TC - Item 2A - Minutes 5-2-13Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
May 2, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Hall at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Masuda
INVOCATION: Commissioner Tang
PRESENT: Chair Hall, Vice Chair Quintanilla, Commissioners Russell- Chavez, Masuda, and Tang
ABSENT:NONE
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Marcarello, Management Analyst Sean Sullivan, Engineering
Intern Kevin Roque, Elie Farah (Consultant) and Administrative Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
Nancy Whitehurst, resident at Ralph Street, expressed concerns with tour buses parking on residential
streets making it difficult for driver to see oncoming traffic.
Lucille Serritella, resident at Norwood Place, asked staff if they were familiar with Edison's Underground
Project and whether it was part of the planned median improvements on Walnut Grove Avenue. Ms.
Serritella also complimented staff on all the Beautification Projects done throughout the City.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR `-
Commissioner Russell- Chavez motioned, seconded by Commissioner Masuda to approve Item A (May 2,
2013 Minutes) on the Consent Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Russell- Chavez, Tang, Masuda, Hall, and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Brian Lewin, resident of Rosemead, provided the Traffic Commission with some minor suggestions and
recommendations on Item B (Follow up to Educational /Outreach Effort for the Bicycle Transportation Plan)
on the Consent Calendar.
After reviewing Item B (Follow up to Educational /Outreach Effort for the Bicycle Transportation Plan) on the
Consent Calendar, Commissioner Russell- Chavez motioned, seconded by Commissioner Tang to approve
Item B including minor formatting changes provided by the Traffic Commissioners. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Russell- Chavez, Tang, Masuda, Hall, and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Brian Lewin, resident of Rosemead, expressed support for staffs recommendation on Item C (HSIP
Funding- Intersection of Valley Blvd and Mission Drive) on the Consent Calendar.
After reviewing Item C (HSIP Funding- Intersection of Valley Blvd and Mission Drive) on the Consent
Calendar, Commissioner Masuda motioned, seconded by Chair Quintanilla to approve staffs
recommendation. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Masuda, Quintanilla, Russell- Chavez, Tang, and Hall
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM- STATUS
REPORT AND PARKING MODIFICATIONS
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a brief 'description on the item, along with a PowerPoint
presentation.
Commissioner Masuda asked staff what type of landscaping would be used on the medians because some
plants /shrubs can overgrow and obstruct the visibility of drivers.
Staff provided a brief overview of the landscape pallete.
Vice -Chair Quintanilla asked staff if they had a timeline to complete this project.
Staff informed the Commissioner that it would take about 45 calendar days to complete the project.
Chair Hall expressed concerns with people or school kids walking across the medians to cross the street
and suggested including a crosswalk as part of the plans.
Commissioner Russell- Chavez and Masuda indicated that they do not think a new crosswalk is needed at
this time, They expressed a need to encourage residents to use the existing crosswalks where there is
currently a crossing guard present.
Jenny Cheung, resident of Rosemead, provided the Traffic Commissioners with her input on the item and is
very pleased with what is planned for the area.
Sai Chong, resident of Rosemead, asked staff if there will be breaks in between the proposed medians, so
that cars traveling north on Walnut Grove Avenue can make left -turns into the residential cul -de -sacs.
Staff informed the Commissioners that there will be breaks included as part of the proposed plans. It was
further clarified that the intersection break for a private residential street would be added to the final design
plans.
Commissioner Tang asked staff if vehicles turning out of the cul -de -sacs would still be able to make a left
turn onto Walnut Grove Avenue.
Staff informed the Commissioners that there won't be any turn restrictions added.
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Commissioner Russell- Chavez motioned, seconded by Commissioner Tang to approve staffs
recommendations and present it to the City Council for their approval. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Russell- Chavez, Tang, Hall, Masuda, and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. OLD BUISNESS
A. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN THE VICINITY OF ROSEMEAD PLACE AND
EARLSWOOD DRIVE
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a brief description on the item, along with some ideas and
recommendations that can be used at the location to improve the traffic safety for the neighborhood.
Commissioner Russell- Chavez asked staff for clarification on the type of devices being proposed for the
traffic improvements.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked for clarification on the location of some of the proposed traffic, improvements.
Chair Hall suggested that she would like to see more reflectors and stripping so that vehicles can see the
turn from Rosemead Place northbound to Earlswood Drive northbound. She has also suggested that
modifications be made to shorten the intersection radius at 3344 Earlswood Drive, including painting some
red curbing.
Loreta and Raymond Perez; residents of Rosemead, expressed their concerns with vehicles driving fast
when making a turn onto Earlswood Drive and would like the curb in front of 3469 Earlswood Drive painted
red to avoid accidents from occurring.
Chair Hall also informed staff that some of the street signs appear to be missing along the northern end of
Rosemead Place.
Commissioner Tang motioned, seconded by Chair Hall to approve staffs recommendation and to also
include adding red curbing at the comer of 3469 Earlswood Drive. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Tang, Hall, Russell- Chavez, Masuda, and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None`
4. STAFF REPORT
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with an update on current and upcoming events throughout the City
along with some follow -ups previously approved by the Commission.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Masuda requested that staff look into extending the study from the Rosemead
Place /Earlswood Drive issue to also include Ramona Blvd, due to heavy traffic along that area.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked staff for an update on the Street Sign Replacement Program.
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Commissioner Russell- Chavez informed staff that when turning from Valley Blvd., onto Rosemead Blvd., the
signal timing is short, only allowing 2 or 3 cars to turn at a time.
Chair Hall informed staff that the street sign near Ivar Avenue /Ramona Blvd is missing.
Commissioner Masuda asked staff if they can look into the arrow markings that adjacent to the UFC Gym
near the freeway entrance at Rosemead Blvd.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2013 at
7:00p.m., and in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
ATTEST:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
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