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TC Agenda - 04-05-07Public Comment from the Audience: • If you wish to address the Rosemead Traffic Commission, please complete a Speaker Request Card and hand it to the Secretary before the start of the meeting. • The Rosemead Traffic Commission will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments from the Audience period. • Opportunity to address the Traffic Commission (on non-agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. • The Traffic Commission will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. Brown Act: Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Traffic Commission may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Traffic Commission meeting. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. Violation of this rule shall result in such persons being barred from further audience before the governing body. This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020 Rosemead Traffic Commission AGENDA APRIL 5, 2007 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 Brandan Matsdorf, Chairman Holly Knapp, Vice-Chairperson Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner Joan Hunter, Commissioner Howard Masuda, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION • CALL TO ORDER- 7:00 PM • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Commissioner Hunter • INVOCATION -Commissioner Masuda • ROLL CALL - Commissioners Quintanilla, Knapp, Matsdorf, Hunter & Masuda APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 1, 2007 - Regular Meeting 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 3. OLD BUSINESS - None 4. NEW BUSINESS 15, 2007 A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 8657 GRAND AVENUE Staff received a request from Louie Romero, supervisor at the California American Water Co. located at 8657 Grand Avenue. Mr. Romero has requested the installation of red curb west of the Water Co. driveway at 8657 Grand Avenue. He indicated that many vehicles park directly adjacent to the Water Company driveway and create a visibility and maneuverability constraint for vehicles exiting the site. Mr. Romero would like to extend the existing red curb an additional 20 feet. Recommendation: It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of 20 feet of red curb on the west side of the driveway of 8657 Grand Avenue from the existing red curb westerly. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION April 5, 2007 B. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BARTLETT AVENUE AND OLNEY STREET Staff received a request through the City Council to review the level of traffic control at the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street. The concern expressed was the volume and speed of traffic traveling through this intersection especially during school start and release periods. In addition, the speed of vehicles on Bartlett Avenue as they turn from Olney Street was a concern especially as the Janson School crossing guard crosses pedestrians as the School driveway. The specific request was for the installation of multi-way stop controls for all approaches to the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street. Recommendation: It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of: A yellow crosswalk on the south leg of Bartlett Avenue at Loftus Street. Handicap accessible ramps as necessary for the proposed yellow crosswalk. 20 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the proposed yellow crosswalk northerly. 20 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the proposed yellow crosswalk southerly. 20 feet of red curb on the east side of Bartlett Avenue from the proposed yellow crosswalk southerly. 17 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the Janson School driveway red curb northerly (20 feet total red curb) 8 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the Janson School driveway red curb northerly (10 feet total red curb). 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2007 at 7:00 pm. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FEBRUARY 1. 2007 The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson Matsdorf at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson Matsdorf INVOCATION - Commissioner Knapp ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Hunter & Commissioner Masuda Absent: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Masuda, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for October 12, 2006, with one abstention by Commissioner Matsdorf, who was not present at the October 12, 2006 meeting. Vote Results: Yes: Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Hunter & Commissioner Masuda Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: Chairperson Matsdorf It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for November 2, 2006. Vote Results: Yes: Chairperson Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Hunter & Commissioner Masuda Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None 2. 3. 4. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE OLD BUSINESS - NONE NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 2660 RIVER 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 2660 River Avenue northerly. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. Vote Results: Yes: Chairperson Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Hunter & Commissioner Masuda Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None STAFF REPORTS Commissioner Knapp asked how close staff is to installing the red turn lanes on Walnut Grove Avenue. City Engineer, Ken Rukavina stated that the northbound has been re-striped, and is assessing options for lengthening the left turn lane for the southbound side. 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Masuda stated that the lights are out on the eastbound freeway off- ramp at Walnut Grove. Commissioner Hunter asked if the left turn lane (northbound/southbound) at Walnut Grove and Hellman was going to help the lights. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that there has not been any changes to the timing of the lights. City Engineer Rukavina stated that he met with Cal-Trans in November, and they are reluctant to change the timing. If they add more green time to Walnut Grove, it would take time away from the freeway off-ramp, causing a back-up on the freeway. Commissioner Hunter stated that the "green" street signs along Walnut Grove Avenue from Klingerman to Marshall are cracked and faded, and need replacing. Commissioner Matsdorf stated that the trains have been stopping for over 45 minutes and impacting the traffic in Rosemead. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Traffic Commission, the meeting was adjourned. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for March 1, 2007. OSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: MARCH 26, 2007 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 8657 GRAND AVENUE SUMMARY Staff received a request from Louie Romero, supervisor at the California American Water Co. located at 8657 Grand Avenue. Mr. Romero has requested the installation of red curb west of the Water Co. driveway at 8657 Grand Avenue. He indicated that many vehicles park directly adjacent to the Water Co. driveway and create a visibility and maneuverability constraint for vehicles exiting the site. Mr. Romero would like to extend the existing red curb an additional 20 feet. Staff Recommendation It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of: • 20 feet of red curb on the west side of the driveway of 8657 Grand Avenue from the existing red curb westerly. ANALYSIS Grand Avenue is a 40-foot wide roadway. There is a single yellow skip stripe in the centerline of the roadway. On the approaches to the intersection of Grand Avenue at Bartlett Avenue, there is double yellow striping in the centerline of Grand Avenue. The north side of Grand Avenue is commercial/industrial developments. The south side is residential. Grand Avenue has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The driveway of 8657 Grand Avenue is directly across from Bartlett Avenue. The driveway is 35 feet wide and provides the primary access for the Water Co. There is 38 feet of red curb east of the driveway and 10 feet of red curb west of the driveway. Exhibit A depicts the general conditions in the vicinity of 8657 Grand Avenue. Discussion Field observation of 8657 Grand Avenue was made during the mid-morning hours. During this time, 3 vehicles were parked between the driveways of 8657 (Water Co.) and 8633 (Pacific Bell) Grand Avenue and one vehicle was parked east of the Water Traffic Commission Meeting April 5, 2007 Page 2 of 2 Co. driveway. In addition, the Water Co. had placed flexible delineators west of their driveway to discourage any vehicles from parking too close to their driveway. Staff spoke with Mr. Romero and he indicated that in recent months it appears that employees with Pacific Bell were parking on Grand Avenue. They would park very close and sometimes into the existing red curb west of the Water Co. driveway. Employees of the Water Co. were concerned with visibility and maneuverability when exiting the Water Co. facility. The field observations of the location support the demand of on-street parking especially during business hours. The installation of the requested red curb will not significantly impact the on-street parking demand in the vicinity. The displaced vehicle can be accommodated east of the Water Co. driveway. Therefore, the following installation is recommended: • 20 feet of red curb on the west side of the driveway of 8657 Grand Avenue from the existing red curb westerly. Exhibit A depicts this recommendation. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: - l Joanne ltagakl Traffic Engineering Deputy Exhibit A: Existing and Recommended Installation at 8657 Grand Avenue Q:1jn16262-Rsd Retainer 06-071Traffic Commission Agendas\April-8657 Grand Red Curb.doc 2C PO' I G)r CO L d LL = w z LJ a X i n W T y LIJ O > d Q N Q S aL ch j < Q c; j <o'a C ) L~1 l U n . n~,~ II nQD tt Q I I W z n III K m m u~ : ~ m p ka Y J C~ W L, m r--= n a ~y ro ~ I(1 ~ N jl < r N fA - Qy UoN-~ Ilj ill ¢ J:.U n~ Q V ~ 3 ~ w N m O ZCbh M4~ ill ZMCO : K i0 UI K W ~ z fi C.z ']Ad il3li ]b8 c C N ~ c C\ O CP w U p m S W C ~ m C Li 3 o ? LO ~ O C7 _ CJ Vl N o LLI J W CL O M M 0 Q. IN' Q U VI ~ > L U M zu I .c ac ~ a KOSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: MARCH 26, 2007 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BARTLETT AVENUE AND OLNEY STREET SUMMARY Staff received a request through the City Council to review the level of traffic control at the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street. The concern expressed was the volume and speed of traffic traveling through this intersection especially during school start and release periods. In addition, the speed of vehicles on Bartlett Avenue as they turn from Olney Street was a concern especially as the Janson School crossing guard crosses pedestrians at the School driveway. The specific request was for the installation of multi-way stop controls for all approaches to the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street. Staff Recommendation It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the City Council approve the installation of: A yellow crosswalk on the south leg of Bartlett Avenue at Loftus Street. 0 Handicap accessible ramps as necessary for the proposed yellow crosswalk. 0 20 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the proposed yellow crosswalk northerly. 0 20 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the proposed yellow crosswalk southerly. 0 20 feet of red curb on the east side of Bartlett Avenue from the proposed yellow crosswalk southerly. 0 17 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the Janson School driveway red curb northerly (20 feet total red curb). 0 8 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the Janson School driveway red curb northerly (10 feet total red curb). Staff further recommends that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council direct selective enforcement of speeds on Olney Street and Bartlett Avenue. Traffic Commission Meeting April 5, 2007 Paqe 2 of 4 ANALYSIS Bartlett Avenue is a 36-foot wide residential roadway. There are no stripes on the roadway separating opposing lanes of traffic. Bartlett Avenue forms a T intersection with Olney Street. There are no stop controls on Bartlett Avenue at Olney Street. Parking is generally allowed on both sides of Bartlett Avenue except on street sweeping days. The prima facie speed limit on Bartlett Avenue is 25 mph. Olney Street is also a 36-foot wide residential roadway with no stripes on the roadway. Parking is generally allowed on both sides of Olney Street except on street sweeping days. The prima facie speed limit on Olney Street is 25 mph. Janson School is on the corner of Bartlett Avenue and Marshall Street. The school's primary pick-up/drop-off zone is-on-site and located on the south end of the school. This on-site zone is a one-way access drive-through with the inbound driveway on the west side of Bartlett Avenue approximately 120 feet north of Olney Street. The outbound driveway is located on the north side of Olney Street at its far west end. Exhibit A will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting and will identify the existing conditions at Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street. Discussion The reported accident history at the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street was reviewed for the period from January 1, 2004 through February 28, 2007. There were no accidents reported during this time frame. The reported accident history was also reviewed for Bartlett Avenue between Marshall Street and Olney Street. There were no accidents reported during this time frame. Twenty-four hour traffic volumes were obtained for the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street in March 2007. These counts revealed the following: 24-hour Traffic Volume Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound Bartlett Avenue 849 284 Olney Street - 805 251 Traffic Commission Meeting April 5, 2007 Pace 3 of 4 Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound Bartlett Avenue 149 (7:15 AM) 84 (7:15 AM) - 219 (1:30 PM) 32 (2:15 PM) - - - - Olney Street 219 (7:15 AM) 26 (7:30 AM) 203 (1:30 PM) 22 (5:45 PM) A pedestrian count was also taken at the driveway of Janson School on Bartlett Avenue. Currently, the School provides a crossing guard at this location. During a one hour and 15 minute period from 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM, 31 pedestrians crossed Bartlett Avenue at the driveway. Of these 31 pedestrians, 8 were adults crossing with students and 10 students crossed with the crossing guard but with no other adult. The 24-hour traffic volumes and collision history were applied to the guidelines presented in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for the installation of multi-way stop controlled intersections. Exhibit B depicts how the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street compares to the MUTCD guidelines. For Section C.2, the guideline analyzes the volumes of the minor street (Bartlett Avenue) approaches. For this T intersection, only the southbound traffic volumes on Bartlett Avenue should be considered. However, understanding the traffic flow pattern of the intersection, staff included the traffic volumes for both northbound and southbound traffic on Bartlett Avenue. In addition, the total pedestrian volume (31 pedestrians) crossing Bartlett Avenue at the School driveway was added to the analysis. For a conservative estimate, the 31 pedestrians were added to each of the 8 hours analyzed even though the number of pedestrians crossing throughout the day would be much less than during school start/release hours. As shown in Exhibit B, even with the conservative addition of traffic volumes and pedestrian volumes, the MUTCD guidelines are not satisfied for the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street. However, in acknowledgment to the fact that the School is using a crossing guard, it is recommended that a yellow crosswalk be installed on the south leg of Bartlett Avenue at Loftus Street and that the crossing guard be directed to cross pedestrians at this location: This will remove some of the confusion that exists at the School driveway with vehicles entering the site and pedestrians trying to cross and it will relocate the pedestrians further from the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street. Therefore, the following installation is recommended: • A yellow crosswalk on the south leg of Bartlett Avenue at Loftus Street. Handicap accessible ramps as necessary for the proposed yellow crosswalk. 0 20 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the proposed yellow Traffic Commission Meeting April 5, 2007 Pape 4 of 4 crosswalk northerly. 0 20 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the proposed yellow crosswalk southerly. 0 20 feet of red curb on the east side of Bartlett Avenue from the proposed yellow crosswalk southerly. 0 17 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the Janson School driveway red curb northerly (20 feet total red curb). 8 feet of red curb on the west side of Bartlett Avenue from the Janson School driveway red curb northerly (10 feet total red curb). Staff further recommends that the Traffic Commission recommend the City Council direct selective enforcement of speeds on Olney Street and Bartlett Avenue. Exhibit A depicts these recommendations. 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 Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street (available at Traffic Commission meeting) Exhibit B: MUTCD Guidelines for the installation of Multi-way Stop signs Q:4ni6262-Rsd Retainer 06-07\Traffic Commission Agendas\April-Bartlett & Olney Stop Signs.doc INSERT Exhibit A - Existing and Proposed Improvements at Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street (Available at Traffic Commission Meeting) CITY OF ROSEMEAD Exhibit B CA MUTCD 2003 Rev. MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN WARRANTS LOCATION: -Bartlett Avenue and Olney Street- DATE: _03/28/07_ The installation of multi-way STOP signs are based on the following: A. Where traffic signals are justified, the multiway stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal. Satisfied: Yes No B. A crash problem, as indicated by 5 or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multiway stop installation. Such crashes include right- and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions. Satisfied: Yes No C. Minimum traffic volumes: 1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and Satisfied: Yes No 2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour, but Satisfied: Yes No 3. If the 85-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 65 km/h or 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above values. Not Applicable Satisfied: Yes No D. Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied 80 percent of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded from this condition. Not Applicable VOLUME WORKSHEET Hours Guideline Ix 0 ^ ti/ 4iA / ```ti4 I ti~ l 7 /k' I AVG (1) Total Volume 300 (225) [ 201] [ 100] [ 40 ] [ 90 ] [ 45 ] [ 107] [ 176] [ 71 ] 104 (2) Combined Vol. 200 (150) [ 222] [ 131] [ 76 ] [ 126] [ 86 ] [ 159] [ 240] [ 118] 145 Note: Combined volume includes both northbound and southbound volumes on Bartlett Avenue and 31 pedestrians crossing with the school crossing guard added to each of the 8 hours: