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TC - Agenda - 12-04-08r,��Jjw n r Public Comment from the Audience: • If you wish to address the Rosemead Traffic Commission, please complete a Speaker Request Card and hand it to the Secretary before the start of the meeting. • The Rosemead Traffic Commission will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments from the Audience period. • Opportunity to address the Traffic Commission (on non - agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. • The Traffic Commission will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. Brown Act: Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Traffic Commission may direct staff to investigate and /or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Traffic Commission meeting. 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Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Rosemead Traffic Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Rosemead Traffic Commission AGENDA DECEMBER 4, 2008 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 Holly Knapp, Chairperson Howard Masuda, Vice - Chairman Keno Deary, Commissioner Brian Lewin, Commissioner Joanne Russell, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION December 4, 2008 • CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 PM • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Deary • INVOCATION — Commissioner Lewin • ROLL CALL — Chairperson Knapp, Vice Chairman Masuda, Commissioners Deary, Lewin and Russell 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 6, 2008 — Regular Meeting 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 3. OLD BUSINESS A. JACKSON AVENUEIGARVALIA AVENUE — PROPOSED STOP SIGN INSTALLATION SUMMARY In September 2008, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request regarding speeding on Jackson Avenue between Fern Avenue and Graves Avenue. Residents also asked for the installation of stop signs to slow traffic. Staff analyzed the intersection of Jackson Avenue /Garvalia Avenue for the installation of a multi -way stop. The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) guidelines were not satisfied. However, after discussion regarding the intersection of Jackson Avenue /Garvalia Avenue, the Traffic Commission determined that vehicles traveling on Jackson Avenue could not be seen from Garvalia Avenue. Based on those concerns staff concurred that there were existing visibility constraints at the location and based on that finding, it was initially recommended that the stop signs not be installed. These issues could not be addressed through the installation of parking restrictions or the trimming of trees. Therefore, the Traffic Commission recommended to the City Council the installation of STOP signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. The City Council has requested that this item be brought back to the Traffic Commission. Staff Recommendation Based on the discussion made by the Traffic Commission and field observations of the intersection in September 2008, the Traffic Commission recommended the City Council install STOP signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. City staff concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 4. NEW BUSINESS December 4, 2008 A. HELLMAN AVENUEIRAMONA BOULEVARD AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE — STRIPING REVISION SUMMARY Commissioner Lewin requested staff review the striping at the intersection of Hellman Avenue /Ramona Boulevard at Walnut Grove Avenue. Commissioner Lewin specifically was concerned with the striping on the east leg (westbound traffic) of the intersection. He indicated there appears to be a need to provide additional travel lanes on Ramona Boulevard to allow right turning vehicles and through traffic the ability to travel around left turning vehicles. Staff Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission concur with the proposed change in the striping on Ramona Boulevard to provide a westbound left turn lane and a shared through -right turn lane at Walnut Grove Avenue. It is further recommended that staff be directed to have the striping modification placed on the schedule for striping crews. 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for To Be Determined at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard. K: \Willdan Work \Rosemead\2dO8\December\Dec OB Agenda.doc Minutes of the Regular ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING November 6, 2008 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Knapp at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. FLAG SALUTE: Vice - Chairman Masuda INVOCATION: Commissioner Deary ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Chairman Knapp, Vice - Chairman Masuda, Commissioner Deary, Commissioner Lewin, Commissioner Russell. OFFICIALS PRESENT: Deputy Public Works Director Marcarello, Field Services Manager Ornellas, Senior Management Analyst Hentabli, and Traffic Engineer Itigaki. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 2, 2008 • Regular Meeting Commissioner Deary made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell, to approve the minutes along with clarifications. Vote resulted in: Yes: Deary, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE • None 3. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. MISSION DRIVE/IVAR AVENUE • Southbound Visibility Concerns and Crosswalk Concerns This item was originally brought before the Commission on July 17, 2008. At that time, the Commission approved the installation of red curb on the north side of Mission Drive east of Ivar Avenue and to add 'ladder" striping to the crosswalk. This item has been brought back to the Commission to provide analysis of school pedestrians crossing the intersection of Mission Drive /lvar Avenue within the existing crosswalk. The request is for the installation of a crossing guard, flashing beacon, or in- roadway warning lights to provide additional notification of this school crossing location. Rosemead TraujTic Commission Meeting Minutes ofA'ovember 6, 2008 Page 1 of 4 Staff Recommendation: It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission denies the request for the installation /implementation of additional traffic control devices for the crosswalk on Mission Drive at Ivar Avenue. Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by Chairman Knapp, to approve staff's recommendation and in addition add arrow signs pointing down on both sides of the cross walk. Vote resulted in: Yes: Deary, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation on Citywide Street Striping and Signage Improvement Program As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2008 -09 budget, the City Council included funding to update street striping conditions and street signage throughout the City. City staff will review a presentation explaining the project and take input from the Commission on issues related to these work efforts. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission review the presentation and provide input related to the Citywide Street Striping and Signage Improvement Program. Robert Garcia, Representative of Traffic Operations presented to the Traffic Commission and reviewed the street improvement program. The program will help improve the visibility of street and regulatory signs and improve the safety of pedestrians and motorists in the City. B. EARLE AVENUE • Letter Request to Review Parking Conditions SUMMARY City Staff received a letter request from Sheryl Blum, 4824 Earle Avenue, regarding parking conditions along Earle Avenue north of Mission Drive and south of Grand Avenue. Ms. Blum has asked that the Traffic Commission review the existing conditions and identify possible alternatives for improving parking in this area. A petition of residents•on Earle Avenue was also included with the letter request. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission direct staff to study this item further and develop recommendations for the Traffic Commission's consideration. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2008 Page 2 of 4 Sheryl Blum expressed concern over the parking conditions on Earle Avenue; she explained the current problems the residents are experiencing by the surrounding business and their employees. Commissioner Lewin made a motion, -seconded by Commissioner Russell, to direct staff to study this item further and develop recommendations. Vote resulted in: Yes: Deary, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell No: None Abstain: None Absent: None C. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE - Turning Movement Concerns at Walgreens Driveway Chairperson Knapp and Commissioner Russell both requested this issue be addressed. The concern was with regards to vehicles parking adjacent to this driveway and the left turn access from the driveway onto San Gabriel Boulevard. Staff Recommendation: It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommends the following to the City Council: Install 68 feet of red curb on the east side of San Gabriel Boulevard south of the driveway access of Walgreen's south of Garvey Avenue. 2. Install two "No Left Turn" (R3 -2) signs for vehicles entering and exiting the Walgreen's driveway on San Gabriel Boulevard south of Garvey Avenue. 3. Remove the left turn pavement marking at the driveway of Walgreen's to be consistent with the proposed "No Left Turn" sign. I I Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Chairman Knapp, to recommend staff's recommendations to City Council. Vote resulted in: Yes: Deary, Knapp, Lewin, Masuda, Russell No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Masuda suggested to the Commission to place a "keep clear intersection" sign on Ivar Avenue and Mission Avenue. Commissioner Lewin indicated there was a visibility issue by the parking lot north of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. Also, asked staff to look into Guess and Heart Avenue intersection and add a "stop" sign, as well as, a "right turn only' sign on the Rosemead pool parking lot. Chairman Knapp invited the Commission and residents to attend the Annual Pancake Breakfast organized by People for People. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:39 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2008 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.. I ATTEST: I Holly Knapp, Chairman Chris Marcarello, Deputy Public Works Director Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes of A'ovember 6, 2008 Page 4 of 4 N ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2008 SUBJECT: JACKSON AVENUE /GARVALIA AVENUE — PROPOSED STOP SIGN INSTALLATION BACKGROUND In September 2008, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request regarding speeding on Jackson Avenue between Fern Avenue and Graves Avenue. Residents also asked for the installation of stop signs to slow traffic. Staff analyzed the intersection of Jackson Avenue / Garvalia Avenue for the installation of a multi -way stop. The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) guidelines were not satisfied. However, after discussion regarding the intersection of Jackson Avenue / Garvalia Avenue, the Traffic Commission determined that vehicles traveling on Jackson Avenue could not be seen from Garvalia Avenue. Based on those concerns staff concurred that there were existing visibility constraints at the location and based on that finding, it was initially recommended that the stop signs not be installed. That could not be addressed through the installation of parking restrictions or the trimming of trees. Therefore, the Traffic Commission recommended to the City Council the installation of STOP signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. The City Council has requested this item be brought back to the Traffic Commission, DISCUSSION As discussed at the September 2008 Traffic Commission meeting, the CA MUTCD provides criteria /guidelines for the use of STOP signs. For the intersection of Jackson Avenue / Garvalia Avenue, the criteria for "Multiway Stop Applications" were analyzed. The analysis indicated that the subject intersection did not satisfy these criteria. However, the CA MUTCD allows for consideration of `other criteria' to be considered including: A. The need to control left -turn conflicts; Traffic Commission Meeting December 4, 2008 Paae 2 of 2 B. The need to control vehicle /pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes; C. Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to reasonably safely negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop; and D. An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar design and operating characteristics where multiway stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection." Based on item C (above), it is feasible to recommend the installation of STOP signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvalia Avenue. Recommendation Based on the discussion made by the Traffic Commission and field observations of the intersection in September 2008, the Traffic Commission recommended the City Council install STOP signs on Jackson Avenue at Garvaiia Avenue. City staff concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by:: Joanne Itagaki Traffic Engineering Deputy 1� ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2008 SUBJECT: HELLMAN AVENUE /RAMONA BOULEVARD AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE — STRIPING REVISION SUMMARY Commissioner Lewin requested staff review the striping at the intersection of Hellman Avenue /Ramona Boulevard at Walnut Grove Avenue. Commissioner Lewin specifically was concerned with the striping on the east leg (westbound traffic) of the intersection. He indicated there appears to be a need to provide additional travel lanes on Ramona Boulevard to allow right turning vehicles and through traffic the ability to travel around left turning vehicles. Staff Recommendation It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission concur with the proposed change in the striping on Ramona Boulevard to provide a westbound left turn lane and a shared through -right turn lane at Walnut Grove Avenue. It is further recommended that staff be directed to have the striping modification placed on the schedule for striping crews. BACKGROUND The intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and Hellman Avenue /Ramona Boulevard has been reviewed and analyzed several times over many years. More recently, the traffic signal operation was modified to provide as much time as possible to traffic traveling on Walnut Grove Avenue. Due to the nature of the intersection and Caltrans' control over the ramps on Hellman Avenue, the City has made several adjustments to the traffic signal timing. As part of the signal modifications, traffic striping was also modified. The northbound left turn pocket on Walnut Grove Avenue at Hellman Avenue /Ramona Boulevard was lengthened. The Traffic Commission also approved the lengthening of the southbound left turn pocket which the City Council also approved.. The southbound lengthening I Traffic Commission Meeting December 4, 2008 Paoe 2 of 2 requires modification to the raised center median and was to be included in appropriate capital improvement projects of the City Engineer. Discussion Field review of the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and Hellman Avenue /Ramona Boulevard indicated that westbound vehicles do experience "problems" if left turning vehicles are stopped. There is no striping to delineate left turning vehicles from through or right turning vehicles. Therefore, if a left turning vehicle is waiting at the red light, a right turning vehicle cannot turn until a green light comes on. The proposed striping modification on Ramona Boulevard at Walnut Grove Avenue would provide for two westbound travel lanes. One would be a dedicated left turn lane and the other would be a shared through -right turn lane. Exhibit A will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting to depict the recommended striping modification. Staff Recommendation It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission concur with the proposed change in the striping on Ramona Boulevard to provide a westbound left turn lane and a shared through -right turn lane at Walnut Grove Avenue. It is further recommended that staff be directed to have the striping modification placed on the schedule for striping crews. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: 4914"" A . Joanne Itagaki Traffic Engineering Deputy Exhibit A: Striping Modification on Ramona Boulevard at Walnut Grove Avenue (available at the Traffic Commission meeting)