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TC - Minutes - 07-17-08FINAL �v ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION JULY 17, 2008 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Recreation Center, 3936 North Muscatel, Rosemead. PLEDGE OF ALLIGIANCE Vice Chairman Masuda INVOCATION Commissioner Gay ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Knapp, Vice Chairman Masuda, Commissioners Gay and Lewin Absent: Commissioner Hunter 1. PRESENTATION A. Recognition of Service — Joan Hunter. B. Oath of Office — Keno Deary, Sr. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of June 26, 2008: Deferred to next meeting. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE 4. OLD BUSINESS - NONE 5. NEW BUSINESS A. MISSION DRIVE /IVAR AVENUE — Southbound Visibility Concerns and Crosswalk Concerns Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report and study findings. Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of 30 feet of red curb on the north side of Mission Drive from Ivar Avenue to 30 feet westerly. Staff further recommends the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council to approve the installation of an additional 48 feet (21 feet plus 6 feet plus 21 feet) of red curb on the north side of Mission Drive from Ivar Avenue easterly. This will provide for a total of approximately 85 feet of red curb from Ivar Avenue easterly. Exhibit A of the Staff Report depicts this recommendation. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting July 17, 2008 Jl:mec (06160)1747011002/Min02 Page 1 19I.re\1111 qJ It is staffs recommendation that the pedestrian crossing issue at Mission Drive /Ivar Avenue be reanalyzed in late September /early October after school resumes. This will allow staff to gather school pedestrian crossing data and observe the location during school crossing times. This request will be brought back to the Traffic Commission no later than December 2008. Speaking before the Commission: Mr. Frank Yuen 4412 Ivar Ave. 626 - 574 -0663 (Property Owner) Mr. Yuen is the owner of the property located at 4412 Ivar, an apartment building. (Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated Mr. Yuen's property is on the east side of Ivar just north of Mission.) Mr. Yuen stated the driveway approach of a new development on the south side is close to the intersection of Ivar and Mission. Left turns would be difficult, especially during school hours from Mission to Ivar. Mr. Yuen is of the opinion that a regular signal light is needed, not red curbing. That area is needed for parking during the daytime. New development on the south side should be a right turn only. Speaking before the Commission: Mr. Adam P. Velasco 8860 Mission drive 626- 286 -7134 Mr. Velasco completely agrees with Mr. Yuen. Signals should be installed at Mission and Ivar. Speaking before the Commission: Mr. Peter Woo 4644 Ivar Ave. 626 - 715 -5515 Mr. Woo stated there is a need for a red curb. If signal is installed, it needs to be synchronized. Commissioner Lewin agrees with staffs recommendation for red curb. Visibility is hindered by the parked cars. A traffic signal would be tricky that close to Rosemead Boulevard. Commissioner Gay expressed his concern about the congestion problem coming off Rosemead Boulevard. He believes the recommendation to wait until school is in session is appropriate. Installing the red curb is a solution because of the visibility factor. A right turn only at the new development is the only way to go. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting July 17, 2008 Jl:mec (06160)1747011002/Min02 Page 2 FINAL Q Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki clarified that it is not staffs intention to only look at in- roadway warning lights. They will look at signals, crossing guard, in roadway warning lights; they will look at all issues that might be appropriate for this location. Vice Chairman Masuda agrees with waiting on analysis and installing the red curb. Commissioner Deary agrees with the red curb. He added that the painting is faded. He agrees with the red curb, but the signs on the ground need to be repainted. He would like to have a pedestrian signal installed. Chairperson Knapp concurs with staffs recommendations. Commissioner Gay would also like to see ladder striping to yellow crosswalk. Chairperson Knapp requested a motion. Commissioner Gay motioned and Vice Chairperson Masuda seconded to accept staff recommendation and to add ladder striping to the recommendation. Vote Results: Yes: Chairperson Knapp, Commissioner Deary, Commissioner Gay, Commissioner Lewin, Vice Chairman Masuda Noes: None Abstain: None 6. STAFF REPORTS - NONE 7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Lewin requested that the Commission agendize the issue of not being able to see some signals at certain locations. He cited Rio Hondo and Valley as one location. Traffic Engineering deputy Itagaki suggested a study session. Commissioner Gay thanked the Commission and stated he has enjoyed working with members of the Traffic Commission. He is also looking forward to sifting in the audience. Vice Chairperson Masuda also thanked the Commission members. Commissioner Deary stated he is excited to be a part of the Commission and giving back to his community. Chairperson Knapp expressed concerned about southbound Walnut Grove and making room for more cars to make the left turn onto Ramona Boulevard. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting July 17, 2008 J rnec (06160)17470/1002/Min02 Page 3 FINAL 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned until September 4, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. (August 7th meeting cancelled due to lack of a quorum.) Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting July 17, 2008 Page 4 Amec (06160)17470/1002/Min02 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk for the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the Traffic Commission minutes of July 17, 2008 was duly and regularly approved by the Rosemead Traffic Commission meeting on the 4` of September 2008, by the following vote to wit: Yes: Knapp, Masuda, Deary, Lewin No: None Absent: None Abstain: Rusell � Gloria Molleda City Clerk