CC - Item IV.CC-C - Request To Remove On-Street Parking Prohibitions On 7500 East Hellman Ave.65'�_
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER_
DATE: JANUARY 17, 2002
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REMOVE ON- STREET PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON 7500
EAST HELLMAN AVENUE — CITY OF ANGELS MEDICAL CENTER
DISCUSSION
Dr. Paul D. Riley of the City of Angels Medical Center, Ingleside Campus, is requesting the removal
of on- street parking prohibitions on Hellman Avenue and Stevens Avenue to accommodate more
street parking adjacent to their facility due to a shortage of on -site parking availability. Based on a
field review and a reported accident history of the subject site, staff recommended the removal of
100 feet of red curb on Hellman Avenue in front of the Medical Center. At the January 3, 2002, the
Traffic Commission approved the staff recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council approve the removal of 100 feet of red curb on
Hellman Avenue in front of the Medical Center.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A - Traffic Commission Staff report, dated December 26, 2001
Exhibit B - Traffic Commission Minutes, dated January 3, 2002
COUNCIL AGENDA
JAN 2 2 2002
ITEM No.
Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: December 26, 200.1
RE: Request to Remove On- street Parking Prohibitions on Hellman
Avenue and Stevens Avenue — City of Angels Medical Center
REQUEST
A letter (attached) has been received from Dr. Paul D. Riley, Vice President of
City of Angels Medical Center's Ingleside Campus. Dr. Riley indicates the
Ingleside Campus has experienced considerable growth resulting in a shortage
of on -site parking availability. Dr. Riley is requesting the removal of on- street
parking prohibitions on Hellman Avenue and Stevens Avenue to accommodate
more street parking adjacent to their facility.
CONDITIONS
.Stevens Avenue is a 32 -foot wide residential roadway with parking allowed on
both sides of the street. Parking is prohibited on Mondays between 10 AM and 2
PM for street sweeping. Parking directly in front of the.Medical Center is fully
occupied.
Hellman Avenue is a 40 -foot wide collector roadway with one lane of traffic in
both directions separated by a double yellow centerline. In front of the Medical
Center parking is restricted primarily with red and yellow curb. The available
parking, including the yellow curb is fully occupied.
Exhibit 1 depicts existing conditions on Hellman Avenue and Stevens Avenue.
DATA
The reported accident history on Hellman Avenue, Stevens Avenue and Prospect
Avenue in the vicinity of the Medical Center was reviewed for the period from
January 1, 1998 through March 31, 2001. Three accidents were reported and
summarized on the following page.
EXHIBIT A
Request to Remove On- street Parking Prohibitions on
Hellman Avenue and Stevens Avenue — City of Angels Medical Center
Page 2 of 3
Reported accident history:
Location and Description
PCF*
1. Stevens Ave. 378 feet south of
Driver Alc. /Drg.
Hellman Ave.
(Improper Pass)
Southbound vehicle proceeding
straight rearended a southbound
stopped vehicle.
Date, Day & Time
12/15/00, Friday &
9:00 PM
2. Hellman Ave. 150 feet west of Right -of -way Auto. 5/3/99, Monday &
Prospect Ave. (Improper Turn & 12:15 AM
Eastbound vehicle turning left Inattention)
broadsided a westbound vehicle
proceeding straight.
3. Hellman Ave. 75 feet west of Improper Turn 5 /27 /99,Thursday &
Stevens Ave. 7:09 PM
Eastbound vehicle making a U -turn
broadsided an eastbound vehicle
proceeding straight. .
PCF = Primary Collision Factor
DISCUSSION
Field observation of the parking at the Medical Center identified a high volume of
vehicles parking on -site as well as off -site (street parking). It appears the on-
street parking is fully occupied throughout the day. However, this on- street
parking does not yet encroach into the residential area of Stevens Avenue.
There does exist red curb on Stevens Avenue. immediately south of Hellman
Avenue. This red curb was installed in 1998 in response to resident's concern
for vehicles obstructing visibility and maneuverability at the intersection of
Hellman Avenue and Stevens Avenue. The staff report and meeting minutes of
the Traffic Commission meeting regarding this issue is attached. No change is
recommended for this existing red curb.
The existing red curb on Hellman Avenue appears to have been installed in
association with the white crosswalk that was removed approximately 5 years
ago. The red curb was installed to provide additional visibility of the crosswalk
and is no longer necessary. However, some red curb should be retained to
provide maneuverability for vehicles entering the Medical Center as well as those
entering and exiting the gated residential community north of the Medical Center.
The existing yellow curb on Hellman Avenue was probably installed at the
request of the previous tenant of the Medical Center (Ingleside Hospital). It
appears the current facility has a loading area on Prospect Avenue. Removal or
Request to Remove On- street Parking Prohibitions on
Hellman Avenue and Stevens Avenue — City of Angels Medical Center
Page 3 of 3 '
reduction of the yellow curb needs to be discussed with Dr. Riley. However, due
to the holiday schedule, contact with Dr..Riley was not made. Staff will attempt to
contact Dr. Riley before the Traffic Commission meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the request from the Medical Center and observation of the conditions
of the site, it is recommended that 100 feet of red curb be removed to provide
more "unrestricted" parking on Hellman Avenue in front of the Medical Center.
Additional "unrestricted" parking area may be recommended after discussions
with Dr. Riley regarding the. yellow curb. Exhibit 1 depicts the location of the
recommended removal of red curb.
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Monday, 3 November, 2001
Rosemead Traffic Connmission
Rosemead City Hall
8838 E. Malley Bou)ev:trd
PO Box 399
Rosemead, CA 91770
Dear Rosemead Traffic Commission:
As the Administrator of City of Angels Medical Center's Ingleside Campus, we are fortunate to be
experiencing rapid growth in our hospital over the past year.. However, such growth has resulted in
increased numbers of employees and physicians to handle our patient volume, as well as visitors and
vendors, alike.
As a result, our already tight parking situation in our on -site lot has become even more taxed,
despite the lying of our own Full-Tune parking attendant. With such excess our employees,
visitors, etc. are left to search for street parking which is forbidden in some areas due to red -curbs
and /or other restrictions (specifically on Hellman Ave and Stevens Street).
Please consider my request to review and eliminate, the street parking restrictions surrounding our
facility to help ease the critical parking situation for our facilin. I am happy to gather any further
information die city Traffic Commission may like to see. i am readied by calling G ^6 -?88 -1160, st.
833.
Sincerely,
Paul D. Riley, PhD, MBA
\%ice'President, Behavioral Health
City of Angels Medical Center
❑ Downtown Campus
1711 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026, Telephone: (213) 989 -6100, Fax: (213) 484 -3552
❑ Ingleside Campus '
7500 E. Hellman Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770, Telephone: (626) 288 -1160, Fax: (626) 571 -4880
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: MARCH 23, 1998
RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB IN THE VICINITY OF STEVENS
AVENUE AND HELLMAN AVENUE
Attached is a letter /petition from the residents of the 3200 and 3300 block of
Stevens Avenue. The residents are requesting the installation of red curb in the
vicinity of the intersection of Stevens Avenue and Hellman Avenue. They state
they are having difficulty turning into and out of Stevens Avenue with the on- street
parking allowed at the'intersection. The letter /petition also included pictures of the
intersection which are attached.
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Stevens Avenue is a 32 -foot wide north /south roadway which intersects Hellman
Avenue to form a "T" intersection. Parking is allowed on both sides of Stevens
Avenue except during street sweeping periods. There are no traffic stripes painted
on the roadway. The prima facie speed limit on Stevens Avenue is 25 mph.
Hellman Avenue is a 40 -foot wide east/west roadway with fronting residential
properties on both sides of the street. Parking is allowed on both sides of the
roadway. A double yellow stripe separates opposing lanes of traffic. The posted
speed limit on Hellman Avenue is 30 mph.
Figure 1 depicts these conditions.
DATA
The reported accident history at the intersection of Hellman Avenue and Stevens
Avenue.was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1995 through February 28,
1998. This review indicated one reported accident in the vicinity of the
intersection. The accident occurred on Thursday, June 22, 1995, 10:20 a. m. The
accident involved a westbound vehicle proceeding straight broadsided an
eastbound vehicle making a U -turn. The primary collision factor was "unsafe
speed ".
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DISCUSSION
Field review of the intersection did identify vehicles parked in the vicinity. It
appeared that the majority of the vehicles were parked for long periods of.time.
Parking did occur up to the curb returns of both Hellman Avenue and Stevens
Avenue. The density of the parking on Stevens Avenue lessened as you traveled
south from Hellman Avenue.
The favorable accident history indicates vehicles are accessing /traveling the
intersection in a prudent manner. .If there were accidents involving parked
vehicles, a correlation between the volume and location of parked vehicles might
be made.
Currently, Ingleside Hospital is responsible for cleaning the gutters on the east side
of Stevens Avenue from Hellman Avenue to their south property line. This was
approved at the request of the Hospital by City staff to accommodate the parking
needs of the facility.
The installation of red curb at the intersection will improve ingress and egress at
Stevens Avenue and Hellman Avenue. However, staff did identify red curb existing
• on the south side of Hellman Avenue both east and west of Stevens Avenue. No
additional red curb, therefore, is recommended on Hellman Avenue.
The installation of 50 feet of red curb on the east and west sides of Stevens
Avenue at Heilman Avenue is recommended as depicted in Figure t.
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From the residents of:
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Rosemead, California 91770
To: The Rosemead Traffic Commission
CC: Mr. Donald Wagner, Assistant City Manager
Re: Parking situation on Stevens Avenue.
Madam, Gentlemen of the Rosemead Traffic Commission:
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Problem: We, the residents of North Stevens Avenue, are experiencing great
difficulties in making left and right turns onto Hellman Avenue from Stevens Avenue or
onto Stevens Avenue going south due to vehicles parked on the very end of the street
on Stevens Avenue intersecting Hellman Avenue and Heilman Avenue intersecting
Stevens Avenue.
Solution: Paint the curbs red on both sides of Stevens Avenue (intersecting
Hellman Avenue), to the south for at least fifty feet or more and including Hellman
Avenue to the west and east. This will give the residents and others a much safer
ingress and egress. ff possible, a white line in the center of Stevens from Hellman
south to just past the hospital parking lot exit would greatly help to keep moving
vehicles on the proper side of the street.
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
APRIL 2, 1998
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order
by Chairman Tirre, at 7:00 p:m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Tirre
Commissioners: Knapp, Ruiz, Quintanilla, Baffo
Absent: None
Ex Officio: Assistant City Manager: Donald J. Wagner
Administrative Aide: Jessica Wilkinson
Traffic Deputy: Deputy Penz
Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne Itagaki
CALL TO ORDER
The pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Tirre
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Baffo, seconded by Commissioner
Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for March 5,
1998.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB IN THE VICINITY OF
STEVENS AVENUE AND HELLMAN AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that a letter /petition from the
residents of the 3200 and 3300 block of Stevens Avenue. The residents
are requesting the installation of red curb in the vicinity of the
intersection of Stevens Avenue and Hellman Avenue. They state they
are having difficulty turning into and out of Stevens Avenue with the
on- street parking allowed at the intersection. The letter /petition also
included pictures of the intersection.
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Stevens Avenue is a 32 foot wide north/south roadway which intersects
Hellman Avenue to form a "T" intersection. Parking is allowed on both
sides of Stevens Avenue except during street sweeping periods. There
are no traffic stripes painted on the roadway. The prima facie speed
limit on Stevens Avenue is 25 mph.
Hellman Avenue is a 40 foot wide east/west roadway with fronting
residential properties on both sides of the street. Parking is allowed on
both sides of the roadway. A double yellow stripe separates opposing
lanes of traffic. The posted speed limit on Hellman Avenue is 30 mph.
The reported accident history at the intersection of Hellman Avenue and
Stevens Avenue was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1995
through February 28, 1998. The review indicated one reported accident
in the vicinity of the intersection. The accident occurred on Thursday,
June 22, 1995, 10:20 a.m. The accident involved a westbound vehicle
proceeding straight broadsided and eastbound vehicle making a U -Tum.
The primary collision factor was "unsafe speed ".
Field review of the intersection did identify vehicles parked in the
vicinity. It appeared that the majority of the vehicles were parked for
long periods of time. Parking did occur up to the curb returns of both
Hellman Avenue and Stevens Avenue. The density of the parking on
Stevens Avenue lessened as you traveled south from Hellman Avenue.
The favorable accident history indicates vehicles are accessing/traveling
the intersection in a prudent manner. If there were accidents involving
parked vehicles, a correlation between the volume and location of
parked vehicles might be made.
Currently, Ingleside Hospital is responsible for cleaning the gutters on
the east side of Stevens Avenue from Hellman Avenue to their south
property line. This was approved at the request of the 1•lospital by City
staff to accommodate the parking needs of the facility.
The installation of red curb at the intersection will improve ingress and
egress at Stevens Avenue and Hellman Avenue. However, staff did
identify red curb existing on the south side of Hellman Avenue both
east and west of Stevens Avenue. No additional red curb, therefore, is
recommended on Hellman Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
The installation of 50 feet of red curb on the east and west sides of
Stevens Avenue at Hellman Avenue is recommended.
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Speaking before the Commission was:
Evelyn .lung
3300 North Stevens
Rosemead, California 91770
Mrs. Jung inquired as to the width of the street from Ingleside Hospital
to Hellman Avenue.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that it starts at 32' feet and
widens to 36 feet.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Warren Jung
3300 North Stevens
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Jung stated that the problem usually occurs during the day between
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. He agrees with the red curb and feels that a time
limit would help.
Chairman Tirre inquired as to how many homes would be affected by
this recommendation.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that only I house would be
affected.
It was moved by Commissioner Eaffo, seconded by Commissioner
Ruiz, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's
recommendation.
At this time, Chairman Tirre introduced Jessica Wilkinson to the
Commission and the audience.
B. SOUTHBOUND DEL MAR AVENUE CURB LANE AT GARVEY
AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that Vice - Chairperson Knapp
requested staff to investigate the possibility of installing a southbound
right turn only lane on Del Mar Avenue at Garvey Avenue. Vice -
Chairperson Knapp indicated the lane appears wide enough to
accommodate this movement. This is based on experience with vehicles
passing on the right of vehicles waiting at the signal.
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Minutes for New Business Traffic Request from Rosemead Traffic Commission meeting on
January 3, 2002.
REQUEST TO REMOVE ON- STREET PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON HELLMAN
AVENUE AND STEVEN AVENUE — CITY OF ANGELS MEDICAL CENTER
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the request from the Medical Center and observation of the conditions of the site, it
was recommended that 100 feet of red curb be removed to provide more "unrestricted" parking
on Hellman Avenue in front of the Medical Center. Additional "unrestricted" parking area may
be recommended after discussions with Dr. Riley regarding the yellow curb.
Commissioner Knapp asked if we were keeping 10' feet for visibility.
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki stated that it's more for maneuverability for them to make
left turns going out. She also stated that the 20' foot driveway is only a one -way driveway at
this time, and still providing 60' feet of one side and 10'feet on the other side, because of the
curb.
Traffic Engineering Deputy Itagaki also stated that the street sweeper is scheduled for Mondays,
but it is not being enforced at this time. There was previous agreement with staff that they would
not enforce and that Ingleside would be responsible for cleaning the curbs and around the
hospital.
Commissioner Knapp asked that staff meet with Dr. Ripley for his thoughts and ideas.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and carried
unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation.
Vote Results:
Yes: Chairman Ruiz, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Quintanilla &
Commissioner Matsdorf
Noes: None
Absent: Commissioner Baffo,
Abstained: None
EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING THE 2002 SUPPLEMENTJO THE "GREENBOOK"
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2002 -06. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC -C was removed for discussion purposes)
CC -A APPROVAL OF UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL MAP
25892 — 9227 PITKIN STREET
CC -B 2002 -2003 BUDGET CALENDAR
CC -D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE, MARCH 8-12,2002, .
WASHINGTON, DC
CC -E APPROVAL OF 4 TH OF JULY /CITY CELEBRATION AND CARNIVAL '
AGREEMENT FOR 2002
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR., SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BRUESCH that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4 %*CC -C REQUEST TO REMOVE ON- STREET PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON
7500 E. HELLMAN AVENUE — CITY OF ANGELS MEDICAL CENTER
Councilman Taylor requested clarification on the section of red curbing to be removed
and those sections that are to remain.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK
that the Council approve the removal of 100 feet of red curb on Hellman Avenue in front of the
Medical Center. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. .
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch reported that the San Gabriel Valley- Baldwin Park area has
experienced their first nesting of Africanized Bees. Mr. Bruesch stated that an elementary school. .
student had been stung 18 times, but is expected to fully recover. Mr. Bruesch stated that the
Vector Control District is becoming more active due to the westward movement of the West Nile
Virus. The District is increasing their knowledge of breeding habits and ways to control the
mosquito. Mr. Bruesch requested that the City's newsletter include information how to eliminate
the breeding areas of mosquitoes, such as standing water, etc.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2002, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk
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