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CC - Item 3G - Parking Restrictions on Loma Ave• E M F S O q / DRPDRATED '9h~ • ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUN IL FROM: ANDREW C. LAZZARETTO, CITY MANAGER DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2006 SUBJECT: PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LOMA AVENUE NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD SUMMARY Staff received a concern from the business owner at 4012 Loma Avenue regarding vehicles parking for long periods of time adjacent to his business. The majority of the vehicles parked long term are from the auto repair business to the south (at 9227 Valley Boulevard). The business owner is concerned that the long-term parking affects his business and clients. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install "2 Hour Parking 9 AM to 6 PM, Except Sundays and Holidays" signs on the east side of Loma Avenue from Valley Boulevard north to the north property line of 4012 Loma Avenue. ANALYSIS Field observations during the afternoon hours noted that parking was in high demand on this commercial and residential roadway. A 2-hour parking restriction will allow business to continue to use on-street parking but will require a parking "turnover." This restriction would be from Valley Boulevard north to the north property line of 40132 Loma Avenue. The proposed parking restriction is depicted on Exhibit A. 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 (November 2, 2006) APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: V~+k~ • Not to Scale N C Q1 E 0 J -1 34 feet Install "2 Hour Parking 9 AM to 6 PM Except Sundays and Holidays" with arrows as shown. Y CL m 0 z M E 0 0 3 N m m N f0 N cD C CY a0 Valley Boulevard 0 Right Arrow • . . I 4012 I I I I I I Double Arrow I 922 I I I A"L REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LOMA AVENUE NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD Traffic Commission Meeting - November 2, 2006 • 0 Exhibit "B" ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: DONALD J. WAGNER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2006 SUBJECT: REQUEST PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LOMA AVENUE NORTH OF VALLEY BOUELVARD SUMMARY Staff received a concern from the business at 4012 Loma Avenue regarding vehicles parking for long periods of time. The business owner indicates the majority of vehicles parked are from the auto repair business to the south (9227 Valley Boulevard). Staff Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of "2 Hour Parking 9 AM to 6 PM, Except Sundays and Holidays" on the east side of Loma Avenue from Valley Boulevard north to the north property line of 4012 Loma Avenue. ANALYSIS Loma Avenue is a 34-foot wide roadway with one lane of traffic in each direction separated by single yellow skip striping. Loma Avenue is "Stop" controlled at its intersection with Valley Boulevard. Parking is generally permitted on both sides of the roadway. The prima facie speed limit on Loma Avenue is 25 mph. Exhibit "A" depicts existing conditions on the east curb line of Loma Avenue north of Valley Boulevard. Discussion Field observations were made of Loma Avenue north of Valley Boulevard during the afternoon hours. On-street parking is in high demand on this mixed residential and commercial roadway. The business owner of 4012 Loma Avenue indicates that vehicles associated with the adjacent auto repair business often occupy parking in front of their property. This business has on-site parking available but often parks vehicles on the street. A 2 hour parking restriction will allow the businesses to continue to use on-street parking but will require a parking "turnover". • • Traffic Commission Meeting November 2, 2006 Page 2 of 2 Based on our field observations, there is a definite demand for on-street parking. The installation of "2 Hour Parking 9 AM to 6 PM, Except Sundays and Holidays" on the east side of Loma Avenue is recommended. This restriction should be from Valley Boulevard north to the north property line of 4012 Loma Avenue. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Joanne Itagaki Traffic Engineering Deputy Exhibit A: Request for Parking Restrictions on Loma Avenue North of Valley Boulevard CADocuments and Settings\sbemica\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKF\Nov-Loma NO Valley Pkg.doc • Not to Scale Install "2 Hour Parking 9 AM to 6 PM Except Sundays and Holidays" with arrows as shown. 34 feet Q) C C E 0 J N9 Valley Boulevard • Right Arrow I q.412 I I I I I Double Arrow I 922 I I I I &M6~ REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LOMA AVENUE NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD Traffic Commission Meeting - November 2, 2006 0 0 Exhibit "C" ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 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 Hunter INVOCATION - Commissioner Masuda ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Hunter, Commissioner Masuda & Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the October 12, 2006 meeting, was deferred until December 7, 2006. 2. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION Chairperson Quintanilla turned the meeting over to Planning Director Johnson for nominations and election of the new Chairperson. Planning Director Johnson called for nominations. Commissioner Knapp nominated Commissioner Matsdorf, as Chairperson of the Traffic Commission. There being no further nominations, Planning Director Johnson declared nominations closed, and named Commissioner Matsdorf the new Chairperson of the Traffic Commission for the year 2006/2007. Commissioner Matsdorf assumed the chair and opened nominations for Vice- Chairperson. Commissioner Hunter nominated Commissioner Knapp. There being no further nominations. Chairperson Matsdorf declared nominations closed, and named Commissioner Knapp the Vice-Chairperson for the Traffic Commission for the year 2006/2007. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE • • 4. OLD BUSINESS - NONE 5. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS REGARDING TRASH PICK-UP 9335 GLENDON WAY Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of 10 feet of red curb from the driveway of 9331 Glendon Way easterly. Planning Director Johnson read a follow-up letter from Mr. & Mrs. Paredes, and asked that it be entered into the record. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Masuda, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. B. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON STINGLE AVENUE SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of 20 feet of red curb from the driveway of 2743 Stingle Avenue northerly. Planning Director Johnson read a letter from Mr. Leonard Hernandez and asked that it be entered into the record. 0 0 Speaking before the Commission was: Resident 8941 Garvey Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 The resident stated that he supports the installation of a signal. He feels it will reduce traffic and accidents. He also feels that the there is an employee and customer parking problem. He indicated that the neighbors on the block have a large tree in their driveway that needs to be trimmed, and that residents on that street tend to put their trash cans on the side instead of in front of their property. It was moved by Commissioner Masuda, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. C. REQUEST PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LOMA AVENUE NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of "2 Hour Parking 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and Holidays" on the east side of Loma Avenue from Valley Boulevard north to the north property line of 4012 Loma Avenue. Speaking before the Commission was: Mr. Jimenez 4020 Loma Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Jimenez stated that he is in favor of the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. He has noticed that cars park on Loma for an extended period of time, and only move when the street sweeper comes by. 0 0 Speaking before the Commission was: Mrs. Veronica Jimenez 4020 Loma Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mrs. Jimenez stated that she is also in favor of the recommendation, but feels that the problem is with the person on the corner who is a mechanic. He tends to move his cars every couple hours in order to avoid getting a ticket. Mrs. Jimenez feels that the space is too small for all the cars that he to work on. Speaking before the Commission was: Mr. Arthur Murray 4015 Loma Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Murray stated that he has a problem with the recommendation. He feels that people are parking on the other side of the street, leaving their cars there for several days. Speaking before the Commission was: Valley Burgers, Owner 9219 Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 She stated that she has the same problem as the beauty shop, as it relates to the mechanic parking their cars on the street and moving them every couple hours. Speaking before the Commission was: Richard Smith 4028 Loma Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Smith feels that the businesses should try parking on Valley Boulevard, and if new businesses are built, there should be adequate parking provided for them. Commissioner Hunter was not sure that the Commission should vote on this item tonight. • • Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that because of the mixed use on Loma Avenue, and if the Commission is thinking of adding any additional parking restrictions on the other side, this would affect the residents, and they should be notified. Commissioner Knapp would like the Sheriff's Department and/or Parking Control Officers to be instructed to enforce the 2 hour parking limit at this location. Commissioner Knapp wanted to know if the City could restrict how many vehicles a mechanic shop could have on his property. Planning Director Johnson stated that the Council has recognized that neighborhoods are being impacted by all the auto mechanic shops in the City, and thereby requiring that any new auto repair shop needs a Conditional Use Permit. This gives the Planning Commission the authority to hold public hearings and notify the residents and determine a site plan that is appropriate. Planning Director Johnson went on to say that our new City Manager is talking about rebuilding the Community Development Department and creating a new Code Enforcement Division to help out with these problems. Commissioner Knapp stated that on Arroyo-Grande, residents there are issued a permit to park in front of their own house, and was wondering if this would be feasible in our City for those residents that have this problem. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she does know of agencies that use the parking permit process. However, it is a staff intensive process and they are used for different purposes, such as, college cities. Planning Director Johnson stated that the City could do targeted pro-active Code Enforcement on this case. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, with the addition of using the Code Enforcement to target this location, and re-visit this item again in 90 days per Commissioner Quintanilla. Vote Results 6. 7. Yes: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Matsdorf & Commissioner Masuda Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: Commissioner Hunter STAFF REPORTS - NONE Commissioner Knapp invited everyone to attend the Pancake Breakfast on November 18th for "People for People" at the Rosemead Community Center. Commissioner Knapp stated that it took her 3 lights to get off of Hellman Avenue. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m., in honor of all the Veterans for Veteran's Day.