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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-10 th MINUTES OF THE 816 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION thth The 816 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall on October 10, 2024; it was called to order by Chairperson Jim Policelli at 7:31 p.m. PRESENT: Jim Policelli, John Katers, James Keller, Yara Racine, Gordon St. John, Tom Wrenbeck, Sgt. Paul Walters of the LPD Traffic Bureau, City of Livonia Engineer Todd Zilincik ABSENT: Rebekah Farabaugh VISITORS: Phil Francis, Livonia Public Schools Agenda Item 1: September and August Minutes The minutes from the from the September 12, 2024 meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Wrenbeck, with support from Chairperson Policelli, issued a motion to approved the minutes as written. It was voted upon unanimously that, 24-398 RESOLVED, the minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting were approved as written The minutes from the August meeting were previously sent out with missing pages. The August minutes were tabled until the missing pages were disseminated and reviewed. That correction was made, and Commissioner Katers, with support from Commissioner Wrenbeck, motioned to approve the August minutes as presented. It was voted upon unanimously that, 24-399 RESOLVED, the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting were approved as presented Agenda Item 2: Livonia Early Childhood Center Signage on Newburgh Road Phil Francis with Livonia Public Schools is requesting signage which indicates that traffic is within a school zone (Early Childhood Center). After a brief discussion, it was agreed that such signage was necessary, and a motion was made by Commissioner Wrenbeck, with support from Commissioner St. John, to install a “School” sign (S1-1) along with supplements of all year (s4-7p and s4-3p school) to be added to the sign post for both north and southbound traffic on Newburgh Road. The southbound traffic sign should be placed on the west side of Newburgh Road, just south of the Caliburn and Newburgh intersection, and the northbound sign should be placed on the east side of Newburgh on the traffic string pole located at the intersection of Newburgh and Laurel Park Drive. An additional “End School Zone” (S5-2) should on opposite sides of the school/supplement signs. Further, all 45 mph speed limit signs should be removed within the aforementioned zones. 24-400 RESOLVED, to install a “School” sign (S1-1) along with supplements of all year (s4-7p and s4-3p school) to be added to the sign post for both north and southbound traffic on Newburgh Road. The southbound traffic sign should be placed on the west side of Newburgh Road, just south of the Caliburn and Newburgh intersection, and the northbound sign should be placed on the east side of Newburgh on the traffic string pole located at the intersection of Newburgh and Laurel Park Drive. An additional “End School Zone” (S5-2) should on opposite sides of the school/supplement signs. Further, all 45 mph speed limit signs should be removed within the aforementioned zones. Agenda Item 3: Norfolk Speeding Complaint Resident Mike Morad is concerned about a noticeable increase in speeding traffic, presumably due to school resuming and Jaycee Park patrons coming and going. Sgt. Walters stated that a speed radar box was placed along Norfolk facing eastbound traffic for a week, and that speed signage will be placed for westbound traffic, along with enforcement efforts, when they are able to do so. Agenda Item 4: Hoover Elementary Crosswalk (Levan Road) Residents Theresa Killingbeck and Mike Testa shared concerns regarding traffic before the crossing guards arrive at Hoover Elementary School (Levan Road). Other schools have bus stops located at Hoover for upper elementary and high school students. As the seasons change and the daylight hours are shorter, there is a concern that vehicles will not see children in the crosswalk during the darker hours of the day. It was suggested that the crosswalk have a rapid flashing beacon sign (RFB) with flashing lights alerting drivers of the intent to cross. These types of signs have been installed at Joy Rd. for Franklin High School students and on West Chicago for Emerson students. There was an additional suggestion to upgrade the current signage for the crosswalk and upgrade the hatch marks across the roadway at Sunnydale and Westbrook Streets. The Commissioners informed the residents that it will take the collaborative efforts of the Mayor’s Office, City Council, Engineering Department, and LPS Administration/School Board to get such improvements made. The Commission has no objection to adding such signage, but due to a lack of budget, can not purchase such signage or the required incidentals, such as electricity. These types of things will have to be requested. The crosswalks north and south of Hoover School have been repainted. The most used crosswalk is directly in front of the school and would benefit from a rapid flashing beacon (RFB). However, it was previously discussed to add pavement markings and to request RFB devices from MDOT. Agenda Item 5: Various Speeding Concerns Sgt. Walters noted that there were a few speeding complaints located at Mies Park/Florida Street, and at West Chicago between Farmington and Merriman Roads. The Traffic Bureau placed speed boxes and Open Forum A request from Councilman Rob Dovonic was presented to the Commission from a neighborhood HOA requesting speed bumps. Despite Chairperson Policelli seeking out more information, at the time of the meeting, no further information has been received. A resident on Berwick Street near Bentley Field sent in a complaint regarding the parking situation during LJAL events. Chairman Policelli responded and invited the resident to attend the meeting, but the resident did not attend. A budget proposal for the Traffic Commission was made in an amount of $10,000. The Commission is waiting for a response from the Finance Department regarding whether it will be awarded or not. Motion to Adjourn – Motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. was made by Commissioner Katers with support from Commissioner Keller. th NEXT MEETING: November 14, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall Submitted by: Jim Keller, Recording Secretary