TC - Item 2A - Minutes 12-06-12Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
December 6, 2012
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Hall
at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Chair Hall
INVOCATION: Vice Chair Quintanilla
PRESENT: Chair Hall, Vice Chair Quintanilla, Commissioners Russell- Chavez, Masuda, and Tang.
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Marcarello and Administrative Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Francis Nakano, resident at 8512 E. Villa Park Drive, expressed concerns with traffic issues at the
intersection of Rose Glen Avenue and Arroyo Drive. He has recommended the possibility of
adding a stop sign or improving street markings in this neighborhood.
Members of the Traffic Commission inquired regarding school traffic and bus drop -off zone
locations.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
After reviewing minor spelling corrections on Item A (October 4, 2012 Minutes) Commissioner
Masuda motioned, seconded by Chair Hall to approve Item A (October 4, 2012 Minutes) on the
Consent Calendar. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Masuda, Hall, Tang, and Russell- Chavez
No: None
Abstain: Quintanilla
Absent: None
Salvador Portugal, resident on Dubonnet Ave. thanked the Commission for the safety
improvements along Loftus Drive and Bartlett Avenue.
Commissioner Tang motioned, seconded by Commissioner Russell- Chavez to approve Item B
(Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements Adjacent to Southern California Edison Corporation
Headquarters) and Item C (Review of Traffic Conditions at Bartlett Avenue and Loftus Drive) from
the Consent Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Russell- Chavez, Tang, Hall, Masuda, and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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3. NEW BUSINESS
A. FOLLOW -UP TO EDUCATION/OUTREACH EFFORTS FOR THE BICYCLE
TRANSPORTATION
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with an update on the item, along with a Power Point
presentation and a draft of the brochure for the bicycle safety outreach efforts.
Commissioner Masuda suggested that verbiage in the brochure should be reduced to help keep
possible readers more interested in the content. He asked that a reference be included regarding
sharing the road with bicyclists.
Commissioner Quintanilla discussed the possibility of creating one brochure for kids and one for
adults. He further discussed the importance of brochures being age appropriate.
Commissioner Russell- Chavez recommended that the number of bicycle information websites be
reduced and that only the most commonly used links be included in the brochure. She also added
that the addition of a bicycle route map would be helpful for bicyclists.
Commissioner Tang concurred with his colleagues and recommended that only summary
information be included in the brochure. From his experience in producing brochures he indicated
that if too much information is included, it may confuse the reader and they may lose interest. He
emphasized that the brochure cover several main goals and serve as an easy to use guide for the
public.
Chair Hall also concurred with the comments that summary information be included to minimize
confusion. She further requested that additional changes be incorporated regarding riding bicycles
on sidewalks and in crosswalks.
Commissioner Masuda suggested that a brief True /False Quiz be included in the brochure. Adding
such a quiz would be designed to test the reader's knowledge on bicycle safety and could be an
important learning resource for children.
Commissioner Russell- Chavez also suggested that interesting bicycle facts and statistics could be
included in the publication.
Brian Lewin, resident of Rosemead, thanked staff for generating the brochure and also provided
some suggestions on what information to include in the brochure.
After discussing this item, the Commissioners asked that revisions be incorporated into the
brochure and that an updated draft be presented at a future meeting.
B. TRAFFIC CONCERNS ALONG ROSE GLEN AVENUE AT ARROYO
DRIVEIOAKMILL AVENUE
Staff provided the Commission with a brief summary on this neighborhood, along with a traffic and
stripping plan to help with traffic calming efforts. Staff also informed the Commissioners that the
City of Montebello was contacted regarding traffic striping adjacent to the border of Rosemead and
Montebello.
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Commissioner Masuda asked if the installation of a crosswalk was included as part of the stripping
plan.
It was explained that crosswalks were not initially included; however, they could be integrated into
the striping plans.
Chair Hall recommended to paint 25 mph street markings and speed limit signs throughout Rose
Glen Avenue and ending at Arroyo Drive.
Commissioner Russell- Chavez asked that feedback and input from the church be solicited to
determine if they have additional concerns.
4. STAFF REPORT
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with an update on the completed and upcoming projects
throughout the city.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Masuda asked if the City has a policy regarding work by utility companies in
recently improved public areas.
The City's moratorium on excavation of recently paved streets was explained.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked for an update on the completion of the street sign installation project.
The project was briefly reviewed, including an overview of project phases and budget constraints.
Chair Hall asked for further information on the procedure to purchase old street name signs.
Commissioner Russell- Chavez asked staff about the location
if they knew who is responsible for the street signs at the intersection of San Gabriel Blvd, Potrero
Grande, and Rush. Mrs. Russell- Chavez also informed staff that there are some locations that
have new signs with bent poles.
Staff informed the Traffic Commission that the City and County will share the cost of the signs at
that intersection. Staff also informed the Commissioners that damages poles will be replaced.
Commissioner Tang invited his fellow commissioners and the residents to attend one of several
Open Houses that will be held for the 710 gap closure project.
Chair Hall informed staff that the sign near the IHOP off the San Bernardino exit near Rosemead
Blvd has graffiti on it.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked for an update on the potential improvements at the intersection Valley
Blvd, Mission Dr., and Rio Hondo.
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Staff informed the Commission that the City is planning to pursue grant funding for this project and
no schedule has been determined for this location.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for
February 7, 2013 at 7:00p.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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