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TC - 06-01-00AGENDA ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 8838 East Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 Regular Meeting June 1, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: Roll Call: Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00 p.m. Chairperson Quintanilla, Vice -Chair Ruiz Commissioners Baffo, Herrera, Knapp Commissioner Knapp Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — May 4, 2000 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE — This is the time reserved for members of the audience to address the Commission on items not listed on the agenda. (Maximum time per speaker is three (3) minutes; total time allocated is fifteen (15) minutes) 3. OLD BUSINESS A. ASSESSMENT OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD TRUCK ROUTE 4. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS ON BROOKLINE AVENUE BETWEEN VALLEY BOULEVARD AND LOFTUS DRIVE 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT — Thursday, July 6, 2000, 7:00 p.m., Rosemead City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770 ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MAY 4 2000 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Vice - Chairman Ruiz at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. ROLL CALL Present: Vice - Chairman Ruiz Commissioners: Knapp, Baffo & Herrera Absent: Chairman Quintanilla Ex Officio: Administrative Assistant: Jessica Wilkinson Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne Itagaki CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Herrera The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Knapp I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Baffo, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for April 6, 2000. IL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE III. OLD BUSINESS — NONE IV. NEW BUSINESS — NONE V. STAFF REPORTS A. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD TRUCK ROU — STATUS Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that Commissioner Ruiz requested that staff investigate the feasibility of removing Temple City Boulevard from the City's ordinance regarding truck routes. Commissioner Ruiz indicated the number of trucks traveling on Temple City Boulevard has increased in recent years. This increase has resulted in an increase in noise and pollution in the area. Staff solicited comments from the Temple Sheriff's Station and from Caltrans regarding this issue. Additionally, staff reviewed the information provided by Commissioner Ruiz regarding the procedures other cities have taken to remove truck routes within their cities. Each city had different procedures depending on how the truck route was established. As such, staff discussed with the City Attorney and Planning Director what procedures would be necessary to remove a truck route specifically within the City of Rosemead. The Temple Sheriffs Department initially indicated no objection to the removal of Temple City Boulevard, as a designated truck route. In preparation for discussing this item before the Traffic Commission, Liaison Sergeant Wayne Wallace met with Rio Hondo Court Judge Richard Van Dusen to review procedures for handling truck route violations. The Court indicated that regardless of the city's anticipated action, the Court would not uphold citations issued for commercial truck route violations. RECOMMENDATION: In light of this development, staff recommends the Traffic Commission appiove a recommendation to the City Council for the removal of existing truck route signs on Temple City Boulevard and instruct the City Manager to correspond with El Monte city administration requesting their cooperation in diverting El Monte truck traffic onto more appropriate commercial routes. — Verbatim Minutes— Vice-Chairman Ruiz — Do I hear a motion or have a discussion on this issue. Commissioner Knapp — I think we need to have a discussion, I don't think we're taking action here, it's just a report, is that not correct? Joanne Itagaki — There is a recommendation. The recommendation is to the City Council for the removal of the existing truck route signs and to instruct the City Manager to make some correspondence with the City of El Monte, that is the recommendation. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — What's happening here, is a Judge at Rio Hondo will not uphold any citations, which to me is kind of bad. I don't approve of this intent! As far as removing the truck signs, I don't know what that's going to do, hopefully that will help out, however, I don't feel like it's going to be sufficient, unless we also recommend to make an addition to this to, put a "No Trucks" on Temple City Boulevard sign on the 10 Freeway. This will help eliminate the trucks from coming off, whether we can do that or not, I don't know. Joanne Itagaki — Maybe I can address that. I did make verbal conversation with Caltrans, and they indicated to me that they would post that sign, only if the truck route was removed, that was their initial verbal indication to me. Vice- Chairman Ruiz — Okay, well by removing the existing truck route signs that lead to Temple City Boulevard, to me that would indicate that they are removing the truck route. Would you agree with that? I know that this was typed up really quick on Tuesday, and it's not very specific, and it's kind of vague, the way it's worded. We know that we're not going to have support from the Judge at Rio Hondo, however, by removing the truck route signs, I believe that this will definitely help the traffic, the truck traffic on Temple City, especially if our City Manager corresponds with the City of El Monte. I would like to see if we can amend the recommendation a little bit. Holly, maybe you can help me out with that. Commissioner Knapp — What would you like it to say? Vice- Chairman Ruiz — Well, to make it more clear that we are removing the truck signs and removing the truck route from Temple City Boulevard. Indicating that the signs will be removed, this is also an indication that we are removing the truck route. By removing it, we can try to eliminate all these trucks. Commissioner Knapp — I guess you can't contact other trucking companies, letting them know it's been removed. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — The City of Montebello has no problem with their truck route, they removed it, they had law enforcement, they brought in everyone to the new designated truck route, and they have no problems. Also, the City of Chino does not have any problems, trucks are not using it. I don't see why we can't do it. Commissioner Knapp — Do you think that as part of our recommendation, they designate a different off ramp as a truck route. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — These trucks are being guided out by CB'rs that work the trucking industry in El Monte. There's a guy that sits on 6904 directing the trucks to get off on Temple City Boulevard, and this I know because I got on my CB radio, because it's a truck route. But, if we make the recommendation to City Council to remove it as a truck route, we should be better off Commissioner Knapp — Joanne, how did you determine your recommendation? Joanne Itagaki — This was a little bit of administrative direction, but let me answer your question with regards to removing Temple City as a truck route. Because Temple City Boulevard and our truck route is an ordinance, so as such, ordinances have to go through a municipal code. OA Jessica Wilkinson — Our ordinances have to go through a municipal code amendment. One of which would include having environmental impact report, initial study conducted in regards to the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. It also includes a 21 day notice to surrounding property owners, surrounding residents, surrounding business owners who may be affected by the removal of a truck route, and would include traffic studies. Vice-Chairman Ruiz — If we go this route, you are going to do a traffic count of the amount of trucks that go through Temple City Boulevard. Joanne Itagaki — What would occur is to follow the guidelines, they would do checklist. In that checklist we would identify that there is an impact to traffic in the area, and as such we would have to do a traffic study to support that fact. The traffic would have to address that if we took the truck route away, where will the trucks go and who will it affect, what streets will they go to. Basically, those are some of the things that will be answered in a traffic study. Commissioner Knapp — Is the whole of Temple City Boulevard all the way through Rosemead or does it stop at Valley Boulevard? Vice - Chairman Ruiz — Because after Valley it's commercial, it's all commercial zone once you pass Valley. Am I correct on that? When you cross Valley, Temple City Boulevard becomes commercial. Jessica Wilkinson — East of Temple City Boulevard becomes a light manufacturing zone. Vice Chairman Ruiz — North of Valley? Temple City Boulevard is commercial? Commissioner Knapp — I know how important this is to the residents in the area, to try to do something, but I am concerned about the reaction of the Council. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — Well, I think that we can find out. One of the things that was said at the last meeting, Councilman Taylor was worried about a hamburger stand being put in the neighborhood down on Garvey, because of the odor'. We have odor on Temple City Boulevard right now an excessive amount of odor that we can't even open up our windows, 24 hours a day, and the noise pollution, you have buses coming in and out 24 hours a day, brakes, people blowing their horn when people cut in front of them, it's become the extension of the 10 freeway. Sergeant Wayne Wallace — Good evening Mr. Chairman, members of the Commission. I spoke with Richard Van Dusen, who is the presiding judge over at Rio Hondo regarding this issue, by preparation for enforcement down there. There was a number of issues that came to light, and basically concerned the court about the enforcement. I also spoke with motorcycle officers that work for the City, who would be asked to do the enforcement. The way that the ordinance is written in the municipal code, trucks are allowed to take the most direct route to get to where ever it is they need to go for their delivery of goods or drop -off. In that case, Temple City Boulevard you have a major gas station, you have delivery trucks wanting to deliver there, we have some small businesses that are going to have delivery trucks, the other side of Valley Boulevard, we have large a carpet area, and the City is also looking at getting in an Albertson's Market over in that area, which will be bringing in more trucks. The issue about Von's and the delivery trucks, the truckers take the route that's most direct to their location. If you got off on Santa Anita or Temple City, you're looking at approximately 1 /10 of a mile or 2/10 of a mile difference. The court's feeling was that if the guy says that this the most direct route to make the delivery without impacting traffic, there's no way to enforce that, our ordinance says that they can make that delivery in that manner. I've spent some time down there along with the motorcycle officers, looking at these issues and it's come to light so we could enforce it. One of the things I mentioned to the City Attorney, Mr. Kress, was that if we did close this off, how are we going to keep trucks from getting off there. Joanne has indicated that Caltrans would post that, I mentioned that to the judge, the judge said the problem with Caltrans posting it like they've done in most areas, and a good example would be on Mount Olive Drive off the 210. They post it right at the sign, when a truck comes down and he starts to exit, and he's committed, up on Mount Olive there's a way for them, once they see the sign to proceed back onto the freeway. The way it's laid out over there even if they posted it, and a truck got off, the truck has to have a way of making some sort of turn around and they would have to go all the way up, and there's no way of doing that. The fact that the truckers have the ability to make deliveries to go wherever, and by doing a complete restriction, this would limit residents from bring in a moving van and move, ' At the City Council Meeting on April 11, 2000, Councilman Taylor indicated concern with the cooking odors, not truck odors that may emanate from a proposed restaurant. N Sergeant Wayne Wallace (can't) - There was a number of issues that really precluded them from enforcing it, it wasn't something that the court was just saying no to our idea, there was a lot of things that come to light that made it virtually impossible to restrict trucks in there. One of the things I mentioned to Mr. Kress about this, is if we close Temple City Boulevard off completely, Temple City and El Monte both opened the Home Depot, how would you notify trucking companies that they couldn't get off there. The only thing they can do is have Caltrans post it there right at the off -ramp, we can notify businesses, but what about the companies that have a lot of drivers or somebody from back east that is operating a truck and is ready to get off, it's not on maps that this street is closed. So once they got off, the judge said, if a guy makes a mistake, you have to have some way out, and the way Temple City Boulevard is laid out, there's no way out, he said, I can't find a guy guilty for committing to an off -ramp and then having no place to go after they get off, he said that is not a legitimate violation. I mentioned to Mr. Kress, if you completely shut that off, would the City be faced possibly with a lawsuit situation, from the cities of Temple City and maybe El Monte, by saying that Rosemead is restricting their commerce, and Bob seemed to think it was a legitimate question. So, this is a deep reaching issue with a lot of problems. From the law enforcement standpoint, I'm happy to do what ever the Commission/Council directs me to do, but this one would be very, very difficult to do, and I don't fault the court for feeling the way they do, they have legitimate issues to look at. Certainly, we can close it off as a truck route, but we can't restrict trucks from making deliveries to the businesses, and I don't think the City would want to shut off commerce, so maybe there's some other answers, that can possibly be broached. I don't come to the Traffic Commission Meetings very often, so I'm not totally versed on what it is that you guys are upset with the trucks. Victor said the horns are blowing. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — I'm going to invite you over for a B -B -Q. one of these days, so you can see Sgt. Wallace the impact that these trucks cause in the neighborhood. One of the things the City of Montebello did for their citizens, when they closed off Greenwood between Washington and Olympic, you know that this area is a major trucking distribution center. What they did is they had a six month period where it was on a trial basis, they informed all the trucking industry by letters, by giving them warnings and not citations, letting them know that they were not going to let them go by anymore, and if caught again, they were going to give them a citation. However, this was a six month period, that all this took place, and they were all completely informed. I feel we can do the same thing, I understand what you're saying about taking the most direct route and our City ordinance does state and in the Caltrans Vehicle code, it does state that, however, this is a direct route to businesses within the City that you are delivering to, and I believe that it's stated in the ordinance, well these trucks are not delivering or picking up in the City of Rosemead, the majority of these truckers are going to the City of El Monte, and they have to go out of their way for those 2/10 of a mile. I know that the judge has brought up all these issues, but he has to realize that the people of this Community have to be noticed, not just the businesses. I understand that we have to have commerce, I'm all for commerce, like I told Frank, I'm all for money for the City, and I understand that we are going to have some trucks that have to get off. If a moving van comes and needs to pick up my furniture so I can move out, he would be protected, because he has business there, that I fully understand. I agree with those codes, but the citizens in Rosemead ought to be included the judge's decision. Sergeant Wayne Wallace — What I approached with the judge, and I have looked at that from the station's stand point, now I don't know who's complaining or who they're complaining to, but the complaints are not going to the Sheriff's station over the trucks. Barbara Larson is one individual and yourself. This thing has been going on for sometime, and I talked to Frank about it, usually when start to address an issue, we get a pocket of complaints, none of them have been directed me that I'm aware of. I know that Barbara Larson is upset about the trucks and you're upset about the trucks, but those are the only 2 complaints that have been registered over at the Sheriff's Department. Von's has just gone through some sort of action, that Joanne can address, where not only Vons but several other shopping organizations have had be forced to go to clean air vehicles. Joanne Itagaki — Just this past week there was a legal finding that Albertsons and Ralphs that have voluntarily go to clean air vehicles. Sgt Wayne Wallace — I think they were also required to send letters out to the residents with some sort of claim on the letter regarding health risks. This issue is being addressed by the larger firms and like I said earlier, I would be happy to take whatever type of enforcement action you people would like, but I take the resources of the City and move them someplace where we're not going to get enforcement support from the courts. I think support is not even a fair word, they're looking at the legal issues and I do agree with them there, the officers themselves that are commercial vehicle trained felt the same way. We've written a number of citations in that residential area, but as it stands, if we did write citations, they would be illegal citations, the court would not uphold them. I don't think any of us would want to put the City in a position where we're not doing something correctly, that's my whole reason behind going over there to make sure we're doing the right thing. Commissioner Herrera — Are the trucks still parking by Barbara's house? Vice - Chairman Ruiz — Yes, they are. They are not allowed to park there. Commissioner Herrera — Are they allowed to park there if it's a truck route? Sgt. Wayne Wallace — On a truck route, they are allowed to stop for 2 hours, after that it's like an abandoned car situation, you have to go by and mark it and once it's marked, you can either tow the vehicle or cite the vehicle. The City's position has been to tow and store the vehicle. Is there ajake -brake problem in this situation? I noticed that in some cities and residential areas that did have truck routes, that they posted a sign that says operation ofjake- brakes within this area is forbidden, that might be one way of reducing the noise pollution, is to address the jake-brake issue. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — Jake - Brakes is one of the problems, just one of them, the other problems that we do have and their modified exhaust systems on the cross country trucks and the reason they have it is for fuel efficiently on the trucks. So, they're coming off the highway, they rev -up their engines they are way over their noise limit, that's another issue. They fumes coming off are being directed to where they come into the people's homes, they're not directed towards the trigger itself. I can sit there and count the trucks and 9 out of 10 are noisy, their emission controls are not set properly. The emissions have been noted to cause cancer and other diseases to the human body and that's another concern, it's not just my concern or Barbara's, there are other people that have talked to me about this, my neighbor. One of them had called and talked to Don Wagner, and Don Wagner told him to do any petitions, because we were going to take care of it. Those petitions were never inducted throughout the neighborhood because Don Wagner told them not to do it. Now, I can bring that person that made that call because she's my neighbor. That's why you don't have any documentation, of other people in the Community that have complained. Now I'm bringing up this issue, and they know that I'm here so they're directing it at me. I don't think we want the whole community here, if we can take care of it on our own. Sgt. Wayne Wallace — I'd be more than happy to address the concerns of the City of Rosemead, if I was aware of them. It's hard for me to say, yes we need to go out and do a specific thing, if I'm not aware of it, and that's the same case as you people sitting here if you're not aware of a problem, it's hard to address it. One issue that should be looked at too is the reving -up of the engines, jake- brakes, the noise that you're hearing, a lot of that, and I've sat down there on a number of different occasions, but you have trucks coming off, they're using theirjake- brakes, and violations occurring up on the freeway are the jurisdiction of California Highway Patrol and something they would have to address. If they activate a jake -brake up on the freeway, it's not a violation, there's nothing I can do about them doing that up there and shifting back, reving -up their engines. I know there is a number of federally funded commercial task force vehicles throughout Southern California, that is something I do have connections up in the Castaic area which does service down here, but they would have to come down here, and it's basically a freeway violation. Our hands are really kind of tied with thing, what I would submit to the Commission is, before any decision is made I think that Mr. Kress needs to review it and the issue of the adjoining cities like Temple City, that the main route of commerce for trucks going into their City. It goes straight up and through a residential area, past the market up in the city if Temple City. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — In Temple City north of Lower Azusa, there's no truck route on Temple City Boulevard north of Lower Azusa, it stops on Lower Azusa. Sgt Wayne Wallace — That's correct, trucks go all the way up to make deliveries into Temple City. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — Definitely! 5 Sgt Wayne Wallace — And by us closing off Temple City Boulevard and trying to do an enforcement to keep trucks out completely, would open doors to the City of Temple City, saying you're restricting our prey by not allowing to proceed up into our City. And, that was an issue that could be resolved between cities, I'm guessing it can be resolved, it's a legal issue and an attorney needs to handle, but it's something that needs to be looked at. When we start shutting off routes you have other cities to consider, so that's something that needs to be considered. We can say you need to route your trucks someplace else, but if a truck wants to get off and feels it's the most direct route for him, even though we measured it and it's 2/10 of a mile difference, the guy says I'm making a delivery to El Monte, there's really nothing we can do to restrict him from doing that. Commissioner Knapp — Mr. Ruiz, I think that part of the recommendation should include the history of Montebello's action, particularly the six month trial, I think we need to have correspondence with the cities of El Monte and Temple City. Letters to the trucking companies, particularly Von's who we've been addressing, including the sign about the operation ofjake- brakes, and I think we need to have petitions from the residents to show that there is support out there, so it doesn't look like it's only coming from you and Barbara. I understand what you're saying, because I have a lot of people come to me as well as yourself. I think we need to include the petitions from the residents and I think we also need to include in the recommendation, the signage on the freeway, much prior to the turn -off, request for Caltrans. Another question I have is on the green signs that are on the freeway, I probably indicate they it is a truck route. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — No it doesn't have it. Commissioner Knapp — What indication are there that it's a truck route. Vice- Chairman Ruiz — For instance, the freeway, the South Pasadena Freeway, when you're on freeway going north, there is no truck sign anywhere on the freeway, until you get to that sign, it tells you "No Trucks ". You have no warning what so ever. That's exactly what it would be here. The trucking industry gets use to the fact that there is no truck route, and that is accessible. Sgt. Wayne Wallace — Are the streets impacted in Montebello? The streets they closed, are they freeway off - ramps? How is that configured? Vice- Chairman Ruiz — The configuration there is the community that was affected, a section of a residential area, probably the same length as Temple City Boulevard is surrounded by many trucking firms, like Best Way Transportation, there's a lot of industry within that area, on Greenwood, Washington all the way up to Telegraph, there's a lot of commercialism, and that one residential area that is affected is about the same length as Temple City Boulevard. There is a freeway off -ramp on Telegraph comes north and goes into the trucking center. There is no direct freeway off -ramp to that particular street, however, when they diverted the truck route they went into a totally commercialized street, and that's what helped out. There again, our truck route, if it is removed, will go to Santa Anita. Santa Anita is designed to take the trucks, it's a two lane off -ramp, it goes into a three lane, then it goes into when you make a right into Santa Anita, I believe it's also a two lane, where Temple City Boulevard is one, and then it turns into two when you pass Loftus. Santa Anita is a two lane highway and it's all commercial and it's designed for it. Sgt Wayne Wallace — I understand you have a lot of concerns, and again talking with the motor officers, that work the City, my own perceptions, based on my experience, and even if we took off the truck route, it would be extremely difficult to do because of the businesses down there. I have never in my travels throughout Southern California ever seen Caltrans post other than right at an off -ramp. They don't post back, to provide drivers sufficient warning not use the off -ramp as such, once you're committed there, there's no place for them to go and they're going to have to come off, and like the judge said, there's no place to turn around, and if you cite them I would have to dismiss the ticket. It's a very difficult issue from an enforcement standpoint. I can certainly understand the resident's concern over pollution and everything else, myself being a cancer survivor, I'm concerned about that sort of thing, at the same time, from a realistic standpoint, I don't know if I can satisfy the Commission's wish in an enforcement area, there's a lot of difficulties there and the courts recognize them, and I don't know that I can offer anything that would be satisfactory to you from the enforcement standpoint. Commissioner Knapp — Mr. Ruiz, do you see my concern that we need to get a better recommendation than what we have written. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — Yes, this is very vague. Commissioner Knapp — I don't think we're ready to make a recommendation. C Jessica lilkinson — Why don't we approve it right now as is, and present to the Traffic Commission at the next meeting a very detailed summary and breakdown, including our initial contact with neighboring cities, including staff time, cost, all contacts with air quality control, our study with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government for your review. Commissioner Knapp — We have to remember that our position is to try to alleviate some of the burden from the City Council and I feel that we need to do the footwork so that we can present something that is very clean and concise to them, so they can make a decision without going over this for hours over this particular topic. This is not like a traffic signal that needs to be correct, this is something really major and need to do some really good work on it. rice- Chairman Ruiz — Like I said before, the one phone call that was made to see if a petition was required and they said no, we don't need it, we're working on it, and I'm quoting Don Wagner. Commissioner Knapp — I guess we're considered staff person as well, because we're paid employees of the City of Rosemead, however, before I was an employee I was also a resident and still am a resident and if I see a need in a particular area than I'm here. We're here to serve the people. lice- Chairman Ruiz — I'm all for it, I know that we're going to have other wherehouses coming into the City and they're going to have to make their deliveries within City, I don't oppose, that. I want to make that very clear, that commercialism in our own City is going be improved and Temple City Boulevard is going to be needed, to make this improvement on commercialism well than so be it. However, if it's not coming into the City and going into another City and the burden lies upon the people of our City, excuse me than it's not fair. If they can take a more direct route, even if it's 1 /10 of a mile out of their way, than so be it and use it. It's the people within our own Community. If the judge feels there are issues and he's not going enforce them and then we're afraid that a lawsuit is going to come about, maybe they need to think about the lawsuit that might come from the citizens of Rosemead themselves, then what do you do? Sgt. Wayne Wallace — Everything needs to be looked at very carefully, this is a very big issue. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — There's one resident, and you know that resident Sgt. Wallace, very upset that at 2:00 -3:00 in the morning, there is a truck that is parked behind her backyard with the engine running over 4 hours. Sgt. Wayne Wallace — Has she called the station? lice- Chairman Ruiz — She has called. Sgt Wayne Wallace — Then, I would like to know when and time, because I will certainly address the issue. Commissioner Knapp — I know by bringing it back as old business next month is more waiting, but if you want a victory. Vice - Chairman Ruiz — You know Holly, the victory here is not for me, it's going to be for the whole community. I don't take anything as a victory for myself personally, nor political, what I want to do, is what I came here to do, uphold whatever constitutional rights are fitted for our Community. One of the things that got me and struck me was that the constitutional rights are being violated by this judge, by saying that he will not enforce it, that to me is very negative, forgetting about the citizens. The law is not very clear. Sgt. Wayne Wallace — The judge was very amenable to trying to find anyway possible to legally enforce it within the law, and it comes out the way that the ordinance is written, the ways the laws are. There was nothing that he could do to legally enforce the law, and I applaude him for not coming out with some hodge -podge decision and saying that he would do something. So in fairness to the judge and in his defense, he was acting accordance to the law and what we have on the books now. He understands the citizens, I've been before him a number of times and he is very lenient with the citizens, but at the same time, he's also understanding of the people that are cited and when the law doesn't allow for something, he can't bend the rules to come up to satisfy what you think or what I think. He's going strictly by the law, and that's why he's there. We're very lucky to have a judge of that caliber. Commissioner Knapp — Do we as Commissioner have the privilege to ask the City Attorney for his opinion before we send this to the council? 7 Joanne Itagaki — I think we've done that in the past, we can certainly make this part of this packet. This item was deferred to the next meeting and will be brought back before the Commission under "Old Business ". VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Herrera thanked the staff for lengthening the light at Marshall and Walnut Grove. Commissioner Knapp — Invited everyone to attend the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., at the Rosemead Community Center for the National Day of Prayer. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned. The next regularly meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2000. There were 14 people in the audience. stafl epor TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: JESSICA WILKINSON, ASSOCIATE PLANNER DATE: MAY 25, 2000 SUBJECT: ASSESSMENT OF TEMPLE CITY BLVD TRUCK ROUTE DISCUSSION Pursuant to a request from the Traffic Commission, staff has been directed to assess the impacts associated with the removal of Temple City Boulevard as a designated truck route. In recent years, Commissioner Ruiz has expressed concerns with noise and air pollution caused by truck travel on this route, especially the use ofjake brakes. In response, staff has forwarded numerous letters to the responsible company regarding this concern (Exhibit C). However, such actions have had no lasting results. The Commission has directed staff to assess the feasibility of removing Temple City Blvd. as a designated truck route. In order to remove a designated truck route, a municipal code amendment would be required. These amendments are subject to approval by the City Council. BACKGROUND According to Chapter 10.08.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (Exhibit A), Temple City Boulevard is a designated truck route from the northerly city boundary (Southern Pacific Railroad) to the San Bernandino Freeway (I -10). The truck routes have been established since the city incorporated in 1959. In the Circulation section of the General Plan (Exhibit B), Temple City Boulevard is designated a secondary arterial roadway since its traffic volume is not as high as a primary arterial roadway (i.e. Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel Blvd., and Garvey Avenue). Trucks traveling on Temple City Blvd. serve the businesses in Rosemead, El Monte, and Temple City. Rosemead Traffic Commission June 1, 2000 Page 2 of 3 A preliminary step in considering the amendment of the code is to determine if this proposed project is exempt or not exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. If this project is found to be non - exempt, a determination of the possible environmental impacts of this project must be made. This would require an initial study to be completed. If environmental impacts are found, adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration or the completion of an EIR (Environmental Impact Report) would be required. During the initial study process, the following actions would be taken: 1. Traffic study to be completed. 2. Legal findings to be determined by City Attorney. 3. Analysis of San Gabriel Valley Truck Transportation Study, completed by San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. 4. Comments by affected Rosemead property owners and businesses. 5. Comments and analysis by affected municipalities, such as El Monte and Temple City. 6. Comment from affected agencies such as Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Los Angeles County Public Works Department, California Highway Patrol, California Department of Transportation, Los Angeles County Superior Courts - Rio Hondo, Department of Health Services, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Foothill Transit. 7. Comparative analysis of similar code amendments completed by other municipalities. S. Public Notice city -wide and to affected municipalities/ businesses. 9. Public Hearing before the City Council. 10. City Council consideration of amendment to the municipal code. If City Council directs staff to further process this project, the following recommendations may be considered: 1. Take no action at this time. 2. Proceed with the public hearing process to amend the Rosemead Municipal Code 10.08.010 to remove Temple City Blvd. as a designated truck route. 3. Temporary removal of truck route as part of a one -year trial program. 4. Designate Temple City Blvd. as a street with a maximum gross weight limit and/or limit the hours of truck deliveries. Rosemead Traffic Commission June 1, 2000 Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDATION: Due to the extensive amount of staff and consultant time necessary to pursue this project, it is recommended that the Traffic Commission forward this preliminary assessment to the City Council for direction. Exhibits. A —Municipal Code Section 10.08.010 B — General Plan, Circulation Section C— Letter 10.08.010- - — Chapter 10.08 7. San Gabriel Boulevard from the Pomona Freeway to Delta Avenue; WEIGHT LIMITS AND TRUCK 8. San Gabriel Boulevard from Hellman ROUTES Avenue to Potrero Grande Boulevard; 9. Rush Street from San Gabriel Boulevard Sections: to Walnut Grove Avenue; 10.08.010 Maximum gross weight 10. Del Mar Avenue between Hellman limit. Avenue and Garvey Avenue. 10.08.020 Maximum gross weight B. The provisions of this section are not - limit on Rosemead Place, - applicable with respect to any vehicle which Whitmore Street and ._ -is subject to the provisions of Sections 1031 Driggs Avenue during through 1036 inclusive of the Public Utilities certain hours. Code. C. This section shall not become effective 10.08.010 Maximum gross weight until signs are erected indicating those streets limit. which are affected by the provisions of this A. Pursuant to the provisions of Section section. 35701 of the Vehicle Code, no person, corpo- D. This section shall not prohibit any com- ration or any other organization shall use or mercial vehicle coming from an unrestricted operate any commercial vehicle or any vehicle street for egress or ingress by truck route to ' - - exceeding -six- thousand - (6,000) pounds on-or - - -and. from -.the - restricted - streets:as set-forth _in___. -:___: over any street, road or public right -of -way this section when necessary for the purpose of within the city except the following streets making pick -ups or delivery of goods, wares which are designated as truck routes: or merchandise from and to any building or 1. Lower Azusa Road from Rosemead street located on any restricted street or for the Boulevard to Southern Pacific Railroad right- Purpose of delivering materials to be used in of -way; the actual or bona fide repair, alteration or 2. Mission Drive from Valley Boulevard- construction of any building or structure upon to the westerly city boundary; a public restricted street for which a building 3. Valley Boulevard from the easterly to permit has previously been obtained therefore. the westerly city boundary; E. This section shall not apply to any vehi- 4. Garvey Avenue from the easterly to the cle owned by a public utility while necessarily westerly city boundary; in use in the construction, installation, or 5. Temple City Boulevard from the north- repair of any public utilities. - erly city boundary (Southern Pacific Railroad) F. The provisions of subsection A of this to the San Bernardino Freeway; section shall not apply to any state highway. 6. Walnut Grove Avenue from the neither- (Prior code § 3305) ly city boundary (Southern Pacific Railroad) to San Gabriel Boulevard; 194 Il - EX " A l o.os.ozo 10.08.020 Maximum gross weight limit on Rosemead Place, Whitmore Street and Driggs Avenue during certain hours. A. The City Council finds and determines that the use of Rosemead Place, Whitmore Street and Driggs Avenue, during the evening and early morning hours by vehicles having a gross weight in excess of six thousand (6,000) pounds impairs. the quiet enjoyment of the - residential area fronting on those streets at a time when the residents thereof are most in need of peace and quiet. Therefore, the use of vehicles having a gross weight in excess of six thousand (6,000) pounds on Rosemead Place, Whitmore Street and Driggs Avenue during the evening and early moming hours is injuri- ous to the health and welfare of the residents of said streets. —B: -- Pursuant -to the- provisions -of- Section 35701 of the Vehicle Code, no person, corpo- ration or any other organization shall use or operate any commercial vehicle or any vehicle exceeding six thousand (6,000) pounds on or over Rosemead Place, Whitmore Street, or Driggs Avenue between the hours of nine p.m. and seven a.m. (Prior code § 3305.1) 195 B, 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 State Requirements The Circulation Element serves as a guide for public improvements as they relate to the long -range planning process in the City of Rosemead. The incorporation of this Element into the General Plan is recognition of the importance of considering traffic requirements in any future development in Rosemead. The State Law requires that every general plan include a circulation element, which must contain, at a minimum, the "general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the land use element of the general plan" . (Section 65302(b)). The General Plan Guidelines identify certain features that may be important to the community. Those items mentioned in the General Plan Guidelines that are of particular concern to the City of Rosemead include: ° Streets and highways; ° Parking facilities; ' Transit and rapid transit; -- - - - - - - - -- -- ._ .. _ -. o,Railroads -- - - - - - -- -- -- - - - - - -- _ - --- • Paratransit (e.g., carpooling, van pooling, and taxi service); • Bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and Utilities transmission facilities. The Circulation Element serves to fulfill State requirements for a circulation element (Section 65302). In addition, the Circulation Element is concerned with the continued maintenance and expansion of the sewer system, water system, and utilities to meet the future need of the City. CIR -1 — 3/25/86 EXHIBIT "B" 1.2 Issues and Opportunities The circulation system for the City of Rosemead has developed over the years along with the San Gabriel Valley. Due to the maturity of the majority of the City, major modifications to the overall system are not required. The existing system is compatible with the land use pattern and intensity in most areas of the City. The existing street classification system is illustrated in Figure CIR -1. These street classifications conform to those utilized by Los Angeles County as do the streets in the surrounding area. Each of these streets was field checked to determine existing street geometrics and traffic utilization. Figure CIR -2 illustrates the existing street geometrics. On- street parking is generally permitted on all streets with some restrictions near intersections. There are also some parking prohibitions on Rosemead Boulevard. Major intersections have been signalized and traffic controls appear to be appropriate for existing conditions. i Existing daily traffic volumes on the City's arterial streets are illustrated on Figure CIR -3. These data were provided by the City. Typical daily capacities for various street cross sections and Levels of Service are listed in Table CIR -l. Comparison of these capacity values with existing volumes (Figure CIR -3) and existing geometrics (F igure CIR -2) pro vides an i ndication of the -of - the - -- - - - -' adequacy - -- the existing circulation system. A deficiency is=-= —_ - _ -- -- - - - - -� indicated on Rosemead Boulevard south of Valley Boulevard. In addition, San Gabriel Boulevard north of Garvey Avenue and southerly of Walnut Grove Avenue is approaching capacity. Other areas where traffic circulation problems have been . identified include vehicular access to the Rosemead Shopping Center and the need for increased access to the Walnut Grove Avenue /Rush Street area. Bus service is provided by the Southern California Transit District (SCRTD) with routes throughout the City and the San Bernardino Freeway Busway.. SCRTD provides bus service on Del :'tar, Garvey, Hellman, Marshall,. Mission, Rosemead, San Gabriel, - Temple City Boulevard, Valley Boulevard and Walnut Grove. The City also provides Dial -A -Ride service within the City or within five miles of the City limits. CIR -2 8/22/86 These existing conditions provide a basis for the development of a Circulation Element for the General Plan. This element will provide guidelines and policy to assist in maintaining a satisfactory, circulation system and to serve in future land use changes. The relationship between land use and circulation is an important factor in planning and a basis for a General Plan. Any changes in land use or circulation have a corresponding effect upon the other. CIR -3 6/17/86 0 - L i Freeway Major Arterial U tt - ® Secondary Arterial Ir T ss �, � � •` � �� I � — -� �' •�� Collector - _ Local E� _• _ h f ®® Rush St. Extension � ).. - (Proposed Study Area) J f r j r \ 'i `y: rnr X ' � -. I1..1 A , J yy i it 1- FIGURE C 1 C City of Rosenaead i Generals Plan NA J �R O40KJ EfAND/ASSOC1•+7E5 - - SOURCE: Weston Prinblo and Asaociates ' T..9J:'3:i� :Ci1:1�' ^ �..mw. ^ :SX�'L`..�^`.d. ^':� �liT��. "• `SL �W =� ^.+:III :_C"�nd` e 4 4 LT_ _� ® GunO Av. o Mnaon B1.0 y 2 4 4t LT & I /S c 2 4 +LT91 /S 2 2 y 2 4r LT i tibzz 2 4rLTB I /S- I/' 2 j / -ZFr� 4r LT& I/S .r aa. Y11 ' 4 *LT _ 2 10 wa lm.n A.. 2 2 S.n tl.rm rmno R.� 2 4rLT 4r LT 6 1/5 6 -LT C.... A, 4t LT LEGEND 2 4 +LT 6-LT = 6 LAMS PLUS LEFT TURN LANES 4+LT91 /S 4+ LT 4f LT = 4 LANES PWS - - _ -4r LT.B vs -- ._ -- -LEFT TURN = LANES - - - -- 4 = 4 LANES NO LEFT TURN LANES 4 +LT 4.LTB I/S = 4 LANES PLUS ` Au.�S1. LEFT TURN LANES 3 AT INTERSECTION n 2 = 2 LANES = FREEWAY INTERCHANGE U e sn 4 a° Lbr ^r - - P.m.n. f1.� . 4 L FIGURE CIR -2 Existing Arterial Street Geometries city ®f - Rosemead CO TTON /B ELAND / SOURCE: weston.Pringlo end Aaaoctntoa� 4 3700 2500 , � e u�.aion elra /3 ( 1 6 o O D V V BOO Lown AZUtJ U 1 rL 'O W c M F O Q / O � 90 p `n VaINa 61r0. 100 21 21,200 O 8 c\j D 8500 u.rwn s�. 4200 5300 C) II II 500 10 San 8einar0.no FZwr A 6900 56W 5100 � S N 15, -. A. 18 300 20,500 19,000 18,200 Gra.a• a'. a. 3200 6800 C N In 5500 Rush SL 0 0 _ � /4 San c•o 25, 300 Pomona Frwr 60 FIGURE C!R -3 Existing Daily Fraffic Volumes City of Rosemead G le n e raI Plan �� / J COTTON /BELAND /ASSOCIATES SOURCE: Weston Pringle and Assoctatos T � �-�- �.- .- � - -.,..� -..s , _.. - •- � _�- .� - �-- � ,��_ ---� �;� 2.0 PROPOSALS 2.1 Standards There are several types of street classification systems. All of these systems divide streets into a classification based upon the street's primary function. In almost all cases, the major difference between the different systems is the title given to each of the classifications. The roadway . standards in this General Plan is based on the classification system used by the Los Angeles County Road Department which categorizes roadways according to their pavement and right -of -way widths. For planning purposes, the County classification system was expanded to include a number of lanes and capacities. The six categories include: . freeway, highway, major arterial, secondary arterials, collector roads, and local streets. The following discussion summarizes the major characteristics of the classification of roadways used in this element. Freeway - A divided, multiple -lane highway devoted entirely to the task of traffic movement with access controlled by ramps spaced at regular intervals. The San Bernardino and Pomona Freeways are in this category. j Major Arterials A facility on which geometric design and traf fic control measures_ are used_ to --- — -- -- - - - - - - -- - - - - -- -- _ -- - -- - expedite through traffic mov— --- ement. -- Access to abutting properties and on- street parking is restricted. A major arterial is the principal urban thoroughfare. Roadways in this category generally have right -of -way widths of approxi- mately 100 feet and may have daily traffic volumes in excess of 20,000 vehicles on any given segment. Valley Boulevard, Garvey Avenue, San Gabriel Avenue, and Rosemead Boulevard are roadways in this category. Rosemead Boulevard is a designated State Highway (Hwy. 19) and is currently handling the greatest traffic load of any roadway in the City, excluding the freeways. _ Secondary Arterials - Roadways in this category serve a similar function as major arterials except that the design capacities are not as great. In addition, secondary arterials do not generally carry the large volumes or through traffic commonly CIR -7 7/10/86 operating on the primary arterial roadways. Secondary arterials have an average maximum right - of -way width of 80 feet and daily traffic volumes averaging between 10,000 to 20,000 vehicles. Roadways in this category include Del Mar Avenue, Graves Avenue, New Avenue, Rush Avenue, Temple City Boulevard, and Walnut Grove Avenue. Collector Roads - A collector street serves traffic movements in a defined geographic area of a city and connects this area with arterials and freeways. There are few through traffic trips, most traffic utilizes collectors to move from a lower order street to a higher order street. Curbside parking is generally acceptable and the abutting properties have complete access to the street. The right -of- way width of this roadway type is variable but generally averages 60 feet. Traffic volumes also varry with the average generally somewhat less. than 10,000 vehicles per day. Roadways classified as collector streets include Encinita Avenue, Grand Avenue, Hellman Avenue, Ivar Avenue, Loftus Drive, Marshall Street, Muscatel Avenue, Ramona Boulevard, Rio Hondo Avenue, and Rosemead Place. Local Streets - Local streets refer to those streets that provide direct access to the individual parcels located throughout the City. The remaining streets not otherwise designated are classified as local streets. The remaining roadways not classified in the above categories would be considered local roads. - Local streets are generally two -lane with a minimum right -of -way width of 50 feet. Cross sections of major arterials, secondary arterials, collector roads, and local streets are shown in Figure CIR -4. The location and functional classification in the City of Rosemead is shown in Figure CIR -5 The ability of a roadway or intersection to handle the current traffic load can be described in terms of level -of- service. The level -of- service is the ratio of the road's design capacity to the existing volumes. The resulting ratio then permits the CIR -8 8/22/86 road to be placed into one of six level -of- service categories. The six levels -of- service are generally described as follows for simple, uninterrupted flows. Level of Service A : This is a condition of free flow, accompanied by low traffic volumes and high speeds. Traffic densities will be low, with uninterrupted flow speeds controlled by driver desires, speed limits, and physical roadway conditions. There is little or no restriction in maneuverability due to the presence of other vehicles and drivers can maintain their desired speeds with little or no delay. Level of Service 'B: This occurs in the zone of stable flow, with operating speed beginning to be restricted somewhat by traffic conditions. Drivers still have reasonable freedom to select their speed and lane of operation. Reductions in speed are not unreasonable with a low probability that traffic flow will be restricted. The lower limit (lowest speed, highest volume) of this level -of - service has been used in the design of rural highways. Level of Service C : This is still in the zone of stable ^� flow, but speeds and maneuverability are more closely controlled by the higher traffic volumes. Most of the - - -:— --.--.- _:.-=-=== drivers= are- restricted- in- their-_ freedom :_to_ select _.their- own, speed, change lanes, or pass. A relatively satisfactory operating speed is still obtainable with service volumes suitable for urban design practice. - Level of Service D : This level -of- service approaches unstable flow, with tolerable operating speeds being maintained though significantly affected by changes in operating conditions. Fluctuations in volume and temporary restrictions to flow may cause substantial drops in operating speeds. In an .urban setting such as Rosemead, operating conditions described in this category are acceptable. Level of Service E : This level -of- service cannot be described by speed alone but represents operations at lower operating speeds, generally about 30 miles per hour, with traffic volumes at or near the design capacity of the roadway. Traffic flow is unstable and there may be stoppages for short periods. This level of service is associated with the operation of a facility at design flow. CIR -9 8/22/86 Level of Service F : This level -of- service describes a forced -flow operation at low speeds where volumes are above the design capacity of the roadway. In the extreme cases, both speed and volume can drop to zero. These conditions usually result from queues of vehicles backing up from a restriction downstream. The section of the roadway under study will serve as a storage area during parts or all of the peak hour period. Speeds are substantially reduced and stoppages may occur for short or long periods of time because of the downstream congestion. The level of service can be calculated if the design capacity for average daily traffic (ADT) and the existing traffic volumes (ADT) are known. For urban design purposes, a level of service (LOS) of C is desirable though in most urbanized areas such as Rosemead, the LOS of D is generally considered to be acceptable. The actual capacity of a roadway is dependent on numerous factors, foremost among them is the number of travel lanes. Daily volumes and the corresponding LOS for different design in configurations are shown in Figure CIR -4. CIR -10 6/17/86 7 CROSS SECTION DAILY CAPACITY 6 Lane Divided 45,000 49,500 4 Lane Divided 30,OD0 33,000 4 Lane Undivided 20,000 - 22,DD0 2 Lane 10,000 12,500 80' -100' R/W 4 — Lane MI edian Major and Secondary Arterial - Collector 50' R/W (minimum) EM In Local FIGURE CIR -4 Street Classification Standards A City of . Rosemead General Plan - COTTON /BELAND /ASSOCIATES CIR -11 area adjacent to this intersection. It is estimated that this land use change would add 3,800 daily trip ends to the circulation system. Additional development may occur in various locations throughout the City which cannot be quantified. The circulation plan will allow for this kind of development; howeer, any major changes in land use must be carefully evaluated to ensure that they can be supported by the circulation system. There is also a potential expansion of development in the area of Walnut Grove and Rush which would place increased demand upon the circulation system and should be monitored. Walnut Grove is now reaching sign capacity during peak hours. Any additional development in the area should be carefully weighted to ensure that it meets the goa s and objectives of the e eve opment Plan and does i mpact t e existing circulation system. Regional development is similar to that of the City and is not anticipated to result in significant increases on the arterial system. Increased regional demands upon the freeway system could result in congestion and diversion of trips to surface streets. The City will monitor the regional transportation planning processing to voice concerns and present alternatives to any planning that could impact the City street system. _ The -- ... increased. - .traffic - _from: -the=. three_ specific - areas- discussed � _ -- _� _ - -- was assigned to the street system and combined with existing volumes. Figure CIR -5 illustrates projected daily traffic with the three areas of redevelopment as described above. In order to accommodate both existing and future traffic demands, the following circulation system is proposed. Rosemead Boulevard Northerly of Glendon Way, the street should provide three lanes of traffic in each direction plus left turn channelization. This could be accomplished by parking prohibitions and /or street widening. A specific study should be undertaken to identify methods of providing these additional lanes and special intersection turning lanes. fts _ pact- of- llus_stud methods- o�- dir- eEti�g- t- ra- f- Eic —to --tie /� //7 / losemead Shopping Gen- ter- and ea- te- thc- ea- st-uia- .Marshall S[rent she jd� era }ned. Consideration should also be given to the redesign of the ramp /Glendon Way /Rosemead intersection % as a part of this study. San Gabriel Boulevard While this street is not projected to exceed current capacity, it is approaching capacity and any further traffic increases could result in deficiencies. At present, on- street parking is permitted on San Gabriel Boulevard north -and south of Garvey Avenue. Removal of this CIR -l3 5/23/87 1 2.2 Proposed Circulation System Review of the cross sections and the daily capacities listed in Figure CIR -4 provides an indication of the adequacy of the street system. As for existing conditions, Rosemead Boulevard remains with a capacity deficiency. San Gabriel Boulevard north of Garvey Avenue and north of the Pomona Freeway is approaching capacity. P alnut Grove south of Garvey may be reaching design Capacity if future development occurs in the Redevelopment Project Area. Other sections of the arterial street system remain at acceptable Levels of Service. Since the City of Rosemead is relatively fully developed, the growth in traffic would be a result of redevelopment of existing areas, in -fill or intensification of areas and regional growth. These potentials for increased traffic are discussed in this section of the report and their traffic demands estimated. There are three areas of the City where significant land use changes are being proposed which could impact the circulation system. Each of these has been examined and estimates made of trips to be generated by the proposed uses. Rosemead Shopping Center The area easterly of Hart Avenue is currently residential. A proposal to convert this to a Mixed Use: Residential /Commercial area is being considered. For „___ purposes -,of - estimating - - trip -- generation,- - -it- has- - been — assumed=== that half of the area would be residential, at 14 dwelling units per acre, and half commercial (professional office - service). These new uses are estimated to generate 6,800 daily trip ends. The existing residential uses in this area are estimated to generate 4,500 daily trip ends so that- the proposed use would add approximately 2,300 daily trips to the area road system. Hellman Avenue Redevelopment of the residential area between Hellman Avenue and the San Bernardino Freeway and between New Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard is another land use change being considered. The proposed use would be Mixed Use: Residential /Commercial. An equal split of the area between residential at 14 dwelling units per acre and commercial (professional office - service) was assumed in order to estimate trip generation. Estimates of trip generation for existing land uses were 3,900 daily trip ends and for proposed land uses, 12,700 daily trip ends or an increase of 3,800 daily trip ends. San Gabriel Boulevard /Garvey Avenue The proposed land use plan would redevelop and intensify the commercial use of the CIR -12 5/28/87 G A.• .. YnaOn 61rG. b lowsAtue• Un '1 F� 8 M vea el.a. 22,700 22,5 2?, 100 8 16,800 J Y.r.nAII SI. . Gu.. Ar• 19,300 R Gra.a• Av.. _ Y 3 a 8 r` N N 19 22,300 8 19,900 8 8 C N RW.h S1. m � m u o s ,ep / 26,900 - Q FIGURE G{R -5 Future Traffic Volumes `! Cite. of Rosemead. Ge. ee al Plan COTTON /BELANr /4SSOCIATES SOURCE: Weston Pringle and Assoclatesl F 6 e = r j. k I _ o �� F II JlJlii ( k � _. k F�F 1_ 1 4 r FIGURE CIR -6 Potential TSIVI Plan- Target Areas - City - -of Rosemead General Plan - - COTTON/BELAND /ASSOCIATES ...._ .- ....- ..�- ,.�,..- .... -. -�_. aria- �,.--.•.- sv._ �: a�- :- �..- �..,..- .a.- ....-- Y. - >-, on- street parking would allow for an additional lane in each direction and provide increased capacity. Any redevelopment along this segment of San Gabriel Boulevard should be planned without the need for on- street parking. Initially parking restrictions could be implemented at major intersections to allow additional turning_lanes. The section north of the Pomona Freeway is subject to other potential impacts and limitations. Hellman Avenue Redevelopment of the area between Hellman ,Avenue and the San Bernardino Freeway requires an improved circulation system. Specific considerations would include widening Hellman Avenue to provide four lanes plus left turn channelization and redesign of the Del- Mar Avenue /San Bernardino Freeway interchange. The intersection of Hellman Avenue at San Gabriel Boulevard and at New Avenue should also be examined as a part of any redevelopment plan for the area. Improved circulation would be a major requirement of any redevelopment of this area. Walnut Grove Avenue -San Gabriel Boulevard -Rush Street The southeast area of the study is currently experiencing increased development :which will impact traffic operations in the area. These findings were documented in an August, 1985, study conducted by Willdan Associates. That study recommended improvements to the Walnut Grove -San Gabriel- Pomona Freeway area and the feasibility connect to the Pomona - - -- - .. - - -- - - - - -- - -- -- _ __ -- - - -- " Freeway - 'from Rush Street. '" These - ftndings should be implemented along with consideration of an extension of Rush Street easterly to provide an easterly connection to the Pomona Freeway either directly or via Rosemead Boulevard. This would provide a second east -west arterial access to the City between the San Bernardino and Pomona Freeways. The City should continue to work _with SCRTD to provide bus service and encourage the use of public transportation. Regional transportation service should be monitored to evaluate the impact of any changes upon the City of Rosemead. Methods of increasing ride sharing in high employment areas should be encouraged and transportation system management plans be considered along with any major new development. Other policies include .the preparation of Traffic System Management (TS,M) plans for specific .areas of the City identified in Figure CIR -6. TS:M plans prepared for these and other areas will identify strategies that will reduce traffic including ride sharing, van pools, public transit, dial -a- rides, etc. CIR -14 8/22/86 3.0 GOALS AND POLICIES GOAL I: INSURE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC THROUGHOUT THE CITY. Policy I.1: The City will periodically review the function of Rosemead's system of roadways to identify any problems. Policy 1.2: Encourage the development of TSM plans for all major office and commercial developments with special emphasis on those areas identified in Figure 6. Policy 1.3: Cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions in developing resolutions to traffic problems that are regional in nature. Special emphasis should be devoted to Rosemead Boulevard, Valley Boulevard, Garvey Avenue; and San Gabriel Boulevard. Policy 1.4: The City should study alternatives for improving circulation in the vicinity of Rosemead Square including the addition of travel. lanes on Rosemead Boulevard through prohibition of parking and possible redesign of the freeway ramp at Rosemead Boulevard. Policy 1.5: The City should consider a prohibition of - - - - -_ -. -- -- . - .—on =street - - park Ong for San_ Ga brie l Boulevard'whlcfi would' -= -- - -- -- - - -- - improve the capacity through the addition of. two travel lanes. Policy 1.6: A transportation management plan should be prepared as part of a specific plan for the mixed district located south of - R-osettre3d-Baulevard and north of Hellman Avenue. Policy 1.7: The City should consider the extension of Rush Street to South El Monte to provide additional east /west arterial access to the City. GOAL 2: SEPARATE TRAFFIC ASSOCIATED WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES FROM RESIDENTIAL NEIGH- BORHOODS. Policy 2.1: Develop neighborhood traffic control plans for those neighborhoods experiencing the spillover traffic impacts. CIR -15 - 6/17/86 Policy 2.2: Periodically - review on- street parking in neighborhoods adjacent the revitalization /redevelopment districts (refer to Economic Development Element) and develop parking and control plans for those areas adversely affected by spillover traffic and parking. GOAL 3: INSURE THAT ALL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IS PROVIDED WITH ADEQUATE PARKING FOR ITS EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS. Policy 3.1: The needs of the handicapped will be considered in all development plans. Policy 3.2: Private and public parking shall be provided in sufficient amount to adequately meet local needs and to minimize congestion on arterial streets. Policy' 3.3: Require new development (industrial, commercial, and residential) to comply with parking area standards and periodically review and evaluate these standards for adequacy. Policy 3.4: Require new development in revitalization/ redevelopment districts to provide adequate off - street parking. CIR -16 7/10/86 -- MAYOR: - _-- ROBERTw BRUESCH -._. MAYOR PRO TEM:_ COUNCILMEMBERS: MARGARET CLARK ' - -_- - JAYT.IMPERIAL' - GARY A. TAYLOR December 28, 1998 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 2886671 ' FAX (626) 307 -9218 - Mr. Warren Cox - -- Vice President, Distribution- ®PY - , Vons Company, Inc. P.O. Box 51338 Los Angeles, CA 90051 -1338_ Re: Use of Engine Brakes by Tractor Trailers Delivering to Vons Company, Inc. - El Monte Distribution Center, 4300 Shirley Avenue, El Monte: California Dear Mr. Cox: The City of Rosemead would like to thank you for your continued support of the City's concerns regarding tractor - trailer- truck - noise. - - Your- attention -to this matter 'has - - - - minimized- complaints -to the -City: - - - - -- - - - -- - - - In recent weeks, however, we have received an increased number of complaints regarding noise from tractor - trailers again using their engine brakes on Temple City Boulevard within the City. The City has requested the Sheriffs Department to continue to enforce the City's speed and noise ordinances on Temple City Boulevard. As.with our March 19, and August 3, 1998 letters, we are requesting you remind your drivers of the City of Rosemead's noise and speed ordinances. Thank you for your attention to this matter. The City of Rosemead appreciates all your assistance. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at -_ (562) 908 -6226 or Ms. Jessica Wilkinson at (626) 288 -6671. Sincerely, Joanne Itagaki Traffic Engineering Deputy cc: Jessica Wilkinson, Administrative Aide '0413 EXHIBIT "C" 10415 \1002 \L02. 6660 05/24/00 11:14 FAX 6952120 WILLDAN ASSOC 444 ROSEMEAD 2002 STAFF REPORT Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: MAY 24, 2000 RE: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS ON BROOKLINE AVENUE BETWEEN VALLEY BOULEVARD AND LOFTUS DRIVE REQUEST A letter request, attached, was received from Ms. Martha Murillo Spangler of 3803 Brookline Avenue. Ms. Spangler indicates in her letter that vehicles travel on Brookline Avenue to avoid the traffic signals on Temple City Boulevard. These vehicles travel at a high rate of speed on Brookline Avenue. Ms. Spangler is requesting stop signs be installed on Brookline Avenue to "prevent a possible tragedy." Brookline Avenue is a 30 -foot and 36 -foot north /south local residential roadway. The roadway width changes from 30 feet to 36 feet south of Guess Street. There are no centerline stripes on the roadway. In general, there is sidewalk south of Guess Street and no sidewalks north of Guess Street. On street parking on Brookline Avenue is low to moderate during the mid -day. The prima facie speed limit on Brookline Avenue is 25 mph. Brookline Avenue is approximately 0.5 miles in length between Valley Boulevard and Loftus Drive. There are two intersecting streets along Brookline Avenue — Guess Street and Marshall Street. Both of these streets are stop controlled at their intersection with Brookline Avenue. Guess Street is 30 feet wide and Marshall Street is 40 feet wide. Exhibit 1 depicts general conditions on Brookline Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Loftus Drive (available at the Traffic Commission meeting). DATA The reported accident history on Brookline Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Loftus Drive was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1996 through September 30, 1999. Also reviewed were the intersections of Brookline Avenue at Guess Street and Brookline Avenue at Marshall Street. A summary of the reported accidents is provided below: 05/24/00 11:15 FAX 6952120 WILLDAN ASSOC �- ROSEMEAD Fzequest for Additional Traffic Controls on Brookline Avenue between Valley Boulevard And Loftus Dive Page 2 Location and Description Day /Datemme 1. Brookline @ Marshall Saturday, 8 -7 -99, 7:40 p.m. Westbound bike collided with a Southbound vehicle proceeding straight (PCF = None stated.) 2. Brookline @ Marshall Thursday, 2- 19 -98, 3:25 p.m. Eastbound vehicle proceeding straight broadsided a southbound vehicle proceeding straight (PCF = Right -of -way automobile.) 3. Brookline @ Guess Monday, 7-28-97,12:40 p.m. Northbound vehicle turning left broadsided a northbound vehicle proceeding straight (PCF = None stated.) 4. 232 feet south of Guess Sunday, 6 -9 -96, 7:15 p.m. Southbound proceeding straight rearended a southbound parked vehicle (PCF = Improper pass.) 5. 70 feet south of Marshall Friday, 11- 15 -96, 3:05 p.m. Northbound vehicle passing sideswiped a northbound vehicle turning right (PCF = Improper pass.) 6. 212 feet south of Valley . Friday, 3- 29 -96, 4:50 p.m. Southbound vehicle proceeding straight sideswiped an eastbound vehicle turning left and a northbound parked vehicle. (PCF = None stated.) (PCF = Primary Collision Factor) Twenty -four hour traffic volume counts were also conducted on Brookline Avenue, Guess Street and Marshall Street. Here is a summary of the traffic count information obtained: Street Brookline Avenue Guess Street Marshall Street DISCUSSION Total 24 -hour Volume 653 366 573 Directional Volume NB =255, SB =398 EB =210, WB =156 EB =464, W8=109 Field observation of Brookline Avenue, Guess Street and Marshall Street was made during non -peak hours. Observations indicated some vehicles traveling faster than the prima facie speed limit. Staff will provide a survey of speeds Z003 collected on Brookline Avenue at the Traffic Commission meeting. 05/24/00 11:18 FAX 0952120 WILLDAN ASSOC - ROSEMEAD U004 Request for Additional Traffic Controls on Brookline Avenue between Valley Boulevard And Loftus Drive Page 3 Guess Street and Marshall Street are stop controlled at their intersections with Brookline Avenue. Traffic on Brookline Avenue was adequately visible from Guess Street and Marshall Street. The purpose of stop controls is to assign right -of -way. The stop control is usually established on the street with the least volume of traffic. Multi -way stop control is usually reserved for those locations where the volume of traffic exceeds 500 vehicles per hour. Exhibits 2 and 3 identify the guidelines used to determine if a multi -way stop control is justified at Brookline Avenue/Guess Street and Brookline Avenue /Marshall Street. Exhibits 2 and 3 indicate the subject intersections do not satisfy the general guidelines for the installation of multi -way stop controls. The traffic volumes and reported accident history fall well below the guidelines established. It is important to realize stop controls need to be installed at locations where they are clearly warranted. When the traffic volumes exceed the 500 vehicles per hour threshold and where both streets have about the same amount of traffic, a multi -way stop controlled intersection is a realistic level of traffic control. Often when stop controls are installed at locations not meeting the guidelines, motorists determine the stop control is not necessary and voluntary compliance is poor. Without voluntary compliance, traffic safety is severely compromised. As a speed deterrent, studies have found that stop controls are not necessarily effective. These studies have found that speeds resume within a few hundred feet of the actual stop location. Those motorist who slow for the controls at unjustified locations often reach higher speeds between controls to make up the "lost time" at the stop control. The most effective deterrent to speeding is enforcement. And though enforcement cannot be a 24 -hour operation, it is a tangible reminder to motorists. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the radar speed trailer be placed on Brookline Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Loftus Drive when it is next available. It is further recommended that selective enforcement occur soon after the radar speed trailer is placed on Brookline Avenue. Attachments JNRsd\Brookline- Valley to Loftus 05/24/00 11:17 FAX 6952120 WILLDAN ASSOC ... ROSEMEAD 0 007 o,M CITY OF R 39ME6Q MULTI -WAY STOP SIGN WARRANTS (FROM CALTRAN5 TRAFFIC MANUAL) LOCATION: $Pook1"6t k �Kae �`E ��� DATE: The installation of multi -way STOP signs are based on the following: 1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi -way STOP may be an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation. Satisfied: Yes No 2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within a 12 month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multi -way STOP installation. Such accidents include right- and left -turn collisions as well as right -angle collisions. Satisfied: Yes No 3. Minimum traffic volumes: (a) The total vehicular volume entering the Intersection from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and Satisfied: Yesu (b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but Satisfied: Yes (c) When the 85- percentile approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirements. Satisfied: Yes ©o VOLUME WORKSHEET Guideline A lv (a) Total Volume 500 (350) 1 61 (b) Combined Volume 200 (140) 1 Zt (Does no-) ineluAe. Fed e a ti 1 63 I q.1 I Io3 I ( 1 44 1 Z 165 16$ 19'S I '10 125 12Z 13� I EXHIBIT 2 05/24/00 11:18 FAX 8952120 WILLDAN ASSOC 44-a ROSEMEAD Z008 o,M C E Q MULTI -WAY STOP SIGN WARRANTS (FROM CALTRANS TRAFFIC MANUAL) LOCATION: � ktvm AlkjCVIut�_' h 11 fit. DATE: 0O The installation of multi -way STOP signs are based on the following: 1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi -way STOP may be an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation. Satisfied: Yes 2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within a 12 month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multi -way STOP installation. Such accidents include right- and left -turn collisions as well as right -angle collisions. Satisfied: Yes No 3. Minimum traffic volumes: (a) The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and Satisfied: Yes (b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but Satisfied: Yes (c) When the 85- percentile approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirements. i Satisfied: Yes No VOLUME WORKSHEET kA Guideline IV$�� 9JA� (a) Total Volume 500 (350) 189 1 9Z 1 1 1Z6 1 75 1 gO 12 176 1 84 (b) Combined Volume 200 (140) 1 49 144 1 1 (,'l 1 aR 140 1 37 13 I (Doe°q Acrk- ped EXHIBI 3 Martha Murillo Spangler 2643 Brookline Ave Rosetnead, CA 91770 350 -6774 February 18, 2000 To The City of Rosemead Dear Sir or Madam: I am �N'riting this letter in my behalf and in that of the neighbors of Brookline Avenue in regards of the constant high -speed traffic on our sweet. Due to the fact that there are no stop signals on Brookline Avenue, people use it as a shortcut bwb cen Valley and Loftus in order to connect to the 10 Freeway and avoid the stoplights on Temple City Boulevard. In doing so, they travel at excessively high speeds. An example of this occurred sometime during the month of December when a SUV crashed into a parked van after losing control of his vehicle. The driver of course sped off. (A police report was filed for hit and run) Brookline Avenue is a residential street without sidewalks where children walk to and from school everyday and also ride their bikes and skateboards, as any kid should have the right to do without being terrorized by careless drivers who use our street as a dray strip. I have contacted my local authorities on more that one occasion regarding the man close encounters, which occur on my corner, but nothing has been done. Please take a moment to review the possibility of placing sonic stop signs in order to prevent a possible tragedy. i crcly, F' Martha Murillo Spangler LL a Q Z U U V) N W ce 0 0 i LLJ G� Z Ac / d C N 14 J 'v J l � C J n. G LL a Q Z U U V) N W ce 0 0 i LLJ G� Z