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CC - Item 4G - Installation of Red Curb at Intersection of Hellman Avenue and Isabel AvenueROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER �. DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2013 STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT INTERSECTION OF HELLMAN AVENUE AND ISABEL AVENUE SUMMARY The Traffic Commission recently reviewed a request from several residents in the vicinity of Hellman Avenue and Isabel Avenue to install red curbing at that intersection in order to improve the visibility of motorists making turns onto Hellman Avenue from Isabel Avenue. The residents indicated that the lack of sight visibility in this area causes safety concerns when turning from northbound Isabel Avenue on to Hellman Avenue in either direction. Staff investigated the site and recommended to the Traffic Commission that parking restrictions (red curbing) be installed along the south side of Hellman Avenue, extending twenty -five (25) feet to the West of the intersection at Isabel Avenue. Based on this information, the Commission concurred with these findings. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation and authorize staff to install red curbing along the south side of Hellman Avenue extending twenty -five (25) feet to the West of the intersection at Isabel Avenue. DISCUSSION Hellman Avenue is an east -west collector street that is approximately 40 feet wide and allows for two way traffic and parking on both sides of the street. The posted speed limit is 30 MPH. Traffic volume in this location is moderate to heavy at times due, in part, to its proximity to Interstate 10. Multiple residents in the area have expressed concerns about traffic safety at the corner of Hellman Avenue and Isabel Avenue, citing visibility issues when trying to turn from northbound Isabel Avenue onto Hellman Avenue. Being that parking is allowed on both sides of the street, and is heavy at times; vehicles parked near to the intersection affect the visibility of motorists trying to turn from Isabel Avenue on to Hellman Avenue. By installing red curbing and pushing parked vehicles away from the intersection, the visibility of motorists will be improved enabling safer turns onto Hellman Avenue. ITEM NO. A, C City Council Meeting October 8, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Staff has investigated the concerns in the area and has determined that installing parking restrictions along the south side of Hellman will allow for greater motorist visibility. It is recommended that 25 feet of red curbing be installed on the south side of Hellman from the intersection to the west. The installation of these parking restrictions will result in a net loss of one parking space in the vicinity. It should be noted that there is a large volume of street parking available in the area, especially along Hellman Avenue, Isabel Avenue, and any of the surrounding streets. Submitted by: �G4"X'L Chris Marcarello Director of Public Works Attachments (1) Location Map and Proposed Red Curb (2) Notification to Residents (3) Requests from Residents for Red Curb (4) Traffic Commission Meeting Agenda for October 3, 2013 Proposed Red Curb Parking Restrictions Hellman Avenue at Isabel Avenue z W Saxon Ave B W Saxon Ave - Z D m` D E Saxon Ave \ 1 n W Ramona Blvd W Ramona Blvd f Artson St Artson Sl Alt= Columbia St Columbia Sr 0 m i Z z m t 'Fry - Banns m Church of the a�`0 Open Bible 'ran A Hellman Ave Hellman Ave Hellman Ave r H ? N� City of Angels w �- Hershey St Rndewa y 0, D Medical o n �+ Inn 6 Suites `m Cenler- Ingleside N u � D T y1 z 0 10ruury sl Q Z D C 2 G D n b U D y Garvey Palk D' First Angeles ey ,inese Emerson PI Presbyterian up Buddhist eutldhist Mon Emerson PI ristian ou Church armenl n - Whitmore St x n � > g m o � m whitmore st Whitmore 51 O Z D City of Rosemead TRAFFIC CONCERN NOTIFICATION The City of Rosemead Traffic Commission will be reviewing a request to install red curbing along the southern curb of Hellman Avenue to the West of the intersection with Isabel Avenue. As proposed, 25 feet of red curbing would be installed at this location. This request has been made due to residents' concerns that parked vehicles at this location limit visibility for vehicles turning from northbound Isabel Avenue onto Hellman Avenue. You are being notified because your property is in close proximity to this location. We encourage your comments regarding traffic safety in this area. If you wish to comment on the issue, you are invited to attend the Traffic Commission's next meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7 PM at the Rosemead City Hall City Council Chambers. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may send a letter with your comments directly to City Hall, attention Chris Marcarello, Director of Public Works. You may also fax your letter to City Hall at (626) 307 -9218. We appreciate your concern for traffic safety in the City of Rosemead. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact us at (626) 569 -2118. For information please call: Para obtener mas informaci6n, favor de Ilamar al: U994, 01IRS: De biet them chi tiet, An gqi: 626- 569 -2150 HELLMAN AVE 0 W. a PROPOSED W RED -CURB m a Print Request http: / /user.govoutreach. com/ros emead/printrequest.php ?curid =14632 8... Request: 24339 Entered on: 09124/2013 09:24 AM stonw- fnfDrmatio Name: Phone: Address: Alt. Phone: Email: Topic: Streets & Sidewalks - Other Request type: Problem Status: Open Priority: Normal Assigned to: Sean Sullivan Entered Via: Web Problem Location: Corner of Hellman and Isabel ave. Time of Day: 9:00am To whom it may concern. How many accidents is it gonna take for the city to take action. If the city would just paint about 25 yards in from the south west corner of Isabel and Hellman red. (So cars can not park there) It would help avoid accidents on that corner. I have lived on Isabel for more than 30 years and that corner has always been a problem but with a simple fix. Today there was another accident. That is 4 in just the last 6 months. I know people don't get police reports all the time so what you have on file might be different. If you just had someone come out and see. That when cars park on that south west corner of the street. It is nearly impossible to see a fast moving car going east on Hellman down the hill. If the city could please address this problem before someone gets killed. A simple red paint on the curb would make a world of difference. For when you are trying to make a left from Isabel onto Hellman to go west on Hellman. Thank you for your understanding. R_ n Moses/ Date Expect Closed: 10104/2013 Enter Field Notes Below Notes: Notes Taken By: Date: 1 of 1 09/26/2013 7:35 AM Print Request http: / /user.govoutreachcon / rosemead /printrequest.php ?curid - 146191... Request: 24290 Entered on: 09/23/2013 10:15 AM By: Marty Jones Custom Name: Phone: Address: Alt. Phone: Email: Topic: Streets & Sidewalks - Other Request Problem type: Status: Open Priority: Normal Assigned to: Sean Sullivan Entered Via: Phone Problem Location: Hellman Avenue & Isabel Avenue n� r. 0 � o >r Hellman Ave Rft Fast Hellman A,. '550 7000 Ivtap data 02013 Google Time of Day: )escription Citizen called with concern about Eastbound traffic on Hellman. The parked cars make it difficult to see cars coming when she is trying to make a left turn from Isabel onto Hellman. She suggested maybe painting the curb red to eliminate some of the cars blocking her view. osed Date Expect Closed: 10103/2013 Enter Field Notes Below Notes: 1 oft 09/24/2013 10:08 AM 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. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. Violation of this rule shall result in such persons being barred from further audience before the governing body. This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020. 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 October 3, 2013 I►Rili11, lrl City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, Califomia 91770 www.cityofrosemead.org Joanne Russell- Chavez, Chair Howard Masuda, Vice Chair Jean Hall, Commissioner Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner John Quintanilla, Commissioner ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION October 3, 2013 o CALL TO ORDER— 7:00 PM o PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Chair Russell- Chavez o INVOCATION —Vice Chair Masuda o ROLL CALL— Chair Russell- Chavez, Vice Chair Masuda, Hall, E. Quintanilla, J. Quintanilla 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. May 2, 2013 Minutes B. August 1, 2013 Minutes C. Keep Clear Markings- Lorica Street at Temple City Boulevard D. Installation of Red Curb- Hellman Avenue and Isabel Avenue 3. NEW BUSINESS A. DEVELOPMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2013.2014 SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to provide the Traffic Commission with an update and review of the Commissioner's goals and objectives for 2013 and set new priorities for 2014. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review and discuss the goals and objectives for the upcoming year and provide further direction to staff. 4. STAFF REPORTS 5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 6. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2013 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.