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TC Agenda - 06-14-07Public Comment from the Audience: • If you wish to address the Rosemead Traffic Commission, please complete a Speaker Request Card and hand it to the Secretary before the start of the meeting. • The Rosemead Traffic Commission will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments from the Audience period. • , Opportunity to address the Traffic Commission (on non-agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. • The Traffic Commission will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. Brown Act: Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Traffic Commission may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Traffic Commission meeting. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. Violation of this rule shall result in such persons being barred from further audience before the governing body. This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020 Rosemead Traffic Commission AGENDA JUNE 14, 2007 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, Califomia 91770 Holly Knapp, Commissioner Joan Hunter, Commissioner Howard Masuda, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION June 14, 2007 • CALL TO ORDER- 7:00 PM • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Commissioner Hunter • INVOCATION -Commissioner Knapp • ROLL CALL - Commissioners Knapp, Hunter & Masuda 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 5, 2007 - Regular Meeting 2. PRESENTATION Swearing in of newly appointed Traffic Commissioners • Holly Knapp • Ron Gay ■ Janet Chin 3. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 4. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER 6. OLD BUSINESS - NONE 7. NEW BUSINESS - NONE 8. STAFF REPORTS 9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 10. ADJOURNMENT. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 5, 2007 at 7:00 pm. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION APRIL 5, 2007 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson Matsdorf at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Hunter INVOCATION - Commissioner Masuda ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Hunter & Commissioner Masuda Absent: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commission Masuda, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for February 1, 2007. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Speaking before the Commission was: Daryl Kelty 4443 Earle Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Kelty. stated that as he was heading north on San Gabriel Boulevard and Hellman where there is a right turn only lane. He was inquiring if that right turn goes onto Hellman, as well as onto the freeway. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she received an e-mail with the same request, and staff will be looking into this situation. 3. OLD BUSINESS - NONE 4. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 8657 GRAND AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was recommended that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of 20 feet of red curb on the west side of the driveway of 8657 Grand Avenue from the existing red curb westerly. It was moved by Commissioner Quintanilla, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. B. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BARTLETT AVENUE AND OLNEY STREET Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Chairperson Matsdorf stated that the Commission was asked by the leader of a neighborhood group to postpone this item because some people were unable to attend. Speaking before the Commission was: Veronica Pena 8648 Olney Street Rosemead, California 91770 Ms. Pena stated that if this item is approved, it will impact the value of her home. The staff at Janson Elementary told the residents that this would be a temporary situation until they finish remodeling the school. She stated that their houses have been vandalized, and is not in favor of the stop signs and feels that these streets should remain closed. Ms. Pena collected over 100 signatures of residents that do not want the stop signs at this location, and presented staff with before pictures of the location. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that a lot of situations at schools are beyond the jurisdiction of the City, and as a courtesy may ask the City for their recommendation, but ultimately it is up to the School Board. Speaking before the Commission was: Steven Cardona 8652 Olney Street Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Cardona stated that the traffic on their street is a real problem and agrees with Mrs. Pena. Mr. Cardona feels there should be a better solution. Commissioner Knapp had a concern over the houses being vandalized over the holidays. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki explained the process of an item going before the City Council. Speaking before the Commission was: Florencio Molina 8609 Olney Street Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Molina stated that he has lived in the City of Rosemead for over 25 years and feels there is no need for stop signs at this location. 5. STAFF REPORT Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki informed the Commission of the upcoming Traffic Workshop on April 21st, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at Cal-Poly Pomona. 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Hunter stated on Walnut Grove as your coming off the freeway it is very dark, and there is only one light at this location. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will look into this location. Commissioner Hunter also stated that she feels City Hall should have more than 2 handicap parking spaces. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will look to see if the City is up to code with the number of parking spaces required. Commissioner Knapp thanked everyone for their support during this difficult time of her husband's passing. She thanked everyone for their cards, letters and prayers. 7. ADTOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Rosemead Traffic Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. There were 6 people in the audience. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, May 3, 2007. Oath of Allegiance Sandy Bernica, Commission Secretary Name & Title of Officer Administering Oath i' 1 il\ Sandy Bernica, Commission Secretary Name & Title of Officer Administering Oath _ _ 4 Oath of Allegiance for Appointed Officials' State of Ca 1 ornza County of Los Angeles SS.f Rosemead Ij City of y The Execution of this Oath is required by Article XX,: Section 3; of the Constitution of the State of Cakforma' I, M Janet Chin do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the zs Constitution of f the United States and the Constitution o the State o 1 tit+1,'1 ; f r Ja7~. California against. all enemies foreign and domestic-- that I will bear true r--o faith and allegiance to then Constitution of the United States and the a { zj Constitution of.the'State of California; that I take this:,obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion and that 1 will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I;am about to enter. `V7tJ~1 Subscribed-and sworn to before me thi47't' day of June 2667.- ON j fill Signature of Person 1`4king.0ath M. Janet ChM, Traffic Commissioner , RU Name &.Title of Officer Taking Oath Signature of Officer Administering Oath Sandy Bernica, Commission Secretary Name & Title of Officer Administering Oath c Y i V MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: SANDY BERNICA, TRAFFIC COMMISSION SECRETARY DATE: JUNE 14, 2007 SUBJECT: REORGANIZATION PROCEDURES The following procedure is suggested for reorganization of the Commission: 1. The incumbent chairperson turns the meeting over to the City staff representative for nomination and election of the new chairman. 2. The City staff representative calls for nominations. No seconds are required for nominations. . 3. When no further nominations are heard, the City staff representative declares the nominations closed. 4. If there is only one nominee, a motion of his/her election may be entertained. 5. If there is more than one nomination, then the Secretary will call a roll call vote. Commissioners should respond with the name of the nominee they vote for. 6. The candidate polling a majority is the new chairperson. 7. The newly-elected chairman assumes the chair, and opens nominations for vice- chairperson.