TC Minutes 01-12-06ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
JANUARY 12, 2006
The regular 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.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf and
Commissioner Knapp
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance: , Commissioner Matsdorf
Invocation: Chairman Quintanilla
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 3, 2005 & December 1, 2005
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request to Install Time Limit Parking at 2525 San Gabriel Boulevard -
Casa De Liquor
B. Request to Install Red Curb at Driveways of Muscatel Middle School on
Lawrence Avenue
V. STAFF REPORTS
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by
Chairman Quintanilla at 7:10 pm, in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf
and Commissioner Knapp .
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Quintanilla
Invocation: Commissioner Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -October 6, 2005
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for October 6, 2005.
II: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Jim Flourney
8655 Landisview Lane
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Flourney thanked staff for fixing the signal at Walnut Grove (south of San Gabriel).
However, the same problem is occurring at San Gabriel (in front of Carrows).
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF STEELE
STREET AND RIO HONDO AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report and passed out a
map and an exhibit to the Commissioners.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the guidelines of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD), the intersection of Steele Street and Rio Hondo Avenue does not
satisfy any of the warrants for the installation of a multi-way stop controlled
intersection. Therefore, the installation of stop signs on Rio Hondo Avenue
at Steele Street was not recommended at this time.
Commissioner Knapp stated that this request has come before the
Commission several times, and has always resulted in the same conclusion.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner
Matsdorf and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's
recommendation.
Commissioner Knapp suggested that staff send a letter to Mr. Tam Le
informing him of the Commission's recommendation.
B. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT RUSH STREET AND
- ANGELUS AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
The. installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Rush Street and
Angelus Avenue. was not recommended at this time based on current levels
of traffic volumes, pedestrian volumes and reported collision history.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Larry Bevington
8372 Rush Street
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Bevington stated that he agrees with the recommendation, but not with
the staff report. He feels the study should not have been done mid-morning
and is inaccurate. He also feels that the trees approaching this intersection
are obstructing the signs.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Jim Flourney
8655 Landisview Lane
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Flourney stated that the problem lies at Graves and Angelus in front of the
school. He also stated that there are no signs posted, "Street Sweeping", just
south of Angelus on Rush Street, and people are getting cited.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Marie Saldivar
8388 Rush Street
Rosemead, California 91770
Ms. Saldivar stated that she would like to see something done about the red
striping. Upon exiting the driveway, it is very hard to see on-coming cars.
The residents feel that.the red curb was installed on the wrong side.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, to
accept the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, to extend the red curb and make
sure that the tree is trimmed. In addition, the Commission will direct staff to
look at the work order to see if there was a mistake, without having to go to
Council.
V. STAFF REPORTS - NONE
VI.
Commissioner Matsdorf thanked staff for all their hard work, especially Ken
Rukavina.
Commissioner Knapp stated that the timing on the signal on Hellman and San
Gabriel Boulevard is off.
Commissioner Knapp also invited everyone to the Pancake Breakfast on
November 19~h. Tickets are $ 5.00.
Commissioner Matsdorf asked that the meeting be adjourned in honor of all the
veterans.
VII. ADIOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:53 p.m., with 7 people in the audience. The next regularly scheduled
meeting is set for December 1, 2005.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
DECEMBER 1, 2005
The regular 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.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf and
Commissioner Knapp
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf
Invocation: Commissioner Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for November 3, 2005, were deferred until January, 2006.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE
III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON ENCINITA AVENUE NORTH
OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report and passed out some
photos of the location.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the field observations and parking demands, the installation of "No
Stopping Any Time" signs was recommended on both sides of Encinita Avenue
from Lower Azusa Road to the UPRR.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the City received a letter from Van Elk,
LTD, opposing the implementation of the "No Stopping Any Time" signs.
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that he spoke to Mr. Brockman regarding
this item, and was wondering if it would be possible to install 2 hour or 20 minute
parking.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the Commission may want to consider
restricting vehicles from parking that are over 6 feet in height, from the railroad
tracks to Lower Azusa, which would eliminate large trucks from parking there.
Commissioner Matsdorf asked why they don t park in their own lot.
Commissioner Knapp thought perhaps staff should send a letter to Mr. Brockman
and try to come to a mutual agreement.
The Commission chose to table this item until staff has an opportunity to meet
with Mr. Brockman and try to work something out.
V. STAFF REPORTS
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the City is in the process of collecting
data for the regular speed survey.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Knapp stated that the street is very lumpy at Walnut Grove turning
right on Hellman (southbound). ,
Commissioner Knapp wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year.
Commissioner Matsdorf asked if the January, 2006 meeting could be re-scheduled
to January 121i. All the members of the Commission concurred with the date
change.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:30 p.m., with 2 people in the audience.
Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: December 28, 2005
RE: Request to Install Time Limit Parking at 2525 San Gabriel
Boulevard
REQUEST
Mr. Cesar Santos, owner of Casa De Liquor at 2525 San Gabriel Boulevard, has
requested time limit parking as his business (letter attached). Mr. Santos
indicates that some vehicles park in front of his business all day and his
customers cannot be accommodated.
CONDITIONS
Casa De Liquor is located on the northwest corner of San Gabriel Boulevard and
Garvalia Avenue. The front door is located on San Gabriel Boulevard. There is
a shared parking lot for Casa De Liquor and Long's Auto Sound to the north of
the building.
The shared parking lot has 6 parking stalls and 1 handicap-parking. stall. It is a
one-way access parking lot with incoming access on San Gabriel Boulevard and
exiting access on Garvalia Avenue. There are signs in the parking lot identifying
customer parking for Casa De Liquor and Long's Auto Sound. Based on the
location of the signs, it appears that parking spaces immediately north of Casa
De Liquor are designated for their customers. Those spaces on the north,
property line are designated for Long's Auto Sound customers.
Exhibit A depicts the general conditions surrounding 2525 San Gabriel
Boulevard. Pictures of the subject property will be available at the Traffic
Commission meeting.
DATA
The reported collision history in the vicinity of 2525 San Gabriel Boulevard was
reviewed for the period from'January 1, 2002 to the present. There were 3
reported collisions occurring at the intersection of San Gabriel Boulevard and
Garvalia Avenue. None of these reported collisions appear to be associated with
parking along the west curb line of San Gabriel Boulevard. Exhibit B summarizes
the reported collisions.
January 12, 2006 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request to Install Time Limit Parking at
2525 San Gabriel Boulevard
Page 2 of 2
DISCUSSION
Field observations were made of 2525 San Gabriel Boulevard during the
afternoon hours. During this time, on street parking was available for customers
of the subject property. Most vehicles parked for a limited time, entered the store
and then drove away. There were also 3 vehicles parked in the parking lot
leaving 4 open spaces.
North of 2525 San Gabriel Boulevard there appears to be auto repair shops.
These shops do not appear to have sufficient on-site parking.for customers. This
may lead to vehicles parking for long periods on San Gabriel Boulevard. City
staff has encountered similar concerns with long term on street parking at other
auto repair shop locations.
There may be times when the on street parking in front of 2525 San Gabriel
Boulevard is occupied. However, this business has a parking lot that can
accommodate its customers and there is ample on street parking on Garvalia
Avenue. The parking lot may not be as convenient as on street parking but it still
offers customers a parking location.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on field observations and the availability of a parking lot, there is no
change recommended for on street parking restrictions at 2525 San Gabriel
Boulevard.
Attachments
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Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: . December 28, 2005
RE: Request to Install Red Curb at Driveways of Muscatel Middle
School on Lawrence Avenue
REQUEST
Mr. Tim McShane of the Rosemead School District requested City staff consider
the installation of red curb at the driveways on Lawrence Avenue to Muscatel
Middle School. Mr. McShane indicated that the Fire Marshall recommended the
red curb for better truck access to the school.
CONDITIONS
Lawrence Avenue is a 30-foot wide residential roadway with parking allowed on
both sides of the street. A parking lot for Muscatel Middle School exists on the
south side of Lawrence Avenue west of Ivar Avenue. This is a staff parking lot
that appears to provide emergency access to the interior of the school.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the recommendation of the Fire Marshall; the installation of red curb at
the driveways on Lawrence Avenue to Muscatel Middle School is recommended.
Exhibit A will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting and will depict this
recommendation.
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