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TC - Item 2A - Minutes - 4-6-17 Minutes for the ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING April 6,2017 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Masuda at 7'.00 p.m.in the Council Chamber,8838 E.Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,California. FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Ornelas INVOCATION: Commissioner Hall PRESENT: Vice Chair Masuda, Commissioner Quintanilla,Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Ornelas ABSENT: Chair Russell-Chavez STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer Rafael Fajardo, Director of'Public Works Kathy Garcia, Karen Vigil from Transtech, and Administrative Assistant Silvia Llamas 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE None 2. CONSENT CALENDAR Vice Chair Masuda requested that Item B(Request to Install Parking Restrictions—7715 Garvey Avenue)be pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion and modifications Vice Chair Masuda motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hall to approve Item A(February 2,2017 minutes)of the Consent Calendar. Votes resulted in: Yes Masuda,Halt Ornelas and Quintanilla No None Abstain None Absent Russell-Chavez Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief description on Item B(Request to Install Parking Restrictions 7715Garvey Avenue),along with informing them of the modifications being requested. Commissioner Omelas asked staff how many-parking stalls are on the property. Staff informed the Commissioners thallhey have approximately 36 parking stalls. Sin Wong, 7715 Garvey Avenue,is here on behalf of the property owner. Ms. Wong confirmed that they have between 35 to 36 parking spaces on the property. She thanked staff for looking into the request and asked that the recommendation be modified to extend the red curb beyond the 3-feet or possibly installing a loading zone in front of their business. Commissioner Hall asked Ms. Wong how many businesses are currently on the property and how many parking spots get used. Ms.Wang replied that there is only one business on the property and on a daily basis they use about 5 to 6 parking spaces. Commissioner Hall asked Ms. Wong if she remember when they submitted the request and if they included the amount of parking spaces. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of April 6,2017 Page 1 of 4 Ms.Wong informed the Commissioners that they submitted the request about a month ago and did not include the amount of parking spaces, Ms.Wong also mentioned that the property owner received a letter from the City with their recommendation of installing 3-feet of red curb on both sides of the driveway and he would like to request that the red curb east of the driveway be extended another 2-feet or make it a loading zone. Commissioner Hall asked Ms.Wong if she can clarify on why the request is being made. Ms. Wong replied that the requested was made because it's unsafe to exit the driveway when cars are parked close to the driveway apron. Vice Chair Masuda asked staff if they recommended adding a loading zone"in front of the property, would they need additional time to do studies. Staff informed the Commissioners that loading zones are usually used by big trucks making deliveries and it may not resolve the current visibility issues. Staff recommended extending the red curb do the east side of the driveway by 2-feet. Commissioner Quintanilla asked staff for clarification onwl whew Ms.Wonginitially wanted the red curb. Staff informed the Commissioners that Ms Wong's wanted the entuecurb in front of 7727 GarveyAvenue painted red. Commissioner Hall asked for clarification on why both sides of the driveway need to have red curbs. Vice Chair Masuda explained that west of the driveway needs a red curb because when cars are parked close to the driveway those cars exiling the driveway need to make a wide turn to avoid hitting the parked car,and east of the driveway needs a red curb because when cars are exiting the driveway they can't see the oncoming traffic. Mr. Masuda also mention that Ms Wong is requesting to extend the red curb beyond the recommended 3-feet east of the driveway. Staff recommended extending the red curb east oft the driveway by an additional 2-feet, which will allow the businesSto remain with the 2 parking spaces in front of their business. Commissioner Quintanilla motioned,seconded.by Commissioner Ornelas,to approve that the Traffic Commission propose to the City Council that 8-feet of red cut be painted on the west side of the driveway apron and 5-feet of red curb be painted on the west side of the driveway apron at 7715 Garvey Avenue. Votes resulted in: Yes Quintanilla, Ornelas, Hall and Masuda NO None- Abstam-None Absent: Russell-Chavez 3. NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT HART AVENUE AND STEELE STREET Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief description on the item, along with recommending that 25 mph speed limit signs be installed on Steele Street for eastbound and westbound traffic and on Hart Avenue at Guess Street for northbound traffic. The speed limit signs will remind motorist of the speed limit and to slow down. It is also recommended that DIP(W8-2)signs be installed on Hart Avenue north and south of Steele Street to warn motorist to slow down approaching the DIP. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of April 6,2017 Page 2 of 4 Annette Ankele, 3928 Hart Avenue, expressed her concerns with vehicles speeding on Hart Avenue and Steele Street. Ms.Ankele also mentioned that she doesn't think the installation of the speed limit sign will resolve the problem with cars speeding and recommended installing speed bumps or speed humps. She also expressed her concern with pedestrians walking in the street because they don't have sidewalks. Commissioner Hall sympathized with Ms.Ankeles concerns. Ms.Hall also informed Ms.Ankele that the installation of the speed limit signs are the first steps of trying to get people to slow down and if it doesn't work they will find other traffic measures, Ms.Ankele asked what the guidelines are to have speed bumps installed on her street, Staff informed Ms.Ankele that the City usually doesn't install speed bumps in the City due to liability and informed the Commissioner that they will doing some safety improvements in that area: Staff also informed Ms.Ankele that they will request for a motor officer to go monitor the area Vice Chair Masuda asked Ms.Ankele for a timeline on when the area l&thebusiest. Ms,Ankele replied between the hours of 8:30 am, to 5:30 p.m. Mr m:Mr. Masuda asked staff for a timeline on when the improvements will be done in the area;:. Staff informed the Commissioners that they are planning to break ground in-September. Commissioner Quintanilla asked if the improvements would be part of the Safe Route to School project. Safe replied that they will be part of the Safe Route to School Project Ms.Ankele asked staff if the installation of sidewalks on Hart Avenue and Steele Street are part of the Safe Route to School project. Staff replied that the sidewalks are part of the project but the signs will be getting installed once it's approved. Commissioner Quintanilla motioned,second by CommissionerOrnelas,to approve staffs recommendation that 25 mph speed limit signsi.be installed on Steele Street fpr:eastbound and westbound traffic and on Hart Avenue at Guess Street for northbound traffic jt Is also recommended that DIP (W8-2) signs be installed on Hart Avenue north'andsouth of Steele Street. Vote's resulted in: Yes-Quintanilla,Omelas,Hall,and Masuda No: None Abstain None Absent.Russell Chavez 4. STAFF REPORT Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with an update on current and upcoming City events and projects. 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Ornelas asked for an update on the removal of the red zone and the replacement of the white curb in front of Shuey School and Encinita School. Commissioner Quintanilla mentioned that vehicles speed on Lawrence Avenue and Muscatel Avenue and would like for staff to see if they can do any improvements along that area. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of Aphl 6,2017 Page 3 of 4 Vice Chair Masuda requested if speed limit signs can be installed on Grand Avenue between Walnut Grove Avenue and Rosemead Blvd. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for May 4,2017 at 7:00 p.m„ in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard. HowardMasuda Chair ATTEST: Michelle Ramirez Director of Public Works Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of April 6,2017 Page of