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TC - Minutes - 11-07-19 Minutes of the ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING November 7,2019 The regular 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 Ly INVOCATION: Chair Masuda PRESENT: Chair Masuda,Vice-Chair Ornelas, Commissioner Lim and Commissioner Ly ABSENT: Commissioner Quintanilla STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Chris Daste, Engineering Consultant Elie Farah, and Administrative Analyst Silvia Llamas 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tom Dobashi, resident,expressed concern with unsafe condition for bicyclist riding south bound on Walnut Grove Avenue,between Valley Blvd and Hellman Avenue. He requested having signs installed to remind drivers to share the road with bicyclists. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR NONE 3. OLD BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC STUDY FOR OLNEY STREET BETWEEN RIO HONDO AVENUE AND TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD -Staff provided a brief description of the item and Consultant Traffic Engineer Elie Farah presented a PowerPoint presentation on the studies that were conducted. Commissioner Ly asked for clarification on the direction that had the 83%cut thru traffic on Olney Street. Staff responded that it was the west bound traffic. Commissioner Ly asked if staff had numbers for east bound traffic. Staff responded that there was 0%cut thru east bound traffic. Commissioner Ly also asked for clarification on the recommendation given for phase 1,that suggests the Sheriff Station to provide periodic enforcement during off peak hours when traffic can move more freely. Mr.Ly also asked what would be considered off peak hours. Staff responded 4 p.m.to 6 p.m.are considered off peak hours. Commissioner Ly asked if having police enforcement during peak hours would help reduce drivers from coming onto Olney Street and making a U-Turn to get onto the freeway. Staff responded that it would help. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of November 7,2019 Page 1 of 3 Commissioner Ly asked if the vehicles speeding on Olney Street are residents or cut thru vehicles. Staff responded that it would be difficult to determine if they are residents or it's the cut thru vehicles. Commissioner Lim asked if there's a four-way stop on Ellis Lane and Marshall Street. Staff confirmed that Ellis Lane and Marshall Street is a four-way stop. Commissioner Lim asked regarding the level of service, if staff could explain what the grades mean in terms of A vs. C. Mr. Farah explained that an A grade is good and C needs work. Commissioner Lim asked regarding phase 2,where would staff recommend installing feedback signs. Staff suggested installing feedback signs on long segments. Commissioner Ornelas mentioned that if they did a full closure on Olney Street, people living on Temple City Blvd will have problems backing out of their driveways. Staff informed the Commissioners that further studies will need to be done to determine if they can block out a certain amount of space to allow the residents who live along Temple City Blvd. to back out safely onto Olney Street, if they were to do a partial closure. Chair Masuda mentioned if there was a full closure on Olney Street, people who live west of Temple City Blvd. above Loftus Drive would only have the option to get onto the left lane and make a left onto Loftus Drive to avoid getting onto the freeway. Mr. Masuda asked what the level of service for vehicles would be traveling south bound Temple City Blvd. if they do a full closure on Olney Street. Staff informed the Commissioners that Caltrans may need to do a time signal adjustment and there may can be vehicles backed up all the way to Marshall Street. Mr. Masuda also asked if they investigated how the Loftus Drive west bound traffic would be affected when trying to make a left turn onto Temple City Blvd. Staff suggested putting a"Keep Clear"to allow on Temple City Blvd.to allow traffic to clear prior to the Loftus Drive traffic making a left. Chair Masuda asked for clarification on the location where the transition marking will begin. Staff informed the Commissioners that the transition marking will begin on Marshall Street and they will need to do further research because vehicles also park on the street. Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by Commissioner Ly to recommend to the City Council a partial closure on Olney Street and closing the east bound on ramp lane, along with placing the phase 2 speed radar feedback sign on Olney Street. Votes resulted in: Yes: Lim, Ly, Masuda and Ornelas No: None Abstain: None Absent: Quintanilla Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of November 7,2019 Page 2 of 3 4. STAFF REPORT NONE 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Ly requested putting Mr.Dobashi's item on the next meeting agenda to discuss speeding and safety concerns on the south bound lane of Walnut Grove Avenue. Chair Masuda asked for an update on the outcome of the bicycle policy. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for December 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: IOW Chris r• to Director of Public Works Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of November 7,2019 Page 3 of 3