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CC - Item 4A - "Right Turn Only" Sign on Corner Of Hellman Ave. And Walnut Grove Ave.stafu epor TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER , C.4<Z DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2000 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR "RIGHT TURN ONLY" SIGN AT THE DEVELOPMENT ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HELLMAN AVE. AND WALNUT GROVE AVE. DISCUSSION In a response to a Council request, staff reviewed the driveway of the commercial center located at the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. Based on a field inspection and a reported accident history, staff recommended the installation of "Right Turn Only" signs at the development on the southwest comer of Hellman Ave. and Walnut Grove Ave. At the September 7, 2000 Traffic Commission meeting, staff presented the findings of the study. At the meeting, the Commission amended this recommendation to include the installation ofright -twm arrow pavement markings at the driveway entrance /exit. At the meeting, the Commission voted 5 -0 to approve the amended recommendation. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council approve the installation of "Right Turn Only" signs at the development on the southwest comer of Hellman Ave. and Walnut Grove Ave. in addition to the installation of right -tum arrow pavement markings at the driveway entrance /exit. EXHIBITS: Exhibit A — Staff report, dated August 28, 2000 Exhibit B — Draft Minutes, dated September 7, 2000 OCT 10 2000 ITEM NO. 19-:44.-A �-��bL .�;Dry Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: August 28, 2000 RE: Request for "Right Turn Only" Sign at the Development on the Southwest Corner of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue REQUEST City Council has requested staff review the driveway to the development on the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. The concern expressed was that vehicles turning left out of the driveway are causing congestion at the intersection. CONDITIONS The development on the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue has only one access point. This driveway, on Walnut Grove Avenue, is less than 100 feet from Hellman Avenue and accesses northbound Walnut Grove Avenue within the left turn lane. Exhibit A depicts the general conditions in the vicinity of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. DATA The reported accident history on Walnut Grove Avenue south of Hellman Avenue was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1999. There were two reported accidents that appear to involve the driveway to the development on the southwest corner. These reported accidents are summarized as follows: EXHIBIT "All Request for "Right Turn Ony Sign at the Development On the Southwest Corner of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue Page 2 Location and Description • South of intersection Eastbound vehicle entering traffic broadsided a southbound vehicle proceeding straight (Right -of -way automobile). • 57 feet south of intersection Eastbound vehicle turning left rearended a northbound stopped vehicle (Improper turn). DISCUSSION Time Date 7:31 PM 11/23/99, Tuesday 5:40 PM 6/25/99, Friday Field observation of the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue was made in the early afternoon. Parking within the development was at 85% capacity. Of the 5 vehicles observed exiting the development, 2 vehicles turned left and 3 turned right. The three -year reported accident history does not identify a continuing pattern of accidents associated with the development of the southwest corner. However, the two accidents reported occurred within the past year. This may be an indication that there are more vehicles accessing the development and increasing the potential for accidents. RECOMMENDATION Therefore, it is recommended that a "Right Turn Only" sign be installed for vehicles exiting the development on the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. Exhibit A depicts this recommendation. Attachment Rsd\2000ZWC Hellman 8 Walnut Grove — Right Turn Only Exhibit A JMsd�Exh FigZWC Walnut Grove 8 Hellman - RTO sign ROSEME.AD TRAFFIC COMAUSSION SEPTEMBER 7. 2000 A 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 Presene Chairman, Quintanilla Commissioners: Knapp, Ruiz, Baffo & Herrera Absent: None Ex Officio: Administrative Assistant: Jessica Wilkinson Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne ltagaki CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Baffo The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Herrera APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the August meeting were deferred to October. U. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE M. OLD BUSINESS- NONE TV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS AT VALLEY /GERNERT, G.ARVEY /PIN €.AND HELLDI.AN /ALLANREED Deputy Tragic Engineer Itagaki staled that several requests were made received from citizens and City Council regarding intersections experiencing blockage, especially during peak periods. This blockage has resulted in the request for "Do Not Block Intersection" signs at Valley Boulevard /Gemen Avenue, Garvey .AvenutTine Street and Hellman Avenue /Allanreed Avenue. Each intersection is stop controlled on the minor street. The intersections are in the. vicinity, within 300 feet, of signalized intersections. Field review of the intersection was conducted in the early afternoon hours, before peal: periods of the roadways. Of course, during this time, no blockage of the intersections was observed. However, due to the proximity of the subiea intersections to signalized intersections, blockage tivough the intersections is definitely conceivable. The intersection of Valley Bouelvard /Gernert Avenue was discussed at the November 4, 1999 Traffic Commission meeting. At that time, the discussion was regarding allowing eastbound left turn access from Valley Boulevard to the development directly across Gemen .Avenue. (on the north side of the street). The Commission approved the removal of the median nose and continuation of the iwn -wav left turn lane. This removal, however, did not occur and appears to have been incorrectly completed at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Bartlett .Avenue. - Therefore, at tine intersection of Valley Boulevard /Gernert Avenue, the removal of the median nose for eastbound Valley Boulevard and the continuation of the two -wav left turn lane and the installation of "Do Not Block Intersection' signs was reconunended. EXHIBIT B The installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs at the intersection of Garvey Avenue/Pine Street and Hellman .Avenue/Allanreed Avenue are also recommended. This recommendation is based on each Intersection's proximity to signalized intersections. RECOMMENDATION The installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs was recommended at the following intersections. I. Westbound Valley Boulevard at Gernert Avenue 2. Eastbound Garvey Avenue at Pine Street 3. Eastbound Hellmand Avenue at Ahanreed Avenue It was further recommended that the eastbound median nose on Valley Boulevard at Gernert Avenue be removed and the existing two -way left turn lane be continued. The installation of a westbound median nose on Valley Boulevard at Bartlett Avenue was recommended. This requires the removal of part of the existing two -way left turn lane. It was moved b Commissioner Snapp, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. B. REQUEST FOR "RTCAT TA RN ON'Ll SIGN AT SM'C OF IIELLMAN/N'ALNUTGRQVE Deputy Traffic Engineer ltagal<i stated that the City Council has requested staff review the driveway to the development on the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. The concern expressed was the vehicles tuming left . out of the driveway are causing congestion at the intersection. The development on the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue ad Walnut Grove Avenue has only one access point. This driveway, on Walnut Grove Avenue, is less than 100 feet from Hellman Avenue and accesses northbound Walnut Grove Avenue within the left turn lane. The reported accident history on Walnut Grove Avenue south of Hellman Avenue was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1999. There were two reported accidents that appear to involve the driveway to the development on the southwest corner. Field observation of the southwest comer of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue was made in the early afternoon. Parking within the development was at 85% capacity. Of the 5 vehicles observed exiting the development, 2 vehicles turned left and -",.turned right. The three year reported accident lustory does not identirw a continuing panem of accidents associated with the development of the southwest comer. However, the two accidents reported occurred within the past year. This may be an indication that there are more vehicles accessing the development and increasing the potential for accidents. RECOMM END.A TI ON Therefore, it is recommended that a " Riehi Turn Only' sign be installed for vehicles exiting the development on the southwest comer of Hellman Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. Commissioner Knapp feels this recommendation is needed and feels that we should talk- to the developer regarding putting a white arrow in the driveway. It was moved by Commissioner Beffo, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. C. REOTIE FOR "NO TRUCK" SIGNS ON LA PRESA AND BARTLETT Staff received a request from a resident regarding trucks on La Press Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. The concern was regarding trucks traveling southbound on these streets after deliveries have been made to the businesses fronting on Garvey Avenue. Mary trucks park on La Presa o, Bartlett Avenue to make their deliveries then travel down the block, traveling through the residential neighborhood to continue on their route. The residents are requesting trucks be prohibited from traveling on La Presa .Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey .Avenue. La Presa Avenue and Bartlett .Avenue are generally residential streets. However, from Garvey Avenue to the public alley south of Garvey Avenue, the land use is business. These businesses front onto Garvey .Avenue with some access on La Presa Avenue, Bartlett Avenue and the public alley. Field observation of the subject area was conducted in the early afternoon hours. During this time, no trucks were observed delivering to the Garvey Avenue businesses. However, there were some vehicles parked on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue between Garvey Avenue and the public alley. . Based on the street configuration and the access to the fronting businesses on Garvey Avenue, it is possible that trucks travel on the residential portions of the La Presa Avenue. If trucks are parked on La Presa Avenue or Bartlett Avenue while deliveries, they may be inclined to travel down the residential portions of these streets to continue on their routes. To prevent the trucks from traveling southbound on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue, "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs are recommended. The trucks will likely travel on the public alley or perform a U -tom to return to Garvey Avenue. The Inks traveling on the public alley may cause some conflict with vehicles traveling in the alley. However, the traffic volume of the alley is random and is estimated at less than 500 vehicles per day. Therefore, it is likely that only one vehicle travels on the public alley at any one time and trucks would experience this as well. A specific concern was also expressed regarding the fire hydrant on the east side of Banlett Avenue. Residents have indicated that vehicles park in front of this fire hydrant regularly and have requested the installation of red curb. The location of the fire hydrant generally prohibits parking from the existing driveway south to the public alley. Though the California Vehicle Code (CVC) prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, the red curb will serve as a reminder to motorists of this regulation. RECONIn4ENDATION The installation of "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" signs was recommended on La Presa Avenue and Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. It is recommended that red curb be installed on the east side of Bartlett Avenue south of Garvey Avenue. Conumssioner Ruiz stated that this is the same issue that was brought up before within the boundaries of Temple City/Baldwin and Loftus. .According to the City Manager, he is not going to put deputies out there if the judge is going to through them out of court. Commissioner Ruiz feels that until there is good law by the City Council, then it would be a good idea to continue issues as such and ordy then will something be done at the Rio Hondo Courthouse. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Cmntnission Herrera to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. Vote results YES: Chairman Quintanilla, Commissioners Knapp, Baffo & Herrera NOES: Commissioner Ruiz ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Ruiz wanted his "No" vote to reflect he feels the judge at Rio Hondo Courthouse will not do anyLiting to enforce this. He feels it's a waste of Taxpayer s money to put up a sign that is not going to be enforced. Commissioner Ruiz stated that he asked the City Council to look into changing the Rosemead Municipal Law and to this date, nothing has been done. D. RFOUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICT)ONS ON TEMPLE CITE' BOULEVARD SOUTH OF ELLIS LANE Deputy Traffic Engineer ltagaki stated that during the July, 2000 Traffic Commission meeting, Ms. Barbara Larson requested staff review the parking situation on Temple City Boulevard behind her home. Ms. Larson has indicated that large trucks park behind her home with the engines running causing her concern for the exhaust fumes drifting into her yard. She has requested that parking be restricted behind her home.' Temple City Boulevard is a four lane secondary north/south arterial extending from the San Bernardino Freeway north to the City limits. There are fronting residential uses on Temple City Boulevard. The posted speed limit is 40 mph. On the west side of Temple City Boulevard south of Ellis Lane, there are fronting residential uses, However, there is a portion along Temple City Boulevard that is the back yards to residents with Ellis Lane addresses. As you are aware, the City has been struggling wit the issue of trucks traveling. on Temple City Boulevard for some time. During the Traffic Comrnission's last discussion on this issue, Ms. Larson brought up the specific concern regarding trucks parked behind her property with the engines running. Ms. Larson stated she was concerned with the exhaust from these trucks drifluig into her yard. Field observation of Temple City Boulevard south of Ellis Lane was made during the early afternoon. One truck, similar in size to a UPS truck, did park at the subject location with its engine running approximately 5 minutes. There were also two vehicles parked on the street that appeared to be associated with the residents of Temple City Boulevard. There is a property fronting on Ellis Lane that has access to Temple City Boulevard. This property has a large block wall along the Temple City Boulevard frontage. This block wall extends to the south then travels in an easterly direction. At that poutt, the property ftonting Temple City Boulevard is evident. There does not appear to be a heavy desire for on- street parking on the west side of Temple City Boulevard. The street condition did no reveal a large amount of oil or engine fluids dropped on the street that might be evidence of continued or heavv on- street parking. Therefore, it appears that the removal of parking would not significantly affect parking availability. However, the specific concern was with regards to large trucks puking in the subject area. The City has an ordinance regarding parking on large trucks on City streets. The ordinance reads: "Rosemead Municipal Code Section 1313 A. Whenever the City Council, upon recommendation orthe Traffic Commission, determines that traffic safety requires the prohibition of the parking of wide vehicles, no person shall park or leave standing any vehicle having a maximum width in excess of eighty (SO) inches upon any street, except when necessary for the purpose of making pickups and deliveries of goods, wares and merchandise from or to any building or structure fronting upon any street, or for the delivery of building materials to a building site fronting on any street, only while actual loading or unloading operations are in progress ". Therefore, trucks over 80 inches in width are prohibited from parking on City streets. Signs prohibiting this parking are generally posted at the entrances of truck routes in the City. However, because this location has been identified as having large trucks parking on a regular basis, it was recommended that the "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 inches in Width on Any Street" signs be posted. RECOMMENDATION: .. It was recommended that "No Parking Vehicles Over 80 inches in Width on Any Street" signs be installed on the west side of Temple City Boulevard from Ellis Lane to Guess Street. Speaking before the Commission was Barbara Larson Mrs. Larson stated if there is going to be no enforcement, than she will conduct her own survey via her video camera. She stated that she had to take out higher property insurance since they put a pool in, because her insurance told her that a truck or car could come through the block wall. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, with the following amendment: To extend the existing red curb to 20 feet and to add red curb 100 stretch of the block, between the two driveways. . V. STAFF REPORTS Deputy Traffic Engineer ltagaki reminded the Commission of the Traffic Commissioner's Workshop on Saturday, November 4 ", at Cal -Poly Pomona. VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Conmtissioner Herrera inquired about weed growth R ordinances /standards Commissioner Knapp inquired about the striping maintenance at Garvey. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagal:i stated that she will talk with Ken Rukavina regarding the status. Commissioner Baffo stated that the exh from the Pomona Freeway going onto San Gabriel Boulevard as you make a right hand turn there are 4lanes. When the traflic.starts to back up coming out of the freeway, he feels there's going to be a collision at this location. Commissioner Ruiz inquired as to the status of the "Olney Street" sign. Deputy Traffic Engineer ltagaki stated that she will look into the situation. Commissioner Ruiz stated that at the southeast comer of Brookline and Loftus, there is no handicap wheelchair ramp, one of this neighbors cannot access the street. VIII. ADJOTRNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Hugh Foutz