TC - Minutes - 08-01-19 Minutes of the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
August 1,2019
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 7:05 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 Lim and Commissioner Ly
ABSENT: Commissioner Quintanilla
REORGANIZATION: Vice-Chair Ornelas nominated Commissioner Masuda as Chair. Commissioner Lim
motioned,seconded by Vice-Chair Ornelas. Motion was carried out by the following votes:
Yes: Lim, Ornelas, Masuda,and Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Quintanilla
Chair Masuda nominated Commissioner Ornelas as Vice-Chair. Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by
Commissioner Ly. Motion was carried out by the following votes:
Yes: Lim, Ly, Ornelas, and Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:Quintanilla
STAFF PRESENT: Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer Ahmad Ansari and Administrative Analyst Silvia
Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sonneary Samuth,resident at 4870 Walnut Grove Avenue stated she submitted plans for a room addition,and one
of the requirements was to close her driveway and use street parking. Ms.,Samuth asked if she could keep her
driveway.
Staff responded that they will talk to the Planning Department and find out the reasoning for the driveway closure
and contact her with the findings.
Arthur Landing, resident at 4864 Walnut Grove Avenue also concurred with Ms. Samuth request and would like to
appeal the decision.
Staff informed Mr. Landing that they would contact him once they gather the information.t.
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT 2488 JACKSON AVENUE
Staff provided a brief description of the item,and with recommending the Traffic Commission approve the extension
of 15 feet of red curb to the eastside of Jackson Avenue to improve visibility of oncoming northbound traffic.
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Commissioner Ly asked staff if it would be beneficial to the residents in the area to implement a four-way stop at
that intersection.
Staff replied to the Commission that a study could be done and if it passes the warrant, it could be done.
Commissioner Ly mention that north of Garvalia Avenue there are two schools, there is heavy traffic, and during
school pick-up times there may be potential issues.
Staff informed the Commissioners if the warrant study warrants a four-way stop sign,then appropriate actions can
be taken, if a four-way stop is not warranted,it's not uncommon to extend the red curb in these types of situations.
Commissioner Lim asked if any studies were done on traffic collision at that intersection.
Staff informed the Commission that from January 2015 to December 31, 2017 there has been one reported
collision.
Vice Chair Ornelas went to the location and recommended extending the red curb.
Chair Masuda agreed with extending the red curb and suggested having a study done at that location to see if a
red curb can be installed at the northeast corner.
Staff informed the Commission that they will move forward with the study at that intersection to see if a four-way
stop is warranted in that intersection.
Vice Chair Ornelas motioned, seconded by Commissioner Lim to approve staffs recommendation that the Traffic
Commission propose to the City Council the extension of 15 feet of red curb on the eastside of Jackson Avenue at
2488 Jackson Avenue to improve visibility of oncoming northbound traffic. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Ornelas, Lim, Masuda and Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:Quintanilla
B. REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT 2516 MUSCATEL AVENUE
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief description of the item, along with recommending that the
Traffic Commission deny the request to paint 5 feet of red curb on both the north and the south of the driveway
apron at 2516 Muscatel Avenue.
Tam Hang, resident at 2516 Muscatel Avenue expressed concerns with people parking in front of her house and
is requesting for the curb to be painted red.
Commissioner Lim commented that street parking is on a public roadway and if she is having problems with certain
individuals,she should call the sheriffs department. Mr.Lim also asked Ms.Hang if she was having trouble backing
out of her driveway.
Ms. Hang responded that due to having a narrow driveway,she has trouble backing out.
Commissioner Lim suggested to Ms. Hang to apply to extend her driveway apron.
Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by Commissioner Ly to approve staffs recommendation that the Traffic
Commission propose to the City Council to deny the request to paint 5 feet of red curb on both the north and the
south of the driveway apron at 2516 Muscatel Avenue. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Lim, Ly, Ornelas and Masuda
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No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Quintanilla
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3. STAFF REPORT
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with an update on current and upcoming city events.
4. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Ly requested if staff can talk to the construction company working on Walnut Grove Avenue and
ask if they can level the temporary construction plates because they are high and unsafe.
Chair Masuda asked if there are any plans on recoating the streets in Rosemead.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2019 at
7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Howard Masuda
Chair
ATTEST:
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Amad Ans. "
Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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