, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of May 8, 2025, re: Request to Review Parking Issues, Traffic Congestion and Safety at Gentry Way and Ironshield Drive, Beryl Ford Public School, 45 Ironshield Drive, Ward 10 be received; and

  2.  That a site inspection is not required at this time.  

  Carried

7.4

Correspondence from Abdur Rasheed, Brampton resident, re: Request to Review Traffice Congestion and Crossing Guard Inquiry at Wardsville Drive / Financial Drive, Eldorado Public School, 35 Wardsville Drive, Ward 4

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the site inspection request noting that the last visit to the school was about five years ago. A site inspection was suggested to review the intersection of Wardsville Drive and Financial Drive.

The following motion was considered:

• SC020-2025

  1.  That the correspondence from Abdur Rasheed, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of May 8, 2025, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion and Crossing Guard Inquiry at Wardsville Drive / Financial Drive, Eldorado Public School, 35 Wardsville Drive, Ward 4, 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 in the vicinity of Clockwork Drive and Brisdale Drive located northwest Brampton is scheduled to open in September 2025 with a capacity of approximately 850 students.

Trustee D'Souza, Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, advised that the new elementary school with a capacity of 450 pupils scheduled to open in September 2025 at 340 Robert Parkinson Drive, has been officially named as St. Ruth Catholic School.  Approximately 250 pupils from Daniel Comboni Catholic School will be transferred to the new school.  

In response to a question, Trustee D'Souza advised that St. Ann's Catholic School is scheduled to re-open in September 2025.

9.

Changes/Updates to School Boards/Student Population

Trustee Davies, Peel District School Board, advised that enrollment in elementary schools has continued to decline in Peel Region schools. 

Trustee D'Souza, Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, advised also that enrollment at elementary level has declined, however enrollment for secondary schools remains steady. 

10.

Other/New Business

10.1

Update by Enforcement and By-law Services, re: School Patrol Statistics - March 2025 - April 22, 2025

The following motion was considered:

• SC021-2025

  That the update by Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Council meeting of May 8, 2025, re: School Patrol Statistics - March 2025 - April 22, 2025 be received.

  Carried

11.

Site Inspection Report(s)

11.1

St. Aidan Catholic School, 34 Buick Boulevard, Ward 6

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

The following motion was considered:

• SC022-2025

  1. That the site inspection report for St. Aidan Catholic School be received;

  2. That the Manager of Road Operations arrange for the crack to be repaired on the east leg of Wanless Drive at Brisdale Drive;

  3.  That the Crossing Guard Supervisor provide pedestrian safety information to the principal of St. Adian school; and,
  4. That the Manager, Transportation Right of Way and Safety arrange for the pedestrian timing to be reviewed prior to September 2025. 

  Carried

11.2

Grenoble Public School, 33 Greenbriar Road, Ward 8

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

The following motion was considered:

• SC023-2025

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

  2.  That the principal be requested to arrange for the repair of the payment at the entrance of the school and the repainting of the Kiss and Ride pavement markings;

  3.  That the Peel District School Board planning section be requested to review the site for the possibility of a Kiss and Ride operation on the northernmost portion of the asphalt playground with the fence extended to separate the playground from the Kiss and Ride; and,

  4. That a crossing guard is not warranted in front of Grenoble Public School as there are sufficient gaps in traffic for crossing. 

  Carried

11.3

New Catholic School Opening, 320 Robert Parkinson Drive, Ward 6

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

The following motion was considered:

• SC024-2025

  1. That the site inspection report be received;

  2. That no additional infrastructure is required at this time at the intersections of Wanless Drive and Robert Parkinson Drive and Wanless Drive and Leadenhall Road as sufficient infrastructure is in place for pedestrians; and,

  3. That a site inspection be scheduled once the new school opens and students are utilizing the crossings.

  Carried

12.

Future/Follow-up Site Inspection(s)

Nil

13.

Site Inspection Schedule

Site inspections were scheduled as follows:

Eldorado Public School, 35 Wardsville Drive 
Traffic Congestion and Crossing Guard Inquiry 
Monday, May 12, 2025  
7:45 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. 

Countryside Public School, 40 Dolbyhill Drive
Review Traffic Congestion and Crossing Guard Inquiry
Friday, May 16, 2025
8:10 a.m. and 2:55 p.m. 

Clairville Public School, 97 Gallucci Crescent
Traffic Congestion, Parking Issues and Crossing Guard Inquiry 
Tuesday, May 21, 2025
8:40 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. 

14.

Information Items

Nil

15.

Question Period

Nil

16.

Public Question Period

Nil

17.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered:

• SC025-2025

  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

  Carried