04-07-2020 - AGENDA ITEM 06 CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE AT THEIR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2020 AND APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTESAGENDA ITEM NO.6
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 7, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE AT THEIR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2020 AND APPROVAL
OF MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
This item was continued from the City Council meeting of March 17, 2020.
It is recommended that the City Council approve various traffic improvements as recommended by the Traffic
Committee and minutes of the February 11, 2020 Traffic Committee Meeting as follows:
1. Traffic Review of Left Turn Access into Christ Lutheran School on Citrus Street
Request A request was submitted to the City to review installation of a left turn pocket into Christ Lutheran
School's parking lot from Citrus to improve street access into the parking lot as well as alleviate the queue in
the northbound travel lane.
Review Standard: Left turn access signing and striping will help minimize the number of rear end accidents
outside of Christ Lutheran School.
Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended to (1) Install a striped left turn pocket
for vehicles accessing the Christ Lutheran School parking lot as well as additional improvements such as (a)
A RIGHT TURN ONLY (R3-5R) sign will need to be installed at the parking lot exit to remind drivers that
left turn movement out of the lot are prohibited, (b) A NO LEFT TURN (R3-2) sign into the lot at the middle
driveway and (c) remove existing striping, raised markers, legends, and install new striping, raised markers
and legends indicated in the proposed striping concept.
Budget Information and Scheduling: This item is not included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Budget but will be included for City Council consideration as part of the draft Fiscal Year 20/21 CIP budget.
2. Permit Parking Review on Oakridge Circle East between Temple Avenue to Cul-de-Sac
Request: A resident's parking restriction application was submitted to the City for parking permit
consideration on Oakridge Circle East between Temple Avenue to the end of the road.
Review Standard: Per City of West Covina Parking Restriction Application Procedure the guidelines were
met.
Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended to (1) take to the City Council the
consideration of implementing permit parking for final approval and (2) if approved by City Council, install
2 "No Parking Anytime Except by Permit" signs (R26A CA) along Oakridge Circle from Temple Avenue to
end of the street.
3. Permit Parking Review on Mullender Street between Michelle Street to Francisquito Avenue
Request: A resident's parking restriction application was submitted to the City for parking permit
consideration on South Mullender Avenue between East Michelle Street and East Francisquito Avenue.
Review Standard: Per City of West Covina Parking Restriction Application Procedure the guidelines were
met.
Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended to (1) take to the City Council the
consideration of implementing permit parking for final approval and (2) if approved by City Council, install
2 "No Parking Anytime Except by Permit" signs (R26A CA) along South Mullender Avenue from East
Michelle Street to East Francisquito Avenue except in front of the Church where parking will be allowed at
all times. Signs will be posted accordingly to designate the permit parking areas.
4. Do Not Block Driveway at McIntyre Square on Citrus Street (Not on Agenda)
Request A business owner submitted a request for a KEEP CLEAR zone in front of one of their driveways
on Citrus Street to allow patrons and emergency vehicles to access the shopping center. During peak
commute hours, vehicles are queuing waiting for the signal at Citrus Street and Garvey Avenue, with the
queued vehicles blocking the driveway.
Review Standard: CAMUTCD Section 3B.17 — Do not block intersection markings may be used to make the
edges of an intersection area that is in close proximity to a signalized intersection, railroad crossing, or other
nearby traffic control that might cause vehicles to stop within the intersection and impede other traffic
entering the intersection (driveway). Do Not Block Intersection markings can consist of a white word
message such as DO NOT BLOCK or KEEP CLEAR, within the intersection area that vehicles must not
block.
Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended to (1) install "KEEP CLEAR"
Pavement Marking on Citrus Street for both northbound lanes with a "Do Not Block Driveway" (R10-7) sign
following CAMUTCD Section 3b.17 to be installed on the right side of the street."
5. Announcement of the Upcoming Pacific Avenue Community Meeting
No action required. At the February 11, 2020 Traffic Committee Meeting, an announcement was given about
the Community Meeting for the Baldwin Park Project proposed striping modifications on Pacific Avenue
between Bromley Avenue and Ardilla Avenue in the City of West Covina. The Community Meeting was
scheduled for February 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Residents living within the project area received mailed flyers,
as well as residents adjacent to Pacific Avenue received door hangers. The City Council is scheduled to
discuss the proposed improvements at the March 17, 2020 City Council Meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Traffic engineering is a branch of civil engineering that uses engineering techniques to achieve the safe and
efficient movement of people and goods on roadways. It focuses mainly on research for safe and efficient traffic
flow, such as road geometry, sidewalks and crosswalks, cycling infrastructure, traffic signs, road surface markings
and traffic lights. Traffic engineering deals with the functional part of transportation system, except the
infrastructures provided.
DISCUSSION:
Please refer to Attachment No. 1 — Meeting Minutes for additional detail from the February 11, 2020 Traffic
Committee Meeting.
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommended items will be installed and scheduled based on budget appropriations in the approved Capital
Improvement Program (CIP). Curb markings and signage will be coordinated with the Public Services
Department for scheduling and installation.
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Traffic Committee Minutes - Meeting of February 11, 2020
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Protect Public Safety
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
CITY OF WEST COVINA
Traffic Committee Regular Meeting
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MEETING MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Meeting Name: Traffic Committee Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: West Covina City Hall, Planning Conference Room
Attendees: City Staff: Officer Brian Daniels (West Covina Police Department Traffic Committee Representative),
Officer Robert Nyquist (West Covina Police Department Traffic Committee Representative), Michael
Ackerman (Contract City Engineer), Jana Robbins (Contract Traffic Engineering/Planning), Melissa Demirci
(Contract Traffic Engineering/Planning)
Residents: John A (Item 3.i.), Mike M (Item 3.i.)
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 3:02 PM
2. Summary of Previous Traffic Committee Items approved at the January 14, 2020 Traffic Committee Meeting:
i. Line of Sight Review for the City Hall Parking Lot and City Parking Structure Exits onto Garvey Avenue: Red
curb installation to increase visibility and repainting of the hatched no parking area.
ii. Traffic Safety Review of Sunset Avenue and Durness Street: Various intersection improvements including stop
line in advance of the crosswalk and "Turning Vehicles Yield to Peds" signage at the intersection on the mast
arms.
iii. Traffic Calming Review Along Eveningside Drive from Fairgrove Avenue to Brentwood Avenue: Various traffic
calming measures along the segment which include pedestrian warning signage, a yellow center line, 25 mph
speed limit signs with pavements legends, and replacement of faded street sweeping signs.
3. New Traffic Committee Items Presented at the February 11, 2020 Traffic Committee Meeting:
Traffic Review of Left Turn Access into Christ Lutheran School on Citrus Street
Request: A request was submitted to the City to review installation of a left turn pocket into Christ
Lutheran School's parking lot from Citrus to improve street access into the parking lot as well as alleviate
the queue in the NB travel lane.
Review Standard: Left turn access signing and striping will help minimize the number of rear end
accidents outside of Christ Lutheran School.
Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommended to (1) Install a striped left turn pocket for
vehicles accessing the Christ Lutheran School parking lot as well as additional improvements such as (a)
A RIGHT TURN ONLY (113-511) sign will need to be installed at the parking lot exit to remind drivers that
left turn movement out of the lot are prohibit, (b) A NO LEFT TURN (133-2) sign into the lot at the middle
driveway and (c) remove existing striping, raised markers, legends, and install new striping, raised
markers and legends indicated in the proposed striping concept.
ii. Permit Parking Review on Oakridge Circle East between Temple Avenue to Cul-de-Sac
Request: A resident parking restriction application was submitted to the City for parking permit
consideration on Oakridge Circle East between Temple Avenue to the end of the road.
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Review Standard: Per City of West Covina Parking Restriction Application Procedure the guidelines were
met.
Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommends to (1) Take to City Council the consideration
for the implementation of permit parking for final approval and (2) if approved by City Council, install 2
"No Parking Anytime Except by Permit" signs (R26A CA) along Oakridge Circle from Temple Avenue to
end of the street.
Permit Parking Review on Mullender Street between Michelle Street to Francisquito Avenue
Request: A resident parking restriction application was submitted to the City for parking permit
consideration on South Mullender Avenue between East Michelle Street and East Francisquito Avenue.
Review Standard: Per City of West Covina Parking Restriction Application Procedure the guidelines were
met.
Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommended to (1) Take to City Council the consideration
for the implementation of permit parking for final approval and (2) if approved by City Council, install 2
"No Parking Anytime Except by Permit" signs (R26A CA) along South Mullender Avenue from East
Michelle Street to East Francisquito Avenue except in front of the Church where parking will be allowed
at all times. Signs will be posted accordingly to designate the permit parking areas.
4. Audience Comments on Items Not on Agenda: None.
S. Committee Member Comments on Items Not on Agenda:
Do Not Block Driveway at the McIntyre Square on Citrus Street (Not on Agenda)
Request: A business owner submitted a request for a KEEP CLEAR zone in front of one of their driveways
on Citrus Street to allow patrons and emergency vehicles to access the shopping center. During peak
commute hours vehicles are queuing waiting for the signal at Citrus Street and Garvey Avenue, with the
queued vehicles blocking the driveway.
Review Standard: CAMUTCD Section 313.17 — Do not block intersection markings may be used to make
the edges of an intersection area that is in close proximity to a signalized intersection, railroad crossing,
or other nearby traffic control that might cause vehicles to stop within the intersection and impede
other traffic entering the intersection (driveway). Do Not Block Intersection markings can consist of a
white word message such as DO NOT BLOCK or KEEP CLEAR, within the intersection area that vehicles
must not block.
Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommended to (1) Install "KEEP CLEAR" Pavement
Marking on Citrus Street for both NB lanes with a "Do Not Block Driveway" (R10-7) sign following
CAMUTCD Section 3b.17 to be installed on the right side of the street'.
ii. Announcement of the Upcoming Pacific Avenue Community Meeting
No action required, at the 02/11/20 TC Meeting, an announcement was given about the Community
Meeting for the Baldwin Park Project proposed striping modifications on Pacific Avenue between Bromley
Avenue and Ardilla Avenue in the City of West Covina. The Community Meeting is scheduled for February
24, 2020 at 6:30pm. Residents living within the project area have been mailed flyers, as well as residents
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adjacent to Pacific Avenue also received door hangers. The City Council is scheduled to discuss the
proposed improvements at the March 17, 2020 CC Meeting at 7pm.
6. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 3:31 PM.
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