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TC - Minutes - 10-04-18 Minutes of the ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING October 4,2018 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: Commissioner Berry INVOCATION: Commissioner Quintanilla 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, City Engineer Rafael Fajardo and Administrative Assistant Silvia Llamas 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE 2. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Ornelas motioned, seconded by Commissioner Berry to approve Item A (September 6, 2018 Minutes)from the Consent Calendar as presented. Votes resulted,in: Yes: Ornelas, Berry, Masuda,Quintanilla and Sevilla No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 3. OLD BUSINESS The following items were discussed concurrently, discussion 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 a Power Point presentation and recommended 1) Prepare warrant for the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Marybeth Avenue and Ellis Lane along Olney Street,2)Restripe the entire street, and 3)Traffic Counts. Marion Fairbanks spoke on behalf of her mother who lives at 9555 Olney Street. Ms. Fairbanks mentioned that vehicles are always speeding along this area and does not think the stop signs will be sufficient. Dorothy Weiss, 3546 Marybeth Avenue expressed her concern on agenda Item 3 B. Feasibility estimate for Potential Olney Street Closure and agrees with closing the street. Jonathan Martinez,9550 Olney Street also spoke on behalf of his mother and expressed their concerns on agenda - Item 3 B. Feasibility estimate for Potential Olney Street Closure and agrees with closing the street. Raul Quezada, 9551 Olney Street expressed his concern on agenda Item 3 B. Feasibility estimate for Potential Olney Street Closure and recommends closing the on ramp to the freeway. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of October 4,2018 Page 1 of 4 Lorraine O'Neill, 3528 Ellis Lane would like to see other safety improvements done other than a stop sign and expressed her concern on agenda Item 3 B.Feasibility estimate for Potential Olney Street Closure and agrees with closing the street. Oscar Rios, 9638 Olney Street also expressed his concern on agenda Item 3 B. Feasibility estimate for Potential Olney Street Closure and recommends closing the on ramp to the freeway. Sheila Larson,9502 Olney Street also expressed her concern on Item 3 B. Feasibility estimate for Potential Olney Street Closure and agrees with closing the street; Ms. Larson also mentioned that people ignore the current stop signs along the area and has had to call the police to monitor the area. Commissioner Sevilla asked Ms. Larson if she knew how many tickets were issued that day. Ms. Larson responded that about 17 tickets were issued that day. Commissioner Berry asked Ms. Larson how often she saw police vehicles patrolling the area. Ms. Larson responded that she sees a good sheriffs presence in the area. Grace Rosales, 9622 Olney Street mentioned that her driveway is used for U-turns and would like to request for sidewalks to be installed along Olney Street to prevent residents from walking in the street. Ms. Rosales also expressed her concern on Item 3 B.Feasibility estimate for Potential Olney Street Closure and agrees with closing the street. • Beverly Martin, 9438 Olney Street is also concerned for the safety of the kids along Olney Street and agrees with having sidewalks installed. Ms. Martin also expressed her concern on Item 3 B. Feasibility estimate for Potential Olney Street Closure and agrees with closing the street. Dorothy Weiss, 3546 Marybeth Avenue mentioned that Ellis Lane, Marybeth Avenue, and Vane Avenue are between Olney Avenue and Marshall Street;and there has been an increase in traffic and vehicles speeding. Oscar Rios,9638 Olney Street stated that some of the dome markers are missing. Chair Masuda put on the record that a letter was received by Quyen Ngo,9464 Olney Street expressing his concern with unsafe driving and would like to propose that speed bumps and sidewalks be installed along Olney Street to slow down traffic,thus creating a safer environment for children and pedestrians. Commissioner Sevilla thanked the resident for coming to the meeting, along with mentioning that everyone is in favor of closing the street. Mr.Sevilla is also in favor of closing the street but informed the residents that it wouldn't be an easy process. Venancio Ruiz,9460 Olney Street suggested adding speed bumps. Commissioner Berry agrees that the traffic conditions along Olney Street have gotten out of hand, he has recommended in having more patrols or having some traffic studies done along that area. Mr. Berry doesn't recommend having bumps installed in front of people's houses and suggested in moving the recommended signage further west. Commissioner Sevilla mentioned the stop signs are a good idea but did not feel they would help much. Commissioner Berry mentioned that people robbing houses weren't going to pay attention to the signs, but for everyone else it's a beginning to help alleviate some of the concerns and recommended having them patrol more often. Chair Masuda suggested in adding a"Freeway Only"sign. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of October 4,2018 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Berry motioned,seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla to approve staffs recommendations,with the addition of adding and additional sign to the stop sign on Olney Street and Ellis lane that reads "Freeway Entrance Only". Votes resulted in: Yes: Berry,Sevilla,Quintanilla,Ornelas and Masuda No: None Abstain: None Absent: None B. FEASIBILITY ESTIMATE FOR POTENTIAL OLNEY STREET CLOSURE Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners an update on their request. Commissioner Quintanilla suggested in moving forward. Commissioner Berry suggested in starting with staffs recommendation that were approved on the previous item. Commissioner Sevilla agrees with the closure of the street but informed the audience that they are just discussing a budget for the studies needed to do the closure of the street. Commissioner Berry asked for clarification on the proposal received. Chair Masuda also asked if a speed survey is also included in the proposal. Staff informed the Commissioners that a speed survey is not included as part of the proposal. Chair Masuda suggested in having a speed survey done,due to speeding issues along that area. Commissioner Quintanilla asked who decides on the closure of the on ramp. Staff informed the Commissioners that the City Council needs to make the final recommendation before they can move forward. If approved several jurisdictions, such as, Caltrans, LA County, Fire Department and Police Department will also need to be included and agree with the closure. Chair Masuda asked at what point are first responders included into the discussion to give their input on the importance of keeping the onramp open or closing it. Staff informed the Commissioners that the feasibility study will be able to accommodate which will be first and which will be last. Commissioners Sevilla asked with the study if there would be a difference between closing only the east bound or closing both the east bound and west bound. Staff informed the Commissioners that they would need to talk to the consultant. Commissioner Ornelas asked how long a study would take. Staff responded the Commissioners that they weren't sure how long the study would take. Commissioner Berry motioned,seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla to approve staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend and propose to the City Council to move forward with the feasibility study. Votes resulted in: Yes: Berry,Quintanilla, Masuda, Sevilla and Ornelas No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of October 4,2018 Page3of4 4. STAFF REPORT Staff reported to the Commissioners that grants are being looked at to fund sidewalks. 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Berry asked if they can restrict street sweeping hours near schools from the hours of 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Mr. Berry also received a request to have a stop sign installed at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue,a request from the resident at 8636 Edmond Drive to see if they can look into the speeding issues along Edmond Drive, and lastly a request from a resident at 4106 Encinita Avenue to see if they can get enforcement along Encinita Avenue, because people are parking on the red or blocking their driveways. Vice Chair Ornelas asked if staff can look at getting no commercial parking in front of Jay Imperial Park. Commissioner Berry asked if staff can research the cost for smart crosswalks for future projects. Commissioner Quintanilla thanked the residents for coming to the meeting. Commissioner Sevilla also thanked the residents for coming to tonight's meeting,along with expressing his concern about the parking situations throughout the City. Chair Masuda also thanked the residents for coming to the meeting, along with suggesting on doing a survey to get more input from the residents. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard. `U+ Ze Howard Masuda Chair ATTEST: orGreg upuc Assistant City Manager/Acting Director of Public Works Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of October 4,2018 Page 4 of 4