TC - Item 2A - Minutes of the November 5, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes of the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
November 5,2020
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 7:03 p.m. in the
Council Chamber,8838 E.Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE:Commissioner Ly
INVOCATION: Commissioner Escobar,due to technical difficulties the invocation didn't take place.
PRESENT: Chair Masuda,Vice-Chair Quintanilla,Commissioner Escobar,Commissioner Lim, and Commissioner Ly
ABSENT: None „ow
STAFF PRESENT: Transtech Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins and;AdministrativeAnalyst Silvia Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS `\
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Public Comment was received via telephone from Ms>Connie Vasquez, Rosemead resident and in proximity;
Connie Vasquez and Sonia Garcia, Rosemead residents\and neighbors in proximity, suggested the City
install a speed bump on the 3300 block ofAlanreed Avenue,the nearest cross street is Hellman Avenue. Ms.
Vasquez and Ms. Garcia stated there havebeen;two vehicles speeding down their street for six months now,
and tried to note their license plate number however had no luck because of how fast the drivers were going.
Connie and Sonia emphasized how dangerous it is as they live on a cul:de-sac and have to be extra careful
when backing out of the dr*way.so that they do not gbt hitby.,these'dnvers roaring down the street. Ms.
Vasquez asked if staff can\follow up with her regarding request, her contact information is on file with the
Public Works Departmga
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Lim motioned,.seconded by Vice-Chair Quintanilla to approve Item A(February 7,2019 Minutes), Item
B (Sept**5, 2019 Minutes),,Item C;(October 3, 2019 Minutes), Item D (August 6, 2020 Minutes) and Item E
(September.;3,.2020 Minutes)'frofithe Consent::Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Lirn&Quintanilla, Ly, Masuda and Escobar
No: None
;Abstain: None
Absent None
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. TRAFFIC REVIEW OF BURTON AVENUE BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE AND RAMONA BOULEVARD
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins gave the Traffic Commissioner a summary on the item, along with the
following recommendations:
1. Install Side Stripes on each side of Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard,
2. Install a solid double Yellow centerline with Raised Pavement Markers (RPMs) on both sides of the solid
double Yellow centerline along Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard.
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3. Install midblock speed limit(R2-1) signs in both directions of travel (north/south) along the east/west side of
Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard. The segment along Burton Avenue
between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard is approximately 3,300-feet long.
• Install speed limit (R2-1) sign on the eastside of Burton Avenue approximately 1,650-feet from
Garvey Avenue.
• Install speed limit (R2-1) sign on the westside of Burton Avenue approximately 1,650-feet from
Ramona Boulevard.
Comment was received via email from Pierre Beloin, resident at Burton Avenue;
Pierre Beloin, expressed concerns regarding the Traffic Commission Courtesy Notification received and would like to
make the following comments 1) agree to put a speed limit of 25 sign at each end of the street is a good idea; but,2)
regarding painting the double yellow line in the middle of the street alp*.Oth the white stripe on both sides of Burton
is a big waste of money/time,this is only a small side street. MaybAve a traffic cop'park'at either end of the street
once in a while would be more efficient like they used to do a wlil'eback.`Also, very time they do road repair they
would have to'repaint'the lines/stripes, I guess if you have money to burn.`That'sall I have to say at this time.
Comment was received via email from Jeff Che, resident nearBurton Avenue;
Hello. I want to express my gratitude for the Traffic Comm'ission's planning and support for this potential project. My
neighbors on Burton Avenue that I speak with appreciate the efforts yourstaff has committed in,not only introducing
proven safety measures to our street in ordeRto calm prevalent speeding but also the position implications it will have
in enhancing our quality of life. Thank you again for:bringing these improvements in front of today's hearing for review.
Council Member Lim asked what it will cost for the:line striping.
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins informed the Commissionersthat she`Would provide them with the actual
cost once she confirms if itiwill be''done`by in-house staffand the length ofthe street.
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Commissioner Lim asked when;the streetwas last paved and when it's scheduled to be repaved.
Transtech Traffic Engineer,Jana Robbins informed'the Commissioners that she will have to get back to them with the
information
Vice-Chair Quintanilla asked if they>consideted having a sheriff monitor the area.
Transtech Traffic.Engineer, Jana Robbins informed the Commissioners that they have considered having the sheriffs
do spot checks in theearea and they haveagreed to do some spot enforcement.
Chair Masuda asked if theypass recommendations,if it can be noted that the sheriffs department had been contacted.
Vice-Chair Quintanilla asked if staffhave received similar complaints from the adjacent streets.
Transtech Traffic Engineer,Jana Robbins responded they have not.
Chair Masuda mentioned that they did discuss the adjacent street at the previous meeting,and they decided to wait to
see the outcome.
Commissioner Ly commented that the population has been increasing and the auto mechanic shops use Burton
Avenue to test the cars.
Commissioner Escobar asked if before and after counts will be taken to see if the improvements were effective.
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Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins informed the Commissioner if the item gets approved,they will do a speed
survey before doing the improvements and do a recount 6 months after.
Chair Masuda asked if they did a follow-up on Muscatel Avenue to see if it was effective.
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins responded that she was not sure if one was done, but she will look into it
and if they want a study done it can be done.
Commissioner Lim asked if staff can coordinate with sheriffs to have them monitor that area after the signs and stripes
are installed.
Commissioner Ly asked for clarification on the type of yellow lines being installed.
Staff clarified that staff recommendation is for the installation of two solidyellow centerlines.
Commissioner Lim asked if they could install broken yellow centerineinstead'ofsolid yellow centerlines.
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins informed the C,omnissioners the reason<;tliey went with the solid lines was
because they were supposed to be similar to the centerlines installed on Ivar Avenue:Rosemead Place and Muscatel
Avenue.
Commissioner Lim's concern was if they install the two solid centerlines;it•may cause confusion:with people make a
left turn. :<
Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by Vice-Chair'Quintanilla to approve staffs recommendation, along with
including that staff coordinate with the sheriffs department to`spot,monitor tf e,area after the signs and striping have
been installed and conducting before and after speed surveys Votes resulted in
Yes Escobar, Lim, Masuda and Quintanilla
No: L`` <_
Abstain None
Absent None
4. STAFF REPORT
Staff gave the-Traffic Commissioners update onprevious traffic commission items and the passing of former Traffic
Commissioner Hall.:
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5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Vice-Chair Quintanilla asked'fOtzend l pdate on the Olney Street street closure.
Staff informed the Commissioners'that the item was taken to the City Council, but it was deferred to a future meeting,
when residents can attend and give their input.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2020 at 7:00
p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
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Howard Masuda
Chair
ATTEST:
Chris Daste
Director of Public Works
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