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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
SUBJECT: STOP SIGN AND CROSSWALK ON JACKSON AVENUE AT
WHITMORE STREET
SUMMARY
At the October 9, 2007 City Council meeting, the Council approved a plan for the
installation of stop signs and a crosswalk at Jackson Avenue and Whitmore Street and
directed staff to carry out the installation. The traffic controls were installed on October
30, 2007. However, Mr. Andy Loi, who resides at 3120 Jackson Avenue, has
expressed his concerns that the new stop sign installed immediately north of his
driveway has created an unsafe condition for his family.
Staff Recommendation
Staff requests the City Council's guidance with regards to Mr. Loi's concerns.
ANALYSIS
The Traffic Commission received a petition requesting the installation of a crosswalk on
Jackson Avenue at Whitmore Street. The petition indicated that students from the
Head-Start and State Preschool on the Emerson Elementary School campus cross at
this intersection. In addition, parents drop-off/pick-up their students in the vicinity of
Jackson Avenue and Whitmore Street. The petition also indicated that vehicles
traveling on Jackson Avenue do not stop for pedestrians accessing the school. At the
July 5, 2007 Traffic Commission meeting, the Commission approved the installation of a
crosswalk and appropriate signage and to further study the intersection when school is
back in session. At the September 25, 2007 City Council meeting, the Council
concurred there was a need for additional traffic control at the intersection and approved
the installation of both a stop sign and crosswalk on Jackson Avenue at Whitmore
Street. On October 9, 2007, the City Council directed staff to install the traffic controls
per the approved plan (Attachment "A"). The work was completed on October 30, 2007.
In a letter from Mr. Andy Loi dated October 31, 2007 (Attachment "B"), Mr. Loi
expressed his difficulties and safety concerns regarding the new stop sign installed in
front of his home. Staff met with Mr. Loi and his family to discuss this matter. However,
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Mr. Loi was not satisfied with those discussions. The following viable options are
available:
• Install a "Do Not Block Driveway" sign on a street light post immediately south of
Mr. Loi's driveway to provide relief from the cars backing up in front of the
driveway, and facilitate Mr. Loi's access into and out of the driveway.
• Remove the new stop signs, while leaving the new crosswalk.
• Remove the traffic controls completely which would include the new crosswalk.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by:
R y Alfonso, P.E.
City Engineer
by:
Saeki,
:ant City Manager
Attachment A: Stop Sign/Crosswalk Installation Plan
Attachment B: Letter from Mr. Andy Loi dated October 31, 2007
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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Attachment "B"
Andy Loi
3120 - 3122 Jackson Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
October 31, 2007
ATTN: Rosemead City Hall
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
RE: The "STOP" Sign on Jackson Avenue and Whitmore Avenue.
To Whom It May Concern:
Dear Sir/Madam:
My family and I have been good residents in Rosemead for many years. The
care and service that we receive from Rosemead City are wonderful. However, on
October 30. 2007, a "STOP" sign was created by a road worker that completely
blocked our driveway, and has caused unsafe, difficulties and stress to us. First of
all, this is the only drive way exit we have. The "STOP" sign that is in front of our
driveway is making veilf difficult to drive safely in and out to our house at any time.
Second, the "STOP" sign in front of our driveway is not safe for children. Third, it
may cause extremely inconvenience during emergency. To prevent accident
happening in the future, we hope that you remove the "STOP" sign that is in front
of our driveway as soon as possible.
Enclosed you will find pictures that show how difficult and unsafe it is for us
to drive because of the "STOP" sign that is blocked right in front of our driveway.
We hope that you will take this letter seriously and solve this problem
immediately.
Please contact me at work (626) 446-5270, Home (626) 307-6968, Cell (626) 475-1872
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Andy Loi