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CC - Item 4A - Request for Red Curb Gernert Ave• • TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROS MEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: LL CROWE, CITY MANAGE DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2005 RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON GERNERT AVENUE AT STEELE STREET The City Engineer received a request to install red curb on Gernert Avenue at Steele Street. The request stems from the high volume of parked vehicles on Gernert Avenue inhibiting the visibility of vehicles on Steele Street. The Gernert/Steele intersection is a T-intersection that does not have a posted stop, but is governed by the California Vehicle Code regarding right-of-way, whereby vehicles on Steele Street shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles on Gernert Avenue. Field observations indicated that there is significant parking on Gernert Avenue in the vicinity of Steele Street. Some of the vehicles parked in this area appeared to be associated with businesses along Valley Boulevard. Properties on the northeast and southeast corners of the intersection would be most affected by installation of red curb. On Gernert Avenue, between Steele Street and the driveways for each property north and south of the intersection, there exists parking space for 4 and 2 vehicles, respectively The Traffic Commission recommended installing 20 feet of red curb on Gernert Avenue north and south of Steele Street to provide better visibility. This would eliminate one parking space both north and south of the intersection. RECOMMENDATION Approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install 20 feet of red curb on Gernert Avenue north and south of Steele Street. couil !l- t,^: :'J, , Attachment F E B 0 8 2005 ITEP.1 !e- -A • 0 Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: December 27, 2004 SUBJECT: Request for Red Curb on Gernert Avenue at Steele Street REQUEST A request was received through the City Engineer's office regarding the installation of red curb on Gernert Avenue at Steele Street. The request stems from the high volume of parked vehicles on Gernert Avenue inhibiting the visibility of vehicles on Steele Street. CONDITIONS Gernert Avenue is a 36-foot wide roadway with parking allowed on both sides of the street. There is no striping on Gernert Avenue. The prima facie speed limit is 25 mph. Steele Street is a 30-foot wide roadway with parking allowed on both sides of the street. There is no striping on Steele Street that ends in a cul-de-sac approximately 550 feet east of Gernert Avenue. The intersection of Gernert Avenue and Steele Street is a T-intersection. Steele Street traffic does not have a posted stop but is governed by the California Vehicle Code (CVC) regarding right-of-way. CVC section 21800 states, "that the driver of any vehicle on a terminating highway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle on the intersecting continuing highway". Exhibit 1 depicts conditions in the vicinity of Gernert Avenue and Steele Street. DISCUSSION Field observations indicate that there is significant parking on Gernert Avenue in the vicinity of Steele Street. Some of the vehicles parked in this area appear to be associated with the businesses along Valley Boulevard. South of Steele Street, the parking does not appear as heavy. During street sweeping days, these vehicles find other locations to park. The northwest and southwest corner properties would be most affected by the installation of red curb. On the northwest corner, 3960 Gernert Avenue fronts on Gernert Avenue with the driveway also on Gernert Avenue. Between Steele Street and the driveway to 3960 Gernert Avenue, there is approximately 86 feet of frontage. These 86 feet would accommodate approximately 4 vehicles. On 0 • January 6, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting Request for Red Curb on Gernert Avenue at Steele Street Page 2 of 2 the southwest corner, 3946 Gernert Avenue, the driveway of this property appears to be on Steele Street. However, there is another driveway on Gernert Avenue. Between Steele Street and the driveway on Gernert Avenue, there is approximately 41 feet of frontage. This would accommodate approximately 2 vehicles. RECOMMENDATION Based on the request from the resident and field review of the location, the installation of 20 feet of red curb on Gernert Avenue north and south of Steele Street is recommended. This recommendation is shown on Exhibit 1. Attachment P:\06-160\JI1\RSD\2005 Agendas & DocumenlsUan-Gernert & Steele red curb.doc PUD •onV „OUJ29AGM"YS DLO lJwaw9Ao"Y 70'~ vta-t p16n.~~~0 _a.; a 8 J w z 11 I 1~ 0 Q CW LJ 6 z z a a _ j L W w W W ' ) o < V ~¢w LL- W J X o z w ''f Lu w Lf) t U - W zz 9,A ul J W W Z~ ~ Q LL 4 V \ a a 1~~~15 ~~1~~15 I t~ N 1 O Vl -A \ a Y _I 4 CL w ui a> ~Q w z W z o~ Z LL O 0 I fo " ,1' " Z \ IL Y I 1 w " Q ,SBb T y m m ~ m C Y , " v Q L I Q ly Q z ti) W ~L Z z Y Q ~ U S Z m =a • 0 ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 6, 2005 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. ROLL CALL Present Chairperson Knapp, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf and Commissioner Quintanilla Absent Commissioner Benjamin Pledge of Allegiance: Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf Invocation: Chairperson Knapp I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 2, 2004 It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for December 2, 2004. II. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION It was moved by Commissioner Quintanilla, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf to defer the reorganization to the month of February in order for Commissioner Benjamin to be present. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None IV. OLD BUSINESS - None • • V. A. REQUEST FOR AUDIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS AT WALNUT GROVE AND LANDISVIEW LANE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report and passed out some pictures of the intersection to the Commission. After some discussion amongst the Commission, it agreed upon to defer this item to the February Traffic Commission Meeting for further information. B. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON GLADYS AVENUE SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE (WALGREENS) Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation: Staff was looking for Traffic Commission direction on this item. It is understandable that Walgreens would like easier access to it's delivery dock. However, removing parking in front of 2749 Gladys Avenue may be a hardship to the residents. Staff is leaning towards a compromise by removing 17 feet of parking in front of 2749 Gladys Avenue. This would provide a remaining 20 feet of parking and provide a clearance to the delivery dock driveway. Staff recommends the Traffic Commission obtain public comment and direct staff on this item. Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that the owner of the Pawn Shop had no problem with the recommendation and thought it was a good idea. After some discussion amongst the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, to remove 17 feet of parking in front of 2749 Gladys Avenue, and inform the residents when this item goes to City Council. 0 • C. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 2435 DEL MAR AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation: Based on the request from the resident of 2435 Del Mar Avenue, field review of the location and understanding of the parking impacts of Williams School, the installation of 10 feet of red curb on both sides of the driveway was recommended. Wilson Chow (Property Owner of 2435 Del Mar Avenue), sent a letter stating: "My house is across the Dan T. Williams School, during school season, people always park in front of my property waiting for their children. People also love to park their "FOR SALE SIGN" vehicles in front of our property all the time. Parents and friends love to chat and smoke beside the cars. Every time when we exit my driveway, we cannot see through the traffic on both sides, it is very dangerous and unsafe. That's why I really need a "RED CURB" to protect the safety of our whole family." It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. D. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON GERNERT AVENUE AT STEELE STREET Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation: Based on the request from the resident and field review of the location, the installation of 20 feet of red curb on Gernert Avenue north and south of Steele Street was recommended. It was moved Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. i 9 VI. STAFF REPORTS The Commission was informed that the signal operation at Rio Hondo Avenue/Valley Boulevard/ Mission Drive was approved by the Rosemead City Council. VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Knapp stated the tinning on the signal southbound on Del Mar at Garvey eastbound is out of sync. The Traffic Engineer will investigate. Commissioner Knapp also stated that at the new McDonalds, traveling on Walnut Grove south from Mission, there seems to be a bottleneck at this location turning into the McDonalds. Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that red curb will be just painted at this location, according to the plans. VIII. ADTOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. with 26 people, mostly students, in the audience. The next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled for February 3, 2005.