TC - Minutes - 03-07-24Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
March 7, 2024
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Drange at 7:01 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Chair Drange
INVOCATION: Commissioner Chang
PRESENT: Commissioner Chang, Commissioner Hermosillo, Vice -Chair Lang and Chair Drange
ABSENT: Commissioner Nguyen
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Engineer Leung and Commission Liaison Nguyen
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Drange asked Traffic Commissioners if anyone would like to make revisions or additions to the
minutes of November 2, 2023,
Commissioner Hermosillo made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Chang, to accept consent
calendar. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Chang, Hermosillo, Lang, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Nguyen
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. LINE OF SIGHT REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF FERN AVENUE AND PINE STREET
Interim City Engineer Leung introduced himself to the commission and provided a brief background.
Associate Engineer Richter provided a brief description of the item and presented a PowerPoint
presentation of the studies that were conducted.
Associate Engineer Richter explained that the City received a resident request to evaluate the line -of -sight
visibility and existing roadway conditions at the intersection of Fern Avenue and Pine Street. In response to
this request and on behalf of the City, engineering staff completed a curb marking review to determine if
additional red curb is warranted to increase visibility for drivers turning from Fern Avenue onto Pine Street.
The resident reported that vehicles park up to the curb returns on Pine Street, making it difficult for vehicles
approaching the intersection on Fern Avenue to see approaching and oncoming traffic on Pine Street. In
response to this request and on behalf of the City, engineering staff completed a traffic review and
recommended appropriate measures.
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After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the guidelines in the California Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), and based on engineering
judgement, it was determined that 80 -feet of red curb should be installed on either side of the street along
Pine Street at Fern Avenue.
Associate Engineer Richter commented that the addition of red curb should not affect the parking availability
as there are adequate parking spaces along both Fern Avenue and Pine Street.
Vice Chair Lang asked to confirm if twenty -feet is the standard length of a parking space.
Associate Engineer Richter confirmed that is correct.
Vice Chair Lang made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hermosillo, to approve staff
recommendations. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Chang, Hermosillo, Lang, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Nguyen
B. LINE OF SIGHT REVIEW AND RED CURB REQUEST AT 2718 STING LE AVENUE
Associate Engineer Richter provided a brief description of the item and presented a PowerPoint
presentation of the studies that were conducted.
Associate Engineer Richter explained that the City received a resident request to evaluate the line -of -sight
visibility and existing roadway conditions at the location of 2718 Stingle Avenue. In response to this request
and on behalf of the City, engineering staff completed a curb marking review to determine if red curb is
warranted adjacent to the resident's driveway to increase visibility and allow the resident to exit their
driveway onto Stingle Avenue. The resident reported that vehicles park up to the driveway aprons at their
driveway, making it difficult to see, and to exit their driveway onto Stingle Avenue. In response to this
request and on behalf of the City, engineering staff completed a traffic review and recommended
appropriate measures.
After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the guidelines in the California Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), and based on engineering
judgement, it was determined that red curb should be installed on either side of the driveway at 2718 Stingle
Avenue.
Chair Drange asked if the proposed two -feet of red curb is on the driveway apron or beyond the apron.
Associate Engineer Richter replied the two -feet of red curb will be on the apron and painted up to the curb
return.
Vice Chair Lang asked to clarify if a vehicle parks on a driveway apron without the red curb, it is still in
parking violation.
Associate Engineer Richter responded yes.
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Commissioner Chang made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lang, to approve staff
recommendations. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Chang, Hermosillo, Lang, Orange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Nguyen
4. MATTERS FROM STAFF
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Vice Chair Lang asked what the general response time is for the City to address traffic request items.
Interim City Engineer Leung explained the typical process is the City receives the traffic request, evaluates
the complexity of the item, and assigns to engineering staff for further review. Turnaround time will vary
depending on how complex the request is and cost associated with it.
Vice Chair Lang asked what the turnaround time was for the traffic item this meeting regarding Fern Avenue
and Pine Street, and what level of complexity the request was.
Interim City Engineer Leung responded that it took approximately two to three months for evaluation, field
assessment, and preparing the reports to bring to the Traffic Commission meeting. The level of complexity
for that item was at the lower end.
Chair Drange recalled the discussions on the bicycle plan and asked what the next street in the plan that is
expected to be repaved.
Interim City Engineer Leung responded he will look into it and provide an update in the next meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for April 4,
2024, at 7:00 p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East
Valley Boulevard.
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