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CC - Item 3D - Parking Restrictions on Walnut Grove at Grand Ave• • ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ANDREW C. LAZZARETTO, CITY MANAGE DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 2006 SUBJECT: PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AT GRAND AVENUE SUMMARY Upon receiving a complaint from the resident at 4911 Walnut Grove Avenue that existing parking restrictions in the vicinity of her home were being ignored, staff reviewed the situation and determined that additional parking restrictions are in order. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install red curb on the north side of Walnut Grove Avenue north of Grand Avenue. ANALYSIS Field observations of the intersection did not identify a consistent number of trucks parking in front of 4911 Walnut Grove Avenue. However, discussions with Lt. Wallace indicate that there is a problem with trucks parking along Walnut Grove Avenue north of Grand Avenue. Lt. Wallace indicated that trucks have been cited in this area for parking beyond the allowed 2 hours and for other various violations. To assist in the effort to mitigate the problem truck parking in the vicinity of residences, staff recommended that an additional "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches Wide Upon Any Street for Over 2 Hours Except Loading and Unloading" sign be installed for southbound Walnut Grove Avenue just north of Grand Avenue. However, after deliberating this matter, the Traffic Commission recommended installing red curb on the west side of Walnut Grove Avenue north of Grand Avenue as this will allow offenders to be ticketed immediately rather than having to wait two hours as would be required if "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches Wide Upon Any Street for Over 2 Hours Except Loading and Unloading" signs were in place in this area. The proposed red curb is depicted on Exhibit A. APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: g~~ 0 0 City Council Meeting November 28, 2006 Page 2 of 2 PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Ken Rukavina, P.E. City Engineer Attachment A: Exhibit A Attachment B: Traffic Commission Staff Report Attachment C: Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes (October 12, 2006) Replace existing DET "C" southbound facing "C" sign located south of railroad tracks at north j city limit. 7- U i i 25' 20' 20' ' 15 20' 28' GRAND " " A R2-1 (35) DET SC^L- 11 . 4w LEGEND ® EXISTING RED CURB RECOMMENDED RED CURB DET "A" DET "B" AVENUE R1-1 ~J 7 4i? TOW AWAY NO P NO U11CC PARKING TRUCKUESDAY ROUTE DETAIL "A" DETAIL "B" DETAIL "C" EXHIBIT A E • Exhibit "B" ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: DONALD J. WAGNER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2006 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL NO PARKING FOR OVER 80 INCHES WIDE SIGN ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AT GRAND AVENUE SUMMARY Staff received a letter (attached) from Ms. Rosa Vasquez, 4911 Walnut Grove Avenue, regarding trucks parking on Walnut Grove Avenue immediately north of Grand Avenue. Ms. Vasquez indicates the existing "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches Wide Upon Any Street for Over 2 Hours Except Loading and Unloading" sign is not being respected. Ms. Vasquez's driveway is on Walnut Grove Avenue and when large trucks are parked she has difficulty exiting her driveway. Staff Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve: • The installation of an additional "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." sign as shown in Exhibit A. • The replacement of the existing "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." sign for southbound Walnut Grove Avenue just south of the City limits due to extensive graffiti obscuring the sign. • Selective enforcement of trucks parking in the subject area. ANALYSIS Walnut Grove Avenue is a 62-foot wide roadway north of Grand Avenue. There are two lanes of traffic in each direction separated by a double yellow centerline. Parking is generally allowed on both sides of Walnut Grove Avenue. Walnut Grove Avenue is stop controlled at its intersection with Grand Avenue (4-way stop). The posted speed limit is 40 mph. Grand Avenue is a 40-foot wide roadway at Walnut Grove Avenue. There is one lane of traffic in each direction separated by a single yellow skip stripe. Parking is generally allowed on both sides of Grand Avenue. Grand Avenue is stop controlled at its • • Traffic Commission Meeting October 12, 2006 Page 2 of 2 intersection with Walnut Grove Avenue (4-way stop). The posted speed limit on Grand Avenue is 35 mph. Exhibit A will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting and will identify the existing conditions of the subject intersection. Discussion Field observations of the intersection did not identify a consistent number of trucks parking in front of 4911 Walnut Grove Avenue. However, discussions with Lt. Wallace indicate that there is a problem with trucks parking along Walnut Grove Avenue north of Grand Avenue. Lt. Wallace indicated that trucks have been cited in this area for parking beyond the allowed 2 hours and for other various violations. Lt. Wallace indicated that his officers are aware of the truck parking problem in this area. He has been contacted by residents regarding the trucks and has followed up with citations. Recently, trucks were also towed from this area. Lt. Wallace has indicated that he will gladly work with residents to continue enforcement of truck regulations in this area. However, to assist in this effort, it is recommended an additional "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches Wide Upon Any Street for Over 2 Hours Except Loading and Unloading" sign be installed for southbound Walnut Grove Avenue just north of Grand Avenue. Field observation of the wide vehicle parking sign for southbound Walnut Grove Avenue at the City limit (at railroad tracks) was made. This sign was obstructed by graffiti and should be replaced. Therefore, it is recommended that this existing "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches Wide Upon Any Street for Over 2 Hours Except Loading and Unloading" sign be replaced. These recommendations are depicted on Exhibit A. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Joanne Itagaki Traffic Engineering Deputy Letter from Ms. Rosa Vasquez Exhibit A: Existing and Recommended Improvements at Walnut Grove Avenue and Grand Avenue (available at the Traffic Commission meeting) Q:\jnl6262-Rsd Retainer 06-07\Traffic Commission Agendas\Oct-WG & Grand Truck Pkg.doc To: The Assistant City Manager David J. Wagner • August 22,2006 I am a resident of the city of Rosemead and very concerned for the safety of my family as well as oncoming traffic. I live at 4911 Walnut Grove Ave in the city of Rosemead. I am writing to you with the hope that someone will finally hear me out and help me with this situation I am currently facing. I would like for a sign to be posted on both sides of the street stating "No Parking for vehicles over 80 inches wide'. There is currently a sign stating this but the sign is only valid for two hours and it is not being respected. I have taken some pictures which show the hazard these trucks are putting myself as well as others in. It has also been very problematic for the sheriff's station as well because I have had to call them out on several occasions to distribute tickets to these trucks. I do not feel safe leaving my house because I am afraid of causing an accident due to the fact that I am unable to see any oncoming traffic on the left hand side. HOMz. P6 r, e-- 3010 x1163- W. 8 s `1 ;K Thank Y9u, Rosa Vasquez - ss ~l (-7 kA4CIE loo R~4RKLN6 GL" OVER 80 , WITH New tI&M ~E W Q W N9Y1gl.l AlE43 Ne i?4RKstJb Ve"ir-LES -77 OIL Aie W 'two-br. Q /44 GRAND AVENUE I •1=..'~~~ =ELF: APB PAR !6 ,~,E:Car i DETAIL .CALE I'= 40' m' DET GET "B" - T i, DESIGN B, - ~T TF r n ~IDS C h;1 _ ` _RAhN Br r -SEC, r.ED B' DATE r D AVE. c:CPLE - •_„o i rF Ti ~~H OF I ShT PLAN P•10. • • Exhibit "C" ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 2006 The 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 - Commissioner Knapp INVOCATION - Commissioner Hunter ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Hunter & Commissioner Masuda Absent: Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Masuda, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for August 3, 2006. Vote Results: Yes: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Masuda Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Matsdorf Abstained: Commissioner Hunter 2. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION This item was deferred until November 2, 2006. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE 4. OLD BUSINESS - NONE • 5. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL NO PARKING FOR OVER 80 S!tk INCHES WIDE SIGN ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AT GRAND AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council approve: • The installation of an additional "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." sign. • The replacement of the existing No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." for southbound Walnut Grove Avenue just south of the City limits due to extensive graffiti obscuring the sign. • Selective enforcement of trucks parking in the subject area. Speaking before the Commission: Rosa Vasquez 4911 Walnut Grove Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Ms. Vasquez thanked the Commission and Mr. Wagner for their assistance. She was in favor of the sign, but wanted to revise the sign to read: "No Commercial Vehicle At Any Time", and placed in front of her house for better visibility when exiting and entering her driveway. She does not feel that the 2 hour parking is a solution. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Masuda, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, with the addition of painting red curb on both sides of Mrs. Vasquez's driveway (in the middle) to Grand and not install a sign at tlus time. • • • B. REQUEST FOR POSTING OF NO PARKING OVER 80 INCHES WIDE SIGN ON MISSION DRIVE AT IVAR AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council approve: The installation of a "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." sign for westbound Mission Drive just west of Ivar Avenue Selective enforcement of truck parking in the subject area Speaking before the Commission was: Frank Wang 4412-4418 Ivar Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 Mr. Wang's concerns were that with the installation of the "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 Inches..." sign on Mission, that those trucks would start parking on Ivar Avenue. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki clarified the recommendation by saying that the sign states, no parking vehicles over 80 inches "anywhere". It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Masuda, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. C. REQUEST FOR LOADING ZONE ON WILLARD AVENUE FOR 8501 GARVEY AVENUE (D & M BROS.) Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council approve: • 20 feet of red curb on the east side of Willard avenue from Garvey Avenue northerly,. 0 0 45 feet of green curb on the east side of Willard Avenue from the proposed red curb northerly to the driveway of 8501 Garvey Avenue (D & M. Bros.) Speaking before the Commission was: Michelle (Owner of D & M Bros.) 8501 Garvey Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 The owner was concerned with the number of feet for the red curb. It was moved by Commissioner Masuda, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, with the modification of 10 feet of red curb instead of 20 feet and 55 feet of green curb instead of 45 feet, to allow for her trucks to load and unload. D. REQUEST FOR EXTENDED LEFT TURN LANES FOR NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AT HELLMAN AVENUE It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council approve: Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: • The extension of the southbound left turn lane to 120 feet • The extension of the northbound left turn lane to 200 feet • The installation of 185 feet of "No Parking Anytime" on the west side of Walnut Grove Avenue. This will remove approximately 6 parking spaces. • The installation of 185 feet of "No Parking Anytime" on the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue. This will remove approximately 7 parking spaces. Commissioner Knapp asked if the residents were notified. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that they had, with no negative responses. Commissioner Masuda was inquiring as to why the left turn lane south of Hellman is longer than the one on the north side. 0 0 Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the length of left turn lanes are determined by the Traffic Counts. After some discussion amongst the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. 6. STAFF REPORTS Assistant City Manager Wagner reminded the Commission to pick up their Traffic Commission Books before they leave. 7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS The Sheriff's Representative stated that there was a fatality accident on Graves Avenue, just before Stevens. Commissioner Hunter expressed some concerns on Garvey Avenue. It appears that it backs up from Rosemead Boulevard to Walnut Grove. She's concerned with the reconstruction of the bridge, and how that will affect the traffic. Commissioner Knapp asked about the crosswalk on Delta and Rush. Commissioner Knapp stated that she did a field observation at Janson School on Rockhold and Hellman. She observed the two crossing guards and how they crossed the children, and they are doing it correctly. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Traffic Commission, the meeting was adjourned in memory of "Cory Lidle", cousin of Traffic Commissioner Brandan Matsdorf. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for November 2, 2006.