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TC - Minutes - 09-06-18 Minutes for the ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING September 6,2018 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 7:01 p.m.in the Council Chamber,8838 E.Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,California. FLAG SALUTE: Chair Masuda INVOCATION: Vice Chair Ornelas PRESENT: Chair Masuda,Vice Chair Ornelas,Commissioner Berry,Commissioner Quintanilla and Commissioner Sevilla ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager/Acting Director of Public Works Greg Tsujiuchi, and Administrative Assistant Silvia Llamas 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE None 2. CONSENT CALENDAR - Commissioner Berry asked to remove the August 2, 2018 minutes from the Consent Calendar for a minor correction. Mr. Berry requested to change left lane to right lane on his comment under Commissioner Report. Commissioner Berry motioned,seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla to approve Item A(August 2,2018 Minutes) from the Consent Calendar after revised. Votes resulted in: Yes: Berry, Quintanilla, Masuda, Ornelas and Sevilla No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 3. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF RED CURB PAINTING -9063 MISSION DRIVE -ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners a brief description on the item, along with recommending that the Traffic Commission discuss this item, receive and consider public comment, both written and oral; and provide direction on whether to propose to the City Council that 27-feet of red curb be painted at 9063 Mission Drive. Commissioner Berry commented that late at night there's not many people parking in front of the school and if there is a function at the school they use the school's parking lot. Commissioner Quintanilla asked staff when the study was done and during what hours. Staff informed the Commissioner that a study wasn't done. Chair Masuda mentioned that adding the red curb will help with visibility issues and agrees with adding the red curb. Vice Chair Ornelas also agrees with adding the red curb Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of September 6,2018 Page 1of3 Commissioner Quintanilla informed the Commissioner that the school parking lot is currently under construction and suggested bring back the item after the construction is completed. Commissioner Sevilla also agrees with Commissioner Quintanilla. Chair Masuda suggested approving staffs recommendation on having the red curb installed, but delaying the installation until the construction is completed. Commissioner Berry motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Ornelas to approve that the Traffic Commission recommend and propose to the City Council that 27-feet of red curb be painted at 9063 Mission Drive. Votes resulted in: Yes: Berry,Sevilla, Ornelas and Masuda No:Quintanilla Abstain: None Absent: None 4. OLD BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT OLNEY STREET AND TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners a brief description on the item, along with informing them of the traffic improvements approved in the past. Brian Lewin,9501 E. Ralph Street will also be speaking on behalf of a resident that wasn't able to attend tonight's meeting. The resident wanted the Commissioners to know that Onley Street has had an increase in robberies, speeding is also an issue that has become very dangerous due to immediate access to the freeway that seemingly enables robbers and criminals to choose this vicinity to create and carry out their crimes, and the resident has personally been robbed. Mr. Lewin also agrees with the resident and asked if staff can do a feasibility study on cost and what may be involved in doing the closure in terms of cost and benefit. . Brian Lewin also suggested in doing basic traffic count to see how many vehicles use that outlet and also possibly doing one at the other end to see roughly how much is cut through traffic. Lorraine O'Neill„3528 Ellis Lane also commented that there has been an increase in home invasions and vehicle being vandalized or stolen. Ms.O'Neill also asked if something can be done to stop vehicles from speeding,along with having something built or installed on Temple City Boulevard that can prevent vehicles from turning onto Onley Street when exiting the freeway. Yvonne Martinez, 9550 Olney Street will also be speaking on behalf of her neighbors that live around her. Ms. Martinez also informed the Traffic Commissioners that vehicles are always speed down their street, along with witnessing and stopping a burglary in which the vehicle got away by getting onto the freeway. She also agrees with having the street closed or having speed bumps installed to slow down vehicles going down their street. Oscar Rios,9638 Olney Street expressed his concern with vehicles speeding,the increase in home burglaries and vehicles being vandalized,that he would also like to see Olney Street closed off. Chair Masuda clarified that the item was put on the agenda for discussion and no decisions will be made at tonight's meeting. Commissioner Berry asked with the increase in crime,what's the Sheriff's department doing about it. Staff informed the Commissioners that they did talk to the Lieutenant and he provided stats on robberies within the last 12 month period,they had 3 robberies in their system;two in the area in question and one on the other side that didn't have access to the freeway on ramp. Commissioner Berry suggested in possibly having a roundabout installed between Olney Street and Ellis Lane. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of September 6,2018 Page2of3 • i Chair Masuda summarized the two main issues in the area;the first one being vehicles speeding and making U- turns and the second is possibly doing a study on closing the street. Mr.Masuda would also like for staff to continue working on finding solutions to improve the current speeding situation and possibly doing a feasibility study. Commissioner Berry motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Ornelas to have staff revisit the location and come back with ideas and recommendations that can help improve the speeding and safety concerns in the area,while looking to see if it's feasible to close down the street. Votes resulted in: Yes: Berry, Ornelas, Masuda, Quintanilla and Sevilla No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 5. STAFF REPORT Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with an update on future Traffic Commission items. 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Sevilla recommend closing Olney Street for east and west bound traffic. Commissioner Quintanilla asked to give further advanced notice to residents for future items. Commissioner Berry asked if they will be adding sidewalks on Steele Street between Hart Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard. Mr. Berry also asked for an update on the replacement of the faded signs throughout the City. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard. Howard Masuda Chair ATTEST: Greg Tsujiuchi Assistant City Manager/Acting Director of Public Works Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of September 6,2018 Page 3 of 3