TC - 07-06-00AGENDA T
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 East Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
CALL TO ORDER:
Roll Call:
Pledge of Allegiance
Regular Meeting
July 6, 2000
7:00 p.m.
Chairman Quintanilla, Vice -Chair Ruiz
Commissioners Baffo, Herrera, Knapp
Chairman Quintanilla
1.
Invocation: Vice -Chair Ruiz
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 1. 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.
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OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR TIME LIMITS PARKING IN FRONT OF 4441
ROSEMEAD BLVD
B. REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS FOR
SOUTHBOUND ROSEMEAD BLVD AT GRAND AVENUE
STAFF REPORTS
A. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON JUNE 13 AND 27,
2000
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT — Thursday, August 3, 2000, 7:00 p.m., Rosemead
City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770
Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: June 27, 2000
RE: REQUEST FOR TIME LIMIT PARKING IN FRONT OF
4441 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
REQUEST
A request (letter attached) has been received from Mr. Rudy Fonseca, owner of
Bovorio Auto Center at 4441 Rosemead Boulevard. Mr. Fonseca indicates
vehicles are parking in front of his business for long periods of time. These
vehicles 'block the signs of my business" and "create a hazard because they
block the view of the southbound oncoming traffic ". Mr. Fonseca is requesting
the installation of time limit parking at 4441 Rosemead Boulevard.
CONDITIONS
Exhibit 1 depicts the general conditions in front of Bovorio Auto Center at 4441
Rosemead Boulevard. The auto center is located immediately south of Bahooka
Restaurant.
DATA
The reported accident history in the vicinity of Bovorio Auto Center ( -100 feet to
—200 feet south of Lower Azusa Road) was reviewed for the period from January
1, 1997 through December 31, 1999. This review identified five reported
accidents in the vicinity analyzed. These accidents are summarized below:
1. Rosemead Blvd. 107 feet south of Lower Azusa Rd.
Southbound vehicle proceeding straight rearended a southbound
parked vehicle (PCF = Improper turn & Inattention).
Sunday, December 12, 1999, 9:00 AM
2. Rosemead Blvd. 125 feet south of Lower Azusa Rd.
Southbound vehicle proceeding straight rearended two southbound
stopped vehicles (PCF = Unsafe speed).
Wednesday, February 17, 1999, 12:25 PM
Request for Time Limit Parking in
Front of 4441 Rosemead Boulevard
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3. Rosemead Blvd. 207 feet south of Lower Azusa Rd.
Northbound .vehicle proceeding straight hit a fixed object (PCF =
Improper driving).
Thursday, November 19, 1998, 12:10 PM
4. Rosemead Blvd. 227 feet south of Lower Azusa Rd.
Northbound vehicle proceeding straight rearended a northbound
stopped vehicle (PCF = Unsafe speed).
Thursday, November 5, 1998, 6:30 PM
5. Rosemead Blvd. 96 feet south of Lower Azusa Rd.
Southbound vehicle turning left rearended a southbound parked
vehicle (PCF = Improper turn).
Thursday, December 18, 1997, 12:25 PM
(PCF = Primary Collision Factor)
Caltrans traffic volume counts taken in 1998 indicate an average daily traffic
count in this vicinity of Rosemead Boulevard of 47,250 vpd.
DISCUSSION
Field observation of 4441 Rosemead Boulevard was made during the late
morning period. One vehicle was parked in front of Bovorio Auto Center (gray
compact truck). Other vehicles were parked on the west side of Rosemead
Boulevard in front of the apartments south of 4441 Rosemead Boulevard.
Discussions with Mr. Fonseca indicate his primary concern is for the visibility of
his business from Rosemead Boulevard. Mr. Fonseca indicates he has invested
in his business by cleaning up his property frontage. However, with vehicles
parking in front of his business for extended periods of time, this investment is
lost. With the type of business he has, he believes a "30 minute" time limit
parking zone would be appropriate.
The reported accident history indicates two accidents involving southbound
parked vehicles. These parked vehicles appear to be located in front of 4441
Rosemead Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on field observations and the reported accident history, the installation of
"30 Minute Parking 7 AM to 6 PM Except Sunday" signs in front of 4441
Rosemead Boulevard is recommended. This installation will continue to allow
adjacent businesses to use the parking during the evening hours.
Request for Time Limit Parking in
Front of 4441 Rosemead Boulevard
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Should the Traffic Commission approve this recommendation, this request will be
forwarded to Caltrans for their approval. The approval by Caltrans is necessary
because Rosemead Boulevard is under their jurisdiction. After Caltrans approval
is received, this item will be forwarded to City Council.
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I Dear Ma. WiliinsoII'
Durin I the last few months I have seen an increasing amount of traffic on Rosemead
boulevard: Due to this, more and more cars are parking right in from of MY property for
excessiily;long periods of time; sometimes for the whole day and even weeks at a time.
1. My primary concern is that the action from the people is hurting my business in two ways:
(3 ) i1try block the signs of my business and sometimes even the entrances making almost
impossible for my customers to have access to my automobile shop. Even the MTA busses
- contrrbirte to this problem by also blocking the entrance of my business. (2) -The parking
of those automobiles create a hazard because they block the view of the southbound ... -"
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IIty place of business.
ll I.reques, t, .tbat signs should be on display. indicating the hours and periods of time that a
car shall :be parked. In addition parking enforcement should monitor closely the
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would be pleased if you -review the situation and let me know as soon as possible if my
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Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: June 26, 2000 1
RE: "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS FOR SOUTHBOUND
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT GRAND AVENUE
REQUEST
Staff has received a request from Ms. Denise Panaiqua for the installation of "Do
Not Block Intersection" signs for southbound Rosemead Boulevard at Grand
Avenue. Ms. Panaiqua indicates she travels north on Rosemead Boulevard and
turns left on to Grand Avenue. She often experiences delay in executing this
movement due to southbound vehicles being stopped at the intersection of
Rosemead Boulevard and Lower Azusa Road and queuing back through Grand
Avenue.
CONDITIONS
Exhibit 1 depicts the general conditions of the intersection of Grand Avenue and
Rosemead Boulevard. The Exhibit identifies existing sign locations and general
lane configuration.
DATA
The reported accident history for the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and
Grand Avenue was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1997 through
December 31, 1999. This review identified two reported accidents in the vicinity
of the intersection. These accidents are summarized below:
1. Rosemead Blvd. 6 feet north of Grand Ave.
Eastbound vehicle proceeding straight broadsided a southbound
vehicle proceeding straight (PCF = Right -of -way automobile).
Saturday, July 17, 1999, 12:25 PM
2. Rosemead Blvd. 50 feet south of Grand Ave.
Southbound vehicle proceeding straight broadsided a southbound
vehicle proceeding straight (PCF = Right -of -way automobile).
Tuesday, May 19, 1998, 4:10 PM
(PCF = Primary Collision Factor)
Traffic volume counts have been taken on Grand Avenue and Rosemead
Boulevard. The City took counts on Grand Avenue in 1998 revealing an average
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daily traffic '(ADT) volume of 4,000 vehicles per day (vpd). Caltrans took counts
on Rosemead Boulevard in 1998 revealing an ADT of 45,000 vpd.
DISCUSSION
Field observation of the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Grand Avenue
was made during the late morning period. Southbound vehicles on Rosemead
Boulevard did queue back towards Grand Avenue but did not block the
intersection. In addition, less than 5 vehicles were observed . during this period
using Grand Avenue (entering or exiting at Rosemead Boulevard). Those
vehicles that were observed were not excessively delayed (less than 30
seconds) in entering or exiting.
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 22562 describes the "anti- gridlock"
law. This section states "Notwithstanding any official traffic control signal
indication to proceed, a driver of a vehicle shall not enter an intersection or
marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the
intersection or marked crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle driven without
obstructing the through passage of vehicles from either side." The installation of
"Do Not Block Intersection" signs is not mandatory for the enforcement of this
"anti- gridlock" law. The signs are used as a reminder to motorists.
The reported accident history does not indicate a pattern of problems with access
to Grand Avenue from Rosemead Boulevard: Only the first accident could be
attributed to a vehicle exiting Grand Avenue causing an accident.
Based on discussions with Caltrans and other City staff members, queuing of
southbound vehicles on Rosemead Boulevard from Lower Azusa Road to Grand
Avenue does occur. Generally, the blockage of Grand Avenue occurs during the
peak periods of the day. The number of southbound left turns from Rosemead
Boulevard to Grand Avenue during this period is unknown. However, the
intersection is not clearly visible in the southbound approach and can easily be
overlooked and thus blocked by motorists.
RECOMMENDATION
Therefore, it is recommended that "Do Not Block Intersection" signs be installed
for southbound traffic. The sign installations are shown on Exhibit 1.
Should the Traffic Commission approve this recommendation, this request will be
forwarded to Caltrans for their approval. The approval by Caltrans is necessary
because Rosemead Boulevard is under their jurisdiction. After Caltrans approval
is received, this item will be forwarded to City Council. -
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JESSICA WILKINSON, ASSOCIATE PLANNER r_L-1
DATE: JUNE 29, 2000 vv --
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON JUNE 13 & 27, 2000
The assessment of the Temple City Blvd. truck route was presented to the City Council on June
13 and 27, 2000 as matters of discussion and action. At the last meeting, no action was taken for
this item. The following attachments were forwarded to the City Council as part of this
discussion:
A. City Council Staff Report, dated June 7, 2000
B. GIS- generated map of Rosemead truck routes
C. Traffic Commission Staff Report, dated May 25, 2000
D. Traffic Commission Draft Minutes, dated June 1, 2000
E. Traffic Commission Minutes, dated May 4, 2000
F. Rosemead Municipal Code Section 10.08.010
G. Rosemead General Plan, Circulation Section
H. Letter to Voris Company, Inc., dated December 28, 1998
I. Sections 1031 -1036 of the Public Utilities Codes regarding the regulation
of passenger stage corporations.
J. Section 35703 of the State of California 2000 Vehicle Code.
K. Audiocassette tapes for the Traffic Commission meetings for May 4 and June 1, 2000.
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRBEPI, CITY MANAGER �
DATE: .NNE 7, 2000
SMENT- OF- TEMPLE- CI -TY -BL
DISCUSSION
In recent years, Commissioner Ruiz has expressed concerns with noise and air pollution caused by
truck travel on Temple City Blvd., especially the use ofjake brakes. In response, staff has forwarded
numerous letters to the responsible company regarding this concern (Exhibit A). However, such
actions have had no lasting results.
The-Traffic 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 - - --
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woiild be requi ed and is sdbjecfto approval by`the City Council In addition, steps would have to
be taken to determine environmental impacts and to gather public comment.
At the June 1, 2000 meeting, the Traffic Commission voted 5 -0 to approve the staff recommendation
to forward this preliminary assessment to the City Council for direction. _.- ..
Staff's initial solution was to remove the signs that indicate "Truck Route" and _I would meet.with -.. _
the City Manager of El Monte and request his assistance in directing those companies in El Monte to
notify the delivery companies that Temple City Boulevard should not be used as a truck route.
However, the Traffic Commission wants quite a bit of additional staff work (both in -house and
consultant) to be done and we would need the Council's authorization to do so.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A — Traffic Commission Staff report, dated May 25, 2000
Exhibit B — Draft Minutes, dated June 1, 2000
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3 Valley Blvd from the easterly to veslery City boundary.
4. Garvey Ave from the easterly I- lie vve-slerly
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5 7erl City Blvd from. the nolheny Cirly
bbun,oa, to the San Berharaino Fvvy,
6. Wall Grove Ave from the nonrl
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7. San Gabriel Blvd from the Pomona FM)r 10 Date Ave
E. San Gazn.1 Blvd from Hellman Ave 1. R.I,e,o Grande Blvd
E. Rtls- Scree; from -San Gabriel Blvd to ItrvaIrl Grove Ave
1 b. Del Mw Ave bervleeh Hellmar. Ave ahC Garvey Ave
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EXHIBIT "B"
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
FROM: JESSICA'WILKINTSON, ASSOCIATE PLANNER(y
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 . ofTemple-City.,.BotileVafd-as-a desiop-*a-te-d-tr*-uck---ro-u-iC.--Iff 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 Q. However, such actions
have had no lasting results.
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The Commission has directed staff to assess the feasibility of removing Temple City Blvd. as a
-truck-route - -In arder t.6_'r6 - -a--desj'cma-ted---tr---uck_-.ro-ute-,--a---.mdnicipaL code__1�
a 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 Bemandino Freeway (1-10). 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.
EXHIBIT "C"
Roscmcad Traffic Commission
` Junc ). 2000
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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-Senlices,.. South- Coast- --Air_Quality Management District,__ „-
- -- " - - Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Foothill Transit: - - -
7:. - Comparative analysis of similar code amendments completed by other- municipalities
City of Montebello).
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.
3. Proceed with the public hearing process to amend the Rosemead Municipal Code
10.05.010 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
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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
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DRAFT
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
NNE 1, 2000
Chairperson Quintanilla called a regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission to order in the council
chambers at 7:00 p.m. at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead.
ROLL CALL-
Present: Chairperson Quintanilla
Vice - Chairperson Ruiz
Commissioners Baffo, Herrera, Knapp
Absent: None
Ea Officio: Associate Planner Jessica Wilkinson
Deputy Traffic Engineer Joanne Itagaki
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Knapp led the Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Quintanilla led the Invocation
_ -- h.-------- APPROV- AL- OF- MINiJTES- -- �---- - -°--T __ -.. --------- - -__._
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Vice -Chair Ruiz requested to amend the minutes according to the middle of page five (5) of the
-- - - - -- -May 492000; minutes;- "Wagner told him to do any petitions...: ". Vice -Chair Ruiz indicated that
the opposite should be noted: "Wagner told him not to do any petitions.... "
Motion by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, that the minutes of May 4,
2000, be approved. -Vote results:- - - ---- - - - - -- - -- -
Yes: Quintannilla, Ruiz, Knapp, Herrera, Baffo .
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Absent: None
Abstain: None
ORAL COMMUNCATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
Helen Gunthar, 3654 Dubonnet, reported she witnessed recently a southbound driver on
Muscatel Avenue south of Mission, traveling on the opposite lane in order to avoid driving over
the rumble strips.
Commissioner Knapp requested that a chartreuse- colored "SCHOOL ZONE sign be posted
separately from the existing "25 MPH" speed limit sign situated on Marshall Street. Although
the existing sign "defines" the school perimeter, Deputy Traffic Engineer Joanne Itagaki vowed
to investigate the matter.
Chairperson Ruiz called for the removal of low shrubbery on the northwest corner of Muscatel
Avenue and Edmond Drive; however, Ms. Wilkinson verified having earlier reported this request
to the Parks and Recreation Department.
III. OLD BUSINESS - -
A. ASSESSMENT OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD TRUCK ROUTE
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Ms. Wilkinson presented the staff report. Since 1959 Temple City Boulevard has been
designated as a "second arterial" truck route originating from the northerly city boundary
(Southern Pacific Railroad) to the San Bernardino Freeway (I -10). Pursuant to a traffic
commission request, staff assessed the feasibility associated with the removal of the
EXHIBIT D
Trafflia Comnd. sion Regular Meeting
June 1, 2000
Page 2 of 3
Temple City Boulevard truck routein the hopes to reduce the noise and air pollution
produced by these vehicles. However, in order to remove a designated truck route, a
municipal code--amendment is required. In addition, steps would have to be taken to
determine environmental impacts and to gather public comment.
RECOMMENDATION
Due to extensive staff and consultant time, staff recommended that this preliminary
assessment be forwarded to the City Council for direction.
DISCUSSION AMONG COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
Commissioner Knapp requested to include "for exa�le, the City of Montebello removal
of designated truck route" to item 47, page 2 of the staff report.
Vice -Chair Ruiz requested that a detailed GIS (Geographic Information System) truck
route map incorporated with the city's zoning areas be included to the staff report. In
addition, Vice-Chair Ruiz wished- to. include- the. truck_ count_ onto the map. __ Deputy _
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Traffic-Engineer Itagaki indicated- that the current traffic count reflects all types- of
vehicles, not solely trucks. The proposed traffic study in the preliminary assessment
would include a 24 -hour traffic counts concentrating on truck travel.
— — -- — NIotionlry ComrmssioneilKnapp, seconded by Corrimissionei Baffd; to approve the staff
recommendation. Vote results:
- -- Yes: Quintannilla, Ruiz, Knapp, Herrera, Baffo
No: None
- - --- Abaent None-
Abstain: None
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_ - NEW BUSINESS -
REQUEST FOR .ADDITIONAL BROOKLINE AVENUE TRAFFIC CONTROLS `^
BETNATEN VALLEY BOULEVARD AND LOFTUS DRIVE= _ - -,: _. _- ._:_ - _ -
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Ms. Martha Murillo Spangler
of 3803 Brookline, Rosemead, is requesting that the commission install stop signs to
"prevent a possible tragedy" due to speeding vehicles evading Temple City Boulevard
traffic signals by reverting to the Brookline Avenue route. Wherefore only six (6)
accidents have been reported between the periods of January 1, 1996, through September
30, 1999; field observation of Brookline Avenue corroborates undue velocity traveling
above the prima facie limit. Furthermore, a 653 count has been confirmed from a twenty -
four (24) hour traffic volume analysis. Based on these findings, the most effective and -
tangible deterrent to speeding would be enforcement.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the placement of a radar speed trailer in addition to selective
enforcement on Brookline Avenue, between Valley Boulevard and Loftus Drive.
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DISCUSSION AMONG COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
Commissioner Knapp inquired whether Ms. Spangler and those in the petition had been
notified of tonight's traffic commission meeting. . Ms. Wilkinson informed the
commission that Ms.- Spangler and those in the petition were forwarded copies of the -
- -Traffic Commission agenda and staff report.
Vice- Chair- Ruiz reminded -the commission of an earlier account in _ 1984 or- 1985;
whereby, a traffic signal light was requested. Vice -Chair Ruiz cited the traffic problems
on Temple City Blvd. based on the drop-off/pick-up of schoolchildren and truck gridlock.
Consequently, he. emphasized the need to update traffic management policies.
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Motion by Commissioner Herrera, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, to approve the staff
recommendation_ Vote results:
Yes:
Quintannilla, Ruiz, Knapp, Herrera, Baffo
No:
None
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Absent:
None - -- "
Abstain:
None
V. STAFF REPORTS
None.
After noticing a tour bus parked on a residential street, Commissioner Herrera inquired of
applicable allowances and citations of such parking. Ms. Wilkinson informed the commissioner
to contact_ Director of Administrative Services Bill Crowe regarding parking regulations and
citations through parking control.
Vice -Chair Ruiz requested staff to provide him with a copy of the municipal ordinance allowing
a two (2) -hour truck- parking timeframe.
As organizer and director of the Rosemead 4'h of July parade, Commissioner Knapp invited the
- -- commissioners and their families to the celebration; likewise, the commissioner - mentioned that
sale of T -shirts commemorating the parade would be on hand: — - -
- VII. ADJOURNMENT - - - - -- -- - — -- — - - - - -- - - - -
-- There -being no other business to-come before the commission the meeting was adjourned. -The -
next meeting will occur on Thursday; July 6; 2000, of 7:00 P.M.
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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
1.
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.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE
III. OLD BUSINESS — NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS —NONE
V. STAFF REPORTS
A. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD TRUCK ROUTE — 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 Sheriff's 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.
EXHIBIT "E"
RECOMMENDATION:
In light of this development, staff recommends the Traffic Commission approve 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.
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 odortltl. 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,
'l 'l 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.
we can't restrict people from having that option. So, there was a number of issues, it
wasn't the courts lack of wanting to enforce it.
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 thin -s 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 Voris
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 Wavne 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 a jake -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 of jake- 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 their jake - 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!
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 of jake- 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.
Jessica Wilkinson — 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.
Vice- 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.
Vice- 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?
Vice - 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 hod.e -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?
VI.
.Ioanne 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 ".
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.
10.08.010
Chapter 10.08
IATIGH_T LIMITS AND TRUCK
ROUTES
Sections:
7. San Gabriel Boulevard from the
Pomona Freeway to Delta Avenue;
S. San Gabriel Boulevard from Hellman
Avenue to Potrero Grande Boulevard;
9. Rush Street from San Gabriel Boulevard
to Walnut Grove Avenue;
10- 08.0I0 Alazdmum dross weight 10. Del Mar Avenue between Hellman
limit. Avenue and Garvey Avenue.
10.08.020 Maadmum gross weigh[ B. The provisions of this section are not
limit on Rosemead Place, applicable -with respect to any vehicle which
i`hiCmore Street and is subject to the provisions of Sections 1031
Drugs Avenue during through 1036 inclusive of the Public Utilities
certain hours. Code.
C. This section shall not become effective
10.OS -0I0 Alaajmum 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 s
other oroanizationha-ll.usP or••- mercial,_yehicle coming.from an unrestricted
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- - -- bperate any commercial vehicle or zny ��ehicle street foc egress or ingress by truck route [o - �
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-- this section when necessary f -
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_--over-any ;trees - road or public = - � y or tfie puroose 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. Lover Azusa Road from Rosemead street located on any restricted street or for the _
Bouleva d to Southern Pacific Railroad right- purpose of delivering naterials.to be used in
the actual or bona fide repair, alteration or
2....Mission. Drive from Valley Boulevard' construction of any building or structure upon "
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- -' -to the este;iy city boundary; a public restricted street for which a building
3. Valley Boulevard -Rom the easterly to Permit -has previously been obtained therefore.
the westerly city boundar, E. This section shall not apply to any vehi-
4. Garvey A venue from the easterly to the cle owned by a public utility while necessa ly
westerly city boundary; in use in the construction, installation, or
5. Temple City Boulevard from the nosh- repair of any public utilities.
erly city boundary (Southem Pacific Railroad) F. The provisions of subsection A of this
to the San Be -ardino Freeway; section shail not apply to any state highway.
6. Walnut Grove Avcnue from the nonher- (Prior code § 3305)
iv city boundary (SOUthem Pacific Railroad)
to San Gabriel Boulevard;
A.
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_ EXHIBIT 'Y'
10.08.020
10.08.020 Maximum gross weight limit
on Rosemead Place,
- Whitmore Street and Driggs -
Avenue during certain
hours.
A. Tice 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- -- -- - - - - - --
_ -- sous -to the- health- and- welfareof-the- residents
of said streets.
_ —B.- Pursuant. to the- .provisions, of Section- _._ - -- -- - - -_ --
35701 of the Vehicle Code, no - - - - - -
person,
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 "in. (Prior code § 3305.1
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 State Requirements
GI�tJI�"r�
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
incl ude:
° Streets and highways;
° -Parking facilities;- _
-- - -- - - -- - -The- Circulation- Element- -- serves -to -- fulfill -State- requirzment_s- _.___.__._-
-- "for'-`a- 'circutati'oh elemeni (Section 65302). In addition, the
_. _C- irculat.on .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 — 3/2�/a6
EXHIBIT "G"
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 =illustrates the existing street geometrics.
On- street parking is generally pernitted 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.
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 --
_ .Levels_.of. - Service_ are
- _listed_.in__ Table.:
1 - - -- these ' capacity - values with existing volumes (Figure CIR -3)- and - - --
existing geometrics (Figure CIR -2) provides an indication of the -- - - - - - --
- adequacy= of a, e "existing' - circulation system A_ fiaency 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
gus., service == is =- provided _ by =the= Southern Califor is - Transit
District (SCRTD)- with routes throughout the City and the San
Bernardino Freeway Busway.. SCRTD provides bus service on Del
Mar, Garvey, Hellman, Ivlarsnall,.Slission, Rosemead, San Gabriel,--
Temple City Boulevard, Valley Boulevard and »ainut Grove. The
City_ also provides Dial -A -Ride service ::iMin the City or within
five miles of -ine City limits.
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These existing conditions provide a basis for the development of
a Circulation clement 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.
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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 systen was expanded
to include a number of lanes and capacities. The six categories
include: freeway, highway, major arterial, secondzrarterials�
cotlect-ow roa s, 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.
1
Major Arterials ' = °A facility on which geometric
design and traffic control measures are .- used ._ to..__.._..._. —_.__
_
— expedite through traffic - movement.."-- 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
Gabeiel_Avenue, and - Rosemead - Boulevard° °are 'roadways= - -_ - --- � _ -_ -_ __
in this category. Rosemead Boulevard is a. _
designated State=HiaHwray (H.vy -- -`19) and -is- current!
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 - s tree t- -Curbsi de-pa rking
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
.Encini.ta .- Avenue,. Grand- .,Avenue, .Hellman_ Avenue, _..-Ivar-._.---...-..-
_,- Avenue, Loftus - Drive, Marshall_ Street, - Muscatel
Avenue, -- Ramona. Boulevard, Rio Hondo avenue, and -
.Rosemead Place.
C - _ ....- - ...
- -- Local Streets -Local - 'streets refer to tnose streets-
...- -
that provide direct access to -the individual parcels
•lOCaied- in(OUgnOUi -tne-City_- The - remaining streets_• = - -_ - - - --
not otherwise designated are classified as local
-- - - .
streets. . ! he -rema!n!nv roadways not classified =i_n- -
-- = =: the :_ above -. categories ,- .; would . be. _considered _ local roads.. -___:- _
Local streets are generally two -lane with a minimum
ngnt- of -way width of 50 feet.
- - -- - Cross -- sect ons, -,of._ major -_ arterials,.- seco -ndary.,.zrteria!s,., col Iector - -- -- ..
gads, 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 roadwav 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
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3/22/86
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.
operations at lower
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
*'I o w,
with o gratin
g speed beginning to be restrictg_d
—
somewhat by traffic conditions. Drivers still have
reasonable freedom to select their speed and lane of
operation. ion. 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
but- speeds- and -- -maneuverability are- more-closely-
controlled by the higher traffic volumes. Most - of - the
drivexs-are_restricte -in -thein- ree orn. e. -to- select their own
speed, - change -lanes, or pass. - -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 f low, with -tolerable operating speeds being
- maintained -thoUah signi'ic.-nflya'fected by --changes in
0 - Derazing conditions. Fluctuations in volume and temporary
�------,------restrictions--to-1--flo,.v--may---cause--substanTial-. drops—in-------
operating speeds. In an urban setting such as Rosemead,
operating conditions described in his category are
acceptable.
Level of
Service
E: Tnis
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
road: ay.
Traffic
flow is
unstable and there may be
stoppages
for short
Periods.
This of service is
associated
with the
opera.-Lion
of a -'_=cility at design flow.
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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 roa d ay 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.
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CROSS SECTIOn
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10,000
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Street Classification
Standards
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General Plan -
COTTON /SELAND /ASSOCIATES
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. Walnut Grove south of Garvey may be reaching design
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
---- " " ° °-- "'_- --- °currency- residential — A -proposal--to-convert` this to a Mixed - - - -- -'"
- -
Use_ Residential /Commercial area is being considered. For
_- -,_ purposes__of estimating - _ trip- genera tion -t t- has. been -- assumed ---
-that half-- ,of - -- the -area would -- be - residential,r at -14- dwelling - -
units per acre, and half commercial - (professional
- -- - -
office- service). These new uses are estimated ._,to
genera
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6,500 daily trio ends- The existing residential uses in this
area - are - estimated to generate 4;500 daily - trip - ends -so that -- --
tne- proposed use would add approximately -2,300 .daily_ trips _to.
ihe'area road- system- ._. .__ - - - - - -
-" - -- - - -- Hellman- Avenue. - "- Redevelopment -of- the res-idential-- 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 14ixed Use:
Residential /Commercial. r,n equal split of the area between
residential at 14 d:velling. units per acre and -commercial
(professional office - service) was assumed in order to estimate
:(Ip g ^_nefailOn. ESiiina icS OI iflp ge ncrailOn eor existing
land uses :',ere 5;900 daily trip ends and for proposed land
uses, 12;700 daily trip ends or an increase of 3,500 daily
irl0 ends.
San Gabriel-Boulevard/Garvey Avenue. The proposed land use
plan mould redevelop and intensify the commercial use of the
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5/2S/S7
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 Groves is n w rP rhino deli n capacity
during peak__ hour -s —Any -- additional- development -in -tire area
should be care u ly weighte to ensure that it meets the goals
and oblecttves ot the Redevelopment Plan and does--n-o-t-a-dversely
impact the 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_ihat could impact the City street system. -
1 -
__._ The. increased_ traffic__ fr om_- 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_-- -
- - -
- : -.__n order to- accommodate -"both- existino'and_fiiture traffic - d - emand - . s, _
the follovnn- - circulation s stem is_.proposed.
Rosemead Boulevard. Northerly of Glendon Way the street
Y- t -.._T� _ _ E_ -
- ..f should - prcvide' Ltiree `lanes of tratIic 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. _-
_p�_:- of__hI� h
R� emee?- SL- Opp ing Ger- e,- and --ar :e t -ac eas -uia :l ar -shall % !.i (' l.A?!L-
Consideration should also be given
to the redesign of the ramp /Glendon 1Vay /Rosemead intersection / � � `r
-
as a part of this study.
San Gabriel Boulevard. %Mile this stre et is not projected to
exceed current capaciaty, it is ' E) capacity and any
further traffic increases could result in deficiencies. At
--resent, on- street parking is permitted on San Gabriel
3oulevard north -and south of Garvey Avenue. Removal of this
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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 tniercnange. 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.
q•alnut 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 -Will dan- Associates. - -• That study- recommended --
improvements to the Walnut Grove -San Gabriel- Pomona Freeway
area and the feasibility study of a new connect to the Pomona
--
Freeway "f�6m _:.Rush. _Stzeei.- __ -These .-".f indings should . -be.-
implemented along with consideration of an extension of Rush
Street easterly to provide an easterly connection to the
- - -- _
•• - -- _ -- - "Pomona "'Freeway -- either diPectly or via .Rosemead Boulevard.
This would, provide_ a second..east -.vest -arterial- access- to -- the
City - bet -een.- the -San Bernardino- and - Pomona - Freeways. _ — - -
The -City should continue to work -with SCRTD to provide bus
and.,encourage_the�se =of- .public- tr-ansportaz ion.-
transportation service should be monitored to evaluate the impact
-- •- of- --
ot -.any changes noon the C ty of P� etnods or increasing --
_. Rosemead
haring in high employment areas_.should be encouraged and
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transportation system management plans be considered along with
a major ne development.
C-.ner policies include the preparation of Traffic System
..!anagem2ni (IS. \'i) plans 'or sDeClflC areas of the Ci7V ldeni!fleO
in =igure CIR -o. TSNI plans prepared for these and other areas
will ideini!iy strategies that will reduce traffic including ride
sharing, van pools, public transit, dial -a- rides, etc.
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3.0 GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL 1: INSURE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF VEHICULAR AND
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
Policy 1.1: The City will periodically review. the
I
unction 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.
l Policy 1.5: The City should consider a prohibition of
--on= street parking - for -San Gabriel - Boulevard -whicfi would
- - "_ - " -' - -'- improve tRe- "capacify chrougfi -tFie addition -of: -two travel - - - -' - -� - -`- -
lanes.
Policy 1.6: A transportation manag
_.P ement plan should be
- re are a s
d as art of •
P P _?ecific -_plan for the mixed- -use" "
district. located south 0.`:_Rose--ead -3o ieva- 4 and_north
- of Fell man Avenue.
- - - - -- _= = - ---f- — — - - -- co-- ----- ........_. - -- - - --
- - Polic-- The- -Ci "fy should consider ffie- extension of -- - - - - --
Rush. Street: to. South E _Monte ._to provide additional _....
- east /west arterial access to the City.
GOP.- 2: SEP °:RATE TRAFFIC ASSOCIATED WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES FROM RESIDENTIAL NEIGH-
BORHOODS.
Policy 2.1: Develop neighborhood traffic
for those neighborhoods experiencing
traffic impacts.
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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 sutticient 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
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MAYOFI:
ROBERT W. BRUESCH
MAYOR PRO TEM: _
JOE VASOUEZ
COUNCILMEMBERS:
MARGARETCLARK
JAY T. IMPERIAL
GARY A. TAYLOR
December 28, 1998
Mr. Warren Cox
Vice President, Distribution
Vons- Company, -lnc.
P.O. Box 51338
Los Angeles, CA 90051 -1338
8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399
ROSEMEAD. CALIFORNIA 91770
TELEPHONE (626) 2886671
FAX (626) 3079218
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:
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 com faints -to the Ci - -- -- -
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 - -
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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 -0226 or Ms. Jessica Wilkinson at (626) 288 -6671.
Sincerely,
Joanne Itagaki
Traffic Engineering Deputy
cc: Jessica Wilkinson, Administrative Aide
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CALIFORNIA CODES
PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE
SECTION 1031 -1045
1031. No passenger stage corporation shall operate or cause to be
operated any passenger stage over any public highway in this State
without first having obtained from the commission a certificate
declaring that public convenience and necessity require such
operation, but no such certificate shall be required of any passenger
stage corporation as to the fixed termini between which, or the
route over which, it was actually operating in good faith on July 29,
1927, in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 213, Statutes of
1917, nor shall any such certificate be required of any person or
corporation who on January 1, 1927, was operating, or during the
calendar year 1926 had operated a seasonal service of not less than
three consecutive months' duration, sight- seeing buses on a
continuous sight- seeing trip with one terminus only. Any right,
privilege, franchise, or permit held, owned, or obtained by any
passenger stage corporation may be sold, assigned, leased, mortgaged,
transferred, inherited, or otherwise encumbered as other property,
only upon authorization by the commission.
1031.5. The commission shall not issue or authorize the transfer of
any certificate under this article to any person, firm, or
corporation or to any officer or director of the firm, corporation,
or other entity against whom a final judgment has been entered and
whose name has been transmitted to the commission pursuant to Section
3716.4 of the Labor Code, unless that judgment has been satisfied or
has been discharged in accordance with the bankruptcy laws of the
United States.
1032. (a) Every applicant for a certificate shall file in the
office of the commission an application therefor in the form required
by the commission. The applicant shall forward a copy of the
application to each public transit operator operating in any portion
of the territory sought to be served by the applicant. The commission
may, with or without a hearing, issue the certificate as requested,
or refuse to issue it, or issue it for the partial exercise only of
the privilege sought, and may attach to the exercise of the rights
granted by the certificate terms and conditions that, in its
judgment, the public convenience and necessity require.
(b) The commission may, after a hearing, issue a certificate to
operate in a territory already served by a certificate holder under
this part only when the existing passenger stage corporation or
corporations serving the territory will not provide that service to
the satisfaction of the commission.
(c) Before issuing a certificate, the commission shall consider
the effect of the applicant's proposed operations on the services,
either provided directly or by contract, furnished by any public
transit operator.
1032.1. (a) The commission shall not issue a certificate of public
convenience and necessity pursuant to this article unless the
applicant provides for a mandatory controlled substance and alcohol
testing certification program as adopted by the commission.
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(b) The commission, after considering any suggestions made by the
Department of the California Highway Patrol, shall adopt a program
that includes, but need not be limited to, all of the following
requirements:
(1) Drivers shall test negative for each of the controlled
substances specified in Part 40 (commencing with Section 40.1) of
Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, before employment.
Drivers shall test negative for these controlled substances and for
alcohol at such other times as the commission, after consulting the
Department of the California Highway Patrol, shall designate. As
used in this section, a negative test for alcohol means an alcohol
screening test showing a breath alcohol concentration of less than
0.02 percent.
(2) Procedures shall be substantially as in Part 40 (commencing
with Section 40.1) of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations,
except that the driver shall show a valid California driver's license
at the time and place of testing, and except as provided otherwise
in this section. Requirements for rehabilitation and for
return -to -duty and followup testing, and other requirements except as
provided otherwise in this section, shall be substantially as in
Part 382 (commencing with Section 382.101) of Title 49 of the Code of
Federal Regulations.
(3) A test for one applicant shall be accepted as meeting the same
requirement for any other applicant. Any negative test result shall
be accepted for one year as meeting any requirement for periodic
testing for that applicant or any other applicant, if the driver has
not tested positive subsequent to a negative result. However, an
earlier negative result shall not be accepted as meeting the
pre - employment testing requirement for any subsequent employment, or
any testing requirements under the program other than periodic
testing.
(4) In the case of an applicant who is also a driver, test results
shall be reported directly to the commission. In all other cases,
results shall be reported directly to the applicant.
(5) All test results are confidential and shall not be released
without the consent of the driver, except as authorized or required
by law.
(6) Applicants shall be responsible for compliance with, and shall
pay all costs of, this program with respect to their employees and
potential employees, except that an applicant may require employees
who test positive to pay the costs of rehabilitation and of
return -to -duty and followup testing.
_ (7) The requirements of the program do not apply to any driver
required to comply with the controlled substance and alcohol use and
testing requirements of Part 362 (commencing with Section 382.101) of
Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or Section 34520 of the
Vehicle Code, or to any driver exempted from the provisions of that
section.
(c) No evidence derived from a positive test result pursuant to
the program shall be admissible in a criminal prosecution concerning
unlawful possession, sale or distribution of controlled substances.
(d) On the request of an applicant, the commission shall give the
applicant a list of consortia certified pursuant to Part 382
(commencing with Section 382.101) of Title 49 of the Code of Federal
Regulations that the commission knows offer tests in California.
(e) The commission shall conduct random and for -cause inspections
of applicants' documents supporting compliance with the program.
(f) For purposes of this section, "employment" includes
self- employment as an independent driver. _.
1032.5. The commission shall issue a certificate pursuant to this
article to every passenger stage corporation which conducts
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intrastate passenger transportation service pursuant to federal
operating authority, to the extent that regulation of these
operations is not preempted by the federal Bus Regulatory Reform Act
of 1982 (P.L. 97 -261), as amended. The commission may attach any
conditions or limitations to the issuance of the certificate which it
may specify, consistent with federal law and regulation.
1033. The commission, in the exercise of the jurisdiction conferred
upon it by the Constitution of this State and by this part, may
grant certificates of public convenience and necessity, make
decisions and orders, and prescribe rules affecting passenger stage
corporations, notwithstanding the provisions of any ordinance or
permit of any city, county, or city and county, and in case of
conflict between any such order or rule and any such ordinance or
permit, the certificate, decision, order, or rule of the commission
shall prevail.
1033.5. (a) The commission may, at any time for good cause, suspend
an operating right acquired by virtue of operations conducted on
July 29, 1927, or a certificate of public convenience and necessity
and, upon notice to the holder and opportunity to be heard, revoke,
alter, or amend the operating right or certificate.
(b) As an alternative to the suspension, revocation, alteration,
or amendment of an operating right or certificate, the commission
may impose upon the holder a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars
($5,000). The commission may assess interest upon any fine imposed,
the interest to commence upon the day the payment of the fine is
delinquent. All fines and interest collected shall be deposited at
least once each month in the Public Utilities Commission
Transportation Reimbursement Account in the General Fund.
(c) For purposes of this section, "good cause" includes; but is
not limited to, either of the following: -
(1) A consistent failure of the holder of the operating right or
certificate to maintain vehicles in a safe operating condition and in
compliance with the Vehicle Code and with regulations contained in
Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations relative to motor
vehicle safety, as shown by the records of the commission, the
Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of the California
Highway Patrol, or the passenger stage corporation.
(2) The holder's knowing and willful filing of a false report
which understates revenues and fees.
1033.7. (a) Upon receipt of a written recommendation from the
Department of the California Highway Patrol that the certificate of a
passenger stage corporation be suspended either (1) for failure to
maintain any vehicle used in transportation for compensation in a
safe operating condition or to comply with the Vehicle Code or with
regulations contained in Title 13 of the California Code of
Regulations relative to motor carrier safety, if that failure is
either a consistent failure or presents an imminent danger to public
safety, or (2) for failure to enroll all drivers in the pull notice
system as required by Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code, the
commission shall, pending a hearing in the matter pursuant to
subdivision (d), suspend the corporation's certificate. The
department's written recommendation shall specifically indicate
compliance with subdivision (c).
(b) A c3rporation whose certificate is suspended pursuant to
subdivision (a) may obtain a reinspection of its terminal and
vehicles by the department, by submitting a written request for
reinstatement to the commission and paying a reinstatement fee of one
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hundred twenty -five dollars ($125). The commission shall deposit
all reinstatement fees collected pursuant to this subdivision in the
Public Utilities Commission Transportation Reimbursement Account.
The commission shall forward a request for reinspection to the
department which shall perform a reinspection within a reasonable
time. The commission shall reinstate a corporation's certificate
suspended under subdivision (a) promptly upon receipt of a written
recommendation from the department that the corporation's safety
compliance has improved to the satisfaction of the department, unless
the certificate is suspended for another reason or has been revoked.
(c) Before transmitting a recommendation pursuant to subdivision
(a) to the commission, the Department of the California Highway
Patrol shall notify the passenger stage corporation in writing of all
of the following:
(1) That the department has determined that the corporation's
safety record is unsatisfactory, furnishing a copy of any
documentation or summary of any other evidence supporting the
determination.
(2) That the determination may result in a suspension or
revocation of the corporation's certificate by the commission.
(3) That the corporation may request a review of the determination
by the department within five days of its receipt of the notice
required under this subdivision. If a review pursuant to this
paragraph is requested by the corporation, the department shall
conduct and evaluate that review prior to transmitting any
notification to the commission pursuant to subdivision (a).
(d) Whenever the commission suspends the certificate of any
passenger stage corporation pursuant to subdivision (a), the
commission shall furnish the corporation written notice of the
suspension and shall hold a hearing within a reasonable time, not to
exceed 21 days, after a written request therefor is filed with the
commission, with a copy thereof furnished to the Department of the
California Highway Patrol. At the hearing, the corporation shall
show cause why the suspension should not be continued. At the
conclusion of the hearing, the commission may, in addition to any
other applicable penalty provided in this part, terminate the
suspension, continue the suspension in effect, or revoke the
certificate. The commission may revoke the certificate of any
passenger stage corporation suspended pursuant to subdivision (a) at
any time 90 days or more after its suspension if the commission has
not received a written recommendation for reinstatement from the
department and the corporation has not filed a written request for a
hearing with the commission.
(e) If the commission, after a hearing, finds that a passenger
stage corporation has continued to operate as such after its
certificate has been suspended pursuant to subdivision (a), the
commission shall do one of the following:
(1) Revoke the certificate of the corporation.
(2) Impose upon the holder of the certificate a civil penalty of
not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five
thousand dollars ($5,000) for each day of unlawful operations.
1033.8. (a) Upon receipt of a stop order issued by the Director of
Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 3710.1 of the Labor Code,
the commission shall investigate to determine whether the passenger
stage corporation has filed a false statement relative to workers'
compensation insurance coverage, in violation of statute, or rules or
orders of the commission. If, after notice and opportunity to be
heard, the commission determines that there has been a violation of
statute, or rules or orders of the commission, the commission shall
impose appropriate penalties, which may include a fine and suspension
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of operating authority for a violation.
(b) Upon receipt of a complaint from the Director of Industrial
Relations that a final judgment has been entered against any
passenger stage corporation as a result of an award having been made
to an employee pursuant to Section 3716.2 of the Labor Code, the
commission shall, 30 days from the date notice to the corporation is
mailed, revoke the corporation's certificate of public convenience
and necessity, unless the judgment has been satisfied or has been
discharged in accordance with the bankruptcy laws of the United
States or the corporation requests a hearing pursuant to subdivision
(c).
(c) Within seven days of receipt of a complaint from the Director
of Industrial Relations that a final judgment has been entered
against any passenger stage corporation as a result of an award
having been made to an employee pursuant to Section 3716.2 of the
Labor Code, the commission shall furnish to the corporation named in
the final judgment written notice of the right to a hearing regarding
the complaint and the procedure to follow to request a hearing. The
notice shall state that the commission is required to revoke the
corporation's certificate of public convenience and necessity to
operate pursuant to subdivision (b) after 30 days from the date the
notice is mailed unless the corporation provides proof that the
judgment is satisfied or has been discharged in accordance with the
bankruptcy laws of the United States and the commission has been so
notified seven days prior to the conclusion of the 30 -day waiting
period. The notice shall also inform the corporation of a right to a
hearing and the procedures to follow to request a hearing. The
corporation may request a hearing within 10 days from the date the
- notice is sent by the commission. The request for the hearing shall
stay the revocation. The hearing shall be held within 30 days of the
receipt of the request. If the commission finds that an unsatisfied
judgment exists concerning a debt arising under Section 3717 of the ,
Labor Code, the commission shall immediately revoke the corporation's
certificate of public convenience and necessity.
1034. When a complaint has been filed with the commission alleging
that any passenger stage is being operated without a certificate of
public convenience and necessity, contrary to or in violation of the
provisions of this part, the commission may, with or without notice,
make its order requiring the corporation or person operating or
managing such passenger stage, to cease and desist from such
operation, until the commission makes and files its decision on the
complaint, or until further order of the commission.
1034.5. Every corporation or person who knowingly and willfully
issues, publishes, or affixes, or causes or permits the issuance,
publishing, or affixing, of any oral or written advertisement,
broadcast, or other holding out to the public, or any portion
thereof, that the corporation or person is in operation as a
passenger stage corporation without having a valid certificate or
issued under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable, if
an individual, by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six
months, or by both, or, if a corporation, by a fine of not more than
five thousand dollars ($5,000).
p.
1035. Whether or not any stage, auto stage, or other motor vehicle
is being, or is proposed to be operated as a passenger stage
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corporation "between fixed termini or over a regular route" within
the meaning of this part is a question of fact, and the finding of
the commission thereon is final and is not subject to review. Any
act of transporting or attempting to transport any person or persons
by stage, auto stage, or other motor vehicle upon a public highway of
this State between two or more points not both within the limits of
a single city or city and county, where the rate, charge, or fare for
such transportation is computed, collected, or demanded on an
individual fare basis, shall be presumed to be an act of operating as
a passenger stage corporation within the meaning of this part.
1036. (a) Each application for a certificate of public convenience
and necessity made under this article shall be accompanied by a fee
of five hundred dollars ($500), unless the applicant is already
operating in the immediate vicinity under the jurisdiction of the
commission.
(b) No certificate issued pursuant to, or rights to conduct any of
the services authorized by, this article shall be sold, leased, or
assigned, or otherwise transferred or encumbered, unless authorized
by the commission. A filing fee of three hundred dollars ($300)
shall accompany all applications for that authorization.
1037. Every passenger stage corporation which violates any
provision of this article, or aids or abets, or without being present
advises or encourages any person or corporation in such violation,
is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, if a person,
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars
($1,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for a term not to exceed
six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, or, if a
corporation, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand
dollars ($1,000).
1038. The interior of every passenger stage operated for hire in
this State shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
1038.5. A passenger stage corporation shall not operate any motor
vehicle on a public highway unless there is displayed on the vehicle
a distinctive identifying symbol in the form prescribed by the
commission, showing the classification to which the vehicle belongs.
The identifying symbol shall not be displayed until a certificate of
public convenience and necessity has been issued under this chapter
for the operation.
The identifying symbol displayed by a passenger stage corporation
subject to the Interstate Commerce Commission shall serve in lieu of
the display requirements of this section.
1039. In every written or oral advertisement of the service it
offers, every passenger stage corporation shall state the number of
its certificate or identifying symbol, as specified by the
commission.
1040. The commission shall, in issuing a certificate pursuant to
this article, require the passenger stage corporation to procure, and
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to continue in effect during the life of the certificate, adequate
protection against liability imposed by law upon the corporation for
the payment of damages for personal bodily injuries, including death
resulting therefrom, protection against a total liability of the
corporation on account of bodily injuries to, or death of, more than
one person as a result of any one accident, and protection against
damage or destruction of property.
The minimum requirements for these assurances of protection
against liability shall not be less than the requirements which are
applicable to operations of carriers conducted pursuant to the
federal Bus Regulatory Reform Act of 1982 (P.L. 97 -261), as amended.
However, for vehicles designed to carry not more than eight persons,
including the driver, the commission shall not require protection
against a total liability of the corporation on account of bodily
injuries to, or death of, more than one person as a result of any one
accident in an amount exceeding seven hundred fifty thousand dollars
($750,000).
1041. It is unlawful for the owner of a passenger stage employing
or otherwise directing the driver of the passenger stage to permit
the operation of the passenger stage upon any public highway for
compensation without first having obtained from the commission a
certificate pursuant to this chapter or without first having complied
with the vehicle identification requirements of Section 1038.5 or
the accident liability protection requirements of Section 1040.
1042. (a) Every passenger stage corporation shall furnish the
commission annually, as specified by the commission, a list, prepared
under oath, of all vehicles used in transportation for compensation
during the preceding year. The commission shall furnish a copy of
this list to the Department of the California Highway Patrol and to
the corporation's insurer, if the corporation's accident liability
protection is provided by a policy or policies of insurance.
(b) If the passenger stage corporation's insurer informs the
commission that the corporation has failed to obtain insurance
coverage for any vehicle reported on the list, the commission may, in
addition to any other applicable penalty provided in this part, for
a first occurrence, suspend the corporation's certificate or impose a
fine, or both, and for a second or subsequent occurrence may suspend
or revoke the certificate or impose a fine, or both.
1043. Every passenger stage corporation earning over three hundred
fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) in annual gross operating revenue
shall, under oath, file annually a report indicating the number,
classification, and compensation of all employees and owner - operator
drivers hired or engaged during the reporting period. The commission
shall submit a copy of the report to the administrator of the
corporation's workers' compensation self- insurance plan if the
corporation is self- insured, or to the corporation's workers'
compensation insurer if the corporation's workers' compensation
protection is provided by a policy or policies of insurance. The
commission shall not be obligated to undertake an independent
investigation of the adequacy of workers' compensation insurance
coverage based on the information contained in the report if the
carrier has complied with Section 460.7.
1044. When the executive director of the commission determines that
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any passenger stage corporation, or any officer, director, or agent
of any passenger stage corporation, has engaged in, is engaged in, or
is about to engage in, any acts or practices in violation of this
chapter, or any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand,
or requirement issued under this chapter, the executive director may
make application to the superior court for an order enjoining those
acts or practices or for an order directing compliance. The court
may grant a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or
other order, including, but not limited to, an order allowing
vehicles used for subsequent operations subject to the order to be
impounded at the carrier's expense and subject to release only by
subsequent court order following a petition to the court by the
defendant or owner of the vehicle, upon a showing by the executive
director that a person or corporation has engaged in or is about to
engage in these acts or practices.
1045. After the cancellation or revocation of a certificate, or
during the period of its suspension, it is unlawful for a passenger
stage corporation to conduct any operations as a carrier. The
commission may either grant or deny an application for a new
certificate whenever it appears that a prior certificate of the
applicant has been canceled or revoked pursuant to Section 1033.5 or
whenever it appears, after hearing, that as a prior certificate
holder, the applicant engaged in any of the unlawful activities set
forth in Section 1033.5 for which his or her certificate might have
been canceled or revoked.
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Commercial vehicles
35703. No ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 35701 shall prohibit
any commercial vehicies coming from an unrestricted street having ingress
and egress by direct route to and from a restricted street when necessary for
the purpose of making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and
merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted
street or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and
bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any Building or
structure upon the restricted street for which. a building permit has
:previously been obtained.
Public Utility Construction or Repair Vehicle
35704. No ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 35761t6 decrease
weight limits shall apply to any vehicle owned by a public utility or a licensed
contractor while necessarily in use in the construction, installation, or repair
of any public utility. :
Amended Ch. 371, Stats. 1987. Effective January 1, 1988. ..
Highway User Tax Funds, Expenditure on City Streets
35705... Section-35701 shall not be-app licable :to any i tystreet-on.which
money from_ the- State Highway Account in the State Transportation Fund
has- been or is used:for construction or maintenance except in such cases as
the legislative body of the city, after notice and hearing, - determines to reduce.
weight limits on: such streets.. Notice of the hearing shall be published. as
provided in Section n6064 ofthe- Government Code. The notice shall advise all
interested parties that they may submit.writtea and :oral:objections to the
proposed action and shall designate a time and place foi presentation-of such
objections. The time -for submission of objections shall not expire, and the
hearing may not be held, less than 60 days after the first publication of
notice.. The hearing shall be held before the legislative body of the city. All
objections shall be considered and interested parties shall be- afforded an
adequate opportunity to be heard in respect to their objections. - -
Amended Ch. 545, Stats. 1974. Effective January 1, 1975.
Unimproved County Highways
35706. .Boards of supervisors in their respective counties may by
ordinance reduce' the `permissible weight of vehicles, and loads upon
unimproved county, highways or`iipon county bridges - - -
Improved: County Highways.-
35707:- ";Boards. of supervisors in their respective counties may by
ordinance reduce the-:permissible weights upon: improved highways only
which by reason of deterioration will be destroyed unless the weight limits .
are reduced, but no such reduction shall extend for a period of more than 90
days- unless actual repair of the highway is begun within that time and
thereafter continuously carried on to completion..
For the purposes of this section, an improved county highway means a
highway - paved with cement concrete or asphaltic concrete, or a highway
with a roadway of hard surface not less than four inches thick made up of a
mixture of rock, sand, or gravel bound together by an artificial binder other
than natural soil.
Ordinances SubJect to Approval
35708. In the event any person, protests in.writing'to the clerk of the
board of supervisors within 15 days after the adoption. of an. ordinance
reducing the permissible gross weight upon an improved highway, the
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