Minutes

Brampton School Traffic Safety Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Thursday, October 01, 2020

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

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

Members Present:

• Patrick Doran (Chair)
• Max Kazman (Vice-Chair)
• Wendell Cole
• Renee Crone
• Charles Gonsalves
• Michael Gyovai
• Mazhar Khan
• Zeenath Mahajan
• Mohan Balasubramaniyam
• Abdul Rashid
• Pathik Shukla

Staff and Agencies:

• Peter Bryson, Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services
• Craig Kummer, Senior Manager, Traffic Services
• Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor
• Kim Bernard, Team Lead Crossing Guard
• Thomas Tsung, Peel District School Board
• Jason Attard, Dufferin-Peel District Catholic School Board
• Krystina Koops, Dufferin-Peel District Catholic School Board
• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

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 9:45 a.m. and adjourned at 10:07 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.

The following members were absent: Patrick Doran (Chair); Wendell Cole; Zeenath Mahajan; Baljit Mand; Jashandeep Singh; Trustee Darryl D’Souza, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board; Trustee Kathy McDonald, Peel District School Board; City Councillor Charmaine Williams – Wards 7 and 8

 

2.

Approval of Agenda

• SC038-2020

  That the Agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of October 1, 2020, be approved.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Previous Minutes

The minutes of September 17, 2020 were considered by Committee of Council on October 7, 2020, and approved by Council on October 14, 2020.  The minutes were provided for Committee’s information.

5.

Presentations\Delegations

Nil

6.

Committees, Education and Promotions

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, advised that Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee will be meeting on October 6, 2020.  In previous meetings some of the community safety zones were discussed and the focus was mostly on active transportation.  A further update will be provided at the next meeting.

7.

Correspondence

7.1

Site Inspection Request from Marissa Martindale, Brampton resident, re: Crossing Guard Inquiry - St. Jean-Marie Vianney Catholic School - Ward 6

Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, advised that site inspections have been conducted in the past at this school and Committee determined that a crossing guard was not warranted. She explained that crossing guards are not provided for grade 7, however junior kindergarten students also attend the school.  A site inspection was suggested to observe whether more students are now walking given the changes at schools.

Committee reviewed the request and considered the following motion:

• SC039-2020

  That the Site Inspection request from Marissa Martindale, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of October 1, 2020, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at St. Jean-Marie Vianney Catholic School, 75 Jordensen Drive - Ward 6 be received;

  That a site inspection be undertaken.

  Carried

8.

New School Openings

Nil

9.

Changes/Updates to School Boards/Student Population

Krystina Koops, Dufferin Peel District Catholic School Board, advised that an update will be provided at the next meeting following the deadline date of November when parents have the option to switch learning models. 

Thomas Tsung, Peel District School Board, advised that approximately 67,000 students have registered for on line learning.  The registration timeline has been extended and an increase in on line learning is expected.

Mr. Tsung also advised that the Ministry has approved funding for school bus training for the third and final year. The training will be offered online.

10.

Other/New Business

Craig Kummer, Senior Manager, Traffic Services, advised that a presentation will be brought forward at the next meeting on the automated speed enforcement program.  

11.

Site Inspection Report(s)

Nil

12.

Future/Follow-up Site Inspection(s)

Nil

13.

Site Inspection Schedule

Kingswood Public School, 235 Kingswood Drive – Ward 1

Review Park and Ride, Traffic Congestion School Street/School property, School Bus Zones Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 8:25 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Secondary School, 10815 Dixie Road – Ward 9

Review Park and Ride, Traffic Congestion School Street/School Property, School Bus Zones - Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 7:45 a.m. and 2:10 p.m.

Goldcrest Public School, 24 Goldcrest Road – Ward 8

Review Park and Ride/Kiss and Ride Safety Concerns - Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 8:20 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

St. Jean-Marie Vianney Catholic School – 75 Jordensen Drive – Ward 6 

Crossing Guard Inquiry at intersection of Williams Parkway and Valleyway Drive - Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 

Crossing Guard staff advised that they will notify the school principal of the site inspection.  

14.

Information Items

Nil

15.

Question Period

In response to questions:

Peel District School Board staff confirmed that approximately 67,000 students have registered for on line learning. 

Crossing Guard staff advised that Harold Braithwaite Secondary School is on the list for the installation of a pedestrian signal.

16.

Public Question Period

Nil

17.

Adjournment

• SC040-2020

  That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting do now adjourn to meet again on November 5, 2020.

  Carried