TC - Agenda - 10-06-05AGENDA
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
Regular Meeting
OCTOBER 6, 2005
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf,
and Commissioner Knapp
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Knapp
Invocation: Chairman Quintanilla
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 4 2005 and September 1, 2005
II. 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
A. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ADTACENT TO A FIRE
HYDRANT BE REDUCED - 7665 GRAVES AVENUE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR CURB MARKINGS AT 3953 MUSCATEL AVENUE
B. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROSE
STREET AND RIO HONDO AVENUE
C. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT GRAVES AVENUE AND
JACKSON AVENUE
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, November 3, 2005, 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.
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
AUGUST 4, 2005
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by
Chairman Quintanilla at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead. -
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf and .
Commissioner Knapp
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Knapp
Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Tuly 7, 2005
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for July 7, 2005.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ADTACENT TO A
FIRE HYDRANT BE REDUCED - 7665 GRAVES AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
Recommendation:
Based on the field observation and measurements, it was recommended the
request to reduce the distance a vehicle can park next to the fire hydrant in
front of 7665 Graves Avenue be denied. There are no recommended changes
to the parking restrictions on Graves Avenue between 7651 and 7715 Graves
Avenue.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Dolly Leong (Property Owner)
7665 Graves Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Ms. Leong stated that she has spoken to City staff and does not agree with the findings
of the Traffic Engineer. She does not feel there is adequate parking in front of this
location. Ms. Leong urged the Commission not to make a decision tonight until all the
facts have been re- examined.
Commissioner Knapp stated that she agrees with Ms. Leong and wants to look further
into this before making a decision.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and
carried unanimously to defer this item until staff can look further into it and bring it
back to the October meeting.
IV. NEW_BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DEL MAR AVENUE AND
HIGHCLIFF STREET
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
Recommendation•
Based on the guidelines of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD), the intersection of Del Mar Avenue and Highcliff Street does not
satisfy any of the 8 warrants for the installation of a traffic signal. Therefore,
the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Del Mar Avenue and
Highcliff Street was not recommended at this time.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Bob Bruesch
President of the Garvey School District Board
7570 Wilmar Place
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Bruesch stated that this is a re- occurring problem. They would like a
pedestrian activated crossing light. Del Mar has a 45 mph speed limit, going
north bound, if a car sees that the light is turning yellow, they speed up. He
has seen cars coming through the intersection at a screeching halt and yelling
at the crossing guard as he /she approaches the middle of the street. Mr.
'Bruesch stated that Del Mar is being used as a by -pass for the 60 freeway or 10
freeway, and during the hours afterschool and/ or rush hour when children are
crossing there is no crossing guard.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Michael Cognet, Assistant Superintendent
Garvey School District
2730 North Del Mar Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Cognet read a letter from the Superintendent stating his reasons for
wanting a traffic signal at Del Mar and Highcliff Street.
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Commissioner Knapp stated that a pedestrian activated crossing light is a
much better recommendation than a traffic signal.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki's recommendation would be for a full signal,
because of the location.
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that he received a call from Mrs.
Schmidt, who lives in the area, and is in favor of the traffic signal at this
location.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf,
and carried unanimously to install a full traffic signal at the intersection of Del
Mar and Highcliff.
V. STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that the staff has received 8 bids on the
Public Safety Center at Zapopan Park, and recommend award of bid on
Tuesday.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Matsdorf thanked staff for all their hard work.
VII: ADTOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
The regular of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by
Chairman Quintanilla at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf and
Commissioner Knapp
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf
Invocation: . Commissioner Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Deferred until October 6 2005
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Speaking before the Commission was:
Leann Dalessio
1030 W. Crumbly Street
West Covina, California 91790
Ms. Dalessio passed out letters to the Commissioners regarding cars parking in front of
the Chamber of Commerce blocking their driveway, and thought perhaps the curb
could be painted.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will look into it, and bring it forth to the
Traffic Commission in the month of October.
III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR LEFT TURN SIGNAL PHASING ON DEL MAR
AVENUE AT GRAVES AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
Recommendation:
Based on the reduced visibility discussed above, it was recommended that _
left turn phasing be installed in the northbound and southbound directions of
Del Mar Avenue at Graves Avenue.
Commissioner Knapp recommended that perhaps the County could share the
cost of the signal.
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner
Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's
recommendation.
V. STAFF REPORTS - None
VI.
Commissioner Matsdorf reminded everyone that school starts up again on
Tuesday, September 6 1 h!.
Chairman Quintanilla asked about the bus stop in front the beauty shop.
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that the City has met with both the
owner of the Beauty Shop and the owner of the shopping center, and will be
asking MTA to remove the bus stop.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
. Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: September 27, 2005
RE: Request for Parking Restriction Adjacent to a Fire Hydrant be
Reduce - 7665 Graves Avenue — Follow -up
DISCUSSION
At the Traffic Commission's regular meeting on August 4, 2005, this item was
discussed. Ms. Dolly Leong gave testimony to the Commission and suggested
the Commission delay action on the item until specific questions she had could
be answered.
Ms. Leong indicated that City plans for Tract 47192 show that the fire hydrant
was to be installed at the property line of the project. She further indicated that
the water company indicated to her that the water company has no control over
where the fire hydrants are placed. Ms. Leong requested Commission delay
action until City staff could answer these questions more sufficiently.
requested the City Engineer respond to Ms. Leong's questions. Attached is a
memorandum from the City Engineer.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the August agenda item and the City Engineer's memorandum, it is
recommended the request to reduce the distance a vehicle can park next to the
fire hydrant in front of 7665 Graves Avenue be denied. There are no
recommended changes to the parking restrictions on Graves Avenue between
7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue.
Attachment
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER ,
FROM: KEN RUKAVINA, CITY EGINEER
DATE: AUGUST 17, 2005
SUBJECT: FIRE HYDRANT @ 7665 GRAVES AVENUE
The fire hydrant at the subject location was installed in August 1997. A permit was
issued to Southern California Water Company for this and other water - related facilities
associated with the development of Tract 47192 at the intersection of Del Mar Avenue
and Graves Avenue.
A copy of the permit and plans for the proposed water facilities, including the fire
hydrants, are attached.
Title 20 of the Los Angeles County Government Code governs size, type and location of
fire hydrants. However, the code is not specific as to the placement of fire hydrants
along a street frontage. The code does state that the location of fire hydrants shall be
approved by the fire chief or fire marshal and by the road commissioner.
There are no standards with regard to the placement of above - ground facilities directly
in line with a property line. Generally, the attempt is made to place all above ground
facilities, whether it be fire hydrants, street lights, etc., in the vicinity of a property line;
however, the City has the right to place necessary public facilities anywhere along a
property frontage.
Plans for the subject fire hydrant show it to be placed in the vicinity of the property line
between 7665 and 7701 Graves Avenue, but since dimensions.are not given, the
planned location of the fire hydrant within the parkway can be considered more
schematic than specific. The City's public works inspector would have approved the
location.
I have investigated the site and determined that there is adequate curb length for one
parking space without encroaching into the "no parking" zone of the fire hydrant. Even if
the hydrant were shifted east to the property line, only one parking space would still be
available. Therefore, I do not recommend any action be taken.
MAYOR:
JAY T. IMPERIAL
MAYOR PRO TEM:
GARY A. TAYLOR
COUNCILMEMEER9:
MARGARET CLARK
JOHN H. NUREZ
JOHN TRAN
August 17, 2005
Ms. Dolly C. Leong
8455 Mission Drive
Rosemead, CA 91770
Re: Tentative Map 47192
Dear Ms. Leong:
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8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770
TELEPHONE (626) 569 -2100 -
FAX (626) 307 -9218
Pursuant to your request dated August 8, 2005, we offer the following:
1. The fire hydrant was approved to be in the vicinity of the property line between
7665 and 7701 Graves Avenue.
There is no requirement or City /County standard that the fire hydrant be located
directly in line with a property line.
2. The permit for the installation of the fire hydrant is attached.
3. Melrose Avenue is a public street.
Sincerely,
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Ken Rukavina, P.E.
City Engineer
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Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI „TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: June 29, 2005
RE: Request for Parking Restriction Adjacent to a Fire Hydrant be
Reduce - 7665 Graves Avenue
REQUEST
Staff received a letter (attached) from Ms. Dolly Leong regarding parking in front
of 7665 Graves Avenue. Ms. Leong was concerned that the existing fire hydrant
in front of 7665 Graves Avenue reduces the length of available parking in front of
7665 Graves Avenue.
In Ms. Leong's letter, she has requested that the fire hydrant be relocated. She
has also requested that vehicles be allowed to park closer to the fire hydrant than
the usual 15 foot restriction.
Graves Avenue in the vicinity of 7665 Graves Avenue transitions from a width of
55 feet to 64 feet. There is one lane of traffic in each direction separated by a
two -way left -turn lane.
Exhibit A depicts the north curb line of Graves Avenue between 7651 and 7715
Graves Avenue. Pictures will be available at the Traff ic Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION
Field observation of Graves Avenue was made during the early afternoon hours.
On- street parking on the north side of Graves Avenue in the subject area was
occupied with 4 vehicles parked between 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue. There
was one vehicle parked in front of 7665 Graves Avenue.
As shown on Exhibit A, the frontage of 7665 Graves Avenue is approximately 55
feet wide.. A fire hydrant is located approximately 9 feet from the east property.
line. There is approximately 28 feet between the fire hydrant and the driveway.
The remaining 18 feet is driveway. Based on the location of the fire hydrant,
there.is approximately 13 feet of available parking in front of 7665 Graves
Avenue.
July 7, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Parking Restriction Adjacent to a
Fire Hydrant be Reduced - 7765 Graves Avenue
Page 2 of 2
Ms. Leong has asked that the -fire hydrant be relocated. Development projects
are often required to install fire hydrants at the direction of the Los Angeles
County Fire Department. - When the project is under construction, the City's
Public Works Department issues a permit to install fire hydrants at the direction
of the water company. The water company directs where the fire hydrants are to
be located. As such, there is no reason for the fire hydrant to be relocated.
However, if Ms. Leong still wishes to have the fire hydrant relocated, she can
inquire with the Southern California Water company. If relocation is acceptable,
Ms. Leong can pay for the cost to relocate the fire hydrant.
Ms. Leong has further requested that vehicles be allowed to park closer than 15
feet to the fire hydrant. She correctly states that California Vehicle Code Section
22514 (b) allows local agencies to reduce this distance if the agency adopts an
ordinance or resolution reducing that distance. However, staff would not support
such an ordinance since there has not been any previous need to reduce this
distance. The 15 foot parking restriction from a fire hydrant is commonly known
by motorists and does not require the City to make special notification such as
red curb painted at each fire hydrant throughout the City.
The parking in front of 7665 Graves Avenue is limited to one parking space. This
parking space is minimal in length and provides enough space for most vehicles
to park without blocking the driveway or fire hydrant.
RECOMMENDATION
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Based on the field observation and measurements, it is recommended the
=z request to reduce the distance a vehicle can park next to the fire hydrant in front
of 7665 Graves Avenue be denied. There are no recommended changes to the
!' parking restrictions on Graves Avenue between 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue.
Attachment
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TO,
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 E. VALLEY BLVD.
ROSEMEAD, CA. 91770
FAX (626) 307~9218
RE: 7665 Graves Ave.: Parking restriction, parking limitations, pavement marking etc.
Dear Chairperson, traffic commissioners
We submit the following for your consideration not limited to the referenced above
(1) Fire hydrant was Incorrectly Installed 9 feet encroached Into 7665 Graves Ave.
(2) 7665 Graves Ave. - limited frontage:
Street frontage
52 feet
less: F.H.encroach
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Less: no parking from F.H
Net frontage
15 feet
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Therefore, only one car street parking space.
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This-only available one car parking space was occupied 7655 Graves Ave. on May 14, 2005,
that I had no space to park. The residents @7665 Graves Ave. have more than one car.
(3) 7701 Graves ( Lot 31 of T.M.47192 - 31 lots subdivision) ExhA
7701 - 7735 Graves Ave. ( fronts on Graves Ave ) have 2 car garage, 2 parking space
driveways + one or more street parkings.) i.e. 5 +
(4) City of San Gabriel : Reduced distance from Fire Hydrants. Exh.S
feet from F.H. ( 3 feet cn 418 W. Bencemp & -t feet on 420 Bencamp )
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(5) Veh. Code 522514 (b) Reduce Distance Exh.6
Due to not limited the circumstances listed above, we request you:
(1) To relocate the improperly installed Fire Hydrants (F.H) thelencroachad 9 feet
C 7665 Graves Ave., or
(2) No parking restriction or distance from this fire hydrant not limited due to City's errors
and/or potential fraud of the owners of tm. 47192 intentionallly Installed this fire hydrant
that encroached nine (9) feet Into our property ( 7665 Graves Ave) or,
(3) Reduce distance from this fire hydrant etc.
Thank You.
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P.O. Box 6939
Rosemead, Ca. 91770
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Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC_ ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: September 27, 2005
RE: Request for Curb Markings at 3953 Muscatel Avenue
REQUEST
Ms. Lee Ann Dalessio, Executive Director of the Rosemead Chamber of
Commerce has requested the installation. of curb markings in front of the
Chamber at 3953 Muscatel Avenue. Ms. Dalessio indicates that vehicles
sometimes block the driveway, park all day or move their trashcans,to park.
CONDITIONS
Muscatel Avenue is a 40 -foot wide north -south roadway with one lane of traffic in
each direction. Opposing lanes of traffic are separated by a single yellow skip
strip centerline. Parking is generally allowed on both sides of Muscatel Avenue.
The posted speed limit on Muscatel Avenue is 30 mph.
The Rosemead Chamber of Commerce is, located at 3953 Muscatel Avenue.
There is approximately 40 feet of on- street parking. This provides for 2 vehicles
to park in front of the Chamber.
Exhibit A depicts the conditions in the vicinity of 3853 Muscatel Avenue.
DISCUSSION
Field observation of 3953 Muscatel Avenue occurred during different time of a
typical weekday. During these observations, vehicles were parked at 3953
Muscatel Avenue approximately 75% of the time. Some of these vehicles were
short term (15 — 30 minutes). and some were longer. Overall, there did not seem
to be a consistent pattern to the vehicles that parked.
Ms. Dalessio has made the request for some sort of curb marking in front of.3953
Muscatel Avenue. There are several options that are possible. These definitions
are from the California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 21458.
Red Curb is for "no stopping, standing or parking whether the vehicle is attended
or unattended, except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or signposted as
a bus loading zone."
October 6, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Curb Markings at 3953 Muscatel Avenue
Page 2 of 2
Yellow Curb is for "stopping only for the purpose of loading or unloading
passengers or freight for the time as maybe, specified by local ordinance."
White Curb indicates "stopping for either of the following purposes: a) loading or
unloading of passengers for the time as may be specified by local ordinance. B)
depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox."
Green Curb indicates "time limit parking specified by local ordinance."
Blue Curb indicates "parking limited exclusively to the vehicles of disabled
persons and disabled veterans."
Currently, the City has installed all these curb markings in various areas of the
City. Red curb at 3953 Muscatel would not be recommended because it would
remove available parking for the Chamber which has limited parking available to
it's patrons. The blue curb installation, however, has been installed as a pilot
project and would not be considered at this location.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission receive comment from the
Chamber to determine which curb marking would best meet their needs. Staff
has no objection to the installation of curb markings except for red or blue as
stated previously.
Attachment
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Rosemead Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center
3953 N. Muscatel Ave., Rosemead, Califomia 91770
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August 31, 2005
JoAnne Itagaki
Traffic Engineer
Willdan Associates
12900 Crossroads Parkway South, #200
City of Industry, CA 91745
Dear Ms. Itagaki:
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3953 N. Muscatel Ave.
P.O. Box 425
Rosemead. CA 91770
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Executive Director
Phone (626) 268 -0811
Fax(626)288 -2514
E -mail rosemeadcc ®aol.com
E -mail: ladalessio2 ®aol. corn
First let me begin by introducing myself, I am Lee Ann Dalessio, Executive
Director of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce.
I am in need of some help. Of late we have been having a problem with people
parking their cars in front of our Chamber office. While this per say is not
generally a problem it's how they are parking their cars that is.
You should be able to get two cars parked at the curb however, some people are
not so courteous and therefore when someone else tries to park behind them
they end up blocking our driveway. Which as you know is against the law.
Also, on trash day they Out our black waste can back up on the grass parkway
instead of leaving it at the curb for pick -up.
What l am requesting is that the City of Rosemead either paints the curb red for
no parking; paints the curb yellow for loading and unloading orpaints the curb
green for 20 minute parking.
Any help that you may give to us would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Lee Ann Dalessio
Executive Director
TEL: (626) 288-0811 FAX: (626) 288-2514
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI; TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY \�
DATE: September 29, 2005
SUBJECT: Request for Stop Signs at the Intersection of Rose Street and
Rio Hondo Avenue
Rg91JEST
A request from Ms. Lucero was made at a recent City Council meeting for the
installation of stop signs at the intersection of Rose Street and Rio Hondo
Avenue. Ms. Lucerolndioated that the speeds at this intersection are high and
that several collisions have occurred at the intersection.
CONDITIONS
A complete description of the intersection will be provided at the Traffic
Commission meeting. This will include an exhibit of the intersection.
DATA
The reported accident history at the intersection of Rose Street and Rio Hondo
Avenue was reviewed for the period from January 1, 2000 through July 31, 2005.
One accident was reported at this intersection. This collision involved a
southbound vehicle entering traffic sideswiping another southbound vehicle
proceeding straight (411/00, 12:00 PM). The primary collision factor was unsafe
starting/backing.
Additional traffic count and pedestrian data was collected at this intersection.
This data will be presented at the Traffic Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION
The traffic data for this intersection was collected late in the month of September.
This did not provide staff sufficient time to review and analyze the data and
complete the Commission agenda. Therefore, a complete report will be
presented at the Traffic Commission meeting.
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION _. Q
FROM: - JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY l
DATE: September 27. 2005 `
RE: Request.for Traffic Signal at Graves Avenue and Jackson
Avenue
REQUEST
Councilmember Nunez has requested staff analyze the intersection of Graves
Avenue and Jackson Avenue for the installation of school,pedestrian signs and a
traffic signal. Councilmember Nunez indicated that the Maryvaie campus
accommodates a school on the site and should -be so identified. Commissioner
Knapp has also requested staff to review the need for a traffic signal at this
intersection. She indicated that speeds and the volume of on Graves
Avenue
COND�ONS
Graves Avenue is a 54 -foot wide east -west roadway with one lane of traffic in
each direction. A two -way left-turn lane separates opposing lanes of traffic.
Parking is allowed' on both sides of Graves Avenue except where red curb exists.
Jackson Avenue is a 40 -foot wide north -south roadway with one lane of traff ic in
each direction. Single yellow skip striping separates opposing lanes of traffic.
Street sweeping parking restrictions are posted on Jackson Avenue. The posted
speed limit is 30 mph.
Exhibit A will be .available at the Traffic Commission meeting and will depict
existing conditions at the Intersection of Graves Avenue and Jackson
DATA
The reported collision history at the intersection of Graves Avenue. and Jackson
Avenue was reviewed for the period from January 1. 2000 to July 31, 2005.
These collisions are _summarized in Exhibit B. There were 16 collisions reported
during this period; 1 in 2000, 5 In 2001, 3 in 2002, 3 in 2003, 3 in 2004 and 1 in
2005. Of the 4 collisions reported since 2004, 2 were broadside collisions.
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Request for Traffic Stgnal at Graves Avenue and Jackson Avenue
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Twenty-four hour traffic volumes were obtained for the intersection of Graves
Avenue and Jackson Avenue in September 2005. These counts revealed the
following:
Turning movement counts including pedestrian crossing volumes were taken on
Wednesday,, September 21, 2005. These counts revealed the following:
24 -hour Traffic Volume
Peds Xing
Northbound
Southbound
Eastbound
Westbound
G raves Avenue
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4,823
4.980
Jackson Avenue
897
922
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Turning movement counts including pedestrian crossing volumes were taken on
Wednesday,, September 21, 2005. These counts revealed the following:
Peak Hour Traffic Volumes
Peds Xing
Northbound
Southbound
Eastbound
Westbound
G raves Avenue
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486 7:45 A
478 7:30 AM
Right
—
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438 5:30 PM
528 5:30 PM
J ackson Avenue
110 T30 AM
126 7:45 AM
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92 5:00 PML
82 5:45 PM
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Turning movement counts including pedestrian crossing volumes were taken on
Wednesday,, September 21, 2005. These counts revealed the following:
Field observations were made of t
pedestrians crossing Graves Avenue
Most vehicles on Jackson Avenue
Graves Avenue.
he intersection throughout the day. The
appeared to be employees of Maryvale.
experienced little or no delay to access
Staff did contact the school located on the Maryvate campus. The school is
Logsdon School and currently teaches 56 students ranging in age from
kindergarten to 1 e grade. Logsdon School is a non - public school with students
who experience severely emotional and/or behavioral problems. Currently, 611
Northbound
Peds Xing
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Peds Xing
Peds Xin
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Thru
Right
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Right
West
7:30 - 8:30 A
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Field observations were made of t
pedestrians crossing Graves Avenue
Most vehicles on Jackson Avenue
Graves Avenue.
he intersection throughout the day. The
appeared to be employees of Maryvale.
experienced little or no delay to access
Staff did contact the school located on the Maryvate campus. The school is
Logsdon School and currently teaches 56 students ranging in age from
kindergarten to 1 e grade. Logsdon School is a non - public school with students
who experience severely emotional and/or behavioral problems. Currently, 611
Eastbound
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Westbound
Peds Xin
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Thru
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Field observations were made of t
pedestrians crossing Graves Avenue
Most vehicles on Jackson Avenue
Graves Avenue.
he intersection throughout the day. The
appeared to be employees of Maryvale.
experienced little or no delay to access
Staff did contact the school located on the Maryvate campus. The school is
Logsdon School and currently teaches 56 students ranging in age from
kindergarten to 1 e grade. Logsdon School is a non - public school with students
who experience severely emotional and/or behavioral problems. Currently, 611
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Clolober 6, 20M Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Traffic Signal at Graves Avenue and Jackson Avenue
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the students live at Maryvale. In the past, students have lived off campus and
this could occur in the future.
Traffic signals are traffic control devices used to determine right -of -way at
intersections. They are not speed control devices and, when not properly
installed, can increase speeds. The installation of signals is based on guidelines
provided by Caltrans. These guidelines are based on years of study and are the
standard used by the City.
The data collected were compared to the Caltrans guidelines. Exhibit C will be
provided at the Traffic Commission meeting and depicts how the intersection of
Graves Avenue /Jackson Avenue measures up to the Caltrans guidelines. Three
of the 8 warrants are satisfied. These include the Four -hour Vehicular Volume,
Peak Hour and the Coordinated Signal System Warrants are satisfied. This
indicates that especially during the .peak hours, the intersection of Graves
Avenue and Jackson Avenue experiences enough traffic volume that additional
control of right- of-way assignment is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the satisfaction of 3 traffic signal warrants, the installation of a traffic
signal at the intersection of Graves Avenue and Jackson Avenue is
recommended.
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