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TC - Agenda - 03-06-03AGENDA ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Regular Meeting MARCH 6, 2003 Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Chairman Baffo, Vice - Chairman Quintanilla Commissioners: Matsdorf, Knapp, Ruiz Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 6, 2003 II. REORGANIZATION - Nominations taken for Chair and Vice -Chair positions III. 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). IV. OLD BUSINESS V. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON HELLMAN AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF PROSPECT AVENUE VI. STAFF REPORTS A. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2003 VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT - To the next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on Thursday, April 3, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., Rosemead City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770. Posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at: Rosemead City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard; and at other locations pursuant to RMC Section 1.08. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2003 ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Baffo, Quintanilla & Knapp Absent: Commissioners Ruiz & Matsdorf Ex- Officio: Planning Director: Brad Johnson Traffic Engineering Deputy: Joanne Itagaki CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Knapp Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for January 9, 2003. Vote Results: Yes: Chairman Baffo, Commissioner Knapp & Quintanilla Noes: None Abstain:. None Absent: Commissioners Ruiz & Matsdorf II. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION Due to the absence of Commissioners Ruiz and Matsdorf, this item was deferred until March, 2003. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None IV. OLD BUSINESS - None V. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF GARVALIA AVENUE AND EVELYN AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: The installation of a stop sign at the location of Garvalia Avenue and Evelyn Avenue is not recommended at this time. Chairman Baffo inquired about yield signs being installed at Garvalia to Evelyn. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she does not feel it is needed, because of the low volume of traffic at this location. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. Vote Results: Yes: Chairman Baffo, Commissioner Knapp & Quintanilla Noes: None Abstain. None Absent: Commissioners Ruiz & Matsdorf . VI. STAFF REPORTS Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the City Council approved the installation of the red curb on Lower Azusa at the January 28w City Council Meeting. , Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki also stated that the Scot Yotsuya, Director of Administratide Services requested that the Commission attend a special workshop as it relates to specific Rules of Order. 1 VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Deputy Izell stated that there has been 1 fatal accident in Rosemead involving pedestrians at Rosemead and Bentel. Commissioner Knapp stated that the median on San Gabriel (under the 10 freeway), on our side appears to have a lot weeds growing that need to be taken care of. Commissioner Knapp also stated that traffic from Countrywide (on Walnut Grove) seems to be much better. Planning Director Brad Johnson stated that Countrywide is working with the City and have been leasing parking spaces from the mall and shuttling their employees back and forth. Chairman Baffo and Commissioner Knapp asked for an update on the Wal -Mart situation. Planning Director Brad Johnson gave a brief update on the Wal -Mart proposal. Commissioner Quintanilla asked staff to look at the timing of the signal at Mission /Rio Hondo and Valley, which seems to still be off its cycle. Commissioner Knapp also invited everyone to attend People for People's 1s Fundraiser at the Baptist Church on February 21 The tickets are being sold for $10.00. Planning Director Brad Johnson informed the Commission that Jessica Wilkinson has accepted a position with the City of Costa Mesa and today was her last day. The Traffic Commission sent her well wishes! VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m., with 3 people in the audience. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, March 6, 2003. MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: BRAD JOHNSON, PLANNING DIRECTOR DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2003 SUBJECT: REORGANIZATION PROCEDURES The following procedure is suggested for reorganization of the Commission: 1. The incumbent chairperson turns the meeting over to the City staff representative for nomination and election of the new chairman. 2.- The City staff representative calls for nominations. No seconds are required for nominations. 3. When no further nominations are heard, the City staff representative'declares the nominations closed. 4. If there is only one nominee, a motion of his /her election may be entertained. 5. If there is more than one nomination, then the Secretary will call a roll call vote. Commissioners should respond with the name of the nominee they vote for. 6. The candidate polling a majority is the new chairperson. 7. The newly - elected chairman assumes the chair, then opens nominations for vice - chairperson. Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission. TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: February 24, 2003 RE: Request for Removal of Parking Restrictions on Hellman - Avenue in the Vicinity of Prospect Avenue REQUEST Ms. Gloria Martinez, 7529 E. Hellman Avenue, #7; has requested (letter attached) the removal of parking on the north side of Hellman Avenue in the vicinity of her apartment complex. Ms. Martinez indicates her complex allows for one vehicle per apartment to park in the complex's parking structure. As such, several tenants must park additional vehicles on Hellman Avenue or the neighboring streets. There is existing red curb on the north side of Hellman Avenue which Ms. Martinez would like removed to allow parking. CONDITIONS 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 7529 Hellman Avenue, parking for approximately one vehicle exists. The remaining curb area is painted red. Exhibit 1 depicts existing conditions on Hellman Avenue at 7529 Hellman Avenue. (Exhibit 1 will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting). DATA The reported collision history on Hellman Avenue west of. Prospect Avenue was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2001. This collision history revealed 3 reported collisions summarized on the following page. March 6, 2003 Traffic Commission Meeting Request for Removal of Parking Restrictions on Hellman Avenue in the Vicinity of Prospect Avenue Page 2 of 3 Location and Description PCF* Date, Day & Time 1. Hellman Ave. 7 feet west of Right -of -way Auto. 10/5/01, Friday & Prospect Ave.. 2:15 PM Southbound vehicle entering traffic broadsided a westbound vehicle proceeding straight. 2. Hellman Ave. 69 feet west of Wrong Side 4/3/01, Tuesday & Prospect Ave. , 9:35 AM Southbound vehicle entering traffic collided with a westbound bicycle traveling on the wrong side of the street. 3. 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. PCF = Primary Collision Factor DISCUSSION Field observation of the parking restrictions on the north side of Hellman Avenue in the vicinity of Prospect Avenue was made during the late morning hours. The available parking directly in front of 7529 Hellman Avenue was available. However, the available parking east of this space was occupied. There is approximately 60 feet of frontage for 7529 Hellman Avenue. However, only 20 feet is available for parking. The remaining 40 feet is restricted with red curb. Immediately east of the driveway of 7529 Hellman Avenue, there is existing red curb to the next driveway. This red curb is primarily for the existing fire hydrant at the location. The distance between driveways does not allow for sufficient parking space with the fire hydrant. The existing red curb on the north side of Hellman Avenue appears to have been a result of the crosswalk once existing on Hellman Avenue at the medical facility. Since that crosswalk was removed, a private residential complex at 7501 -7523 Hellman Avenue was developed and has benefited from the additional visibility the red curb provides. The existing length of red curb, however, could be reduced without compromising the visibility from the residential complex. March 6, 2003 Traffic Commission Meeting Request for Removal of Parking Restrictions on Hellman Avenue in the Vicinity of Prospect Avenue Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDATION Based on the field observation, approximately 40 feet of red curb could be removed from the north side of Hellman Avenue in front of 7529 ;Hellman Avenue. This recommended removal is shown on Exhibit 1. Attachments P: \06- 160UI1 \RSD\2003 Agendas & Documents \Mar - Hellman at Prospect Remove Parking Restdctions.doc I a d� L T lL � N � V 1 O N 1 N ail O N d L O �. I } } j O � V L M N m U O O . 7 C Q C (0 C CD ii = i N U W i