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TC - Agenda 08-06-09Public 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. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Rosemead Traffic Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Rosemead Traffic Commission AGENDA August 6, 2009 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 www.cityofrosemead.org Howard Masuda, Chairman Joanne Russell, Vice-Chairwoman Keno Deary, Commissioner Brian Lewin, Commissioner Jean Hall, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 2009 • CALL TO ORDER-7:00 PM • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Commissioner Deary • INVOCATION -Commissioner Hall • ROLL CALL - Chairman Masuda, Vice Chairwoman Russell, Commissioners Deary, Lewin and Hall 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 2, 2009 - Regular Meeting 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW ON TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS Summary Over the past several months, the Traffic Commission has expressed an interest to learn more about the City's Public Safety functions, including parking enforcement, truck travel regulations, and speed enforcement. Provisions related to these topics are included under Title 10 of the Municipal Code - Vehicles and Traffic. A copy of the Code is included in your packet (Attachment 1) for further review. In order to better inform the Commission, a representative from the Public Safety Department will review City regulations on these issues, as well as discuss other ongoing traffic enforcement programs. B. REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT KLINGERMAN STREET AND ANGELUSAVENUE SUMMARY City staff received a request from Velia Navarro, 2239 Angelus Avenue, to review traffic conditions at Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue. Ms. Navarro expressed concerns that vehicles in this area drive too fast around the turn at this location, causing unsafe conditions for nearby residents and school attendees at Rice Elementary School. She maintains that the addition of traffic calming devices will reduce vehicle speeds and improve vehicle and pedestrian safety in the area. Staff Recommendation It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that t traffic calming improvements be added at the intersection of Angelus Avenue and Klingerman ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION August 6, 2009 Street. C. REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT ROSEMEAD PLACE AND EARLSWOOD DRIVE SUMMARY Commissioner Lewin has asked that the Traffic Commission look into traffic conditions at Earlswood Drive and Rosemead Place. Commissioner Lewin has received several complaints from local residents in regards to speeding, racing, and pedestrian safety in the area. In response to these complaints, the City's Public Safety and Sheriffs Department Team ramped up speed enforcement efforts in this neighborhood. Staff would also like to look at potential traffic calming enhancements to help improve traffic safety. Prior to fully analyzing this location, staff would like further input from the Traffic Commission as to possible traffic calming measures that could be added. 4. STAFF REPORTS 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 6. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2009 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.