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TC - Minutes 06-14-07ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION JUNE 14, 2007 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Commissioner Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Hunter INVOCATION Commissioner Knapp ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Knapp, Hunter & Masuda Absent: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hunter had two corrections to the minutes of April 5, 2007. 1) As it pertains to the location, it was the light on Walnut Grove going south onto the freeway (between Marshall and the 10 freeway). 2) The 2nd item was that there is only 1 handicap parking space instead of 2. It was moved by Commissioner Masuda, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for April 5, 2007, with the above corrections. 2. PRESENTATION The newly appointed Traffic Commissioners were sworn in. Holly Knapp e Ron Gay Janet Chin 3. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION Chairperson Knapp turned the meeting over to the Secretary for nominations and election of the new Chairperson. The Secretary called for nominations. Commissioner Hunter nominated Commissioner Knapp, as Chairperson of the Traffic Commission. There being no further nominations, the Secretary declared nominations closed, and named Commissioner Knapp the new Chairperson of the Traffic. Chairperson Knapp assumed the chair and opened nominations for Vice- Chairperson. Chairperson Knapp nominated Commissioner Masuda. There being no further nominations. Chairperson Knapp declared nominations closed, and named Commissioner Masuda the Vice-Chairman for the Traffic Commission. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Speaking before the Commission was: Jim Flournoy 8655 Landis View Lane Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Flournoy asked that staff look at the following 5 items: At the corner of Walnut Grove and San Gabriel (going northbound), there are 4 lanes, 2 going straight through and 2 are right turn only. He proposed changing the 2nd lane from the right to accommodate straight through, and let people merge after they get through the intersection. At San Gabriel and Walnut Grove (going southbound), he would like to see a left turn arrow installed. At the corner of Landis View Lane and Walnut Grove there is to be a vibrating crosswalk button there. Consolidated Disposal is picking up trash from Panda and not using the truck route from Walnut Grove to access the trash cans, they are coming through South San Gabriel. He wanted to know the status of the traffic study being done on the light at Rush Street and Delta. Speaking before the Commission was: John Tran, Mayor Mayor John Tran along with the rest of the City Council, congratulated Mr. Ron Gay, Janet Chin and Holly Knapp on their appointment to the Rosemead Traffic Commission. He looks forward to working closely with the Commission to reshape the City to make it a better place. Mayor Tran also presented the Commission with Rosemead Pins. Speaking before the Commission was: Oliver Chi, Interim City Manager Mr. Chi introduced himself to the Commission and informed them that the City Council has appointed him the Interim City Manager. Mr. Chi's goals are to get acquainted with the Traffic and Planning Commissioners, and hopes to sit down with each one on a 1 to 1 basis. He also thanked the Commissioners for the service they provide to the Community. Mr. Chi also thanked Sandy Bernica, Secretary to the Traffic Commission for her years of service to the Commission, and informed that Commission that this will be her last meeting, and a new member of staff will be taking over. Speaking before the Commission was: John Tran, Mayor Mayor Tran invited everyone to attend the 4th of July Parade, and invited the Commissioners to be part of the Parade. He also thanked Holly Knapp for her leadership in the past on the Parade. Mr. Tran also thanked Sandy Bernica for her years of service and dedication to the Commission. Commissioner Hunter thanked the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern and Oliver Chi for coming to the meeting and offering their support. Chairperson Knapp acknowledged Mr. Ed Quintanilla, who was sitting in the audience and thanked him for his years of service for the past 10 years on the Traffic Commission. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki thanked everyone for participating as a Traffic Commissioner to the City of Rosemead. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented some guidelines to follow when conducting business as a Commissioner during a meeting and outside as a Commissioner. 6. OLD BUSINESS -NONE 7. NEW BUSINESS - NONE 8. STAFF REPORTS - NONE 9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Masuda congratulated and welcomed Ron Gay and Janet Chin to the Commission. Commissioner Hunter stated that she and Commissioner Masuda were never issued a badge. Commissioner Hunter also welcomed Ron Gay and Janet Chin to the Commission. Commissioner Gay thanked the City for the opportunity to serve on the Commission, and looks forward to the challenges at hand. Commissioner Gay stated that there are real issues with speeding and making u-turns in the vicinity of Rosemead Park, and would like to see these items addressed before the Commission in the future. Commissioner Chin also thanked the Council for her appointment to the Commission. Commissioner Chin stated she would like to see the Commission work on re- educating the public on how things flow, in the City. She would also like to establish an annual day/health fair/walk day for families. Chairperson Knapp would like staff to look at the possibility of flashing yellow lights on the crosswalks, much like El Monte has. The locations she would like staff to look at are: Mission/Earle & Delta and Loma at Rosemead High School. Commissioner Masuda stated that at their workshop, other cities were saying that the portable signs that tell you what your speed is, seem to be very helpful. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the City shares a radar trailer that shows the speed that you're traveling. There are now new machines that gather data, which might be helpful later on. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m., with 7 people in the audience. 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 June 14, 2007, were duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead Traffic Commission on the 5`h of July 2007, by the following. vote to wit: Yes: Knapp, Hunter, Masuda, Gay, Chin No: None Abstain: None Absent: None j)(SI~ CA Gloria Molleda 06" City Clerk