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TC - Minutes - 10-05-17 Minutes for the ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING October 5,2017 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber, 8838 E.Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,California. FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Berry INVOCATION: Director of Public Works Michelle Ramirez PRESENT: Chair Masuda,Vice Chair Omelas,Commissioner Berry and Commissioner Sevilla ABSENT: Commissioner Quintanilla STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Michelle Ramirez, City Engineer Rafael Fajardo and Administrative Assistant Silvia Llamas 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE NONE 2. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Berry motioned,seconded by Vice Chair Ornelas to approve Item A(September 7, 2017 Minutes), Item B (Installation of Red Curb—9428 Valley Blvd, and Item C (Traffic Calming at Fern Avenue between Walnut Grove Avenue and La Presa Avenue)from the Consent Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in: Yes: Berry, Ornelas, Masuda and Sevilla No:None Abstain: None Absent: Quintanilla 3. NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT OLNEY STREET AND TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief descdpfion on the item,along with recommending that the Traffic Commissioners propose the following actions to the City Council:1)Install approximately 80-feet of yellow circular raised pavement markers 4-feet apart west of Temple City Boulevard along the centerline.2)Install freeway entrance pavement markers on the roadway. 3) Remove a right turn only sign and,instead, install a right lane freeway only sign on Olney Street. Brian Lewin, 9501 E. Ralph Street, suggested adding additional signage prior to the Olney Street and Ellis Lane intersecfion to inform east bound traffic that they will be exiting onto the I-10 freeway and they can use Ellis Lane as an alternate route to avoid getting onto the freeway. Mr. Lewin also welcomed Mr. Sevilla onto the Traffic Commission. Staff informed the Commissioners that the signs Mr.Lewin was suggesting are currently part of staffs recommendation. Vice Chair Ornelas menfioned that there's currently a"10 West Freeway'sign and asked if staff can add the"only"onto it to inform east bound traffic that it is not a thru street and exits onto the freeway on ramp. Commissioner Sevilla asked what would be the cost and procedures in converting Olney Street into a cud-a-sac that would only allow east bound traffic to exit onto the freeway. Staff informed the Commissioners that converting Olney Street into a cud-a-sac would be a long and expensive process because they will need to find the approved conditions for the street along with contacting Caltrans,Los Angeles County, Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of October 5,2017 Page 1 of 2 and the Fire Department for their approval and assistance with the planning process. Staff also mention that converting Olney Street into a cud-a-sac will also raise concerns with emergency responders in case there was an emergency. Cesar Fernandez,9628 Olney Street,informed the Commissioners that he was the one that submitted this request and would like to suggest two additional signs for drivers going south bound on Temple City Boulevard and west bound on Loftus Ddve informing drivers that they will need to merge onto the left lane if their entering the freeway entrance or merge onto left lane for street traffic. Mr. Fernandez also asked if the City can also look into having sidewalks installed on Olney Street. Staff informed the Commissioners that they will contact Caltrans regarding the additional signage and will also speak with Mr.Fernandez about his sidewalk request after the meeting. Commissioner Berry asked for clarification on the diagram that was provided by staff. He also asked if staff can provide Mr. Fernandez with the contact information to Caltrans in cases he had any other questions or concerns. Commissioner Berry motioned, second by Vice Chair Omelas to approve staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commissioners propose the following actions to the City Council: 1)Install approximately 80-feet of yellow circular raised pavement markers 4-feet apart west of Temple City Boulevard along the centerline.2)Install freeway entrance pavement markers on the roadway.3)Remove a right turn only sign and, instead, install a right lane freeway only sign on Olney Street and addition include the installation of the two additional signs informing drivers going to enter the freeway to need to merge onto the left lane;in addition to adding the word"only"onto the existing 10 West freeway sign for east bound traffic on Olney Street. Votes resulted in: Yes: Berry,Ornelas, Masuda,and Sevilla No:None Abstain: None Absent:Quintanilla 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 mentioned when the Earle Avenue Sidewalk Replacement project is completed there should be other similar projects done throughout the City. He also mentioned when a business owner requests to have red curbs installed on both sides of their driveway,the City should looking into having them install wider driveway aprons. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for November 2,2017,at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard. Howard Masuda Chair ATTEST: //_1 C 6 Michelle Ramirez 4 Director of Public Works Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of October 5,2017 Page 2 of 2