TC - Minutes - 04-04-24Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
April 4, 2024
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Drange at 7:05 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Vice Chair Lang
INVOCATION: Commissioner Chang
PRESENT: Commissioner Chang, Vice -Chair Lang and Chair Drange
ABSENT: Commissioner Hermosillo, 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 March 7, 2024.
Vice Chair Lang made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Chang, to accept consent calendar.
Vote resulted in:
Yes: Chang, Lang, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Hermosillo, Nguyen
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. ALL WAY STOP REQUEST AT MARSHALL STREET AND IVAR 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 intersection
of Marshall Street and Ivar Avenue, and determine if the intersection qualifies for the installation of an all -
way stop. The resident expressed concern for vehicles speeding through the area along Marshall Street,
and has requested that an all -way stop or other traffic calming measures be installed at this location. In
response to this request and on behalf of the City, engineering staff completed a traffic review to determine
if an all -way stop was warranted to be installed at the intersection of Marshall Street and Ivar Avenue, 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 the intersection of Marshall Street and Ivar Avenue does not meet the
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requirements for the installation of an all -way stop. However, it was determined that this area along Marshall
Street and Ivar Avenue would benefit from the installation of other traffic calming measures.
Commissioner Chang made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lang, to approve staff
recommendations. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Chang, Lang, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Hermosillo, Nguyen
4, MATTERS FROM STAFF
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Interim City Engineer Leung followed up on Chair Drange's comment regarding the bicycle plan, stating he
is looking into the feasibility of implementing the plan as part of future arterial repaving projects. He also
mentioned of a regional transit corridor plan that is in place involving Garvey Avenue.
Chair Drange recalled the representatives with the regional transit corridor spoke at a previous meeting
regarding various routes within the plan and asked if Garvey Avenue was determined to be a route.
Interim City Engineer Leung replied the City of Monterey Park and City of EI Monte accepted and it would be
the prioritized route at this time.
Chair Drange asked if the City is involved with this plan.
Interim City Engineer Leung replied it is in discussion.
Interim City Engineer Leung recalled the commissioner's comment regarding the traffic signal lights at the
intersection where Rio Hondo Avenue, Mission Drive, and Valley Boulevard connect being difficult to see.
He replied traffic engineers looked into it and explained it was intended and designed that way due to the
configuration of the intersection. The item has been resent to traffic engineers for further evaluation.
Chair Drange commented that the issue he experiences at that intersection has to do with the second traffic
signal light being difficult to see and the light is only noticed until after you drive by the first traffic signal at
the intersection when heading east.
Vice Chair Lang added it is also difficult when heading eastbound on Mission Drive and making a left tum on
Valley Boulevard. He commented that the timing of the traffic signal should be looked into.
Vice Chair Lang recalled his comment from the last traffic commission meeting regarding traffic request
turnaround and the concern along Mission Drive near the In -N -Out. He mentioned the traffic overflow
caused by the parking lot is resulting in aggressive drivers consequently not always seeing pedestrians
crossing by Newby Avenue.
Interim City Engineer Leung asked for clarification if the issue is during the evening hours.
Vice Chair Lang replied the traffic congestion is typically seen around 6 PM to 8 PM.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for May 2,
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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