TC - Item 2A - Minutes 11-09-09Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
November 9, 2009
The Regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman
Masuda at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Hall
INVOCATION: Vice Chairwoman Russell
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Chairman Masuda, Vice Chairwoman Russell,
Commissioner Deary, Commissioner Lewin, Commissioner Hall
OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
OFFICICAL PRESENT: Deputy Public Works Director Marcarello, Traffic Engineer Deputy Itagaki,
and Administrative Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
October 1, 2009 minutes were removed from the Consent Calendar for minor.
Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Deary to approve
Consent Calendar items B and C. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Deary, Russell, Hall, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
After discussing corrections, Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Hall to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2009 Traffic Commission
Meeting. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Hall, Russell, Deary, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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NEW BUSINESS
A. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -DEVELOPMENT OF
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Staff gave the Traffic Commission a briefing on goals, objectives and work plan timeline for
development of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Staff asked for the Commission's
input on these items and asked if any items should be added into the plan.
Commissioner Hall would like to know if there's been a study on bicycle riders on sidewalks, she
would also like to see more enforcement towards bicycle riders on obeying the traffic laws.
Commissioner Deary would like staff to advise the school districts to attend the meetings.
Commissioner Lewin concurred with Commissioner Deary's comments. He also discussed specific
traffic calming measures that he thought would work well in the City.
Chairman Masuda thanked staff for developing the plan for developing a traffic calming policy.
4. STAFF REPORTS
Staff reviewed the monthly status updates and a briefing of the November 17, 2009, joint meeting
with all Commissioners to talk about the Strategic Plan.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Vice Chairwoman Russell complemented staff on the improvement done to the freeway off ramps.
Commissioner Lewin would like to know if there is a reason why Mission Drive and Valley Blvd are
except from street sweeping parking restrictions. He recommends to check into add parking
restrictions along these streets to possible avoid people from parking on the red zones. He also
asked if parking "T's" are enforceable.
Staff's not sure if parking "T's" are enforceable; they will check with the Public Safety Division and
they will inform the Traffic Commissioners next month.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for
December 3, 2009 at 7:00p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council
Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
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Howard Masuda
Chairman
ATTEST:
Silvia Llamas,
Administrative Assistant
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