TC - Agenda 04-12-12
Jean Hall, Chair Joseph Wong, Vice Chair Joanne Russell-Chavez, Commissioner Howard Masuda, Commissioner Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner Rosemead Traffic Commission SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA April 12, 2012 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 www.cityofrosemead.org 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.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION April 12, 2012 CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chair Hall INVOCATION – Vice Chair Wong ROLL CALL – Chair Hall, Vice Chair Wong, Commissioner
Russell-Chavez, Masuda, Quintanilla 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. March 1,
2012 Minutes B. Keep Clear Markings-Walnut Grove Avenue at University of the West C. Request to Review Traffic Conditions along Muscatel Avenue at Mission Drive D. Keep Clear Markings-1515
Walnut Grove Avenue 3. OLD BUSINESS A. BICYCLE IMPROVEMENT PLAN SUMMARY On March 1, 2012, the Traffic Commission reviewed a draft copy of the Bicycle Improvement Plan and its proposed
improvement projects. The Commission held a public meeting and received comments from those in attendance. Public comments were in support of bicycle safety improvements in the City
of Rosemead. The final draft of the Bicycle Improvement Plan will be delivered to the Traffic Commissioners and made available to the public on Monday, April 9, 2012. Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review and forward a copy of the Bicycle Improvement Plan to City Council for further consideration. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO REVIEW
TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ALONG HELLMAN AVENUE AT DEL MAR AVENUE SUMMARY Staff received a request that the Traffic Commission review traffic conditions at Hellman Avenue and Del Mar Avenue.
The following concerns have been received: Lack of Protected Left-Turn Signal causes vehicle delay from Hellman to northbound and southbound Del Mar. Lack of a dedicated Right-Turn lane
from eastbound Hellman to southbound Del Mar causes vehicle delay and queuing.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION April 12, 2012 Hellman Avenue is an approximately 40 foot wide roadway between the western City limit and Walnut Grove Avenue. On-street parking is generally
open on both sides of the street with the exception of street sweeping restrictions and some designated no parking areas. There is one travel lane for westbound and eastbound traffic.
The speed limit is 30 mph along Hellman Avenue. In accordance with the City and State Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements for the installation of signalized
left-turn improvements, staff will conduct a full analysis of the location (including lane spacing, vehicle volumes, traffic accidents, pedestrian volumes, etc.). This information will
be compiled in mid to late April and presented to the Commission for further consideration. Prior to initiating this analysis, staff would like further input from the Traffic Commission
as to other possible traffic concerns in this area. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review and comment on this request. 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER
REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2012 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.