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CC - Item 7G - Request for Red Curb Adjacent to 8747 Loftus Drive and 3625 Dubonet AveROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER 4 /J Q DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 2010 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RED CURB ADJACENT TO 8747 LOFTUS DRIVE AND 3625 DUBONET AVENUE SUMMARY The Traffic Commission reviewed a request to review traffic conditions along the road curve at the intersection of Loftus Drive and Dubonet Avenue. Several residents in the neighborhood indicated that cars parked at this location, coupled with the road curve, create an unsafe driving condition. They are requesting the installation of red curb to improve visibility. After visiting the site, it was recommended that red curbing be installed in between 8747 Loftus Drive and 3625 Dubonet Avenue to improve visibility concerns. Based on these observations, the Traffic Commission approved the recommendation to install red curbing and asked that additional red curbing be installed adjacent to 3600 Dubonet Avenue. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation and authorize staff to install approximately 15 feet of red curbing adjacent to 8747 Loftus Drive and approximately 15 feet of red curbing adjacent to 3600 Dubonet Avenue. City staff received a request from residents to install red curbing adjacent to the road curve transition in the vicinity of Dubonet Avenue and Loftus Drive. They maintain that visibility concerns, coupled with existing on- street parking provide for unsafe conditions for both residents and pedestrians in the area. Attachment 2 includes a neighborhood overview and pictures showing the existing road curve conditions. Dubonet Avenue is approximately 40 feet wide between Marshall Street and Loftus Drive and provides for 1 lane of travel in each direction. At Loftus Drive, there is a road curve and vehicles are able to head westbound toward Bartlett Avenue. On- street parking along Dubonet is generally open except for street sweeping restrictions. The speed limit on this street is 25 mph. ITEM NO. ` _ APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. City Council Meeting November 23, 2010 Page 2 of 2 During field observations, staff observed that due to on- street parking along the west side of Dubonet Avenue, vehicles heading southbound are forced to take a wider approach to transition to Loftus. On- street parking at this location further diminishes the view of oncoming traffic from Loftus Drive. The installation of red curbing in between 8747 Loftus and 3625 Dubonet should help improve these visibility problems. Further, in reviewing this item the Commission asked that additional red curbing be installed across the street at 3600 Loftus Drive. Doing so will also prevent possible vehicle conflicts on the street and improve visibility constraints. The proposed red curb locations are depicted in Attachment 3. FINANCIAL REVIEW Funding for this work is included in the Fiscal Year 2010 -11 operations and maintenance budget. Submitted by: a Chris Marcarello Director of Public Works Attachment 1: Traffic Commission Agenda Report and Draft Minutes, November 2010 Attachment 2: On- Street View, Overhead View Attachment 3: Red Curbing Locations ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2010 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 8747 LOFTUS DRIVE SUMMARY A request was received for the Traffic Commission to review traffic conditions along the road curve at the intersection of Loftus Drive and Dubonet Avenue. Several residents in the neighborhood indicated that cars parked at this location, coupled with the road curve, create an unsafe driving condition. They are requesting the installation of red curb to improve visibility. Staff Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that approximately 15 feet of red curbing be installed at 8747 Loftus Drive. 4 ANALYSIS Dubonet Avenue is approximately 40 feet wide between Marshall Street and Loftus Drive and provides for 1 lane of travel in each direction. At Loftus Drive, there is a road. curve and vehicles are able to head westbound toward Bartlett Avenue. On- street parking along Dubonet is generally open except for street sweeping restrictions and the speed limit is 25 mph. Recently, residents in this area expressed concerns regarding unsafe driving conditions at the road curve at Dubonet and Loftus. They maintain that visibility concerns, coupled with existing on- street parking provide for unsafe conditions for both residents and pedestrians in the area. Attachments 1 and 2 include a neighborhood overview and pictures showing the existing road curve conditions. During field observations, staff observed that when vehicles are parked along the west side of Dubonet at Loftus, vehicles heading southbound on Dubonet are forced to take a wider approach to transition to Loftus. This creates a potentially unsafe driving condition for vehicles in this area. As a result, the request was made to install red curb at this location. Photograph of the existing parking conditions and a drawing of proposed improvements are included in your packet for further review. In addition, staff hand delivered notification postcards to residents along Dubonet Avenue and Loftus Drive informing them of the proposed improvements. Traffic Commission Meeting November 4, 2010 Paoe 2 of 2 Submitted by: Chris Marcarello Public Works Director Attachment 1: On- Street View Attachment 2: Electronic Drawing of Street Dimensions Attachment 3: Notification Postcard Minutes of the Regular ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING November 4, 2010 The Regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Vice - Chairman Lewin at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Masuda INVOCATION: Commissioner Wong v "° PRESENT: Vice Chairman Lewin, Commissioner Masuda =:Commissioner Hall, Commissioner Wong ABSENT: Chairwoman Russell STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Marcarello, Traffic Consultant Itagaki, and Admin. Assistant Llamas N Nom. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM Sharon Esquivel spoke on behalf of Heten;Guntherr =..Ms. Gunth has concerns that when kids are dropped off at Janson School in the morn ing,v ehicles 'Okkj n the middle of the street, making it unsafe for both children,andArivers. Rudolph Boecherertias concerns";with vehicles speeding along Ivor Ave. He also informed the Traffic Commission that ince he attended last month's meeting staff has gone out and repainted the speed iimitmarkings on the,�oad a &adde movable speed feedback signs at several occasionslHe indicated that there was temporary , improvement, but once the speed feedback sign was removed driver§ to beedino. Staff suggested that this issue`could be'addressed as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Manageme P[ogram and asked Mr. Bo EPerer to submit a request for improvements to be made. 2. CONSENT Item A, (October 7, 2010',?NQes) and Item B (Request for Red Curb at 8747 Loftus Drive) were both removed from the co sent calendar for minor corrections. Commissioner Masuda motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hall to approve Item C (Encinita Ave., Installation of marked parallel parking T's). Votes resulted in: Yes: Masuda, Hall, Wong, Lewin No: None Abstain: None Absent: Russell Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2010 Page t of 4 Item A, (October 7, 2010 minutes) were deferred to next months meeting for further review. On Item B (Request for Red Curb at 8747 Loftus Drive) Sarin Laing asked for clarification on where the red curb is going to be installed. Maung Myo also asked for clarification on where the red curb is proposed to be installed and expressed concerns with cars speeding down Loftus Drive after dropping off /picking up kids from school. Vice Chairman Lewin suggested to Mr. Myo that this would be a good candidate for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and that he should submit a request. Staff clarified that the proposed red curbing would be mstalled�in between the residences at 8747 Loftus Drive and 3625 Dubonet Ave. /;'.' Sharon Esquivel asked if staff can look into paining `red'in front of therMe hydrant at approximately 3600 Dubonnet Ave (across the street from the4proposed red curbing location). Commissioners agreed with the installation of additional red curbing at 3600 Dubonet and asked staff to add this location to the recommendatio Mz M Am After clarifications were made to Ite �.Bh (Request for�Red Curb at 8747 Loftus Drive) Commissioner Hall made a motion seconded by�CommissionerWong to approve Item B with the addition of adding red curbing in front of the fire hydrant across therstreet at 3600 Dubonet Ave. .�,`�`V Votes resulted in: E NIN .A Wong, is 9 A. LOWER AZUSA ROADIROSEMEAD BOULEVARD — WESTBOUND RIGHT TURN Staff provided the fiaffic Commissioners a briefing on what steps have been taken so far to a improve traffic flow and :al4 so provided recommendations on other improvements at this intersection. Staff also mane the Commissioners aware that in order for these improvements to be made, plans will need to be reviewed and approved by Caltrans Commissioner Wong recommends marking "Keep Clear' at the intersections from the side streets going onto Lower Azusa to provide vehicle access. He further commented that the addition of a new lane will help clear heavy traffic during peak travel times. Commissioner Masuda discussed the lane transition that would need to take place in order to accommodate an additional designated right -turn lane. Staff clarified that a gradual lane tapering will begin at approximately Darlo and Lower Azusa. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2010 Page 2 of 4 Vice Chairman Lewin recommended reducing the eastbound lanes to one for the duration of the turn lane and then will transition back to two lanes going eastbound. Staff discussed the lane width requirements set forth in the Highway Design Manual for turn lanes. These criteria could affect the proposed design for creating a designated right -turn lane at this location. Since this intersection is under the jurisdiction of Caltrans, it is possible that some modifications will be made by Caltrans' plan check engineers. If Caltrans requests some changes, there is a possibility that further revisions will be made to the initial design (this could include lane tapering, the elimination of some lanes, striping, and signal modifications). Commissioner Wong made a motion, seconded by recommendation. If the initial plan submitted to Caltrans recommended that staff work with Caltrans to develop �a in: Yes: Wong, No: None Abstain: None AbsentRusse s B. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARDIINTER SUMMARY Vice Chairman Lewin e the Traffic Comm create a safer environment forboth,the pede Commissioner Hall suggested waiting.unntil C suggesting any ideas or volunteenng:to do�th Commissioner Masuda_and Commissioner N comments. 4. STAFF REPORTS '..� Staff gave the City. 61K916L §It41G. .1N]L er Hall to approve staffs able, the Commission further design plan. Votes resulted Lewin 10 MAINTENANCE ISSUES orcie ideas that he has to this location. them. their improvements before concurred with Commissioner Hall's an update on current items and improvements throughout the Commissioner Wong would like to thank staff for a great job on all of the improvements done so far throughout the City. Commissioner Hall informed staff that the owner of Dilbillas commented to her that the installation of the "Keep Clear" is working. She also informed staff that all the repainting of the pedestrian crosswalks is fantastic. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Masuda clarified his opposition to the red curb painting item earlier on the agenda. He further asked that staff notify residents in the area that red curbing adjacent to fire hydrants is required by law. Vice Chairman Lewin would like for staff to possibly have more general enforcement around school areas. Mr. Lewin also asked if external markings can be included as part of the Safe Route to School Project for Bitely School. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2010 at 7:00p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard. 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