TC - Item 1 - Minutes 04-02-09Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
April 2, 2009
The Regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson
Knapp at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Deary
INVOCATION: Commissioner Lewin
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Commissioner Deary, Commissioner Lewin, Commission
Russell, Chairperson Knapp, and Vice Chairman Masuda.
OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
OFFICICAL PRESENT: Deputy Public Works Director Marcarello and Traffic Engineer Deputy
Itagaki.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 12, 2009 -Regular Meeting
Commissioners reviewed minor corrections to the February 12, 2009 meeting minutes.
After discussing corrections, Commissioner Deary made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Lewin, to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2009 Traffic Commission
Meeting. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Deary, Lewin, Russell, Knapp, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Eddie Ochoa - addressed the Traffic Commission regarding faded red curbing in front of his
property at 21409 Walnut Grove. Since this is a maintenance issue, staff took Mr. Ochoa's contact
information and agreed to meet on site to address the situation.
Susan Lara - addressed the Traffic Commission regarding parking issues along Isabel as it relates
to the proposed request to add red curbing near 7701 Hellman Avenue.
Sheryl Blum - addressed the Traffic Commission regarding parking concerns along Earle adjacent
to the California Mission Inn. Staff indicated that outreach is being planned with the California
Mission Inn and this item would be discussed at an upcoming Traffic Commission meeting. Staff
also agreed to meet with Ms. Blum next week to discuss this issue further.
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Victor Ruiz - addressed the Traffic Commission regarding faded red curbing and "No Stopping"
signs along Temple City Blvd. Since these are maintenance issues, staff will address these issues
and report back a status update to the Traffic Commission at its next meeting. Mr. Ruiz also asked
the Traffic Commission to look into truck travel along Temple City Blvd. as well as the turning
movement at Walnut Grove and Mission Blvd.
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO ADD RED CURBING AT THE 7701 BLOCK OF HELLMAN AVENUE
Staff reviewed the staff report and recommendation to add red curbing at the indicated location.
Commissioner Lewin discussed multi-day parking on some City streets and discussed the
possibility of developing restrictions for long-term parking at a later date. He also visited the
location and agreed that the addition of red curbing is warranted to improve visibility for exiting
vehicles.
Commissioner Russell indicated that she had visited the site and had concerns with vehicles being
able to safely exit the complex onto Hellman Avenue.
Chair Knapp agreed with the need to add red curbing but asked if it would be possible to reduce
the amount of red curbing at this location.
Staff responded that it was within the Commission's discretion to reduce the amount of red curbing
if it sees fit.
Commissioner Deary indicated that he disagrees with adding red curbing at this location and made
a motion to deny the staff recommendation. Vice-Chair Masuda indicated that he would like to see
traffic accident data for Hellman Avenue prior to making a final decision.
With that, Vice Chairman Masuda made a substitute motion to wait 1 month and review
traffic accident history at the location prior to finalizing a decision.
Commissioner Russell seconded the substitute motion. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Deary, Lewin, Russell, Knapp, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. Staff Reports
Staff reviewed the monthly status update memo on pending traffic projects and recent Traffic
Commission actions.
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Commissioner Russell discussed the past study at Rush and Angelus and asked if a flashing
beacon could be added at a later time.
Vice-Chair Masuda replied that yes, the decision approved by the Commission and the City
Council was to make non-permanent improvements at the location, evaluate their effectiveness,
and ramp up improvements further if warranted.
Staff indicated that Assistant City Manager Brian Saeki had recently met with Wal Mart officials and
that an agreement had been reached that would allow the City to complete these improvements
using funds on deposit with the City. Plans and specifications for the improvements will be
completed this spring and the work is scheduled to be completed in late June.
5. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Lewin asked that staff provide a copy of the City's Engineering and Traffic Survey
as it relates to speed limits in Rosemead.
Commissioner Knapp asked that the appointment of a new Chair and Vice-Chair be added to the
agenda at the Commission's next meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for June 4,
2009at 7:00p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East
Valley Boulevard.
Holly Knapp
Chairperson
ATTEST:
Chris Marcarello,
Deputy Public Works Director
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