TC - Agenda - 01-06-05AGENDA
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
Regular Meeting
JANUARY 6, 2005
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Chairperson Knapp, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf,
Commissioner Quintanilla, and Commissioner
Benjamin
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf
Invocation: Commissioner Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 2, 2004
II. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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 - NONE
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AUDIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS AT WALNUT
GROVE AND LANDISVIEW LANE
B. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON GLADYS AVENUE SOUTH OF
GARVEY AVENUE (WALGREENS)
C. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 2435 DEL MAR AVENUE
D. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON GERNERT AVENUE AT STEELE
STREET
VI. STAFF REPORTS
A. STATUS OF SIGNAL OPERATION AT RIO HONDO
AVENUE/VALLEY BOULEVARD/MISSION DRIVE - RECEIVE AND
FILE
VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT -To the next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on
Thursday, February 3, 2005, 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
DECEMBER 2, 2004
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, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf,
Commissioner Quintanilla, & Commissioner
Benjamin
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance: Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf
Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 4, 2004
I. It was moved by Commissioner Benjamin, and seconded by
Commissioner Quintanilla to approve the minutes of November 4, 2004.
Vote results:
Yes: Chairperson Knapp, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf,
Commissioner Quintanilla and
Commissioner Benjamin
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
II. COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF DOROTHY STREET AND KELBURN
AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
Recommendation:
The installation of forty (40) feet of red curb on the west side of Kelburn
Avenue and north of Dorothy Street is recommended.
It was moved by Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf and seconded by
Commissioner Benjamin and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic
Engineer's recommendation.
V. STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Wagner noted the following events: Dinsmoor
Open House on December 11, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm; Chamber of
Commerce Mixer at First American Bank on December 9; Zapopan Target
Area Clean -up on Saturday morning, December 4; reorganization of
Traffic Commission in January, 2005.
Traffic Engineer Itagaki reported that the red curb requested for Valley
Boulevard at Hidden Pines Place was approved by the City Council.
VI.
Commissioner Quintanilla questioned the accuracy of the traffic sensors at
the Valley, Mission, Rio Hondo intersection. Traffic Engineer Itagaki said
that the Contractor responsible for this equipment performs routine
maintenance checks and that this intersection is scheduled for review
soon.
Commissioner Quintanilla also mentioned that the twenty minute parking
limitation at the Post Office is not being observed.
Chairperson Knapp reported that Lee Ann Dalessio from the Chamber of
Commerce asked if the area in front of their building could be restricted to
twenty minute parking and also noted a lack of street sweeper signs on
the west side of the street.
Chairperson Knapp reminded those present of the People for People
Christmas Dinner at the Rosemead community Center on December 18.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m., with three people in the audience.
The next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled for
January,6, 2005.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: DONALD J. WAGNER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 6, 2005
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.
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.
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:' December 27, 2004
RE: Request for Audible Pedestrian Signals at Walnut Grove
Avenue and Landis View Lane
REQUEST
Mr. Jhon Rodriguez, 620 N. San Gabriel Boulevard, has requested the
installation of audible pedestrian signals at the intersection of Walnut Grove
Avenue and Landis View Lane. Mr. Rodriguez's letter indicated that when they
cross Walnut Grove Avenue at Landis View Lane they find it difficult to determine
when pedestrians are given the "walking man" symbol because of the contrast in
sunlight against the pedestrian signal.
Currently, the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and Landis View Lane
operates with Walnut Grove Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard. One single
traffic controller controls these two intersections. Pedestrians crossing Walnut
Grove Avenue at Landis View Lane will get a "walking man" symbol when the
pedestrian push button is activated. At that same time, the vehicles exiting
Landis View Lane will receive a green signal.
Pedestrians are not allowed to cross Walnut Grove Avenue at San Gabriel
Boulevard. Pedestrians must travel north on Walnut Grove Avenue and cross at
Landis View Avenue.
Pictures of the subject intersection will be available at the Traffic Commission
meeting. I
DISCUSSION
Visually impaired people often depend on the sounds of traffic to determine when
a traffic signal has changed giving them the . right -of -way to cross the street.
When cross street traffic has a low volume of traffic, it can become difficult for
visually impaired people to determine when they have been given the right -of-
way.
January 6, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Audible Pedestrian Signals at
Walnut Grove Avenue and Landis View Lane
Page 2 of.2
Many cities use audible pedestrian signals to assist visually impaired people in
crossing the street. These signals "tweet or cuckoo" notifying pedestrians when
the "walking man" phase is on. It is usually silent when the "hand" is on.
Landis View Lane at Walnut Grove Avenue has a low volume of traffic. This can
make it difficult for a visually impaired person to know when the right -of -way has
been given to Landis View Lane. With a low volume of traffic, the visually
impaired person does not hear vehicles exiting from Landis View Lane and
therefore is unsure.of the right -of -way for the pedestrian.
The City of Rosemead has not received many requests for assistance in crossing
the street by visually impaired people. In my tenure at the City, I do not know of
any other such requests.
Audible pedestrian signal requires the installation of a "speaker" usually on top of
the pedestrian signal head. When the "walking man" is on for the pedestrian, the
"tweet or cuckoo" sounds. to notify the visually impaired it is time to cross the
street. There is no sound when the red hand is on. In general, the red hand will
be on when the green traffic signal light is on unless the pedestrian button is
pushed. So, unless a pedestrian pushes the button to get a "walking man"
signal, the audible pedestrian signal is silent.
It is recommended that audible pedestrian signals be installed at the intersection
of Walnut Grove Avenue at Landis View Lane for pedestrians crossing Walnut
Grove Avenue.
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Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS A
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY(Y✓
DATE: December 27, 2004
SUBJECT: Request for Red Curb on Gladys Avenue south of Garvey
Avenue ( Walgreens)
REQUEST
A request was received through the City Engineer's office regarding the
installation of red curb on Gladys Avenue south of Garvey Avenue adjacent to
the delivery dock to Walgreens. The Walgreens store has had trouble making
deliveries to this dock because vehicles parked adjacent to the driveway to the
delivery dock inhibit the movement of the trucks making the deliveries. The
Walgreens store has requested the installation of red curb to provide clear
access to the deliver dock.
CONDITIONS
Gladys Avenue is a 36 foot wide residential roadway. It is stop controlled at
Garvey Avenue. The driveway to the delivery dock at Walgreens is
approximately 250 feet south of Garvey Avenue. This driveway is immediately
north of 2749 Gladys Avenue (residential property).
Exhibit 1 depicts conditions in the vicinity of Gladys Avenue at the Walgreens
delivery dock driveway.
DISCUSSION
The location and layout of the Walgreens' delivery dock requires a backing in
movement to be used by large trucks. As such, vehicles parked south of the
driveway will make it harder to access the delivery dock. However, restricting
parking south of the delivery driveway will directly affect the residents of this
property.
The frontage of 2749 Gladys Avenue is approximately 37 feet. This provides for
approximately 2 car lengths of parking in front of the house.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is looking for Traffic Commission direction on this item. It is understandable
that Walgreens' would like an easier access to its' delivery dock. However,
removing parking in front of 2749 Gladys Avenue may be a hardship to the
January 6, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Red Curb on Gladys Avenue south of
Garvey Avenue (Walgreens)
Page 2 of 2
residents. Staff is leaning towards a compromise by removing -17 feet of
parking in front of 2749 Gladys Avenue. This would provide a remaining -20 feet
of parking and provide a clearance to the delivery dock driveway.
Staff recommends the Traffic Commission obtain public comment and direct staff
on this item.
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Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: December 27, 2004
SUBJECT: Request for Red Curb at 2435 Del Mar Avenue
REQUEST
A request was received through the City Engineer's office regarding the
installation of red curb at 2435 Del Mar Avenue. The resident of 2435 Del Mar
Avenue has requested the installation of red curb because of difficulty when
pulling out of this driveway especially when vehicles are parked in association
with Williams School.
CONDITIONS
Del Mar Avenue is a 64 foot wide roadway with parking allowed in front of 2435
Del Mar Avenue. This residence is located between Highcliff Street and Melrose
Avenue and is the only fronting residence in this block. In addition, 2435 Del Mar
Avenue is directly across from Williams School.
Exhibit 1 depicts conditions in the vicinity of 2435 Del Mar Avenue.
DISCUSSION
There does not appear to be a constant problem with parking adjacent to 2435
Del Mar Avenue. However, 2435 Del Mar Avenue is directly across from
Williams School, and it is understandable that some vehicles could park adjacent
to the driveway of 2435 Del Mar Avenue when school is in session.
There are no other fronting residences on the west side of Del Mar Avenue
between Highcliff Street and Melrose Avenue other that 2435 Del Mar Avenue.
Therefore, restricting parking would only directly affect 2435 Del Mar Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the request from the resident of 2435 Del Mar Avenue, field review of
the location and understanding of the parking impacts of Williams School, the
installation of 10 feet of red curb on both sides of the driveway is recommended.
This recommendation is shown on Exhibit 1.
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Rosemead Traffic Commission
- TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY��
DATE: December 27, 2004
SUBJECT: Request for Red Curb on Gernert Avenue at Steele Street
REQUEST
A request was received through the City Engineer's office regarding the
installation of red curb on Gernert Avenue at Steele Street. The request stems
from the high volume of parked vehicles on Gernert Avenue inhibiting the
visibility of vehicles on Steele Street.
Gernert Avenue is a 36 -foot wide roadway with parking allowed on both sides of
the street. There is no striping on Gernert Avenue. The prima facie speed limit
is 25 mph.
Steele Street is a 30 -foot wide roadway with parking allowed on both sides of the
street. There is no striping on Steele Street that ends in a cul -de -sac
approximately 550 feet east of Gernert Avenue.
The intersection of Gernert Avenue and Steele Street is a T- intersection. Steele
Street traffic does not have a posted stop but is governed by the California
Vehicle Code (CVC) regarding right -of -way. CVC section 21800 states, "that the
driver of any vehicle on a terminating highway shall yield the right -of -way to any
vehicle on the intersecting continuing highway ".
Exhibit 1 depicts conditions in the vicinity of Gernert Avenue and Steele Street.
DISCUSSION
Field observations indicate that there is significant parking on Gernert Avenue in
the vicinity of Steele Street. Some of the vehicles parked in this area appear to
be associated with the businesses along Valley Boulevard. South of Steele
Street, the parking does not appear as heavy. During street sweeping days,
these vehicles find other locations to park.
The northwest and southwest corner properties would be most affected by the
installation of red curb. On the northwest corner, 3960 Gernert Avenue fronts on
Gernert Avenue with the driveway also on Gernert Avenue. Between Steele
Street and the driveway to 3960 Gernert Avenue, there is approximately 86 feet
of frontage. These 86 feet would accommodate approximately 4 vehicles. On
January 6, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Red Curb on Gernert Avenue at Steele Street
Page 2 of 2
the southwest comer, 3946 Gernert Avenue, the driveway of this property
appears to be on Steele Street. However, there is another driveway on Gernert
Avenue. Between Steele Street and the driveway on Gernert Avenue, there is
approximately 41 feet of frontage. This would accommodate approximately 2
vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the request from the resident and field review of the location, the
installation of 20 feet of red curb on Gernert Avenue north and south of Steele
Street is recommended. This recommendation is shown on Exhibit 1.
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