TC - Item 2A - Minutes of June 3, 2021Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
June 3, 2021
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at
7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Chair Masuda
INVOCATION: Vice Chair Quintanilla
PRESENT: Vice Chair Quintanilla, Commissioner Lim, Commissioner Ly and Chair Masuda
ABSENT: Commissioner Escobar
STAFF PRESENT: Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins and Administrative Analyst Silvia Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Masuda asked Traffic Commissioners if anyone would like to make revisions or additions to
the minutes of November 5, 2020, or March 11, 2021.
Vice Chair Quintanilla made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ly, to accept consent
calendar. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Masuda, Quintanilla, Lim, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Escobar
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. TRAFFIC REVIEW OF PARKING CONDITIONS AT 2239 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins provided a brief description of the item. The City received a request
from a business representative to evaluate installation of either red or green curb to address the
issue of limited line of sight for incoming and outgoing cars near the business entrances. On behalf
of the City of Rosemead, engineering staff completed a traffic review to evaluate the parking
conditions near the business entrances adjacent to 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard and
recommended appropriate recommendations in response to this request.
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Vice Chair Quintanilla asked Staff if the City authorized the green curb marking by the Tire Shop
located at 8130 Constance Street.
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins responded that the City did not have records of it, however, that did
not necessarily mean the City did not paint the green curb.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked if there are normally time limit markings that go along with the green
curb paint.
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins responded that you can just have the green curb alone.
Chair Masuda asked if the green curb would remain if the Tire Shop wanted to keep it.
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins explained that the green curb would not remain in the same location
and would be moved to the other side of the driveway.
Chair Masuda asked if the green curb is replaced with a red curb, but the Tire Shop is requesting a
green curb, would the request come back to Traffic Commission,
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins responded the request would be brought back to Traffic
Commission for review and recommendation.
Commissioner Lim made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Quintanilla, to accept Staff
recommendations, and to provide an update after contacting the Tire Shop regarding the
green curb. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Masuda, Quintanilla, Lim, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Escobar
B. LINE OF SIGHT TRAFFIC REVIEW AT 8834 GARVEY AVENUE
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins provided a brief description of the item. The City of Rosemead
received a request from a resident to review and evaluate the line of sight when exiting the
driveway entrance/exit of the mobile homes located at 8834 Garvey Avenue. The resident reported
that there is limited sight visibility for vehicles attempting to exit due to vehicles parking too close to
the driveway. On behalf of the City of Rosemead, engineering staff has completed a traffic analysis
to evaluate the line of sight when exiting the mobile home neighborhood's driveway and
recommended the following improvement in response to this request:
1) Install approximately 24 -feet of red curb along the southside of Garvey Avenue, just west
of the mobile home neighborhood's driveway located at 8834 Garvey Avenue, per
CAMUTCD Section 36.19.
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a. The installation of red curb to the west of the driveway will improve the line of sight
from vehicles exiting the driveway. This will remove approximately 1 parking space
and will leave 36 -feet of available curb space for vehicles to park along the southside
of Garvey Avenue, just west of the mobile home neighborhood's driveway.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked if the request was sent in by a resident.
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins confirmed the request was received through Public Works by a
resident who resided in the mobile home community.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked if the residents received a notice to be invited to attend this meeting.
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins responded Staff sent out the notices to the residents.
Commissioner Lim made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Quintanilla, to accept Staff
recommendations. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Masuda, Quintanilla, Lim, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Escobar
4. STAFF REPORTS
Staff will provide an update on the signage and markings on San Gabriel Boulevard near Hellman
Avenue and the EB 1-10 Freeway On -Ramp in the next Traffic Commission meeting.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Lim commented if Staff could look into red curbing at the intersection of Evelyn
Avenue and Garvey Avenue, as well as Evelyn Avenue and Hellman Avenue.
Commissioner Ly commented if the City could update any parking ordinance to mitigate the
number of requests received regarding line of sight review items.
Commissioner Ly commented about a motion that was made to install a centerline on Burton
Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard during the November 5, 2020, Traffic
Commission meeting.
Commissioner Ly explained that the City painted a double yellow line and has received questions
from residents about making U-turns on the solid double yellow lines.
Commissioner Ly commented that the recommendation made to paint a white strip along both
sides of the street did not help reduce the flow and speed of traffic.
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Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins explained that the double yellow means no passing, but drivers are
still able to make turns across a double yellow centerline.
Commissioner Ly asked if vehicles such as delivery carriers are allowed to park in the middle of the
street when making deliveries.
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins responded that would be an enforcement issue as they should not
be parking in the middle of the street.
Chair Masuda asked if all the staff recommendations were approved for the Traffic Calming
Measures on Burton Avenue Between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard.
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins responded that she recalls all Staff recommendations were
approved, however, will check the City Council meeting minutes to confirm.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked for a status update on the Olney Street and Temple City Boulevard
on-ramp street closure.
Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins responded that City Council was waiting for the next in-person
meeting to discuss those matters because they wanted to have the residents be able to voice their
opinions.
Administrative Analyst Silvia Llamas replied to reconfirm the statement.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for
July 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council
Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Howard Masuda
Chair
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda,
City Manager
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