TC - Minutes 04-05-07ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
APRIL 5, 2007
The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson
Matsdorf at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Commissioner Hunter
Commissioner Masuda
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner
Knapp, Commissioner Hunter & Commissioner Masuda
Absent: None
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commission Masuda, and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes for February 1, 2007.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Speaking before the Commission was:
Daryl Kelty
4443 Earle Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Kelty stated that as he was heading north on San Gabriel Boulevard and Hellman
where there is a right turn only lane. He was inquiring if that right turn goes onto
Hellman, as well as onto the freeway.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she received an e-mail with the same
request, and staff will be looking into this situation.
3. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 8657 GRAND AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
It was recommended that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council
approve the installation of 20 feet of red curb on the west side of the driveway of 8657
Grand Avenue from the existing red curb westerly.
It was moved by Commissioner Quintanilla, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and
carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation.
B. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BARTLETT
AVENUE AND OLNEY STREET
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
Chairperson Matsdorf stated that the Commission was asked by the leader of a
neighborhood group to postpone this item because some people were unable to attend.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Veronica Pena
8648 Olney Street
Rosemead, California 91770
Ms. Pena stated that if this item is approved, it will impact the value of her home. The
staff at Janson Elementary told the residents that this would be a temporary situation
until they finish remodeling the school. She stated that their houses have been
vandalized, and is not in favor of the stop signs and feels that these streets should
remain closed.
Ms. Pena collected over 100 signatures of residents that do not want the stop signs at
this location, and presented staff with before pictures of the location.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that a lot of situations at schools are beyond the
jurisdiction of the City, and as a courtesy may ask the City for their recommendation,
but ultimately it is up to the School Board.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Steven Cardona
8652 Olney Street
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Cardona stated that the traffic on their street is a real problem and agrees with Mrs.
Pena. Mr. Cardona feels there should be a better solution.
Commissioner Knapp had a concern over the houses being vandalized over the
holidays.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki explained the process of an item going before the City
Council.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Florencio Molina
8609 Olney Street
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Molina stated that he has lived in the City of Rosemead for over 25 years and feels
there is no need for stop signs at this location.
5. STAFF REPORT
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki informed the Commission of the upcoming Traffic
Workshop on April 21s', from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at Cal-Poly Pomona.
6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Hunter stated on Walnut Grove as your coming off the freeway it is very
dark, and there is only one light at this location.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will look into this location.
Commissioner Hunter also stated that she feels City Hall should have more than 2
handicap parking spaces.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will look to see if the City is up to code
with the number of parking spaces, required.
Commissioner Knapp thanked everyone for their support during this difficult time of
her husband's passing. She thanked everyone for their cards, letters and prayers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Rosemead Traffic Commission, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. There were 6 people in the audience. The next
regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, May 3, 2007.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
1, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
Traffic Commission minutes from April 5, 2007, were duly and regularly approved and
adopted by the Rosemead Traffic Commission on the 14th of June 2007, by the following
vote to wit:
Yes: Knapp, Hunter, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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GlorialMolleda
City Clerk