Minutes

Brampton School Traffic Safety Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting
Members Present:
  • Patrick Doran (Chair)
  • Max Kazman (Vice-Chair)
  • Renee Crone
  • Charles Gonsalves
  • Michael Gyovai
  • Mazhar Khan
  • Abdul Rashid
  • Pathik Shukla
  • Trustee Darryl D’Souza, DPCDSB
  • Trustee Kathy McDonald, PDSB
Members Absent:
  • Wendell Cole
  • Baljit Mand
  • Zeenath Mahajan
  • Mohan Balasubramaniyam
  • Jashandeep Singh
  • City Councillor C. Williams - Wards 7 and 8
Staff and Agencies:
  • Craig Kummer, Senior Manager, Traffic Services
  • Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor
  • Darcy Forde, Dufferin-Peel District Catholic School Board
  • Jason Attard, Dufferin-Peel District Catholic School Board
  • Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

Note: In consideration of the current COVID-19 public health orders prohibiting large public gatherings of people and requirements for physical distancing between persons, in-person attendance at this Committee of Council meeting was limited and physical distancing was maintained in Council Chambers at all times during the meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

As this meeting was conducted with electronic participation by Members of the Committee, the meeting started with the City Clerk calling the roll for attendance at the meeting.

  • SC050-2020

    That the Agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council  meeting of December 3, 2020, be approved as published. 

    Carried

The minutes were considered by Committee of Council on November 18, 2020, and approved by Council on November 25, 2020.  The minutes were provided for Committee’s information.

Kathy McDonald, Trustee, Peel District School Board, advised that the policy for secondary school students was changed to a hybrid model, while  the model for elementary schools remain the same. She reported there has been no school shut down since reopening.

Daryl D'Souza, Trustee, Dufferin-Peel District Catholic School Board, advised that secondary schools are operating on a hybrid model and elementary school students have the option of the hybrid or online model.

In response to questions from Committee, the Trustees explained the process to track and monitor student attendance, absenteeism and vacation for both online and in school attendance.

Relocation of Crossing Guard - North Park Drive and Nasmith Street - Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 8.00 - 8:35 a.m.

Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection. 

In response to a question, staff advised that the school principal has been notified of the change and that signs have been posted at the crossing to advise parents that the crossing will be moved to the intersection.

The following motion was considered:

  • SC051-2020

    1.  That the Site Inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 3, 2020, re: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Separate School, 550 North Park Drive - Ward 7 be received; and

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

    3.  That the Supervisor of the Crossing Guards be requested to:

    • Relocate the school crossing to the intersection of North Park Drive and Nasmith Street/Norma Crescent and place one crossing guard at the intersection to cross the north and east legs
    • Provide necessary training at the new school crossing to educate the pedestrians on how to cross safely at a signalized crossing
    • Provide the school principal with safety information regarding crossing at signalized intersections to share with student population

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

    • Remove the lines and signage at the existing crosswalk
    • Review the signal timings at the intersection to ensure there is sufficient time for students from K-5 to cross safely;

    5.  That the Principal be requested to advise the school population of the new crosswalk location at North Park Drive and Nasmith Street/Norma Crescent and also to encourage and educate them on safety at a signalized intersection.

    Carried

Craig Kummer, Senior Manager, Traffic Services, advised that Sgt. Manvatti was no longer the Peel Regional Police representative to the Committee. The position was now being assumed by Sgt. Paul Dhillon.

Mr. Kummer acknowledged Sgt. Manvatti for his participation and contribution to the Committee and Traffic Services over the years. He advised that a sign will be made in Sgt. Manvatti's name to honor and recognize him. 

Mr. Kummer introduced Sgt. Dhillon to the Committee. Sgt. Dhillon advised that he works at Central Region, Road Services, and that he was pleased to join the Committee.  

Committee welcomed Sgt. Dhillon and acknowledged Sgt. Manvatti for his dedication to the Committee over the years.

In response to a question regarding student absenteeism, Trustee McDonald explained the policy for absenteeism due to holidays and how they are tracked both for online and in school attendance. 

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda.

No questions were received.

The following motion was considered:

  • SC052-2020

    That Committee do now adjourn to meet again on January 21, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.