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TC - Agenda - 02-07-13Public 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 February 7, 2013 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, Califomia 91770 www.cilyofrosemead.org Jean Hall, Chair Edward Quintanilla, Vice Chair Joanne Russell- Chavez, Commissioner Howard Masuda, Commissioner John Tang, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC 7, 2013 CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Vice Chair Quintanilla INVOCATION — Commissioner Russell- Chavez ROLL CALL — Chair Hall, Vice Chair Quintanilla, Commissioner Russell- Chavez, Masuda, Tang 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. December 6, 2012 Minutes 3. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON LOFTUS DRIVE Summary A request was received for the Traffic Commission to review traffic conditions and access along Loftus Drive, just east of Temple City Boulevard. Residents in this area have expressed concerns that left turn access onto Loftus Drive from Brookline Avenue and Strang Avenue is often delayed, especially during peak morning hours. Further, there are concerns that existing on- street parking at the southern intersections of Loftus Dr. /Brookline Ave. and Loftus Dr. /Strang Ave. limits line -of -sight visibility to the east and west. After visiting the site, it was determined that the installation of some traffic safety enhancements would improve safety in this area. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council the following: 1. The installation of approximately 10 feet of red curbing at each comer of the south intersection of Loftus Drive /Brookline Avenue and Loftus Drive /Strang Avenue; and 2. The installation of "Keep Clear" pavement markings with limit lines in the westbound travel lanes at the intersection of Loftus Drive /Brookline Avenue and Loftus Drive /Strang Avenue. B. REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON ROSEMEAD PLACE Summary A request was received for the Traffic Commission to review traffic conditions on Rosemead Place, from Garvey Avenue to the street end. The request expressed concerns regarding the street width and that vehicles speed along the street. In response to these concerns, staff would also like to look at potential traffic calming enhancements including additional signage and edge line striping. 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. In addition, the resident that made the request has been encouraged to attend the Traffic Commission meeting to express his concerns regarding traffic safety in this area. C. DRAFT CITYWIDE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY SUMMARY The California Vehicle Code requires that the City conduct a citywide speed analysis (Engineering and Traffic Survey) of local streets every 7 years. This requirement helps to ensure the proper posting of speed limits and also to enable the Sheriffs Department to utilize radar or other electronic speed measuring devices for speed enforcement efforts. For state -owned highways (i.e. Rosemead Boulevard) the City must complete the analysis ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 7, 2013 every 10 years for speed limits to be enforceable. To meet this requirement, staff has coordinated an analysis to evaluate the existing speed zones within the City of Rosemead. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission: 1. Review and approve the draft Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey establishing speed limit zones; and 2. Recommend approval of the Engineering and Traffic Survey to the City Council. 4. STAFF REPORTS 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 6. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2013 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.