Traffic Agenda 12-3-09
Howard Masuda, Chairman Joanne Russell, Vice Chairwoman Keno Deary, Commissioner Brian Lewin, Commissioner Jean Hall, Commissioner Rosemead Traffic Commission AGENDA December 3, 2009
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 DECEMBER 3, 2009 • CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 PM • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Lewin • INVOCATION – Commissioner Deary • ROLL CALL – Chairman Masuda, Vice
Chairwoman Russell, Commissioners Deary, Lewin and Hall 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. November 9, 2009 Minutes 3. NEW BUSINESS A. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – DEVELOPMENT OF TRAFFIC CALMING TOOLBOX SUMMARY The City routinely receives requests from residents
to review perceived unsafe pedestrian and vehicle conditions in the City. Over the last several months, the Traffic Commission and staff started discussions on a Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program that would help to address some of these issues – developing a policy to ensure requests are handled fairly and uniformly and also a “toolbox” of traffic calming measures
that can be used throughout the community. Staff Recommendation It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic Commission review and discuss the traffic calming program toolbox ideas
for inclusion into the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. B. REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT ROSEMEAD BLVD AND MISSION DRIVE SUMMARY Commissioner Hall has asked
that the Traffic Commission look into traffic conditions in the vicinity of Rosemead Boulevard and Mission Drive. There have been several complaints from local residents in regards to
unsafe turning conditions, pedestrian safety, and heavy backups in this area. In response to these complaints, staff has observed conditions in this neighborhood. Also of note, in early
2009 the Commission approved the addition of red curbing an enhanced street and curb markings along Mission Drive at Ivar Avenue in response to resident concerns. Staff would also like
to analyze potential traffic calming enhancements to help improve traffic safety. Prior to fully analyzing this location, staff would like further input from the Traffic Commission as
to possible enhancements that could help increase safety and reduce congestion in this area. If directed to move forward, staff will present a more thorough analysis to the Commission
at its next
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION DECEMBER 3, 2009 meeting. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission provide input on existing traffic conditions and potential enhancements
for the area adjacent to Rosemead Boulevard and Mission Drive. C. REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT KLINGERMAN STREET AND DELTA AVENUE SUMMARY City staff received the attached
letter from Sam and May Yu, in the 8300 block of Klingerman Street at Delta Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Yu have expressed concerns that vehicles in this area drive too fast around the turn
at this location, causing unsafe conditions for nearby residents and park patrons at the Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex. Mr. and Mrs. Yu have asked the Traffic Commission to look at modifications
that will reduce vehicle speeds and improve vehicle and pedestrian safety for their neighborhood. Staff would also like to analyze potential traffic calming enhancements to help improve
traffic safety. Prior to fully analyzing this location, staff would like further input input from the Traffic Commission as to possible enhancements that could help increase safety in
this area. If directed to move forward, staff will present a more thorough analysis to the Commission at its next meeting. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission
provide input on existing traffic conditions and potential enhancements for the area adjacent to the Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex at Klingerman Street and Delta Avenue. 4. STAFF REPORTS
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 6. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.