TC - Minutes - 08-01-13Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
August 1, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Hall at 7:05 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Chair Hall
INVOCATION: Vice Chair E. Quintanilla
OATH OF OFFICE
PRESENT: Chair Hall, Vice Chair Quintanilla, Commissioners Russell- Chavez, Masuda, and J. Quintanilla.
ABSENT:NONE
COMMISSIONER REORGANIZATION RESULTED IN: Commissioner Russell- Chavez was selected as
Chair and Commissioner Masuda was selected as Vice Chair.
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Mamarello and Administrative Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
NONE
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Hall motioned, seconded by Vice-Chair Masuda to defer Item A (May 2, 2013 Minutes) and
approve Item B (Installation of Red Curb -Earle Avenue & Grand Avenue), Item C (Keep Clear Markings -
Hidden Pines Place/Valley Boulevard), and Item D (Request for 20 Minute Parking Zone- 8877 Mission
Drive) on the Consent Calendar. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Russell - Chavez, Tang, Masuda, Hall, and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: J. Quintanilla
Absent: None
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND MARSHALL
STREET/ EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Ron Esquivel, Rosemead resident, informed the Commissioners that the "Keep Clear' on Marshall Street is
a good idea but also asked that the Commission consider time restrictions in order to avoid long wait times
for cross - traffic on Marshall Street.
Phyllis Sun, representative from the First Evangelical Church also agreed with adding time restrictions for
the "Keep Clear' markings on Marshall Street. Ms. Sun would like the restrictions to be during business
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hours when classes or activities are in session. She further explained the facility's business hours to the
Commission, which include both weekdays and weekends.
Staff provided an overview of the location and field observations that were made in analyzing traffic at the
facility. Additionally, recommendations were outlined to help improve mobility into and out of the facility.
Vice- Chair Masuda asked for clarification on the how the "Keep Clear" would work with time restrictions on
Marshall Street.
Staff informed the Traffic Commissioners that they haven't heard or seen "Keep Clear" areas that have time
restrictions. Staff recommended that the Keep Clear zone on Marshall be further analyzed prior to
recommending the installation of time restrictions. This analysis would include additional discussion with the
Church representatives and further research into additional improvement alternatives.
Commissioner Hall asked that the Marshall Street "Keep Clear" area be deferred to a future meeting to allow
time for further study.
Commissioner J. Quintanilla asked for clarification as to where the red curb would be installed off of
Marshall Avenue.
Staff indicated that the red curbing would be installed directly west of the Church driveway on Marshall
Street.
Commissioner E. Quintanilla asked if the signal loops on Marshall Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue can
be adjusted with time restrictions. This would include providing for longer phases for east/west traffic when
heavier traffic is present at the intersection. Such adjustment could help to reduce delays. Mr. Quintanilla
also asked if a "No Right Turn on Red" sign with time restrictions could be installed for northbound traffic
turning from Walnut Grove Avenue to Marshall Street.
Commissioner J. Quintanilla motioned that "Keep Clear' markings be installed on northbound Walnut Grove
Avenue as indicated in the staff report. After further discussion, the motion was amending to add the
installation of 20 feet of red curbing on the south side of Marshall Street adjacent to the First Evangelical
Church driveway in order to improve visibility issues. Motion seconded by Vice -Chair Masuda. Votes
resulted in:
Yes: J. Quintanilla, Masuda, Russell- Chavez, Hall, and E. Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. STAFF REPORT
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with an update on current and upcoming projects throughout the
City.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner J. Quintanilla indicated that he was approached by a resident in regards to adding a stop
sign in the Wal -Mart parking lot heading north and south from the Panda Express towards the Wells Fargo
Bank.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for September 5,
2013 at 7:00p.m., and in the City Council Chamber at City Hall lecaoda483&�ast ValleygoWeyard.
ATTEST:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
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