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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ANDY LAZZARETTO, CITY MANAGVfF
DATE: APRIL 19, 2006
RE: INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT 8755 VALLEY BOULEVARD
A request was received by City staff to investigate the visibility of vehicles on Valley
Boulevard when exiting Jim's Burgers at 8749 Valley Boulevard. The request indicated that
vehicles parked in front of the adjacent apartment building to the east (at 8755 Valley
Boulevard) blocked visibility for exiting vehicles.
The Traffic Commission recommended installing 15 feet of red curb in front of the
apartment building at 8755 Valley Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to install 15 feet of red curb in front of 8755 Valley Boulevard.
Attachment
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Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKl, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: April 2, 2006
RE: Request for Red Curb at 8749 Valley Boulevard -
Jim's Burgers
RRQ
A request was by City staff regarding the visibility of vehicles on Valley Boulevard
when exiting Jim's Burgers at 8749 Valley Boulevard. The request indicated that
vehicles parking in front of the adjacent apartment complexes block the visibility
for exiting vehicles.
Valley Boulevard is a 76-foot wide easVwest roadway with 2 lanes of traffic in
each direction. A two=way left turn lane separates opposing lanes of traffic. A 2-
hour parking restriction exists along the north curb line of Valley Boulevard (in
front of Jim's Burgers). The posted speed Nmlt on Valley Boulevard Is 35 mph.
The parking lot configuration of Jim's Burgers is a one-way circulation pattern.
The entrance driveway is on the east side of the property with the exit driveway
on the west side. Parking Is provided in front of the restaurant and along the
perimeter of the property lines.
Pictures of the subject location will be available at the Traffic Commission
meeting.
DATA
The reported collision history in the vicinity of 8749 Valley Boulevard will be
available at the Traffic Commission meeting.
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DISCUS S310"
Field observation of the driveways of Jim's Burgers was conducted near
lunchtime hours. During this time, vehicles were observed entering and exiting
the business. Some vehicles did enter the site in the wrong direction (west
driveway). There were some vehicles delayed while exiting which could be a
result of vehicles parked along the north curb line.
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There is a time limit (2 hour) parking restriction on Valley Boulevard to allow
businesses the ability to use on-street parking if necessary. During our
observation, there did not appear to be a need for on-street parking for the
restaurant. There was available on-site parking during the observation hours and
at least on vehicle parked on the street directly in front of the restaurant
However, this may not have been the peak lunchtime period of the restaurant
The driveway exit of Jim's Burgers Is no
along Valley Boulevard. Unless the
unusually high number of collisions. it
negotiate entering and exiting the site
control measures.
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without the need for additional traffic
Final recommendation by staff will be made at the Traffic Commission meeting
after complete review of the reported accidents is made.
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
APRIL 6, 2006
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by
Chairman Quintanilla at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf and
Commissioner Knapp
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf
Invocation: Commissioner Knapp
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - lanuary 12, 2006
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner
Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for January 12, 2006.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE
III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
D. RE UEST FOR TRUCK TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON DELTA
AVENUE SOUTH OF RUSH STREET
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff had no objection to the installation of "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" on Delta
Avenue south of Rush Street to the south City limits. Staff will also contact
Panda Express Corporate offices to discuss the possibility of directing truck
deliveries to access their site from Walnut Grove Avenue.
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Assistant City Manager Wagner read two letters that were faxed by residents,
voicing their opinions regarding this matter.
Assistant City Manager Wagner went on to say that Lordon Management
contacted the City asking us to notify all the residents in their complex. This
was done by the Parking Control Officers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Councilman John Tran
2712 N. Del Mar Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Councilman Tran asked several questions regarding the signs being posted,
and recommended that the Rosemead Traffic Commission send a letter to
Wal-Mart informing them that the City will be installing these signs and will
be strictly enforced.
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that during the mitigation plan and
while Wal-Mart is being built, trucks are to avoid using Delta if at all possible.
When Wal-Mart is in operation they cannot use Delta to make deliveries, and
must use the most direct route or they will be cited.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Larry Bevington
(Saving Our Community)
8372 Rush Street
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Bevington expressed his disappointment that the residents in the
complex were not notified. Mr. Bevington argued that the trucks traveling on
Delta was not one of the conditions set in the mitigation plan. He was also
upset with the wording of the recommendation by staff.
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Speaking before the Commission was:
Victor Ruiz
9703 Olney Street
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Ruiz stated that during his term as a Traffic Commissioner, he asked for a
study to be done and signs be posted on all residential streets throughout the
City regarding no trucks over 3 tons. That study was never done.
Mr. Ruiz also stated that he has spoken to a motorcycle officer that has
indicated that trucks are not being cited because the judge is dismissing the
ticket once it appears in court.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Yuki Fukumoto
1807 Delta Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Ms. Fukumoto was dissatisfied with the way the residents in the complex
were contacted for tonight's meeting. Ms. Fukumoto asked where does it say
that the trucks can travel on Delta "if necessary".
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that it is part of the
mitigation/ monitoring plan during the construction phase of the project.
Mr. Bevington requested a copy of the mitigation/ monitoring plan that states
these conditions.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Edward Stepanian
1813 Delta Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Stepanian stated that he has encountered two dangerous situations with
trucks on Delta in the past two weeks. He also stated that the truck drivers
are not good neighbors and have no regard for the residents in the vicinity,
and feels that an emergency council meeting should be conducted in order to
get these signs installed as soon as possible.
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Speaking before the Commission was:
Marlene Shinen
8447 Drayer Lane
South San Gabriel, California 91770
Ms. Shinen thanked staff for getting the information to her in a timely
manner. She went on to inform the Commission of an accident that occurred
on Delta, in which the police report states that Delta is considered a highway
and does not feel that the City monitors the streets in Rosemead.
Ms. Shinen informed the Commission of an incident that she encountered
with a truck driver making a delivery on Delta, and is in favor of the signs
being installed.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Jim Clouet
3719 Ivar Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Clouet expressed his appreciation to the Commission for allowing this
item to be addressed first and for agreeing to write a letter to Wal-Mart
regarding the signage being posted and enforced.
Mr. Clouet asked if the City has a launch date for the City's website. He feels
that this is an excellent form of communication between the City and its
residents, by posting "all" agendas on the website.
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that we're hoping to get the website
up and running in the next 30 days.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Caroline Kunioka
8400 Wells Street
Rosemead, California 91770
Ms. Kunioka informed the Commission of a man that was killed on a couple
of weeks ago on Walnut Grove and Rush. Ms. Kunioka wanted to know if
perhaps a certain type of device or trap could be used for truck drivers that
continue to use Delta after the signs have been installed, in the event that an
officer is not present.
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It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner
Matsdorf, and carried unanimously to approve the installation of the "No
Trucks Over 3 Tons" on Delta Avenue, south of Rush Street to south of City
limits. In addition, a letter will be sent to Wal-Mart informing them of the
City Council's action and enforcement.
Assistant City Manager Wagner informed the audience that this item will go
before the City Council on Tuesday, April 25th.
Commissioner Matsdorf thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.
A. REQUEST FOR LOADING ZONE AT 3301 SAN GABRIEL
BOULEVARD
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the field review of the location, the available on-street parking in the
area and the parking lot for 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard, a white
loading/ unloading zone was recommended with a sign identifying a
"Loading Zone, Monday - Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m." The removal of
some existing red curb and the installation of additional red curb is also
recommended.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner
Matsdorf, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's
recommendation.
B. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL CROSSING GUARD AT IVAR
AVENUE AND NEWBY STREET
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
The placement of an additional crossing guard at the intersection of Ivar
Avenue and Newby Street was not recommended at this time. However,
staff will contact the crossing guard to assist them in communicating with the
school pedestrians.
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Speaking before the Commission was:
Charles Lyons
4222 Arica Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
Mr. Lyons was present on behalf of the students and parents of Ivar and
Newby Streets and proceeded to use the white board to illustrate his point.
The school continues to educate the students and the parents, however, the
number of students has increased from 300 to 750, and when the crossing
guard is absent, it is a very dangerous situation. If the Commission chooses
not to place an additional crossing guard, then perhaps the City could obtain
an on-call crossing guard.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner
Quintarulla to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, and to
communicate with the current crossing guard and look into other
possibilities, such as, temporary signs.
Commissioner Matsdorf agrees with the recommendation, but had to abstain
her vote because she is an employee of the School District.
C. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL CROSSING GUARD AT
ENCINITA AVENUE AND PITKIN STREET
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
The placement of an additional crossing guard at the intersection of Encinita
Avenue and Pitkin Street was not recommended at this time. However, staff
will contact the crossing guard to assist them in communicating with the
school pedestrians.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Charles Lyons
4222 Arica Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
Mr. Lyons was present on behalf of the students and parents of Encinita
Avenue and Pitkin Streets, and proceeded to use the white board to illustrate
his point.
Mr. Lyons stated that parents are parking over the crosswalk line and the
buttons need to be repaired. Mr. Lyons feels that with some enforcement of
the red and white areas, this situation could be rectified.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner
Quintanilla to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. In addition,
staff will communicate with the current crossing guard, replace the buttons,
and have selective enforcement at this location.
Commissioner Matsdorf agrees with the recommendation, but had to abstain
her vote because she is an employee of the School District.
D. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 8749 VALLEY BOULEVARD -
JIM'S BURGERS
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Final recommendation by staff will be made at the Traffic Commission
meeting after complete review of the reported accidents is made.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that this is not any different from
other locations in the City.
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that he has spoken to the owner of
Jim's Burgers and he would not be opposed to the installation of 15 feet of
red curb.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner
Matsdorf, and carried unanimously to install 15 feet of red curb, and re-visit
this at a later date, sometime in September or October.
V. STAFF REPORTS - NONE
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Knapp asked the Sheriffs representative if it is standard
policy that at a D.U.I. Checkpoint, the female officer speaks to a female
driver.
The Sheriff's representative said "no", it was pure coincidence.
Commissioner Matsdorf asked why the trains are stopping for hours at a
time.
Mr. Jim Clouet stated that this is a beginning of a pattern, as these trains
become 1 - 2 miles long and begin backing up in the East Los Angeles Yard,
they're going to sit and idle.
Conunissioner Knapp asked if the City has received any bids for the
construction of the off-ramp at Hellman and Walnut Grove.
Assistant City Manager stated that the project has been awarded, and they
are awaiting materials.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Brian Lewin
9442 E. Ralph Street
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Lewin recommended that the City send the PCO Officers on an unofficial
schedule to the various schools that are having problems. Once the message
is sent, they will discontinue parking there.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:08 p.m., with 41 people in the audience.