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CC - Item 4C - "No Truck" Signs For La Presa Ave. And Bartlett Ave. South Of Garvey Ave.�3 staf epor TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2000 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR "NO TRUCK" SIGNS FOR LA PRESA AVE. AND BARTLETT AVE. SOUTH OF GARVEY AVE. DISCUSSION A resident is requesting parking control signage at La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue due to concerns of southbound trucks traveling on these streets to make deliveries to businesses on Garvey Avenue. Based on a field inspection, staff recommended the installation of "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs and red curb along the east side of Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue at the subject site. At the September 7, 2000 Traffic Commission meeting, staff presented the findings of the study. , At the meeting, the Commission voted 4 -1 to approve this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council approve the installation of "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs and red curb along the east side of Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue at La Presa Ave. and Bartlett Ave., south of Garvey Ave. EXHIBITS: Exhibit A — Staff report, dated August 28, 2000 Exhibit B — Draft Minutes, dated September 7, 2000 C UNC! L A G E NO A 0 C 110 2000 ITEM No. —EL. Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: August 28, 2000 RE: Request for "No Truck" Signs for La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue South of Garvey Avenue REQUEST Staff received a request from a resident regarding trucks on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. The concern was regarding trucks traveling southbound on these streets after deliveries have been made to the businesses fronting on Garvey Avenue. Many trucks park on La Presa Avenue or Bartlett Avenue to make their deliveries then travel down the block, traveling through the residential neighborhood to continue on their route. The residents are requesting trucks be prohibited from traveling on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. CONDITIONS La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue are generally residential streets. However, from Garvey Avenue to the public alley south of Garvey Avenue, the land use is business. These businesses front onto Garvey Avenue with some access on La Presa Avenue, Bartlett Avenue and the public alley. Exhibit A depicts the general conditions in the subject vicinity. DISCUSSION Field observation of the subject area was conducted in the early afternoon hours. During this.time, no trucks were observed delivering to the Garvey Avenue businesses. However, there were some vehicles parked on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue between Garvey Avenue and the public alley. Based on the street configuration and the access to the fronting businesses on Garvey Avenue, it is possible that trucks travel on the residential portions of La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue. If trucks are parked on La Presa Avenue or Bartlett Avenue while making deliveries, they may be inclined to travel down the residential portions of these streets to continue on their routes. EXHIBIT "All Request for "No Truck' Signs for La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue South of Garvey Avenue Page 2 To prevent the trucks from traveling southbound on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue, "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs are recommended. The trucks will likely travel on the public alley or perform a U -turn to return to Garvey Avenue. The trucks traveling on the public alley may cause some conflict, with vehicles traveling in the alley. However, the traffic volume of the alley is random and is estimated at less than 500 vehicles per day. Therefore, it is likely that only one vehicle travels on the public alley at any one time and trucks would experience this as well. A specific concern was also expressed regarding the fire hydrant on the east side of Bartlett Avenue. Residents have indicated that vehicles park in front of this fire hydrant regularly and have requested the installation of red curb. The location of the fire hydrant generally prohibits parking from the existing driveway south to the public alley. Though the California Vehicle Code (CVC) prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, the red curb will serve as a reminder to motorists of this regulation. RECOMMENDATION The installation of "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs is recommended on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. It is further recommended that red curb be installed on the east side of Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. Both recommendations are identified on Exhibit A. 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ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Quimadla Commissioners: Knapp, Ruiz, Baffo & Herrera , . .Absent: None Ex Officio: Administrative Assistant: Jessica Wilkinson Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne ltagaki CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Baffo The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Herrera I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the August meeting were deferred to October. M ORAL COMM UNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE III. OLD BUSINESS ­NONE TV. NEW BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS AT VALLEY /GERNERT, GARVEY /PTNE AND AELLMAN /ALLANREED Depury Traffic Engineer ltagaki stated that several requests were made received from . citizens and City Council regarding intersections experiencing blockage, especially during peak periods, This blockage has resulted in the request for "Do Not Block Intersection" signs at Valley Boulevard /Gernert Avenue, Garvey Avenue/Pine Street and Hellman Avenue /.Allanreed Avenue. Each intersection is stop controlled on the minor street. The intersections are in the vicinity, within 300 feet, of signalized intersections. Field review of the intersection was conducted In the early afternoon hours, before peak periods of the roadways. Of course, during this time, no blockage of the intersections was observed. However, due to the proximity of the subject intersections to signalized intersections, blockage through the intersections is definitely conceivable. The intersection of Valley Bouelvard /Gernert Avenue was discussed at the November 4, 1999 Traffic Commission meeting. At that time, the discussion was regarding allowing eastbound left turn access from Valley Boulevard to the development directly across Gernert .Avenue (on the north side of the street), The Commission approved the remora! of the median nose and continuation of the two -way left turn lane. This removal, however, did not occur and appears to have. been incorrectly completed at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Bartlett Avenue, Therefore, at the intersection of Valley Boulevard /Gernert .Avenue, the removal of the median nose for eastbound Valley Boulevard and the continuation of the two -way left turn lane and the installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs was recommended. EXHIBIT B The installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs at the intersection of Garvey Avenue/Pine Street and Hellman Avenue /.Allanreed Avenue are also recommended. This recommendation is based on each intersection's proxirnitl• to signalized intersecions. RECOMMENDATION The installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs was recommended at the following intersections. 1. Westbound Valley Boulevard at Gernert Avenue 2. Eastbound Garvey Avenue at Pine Street 3. Eastbound Hellmand Avenue at Ahanreed Avenue It was further recommended that the eastbound median nose on Valley Boulevard at Gemett Avenue be removed and the existing two -way left turn lane be continued. . The installation of a westbound median nose on Valley Boulevard at Bartlett Avenue was recommended. This requires the removal of part of the existing two -way left turn lane. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Baflo, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic. Engineer's recommendation. B. REQUEST FOR "RICHT TURN ONLI "' S1GN AT SVVC OF HELLMAN/WALNUT GROVE Depury Traffic Engineer ltagaki stated that the City Council has requested staff review the driveway to the development on the southwest comer of Ilellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. The concem expressed was the vehicles turning left out of the driveway are causing congestion at the intersection. The development on the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue ad Walnut Grove .Avenue has only one access point. This driveway, on Walnut Grove Avenue, is less than 100 feet from Hellman Avenue and accesses northbound Walnut Grove Avenue within the lefl turn lane. The reported accident histury an Walnut Grove Avenue south of Hellman Avenue was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1999. There were two reported accidents that appear to involve the driveway to the development on the southwest corner. Field observation of the southwest comer of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove .Avenue was made In the early afternoon. Parking within the development was at 85 °4 capacity. O`the 5 vehicles observed exting the development, 2 vehicles turned left and 3 turned right. The three year reported accident history does not identify a continuing pattem of accidents associated with the development of the southwest comer. However, the r%vo accidents reported occurred within the oast year. This may be an indication that there are more vehicles accessing the development and increasing the potential for accidents. RECOMMENDATION Therefore, it is recommended that a "Right Turn Only' sign be installed for vehicles exiting the development on the southwest comer of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. Commissioner Knapp feels this recommendation is needed and feels that we should talk to the developer regarding putting a white arrow in the driveway. It was moved by Commissioner Baffo, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimoush• to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. C. REOUE FOR "NO TRUCK" SIGNS ON LA PRESA AN BARTLETT Staff received a request from a resident regarding trucks on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. The concern was regarding trucks traveling southbound on these streets after deliveries have been made to the businesses fronting on Garvey Avenue. Many tricks park on La Press or Bartlett .Avenue to make their deliveries then travel down the block, traveling through the residential neighborhood to continue on their route. The residents are requesting trucks be prohibited from traveling on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey .Avenue. La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue are generally residential streets. However, from Garvey Avenue to the public alley south of Garvey .Avenue, the land use is business. These businesses front onto Garvey Avenue with some access on La Press Avenue, Bartlen Avenue and the public alley. Field observation of the subject area was conducted in the early afternoon hours. During this time, no trucks were observed delivering to the Garvey Avenue businesses. However, there were some vehicles parked on La Presa Avenue. and Bartlett Avenue between Garvey Avenue and the public alley. Based on the street configuration and the access to the fronting businesses on Garvey Avenue, it is possible that trucks travel on the residential portions of the La Presa .Avenue. If trucks are parked on La Presa Avenue or Bartlett Avenue while deliveries, they may be inclined to travel down the residential portions of these streets to continue on their routes. To prevent the trucks from traveling southbound on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue, "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs are recommended. The trucks will likely travel on the public alley or perform a U -rum to return to Garvey Avenue. The trucks traveling on the public alley may cause some conflict with vehicles traveling in the alley. However, the traffic volume of the alley is iandom and is estimated at less than 500 vehicles per day. Therefore, i; is likely that only one vehicle travels on the public alley at any one time and trucks would experience this as well A specific concern was also expressed regarding the fire hydrant on the east side of Bartlett Avenue. Residents have indicated that vehicles pad in front of this fire hydrant regularly and have requested the installation of red curb. The location of!he fire hydrant generally prohibits parking from the existing driveway south to the public alley. Though the. California Velticle Code (CVC) prohibits parking witltin 15 feet of a fire hydrant, the red curb will serve as a reminder to motorists of this regulation. RECONRvfENDATION The installation of "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs was recommended on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. It is recommended that red curb be installed on the east side of Barlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. Contntissioner Ruiz stated that this is the same issuee that was brought up before widun the boundaries of Temple City/Baldwin and Loftus. .According to the City Manager, he is not going to put deputies out there if the judge is going to through them out of court. Commissioner Ruiz feels that until there is a good law- by the City Council, then it would be a good idea to continue issues as such and only then will something be done at the Rio Hondo Courthouse. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Cottvnission Herrera to approve the Traffic Engin^_er'.c , econtmendation. Vote results YES: - Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioners Knapp, Baffo S Herrera NOES: Commissioner Ruiz ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Ruiz wanted his "No" vote to reflect he feels the judge at Rio Hondo Courthouse will not do anything to enforce this. He feels it's a waste of Taxpayer's money to put up a sign that is not going to be enforced. Corrunissicner Ruiz stated that he asked the City Council to look into changing the Rosemead Municipal Law and to this date, nothing has been done. D. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON TEMPLE CM ROIILEVARD SOi1TII OF ELLIS LANE Deputy Traffic Engineer ltagaki stated that during the July, 2000 Traffic Commission meeting, Ms. Barbara Larson requested staff review the parking situation on Temple City Boulevard behind her home. Ms. Larson has indicated that large trucks park behind her home with the engines running causing her concern for the exhaust fumes drifting into her yard. She has requested that parking be restricted behind her home. Temple City Boulevard is a four lane secondary north/south anerial extending from the San Bernardino Freeway north to the Cry limits. There are fronting residential uses on Temple City Boulevard. The posted speed limit is 40 mph. On the west side of Temple City Boulevard south of Ellis Lane, there are fronting residential uses. However, there is a portion along Temple City Boulevard that is the back yards to residents with Ellis Lane addresses, As you are aware, the City has been struggling wit the issue of trucks traveling on Temple City Boulevard for some time. During the Traffic Commission's last discussion on this issue, Ms. Larson brought up the specific concern regarding trucks parked behind her property with the engines running. Ms. Larson stated she was concerned with the exhaust from these trucks drifting into her yard. Field observation of Temple City Boulevard south of Ellis Lane was made during the early afternoon. One truck, similar in size to a UPS truck, did park at the subject location with its engine running approximately 5 minutes. There were also two vehicles parked on the street that appeared to be associated with the residents of Temple City Boulevard. There is a property fronting on Ellis Lane that has access to Temple City Boulevard. This property has a large block wall along the Temple City Boulevard frontage. This block wall extends to the south then travels in an easterly direction. At that point, the property fronting Temple City Boulevard is evident. There does not appear to be a heavy desire for on- street parking on the west side of Temple City Boulevard. The street condition did not reveal a large amount of oil or engine fluids dropped on the street that might be evidence o continued or heavy on- street parking. Therefore, it appears that the removal of parking would nor sigmficanilY affect parking availability. However, the specific concern was with regards to large trucks parking in the subject area. The City has an ordinance regarding parking on lar_ue trucks on City streets. The ordinance reads "Rosemead Municipal Code Section 3313 A. whenever the City Council, upon recommendation o the Traffic Commission, determines that traffic sal requires the prohibition of the parking of wide vehicles, no person shall park or leave standing any vehicle having a maximum width in excess of eighty (60) inches upon any street, except when necessary for the purpose of making pickups and deliveries of goods, wares and merchandise from or to any building or structure fronting upon any street, or for the delivery of building materials to a building site fronting on any street, only while actual loading or unloading operations are in progress ". Therefore, trucks over 80 inches in width are prohibited from parking on City streets. Signs prohibiting this parking are generally posted at the entrances of truck routes in the City. However, because this location has been Identified as having large trucks parking on a rcgular basis, it was recommended that the "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 inches in Width on Any Street" signs be posted. RECOMMENDATION: It was recommended that "No Puking Vehicles Over 80 inches in Width on Any Street" signs be installed on the west side of Temple City Boulevard from Ellis Lane to Guess Street. Speaking before the Commission was: Barbara Larson Ivi s. Larson stated if there is going to be no enforcement, than she will conduct her own survey via her video camera. She stated that she had to take out Richer property insurance since they put a pool in, because her insurance told her that a truck or car could cone through the block wall. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, and carried unanimously to approve. the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, with the following amendment: To extend the existing red curb to 20 feet and to add red curb 100' stretch of the block, between the two driveways. V. STAFF REPORTS Depury Traffic Engineer Itagaki reminded the Commission of the Traffic Commissioner's Workshop on Saturday, November 4 at Cal -Poly Pomona. yD. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Herrera inquired about weed growth R ordinances /standards. Commissioner Knapp inquired about the striping maintenance at Garvey. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will talk with Ken Rukavina regarding the status. Conmtissioner Baffin stated that the exit from the Pomona Freeway going onto San Gabriel Boulevard as you make a right hand turn there are 4 lanes. When the traffic starts to back up conning out of the freeway, he feels there's going to be a collision at this location, Commssioner Ruiz inquired as to the status of the "Olney Strect" sign. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will look into the situation. Commissioner Ruiz stated that at the south/east comer of Brookline and Loftus, there is no handicap wheelchair ramp, one of this neighbors cannot access the street. NIM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned in memory o'Hugh Foutz.