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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER ; '
DATE: AUGUST 26, 1997
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF RED CURB ON RAMONA BOULEVARD
EAST OF WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
DISCUSSION
Traffic Commissioner Knapp requested staff review the existing red curb in the knuckle area of
Ramona Boulevard east of Walnut Grove Avenue. Previously, the Traffic Commission approved the
installation of red curb on Ramona Boulevard immediately east of Walnut Grove Avenue that
removed one parking space fronting a church. Commissioner Knapp was concerned about parking
for the church on Ramona,because on-street parking is heavily used by the church during functions.
Commissioner Knapp requested staff investigate the possibility of removing a portion of red curb in
the knuckle area to allow for more parking.
Staff investigated the request and considered the geometrics of the roadway and existing traffic
control. A field review of the location indicated a vehicle could park in the knuckle area and not
obstruct traffic flow. However, to minimize the impact of a vehicle parked in the knuckle area,
additional traffic control devices are needed. This would include a right edge line with white raised
reflective pavement markers "shadowing" the parking space in the knuckle. The edge line would
provide the guidance to eastbound/northbound vehicles around the curve.
On June 5, 1997,the Rosemead Traffic Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council
approve the removal of red curb and the installation of pavement markers on Ramona Boulevard east
of Walnut Grove Avenue.
COUNCIL AGENDA
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RECOMMENDATION
The Traffic Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the removal of red
curb in the knuckle area of Ramona Boulevard east of Walnut Grove Avenue, and the installation of
a right edge line with white reflective pavement markers in the knuckle area for the
eastboundlnorthbound travel lane, per attached Figure I of Exhibit C.
Exhibits: A. Traffic Commission StaffReport
B. Traffic Commission Minutes,Meeting June 5, 1997
C. Diagram for removal of red curb and installation of pavement markings, Figure 1
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: MAY 25, 1997
RE: RED CURB ON RAMONA BOULEVARD
EAST OF WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
REQUEST
Commissioner Knapp requested staff to review the existing red curb in the
knuckle area of Ramona Boulevard east of Walnut Grove Avenue.
Commissioner Knapp was concerned for the parking for the church on the
southeast corner of the intersection when the Traffic Commission approved the
installation of red curb on Ramona Boulevard immediately east of Walnut Grove
Avenue. This red curb removed one parking space fronting the church.
Commissioner Knapp indicated that possibly parking could be allowed in the
knuckle area.
CONDITIONS
Ramona Boulevard is 36 feet wide immediately east of Walnut Grove Avenue.
Beyond this, Ramona Boulevard then runs in a north/south direction and is
approximately 32 feet wide. A double yellow line separates opposing traffic.
The north/south leg of Ramona Boulevard allows on-street parking on the east
side.
In the knuckle area of Ramona Boulevard, parking is prohibited on both sides of
the roadway. The "inside" travel lane (southbound/westbound) transitions from a
12 foot to an 18 foot lane. The "outside" travel lane (eastbound/northbound) is a
variable width and at its widest point is greater than 18 feet.
Figure 1 depicts conditions in the vicinity.
DISCUSSION
The City has not received any requests from the church regarding a need for
additional on-street parking. However, as expressed by the Commissioners, on-
street parking is heavily used during church functions.
The removal of red curb in the knuckle area of Ramona Boulevard required the
consideration of the oeometrics of the roadway and the existing traffic control.
EXHIBIT "A"
Field review of the location indicated a vehicle could park in the knuckle area
and not obstruct traffic flow.
To minimize the impact of a vehicle parked in the knuckle area, additional traffic
control devices are needed. This would include a right edgeline with white
raised reflective pavement markers "shadowing" the parking space in the
knuckle. The edgeline would provide guidance to eastbound/northbound
vehicles around the curve.
RECOMMENDATION
The removal of red curb in the knuckle are of Ramona Boulevard east of Walnut
Grove Avenue is recommended. It is further recommended that a right edgeline
with white reflective pavement markers be installed in the knuckle area for the
eastbound/northbound travel lana These recommendations are identified in
Figure 1 .
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RECOMMENDATION:
The bus turnout requires better direction to the motorist To maintain the bus
turnout design,additional striping is recommended. A double-double yellow
painted median is recommended. It is further recommended that flexible
delineators be installed on the median lines to discourage vehicles from parking in
the median area.
Commissioner Knapp does not believe there is bus service at this school,allowing
the parents to take advantage of there being no bus and parking in this area. She
thought possibly asking the School District to extend the parking might help the
situation.
Commissioner Knapp feels there should be police enforcement at this location due
to people double parking and parallel parking.
Sgt.Wallace stated that Janson School has been a continual source of complaints.
There have been a large amount of parking citations written at this location.
Commissioner Tirre asked Hit would be possible for the school to send out letters
to the parents warning them of what can happen if they continue to park there.
Set Wallace stated that letters have been sent to both the Garvey and Rosemead
School Districts throughout the elementary schools.
Chairman Ruiz asked if the City has any jurisdiction within this lot.
Administrative Aide Gallardo stated that this is all property of the school, per the
parcel maps.
Commissioner Knapp stated that she can not co along with the written
recommendation, and agrees with Sgt.Wallace that this needs to be brought to the
attention of the School District and Dr.Hansen and having it striped for parking.
Administrative Aide Gallardo stated that she faxed a copy of the staff report to the
School Principal,but did not hear back from him.
Commissioner Knapp recommended that City staff, Sgt.Wallace and Dr. Bob
Hunt get together for a meeting to discuss this problem. •
B. RED CURB ON RAMONA BOULEVARD EAST OF
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Turnbull stated that this request came from Commissioner
Knapp who requested staff to review the existing red curb in the knuckle area of
Ramona Boulevard east of Walnut Grove Avenue_ Commissioner Knapp was
concerned about the parking for the church on the southeast corner of the
intersection when the Traffic Commission approved the installation of red curb on
Ramona Boulevard immediately east of Walnut Grove Avenue. This red curb
removed one parking space fronting the church. Commissioner Knapp indicated
that possibly parking could be allowed in the knuckle arca.
Ramona Boulevard is 36 feet wide immediately east of Walnut Grove Avenue.
Beyond this,Ramona Boulevard then runs in a north/south direction and is
approximately 32 feet wide. A double yellow line separates opposing traffic. The
north/south leg of Ramona Boulevard allows on-street parking on the east side.
In the knuckle area of Ramona Boulevard, parking is prohibited on both sides of
the roadway. The "inside'travel lane(southbound/westbound)transitions from a
12 foot to an 1 S foot lane. The "outside"travel lane(eastbound/northbound)is a EXHIBIT "B"
variable width and at its widest point is greater than 1 S feet.
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The City has not received any requests from the church regarding a need for •
additional on-street parking. However, as expressed by the Commissioners,on-
street parking is heavily used during functions.
The removal of red curb in the knuckle area of Ramona Boulevard required the
consideration of the geometric of the roadway and the existing traffic control.
Field review of the location indicated a vehicle could park in the knuckle area and
not obstruct traffic flow.
To minimize the impact of a vehicle parked in the knuckle area,additional traffic
control devices are needed. This would include a right edgeline with white raise
reflective pavement markers"shadowing"the parking space in the knuckle. The
edgeline would provide guidance to eastbound/northbound vehicles around the
curve.
RECOMMENDATION:
The removal of red curb in the knuckle are of Ramona Boulevard east of Walnut
Grove Avenue is recommended. It is further recommended that a right edgeline
with white reflective pavement markers be installed in the knuckle area for the
eastbound/northbound travel lane.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp,seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla,
and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation.
V. STAFF REPORTS
A. STATUS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS SENT TO
CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL
Administrative Aide Gallardo stated that the City Council approved 70 feet of red
curb on the east side of Rio Hondo Avenue in the vicinity of Marshall Street.
• Traffic Operations installed on Mission Drive from Loma to Claudia, the "No
Stopping Anytime" signs on the north and south side of Mission Drive.
The sign installation was approved and installed on Walnut Grove as well as,a
green curb on Garvey between Dequine and Lindy.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Knapp invited everyone to the 4th of July Parade and Celebration.
Chairman Ruiz adjourned the meeting to Thursday,July 10, 1997.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission,the meeting was
adjourned. The next meeting will take place on July 10, 1997.
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