TC - Item 1A - Minutes of February 12, 2009Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
February 12, 2009
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Vice-Chairman
Masuda at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Deary
INVOCATION: Commissioner Lewin
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Commissioner Deary, Commissioner Lewin,
Commissioner Russell, Chairperson Knapp, and Vice Chairman Masuda.
OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT: Deputy Public Works Director Marcarello and Senior Management Analyst
Hentabli.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 15, 2009 -Regular Meeting
Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Deary, to approve the
minutes of the January 15, 2009 Traffic Commission Meeting. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Deary, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Jim Flournoy -addressed the Traffic Commission regarding a red stripe on Rush Street.
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. STREET NAME SIGN COLOR OPTIONS
SUMMARY
On November 6, 2008, the Traffic Commission received an update on the City's street
signage replacement program. This program is part of the City's efforts to meet recently
adopted reflectivity standards through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). There
placement program includes developing an inventory of existing signs, determining costs to
replace these signs, and a creating a replacement plan and schedule for installing new signs.
Staff has developed sample street name signs for consideration and is looking for input on
colors for the new signs.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission review the street name sign options, select a
preferred sign color and forward a recommendation to the City Council for consideration.
The Traffic Commission reviewed the street name sign options, made suggestions/revisions to the
existing sign template, and asked that staff forward a recommendation to the City Council for
consideration. Commissioners expressed comments/changes related to the following
characteristics of the signs -
• Changing the top portion of the street name sign to a rectangle shape instead of a rounded
circular shape.
• Adding a directional indicator (North, South, East, West) after the street block number.
• Enlarging "City of Rosemead" on the top portion of the sign.
The Commissioners also agreed to keep recommend a sign color with a white background, blue
border, blue lettering, and a "rose" logo on the street name sign.
Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Keno, to direct staff to
incorporate the discussed changes on the street name signs and forward a
recommendation to the City Council. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Decry, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. NEW BUSINESS
A.
SUMMARY
Commissioner Lewin requested staff review the driveway access of the Rosemead Park
swimming pool. Commissioner Lewin was concerned with exiting vehicles turning left
from the parking lot onto Mission Drive. He was concerned that the movement was
difficult and the existing striping on Mission Drive did not allow for the movement.
Staff Recommendation
It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the following to
the City Council:
Install two "No Left Tum" (R3-2) signs for vehicles entering and exiting the
easterly driveway of the Rosemead Park swimming pool parking lot on
Mission Drive,
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2. Install one "No Left Tum" (R3-2) sign for vehicles exiting the westerly
driveway of the Rosemead Park swimming pool parking lot on Mission Drive.
3. Install the "School Crosswalk Warning Assembly B (CA)" (S1-1 and W16-7p)
signs on the north side of Mission Drive at the crosswalk at Newby Avenue
facing westbound (northbound) traffic.
4. Install one "No Stopping Any Time" (R26(S) (CA)] sign on the north side of
Mission Drive between the driveways of the Rosemead Park swimming pool.
Chairperson Knapp made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Masuda, to remove
recommendation No. 2 and forward recommendations Nos. 1, 3, and 4 to the City Council.
Vote resulted in:
Yes: Deary, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
5. STAFF REPORTS
6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Chairperson Knapp commented regarding a previously approved project involving turn pockets at
Walnut Grove near the 10 freeway. Staff will research this project and include it in the City's Capital
Improvement Project list.
Chairperson Knapp commented regarding traffic issues on the south side of Hellman adjacent to
New Avenue near a hospital. Staff will research this project and add it to the Commission's list of
items to review.
Commissioner Russell asked about a "No U-Tum" sign on San Gabriel Blvd. adjacent to the
CountylCity border. Staff confirmed that the location is in the County's jurisdiction and will speak to
County representatives regarding its placement.
Commissioner Deary expressed his appreciation for the updates on traffic projects.
Commissioner Lewin discussed visibility issues along Walnut Grove Avenue south of Garvey
Avenue. He suggested that bolts dots or reflectors be considered in order to improve road
conditions. Staff will research this project and add it to the Commission's list of items to review.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for
May 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council
Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Holly Knapp
Chairperson
A E T:
Chris Marcarello,
Deputy Public Works Director
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