TC - Minutes - 08-07-14 Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
August 7,2014
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Masuda at 7:02
p.m. in the Council Chamber,8838 E.Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Vice Chair Masuda
INVOCATION: Commissioner Omelas
OATH OF OFFICE: Roderick Omelas and Howard Masuda
PRESENT: Vice Chair Masuda, Commissioners Hall,Omelas, and Quintanilla
ABSENT: Chair Russell-Chavez
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Marcarello, Management Analyst Sullivan, and Administrative
Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
NONE
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Quintanilla motioned, seconded by Commissioner Omelas to approve Item A (June 5, 2014
Minutes)from the Consent Calendar.Votes resulted in:
Yes: Quintanilla,Ornelas, Hall and Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Russell•Chavez
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO INSTALL PARKING RESTRICTIONS — WALNUT GROVE AVENUE &
ABILENE STREET
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a brief description of the location and the recommendation of
having approximately 20 feet of red curbing added to the southeast corner of Walnut Grove Avenue at
Abilene Street.
Brack Jones, 4222 Walnut Grove, discussed his concerns regarding this location and asked the Traffic
Commission if they can reduce the amount of red curb being installed at that location.
After further discussion, the Commission asked staff if they can leave a minimum of 3 parking spaces at the
vicinity. They further discussed; if they were to add an additional 10 feet of red curb to the existing red curb
in front of the fire hydrant that may still allow for 3 parking spaces to remain at the vicinity.
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Commissioner Ornelas motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hall to approve the installation of an
additional 10 feet of red curb to be added on to the existing red curb in front of the fire hydrant, allowing 3
parking spaces to remain in the vicinity. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Ornelas, Hall,Quintanilla and Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Russell-Chavez
4. STAFF REPORT
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with an update on current and upcoming projects throughout the City.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Quintanilla thanked staff for a wonderful Fourth of July parade.
Commissioner Omelas informed staff that the signal timing at the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and
Mission Drive is occasionally delayed and has asked if they can have the signal timing checked.
Commissioner Hall thanked staff for the work being done in the Plaza along with all the other work being
done throughout the City.
Vice Chair Masuda asked staff for an update and status on the street name signs.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for September 4,
2014 at 7:00p.m.,and in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
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