CC - Item 4E - Request For "Do Not Block Intersection" Signs On Valley Blvd At Muscatel Ave, Ivar Ave And Fire Station No. 42TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGE Z
DATE: MARCH 19, 2002
RE: REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS ON
VALLEY BOULEVARD AT MUSCATEL AVENUE, IVAR AVENUE
AND FIRE STATION NO. 42
DISCUSSION
At the request of Temple Sheriff deputies, staff reviewed the intersections of
Valley Boulevard/Muscatel Avenue, Valley Boulevard/lvar Avenue and the
entrance to Fire Station No. 42 on Valley Boulevard. The deputies indicate these
particular locations experience gridlock especially during the afternoon peak
hour. They would like "Do Not Block Intersection" signs installed to remind
motorists of the anti-gridlock law.
The anti-gridlock law is found in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section
22526. This section basically states that vehicles shall not enter an intersection
or marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the
intersection or marked crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle without obstructing
the through passage of vehicles from the other side. This applies to through
vehicles as well as turning vehicles.
Field review and past experience of the locations indicates blockage of the
intersections (Muscatel Avenue and Ivar Avenue) occurs frequently. During the
afternoon peak period, eastbound Valley Boulevard experiences the most
consistent blockage. The installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs would
remind motorist of the anti-gridlock law, especially in the eastbound direction.
COUNCIL AGENDA
MAR 2 6 2002
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ITEM No.
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At Fire Station No. 42, consistent blockage does not occur. The need to keep
the entrance clear has been emphasized with "KEEP CLEAR" and "NO U TURN"
pavement markings and "No U Turn" signs. Motorists, however, do not always
observe these signs and markings. The Fire Station entrance is not considered
an "intersection" by definition in the CVC, therefore, the installation of "Do Not
Block Intersection" signs would not be enforceable.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for eastbound Valley
Boulevard at Muscatel Avenue and Ivar Avenue is recommended. Exhibit A
depicts this recommendation.
At Fire Station No. 42, the installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs is not
recommended since the signs would not be enforceable.
Exhibits:
Exhibit A - Recommendation
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"%~CC-E REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS ON
VALLEY BOULEVARD AT MUSCATEL AVENUE, IVAR AVENUE AND
FIRE STATION NO. 42
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked why the installation of "Do No Block
Intersection signs woul& not be enforceable in front of the Fire Station.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked if a flashing signal was installed, would it then be
possible to have the "Do Not Block Intersection" sign?
Joanne Itagaki, Traffic Engineer, replied that the. Fire Station entrance is not considered a
street intersection.
Councilman Taylor added that the City of San Gabriel has "Do Not Block" painted on the
street in front of the fire station.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch commented that Fire Station #42 has not requested any signage.
No
Ken Rukavina, City Engineer, pointed out that Valley Boulevard in front of the Fire
Station is already painted "Keep Clear".
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
to install "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for eastbound Valley Boulevard at Muscatel Avenue
and Ivar Avenue. At Fire Station 42, the installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs is not
recommended since the signs would not be enforceable. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial .
Abstain:
None
~e Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VL STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
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