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TC - Agenda - April 3, 2014Public Comment from the Audience: • If you wish to address the Rosemead Traffic Commission, please complete a Speaker Request Card and hand if to the Secretary before the start or the meeting. • The Rosemead Traffic Commission will hearpublic 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 t 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 3, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 w cityofrosemead.org Joanne Russell- Chavez, Chair Howard Masuda, Vice Chair Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner Roderick Ornelas, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION o CALL TO ORDER -7:00 PM o PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chair Russell- Chavez o INVOCATION — Vice Chair Masuda o ROLL CALL— Chair Russell- Chavez, Vice Chair Masuda, and Commissioner Quintanilla o OATH OF OFFICE 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 2. CONSENTCALENDAR A. February 6, 2014 Minutes B. Review of Traffic Conditions at Hellman Avenue and Brighton Street 3. NEW BUSINESS A. 'SMART" STREETS PRESENTATION 2013 SUMMARY "SMART' (Safe Mobility And Reliable Transportation) streets help to provide for improved vehicle and pedestrian safety, encourage multi -modal transportation opportunities, and help to enhance community livability through public amenities (benches, street trees, landscaping, lighting, etc.) in public right -of -way areas. The development of a SMART Streets Policy would help to establish guiding principles and practices so that transportation improvements are planned, designed, constructed, operated and maintained to encourage safe and accessible walking, bicycling and transit use. This item was included as a work plan item for the Traffic Commission and included in the City's recently adopted Strategic Plan. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review and provide input related to a SMART Streets Policy for the community. B. DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMERCIAL TOUR BUS AND CASINO BUS OPERATIONS WITHIN ROSEMEAD SUMMARY Over the last few months the City has begun to explore alternatives relafive to tour and casino bus operations and loading zones in the community. Some of the problems associated with these operations include parking problems caused by bus patrons, littering, and pedesManlvehicle safety concerns adjacent to bus stops. Additionally, some residents have expressed concerns with bus traffic in residential streets. Currently, the City does not have existing regulations or policies related specifically to bus operations. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review and provide input related to bus operations in the City. 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 7. ADJOURNMENT 3, 2013 The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2014 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.