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CC - Item 4H - Installation of Keep Clear Marking - Lorica Street at Temple City BoulevardROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2013 STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF KEEP CLEAR MARKINGS — LORICA STREET AT TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD SUMMARY The Traffic Commission recently reviewed a request from residents to review traffic conditions and access to Lorica Street at Temple City Boulevard. Temple City Boulevard is currently serving as a main detour for north -south traffic, due to the temporary closure of Baldwin Avenue, resulting in increased traffic volumes. The increased traffic volumes and traffic backup on Temple City Boulevard have created access difficulties for residents coming and going from Lorica Street. Staff received numerous requests from residents to install a "Keep Clear" Zone to improve residential access to Lorica Street at Temple City Boulevard. Based on the information provided, the Traffic Commission concurred with the recommendation of staff to install a "Keep Clear" zone. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation and authorize staff to install approximately 50 feet of "Keep Clear" pavement markings, with limit lines, in the southbound travel lanes of Temple City Boulevard at the intersection with Lorica Street. DISCUSSION Temple City Boulevard is approximately 60 feet wide with two traffic lanes for both north and southbound traffic. Opposing lanes of traffic are separated by a two -way left turn lane. The posted speed limit on Temple City Boulevard is 40 mph. In the vicinity of the proposed "Keep Clear' zone, parking is not permitted on either side of Temple City Boulevard. Due to a major street project, Baldwin Avenue, in the City of El Monte, is closed at the intersection with Union Pacific Railroad right of way for approximately two years. As a component of the traffic control plan for the project, Temple City Boulevard has become a main detour for north -south traffic to and from Interstate 10 in this area. As a result of this detour, Temple City Boulevard is experiencing higher than normal traffic volumes ITEM NO. atA_ ® City Council Meeting October 8, 2013 Page 2 of 2 resulting in difficulties for residents entering and exiting Lorica Street off of Temple City Boulevard. In order to improve vehicle access and improve safety for left turning vehicles, it is recommended that approximately 50 feet of "Keep Clear" pavement markings, with limit lines, be added in the southbound travel lanes of Temple City Boulevard at the intersection with Lorica Street. These markings will help provide a gap to allow left turning vehicles to enter and exit this location safely. Submitted by: Chris Marcarello Director of Public Works Attachments: (t) Location Map and Proposed Keep Clear Markings (2) Notification to Residents (3) Traffic Commission Meeting Agenda for October 3, 2013 Proposed "Keep Clear" Zone Temple City Boulevard at Lorica Street Have r, Z q Ave K E"rry ^ . w Atu gIIC Alhambra a ° LGWnr °rni• Doi Hospital o ., $ Q I'aalin SI 4 °C , J I9 m L ^ rs8 {pn `' L y� Cltl /eySt y Or 4 Rosemead Nn5e 5f Park Newhy Pve A11SSr4 nGr aay�. ? m onlas 'r (resrre qve v D y aenml 0..e a Savannah Conlrort Cemetery Va11eY Blvd I"SUile9 le // ¢= ' pasr•ge �iHA9tlOr R0SIF MEAD SI eye O e ZIP.PIP SI Small Ave !) IIIIl41ly 3 One 55 St n n Guees 5l ZL c erpark_ y ^ 4rilsS Sl 5 y Ralph SI IInIPb St n n ^r v` 1141/ d' St n pe Aaalena St c 4y e1Yd i ¢ ."shall St Mwshall St u .•" �r a r. Rosemead Gi ° 3hoPPin9 Center Center r lolls Low, s• av n < SI c Y� (Amy St MO M 4 Rat I Oi . i ni Gr 13 Go9gla- MMG -00-1 City of Rosemead TRAFFIC CONCERN NOTIFICATION The City of Rosemead Traffic Commission will be reviewing a request to install "Keep Clear" markings in the southbound travel lanes of Temple City Boulevard at Lorica Street. This request has been made due to residents' concerns that the heavy traffic on Temple City Boulevard makes it difficult and unsafe to enter and exit the residential section on Lorica Street. These markings will provide more room and visibility for vehicles making turns to and from Lorica Street. 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, October 3, 2013 at 7 PM at 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: Para obtener mas informacion, favor de Ilamar al: EM91 , NAM: Del biet them chi tilt, An goi: 626- 569 -2150 Public Comment from the Audience: • If you wish to address the Rosemead Traffic Commission, please complete a Speaker Request Card and hand it to the Secretary before the start of the meeting. • The Rosemead Traffic Commission will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments from the Audience period. • Opportunity to address the Traffic Commission (on non - agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. • The Traffic Commission will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. Brown Act: Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Traffic Commission may direct staff to investigate and /or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Traffic Commission meeting. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. Violation of this rule shall result in such persons being barred from further audience before the governing body. This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Rosemead Traffic Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Rosemead Traffic Commission October 3, 2013 FROM �14I City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 www.cityofrosemead.org Joanne Russell - Chavez, Chair Howard Masuda, Vice Chair Jean Hall, Commissioner Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner John Quintanilla, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION October 3, 2013 • CALL TO ORDER-7:00 PM • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Chair Russell- Chavez • INVOCATION — Vice Chair Masuda • ROLL CALL — Chair Russell- Chavez, Vice Chair Masuda, Hall, E. Quintanilla, J. Quintanilla 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. May 2, 2013 Minutes B. August 1, 2013 Minutes C. Keep Clear Markings- Lorica Street at Temple City Boulevard D. Installation of Red Curb- Hellman Avenue and Isabel Avenue 3. NEW BUSINESS A. DEVELOPMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2013.2014 SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to provide the Traffic Commission with an update and review of the Commissioner's goals and objectives for 2013 and set new priorities for 2014. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review and discuss the goals and objectives for the upcoming year and provide further direction to staff. 4. STAFF REPORTS 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 6. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2013 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.