TC - 09-07-95A
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770
Regular Meeting
September 7. 1995
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Pledge of Allegiance:
7:00 p.m.
Commissioners Larson, Knapp, Vice-Chairman Alarcon,
Chairman Tirre
Commissioner Larson
Invocation: Commissioner Knapp
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meetings of July 6 and August 3, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes as presented.
H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time reserved for members of the audience to address the Commission on
items not listed on the agenda (Maximum time per speaker is 3 minutes; total time
allocated is 15 minutes).
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR GREEN CURB AT 2525 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD.
This is a request from Mr. Issa Farah for green curb in front of his business to
reduce extended parking from a neighboring auto repair business.
B. REQUEST FOR "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" SIGN AT ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD AND LOWER AZUSA ROAD. This is a request from
Councilman Imperial to investigate the need for restricting northbound traffic onto
Rosemead Boulevard.
C. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR CURVES
IN THE 3600 BLOCK OF MUSCATEL AVENUE SOUTH OF MARSHALL
STREET. This is a request from Mr. Mark Mohammad to add traffic controls
through two curve areas.
V. STAFF REPORTS
A. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF AUGUST 22, 1995
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File
B. WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRAFFIC FORUM MEETING-MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
VH. ADJOURNMENT
Thursday, October 5, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., Rosemead Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770.
STAFF REPORT =
TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CARL P. HOLM, ADMINISTRTIVE AIDE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 1995
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES, JULY 6, 1995
The subject minutes had not been completed at the time of running the agenda. Therefore,
they will be delivered to the Commission by Wednesday, September 6.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 3, 1995
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman
Tirre, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California
91770.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Larson, Knapp, Alarcon and Chairman Tirre
Ex Officio: Administrative Aide, Carl Holm
Deputy Traffic Engineer, Joanne Itagaki
Sheriff Liaison, Miller
CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Tirre
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Larson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time reserved for members of the audience to address the Commission on
items not listed on the agenda (Maximum time per speaker is 3 minutes: total time
allocated is 15 minutes).
Henry Chavez, 2733 N. Bartlett Avenue, Rosemead and George Lopez, 2737 N.
Bartlett, Rosemead, addressed the following concerns: a forklift is being driven on the
sidewalk at 8712 Garvey Avenue at Bartlett Street and at the roofing company on
Garvey at La Presa; the Far West Sewing company is using an unlicensed truck on the
streets; there is a drum of oil at the southeast corner of Garvey and Bartlett parking
lot. Photographs were provided by the speakers. Mr. Chavez added that these have
been on-going problems for many years. Mr. Chavez stated that a forklift has crushed
a phone company cable box cover in front of 8712 Garvey. Mr. Chavez continued that
this is a formal complaint and these problems have been reported to City Hall
previously.
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMPS IN ALLEY SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE
BETWEEN LA PRESA AVENUE AND BARTLETT AVENUE. This is a request
from Mr. Henry Chavez to reduce speeding in the alley.
Mr. Holm presented the request from Mr. Henry Chavez to reduce speeding in the alley
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report with the recommendation not
to install the speed humps in the alley south of Garvey Avenue between La Presa
Avenue and Bartlett Avenue. The installation of "15 mph" speed limit signs is
recommended on the existing sign posts at the entrances to the alley. It is also
recommended that staff be directed to develop a written policy, to be considered at
a future meeting, for the installation of speed humps on residential roadways.
Henry Chavez, 2733 N. Bartlett, Rosemead and George Lopez, 2737 N. Bartlett,
Rosemead were present. Mr. Chavez stated that their main concern is for pedestrian
safety crossing the alley and suggested limit lines with "Stop" signs be installed across
both alleys.
Chairman Tirre asked if they had observed any accidents at that location
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Mr. Chavez stated that he had not
Mr. Lopez responded that cars speed down the alley in both directions and drivers use
the alley as a short-cut when Muscatel backs up peak traffic hours. Mr. Lopez added
that there are many small children in the area that cross that alleyway.
Commissioner Knapp asked Mr. Lopez and Mr. Chavez if posting a 15 mph sign would
remedy this situation, and that she favors a "Stop" sign.
Mr. Lopez responded that it would not be as effective as a speed hump in the middle
of the alley.
Commissioner Alarcon suggested posting the alley "One Way" going westbound from
Bartlett to La Presa to avoid cars using this alley as a short cut.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Larson to install
"15 mph" speed limit signs on the existing sign posts and install "Stop" signs with
limit lines at the entrances to the alley. Vote resulted:
YES: LARSON, KNAPP, TIRRE, ALARCON
NO: NONE
ABSENT NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
B. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MISSION DRIVE AND ENCINITA AVENUE.
This is a request from Ms. Joan Mitten to install a traffic signal at Mission Drive
and Encinita Avenue.
Mr. Holm presented the request from Ms. Mitten to install a traffic signal at Mission
Drive and Encinita Avenue.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report and recommended the
installation of a traffic signal Mission Drive and Encinita to improve traffic safety and
overall intersection congestion.
Commissioner Knapp asked if the signal would be a full traffic signal, triggered
electronically, and include a left turn signal from Mission onto Encinita.
Ms. Itagaki confirmed that it would be a full overhead signal and left turn signalization
would be a possibility due to the number of accidents at that intersection.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Larson, second by Chairman Tirre to install a traffic
signal at Mission Drive and Encinita Avenue to improve traffic safety and overall
intersection congestion. Vote resulted:
YES: LARSON, KNAPP, TIRRE, ALARZON
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
C. REQUEST FOR CROSSWALK AND CROSSING GUARD ON NEW AVENUE AT
NEWMARK AVENUE
Mr. Holm presented the request from Ms. Barbara Razo, Principal of Arlene Bitely
School and Susan Aguilar.
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Deputy Traffic Engineer, Joanne Itagaki, presented the staff report with the
recommendation of installation of a traffic signal at New Avenue and Newmark Avenue
to improve traffic safety and overall intersection traffic flow. However, due to time
required to coordinate this installation with the City of Monterey Park, it is
recommended that a crossing guard to assigned to this location during the regular
school session. This crossing guard will be an interim measure to the traffic signal
installation and will be reevaluated at the time of the installation.
Mr. Holm stated that staff has received a written comment from Mr. Woo, 2614 New
Avenue, recommending that installation of a traffic signal at this location, and a letter
from the City of Monterey Park, the Director of Public Works, recommending that the
City install the traffic signal with the City of Monterey Park paying for half the cost of
the installation.
Barbara Razo, 1904 S. Meridian Avenue, Alhambra, Principal of Bitely School,
explained that there are 60 to 70 students from Monterey Park attending Bitely School
and 120 more students that attend the intermediate schools also cross in this area
creating a dangerous situation. Ms. Razo explained the student traffic path and stated
that most students cross from the south side of New Avenue at Newmark and the
others cross in the middle of the street.
Commissioner Knapp confirmed that the traffic signal will have a pedestrian button.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon to install
a traffic signal at New Avenue and Newmark Avenue to improve traffic safety and
overall intersection traffic flow. Due to time required to coordinate this installation
with the City of Monterey Park, it is recommended that a crossing guard be assigned
to this location during the regular school session. This crossing guard will be an
interim measure to the traffic signal installation and will be reevaluated at the time of
the installation. Vote resulted:
AYE: LARSON, KNAPP, TIRRE, ALARCON
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
V. STAFF REPORTS
A. Mr. Holm announced that the Traffic Commission Secretary, Sandy Bernice will
be returning on August 14th. Mr. Holm continued that the temporary
Secretary, Josephine Pickett is still hospitalized with a diagnosis of leukemia
and will most likely not return to work for at least another couple of weeks.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. Commissioner Larson reported that the odor from the chicken factory on
Garvey Avenue is overpowering and asked if there are any regulations
concerning this. Mr. Holm responded that this is a legal, non-conforming
business and that they were approved to operate and maintain their business
within the limits of the law, they cannot expand it, nor will the City allow
another business of this type in the City.
B. Commissioner Holly Knapp confirmed the church parking lot event on Walnut
Grove and Marshall.
C. Chairman Dan Tirre was concerned about the go-carts that speed along Garvey
Avenue to the wash, especially in the evenings. These carts do not have lights
and travel at a tremendous amount of speed. Mr. Holm responded that he will
notify the Sheriff's of that situation. Mr. Tirre asked about if the "Yield" sign
had been installed at Earlswood and Rosemead Place. Mr. Holm responded that
it had been installed this past week.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned in memory of former Traffic Commissioner Eldon Beezley, who passed away
this morning. the next meeting will take place on September 7, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT =
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: AUGUST 30, 1995
RE: REQUEST FOR GREEN CURB AT 2525 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD -
CASA DE LIQUOR
REQUEST
A letter (attached) was received from Mr. Issa Farah requesting the
installation of green curb in front of his business at 2525 San
Gabriel Boulevard. Mr. Farah indicates the auto repair shop next
door often parks cars for long periods of time in front of his
business. Mr. Farah feels his business is greatly impacted by this
practice.
Casa De Liquor, 2525 San Gabriel Boulevard, is located on the north
west corner of San Gabriel Boulevard and Garvalia Avenue. Parking
is allowed on the west side of San Gabriel Boulevard from Garvalia
Avenue to Fern Avenue. The only prohibition is red curb in the
vicinity of Fern Avenue.
Three businesses front San Gabriel Boulevard between Garvalia
Avenue and Fern Avenue. These include Casa De Liquor, auto repair
shop, and Linda's Beauty Salon. The driveways and existing red
curb limit on-street parking availability to approximately 5
vehicles.
Casa De Liquor does have some off-street parking. It appears this
parking may be shared with an auto wholesale business set back on
the property.
The auto repair shop utilizes all of its available on-site space to
park cars. Some cars extend out to the sidewalk area. The shop's
frontage consists of their driveway; no on-street parking is
available directly in front of their business.
Linda's Beauty Salon is next door to the auto repair shop. The
area in front of the Salon is shared with the auto repair shop.
However, the shop does not appear to park cars in this area. There
are two parking spaces directly in front of the Salon.
Figure 1 depicts the conditions described above.
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DISCUSSION
The use of on-street parking by auto repair shops is often the case
throughout the City. Many shops appear to have a minimal amount of
on-site parking available to accommodate all of the vehicles they
service. This leads to neighboring businesses "competing" for on-
street parking.
The west side of San Gabriel Boulevard between Garvalia Avenue and
Fern Avenue has very limited on-street parking spaces. Basically,
there are only 5 parking spaces for three businesses. In addition,
there are no on-street parking spaces directly in front of the auto
repair shop.
Field review of the location revealed the on-street parking was
fully used along the entire block. This parking appeared to be
mixed with long term and short term parking.
It has been the policy of the City not to install green curb. This
is primarily due to the enforcement needed to police this
restriction. In the past, it has been more feasible to post 2 hour
parking restrictions. '
The parking needs for all the businesses on the subject block could
be accommodated with a "2 Hour Parking, 7 AM to 6 PM, Except
Saturdays and Sundays" restriction. Discussions with Mr. Farah
indicate he would be in favor of this restriction. The other two
businesses that would be affected by this restriction have been
notified of this meeting.
It is recommended that "2 Hour Parking, 7 AM to 6 PM, Except
Saturdays and Sundays" signs be posted on the west side of San
Gabriel Boulevard from Garvalia Avenue to Fern Avenue. Figure 1
depicts this recommendation.
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Casa De Liquor
June 25, 1995
2525 N. San Gabriel Blvd.
Rosemead. CA 91770 818-280-1034
Carl Holm
Administrative Aide
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, Calif. 91770
Dear Mr. Holm:
I am writing in regards to my business, Casa De Liquor, located
at 2525 N. San Gabriel Blvd., in Rosemead. Currently, the curb
in front of my store is unpainted, allowing for unlimited
parking. I would like to request consideration for having this
changed to a green curb, with a 15 minute parking limit.
Because of the current parking status, the mechanic next door
has taken to parking the cars he is not immediately working
on in front of my store, sometimes for an entire day at a time.
I am sure you are aware of the fact that convenience store
business relies heavily on the ease and availability of quick
parking; this practice has greatly affected my business,
resulting in a marked loss of sales. He also regularly parks
the cars in my allotted spaces on the property, as well as the
handicapped space, in spite of repeated requests not to. I
understand there is nothing you can do about this, however you
can see how a green curb out in front would certainly be an
asset to my business.
I greatly appreciate your attention to this matter. I trust
that you will come to a fair and prompt decision, and I look
foreword to a long and successful future in the community of
Rosemead.
Sincerely,
Issa Farah
2525 N. San Gabriel Blvd.
Rosemead, Calif. 91770
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STAFF REPORT =
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: AUGUST 30, 1995
RE: REQUEST FOR "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" SIGN AT ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD AND LOWER AZUSA ROAD
REQUEST
A request has been received from Councilman Imperial to investigate
the need for a "No Right Turn On Red" restriction for northbound
traffic on Rosemead Boulevard
Imperial indicates there have
location involving southbound
turns.
DATA
at Lower Azusa Road. Councilman
been a number of accidents at this
left turns and northbound right
The reported accident history from January 1, 1992 to December 31,
1994 was reviewed. Three accidents were reported involving
northbound right turning traffic or southbound left turning
traffic. These accidents are summarized below:
Location anti nes riD ion Date Time
At - Northbound vehicle turning 02/03/94 6:50 pm
right sideswiped a westbound
stopped vehicle (Wrong side/Unsafe
speed).
40" South - Westbound vehicle turning 05/12/94 3:05 pm
left broadsided a southbound vehicle
turning left (Improper turn/Unsafe
speed).
At - Southbound vehicle turning 06/08/92 10:10 am
left hit a fixed object (Improper
turn).
90HPITIONS
Rosemead Boulevard is an 80 foot wide north/south roadway with four
lanes of traffic, two in each direction. Opposing lanes of traffic
are separated by a raised center median in the vicinity of Lower
Azusa Road. A northbound right turn only lane, with a traffic
signal overlap, exists at the intersection. Northbound and
southbound left turn phasing exists on Rosemead Boulevard. The
posted speed limit on Rosemead Boulevard is 40 mph.
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Lower Azusa Road is a 50 foot wide east/west roadway with four
lanes of traffic, two in each direction. The opposing lanes of
traffic are separated by a double yellow centerline. The western
end of Lower Azusa Road terminates at a "T" intersection at
Rosemead Boulevard. The posted speed limit is 40 mph on Lower
Azusa Road.
Figure 1 depicts existing conditions at the intersection of
Rosemead Boulevard and Lower Azusa Road.
The intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Lower Azusa Road is
signalized. The southbound left turns are controlled by a separate
left turn phase (arrow). During this phase, the northbound
movements are stopped by a red ball. Therefore, right turning
vehicles are required to yield the right-of-way to the left turning
vehicles.
Observations of this intersection were conducted during peak
periods. The majority of northbound right turning vehicles yielded
the right-of-way to southbound left turns. During the beginning of
the southbound left turn phase, one or two northbound right turning
vehicles would execute their turn. However, this did not appear to
conflict with the left turns. After the southbound left turn queue
began to flow, no northbound right turns would turn on the red
phase.
The reported accident history does not indicate a problem with
northbound right turns and southbound left turns conflicting. The
accidents identified above do not involve both right turns and left
turns in one collision. This would indicate that vehicles are
exercising the proper rotation of right-of-way with respect to the
northbound right turns and southbound left turns.
Based on the findings of this report, it is recommended that the
intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Lower Azusa Road retain the
existing level of traffic control. The installation of a "No Right
Turn on Red" sign is not recommended.
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: AUGUST 30, 1995
RE: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS ON MUSCATEL
AVENUE SOUTH OF MARSHALL STREET
REQUEST
A request has been received from Mr. Malak Mohammad, 3622 Muscatel
Avenue, for additional traffic controls in the vicinity of the
curves on Muscatel Avenue south of Marshall Street. Mr. Mohammad
indicates that STOP signs or speed humps are needed because of the
"dangerous curves". He also indicates this route is used for cut-
through traffic.
CONDITIONS
Muscatel Avenue is a 40 foot wide north/south roadway. It is
striped for one lane of traffic in each direction separated by a
double yellow centerline. The prima facie speed limit on Muscatel
Avenue is 25 mph.
South of Marshall Street, two horizontal curves exist on Muscatel
Avenue. At this point, Muscatel Avenue turns in to Glendon Way.
Several warning signs exist throughout the curve. The existing
conditions throughout the curve are depicted in Figure 1.
DATA
The reported accident history on Muscatel Avenue in the vicinity of
the curves was reviewed from January 1, 1992 through December 31,
1994. Reported accidents on Glendon Way were also reviewed.
There were no reported accidents at this location.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Mohammad's concern for cut-through traffic may be a valid
concern. During field review of the location, some vehicles were
identified as traveling on Muscatel Avenue/Glendon Way between
Rosemead Boulevard and Marshall Street. However, there does not
appear to be an excessive amount of cut-through traffic.
The favorable reported accident history indicates vehicles are
traveling through the curves with due care. Field review also
supported this with no visible signs of recent accidents (i.e.
broken glass, skid marks, etc.).
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Mr. Mohammad indicated he felt the warning signs could be placed in
"better" locations. Review of the curves indicated the signs
should be placed in more appropriate locations. Two signs were
located too far from the curves and one sign should be installed
for Curve 2.
The following is a summary of the recommended revisions for the
curves on Muscatel Avenue south of Marshall Street. These are
depicted in Figure 1.
1. Relocate W3(Rt) and W6(20) 95 feet westerly (closer to
the Curve 1).
2. Install W3(Rt) and W6(20) 60 feet from Driveway A
(easterly direction).
3. Remove W57 and Type N from the "head-on" position of
Curve 1.
4. Install W81 in the "head-on" position of Curve 1.
1. Relocate W3(Lt-Mod) from Curve 1 to 15 feet from Driveway
A (easterly direction).
2. Install W81 in the "head-on" position of Curve 1.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CARL P. HOLM, ADMINISTRTIVE AIDE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 1995
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS - AUGUST 22, 1995
On August 22, the City Council took action on the following Traffic Commission
recommendations:
1. TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN ALLEY SOUTH OF GARVEY BETWEEN
BARTLETT AND LA PRESA.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve as recommended by the Commission.
2. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MISSION AND ENCINITA.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve as recommended by the Commission to be
funded in Fiscal Year 1996-97.
3. CROSSING GUARD AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT NEW AND NEWMARK.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve as recommended by the Commission. Staff will
be following up to negotiate with Monterey Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
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STAFF REPORT =
TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CARL P. HOLM, ADMINIISTRTIVE AIDE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 1995
SUBJECT: WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRAFFIC FORUM
Minutes of July 18, 1995
The subject minutes are attached for your review.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission receive and file the subject minutes.
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MEETING MINUTES
JULY 18,1995
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. ATTENDANCE
An attendance roster is attached to these minutes.
2. REVIEW & APPROVAL MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the March 9, 1995 and June 7, 1995 meetings were approved without
comment.
3. DISCUSSION OF AGENCY COMMENTS
The following agency comments were received by JHK after the June 7th Forum Meeting
Application Summary. These comments were presented for discussion at the forum meeting:
A. Fair Oaks Ave. Signal Synchronization, Upgrade and tie to Pasadena TMC.
Estimated Cost: $320,000, South Pasadena Local Match: $100,000. Sponsors:
Pasadena, South Pasadena.
B. Fremont Ave. Expansion of scope to include signal synchronization from
Alhambra Rd- to Columbia Street and connection to Pasadena TMC. Estimated
Cost: $320,000, South Pasadena Local Match: $100,000. Sponsors: Pasadena,
South Pasadena.
C. Los Robles Ave. Inclusion of Los Robles Upgrade & Synchronization. Sponsor:
Pasadena, South Pasadena & San Marino. San Marino: Local Match: $95,000.
D. Proposal to include Fair Oaks, Fremont, and Los Robles in FY 1995 and 1996.
Sponsors: Pasadena, South Pasadena & San Marino.
E. Fremont Avenue Master Plan. Sponsors: Pasadena, South Pasadena (written
continents received, not discussed at fom m meeting).
F. Atlantic Blvd. Hard-wire interconnect and on-street arterial master. Sponsor:
Monterey Park.
G. Garfield Ave. Hard-wire interconnect and on-street arterial master. Sponsor:
Monterey Park.
H. Monterey Park Traffic Signal System
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1. Monterey Park Geometric Improvements (written comments received, not
discussed at forum meeting).
Michael suggested that a meeting needs to be arranged to discuss projects A, B & C and
called for a date to be found. Jane White explained that she and Michael Wendtland had only
last week received copies of the cities' applications. Michael and Jane have not yet had time to
review them in detail. Projects A, B and C have an estimated price tag of $500,000 which is a
considerable chunk out of the $13 million and they may need to be pared back or deferred. The
question was raised as to whether Alhambra should also be involved. Doing a timing plan at the
same time would increase the regional impact. (Peter Liu). A representative from Alhambra
commented that they have a project for widening Fremont coming up soon and that re-timing
would be part of that project.
The plan to coordinate Atlantic will come out in detail in the course of the study. There
are quite a number of dollars in the communication portion of the project that apply to multi-
jurisdictional communication. The table of potential projects will be the subject of study and for
discussion later in the project. Topics E through I were comments received to date from
members of the forum.
The question was raised as to how to insure inter-jurisdictional cooperation is developed
by the forum. (Patrick Lang). El Monte for example is missing from the meeting. One
recommendation was to try and schedule meetings in El Monte. Michael also commented that
it might be necessary to have route specific meetings to generate discussion between the parties.
A discussion ensued on the need to include other projects in the MOU for year 1. Ben
made the point that with the amount of money available a lot will be done in the first four years.
Issues with regard to the best use of those dollars will have to be addressed. E.g., WWV does
a lot for coordination and synchronization. More expensive hardwire interconnect with computer
gives is the monitoring and control capability. This brings with it the need to staff sub-regional
centers. The call for projects scope will try to stretch the money to cover as much basic
infrastructure as possible. Michael commented that the study does intend to look beyond
hardwire interconnect as the only means to establish two way communication. E.g., wireless
options, leased line and other things. Peter Liu raised the issue of AB3418 which will be
introduced in 1996 and will require manufacturers to have compatible communications protocol.
Caltrans is currently coordinating the effort. Patrick Lang requested documentation on AB3418.
Michael offered to send him the 3rd draft specification which is the current document available.
He commented that the study will take account of the AB 3418 protocol and it should be viewed
as another tool available for enhancing communication and monitoring activities.
4. CANDIDATE PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA
These are factors such as LOS, bus level of usage or numbers of buses per peak hour,
ADT, number of agencies involved in the project etc. A sample of the proposed format is
attached to these minutes. It was explained that the intent to use the criteria to help prioritize
the projects arising from the study.. The idea is to weight the criteria in an appropriate manner.
The forum is expected to play an important role in selecting the criteria and discussing the
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weights. Pomona Valley has already developed a listing of criteria for their forum. Fred Erbe,
commented that he thought that they had dropped accidents, because the data is so inconsistent
across jurisdictions. The team will review this. Of importance at the moment is to identify any
criteria elements that have not so far been identified so that they can be included in the data
collection which is currently underway. Transit usage should be included because of their
importance to the der two options. (Peter Liu).
5. REVISION OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE FUNDING MOU
Capital Planning Division of the MTA is currently working on the generic language. A
training session for the new MOUs will take place within the next month. LA County is the
Grantee and we probably have until December 31st to execute the agreement with the scope. It
is thought that the funding is spread pretty evenly over the four years. The County is planning
to design and construct the project Other agencies may wish to assume responsibility but it is
to be decided later, The forum will have to define the scope and phase the projects for the
MOU. Short term decisions have to he made with regard to the first year. A process for future
arrangements can be left open at this point until projects and their sponsors become more clearly
defined.
6. POSSIBLE FIRST YEAR PROJECTS
Potential first year projects identified by JHK can include: Fair Oaks, Fremont, Los
Robles, Garfield and Atlantic in no particular order. The reason for identifying these is that they
have been proposed and some cases are well defined. They are also supported by active
members of the forum. What is not known is the extent to which they can all be funded. It was
noted the El Monte also has PVEA monies to contribute (Peter Liu) and may have
recommendations for early work.
7. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the West San Gabriel Valley forum has been tentatively scheduled
for Thursday, September 7, 1995 at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held at El Monte City Hall
West, 2nd Floor, Engineering Conference Room A. The facility is located at 11333 Valley Blvd.
An agenda will be circulated before the meeting.
Submitted by:
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Michael O. Wendtland
Principal Engineer
cc: AC/File 60016
Attachment
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WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION STUDY PROJECT
FORUM MEETING
July 18, 1995
ATTENDEES
Ed Wright
City of Alhambra
(818) 570-5062
Ali Cayir
Transtech/Alhambra
(909) 595-8599
Ron Merry
City of Monterey Park
(818) 307-1323
Adel Fred
City of Rosemead
(818) 288-6671
Steve Wright
City of Pasadena
(818) 405-4262
Debbie Bell
City of San Marino
(818) 300-0708
Ken Farfsing
City of South Pasadena
(818) 799-9101
Jim Van Winkle
City of South Pasadena
(818) 441-7836
Patrick Lang
City of Temple City
(818) 795-9353
Fred Erbe
Caltrans
(213) 897 4656
Benldn Jong
MTA
(213) 244-6842
Scott Page
MTA Operations Planning
(213) 972-6946
Peter Liu
MTA
(213) 244 6418
Matthew Jue
CCS
(213) 258-1315
Jane White
LA County DPW
(818) 458-5940
Robert Close
DKS Associates
(714) 543-9601
Jackie Golob
Jackie Golob & Associates
(714) 856-3837
Michael Wendtland
JIIK & Associates
(818) 585-0365
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