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CC - Item 4D - Klingerman Street/ Angelus Avenue Intersection Traffic Evalution E M F r k4: 00 a ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT OgREO TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2016 SUBJECT: KLINGERMAN STREET/ANGELUS AVENUE INTERSECTION TRAFFIC EVALUATION SUMMARY On January 26, 2016, after hearing a technical presentation from Willdan Engineering, the City Council directed staff to further review the intersection of Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue. Specifically, the City is to review other agencies' (i.e. Pico Rivera, Monterey Park) engineering practices for similar situations, and bring back a Resolution for consideration by the City Council. The City has since contacted the cities of Pico Rivera and Monterey Park. Additionally, the City's Public Works Manager (a licensed engineer) has conducted further review of the intersection, and determined that the installation of all-way "STOP" control at the Klingerman/Angelus intersection would reduce conflicts between vehicles exiting driveways and through traffic, and enhance traffic safety. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2016-07, approving the installation of All-Way "STOP" control at the Klingerman/Angelus intersection. DISCUSSION At the February 12, 2015 Traffic Commission meeting, a resident expressed safety concerns related to the intersection of Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue. The City subsequently completed a traffic investigation, and the results were presented to the Traffic Commission, and then the City Council in April 2015. As approved by the City Council, the City later installed edge line striping around the intersection, as well as "15 MPH" warning signs. On December 16, 2015, Willdan Engineering ("Willdan") completed a traffic study for the Klingerman/Angelus intersection, including speed, pedestrian, and safety concerns associated with Rice Elementary School traffic. On January 26, 2016, Willdan presented its technical findings to the City Council. After deliberation, the City Council directed ITEM NO. 4.D APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA'. City Council Meeting February 9,2016 Page 2 of 2 staff to review the cities of Pico Rivera and Monterey Park's practices for installation of "STOP" signs for similar intersection configuration. The City has since contacted the cities of Pico Rivera and Monterey Park, and the findings are as follows: • The City of Pico Rivera has reviewed available files (between 2007 and present), and found no records or Council reports describing the basis for the all-way "STOP" installation at the Paramount Boulevard/Gallatin Road intersection. A local resident in the vicinity of the intersection recalled the "STOP" signs were likely installed prior to 2001. • The City of Monterey Park has searched and found no records or Council reports regarding the basis for the "STOP" installation at the Heather Drive/Lupine Avenue intersection, and consequently concluded that the "STOP" signs were likely installed prior to 1990. As directed, Rosemead has further reviewed the intersection of Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue; and the City's Public Works Manager (a licensed engineer) has made specific engineering findings as contained in the attached Resolution for the installation of all-way "STOP" at the Klingerman/Angelus intersection. Public Notice This agenda item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Additionally, affected residents adjacent to the intersection have been informed of the agenda item. Prepared by: Submitted by: r / (nathan Wu, P.E. Anthony La 3 ublic Works Manager Interim Director of Public Works Attachments 1- Council Resolution 2016-07 2- Location Map and Proposed Sign RESOLUTION NO. 2016- 07 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING ALL-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF KLINGERMAN STREET AND ANGELUS AVENUE WHEREAS, the City Council has received public comments and directed the staff to further review the intersection of Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue; and WHEREAS, installation of all-way STOP will not prevent Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue from functioning at its defined hierarchical classification level(local street) as identified in the General Plan Circulation Element; and WHEREAS, installation of all-way STOP will not unduly restrict the delivery of emergency services to the surrounding neighborhood; and WHEREAS, installation of all-way STOP will not create any potentially hazardous conflicts between access points or driveways near the intersection; and WHEREAS, installation of all-way STOP will enhance traffic safety and visibility for vehicles exiting their driveways near the intersection; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the installation of all-way STOP is in the best interest of the motoring public; and WHEREAS, Section 21100 of the California Vehicle Code authorizes that local jurisdictions may adopt rules and regulations by resolution for the installation of traffic controls to enhance traffic safety. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Works Department is directed to erect the necessary stop signs facing northbound traffic on Angelus Avenue and eastbound on Klingerman Street approaching the subject location with appropriate markings. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 91" day of February 2016. Margaret Clark, Mayor ATTEST: Carol Cowley, City Clerk Z O m D N tl O N N a Nt a O f D R a A a e n n m a N 0 N a a T N a 0 0 e T V N T O V O V/ m 0 V J 0 D D z c) cn = D m ,— z F �_ N O z O O Z C7 m lz�