TC - Item 2B - Minutes of August 1, 2013Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
August 1, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Hall at 7:05 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Chair Hall
INVOCATION: Vice Chair E. Quintanilla
OATH OF OFFICE
PRESENT: Chair Hall, Vice Chair Quintanilla,
ABSENT:NONE
COMMISSIONER REORGANIZATION RESULTED1
Chair and Commissioner Masuda was selected as Vice
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE
NONE
2. CONSENT
the Consent
Yes: Russell-(
No: None
Abstain: J. Qu
3. NEW BUSINESS
Hall, and Quintanilla
A. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND MARSHALL
STREET/ EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Ron Esquivel, Rosemead resident, informed the Commissioners that the "Keep Clear" on Marshall Street is
a good idea but also asked that the Commission consider time restrictions in order to avoid long wait times
for cross - traffic on Marshall Street.
and Administrative Assistant Llamas
selected as
by Vice- ChaieWasuda to defer Item A (May 2, 2013 Minutes) and
fl= Earie` Avenue �& Grand Avenue), Item C (Keep Clear Markings -
and Item (Request for 20 Minute Parking Zone- 8877 Mission
�sulted in: ' �
Masuda, and J. Quintanilla.
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Phyllis Sun, representative from the First Evangelical Church also agreed with adding time restrictions for
the "Keep Clear" markings on Marshall Street. Ms. Sun would like the restrictions to be during business
hours when classes or activities are in session. She further explained the facility's business hours to the
Commission, which include both weekdays and weekends.
Staff provided an overview of the location and field observations that were made in analyzing traffic at the
facility. Additionally, recommendations were outlined to help improve mobility into and out of the facility.
Vice- Chair Masuda asked for clarification on the how the "Keep Clear' would work with time restrictions on
Marshall Street.
Staff informed the Traffic Commissioners that they haven't heard or
restrictions. Staff recommended that the Keep Clear zone on,
recommending the installation of time restrictions. This analysis.woi
Church representatives and further research into additional improvei
Commissioner Hall asked that the Marshall Street
time for further study.
Commissioner J. Quintanilla asked for
Marshall Avenue.
Staff indicated that the red curbing
Street.
area be
where
p Clear" areas that have time
be further analyzed prior to
additional discussion with the
a future meeting to allow
curb woulfte installed off of
of the Church driveway on Marshall
Commissioner E. Quintanilla asked if the signaldoopslon,Marshall Avenue`and Walnut Grove Avenue can
be adjusted with time restrictions This would \ include providing forlongerphases for east/west traffic when
heavier traffic is present atthe intersection. Such adjustment could h 1p delays. Mr. Quintanilla
also asked if a "No R\ght Turn on Red sign with time restrictions could be installed for northbound traffic
turning from Walnut Grove Avene to Marshall Street.\
Commissioner J. Quintanil\ otioned tha Kt ee p Clear 'markings be installed on northbound Walnut Grove
Avenue as'indic'ated in the staff report. Affer further.discussion, the motion was amending to add the
installation of 20 feet of red the south side_of Marshall Street adjacent to the First Evangelical
Church driveway in order to improve \ visibility issues. Motion seconded by Vice -Chair Masuda. Votes
resulted in p p \ pp
p Yes: J. Quintanilla,',Masuda, Russell- Chavez, Hall, and E. Quintanilla
4. STAFF REPORT
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with an update on current and upcoming projects throughout the
City.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner J. Quintanilla indicated that he was approached by a resident in regards to adding a stop
sign in the Wal -Mart parking lot heading north and south from the Panda Express towards the Wells Fargo
Bank.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for September 5,
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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Jean Hall
Chair