02-07-1995 - Traffic Committee Minutes - 01/17/95J
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Memorandum
TO: City (Manager and City Council AGENDA
FROM: Thomas M. Mayer, Secretary ITEM . NO. C - 7
�. DATE February 7, 1995
FROM: TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES
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Attached are the Minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on January 17, 1995.
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Thomas M. Mayer, Secretary
Traffic Committee
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
CITY OF WEST COVINA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1995
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
PRESENT: Naresh Palkhiwala, Principal Engineer; Tom Mayer., Principal Engineer; and
Jim Witt, PD
I. REOUEST:
John Hill, Program Manager, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
THAT THE PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS
ON BADILLO STREET BETWEEN INTERSTATE 210 AND INTERSTATE 605
BE APPROVED.
SUMMARY:
The project consists primarily of traffic signal modifications at 35 signalized intersections
along Badillo Street. Four of the intersections are at least partially under West Covina
jurisdiction'. The traffic signal modifications at these .four intersections include the
installation of 'traffic signal detector loops. When detector loops are located near curbs
parking must be prohibited.
TRAFFIC RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE, REQUEST BE HELD OVER TO ALLOW MORE TIME FOR
RESPONSES FROM AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS.
H. REOUEST:
Ellie Downing, Manager, Heritage Park Senior Apartments, 1800 West Badillo Street,
91790; and
Theron Page, 1818 West Grovecenter, 91790
THAT PARKING BE PROHIBITED ON ORANGE AVENUE AND BADILLO
STREET ABUTTING THE HERITAGE PARK SENIOR CITIZENS APARTMENT
COMPLEX AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BADILLO STREET WEST OF
ORANGE AVENUE.
SUMMARY:
The requests were prompted by complaints that parked vehicles obstruct the vision of
drivers at the three drive approaches to the senior citizens apartment complex and from
the northbound approach of Orange Avenue to Badillo Street. There are three driveway
approaches to the senior citizens apartments located on the southwest corner of Badillo
Street and Orange Avenue. There are two on Badillo and one on Orange Avenue. The
installation of 60 feet of red curb to the west of the driveway approaches on Badillo
Street and to the north of the driveway approach on Orange Avenue will provide
adequate sight distance.
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II. REQUEST: (continue)
THAT 60 FEET OF PARKING
BADILLO STREET WEST OF
PROHIBITED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
tANGE AVENUE.
THAT 60 FEET OF PARKING BE PROHIBITED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
BADILLO STREET WEST OF EACH DRIVEWAY APPROACH TO THE
HERITAGE PARK APARTMENTS.
THAT 60 FEET OF PARKING
ORANGE AVENUE NORTH
HERITAGE APARTMENTS.
III. REOUEST:
Los Angeles County Department c
THAT MULTI -WAY STOP SIGP
HOLLINGWORTH STREET Al
PROHIBITED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF
THE DRIVEWAY APPROACH TO THE
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BE INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
i ABELIAN AVENUE.
SUNEVIARY:
This intersection is under the joint jurisdiction of Los Angeles County and West Covina.
The jurisdiction boundary is aligned east. and west along the centerline of Hollingworth
Street. The Los Angeles County warrants for stop signs are satisfied at this location.
THAVYM KLUUNI V1r iN JUN t" IN :
THAT MULTI -WAY STOP SIGNS BE INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
HOLLINGWORTH STREET AND ABELIAN AVENUE.
THAT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BE
ADVISED OF THE CITY'S APPROVAL OF THEIR REQUEST.
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Traffic Committee Meetio •
January 17, 1995
I. REOUEST:
John Hill, Program Manager, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
THAT THE PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS
ON BADILLO STREET BETWEEN INTERSTATE 210 AND .INTERSTATE 605
BE APPROVED.
FINDINGS:
The project consists primarily of traffic signal modifications at 35 signalized intersections
along Badillo Street between the 210 and 605 freeways. Four of the intersections are at
least partially under West Covina jurisdiction. The four intersections are at Lark Ellen
Avenue, Vincent Avenue, Sunset Avenue and Orange Avenue. The traffic signal
modifications at these four intersections include the installation of traffic signal detector
loops. Detector loops are copper wires installed in the pavement in travel lanes. They
are used to detect the presence of vehicles in a particular travel lane. Some of the
detector loops will be installed in curb side travel lanes. When detector loops are located
near curbs parking must be prohibited to prevent the traffic signal controller from
mistaking a parked vehicle for a vehicle in a travel lane. The installation of red curb is
the most expeditious means of installing short segments of prohibited parking. There are
five relatively short segments of red curb shown on the preliminary plans. These
segments vary from 10 to 25 feet in length.. Staff has attached excerpts from the Los.
Angeles County plans showing the proposed red curb.
Staff is conducting a postcard survey of the residences and property owners abutting the
proposed red curb. The letters were certified to ensure delivery. As yet only two
postcards have been returned. Staff is trying to make contact in the field in person. Of
the two returned postcards, one was opposed and one in favor of the parking.
prohibitions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE REQUEST BE HELD OVER TO ALLOW MORE TIME FOR
RESPONSES FROM AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS.
TRAFFIC RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE REQUEST BE HELD OVER TO ALLOW MORE TIME FOR
RESPONSES FROM AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS.
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Traffic Committee Meetir.
January 17, 1995
H. REOUEST:
Ellie Downing, Manager, Heritage Park Senior Apartments, 1800 West Badillo Street,
91790;and
Theron Page, 1818 West Grovecenter, 91790
THAT PARKING BE PROHIBITED ON ORANGE AVENUE AND BADILLO
STREET ABUTTING THE HERITAGE PARK SENIOR CITIZENS APARTMENT
COMPLEX AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BADILLO STREET WESTERLY OF
ORANGE AVENUE.
FINDINGS:
The requests were prompted by complaints that parked vehicles obstruct the vision of
drivers at the three drive approaches to the senior citizens apartment complex and from
the northbound approach of Orange Avenue to Badillo Street. This is the intersection of
a minor arterial with a residential collector street. The intersection of Badillo Street with
Orange Avenue is controlled by a traffic signal. As has been the case with other requests
of this type a scaled drawing was prepared showing vehicles at the driveways and the
conflicting vehicles on the street at the safe stopping sight distance on wet pavement at
the critical approach speed. A line is drawn between the two vehicles representing the
line of sight between the two drivers at the safe stopping sight distance on wet pavement
at the critical approach speed (85
Vehicles parked along the south side of Badillo Street west of Orange Avenue do obstruct
the visibility of eastbound vehicles on Badillo Street from drivers located at the
northbound approach of Orange Avenue. If red curb were installed along the south side
of Badillo Street west of Orange Avenue the increased sight distance from the northbound
Orange Avenue approach could make executing. a right turn on a red signal less difficult.
There are three driveway approaches to the senior citizens apartments located on the
southwest comer of Badillo Street and Orange Avenue. There are two on Badillo and
one on Orange Avenue. As can be seen on the drawing the installation of 60 feet of red
curb to the west of the driveway' approaches on Badillo Street and to the north of the
driveway approach on Orange Avenue will provide adequate sight distance.
Staff has distributed thirty. letters, to the senior citizen apartments located nearest to the
three proposed segments of red ;curb. The letters included a self addressed and pre -
stamped postcard to simplify their response. Twelve postcards have been returned.
Eleven were in favor of the parking prohibitions and one was opposed. This could be
characterized as a relatively strong favorable response.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT 60 FEET OF PARKING BE PROHIBITED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
BADILLO STREET WEST OF ORANGE AVENUE.
THAT 60 FEET OF PARKING BE PROHIBITED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
BADILLO STREET WEST 'OF EACH.- DRIVEWAY APPROACH TO THE
HERITAGE PARK APARTMENTS.
THAT 60 FEET OF PARKING BE PROHIBITED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF
ORANGE AVENUE NORTH OF THE DRIVEWAY APPROACH TO THE
HERITAGE APARTMENTS.
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H. REQUEST: (continue)
TRAFFIC RECON E%IENDATION:
THAT 60 FEET OF PARKING BE PROHIBITED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
BADILLO STREET WEST OF ORANGE AVENUE.
THAT 60 FEET OF PARKING BE PROHIBITED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
BADILLO STREET WEST OF EACH DRIVEWAY APPROACH TO THE
HERITAGE PARK APARTMENTS.
THAT 60 FEET OF PARKING BE PROHIBITED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF
ORANGE AVENUE NORTH OF THE DRIVEWAY APPROACH TO THE
HERITAGE APARTMENTS.
85 PERCENTILE SPEED ON BADILLO = 46 mph; SAFE STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCE ON WEST PAVEMENT 366'
85 PERCENTILE SPEED ON ORANGE = 40 mph; SAFE STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCE ON WEST PAVEMENT = 300'
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III. REQUEST:
Los Angeles :County Department of Public Works
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THAT MULTI -WAY STOP SIGNS BE INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
HOLLINGWORTH STREET AND ABELIAN AVENUE.
FINDINGS:
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This written request was received from the Traffic and Lighting Division of the Los
Angeles County Public Works Department. This intersection is under the joint
jurisdiction of Los Angeles County and West Covina. The jurisdiction boundary is
aligned east and west along the centerline of Hollingworth Street. The intersection is
aligned in a "T" type configuration. Abelian Avenue is the north leg of the intersection.
The Rincon School abuts the south side of this intersection.
Rincon School is a public secondary school. Hollingworth Street is a 40' wide collector
street. Abelian Avenue is a 34' wide local street. Traffic on Abelian Avenue is required
to stop for traffic on Hollingworth Street. Crosswalks are located across the north and
east approaches to the intersection of Hollingworth Street and Abelian Avenue. Neither
roadway is considered a major street. There is no. crossing guard stationed at this
intersection.
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Los Angeles County Public Works staff recorded the vehicle and pedestrian, traffic at this
intersection on September 6, 1994. The following table shows the warrants and recorded
THAT MULTI -WAY STOP SIGNS BE INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
HOLLINGWORTH STREET AND ABELIAN AVENUE
THAT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BE
ADVISED OF THE CITY'S APPROVAL OF THEIR REQUEST.
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TRAFFIC RECOMMENDATION:
THAT MULTI -WAY STOP SIGNS BE INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
HOLLINGWORTH STREET AND ABELIAN AVENUE
THAT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BE
ADVISED OF THE CITY'S APPROVAL OF THEIR REQUEST.
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