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CC - Item 4F - Request for Red curb on the east side of New avenue between Newmark and Fern AveTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMCITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CR WE, CITY MANAGER DATE: MARCH 17, 2004 RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON THE EAST SIDE OF NEW AVENUE BETWEEN NEWMARK AND FERN AVENUES A request was received through the City Engineer's office regarding the installation of red curb on the east side of New Avenue south of Newmark Avenue. It had been observed that a large flatbed truck was parking in this area causing northbound vehicles to travel in the left turn lane even if they were traveling northbound through. Field observations confirmed the above-described situation. Therefore, staff recommended that red curb be installed on the east side of New Avenue between Newmark and Fern Avenues along with the installation of a double yellow centerline to direct vehicles away from the left turn lane. However, after deliberation by the Traffic Commission, the Traffic Commission modified the recommendation for the installation of red curb and voted instead to install a sign that restricts vehicles over 6 feet in height from parking at the subject intersection. The proposed sign and double yellow centerline installation is depicted on the attached exhibit. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install a sign that restricts vehicles over 6 feet in height from parking at the intersection and to install the double yellow centerline. Attachment COUNCIL AGENDA MAR 2 3 2004 ITEM N1 0. .CC-~ wdmx - w •u ~ droiwrllr+r~rrFwwrN~ciFiJ~a I 1 a. F ~--i o f~7 Z I Wz vl 0 ~ ~dx w sL zr O 1 y rao.m 1 W a 1 U Z W Z_ d PJ N N s I e , _ "sS ~ ee■ ' OL pl a a a° W 1 $ ¢ UL of a a Bl o rv a °m 0 Rio - d 1 1 I .LC fL 1 1 1 1 ° F N R 1 1 1 1 R R Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: February 25, 2004 RE: Request for Red Curb on the East Side of New Avenue Between Newmark Avenue and Fern Avenue REQUEST A request was received through the City Engineer regarding the installation of red curb on the east side of New Avenue south of Newmark Avenue. The requestor indicated that a large flatbed truck was parking in this area causing vehicles to travel in the northbound left turn lane even if they were traveling northbound through. The City Engineer did observe this particular truck parking at the location. CONDITIONS New Avenue is a 56-foot wide north/south roadway at the western boundary of the City. There are two lanes of traffic in each direction separated by a double yellow centerline. At its intersection with Newmark Avenue, the intersection is signalized with a crosswalk on the south and west legs. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. Newmark Avenue is a 40-foot wide east/west roadway that "T's" into New Avenue. Newmark Avenue west of New Avenue is in the City of Monterey Park. There are two lanes of traffic in each direction separated by a double yellow centerline. Exhibit A depicts conditions at the intersection of New Avenue and Newmark Avenue. DISCUSSION Field observation of the subject intersection was conducted on several occasions. During the observations, there was a flatbed truck parked on the east side of New Avenue between Newmark Avenue and Fern Avenue on different occasions. When the truck was parked at that location, vehicles were observed traveling around the truck and passing through the left turn lane. The observations by the City Engineer as well as traffic engineering staff indicate potential conflicts. March 4, 2004 Traffic Commission Meeting Request for Red Curb on the East Side of New Avenue Between Newmark Avenue and Fern Avenue Page 2 of 2 The property specifically affected by the removal of on-street parking has been notified of this agenda item. There is limited on-site parking for this property. However, on-street parking is accessible on Fern Avenue. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended red curb be installed on the east side of New Avenue between Newmark Avenue and Fern Avenue. It is further recommended that a double yellow centerline be installed to direct vehicles away from the left turn lane. These recommendations are depicted in Exhibit A. Attachment (FILENAME \P) •+x» - w Cs w drzwY+w~r rM~x-w~+l~c~w ~ha 1 Qi 1 W d y 0 d - dux sZ zc ~ B cmN= i Z U W R d Zi N N - N ' I IN I 1 ~ ~f o o w ~ at ,BI D 1 ~ ~ o a o - a ~ .9L at o 1 I 9L 1 {J cy- <io - ~ d 1 I ,ZC AZ W z 1 1 1 1 ¢ ~a F g ¢ W 1 ~I I I ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING March 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, Commissioner Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Baffo & Commissioner Benjamin Absent: None Ex-Officio: Assistant City Manager: Donald J. Wagner Traffic Engineering Deputy: Joanne Itagaki CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for February 5, 2004. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE III. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ANALYSIS OF TRAFFIC IN THE ALLEY EAST OF DEL MAR AVENUE BETWEEN HELLMAN AVENUE AND HERSHEY STREET Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION Based on the additional field observations, there were no vehicles observed using the alley as a "cut-through" route. Therefore, there is little benefit to creating a one-way alley. Selective enforcement of speeds in the alley is recommended at this time. It was moved by Commissioner Baffo, seconded by Commissioner Benjamin, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB ON THE EAST SIDE OF NEW AVENUE BETWEEN NEWMARK AVENUE AND FERN AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION It was recommended that red curb be installed on the east side of New Avenue between Newmark Avenue and Fern Avenue. It was further recommended that a double yellow centerline be installed to direct vehicles away from the left turn lane. Commissioner Benjamin asked if the truck was not there, would there still be a need for the red curb. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that there is a restriction that states no vehicle over 6' feet in height, can park within 100 feet of the intersection. Commissioner Benjamin felt that a better alternative to the red curb would be to restrict vehicles over 6 ft. in height from parking so many feet from an intersection. It was moved by Commissioner Benjamin, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to install a sign that restricts vehicles over 6 ft. in height from parking within so many feet from an intersection and installing the double yellow centerline. I B. REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS ON GARVEY AVENUE AT STINGLE AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION Based on the reported collision history and the field observations of the intersection, the installation of a "Do Not Block Intersection" sign and "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings is recommended for eastbound Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue. There are no recommended changes to traffic controls for eastbound left turns on Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue. It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. Chairperson Knapp recommended that staff send Mr. Leonard Hernandez a letter informing him of their actions tonight, and to let him know when this item will come before the City Council. C. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MARSHALL STREET EAST OF EARLE AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION The installation of red curb on the north side of Marshall Street east of Earle Avenue is not recommended at this time. The favorable collision history and field observation of the location supports this recommendation. It was moved by Commissioner Baffo, seconded by Commissioner Benjamin, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. V. STAFF REPORTS - None VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Matsdorf thanked staff for their great and professional job on the staff reports. Commissioner Baffo seconded that comment. Commissioner Quintanilla asked staff to look at the sensors at the 5-point intersection of Rio Hondo/Mission/Valley. Assistant City Manager Wagner agreed with Commissioner Quintanilla's observation at the above location. Commissioner Benjamin stated that the City of Rosemead shares streets with other cities, and was wondering what kind of cooperation we were getting from cities such as, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, etc. Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that there have been no problems with other cities. In addition, we get a lot of support from Supervisor, Gloria Molina's office. Chairperson Knapp stated that at Garvey and Earle there seems to be a lot of commercial vans from the Dollar Rent-A-Car that are parked on Earle Street very close to each other. Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that he will have Milan Mrakich stop and speak to the business owner regarding the commercial vans. Commissioner Knapp asked staff to look at a "Keep Clear" sign on Dubonnet as it fronts Marshall. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m., with 7 people in the audience.