TC - Item 2B - Minutes of August 1, 2024Minutes of the Special
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
August 1, 2024
The special meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Drange at T03 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Hermosillo
INVOCATION: Vice Chair Lang
PRESENT: Commissioner Chang, Commissioner Hermosillo, and Vice -Chair Lang
ABSENT: Commissioner Nguyen, Chair Drange
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Wang and Commission Liaison Nguyen
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS None IN
2. CONSENT CALENDAR None moo
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. ALL WAY STOP REQUEST AT GRAND AVENUE AND MUSCATEL AVENUE
Associate Engineer Richter explained that the City received a resident request to evaluate the intersection
of Grand Avenue and Muscatel 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 Grand Avenue
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 Grand Avenue and Muscatel 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 Grand Avenue and Muscatel Avenue does not meet
the requirements for the installation of an all -way stop. However, it was determined that this area along
Grand Avenue and Muscatel Avenue would benefit from the installation of other traffic calming measures.
Commissioner Hermosillo asked by how much this location failed to meet the all -way stop warrant.
Associate Engineer Richter replied it was a significant amount on the minor street. Collision data in the last
three years, as well as the last twelve months is also considered and there was none based off of the
review.
Vice Chair Lang opened the public comment period.
The City received a public comment via Zoom from Donna Chow commenting that the proposed
recommendations to install a cross traffic does not stop sign on the existing stop sign and additional red
Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting
Minutes ofAugust 1, 2024
Page 1 of 3
curb at the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and Muscatel Avenue would not help with the line of sight
issue due to parked cars and speeding vehicles.
Vice Chair Lang closed the public comment period.
Commissioner Hermosillo commented Grand Avenue does have a bend at the intersection, which would
add to the light of sight issue. He proposed to extend the red curb.
Commissioner Chang commented that there is existing a white hatched zone where cars are not allowed to
park. He added that if speeding is the main issue, then installing additional red curb may not be enough to
help.
Vice Chair Lang asked if there are any additional recommendations to address the line of sight issue.
Associate Engineer Richter replied the red curb is intended to remind drivers to not park in the white hash
zone. She explained further on the line -of -sight analysis at this location and why it was recommended to
install additional red curb and refresh the white hatched lines. For the speeding concern in the area, a traffic
calming review may be conducted in the future, but these are the proposed recommendations specific to the
stop sign request.
Commissioner Chang asked if we could consider installing a stop sign within the white hatched area.
Associate Engineer Richter replied that a stop sign cannot be placed in an area where the vehicle counts do
not meet the requirements.
Commissioner Chang asked if plastic bollards could be installed as delineators in the hatched area as a way
to slow down vehicles.
Associate Engineer Richter replied that is an option we can consider to help vehicles traveling eastbound
see the oncoming intersection and hopefully slow down.
Vice Chair Lang asked if a dome mirror could be proposed.
Associate Engineer Richter replied she does not believe a dome mirror would work in this situation because
the north part of the intersection there is a driveway onto private property that we do not want to encroach.
The delineators would be the best solution to help eastbound vehicles approaching the intersection.
Commissioner Chang asked if a warning sign on Grand Avenue could be warranted due to the curve of the
street along Grand Avenue.
Associate Engineer Richter replied we could place a curve warning sign and mentioned for reference that
there will be a traffic calming study along this street segment as well.
Commissioner Chang asked if it was noticed if there was significant fading or skid marks in the hatched
striping during the field observations.
Associate Engineer Richter replied it did look faded, which is why one of the proposed recommendations is
to refresh the area.
Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting
Minutes ofAugust 1, 2024
Page 2 of 3
Commissioner Chang commented that appears to be an indicator of people ignoring the white striping and
that refreshing may be a costly and ineffective measure.
Commissioner Chang made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hermosillo, to approve staff
recommendations, and amend to include installation of a curve road warning sign and flexible
delineators on both southside corners on Grand Avenue. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Chang, Hermosillo, Lang
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Drange, Nguyen
4. MATTERS FROM STAFF None
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS None
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at T31 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for September
5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East
Valley Boulevard.
Michael Drange
Chair
ATTEST:
Albert Leung
Interim City Engineer
Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting
Minutes ofAugust 1, 2024
Page 3 of 3