TC - Item 2A - Minutes of 10-03-13Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
October 3, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Russell- Chavez at
7:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Chair Russell- Chavez
INVOCATION: Vice Chair Masuda
OATH OF OFFICE
PRESENT: Chair Russell- Chavez, Vice Chair Masuda,
J. Quintanilla
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Maroarello,
Assistant Llamas `
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE
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the intersect , "6f�Lorica Street
thanked the Colntntssion.
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D (Installation of Red Curb-
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unity are provided by a contractor service.
action.
at he is pleased the staff - recommended improvements at
Blvd. He expressed his support for the improvements and
by J. Quintanilla to approve Item A (May 2, 2013 Minutes), Item B
Clear Markings- Lorica Street at Temple City Boulevard), and Item
enue and Isabel Avenue) on the Consent Calendar. Votes resulted
Yes: Hall, E. Quintanilla, Russell- Chavez, Masuda, and J. Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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3. NEW BUSINESS
A. DEVELOPMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2013.2014
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a brief description on the item utilizing a PowerPoint
Presentation.
Chair Russell- Chavez asked staff if there will be more projects similar to the San Gabriel Blvd and Hellman
Avenue as part of the upcoming goals.
Staff indicated that similar projects will be planned, subject to the availability of funding.
Commissioner Hall asked staff if the City of South El Monte will be inr0.ti11g the City of Rosemead as part of
their Bicycle Plan. Mrs. Hall also asked staff if they will be havin j140ic calming lines installed on the side
streets of Muscatel Avenue and Ivar Avenue. If so, she sugge2 �� red curbing be painted adjacent to
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corners in order to improve sight visibility along streets. Shea'Iso ask 2�;f r an update on the Rosemead
Boulevard Project and wondered if the Project would be irti)l6led in the upCb rig goals.
Staff responded to Commissioner Hall's questions icjuding: (1) Yes the City w ;be coordinating bicycle
improvements with South El Monte; (2) Red curbing can be installe�d adjacent f� ers; and (3) The
Rosemead Blvd. improvements are nearing fruition, h the Iast: %Y being r encroachment
permits from Caltrans due to the streetslassification as a S e or�d roadway
Chair Russell- Chavez asked staff if the City' be installing more fps throughout the City.
Staff responded that the City just roceived' Qrant award to plant trees. These trees will be
installed in vacant oarkw iv'i ns throughout s\
4. STAFF
Staff provided the Traffic Commisslbtl with, an upddt on current and upcoming events and projects
throughout
5 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
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CommisS hbr Hall recogni ed \toff on the rent iob done on Muscatel Avenue.
pocket going
Commissioner Hall and also thanked staff for adding the left turn
Commissioner E. Quint6niila 8lied staff if they will be doing any upgrades or improvements at Ellis Lane
and Steele Street near Temp(` City Blvd.
Staff indicated that this location can be added to an upcoming Commission agenda.
Chair Russell- Chavez asked for an update on the signal loop at the intersection of Rosemead Blvd and
Valley Blvd. Mrs. Russell- Chavez suggested that protected left -turns be added at the intersection of San
Gabriel Blvd, Potrero Grand, and Rush Street.
Staff responded that the Rosemead/Valley concerns had been forwarded to the County for review and that
they would look into protected left -turns at the San Gabriel intersection.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for November 7,
2013 at 7:00p.m., and in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Joanne Russell- Chavez
Chair
ATTEST:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
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