TC - 08-06-09Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
August 6, 2009
The Regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman
Masuda at 7:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Deary
INVOCATION: Commissioner Hall
ROLL CALL OF OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman Masuda, Commissioner Deary, Commissioner
Lewin, Commissioner Hall.
OFFICIALS ABSENT: Vice Chairwoman Russell
OFFICICALS PRESENT: Deputy Public Works Director Marcarello
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 2, 2009- Regular Meeting
Commissioners reviewed minor corrections to the July 2, 2009 meeting minutes.
After discussing corrections, Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Hall, to approve the minutes of the July 2, 2009 Traffic Commission Meeting.
Vote resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Deary, Hall, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Russell
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Helen Gunther, 3654 Dubonnet Ave., discussed traffic concerns off of Marshall Ave., with drivers
speeding, ignoring stop signs, and parking on the street where it's not permitted. Staff will make
arrangements to meet with Ms. Gunther and will come back with an update.
Velia Navarro, 2239 Angelus Ave., discussed speeding and safety concerns between Angelus Ave.
and Klingerman St. She would like the City to look into installing either Speed bumps or center
dividers to hopefully have people reduce their speed while driving thru. Mrs. Navarro would also
like to have a stop sign or signal light installed between Rush Street and Angelus Ave., and also
between Walnut Grove and Rush Street to have thru traffic reduce their speed.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW ON TRAFFIC EFFORTS
Ray Rodriguez, Supervisor of the Public Safety Department gave a brief overview of some of the
most common citations given in the City. He also brought pictures taken by the Code Enforcement
Officers in varies situations showing examples of what isfisn't consider a violation.
B. REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT KLINGERMAN AND ANGELUS
AVENUE
Staff gave commissioners some pictures showing some samples of what can be done to reduce
speeding.
Commissioner Deary asked what type of posted signs would be installed if any.
Staff recommends in possibly installing advanced road curve warning signs, which alerts motorist
that a curve is ahead and refreshing school signs to make them more visible.
Commissioner Hall asked Mrs. Navarro in which direction she would like to have a stop sign
installed, Mrs. Navarro would like to have a sign in each direction installed.
Commissioner Lewin would like for the landscaping to be cleaned up heading north on Angelus to
make the diamond sign more visible.
Commissioner Lewin made a motion to approve the installation of raised traffic separators
preferably with directional arrows, tentatively recommend to install rumble dots or rumble
strips, install advanced curb warning signs, increase speed enforcement and have staff mail
out notification to residents who may be affected by the noise of the rumble dots.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Deary, Hall, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Russell
C. REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT ROSEMEAD PLACE AND
EARLSWOOD DRIVE
Commissioner Lewin requested for staff to bring it to the Traffic Commissioners attention in regards
to speeding and pedestrian safety concerns.
Commissioner Hall visited the location and didn't think it was an issue at this moment.
Commissioner Deary agreed with Commissioner Hall and suggested to add more enforcement to
see if people slow down.
Staff recommended in getting together the accident history reports in the location.
Commissioner Lewin made a motion for staff to do a traffic study, install intersection signs
and have notifications sent to the residents in the area. Commissioner Deary seconded the
motioned. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Deary, Hall, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Russell
4. STAFF REPORTS
Staff explained to the Traffic Commissioners that the Granicus system voting problems were being
addressed.
Staff Introduced Fernando Solis, to the Traffic Commission.
Staff will email the monthly report to the Commissioners.
Staff gave the Commissioners and updated list of the Commissioners information roster.
5. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Hall would like to see more enforcement on Marshall and have the fine schedule
agenized for future meetings.
Commissioner Deary introduced his three students from his youth group.
Commissioner Lewin would like the issues with sidewalks to be agenized. He would also like for
the gutters along Mission Drive to be cleaned out and would also like to have parking restrictions
along Mission Drive to allow street sweeping.
Chairman Masuda would like to bring up a similar condition to the one on Angelus Avenue and
Klingerman Street between Rio Del Street and Arica regarding speeding and some accident in the
area.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for
September 3, 2009 at 7:00p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council
Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Holly Knapp
ATTEST:
Chris Marcarello
Deputy Public Works Director