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TC - Minutes - 11-04-2021Minutes of the Regular ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING November 4, 2021 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. FLAG SALUTE: Vice Chair Quintanilla INVOCATION: Commissioner Drange PRESENT: Commissioner Drange, Commissioner Escobar, Commissioner Nguyen, Vice Chair Quintanilla and Chair Masuda ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins, Director of Public Works Michael Chung, and Commission Liaison Daniel Nguyen 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 October 7, 2021. Commissioner Escobar made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Nguyen, to accept consent calendar. Vote resulted in: Yes: Drange, Escobar, Nguyen, Quintanilla, Masuda No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 3. NEW BUSINESS A. RED CURB REVIEW AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER CURB RAMP OF RIO HONDO AVENUE AND OLNEY STREET Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins provided a brief description of the item and presented a PowerPoint presentation of the studies that were conducted. Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins explained that the resident requested the City to evaluate the curb markings for the northeast corner curb ramp of Rio Hondo Avenue and Olney Street. The request from the resident was for handicapped parking in front of the residence as well as for red curbing along the curb on either side of the curb ramp. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2021 Page 1 of 4 Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins explained as part of the traffic review, engineering staff looked at the existing roadway conditions, collision data, an average daily traffic count (ADT), and a 24-hour speed survey. Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins stated the City has not received the blue curb application from the resident at this time of review. On behalf of the City of Rosemead, Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins provided recommendations for appropriate curb markings near the curb ramp in front of the resident's address at the northeast comer of Rio Hondo Avenue and Olney Street. Commissioner Drange asked if residents would park at the curb ramp if there was no red curb painted. Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins replied stating it should be implied as you would be cited for parking and blocking a marked or unmarked crossing or a wheelchair ramp. Commissioner Escobar made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Quintanilla, to accept Staff recommendations. Vote resulted in: Yes: Drange, Escobar, Nguyen, Quintanilla, Masuda No: None Abstain: None Absent: None B. TRAFFIC REVIEW ON HERSHEY STREET BETWEEN DEL MAR AVENUE AND KELBURN AVENUE Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins provided a brief description of the item and presented a PowerPoint presentation of the studies that were conducted. Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins explained that the resident requested the City to evaluate installation of speed humps along Hershey Street between Del Mar Avenue and Kelbum Avenue. Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins explained that the City of Rosemead currently does not have a speed hump policy in place, therefore other traffic calming measures were evaluated as part of the traffic engineering recommendations. Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins explained as part of the traffic review, engineering staff looked at the existing roadway conditions, collision data, an average daily traffic count (ADT), and a 24-hour speed survey. On behalf of the City of Rosemead, Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins provided recommendations for traffic calming measures along Hershey Street between Del Mar Avenue and Kelbum Avenue Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Drange asked why this segment of Brighton Street does not have a stop sign. Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins responded to Commissioner Drange's question stating this location would not meet the requirements for a stop sign warrant. Chair Masuda opened the public comment period. Speaker Michael P. Austin stated two of his dogs were hit by a car driving at 40 miles per hour Chair Masuda recalled the street being downhill in which the speeding had occurred while he was driving in the area. Resident Michael commented that in his initial report, he proposed a speed hump before the decline of the hill as drivers would typically speed up. He also commented due to the incline of the slope, there was a higher likelihood of an accident to occur. Chair Masuda commented that when drivers go downhill, they tend to pick up speed, as well as accelerate when going up a hill. Chair Masuda closed the public comment period Commissioner Nguyen asked what the process was to adopt a speed hump policy Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins responded the process would start by going through the Traffic Commission and then to City Council for approval. When considering a speed hump policy, the City would need to set a criteria of where and which type of streets would be eligible. Chair Masuda commented the speed hump policy was brought to Traffic Commission before, however, it did not move forward. Instead, other traffic calming measures were considered to help reduce traffic speeding. Commissioner Nguyen asked when the last time the speed hump policy was brought to Traffic Commission. Chair Masuda responded that the speed hump policy was an item that residents have asked for, however, a decision on it has never been thoroughly discussed because it was not a part of the traffic calming plan. Commissioner Escobar made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Quintanilla, to accept Staff recommendations. Vote resulted in: Yes: Drange, Escobar, Nguyen, Quintanilla, Masuda No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2021 Page 3 of 4 4. STAFF REPORTS - None 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Drange asked how to agendize specific items received from residents for a future Traffic Commission meeting. Director of Public Works Chung responded to start the request on the citizen request management (CRM) system via the City's website. Commissioner Drange asked for a follow-up on the City's bicycle plan. Commission Liaison Nguyen commented he sent an email with information relating to the bicycle plan to the commissioners. Commission Liaison Nguyen mentioned that a general question was received via Zoom by Resident Michael P. Austin, asking "How would one be able to bring a matter before the traffic commission. Would it be done via form filled out at City Hall?" Director of Public Works Chung reiterated to start the request on the citizen request management (CRM) system on the City's website. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for December 2, 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: lle-� Michael Chung, Director of Public Works Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2021 Page 4 of 4