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02-18-2020 - AGENDA ITEM 05 CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES AND ADOPTION OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE JANUARY 14, 2020 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING11/16/2020 Print Staff Report AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 DATE: February 18, 2020 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: David Carmany City Manager AGENDA STAFF REPORT City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES AND ADOPTION OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE JANUARY 14, 2020 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Committee recommendations from the January 14, 2020 Traffic Committee Meeting for the following items: 1. Line of Sight Review for the City Hall Parking Lot and City Parking Structure Exits onto Garvey Avenue Request: A request was submitted to evaluate the line of sight for the City Parking Structure exit and the City Hall Parking Lot exit due to parked vehicles obstructing the line of sight. Review Standard: Curb marking recommendations are based on a combination of engineering judgment, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (CAMUTCD), and the California Vehicle Code (CVC). Based on engineering judgment, red curb is recommended. The City Traffic Engineer conducted a line of sight analysis at the requested intersection, relying on engineering judgment and standards. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is a standards setting body which publishes specifications, test protocols and guidelines which are used in highway design and construction throughout the United States. AAASHTO sets transportation standards and policy for the United States as a whole. AASHTO is not an agency of the federal government; rather it is an organization of the states themselves. Policies of AASHTO are not federal laws or policies, but rather are ways to coordinate state laws and policies in the field of transportation. Per AASHTO Table 3-1 (A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets) for a roadway with a posted speed of 35 MPH, the clear sight distance needed is 250 feet. Based on stopping sight distance triangle analysis completed at the City Hall Parking Lot exit and City Parking Structure exit, red curb is recommended to increase visibility for drivers exiting the facilities. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommends to (1) Install 90-feet of red curb along the south side of S. Garvey Avenue along the dedicated right turn lane just west of the City Hall Parking Lot https:/Idestinyhosted.com/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=666&rev_num=0&mode=Extemal&reloaded=true&id=93762 1/3 11/16/2020 Print Staff Report entrance/exit; (2) Install 70-feet of red curb along the south side of S. Garvey Avenue just east of the City Hall Parking Lot entrance/exit; (3) Install 145-feet of red curb along the south side of S. Garvey Avenue along the dedicated right turn lane just west of the City Parking Structure entrance/exit; and (4) Remove 3 angled parking spaces along the south side of S. Garvey Avenue, just east of the City Parking Structure entrance/exit and repaint and extend the no parking hatched area and red curb approximately 35-feet east towards the existing 4th parking space. 2. Traffic Safety Review of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street Request: A resident requested a traffic safety evaluation of the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street due to visibility concerns of crossing pedestrians. Review Standard: • The placement of crossing guards is dictated by engineering judgment and based on the guidelines found in the CAMUTCD and the CVC. CAMUTCD Chapter 7D describes requirements needed to be met for an adult crossing guard who would control pedestrians and vehicles. Based on these guidelines, the placement of a crossing guard at the requested location was not warranted. • Curb marking recommendations are based on a combination of engineering judgment, the CAMUTCD, and the CVC. Based on engineering judgment red curb is recommended. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommends to (1) Install advanced stop line 4' (feet) in advance of the nearest crosswalk line for all legs of the intersection; (2) Repaint yellow standard crosswalks in all legs of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street intersection to yellow ladder striped crosswalks; (3) Install Turning Vehicles Yield to Peds (R10-15) signs at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Dumess Street for all directions on signal pole mast arms next to the signal heads; and (4) that the Police Department and School District further review the placement of a crossing guard at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street to see if funds are available for an additional crossing guard at this intersection. 3. Traffic Calming Review Along Eveningside Drive from Fairgrove Avenue to Brentwood Avenue Request: A resident requested a traffic safety review along the segment of Eveningside Drive between Fairgrove Avenue and Brentwood Drive due to speeding concerns. Review Standard: Pavement markings are recommended as treatments to provide guidance and information for the road user. All pavement word, symbol, and arrow markings should comply with CAMUTCD Section 313.20. Speed limit "25" pavement markings are recommended to remind motorists of the posted speed limit. Pavement markings are recommended as treatments to provide guidance and information for the road user. All yellow center line pavement markings should comply with the guidelines and warrants set forth in the CAMUTCD Section 313.01. A broken yellow center line and repainting the existing double yellow center line is recommended help keep motorists in their travel lane. Non -vehicular warning signs are recommended as treatments to alert road users in advance of locations where unexpected entries into the roadway might occur. All non -vehicular warning signs should comply with the CAMUTCD Section 2C.50. Pedestrian Warning signs with Ahead plaque are recommended to inform motorists that they are approaching a point where crossing activity may occur. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommends to (1) Install 3000 Pedestrian Warning Sign (WI 1-2) with a 24x12 Ahead plaque (W 16-9P) approaching the Community Park for both northbound and southbound approach; (2) Paint a broken yellow center line along Eveningside Drive from Fairgrove Avenue to Brentwood Drive and repaint existing double yellow center line along the curve; (3) Paint white "25" pavement markings adjacent to the existing 25 MPH Speed Limit signs for both the northbound and southbound approach; (4) Replace all existing faded street sweeping signs; and (5) Work with the Police Department to place the speed trailer on Eveningside Drive. https://destinyhosted.00m/print_ag_memozfm?seq=666&rev_num=0&mode=Extemal&reloaded=true&id=93762 2/3 11/16/2020 Print Staff Report BACKGROUND: The need for traffic control in urban areas stems from the daily movement of huge number of vehicles over a limited street system. Traffic inefficiencies produce losses in terms of congestion and casualty. Street traffic control, then, must achieve a more efficient operation of city streets, both in terms of safety and of dispatch. These two elements of street efficiency are inseparable. Experience has shown that measures which reduce accidents generally provide better traffic circulation. Similarly, traffic control measures designed to expedite traffic tend to reduce accidents. DISCUSSION: For detailed information, please refer to Attachment No. 1 — Meeting Minutes from January 14, 2020 Traffic Committee Meeting. Prepared by: Jana Robbins, Project Manager Fiscal Impact FISCAL IMPACT: As part of the approved CIP Budget for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 under the Measure M funding source for Project No. TP-19027 and Fund No. 235, relating to Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, the cost to implement the recommended items will come from this budget. The recommended items will increase bicycle, pedestrian, and motorist safety. Attachments Attachment No. 1 - Meeting Minutes from January 14, 2020 Traffic Committee Minutes CITY Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability COUNCIL Enhance the City Image and Effectiveness GOALS & Protect Public Safety OBJECTIVES: https://destinyhosted.com/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=666&rev_num=0&mode=Extemal&reloaded=true&id=93762 3/3 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 CITY OF WEST COVINA Traffic Committee Regular Meeting MEETING MINUTES FROM JANUARY 14, 2020 Meeting Name: Traffic Committee Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: West Covina City Hall, Planning Conference Room Attendees: City Staff: Officer Abel Hernandez (Police Department Traffic Committee Representative, Michael Ackerman (Contract City Engineer), Jana Robbins (Contract Traffic Engineering/Planning), Melissa Demirci (Contract Traffic Engineering/Planning) Residents: None 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM 2. Summary of Previous Traffic Committee Items approved at the December 10, 2019 Traffic Committee Meeting: i. 2027 E Garvey Avenue: Red Curb installation on both sides of the driveway approach for 2027 E Garvey Avenue to deter vehicles from blocking and encroaching the driveway access. ii. Vine Avenue between Valinda Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue: Various roadway improvements along Vine Avenue between Valinda Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue for increased visibility and to alert drivers of the speed limit which include red curb and signage. iii. Bus Stop on the west side of S Azusa Avenue south of E Cameron Avenue: Red Curb installation on the west side of S Azusa Avenue south of E Cameron Avenue in front of the bus stop operated by Foothill Transit. 3. New Traffic Committee Items Presented at the January 14, 2020 Traffic Committee Meeting: Line of Sight Review for the City Hall Parking Lot and City Parking Structure Exits onto Garvey Avenue Request: A request was submitted to evaluate the line of sight for the City Parking Structure exit and the City Hall Parking Lot exit due to parked vehicles obstructing the line of sight. Review Standard: • Curb marking recommendations are based on a combination of engineering judgment, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (CAMUTCD), and the California Vehicle Code (CVC). Based on engineering judgement red curb is recommended. • Line of sight analysis was conducted at the request intersection. Per AASHTO Table 3-1 (A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets) for a roadway with a posted speed of 35 MPH the clear sight distance needed is 250 feet. Based on stopping sight distance triangle analysis completed at the City Hall Parking Lot Exit and City Parking Structure Exit, red curb is recommended to increase visibility for drivers exiting the facilities. Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommends to (1) Install 90-feet of red curb along the south side of S Garvey Avenue along the dedicated right turn lane just west of the City Hall Parking Lot entrance/exit, (2) Install 70-feet of red curb along the south side of S Garvey Avenue just east of the City Hall Parking Lot entrance/exit, (3) Install 145-feet of red curb along the south side of S Garvey Avenue along the dedicated right turn lane just west of the City Parking Structure entrance/exit, and (4) Remove 3 angled parking spaces along the south side of S Garvey Avenue, just east of the City Parking Structure West Covina Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes I Pagel of 3 CITY OF WEST COVINA Traffic Committee Regular Meeting MEETING MINUTES FROM JANUARY 14, 2020 entrance/exit and repaint and extend the no parking hatched area and red curb approximately 35-feet east towards the existing 4`h parking space. Traffic Safety Review of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street Request: A resident requested a traffic safety evaluation of the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street due to visibility concerns of crossing pedestrians. Review Standard: • The placement of crossing guards is dictated by engineering judgment and based on the guidelines found in the CAMUTCD and CVC. CAMUTCD Chapter 7D describes requirements needed to be met for an adult crossing guard who would control pedestrians and vehicles. Based on these guidelines the placement of a crossing guard at the request location was not warranted. • Curb marking recommendations are based on a combination of engineering judgment, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (CAMUTCD), and the California Vehicle Code (CVC). Based on engineering judgement red curb is recommended. Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommends to (1) Install advanced stop line 4' (feet) in advance of the nearest crosswalk line for all legs of the intersection, (2) Repaint yellow standard crosswalks in all legs of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street intersection to yellow ladder striped crosswalks, (3) Install Turning Vehicles Yield to Peds (1110-15) signs at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street for all directions on signal pole mast arms next to the signal heads, and (4) that the Police Department and School District further review the placement of a crossing guard at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street to see if funds are available for an additional crossing guard at this intersection. III. Traffic Calming Review Along Eveningside Drive from Fairgrove Avenue to Brentwood Avenue Request: A resident requested a traffic safety review along the segment of Eveningside Drive between Fairgrove Avenue and Brentwood Drive due to speeding concerns. Review Standard: • Pavement markings are recommended as treatments to provide guidance and information for the road user. All pavement word, symbol, and arrow markings should comply with CAMUTCD Section 313.20. Speed limit "25" pavement markings are recommended to remind motorists of the posted speed limit. • Pavement markings are recommended as treatments to provide guidance and information for the road user. All yellow center line pavement markings should comply with the guidelines and warrants set forth in the CAMUTCD Section 313.01. A broken yellow center line and to repaint the existing double yellow center line is recommended help keep motorists in their travel lane. • Non -vehicular warning signs are recommended as treatments to alert road users in advance of locations where unexpected entries into the roadway might occur. All non -vehicular warning signs should comply with the CAMUTCD Section 2C.50. Pedestrian Warning signs with Ahead plaque are recommended to inform motorists that they are approaching a point where crossing activity may occur. West Covina Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes I Page 2 of 3 CITY OF WEST COVINA Traffic Committee Regular Meeting MEETING MINUTES FROM JANUARY 14, 2020 Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommends to (1) Install 30x30 Pedestrian Warning Sign (W11-2) with a 2412 Ahead plaque (W16-9P) approaching the Community Park for both northbound and southbound approach, (2) Paint a broken yellow center line along Eveningside Drive from Fairgrove Avenue to Brentwood Drive and repaint existing double yellow center line along the curve, (3) Paint white "25" pavement markings adjacent to the existing 25 MPH Speed Limit signs for both the northbound and southbound approach, (4) Replace all existing faded street sweeping signs, and (5) Work with the Police Department to place the speed trailer on Eveningside Drive. 4. Audience Comments on Items Not on Agenda: None. S. Committee Member Comments on Items Not on Agenda: None. 6. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 3:25pm. West Covina Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes I Page 3 of 3