TC - Minutes - 05-12-11Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
May 12, 2011
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by
Chairwoman Russell at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 _E—Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Hall
INVOCATION: Commissioner Masuda
PRESENT: Chairwoman Russell, Vice Chairman Lewin, Commissioner Masuda,
Commissioner Hall, Commissioner Wong
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Marcarello and Admin. Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items A and B were removed from the Consent Calendar for minor corrections- and
discussion.
Vice Chairman Lewin motioned, seconded by Commissioner Masuda to approve Item A
(March 3, 2011 minutes) and to include minor corrections. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Masuda, Hall, Russell, Wong,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
After discussing Item B (Neighborhood Traffic Calming Improvement on Ivar Avenue) the
Traffic Commission provided additional direction and staff will follow up on these items.
This item has been received and tiled.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. STATUS REPORT ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners a brief update on the current status of the Rosemead
Boulevard Improvement Project.
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The Traffic Commissioners asked staff for some clarification on a few of the items.
The Traffic Commission thanked staff for the update.
B. KEEP CLEAR ZONES ALONG LOWER AZUSA ROAD
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a briefing on this item.
Vice Chairman Lewin asked for a clarification on the location of the keep clear area.
Vice Chairman Lewin motioned, seconded by Commissioner Masuda to approve staff
recommendation of marking "Keep Clear" at the intersection of Darlow -Ave. and Lower
Azusa Road. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Masuda, Hall, Russell,, Wong,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
C. REQUEST TO INSTALL PARKING RESTRICTIONS AT MARHALL
STREETIEARLE AVENUE
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a briefing on the item.
Commissioner Hall suggested that the Commission should look closely at visibility issues
at all four corners.
Vice Chairman Lewin suggested adding additional red curb at the northwest corner to
include a total of 20 feet from the intersection corner.
Michelle, a resident of Earle Avenue agreed with the Traffic Commission suggestions that
20 feet of red curb be added at each corner.
Vice Chairman Lewin motioned, seconded by Commissioner Masuda to add red curbing at
the following locations: Northwest corner extending to the adjacent property's driveway
approximately 20 feet; Northeast corner extending 15 feet east of the hydrant. The
Commission further motioned to send out notifications to the residents informing them of
the south side corners potentially being red curbed and to add these discussion to the June
agenda. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Hall, Russell, Wong, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
5. STAFF REPORTS
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a briefing on current and upcoming projects
throughout the City.
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Commissioner Masuda asked for clarification on the sidewalk forms.
Vice Chairman Lewin suggested that the Traffic Commission should endorse .-potential
sidewalk locations prior to the City Council's consideration of a project
Commissioner Hall suggested that any outreach materials for sidewalk repair be completed
in multiple languages.
6. COMMISSOM REPORTS
Commissioner Wong wanted to acknowledge the Traffic Commissioners and — staff who
attended the Ivar Avenue meeting and came back with their recommendations. Mr. Wong
also suggested that staff coordinate with the High School before starting to work- on the
Rosemead Boulevard Improvements to try to avoid traffic congestion.
Commissioner Hall informed staff that the library sign off of Rosemead Blvd has - still not
been removed. Ms. Hall also recommended that staff change the speed limit off of Loftus
and Dubonnet to 15mph.
Vice Chairman Lewin would like to have the corner of Valley Boulevard and Hart agendized
at an upcoming meeting. Mr. Lewin also wanted to know if anyone from the _City has talked
to the property manager from the Target shopping center on improving the traffic control
signage.
Vice Chairman Lewin asked staff if they can look into getting more information about the
permitted parking for commercial vehicles.
Chairwoman Russell wanted to know the timeline for the completion of the San Gabriel and
Del Mar medians. Ms. Russell asked if they will be installing new monuments on the
medians once they're completed. She also asked staff to look into determining if the right
lane going north on San Gabriel Blvd before Hellman is suppose to be for a right turn only
or is it also suppose to be used for a freeway entrance lane. Ms. Russell also asked if the
delineators on Angelus can be replaced with raised dots.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for
June 2, 2011 at 7:00p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council
Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Joa a ell
Chairwoman
ATTEST:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
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