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TC - 08-05-99ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 8838 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Pledge of Allegiance: Regular Meeting August 5, 1999 7:00 p.m. Chairperson Knapp, Vice-Chair Quintanilla Commissioners Ruiz, Baffo, & Herrera Vice-Chair Quintanilla Invocation: Commissioner Herrera 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 1, 1999 II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - 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 three (3) minutes; total time allocated is fifteen (15) minutes.) . III. OLD BUSINESS IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR BLUE HANDICAPPED CURB MARKING ON RAMONA BOULEVARD B. REQUEST FOR RED CURB MARKING AT 2703 STINGLE AVENUE V. STAFF REPORTS A. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON JULY 13, 1999 VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS VII. ADJOURNMENT - Thursday, September 2, 1999, 7:00 p.m., Rosemead City Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770 ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION JULY 1, 1999 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 Commissioners: Quintanilla, Baffo & Herrera Absent: Commissioner Ruiz Ex Officio: Administrative Aide: Jessica Wilkinson Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne Itagaki CALL TO ORDER 1. II. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Baffo The Invocation was delivered by Chairperson Knapp APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Quintanilla, seconded by Commissioner Herrera and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for June 3, 1999. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE III. OLD BUSINESS A. I ST DRAFT EDUCATIONAL FLYER FOR PEDESTRIANS - HELLMAN AVENUE AND JACKSON AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that during the May 1998 Traffic Commission meeting, a flyer produced by the City of Santa Ana to educate students on the proper way to cross a signalized intersection was reviewed. The Traffic Commission made several comments to the flyer, which have been incorporated in to this 1st draft. The primary change made to this 1 st draft flyer is the format. The flyer is now in the two- fold format similar to the "Speeding and Speed Hump" flyer. The text font is larger and the graphics have been changed. Ultimately, the flyer will be produced in Spanish and English. Staff will contact the school district to determine if another language translation may be necessary. In addition, staff will gather the district's comments on the flyer. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review this 1st draft flyer and make any changes necessary. This flyer will then be brought back to the Commission for final approval. Chairperson Knapp stated that Commissioner Baffo had a great idea when he stated that perhaps the Gas Company or the Edison Company could help out with the cost of producing the flyer. Commissioner Baffo stated that perhaps staff could talk to Helen Romero Shaw who is the City's representative. IV. NEW BUSINESS - NONE V. STAFF REPORTS Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the left turn lane at Del Mar and Hellman went to the City Council. The City Council approved the shortening of the left turn northbound lane, and provided approximately 50 feet of parking on the west side of the street, in addition, to green curb at this location, giving the Bridal Shop some place to park. The way the left turn was shortened, it did not sacrifice any safety. VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Quintanilla inquired as to the planting of the trees on Valley Boulevard. He heard that the trees would not be planted until next Spring. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the Sub-Contractor doing the trees sold the City's trees to somebody else. Commissioner Baffo thanked the City for honoring his wife. Commissioner Baffo stated that there seems to be a problem with the light at San Gabriel Boulevard and Walnut Grove, he had to sit through 2 lights the other day. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that Cal-Trans does not give us access to their controller, so we try to match it as best as possible. She also stated that the City is doing a "Signal Master Plan" to find all potential problems. Chairperson Knapp asked if the staff could look into sign age that states "Keep Intersection Clear" or "Do Not Block Intersection" at the intersection of San Gabriel and Garvey by Carrows Restaurant. Chairperson Knapp asked if the intersection at Valley and Walnut Grove was fixed. Staff informed her that it is still not working properly. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will call maintenance to check it. Chairperson Knapp informed everyone of the parade on Saturday, July 3, 1999. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. There were 2 people in the audience. The next scheduled meeting is set for August 5, 1999. TO: Honorable Chairman and Members Rosemead Traffic Commission FROM: Joanne Itagaki, Traffic Engineering Deputy DATE: July 27, 1999 y RE: Request for Blue Handicapped Curb Marking on Ramona Boulevard REQUEST Mr. Frank Gonzales, 9255 Ramona Boulevard, has requested the City of Rosemead consider the installation of a blue handicapped curb marking in front of his residence (letter attached). Mr. Gonzales indicates there is no parking available on or near his home. Mr. Gonzales is currently renting a room at 9255 Ramona Boulevard. CONDITIONS Ramona Boulevard is an east/west roadway immediately north of the 1-10 Freeway. In the vicinity of 9255 Ramona Boulevard, parking is allowed on the north side of the street. No parking is allowed on the south side of Ramona Boulevard. There is double yellow centerline striping on Ramona Boulevard. The speed limit on Ramona Boulevard is prima facie 25 mph. The fronting uses on Ramona Boulevard are residential. There are single-family, duplex and apartment complexes on the north side of the street. The 9255 Ramona Boulevard is a duplex type development. Another duplex exists on the east side of 9255 Ramona Boulevard. To the east of this duplex, an apartment complex exists. Another apartment complex exists on the west side of 9255 Ramona Boulevard. Figure 1 (available at the Commission meeting) depicts the fronting uses in the vicinity of 9255 Ramona Boulevard. DISCUSSION Field review and staff discussions with Mr. Gonzales indicate that parking, especially during the evening hours, is significantly occupied on Ramona Boulevard. It is likely that the majority of this parking is from the apartment complexes along Ramona Boulevard. Staff is unaware of any blue handicapped parking spaces marked in front of residential developments within the City. In the past, concern for installing such Request for Blue Handicapped Curb on Ramona Boulevard Page 2 spaces has centered on the removal of such parking spaces when tenants or owners move. The City has no mechanism to track changes in tenants or owners. In addition, past requests have been addressed by finding additional parking on-site or extending driveways to accommodate an additional vehicle. Based on field review and our discussions with Mr. Gonzales, there are approximately 5 parking spaces on-site. He is a tenant of one room of the duplex. Staff has no objection to the installation of blue handicapped curb markings. The City Attorney indicated that Mr. Gonzales should be aware that the installation of the blue handicapped curb does not guarantee its use by Mr. Gonzales. Any vehicle with the proper identification - handicap license plate or placard - can legally use the proposed space. The Commission may also want to discuss this request as a.policy issue. When another such request is received, how shall it be handled? Is there any requirement to verify if the request is justifiable - handicap license plate or placard? Does the request need to be brought before the Commission? What should be done when a request is received to remove the blue curb? RECOMMENDATION Staff has no objection to the installation of blue handicapped curb markings. Figure 2 (available at the Commission meeting) depicts the length of blue curb and location of appropriate signage. Staff also recommends the Commission consider discussing the issue of blue curb markings in residential areas with respect to developing a policy to be used in the future. Attachments 066Ui1\RsdlRamona Blue Curb Mr. Frank Gonzales 9255 Ramona Boulevard Rosemead, CA. 91770 April 30, 1999 Traffic Commission City of Rosemead Attention: Jessica Wilkinson 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, CA. 91770 Dear Ms. Wilkinson; ~r, FIT: F7 . MAY 0 31999 f ti. I am writing this letter requesting your assistance in obtaining a blue ha?tdicapped markine curb. My concern for this request is because I am a disabled Vietnam Veteran with an acute decenerative arthritis disabilitv., which has been rated 700%n.. In addition please note the following considerations which prevent me from completing daily activities: -No narking near my house- -No parking available to me on or near my property- -It is very difficult for me to walk Ion-, distances- -Sureen• was performed on my spine last year , on March 11, 1998, and - September 25, 1998, respective]y. I need this blue curb to be painted in front of the property located at 9253 Romona Boulevard (at the edge of the property) in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need additional information to help me resolve this matter, I area code (626) 307-8843. Thank you for your assistance. regarding this matter. Sincerely, .Mr. Frank Gonzales cc: File can be reached at SENT BY: 7-28-99 ; 2:OOPM 21369521204 838 307 92184 2 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members Rosemead Traffic Commission FROM: Joanne Itagaki, Traffic Engineering Deputy l DATE: July 27, 1999 RE: Request for Red Curb Marking at 2703 Stingle Avenue REQUEST Ms. Dawn K Hou of NDR Trading, Inc., 2703 Stingle Avenue, has requested the installation of red curb in front of her property (letter attached). She indicates that with parking in the immediate vicinity of her driveway makes it difficult for large container trucks to enter her property. CONDITIONS Stingle Avenue is a local north/south roadway with fronting industrial, manufacturing, and warehousing type uses. On street parking is moderate throughout the day. There are no stripes on the roadway. Stingle Avenue has a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph. Figure 1 (available at the Commission meeting) depicts the conditions at 2703 Stingle Avenue. DISCUSSION Field observation of Stingle Avenue in the vicinity of the NDR Trading, Inc., 2703 Stingle Avenue, indicated moderate parking on the street. It appears that the majority of these vehicles are employees of the different businesses on the street. Some vehicles were observed parking immediately adjacent to the existing driveways. This caused conflict for vehicles accessing these driveways. The installation of the red curb requested by Ms. Hou would affect the on street parking in front of 2703 Stingle Avenue, Some vehicles would be displaced/relocated to other parking areas on the street. However, with the moderate on street parking, available parking spaces are within a reasonable distance. RECOMMENDATION The installation of red curb is recommended in the immediate vicinity of the driveway to 2703 Stingle Avenue. Figure 1 depicts this recommendation. Attachment 066W11\RsdQ703 Stingle red curb NDR Trading, Inc. 2703 Stingle Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 280-9898 City of Rosemead Traffic Commission 8838 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 Attn: Jessica Wilkenson Dear Ms. Wilkenson I would like to request a permit to restrict the parking outside of my business. Although the cars are legally parked alongside the business (on the street), we frequently have containers measuring 40 ft. attempting to enter the parking lot with great difficulty. It would be a great help to the driver, and also as protection for the cars currently lining the business, if the curb area flanking the business was clear. We are estimating that two-cars length on either side of the business would suffice. I would also like to mention that parking availability on the street is not a problem. Please contact me as soon as possible to expedite this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call: (626) 858-0789 (note: this number is different from the business number). Thank you! Sincerely, Dawn K. Hou NDR Trading, Inc. PAR 0 11991