TC - Agenda - April 3, 2014Public Comment from the Audience:
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Rosemead
Traffic Commission
April 3, 2014
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
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Joanne Russell- Chavez, Chair
Howard Masuda, Vice Chair
Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner
Roderick Ornelas, Commissioner
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
o CALL TO ORDER -7:00 PM
o PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chair Russell- Chavez
o INVOCATION — Vice Chair Masuda
o ROLL CALL— Chair Russell- Chavez, Vice Chair Masuda, and Commissioner Quintanilla
o OATH OF OFFICE
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document.
2. CONSENTCALENDAR
A. February 6, 2014 Minutes
B. Review of Traffic Conditions at Hellman Avenue and Brighton Street
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. 'SMART" STREETS PRESENTATION
2013
SUMMARY
"SMART' (Safe Mobility And Reliable Transportation) streets help to provide for improved vehicle and pedestrian
safety, encourage multi -modal transportation opportunities, and help to enhance community livability through
public amenities (benches, street trees, landscaping, lighting, etc.) in public right -of -way areas. The development
of a SMART Streets Policy would help to establish guiding principles and practices so that transportation
improvements are planned, designed, constructed, operated and maintained to encourage safe and accessible
walking, bicycling and transit use. This item was included as a work plan item for the Traffic Commission and
included in the City's recently adopted Strategic Plan.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review and provide input related to a SMART Streets Policy for the
community.
B. DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMERCIAL TOUR BUS AND CASINO BUS OPERATIONS WITHIN
ROSEMEAD
SUMMARY
Over the last few months the City has begun to explore alternatives relafive to tour and casino bus operations and
loading zones in the community. Some of the problems associated with these operations include parking problems
caused by bus patrons, littering, and pedesManlvehicle safety concerns adjacent to bus stops. Additionally, some
residents have expressed concerns with bus traffic in residential streets. Currently, the City does not have existing
regulations or policies related specifically to bus operations.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review and provide input related to bus operations in the City.
5. STAFF REPORTS
6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
7. ADJOURNMENT
3, 2013
The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2014 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838
East Valley Boulevard.