Flower City brampton.ca Members Present: March 5, 2009 Mr. Mike Moffat, Chair 0 8 Mr. Sukhpau! Tut, Vice-Chair Committee of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brampton BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL DATE:. Trustee Suzanne Nurse, Peel District School Board Trustee Linda Zanella, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (arrived at 9:42 a.m.) Ms. Marcy Macina, Student Transportation of Peel Region Mr. Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation Ms. Sandra Figueira, Youth Program Coordinator, Brampton Safe City (designate for Ms. Michelle Shaw) Mr. Lionel Walsh, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services Mr. Paul Daley Ms. Jenny Gill Mr. Len Morris Ms. Joyce Rodriguez Members Absent: City Councillor B. Cailahan (vacation) Sergeant Timothy VanBokhorst, Regional Breath Unit, Peel Regional Police (regrets) Assistant Division Chief Gary Jarrett, Fire Prevention, Fire and Emergency Services, Community Services (regrets) Ms. Michelle Shaw, Community Programs Manager, Brampton Safe City (regrets - Ms. Sandra Figueira acted as designate) Ms. Josie Borg Mr. Steve Coroza Staff Present: Ms. Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, Works and Transportation Mr. Cristiano Silveira, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services Ms. Kelly Brooks, Senior Advisor, Communications, Economic Development and Communications Ms. Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Corporate Services Brampton Safety^ Council
The meeting was called to order at 9:34 a.m. and adjourned at 11:34 a.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. SC030-2009 Approval of Agenda B. Conflicts of Interest C1. SC031-2009 of the Meeting of February 5, 2009 D1. SC032-2009 Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns and Request for Crossing Guards at the Intersections of Burnt Elm Drive/Van Scott Drive, Van Kirk Drive/Van Scott Drive and Wanless Drive/Van Kirk Drive - Burnt Elm Public School - 85 Burnt Elm Drive - Ward 2 (File G25SA) E1. SC033-2009 of the Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee Meeting of January 22, 2009 (File G25SA) F1. SC034-2009 Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns - Lougheed Middle Public School - 275 Father Tobin Road - Ward 9 (File G25SA) F2. SC035-2009 Parking Restrictions - St. Cecilia Catholic School -10 Brickyard Way - Ward 1 (File G25SA) F3. SC036-2009 Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns - St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School - 63 Glenforest Road - Ward 7 (File G25SA) F4. SC037-2009 Request for Assessment of Potential Integrated Bussed Schools (File G25SA) G. New School Openings H. SC038-2009 Safety DVD: "Staying Safe Around Your School" 11. SC039-2009 Brampton Safe City Golf Tournament - June 2, 2009 - Lionhead Golf and Country Club (File G25SA) I 2. SC040-2009 Request for Site Inspection to Provide Recommendations to Assist with Managing Traffic Flow - Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary Public School - 415 Great Lakes Drive - Ward 9 (File G25SA) 2009 03 05 Page 2 of 20
13. SC041-2009 Request for Site Inspection to Provide Recommendations to Assist with Managing Traffic Flow - Treeline Public Schooi -145 Treeline Boulevard - Ward 10 (File G25SA) 14. SC042-2009 Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns - Good Shepherd Catholic School - 28 Red River Drive - Ward 9 (File G25SA) 15. SC043-2009 School Patrol Enforcement Statistics - December 2008 to February 2009 (File G25SA) 16. SC044-2009 Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns - St. Lucy Catholic School - 25 Kanata Road - Ward 6 (File G25SA) J1. SC045-2009 Site Inspection Report - Guardian Angels Catholic School - 62 Heatherdale Drive - Ward 6 - Request for Crossing Guard at Grovewood Drive and Brisdale Drive J 2. SC046-2009 Site Inspection Report - St. Joachim Catholic School - 435 Rutherford Road North - Ward 1 - Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns K1. Follow-up Site Inspection - Sunset Boulevard and Elmgrove Avenue (Our Lady of Fatima Separate School, 39 Sunset Boulevard and Glendale Public School, 35 Sunset Boulevard) - Ward 5 K2. Follow-up Site Inspection - St. Josephine Bakhita Catholic School - 430 Van Kirk Drive - Ward 2 K3. Follow-up Site Inspection - St. Stephen Catholic School -17 Colonel Bertram Road - Ward 2 L. Site Inspection Schedule M. Information Items N. Question Period O. Public Question Period P. SC047-2009 Adjournment Mr. Mike Moffat, Chair 2009 03 05 Page 3 of 20
A. Approval of Agenda SC030-2009 That the agenda for the Meeting of March 5, 2009 be approved as amended as follows: To add: D 1. Delegation - Ms. Angela Abbas, Chair, Burnt Elm Public School Parent Association, re: Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns and Request for Crossing Guards at the Intersections of Burnt Elm Drive/Van Scott Drive, Van Kirk Drive/Van Scott Drive and Wanless Drive/Van Kirk Drive - Burnt Elm Public School - 85 Burnt Elm Drive - Ward 2 (File G25SA); E 1. - Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee - January 22, 2009 (File G25SA); I 5. Update from Mr. Lionel Walsh, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, re: School Patrol Enforcement Statistics - December 2008 to February 2009 (File G25SA); I 6. Discussion at the request of Trustee Linda Zanella, Dufferin- Peel Catholic District School Board, re: Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns - St. Lucy Catholic School - 25 Kanata Road - Ward 6 (File G25SA); and, K 3. Follow-up Site Inspection - St. Stephen Catholic School - 17 Colonel Bertram Road - Ward 2 (File G25SA). B. Conflicts of Interest - nil C. Previous C 1. - - February 5, 2009 SC031-2009 That the of the Meeting of February 5, 2009, to the Meeting of March 5, 2009, be received. 2009 03 05 Page 4 of 20
D. Delegations/Presentations D 1. Ms. Angela Abbas, Chair, Burnt Elm Public School Parent Association, re: Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns and Request for Crossing Guards at the Intersections of Burnt Elm Drive/Van Scott Drive, Van Kirk Drive/Van Scott Drive and Wanless Drive/Van Kirk Drive - Burnt Elm Public School - 85 Burnt Elm Drive - Ward 2 (File G25SA). Mr. Mike Moffat, Chair, read out a letter from the Principal of Burnt Elm Public School with respect to an incident involving a pedestrian at the corner of Burnt Elm Drive and Van Scott Drive on March 2, 2009, outlining concerns about speed of traffic near the school, and providing details on efforts made by the school to increase safety awareness and promote safe driving practices. Ms. Angela Abbas, Chair, Burnt Elm Public School Parent Association, put forward the following: Referenced the letter from the Principal and provided details on the incident noted therein Indicated that not just Burnt Elm students, but other pedestrians cross at the intersection of Burnt Elm Drive and Van Scott Drive, and expressed concern about hazards to pedestrians crossing there Indicated that according to the Vice-Principal of Burnt Elm Public School, approximately 300 students walk or are driven to the school as they do not qualify for bussing Put forward a request for Crossing Guards to be posted at the intersections of Burnt Elm Drive/Van Scott Drive, Van Kirk Drive/Van Scott Drive and Wanless Drive/Van Kirk Drive Noted that it is her understanding that a Crossing Guard is to be posted at the intersection of Wanless Drive and Van Kirk Drive Indicated her hope that a site inspection to review the intersections she referenced could be expedited in Elm Drive and Van Scott Drive light of the recent incident at Burnt Committee consideration of this matter included: Confirmation from Ms. Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, Works and Transportation, that a Crossing Guard is to be posted at the intersection of Wanless Drive and Van Kirk Drive once the temporary bussing of students has been discontinued, anticipated for September 2009 A question about whether there has been an increase in police presence in this area as a result of the March 2, 2009 incident, and an indication from Ms. Abbas that she put forward a recommendation to the Principal in this regard 2009 03 05 Page 5 of 20
A suggestion that the Road Watch Program be utilized by parents, school staff and residents and an indication that a request will be put forward to have the Brampton Safe City's Student Community Safety Team monitor the area of Burnt Elm Public School in the Spring SC032-2009 1. That the delegation of Ms. Angela Abbas, Chair, Burnt Elm Public School Parent Association, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns and Request for Crossing Guards at the Intersections of Burnt Elm Drive/Van Scott Drive, Van Kirk Drive/Van Scott Drive and Wanless Drive/Van Kirk Drive - Burnt Elm Public School - 85 Burnt Elm Drive - Ward 2 (File G25SA) be received; and, 2. That the acknowledges that a Crossing Guard is to be posted at the intersection of Wanless Drive and Van Kirk Drive once the temporary bussing of students has been discontinued, anticipated for September 2009; and, 3. That a site inspection be undertaken to review pedestrian/vehicular activity at the following intersections: Burnt Elm Drive and Van Scott Drive; and, Van Kirk Drive and Van Scott Drive E. Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee (International Walk to School Month October 2009) E 1. - Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee - January 22, 2009 (File G25SA). Ms. Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, Works and Transportation, provided an overview of the subject minutes and the current activities of the Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee. SC033-2009 That the of the Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee Meeting of January 22, 2009 (File G25SA), to the Meeting of March 5, 2009, be received. 2009 03 05 Page 6 of 20
F. Correspondence F 1. E-mail correspondence from Ms. Kathey Konigen, Principal, Lougheed Middle Public School, dated January 30, 2009, re: Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns - Lougheed Middle Public School - 275 Father Tobin Road - Ward 9 (File G25SA). This matter was deferred from the Meeting of February 5, 2009, pursuant to Recommendation SC022-2009, approved by Council on February 25, 2009, in order for Trustee Suzanne Nurse, Peel District School Board, to liaise with the School Principal for additional information. Trustee Nurse indicated that she contacted the School Principal subsequent to consideration of this matter at the Meeting of February 5, 2009, and the Principal indicated she is looking for guidance on where to locate the crosswalk that she understands the City will be putting into place. Trustee Nurse also provided details on a matter raised by the Principal under separate correspondence with respect to ownership/maintenance of a nearby walkway, and advised that with assistance from Mr. Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, and her Board's Planning Department, this matter has been resolved. Mr. Parks provided background on this school location and temporary measures that were put into place at the time of opening. He advised of the City's policy to not install crosswalks without some higher form of traffic control and suggested that Committee give consideration to undertaking a site inspection at this school location. Trustee Nurse referenced the future opening of nearby Carberry Public School, anticipated for September 2009, and suggested that a site inspection be undertaken at Lougheed Middle Public School once Carberry has opened. SC034-2009 1. That the e-mail correspondence from Ms. Kathey Konigen, Principal, Lougheed Middle Public School, dated January 30, 2009, to the Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns - Lougheed Middle Public School - 275 Father Tobin Road - Ward 9 (File G25SA) be received; and, 2009 03 05 Page 7 of 20
2. That a site inspection be undertaken at the subject school location once nearby Carberry Public School, 526 Fernforest Drive, has opened, anticipated for September 2009. F 2. E-mail correspondence re: Parking Restrictions - St. Cecilia Catholic School -10 Brickyard Way - Ward 1 (File G25SA): 1. From Mr. Ron Thomson, Brampton Resident, to Mayor Susan Fennell, dated February 10, 2009, and the Mayor's response dated February 10,2009 2. From Mr. Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated February 19, 2009 Committee consideration of this matter included: A review of the information outlined in the subject correspondence Information from Mr. Lionel Walsh, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, as follows: He and Mr. Cristiano Silveira, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, met with the concerned resident on site It was determined that there were some irregularities with signage in the area, and with the assistance of staff from the Works and Transportation Department, the appropriate signage has been or will be put back into place within the next two weeks A request has been put forward to the Principals of the subject school and nearby Westervelts Corners Public School to include information about safety around schools in their upcoming newsletters The matters raised by the concerned resident have been resolved Mr. Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, acknowledged the efforts of Enforcement staff in addressing this matter, and confirmed that no action is required by the at this time SC035-2009 1. That the following e-mail correspondence, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Parking Restrictions - St. Cecilia Catholic School -10 Brickyard Way - Ward 1 (File G25SA) be received: 2009 03 05 Page 8 of 20
1. From Mr. Ron Thomson, Brampton Resident, to Mayor Susan Fennell, dated February 10, 2009, and the Mayor's response dated February 10, 2009 2. From Mr. Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated February 19, 2009; and, 2. That the efforts of staff from Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, and Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, in resolving this matter be acknowledged; and, 3. That it is acknowledged that no further action is required by the with respect to this matter at this time. F 3. E-mail correspondence from Ms. Sonia Rotino, Principal, St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School, dated February 10, 2009, re: Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns - St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School - 63 Glenforest Road - Ward 7 (File G25SA). Committee consideration of this matter included: A review of the information outlined in the subject correspondence An indication from Mr. Lionel Walsh, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, that the subject school is on the list for enforcement under the City's School Patrol Enforcement Program, and statistics from him on the number of tickets issued since the beginning of September 2008 Confirmation from Trustee Linda Zanella, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, that a copy of the 's "Staying Safe Around Your School" DVD has been provided to the Principal A question about whether information has been passed along to parents/guardians by the School Principal with respect to concerns about their behaviour An indication from Ms. Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, Works and Transportation, that a Crossing Guard is located in front of the school, and an indication from Ms. Skirten that during visits she has made to this school location from time to time, problems were observed in the Kiss and Ride and parking lot areas on school property and not on the street 2009 03 05 Page 9 of 20
SC036-2009 1. That the e-mail correspondence from Ms. Sonia Rotino, Principal, St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School, dated February 10, 2009, to the Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns - St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School - 63 Glenforest Road - Ward 7 (File G25SA) be received; and, 2. That a site inspection be undertaken. F 4. Correspondence re: Request for Assessment of Potential Integrated Bussed Schools (File G25SA): 1. From Mr. Tom Howe, Manager, Student Transportation of Peel Region, dated February 18, 2009 2. From Mr. Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation Committee consideration of this matter included: A review of the information outlined in the subject correspondence The need for additional information relating to the impacts of an integrated transportation system at the schools suggested for such a system, as outlined in the subject correspondence, and specifics on the operations of such a system A reminder that the receives frequent requests for site inspections as a result of traffic congestion at those schools noted in the correspondence Ongoing pedestrian/traffic concerns at most school locations in the City, and the likelihood that an integrated transportation system would further exacerbate these problems Acknowledgement that an integrated system may work for some school locations, but definitely would not work for others based on previous observations by the Brampton Safety An advisory that Mr. Tom Howe, Manager, Student Transportation of Peel Region, has indicated his willingness to address Committee on this matter A suggestion that this matter be deferred to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 2, 2009, and that Mr. Howe be invited to attend at that time 2009 03 05 Page 10 of 20
SC037-2009 1. That the following correspondence, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Request for Assessment of Potential Integrated Bussed Schools (File G25SA) be deferred to the Meeting of April 2, 2009: 1. From Mr. Tom Howe, Manager, Student Transportation of Peel Region, dated February 18, 2009 2. From Mr. Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation; and, 2. That Mr. Tom Howe, Manager, Student Transportation of Peel Region, be requested to attend the April 2, 2009 meeting to provide more information on this matter. G. New School Openings - nil H. Safety DVD: "Staving Safe Around Your School" Mr. Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, provided the following information: Advised that it is his understanding that the DVD has been distributed to all school locations in Brampton through the School Boards Provided details on the Standard Operating Procedure for the City's Multilingual Program as it relates to the DVD Indicated that it has been determined that translation of the DVD would be cost prohibitive and is therefore not an option at this time Consideration will be given to the translation of a one-page brief on the contents of the DVD during 2010 budget deliberations Committee discussion on this matter included: An indication that in accordance with the City's Multilingual Policy, any translation would have to cover a variety of languages, and not just one or two A reminder that the DVD is intended as a classroom teaching tool, and would be accompanied by discussion facilitated by school staff (teachers, librarians, etc.) A suggestion that consideration be given to adding closed captioning to the DVD in a variety of languages A suggestion that a request be put forward to Rogers Cable to air the DVD to provide for more coverage of the information contained therein 2009 03 05 Page 11 of 20
A suggestion that appropriate community groups be contacted to determine if they would be willing to provide funding for translation of the DVD SC038-2009 That, further to discussions at the Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: "Staying Safe Around Your School" DVD, staff be requested to carry out the following actions: a) The Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, include the translation of a one-page brief on the DVD on the priority list for funding in the Department's 2010 budget submission; and, b) Staff of Corporate Communications, Economic Development and Communications, investigate the possibility of having the DVD aired on Rogers Cable Television. I. Other/New Business 11. Discussion at the request of Ms. Michelle Shaw, Project Manager, Brampton Safe City, re: Brampton Safe City Golf Tournament - June 2, 2009 - Lionhead Golf and Country Club (File G25SA). This matter was deferred from the Meeting of February 5, 2009, pursuant to Recommendation SC024-2009, approved by Council on February 25, 2009, pending information on the Brampton Safe City's Annual Awards Gala. Committee consideration of this matter included: A review of consideration given to this matter at the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of February 5, 2009 Information from Ms. Sandra Figueira, Youth Program Coordinator, Brampton Safe City, about the Brampton Safe City Annual Awards Gala An advisory that there is no funding in the 2009 Works and Transportation departmental budget for the to support the subject event The social nature of the subject event and a question about whether it would fit in with the 's mandate The possibility of future support by the for the Brampton Safe City's Annual Awards Gala, given that the purpose of 2009 03 05 Page 12 of 20
the Gala is to recognize the efforts of safety-related organizations in Brampton SC039-2009 Whereas, at its meeting of March 5, 2009, the Brampton Safety Council gave consideration to a request for support of the Brampton Safe City's Golf Tournament to be held on June 2, 2009; and, Whereas consideration was given to the 's mandate as it related to support for the subject event, given that the event is social in nature; and, Whereas consideration was also given to the availability of funding for support of the event, and it was determined that there is no funding in the 2009 budget for this purpose; and, Therefore Be It Resolved that the cannot provide support for the Brampton Safe City's Golf Tournament at this time. I 2. Discussion at the request of Trustee Suzanne Nurse, Peel District School Board, re: Request for Site Inspection to Provide Recommendations to Assist with Managing Traffic Flow - Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary Public School - 415 Great Lakes Drive - Ward 9 (File G25SA). Trustee Suzanne Nurse, Peel District School Board, provided an overview of the concerns related to traffic flow in the Kiss and Ride area at the subject school location, and requested that consideration be given to undertaking a site inspection to determine if the could offer some recommendations to help alleviate the traffic impact at this school and two neighbouring schools. SC040-2009 1. That the request from Trustee Suzanne Nurse, Peel District School Board, to the Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Request for Site Inspection to Provide Recommendations to Assist with Managing Traffic Flow - Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary Public School - 415 Great Lakes Drive - Ward 9 (File G25SA) be received; and, 2009 03 05 Page 13 of 20
2. That a site inspection be undertaken. I 3. Discussion at the request of Trustee Suzanne Nurse, Peel District School Board, re: Request for Site Inspection to Provide Recommendations to Assist with Managing Traffic Flow - Treeline Public School -145 Treeline Boulevard - Ward 10 (File G25SA). Trustee Suzanne Nurse, Peel District School Board, provided an overview of the concerns with respect to traffic flow in the Kiss and Ride area at this school location, indicating that the issues are much the same as found at other school locations, i.e. congestion, u-turns. She requested that consideration be given to undertaking a site inspection to determine if the could offer some recommendations to help alleviate traffic flow issues in the Kiss and Ride area at the subject school location. Mr. Lionel Walsh, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, provided details on enforcement of parking violations at this school location. SC041-2009 1. That the request from Trustee Suzanne Nurse, Peel District School Board, to the Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Request for Site Inspection to Provide Recommendations to Assist with Managing Traffic Flow - Treeline Public School -145 Treeline Boulevard - Ward 10 (File G25SA) be received; and, 2. That a site inspection be undertaken. 14. Discussion at the request of staff from the Works and Transportation Department, re: Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns - Good Shepherd Catholic School - 28 Red River Drive - Ward 9 (File G25SA). Ms. Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, Works and Transportation, advised that the Principal of the subject school contacted staff of the Works and Transportation Department to request that "no stopping" 2009 03 05 Page 14 of 20
provisions be implemented on both sides of Red River Drive for the length of the school, and put forward a suggestion that a site inspection be undertaken prior to the implementation of any traffic restrictions. SC042-2009 1. That the request from staff from the Works and Transportation Department, to the Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns - Good Shepherd Catholic School - 28 Red River Drive - Ward 9 (File G25SA) be received; and, 2. That a site inspection be undertaken. I 5. Update from Mr. Lionel Walsh, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, re: School Patrol Enforcement Statistics - December 2008 to February 2009 (File G25SA). Mr. Lionel Walsh, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, introduced Mr. Cristiano Silveira, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, who will be working with him on matters over the next several months. Mr. Walsh provided the following update: Distributed a one page hand-out outlining School Patrol Enforcement Statistics for the period December 2008 to February 2009, and provided an overview of the information outlined therein Indicated that Enforcement staff continue to hand out Enforcement School Safety brochures during their patrols The schools patrolled and number of tickets issued has increased as there are more Officers on staff to patrol school locations Responded to questions with respect to compliance, indicating that drivers are given the opportunity to comply before a ticket is issued SC043-2009 That the update from Mr. Lionel Walsh, Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, to the Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: School Patrol Enforcement Statistics - December 2008 to February 2009 (File G25SA) be received. 2009 03 05 Page 15 of 20
I 6. Discussion at the request of Trustee Linda Zanella, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, re: Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns - St. Lucy Catholic School - 25 Kanata Road - Ward 6 (File G25SA). Trustee Linda Zanella, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, requested consideration for undertaking a site inspection at the subject school to review pedestrian/traffic safety concerns. Committee consideration of this matter included previous site inspections undertaken at the subject school and confirmation that enrolment at the school has increased since the 's last inspection. SC044-2009 1. That the request from Trustee Linda Zanella, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Request for Site Inspection - Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns - St. Lucy Catholic School - 25 Kanata Road - Ward 6 (File G25SA) be received; and, 2. That a site inspection be undertaken. J. Site Inspection Reports J 1. Guardian Angels Catholic School - 62 Heatherdale Drive - Ward 6 Request for Crossing Guard at Grovewood Drive and Brisdale Drive Tuesday, January 27, 2009-8:00 a.m. and 2:55 p.m. Meet at Intersection of Grovewood Drive and Brisdale Drive (Will also review impact of traffic at nearby Worthington Public School) This matter was deferred from the Meeting of February 5, 2009, pursuant to Recommendation SC028-2009, approved by Council on February 25, 2009, pending a written site The subject report was distributed at the meeting. inspection report. Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations outlined in the subject report and considered the following motion. SC045-2009 1. That the site inspection report dated January 27, 2009, to the Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: Guardian Angels Catholic School - 62 Heatherdale Drive 2009 03 05 Page 16 of 20
- Ward 6 - Request for Crossing Guard at Grovewood Drive and Brisdale Drive (File G25SA) be received; and, 2. Whereas during this site inspection, the Brampton Safety Council gave consideration to a request for a Crossing Guard at the intersection of Grovewood Drive and Brisdale Drive; and, Whereas during the site inspection, Members observed only a few students and parents crossing at the subject intersection; Therefore Be It Resolved that it is the position of the that a Crossing Guard is not warranted for the subject intersection at this time; and, 3. That due to the very cold weather during the subject site inspection, a follow up site inspection be scheduled in May 2009. J 2. St. Joachim Catholic School - 435 Rutherford Road North - Ward 1 Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns Monday, February 9, 2009-8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Committee consideration of the subject site inspection report included: A review of the observations and recommendations outlined in the report Corrections to the report as follows: In observation #9 to revise the reference to "TransHelp van" to read "Student Transportation accessible van" In recommendation #2 to revise the reference to "Manager of TransHelp, Region of Peel" to read "Manager, Student Transportation of Peel Region" The following motion was considered SC046-2009 1. That the report dated February 9, 2009, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of March 5, 2009, re: St. Joachim Catholic School - 435 Rutherford Road North - Ward 1 - Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns (File G25SA) be received as amended as follows: In observation #9 to revise the reference to 'TransHelp van" to read "Student Transportation accessible van" 2009 03 05 Page 17 of 20
In recommendation #2 to revise the reference to "Manager of TransHelp, Region of Peel" to read "Manager, Student Transportation of Peel Region"; and, 2. That the Manager, Student Transportation of Peel Region, remind bus operators of the appropriate safety measures to be undertaken (activate lights and stop arm) when loading and discharging students on roadways; and, 3. That based on observations made during the subject site inspection, it is the position of the that no changes be made to the parking restrictions currently in place at the subject school; and, 4. That the Manager of Enforcement, Corporate Services, be requested to monitor the subject school location at peak school hours (8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) to ensure that the parking restrictions are being observed; and, 5. That the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board be requested to give consideration to the installation of "No Left Turn" signage at exit of the Kiss and Ride to help alleviate the back up in this area; and, 6. That the School Principal be requested to continue to reinforce safety rules with parents/guardians and students, through such means as the school newsletter; and, 7. That based on observations made during the subject site inspection, it is the position of the that an additional crossing guard is not warranted for the subject school location, and that pedestrians should be crossing with the existing Crossing Guard located at Rutherford Road and Winterfold Drive. K. Follow-up Site Inspection(s) (To be scheduled at the appropriate time) K 1. Sunset Boulevard and Elmgrove Avenue (Our Lady of Fatima Separate School, 39 Sunset Boulevard and Glendale Public School, 35 Sunset Boulevard) - Ward 5 2009 03 05 Page 18 of 20
Note: Pursuant to Recommendation SC039-2008, approved by Council on April 23, 2008, and discussions at subsequent meetings, a follow-up site inspection is to be undertaken in March or April of 2009. Consideration was given to the timelines for a follow-up site inspection at this school location and it was indicated that consideration would be given to scheduling this site inspection at the Meeting of April 2, 2009. K 2. St. Josephine Bakhita Catholic School - 430 Van Kirk Drive - Ward 2 Note: Pursuant to Recommendation SC105-2008, approved by Council on October 22, 2008, a follow-up site inspection is to be undertaken in the Spring of 2009. Consideration was given to the timelines for a follow up site inspection at this school location and no changes were made to the timelines outlined above. K 3. St. Stephen Catholic School -17 Colonel Bertram Road - Ward 2 Note: Pursuant to Recommendation SC025-2009, approved by Council on February 25, 2009, a follow-up site inspection is to be undertaken in the Spring of 2009 (when the weather has improved). Consideration was given to the timelines for a follow up site inspection at this school location and no changes were made to the timelines outlined above. Site Inspection Schedule Note: Due to time constraints as a result of school closures during March Break, the recommended site inspection at Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary Public School - 415 Great Lakes Drive - Ward 9 (Item I 2 - Recommendation SC040-2009) is to be scheduled at the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 2, 2009. The following site inspections were scheduled for March 2009: St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School - 63 Glenforest Road - Ward 7 Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Monday, March 9, 2009-8:45 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. 2009 03 05 Page 19 of 20
Burnt Elm Public School - 85 Burnt Elm Drive - Ward 2 Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns - Request for Crossing Guards at the Intersections of Burnt Elm DriveA/an Scott Drive and Van Kirk Drive/ Van Scott Drive Meet at the Intersection of Burnt Elm and Van Scott Tuesday, March 10, 2009-8:00 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. Treeline Public School -145 Treeline Boulevard - Ward 10 Request for Assistance with Managing Traffic Flow Wednesday, March 11, 2009-8:40 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Good Shepherd Catholic School - 28 Red River Drive - Ward 9 Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Tuesday, March 24,2009-8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. St. Lucy Catholic School - 25 Kanata Road - Ward 6 Student Pedestrian / Traffic Safety Concerns Wednesday, March 25, 2009-8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. M. Information Items - nil N. Question Period - nil 0. Public Question Period - nil P. Adjournment SC047-2009 That the do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair. 2009 03 05 Page 20 of 20