CC - Item 4D - Request Red Curb at 7644 Highcliff Street•
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEADCITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JULY 20, 2005
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RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 7644 HIGHCLIFF STREET
During public comment at a recent Traffic Commission meeting, a resident requested
the installation of red curb in the vicinity of 7644 Highcliff Street. At this location there is
a 7-foot length of curb between two driveways for 7644 and 7648 Highcliff Street where
cars sometimes park, thereby blocking access to the driveways.
Field observations made during the afternoon hours found no cars parked at the subject
location and there was on-street parking readily available in the area.
Vehicles can be cited for blocking access to driveways without the installation of red
curb. However, red curb would provide clear direction for motorists that this curb is not
long enough for a vehicle to park.
The Traffic Commission recommended installing red curb between the driveways of
7644 and 7648 Highcliff Street.
Approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install red curb between the
driveways of 7644 and 7648 Highcliff Street.
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Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: June 29, 2005
RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 7644 HIGHCLIFF STREET
REQUEST
At last month's Traffic Commission meeting, Mr. Al Pinon requested the
Commission consider the installation of red curb in the vicinity of 7644 Highcliff
Street. Mr. Pinon indicated that the curb is less than 10 feet in length between
two driveways and vehicles often park and block portions of the driveways.
CONDITIONS
Highcliff Street is a 36 foot wide residential roadway. There is one lane of traffic
in each direction separated by a single yellow skip centerline. The prima facie
speed limit on this street is 25 mph.
Exhibit A depicts the south curb line of Highcliff Street between 7634 and 7660
Highcliff Street. Pictures will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION
Field observation of Highcliff Street was made during the early afternoon hours.
On-street parking on the south side of Highcliff Street in the subject area was
readily available. There was no vehicle parked in the area between 7644 and
7648 Highcliff Street.
The curb line between 7634 and 7660 Highcliff Street generally provides an on-
street parking area between driveways. However, between 7644 and 7648
Highcliff Street, there is approximately 7 feet of curb between driveways. This 7
foot length does not provide an adequate parking space for a vehicle.
Vehicles can be cited for blocking access at a driveway without the installation of
red curb. This can be difficult to enforce as many motorist will park at locations
that they believe is large enough for their vehicle. A red curb would provide clear
direction for motorists that this curb is not long enough for a vehicle to park.
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July 7, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Red Curb at 7644 Highcliff Street
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RECOMMENDATION
Based on the field observation and measurements, it is recommended that red
curb be installed between the driveways of 7644 and 7648 Highcliff Street.
Exhibit A depicts the recommended red curb.
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
JULY 7, 2005
The 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
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 2, 2005
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes for June 2, 2005.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 7644 HIGHCLIFF STREET
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the field observation and measurements, it was recommended that red curb
be installed between the driveways of 7644 and 7648 Highcliff Street.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and
carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation.