TC - Agenda - 07-07-05AGENDA
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
Regular Meeting
JULY 7, 2005
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf,
and Commissioner Knapp
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf
Invocation: Commissioner Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Tune 2, 2005
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 - NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 7644 HIGHCLIFF STREET
B. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ADIACENT TO A FIRE
HYDRANT BE REDUCED - 7765 GRAVES AVENUE
V. STAFF REPORTS
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT - To the next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on
Thursday, August 4, 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
JUNE 2, 2005
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
Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf
and Commissioner Knapp
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman Quintanilla
Invocation: Commissioner Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 7, 2005 & May 5, 2005
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for Apri1 2005.
It was moved by Conunissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for May 5, 2005.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Speaking before the Commission was:
Al Pinon
(representing the owner of 7644 Highcliff)
Rosemead, California 91770
Mr. Pinon stated that the property owner is requesting red curb to be installed
between 7644 & 7648 Highcliff, and brought a photograph to show the
Commissioners. There seems to be a problem with people blocking the
driveway.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that this item will be brought before the
Commission in July.
III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EMERSON
PLACE AT KELBURN AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff presented 2 options to the Traffic Commission:
Option 1 - Recommend no change in existing conditions
Option 2 - Install red curb in front of 8000 Emerson Place to provide
additional turning area within the intersection
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that this request came from one of the
Councilmembers, who received a complaint from a resident.
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp,
and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation,
with the addition to have the red curb from the driveway to the streetlight.
V. STAFF REPORTS
The Sheriff's Department Representative stated that there was a D.U.I.
Checkpoint on May 20 with approximately 895 cars going through.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Conunissioner Matsdorf thanked staff for all their hardwork.
Commissioner Knapp stated that she had a request from Helen Gunther,
regarding having "Keep Clear" painted at Ivar and Valley Boulevard.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:40 p.m., in honor and memory of all the men and women in the
armed forces serving our Country. There were approximately 58 people in the
audience. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 7, 2005.
Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: June 29, 2005
RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 7644 HIGHCLIFF STREET
REQUEST
At last month's Traffic Commission meeting, Mr. Al Pinon requested the
Commission consider the installation of red curb in the vicinity of 7644 Highcliff
Street. Mr. Pinon indicated that the curb is less than 10 feet in length between
two driveways and vehicles often park and block portions of the driveways.
CONDITIONS
Highcliff Street is a 36 foot wide residential roadway. There is one lane of traffic
in each direction separated by a single yellow skip centerline. The prima facie
speed limit on this street is 25 mph.
Exhibit A depicts the south curb line of Highcliff Street between 7634 and 7660
Highcliff Street. Pictures will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION
Field observation of Highcliff Street was made during the early afternoon hours.
On- street parking on the south side of Highcliff Street in the subject area was
readily available. There was no vehicle parked in the area between 7644 and
7648 Highcliff Street.
The curb line between 7634 and 7660 Highcliff Street generally provides an on-
street parking area between driveways. However, between 7644 and 7648
Highcliff Street, there is approximately 7 feet of curb between driveways. This 7
foot length does not provide an adequate parking space for a vehicle.
Vehicles can be cited for blocking access at a driveway without the installation of
red curb. This can be difficult to enforce as many motorist will park at locations
that they believe is large enough for their vehicle. A red curb would provide clear
direction for motorists that this curb is not long enough for a vehicle to park.
July 7, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Red Curb at 7644 Highcliff Street
Page 2 of 2
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the field observation and measurements, it is recommended that red
curb be installed between the driveways of 7644 and 7648 Highcliff Street.
Exhibit A depicts the recommended red curb.
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Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: June 29, 2005
RE: REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ADJACENT TO A
FIRE HYDRANT BE REDUCED - 7665 GRAVES AVENUE
REQUEST
Staff received a letter (attached) from Ms. Dolly Leong regarding parking in front
of 7665 Graves Avenue: Ms. Leong was concerned that the existing fire hydrant
in front of 7665 Graves Avenue reduces the length of available parking in front of
7665 Graves Avenue.
In Ms. Leong's letter, she has requested that the fire hydrant be relocated. She
has also requested that vehicles be allowed to park closer to the fire hydrant than
the usual 15 foot restriction.
CONDITIONS
Graves Avenue in the vicinity of 7665 Graves Avenue transitions from a width of
55 feet to 64 feet. There is one lane of traffic in each.direction separated by a
two -way left -turn lane..
Exhibit A depicts the north curb line of Graves Avenue between 7651 and 7715
Graves Avenue. Pictures will be available at the Traffic. Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION
Field observation of Graves Avenue was made during the early afternoon hours.
On- street parking on the north side of Graves Avenue in the subject area was
occupied with 4 vehicles parked between 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue. There
was one vehicle parked in front of 7665 Graves Avenue.
As shown on Exhibit A, the frontage of 7665 Graves Avenue is approximately 55
feet wide. A fire hydrant is located approximately 9 feet from the east property
line. There is approximately 28 feet between the fire hydrant and the driveway.
The remaining 18 feet is driveway. Based on the location of the fire hydrant,
there is approximately 13 feet of available - parking in front of 7665 Graves
Avenue.
July 7, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for Parking Restriction Adjacent to a
Fire Hydrant be Reduced - 7765 Graves Avenue
Page 2 of 2
Ms. Leong has asked that the fire hydrant be relocated. Development projects
are often required to install fire hydrants at the direction of the Los Angeles
County Fire Department. When the project is under construction, the City's
Public Works Department issues a permit to install fire hydrants at the direction
of the water company. The water company directs where the fire hydrants are to
be located. As such, there is no reason for the fire hydrant to be relocated.
However, if Ms. Leong still wishes to have the fire hydrant relocated, she can
inquire with the Southern California Water company. If relocation is acceptable,
Ms. Leong can pay for the cost to relocate the fire hydrant.
Ms. Leong has further requested that vehicles be allowed to park closer than 15
feet to the fire hydrant. She correctly states that California Vehicle Code Section
22514 (b) allows local agencies to reduce this distance if the agency adopts an
ordinance or resolution reducing that distance. However, staff would not support
such an ordinance since there has not been any previous need to reduce this
distance. The 15 foot parking restriction from a fire hydrant is commonly known
by motorists and does not require the City to make special notification such as
red curb painted at each fire hydrant throughout the City.
The parking in front of 7665 Graves Avenue is limited to one parking space. This
parking space is minimal in length and provides enough space for most vehicles
to park without blocking the driveway or fire hydrant.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the field observation and measurements, it is recommended the
request to reduce the distance a vehicle can park next to the fire hydrant in front
of 7665 Graves Avenue be denied. There are no recommended changes to the
parking restrictions on Graves Avenue between, 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue.
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TO.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION - -
8838 E. VALLEY BLVD.
ROSEMEAD. CA. 91770 - -
FAX (626) 307 -9218
RE: 7665 Graves Ave, : Parking restriction, parking limitations, pavement marking ate.
Dear Chairperson, traffic commissioners
We submit the following for your consideration not limited to the referenced above:
(1) Fire hydrant was Incorrectly Installed 9 feet encroached Into 7605 Graves Ave. Exh.t
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(2) 7665 Graves Ave. - limited frontage:
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This only available one car parking space was occupied GS5 Graves Ave. on May 14, 2005,
that t had no space to perk: The residents Q 7665 Graves Ave. have more than one oar. -
(3) 7701 Graves ( Lot 31 of T.M.47192.31 lots subdivision) Exh.4.
7701 -7735 Graves Ave. ( fronts on Graves Ave) have 2 car garage, 2 parking space
driveways + one or more street parkings.) Le. 5 + -
(4) City of San Gabriel: Reduced distance from Fire Hydrants Exh.5
feet tram F.H. ( 3 feet on 418 W. Benoamp B feet on 420 Bencamp )
(5) Veh. Code 522514 (b) Reduce Distance Exh.2
. Duo to not limited the circumstances listed above, we request you: -
(1) To relocate the improperly Installed Fire Hydrants( F.H) thd(sncroached 9 feet
Q 7665 Graves Ave., or - - -
(2) No parking restriction or distance from this fire hydrant not limited due to City's error
and /or potential fraud of the owners of t.m. 471921ntantionallly Installed this fire hydrant
that encroachod nine (9) feet Into our property ( 7665 Graves Ave) or, _
(3) Reduce distance from this fire hydrant etc.
Thank You. -
Yours Truly. - -
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P.O. Box 6939
Rosemead. Ca. 91770 - -
(626)28 -4033
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