TC - Minutes - 09-03-20 Minutes of the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
September 3,2020
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 7:06 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, 8838 E.Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Lim
INVOCATION: Commissioner Ly
PRESENT: Chair Masuda,Vice Chair Quintanilla, Commissioner Escobar, Commissioner Lim and Commissioner Ly
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Chris Daste,Transtech Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins and Administrative
Analyst Silvia Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
None
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESIDENT REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMPS ALONG BURTON AVENUE BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE
AND RAMONA BOULEVARD
Comment was received via email from Jeff Che, resident at Burton Avenue didn't agree with staffs recommendation
for not installing speed humps and proposed speed cushions that are either speed humps or speed tables,that include
wheel cutouts to allow large vehicles to pass unaffected,while reducing passenger car speeds and they can be offset
to allow unimpeded passage by emergency vehicles and are typically used on key emergency response routes.Other
traffic calming measures that he suggested to be considered are vehicle activated signs and polymer cement overlays
that change the texture on a small section of the asphalt, along with occasional law enforcement.
Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners a brief description of the item; along with recommending that the Traffic
Commission deny the residents request and provide further direction to staff to conduct a traffic review of the corridor
and potential traffic calming measures.
Commissioner Ly commented that he is familiar with the street and with an increase in drivers, there has been an
increase with vehicles speeding along Burton Avenue and its adjacent streets and would like to see what they can do
to help resolve the traffic issues along those areas.
Commissioner Lim asked if staff can replace the faded traffic signs.
Vice Chair Quintanilla suggested starting with similar traffic measures that were used on Muscatel Avenue and Ivar
Avenue, along with having law enforcement monitor the area.
Commissioner Escobar asked if there has been similar request submitted in the past.
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Staff responded that they weren't aware of any other issues or request.
Chair Masuda agrees with Vice Chair Quintanilla's suggestion,along with adding double lines in the center of the street
with reflectors.
Staff summarized the Traffic Commissions recommendation which are replacing the faded signs, installing edge line
markings like the ones used on Ivar Avenue and double lines in the middle of the street with reflectors like the ones
used on Muscatel Avenue between Mission Drive and Grand Avenue.
Traffic Engineer,Jana Robbins,suggested doing a speed survey before the traffic measure are implemented and one
after to see if it slowed the speeding down.
Commissioner Lim suggested adopting a policy or guidelines for Traffic Calming Measures.
Chair Masuda agreed with Commissioner Lim and recommended updating the Traffic Calming Toolbox Measures and
create a policy.
Staff recommended putting the Traffic Calming Toolbox Measure Policy on next month's agenda for further discussion.
Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Quintanilla to approve staff's recommendation and deny the
residents request,along with conducting a traffic review of the corridor and potential calming measures. Votes resulted
in:
Yes: Escobar, Lim, Ly, Masuda and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. RESIDENT REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF CONDITIONS ON LOFTUS DRIVE BETWEEN TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD AND BALDWIN AVENUE
Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners a brief description of the item; along with recommending asking that the police
department for spot enforce of this location for trucks and speeding and conduct a traffic review of this location.
Vice Chair Quintanilla mentioned that half the street belongs to El Monte, along with there being a sign that says No
Trucks.
Jana Robbins,Traffic Engineer agreed with being a No Truck sign.
Commissioner Lim mentioned that truck drivers may be using a GPS system that may be routing them to use those
streets.
Jana Robbin,Traffic Engineer responded that she doesn't know if that is what is occurring.
Chair Masuda visited the location and observed that the placement of the signs can be improved to areas where truck
drivers can see them sooner.
Vice Chair Quintanilla motioned, seconded by Commissioner Ly to approve staffs recommendation to ask the police
department for spot enforcement of the for trucks and speeding, along with conducting a traffic review of the area.
Votes resulted in:
Yes: Escobar, Lim, Ly, Masuda and Quintanilla
No: None
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. STAFF REPORT
NONE
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked for an update on the Olney Street on-ramp street closure.
Staff informed the Commissioners that the partial closure of Olney Street will be taken to the next Council meeting for
approval.
Chair Masuda asked if the bicycle master plan can be added onto a future agenda for future discussion and
improvements. Mr. Masuda also asked if staff can investigate a hit and run accident that may have occurred on
Hellman Avenue near Dorothy Street that may have been caused to speeding.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2020 at 7:00
p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Howard Masuda
Chair
ATTEST:
Chris Daste
Director of Public Works
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