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CC - Item 5G - Approval of Request to Install Red Curb - 7848-7850 Whitmore St. (T \ ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT CIVIC PRIDE Niu-,-,5-- 0 *Opp Amo 0450 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER JS .0 DATE: JUNE 12, 2018 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB — 7848-7850 WHITMORE STREET SUMMARY The Traffic Commission received a request from a resident who lives at 7848-7850 Whitmore Street for the installation of red curbing between her two driveway aprons. The resident complaint describes that vehicles are frequently parked in this small space and, as a result, block or partially block the driveways. The resident also stated that on trash pick-up days, vehicles parked in this space leave no place for the resident to put their trash cans. The curb space between the resident's two driveways is approximately 9-feet in length, which does not provide the minimum 18-feet needed for one parking space as established in Standard Plans issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). DISCUSSION A resident at 7848-7850 Whitmore Street has expressed a concern that vehicles are frequently parked between the two driveway aprons blocking or partially blocking the driveways as well as leaving the resident with no place to put their trash cans on trash pick-up days. Whitmore Street is a residential, single-family neighborhood. 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 nearly the entire distance of the resident's street frontage is taken up by the resident's two driveways. The curb space between the resident's two driveways is approximately 9-feet in length. By installing a red curb in this area, safety concerns will be mitigated and will allow the resident an area to place their trash cans on trash pickup day without any significant parking implications. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to li install 9-feet of red curbing between the two driveway aprons at 7848-7850 Whitmore Street. 11 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.G A City Council Meeting June 12,2018 Page 2 of 4 FISCAL IMPACT Funding for this type of roadway improvement is included in the Annual Maintenance and Operations Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 under the Public Works Department, Field Services Division. 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 MichdS 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 Comment Letters Received Attachment E—Traffic Commission Draft Minutes (May 3, 2018) ,.rim S E M R ler 1CIVIC PRIDE -.4111b 1 er Attachment A Vicinity Map Showing Existing Curb Markings 1of21 Aimmirri ..iii• dimii.7 1 City Council Meeting June 12,2018 Page 3 of 4 ATTACHMENT A VICINITY MAP SHOWING EXISTING CURB MARKINGS 7850 Whitmore 1�� 'r-1'r- Tars , ia r _* `v ,. _ �► Approximately 7848 Whitmore - --N .•c 9-feet of curb ' - between the 1 !`,amiro ,it ` two driveway ; - , approaches _ , "IF-.. 1- r '1110 � . -9 -� •d ..,. 2 of 21 E M S Oel 11 / JIC PRIDE 410/111/M7 Attachment B Proposed Red Curb 3 of 21 City Council Meeting June 12,2018 Page 4 of 4 ATTACHMENT B PROPOSED RED CURB ft/ Nit � 41111711 1 11 _ , sem. 11 winsimpm LEGEND EINEN 9-feet of red curb between driveway aprons 4of21 AiE a\ c n+�E 44k14o.to*M.7 Attachment C Traffic Commission Staff Report of May 3, 2018 5 of 2l ' E M F s iii„0"kts: 9ROSE MEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 3 CIVIC PRIUt STAFF REPORT i - ' ; p f4 . . I y(s°'PORATEO'q69 E 1 TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION e FROM: MICHELLE G. RAMIREZ, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 3 DATE: May 3,2018 i SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF RED CURB—7848-7850 WIIITMORE STREET 1 i SUMMARY i The Traffic Commission has received a request from a resident who lives at 7848-7850 Whitmore Street I for the installation of red curbing between her two driveway aprons. The resident complaint describes i that vehicles are frequently parked in this small space and, as a result, block or partially block the driveways. The resident also stated that on trash pick-up days,vehicles parked in this space leave no place $ for the resident to put their trash cans. The curb space between the resident's two driveways is approximately 9-feet in length,which does not provide the minimum 18-feet needed for one parking space as established in Standard Plans issued by the California Department of Transportation(Caltrans). STAFF RECOMMENDATION 6 recommended the Traffic Commission propose to the City Council that 9-feet of red curb be painted It is p p between the two driveway aprons at 7848-7850 Whitmore Street. ANALYSIS 4 The resident at 7848-7850 Whitmore Street has expressed a concern that vehicles are frequently parked between the two driveway aprons blocking or partially blocking the driveways as well as leaving the resident with no place to put their trash cans on trash pick-up days. Whitmore Street is a residential, single-family neighborhood. 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 nearly the entire distance of the resident's street frontage is taken up by the resident's two driveways. The curb space between the resident's two driveways is approximately 9-feet in length. By installing a red curb in this area,safety concerns will be mitigated and will allow the resident an area to place their trash cans on trash pickup day without any significant parking implications. f i I 1 6 of 21 I q dr Traffic,Page2of6May3Com2018mission Meeting PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS t i This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process, as well as notification to 61 t property owners located within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. i Prepared B Submitted By: 1 Littlikliti gAA/LS afael M. ajardo,P.E. Michelle G. Ramirez I City Engineer Director of Public Works i Attachments: 1 1. Resident's Request 2. Vicinity Map a 3. Proposed Red Curb g 4. Public Notification l z ii1 t i ( 1 i 7of21 Traffic Commission Meeting May 3,2018 Page 3 of 6 Attachment 1 Resident's Request Pat Platt From: Connie Chane Sant: Thursday,March 08.2018 3:39 PM To: Par Piot( Subject: Requestog the City paint the curb Murch 8,201 k City of Rosemead 8838 E.Palley Illvd. Rosemead.('A 9177Q Re: Request to paint the curb in ted in front of the property 7*4R-7850 Whitmore Street,Rosemead,CA 91770 Dear!.Patrick Piati: I am the owner at the property 7st48.11$54)Whitmore street.Romaneud.CA 9177Q. I in writing to you requesting titin the city paint the curb in red in front of my property appropriately.This will avoid the on-going issues that we are having right now. T here are cars blocking our drive way,especially,pre I Itursday nitrnt;each household puts the trash out for Friday morning trash services that occupy some parking spaces. The car owners do not go further to look for parking spots.They just park close to someone's drive way without being concerned about what problems this will create for emergency exits and daily exits. Yesterday morning,317/2018,6:30am,my car was not able to get out to go to work. This caused a big problem for me being late to work and being absent for attending a morning meeting at work. I have attached some sample pictures for you to see how people parked their cats in front of the property that blocked our exit. I ani • asking you to assist us to revolve these problems by painting the red paint in front ol'my property's curb appropriately and immediately. Thank you lhr your time and consideration. Sincerely, Connie 0.Chang 8 of 21 Traffic Commission Meeting May 3,2018 Page 4 of 6 Attachment 2 Vicinity Map 't-,17.`' LEGEND 7850 Whitmore t. I if rJ .. 1. 11 a- 0. Approximately fr 'fl !� ` ` ' t6�'Er; �_ .0 ,.-- 9-feet of curb • 7848 Whitmore �,.fi 4' .� `\r�� 1 between the ,, . > two driveway `�- t rE � ` i approaches . /3 i .,iiii r .. _ - .._....____w_ i _ _ _Th _ ,, ,-- __ gr ,. ... _ _ ______„ _ 10"..._r---- -,____40,1w4 ______,....,,i,„___ _ , 4 .. , ,..0- t. _ _ . _ , .. . rii _lir . _..... _ .._:„_,_ tr. ineusa--. - r 41 - fir _• a `. ‘. _. - 1, ,'. -. Ja .i! — L=� . ' % M . . . r t \ ` - Srm.a x LINNINENNIIMMMIIIIIIIIIIMNIIIIIMMINNIMMIL Y 9 of21 Traffic Commission Meeting May 3,2018 Page 5 of 6 Attachment 3 Proposed Red Curb :` • _ v. *VI" . ' . • . `\ `` � -- _ /� ..-_ z t • ® x . ... Jp A v r _1 1,4 LEGEND mom= 9-feet of red curb between driveway aprons • • • { 10 of 21 Traffic Commission Meeting May 3,2018 Page 6 of 6 Attachment 4 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,for the purpose of reviewing the possible installation of parking restrictions(red curbing)between the driveway aprons at 7848-7850 Whitmore Street. The City received a request from a resident that vehicles parked along this area block or partially block the driveways as well as leave no place for the resident to place their 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 nvamirez a cityofiosemead.oEg,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 informacidn,favor de llamar al: i " ^rti*, Z: �e biet them chi tiet,xin goi: 626-569-2150 Proposed Red Curbing 7848-7850 Whitmore Street • 9' : • 11 of 21 ell" M F O VIC PRIDE T on�r��,�° Attachment D Traffic Commission Comment Letters Received 12 of21 1 Michelle Ramirez si 'rom: Michelle Ramirez Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 12:55 PM To: 'Steven Quach' Cc: Rafael Fajardo; Pat Piatt(ppiatt@cityofrosemead.org);Silvia LLamas Subject: RE: Proposed Red Crubing street Good Afternoon Steven Thank you for your below email. It will be presented to the Traffic Commission at their meeting on May 3rd and made part of the City's official record. If you have any further comments and/or questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a great day. Michelle G. Ramirez Director of Public Works IV 626.569.21581 626.307.9218 i21 mramirezL)cityofrosemead.ore, E„.......... i--kAD ` 8838 E.Valley Blvd. k Rosemead.CA 91770 \k\‘‘%.citvotrosemcad.ore PLEASE FOLLOW US ON: ill flifl ! nr, From:Steven Quach Sent: Monday,April 30,2018 11:59 AM To: Michelle Ramirez<mramirez@cityofrosemead.org> Subject: Proposed Red Crubing street Property owner and residents of 7912, 7914, and 7914 1/2 Whitmore St. I've been noticed a lot of our neighbor's cars arc parking on the street curb lately. We did not park our cars on the street curb. Our vehicles are parked inside our property everyday. On some weeks, we can't put our trash ban in front our street curb. We have to put on our neighbor's side Printing the Red curbing will not solve the issue. I suggested adding additional restrictions street parking on trash day, Friday, all day. 13 of21 Thank you Steven Quach 1 1 f E 'I [G4 i t{i } ji Z2 } �(r (/ 3 14 of 21 Michelle Ramirez From: Michelle Ramirez Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 1:11 PM To: Cc: Rafael Fajardo; Pat Piatt(ppiatt@cityofrosemead.org); Silvia LLamas Subject: Red curb Attachments: image1 jpeg Good Afternoon Alejandro Thank you for your below email and attached picture. They will both be presented to the Traffic Commission at tonight's meeting (May 3rd) and made part of the City's official record. If you have any further comments and/or questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a great day. Michelle G. Ramirez, Director of Public Works 626.569.21581 i,626.307.9218 mramircz{icityofrosemcad.ori ROSE1WKD 8838 E.Valley Blvd. Rosemead,CA 91770 ‘N%%\ .cit‘ofrosemead.ore, PLEASE FOLLOW US ON: !inn • �n Original Message From: Work Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2018 8:45 PM To: Pat Piatt <ppiatt©cityofrosemead.org> Subject: Red curb Hello My name is Alejandro Delatorre and writing in regards to full support of red curbing the area of between 7848-50. We have warned our neighbors and if they don't want to pay attention then please do what you need to help those who are not liking the situation. I also want you to see this. This is another car, so it's not just one car. I believe this is the neighbors car 15 of21 i P ✓' 1 1,,,1111111111r I %wan Il 31111111111 / ni,... .. ..i , . ,. . , . .. . .. . . .. . .,.. . . . . . , , , , .....- ,EI.; 1A , .. ,. ... „ , ,.. „ , ' . ''' 1 1 r ' j 1 .. t ' I C, 0 Nf . it �1< .. ,,. Wit , / I J- '� \ .,, .• • • . . ( . //,../ 9 , PPR; de li,' g, ., . . .. • . i .1 JI . / • ililip ;1 I ' 1. /I 1 ii411-- � II ClI�� t /� `I / cf r } • All i 1110. r (; r 1 �` t,14,1 1 I 1 • ....I t ..1 A \ \' ' . li I i-.; _ .1 it � l''',. ".4:.4ft4%1446114114%4H t i 1"7", • Ott" I Ai, '3. ��l '1 S M 8 O 7-44 '' - %.' ,)717.,) i Attachment E Traffic Commission Draft Minutes of May 3, 2018 17 of 21 Minutes for the 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 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. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of May 3,2018 18 of 21 Lorena Roberson. 2716 Kelbum Avenue, and Mario Suarez, 2714 Kelburn Avenue, are both opposed to the red curb in front of 2704 Kelbum 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 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. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of May 3,2018 19 of21 Commissioner Quintanilla asked if they can change staffs 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 tvlasuda 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 Omelas 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 wide. 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. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of May 3,2018 20of21 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 Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes of May 3,2018 2I o121