CC - Item 4C - Request to Install Red curb on Valley Blvd at Hidden Pines PlaceTO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2004
RE: REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB ON VALLEY BOULEVARD AT
HIDDEN PINES PLACE
During a Planning Commission meeting regarding a new development proposed at
8518 E. Valley Boulevard, the residents of Hidden Pines Place (a private driveway
located immediately to the east) indicated that they have difficulty exiting onto Valley
Boulevard and requested "KEEP CLEAR" and "Do Not Block Intersection" signs. It is
the City's policy to not install such traffic control devices at driveway locations.
Immediately adjacent to Hidden Pines Place there does exist "No Parking Anytime"
signs, however, there is enough space to park one car between Hidden Pines Place
and the driveway at 8518 E. Valley Boulevard. Field observations noted a car parked at
this location. Therefore, staff recommended and the Traffic Commission concurred, that
10 feet of red curb be installed on the south side of Valley Boulevard west of Hidden
Pines Place.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install 10 feet of red curb on the
south side of Valley Boulevard west of Hidden Pines Place.
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
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DATE: October 19, 2004
RE: Request to Install Red Curb on Valley Boulevard at Hidden
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Staff received a request from the Planning Department to review the visibility for
vehicles exiting Hidden Pines Place at Valley Boulevard. The residents of
Hidden Pines Place had made this request during a public meeting regarding a
new development being proposed immediately west of Hidden Pines Place on
Valley Boulevard. The residents indicate that they have difficulty exiting Hidden
Pines Place and they requested 'KEEP CLEAR" and "DO Not Block Intersection"
signs. However, the City's policy is not to install such traffic control devices at
driveway locations. Therefore, the visibility for exiting vehicles is being analyzed.
CONDITIONS
Exhibit 1 depicts- conditions on the south side of Valley Boulevard at Hidden
Pines Place. Staff will also bring pictures to the Traffic Commission meeting of
the site.
DATA
A summary of traffic collision reports will be presented at the traffic commission
meeting.
DISCUSSION
Field observation of the location was made during the morning period. There
were vehicles parked on Valley Boulevard in the vicinity of Hidden Pines Place.
During the weekends there is a high influx of customers to the nearby
commercial developments that often increases the number of vehicles parking on
Valley Boulevard. In addition, the proposed development adjacent to Hidden
Pines Place is also a commercial development likely to increase the numbor of
vehicles parking on Valley Boulevard.
As Identified in Exhibit 1, there is posted "No Parking Any Time" signs on the
south side of Valley Boulevard that includes the immediate area adjacent to
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Hidden Pines Place. This "No Parking Any Time" zone includes the bridge over
the wash and approximately 20 feet west of Hidden Pines Place. However, this
does provide space for approximately 1 vehicle to park before the adjacent
driveway.
RECOMMENDATION
The installation of 10 feet of red curb on the south side of Valley Boulevard west
of Hidden Pines Place is recommended. This recommendation is depicted on
Exhibit 1.
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2004
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Knapp, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf,
Commissioner Quintanilla, & Commissioner Benjamin
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Quintanilla
Invocation: Commissioner Benjamin
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 7, 2004
1. It was moved by Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf, and seconded by Commissioner
Quintanilla to approve the minutes,of October 7, 2004.
Vote results:
Yes: Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla and
Commissioner Benjamin
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Chairperson Knapp
ll. COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB ON VALLEY BOULEVARD AT
HIDDEN PINES PLACE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
Recommendation:
The installation of ten (10) feet of red curb on the south side of Valley Boulevard
west of Hidden Pines Place is recommended.
It was moved by Commissioner Benjamin and seconded by Vice-Chairperson
Matsdorf and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's
recommendation.
V. STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Wagner gave a brief update on the Rosemead Public
Safety Center at Zapopan Park.
Assistant City Manager Wagner reported that the red curb requested at 3303 Del
Mar was approved by the City Council.
VI.
Commissioner Benjamin suggested that street cleaning occur on one side of the
street on one day and on the other the next day so that residents would still have
parking close to their homes on street cleaning days. Assistant City Manager
Wagner said that state regulations encouraging cleaner vehicles as well as storm
water and prevailing wage issues already strain the street sweeping budget and the
cost of this change in operation would be prohibitive.
Chairperson Knapp reminded the Commissioners about the Traffic
Commissioners Workshop scheduled for Saturday.
Chairperson Knapp reminded those present of the Five Dollar Annual Pancake
Breakfast and Boutique fundraiser for People for People on November 20. She
also briefly described the Adopt-A-Family Program.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Matsdorf asked that the meeting be adjourned with a moment of
silence in memory of all veterans. It was unanimously agreed and a moment of
silence ensued.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:00 p.m., with three people in the audience. The next regular
meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled for December 2, 2004.
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