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CC - Item 2F - Stop Signs at Jackson and Garvalia Ave• - • ~~ ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL ` ~~ '~- ,5 a ~,~ -~~,~ STAFF F~EPORT ~;- ~t ~`~RPpRAiED ~g9 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY MANAGER ~~~v.~•+ DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2008 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT JACKSON AVENUE AND GARVALIA AVENUE Sl1MM~RY On September 4, 2008, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request to add afour-way stop at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue. After visiting the site, staff found that current traffic conditions do not warrant the addition of stop signs. due to low traffic volumes. However, after considering additional visibility concerns, the Traffic Commission decided that afour-way stop was warranted at this location. _ At the request of the City Council, the City's traffic engineer prepared a memorandum explaining the other factors that may be ,considered when adding a stop sign at a location. Based on the existing conflicts for left turning vehicles- onto Jackson and additional visibility constraints, the traffic engineer agrees that adding stop signs is appropriate. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation and authorize staff to take necessary steps to install afour-way stop intersection at Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue. DISCUSSION - Based on the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), certain guidelines are used in considering the installation of a traffic control device. After conducting field observations related to traffic conditions at Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue, staff found that current traffic volumes do not warrant the installation of a four-way stop at this location. The MUTCD does however, allow for the use of stop signs when additional visibility issues are considered. Field observations at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue showed that there are some existing visibility concerns that effect traffic conditions. Currently, there is vegetation and fencing on private property that limits the visibility of on-coming northbound and southbound traffic along Jackson Avenue. In addition, on-street APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: 4 ~ ~~~~ ~®. City Council Meeting November 18, 2008 Page 2 of 2 - parking along Jackson Avenue further reduces visibility for turning vehicles off of Garvalia. In compliance with the MUTCD, these visibility issues would provide justification for adding stop signs. In addition to adding stop signs, staff will also inspect and if necessary, repaint existing roadway markings at this location. FINANCIAL REVIEW Funding. for this work is included in the Fiscal Year 2008-09 budget. Prepared by: Chris Marcarello Deputy Public Works- Director Brian ki Assis nt City Manager Attachments: 1- Memorandum from Traffic Engineer Explaining Jackson/Garvalia Traffic Conditions 2- Traffic Commission Agenda Report -September 4, 2008 3- Traffic Commission Minutes -September 4, 2008 • CITY OF I~OSEMEAD MEMORANDUM TO: CHRIS MARCARELLO, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2008 SUBJECT: JACKSON AVENUE/GARVALIA AVENUE -TRAFFIC COMMISSION'S STOP SIGN RECOMMENDATION As requested, this memorandum is in response to the City Council's request for clarification regarding placement of STOP signs that do not satisfy the criteria regarding such placement found in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). The CA MUTCD provides criteria/guidelines for the use of STOP signs. For the intersection of Jackson Avenue/Garvalia Avenue, the criteria for "Multiway Stop Applications" were analyzed. The analysis indicated that the subject intersection did not satisfy these criteria. However, the CA MUTCD allows for consideration of "other criteria" to be considered including: "A. The need to control left-turn conflicts; B. The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes; C. Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and ,is not able to reasonably safely negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop; and D. An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar design and operating characteristics where. multiway stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection." After discussion regarding the intersection of Jackson Avenue/Garvalia Avenue, the Traffic Commission determined that vehicles traveling on Jackson Avenue could not be seen from Garvalia Avenue. There were existing visibility constraints that could not be addressed through the installation of parking restrictions or the trimming of trees. Therefore, the Traffic Commission recommended the installation of STOP signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue based on item C (above). • Memorandum November 3, 2008 Page 2 of 2 Based on the discussion made by the Traffic Commission and field observations of the intersection, I concur with the recommendation of the Traffic Commission for the installation of STOP signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. Should you have any questions, please contact me. O:\jn17470-Rsd 2008-09 TE on-call\Admin & Council Items\Jackson & Garvalia STOP sign.doc • • ATTACHMENT 1 ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS . FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE:. SEPTEMBER 4, 200$ SUBJECT: JACKSON AVENUEIGARVALIA AVENUE -Request for STOP signs on Jackson Avenue SUMMARY Two fetters {attached) were received from Ms. Pamela Wark, 2457 Jackson Avenue and Ms. Wei-Ying Ng, 2503 Jackson Avenue. Ms. Wark indicates that speeding occurs on Jackson Avenue between Fern Avenue and Graves Avenue. Ms. Ng indicates that there are a lot of accidents at the intersection of Jackson Avenue/Garvalia Avenue. Ms. Wark and Ms. Ng are both requesting the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Jackson Avenue/Garvalia Avenue. Ms. Wark further requests the installation of speed bumps. Staff Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that stop signs not be installed on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of advance warning intersection signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. It is further recommended by staff tha# the Traffic Commission recommends the City . Council direct staff to determine other possible funding sources for the installation of speed feed back signs. ANALYSIS Jackson Avenue is a 36-foot wide roadway with one lane of traffic in each direction separated by a single yellow skip striping. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street except during street sweeping. The posted speed limit on Jackson Avenue is 30 mph. • • Traffic Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 2 of 4 Garvalia Avenue is a 40-foot wide roadway with a single yellow skip striping on the west leg at Jackson Avenue. Garvalia Avenue is stop controlled at its intersection with Jackson Avenue. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street except during street sweeping. The prima facie speed limit on Garvalia Avenue is 25 mph. Exhibit "A" depicts existing conditions at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue. Discussion Traffic data was collected at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue. The following summarizes the data collected: Average .Daily Traffic Jackson Avenue Garvalia Avenue 2,870 (1,303 NB / 1,567 SB} 984 (716 EB / 268 WB) Recorded Speeds on Jackson Avenue Time 2:45 - 3:45 PM # observed 88 vehicles 10 mph pace 26 - 35 mph 50th % 31 mph 85tH % 37 mph Reported Accident History Time Period 01/01/05 -12/31/07 Accident Summary - 07/03/05; Eastbound v. Northbound - 04/03/06; Northbound v. Westbound .- 08/05/06; Eastbound v. Northbound - 07/08/06; Eastbound v. Southbound Field observations of the intersection indicated that there are some visibility issues for vehicles on Garvalia Avenue. There is vegetation the limits some visibility of on-coming traffic. However, existing fences behind the sidewalk also limit visibility. There is also a vertical curve {southbound downhill) on Jackson Avenue south of Garvalia Avenue. The recorded speeds on Jackson Avenue identified 85% of traffic traveling at or below 37 mph. The speed data also indicates that 50% of traffic is traveling at or below 31 mph. This is higher than expected on a street posted at 30 mph. The reported accident history does identify a pattern of broadside/right-angle collisions. There is a consisten# occurrence of reported collisions involving eastbound and/or northbound vehicles. Northbound vehicles on Jackson Avenue would be traveling in the vertical curve area as they are approaching Garvalia Avenue. Eastbound vehicles on Garvalia Avenue could have visibility limitations due #o vegetation and/or parking on • • Traffic Gammission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Jackson Avenue. However, according to City records, no accidents have occurred since 2006. This decline may have occurred because of a change in travel patterns, change in roadway characteristics and/or other issues not related to traffic. Staff considered several traffic control tools that might be appropriate to address the resident's concerns in the vicinity of Jackson Avenue/Garvalia Avenue. These include the following: advanced warning intersection sign, speed feed back sign and stop signs. 1: Advanced Warning Intersection Sign - An advanced warning intersection sign is a black on yellow sign.. For this intersection, the advanced warning sign would be installed on Jackson Avenue as vehicles are approaching the intersection. This sign is intended to warn motorists they are approaching a four legged intersection. Therefore, the installation of advance warning intersection signs are recommended or Jackson Avenue at Garvaiia Avenue. However, this signing does not address the speeding issue on Jackson Avenue. 2. Speed- Feed Back SicLn -This is a traffic informational tool that records the speed of vehicles and displays that speed back to the motorists.. It is usually accompanied by "Your Speed" and a standard sign with the posted speed limit. There is usually a drop in the speeds after the signs are installed. However, long term studies have not clearly determined if the speeds remain down. The installation of a speed feed back sign is more costly. than a typical sign installation. These signs' could be mounted on street light poles (not wood poles with electrical wiring) and must have access to a power source. Solar power can also be used. The cost for this speed feed back sign is in the range of $5,000- $10,000 depending on the specific details of the installation. 3. Stop Signs - "Stop" control is intended to assign positive right-of--way at intersections. The control is usually established. on the street with the least volume of traffic. Additional .control, beyond the basic right-of-way assignment, is usually reserved for those locations where the volume of traffic exceeds an average of 300 vehicles per hour for any eight hours of a day and where both streets having about the same amount of traffic, lends credibility to the higher level of intersection control. Without credibility, voluntary compliance is poor and without voluntary compliance, traffic safety is severely: compromised. Furthermore, numerous studies have concluded that "Stop" signs are ineffective as a speed deterrent.. These studies found that slowing only occurred within 150 to 200 feet of the actual "Stop" location. Those motorists who slow for the controls at unjustified locations often reach higher speeds between controls to make up the time lost at the "Stops sign. As previously indicated, many drivers fail to stop and others do not bother to slow due to the perception on nonexistent potential cross conflict. Traft'ic Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 4 of 4 Exhibit B depic#s the how the data collected for the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue compare to the stop sign installation guidelines. This exhibit indicates the intersection of Jackson Avenue/Garvalia Avenue does not satisfy the guidelines for the installation of multi-way stop signs. Therefore, based on the .volume of traffic at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Garvalia Avenue, the installation of stop signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue is not recommended at this time. It is difficult to address the concerns of the residents. Many roadways in this City, as well as many others, experience traffic speeds higher than expected on residential and/or residential collec#or streets. Sheriff enforcement of speeds is a continuing responsibility. of LA County Sheriff. . Recommendation It is recommended that advanced warning intersection sign be installed for northbound and southbound traffic on Jackson Avenue on the approach to Garvalia Avenue. Exhibit A depicts this recommendation. It is further recommended that staff investigate funding sources for the possible installation of speed feed back signs for future use within the City. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Joanne I#agaki Traffic Engineering Deputy Exhibit A: Existing conditions at Jackson Avenue/Garvalia Avenue Exhibit B: Multi-way Stop Sign Worksheet K:1Willdan Work\#2osemead120081September 2008Uackson & Garvalia speeding concem.doc Exhibit B CfTY OF ROSEMEAD MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN WORKSHEET (CA MUTCD 2006) LOCATION: Jackson Avenue/Garvalia Avenue DATE:_ 08/2008 The installation of multi-way STOP signs is based on the following: A. Where traffic control signals are justified, the muitiway stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while. arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal. Satisfied: Yes No B. A crash problem; as indicated by 5 or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a muitiway stop installation. Such crashes include right- and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions. (Period 01/09/05 to 92/37/47:3 reporfed collisions-al! 2006) Satisfied: Yes NO C. Minimum traffic volumes: 1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches) averages:at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and Safisfied: Yes No 2: The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at feast 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour, but Satisfred.~ Yes No 3: If the 85-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 65 km/h or exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of the above values. Satisfied: 'Yes No D. Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all .satisfied 80 percent of the minimum values. ~ Criterion C.3 is excluded fr~.~his condition. Satisfied: Yes No l VOLUME WORKSHEET Hours Guideline ^ 8-9A 12-3P l5-6P17-8A! 6-7P/ 4-5P/ 7-8P /8-9P 1 AVG (1) Total Volume 300 (210) [266] [265] [264] [247] [222] [213] [171] [116] 221 (2) Combined Vol._ 200 {140) [145].[103 ] [132] [152 ] [129] [106] [116] [107] 124 NOTE: Combined volume includes a conserva#ive assumption of 50 peds and bikes entering the intersection for each of the 8 hours. ~~4RV,4Li,4 O N - 0 N "• ~ _ . _ m om' Sits 'n Ri-i 5101 "A" ~ ; r R2-1 (30) R30(GA) ' 8AM-12PM ~ i LEGEND ~ EXIS7tNG REO CURB PROPOSED REO CURB r- Q~ ? , i! ~O ~ ~~` ~ ~~ ~'- ~Q ~ SIGN "A' 5' ,~ SCALE: 1"=54' R30{CA) 8AM-1 AM SIGN "A" 18' 18' .n 0 r `V ~1(E. ry . to SNS Ri -1 _® ~~~ N i,~ ,f R30(CA) // 6AM-1 AM ,o ~~ EXHIBIT "A" p CI"fY OP ROSEMEAD ~ JACKSQN AVENUE AT ~ GARVALIA AVENUE d i ~~ ~~ ~~-~ ~y~..~ ~,... ~~~~ ~`v~yj 1 ~, v .,. ~ ~- ~ ~~~ ~~~ ~l~ ~~ +~s . ~> ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~'~ n~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~~ . . ~ ~~ ~ ~U~~- ~ ~ ~ ~~/ ~~, ~~ ~ ~I ~~~ ~ ~ , ~~~ ,_ _. T~: Rosemead City Traf.~c Co.nlnaissio~~ 2/5/2008 I am a zeside.>,zt vfRosemad City and live at 2503 Jacl~son ~ Ave., .Rosen.~ead, C.A 91.770. I require have the 4 way step sings at the ii~tef~sectTon of Ja~:lcSOn and Cy~~rVa•li.a Avz., bcca.usc the cat- collide frequently in this intersection..Last year, there were twc~ cars got in my yard twice and darna~-ed the fence just in a coLZple month, Tt. WIII b{: Safer i~ there is a 4 ways stop sing here. Please have a 4 ways stop .si.nge here as Soon as possible. Attached iS the accident i report from the police. Thanl~s C r Wei,Ying Ng ~ _ ~ I.A~I ~FF~~E~ ~F ~•~ A~Ti~? L,EE A'T~L~11T A PROFE85I©NAL Ct7SPOKAT[ON •~ ~{. 1200 S. Atlanfic $Ivd. . Alhambra, Caliiarnia 91$03 .. TeL- {626) 289-5fl07 Fxx: {626) 457-4875 August 17, 2fl05 'Wei Ping Ng 2503 Jsicksan. Ave. Rosemead, CA 93770 RE: Accide~rt you observed on 7l3/fl$ (10:~ 5 A.:M) ` Dear Ms. Ng: This office has inPormati~.n ~tha# you w-"rmessed an aatc~ accidef~: on 7/3/05 a# Jacksonrnear Garyalia in t-he city o1'.Rasemead. Please fill in tha inforina#ian requested below indicating where you were at the tinge Uf the accident, #hen sign and cia#e below and rstzirn it to #his ot~'ice. ~ soon as possible. This infal7uatian is extreartsly importan# #o .Iv]r. Lee's clairr~, ' Thank you in advance far your courtesy and caoperatian in this matter. Ve;y truly yaurs, .-w~•-~.. ay ,s ~~ DAVID LF,F WATSUN DLW:rF . 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(~' r ~ ~ ^ 3o $ ~ ~ m ' ~ ' • ~ 7 m ~i ~~ ~ r N D ~ ~ t7 ~ ~ m ~ ~ ..,... O. G a1 ~ ~ '•n ~~ g$; ~ ~` a .gym ~' +, . ~ ~ ~ ~ • ~ ~ qO ;; 3_° s ~....... „ocym~ y Na ° to j ~ c$ m rtl r ~ ' m ~ ~ ~. y C ~i `J ~ ~ .~' . n ~ ~-! f ~ =' ~ ~ Tr ca -~$ o~ ~ v ~ mm i ~ I < ~c am ~t 7~ SC7~y m - - f ~~. ' ~` _~' a~ m -~ ~ 37 r z7 f1 I + b m ~ q' ~k iD rv ~~ N C z fl ~ • • ATTACHMENT 2 DRAFT ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead: PLEDGE OF ALLIGIANCE - Commissioner Deary INVOCATION - Commissioner Lewin ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Knapp, Commissioners Deary and Lewin Absent: None 1. PRESENTATION A. Oath of Office =Howard Masuda and Joanne Russell. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of June 26, 2008 Corrections suggested by Commissioner Lewin: Page 1, "Hunter" should be deleted as a °Yes" vo#e for Approval of Minutes. Page 2, under Mr. Todd Kunioka, 1St sentence, Mr. Kunioka's name is incorrectly spelled. Change T to K. Page 5, under Commissioner Reports, 3~d paragraph: add the word "sign" after "loading zone. It was moved by Vice Chairperson Masuda, seconded by Commissioner Lewin to accept and approve the amended minutes of June 26, 2008. Vote Results: Yes: Chairperson Knapp, Vice Chairperson Masuda and Commissioner Lewin. Noes: None Abstain: Commissioners Deary and Russell. Minutes of July 17, 2008 Corrections suggested by Commissioner Lewin: Page 3, number 7, 1st paragraph, add . to end of paragraph: Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki suggested a study session. It was moved by Commissioner Lewin, seconded by Commissioner Deary to accept and approve the amended minutes of Daly 17, 2008. Rosemead Traffrc Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 1 Jl:n~ec (O6i60)17a70l1002/Min03 • DRAFT Vote Results: Yes: Chairperson Knapp, Vice Chairperson Masuda, Commissioners Deary and Lewin. Noes: None Abstain: Commissioner Russell. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE -NONE 4. OLD BUSINESS A. WALNUT GROVE AVENUEIHALKETT AVENUE -Request for Crosswalk on Walnut Grove Avenue Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation It is staff's recommendation that no striping or traffic control modifications be made to the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and Halkett Avenue. It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of white raised pavement markers (RPMs) behind the existing edge lines on Walnut Grove Avenue in the immediate vicinity of the start of the blocks between Grand Avenue and Mission Drive. , Speaking before the Commission: Ms. Linda Kilpatrick 4716 Walnut Grove Rosemead, CA _ Petitioned for white line years ago that resulted in a "drunk line" being installed. Northbound scar marks on the trees indicate the number of accidents over the years. She has personally seen numerous ,accidents during the past 35 years. Many years ago Walnut Grove became an alternate route for trucks. She will not take her grandson across #hat intersection without protection. She would rather cross midblock than cross at that intersection. Chairperson Knapp asked if the edge line helped? Ms. Kilpatrick stated it helped minimally. It is a fast street. Has to wai# a long time to exit driveway. Commissioner Russell asked if Ms. Kilpatrick has spoken with any of her neighbors, if there are any other concerns. Ms. Kilpatrick stated she received notice of this topic and wanted to b~ here, but she has not talked with any of her neighbors about this. She does know that her next-door neighbor will transport her son in the car rather than let Rosemead Tragic Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 ~ Page 2 Ji:mec (06160)1 7470/1 002/Min03 DRAFT him walk across the street. Ms. Kilpatrick uses the mailbox a lot and it is heavily used in the morning because there is less traffic. Commissioner Dreary, asked abou# when accidents occur. Ms. Kilpatrick responded they occur at various times of day and night, maybe 4 accidents per year. Chairperson Knapp asked Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki if the speed limit could be dropped from 40 to 35. Traffic Engineering Deputy explained that speed limits are determined by a study that is completed every 7 to ~ 0 years. She explained the areas of the study: speed survey, accident history, volume of traffic, and other factors not readily apparent to the motorist. All these items factor in to the determination of the posted speed limit. Ms. Kilpatrick stated perhaps the speed limit should be lowered. The crossing guard at Walnut Grove for Shuey School is of no help, he is.not doing his job. , Commissioner Russell asked Traffic Engineering Deputy ltagaki about the current staff report. She sees the recommendations and explanations of why something cannot be done but wonders about the negatives of not doing something. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated that in her experience money has never been an issue with the City with regards to traffic safety. She presented possible scenarios for the items discussed in the report. She added that maybe a curve warning sign could be installed, in addition to a flashing yellow light above the sign. Speaking before the Commission Salvador Dela Cruz Earle Street Mr. Dela Cruz wished to speak about speeding on Earle. School is started and it is very dangerous with no sidewalks. Would like to see speed bumps. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki explained history of speed humps and that staff has not been given any other direction from the City. . Mr. DeLa Cruz was to{d that the topic would come up at the next Commission meeting and he will receive notification. Regarding Ms. Kilpatrick's concerns, Vice Chairperson. Masuda concurred with her. There is more traffic and speeding, plus motorcycles, at ail times of the day. RPMs will help. Residents know the safest time to cross the street. When roadway was repaved, edge lines seemed to narrow the 'parking' lane. Nis car doesn't quite. fit. Even small, compact cars stick out beyond the edge line. Chairperson Knapp suggested the markers on the edge (ine be placed on the roadway side of the edge line. . Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 3 Jl:mec (06160}97470!1002/Min03 ~ ~ __ DRAFT Commissioner Deary suggested it might not be within the jurisdiction of the Traffic Commission, but with regard to the crossing guard at Walnut Grove and Wells!Edmond, perhaps the guard could be given a .warning. Also, perhaps the mailbox could be moved to Grand so the people won't have to cross the street to go to the mailbox. People are crossing the street just to use the mailbox, so perhaps it can be moved. Deputy Public Works ~ Director Marcarello indicated #hat the City does administer the crossing guards and. he will talk to the crossing guard at Walnut Grove and Wells!Edmond. Commissioner Lewin asked about the location of the curve warning sign. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki responded that will be staffs' recommendation and the location will be appropriate as to the distance from Missiori. Commissioner Lewin asked if it would be appropriate to widen the white strip area. Chairperson Knapp stated that that issue has been addressed with the dots being placed on the outside and that the line would be resized the next time the street is resurfaced. Commissioner Lewin suggested it might be many many years before repaving or resurfacing. Chairperson Knapp suggested that moving the dots closer to traffic lanes is a good solution for right now. There was discussion regarding the distance along Mission of the raised pavement markers. Motion Chairperson Knapp motioned.that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of a curve warning sign with a flashing yellow beacon on Walnut Grove Avenue north and south of Halkett Avenue. The Traffic Commission further recommends the installation of white raised pavement markers in front of the existing edgelines on Walnut Grove Avenue between Grand Avenue and Mission Drive. Commissioner Lewin suggested the motion be amended , to include a recommendation that staff look into the appropriate speed limit. After discussion he withdrew his amended motion. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Deary. Vote Results: . Yes: Chairperson Knapp, Commissioners Deary Lewin, and Russell Noes: None Abstain: Vice Chairperson Masuda Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 4 Jl:mec (06160)17470/1002/Min03 DRAFT Commissioner Lewin stated that when he visited the intersection of Grand and Walnut Grove he noticed that the STOP markings in the street need repainting. Deputy Public Works Director Marcarello indicated he would see to it that the markings get repainted. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. JACKSON AVENUElGARVALIA AVENUE -Request for Stop Signs on Jackson Avenue Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation It is staff's recommendation #hat stop signs not be installed on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of advance warning intersection signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. It is further recommended by staff that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council direct staff to determine other possible funding sources for the installation of speed feed back signs. Discussion Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated a fax letter was.. received from Pamela Wark dated March 31, 2008, and one dated February 25, 2008, from Wei-Ying Ng. Commissioner Lewin stated it~appears there were two accidents in 2007 as evidenced by copy of accident reports included in Wei-Ying Ng's letter. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated it is difficult to determine from the Report Memo where the accident happened, and that perhaps they were not included in the query used for this analysis. The staffs query for accidents is for a specific distance from the intersection so she is unable to address this issue specifically. Commissioner Russell stated she lives near this intersection and that it is scary. There are lots of pedestrians, residents walking along the street. From northbound Graves to Garvey there are not many stop signs, one stop at Fern. Eastbound Garvalia, southwest corner house has 7 foot hedge. If a car is parked there visibility is extremely limited. Westbound Garvalia, a wrought iron gate (6 foot) is installed and if a car is parked there visibility is limited. Curb corners could be painted red but that would upset the residents because they wouldn't be able to park in front of their homes. Commissioner Deary stated it is a difficult intersection. The vertical curve makes. people want to speed. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 5 Jl:mec {06160)17470l1002/Min03 • DRAFT c Chairperson Knapp asked if we can ask for the hedges to be reduced? Chris Marcarello, Deputy Public Works Director, will check. Commissioner Lewin stated westbound is very difficult, visibility is difficult. Would support installing the intersection warning sign. Stops sign are trickier because of the side streets. Commissioner Russell stated she believes. the intersection warrants a stop sign. She pointed out that speeding was minimized along Graves because of the multiple stop signs. A stop sign would slow down the traffic before entering the hill and a stop sign at Garvailia and Jcakson would force a stop at the fop of the incline. If the City is unable to resolve the visibility issues, stop'signs are the only alternative. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated that the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices allows the use of stop signs when visibility of conflicting traffic is limited. in this case, visibility problems are caused by fences and vegetation on private property. Motion Commissioner Russell motioned and Commissioner Deary seconded that the Traffic Commission rejects staff recommendation. The Traffic. Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of stop signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue creating afour-way Stop intersection. This recommendation is made based on the limited visibility caused by Jackson Avenue's vertical curve and location. of fences at the intersection. Vote Results: Yes: Chairperson Knapp, Vice Chairperson Masuda, Commissioners Deary, Hunter and Lewin. ' Noes: Abstain: 6. STAFF REPORTS Chris Marcarello, Deputy Public Works Director, reported that the Rush, Angeles and Delta item presented by Kimley-Horn will come back in October and from there go to the Council. The Council also approved the Blue Curb policy that the Traffic Commission had recommended: 7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Deary had no report. Commissioner Lewin welcomed Commissioner Russell and Vice Chairperson Masuda. Regarding Mission and Ivor and the previous decision by the Commission to wait until school commenced to perform a study of the crosswalk, he asked when the study would Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 6 Jl:mec (06160)17470/1002lMin03 • • DRAFT' be completed. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated the count would probably take place fate Sep#ember; and will be back before the Commission- in November. Commissioner Lewin asked if prior notification of the study could. be given so tha# Commissioners could observe. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated yes. She made a request that prior to leaving tonight's meeting that the Commissioners give her the best way to. contact them. Regarding the Commission's request for' potential studies list sent to the Council, Commissioner Lewin asked if the budget has .been passed. and finalized. Mr. Marcarello stated it has been. Commissioner Lewin asked if at this point some of the studies could be done. Mr. Marcarello stated he has the list and perhaps he should bring i# back to be looked at with the new Commissioners and the caveat that there is somewhat limited funds and not every single thing can be looked it. When it comes back the Commission will need to pick and choose. Commissioner Lewin' asked if it would be possible to have it for the next meeting and Mr. Marcarello stated yes. Vice Chairperson Masuda stated he is glad to be back and also welcomed Commissioner Russell.. With regard to speeding, especially northlsouth streets, long blocks, he believes this an issue that will continue to come up and wonders what options there are, if there is a creative way to address the problem. Also, he has noticed there are more and more s#reet lane lines, crosswalks and curb markings that need to be repainted. Mr. Marcarello stated the Public Works Department handles this and he will notify Mr. Bill Orneias if the Commissioners will give him a list. Chairperson Knapp addressed Walnut Grove and Ramona. The southbound left turn lane extension is needed and wants to know when it will happen. Also concerned about potholes, specifically at freeway offramp at Hellman. Another one at Garrey and Earle at the car wash. Mr. Marcarello stated the Hellman location is~on a list. Commissioners can make note of various locations and give the list to him. . A form was suggested to list concerns. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki will prepare one and place in their mailboxes. Commissioner Russell thanked Commissioners for the welcome. She concurred with Vice Chairperson Masuda about speeding and speed bumps. During election time she walked with her mother and many people ~ talked about speed bumps, especially between Garvey and Walnut Grove, San Gabriel and Rosemead Place. Also, at San Gabriel and Garvey, the CVS store. She is concerned with the exit at San Gabriel Boulevard; shoppers will leave that exit and try to make a left, yet it is adouble-double yellow line, and people coming out from Diamond Square also trying to make a left. It is really bad and heavily congested. Need to prevent this turn maneuver. (Name of drugstore corrected to Walgreens.) Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 7 Jl:mec (Ofi160)17470/1002/MEinD3 DRAFT 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned until October 2, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting September 4, 2008 Page 8 Jl:mec {06160)1747071002/Min03