TC - Item 2A - Minutes of May 2, 2013Meeting 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 con6ems4th 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 of the planned`mediandmprovements on-Walnut Grove Avenue. Ms.
Serritella also complimented staff on all the Beautification Projects'don the City.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commis§ of ner_ Russell- Cha \z.mo6onetl; seconded,by Commissioner Masuda to approve Item A (March 7,
2013'Minutes) on the Consent Calendar as presented: Votes resulted in:
Yes: Russell-'Chavei Tang, Masuda, Hall, and Quintanilla
No: None \,\ \ � \.
None
Brian Lewin, resident 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
REPORT AND PARKING MODIFICj
Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a
presentation.
Commissioner Masuda asked staff what type of,landscaping w
plants /shrubs can overgrow and obstruct thOvisibility,of drivers.
Staff provided a brief overview of the
Vice -Chair Quintanilla asked staffif they had a
GRANT PROGRAM- STATUS
item, al\with a PowerPoint
used on the medians because some
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 crosswalkas part of the,plans. \l
Commissioner Russell- Chavez`and Masuda indicated that they do not think a new crosswalk is needed at
this tirre�They expressed a�need to encourage residents to use the existing crosswalks where there is
currently a crossing guard present.
Jenny Cheung\sident of Rosemead, provided the Traffic Commissioners with her input on the item and is
very pleased with what i la ned 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 -tums 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
recommendations that can be used at the location to
Commissioner Russell- Chavez asked staff for
traffic improvements.
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked for clarification on the
Chair Hall suggested that she would
turn from Rosemead Place northbot
modifications be made to shorten the
red curbing.
Loreta and Raymond Pe ez er siden
when making a turn.nto Earlswood
red to avoid accidents fr occurring.
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Chair Hall also informed staff that so'
Rosemead Place
Commissioner Tang motioned, se(o
include adding red curbing at the corn
\ Yes: Tang, Hell, 12u
No: None
Abstain: None i
Absent:,None
4. STAFF REPORT
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tersection'radi
of Rosemead
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of the street
item, along with some ideas and
rfety for the neighborhood.
the type of being proposed for the
of some
flectors so that vehicles can see the
)rivsdnorthbound. She has also suggested that
at 3344 Drive, including painting some
with vehicles driving fast
Eadswood Drive painted
appear to be missing along the northern end of
by Chair'Hall to approve staffs recommendation and to also
469 Eadswood Drive. Votes resulted in:
Masuda, and Quintanilla
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.
REPORTS
Commissioner Masuda requested that staff look into extending the study from the Rosemead
Place /Eadswood 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 scheduled for June 7, 2013 at
7:OOp.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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