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CC - Item 4C - Request to Install Parking Restrictions - Earle Avenue and Marshall StreetROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2014 / SUBJECT: REQUEST TO INSTALL PARKING RESTRICTIONS — EARLE AVENUE AND MARSHALL STREET SUMMARY The Traffic Commission received a request from a resident on Earle Avenue to review traffic conditions and sight visibility at the intersection of Earle Avenue and Marshall Street. Residents in this area describe a lack of visibility when entering Earle Avenue from Marshall Street due to vehicles being parked adjacent to the intersection. They maintain that the visibility problems and the narrow width of the roadway create hazardous conditions for vehicles turning from Marshall Street onto southbound Earle Avenue. It has been requested that parking restrictions (red curbing) be installed along Earle Avenue to increase visibility for vehicles when turning onto Earle Avenue from Marshall Street. At its regularly scheduled meeting on November 6, 2014, the Traffic Commission approved the installation of approximately 10 feet of red curbing along the southwest and southeast corners of Earle Avenue at Marshall Street. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install approximately 10 feet of red curbing along the southwest and southeast corners of Earle Avenue at Marshall Street. DISCUSSION Marshall Street is a heavily traveled east -west connector road in the City. The roadway is thirty -three (33) feet wide and the posted speed limit is 35 MPH. Parking is permitted on both sides of Marshall Street in this vicinity, with the exception of street sweeping restrictions. Earle Avenue is a residential street that is approximately twenty-seven (27) feet wide and has a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH. Parking is permitted along both sides of Earle Avenue, with the exception of street sweeping restrictions. Requests were received to investigate the traffic conditions and accessibility to Earle Avenue at the intersection of Marshall Street. The concerns related to vehicles parked close to the intersection affect visibility of motorists entering Earle Avenue from Marshall Street. The lack of visibility, coupled with the narrow roadway, creates hazards and near collisions as incoming vehicles are often unable to see vehicles traveling northbound on YMM N0. City Council Mmfing December 9, 2014 Pace 2 of 2 Earle Avenue towards Marshall Street. By installing parking restrictions on both the west and east sides of Earle Avenue south of the intersection at Marshall Street, parked vehicles will be pushed back from the intersection, improving motorists' visibility. Staff investigated the concerns in the area and determined that installing parking restrictions along both the west and east sides of Earle Avenue south of the intersection at Marshall Street would address the concerns regarding visibility. It is recommended that up to 10 feet of red curbing be installed in this location. The current curb length is seventy-six (76) feet. Installing ten (10) feet of red curbing will leave sixty -six (66) feet of parking space, room for at least three vehicles based on the City's standard of twenty- two (22) feet per parking space. It should be noted that there is a large volume of street parking available in the vicinity. This item was discussed by the Traffic Commission at the regularly scheduled Traffic Commission Meeting of November 6, 2014. At this meeting, the Commission discussed the item and approved a recommendation to the City Council. In addition to the request letter that was received, at least one resident spoke at the meeting in support of this item. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared By: q; - S n ullivan Acting Public Works Manager Submitted By: Matthew Ha kesworth Assistant City Manager/ Acting Public Works Director Attachments: 1. Location Map and Proposed Red Curb 2. Resident Notification 3. Draft Minutes of Traffic Commission Meeting November 6, 2014 PROPOSED RED CRUB Earle Avenue and Marshall Street '�EVLip vll 61r6 ema BWa LVa11ry BNa p, ws.�eee r s IN s.. " m..lan..�,r..e�r.r' q aril a wiles° e pg F � x eva x'a... oH � e � nuns s a anxns na m W N K \k°'a ^.use � � M1JI YY Iwnmi sr xi NYS "m i g mrm �� � x ? 3 � Lol�ua 0r • S ^ • F •IFC 4T. b.n gnbq gml3r I I low A6% City of Rosemead TRAFFIC CONCERN NOTIFICATION The City of Rosemead Traffic Commission will be reviewing a request for the installation of approximately 10 feet of parking restrictions (red curbing) to the southwest and southeast corners of Earle Avenue at Marshall Street. This request has been made by residents concerned with lack of visibility when turning from Marshall Street onto Earle Avenue and that the lack of visibility creates hazardous conditions. 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, November 6, 2014 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 Sean Sullivan, Acting Public Works Manager. 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 -2150. For information please call: Para obtener mas informaci6n, favor de Ilamar al: WNT1, IRM DQ bi6t thdm chi ti6t, xin gqi: 626 - 569 -2150 PROPOSED RED CURB — EARLE AVENUE & MARSHALL STREET Meeting Minutes for the ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION November 6, 2014 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Russell- Chavez at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Omelas INVOCATION: Chair Russell- Chavez PRESENT: Chair Russell- Chavez, Vice Chair Masuda, Commissioners Hall, Omelas, and Quintanilla ABSENT: NONE REORGANIZATION OF THE COMMISSION: Commissioner Masuda nominated Commissioner Russell- Chavez as Chair and Chair Russell- Chavez nominated Commissioner Masuda as Vice Chair, all Commissioners agreed with nominations. STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Hawkesworth, Public Works Manager Sullivan, and Administrative Assistant Llamas 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE NONE Vice Chair Masuda motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hall to approve Item A (August 7, 2014 Minutes) from the Consent Calendar. Votes resulted in: Yes: Masuda, Hall, Quintanilla, Onnelas, and Russell- Chavez No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 3. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO INSTALL PARKING RESTRICTIONS - EARLE AVENUE AND MARSHALL STREET Staff provided the Traffic Commission with a brief description of the location along with the recommendation of having approximately 10 feet of red curbing added to the southwest and southeast comer of Earle Avenue at Marshall Street. The Commissioners asked staff for clarification on the location where they are proposing to install the red curb. Theresa Farrell, 3652 N. Eade Avenue, discussed her concerns regarding the location in question and is pleased with staffs recommendation. Rosemead Tramc Commission Meeting Mating Minutes of November 6, 2014 Pege 1 oft Commissioner Hall motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Masuda to approve staffs recommendation of having approximately 10 feet of red curbing added to the southwest and southeast comer of Eerie Avenue at Marshall Street along with touching up the other existing red curb near the location. Votes resulted in: Yes: Hall, Masuda, Russell- Chavez, Quintanilla and Ornelas No: None Abstain: None Absent: None B. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS- BARTLETT AVENUE AND LOFTUS DRIVE Staff requested in having Item 313 (Pedestrian Safety Improvements- Bartlett Avenue and Loftus Drive) to be pulled from the agenda and asked that no actions be taking till further investigation. The Traffic Commissioners agreed with having the item tabled and brought back to a future meeting. C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE- PREVENTION OF MIDBLOCK U -TURN Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief description about the item and asked if they can provide them with any input they may have for the ordinance to prevent midblock U -Tum movements in areas designated by the City Engineer. Brian Lewin, 9501 E. Ralph Street, is in support with the proposed ordinance and suggested in banning for any type of U -Turn near schools to be part of the ordinance. Vice Chair Masuda asked if the ordinance got approved, what type of wording would be used on the signs and where they would be placed. Staff informed the Commission that if the ordinance got approved, it would be suggesting that the Midblock U -Tums be prevented thru the entire block or thru certain parameters and for the signs to be placed along the whole stretch of the street. Commissioner Quintanilla asked staff if they have no Midblock U -Tums near school, if they can be restricted to only be enforced during school hours or when children are present. Chair Russell- Chavez recommended that all Midblock U -turns and any U -tum be prohibited near all schools in the City during school hours or when children are present. Staff thanked the Commissioners for their input and will bring back a draft of the ordinance for their review. 4. STAFF REPORT Staff provided the Traffic Commission with an update on current and upcoming projects throughout the City along with a copy of the green sheet. 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Vice Chair Masuda asked if staff can look into improving the signage and street markings going east bound on Glendon Way before the freeway entrance. Commissioner Ornelas concurred with Vice Chair Masuda. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Mating Minutes of November 6, 2014 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Quintanilla asked if a crossing guard can be placed at the intersection of Ivar Avenue and Valley Blvd during the hours that the schools are let out. Chair Russell- Chavez asked staff 'd there are any speed calming ideas that can be used on Hellman Avenue, between Del Mar Avenue and San Gabriel Blvd. Mrs. Russell- Chavez also asked if staff can look into possibly get turn signals installed at the intersection of San Gabriel Blvd/ Potrero Grande/ Rush Street. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., and in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard. Joanne Russell-Chavez Chair ATTEST: Matt Hawkesworth Director of Public Works Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes ofNm mkr 6, 2014 Page 3 of3