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TC - 03-04-10 - Agenda Howard Masuda, Chairman Joanne Russell, Vice Chairwoman Keno Deary, Commissioner Brian Lewin, Commissioner Jean Hall, Commissioner Rosemead Traffic Commission AGENDA March 4, 2010 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 March 4, 2010 • CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 PM • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Hall • INVOCATION – Commissioner Lewin • 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. February 4, 2010 Minutes B. Traffic Signal at Valley Boulevard, Rio Hondo Avenue, and Mission Drive 3. OLD BUSINESS A. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – TOOLBOX AND CRITERIA OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES: DRAFT -3 SUMMARY The Traffic Commission and staff continue to develop the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. This month a Draft-3 is being presented. This Draft incorporates the Traffic Commission’s comments from our last meeting. In addition, a criteria table has been developed to determine when toolbox measures should be used. Staff Recommendation It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic Commission review and discuss Draft-3 of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. B. ACCESS TO 8930 MISSION DRIVE WEST OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD SUMMARY The Traffic Commission has asked staff to review the traffic conditions as they relate to the access of 8930 Mission Drive. The Commission was concerned that left turn access impacts traffic flow and safety on Mission Drive. In addition, the Traffic Commission was concerned for the eastbound left turn pocket on Mission Drive at Rosemead Boulevard. The Commission indicated vehicles waiting in this lane often block through traffic. The Commission suggested extending the left turn pocket and possibly installing protected/permission left turn phasing at this intersection. Staff Recommendation It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends to the City Council the installation of “KEEP CLEAR” pavement markings with limit lines in the eastbound lanes of Mission Drive at the westerly driveway of 8930 Mission Drive. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION March 4, 2010 4. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO ADD A STOP CONTROL AT RAMONA BOULEVARD AND HART AVENUE SUMMARY As you are aware, the City recently completed a capital improvement project along Ramona Blvd, Just east of Hart Avenue. The project includes the addition of landscaping and a new sidewalk for pedestrians. While working on this project, it was brought to staff’s attention that there is an unsafe traffic condition at the intersection of Ramona Blvd and Hart Avenue. Residents have asked the Traffic Commission to review this item and determine if the installation of a stop sign is warranted at this location. Staff would like to take traffic counts at this location to determine the level of vehicle and pedestrian traffic movements. Prior to fully analyzing this location, staff would like further input from the Traffic Commission as to possible enhancements that could help increase safety in this area. With this information, staff will conduct field observations and bring the findings back at the next Traffic Commission 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. B. BICYCLE TRAFFIC ON CITY SIDEWALKS SUMMARY The City recognizes the importance of alternative transportation methods (walking, bicycling, public transportation) and balancing them with public safety issues created when they interact with vehicle traffic. The General Plan Circulation Element completed in 2008 discusses these forms of transportation and their impact on the community. Staff recently received an inquiry related to the usage of bicycles on sidewalks and on local streets. Currently, the City of Rosemead does not have specific language related to the usage of bicycles on streets and on sidewalks. Staff Recommendations Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission provide input on existing bicycle traffic and determine if guidelines are needed relating relating to bicycle usage in the City. 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.