TC - Item 1A - Minutes 11-06-08Minutes of the.Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
November 6, 2008
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to-order by Chairman Knapp
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Vice-Chairman Masuda
INVOCATION: Commissioner Deary
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ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Chairman Knapp, Vice-Chairman Masuda, Commissioner
Deary, Commissioner Lewin, Commissioner Russell. ~ ~'
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OFFICIALS PRESENT: Deputy Public Works Director Marcarello;~ Field~Services Manager
Ornellas, Senior Management Analyst Hentabli, and Traffc Engineer Itigaki. ~`
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 2, 2008 -Regular Meeting
Commissioner Deary made a motion, seconded by Commissi ner Russell, to approve the
minutes along with clarifications. Vote resulted in:
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Yes: Deary, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell
No: None
Abstain: None ` `~~,~
Absent`. None •
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCENone
3. OLD BUSINESS NEW;BUSINESS~•_
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A, MISSION`DRIVEIIVAR AVENUE -Southbound Visibility Concerns and Crosswalk
Concerns
This item was originally brought before the Commission on July 17, 2008. At that time, the
Commission approved the installation of red curb on the north side of Mission Drive east of ,
Ivar Avenue and to add "ladder" striping to the crosswalk. .
This item has been brought back to the Commission to provide analysis of school
pedestrians crossing the intersection of Mission Drive/Ivar Avenue within the existing ~ -
crosswalk. The request is for the installation of a crossing guard, flashing beacon, or in-
roadway warning lights to provide additional notification of this school crossing location.
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Staff Recommendation: It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission denies the
request for the installation/implementation of additional traffic control devices for the crosswalk on
Mission Drive at lvar Avenue.
Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by Chairman Knapp, to.approve staff's
recommendation and in addition add arrow signs pointing down on both sides of the cross
walk. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Deary, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell
No: None
Abstain: None ~-
Absent: None
4. NEW BUSINESS
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A. Presentation on Citywide Street Striping+and~Signage'Improvement Program'
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2008-09 budget, the`City Council included funding to update
street striping conditions and street signage throughout the City. City staff will review a
presentation explaining the project and take input from the Commission on issues related to
these work efforts. ~~,~' ~~ ~.~~
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends<that the Traffic Commission review the
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presentation and provide input related to the"Citywide Street Striping and Signage
Improvement Program,
Robert Garcia, Representative of Traffic Operations presented to the Traffic Commission and
reviewed the stre'et'°improvement program, The program will help improve the visibility of street and
regulatory signs and-improve the safety of pedestrians and motorists in the City,
B. EARLE`AVENUE -Letter Request to Review Parking Conditions
SUMMARY
City Staff received a letter request from Sheryl Blum, 4824 Earle Avenue, regarding parking
conditions aloncd Earle Avenue north of Mission Drive and south of Grand Avenue. Ms. Blum
has asked that the Traffic Commission review the existing conditions and identify possible
alternatives for improving parking in this area. A petition of residents on Earle Avenue was
also included with the letter request.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission direct staff to study
this item further and develop recommendations for the Traffic Commission's consideration.
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Sheryl Blum expressed concern over the parking conditions on Earle Avenue; she explained the
current problems the residents are experiencing by the surrounding business and their employees.
.Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell, to direct staff to
study this item further and develop recommendations. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Deary, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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C. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE=f-,Turning Movement
Concerns at Walgreens Driveway °
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Chair erson Kna and Commissioner Russell both`~~re' steel thi ssue be addtessed.
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The concern was with regards to vehicles parking adjacent to this driveway end the left turn
access from the driveway onto San Gabriel,Boulevard.
Staff Recommendation: It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission
recommends the following to the City Council:
Install 68 feet of red curb on the east side of'San. Gabriel Boulevard south. of the driveway
access of Walgreen's south of Garvey Avenue
Install two "No Left Turn',(R3-2) signs for vehicles entering and exiting the Walgreen's
driveway on San Gabriel Boulevard south ofmGarvey Avenue.
Remove the left turn pavement marking at thefdriveway of Walgreen's to be consistent with
the proposed "No deft Turn" sign.
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Chairman Knapp, to recommend staff's
recommendations to City Council. Vote resulted in:
Yes: ~Deary,~Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell
No:"'None
Abstain-None
Absent: None
5. STAFF REPORTS
6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
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Commissioner Masuda suggested to the Commission to place a "keep clear intersection" sign on
Ivar Avenue and Mission Avenue. 2
Commissioner Lewin indicated there was a visibility issue by the parking lot north of the
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. Also, asked staff,to look into Guess and Heart Avenue
intersection and add a "stop" sign, as well as, a "right turn only" sign on the Rosemead pool parking
lot.
Chairman Knapp invited the Commission and residents to attend the Annual Pancake Breakfast
organized by People for People. ~V°~.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 8:39 pm. The next regularmeeting is scheduled~for December 4,
2008 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Bo~llevard.
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ATTEST:
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Chris Marcarello,
Deputy Public ~ll~orks°Dirertor
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Chairman
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