TC - Minutes - 11-05-20Minutes 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
STAFF PRESENT: Transtech Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins and Administrative Analyst Silvia Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 of Alanreed Avenue, the nearest cross street is Hellman Avenue, Ms.
Vasquez and Ms. Garcia stated there have been 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 driveway so that they do not get hit by these drivers 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 Department,
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Quintanilla to approve Item A (February 7, 2019 Minutes), Item
B (September 5, 2019 Minutes), Item C (October 3, 2019 Minutes), Item D (August 6, 2020 Minutes) and Item E
(September 3, 2020 Minutes) from the Consent Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Lim, 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 along with the white stripe on both sides of Burton
is a big waste of money/time, this is only a small side street. Maybe have a traffic cop 'park' at either end of the street
once in a while would be more efficient like they used to do a while back. Also, every time they do road repair they
would have to'repainf the lines/stripes, I guess if you have money to burn. That's all I have to say at this time.
Comment was received via email from Jeff Che, resident near Burton Avenue;
Hello. I want to express my gratitude for the Traffic Commission's planning and support for this potential project. My
neighbors on Burton Avenue that I speak with appreciate the efforts your staff has committed in not only introducing
proven safety measures to our street in order to 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 the cost for the line striping would be.
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins informed the Commissioners that she will need to get back to them with the
actual cost for the striping because it would depend if City Staff does the striping and the length of the street.
Commissioner Lim asked when the street was 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 considered 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 the area and they have agreed to do some spot enforcement.
Chair Masuda asked if they pass recommendations, if it can be noted that the sheriffs department had been contacted.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked if staff have received similar complaints from the adjacent streets.
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins responded they have not.
Chair Masuda mentioned that they did discussed 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 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 affective.
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 solid yellow centerlines.
Commissioner Lim asked if they could install broken yellow centerline instead of solid yellow centerlines.
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins informed the Commissioners the reason they 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 sherifrs department to spot monitor the 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: Ly
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. STAFF REPORT
Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners an update on previous traffic commission items and the passing of former Traffic
Commissioner Hall.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked for and update 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:
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Michael Chun
Director of Public Works
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