TC - Item 2A - Minutes 7-12-12Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
July 12, 2012
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Hall
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Chair Hall
INVOCATION: Commissioner Masuda
PRESENT: Chair Hall, Commissioners Masuda, and Quintanilla
ABSENT: Vice Chair Wong and Commissioner Russell- Chavez
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Marcarello, City Clerk Molleda, and Admin.
Assistant Llamas
1. OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Molleda administered the Oath of Office for Commissioners Masuda and
Commissioner Tang.
2. REORGANIZATION OF COMMISSIONERS
Staff opened the nominations for the position of Chair. Commissioner Masuda nominated
Jean Hall; after hearing no opposition from the Commission, staff closed nominations and
congratulated Jean Hall on her appointment as Commission Chair.
Chair Hall opened the nominations for the position of Vice - Chair. Commissioner Masuda
nominated Edward Quintanilla, second by Chair Hall. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Masuda, Hall, Tang, and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Russell- Chavez
3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
NONE
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Quintanilla motioned, second by Commissioner Masuda to approve Item A
(May 17, 2012 Minutes) and Item B (Request for Parking Restrictions at 3823 Delta Avenue)
from the Consent Calendar. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Quintanilla, Masuda, Hall and Tang
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Russell- Chavez
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5. NEW BUSINESS
A. INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT 3 LOCATIONS- ACCESS TO EPA MANDATED
GROUNDWATER EXTRACTION WELLS
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a brief description of the item. The
Commissioners were also introduced to David Zell, representative from the EPAIEMOU,
which has been working on the project. Mr. Zell's provided the Traffic Commission with an
overview of the project.
Chair Hall asked if the devices that will be used in front of residence will be noisy. She also
expressed concerns with the potential negative financial impacts that the project may have
on property values.
David Zell informed the Traffic Commission that there won't be any noise generated by the
devices once installed. The devices are submerged and the extraction wells will pull
ground water from nearly 300 feet below ground. He also informed the Commission that the
project is funded by a combination of federal funds and court- mandated settlement monies
provided by the entities that had released the contaminants into the water system. There
will be no financial impacts to the City or residents.
Commissioner Masuda asked Mr. Zell if any of the residents had concerns over their
property values.
Mr. Zell informed the Commission that the issue of property values was not raised in the
public input process — including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review
meetings and community forums.
Commissioner Tang asked Mr. Zell what would happen to the well equipment and what
efforts would be made to restore the area back to its original state after construction.
Mr. Zell informed the Commission about some cleanup activities.
Mr. Tang asked Mr. Zell about community outreach and notification for the project. He
inquired about the information that was distributed to residents and the language
translations that were used.
Mr. Zell informed the Commissioners that the residents were given the same information
that was presented to them at tonight's meeting in four languages.
After asking for public input from individuals in attendance and hearing none,
Commissioner Masuda motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Quintanilla to approve for the
Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that red curbing be installed at 3
locations- adjacent to 3787 Brookline Avenue, 9326 Ralph Street, and 9448 Guess Street-
upon installation of groundwater cleanup wells. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Masuda, Quintanilla, Hall and Tang
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Russell- Chavez
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Vice Chair Quintanilla asked Mr. Zell if the residents had any issues with adding parking
restrictions.
Mr. Zell informed the Commissioners that he had not received any complaints regarding the
red curbing.
Commissioner Tang asked what the residents' concerns were.
Mr. Zell's informed that the main concerns were the inconvenience during construction, the
impact on traffic and property conditions.
B. RESIDENT CONCERNS REGARDING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT MARSHALL
STREETMALNUT GROVE AVENUE
Staff informed the Traffic Commissioners that this issue was brought up in a Council
Meeting during the month of June. Members of the Council asked that the resident to
attend the Traffic Commission meeting to voice her concerns. The resident was not present
at the meeting so staff has recommended postponing the item to a future meeting.
6. STAFF REPROT
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with an update on current and future projects
throughout the City.
7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Tang thanked the City Council and public for giving him the opportunity to
participate as part of the Traffic Commission.
Commissioner Masuda welcomed Commissioner Tang onto the Traffic Commission and
acknowledged Joe Wong for his time on the Commission.
Chair Hall thanked the Public Works Department for making the traffic improvements at the
crosswalk of Muscatel and Marshall. She has seen a big improvement in traffic issues
along that area.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked staff for an update on the Muscatel Ave. traffic issues.
Chair Hall asked for an update on the traffic stripping at the shopping center across the
street from City Hall.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for
August 2, 2012 at 7:00p.m., and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council
Chamber, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Jean Hall
Chair
ATTEST:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
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