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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER V,
DATE: JUNE 12, 2018
SUBJECT: DENIAL OF REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB — 2704 KELBURN
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SUMMARY
The Traffic Commission received a request from a resident who lives at 2704 Kelburn Avenue
requesting that the City adopt an ordinance banning street parking on trash collection days. The
resident states that two vehicles are frequently parked in the area north of his driveway apron
leaving him no space to place his trash cans on trash collection days. The curb space to the north
of his driveway approach is approximately 29-feet in length. This area would accommodate a
minimum of one parking space of 18-feet in length, which is the minimum length for a parking
space established in Standard Plans issued by the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans).
DISCUSSION
A resident at 2704 Kelburn Avenue has expressed a concern that two vehicles are frequently
parked to the north of his driveway apron leaving him no place to put his trash cans on trash
collection days. He has requested an ordinance banning street parking on trash collection days.
Staff has determined that a parking ban for trash collection would cause a hardship for the residents
as the City already prohibits no parking during certain hours on street sweeping days. Adding an
additional day of no parking would not only cause a hardship to residents but also increase needed
resources and costs for the City to enforce the no parking.
Kelburn Avenue is a residential, single-family neighborhood with some lots having more than one
dwelling unit. Parking is permitted on both sides of the street and currently is unrestricted with
the exception of certain hours every week for street sweeping. Staff conducted a site visit and
determined that the curb to the north of the resident's driveway apron is 29-feet in length, which
is not suitable for two cars. As a result, staff originally recommended to the Traffic Commission
the installation of 5-feet red curbing next to the resident's driveway apron. By installing 5-feet of
red curb in this area, the resident will have an area to place his trash cans on trash collection day
without any significant parking implications.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.F
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During the Traffic Commission meeting on May 3, 2018, several residents spoke against the
proposed installation of 5-feet of red curbing next to the resident's driveway apron. The resident's
all had the same concern, which was lack of available parking on Kelburn Avenue. They all felt
that adding the 5-feet of red curbing would make it even more difficult to find on-street parking.
After discussion amongst the Traffic Commission, the Commissioners agreed with the residents
who were opposed to the red curbing, especially since the request was not related to a safety
concern but instead a convenience request. The Traffic Commission voted to recommend denial
of the request to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to
deny the residents' request for the installation of red curbing in front of his home at 2704 Kelburn
Avenue.
FISCAL IMPACT—None
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT—None
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 (C)of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Rafael M. Fajardo, P.E., City Engineer Miciterre G. Ramirez,Director of Public Works
Attachment A—Vicinity Map Showing Existing Curb Markings
Attachment B—Proposed Red Curb
Attachment C—Traffic Commission Staff Report(May 3, 2018)
Attachment D—Traffic Commission Draft Minutes(May 3, 2018)
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FROM: MICHELLE G. RAMIREZ,DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: May 3,2018
SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF RED CURB--2704 KELBURN AVENUE I
SUMMARY
The Traffic Commission has received a request from a resident who lives at 2704 Kelburn Avenue
requesting that the City adopt of an ordinance banning street parking on trash collection days. The resident
states that two vehicles are frequently parked in the area north of his driveway apron leaving him no space
to place his trash cans on trash collection days. The curb space to the north of his driveway approach is
approximately 29-feet in length. This area would accommodate a minimum of one parking space of 18-
feet in length, which is the minimum length for a parking space established in Standard Plans issued by
the California Department of Transportation(Caltrans).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Traffic Commission propose to the City Council that 5-feet of red curb be painted
to the north of the driveway apron at 2704 Kelburn Avenue.
ANALYSIS
The resident at 2704 Kelburn Avenue has expressed a concern that two vehicles are frequently parked to
the north of his driveway apron leaving him no place to put his trash cans on trash collection days. He
has requested an ordinance banning street parking on trash collection days. Staff has determined that a
parking ban for trash collection would cause a hardship for the residents as the City already prohibits no
parking during certain hours on street sweeping days. Adding an additional day of no parking would not
only cause a hardship to residents but also increase needed resources and costs for the City to enforce the
no parking.
Kelbum Avenue is a residential, single-family neighborhood with some lots having more than one
dwelling unit. Parking is permitted on both sides of the street and currently is unrestricted with the x
exception of certain hours every week for street sweeping. Staff conducted a site visit and determined
that the curb to the north of the resident's driveway apron is 29-feet in length, which is not suitable for
two cars. As a result, staff is recommending the installation of 5-feet red curbing next to the resident's t
driveway apron. By installing 5-feet of red curb in this area, the resident will have an area to place his i
trash cans on trash collection day without any significant parking implications. .
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process, as well as notification to 63
property owners located within a 300-foot radius of the subject property.
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Rafael M.Fajardo,P.E. Michelle G. Ramire
City Engineer Director of Public Works
Attachments:
1. Resident's Request
2. Vicinity Map
3. Proposed Red Curb
4. Public Notification
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Attachment 1
Resident's Request
To:871 Alarcon; Potty Lova;Sandra Armenia;Steven Ly
Subject:Street Parking during Trash Collection Day
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I have been a resident of Rost mead for the past 12 years&l would like tot nice my concern on an impmtaut
issue on the street where I live.Mote specifically.I live on 2704 Kelburn Ave,Rosemead,CA 91774).
During every trash collection day,which usually falls un a Thursday.there are always ears parked on the street
in front of my house blocking the placement of my trash bin next to the curb.This uvates a problem where I
have to place my trash bin on the sidewalk next to my drive way.When the trash eolteetion worker picks up the
trash,he has to get out of his truck to move the hash bin closer to his truck in order for the fork lift to lift the
trash bin.But after the trash bin in empty,he puts it on the street next to the truck&move on to the next
residence. Phis creates a road hazard for drivers driving dowm the street.They ern pot intn an accident by eying
to avoid hitting my trash bin.
1 have been complaining to Republic Services about this issue.And one of their call-taker;suggested tint it
would be good idea to have the city ban all parked cars on the street during trash collection day,just as it dors
• for sheet cleaning days(Friday tar my street).So.I was wondering Welty of Rosemead could create a city
ordinance Nanning parked ears on streets during trash collection days.
louraltentiun to this matter is greatly appreciated,
Regards,
• Michael Wu
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City of Rosemead
Traffic Commission Public Notification
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday,May 3,2018,at the hour of 7:00 p.m.,or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,the Rosemead
Traffic Commission will hold a public meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard,Rosemead,California 91770,fot
the purpose of reviewing the possible installation of parking restrictions (red curbing) on the north side of the driveway apron at 2704 Kelburn
Avenue. The City received a request from a resident that vehicles parked along the curb on the north side of the driveway at 2704 Kelburn Avenue
leave no place for the resident to place his trash cans on trash pick-up days.
You are being notified of this meeting because your property is within close proximity to the location. We encourage your comments regarding
traffic safety in this area. Citizens' wishing to comment may do so by either attending the Traffic Commission meeting,or by sending a comment
letter by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,May 3,2018. Written comments must be addressed to:
City of Rosemead
Public Works Department
8838 E.Valley Boulevard
Rosemead,California 91770
Attention: Mrs.Michelle Ramirez,Director of Public Works
Written comments may be mailed to the above address,emailed to mramirez@cityofrosemead.org,or faxed to(626)307-9218. Again,only letters
received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,May 3,2018,will be accepted. We appreciate your concern for traffic safety in the City of Rosemead. Should
you have any questions regarding this letter,please contact the City Engineer,Rafael Fajardo,at(626)569-2151.
For information please call:
Para obtener más informaciOn, favor de llamar al:
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
May 3,2018
The meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 7:00 p.m.in the Council
Chamber. 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Berry
INVOCATION: Commissioner Quintanilla
PRESENT: Chair Masuda,Vice Chair Ornelas,Commissioner Berry and Commissioner Quintanilla
ABSENT: Commissioner Sevilla
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Michelle Ramirez,City Engineer Rafael Fajardo,Senior Management
Analyst Pat Piatt,and Administrative Assistant Silvia Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Nancy Eng, 3146 Jackson Avenue, has concerns with delivery trucks turning onto Jackson Avenue from Garvey
Avenue heading north,then back onto Whitmore Street to make a U-Turn. Ms. Eng also mentioned that her major
concern is that the corner they are using to turn is near Emerson School's Head Start Program. which raises
concerns for the preschool kids and requested for some type of enforcement on that street.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Berry motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Ornelas to approve Item A(April 5, 2018 Minutes)from
the Consent Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Berry, Ornelas and Masuda
No: None
Abstain:Quintanilla
Absent: Sevilla
Commissioner Berry motioned, seconded by Commissioner Ornelas to approve Item B(Installation of Red Curb—
7848-7850 Whitmore Street)from the Consent Calendar as presented. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Berry, Quintanilla,Ornelas and Masuda I
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Sevilla
Item C (Installation of Red Curb — 2704 Kelburn Avenue) was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further
discussion.
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief description of the item, along with recommending that the
Traffic Commission propose to the City Council that 5-feet of red curb be painted to the north of the driveway apron
at 2704 Kelburn Avenue.
Commissioner Berry asked for the width of the driveway.
Staff responded that the driveway is in between 16 to 20 feet wide.
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Lorena Roberson, 2716 Kelburn Avenue, and Mario Suarez, 2714 Kelburn Avenue, are both opposed to the red
curb in front of 2704 Kelburn Avenue and disagree with it.
Chair Masuda asked if there was a particular reason why they disagree on having 5-feet of red curb installed at the
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location.
Mr.Suarez and Ms. Roberson informed the Commissioners that they currently have limited parking and don't think
it's fair to accommodate just one person.
Commissioner Berry asked staff if they receive request for red curbs often.
Staff asked Commissioner Berry for clarification.
Commissioner Berry clarified and asked if there has been other red curbs installed throughout the City, due to
similar type of request.
Staff informed the Commissioners that they currently have several red curbs throughout the City,due to these type
of request.
Vice Chair Ornelas asked if the request would eliminate a parking spot.
Staff responded that it will not eliminate a parking spot.
Commissioner Berry has concems that if they approve this request it may create problems for the other neighbors.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked for clarification on how staff determined to approve a red curb request.
Staff informed the Commissioners that they investigate the request before proposing to install the red curb.
Lorena Roberson mentioned that there is a handicap parking on Kelburn Avenue and before having the City
approve the blue curb they had to get signatures by multiple residents to agree to it, but a request can grant a red
curb.
Commissioner Berry clarified that anyone can submit a request, but aren't always granted what they request.
Vice Chair Ornelas asked Ms. Roberson if the residents currently move the trash cans on trash day.
Ms. Roberson replied"yes".
Meiching Chu, 2621 Kelburn Avenue, is also opposed to approving the installation of the red curb due to limited
parking.
Nancy Correa, 2715 Falling Leaf Avenue, is opposed to the request due to having limited parking and only being
allowed to park on one side of the street. Ms. Correa also spoke on behalf of her relatives who live at 2727 and
2735 Falling Leaf Avenue, and are in favor of the installation of the red curb because there is no place to put the
trash cans on trash day.
Commissioner Berry doesn't think it's a good idea to approve the request.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked for clarification on the type of standards used to determine the conditions for
getting a red curb.
Staff informed the Commissioners that they need to meet the parking standards that have been set by the State of
California Cal Trans.
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Commissioner Quintanilla asked if they can change staff's recommendation.
Staff informed the Commissioners that they can change staffs recommendation.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked who is responsible for parking enforcement.
Staff informed the Commissioners that Parking Control is currently under the Community Development
Department.
Chair Masuda mentioned that in the past red curb request were more for safety concerns.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked staff how it was determined on how many feet of red curb is needed.
Staff explained the process to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Berry motioned. seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla to deny Item C(Installation of Red Curb—
2704 Kelburn Avenue)from the Consent Calendar. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Berry, Quintanilla. Ornelas and Masuda •
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Sevilla
Item D(Installation of Red Curb-3652 Earle Avenue)was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Staff provided the Traffic Commissioners with a brief description of the item. along with recommending that the
Traffic Commission propose to the City Council that the wings of the driveway apron, along with an additional 1-
foot on each side of the curb be painted red at 3652 Earle Avenue.
Commissioner Berry asked for the width of the driveway.
Staff replied approximately 12 feet.
Chair Masuda mentioned that there shouldn't be any parking spaces lost.
Staff confirmed that no parking spaces will be lost.
Chair Ornelas asked for clarification on the width for the driveways along that area.
Staff informed the Commissioners that the estimated width for the driveways along that area are usually between
10 to 15 feet viide.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if staff had a count on how many red curbs are in the City.
Staff responded"no''.
Chair Masuda mentioned that the previous request received are usually because cars park too close to their
driveways and it's difficult to enter and exit their driveways. Mr.Masuda also recommended tabling the item to next
month's meeting to allow the Commissioners time to visit the site, look at the width of the street, the width of the
driveway,the amount of traffic,and amount of parked cars in order to make a better determination.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if staff spoke to the residents.
Staff informed the Commissioners that they went out to the site and spoke to the resident.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked staff what was the biggest concerns the resident had for making the request.
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Staff clarified that they didn't meet with the resident and instead communicated by email with the resident. Staff
also informed the Commissioners that the biggest concern the resident had was that vehicles park too close to
their driveway and they have a difficult time pulling in and out of it.
Commissioner Berry motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Ornelas to table Item D (Installation of Red Curb-3652
Earle Avenue)from the Consent Calendar to next month's meeting. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Berry, Ornelas, Masuda and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Sevilla
3. STAFF REPORT
Staff provide the Traffic Commissioners with an update on current and upcoming City events.
4. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Quintanilla thanked staff for the Safe Route to School project. He also asked if staff had an update
on closing off the Temple City west bound freeway on ramp.
Vice Chair Ornelas asked when the next Safe Route to School grant was due and which school would be next. Mr.
Ornelas also requested if a dip signs can be installed on Marshall Street,west of Walnut Grove Avenue to inform
drivers that a dip is ahead.
Commissioner Berry informed staff that some of the in-street flashing crosswalk lights are out on Mission Drive and
Earle Avenue. Mr. Berry also mention that some of the freeway overpass lights are out. Commissioner Berry also
commended staff on the Earle Street Sidewalk Replacement Project and asked if the chain link fences would be
replaced along that area. Commissioner Berry also informed staff that someone continues to post their business
cards on the polls on Muscatel Avenue and Valley Boulevard and asked if anything can be done to stop them from
doing it.
Chair Masuda commended and thanked staff for putting together the curb marking policy and procedures. He also
thanked the resident for coming out and letting them know their feeling and thoughts about the red curbing.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2018, at 7:00
p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Howard Masuda
Chair
ATTEST:
Michelle Ramirez
Director of Public Works
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