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TC - Agenda - 06-04-15 Public Comment address the the Audience: Rosemead • If you wish to address the Rosemead Rosemead v Traffic Commission,please complete a Speaker Request Card and hand it to the Secretary before the start of the meeting Traffic Commission • The Rosemead Traffic Commission will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public June 4, 2015 Comments from the Audience period. • Opportunity to address the Traffic Commission(on non-agenda items)is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. 7:00 PM • The Traffic Commission will hear public City Hall Council Chambers comments on items listed on the agenda 8838 E.Valley Boulevard,Rosemead,California 91770 during discussion of the matter and prior Mvv cityofrasemead org 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. EIy�ryM Americans ew Disabilities ADA, you �. o i.\�o In compliance with the ADA if you need special assistance to participate in this ®`� meeting,please contact the City Clerk's office CIVIC P R o c at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow ** the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service. * 7 _ °kPoRkivo 1-5 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. Joanne Russell-Chavez, Chair This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance Howard Masuda, Vice Chair of the meeting at the City Hall,8838 E.Valley Boulevard, Rosemead;the L.A. County Jean Hall, Commissioner Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Edward Quintanilla Commissioner Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020. Any writings Roderick Ornelas, Commissioner 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 MEETING June 4, 2015 o CALL TO ORDER—7:00 PM o PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Commissioner Hall o INVOCATION—Commissioner Quintanilla o ROLL CALL—Chair Russell-Chavez,Vice Chair Masuda,Commissioner Hall,Commissioner Quintanilla, and Commissioner Ornelas 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. April 2,2015 Minutes 3. NEW BUSINESS A. INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL RED CURB—HELLMAN AVENUE AND ISABEL AVENUE SUMMARY In October 2013, the Traffic Commission reviewed requests from concerned residents regarding the installation of parking restrictions (red curbing) along the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue at Isabel Avenue. The Traffic Commission approved staffs recommendation and approximately twenty-five (25) feet of red curb was installed to prevent parking along that curb and increase visibility of motorists turning from Isabel Avenue onto Hellman Avenue. In May 2015, the Traffic Commission received a request from a resident to revisit the conditions in this area. Staff reviewed the request and consulted with a traffic engineering consultant and it has been recommended that additional parking restrictions(red curbing) be added to the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue at Isabel Avenue to improve visibility for motorists. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that an additional 45 feet (approximately) of red curbing be added to the existing red curbing on the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue at Isabel Avenue. B. REVIEW OF RESIDENT REQUEST FOR DISABLED PARKING SPACE—3114 SULLIVAN AVENUE SUMMARY Staff received a request for the installation of an on street disabled parking space in front of the residence at 3114 Sullivan Avenue. The City Council adopted a policy for the installation of disabled parking spaces on City streets in 2008. Pursuant to the policy, the requesting party is required to submit a completed application, proof of disabled parking placards, and a survey form with the consent of their neighbors. The requesting party, in this case, has complied with these requirements included in the policy. This request has been forwarded to the Traffic Commission for review as staff found that the requesting party has an available driveway and staff received a call from a resident who is opposed to the installation. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission deny the request for the installation of a disabled parking space in front of 3114 Sullivan Avenue. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING June 4, 2015 C. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS—HELLMAN AVENUE SUMMARY Staff has received several requests to investigate traffic conditions along Hellman Avenue as they pertain to speed and the ability for residents to enter and exit driveways along the duration of Hellman Avenue. Staff engaged the services of a traffic engineering consultant to review the traffic conditions along Hellman Avenue within the City.The traffic engineer has recommended a number of improvements, including striping and signage improvements, to slow the traffic along Hellman Avenue. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission recommend that the City Council approve the traffic calming measures for Hellman Avenue,which include signage and striping improvements. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS—TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND ELLIS LANE SUMMARY Staff has received several requests to review the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Ellis Lane. This intersection has been reviewed and discussed at previous Traffic Commission meetings, most recently in December 2013. At that meeting, the Commission approved the installation of a "Keep Clear' Zone for northbound traffic on Temple City Boulevard to help alleviate the issues with vehicles turning left from Ellis Lane onto Temple City Boulevard. A serious traffic accident occurred at this intersection in March 2015 and multiple requests have been made for the Traffic Commission to review the conditions at this intersection again and provide direction on potential improvements. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission receive this report and provide feedback regarding the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Ellis Lane. 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 2,2015 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.