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TC - Agenda 05-07-09Public 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 Tragic 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. 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 AGENDA MAY 7, 2009 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, Caldomia 91770 Holly Knapp, Chairperson Howard Masuda, Vice-Chairman Keno Deary, Commissioner Brian Lewin, Commissioner Joanne Russell, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION May 7, 2009 • CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chair Knapp • INVOCATION - Commissioner Russell • ROLL CALL - Chairperson Knapp, Vice Chairman Masuda, Commissioners Deary, Lewin and Russell 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 2, 2009 - Regular Meeting 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 3. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO ADD RED CURBING AT THE 7701 BLOCK OF HELLMAN AVENUE SUMMARY City staff received a request from residents at the 7701 block of Hellman Avenue to add red curbing adjacent to their property. The residents in this area expressed concerns that vehicles parked along Hellman Avenue limit visibility for vehicles existing their complex. They maintain that the addition of red curbing along both sides of their complex driveway will improve visibility and allow for a safer turning movement. Staff Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that 20 feet of red curbing be added along the west and east side of the driveway adjacent to residences at the 7701 block of Hellman Avenue. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. EARLE AVENUEICALIFORNIA MISSION INN PARKING CONCERNS SUMMARY City staff received a petition from Sheryl Blum, 4824 Earle Avenue, regarding parking conditions along Earle Avenue north of Mission Drive and south of Grand Avenue. Ms. Blum has asked that the Traffic Commission review the existing conditions and identify possible alternatives for improving parking in this area. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission direct staff to continue outreach with representatives at California Mission Inn and residents along Earle Avenue and provide a quarterly status update on parking conditions in the area. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION May 7, 2009 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2009 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.