TC - Agenda - 09-09-21 - SpecialTo adhere to the Los Angeles County Health
Officer's, updated June 11, 2020, Revised Safer
at Home Order, this Traffic Commission Meeting
will be held via teleconference and the public
will have access to observe the meeting
telephonically and to watch online. Please note
that, in accordance with Governor Newsom's
Executive Order N-08-21, there will not be a
physical location from which the public may
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Ericka Hernandez (626) 569-2100.
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Rosemead
Traffic Commission
Special Meeting Agenda
September 9, 2021
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
Howard Masuda, Chair
Edward Quintanilla, Vice -Chair
Michael Drange, Commissioner
Emma Escobar, Commissioner
Lucy Nguyen, Commissioner
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSIONSPECIAL MEETINGSeptember9, 2021
o CALL TO ORDER 7:00 PM
o PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Escobar
o INVOCATION Chair Masuda
o ROLL CALL Chair Masuda, Vice Chair Quintanilla, Commissioner Drange, Commissioner Escobar and
Commissioner Nguyen
o ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Michael Drange and Ed Quintanilla
o REORGANIZATION Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
NONE
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. TRAFFIC REVIEW OF SIGNAGE AND MARKINGS ON SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD NEAR HELLMAN
AVENUE AND THE EB I-10 FREEWAY ON-RAMP
SUMMARY
On behalf of the City of Rosemead, engineering staff completed a traffic review and recommended appropriate
measures to improve and evaluate the existing signage located on San Gabriel Boulevard for the northbound
(NB) travel as drivers approach Hellman Avenue and the eastbound (EB) 1-10 Freeway On-Ramp. The
current signage on San Gabriel Boulevard provides lane designations for the freeway on-ramp and other
roads, however the current signage as is, is not clear and makes it difficult for motorists to understand and
maneuver into the correct lanes, especially as drivers drive NB approaching the Hellman Avenue intersection
and the EB 1-10 On-Ramp. Due to the on-
Gabriel Boulevard, there are currently signs installed showing lane designations, however the signs show as
if there are 2 lanes making a right onto the freeway. Clarification of the lane designations exist with text below
the right turn arrows; however, the writing is small. Please note that this intersection appears to be within
Caltrans jurisdiction and may require coordination between the City and Caltrans to facilitate any
improvements. If the recommended improvements are approved, City Staff may need to initiate the
coordination efforts with Caltrans to implement the below recommended improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission take the following actions:
1. Remove the existing mast arm signage for northbound traffic along San Gabriel Boulevard and on
the approach to the intersection and replace with larger signs (54x45) for Multi-Lane Roads per
CAMUTCD 2B.19. To make the sign easier for motorists to read the lane designations, it is
recommended to add ONLY HELLMAN below the right turn arrow on the sign per CAMUTCD
2B.19-20. It is also recommended to remove the Thru/RT symbol on the mast arm sign and replace
with a thru arrow with the 10 FWY EAST in larger font to avoid confusion for vehicles that aim to
turn onto Hellman Avenue. The approach sign should be moved to the start of the right turn only
;
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2. Re--only lane along San
Gabriel Boulevard as show in the proposed diagram of Attachment A. Add Pavement Legend
-feet before Hellman Avenue, directly under the RT ARROW to say
;
3. -feet south of Hellman
Avenue and again approximately 80-feet south of Hellman Avenue;
4. Install lane line extension through the intersection (per Section 3B.08 and Figure 3B-13 of the
CAMUTCD) for the right turning lane to Hellman Avenue to help guide vehicles to making the right
onto Hellman Avenue;
5.
ersection of San Gabriel Blvd and
Hellman Avenue;
6.
the right turn lane, as shown on Figure 10 of Attachment A. (CAMUTCD Figure 3B-11); and
7.
Attachment A. Per CAMUTCD Section 2C.40, this sign may be used in advance of the R3-7R sign.
B. TRAFFIC REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF RAMONA BOULEVARD AND BURTON AVENUE
SUMMARY
On behalf of the City of Rosemead, engineering staff completed a traffic review and recommended appropriate
measures to improve and evaluate the existing stop signage, pavement legends, and markings at the
intersection of Ramona Boulevard and Burton Avenue. The intersection currently is an all-way stop. The
placement of all traffic control devices is dictated by engineering judgment and based on guidelines found in
the CAMUTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and the CVC (California Vehicle Code).
On behalf of the City of Rosemead, engineering staff has completed a traffic analysis to evaluate the
intersection and recommend appropriate measures that would increase the visibility of the stop signs at
intersection.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission take the following actions:
1. Install new larger STOP Signs (36x36) along with an All Way (R1-3P) plaque mounted under each
STOP Sign at the Intersection of Ramona Boulevard and Burton Avenue as shown.
a. Larger STOP Signs
intersection. The visibility of intersections and ability of approaching drivers to perceive them
can be enhanced by installing larger signs at intersections. This should follow the guidelines
per CAMUTCD Table 2B.1.
b. All Way (R1-3P) Plaque
directions of travel are required to stop at the intersection. (R1-; and
2. Install red retroreflective strips on all the STOP posts, per CAMUTCD Section 2B.10, paragraph 6.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSIONSPECIAL MEETINGSeptember9, 2021
a. Retroreflective strips are strips installed on posts that match the background of the sign
which aids to enhance the visibility of the STOP Signs and is beneficial when additional
attention needs to be drawn to a stop sign especially during nighttime conditions; and
3. Refresh STOP legend and bar at STOP locations (high visibility paint) at the intersection of
Ramona Boulevard and Burton Avenue.
a. STOP Pavement Legend and bar: a STOP pavement legend and bar provides further
make a complete Stop; and
4. Repaint the yellow painted crosswalk to white (high visibility paint) ladder stripe for the west leg at
the intersection of Ramona Boulevard and Burton Avenue.
a. Repaint the Crosswalk in the west leg white. Per CVC Section 21368 and CAMUTCD
with no other marked crossings the crosswalk should be painted white; and
5. Install STOP Ahead (W3-1) Symbol Sign along Burton Avenue (high visibility paint).
a. STOP Ahead (W3-1) Sign
approaching an intersection that requires a vehicle to make a complete Stop per CAMUTCD
2C.05.
C. TRAFFIC COMMISSION DIRECTION FOR RED CURB REVIEW NEAR 9103-9113 GARVEY AVENUE
SUMMARY
City Staff has received a request from a resident whose father owns the buildings located at 9103-9113
Garvey Avenue. The resident is requesting the City to review the existing red curb in front of the building and
is requesting the City to remove the red curb. Staff has conducted an initial review of the location and request.
At this time, staff is asking for direction from the Traffic Commission if staff should conduct a further review of
the location and speak with the resident about the red curb removal request. Please note that if the red curb
is removed, it may involve contacting Metro to see if they would be agreeable to move the bus stop and its
amenities, and if so, Metro and the City would need to identify locations to move the bus stop to. Moving the
bus stop may also require relocating all the bus stop amenities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission:
1. Deny the request to remove the red curb and leave as is, no further action; or
2. Provide direction to staff to conduct a further review of the location and evaluate the red curb removal
request and bring the item back to Traffic Commission for review.
4. STAFF REPORTS
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council
Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
POSTING AFFIDAVIT
I, Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, or my designee, hereby certify that a true and correct, accurate copy of the foregoing
agenda was posted seventy-two hours prior to the meeting, per Government Code 54954.2, at the following locations:
City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard; Rosemead Community Recreation Center, 3936 N. Muscatel Avenue; Garvey
Community Center, 9108 Garvey Avenue; Public Safety Center, 8301 Garvey Avenue; United States Post Office, 8845
Valley Boulevard; Rosemead Library, 8800 Valley Boulevar
September 2, 2021
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