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TC - Agenda 3-1-12 Jean Hall, Chair Joseph Wong, Vice Chairwoman Joanne Russell-Chavez, Commissioner Howard Masuda, Commissioner Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner Rosemead Traffic Commission AGENDA March 1, 2012 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 1, 2012 CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Quintanilla INVOCATION – Chairman Hall ROLL CALL – Chair Hall, Vice Chair Wong, Commissioner Russell-Chavez, Masuda, Quintanilla 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE a. Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. February 2, 2012 Minutes B. Keep Clear Markings-Walnut Grove Avenue at Drayer Lane and La Madrina Drive 3. OLD BUSINESS A. TRAFFIC/PARKING CONCERNS ALONG MUSCATEL AVENUE (BETWEEN VALLEY BOULEVARD AND MISSON DRIVE) SUMMARY At the January 12, 2012 Traffic Commission meeting, the Traffic Commission, staff and local residents discussed the traffic concerns along Muscatel Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive. The main concerns expressed were speeding vehicles, the volume of vehicles, and the lack of available parking. The Traffic Commission asked staff to investigate these concerns along Muscatel Avenue. At this meeting, staff was asked to develop traffic calming solutions that can help to minimize the issues of excessive speeding and on-street long-term parking conditions. In mid-January 2012 staff developed a parking demand and traffic study that included traffic counts, parking demand analysis, and a three-year accident report. At the February 2, 2012 Traffic Commission meeting, the Traffic Commission asked that staff provide a recount of the parking demand study to analyze parking capacity and usage during non street cleaning days. On Thursday, February 16, 2012 staff consultants recounted the on-street parking along Muscatel Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive. The results are presented below. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission approve staff recommended that the Traffic Commission: 1) Provide input on proposed traffic safety measures proposed by staff along Muscatel Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive; 2) Authorize the Traffic Commission to recommend to the City Council that that the traffic safety measures be made along Muscatel Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive to include the repaint street centerline and install edgeline striping, repair existing rumble strips, speed feedback signs and additional speed limit signs. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION March 1, 2012 4. NEW BUSINESS A. BICYCLE MASTER PLAN SUMMARY At last month’s meeting on February 2, 2012, the Commission was presented with an early outline of the Bicycle Improvement Plan, including goals and objectives and a working map of possible bicycle routes in the City. Data collection and analysis is underway and a recommended list of priority projects has been created for further consideration. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission: 1. Review and consider the studies and recommendations; 2. Solicit public input and provide direction related to the preparation of a Bicycle Improvement Plan that will serve as the basis for local and grant funding related to bicycle projects. 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled April 5, 2012 for at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.