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CC - Item 4A - Request For Red Curb At The Intersection Of Marshall Street And Ivar AveTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEADCICITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2002 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT THE INTERSECTION OF MARSHALL STREET AND IVAR AVENUE A resident requested a reflective device at the intersection of Ivar Avenue and Marshall Street to correct traffic visibility concerns going from Ivar Avenue onto Marshall Street (see attachment of Exhibit A). Based on a field review of the site and its reported accident history, staff reported back to the Traffic Commission and recommended the trimming of the trees at both corners instead of a large "fish eye" mirror, which is not an approved traffic control device and cannot be placed within the public right-of-way. At the October 3' meeting, the Traffic Commission unanimously approved and recommended for City Council adoption and action an amended recommendation to include the installation of 20 feet of red curb on both corners. This item was reconsidered at the November 71i Traffic Commission meeting to provide residents in the vicinity of Ivar Avenue and Marshall Street an opportunity to comment on this proposal. None of the residents that were notified were present at the meeting. The trees have already been trimmed. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council approve the installation of twenty (20) feet of red curb at the northeast and northwest comers of Marshall Street and Ivar Avenue, as recommended by the Traffic Commission. EXHIBITS: A. Site Plan B. Traffic Commission Staff report, dated October 29, 2002 C. Draft Traffic Commission Minutes, dated November 7, 2002 D. Traffic Commission Staff report, dated September 24, 2002 E. Draft Traffic Commission Minutes, dated October 3, 2002 CO ,1;011.. r:-J: ti); % N OV 26 2002 r=EM!o. -i-- . 4e- -A Not to Scale Trim tree and saplings. 8851 20' 20' U Co 1~► i wss i 8852 $852 Yellow Type N Marker 8858 A"~ d 3709 R1 -C7- I N I ~ I _ I ~ I Q I I L I C I ) I N I Trim tree and n118'n 18' saplings. 8905 I \ V 20' w Install 20' of red curb. Marshall Street 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. Attachment P106-160\JI1\RSD\2002 Agendas & DocumentsWov-Ivar & Marshall Follow-up.doc EXHIBIT B ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING SECTION MINUTES FOR RED CURB AT THE INTERSECTIO OF MARSHALL STREET & IVAR AVENUE NOVEMBER 7, 2002 DRAFT 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: Invocation: III. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Baffo, Vice-Chairman Quintanilla Commissioners Ruiz & Knapp Commissioner Mastdorf Associate Planner: Traffic Engineering Deputy: Sheriff's Department: Jessica Wilkinson Joanne Itagaki Sgt. Izell Commissioner Knapp Vice-Chairman Quintanilla A. REQUEST FOR REFLECTIVE DISH ON IVAR AVENUE AT MARSHALL STREET - FOLLOW-UP ON PROPOSED RED CURB Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report. 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. No vote was taken on this item as it was unanimously approved at the October 3, 2002 Traffic Commission meeting. The intent of this hearing was to invite residents in the vicinity of the proposed red curb installation to comment on this matter. EXHIBIT C Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: September 24, 2002 RE: Request for Reflective Dish on Ivar Avenue at Marshall Street REQUEST Mrs. Alison Clouet has made a letter request (attached) to install a reflective dish at the intersection of Ivar Avenue and Marshall Street. Mrs. Clouet indicates southbound traffic stopped on Ivar Avenue cannot see oncoming traffic. CONDITIONS Ivar Avenue is a 36 foot wide north/south residential street that "T's into Marshall Street at it's southerly terminus. Ivar Avenue is stop controlled at this T- intersection. There is single yellow centerline skip striping on Ivar Avenue. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street except during street sweeping. The speed limit on Ivar Avenue is 25 mph. Marshall Street is a 40 foot wide east/west collector street. There is double yellow centerline striping on Marshall Street. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street except during street sweeping. The posted speed limit is 30 mph. Exhibit A depicts existing conditions at the intersection of Ivar Avenue and Marshall Street (Exhibit will be available at Traffic Commission meeting). DATA The reported collision history at the intersection of Ivar Avenue and Marshall Street was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2001. This review revealed 3 collisions all occurring in 1999. These collisions are summarized on the next page. EXHIBIT D October 3, 2002 Request for Reflective Dish on Ivar Avenue at Marshall Street Page 2 of 3 Location & Description PCF* Day, Date & Time Ivar at Marshall Right-of-way Tuesday, 2/9/99 & Southbound vehicle turning left automobile 6:40 PM collided head-on with a westbound vehicle proceeding straight. 100 feet from Ivar/Marshall Not stated Eastbound vehicle proceeding straight rearended an eastbound parked vehicle. 65 feet east of Ivar/Marshall Pedestrian Northbound pedestrian collided violation with an eastbound vehicle proceeding straight. PCF*=Primary Collision Factor DISCUSSION Monday, 1/18/99 & 11:00 PM Saturday, 4/10/99 & Field observations of the intersection did not reveal any vehicles having difficulty negotiating the intersection. Southbound vehicles on Ivar Avenue would stop then proceed onto Marshall Street with little or no delay. Some southbound vehicles would "creep" onto Marshall Street. However, it was unclear if this occurred as a result of a "roll" through the stop sign or to get better visibility of traffic on Marshall Street. Mrs. Clouet has requested the installation of a "reflective dish". Staff believes Mrs. Clouet is referring to a large "fish eye" mirror sometimes used in parking garages. This type of mirror is often used in parking garages to help motorists with visibility around a corner. However, this mirror is not approved as a traffic control device and is not placed within the public right-of-way. The reported collision history at the intersection does not indicate a problem with vehicles traveling through this intersection. The reported collisions occurred over 2 years ago. None of the reported collisions indicated a visibility obstruction was the cause of the collision. Field observations identified some vehicles parked on Marshall Street in the vicinity of Ivar Avenue. These vehicles were parked legally on both the north and south sides of Marshall Street. There are trees on the south side of Marshall Street on either side of Ivar Avenue. These trees did block some visibility because they were not cleanly trimmed. This could be the cause of some "creeping" into the intersection. October 3, 2002 Request for Reflective Dish on Ivar Avenue at Marshall Street Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended 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 surround the trunk. Attachments P:\06-160\JI1\RSD\2002 Agendas & Documents\Oct-Ivar & Marshall.doc ION ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING AP 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: Vice-Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Ruiz and Commissioner Matsdorf Absent: Commissioner Knapp & Chairman Baffo Ex-Officio: Associate Planner: Jessica Wilkinson Traffic Engineering Deputy: Joanne Itagaki Sheriffs Department: Sgt. Izell CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf Invocation: Commissioner Ruiz 1. 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 EXHIBIT E IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR REFLECTIVE DISH ON WAR 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 REPORTS 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. ADTOURNMENT 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. A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $910,239.00 NUMBERED 39729 THROUGH 39846 Mayor Bruesch requested an explanation memo on Check #70197 to Coldwell Banker Dynasty in the amount of $5,000. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-54. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. ~~eC,~ONSENT CALENDAR ~7CC-A REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT THE INTERSECTION OF MARSHALL STREET AND IVAR AVENUE CC-B APPROVAL OF UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL MAP 26570, 3049-3103 DEL MAR AVENUE CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS INSTITUTE PART I, JANUARY 8- 10, 2003, SACRAMENTO CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ANNUAL CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE ORIENTATION TOUR, JANUARY 13-15,2003, SACRAMENTO CC-E PURCHASE OF ONE E-350 SUPER-DUTY EXTENDED WAGON XL/531 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted: Yes: Imperial, Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CCMIN:11-26-02 Page #2 . I