JANUARY 24, 2001 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor P. Richards, Chair Ward 8 City Councillor J. Sprovieri, Vice-Chair Ward 10 Regional Councillor L. Bissell Wards 1 and 5 Regional Councillor S. DiMarco Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor E. Moore Ward 1 City Councillor L. Jeffrey Ward 2 (left at 2:15 p.m. personal reasons) City Councillor A. Aujla Ward 4 (left at 3:30 p.m.) City Councillor J. Hutton Ward 6 City Councillor B. Cowie Ward 7 City Councillor D. Metzak Ward 9 City Councillor S. Hames Ward 11 OTHERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: City Councillor G. Gibson Ward 5 (left at 3:30 p.m.) A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation K. Gorman, Acting Director of Transit, Works and Transportation J. Brophy, Director of Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation R.A. Kester, Manager of Roads Operations, Works and Transportation D. Glover, Acting Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Works and Transportation G.C. Sherman, Manager of Enforcement, Legal Services L.J. Mikulich, City Clerk, Legal Services T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. and adjourned at 3:40 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A WT001-2001 APPROVAL OF AGENDA D 1. WT002-2001 PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD WT003-2001 AND SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03). WT004-2001 G 1. WT005-2001 SUBDIVISION ASSUMPTION PLAN 43M-1242 WARD 3 (File T01W14.07) G 2. WT006-2001 SUBDIVISION ASSUMPTION PLANS 43M-1252 AND 43M-1253 WARD 2 (File C01W18.01) H 1. WT007-2001 WINTER OPERATIONS UPDATE REVIEW OF ROUTE LENGTH WT008-2001 CHANGES AND COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES (File T11) H 2. WT009-2001 ON-STREET PARKING CONCERNS BRAIDWOOD LAKE ROAD BETWEEN LAKECREST TRAIL/HUNTLEY COURT TO SANDALWOOD PARKWAY EAST WARD 2 (File T37) H 3. WT010-2001 ON-STREET PARKING CONCERNS EASTERN AVENUE BETWEEN KENNEDY ROAD SOUTH AND HANSEN ROAD SOUTH WARD 3 (File T37) H 4. WT002-2001 TRAFFIC CONCERNS ROYAL ORCHARD DRIVE WARD 6 (File WT003-2001 T03) WT004-2001 I 1. WT007-2001 ON-STREET WINTER PARKING CONCERNS SEASIDE CIRCLE WT008-2001 WARD 10 (File T11) I 2. WT002-2001 ROYAL ORCHARD DRIVE COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE WARD 6 WT003-2001 (File T03) WT004-2001 I 3. WT002-2001 PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD WT003-2001 AND SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03) WT004-2001 K 1. WT007-2001 PARKING INFRACTIONS BLOCKING SNOW REMOVAL (File WT008-2001 L28/T11) K 2. WT007-2001 SNOW ROUTES (File T11) WT008-2001 K 3. WT011-2001 ADVANCE GREEN TURNING SIGNALIZATION (File T36) K 5. WT012-2001 COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE COMMITTEE (File G27) 2001 01 24 Page 2 of 11
K 6. WT007-2001 PARKING INFRACTIONS BLOCKING SNOW REMOVAL (File L28/ WT008-2001 T11) N. WT013-2001 ADJOURNMENT CHAIR CITY COUNCILLOR P. RICHARDS 2001 01 24 Page 3 of 11
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WT001-2001 That the Agenda for the Meeting dated January 24, 2001 be approved, as amended, to add: D 1. Delegation re: PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD AND SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03) (See Maintenance and Operations Division Report H4 and Correspondence Items I2 and I3); 2. Mr. Doug Carmichael, 53 Arjay Trail, Brampton; 3. Mr. Thomas Brown, Crossing Guard I 2. I 3. K 6. Correspondence from Mr. Fred Fernandez, 130 Royal Orchard Drive, Brampton, dated January 23, 2001, re: ROYAL ORCHARD DRIVE COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE WARD 6 (File T03) (See Delegation D1, Maintenance and Operations Division Report H4 and Correspondence I3); Correspondence (petition) from Ms. Deborah Arseneau, 54 Spadina Road, Brampton, undated, re: PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD AND SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03) (See Delegation D1, Maintenance and Operations Division Report H4 and Correspondence I2); and, Report from G.C. Sherman, Manager of Enforcement, Legal Services, dated January 22, 2001, re: PARKING INFRACTIONS BLOCKING SNOW REMOVAL (File L28/T11) (See Maintenance and Operations Report H1, Correspondence Item I1 and Other/New Business Items K1 and K2). B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST nil C. CONSENT The following items listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time. D. DELEGATIONS (G1, G2, H2) D 1. Delegations re: PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD AND SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03): 1. Ms. Deborah Arseneau, 54 Spadina Road, Brampton; 2. Mr. Doug Carmichael, 53 Arjay Trail, Brampton; 3. Mr. Thomas Brown, Crossing Guard Ms. Deborah Arseneau was in attendance and requested Committee s consideration of the placement of an all-way stop sign at the intersection of Royal Orchard Drive and Springview Drive. She provided her reasons for this request, presented a petition signed by close to 100 area residents in support of this request, and responded to questions from Committee. 2001 01 24 Page 4 of 11
Mr. Doug Carmichael was in attendance, provided his reasons for not supporting the request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Royal Orchard Drive and Springview Drive, and responded to questions from Committee. Mr. Thomas Brown, a Crossing Guard located in this area, was in attendance and provided Committee with his observations on the traffic activity at the intersection of Royal Orchard Drive and Springview Drive, indicated his agreement with the request for an all-way stop at this intersection, and responded to Committee s questions. Committee held a discussion on this matter, asked questions of staff, and then considered the following motions. Maintenance and Operations Division Report H4 and Correspondence Items I2 and I3 were brought forward and dealt with at this time. WT002-2001 That the following delegations, to the Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD AND SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03) be received: 1. Ms. Deborah Arseneau, 54 Spadina Road, Brampton; 2. Mr. Doug Carmichael, 53 Arjay Trail, Brampton; 3. Mr. Thomas Brown, Crossing Guard; and, That the correspondence from Mr. Fred Fernandez, 130 Royal Orchard Drive, Brampton, dated January 23, 2001, to the Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: ROYAL ORCHARD DRIVE COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE WARD 6 (File T03) be received; and, That the correspondence (petition) from Ms. Deborah Arseneau, 54 Spadina Road, Brampton, undated, to the Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD AND SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03) be received. WT003-2001 That the report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated January 12, 2001, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: TRAFFIC CONCERNS ROYAL ORCHARD DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03) be received; and, That an All-Way Stop be installed at the intersection of Royal Orchard Drive and Springview Drive/Richwood Crescent; and, That an All-Way Stop not be installed at the intersection of Red Maple Drive and Springview Drive. WT004-2001 That the following issues related to TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS ROYAL ORCHARD DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03), as considered at the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of January 24, 2001, be referred to the Brampton Safety Council: School Bus Routing (northbound versus southbound); Children crossing to the school bus unprotected; 2001 01 24 Page 5 of 11
Addition of a crossing guard at an appropriate leg of the intersection of Royal Orchard Drive and Red Maple Drive; and, Need for increased enforcement along Royal Orchard Drive and at the all-way stop at Royal Orchard Drive and Red Maple Drive. E. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION nil (Animal Services, All Other Administrative Matters) F. TRANSIT DIVISION nil G. ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION (Capital Projects, Development Matters) * G 1. Report from R.J. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Works and Transportation, dated December 5, 2000, re: SUBDIVISION ASSUMPTION PLAN 43M-1242 WARD 3 (File T01W14.07). WT005-2001 That the report from R.J. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Works and Transportation, dated December 5, 2000, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: SUBDIVISION ASSUMPTION PLAN 43M-1242 WARD 3 (File T01W14.07) be received; and, That the aforementioned development be forwarded to the Commissioner of Legal Services and City Solicitor with a request that it be assumed by the City. * G 2. Report from R.J. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Works and Transportation, dated January 3, 2001, re: SUBDIVISION ASSUMPTION PLANS 43M-1252 AND 43M-1253 WARD 2 (File C01W18.01). WT006-2001 That the report from R.J. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Works and Transportation, dated January 3, 2001, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: SUBDIVISION ASSUMPTION PLANS 43M-1252 AND 43M-1253 WARD 2 (File C01W18.01) be received; and, That the aforementioned developments be forwarded to the Commissioner of Legal Services and City Solicitor with a request that they be assumed by the City. H. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DIVISION (Roads and Operations, Traffic Engineering Services, Fleet Services) H 1. Report from R.A. Kester, Manager, Roads and Operations, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated January 15, 2001, re: WINTER OPERATIONS UPDATE REVIEW OF ROUTE LENGTH CHANGES AND COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES (File T11). Committee held a discussion on this matter, asked questions of staff, and then considered the following motions. 2001 01 24 Page 6 of 11
Correspondence I1 and Other/New Business Items K1, K2 and K6 were brought forward and dealt with at this time. WT007-2001 That the report from R.A. Kester, Manager, Roads and Operations, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated January 15, 2001, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: WINTER OPERATIONS UPDATE REVIEW OF ROUTE LENGTH CHANGES AND COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES (File T11) be received; and, That the correspondence from Mr. Dennis Windsor, 75 Seaside Circle, Brampton, dated January 4, 2001, to the Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: ON-STREET WINTER PARKING CONCERNS SEASIDE CIRCLE WARD 10 (File T11) be received; and, That the report from G.C. Sherman, Manager of Enforcement, Legal Services, dated January 8, 2001, to the Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: PARKING INFRACTIONS BLOCKING SNOW REMOVAL (File L28/T11) be received; and, That the report from G.C. Sherman, Manager of Enforcement, Legal Services, dated January 22, 2001, to the Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: PARKING INFRACTIONS BLOCKING SNOW REMOVAL (File L28/T11) be received. WT008-2001 That staff be directed to undertake a review of the by-laws that deal with parking issues resulting in interference with snow removal, as considered at the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of January 24, 2001, and bring back a report and recommendations to the Meeting of July 11, 2001 (Committee of the Whole). * H 2. Report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated December 19, 2000, re: ON-STREET PARKING CONCERNS BRAIDWOOD LAKE ROAD BETWEEN LAKECREST TRAIL/ HUNTLEY COURT TO SANDALWOOD PARKWAY EAST WARD 2 (File T37). WT009-2001 That the report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated December 19, 2000, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: ON-STREET PARKING CONCERNS BRAIDWOOD LAKE ROAD BETWEEN LAKECREST TRAIL/ HUNTLEY COURT TO SANDALWOOD PARKWAY EAST WARD 2 (File T37) be received; and, That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-Law 93-93, as amended, to implement No Parking Anytime on both sides of Braidwood Lake Road between Lakecrest Trail/ Huntley Court to Sandalwood Parkway East. 2001 01 24 Page 7 of 11
H 3. WT010-2001 Report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated January 10, 2001, re: ON-STREET PARKING CONCERNS EASTERN AVENUE BETWEEN KENNEDY ROAD SOUTH AND HANSEN ROAD SOUTH WARD 3 (File T37). That the report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated January 10, 2001, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of January 24, 2001, re: ON-STREET PARKING CONCERNS EASTERN AVENUE BETWEEN KENNEDY ROAD SOUTH AND HANSEN ROAD SOUTH WARD 3 (File T37) be received; and, That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-Law 93-93, as amended, to implement No Parking Anytime on the north side of Eastern Avenue between Kennedy Road South and a point 207 metres (679 feet) east of Kennedy Road South; and, That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-Law 93-93, as amended, to implement No Parking Anytime on the south side of Eastern Avenue between a point 207 metres (679 feet) east of Kennedy Road South and Hansen Road South. H 4. Report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated January 12, 2001, re: TRAFFIC CONCERNS ROYAL ORCHARD DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03) I. CORRESPONDENCE Dealt with under Delegation D1 Recommendations WT002-2001, WT003-2001 and WT004-2001. I 1. Correspondence from Mr. Dennis Windsor, 75 Seaside Circle, Brampton, dated January 4, 2001, re: ON-STREET WINTER PARKING CONCERNS SEASIDE CIRCLE WARD 10 (File T11). (Referred from the By-Law Committee Meeting of January 17, 2001, pursuant to Recommendation BL004-2001.) Dealt with under Maintenance and Operations Report H1 Recommendations WT007-2001 and WT008-2001. I 2. Correspondence from Mr. Fred Fernandez, 130 Royal Orchard Drive, Brampton, dated January 23, 2001, re: ROYAL ORCHARD DRIVE COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE WARD 6 (File T03). Dealt with under Delegation D1 Recommendations WT002-2001, WT003-2001 and WT004-2001. I 3. Correspondence (petition) from Ms. Deborah Arseneau, 54 Spadina Road, Brampton, undated, re: PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD AND SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WARD 6 (File T03). J. MINUTES nil Dealt with under Delegation D1 Recommendations WT002-2001, WT003-2001 and WT004-2001. 2001 01 24 Page 8 of 11
K. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS K 1. Report from G.C. Sherman, Manager of Enforcement, Legal Services, dated January 8, 2001, re: PARKING INFRACTIONS BLOCKING SNOW REMOVAL (File L28/T11). (Referred from the By-Law Committee Meeting of January 17, 2001, pursuant to Recommendation BL004-2001.) Dealt with under Maintenance and Operations Report H1 Recommendations WT007-2001 and WT008-2001. K 2. Discussion re: SNOW ROUTES (File T11). (Placed on the agenda at the request of City Councillor B. Cowie.) Dealt with under Maintenance and Operations Report H1 Recommendations WT007-2001 and WT008-2001. K 3. Discussion re: ADVANCE GREEN TURNING SIGNALIZATION (File T36). Committee held a discussion on this matter during which time staff responded to questions about the times of operation for advance green turning signalization both generally and on a site-specific basis, and about accident rates relating to left turns. The following motion was then considered. WT011-2001 That staff be directed to bring back a full report on ADVANCE GREEN TURNING SIGNALIZATION (File T36), as considered at the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of January 24, 2001, to the Works on Transportation Committee Meeting of March 21, 2001. K 4. Discussion re: SPEED LIMIT SCHOOL ZONES (File T35). This item was placed on the agenda at the request of City Councillor J. Sprovieri. During discussion on this matter, staff responded to Committee s questions with respect to signage for all schools to indicate a speed limit of 40 km; and the cost and criteria involved in installing school zone flashing lights. K 5. Discussion re: CONFIRMATION OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE COMMITTEE (File G27). City Councillor B. Cowie provided details on the Community Safety Zone Committee, and reminded Committee that the meetings of this body are open to all Council Members. Committee held a brief discussion and then considered the following motion. WT012-2001 That City Councillor B. Cowie be confirmed as the Council representative on the Community Safety Zone Committee. K 6. Report from G.C. Sherman, Manager of Enforcement, Legal Services, dated January 22, 2001, re: PARKING INFRACTIONS BLOCKING SNOW REMOVAL (File L28/T11). Dealt with under Maintenance and Operations Report H1 Recommendations WT007-2001 and WT008-2001. 2001 01 24 Page 9 of 11
L. QUESTION PERIOD L 1. L 2. L 3 L 4. City Councillor B. Cowie asked about the factors leading to success with traffic calming in the Avondale area. City Councillor P. Richards, the Councillor for that area, responded and provided details on the various measures that led to this success, and provided a reminder of the importance education and enforcement had in this success. City Councillor G. Gibson asked about the possibility of increasing the turning radius to assist cars turning south on McMurchy Avenue from Queen Street. D. Glover, Acting Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, responded that staff will review this matter and report back to Committee. He noted further that any recommendation for change would have to go forward to the Region of Peel as this intersection is under the Region s jurisdiction. Regional Councillor L. Bissell asked about shortcutting through Townsend Gate by vehicles traveling south on Kennedy Road, noting she has received many complaints about speeding, particularly in the morning between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation, responded that staff would look into this matter and report back directly to Regional Councillor L. Bissell. City Councillor E. Moore asked about the allocation of Crossing Guards and new school openings and requested the City Clerk s Division to ensure this matter is added to the agenda of the Brampton Safety Council. Direction was given that the City Clerk s Division obtain a copy of the list of new school openings and forward it to the Brampton Safety Council for use when considering crossing guard locations. L 5 L 6 L 7 L 8 City Councillor D. Metzak asked about the status of his request for a report on the garbage cans located on sidewalks throughout the City, to address such matters as what department has responsibility for making sure they are emptied and kept in good repair. Staff are asked to follow up on this matter. City Councillor D. Metzak asked if a policy was in place and being adhered to with respect to procedures for digging on City boulevards by private companies, and cost issues where the City has to go in and clean up. J. Brophy, Director of Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, provided details on the policy that is in place with respect to this matter, noting that all costs incurred by the City are billed back to the contractor. He asked that specific incidents be reported to staff so that they can be addressed. On behalf of City Councillor A. Aujla, Regional Councillor S. DiMarco asked about sidewalk snow removal on the southwest corner of Ray Lawson Boulevard and McLaughlin Road South, and requested that staff review this matter and report back to City Councillor A. Aujla directly. Regional Councillor S. DiMarco asked if the no left turns provision at the intersection of Main Street and Queen Street could be extended to apply 24 hours/day, seven days/ week. Direction was given that staff provide a report to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of March 21, 2001 on the possibility of extending the no left turn provision at the intersection of Main Street and Queen Street to apply 24 hours/day, seven days/week. 2001 01 24 Page 10 of 11
M. CLOSED MEETING nil N. ADJOURNMENT WT013-2001 That the do now adjourn to meet again on February 21, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair. 2001 01 24 Page 11 of 11
FEBRUARY 21, 2001 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor P. Richards, Chair Ward 8 City Councillor J. Sprovieri, Vice-Chair Ward 10 Regional Councillor L. Bissell Wards 1 and 5 Regional Councillor S. DiMarco Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor E. Moore Ward 1 City Councillor L. Jeffrey Ward 2 City Councillor A. Aujla Ward 4 City Councillor J. Hutton Ward 6 City Councillor B. Cowie Ward 7 City Councillor D. Metzak Ward 9 (arrived at 1:28 p.m.) City Councillor S. Hames Ward 11 OTHERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: City Councillor G. Gibson Ward 5 (arrived at 1:10 p.m.) A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation G. Marshall, Director of Transit, Works and Transportation J. Brophy, Director of Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation R.J. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Works and Transportation D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Works and Transportation L.J. Mikulich, City Clerk, Legal Services T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. and adjourned at 2:17 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A WT014-2001 APPROVAL OF AGENDA D 1. WT015-2001 DELEGATION PETITION FOR THE CLOSURE OF KENWOOD DRIVE AT RICHWOOD CRESCENT WARD 6 (File T13) H 1. WT016-2001 COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES UPDATE AND STATUS (File T03) WT017-2001 H 2. WT018-2001 ALL-WAY STOP NELSON STREET WEST AND WEST STREET WARD 5 (File T03) H 3. WT019-2001 PARKING RESTRICTIONS CHERRYTREE DRIVE WARD 3 (File T03) I 1. WT015-2001 CORRESPONDENCE PETITION FOR THE CLOSURE OF KENWOOD DRIVE AT RICHWOOD CRESCENT WARD 6 (File T13). I 2. WT020-2001 WINTER PARKING CONCERNS SEASIDE CIRCLE WARD 10 (File T11) K 1. WT021-2001 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 100 COUNTY COURT BOULEVARD WARD 3 (File T35) K 2. WT022-2001 WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2001 (File G24) K 3. WT023-2001 EXTENSION OF STEEPLEBUSH AVENUE TO TORBRAM ROAD WARD 10 (File T13) N. WT024-2001 ADJOURNMENT CHAIR CITY COUNCILLOR P. RICHARDS 2001 02 21 Page 2 of 8
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WT014-2001 That the Agenda for the Meeting dated February 21, 2001, be approved as amended to add: K 2. K 3. Discussion re: WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2001 (File G24); Discussion re: EXTENSION OF STEEPLEBUSH AVENUE TO TORBRAM ROAD WARD 10 (File T13). B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST nil C. CONSENT The following items listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time. D. DELEGATIONS (nil) D 1. Mr. Omas D. Mitchell, 67 Richwood Crescent, Brampton, re: PETITION FOR THE CLOSURE OF KENWOOD DRIVE AT RICHWOOD CRESCENT WARD 6 (File T13). Mr. Omas Mitchell was in attendance on behalf of himself and his neighbours and provided Committee with an overview of their concerns with respect to snow being pushed onto Richwood Drive from Kenwood Drive, as well as traffic safety concerns resulting from speeding and a disregard of the posted stop sign on Kenwood Drive at Richwood Crescent. He circulated photographs, referenced the correspondence and petition that he submitted (Correspondence Item I1), and requested Committee s consideration of the recommendation contained therein to close Kenwood Drive. Committee held a discussion on this matter, asked questions of the delegation and staff, and then considered the following motion. Correspondence Item I1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time. WT015-2001 That the delegation of Mr. Omas D. Mitchell, 67 Richwood Crescent, Brampton, to the Meeting of February 21, 2001, re: PETITION FOR THE CLOSURE OF KENWOOD DRIVE AT RICHWOOD CRESCENT WARD 6 (File T13) be received; and, That the correspondence from Mr. Omas D. Mitchell, 67 Richwood Crescent, Brampton, undated, to the Meeting of February 21, 2001, re: PETITION FOR THE CLOSURE OF KENWOOD DRIVE AT RICHWOOD CRESCENT WARD 6 (File T13) be received; and, That the request put forward by Mr. Omas D. Mitchell, on behalf of himself and his neighbours, for the closure of Kenwood Drive at Richwood Crescent, be deferred to the Meeting of April 18, 2001; and, 2001 02 21 Page 3 of 8
That staff be directed to provide a full report and recommendations on this matter to include, but not be limited to, the position of the City s Legal Department and the applicable condominium corporation. E. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION nil (Animal Services, All Other Administrative Matters) F. TRANSIT DIVISION nil G. ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION nil (Capital Projects, Development Matters) H. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DIVISION (Roads and Operations, Traffic Engineering Services, Fleet Services) H 1. Report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated February 8, 2001, re: COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES UPDATE AND STATUS (File T03). Committee held a discussion on this matter, during which time staff, Council liaison City Councillor B. Cowie, and Community Safety Zones Committee Member Staff Sargeant R. Jacques, of Traffic Services, Peel Regional Police, responded to questions. The following motions were then considered. WT016-2001 LOST That the report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated February 8, 2001, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of February 21, 2001, re: COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES UPDATE AND STATUS (File T03) be received; and, That the five (5) existing Community Safety Zones located on Vodden Street, Avondale Boulevard, Conestoga Drive, Ray Lawson Boulevard, and North Park Drive be maintained; and, That the Community Safety Zone Ad-Hoc Committee be reconvened every six months (next review August or September of 2001) to have discussions regarding the evaluation and possible relocation of the current Community Safety Zones; and, That Peel Regional Police continue to undertake enforcement of the established Community Safety Zones as time and manpower permits; and, That consideration of the removal of the Community Safety Zone located on Fernforest Drive between Sandalwood Parkway East and Bovaird Drive; and consideration of implementing a Community Safety Zone on Peter Robertson Boulevard between Bramalea Road and Dixie Road, be deferred to the Meeting of April 18, 2001; and, That staff be directed to provide information with respect to accident statistics and locations along Peter Robertson Boulevard to the Meeting of April 18, 2001. LOST 2001 02 21 Page 4 of 8
WT017-2001 That the report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated February 8, 2001, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of February 21, 2001, re: COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES UPDATE AND STATUS (File T03) be received; and, That the five (5) existing Community Safety Zones located on Vodden Street, Avondale Boulevard, Conestoga Drive, Ray Lawson Boulevard and North Park Drive be maintained; and, That the Community Safety Zone located on Fernforest Drive between Sandalwood Parkway East and Bovaird Drive be removed; and, That a Community Safety Zone be implemented on Peter Robertson Boulevard between Bramalea Road and Dixie Road; and, That the Community Safety Zone Ad-Hoc Committee be reconvened every six months (next review August or September of 2001) to have discussions regarding the evaluation and possible relocation of the current Community Safety Zones; and, That the Peel Regional Police continue to undertake enforcement of the established Community Safety Zones as time and manpower permits. H 2. WT018-2001 Report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated February 6, 2001, re: ALL-WAY STOP NELSON STREET WEST AND WEST STREET WARD 5 (File T03). That the report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated February 6, 2001, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of February 21, 2001, re: ALL-WAY STOP NELSON STREET WEST AND WEST STREET WARD 5 (File T03) be received; and, That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-Law 93-93, as amended, to implement an All-Way Stop at the intersection of Nelson Street West and West Street. H 3. Report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated February 8, 2001, re: PARKING RESTRICTIONS CHERRYTREE DRIVE WARD 3 (File T03). Committee held a discussion on this matter, asked questions of staff, and then considered the following motion. WT019-2001 That the report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations, Works and Transportation, dated February 8, 2001, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of February 21, 2001, re: PARKING RESTRICTIONS CHERRYTREE DRIVE WARD 3 (File T03) be received; and, That additional No Parking signs not be implemented on Cherrytree Drive in the area of Cherrytree Park; and, 2001 02 21 Page 5 of 8
I. CORRESPONDENCE That additional information signs be installed on Cherrytree Drive informing users of Cherrytree Park of the availability of parking at Cherrytree Public School. I 1. Correspondence from Mr. Omas D. Mitchell, 67 Richwood Crescent, Brampton, undated, re: PETITION FOR THE CLOSURE OF KENWOOD DRIVE AT RICHWOOD CRESCENT WARD 6 (File T13). Dealt with Under Delegation D1 WT015-2001. I 2. WT020-2001 Correspondence (e-mail) from Mr. Dennis Windsor, 75 Seaside Circle, Brampton, dated February 8, 2001, re: WINTER PARKING CONCERNS SEASIDE CIRCLE WARD 10 (File T11). That the correspondence (e-mail) from Mr. Dennis Windsor, 75 Seaside Circle, Brampton, dated February 8, 2001, to the Meeting of February 21, 2001, re: WINTER PARKING CONCERNS SEASIDE CIRCLE WARD 10 (File T11) be received. J. MINUTES nil K. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS K 1. Discussion re: PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 100 COUNTY COURT BOULEVARD WARD 3 (File T35). Regional Councillor S. DiMarco provided Committee with details with respect to this matter. Committee held a discussion, asked questions of staff, and then considered the following motion. WT021-2001 That staff be directed to investigate the possibility of installing a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of 100 County Court Boulevard, as discussed at the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of February 21, 2001, and report back on their findings to the Meeting of April 18, 2001. K 2. Discussion re: WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2001 (File G24). Committee Chair, City Councillor P. Richards, reminded Committee of a scheduling conflict with the Meeting of March 21, 2001. Committee held a discussion on this matter, asked questions of staff with respect to the April meeting date, and then considered the following. Direction was given to staff to review the date and time established for the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of April 18, 2001. 2001 02 21 Page 6 of 8
WT022-2001 That the Meeting of March 21, 2001 be cancelled. K 3. Discussion re: EXTENSION OF STEEPLEBUSH AVENUE TO TORBRAM ROAD WARD 10 (File T13). City Councillor J. Sprovieri provided details to Committee on this matter. Committee held a discussion and then considered the following motion. WT023-2001 That staff be directed to provide a report and recommendations with respect to obtaining the right-of-way for the EXTENSION OF STEEPLEBUSH AVENUE TO TORBRAM ROAD WARD 10 (File T13), as discussed at the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of February 21, 2001, for consideration at the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of April 18, 2001. L. QUESTION PERIOD L 1. L 2. L 3. L 4. L 5. L 6. City Councillor J. Hutton asked about Brampton Transit buses and speeding along Royal Orchard Drive. G. Marshall, Director of Transit, responded that he would look into this matter and report back to the Councillor. City Councillor B. Cowie asked when a summary of planned road repairs (local roads and resurfacing work) for 2001 would be available. A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation, responded that a summary is being developed now and will be made available as soon as possible, and reminded Committee this work is subject to budget approval. City Councillor B. Cowie asked about the jurisdiction under which the majority of major road work falls. A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation, responded that he could not provide this information right now, but agreed that in terms of cost the majority of this work falls outside of the City s jurisdiction. City Councillor L. Jeffrey asked about the status of the installation of safety guards and transit buses. G. Marshall, Director of Transit, provided Committee with details on this project and responded that the majority of the work has been completed, and it is expected the project will be totally completed by the end of March 2001. City Councillor L. Jeffrey asked about the process for paying invoices submitted by snowplow contractors, the specific details of which she will provide directly to the Commissioner of Works and Transportation. A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation, responded that he will look into this matter and report back to the Councillor directly. City Councillor D. Metzak asked about construction and digging taking place along Balmoral Drive. A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation, provided details on the nature of the work being undertaken. Direction was given to the Commissioner of Works and Transportation to check on the road conditions resulting from construction and digging work along Balmoral Drive between Eastbourne Avenue and Crawley Drive. 2001 02 21 Page 7 of 8
L 7. L 8. City Councillor D. Metzak asked about concerns with respect to snow removal methods for Courts that was put forward to the local newspaper from residents of Earlton Court, a copy of which he will provide to staff. A.D. MacMillan the Commissioner of Works and Transportation, responded that he would look into the matter and get back to the Councillor directly. City Councillor J. Hutton asked about signage being installed on Ray Lawson Boulevard to inform residents of the closure of McLaughlin Road South. A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation, responded that he will look into the matter and if the road is expected to be closed for a long time yet, he will have a sign installed. M. CLOSED MEETING nil N. ADJOURNMENT WT024-2001 That the do now adjourn to meet again on April 18, 2001, or at the call of the Chair. 2001 02 21 Page 8 of 8
APRIL 18, 2001 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor P. Richards, Chair Ward 8 (left at 6:30 p.m. other municipal business) City Councillor J. Sprovieri, Vice-Chair Ward 10 (took the Chair at 6:30 p.m.) Regional Councillor L. Bissell Wards 1 and 5 Regional Councillor S. DiMarco Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor E. Moore Ward 1 City Councillor L. Jeffrey Ward 2 City Councillor J. Hutton Ward 6 City Councillor B. Cowie Ward 7 (left at 6:20 p.m.) City Councillor D. Metzak Ward 9 City Councillor S. Hames Ward 11 MEMBERS ABSENT: City Councillor A. Aujla Ward 4 OTHERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Regional Councillor P. Palleschi A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation L.J. Mikulich, City Clerk, Legal Services T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. and recessed at that time to allow for the completion of the Planning and Building Committee Meeting which was already underway; reconvened at 6:10 p.m.; and, adjourned at 6:55 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A WT025-2001 APPROVAL OF AGENDA G 1. WT026-2001 SUBDIVISION ASSUMPTIONS VALLEYVIEW PLAN 43M-990 AND GREAT L PLANS 43M-1191, 43M-1201, 43M-1202 WARDS 10 AND 2 (Files C08E13.04, C01W17.03, C01W17.06) G 2. WT027-2001 NOISE WALLS (File N05) H 1. WT028-2001 ADVANCED GREEN SIGNALIZATION (File T36) H 2. WT029-2001 U TURNS HURONTARIO STREET AND WEXFORD ROAD WARD 2 (File G02) H 3. WT030-2001 ON-STREET PARKING HALE ROAD WARD 3 (File G02) H 4. WT031-2001 NO PARKING WILKINSON ROAD WARD 8 (File M04) H 5. WT032-2001 ALL-WAY STOP KENPARK AVENUE AND STONEGATE DRIVE/BURTREE DRIVE WARD 2 (File M04) H 6. WT033-2001 TRAFFIC CONCERNS HANSEN ROAD NORTH BETWEEN TOWNSEND GATE AND VODDEN STREET EAST WARD 1 (File M04) H 7. WT034-2001 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 100 COUNTY COURT BOULEVARD WARD 3 (File M04) J 1. WT035-2001 BRAMPTON SAFETY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2001 (File G26) K 1. WT036-2001 CLOSURE OF LANGSTON DRIVE AT BOVAIRD DRIVE DURING CONSTRUCTION WARD 1 (File T20) K 2. WT037-2001 SPEEDING ON MAIN STREET SOUTH BETWEEN NANWOOD DRIVE AND QUEEN STREET WARDS 3 AND 4 (File T35) K 3. WT038-2001 SIGNALIZATION AT HEART LAKE ROAD AND SANDALWOOD PARKWAY/TRAFFIC PROBLEMS ON RICHVALE DRIVE WARD 2 (File T36) N. WT039-2001 ADJOURNMENT VICE-CHAIR CITY COUNCILLOR J. SPROVIERI 2001 04 18 Page 2 of 12
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WT025-2001 That the Agenda for the Meeting dated April 18, 2001 be approved, as amended, to add: K 1. K 2. K 3. Discussion re: CLOSURE OF LANGSTON DRIVE AT BOVAIRD DRIVE DURING CONSTRUCTION WARD 1 (File T20); Discussion re: SPEEDING ON MAIN STREET SOUTH BETWEEN NANWOOD DRIVE AND QUEEN STREET WARDS 3 AND 4 (File T35); and, Discussion re: SIGNALIZATION HEART LAKE ROAD AND SANDALWOOD PARKWAY WARD 2 (File T36). B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST nil C. CONSENT The following items listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time. D. DELEGATIONS nil (H4, H6, H7) E. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION nil (Animal Services, All Other Administrative Matters) F. TRANSIT DIVISION nil G. ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION (Capital Projects, Development Matters) G 1. Report from R.J. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Works and Transportation, dated March 27, 2001, re: SUBDIVISION ASSUMPTIONS VALLEYVIEW PLAN 43M-990 AND GREAT L PLANS 43M-1191, 43M- 1201, 43M-1202 WARDS 10 AND 2 (Files C08E13.04, C01W17.03, C01W17.06). During consideration of this matter, Committee noted that there are still many vacant lots in this subdivision and asked staff about the costs and responsibilities associated with road damage, drainage problems, or other situations that may result from additional construction in subdivisions such as this. A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation, responded that he would look into this matter and report back. The following motion was then considered. 2001 04 18 Page 3 of 12
WT026-2001 That the report from R.J. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Works and Transportation, dated March 27, 2001, to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of April 18, 2001, re: SUBDIVISION ASSUMPTIONS VALLEYVIEW PLAN 43M-990 AND GREAT L PLANS 43M-1191, 43M- 1201, 43M-1202 WARDS 10 AND 2 (Files C08E13.04, C01W17.03, C01W17.06) be deferred to the Meeting of May 23, 2001 so that staff can report back with respect to costs and responsibilities associated with any damages or problems resulting from additional construction in these subdivisions. G 2. WT027-2001 Report from F. Georgis, Manager of Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 4, 2001, re: NOISE WALLS (File N05). That the report from F. Georgis, Manager of Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 4, 2001, to the Meeting of April 18, 2001, re: NOISE WALLS (File N05) be deferred to the Works and Transportation Committee Meeting of May 23, 2001. H. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DIVISION (Roads and Operations, Traffic Engineering Services, Fleet Services) H 1. Report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 6, 2001, re: ADVANCED GREEN SIGNALIZATION (File T36). Committee held a discussion on this matter, asked questions of staff, and then considered the following motion. WT028-2001 That the report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 6, 2001, to the Meeting of April 18, 2001, re: ADVANCED GREEN SIGNALIZATION (File T36) be received; and, That staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive review of advanced green locations throughout the City and report back to the with recommendations for improvements to the current system to address traffic congestion problems which exist at some of these locations. H 2. Report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 6, 2001, re: U TURNS HURONTARIO STREET AND WEXFORD ROAD WARD 2 (File G02). Committee held a discussion on this matter, during which time staff provided details on discussions that have taken place with the owners of the properties in this area and responded to questions. The following motion was then considered. 2001 04 18 Page 4 of 12
WT029-2001 That the report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 6, 2001, to the Meeting of April 18, 2001, re: U TURNS HURONTARIO STREET AND WEXFORD ROAD WARD 2 (File G02) be deferred to the Meeting of May 23, 2001 to allow time for staff to work with property owners to ensure an access is provided into the plaza. H 3. WT030-2001 Report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 6, 2001, re: ON-STREET PARKING HALE ROAD WARD 3 (File G02). That the report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 6, 2001, to the Meeting of April 28, 2001, re: ON-STREET PARKING HALE ROAD WARD 3 (File G02) be received; and, That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-Law 93-93, as amended, to change the No Parking Anytime prohibitions on the east side of Hale Road between a point 180 metres south of Glidden Road and a point 460 metres southerly to allow parking during the period 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday to Friday to accommodate overflow Canada Post staff and customer parking at 26 Hale Road. * H 4. Report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Works and Transportation, dated April 2, 2001, re: NO PARKING WILKINSON ROAD WARD 8 (File M04). WT031-2001 That the report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Works and Transportation, dated April 2, 2001, to the Meeting of April 18, 2001, re: NO PARKING WILKINSON ROAD WARD 8 (File M04) be received; and, That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-Law 93-93, as amended, to implement a No Parking restriction on the south side of Wilkinson Road from Westwyn Court to a point 72 metres east thereof. H 5. Report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Works and Transportation, dated April 3, 2001, re: ALL-WAY STOP KENPARK AVENUE AND STONEGATE DRIVE/BURTREE DRIVE WARD 2 (File M04). Committee held a discussion on this matter and then considered the following motion. WT032-2001 That the report from M.J. Parks, Traffic Operations Supervisor, Works and Transportation, dated April 3, 2001, to the Meeting of April 18, 2001, re: ALL-WAY STOP KENPARK AVENUE AND STONEGATE DRIVE/BURTREE DRIVE WARD 2 (File M04) be received; and, That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-Law 93-93, as amended, to implement an All- Way Stop at the intersection of Kenpark Avenue and Stonegate Drive/Burtree Drive. 2001 04 18 Page 5 of 12
* H 6. Report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 5, 2001, re: TRAFFIC CONCERNS HANSEN ROAD NORTH BETWEEN TOWNSEND GATE AND VODDEN STREET EAST WARD 1 (File M04). WT033-2001 That the report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 5, 2001, to the Meeting of April 18, 2001, re: TRAFFIC CONCERNS HANSEN ROAD NORTH BETWEEN TOWNSEND GATE AND VODDEN STREET EAST WARD 1 (File M04) be received; and, That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-Law 93-93, as amended, to implement an All- Way Stop at the intersection of Hansen Road North and Townsend Gate; and, That No Parking Anytime signs be installed on both sides of all three approaches 15 metres from the intersection of Hansen Road North and Townsend Gate, as per the General Provisions of Traffic By-Law 93-93, as amended. * H 7. Report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 6, 2001, re: PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 100 COUNTY COURT BOULEVARD WARD 3 (File M04). WT034-2001 That the report from D.B. Minaker, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 6, 2001, to the Meeting of April 18, 2001, re: PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 100 COUNTY COURT BOULEVARD WARD 3 (File M04) be received; and, That no additional traffic control be implemented on County Court Boulevard in the vicinity of 100 County Court Boulevard. I. CORRESPONDENCE nil J. MINUTES J 1. BRAMPTON SAFETY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 2001 (File G26). City Councillor J. Sprovieri drew Committee s attention to item 3.2 Traffic Congestion/Student Safety Fernforest Public School, and reminded staff to ensure that a copy of the recommendation on this matter (SC026-2001) is forwarded to the Community Services Department for investigation of the possibility of adding a circular driveway to the parkette located on Black Forest Drive east of Fernforest Drive, as noted in the last point of the recommendation. The following motion was then considered. WT035-2001 That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON SAFETY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2001 (File G26), to the Meeting of April 18, 2001, be approved as printed and circulated. 2001 04 18 Page 6 of 12
The recommendations were approved as follows: SC023-2001 That the Agenda for the Brampton Safety Council Meeting dated April 5, 2001 be approved as amended to add: 3.1-4. Ms. Janice McKenzie, Co-Chair, William G. Davis Public School; 3.1-5. Mr. Tony Cole, 64 Hartford Trail, Brampton; 5.2 Correspondence from Mrs. Ellen Marshall, Turner Fenton School Council Chair, dated March 30, 2001, re: STUDENT SAFETY/TRAFFIC CONCERNS STEELES AVENUE EAST AT HARTFORD TRAIL/ORCHARD DRIVE AND STEELES AVENUE EAST AT KENNEDY ROAD SOUTH WARD 3 (File G26); 5.3 Correspondence from Mr. John Litster, Principal, Our Lady of Providence School, dated April 4, 2001, re: TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND SAFETY ON SUGARPINE COURT WARD 10(File G26); 5.4 Correspondence from Mr. Jeff Baechler, Principal, Cardinal Leger Secondary School, dated March 2001, re: PARKING LOT/TRAFFIC CONGESTION ISSUES CARDINAL LEGER SECONDARY SCHOOL WARD 3 (File G26); and, 6.3 Discussion re: REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD CENTENNIAL SENIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL (File G26). SC024-2001 That the Minutes of the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of March 1, 2001, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 5, 2001, be approved as printed and circulated. SC025-2001 That the following delegations, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 5, 2001, re: STUDENT SAFETY/TRAFFIC CONCERNS STEELES AVENUE EAST AT HARTFORD TRAIL/ORCHARD DRIVE AND STEELES AVENUE EAST AT KENNEDY ROAD SOUTH WARD 3 (File G26), be received: Mr. James L. Carrick, Manager, Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Engineering and Construction, and Mr. Sean Ballaro, Supervisor, Traffic Operations, Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Engineering and Construction; Region of Peel Ms. Ellen Marshall, Turner Fenton School Council Ms. Janice McKenzie, Co-Chair, William G. Davis Public School Mr. Tony Cole, 64 Hartford Trail, Brampton; and, That the correspondence from Ms. Ellen Marshall, Turner Fenton School Council Chair, dated March 30, 2001, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 5, 2001, re: STUDENT SAFETY/TRAFFIC CONCERNS STEELES AVENUE EAST AT HARTFORD TRAIL/ORCHARD DRIVE AND STEELES AVENUE EAST AT KENNEDY ROAD SOUTH WARD 3 (File G26) be received; and, 2001 04 18 Page 7 of 12
That the Site Inspection Report, dated March 5, 2001, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 5, 2001, re: STEELES AVENUE EAST AND HARTFORD TRAIL/ORCHARD DRIVE WARD 3 MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2001 (File G26), be received; and, That the Site Inspection Report, dated March 5, 2001, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 5, 2001, re: STEELES AVENUE EAST AND KENNEDY ROAD SOUTH (TURNER FENTON SCHOOL) WARD 3 MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2000 (File G26), be received; and, That staff of the Region of Peel be requested to undertake a new traffic study at the aforementioned intersections with pedestrian safety being the primary focus, and to include, but not be limited to, such topics as the position of the crossing signs/buttons; installation of flashing lights; increasing the school zone for Turner Fenton; installation of larger school zone signage, and report back with their recommendations to Regional Council; and, That staff of the Region of Peel be requested to notify Brampton Safety Council of the date that the report will be going forward to Regional Council. SC026-2001 That the delegation of Ms. Marilyn Train, Principal, Fernforest Public School, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 5, 2001, re: TRAFFIC CONGESTION/STUDENT SAFETY FERNFOREST PUBLIC SCHOOL WARD 10 (File G26) be received; and, That the Site Inspection Report, dated March 20, 2001, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 5, 2001, re: FERNFOREST SCHOOL 275 FERNFOREST DRIVE WARD 10 TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 (File G26), be received; and, That No Stopping and No Parking Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. signage be posted to cover a distance of 20 feet south from the end of the school driveway; and, That No Stopping and No Parking Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. signage be posted to cover the distance from the end of the school driveway north to the driveway of the first house; and, That the 40 km/hour school zone be extended from the school to Blue Oak Avenue and Deerglen Drive; and, That the City s By-Law Enforcement Division and Peel Regional Police be requested to increase their patrolling and enforcement in this area; and, That a Kiss and Ride Program be implemented and the appropriate training be provided; and, That Peel District School Board be requested to paint the appropriate Kiss and Ride lane markings and install One Way In/One Way Out signage on the driveway; and, The City of Brampton Parks Operations Division be requested to investigate and report back on the possibility of adding a circular driveway to the parkette located on Black Forest Drive east of Fernforest Drive. 2001 04 18 Page 8 of 12