TC - Agenda - 04-03-03AGENDA
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
Regular Meeting
APRIL 3, 2003
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Chairperson Knapp, Vice - Chairperson
Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla,
Commissioner Baffo, Commissioner Ruiz
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Ruiz
Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 6, 2003
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - This is the time
reserved for members of the audience to address the Commission on items not
listed on the agenda. (Maximum time per speaker is three (3) minutes; total time
allocated is fifteen (15) minutes).
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TRUCK SIGNAGE FOR
RESTRICTIONS ON LOFTUS DRIVE
V. STAFF REPORTS
A. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON MARCH 25, 2003
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT - To the next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on
Thursday, May 1, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., Rosemead City Council Chambers, 8838
East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770.
Posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at: Rosemead City Hall, 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley
Boulevard; and at other locations pursuant to RMC Section 1.08.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 6, 2003
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Baffo
Commissioners: Knapp, Quintanilla, Ruiz, Matsdorf
Absent: None
Ex- Officio: Planning Director: Brad Johnson
Traffic Engineering Deputy: Joanne Itagaki
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf
Invocation: Commissioner Ruiz
I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla,
to approve the minutes for February 6, 2003.
Vote Results:
Yes:
Chairman Baffo, Commissioner Knapp & Quintanilla
Noes:
None
Abstain:
Commissioner Matsdorf & Commissioner Ruiz
Absent:
None
II. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Chairman Baffo turned the meeting over to Planning Director Brad Johnson for
nominations and election of the new Chairperson.
Planning Director Johnson called for nominations.
Chairman Baffo nominated Commissioner Knapp. There being no further
nominations, Planning Director Johnson declared nominations closed, and
named Commissioner Knapp the new Chairperson for the Traffic Commission
for the year 2003.
Commissioner Knapp assumed the chair and opened nominations for
Vice - Chairperson.
Commissioner Baffo nominated Commissioner Matsdorf. There being no
further nominations. Chairperson Knapp declared nominations closed, and
named Commissioner Matsdorf the Vice - Chairperson for the Traffic Commission
for the year 2003.
Commissioner Baffo thanked the Commission and staff for their support during
his time as Chairman on the Traffic Commission.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IV. OLD BUSINESS - None
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON
HELLMAN AVEUE IN THE VICINITY OF PROSPECT AVENUE
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the field observation, approximately 40 feet of red curb could be
removed from the north side of Hellman Avenue in front of 7529 Hellman
Avenue.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Gloria Martinez
7549 E. Hellman Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Ms. Martinez stated that the reason for her letter was for the concern of the
children and the elderly in the neighborhood and would like to see the removal
of parking on the north side of Hellman Avenue in the vicinity of her apartment
complex.
Commissioner Knapp reminded the Commission that several years ago, the
Commission looked at the south side of the street at Ingleside Hospital, and feels
that there is still red curb that could be removed at this location.
Commissioner Knapp also stated that on the north side of the street (further
west), there is more red curb that could be removed and open it up for at least 3
parking spaces.
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated that the reason for the red curb being
left on the south side of the street was for visibility. There seems to be a slight
incline from Ingleside towards Jackson Avenue.
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated that she would not be opposed to
removing an additional 40 feet of red curb, for a total of 80 feet on the north side
of the street, but does not feel comfortable removing any red curb from the south
side of the street.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, and
carried unanimously to approve the removal of an additional 40 feet of red curb
on the north side of the street and changing the yellow curb to white on the south
side of the street.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
Planning Director Johnson updated the Commission on the City Council Election
that took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2003.
Deputy Izell stated that he attended a county-wide meeting with surrounding
Traffic Sgts., and our motor deputies in Rosemead are in the top 10 in writing
citations in the County. He also stated that Deputy Brink is okay after being
involved in a wreck on his motorcycle.
Deputy Izell also reported that Del Mar and Hellman was reported as one of the
100 most dangerous intersections. Deputy Izell passed out the survey results of
dangerous intersections and citations to the Commission.
VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Quintanilla stated that the signal at Rio Hondo /Valley /Mission
seems to be off.
Commissioner Ruiz stated that on Loftus between Baldwin and Temple City
Boulevard there isn't a sign posted high enough for people to see that states
"No Truck Route ". He would also like to see more citations given out at this
location to the truckers.
VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS - Con't
Commissioner Ruiz expressed his concern over the graffiti that is being painted
over by our Graffiti crew. He feels as though our crew should try to match up
the paint better with the wall they are trying to paint.
Planning Director Johnson informed that Commission that Scot Yotsuya,
Director of Administrative Services will now be the new staff liaison to the
Traffic Commission, and will start attending the meetings in April.
Commissioner Knapp stated that the guardrails on the curve of Delta and Delta
Place need addressing by the Graffiti crew.
Commissioner Knapp also stated that the weeds need to be taken care of under
the underpass at San Gabriel and the 10 freeway.
Commissioner Knapp invited everyone to attend a get together on Monday,
March 10 at 11:30 a.m., at Lublae Restaurant to bid farewell to Helen Archer
who will be leaving the City of Rosemead and moving to Oregon.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:40 p.m., with 2 people in the audience. The next regularly
scheduled meeting is set for April 3, 2003.
Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: March 24, 2003
RE: Request for Additional Truck Signage for Restrictions on
Loftus Drive
REQUEST
At our last meeting, Commissioner Ruiz requested staff to review the "No Truck"
signage on Loftus Drive between Temple City Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue.
Commissioner Ruiz indicated trucks are not obeying the signs and that additional
signs are necessary to clearly identify Loftus Drive is not a truck route.
CONDITIONS
Loftus Drive is a 60 -foot wide collector road with two lanes of traffic in each
direction. Opposing lanes of traffic are separated by a double yellow centerline.
The City boundary is approximately 100 feet east of Strang Avenue. The posted
speed limit on Loftus Drive is 35 mph.
There do exist truck restrictions posted on Loftus Drive between Temple City
Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue. East of Temple City Boulevard the posted sign
is a R20B "No Trucks" symbol sign with 'over 3 ton" weight limit. West of
Baldwin Avenue the posted sign is a R36 "Commercial vehicles over 3 tons
prohibited" sign.
Exhibit A depicts the restricted truck signs on Loftus Drive between Temple City
Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue.
DISCUSSION
Field observations were made of Loftus Drive between Temple City Boulevard
and Baldwin Avenue. During this 30- minute observation, one truck was
observed turning right from Temple City Boulevard onto Loftus Drive and 7 trucks
were observed turning right from Baldwin Avenue onto Loftus Drive. Sheriff
Department officers stopped three of these trucks for unknown violations.
As depicted in Exhibit A, the "No Truck" signs are located on Loftus Drive. The
signs are posted immediately east of Temple City Boulevard and west of Baldwin
April 3, 2003 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Additional Truck Signage
For Restrictions on Loftus Drive
Page 2 of 2
Avenue on Loftus Drive. Trucks turning left from Temple City Boulevard or
Baldwin Avenue onto Loftus Drive have a better opportunity to see the restriction
and make adjustments to their chosen route. However, trucks turning right do
not see the signs until it is "too late ".
RECOMMENDATION
The installation of R20B (mod.) signs on Temple City Boulevard south of Loftus
Drive is recommended. This R20B (mod.) sign would be a "No Truck" symbol
with an "over 3 tons on Loftus Drive' restriction (see Exhibit A).
The intersection of Loftus Drive and Baldwin Avenue is not within the City of
Rosemead's boundaries. However, with the Traffic Commission's approval, staff
will write a letter to the City of El Monte requesting they consider additional no
truck signs on Baldwin Avenue.
Attachment
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