TC - Agenda - 11-07-02AGENDA
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
Regular Meeting .
NOVEMBER 7, 2002
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Chairman Baffo, Vice - Chairman Quintainilla
Commissioners Matsdorf, Knapp, Ruiz
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Knapp
Invocation: Vice - Chairman Quintanilla
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 3, 2002
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - This is the time
reserved for members of the audience to address the Commission on items not
listed on the agenda. (Maximum time per speaker is three (3) minutes; total time
allocated is fifteen (15) minutes)
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR REFLECTIVE DISH ON IVAR AVENUE AT MARSHALL
STREET - FOLLOW -UP ON PROPOSED RED CURB
B. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CONTROLS ON MARSHALL STREET
BETWEEN SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND WALNUT GROVE
AVENUE - FOLLOW -UP
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF PARKING ON SOUTH SIDE OF VALLEY
BOULEVARD BETWEEN ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AND HART
AVENUE
5. STAFF REPORTS
6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
7. ADJOURNMENT - To the next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on
Thursday, December 5, 2002, at 7:00 p.m., Rosemead City Council Chambers,
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA, 91770.
Posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at: Rosemead City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead;
and at other locations pursuant to RMC Section 1.08.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 3, 2002
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission meeting was called to order by
Vice - Chairman Quintanilla, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Ex- Officio:
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance:
Vice - Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Ruiz and
Commissioner Matsdorf
Commissioner Knapp & Chairman Baffo
Associate Planner:
Traffic Engineering Deputy:
Sheriff's Department:
Jessica Wilkinson
Joanne Itagaki
Sgt. Izell
Commissioner Matsdorf
Invocation: Commissioner Ruiz
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes for September 5, 2002.
Vote Results:
Yes:
Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Ruiz & Commissioner
Matsdorf
Noes:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
Chairman Baffo & Commissioner Knapp
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR REFLECTIVE DISH ON IVAR AVENUE AT
MARSHALL STREET
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION
It was recommended that the trees on the south side of Marshall Street, east and
west of Ivar Avenue be trimmed. These trees are identified in Exhibit "A ". The
trimming should include the saplings of the trees surrounding the trunk.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Mr. Jim Clouet
3719 Ivar Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Clouet stated that this problem is an intermittent problem, and only occurs
when parking conditions on the north side of Marshall Street (facing west) come
within 10 feet of the car, causing a problem with visibility.
Mr. Clouet requested of the Commission to have this item deferred to the next
meeting, so that they may have the opportunity to take some pictures of the
location.
Commissioner Ruiz made a motion to accept the Traffic Engineer's
recommendation with the following amendment: To install 20' feet of red curb
on the northeast corner of Marshall and Ivar Avenue, and to include the
northwest corner as well. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf
and carried unanimously to approve the above recommendation.
Mr. Jim Clouet was happy with the recommendation made by Commission Ruiz
and withdrew his deferment request.
B. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS ON FERN
AVENUE BETWEEN WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND EAST OF
MUSCATEL AVENUE
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION
It was recommended that the existing speed limit signs on Fern Avenue be
cleaned -up or replaced as necessary. It was further recommended the radar
speed trailer be placed on Fern Avenue during its next available assignment in
the City of Rosemead. It was further recommended that selective enforcement of
Fern Avenue be conducted.
It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and
carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation.
V. STAFF REPORTS
Associate Planner Wilkinson introduced Scot Yotsuya, Director of
Administrative Services to Traffic Commission.
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated that staff is looking into the lighting at
Mission and Delta.
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki also stated that Commissioner Baffo
requested relocating the bus stop on San Gabriel Boulevard and East Village
Lane, she will be meeting the people from MTA regarding this request.
VI.
Commissioner Ruiz asked if the traffic controls on Valley and Rosemead
Boulevard and Mission going north, are at the maximum time limit for crossing,
because it seems to take a long time. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated
that she would contact CalTrans.
Commissioner Ruiz also asked the status of a review for double right -turns from
Valley Boulevard onto Mission Drive. Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated
that traffic measure would be reviewed in the signal master plan.
Commissioner Ruiz stated that the City of Oxnard has a Jake -Brake Ordinance
and applicable signs that are posted everywhere, and would like staff to look
into it.
Commissioner Ruiz stated that the Temple City Freeway exit sign is down and
needs to be put back up. He would also like to have staff call CalTrans regarding
potholes near the same area.
Commissioner Quintanilla inquired about the traffic study at Rosemead Place
and Target.
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki responded that a traffic study has been
completed and has been reviewed by the City and that the city is currently in
discussion with the owners regarding their recommendations.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:38 p.m., with 5 people in the audience. The next regularly
scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, November 7, 2002.
Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: October 29, 2002
RE: Request for Reflective Dish on Ivar Avenue at Marshall Street —
Follow -up on Proposed Red Curb
At the October 3, 2002 Traffic Commission meeting, the Traffic Commission
recommended the installation of two sections of 20 feet of red curb on Marshall
Street east and west of Ivar Avenue. This recommendation was made to
increase visibility of traffic on Marshall Street for stopped vehicles on southbound
Ivar Avenue. Due to the fact that this red curb reduces on street parking
availability for the residents on these corners, City Administrative staff has
requested the Traffic Commission hear this item again with notification being
given to the residents affected.
Staff has invited the residents in the vicinity of Ivar Avenue and Marshall Street to
comment on the proposed installation of 20 feet of red curb. As staff discussed
during our last meeting, parking in front of these properties will still be possible.
Exhibit A Revised identifies the proposed 20 feet of red curb and the length of
curb available for parking in front of 8851 (45 feet) and 8905 (37 feet) Marshall
Street.
RECOMMENDATION
The Traffic Commission recommended the installation of two sections of 20 feet
of red curb on Marshall Street east and west of Ivar Avenue as identified in
Exhibit A Revised.
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Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: October 29, 2002
RE: Follow -up — Request for Traffic Controls on Marshall Street
between San Gabriel Boulevard and Walnut Grove Avenue
At its September 5, 2002 Traffic Commission meeting, the above referenced item
was placed on the agenda. Mrs. Ivy Teng, 3669 Earle Avenue, made the request
and was informed of the September meeting. The staff report and meeting
minutes are attached for reference. The staff report recommended the
placement of the radar trailer and selective enforcement on Marshall Street.
Staff has continued to receive calls from Mrs. Teng requesting a lowering of the
speed limit on Marshall Street to 30 mph. We have brought this item back for
review to again provide Mrs. Teng the opportunity to comment on the matter.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that continued selective enforcement be conducted on
Marshall Street.
Attachments
P: \06- 160 \JI1 \RSD \2002 Agendas & Documents \Nov - Marshall btwn SG and WG Follow- up.doc
Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: October 29, 2002
RE: Request for Review of Parking on South side of Valley
Boulevard between Rosemead Boulevard and Hart Avenue
REQUEST
A letter request (attached) from Mr. Joe Valeriano, Branch Manager of Mapco,
located at 9126 Valley Boulevard, has requested a review of the existing parking
and red curb on the south side of Valley Boulevard between Rosemead
Boulevard and Hart Avenue. Mr. Valeriano has indicated there appears to be
more red curb in front of his business than any others in this block.
CONDITIONS
Exhibit A depicts the marked parking stalls and red curb in front of 9126 Valley
Boulevard.
DISCUSSION
Staff has reviewed the marked parking stalls on Valley Boulevard between
Rosemead Boulevard and Hart Avenue in the past. Revisions have been made
to better accommodate the businesses needs and continue to provide visibility
from the driveways.
Field observations on Valley Boulevard indicate there are several similar on-
street parking situations between Rosemead Boulevard and Hart Avenue.
Between driveways, there is generally 1 to 3 marked parking spaces with red
curb provided at the driveways.
As depicted in Exhibit A, there are two parking stalls marked in front of 9126
Valley Boulevard. There is an existing fire hydrant at the driveway access to
9126 Valley Boulevard. This driveway accesses the parking lot on site that
provides approximately 10 parking stalls for the business. This parking lot also
has access onto Steele Street.
Mr. Valeriano is requesting additional parking spaces in front of his business.
However, directly in front of his business is the existing fire hydrant with red curb.
November 7, 2002 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Review of Parking on South side of -
Valley Boulevard between Rosemead Boulevard and Hart Avenue
Page 2 of 2
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) does not permit parking within 15 feet of a
fire hydrant. Therefore, additional parking is not possible at this location.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on field observations and the location of the existing fire hydrant, no
additional parking is recommended at 9126 Valley Boulevard.
Attachments
P: \06- 160 \JIt\RSD\2002 Agendas & Documents \Nov -9126 Valley BI Parking Spaces.doc
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