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TC Agenda - 02-01-07Public Comment from the Audience: • If you wish to address the Rosemead Traffic Commission, please complete a Speaker Request Card and hand it to the Secretary before the start of the meeting. • The Rosemead Traffic Commission will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments from the Audience period. • Opportunity to address the Traffic Commission (on non - agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. .'� The Traffic Commission will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. Brown Act: Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Traffic Commission may direct staff to investigate and /or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Traffic Commission meeting. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. Violation of this rule shall result in such persons being barred from further audience before the governing body. This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020 Rosemead Traffic Commission AGENDA FEBRUARY 1, 2007 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 Brandan Matsdorf, Chairman Holly Knapp, Vice - Chairperson Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner Joan Hunter, Commissioner Howard Masuda, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION • CALL TO ORDER— 7:00 PM • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Chairperson Matsdorf • INVOCATION —Commissioner Knapp • ROLL CALL - Commissioners Quintanilla, Knapp, Matsdorf, Hunter & Masuda 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 12, 2006 — Regular Meeting November 2, 2006 — Regular Meeting 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 3. OLD BUSINESS — None 4. NEW BUSINESS 2007 A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 2660 RIVER A letter was received from Ms. Cindy Wu, President of Huarun Investment (USA) Inc. located at 2660 River Avenue. Ms. Wu indicates that parking directly adjacent to the driveway has created a difficult loading /unloading situation for trucks accessing the property. Ms. Wu is requesting the installation of red curb adjacent to her driveway. Recommendation: It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of 20 feet of red curb from the driveway of 2660 River Avenue northerly. 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2007 at 7:00 pm. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 2006 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Quintanilla at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Knapp INVOCATION Commissioner Hunter ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Hunter & Commissioner Masuda Absent: Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Masuda, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for August 3, 2006. Vote Results: Yes: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Masuda Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Matsdorf Abstained: Commissioner Hunter 2. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION This item was deferred until November 2, 2006. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE 4. OLD BUSINESS - NONE 5. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL NO PARKING FOR OVER 80 INCHES WIDE SIGN ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AT GRAND AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council approve: • The installation of an additional "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." sign. • The replacement of the existing "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." for southbound Walnut Grove Avenue just south of the City limits due to extensive graffiti obscuring the sign. • Selective enforcement of trucks parking in the subject area. Speaking before the Commission: Rosa Vasquez 4911 Walnut Grove Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Ms. Vasquez thanked the Commission and Mr. Wagner for their assistance. She was in favor of the sign, but wanted to revise the sign to read: "No Commercial Vehicle At Any Time ", and placed in front of her house for better visibility when exiting and entering her driveway. She does not feel that the 2 hour parking is a solution. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Masuda, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, with the addition of painting red curb on both sides of Mrs. Vasquez's driveway (in the middle) to Grand and not install a sign at this time. B. REQUEST FOR POSTING OF NO PARKING OVER 80 INCHES WIDE SIGN ON MISSION DRIVE AT IVAR AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council approve: The installation of a "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." sign for westbound Mission Drive just west of Ivar Avenue Selective enforcement of truck parking in the subject area Speaking before the Commission was: Frank Wang 4412 -4418 Ivar Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 Mr. Wang's concerns were that with the installation of the "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." sign on Mission, that those trucks would start parking on Ivar Avenue. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki clarified the recommendation by saying that the sign states, no parking vehicles over 80 inches "anywhere ". It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Masuda, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. C. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council approve: • 20 feet of red curb on the east side of Willard avenue from Garvey Avenue northerly,. 45 feet of green curb on the east side of Willard Avenue from the proposed red curb northerly to the driveway of 8501 Garvey Avenue (D & M Bros.) Speaking before the Commission was: Michelle (Owner of D & M Bros.) 8501 Garvey Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 The owner was concerned with the number of feet for the red curb. It was moved by Commissioner Masuda, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, with the modification of 10 feet of red curb instead of 20 feet and 55 feet of green curb instead of 45 feet; to allow for her trucks to load and unload. D. REQUEST FOR EXTENDED LEFT TURN LANES FOR NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AT HELLMAN AVENUE It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council approve: Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: • The extension of the southbound left turn lane to 120 feet • The extension of the northbound left turn lane to 200 feet • The installation of 185 feet of "No Parking Anytime" on the west side of Walnut Grove Avenue. This will remove approximately 6 parking spaces. • The installation of 185 feet of "No Parking Anytime" on the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue. This will remove approximately 7 parking spaces. Commissioner Knapp asked if the residents were notified. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that they had, with no negative responses. Commissioner Masuda was inquiring as to why the left turn lane south of Hellman is longer than the one on the north side. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the length of left turn lanes are determined by the Traffic Counts. After some discussion amongst the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. 6. STAFF REPORTS Assistant City Manager Wagner reminded the Commission to pick up their Traffic Commission Books before they leave. 7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS The Sheriff's Representative stated that there was a fatality accident on Graves Avenue, just before Stevens. Commissioner Hunter expressed some concerns on Garvey Avenue. It appears that it backs up from Rosemead Boulevard to Walnut Grove. She's concerned with the reconstruction of the bridge, and how that will affect the traffic. Commissioner Knapp asked about the crosswalk on Delta and Rush. Commissioner Knapp stated that she did a field observation at Janson School on Rockhold and Hellman. She observed the two crossing guards and how they crossed the children, and they are doing it correctly. S. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Traffic Commission, the meeting was adjourned in memory of "Cory Lidle ", and cousin of Traffic Commissioner Brandan Matsdorf. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for November 2, 2006. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 2006 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Quintanilla at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Hunter INVOCATION - Commissioner Masuda ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Hunter, Commissioner Masuda & Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the October 12, 2006 meeting, was deferred until December 7, 2006. 2. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION Chairperson Quintanilla turned the meeting over to Planning Director Johnson for nominations and election of the new Chairperson. Planning Director Johnson called for nominations. Commissioner Knapp nominated Commissioner Matsdorf, as Chairperson of the Traffic Commission. There being no further nominations, Planning Director Johnson declared nominations closed, and named Commissioner Matsdorf the new Chairperson of the Traffic Commission for the year 2006/2007. Commissioner Matsdorf assumed the chair and opened nominations for Vice - Chairperson. Commissioner Hunter nominated Commissioner Knapp. There being no further nominations. Chairperson Matsdorf declared nominations closed, and named Commissioner Knapp the Vice - Chairperson for the Traffic Commission for the year 2006/2007. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE 4. OLD BUSINESS - NONE 5. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS REGARDING TRASH PICK -UP 9335 GLENDON WAY Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of 10 feet of red curb from the driveway of 9331 Glendon Way easterly. Planning Director Johnson read a follow -up letter from Mr. & Mrs. Paredes, and asked that it be entered into the record. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Masuda, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. B. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON STINGLE AVENUE SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of 20 feet of red curb from the driveway of 2743 Stingle Avenue northerly. Planning Director Johnson read a letter from Mr. Leonard Hernandez and asked that it be entered into the record. Speaking before the Commission was: Resident 8941 Garvey Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 The resident stated that he supports the installation of a signal. He feels it will reduce traffic and accidents. He also feels that the there is an employee and customer parking problem. He indicated that the neighbors on the block have a large tree in their driveway that needs to be trimmed, and that residents on that street tend to put their trash cans on the side instead of in front of their property. It was moved by Commissioner Masuda, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. C. REQUEST PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LOMA AVENUE NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of "2 Hour Parking 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and Holidays" on the east side of Loma Avenue from Valley Boulevard north to the north property line of 4012 Loma Avenue. Speaking before the Commission was: Mr. Jimenez 4020 Loma Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Jimenez stated that he is in favor of the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. He has noticed that cars park on Loma for an extended period of time, and only move when the street sweeper comes by. Speaking before the Commission was: Mrs. Veronica Jimenez 4020 Loma Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mrs. Jimenez stated that she is also in favor of the recommendation, but feels that the problem is with the person on the corner who is a mechanic. He tends to move his cars every couple hours in order to avoid getting a ticket. Mrs. Jimenez feels that the space is too small for all the cars that he to work on. Speaking before the Commission was: Mr. Arthur Murray 4015 Loma Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Murray stated that he has a problem with the recommendation. He feels that people are parking on the other side of the street, leaving their cars there for several days. Speaking before the Commission was: Valley Burgers, Owner 9219 Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 She stated that she has the same problem as the beauty shop, as it relates to the mechanic parking their cars on the street and moving them every couple hours. Speaking before the Commission was: Richard Smith 4028 Loma Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Smith feels that the businesses should try parking on Valley Boulevard, and if new businesses are built, there should be adequate parking provided for them. Commissioner Hunter was not sure that the Commission should vote on this item tonight. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that because of the mixed use on Loma Avenue, and if the Commission is thinking of adding any additional parking restrictions on the other side, this would affect the residents, and they should be notified. Commissioner Knapp would like the Sheriff's Department and/or Parking Control Officers to be instructed to enforce the 2 hour parking limit at this location. Commissioner Knapp wanted to know if the City could restrict how many vehicles a mechanic shop could have on his property. Planning Director Johnson stated that the Council has recognized that neighborhoods are being impacted by all the auto mechanic shops in the City, and thereby requiring that any new auto repair shop needs a Conditional Use Permit. This gives the Planning Commission the authority to hold public hearings and notify the residents and determine a site plan that is appropriate. Planning Director Johnson went on to say that our new City Manager is talking about rebuilding the Community Development Department and creating a new Code Enforcement Division to help out with these problems. Commissioner Knapp stated that on Arroyo- Grande, residents there are issued a permit to park in front of their own house, and was wondering if this would be feasible in our City for those residents that have this problem. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she does know of agencies that use the parking permit process. However, it is a staff intensive process and they are used for different purposes, such as, college cities. Planning Director Johnson stated that the City could do targeted pro -active Code Enforcement on this case. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, with the addition of using the Code Enforcement to target this location, and re -visit this item again in 90 days per Commissioner Quintanilla. am 7 Vote Results Yes: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Matsdorf & Commissioner Masuda Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: Commissioner Hunter STAFF REPORTS - NONE COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Knapp invited everyone to attend the Pancake Breakfast on November 181h for "People for People' at the Rosemead Community Center. Commissioner Knapp stated that it took her 3 lights to get off of Hellman Avenue. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m., in honor of all the Veterans for Veterans Day. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2007 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 2660 RIVER AVENUE SUMMARY Staff received a letter (Exhibit A) from Ms. Cindy Wu, President of Huarun Investment (USA) Inc. located at 2660 River Avenue. Ms. Wu indicates that parking directly adjacent to the driveway has created a difficult loading /unloading situation for trucks accessing the property. Ms. Wu is requesting the installation of red curb adjacent to her driveway. Staff Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of 20 feet of red curb from the driveway of 2660 River Avenue northerly. ANALYSIS River Avenue is a 40 -foot wide roadway with no striping separating opposing lanes of traffic. South of Garvey Avenue, River Avenue is a dead -end street. The subject address, 2660 River Avenue, is approximately 600 feet south of Garvey Avenue. River Avenue is "Stop" controlled at its intersection with Garvey Avenue. The prima facie speed limit on River Avenue is 25 mph. Exhibit "B" depicts existing conditions of River Avenue in the vicinity of 2660 River Avenue. Discussion Field observations were made of River Avenue south of Garvey Avenue during the afternoon hours. On- street parking is in high demand on this commercial roadway. At the subject address, 2660 River Avenue, on- street parking was 100% occupied on both sides of the street. The loading dock of 2660 River Avenue has direct access to the street. It is one of the few, possibly the only one, on this street that requires trucks to back into the loading dock from the street. Most loading docks are located such that trucks access from a parking lot or loading dock area where the trucks can maneuver on -site. Traffic Commission Meeting February 1, 2007 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit B also depicts other existing red curb locations adjacent to driveways in the vicinity of 2660 River Avenue. The exact reasons for the existing red curb installation is unknown. However, it would appear that concerns for vehicles parking "too close" to the driveways could have been the justification. Based on our field observations, there is a definite demand for on- street parking in the vicinity of 2660 River Avenue. Vehicles parked immediately adjacent to the driveway of 2660 River Avenue creates a difficult travel pattern for trucks backing into the loading dock. The installation of 20 feet of red curb will improve the accessibility of the loading dock at the subject location. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Joanne Itagaki Traffic Engineering Deputy Exhibit A: Letter Request from Cindy Wu, Huarun Investment (USA) Inc. Exhibit B: Request for Red Curb at 2660 River Avenue C:\Documems and Settings\sbemica \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \OLKRDec -2660 River Red curb request (2).doc ut Greetings! My name is Cindy Wu. l am writing'a letter in regards to some.problems I've Thank you for your tine and understanding. 1' will look forward to hearing from the City Traffic Commission Meeting February 1, 2007 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit B also depicts other existing red curb locations adjacent to driveways in the vicinity of 2660 River Avenue. The exact reasons for the - existing red curb installation is unknown. However, it would appear that concerns for vehicles parking "too close" to the driveways could have been the justification. Based on our field observations, there is'a definite demand for on- street parking in the vicinity of 2660 River Avenue. Vehicles parked immediately adjacent to the driveway of 2660 River Avenue creates a difficult travel pattern for trucks backing into the loading dock. The installation of 20 feet of red curb will improve the accessibility of the loading dock at the subject location. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Joanne Itagaki Traffic Engineering Deputy. Exhibit A: Letter Request from Cindy Wu, Huarun Investment (USA) Inc. Exhibit B: Request for Red Curb at 2660 River Avenue C: \Documents and Settings\sbernica \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \OLKF\Dec -2660 River Red curb request (2).duc