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TC - Agenda - 09-04-03AGENDA ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Regular Meeting SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Chairperson Knapp, Vice- Chairperson Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Baffo, Commissioner Ruiz Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Ruiz Invocation: Commissioner Baffo I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 10, 2003 IL 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). III. OLD BUSINESS IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR REVISIONS IN PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON ANGELUS AVENUE AT ELDRIDGE RICE SCHOOL V. STAFF REPORTS A. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL'S ACTIONS VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS VII. ADJOURNMENT - To the next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on Thursday, October 2, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., Rosemead City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 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; and at other locations pursuant to RMC Section 1.08. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JULY 10, 2003 ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Knapp, Commissioner Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla Absent: Commission Ruiz & Commissioner Baffo Ex- Officio: Assistant Planner: Jennifer Villasenor Traffic Engineering Deputy: Joanne Itagaki CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Quintanilla Invocation: Chairperson Knapp I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for June 5, 2003. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None III. OLD BUSINESS - None IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR "KEEP CLEAR" PAVEMENT MARKINGS AT HELLMAN AVENUE AND ROCKHOLD AVENUE Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report. It was moved by Chairperson Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, but to only install the "keep clear" markings on the south leg of Rockhold, not the north leg. �r B. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON MISSION DRIVE AT CLAUDIA AVENUE Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report. Speaking before the Commission was: Kevin Donnelly 4208 Claudia Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Donnelly stated that this location is really a safety issue, and has impacted the kids at the high school, and agrees with the recommendation. It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. Mr. Donnelly also stated that in the mornings between 7:40 - 8:00 a.m., people use Claudia Avenue as a shortcut to get onto Mission Drive. He recommended that the Sheriff's Units (motorcycle officers), monitor this location. - Mr. Donnelly also stated that this past 4 of July, at approximately 8:45 p.m., just prior to the fireworks, there was a huge gridlock on Claudia Avenue. He was recommended "Temporary No Parking" signs be posted in the streets around the park, to allow emergency vehicles access, should there be an emergency situation. V. STAFF REPORTS - None VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Quintanilla thanked Chairperson Knapp and City Hall staff for all their hard work on the Parade. Chairperson Knapp stated that the "Welcome to Rosemead" sign off they 60 freeway, was re- painted, but was painted a different color and is now pink. It should be repainted with the correct color. Commission Knapp stated that at the Target Shopping Center, she mentioned - before, she would like to see a "Right Turn Only" sign placed at Marshall on the first driveway at Rosemead Place, and also look into extending the median. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. �a staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: August 25, 2003 RE: Request for Revisions in Parking Restrictions on Angelus Avenue at Eldridge Rice School REQUEST A letter was received from Mr. Frank Busigin, Principal, Eldridge Rice School on Angelus Avenue. Mr. Busigin has requested revisions to the parking restrictions on Angelus Avenue in front of the school. He indicated that there has been a change in the location of the school bus parking area and that more on- street parking for parents would be appropriate. A copy of Mr. Busigin's letter is attached. CONDITIONS Exhibit A depicts the existing. parking restrictions on Angelus Avenue in front of Rice School. DISCUSSION Field observations of the parking restrictions in front of Rice School identified several different signs with the same basic message of no parking on school days. The observations were made when school was not in session. Based on Mr. Busigin's letter and a phone conversation, it appears the school is seeking more on- street parking for parents. The bus zone originally in front of the school has been relocated and on- street parking for parents would be helpful. Mr. Busigin also indicated that vehicles often park immediately adjacent to the crosswalks and that additional red curb would also be beneficial. The parking restrictions on Angelus Avenue were intended to allow pick-up /drop- off of students and not allow parking in front of the school for safety purposes. As such, the wording of the parking signs in front of Rice School can be confusing. In addition, there are several signs with the same message but in different sizes. September 4, 2003 Traffic Commission Meeting Request for Revisions in Parking Restrictions on Angelus Avenue at Eldridge Rice School Page 2 of 2 To remove the confusion of the signs and provide the parking requested by Mr. Busigin, staff is recommending the reposting of the parking signs on Angelus Avenue to minimize confusion and provide additional on- street parking. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the parking restrictions in front of Rice School be revised to read, "No Parking 7 AM to 4 PM School Days" and "Passenger Loading Permitted ". This removes the "No Parking 7 AM to 4 PM --Y and "No Stopping 7 AM to 4 PM School Days Only -Y restrictions and minimizes confusion. In addition, red curb is recommended adjacent to the existing crosswalks as well as the approaches to the driveway of the school. The specific recommendations are depicted on Exhibit A. Attachment PA06- 160\JI1 \RSD\2003 Agendas & Documents \Sept - Angelus at Rice School. Parking Restrictions.doc I AUG%25'2003 10:16 Not to Scale: Graves Avenue KCim Street 47282 P.002/003 N N l ` rcA oH�b. P «.•,+ b ,t,4 c- C m rn C 1 �EVnov VCXi7� -T ^`�'bT9n ai.�0 fGy Ince W� + B . 0 � Oo �i�0s W66A S F`161�JGF �� °b ° �� r� P•emwe e,c;�'L"� �uj�. A a a NO NO as +aeMFOa PARKING �OnnwP PARKING' TaM 1p�FM FP0.MnTE0 ihN TO�aM acuppL O..c �y O O NO NO PARKING $T>)PPING Tnv Tpn cM iqM TOe >M � �cran w.a oMv a W66 TO SCHOOL $aNGai I W66A XINO in Curb p.JC� � Q W63 �B A � L�ro6 W66A a a NO NO as +aeMFOa PARKING �OnnwP PARKING' TaM 1p�FM FP0.MnTE0 ihN TO�aM acuppL O..c �y O O NO NO PARKING $T>)PPING Tnv Tpn cM iqM TOe >M � �cran w.a oMv a W66 TO SCHOOL $aNGai I W66A XINO in ,4UG 25'2003 10:17 Jul 22 03 08:45a GARVEY DISTRICT 0.lce School 2150 N. Angelus Ave., Rosemead, Ca. (626) 307 -3348 FAX (626) 30? -8163 Rrank suslgirn, Prinooal July 16, 2003 SUPERINTENDENT William V. Loose, Ed.D, 1-')car Sirs, I would like the traffic signs cbanged on the west side of the curb, which goes along the north parking lot of Fldridge Rice School. This area was previously used for school bus parking. We have now moved the school bus parking area to the west side of the campus by the south parking lot. This now gives us better flow of traffic between the cross streets of Graves and Kcim on Angelus Avenue. The parents now should be allowed to park along the curb on the west side of the north parking lot . 1 would like the posted signs to remain ( "No Stopping 7am to 4pm School Days Only' but have the sign 'Passenger Loading Permitted" added. This would be consistent with all the traffic signs posted along the cub on the westside of the school. Thank you taking this matter into consideration. Frank Busigin Principal BOARD OF EDUCATIOt ''[[�� T Loretta Gonzalez SC John Fran IrenE Floret John Yuen Anthony Wong %7282 P.003/003 G2SSG92303 p•� moral and ethical values The stU4ents e: the Gervey School D15t:iCt will learn academic skills. antl a .respect :or diversity that will n ba 3 y -hen 130 li f e -long learners end productive me�+becs Equal opportunity Emptoyar - Na DlacdmNarlon on aosi5 of Ratio. color. Ancestry. Rofigioua Croed. Sex, Hnnoloap. Age