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CC - Item 2C - Pavement Markings, Limit Lines, Rose Glen Ave\J • ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: EW C. LAZZARETTO, CITY MANAGER DATE: AUGUST 8, 2006 SUBJECT: "KEEP CLEAR" PAVEMENT MARKINGS, LIMIT LINES AND "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS ON SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AT ROSE GLEN AVENUE SUMMARY A resident living near the San Gabriel Boulevard/Rose Glen Avenue intersection requested that "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings and limit lines be installed at this intersection. At the July 6, 2006 Traffic Commission meeting, the Traffic Commission recommended installing the pavement markings and signage for eastbound San Gabriel Boulevard at Rose Glen Avenue. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings and limit lines and "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for eastbound (southbound) San Gabriel Boulevard at Rose Glen Avenue. ANALYSIS A resident living near the San Gabriel Boulevard/Rose Glen Avenue intersection requested that "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings and limit lines be installed at this intersection. The resident indicated that, especially during the afternoon peak and the release of Don Bosco Technical High School, the southbound lanes of traffic block access into and out of Rose Glen Avenue. Staff reviewed the request and recommended that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that they approve the installation of "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings, limit lines and "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for southbound San Gabriel Boulevard at Rose Glen Avenue (Attachment "A"). PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: • • City Council Meeting August 8, 2006 Page 2 of 2 Submitted by: (lam • Ken Rukavina, P.E. City Engineer Attachment A: July 6, 2006 Traffic Commission Staff Report and Meeting Minutes • Attachment "A" • ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSI FROM: DONALD J. WAGNER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY 6, 2006 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR "KEEP CLEAR" PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND LIMIT LINES ON SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AT ROSE GLEN AVENUE SUMMARY A request was received from a resident living near the San Gabriel Boulevard/Rose Glen Avenue intersection. The request was for "KEEP CLEAR" markings on San Gabriel Boulevard. The resident indicated that, especially during the afternoon peak and the release of Don Bosco Technical High School, the eastbound (southbound) lanes of traffic block access into and out of Rose Glen Avenue. Staff Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings, limit lines and "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for eastbound (southbound) San Gabriel Boulevard at Rose Glen Avenue. ANALYSIS San Gabriel Boulevard is an 84-foot wide roadway with two lanes of traffic' in each direction. Opposing lanes of traffic are separated by a raised center median. The posted speed limit is 45 mph on San Gabriel Boulevard. Red curb restricts parking in the immediate vicinity of the intersection with Rose Glen Avenue. Rose Glen Avenue is a 40-foot wide roadway with no traffic striping. Rose Glen Avenue is stop controlled at its intersection with San Gabriel Boulevard. The prima facie speed limit is 25 mph. Village Lane, a private road, is directly across from Rose Glen Avenue at San Gabriel Boulevard. Village Lane is 30 feet wide and is stop controlled at its intersection with San Gabriel Boulevard.. Exhibit "A" depicts existing conditions at the intersection of San Gabriel Boulevard and Rose Glen Avenue. • 0 Traffic Commission Meeting July 6, 2006 Page 2 of 2 Discussion Field observations were made of the intersection during the afternoon peak period. There were times when vehicles would block access into or out of Rose Glen Avenue from San Gabriel Boulevard. This blockage occurs from the back up of vehicles from the San Gabriel Boulevard/Walnut Grove Avenue signalized intersection. Therefore, installation of "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings, limit lines and "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for eastbound (southbound) San Gabriel Boulevard at Rose Glen Avenue as illustrated on Exhibit "A" would facilitate access into and out of Rose Glen Avenue. Staff continues to work with Caltrans to coordinate traffic signals in this vicinity. We are continuing to contact Caltrans to make them aware of the coordination problems that result in back up on our streets. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Joanne Itagaki Traffic Engineering Deputy Exhibit A: Existing and proposed improvements at San Gabriel Boulevard/Rose Glen Avenue i 0 R46 (GA) m~ W S- I 1-1'' .JII i I cz W V Ul MONTEBELLO BUS LINES 22' 12' "NEI(qHBORHOOD WATCH' R-laGA) 'Ef~:t LOAM TO 2PM _ tt.% 1 r.+v R30(GA) IOAM TO 2PM 13' 22' LE6FNp EXISTING RED E. VILLAGE LN. pm-I 9.` _ Pi Rb-2 J rI RIO T K C RI-1 GLEN * 22' 1IV / TOW AWAY 1 I f/ R.26J (CA) ~>n al1 " Kee P CLuAe" F l aKd 110414- t 0414- ~7~wv I I (10) r RZ-I (1G) NQ YkE51PA551NG WARNING PRIYATE ROADWAY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTEBELLO BUSS LINES T+n44.0 Z "DO Nbi- NoGk ~~~SeG'Nove (~~o-~~ stg~ on L°7CCt'S, 'S4-9 a 54-2 IT A SAN-GABRIEL BLVD AT ROSE GLEN AVE ga►ro. PLAN NI ~'.d T~ 5 HT. 1 Of 1 3HT. 0 ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION JULY 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Commissioner Matsdorf Commissioner Knapp ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Quintanilla, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf and Commissioner Knapp Absent: None 1. PRESENTATION Joan Hunter was administered the Oath of Allegiance and sworn in as the City's new Traffic Commissioner. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, to approve the minutes for May 4, 2006 and June 1, 2006. Vote Results: Yes: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioners Matsdorf & Knapp Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: Commissioner Hunter 3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE - None 4. OLD BUSINESS - None i • 5. NEW BUSINESS A. AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was recommended that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of "Keep Clear" pavement markings, limit lines and "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for eastbound (southbound) San Gabriel at Rose Glen Avenue. Commissioner Hunter stated that she visited the location and did not see the back-up while she was present, however, it must be the same situation at Walnut Grove and Village Lane, where it does back-up, and perhaps this location could use a "Keep Clear" sign. Commissioner Knapp stated that she was looking at the left turn into Rose Glen where it backs up out of Village Lane. Commissioner Hunter stated that at the service station, there is a keep clear sign that is posted on the pole, but can't be seen by the drivers. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated she will look at relocating the sign for better visibility. It was moved by Commissioner, Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Commissioner's recommendation. 6. STAFF REPORTS Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that Mr. Howard Masuda was not able to attend tonight's meeting, due to prior vacation plans, and will be attending the August meeting to be sworn-in. He also welcomed Joan Hunter as a new Traffic Commissioner. 0 7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Matsdorf congratulated and welcomed Joan Hunter to the Commission. Commissioner Matsdorf stated that there is an overgrown planter on the median on Rosemead Boulevard, just past Lower Azusa that needs to be trimmed. Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that the Commission will re-organize in the month of September, in light of the new Commissioners coming on board. Commissioner Knapp stated that there seems to be a problem with the drainage in the planter on Garvey Avenue between Delta and Charlotte. Commissioner Knapp asked staff to look at the signal at Ivar Avenue and Valley Boulevard. It appears that the signal takes a long time to turn green, and is not synchronized with Muscatel Avenue. Commissioner Knapp was inquiring about the new signal coming off the 10 freeway onto Hellman and Walnut Grove. She does not feel the electronic sensors are working properly, and need to be cut back by at least 30 seconds. Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that Cal-Trans is looking into this location, because there does seem to be a problem with the signal. Commissioner Knapp also expressed concern regarding the school pedestrian crossing Hellman Avenue in the vicinity of Rockhold Avenue. Commissioner Knapp indicated that with the new signal at Hellman Avenue and the 1-10 freeway ramps, pedestrians must cross Hellman Avenue before they get to the ramps. She was especially concerned with school age pedestrians attending Janson School. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will look into it and put it on the next Traffic Commission Agenda. Commissioner Hunter stated that there seems to be a problem with traffic backing up on Marshall Street to Garvey Avenue around 6:00 p.m. Chairman Quintanilla welcomed Joan Hunter to her newly appointed position. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned in honor of all the service members past and present at 7:37 p.m., with 21 people in the audience.