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TC - Minutes - 02-06-20 Minutes of the ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING February 6,2020 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: Chair Masuda INVOCATION: Vice Chair Omelas PRESENT: Chair Masuda,Vice-Chair Ornelas, Commissioner Lim and Commissioner Ly ABSENT: Commissioner Quintanilla STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Chris Daste, Engineering Consultant Farhad Iranitalab, 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 also mentioned that the speed limit on Walnut Gove Avenue near Willard School is 25 mph, where at Walnut Grove Avenue and Marshall Street with the distance of less than a 100 yard from the entrance of Janson School the speed limit is 40 mph and thinks it's unreasonable. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Masuda motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Omelas to approve Item A (November 7, 2019 Minutes) from the Consent Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in: Yes: Masuda, Ornelas, Lim and Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: Quintanilla 3. NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT THE INTERSECTION OF EMERSON PLACE AND EVELYN AVENUE Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners a brief description of the item. Mr. Farhad Iranitalab presenting a Power Point presentation and recommended the following improvements: 1) Install two additional street lights on the northeast and southeast corners of the intersection, as shown on attachment 2. Street lights cost approximately$5,000 a piece to install. 2) Install signing and pavement markings as shown on attachment 2 to improve the advanced awareness of the crosswalk for traffic on Emerson Place. Chair Masuda asked if the pavement markings being recommended will be white or yellow. Consultant Farhad Iranitalab responded that they will be yellow. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of February 6,2020 Page 1 of 3 Commissioner Lim asked what type of paint will be used for the pavement markings. Consultant Farhad Iranitalab informed the Commissioners that will be recommending thermoplastic for the pavement marking. Chair Ornelas informed staff that there is a pedestrian sign east of Evelyn Avenue that is currently being obstructed by a tree. Staff will address the issue. Commissioner Lim also mentioned that on the south west corner near the church,there's a lot of trees that may affect lighting as well. Commissioner Ly wanted to confirm that there's no record on previous fatalities in this intersection. Consultant Farhad Iranitalab responded that there haven't been any fatalities in the last 5 years. Commissioner Ly asked Mr. Iranitalab for clarification on the lighting at the four corners of the intersection, along with what do the numbers mean that are being used to identify the lighting. Consultant Farhad Iranitalab responded that only three corners at the intersection have lights and the numbers being used are to identify the uniformity of the lighting, and the higher the number the brighter the light will be. Staff asked Commissioner Ly if he can confirm if his question is if there's legal requirements on how close a light can be to a street. Commissioner Ly confirmed that staff was correct on the question being asked. Consultant Farhad Iranitalab replied that there are no requirements. Chair Masuda asked for clarification on the locations for the new lights. Consultant Farhad Iranitalab responded that the lights shown on the Power Point presentation aren't permanent and when they do the design the permanent lights will be included. Commissioner Ly asked Mr. Farhad if the$5,000.00 estimate included the design, installation and materials. Mr. Farhad responded that it only included the installation and materials. Commissioner Ly also asked Mr. Farhad if he knew what type of light were going to be recommend for that location. Mr. Farah responded that they will be using 100-watt LED lights. Commissioner Lim asked if the tree that is on the southwest corner will affect the proposed. Mr. Lim also mention when traveling north or south on Evelyn Avenue it is hard to see oncoming traffic, he recommended painting red curbs on all four corners to improve visibility. Commissioner Ly expressed that he doesn't feel the extra lighting is necessary and doesn't think the estimate provided is reasonable for the work that is being proposed. Vice Chair Omelas motioned to approve. There was no second to approve staffs first recommendation to install two streetlights on the northeast and southeast corners of the intersection,the motion died. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of February 6,2020 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Lim motioned,seconded by Commissioner Ly to recommend to the City Council to install signage and pavement markings as shown on attachment 2 to improve the advanced awareness of the crosswalk for traffic on Emerson Place. Votes resulted in: Yes: Lim, Ly, Masuda and Ornelas No: None Abstain: None Absent: Quintanilla Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by Commissioner Ly to recommend to the City Council to install red curbing on the southeast and northeast corners of Evelyn Avenue and Emerson Place. Votes resulted in: Yes: Lim, Ly, Masuda and Ornelas No: None Abstain: None Absent: Quintanilla 4. STAFF REPORT Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a hard copy of the Bicycle Master Plan for their review and to discuss at next months meeting. 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Ly asked if staff can look at the sign at intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and Fern Avenue. The traffic light sign on the northwest corner says"no left turn"but when going north bound there is a left turn lane. Commissioner Lim asked if the red curbs near Emerson Elementary School can be repainted. Mr. Lim also asked if the City uses thermoplastic for street markings and if it's reflective. Commissioner Ornelas stated that on Marshall Street between Muscatel Avenue&Bartlett Street, at the beginning of Marshall Street and Muscatel Avenue there's a No Parking sign and once you get over the wash parent are parking and cars must go around them. He requested on having a No Parking sign installed or installing a red curb(prefers a • red curb)between Muscatel Avenue and Bartlett Street. Mr.Ornelas also mentioned that a resident asked if on Loftus Drive between Temple City Blvd & Baldwin Avenue, it's hard to see cars coming over the wash and recommended adding red curbs to allow a bit of visibility when coming out of the side streets. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for March 5,2020 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard. -•t i\Net . Howard Masuda Chair ATTEST: Chris Daste Director of Public Works Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of February 6,2020 Page 3 of 3