CC - Item 6A - Discussion on Alternating Street Sweeping RoutesROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER
DATE: AUGUST 9, 2022
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON ALTERNATING STREET SWEEPING ROUTES
SUMMARY
At the January 25, 2022, City Council meeting, Council Member Armenta requested staff to
explore options to improve the parking availability for residents during the City's street
sweeping hours. In response, staff included a street sweeping discussion item on the February 22,
2022, City Council meeting. On the February 22, 2022, City Council meeting, the street
sweeping discussion item was tabled and was not discussed. At the May 31, 2022, City Council
meeting, Council Member Dang requested to agendize the item for discussion. Staff has
performed a preliminary evaluation of the City's street sweeping schedule and has developed
preliminary options and associated costs for alternating the City's street sweeping routes. Staff is
requesting that the City Council discuss the preliminary options and provide direction to staff to
proceed with further evaluation of the selected option. Once an option is selected by City
Council, staff will work with Athens Services to develop revised street sweeping
routes/schedules and further define cost impacts.
At the January 25, 2022, City Council meeting, Council Member Armenta expressed concerns
with the availability of parking for residents during street sweeping hours and requested staff to
explore options to improve the availability of parking. Furthermore, Council Member Armenta
inquired if citations are issued to vehicles parked during the no parking period after the streets
are swept. In response, staff included a street sweeping discussion item on the February 22,
2022, Council meeting. On the February 22, 2022, City Council meeting, the street sweeping
discussion item was tabled and was not discussed. At the May 31, 2022, City Council meeting,
Council Member Dang requested staff to discuss the City's street sweeping schedule and the
feasibility of alternating street sweeping routes.
Currently, the City does not issue citations to vehicles parked during the no parking period after
the street has been swept. In addition, the City does not issue citations to vehicles parked on
lawns or encroaching into the sidewalk during the no parking period.
AGENDA ITEM 6.A
City Council Meeting
August 9, 2022
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The City contracts with Athens Services (Athens) for street sweeping services with annual
contract amount of approximately $229,058. The City is divided into street sweeping zones and
Athens performs street sweeping on both sides of the street on the same day within a 4 -hour
period for each zone, as shown in Attachment A. This schedule may result in limited parking
availability on a street sweeping day for some residents and businesses.
Staff has performed a preliminary evaluation of the City's street sweeping schedule and has
developed the following preliminary options and associated rough order magnitude costs for
alternating the City's street sweeping routes.
Option 1— Perform street sweeping during different time periods on the same day.
Option 1 revises the City's street sweeping schedule to perform sweeping on each side of the
street, during separate time periods on the same day. For example, streets currently swept on
both sides on Monday between 8AM — 12PM will be revised to one side of the street swept on
Monday between 8AM — 12PM, and the other side of the street swept on the same Monday
between 12PM — 4PM. Option 1 includes:
• Potential increase in street sweeper drive time and associated costs. Athens has provided
a rough order magnitude cost estimate to implement Option 1 at an additional annual cost
of approximately $74,000. The proposed cost is a preliminary estimate and will be further
evaluated and defined if City Council decides to select Option 1. Details of Athens' cost
proposal for Option 1 is included in Attachment B.
• Updating existing "No Parking" signs by applying stickers to revise the time periods
resulting in a one-time cost of approximately $15,000.
• Option 1 alternates sides swept with the least amount of impact to current sweeping
operations and schedule.
• As part of Option 1, staff will also evaluate reducing the no parking period to increase
parking availability.
Option 2 — Perform street sweeping during the same time period on different days.
Option 2 revises the City's street sweeping schedule to perform sweeping on each side of the
street during the same time period on different days. For example, streets currently swept on both
sides on Monday between 8AM — 12PM will be revised to one side of the street swept on
Monday between 8AM — 12PM and the other side of the street swept on Tuesday between 8AM
— 12PM. Option 2 includes:
• Potential increase in street sweeper drive time and associated costs. Athens has provided
a rough order magnitude cost estimate to implement Option 2 at an additional annual cost
of approximately $117,000. The proposed cost is a preliminary estimate and will be
further evaluated and defined if City Council decides to select Option 2. Details of
Athens cost proposal for Option 2 is included in Attachment B.
City Council Meeting
August 9, 2022
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Updating existing `No Parking" signs by applying stickers to revise the day for all
applicable signs in the City, resulting in a one-time cost of approximately $15,000
Option 2 will require rerouting street sweeping throughout the entire City and results in
the most significant impact to the current sweeping schedule.
As part of Option 2, staff will also evaluate reducing the no parking period to increase
parking availability.
Option 3 — Maintain current street sweeping schedule.
• No impacts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the options as noted above and provide direction
to staff to further evaluate one of the following options and present the selected option for
approval at a future City Council meeting:
• Option 1 — Street sweeping performed during different time periods on the same day.
• Option 2 — Street sweeping performed during the same period on different days.
• Option 3 — Maintain current street sweeping schedule.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Street sweeping is consistent with the City of Rosemead's Strategic Plan Goal C - Infrastructure
and Facilities, which is to enhance streets, sidewalks, and public infrastructure; coordinate with
relevant utility agencies regarding safety and enhancements; and modernize facilities by
expanding the use of wireless network technology and renewable energy.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process
Prepared by:
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Michael Chung, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City Council Meeting
August 9, 2022
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Attachment A: Street Sweeping Schedule
Attachment B: Athens Services Cost Proposal for Alternate Routes
Attachment A
Street Sweeping Schedule
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Attachment B
Athens Services Cost Proposal for Alternate Routes
ATHENS SERVICES COST PROPOSAL FOR ALTERNATING STREET SWEEPING ROUTES
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