TC - Item 2A - Minutes of February 1, 2018Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
February 1, 2018
The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Chair Masuda
INVOCATION: Vice Chair Ornelas
PRESENT: Chair Masuda, Vice Chair Ornelas, Commissioner Berry and Commissioner Sevilla
ABSENT: Commissioner Quintanilla
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Michelle Ramirez and Administrative Assistant Silvia Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Brian Lewin, 9501 E. Ralph Street, asked for an update on, the study for the Temple City Boulevard street grading
project and also asked if Ellis Lane was included. Mr'Lewn also requested if they can restripe and replace the
pavement markers along Walnut Grove Avenue between Garvey Avenue aril Ramona Boulevard, due to visibility
issues when it rains.
2. CONSENTCALENDAR
Commissioner Berry asked if staff can
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Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in:
4. NEW BUSINESS
automatic crosswalk lighting
Street and possibly closing off the
be adding` additional street lights as part of this request. Staff
een.done, staff will evaluate the location and if additional traffic
king becomes an issue they will also look into how they can
that the City isn't looking into closing off the street.
Ornelas to approve Item A (December 7, 2017 Minutes)
Park at the crossing of Pine Avenue) from the Consent
Ornelas, Masuda and Sevilla
Abstain: None
Absent: Quintaniila
A. REVIEW OF REQUEST FOR 20 MINUTE PARKING ZONE (GREEN CURB)— 7540 GARVEY AVENUE
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief description on the item.
Brian Lewin, 9501 Ralph Street, expressed his concern with having the green curb installed in front of the business
and does not agree with it. Mr. Lewin also suggested in getting stricter parking enforcement along Garvey Avenue
to help clear out all day parkers, to allow all businesses to benefit from the on -street parking.
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Commissioner Berry asked if there is a time limit on Garvey Avenue, along with their being a lack of enforcement.
Staff confirmed that Garvey Avenue has a 2 -hour street parking limit and is currently working with code enforcement
to increase enforcement along Garvey Avenue.
Commissioner Sevilla suggested increasing the parking limit to 30-45 minutes
Staff informed the Traffic Commissioners that the business making the request is a take-out restaurant and the
time limit increase may be inconvenience.
Chair Masuda expressed his concerns with approving the green curb and is concerned that other businesses along
Valley Boulevard and Garvey Avenue that are consider a quick purchase --business may also start submitting
requests to have a green curbs in front of their establishments.
Staff informed the Commissioners that every requested is handled on a case-by-case basis, along with having a
professional evaluation done by a Traffic Engineer.
Vice Chair Ornelas commented that parking restrictions shoo uld be enforced and agrees with installing the 20 -
minute parking restriction.
Commissioner Sevilla motioned, seconded by Commissioner: Berry to approve that the Traffic Commission propose
to the City Council that 40 -feet of green curb be installed in front of the business located at 7540 Garvey Avenue,
Unit B. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Sevilla, E
No: Masuda
Abstain: None
B. REVIEW OI REQUEST FO1220. MINUTE PARKIN62ONE (GREEN CURB) -8606 GARVEY AVENUE
Staff provided the Traffic COmmissione-m with a brief description on the item.
Brian Lewin, 9501 Ralph Street asked the Commissioners ifthev can consider the precedential value that it may
have on other businesses. Mr. Lewin also mentioned that3he City will have to monitor and maintain the green
curbs, and the 20 -minute parking limit is more labor intensive than a 2 -hour parking limit.
in front of businesses for extended periods of time and agrees
with
Commissioner Berry' motioned, seconded by Commissioner Sevilla to approve that the Traffic Commission propose
to the City Council that 20 -feet of green curb be installed in front of the business located at 8606 Garvey Avenue.
Votes resulted in:
Yes: Berry, Sevilla and Ornelas
No: Masuda
Abstain: None
Absent: Quintanilla
3. STAFF REPORT
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with an update on current and upcoming City events.
4. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Berry commended staff for the sidewalk replacement project.
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Vice Chair Ornelas asked staff if reflectors will be added on the divider that is located north of Walnut Grove Avenue
before the railroad tracks.
Commissioner Sevilla asked if staff can look into installing a No U -Turnor Left turn sign north bound on Rosemead
Boulevard, one block north of Marshall Street.
Chair Masuda asked staff if alleys are part of resurfacing projects and/or how can they request that an alley be
resurfaced.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2018, at 7:00
p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley -Boulevard.
Masuda
ATTEST:
Michelle Ramirez
Director of Public
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