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TC - Item 2A - Minutes 09-07-17 Minutes for the ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING September 7,2017 The special 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: Commissioner Berry INVOCATION: Commissioner Quintanilla PRESENT: Chair Masuda,Vice Chair Omelas, Commissioner Berry and Commissioner Quintanilla ABSENT: Commissioner Sevilla STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Michelle Ramirez, City Engineer Rafael Fajardo and Administrative Assistant Silvia Llamas 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Brian Lewin,9501 E. Ralph Street,welcomed the returning and new Traffic Commissioners. Mr. Lewin requested the installation of a red curb in front of the fire hydrant that is located across the street from his house and, if possible,to have red curbs installed in front of all fire hydrants throughout the City. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Berry motioned,seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla to approve Item A(Installation of Red Curb -8336 Mission Drive)and Item B(Installation of Red Curb-Singing Wood Lane)from the Consent Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in: Yes: Berry,Quintanilla, Masuda and Ornelas No:None Abstain:None Absent:Sevilla 3. NEW BUSINESS A. TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT AT FERN AVENUE AND JACKSON AVENUE (INTERSECTION NEAR BITELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief description on the item, along with recommending that the Traffic Commissioner propose to the City Council the painting of advance'Stop"lines 4-feet prior to the crosswalks in all four legs of the intersection of Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue, and painting 20-feet of red curb on all corners at the same intersection. If red curb is already existing,it should be repainted. Commissioner Berry motioned, second by Commissioner Quintanilla to approve staffs recommendation on painting advance'Stop"lines 4-feet prior to the crosswalks in all four legs of the intersection of Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue, and painting 20-feet of red curb on all corners at the same intersection. If red curb is already existing, it should be repainted. Votes resulted in: Yes:Berry,Quintanilla, Masuda,and Omelas No: None Abstain: None Absent: Sevilla Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of September 7,2017 Page 1 of 2 4. STAFF REPORT Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with an update on current and upcoming City events and projects throughout the City. 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Berry asked if staff can look into having mountable curbs installed on Walnut Grove Avenue near the bridge underpass going north and south to allow emergency vehicles to drive over them in case of emergency. Commissioner Quintanilla asked if staff can look into replacing the old and missing signs on Ivar Avenue on the west curb line across Muscatel Intermediate School. Vice Chair Ornelas asked if staff can install a No Stopping or No Parking'sign going over the wash when traveling west bound on Marshall Street between Muscatel Avenue and Bartlett Avenue. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.,in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard. Howard Masuda Chair ATTEST: Michelle Ramirez Director of Public Works Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of September 7,2017 Paget of