CC - Item 4G - Approval of Time Limits Parking on 8449 Garvey AvenueROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER -5V
DATE: MARCH 14, 2023
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TIME LIMITED PARKING ON 8449 GARVEY AVENUE
SUMMARY
At the February 2, 2023, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented curb marking
recommendations at the address location of 8449 Garvey Avenue. After discussion and
presentation of the item, the Traffic Commission approved the staff recommendations for green
curb marking in the area as shown on the "Installation Exhibit" in Attachment C. Public Works
Field Services staff will complete all the recommended items. If necessary, additional materials
and supplies may be purchased at a minimal expense to complete the recommended work and staff
would utilize approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds.
BACKGROUND
The City of Rosemead received a property owner request to conduct a traffic review at 8449
Garvey Avenue due to parking concerns due to the number of cars going to the adjacent car garage
& body shop located at 8419 Garvey Ave. In response to this request and on behalf of the City,
engineering staff completed a traffic review and recommended appropriate measures.
After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), City of
Rosemead Curb Marking Policy and engineering judgement, it is recommended that the decision
be left to the direction of the City, Traffic Commission, and City Council on what type of parking
and curb markings should be installed and enforced for this location. The business owner of 8449
Garvey Avenue has requested time limited curb on the entire frontage of the 8449 Garvey Avenue
development be painted in green. This request is not a traffic safety related request; therefore, it is
at the direction of the City, Traffic Commission, and City Council on what type of parking and
curb markings should be installed and enforced for this location. The City should determine if the
standard parking area in front of the applicant's business needs to either be signed for loading and
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unloading or have green curb painted for passenger drop off/pick up and deliveries and if so, the
City should determine the amount of the curb to be included for time restrictions. A review of the
City's Curb Marking Policy as well as guidelines found in the CAMUTCD and CVC allow for the
City to decide the viability of the installation of green curb or signage for loading and unloading
passengers and freight regarding the benefits and impacts to adjacent property owners.
At the February 2, 2023, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff provided a presentation regarding
existing roadway conditions on 8449 Garvey Avenue. The traffic review included an analysis of
the existing roadway conditions, an examination of guidelines within the CAMUTCD (California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices), CVC (California Vehicle Code) and the City of
Rosemead's curb marking policy and procedure, as well as conducted a parking study on the north
side of Garvey Avenue between Earle Avenue and Willard Avenue to determine the existing
parking conditions and patterns.
Garvey Avenue runs east and west and is considered a minor arterial road by the California Road
Functional Classification Map, with a speed limit of 35 MPH. Garvey Avenue is approximately
76 -feet wide with two lanes of travel in each direction and a double yellow marked center median.
Parking is available on the north and south side of Garvey Avenue except where red curb is marked
and during street sweeping. There is also a sign indicating 2 -hour parking between 7:00 am and
6:00 pm along Garvey Avenue. This segment of Garvey Avenue travels through a mix use of
medium density residential zoning and commercial zoning, per the Rosemead General Plan.
Earle Avenue runs north and south and is considered a local road by the California Road Functional
Classification Map, with a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH. Earle Avenue is approximately 36 -
feet wide with one travel lane in each direction and no marked center line. Parking is available on
the east and west side of Earle Avenue except where red curb is marked and during street sweeping.
This segment of Earle Avenue travels through medium density residential zoning and towards
open space zoning per the Rosemead General Plan.
Within the City of Rosemead, 8449 Garvey Avenue is located on the east side corner of Garvey
Avenue and Earle Avenue. The existing conditions and parking along Garvey Avenue were
observed on Thursday, January 12th, 2023, to determine the number of vehicles parking along the
street between Willard Avenue and Earle Avenue. During field observations, which were taken at
approximately 7:45 am to show the parking conditions in the morning and at 2:00 pm to show the
parking conditions in the afternoon, it was observed that there are only a very few cars utilizing
this stretch during that early morning time along the curb and busy during that afternoon.
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The available curb parking along the project's frontage is approximately 200 feet. There is an
existing fire hydrant east of Earle Avenue on the north side of Garvey Avenue. Per CVC 22514 it
is recommended to paint 16' of red curb west of the fire hydrant for fire access and 43' of red curb
east of the curb return for line -of -sight safety.
A detailed traffic report is included in Attachment A, the Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes in
Attachment B, and the Installation Exhibit in Attachment C.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Traffic Commission voted 5-0 to approve staff recommendation Option 2:
1. Install 141' (feet) of green curb in front of the property along with signage indicating
20 minutes parking only as shown in Attachment C.
2. Install 16' of red curb west of the fire hydrant and 43' of red curb east of the curb
return as shown in Attachment C.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City of Rosemead Public Works Field Services Division will complete the recommended
items utilizing approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds in
account 201-3010-5660. All recommended items will be performed by in-house staff. If necessary,
additional materials and supplies may be purchased at a minimal expense to complete the tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed work involves the maintenance and minor alteration of existing public infrastructure;
therefore, the project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
The project 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Eddie Chan, P.E., T.E.
City Engineer
Submitted by:
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Michael Chung, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Attachment A: February 2, 2023 Traffic Commission Staff Report
Attachment B: February 2, 2023 Traffic Commission Minutes
Attachment C: Installation Exhibit
Attachment A
Traffic Commission Staff Report
Dated February 2, 2023
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
FROM: MICHAEL CHUNG, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2023
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC REVIEW ON 8449 GARVEY AVENUE FOR TIME LIMITED
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SUMMARY
On behalf of the City of Rosemead, engineering staff completed a traffic review and recommended
appropriate traffic improvements at the address location of 8449 Garvey Avenue.
The City of Rosemead received a resident request to conduct a traffic review at 8449 Garvey
Avenue due to parking concerns due to the number of cars going to the car garage & body shop
located at the northwest corner of the intersection. In response to this request and on behalf of the
City, engineering staff completed a traffic review and recommended appropriate measures.
ANALYSIS
The traffic review included an analysis of the existing roadway conditions, an examination of
guidelines within the CAMUTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices), CVC
(California Vehicle Code) and the City of Rosemead's curb marking policy and procedure, as well
as conducted a parking study on the north side of Garvey Avenue between Earle Avenue and
Willard Avenue to determine the existing parking conditions and patterns.
Existing Conditions:
Garvey Avenue runs east and west and is considered a minor arterial road by the California Road
Functional Classification Map, with a speed limit of 35 MPH. Garvey Avenue is approximately
76 -feet wide with two lanes of travel in each direction and a double yellow marked center median.
Parking is available on the north and south side of Garvey Avenue except where red curb is marked
and during street sweeping. There is also a sign indicating 2 -hour parking between 7:00 am and
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6:00 pm along Garvey Avenue. This segment of Garvey Avenue travels through a mix use of
medium density residential zoning and commercial zoning, per the Rosemead General Plan.
Earle Avenue runs north and south and is considered a local road by the California Road Functional
Classification Map, with a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH. Earle Avenue is approximately 36 -
feet wide with one travel lane in each direction and no marked center line. Parking is available on
the east and west side of Earle Avenue except where red curb is marked and during street sweeping.
This segment of Earle Avenue travels through medium density residential zoning and towards
open space zoning per the Rosemead General Plan.
Field Observations:
Within the City of Rosemead, 8449 Garvey Avenue is located on the east side corner of Garvey
Avenue and Earle Avenue. The existing conditions and parking along Garvey Avenue were
observed on Thursday, January 12th, 2023, to determine the number of vehicles parking along the
street between Willard Avenue and Earle Avenue. The field photos taken are represented in the
images shown in attachment A in the Picture Summary; these were taken at approximately 7:45
am to show the parking conditions in the morning and some images are taken at 2:00 pm to show
the parking conditions in the afternoon. As can be seen, there are only a very few cars utilizing
this stretch during that early morning time along the curb and busy during that afternoon.
The available curb parking along the project's frontage is approximately 200 feet. There is an
existing fire hydrant east of Earle Avenue on the north side of Garvey Avenue. Per CVC 22514 it
is recommended to paint red curb 15 feet to the east of the fire hydrant and 12 feet west of fire
hydrant to the curb return. Please refer to Figure 3 in Attachment A for a conceptual exhibit
representation of the proposed red curb.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), City of
Rosemead Curb Marking Policy and engineering judgement, it is recommended that decision be
left to the direction of the City, Traffic Commission, and City Council on what type of parking and
curb markings should be installed and enforced for this location. The business owner of 8449
Garvey Avenue has requested time limited curb on the entire frontage of the 8449 Garvey Avenue
development be painted in green. This request is not a traffic safety related request; therefore, it is
at the direction of the City, Traffic Commission, and City Council on what type of parking and
curb markings should be installed and enforced for this location. The City should determine if the
standard parking area in front of the applicant's business needs to either be signed for loading and
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unloading or have green curb painted for passenger drop off/pick up and deliveries and if so, the
City should determine the amount of the curb to be included for time restrictions. A review of the
City's Curb Marking Policy as well as guidelines found in the CAMUTCD and CVC allow for the
City to decide the viability of the installation of green curb or signage for loading and unloading
passengers and freight regarding the benefits and impacts to adjacent property owners.
Please refer to Figure 4 in Attachment A for a conceptual exhibit representation of the proposed
recommendation options.
These improvement options include:
CITY TRAFFIC COMMISSION TO ADVISE HOW THE CITY SHOULD PROCEED
WITH THE REQUEST FOR LOADING ZONES/GREEN CURB IN FRONT OF THE
LIVE/WORK PROPERTY AT 8449 GARVEY AVENUE.
Option 1: Deny the request for green curb and leave the existing curb marking and time
restricted parking as is.
Option 2: Approve some portion of the frontage with green curb and determine how much green
curb space should be installed. It is assumed that 18' (feet) to 20' (feet) equates to 1 parking
space. Please note that if green curb is installed this would mean that that segment will
continually be for 20 minutes parking only.
Option 3: Approve installation of time limited parking signage (time of day limits) without
installation of green curb. Per the Rosemead Municipal Code there are two green curb time limit
options:
• 10.12.070 - Twenty -minute parking: The streets or portions of streets specified in this
section are designated for twenty (20) minute parking and when signs are erected and the
curb painted green giving notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked and permitted to
remain within the designated area for a period of time longer than twenty (20) minutes.
• 10.12.080 - Twelve -minute parking: The streets or portions of street specified in this
section are designated for twelve (12) minute parking during the hours of nine a.m. to six
p.m. on any day other than Sundays or holidays and when signs are erected and the curb
painted green giving notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked and permitted to remain
within the designated area for a period of time longer than twelve (12) minutes.
Prepared by:
Jana Robbins, Contract Traffic Engineering Division
Attachments:
A. Attachment A — Technical Traffic Engineering Report
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TRANSTECh
TO: City of Rosemead, Department of Public Works
FROM: Traffic Engineering, Transtech Engineers, Inc.
DATE: January 5, 2023
SUBJECT: Time Limit Parking Review: Green Curb Installation Request at 8449 Garvey Avenue
INTRODUCTION
The City of Rosemead received a request from a business owner to install green curb in front of the new
(Live Work Development) at 8449 Garvey Avenue which is located on the northeast corner of Garvey
Avenue and Earle Avenue. The business owner requested for a green curb to be installed adjacent to the
commercial units along both Garvey Avenue and Earle Avenue. The business owner expressed parking
concerns due to the number of cars going to the car garage & body shop located at the northwest corner
of the intersection. A general curb request form was submitted to the City of Rosemead for review. In
response to this request, and on behalf of the City, engineering staff completed a parking review and
analysis of existing conditions as well as conducted a parking study on the north side of Garvey Avenue
between Earle Avenue and Willard Avenue to determine the existing parking conditions and patterns.
Figure 1: Vicinity Map
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
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Garvey Avenue: Within the City of Rosemead, Garvey Avenue runs east and west and is considered a
minor arterial road by the California Road Functional Classification Map, with a speed limit of 35 MPH.
Garvey Avenue is approximately 76 -feet wide with two lanes of travel in each direction and a double
yellow marked center median. Parking is available on the north and south side of Garvey Avenue except
where red curb is marked and during street sweeping. There is also a sign indicating 2 -hour parking
between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm along Garvey Avenue. This segment of Garvey Avenue travels through a
mix use of medium density residential zoning and commercial zoning, perthe Rosemead General Plan.
Earle Avenue: Within the City of Rosemead, Earle Avenue runs north and south and is considered a local
road by the California Road Functional Classification Map, with a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH. Earle
Avenue is approximately 36 -feet wide with one travel lane in each direction and no marked center line.
Parking is available on the east and west side of Earle Avenue except where red curb is marked and during
street sweeping. This segment of Earle Avenue travels through medium density residential zoning and
towards open space zoning per the Rosemead General Plan.
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PICTURE SUMMARY
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FIELD REVIEW: OBSERVED CONDITIONS ALONG GARVEY AVENUE
Within the City of Rosemead, 8449 Garvey Avenue is located on the east side corner of Garvey Avenue
and Earle Avenue. The existing conditions and parking along Garvey Avenue were observed on Thursday,
January 12th, 2023, to determine the number of vehicles parking along the street between Willard Avenue
and Earle Avenue. The field photos taken are represented in the images shown above in the Picture
Summary; these were taken at approximately 7:45 am to show the parking conditions in the morning and
some images are taken at 2:00 pm to show the parking conditions in the afternoon. As can be seen, there
are only a very few cars utilizing this stretch during that early morning time along the curb and busy during
that afternoon.
The available curb parking along the project's frontage is approximately 200 feet. There is an existing fire
hydrant east of Earle Avenue on the north side of Garvey Avenue. Per CVC 22514 it is recommended to
paint red curb 15 feet to the east of the fire hydrant and 12 feet west of fire hydrant to the curb return.
As recommended and shown in Figure 3 below.
Figure 3: Available Curb Space on North Side of Garvey Avenue Along Project Frontage
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD PAINTED CURB POLICY
In the City of Rosemead, the city municipal code distinguishes parking regulations for time -sensitive
parking. The policy for time sensitive parking and colored or green curb in the City of Rosemead is as
follows:
'Rosemead Municipal Code—Traffic Local Ordinance
10.12.060 -Two-hour parking.
The streets or portions of streets specified in this section are designated for two-hour parking during the
hours of nine a.m. to six p.m. on any day otherthan Sundays or holidays and when signs are erected giving
notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked and permitted to remain within the designated area for a period
of time longer than two hours, except as above stated. When appropriate markings have been installed
by the City Traffic Engineer delineating spaces for parking parallel and adjacent to the curbs of such streets
or portions of streets, vehicles shall be parked within the spaces so delineated.
10.12.070 - Twenty -minute parking.
The streets or portions of streets specified in this section are designated for twenty (20) minute parking
and when signs are erected and the curb painted green giving notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked
and permitted to remain within the designated area for a period of time longer than twenty (20) minutes.
10.12.080 -Twelve-minute parking.
The streets or portions of street specified in this section are designated for twelve (12) minute parking
during the hours of nine a.m. to six p.m. on any day other than Sundays or holidays and when signs are
erected and the curb painted green giving notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked and permitted to
remain within the designated area for a period of time longer than twelve (12) minutes.
Time -Limited Parking (Green Zones) Time-limited parking zones are areas where the length of time that
a vehicle can remain parked in a particularspace is limited to a specified duration. In the City of Rosemead,
a Green Zone generally indicates no standing or parking for longer than 20 minutes at any time between
7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays or Holidays and when signs are erected giving notice
thereof. However, under certain circumstances, green zones with time limits other than 20 minutes can
be installed if warranted by Public Works review. Time -restricted parking zones are typically installed in
commercial areas. Green Zones can be installed where unrestricted curb space in front of a particular
business is used for long-term parking during the majority of the day, such that short-term parking is not
available for customers of the businesses in the area. Appropriately marked Green Zones will have the
parking time limit painted on the curb to supplement the parking signage.
' Section 10.12.030—Official traffic markings, stop signs and traffic signs. I Code of Ordinances I Rosemead, CA I Municode
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CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC) DEFINITIONS/GUIDELINES ON PAINTED CURBS
The below section is from the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and defines the meaning of Painted Curbs per
the CVC Section 21458 Painted Curbs.
CVC 21458 Painted Curbs
(a) Whenever local authorities enact local parking regulations and indicate them by the use of
paint upon curbs, the following colors only shall be used, and the colors indicate as follows:
(1) Red indicates no stopping, standing, or parking, whether the vehicle is attended or
unattended, except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or signposted as a bus loading zone.
(2)Yellow indicates stopping only for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or freight
for the time as may be specified by local ordinance.
(3) White indicates stopping for either of the following purposes:
(A) Loading or unloading of passengers for the time as may be specified by local
ordinance.
(B) Depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox.
(4) Green indicates time limit parking specified by local ordinance.
(5) Blue indicates parking limited exclusively to the vehicles of disabled persons and disabled
veterans.
(b) Regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective on days and during
hours or times as prescribed by local ordinances.
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CALIFORNIA MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (CAMUTCD) DEFINITIONS/GUIDELINES
ON CURB MARKINGS
The below section is from the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) and
defines the meaning of Curb Markings per the CAMUTCD Section 36.23 Curb Markings.
CAMUTCD 3B.23 Curb Markings
Standard:
The color of curb markings shall conform to CVC 21458 quoted below:
(a) Whenever local authorities enact local parking regulations and indicate them by the use of
paint upon curbs, the following colors only shall be used, and the colors indicate as follows:
(1) Red indicates no stopping, standing, or parking, whether the vehicle is attended or
unattended, exceptthat a bus may stop in a red zone marked or sign posted as a bus loading zone.
(2) Yellow indicates stopping only for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or freight
for the time as may be specified by local ordinance.
(3) White indicates stopping for either of the following purposes:
(A) Loading or unloading of passengers for the time as may be specified by local
ordinance.
(B) Depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox.
(4) Green indicates time limited parking specified by local ordinance.
(5) Blue indicates parking limited exclusively to the vehicles of disabled persons and disabled
veterans.
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CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC) DEFINITIONS/GUIDELINES ON DISABLED PARKING
The below section is from the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and defines the meaning of Disabled Parking
per the CVC Section 22511.5 Disabled Parking. Per the CVC, Persons with Handicapped Placards are able
to park at a painted green curb or at a location designated with time restrictions for unlimited periods.
CVC 22511.5 Disabled Parking
(a) (1) A disabled person or disabled veteran displaying special license plates issued under Section
5007 or a distinguishing placard issued under Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 is allowed to park for
unlimited periods in any of the following zones:
(A) In any restricted zone described in paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 21458
or on streets upon which preferential parking privileges and height limits have been given
pursuant to Section 22507.
(B) In any parking zone that is restricted as to the length of time parking is permitted as
indicated by a sign erected pursuant to a local ordinance.
(2) A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park in any metered parking space without
being required to pay parking meter fees.
(3) This subdivision does not apply to a zone for which state law or ordinance absolutely prohibits
stopping, parking, or standing of all vehicles, or which the law or ordinance reserves for special
types of vehicles, or to the parking of a vehicle that is involved in the operation of a street vending
business.
(b) A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park a motor vehicle displaying a
special disabled person license plate or placard issued by a foreign jurisdiction with the same
parking privileges authorized in this code for any motor vehicle displaying a special license plate
or a distinguishing placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 478, Sec. 11. (AB 2777) Effective January 1, 2011.)
DMV DISABLED PERSONS (DP) PLACARDS AND PLATES
The section below is from the DMV and provides guidance on where individuals are permitted to park
with a Disabled Persons (DP) Placard.
Once you have a valid DP placard or DP License Plates, you may park:
• In parking spaces with the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol).
• Next to a blue curb authorized for persons with disabilities parking.
• Next to a green curb (green curbs indicate limited time parking) for as long as you wish.
• In an on -street metered parking space at no charge.
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In an area that indicates it requires a resident or merchant permit.
In addition to parking privileges, service stations must refuel a disabled person's vehicle at self-service
rates unless the service facility has only one employee on duty.
DMV Disabled Placards may not park:
• In spaces marked with a crosshatched pattern next to a parking space with the International
Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol). These spaces are for wheelchair and wheelchair lift access.
• Next to red curbs, which indicate no stopping, standing, or parking.
• Next to yellow curbs, which are for commercial vehicles to load and unload passengers or freight.
• Next to white curbs, which are for loading and unloading passengers or depositing mail in an
adjacent mailbox.
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Time Limit Parking Review: Green Curb Installation Request at 8449 Garvey Avenue
The business owner of 8449 Garvey Avenue has requested time limited curb on the entire frontage of the
8449 Garvey Avenue development be painted in green.
This request is not a traffic safety related request; therefore, it is at the direction of the City, Traffic
Commission, and City Council on what type of parking and curb markings should be installed and enforced
for this location.
The City should determine if the standard parking area in front of the applicant's business needs to either
be signed for loading and unloading or have green curb painted for passenger drop off/pick up and
deliveries and if so, the City should determine the amount of the curb to be included for time restrictions.
A review of the City's Curb Marking Policy as well as guidelines found in the CAMUTCD and CVC allow for
the City to decide the viability of the installation of green curb or signage for loading and unloading
passengers and freight regarding the benefits and impacts to adjacent property owners. The curb in
question is shown below in Figure 4.
Below are the following recommendations and options for the City to consider for installation:
1. CITY TRAFFIC COMMISSION TO ADVISE HOW THE CITY SHOULD PROCEED WITH THE REQUEST
FOR LOADING ZONES/GREEN CURB IN FRONT OF THE LIVE/WORK PROPERTY AT 8449 GARVEY
AVENUE.
Option 1: Deny the request for green curb and leave the existing curb marking and time
restricted parking as is.
Option 2: Approve some portion of the frontage with green curb and determine how much
green curb space should be installed. It is assumed that 18' (feet) to 20' (feet) equates
to 1 parking space. Please note that if green curb is installed this would mean that
that segment will continually be for 20 minutes parking only.
Option 3: Approve installation of time limited parking signage (time of day limits) without
installation of green curb. Per the Rosemead Municipal Code there are two green curb
time limit options:
• 10.12.070 - Twenty -minute parking: The streets or portions of streets
specified in this section are designated for twenty (20) minute parking and
when signs are erected and the curb painted green giving notice thereof, no
vehicle shall be parked and permitted to remain within the designated area
for a period of time longer than twenty (20) minutes.
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• 10.12.080 - Twelve -minute parking: The streets or portions of street
specified in this section are designated for twelve (12) minute parking during
the hours of nine a.m. to six p.m. on any day other than Sundays or holidays
and when signs are erected and the curb painted green giving notice thereof,
no vehicle shall be parked and permitted to remain within the designated
area for a period of time longer than twelve (12) minutes.
CAMUTCD 2B.47: Guidance:
Where only limited -time parking or parking in a particular manner are permitted, the signs shall have
a green legend and border on a white background (Permissive Parking signs).
If the parking restriction applies to a limited area or zone, the limits of the restriction should be shown
by arrows or supplemental plaques. If arrows are used and if the sign is at the end of a parking zone,
there should be either no arrows or a single -headed arrow pointing in the direction that the regulation
is in effect. If the sign is at an intermediate point in a zone, there should be a double -headed arrow
pointing both ways.
The following are sample signage that can be considered.
1 MINUTE
PARKING
2AM 6AM
DISTRICT 3
PERMITS EXEMPT
R32D (CA)
This sign can be installed
instead of green curb and can
be updated to reflect 20 -minute
parking limit between the
hours of 9 AM to 6 PM on
Weekdays.
LOADING
0 N LY
7AM -6PM
EXCEPE SUNDAY
31 MINUTE LIMIT
R25A ICA)
PASSENGER
LOADING
ONLY
7AM pm
SCHOOL ars
5 MINUTE LWIT
R25E (CA)
This sign would mean no
This sign would mean no parking but for loading only for
parking but for loading only for people only.
freight, deliveries, or people.
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Attachment B
Traffic Commission Minutes
Dated February 2, 2023
Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
February 2, 2023
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Drange at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Vice Chair Nguyen
INVOCATION: Commissioner Lang
PRESENT: Commissioner Hermosillo, Commissioner Lang, Commissioner Quintanilla, Vice Chair Nguyen
and Chair Drange
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Chung, City Engineer Chan and Commission Liaison Nguyen
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Orange asked Traffic Commissioners if anyone would like to make revisions or additions to the
minutes of November 3, 2022.
Commissioner Hermosillo made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, to accept
consent calendar with revisions. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Hermosillo, Lang, Quintanilla, Nguyen, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. 3248 JACKSON AVENUE RED CURB TIPPING
Traffic Engineer Robbins introduced Associate Traffic Engineer Richter who provided a brief description of
the item and presented a PowerPoint presentation of the studies that were conducted.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter explained that the resident requested the City to conduct a traffic review
at 3248 Jackson Avenue due to vehicles parking too close to their driveway and the volume of traffic on
Jackson Avenue, they have difficulty exiting out of their driveway.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter explained as part of the traffic review, engineering staff looked at the
existing roadway conditions as well as an examination of guidelines within the CAMUTCD (California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices), CVC (California Vehicle Code) and the City of Rosemead's
curb marking policy and procedure. On behalf of the City of Rosemead, Associate Traffic Engineer Richter
recommended to install 2 feet of red curb on the east side of Jackson Avenue, on the north side of the
driveway at 3248 Jackson Avenue. The installation of red curb north of this driveway will ensure vehicles do
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not encroach into the resident's driveway and will increase visibility for residents backing onto Jackson
Avenue. The address curb numbering should also be removed and repainted outside of the red curb area.
Commissioner Lang asked if the red curb installation is only for the north side or for both north and south
side of the driveway.
Traffic Engineer Robbins clarified that in the staff report it indicated both north and south side for red curb,
however, it was removed from the recommendation since there is not enough space for a car to fit on the
south side and would add additional maintenance for the city.
Chair Drange asked about the possibly of a car parking at that space even though they would not fit.
Director of Public Works Chung replied it is unlikely since the curb space is only about 2 feet.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented that painting red curb on both sides makes it look more visible and
should not add much to the maintenance cost. He requested for it to be added.
Chair Drange agreed with Commissioner Quintanilla to amend the recommendation to have 2 feet of red
curb on both sides of the driveway.
Vice Chair Nguyen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hermosillo, to approve staff
recommendations. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Hermosillo, Lang, Quintanilla, Nguyen, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. 8449 GARVEY AVENUE TIME LIMITED PARKING REQUEST
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter provided a brief description of the item and presented a PowerPoint
presentation of the studies that were conducted.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter explained that the resident requested the City to conduct a traffic review
at 8449 Garvey Avenue due to parking concerns due to the number of cars going to the car garage & body
shop located at the northwest corner of the intersection.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter explained as part of the traffic review, engineering staff looked at the
existing roadway conditions, an examination of guidelines within the CAMUTCD (California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices), CVC (California Vehicle Code) and the City of Rosemead's curb marking
policy and procedure, as well as conducted a parking study on the north side of Garvey Avenue between
Earle Avenue and Willard Avenue to determine the existing parking conditions and patterns. On behalf of
the City of Rosemead, Associate Traffic Engineer Richter recommended that the decision be left to the
direction of the City, Traffic Commission, and City Council on what type of parking and curb markings should
be installed and enforced for this location.
Chair Drange asked to confirm if some of the businesses located on the first floor are still vacant
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter replied there are a few vacancies, however, the building owner is
planning to fill those spaces within the next few months.
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Chair Drange asked what kind of businesses they will be
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied one of the businesses will be a restaurant and another will be an office
space.
Chair Drange asked what kind of off street parking this building will have.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied this building will have underground parking and although she has not seen
the site plan, it is assumed it is parked to code with a specific number of parking spaces for commercial and
residential.
Director of Public Works Chung commented the development meets parking code requirements. He
explained the intent for the green curb is to help those businesses such as the restaurant with take out and
delivery orders.
Commissioner Lang asked if it is standard two hour street parking on Earle Avenue.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied yes, however, mentioned the street has a lot of parked vehicles due to
surrounding businesses.
Commissioner Hermosillo supported the timed parking as it would be beneficial for these local businesses to
have.
Vice Chair Nguyen commented any approved changes should be consistent with what is currently existing
across the street.
Chair Drange asked how many parking spaces will be provided in the front of the building.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter replied one of the options was to determine how much green curb space
should be installed and it is assumed that 18 feet to 20 feet equates to one parking space.
Director of Public Works Chung added that it would be seven parking spaces if green curb was installed on
the entire frontage.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if the businesses are all retail.
Director of Public Works replied it will be retail and restaurants.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented most other cities usually have paid parking or timed parking for these
types of retail businesses.
Commissioner Lang asked what the purpose of 43 feet of red curb is for on the west side.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied it is for line of sight for vehicles coming out from Earle Avenue onto Garvey
Avenue.
Commissioner Lang commented he likes the idea of a loading zone closer to the fire hydrant side and
potentially green parking across the 141 feet of curb to provide quick access parking.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked for clarification on option 3.
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Traffic Engineer Robbins explained option 3 is at the discretion of the commission as to how many spaces
for green curb or time limited parking should be installed.
Traffic Engineer Robbins recalled the commission approved for 40 feet of green curb for two spaces across
the street.
Director of Public Works Chung commented it was option 3 with 10. 12.070 for twenty -minute parking that
was implemented.
Traffic Engineer Robbins confirmed and added that the time restriction was for 7 AM to 6 PM except
Sundays and holidays.
Director of Public Works Chung asked if the developer or business owner discuss the time frame of the
twenty -minute parking.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the owner wanted the entire frontage to be green curb and did not provide
that specific detail.
Commissioner Hermosillo is in favor of installing green curb for only a portion similar to across the street
and suggested two spaces.
Vice Chair Nguyen agreed with the two spaces.
Commissioner Lang asked if the remaining spaces would be two hour parking.
Director of Public Works Chung confirmed that to be correct.
Director of Public Works Chung asked if the restaurant is located on the east side or west side.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the restaurant is located on the east side, the first space next to the motel.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if we know how many tentative tenants will be at this location.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied it appears to be about six small businesses, but it can depend on which
businesses want to come in.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented he does not think two spaces would be enough for a restaurant and
the other businesses.
Commissioner Lang agreed and commented having the frontage mostly green curb would help with delivery
and takeout orders.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented the amount of green curb available may economically impact the
restaurants depending on whether it is a fast casual restaurant or dine in setting.
Director of Public Works Chung mentioned the development will be a mix of restaurant and retail
Vice Chair Nguyen commented it the restaurant is a dine in setting, the twenty -minute parking would not be
enough time.
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Commissioner Lang mentioned there would still be underground parking.
Director of Public Works Chung confirmed there would be adequate onsite parking.
Commissioner Lang commented the green curb would just be for delivery and takeout orders.
Commissioner Lang commented the tenants would be able to park at those spaces after 7 PM for two
hours.
Chair Drange asked if the parking restriction would revert back to two hour parking during a specific time
frame or all day.
Director of Public Works Chung replied it would be two hour parking all day.
Traffic Engineer Robbins commented the two hour parking on that street indicates from 7 AM to 6 PM.
Chair Drange suggested a few spaces be green curb and once all the tenants have moved in, if additional
green curb is needed, it can be added.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if we know the number of spaces onsite.
Director of Public Works Chung replied we do not have that number, however, they the development will
have sufficient spaces per code.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if the item should be tabled or do an incremental approach with the limited
information provided.
Commissioner Hermosillo commented he is in favor of doing two spaces now and if additional green curb is
needed, it can be addressed later.
Commissioner Lang commented he would like it all green because the initial request of the business owner
was for the entire frontage and likely the owner is trying to attract a specific clientele downstairs. Having the
twenty -minute parking spaces may deter businesses such as a coffee shop from opening at this location.
Commissioner Quintanilla and Commissioner Hermosillo agreed.
Vice Chair Nguyen asked if there are only two green curb spaces across the street, would vehicles try to
park on the this side where there would now be more available spaces.
Chair Drange replied it would be unlikely as it would be difficult to cross the street in this area.
Commissioner Lang made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, to install 141' of
twenty -minute green curb with time limited parking signage, and red curb as proposed in the
installation exhibit. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Hermosillo, Lang, Quintanilla, Nguyen, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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C. NEW AVENUE AT GRAVES AVENUE ALL -WAY STOP REQUEST
Chair Drange opened the public comment period.
The City received a Public Comment from Cristina Hargrow expressing gratitude to the City of Monterey
Park and the City of Rosemead for their due diligence in considering and evaluating the need for an all -way
stop at the intersection in order to maintain safety in the area for the students and residents.
The City received a Public Comment from Hing Chow expressing gratitude to the City of Rosemead for their
efforts in helping move forward with the request. He mentioned of a student who was hit by a car, and
although the student did not have any major injuries, this resulted in looking for a resolution to ensure the
safety of the children and residents.
The City received a Public Comment via email from Xiaobing Wu imploring to approve the request for an all -
way stop at the intersection for the safety of the students.
Chair Drange closed the public comment period.
Traffic Engineer Robbins provided a brief description of the item and presented a PowerPoint
presentation of the studies that were conducted.
Traffic Engineer Robbins explained that the resident requested the City of Rosemead received a request
from the City of Monterey Park to review the traffic study they did for the location of New Avenue at Graves
Avenue. The request was for the installation of All -Way -Stop signs and striping improvements for the
intersection of South New Avenue and East Graves Avenue.
Traffic Engineer Robbins explained as part of the traffic review, engineering staff completed a full evaluation
of the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue to see if existing conditions warrant the installation of
All -Way Stop Control at this intersection per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. As a
result of extensive field data collection and review, including reviewing all of the counts, line of sight,
roadway conditions and observations at this location, and engineering judgement, staff has determined that
the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue would benefit from the installation of all -way STOP
control as determined by the guidelines in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(CAMUTCD) Section 26.07 and the California Vehicle Code (CVC). In addition to all -way stop, Traffic
Engineer Robbins provided several other improvements that should be implemented.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if we know what improvements and changes the City of Monterey Park
approved for.
Chair Drange mentioned he attended a meeting at Monterey Vista Elementary School which discussed this
item and was informed the City of Monterey Park had approved for a stop sign or similar proposed
recommendations.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the City of Monterey Park approved the report and recommendations as
proposed by their traffic engineers.
Commissioner Lang asked to clarify if the same proposed recommendations were approved.
Traffic Engineer Robbins clarified it is the same report from the City of Monterey Park and it is being
presented to the City of Rosemead to see if the city would be in support of the recommendations.
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Commissioner Hermosillo commented he would be concerned about modifying the proposed
recommendations as it would delay the process since it would need to go through three jurisdictions.
Commissioner Lang asked if there is data that supports the effective of "STOP AHEAD" signage.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the recommendations are based on the standard guidelines in the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD).
Commissioner Lang asked where the incline is in the area.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the incline is going west towards Pomelo Avenue.
Commissioner Lang asked if traveling from west to east on Graves Avenue, would the vehicle be gaining
speed.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied that is correct as you would be going downhill.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked for detail 2 on the proposed recommendations, if there is an option to
replace the red flags on the stop sign with solar powered flashing LED lights. He mentioned of a meeting a
few years ago that voted for the flashing LED stop sign and there were concerns that the residents residing
near the sign would complain, however, he did not recall any complaints come in after.
Traffic Engineer Robbins commented that each solar powered stop sign is $10,000, so it would cost
$30,000 for the intersection.
Chair Drange commented the City of Rosemead is only responsible for one stop sign, so the other
jurisdictions would have to agree to it.
Vice Chair Nguyen asked of the nine proposed recommendations on the list, which are Rosemead
impacted.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied we are only responsible for the northeast corner of the intersection, which
is only half of the crosswalk.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if number 4 is within Rosemead jurisdiction.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied it would fall under Los Angeles County jurisdiction because it is within the
back of the sidewalk. Number 1 would be the only item that would be Rosemead.
Chair Drange asked what the back of the sidewalk means.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied it is right at the property line of the houses, which includes the sidewalk
and street.
Chair Orange asked if the stop sign belongs to Los Angeles County and if then we are just number 1 on the
diagram.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied that is correct.
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Vice Chair Nguyen advised the commission to not make any significant changes to the recommendations
Director of Public Works Chung asked if the red flags on the stop sign are temporary and only intended to
make drivers aware of the new stop sign, which the flags will later be removed.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied that is correct.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented although the three stop signs are outside of Rosemead, he would still
like to see the addition of the solar powered flashing LED stop signs.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked what the next step is.
Director of Public Works Chung replied the item will be taken to the Los Angeles County board next month
and the City of Monterey Park will be leading the implementation.
Traffic Engineer Robbins confirmed that is correct if the item gets approved by all three jurisdictions.
Vice Chair Nguyen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lang, to approve staff
recommendation. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Hermosillo, Lang, Quintanilla, Nguyen, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. MATTERS FROM STAFF None
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Lang on Temple City Boulevard heading southbound towards the 10 freeway, the paint is not
visible, usually the white line and yellow line.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked to revisit the traffic light signal timing at the intersection where Rio
Hondo Avenue, Mission Drive, and Valley Boulevard connect.
Chair Drange commented the traffic signal lights are difficult to see.
Director of Public Works Chung replied the lights are focused at a certain angle to avoid confusing drivers.
Chair Drange replied he gets confused while driving through and unsure whether it is green.
Director of Public Works Chung replied staff can evaluate the lights and asked Commissioner Quintanilla to
clarify what the issue is regarding the traffic timing.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented when he is on Rio Hondo Avenue, there is much more traffic queued
up heading northbound on Rio Hondo during the morning and night rush hours and it stays red even though
there is no cross traffic on Valley Boulevard. He mentioned the traffic light stays green most of the time on
Valley Boulevard.
Director of Public Works Chung replied staff can investigate.
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Chair Drange commented when going southbound on Walnut Grove Avenue approaching Hellman Avenue,
there is a 40 MPH sign and a speed radar sign about 15 feet behind it. He believes the speed radar sign
was meant for the school zone, which there is Willard Elementary School several blocks down the street
and does not think the placement makes sense.
Director of Public Works Chung replied staff can evaluate.
Commissioner Lang reported there is a broken corner on Rosemead Boulevard heading northbound just
after Valley Boulevard, right across the street from the Pasadena City College. He mentioned he submitted
the issue through the request application and was notified that it belongs to Caltrans.
Director of Public Works Chung replied this issue was reported by another resident and the message was
conveyed to Caltrans.
Commissioner Lang asked what the timeline is for the repair.
Director of Public Works Chung replied he does not have a schedule at this time, but can have the request
expeditated.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked what was broken at the comer.
Director of Public Works Chung replied the curb and gutter.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for December
2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East
Valley Boulevard.
Michael Drange
Chair
ATTEST:
Michael Chung, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Attachment C
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