CC - Item 3F - Installation of Red Curb at Intersection of Earle Avenue and Grand AvenueROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: AUGUST 13, 2013
SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT INTERSECTION OF EARLE
AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE
SUMMARY
The Traffic Commission recently reviewed a request from a business owner in the 5000
block of Earle Avenue to install red curbing at the intersection of Earle Avenue and
Grand Avenue in order to improve the visibility of motorists traveling along Grand
Avenue. The business owner indicated that the lack of sight visibility in this area causes
safety concerns when turning from southbound Earle Avenue on to Grand Avenue in
either direction. Staff investigated the site and recommended to the Traffic Commission
that parking restrictions be installed along the north side of Grand Avenue extending in
both directions from the intersection with Earle Avenue. Based on this information the
Commission concurred with these findings.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation and authorize staff to install red curbing along the north side of Grand
Avenue, extending 12 feet to the West and 25 feet to the east of the intersection with
Earle Avenue.
DISCUSSION
Grand Avenue is an east -west collector street that is approximately 60 feet wide and
allows for two way traffic and parking on both sides of the street. The posted speed limit
is 35 MPH. As a result of the assortment of residential, commercial, and industrial
properties in the area, traffic volume is moderate to heavy at times, including substantial
commercial vehicle traffic.
A business owner in the 5000 block of North Earle Avenue expressed concerns about
traffic safety at the corner of Earle Avenue and Grand Avenue, citing visibility concerns
when trying to turn from southbound Earle Avenue onto Grand Avenue. Being that
parking is allowed on both sides of the street, and is heavy at times; vehicles parked
adjacent to the intersection reduce the visibility of motorists trying to turn from Earle
Avenue on to Grand Avenue. By installing red curbing and pushing parked vehicles
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away from the intersection, the visibility of motorists will be improved enabling safer turns
onto Grand Avenue.
Staff investigated the concerns in the area and determined that the installation of parking
restrictions along the north side of Grand will provide for greater motorist visibility. The
installation of approximately 12 feet of red curbing west of the intersection and 25 feet of
red curbing east of the intersection will help improve visibility concerns. The installation
of these parking restrictions will result in a net loss of one parking space in the vicinity. It
should be noted that there is a large volume of street parking available in the area,
especially along Grand Avenue and Delta Avenue.
Submitted by:
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Chris Marcarello
Director of Public Works
Attachments:
(1) Location Map and Proposed Red Curb
(2) Notification to Residents /Businesses
(3) Letter from Business Owner Requesting Red Curb
(4) Draft Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2013
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TRAFFIC CONCERN NOTIFICATION
The City of Rosemead Traffic Commission will be reviewing a request to install red curbing along the
northern curb of Grand Avenue on either side of the intersection with Earle Avenue. As proposed, 12
feet of red curbing would be installed along the curb to the West of Earle Avenue and 25 feet of red
curbing would be installed along the curb to the East of Earle Avenue. This request has been made due to
concerns that parked vehicles at this location limit visibility for motorists turning from Earle Avenue to
Grand Avenue.
You are being notified because your property is in close proximity to this location. We encourage your
comments regarding traffic safety in this area. If you wish to comment on the issue, you are invited to
attend the Traffic Commission's next meeting on Thursday, August I" at 7 PM in the Rosemead City
Hall City Council Chambers.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may send a letter with your comments directly to City Hall,
attention Chris Marcarello, Director of Public Works. You may also fax your letter to City Hall at (626)
307 -9218.
We appreciate your concern for traffic safety in the City of Rosemead. Should you have any questions
regarding this letter, please contact us at (626) 569 -2118.
For information please call:
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June 25", 2013
Rosemead City Hall
8838 East Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
Attn: Traffic Commission
Re: Dangerous Intersectlon at N. Earle Ave. and Grand Ave.
Dear Sirs/Madames:
My name is Richard Bloom and my company has been in business at the location of 5025 N.
Earle Ave. since 1963. In the time that we have been here we have seen many businesses come
and go, and we have watched the landscape of this neighborhood change quite substantially over
the years.
With this in mind, I feel compelled to Identify for you a driving hazard that we encounter daily that
we are hoping you will quickly (and easily) rectify.
Thru the years having white curbs at the corner of N. Earle Ave. and Grand Ave. has not posed
any hazard, until the last few years, because people rarely if ever parked on Grand Ave. near this
intersection. But now, since the Kids Klub Child Development Center has been built, a large
number vehicles now park along Grand Avenue, which In turn creates a blind intersection. This
combined with the rushing parents trying to either drop off or pick -up their child, turning off of
Grand Ave. from either direction, leads to a dangerous situation for all drivers at this intersection.
We formally request that the curbs along Grand Ave. at the corner of N. Earle Ave. and Grand
Ave. be painted red, to prevent parking at the Intersection of Grand Ave. and N. Earle Ave.. In
doing this you will make this intersection much safer and you will also lessen the City's liability of
the driving hazard that currently exists.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this matter
ordially
Richard L. Bloom
President
Meeting Minutes for the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
August 1, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Hall at 7:05 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Chair Hall
INVOCATION: Vice Chair E. Quintanilla
OATH OF OFFICE
PRESENT: Chair Hall, Vice Chair Quintanilla, Commissioners Russell- Chavez, Masuda, and J. Quintanilla.
ABSENT: NONE
COMMISSIONER REORGANIZATION RESULTED IN: Commissioner Russell- Chavez was selected as
Chair and Commissioner Masuda was selected as Vice Chair.
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Marcarello and Administrative Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE
NONE
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Hall motioned, seconded by Vice -Chair Masuda to defer Item A (May 2, 2013 Minutes) and
approve Item B (Installation of Red Curb -Earle Avenue & Grand Avenue), Item C (Keep Clear Markings -
Hidden Pines Place/Valley Boulevard), and Item D (Request for 20 Minute Parking Zone- 8877 Mission
Drive) on the Consent Calendar. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Russell-Chavez, Tang, Masuda, Hall, and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: J. Quintanilla
Absent: None
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND MARSHALL
STREET/ EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Ron Esquivel, Rosemead resident, informed the Commissioners that the "Keep Clear' on Marshall Street is
a good idea but also asked that the Commission consider time restrictions in order to avoid long wait times
for cross - traffic on Marshall Street.
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Phyllis Sun, representative from the First Evangelical Church also agreed with adding time restrictions for
the "Keep Clear" markings on Marshall Street. Ms. Sun would like the restrictions to be during business
hours when classes or activities are in session. She further explained the facility's business hours to the
Commission, which include both weekdays and weekends.
Staff provided an overview of the location and field observations that were made in analyzing traffic at the
facility. Additionally, recommendations were outlined to help improve mobility into and out of the facility.
Vice- Chair Masuda asked for clarification on the how the "Keep Clear" would work with time restrictions on
Marshall Street.
Staff informed the Traffic Commissioners that they haven't heard or seen "Keep Clear" areas that have time
restrictions. Staff recommended that the Keep Clear zone on Marshall be further analyzed prior to
recommending the installation of time restrictions. This analysis would include additional discussion with the
Church representatives and further research into additional improvement alternatives.
Commissioner Hall asked that the Marshall Street "Keep Clear" area be deferred to a future meeting to allow
time for further study.
Commissioner J. Quintanilla asked for clarification as to where the red curb would be installed off of
Marshall Avenue.
Staff indicated that the red curbing would be installed directly west of the Church driveway on Marshall
Street,
Commissioner E. Quintanilla asked if the signal loops on Marshall Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue can
be adjusted with time restrictions. This would include providing for longer phases for east/west traffic when
heavier traffic is present at the intersection. Such adjustment could help to reduce delays. Mr. Quintanilla
also asked if a "No Right Turn on Red" sign with time restrictions could be installed for northbound traffic
turning from Walnut Grove Avenue to Marshall Street.
Commissioner J. Quintanilla motioned that "Keep Clear" markings be installed on northbound Walnut Grove
Avenue as indicated in the staff report. After further discussion, the motion was amending to add the
installation of 20 feet of red curbing on the south side of Marshall Street adjacent to the First Evangelical
Church driveway in order to improve visibility issues. Motion seconded by Vice -Chair Masuda. Votes
resulted in:
Yes: J. Quintanilla, Masuda, Russell- Chavez, Hall, and E. Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. STAFF REPORT
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with an update on current and upcoming projects throughout the
City.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner J. Quintanilla indicated that he was approached by a resident in regards to adding a stop
sign in the Wal -Mart parking lot heading north and south from the Panda Express towards the Wells Fargo
Bank.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for September 5,
2013 at 7:00p.m., and in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Jean Hall
Chair
ATTEST:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
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