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TC - Agenda 01-12-124 Public 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. 1� s x , s M Tr 1z c r s 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 Jean Hall, Chairperson Joseph Wong, Vice - Chairman Joanne Russell- Chavez, Commissioner Howard Masuda, Commissioner Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner .i: D TRAFFIC COMMISSION January 12MIM CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Quintanilla- INVOCATION — Commissioner Russell- Chavez ROLL CALL — Chairwoman Hall, Vice Chairman Wong, Commissioners Masuda, Quintanilla and Russell- Chavez Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. A. Approval of the December 8, 2011 Minutes B. Keep Clear Markings — Valley Boulevard /Loma Avenue SUMMARY A request was received to discuss traffic concerns along Muscatel Avenue (from Valley Blvd to Mission Drive). Residents have expressed concerns with traffic and parking in this neighborhood and have asked that traffic calming measures be installed using the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming "Toolbox" Program. Potential improvements may include the use of additional street striping /markings, parking restrictions, signage, and speed enforcement. Residents in this area have asked to attend the Commission's January meeting to discuss their concerns regarding traffic in the area. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission take public input and designate a member of the Commission to work with residents and staff in evaluating possible traffic calming improvements. SUMMARY A request was received to discuss traffic concerns along Olney Street from Rockhold Avenue to Delta Avenue. A resident in this area expressed concerns that traffic conditions (vehicle speeding, road characteristics, street marking /signage) provide for safety concerns for pedestrians in the neighborhood. The resident has asked that traffic calming measures be installed using the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming "Toolbox" Program. Potential improvements may include the use of additional street striping /markings, parking restrictions, signage, and speed enforcement. 12, 2012 Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission take public input and designate a member of the Commission to work with residents and staff in evaluating possible traffic calming improvements. _ _ � The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2012 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.