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CC - Item 4B - Request for Installation of Red Curb Markings at 3319-3333 San Gabriel Blvd. South of Hellman Avenue a staf f eport TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER 7:4 DATE: DECEMBER 14, 1999 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF RED CURB MARKINGS AT 3319-3333 SAN GABRIEL BLVD. SOUTH OF HELLMAN AVENUE DISCUSSION This is a request from Ms. Connie Ta, property owner of 3319-3333 San Gabriel Blvd., to install "NO PARKING" signage and red curb markings in front of her property. Ms. Ta has indicated that there is poor visibility when exiting subject site due to vehicles parked along the curb in front of the property. The subject site has on-site parking for tenants and customers. There is on-street parking allowed on San Gabriel Blvd. in front of the property with a 2-hour parking restriction. San Gabriel Blvd. is a north/south arterial roadway with a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The reported accident history (January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998) for this location identified one reported accident involving a southbound vehicle being rear-ended by another southbound vehicle. The average traffic volume on San Gabriel Blvd. is 31,900 vehicles per day. Field observation by staff identified very few vehicles parked in front of the subject site thus not impacting visibility. However, there may be occasions when on- street parking is heavy, at which time visibility would be obstructed. Based on these findings, staff recommended the installation of "NO PARKING AT ANY TIME" signage in front of 3319-3333 San Gabriel Blvd. At the November4, 1999 meeting, the Traffic Commission voted 4-0 to approve the staff recommendation. COUNCIL AGENDA DEC 141999 ITEM No. ea-8 2 Rosemead City Council December 14, 1999 Page 2 of 9 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council APPROVE the installation of "NO PARKING AT ANY TIME" signage in front of 3319-3333 San Gabriel Blvd. EXHIBITS: Exhibit A—Staff report, dated October 26, 1999. Exhibit B—Figure 1 Exhibit C—Traffic Commission Minutes for November 4, 1999 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1999 RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 3319-3333 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD SOUTH OF HELLMAN AVENUE • REQUEST A request, letter attached, has been received from Ms. Connie Ta, property owner of 3319-3333 San Gabriel Boulevard. Ms. Ta is requesting the installation of"NO-PARKING Sign's and paint in front of this property. She indicates there is poor visibility when vehicles park along the curb in front of the property. CONDITIONS The property at 3319-3333 San Gabriel Boulevard has three access points from San Gabriel Boulevard. The property has on-site parking for tenants and customers. On-street parking is allowed on San Gabriel Boulevard in front of the property. However, there 'is a 2-hour parking restriction on San Gabriel Boulevard. San Gabriel Boulevard is a north/south arterial roadway with a posted speed limit of 35 mph. There are two lanes in each direction separated by a double yellow centerline. Figure 1 depicts conditions in the vicinity of 3319-3333 San Gabriel Boulevard. DATA • The reported accident history in the vicinity of 3319-3333 San Gabriel Boulevard was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1998. This review identified one reported accident summarized below: 653 feet south of Hellman Avenue — Southbound vehicle proceeding straight rearended a southbound stopped vehicle (unsafe speed). The average daily traffic volume on San Gabriel Boulevard is 31,900 vehicles per day. EXHIBIT "A" Request for Red Curb at 3319-3333 San Gabriel Boulevard South of Hellman Avenue Page 2 DISCUSSION Field observation of the location identified very few vehicles parking on the street in front of the subject property. The parking on-site was approximately 60% occupied. With few vehicles parking on the street, visibility was not significantly impacted. However, there may be occasions when on-street parking is heavy. During these times, visibility would be inhibited for vehicles exiting the property. RECOMMENDATION The installation of"No Parking Any Time" signs is recommended in front of 3319- 3333 San Gabriel Boulevard. This recommendation is depicted in Figure 1. Attachments JI\Rsd133133333 San Gabriel red curb JOHN TA STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY LIC#FC0629772 3333 N. SAN GABRIEL BLVD ROSEMEAD CA 91770 TEL: (626) 571-2847 FAX: (626) 571-5012 8-16-99 TO: ROSEMEAD CITY HALL 8838 E. VALLEY BLVD ROSEMEAD CA 91770 ATTN_TRAFFIOCOMMISSIOW DEAR SIR, WE ARE THE PROPERTY OWNER ON 3333,3327,3319 N. SAN GABRIEL BLVD.,ROSEMEAD, CA 91770. DUE TO MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OUR TENANTS ABOUT THE STREET CURB PARKING IN FRONT OF OUR BUILDING HAS CAUSED POOR STREET VIEW WHEN THEY TRY TO PULL OUT TO THE STREET. WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE CITY TO INSTALL "NO-PARKING SIGN' AND PAINT THE STREET CURB TO PREVENT FUTURE ACCIDENTS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM THE CITY REGARDING OUR REQUEST. YO `t S TRULY, /6 -&"--"- 1.13 -1.3 I TA, PROPERTY OWNER r fj . AUE 1' F )°M ,; j N Not to Scale Proposed Proposed No Parking No Parking Proposed Any Time Any Time No Parking Any Time \ \ 1 San Gabriel Boulevard ID <' > �3>< >< H ........� / • • (53a Existing 2-hour • 33 elo Existing parking restriction. 33' \%o.) green curb. Goe Soy i Existing red • • curb. fVaTQ `_ 33993333 San Gabriel Boulevard JRRsdExhibits\3319-3333 San Gabriel EXHIBIT "B" ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 111' NOVEMBER 4, 1999 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson Knapp,at 7:00 p.m.,in the Council Chambers,S838 East Valley Boulevard,Rosemead. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Knapp Commissioners:Ruiz,Quintanilla and Baffo Absent: Commissioner Herrera Ex Officio: Administrative Aide: Jessica Wilkinson Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne Itagal:i CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Baffo The Invocation was delivered by Chairperson Knapp APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for October were deferred to the December meeting IL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Speaking before the Commission was: r Mr.Lynn Sapp 3844 Ellis Lane Rosemead,California 91770 Mr. Sapp stated that the Vons trucks continue to use their Jack-Brakes at 2:00 a.m.,at Temple City Boulevard. Speaking before the Commission was: • Barbara Larson 3850 Ellis Lane Rosemead,California 91770 Ms.Larson stated that trucks go by and lay on the brakes at 5.00 a.m.,and she's here to get the Commission's help. She feels the Vons trucks drive too fast. Chairperson Knapp stated that staff has written several letters to Vons regarding this problem. Deputy Traffic Engineer Lagaki stated that staff is aware of the problem,and they are looking into other options to rectify the situation. Commissioner Baffo thanked the audience for coming to the meeting and addressing the various issues throughout the City. EXHIBIT "C" ILL OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR BLUE HANDICAPPED CURB MARKINGS ON RAMONA BOULEVARD Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that Mr.Frank Gonzales,9255 Ramona Boulevard,has requested the City of Rosemead consider the installation ofa blue handicapped curb marking in front of his residence. Mr.Gonzales indicates there is no parking available on or near his home. Mr.Gonzales is currently renting a room at 9255 Ramona Boulevard. Ramona Boulevard is an east/west roadway immediately north of the 1-10 freeway. In the vicinity of 9255 Ramona Boulevard,parking is allowed on the north side of the street. No parking is allowed on the south side of Ramona Boulevard. There is double yellow centerline striping on Ramona Boulevard. The speed limit on Ramona Boulevard is prima facie 25 mph. The fronting uses on Ramona Boulevard are residential. There are single-family duplex and apartment complexes on the north side of the street. The 9255 Ramona Boulevard is a duplex type development. Another duplex exists on the east side of9255 Ramona Boulevard. To the east of this duplex,an apartment complex exists. Another apartment complex exists on the west side of 9255 Ramona Boulevard. Field review and staff discussions with Mr.Gonzales indicate that parking,especially during the evening hours,is significantly occupied on Ramona Boulevard. It is likely that the majority of this parking is from the apartment complexes along Ramona Boulevard. Staff is unaware of any blue handicapped parking spaces marked in front of residential developments t thin the City. In the past,concern for installing such spaces has centered on the removal of such parking spaces when tenants or owners move. The City has no mechanism to track changes in tenants or owners. In addition,past requests have been addressed by finding additional parking on-site or extending driveways to accommodate an additional vehicle. Based on field review and our discussions with Mr. Gonzales,there are approximately 5 parking spaces on—site. He is a tenant of one room of the duplex. Staff has no objection to the installation of blue handicapped curb markings. The City Attorney indicated that Mr.Gonzales should be aware that the installation of the blue handicapped curb does not guarantee its use by Mr. Gonzales. Any vehicle with the proper identification—handicap license plate or placard—can legally use the proposed space. The Commission may also want to discuss this request as a policy issue. When another such request is received,how shall it be handled? Is there any requirement to verify if the request is justifiable—handicap license plate or placard? Does the request need to be brought before the Commission? What should be done when a request is received to remove the blue curb? RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objection to the installation of blue handicapped curb markings. Staff also recommends the Commission consider discussing the issue of blue curb markings in residential areas with respect to developing a policy to be used in the future. Chairperson Knapp asked if there was any discussion regarding putting the parking space within the property. Administrative Aide Wilkinson stated currently there is nothing that indicates handicap parking,it is usually upon availability. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that this is not an apartment building,it is a duplex,so the regulations governing handicap parking spaces in an apartment building do not apply. Commissioner Quintanilla stated that he feels that the property owner should be responsible for providing a parking space to his/her tenants. If the blue curb is installed, it is only setting a precedence. Commissioner Ruiz stated that he feels the property owner should take the burden of providing a handicap parking space. It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz,seconded by Commissioner Baffo,and carried unanimously to deny the installation of blue handicap curb markings,and to continue to deny blue handicap parking spaces,unless there are unusual circumstances that warrants the item to come before the Commission. Chairperson Knapp requested staff to write a letter to Mr.Gonzales and to his landlord asking them to try to settle this amongst themselves. B. REOUEST FOR WESTBOUND LEFT TURN ACCESS—VALLEY BOULEVARD AT LOMA AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that a letter was received from Mr. J. Frank Quintanilla of the Golden Rose Florist,9228 Valley Bouelvard. Mr.Quintanilla indicates that his customers are making illegal westbound left turns in to his parking lot. Mr.Quintanilla is requesting a left turn lane be installed to provide a legal lane for his customers to turn left in to his parking lot. IV. The driveway access to the Golden Rose Florist is almost directly across from Loma Avenue at Valley Boulevard. The existing traffic striping at the intersection provides a dedicated left turn lane on Valley Boulevard for eastbound traffic at Loma Avenue. In the westbound direction,a painted median nose exists which does provide access to the Golden Rose Florist. Beyond the painted median nose, a two way left turn lane exists. The reported traffic accident history for the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Loma Avenue was reviewed for the period from January I, 1996 through December 31, 1998. The reported accident history revealed one accident occurring at this intersection during the period reviewed. This accident involved an eastbound vehicle turning left and broadsiding a westbound vehicle proceeding straight. The primary collision factor was identified as a violation of the right-of-way of the westbound vehicle by the eastbound vehicle turning left. Staff reviewed the entire stretch of Valley Boulevard including the intersection at Lana Avenue. Based on this review,two"T"intersections,including Loma Avenue, have a driveway opposite the street that intersects Valley Boulevard. The"T"intersections are at Gement Avenue and Loma Avenue. Each of these intersections has a painted median nose that denies access to the driveway. Field observation of the intersections of Gernert AvenueNalley Boulevard and Lorna Avenue'Valley Boulevard indicated vehicles were turning left through the painted median nose. This movement was generally within the painted median nose area and the vehicles did not block through traffic. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the field observations and the limited number of occurrences in the City,the removal of the painted median nose and continuation of the two way left turn lane is recommended for the following locations: 1. Westbound Valley Boulevard at Loma Avenue,and 2. Eastbound Valley Boulevard at Gernert Avenue Speaking before the Commission was: Frank Quintanilla Golden Rose Florist 9228 Valley Boulevard Rosemead,California 91770 Mr.Quintanilla stated that he feels the recommendation is a good idea and will help V. business. It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz,seconded by Commission Ruiz,to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. VI. Vote Results: Ayes: Chairperson Knapp,Commissioner Ba6o,Commissioner Ruiz Noes: Noes Abstain: Commissioner Quintanilla Absent: Commissioner Herrera Commissioner Quintanilla abstained his vote,due to the fact that the resident is his relative. Mr,Frank Quintanilla stated that on October 4. 1999,his wife had their 1°baby girl. IV. NEW BUSINESS .A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 3319-3333 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD SOUTH OF HELLMAN AVENUE —^ Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that a request was received from Ms. Connie Ta, property owner of3319-3333 San Gabriel Boulevard. Ms.Ta is requesting the installation of"NO PARKING"signs and paint in front of this property. She indicates there is poor visibility when vehicles park along the curb in front of the property. The property at 3319-3333 San Gabriel Boulevard has three access points from San VII. Gabriel Boulevard. The property has on-site parking for tenants and customers. On- street parking is allowed on San Gabriel Boulevard in front of the properly. However, there is a 2-hour parking restriction on San Gabriel Boulevard. San Gabriel Boulevard is a north/south arterial roadway with a posted speed limit of35 mph. There are two lanes in each direction separated by a double yellow centerline. The reported accident history in the vicinity of 3319-3333 San Gabriel Boulevard was reviewed for the period from January I, 1996 through December 31, 1998. This review identified one reported accident summarized below: 653 feet south of Hellman Avenue-Southbound vehicle proceeding straight rearended a southbound stopped vehicle(unsafe speed). The average daily traffic volume on San Gabriel Boulevard is 31,900 vehicles per day. Field observation of the location identified very few vehicles parking on the street in front of the subject property. The parking on-site was approximately 60% occupied. With few vehicles parking on the street,visibility was not significantly impacted. However,there may be occasions when on-street parking is heavy. During these times, visibility would be inhibited for vehicles exiting the property. RECOMMENDATION: The installation of"No Parking Any Time"signs is recommended in front of 3319-3333 San Gabriel Boulevard. It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz,seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla,and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. V. STAFF REPORTS Sgt.Robles stated that they have been working Olney Street and have also had the radar trailer up and running. VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Baffo stated that at San Gabriel Boulevard in front of Don Bosco Tech, there's a left turn lane that goes into Don Bosco Tech,and sign that says"No U-Tum". People are disobeying the sign,and would like to see enforcement at this location. Commissioner Ruiz agrees with the comments made earlier regarding the Jack-Brakes on Temple City Boulevard, and would like to see something done at this location. Commissioner Ruiz stated that he noticed the radar trailer was not working properly last week. Commissioner Ruiz stated that he spoke to bfr. Gil Pedregon of Olney Street and wanted to let the Commission know that he will be writing a letter to the City Council regarding Olney Street,and the possibility of closing Olney Street and making it a cul-de-sac. Chairperson Knapp stated that she enjoyed going to the Commissioner Workshop on Saturday in Pomona and looks forward to some new ideas for Temple City Boulevard and the possibility of closing it as a truck route. Commissioner Quintanilla congratulated the owner of Golden Rose Florist on the new addition to his family. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission,the meeting was adjourned. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for December 2, 1999.