HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2014-06-12MINUTES OF THE 699m REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
The 699`" Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the third -floor
conference room at City Hall on June 12, 2014; it was called to order by Jim Policelli.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Jim Policelli, Gordon St John, Gordon Draper, and John Katon;
City of Livonia Police Officer: Sergeant Joseph Boitos and City of Livonia Engineer: Todd
Zihncik.
VISITORS ATTENDING: Paul Condon, 31115 Hillbrook; Brad Squire, 9900 Berwick; James
Lee, 9841 Berwick; Walter Timmins, 9900 Ingram.
Agenda Item 1: The minutes of the May 8, 2014, meeting were reviewed. There were a few
minor corrections noted. The date of the previous meeting should be listed as "April 10" in
Agenda Item 1. The date of the next meeting should be listed as "June 12". Also, Agenda Item 7
should be listed as a motion by Gordon Draper. Upon a motion by Gordon St John, seconded by
John Eaters, it was approved by majority vote that:
14146 RESOLVED, the commission minutes from May 8, 2014, are approved as
modified above.
NonAgendaItem: Paul Condon requested a sign to notify drivers on southbound Bainbridge
that it is a dead end street south of 7 Mile. Upon a motion by Gordon Draper, seconded by
Gordon St. John, it was approved by majority vote that:
14155 RESOLVED, that "NO OULET" sign (W142) he placed on the west side
of Bainbridge Street, lust south of Pickford Street
Agenda Item 2: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, requested that no puking signs be placed on both
sides of Westmore Street, just north of Glendale Street. There is a safety issue due to the
narrowness of the road and the volume of turning vehicles. It was noted that businesses have
puking available in their respective parking lots. Mr. Zilincik requests that signs be placed after
reconstruction of the road is complete. The Commission discussed the merit of the sign
placement and appropriate limits of the no parking signs. Upon a motion by Gordon Draper,
seconded by John Katers, it was approved by majority vote that:
14156 RESOLVED, that "NO PARKING" signs (R&3) he placed on both sides of
of Westmore Street, from north of Glendale Street to the twat commercial driveway
on the east side and to the second commercial driveway on the west side.
Agenda Item 3: Todd Zilincik requested that Brad Squire from ORGHA review the
recommendations for tree Dimming and meet with Doug Moore from the City's Forestry
Division to determine the next step.
James Lee and Walter Timmins, residents of Old Rosedale Gardens, expressed concern with the
high speeds and overall safety of the neighborhood. Members of the Traffic Commission
discussed speed concerns, the process for setting posted speeds, traffic calming, and referenced
sections of Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) that discuss the
use of all -way stop signs and the use of yield signs vs stop signs for two-way control.
Agenda Item 4: A "NO OUTLET" sign was discussed for Hubbard Street north near Capitol
Street in order to notify drivers on northbound Hubbard that it is a dead end street. Upon a
motion by Gordon Draper, seconded by Gordon St John, it was approved by majority vote that:
14157 RESOLVED, that a "NO OULET" sign (W142) he placed on the east side of
Hubbard Street, just north of Capitol Street.
Agenda Item 5: The following is an update on residents' concerns in various subdivisions
throughout the city from Jim Policelh and Sgt Joe Boitos:
• Police enforcement has increased on Lyndon near Merriman due to speeding concerns.
• The timing issue of the traffic signal at 5 Mile and Middlebelt has been resolved.
• The timing issue of the traffic signal at 5 Mile and Merriman is being reviewed, however,
the closure of the Merriman bridge over I-96 will afkct the signal timing.
Agenda Item 6: The Stark Road and Merriman Road bridges over I-96 will be closed in the
next few days.
RESOLVED, that the meeting he adjourned at 9:00 pm
NEXT MEETING: July 10, 2014, at City Hall.
Minutes taken by John Katers.