TC - Item 2A - Minutes of 11-06-14Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
November 6, 2014
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Russell- Chavez at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Ornelas
INVOCATION: Chair Russell- Chavez
PRESENT: Chair Russell- Chavez, Vice Chair Masuda, Commissioners Hall, Ornelas, and Quintanilla
ABSENT: NONE
REORGANIZATION OF THE COMMISSION: Chair Russell- Chavez and Vice Chair Masuda were
nominated to remain in their current positions.
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Hawkesworth, Public Works Manager Sullivan, and
Administrative Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
NONE
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Chair Masuda motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hall to approve Item A (August 7, 2014 Minutes)
from the Consent Calendar. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Masuda, Hall, Quintanilla, Ornelas, and Russell - Chavez
Noe None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO INSTALL PARKING RESTRICTIONS — EARLE AVENUE AND
MARSHALLSTREET
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a brief description of the location and the recommendation of
having approximately 10 feet of red curbing added to the southwest and southeast corner of Earle Avenue
at Marshall Street.
The Commission asked staff for clarification on where they are proposing to install the red curb.
Staff clarified the area on where they are proposing to put the red curb.
Theresa Farrell, 3652 N. Earle Avenue, discussed her concerns regarding the location in question.
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Commissioner Hall motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Masuda to approve staffs recommendation of having
approximately 10 feet of red curbing added to the southwest and southeast corner of Earle Avenue at
Marshall Street along with touching up the other existing red curb near the location. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Hall, Masuda, Russell- Chavez, Quintanilla and Ornelas
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS- BARTLETT AVENUE AND LOFTUS DRIVE
Staff requested to have Item 3B (Pedestrian Safety Improvements- Bartlett Avenue and Loftus Drive) pulled
from the agenda and asked that no actions be taken pending further review.
The Traffic Commission concurred to table the item.
C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE- PREVENTION OF MIDBLOCK U -TURN
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief description about the item and for the Traffic
Commission to provide their input on an ordinance to prevent midblock U -Turn movements in areas
designated by the City Engineer.
Brian Lewin, 9501 E. Ralph Street, is in support with the proposed ordinance and suggested in banning all
U -Turns near schools be part of the ordinance.
Vice Chairman Masuda asked staff what types of signage would be used to inform motorists that U -turns will
be prohibited. Staff informed the Commissioners that if the ordinance is approved appropriate No U -Turn
signage would be posted in the appropriate areas and would include any additional parameters of the
restriction.
Commissioner Hall informed staff that there is currently something in the ordinance prohibiting U -turns near
schools.
Chair Russell- Chavez voiced support for prohibiting midblock U- Turns.
4. STAFF REPORT
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with an update on current and upcoming projects throughout the City.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Vice Chair Masuda asked staff if it is possible to improve the signage on Glendon Way near the entrance of
the freeway in front of the UFC gym.
Commissioner Ornelas concurred with Vice Chair Masuda.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if a crossing guard can be placed at the intersection of Ivar Avenue and
Valley Blvd during the hours that the schools are let out.
Chair Russell- Chavez asked staff there are any type of speed calming that can be used on Hellman
Avenue, between Del Mar Avenue and San Gabriel Blvd. Mrs. Russell- Chavez asked if staff can look in to
possibly get turn signals installed at the intersection of San Gabriel Blvd/ Potrero Grande/ Rush Street.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for December 4,
2014 at 7:00 p.m., and in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Joanne Russell- Chavez
Chair
ATTEST:
Matt Hawkesworth
Director of Public Works
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