Cultural Heritage: A Primer Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee November 16 th, 2015 1
What is cultural heritage? 2
Key Legislation, Policies, Standards Ontario Heritage Act Ontario Planning Act Municipal Act Provincial Policy Statement Brampton Official Plan Brampton Strategic Plan Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places 3
Municipal Heritage Register Two types of heritage status: 1) Listed OHA Section 27 (1.2) = 350 2) Designated OHA Section 29 (individual property) = 106 OHA Section 41 (Heritage Conservation District) = 1 (which contains 108 individual properties) 4
Municipal Heritage Register Designated o Confers a legal status on a property by a specific city by-law under the OHA o Council can refuse application that will adversely affect property's heritage value/attributes o Subject to Heritage Permit processes o Eligible for grants and other incentives 5
Municipal Heritage Register Listed o Property has cultural heritage value, but not designated o May be considered for designation under the OHA o Receives interim protection from demolition o Heritage staff review development and building applications affecting listed properties 6
Role of Municipal Council Empowered under the Ontario Heritage Act to: o Establish a municipal heritage committee (BHB) o Designate individual property and districts o Issue or refuse permits to alter or demolish a designated property o Repeal designation by-laws o Provide grants and loans to designated property owners o Enter into easements and covenants with property owners o Purchase or lease individually designated property o Expropriate designated property 7
Role of a BHB and Heritage Staff Brampton Heritage Board Established under authority of OHA 17 members (16 citizens, 1 Councillor) Advise and recommend Provide knowledge and expertise Research Outreach and marketing Act as liaison between elected officials, organizational staff, members of the public, and other stakeholders Coordinate and convey community concerns Heritage Staff Coordinate and administer the heritage program Staff liaison to the BHB and its subcommittees Provide sound and objective advice and recommendations Stewards for future generations Conserve best of old; encourage best of new Manage change to ensure conservation of the City s cultural heritage resources 8
Collaboration Collaboration between various internal departments and external agencies Multifaceted Benefits multiple initiatives Planning & Building Division HERITAGE Corporate Comm Economic Devp Office Interconnected nature of heritage Tourism & Film Services Enforcement & By-law Services Success based on partnerships Property Mngmt Office of Central Area 9
Benefits of Heritage Conservation Source: English Heritage 10
Benefits of Cultural Heritage Resource Conservation 11
Dispelling Myths o Designation allows for additions or alterations o Contemporary additions are acceptable o Designation allows for changes to interior spaces o Designation allows for the redevelopment of a property o Buildings of any age can be designated o Designation does not restrict the use of a property o Designated properties perform better than average in real estate market o Heritage conservation is good for business o Heritage preservation is not expensive, neglect is 12
Brampton Heritage Success Stories 13
The one responsibility a city has is the encouragement of the possibility of excellence. It is not necessarily the city s responsibility to achieve these goals, or to pay for them, but it is its job to make room for their possibility - Macfarlane, quoted in Imagine a Toronto Strategies for a Creative City. Heritage preservation is one such possibility! Questions? 14
THE VALUE AND IMPACT OF HERITAGE AND THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT Visiting heritage sites has a significant impact on wellbeing and life satisfaction Listed buildings often generate higher commercial value REGENERATION / DEVELOPMENT High growth businesses are attracted by historic places Investing in the historic environment generates economic returns for local places TOURISM Heritage based tourism makes a significant contribution to the UK Heritage is critical to the ongoing success of tourism as an export industry Heritage attractions boost local economies Interaction with the local historic environment helps young people develop important general skills Heritage voluteering can improve mental health & wellbeing QUALITY OF LIFE Visiting heritage sites has a significant impact on health and education Historic environment construction skills are critical to maintaining our special places Learning about heritage can promote lifelong engagement with our environment EDUCATION / SKILLS Refurbishing old buildings reduces energy costs Cultural heritage is a critical part of our ecosystem ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE Historic features should not be equated with energy inefficiency Heritage develops connections between people and groups in local areas Investment in the historic environment raises pride in areas and encourages social interaction People value the historic environment in their local place and agree it improves quality of life SENSE OF PLACE People who live in areas with greater historic environment are likely to have stronger sense of place Involvement in heritage aids personal development PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Involvement in heritage projects can improve people s sense of worth and self-esteem
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Committee of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton November 5, 2015 9:30 a.m. Council Committee Room 4 th Floor Brampton City Hall Members: Patrick Doran (Chair) Vishal Arora (Vice-Chair) Trustee Carrie Andrews, Peel District School Board Karla Bailey Charles Gonsalves Rakesh Joshi Max Kazman Mike Moffat Councillor Pat Fortini Wards 7 and 8 Absent: Trustee Darryl D Souza, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (regrets) Manpreet Chaniana (regrets) Stephane Mukendi (regrets) George Startup (regrets) Staff, Agency and Organizational Representatives: Sue Finbow, Coordinator, Brampton Transit, Public Services Anna Gentile, Central Planning and Operations Officer, Student Transportation of Peel Region Craig Kummer, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Planning and Infrastructure Services Marcy Macina, East Planning and Operations Officer, Student Transportation of Peel Region Sergeant Fortunato Manvati, Regional Divisional Traffic Unit, Peel Regional Police Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, Planning and Infrastructure Services Thomas Tsung, Manager of Maintenance Services, Peel District School Board Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, Corporate Services
1. Approval of the Agenda Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council SC087-2015 That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, be approved, as amended, as follows: To add Items: 11.1 Update from Thomas Tsung, Manager of Maintenance Services, Peel District School Board, re: French Immersion New Centre Boundary Changes Grade I Class Caps and Maps (File BH.c). 15.3 Status report from Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, re: School Progress Activity Summary September 2014 to June 2015 (File BH.c). 15.4 Discussion at the request of Councillor Pat Fortini, re: Manpreet Chaniana, Member Attendance at Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meetings. 15.5 Discussion at the request of Patrick Doran, Member, re: Safety Issues at Nelson Mandela Public School 10125 Chinguacousy Road Ward 6. 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest - nil 3. Previous Minutes 3 1. Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council October 8, 2015 The subject minutes were considered by Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee on October 19, 2015, and the recommendations were approved by Council on October 28, 2015. The minutes were provided for Committee s information. 4. Delegations/Presentations - nil 5. Programs - Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee (PSARTS) - nil 2015 11 05 Page 2 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council 6. Program - School Travel Planning Program Below, for reference, is a list of schools participating in the School Travel Planning Program. Castlemore Public School 9916 The Gore Road Ward 10 Conestoga Public School 300 Conestoga Drive Ward 2 Beryl Ford Public School 45 Ironshield Drive Ward 10 Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, advised that Father C. W. Sullivan Catholic School has expressed interest in the School Travel Planning Program. 7. Program -Bicycle Parking Pilot Project Craig Kummer responded to questions regarding painted bicycle signs on McMurchy Avenue and advised that the signs are intended to promote cycling. He also responded on the possibility of allowing bike lanes on some portions of the boulevard on Williams Parkway and advised that the design of the boulevard will not accommodate bike lanes. 8. Program - Peel Regional Police - Safety Committee Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, advised that an update will be provided on the walk to school program following a meeting with the Safety Committee on November 12, 2015. 9. Correspondence 9.1 Correspondence from Anna Gentile, Central Planning and Operations Officer, Student Transportation of Peel Region, on behalf of Giselle Blain, Principal, Gordon Graydon Senior Public School, re: Request for Site Inspection to Review Pedestrian / Traffic Concerns at Gordon Graydon Senior Public School - 170 Rutherford Road - Ward 1 (File BH.c). Anna Gentile, Central Planning and Operations Officer, Student Transportation of Peel Region, provided an overview of the communication with the principal of the subject school. She noted that the principal would like to change the bus drop-off and pick-up location from Century Gardens to Rutherford Road to allow easier access for staff and students. Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided details of the previous measures taken to address safety concerns at the school. 2015 11 05 Page 3 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Committee consideration of this matter included: Location of the bus loading zone in proximity to Century Gardens Existing traffic calming measures at the site Comment that the driveway may not be large enough to accommodate a bus loading zone suggestion that the Peel District School Board review the configuration of the property request that a site inspection be undertaken The following motion was considered: SC088-2015 1. That the correspondence from Anna Gentile, Central Planning and Operations Officer, Student Transportation of Peel Region, on behalf of Giselle Blain, Principal, Gordon Graydon Senior Public School, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Request for Site Inspection to Review Pedestrian / Traffic Concerns at Gordon Graydon Senior Public School - 170 Rutherford Road - Ward 1 (File BH.c) be received; and 2. That the Manager of Maintenance Services, Peel District School Board be requested to review the configuration of the school property and determine what measures may be undertaken to accommodate a bus loading zone; and 3. That a site inspection be undertaken. 9.2 Correspondence from Lesley Kennedy, Vice-Principal, Ridgeview Public School, re: Request for Site Inspection to Review Pedestrian / Traffic Concerns at Brenda Avenue and Kingsview Boulevard / Harold Street and Kingsview Boulevard - Ridgeview Public School - 25 Brenda Avenue - Ward 3 (File BH.c). Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided details of the previous measures undertaken to address safety concerns at the school. She indicated that several signs restricting parking during arrival and dismissal times were posted. Committee consideration of this matter included: Review of the concerns outlined in the request Existing safety measures Suggestion that a site inspection is undertaken The following motion was considered: 2015 11 05 Page 4 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council SC089-2015 1. That the correspondence from Lesley Kennedy, Vice-Principal, Ridgeview Public School, the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Request for Site Inspection to Review Pedestrian / Traffic Concerns at Brenda Avenue and Kingsview Boulevard / Harold Street and Kingsview Boulevard - Ridgeview Public School - 25 Brenda Avenue - Ward 3 (File BH.c) be received; and, 2. That a site inspection be undertaken. 9.3 Correspondence from Nelson Cadette, Supervisor, Trafffic Operations, Public Works, on behalf of Councillor Jeff Bowman, re: Request for Site Inspection to Review Pedestrian and Safety Concerns at Intersection of Terra Cotta Crescent and Bratley Bull Parkway - Sir Wilfred Laurier Public School - Ward 3 (File BH.c). Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the concerns expressed in the subject correspondence. Committee consideration of this matter included: Parking on Terra Cotta Crescent is permitted Safety of students walking to school Suggestion that a site inspection is undertaken The following motion was considered: SC090-2015 1. That the correspondence from Nelson Cadette, Supervisor, Traffic Operations, Public Works, on behalf of Councillor Jeff Bowman to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Request for Site Inspection to Review Pedestrian and Safety Concerns at Intersection of Terra Cotta Crescent and Bratley Bull Parkway - Sir Wilfred Laurier Public School - Ward 3 (File G25SA) be received; and 2. That a site inspection be undertaken. 9.4 Correspondence from Michelle Anderson, Principal, Lorenville Public School, re: Request for Site Inspection to Review Pedestrian and Safety Concerns at Intersection of Williams Parkway and Elbern Markell Drive - Lorenville Public School - 10 Lorenville Drive - Ward 5 (File BH.c). 2015 11 05 Page 5 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the concerns expressed by the principal of the school. Committee consideration of this matter included: Concern for safety of students No stopping signage on Williams Parkway are being ignored Suggestion that a site inspection is undertaken The following motion was considered: SC091-2015 1. That the correspondence from Michelle Anderson, Principal, Lorenville Public School to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Request for Site Inspection to Review Pedestrian and Safety Concerns at Intersection of Williams Parkway and Elbern Markell Drive - Lorenville Public School - 10 Lorenville Drive - Ward 5 (File BH.c) be received; and 2. That a site inspection be undertaken. 10. New School Openings 10.1 Below, for reference, is a list of new schools which are scheduled to open in September 2015: Peel District School Board Castle Oaks Public School 155 Castle Oaks Crossing Ward 10 Springbrook Public School 145 Jordensen Drive Ward 5 Trustee Carrie Andrews, Peel District School Board, confirmed that Castle Oaks Public School will be opened on November 16, 2015, and Springbrook Public School will be opened on November 30, 2015 (See Items 17.1 and 17.2). Below, for reference, is a list of new schools which are scheduled to open in September/October 2016: Peel District School Board Huttonville Public School 2322 Embleton Road Ward 6 Countryside Village Public School NE of Dixie Road / Countryside Drive Ward 9 Credit Valley Secondary School NE of Bovaird Drive W. / Mississauga Road Ward 5 2015 11 05 Page 6 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Credit Valley 3 # 1 NW of Queen Street W / Chinguacousy Road Ward 5 Bramwest 3 # 1 NW of Mississauga Road / Steeles Avenue West Ward 5 Mount Pleasant # 7 Public School NW of Sandalwood Parkway / Creditview Road Ward 6 Lougheed Middle School (addition) 475 Father Tobin Road Ward 9 11. Changes City s Perspective/School Boards 11.1 Update from Thomas Tsung, Manager of Maintenance Services, Peel District School Board, re: French Immersion New Centre Boundary Changes Grade I Class Caps and Maps (File BH.c). Thomas Tsung, Manager of Maintenance Services, Peel District School Board, provided an overview of the boundary changes that will impact Morton Way Public School and Ridgeway Public School. He highlighted the criteria for the establishment and the advantages of the new French Immersion program locations. He noted that the change will create a better balance in enrollment at the schools. Trustee Carrie Andrews, Peel District School Board, added that a number of boundary changes will be brought forward at a later date. There was discussion with respect to busing to Morton Way Public School and Ridgeway Public School due to the boundary change. It was agreed that busing will not be impacted and there will be no added safety risk to students walking to the schools. Mr. Tsung also advised that the Annual Planning Report was delayed and will be presented at the next meeting. The following motion was considered: SC092-2105 That the update from Thomas Tsung, Manager of Maintenance Services, Peel District School Board, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: French Immersion New Centre Boundary Changes Grade I Class Caps and Maps (File BH.c) be received. 12. Additions toschools / Expected Student Population Increase/Decrease - nil 13. Brampton Safety Council Promotional Activities - nil 2015 11 05 Page 7 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council 14. Brampton Safety Council (BSC) Sub-Committee/Ad Hoc Committee - nil 15. Other/New Business 15.1 Enforcement and By-law Services 2015-2016 School Patrol Statistics Report (File G25SA). Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement and By-law Services, provided an overview of the subject report and answered questions regarding the statistics on the number of tickets issued. The following motion was considered: SC093-2015 That the report from Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement and Bylaw Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Enforcement and By-law Services 2015-2016 School Patrol Statistics Report (File BH.c) be received. 15.2 Update from Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement and By-law Services, re: Schools Identified without Designated Fire Routes within City of Brampton (File BH.c). Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement and By-law Services, provided an overview of the subject report and confirmed that the schools identified without designated Fire Routes were all inspected and patrolled by Enforcement Officers. The following motion was considered: SC094-2015 That the report from Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement and Bylaw Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Schools Identified without Designated Fire Routes within City of Brampton (File BH.c) be received. 2015 11 05 Page 8 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council 15.3 Status report from Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, re: School Progress Activity Summary September 2014 to June 2015 (File BH.c). Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided a status update on Committee s recommendations approved by Council for the period September 2014 to June 2015. She noted that the progress of traffic operations, crossing guard requests and completed recommendations are detailed and itemized. The following motion was considered: SC095-2015 That the status report from Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: School Progress Activity Summary September 2014 to June 2015 (File BH.c) be received. 15.4 Discussion at the request of Councillor Pat Fortini, re: Manpreet Chaniana, Member Attendance at Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meetings. Committee discussion of this matter included: Number of times member has been absent at meetings Reference to the City s Procedure By-law and rules regarding members absenteeism Confirmation that member has been absent at three consecutive meetings Request to terminate member Process that follows to fill a vacancy Request to fill the vacancy with alternate member, if appointed The following motion was considered: SC096-2015 1. That the request from Councillor Pat Fortini, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Manpreet Chaniana, Member Attendance at Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meetings, be received; and 2. That Mr. Manpreet Chaniana be thanked for his contribution to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council; 3. That the appointment Mr. Chaniana to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council be terminated in consideration of his consecutive absences since his appointment to the Committee; and 2015 11 05 Page 9 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council 4. That the City Clerk be directed to fill the vacancy resulting from Mr. Chaniana s termination, in accordance with the Citizen Appointment Procedures, for the term ending November 30, 2018. 15.5 Discussion at the request of Patrick Doran, Member, re: Safety Issues at Nelson Mandela Public School 10125 Chinguacousy Road Ward 6. Patrick Doran, Member, expressed concerns regarding safety issues at the subject school and noted that Sergeant Fortunato Manvati, Regional Divisional Traffic Unit, had visited the school and will provide an update. Sergeant Manvati reported that officers were assigned to observe vehicular activity during arrival times at the school. He noted that the Kiss and Ride area was blocked and the school bus was unable to park. In the presence of police officers, parents continued to park and create blockage. On one occasion, Enforcement Officers were present and tickets were issued to some drivers. Committee consideration of this matter included: Safety of the students Confirmation that several signs are posted at the school to help reduce traffic congestion School Board has complied with all the previous recommendations regarding safety Suggestion that Members meet with the principal to discuss traffic and safety matters Suggestion that a site inspection be undertaken SC097-2015 1. That the request from Patrick Doran, Member, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of March 5, 2015, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Safety Issues at Nelson Mandela Public School 10125 Chinguacousy Road Ward 6, be received; and, 2. That a site inspection be undertaken. 16. Site Inspection Report(s) 16.1 Site Inspection - Khalsa Community School 69 Maitland Street Ward 7 Thursday, October 15, 2015 7:45 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns 2015 11 05 Page 10 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report. It was noted that the Khalsa Community School is a private school. The following motion was considered: SC098-2015 1. That the site inspection report dated October 15, 2015, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Khalsa Community School 69 Maitland Street Ward 7, be received; and 2. That the Managers of Traffic Engineering Services, Enforcement and By-law Services, and Peel Region Police Divisional Traffic Unit work together to determine how to disperse the second line of cars referred to in Observation #5 of the site inspection report, and open space for cars to move past the front of the school in either direction; and 3. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services continue to perform patrols, as they have effective since school started in September. 16.2 Site Inspection Fairlawn Public School 40 Fairlawn Boulevard Ward 10 Wednesday, October 14, 2015 8:40 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion. SC099-2015 1. That the site inspection report dated October 14, 2015 to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Fairlawn Public School 40 Fairlawn Boulevard Ward 10, be received; and 2. That the Manager of Traffic Services arrange for a speed study on Humber West Parkway in the vicinity of Fairlawn Boulevard; and 3. That the Crossing Guard Supervisor advise the Principal regarding educational information on crossing at traffic signal; and 4. That it is the position of the Brampton School Traffic Council that a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Humber West Parkway and Fairlawn Boulevard. 2015 11 05 Page 11 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council 16.3 Site Inspection Rowntree Public School 254 Queen Mary Drive Ward 6 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 8:00 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion. SC100-2015 1. That the site inspection report dated October 20, 2015 to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Rowntree Public School 254 Queen Mary Drive Ward 6, be received; and 2. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services, be requested to visit the location at Queen Mary Drive and Echoridge Drive/Thimbleberry Street, during student arrival and dismissal times and that tickets be issued instead of warnings; and 3. That the Manager of Traffic Services be requested to arrange for a stop sign compliance study at the intersection of Queen Mary and Echoridge/Thimbleberry Street; and 4. That the existing Crossing Guard location at the front of Rowntree Public School remain and not be relocated southerly between the two schools; and 5. That it is the position of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council that a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Queen Mary Drive and Echoridge Drive/Thimbleberry Street. 16.4 Site inspection St. Lucy Catholic Elementary School 25 Kanata Road Ward 6 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 8:30 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion. SC101-2015 1. That the site inspection report dated October 20, 2015 to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: St. Lucy Catholic Elementary School 25 Kanata Road Ward 6, be received; and 2015 11 05 Page 12 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council 2. That an additional crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Queen Mary and Kanata Road and; and 3. That the school principal be requested to send a letter to all parents advising that parking in the bus loading zone and or Fire Route is illegal, and if continued, police will be asked to monitor the area. 16.5 Site Inspection Sir Winston Churchill Public School 89 Ardglen Drive Ward 3 Wednesday, October 21, 2015 8:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion. SC102-2015 1. That the site inspection report dated October 21, 2015 to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015, re: Sir Winston Churchill Public School 89 Ardglen Drive Ward 3, be received; and 2. That Peel District School Board be requested to review and consider whether a Kiss and Ride program can be implemented at the school; and 3. That the school administration be requested to advise parents not to park in restricted areas; and 4. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services arrange for parking enforcement staff to visit the area occasionally. 16.6 Site Inspection Hewson Public School 235 Father Tobin Drive Ward 9 Thursday, October 22, 2015 7:50 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion. SC103-2015 1. That the site inspection report dated October 22, 2015 to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of November 5, 2015 11 05 Page 13 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council 2015, re: Hewson Public School 235 Father Tobin Drive Ward 9, be received; and 2. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Service arrange for officers to be on site to address the issue of vehicles illegally parking/stopping during school arrival and departure times; and 3. That the Manager of Traffic Engineering Services arrange for the installation of "No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 7-9 a.m. and 2-5 p.m.", on the east side of Robitaille Drive from the southerly driveway of house number 3 to Father Tobin Road; and 4. That the Manager of Traffic Engineering Services arrange for the installation of corner restrictions to be implemented on the south side of Father Tobin Road west of the school entrance; and 5. That the school administration be requested to review the layout at the school to determine if the bus loading area could be utilized as a Kiss and Ride Area; and 6. That the school principal be requested to arrange for installation of the Kiss and Ride signage and "No Parking" or "No Stopping" signs to be installed in the current Kiss and Ride Area. 17. Future/Follow-up Site Inspection(s) 17.1 Roberta Bondar Public School - 30 Pantomine Boulevard - Ward 6 Note: Pursuant to Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Recommendation SC094-2014, approved by Council on December 10, 2014, and subsequent discussions, a follow-up site inspection is to be undertaken after busing discontinues, when construction is finished in the area. 17.2 Castle Oaks Public School - 155 Castle Oaks Crossing - Ward 10 Committee considered the timelines for a follow-up site inspection at this school location. Committee suggested that a site inspection be undertaken in December 2015, once it is confirmed that the school is opened on November 16, 2015. (See Item 10.1) 2015 11 05 Page 14 of 15
Minutes Brampton School Traffic Safety Council 17.3 Springbrook Public School - 145 Jordensen Drive - Ward 5 Committee considered the timelines for a follow-up site inspection at this school location. Committee suggested that a site inspection be undertaken in December 2015, once it is confirmed that the school is opened on November 30, 2015. (See Item 10.1) 18. Site Inspection Schedule Site Inspections were scheduled as follows: Gordon Graydon Senior Public School 170 Rutherford Road Ward 1 Monday, November 9, 2015 8:30 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Ridgeview Public School 25 Brenda Avenue Ward 3 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:55 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Sir Wilfred Laurier Public School 364 Bartley Bull Parkway Ward 3 Thursday, November 12, 2015-8:30 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Lorenville Public School 10 Lorenville Drive Ward 5 Thursday November 19, 2015 8:10 a.m. 2:50 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Nelson Mandella Public School 10125 Chinguacousy Road Ward 6 Thursday November 25, 2015 8:10 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns 19. Information Items - nil 20. Question Period - nil 21. Public Question Period - nil 22. Adjournment SC0104-2015 That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair. 2015 11 05 Page 15 of 15
November 16, 2015 Motion Alternative LRT Routes Moved By: Councillor Whillans Whereas Brampton City Council is committed to building a city with exceptional economic, social and post-secondary educational opportunities for all its residents, and Whereas Brampton Council, at its meeting of October 27, 2015, in a 7 to 4 vote, determined the provincial priority route north of Steeles Avenue was not acceptable and would not receive approval of this Council, and that any LRT surface alignment on Main Street north of Nanwood Drive/Etobicoke Creek be considered permanently removed from consideration, and Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brampton recognizes that participating as a 'connected community' within an integrated regional transit network within the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area is integral to delivering this future success, and Whereas Brampton is a proven leader in municipal transportation and transit systems with measurable success so that as Brampton continues to grow and prosper, it will plan, design and deliver the necessary higher order, public transit solutions necessary to make ours a keystone city within the GTHA, and Whereas Council had not had the benefit of debating or endorsing the 10 alternative alignments to the HMLRT previously explored by staff that had been peer-reviewed by SNC Lavalin, and Whereas there may be an opportunity for a Council approved alignment that could be considered by Metrolinx and the Province, and may be compatible with the construction deadlines of the HMLRT, and Whereas the City of Brampton's Planning and Infrastructure Services Department has already undertaken a broadly scoped review of higher order transit alternatives north of Steeles Avenue, and Whereas each of these alternative routes was examined in comparison to a specific, simplified, route developed on provincial, as opposed to local Brampton priorities which conform with the Provincial Places to Grow Legislation for Brampton s Urban Growth Centre, and Whereas the motion passed on October 27, 2015 directs staff to make the necessary adjustments to the Transportation and Transit Master Plan. Therefore be it Resolved: That the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department reframe its review of the alternative, higher, order public transit routes previously examined, with a view to recommending up to three preferred alternative routes to connect to the Downtown GO station, for Council s consideration; and That the three preferred alternatives presented, take into account Brampton's Strategic Plan, Transportation and Transit Master Pan, Council s priority of Regional connectivity, both northsouth and east-west, long term financial plan, Provincial Policy Statement, Provincial Growth plan, and Brampton s economic and job growth objectives; and That a report presenting staff's best professional recommendations be brought forward for public review and debate on or before March 31, 2016.