TC - Item 2A - Minutes 10-04-12Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
October 4, 2012
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Hall
at 7:11 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Tang
INVOCATION: Chair Hall
PRESENT: Chair Hall, Commissioners Russell- Chavez, Masuda, and Tang.
ABSENT: Vice Chair Quintanilla
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Marcarello and Administrative Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Salvador Portugal, resident on Dubonnet Avenue, requested that the Commission consider
installation of a three -way stop at the corner of Loftus Drive and Bartlett Avenue. He also
provided a diagram of the area for each Commissioner.
Commissioners discussed the location and confirmed the busiest times for vehicle and
pedestrian traffic with Mr. Portugal.
Staff indicated that additional research will be conducted and reviewed with the
Commission at an upcoming meeting.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Masuda motioned, seconded by Chair Hall to approve Item A (September 6,
2012 Minutes) and Item C (Request to Install Red Curb Painting at the Corner of Dubonnet
Avenue and Marshall Street). Votes resulted in:
Yes: Masuda, Hall, Tang, and Russell- Chavez
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Quintanilla
After some clarification of Item B (Installation of Marked Parallel Parking "T's ")
Commissioner Joanne - Russell Chavez motioned, seconded by Commissioner Tang to
approve the item as presented. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Russell- Chavez, Tang, Hall, and Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Quintanilla
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A. BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN• EDUCATIONIOUTREACH EFFORTS
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief update on the item, along with several
ideas that can be used to promote the Bicycle Transportation Plan.
Commissioner Russell- Chavez expressed her support of the outreach efforts and
commented on potential the programming ideas.
Commissioner Masuda concurred with Commissioner Russell - Chavez's comments.
Chair Hall expressed support for the suggestions and ideas to improve bicycle safety in the
community.
The Traffic Commissioners received and filed the report.
4. STAFF REPROT
Staff informed the Traffic Commissioners that the next meeting will be held on December 6,
2012th, and provided an update on current and upcoming projects throughout the city.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Masuda thanked staff for replacing the turn signage on Muscatel Avenue
adjacent to Mission Drive. Mr. Masuda mentioned that he was approached by a resident
that lives on Encinita across the street from the park and asked if they can install Parking
T's in front of her house to avoid people from parking over their driveway.
Commissioner Russell- Chavez informed staff that she was approached by a Fire
Department employee and was informed that the sidewalk next to the Fire Station is
damaged. He also asked if it would be possible to have a "Keep Clear" installed in front of
the station because San Gabriel Blvd becomes congested and cars block their fire station
driveway.
Chair Hall mentioned that there was a sign recently installed on the north side of Marshall
Street and Muscatel Avenue that says" No Parking on Thursdays for Street Sweeping ". She
asked that staff look into the sign and indicated that the sign may have read "No Parking
Anytime" previously.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for
December 6, 2012 at 6:30p.m., and in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838
East Valley Boulevard.
Jean Hall
Chair
ATTEST:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
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