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Rosemead
Traffic Commission
AGENDA
DECEMBER 4, 2008
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
Holly Knapp, Chairperson
Howard Masuda, Vice-Chairman
Keno Deary, Commissioner
Brian Lewin, Commissioner
Joanne Russell, Commissioner
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December 4, 2008
• CALL TOORDER - 7:00 PM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Commissioner Deary
• INVOCATION -Commissioner Lewin
• ROLL CALL =Chairperson Knapp, Vice Chairman Masuda, Commissioners Deary, Lewin and
Russell
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 6, 2008 -Regular Meeting
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Please refer to public comment guidelines on the, first page of this document.
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. JACKSON AVENUE/GARVALIA AVENUE -PROPOSED STOP SIGN INSTALLATION
SUMMARY
In September 2008, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request regarding speeding on
Jackson Avenue between Fern Avenue and Graves Avenue. Residents also asked for the
installation of stop signs to slow traffic. Staff analyzed the intersection of Jackson
Avenue/Garvalia Avenue for the installation of a multi-way stop. The California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) guidelines were not satisfied.
However, after discussion regarding the intersection of Jackson Avenue/Garvalia Avenue,
the Traffic Commission determined that vehicles traveling on Jackson Avenue could not be
seen from Garvalia Avenue. Based on those concerns staff concurred that there were
existing visibility constraints at the location and based on that finding, it was initially
recommended that the stop signs not be installed. These issues could not be addressed
through the installation of parking restrictions or the trimming of trees. Therefore, the
Traffic Commission recommended to the City Council the installation of STOP signs on
Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue.
The City Council has requested that this item be brought back to the Traffic Commission.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the discussion made by the Traffic Commission and field observations of the
intersection in September 2008, the Traffic Commission recommended the City Council
install STOP signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. City staff concurs with the
recommendation of the Traffic Commission. .
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4. NEW BUSINESS
A. HELLMAN AVENUE/RAMONA BOULEVARD AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE -
STRIPING REVISION
SUMMARY
Commissioner Lewin requested staff review the striping at the intersection of Hellman
Avenue/Ramona Boulevard at Walnut Grove Avenue. Commissioner Lewin specifically
was concerned with the striping on the east leg (westbound traffic) of the intersection. He
indicated there appears to be a need to provide additional travel lanes on Ramona
Boulevard to allow right turning vehicles and through traffic the ability to travel around left
turning. vehicles.
Staff Recommendation
It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission concur with the proposed change
in the striping on Ramona Boulevard to provide. a westbound left turn lane and a shared
through-right turn lane at Walnut Grove Avenue. It is further recommended that staff be
directed to have the striping modification placed on the schedule for striping crews.
5. STAFF REPORTS
6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting is scheduled for To Be Determined at the Rosemead City Hall, City
Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard. '
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