01-19-2021 - AGENDA ITEM 14 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 10, 2020 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETINGAGENDA ITEM NO. 14
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: January 19, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes and Traffic
Committee recommendations from the November 10, 2020 Traffic Committee Meeting for the following item:
a. Driveway Line of Sight Review on Lark Ellen Avenue and Walnut Creek Parkway
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request from the Manager of an HOA to review the
existing line of sight exiting from the driveway to the Citrus Collections Housings onto Lark Ellen
Avenue.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that
additional red curb should be installed along the east side of Lark Ellen Avenue, north and south
from the Citrus Collections driveway to improve the line of sight for vehicles exiting from the
Developments driveway.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to install additional red curb along the east
side of Lark Ellen Avenue, north and south from the Citrus Collections driveway to improve the
line of sight for vehicles exiting from the Developments driveway, this will remove approximately
6 parking spaces to allow for clear sight distance. Before installation City Staff will inform the
HOA and ask them to notice the residents of the installation prior to red curb being installed.
Traffic Review of Curve at Nora Avenue and Workman Avenue
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request from a resident to evaluate the existing
conditions at the curve of Nora Avenue and Workman Avenue due to visibility from the curve.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined
that chevron alignment signs be installed along the far end of the curve to improve awareness of
vehicles approaching the curve. It was also determined that red curb be installed at the locations
where the proposed chevron alignment signs are to be installed.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to install chevron alignment signs along the
far end of the curve to improve awareness of vehicles approaching the curve. It was also
determined that red curb be installed at the locations where the proposed chevron alignment signs
are to be installed in order to prevent vehicles from obstructing the visibility of the proposed
signage.
c. Red Curb Review at Foothill Transit Bus Stop at West Covina Parkway and Sunset Avenue
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request from Foothill Transit requesting an
extension to the existing red curb in front of the bus stop located on the west side of Sunset
Avenue, south of West Covina Parkway. According to the Transit Planner for Foothill Transit, the
requested extension of the red curb will provide sufficient room to accommodate 2 buses on the
concrete bus pad.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that an
additional 75-feet of Red Curb be installed to extend the existing Red Curb located on the west
side of Sunset Avenue, south of West Covina Parkway.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to paint an additional 75-feet of red curb for
a total of 175-feet red curb on the west side of Sunset Avenue south of West Covina Parkway in
front of the bus station. The proposed red curb will be extended to the end of the existing concrete
pad.
Traffic Review of the Intersection of Homerest Avenue and Workman Avenue
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request from a resident to review the intersection of
Homerest Avenue and Workman Avenue due to speeding concerns and cars are not yielding to
pedestrians at the existing crosswalk.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that the
existing crosswalk be updated to comply with section 713.12 of the CAMUTCD.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to upgrade the existing crosswalk following
CAMUTCD Section 713.12 standards which include the installation of double sided S1-1 school
crossing signage with downward facing arrows; replacement of the faded pedestrian ahead
signage; repainting of the existing crosswalk in ladder striping, installation of uncontrolled
crossing signage which includes the Rl-5 "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage with advanced shark
teeth yield lines in white paint approaching the East leg uncontrolled crosswalk for both
approaches approximately per CAMUTCD Section 713.12; installation of red curb between the
crosswalk and advanced shark teeth yield lines in order to improve the line of sight of waiting
pedestrians on the curb from approaching vehicles, and installation of retroreflective strip on the
sign post to draw attention to the PEDESTRIAN WARNING signs during the nighttime conditions
per CAMUTCD Section 2A.21.
Traffic Review of Vine Avenue between Hollenbeck Street and Citrus Street
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request from a resident to review speeding concerns
along Vine Avenue between Hollenbeck Street and Citrus Street.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that
traffic calming measure be implemented along the segment of Vine Avenue between Hollenbeck
Street and Citrus Street.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to implement traffic calming measures
along the segment which include the installation of side stripes on each side of Vine Avenue
between Hollenbeck Street and Citrus Street, this measure has been proven to narrow the roadway
visually and slow speed of vehicles; as well as installation of 35 MPH speed limit signs midblock
with "35" pavement legends, and installation of "35" pavement legends adjacent to the existing
speed limits signs on each end of the segment.
DISCUSSION:
Please refer to the attached detailed meeting minutes for more information (Attachment No. 1).
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve staffs recommendation; or
2. Provide alternative direction.
Prepared by: Jana Robbins, PTP, RSP, Project Manager
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 or added to existing ongoing CIP projects.
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes from the November 10, 2020 Meeting
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance the City Image and Effectiveness
Protect Public Safety
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
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MEETING MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 10, 2020
MEETING
Meeting Name: Traffic Committee Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: West Covina City Hall, Management Resources Room (MRC)
Attendees: City Representatives: 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: None
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order.
2. Previous Items Recap
a. "Lane Ends" Signage Consideration and Review on Vincent Avenue
i. The City of West Covina received a resident request to review the existing lane and roadway
conditions on Vincent Avenue north of the 10-freeway WB exit to consider installation of signage that
will show that the number three lane ends along Vincent Avenue just north of the 10-freeway WB
exit. It was unanimously recommended to install the following signage and pavement legend
markings: (1) Install "Lane Ends" (W4-2) symbol sign and (W9-1) Right Lane Ends sign on the eastside
of Vincent Avenue to warn motorists that the lane ends. Per Section 2C.42 of the CAMUTCD. This will
provide motorists with a reminder that the lane is ending so that the motorists can prepare to merge
left. (2) Install Lane -Reduction Transition Pavement Arrows along Vincent Avenue, per Section 36.09
of the CAMUTCD. This will guide traffic through transition areas where the number of through lanes
is reduced, as shown above in CAMUTCD Figure 38-14 (CA).
b. Parking Conditions Review on Lakes Drive (West of Glendora Avenue)
i. The City of West Covina received a request from a business owner located at The Colony at the NW
corner of Lakes Drive and Glendora Avenue. The business owner requested that the angled parking
spaces on Lakes Drive west of Glendora Avenue be posted for 2-hour parking like those on Glendora
Avenue. The business owner indicated that it was observed that most of these spaces, since they are
not time restricted, appear to be used by The Lakes residents. It was unanimously recommended to
install 2-hour parking signs along the front of the angled parking spaces along Lakes Drive west of
Glendora Avenue for the spaces between Glendora Avenue and the entrance to the parking structure.
This will provide approximately 15 spaces posted for 2-hour parking in addition to 2 ADA parking
spaces and leaves the 8 spaces west of the parking garage entrance unposted. The 2-hour parking
signs will not be posted in front of the 2 blue ADA spaces.
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MEETING
3. New Traffic Committee Items Presented at the Traffic Committee Meeting:
a. Driveway Line of Sight Review on Lark Ellen Avenue and Walnut Creek Parkway
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request from the Manager of an HOA to review the
existing line of sight exiting from the driveway to the Citrus Collections Housings onto Lark Ellen
Avenue.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that
additional red curb should be installed along the east side of Lark Ellen Avenue, north and south from
the Citrus Collections driveway to improve the line of sight for vehicles exiting from the Developments
driveway.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to install additional red curb along the east side
of Lark Ellen Avenue, north and south from the Citrus Collections driveway to improve the line of sight
for vehicles exiting from the Developments driveway, this will remove approximately 6 parking spaces
to allow for clear sight distance. Before installation City Staff will inform the HOA and ask them to
notice the residents of the installation prior to red curb being installed.
b. Traffic Review of Curve at Nora Avenue and Workman Avenue
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request from a resident to evaluate the existing
conditions at the curve of Nora Avenue and Workman Avenue due to visibility from the curve.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that
chevron alignment signs be installed along the far end of the curve to improve awareness of vehicles
approaching the curve. It was also determined that red curb be installed at the locations where the
proposed chevron alignment signs are to be installed.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to install chevron alignment signs along the far
end of the curve to improve awareness of vehicles approaching the curve. It was also determined that
red curb be installed at the locations where the proposed chevron alignment signs are to be installed
in order to prevent vehicles from obstructing the visibility of the proposed signage.
Red Curb Review at Foothill Transit Bus Stop at West Covina Parkway and Sunset Avenue
L Request: The City of West Covina received a request from Foothill Transit requesting an extension to
the existing red curb in front of the bus stop located on the west side of Sunset Avenue, south of West
Covina Parkway. According to the Transit Planner for Foothill Transit, the requested extension of the
red curb will provide sufficient room to accommodate 2 buses on the concrete bus pad.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that an
additional 75-feet of Red Curb be installed to extend the existing Red Curb located on the west side
of Sunset Avenue, south of West Covina Parkway.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to paint an additional 75-feet of red curb for a
total of 175-feet red curb on the west side of Sunset Avenue south of West Covina Parkway in front
of the bus station. The proposed red curb will be extended to the end of the existing concrete pad.
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d. Traffic Review of the Intersection of Homerest Avenue and Workman Avenue
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request from a resident to review the intersection of
Homerest Avenue and Workman Avenue due to speeding concerns and cars are not yielding to
pedestrians at the existing crosswalk.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that the
existing crosswalk be updated to comply with section 713.12 of the CAMUTCD.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to upgrade the existing crosswalk following
CAMUTCD Section 713.12 standards which include the installation of double sided S1-1 school crossing
signage with downward facing arrows; replacement of the faded pedestrian ahead signage; repainting
ofthe existing crosswalk in ladder striping, installation of uncontrolled crossing signage which includes
the R1-5 "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage with advanced shark teeth yield lines in white paint
approaching the East leg uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches approximately per CAMUTCD
Section 713.12; installation of red curb between the crosswalk and advanced shark teeth yield lines in
order to improve the line of sight of waiting pedestrians on the curb from approaching vehicles, and
installation of retroreflective strip on the sign post to draw attention to the PEDESTRIAN WARNING
signs during the nighttime conditions per CAMUTCD Section 2A.21.
e. Traffic Review of Vine Avenue between Hollenbeck Street and Citrus Street
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request from a resident to review speeding concerns
along Vine Avenue between Hollenbeck Street and Citrus Street.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that traffic
calming measure be implemented along the segment of Vine Avenue between Hollenbeck Street and
Citrus Street.
iii. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to implement traffic calming measures along
the segment which include the installation of side stripes on each side of Vine Avenue between
Hollenbeck Street and Citrus Street, this measure has been proven to narrow the roadway visually
and slow speed of vehicles; as well as installation of 35 MPH speed limit signs midblock with "35"
pavement legends, and installation of "35" pavement legends adjacent to the existing speed limits
signs on each end of the segment.
4. Audience Comments on Items Not on Agenda: None.
5. Committee Member Comments on Items Not on Agenda: None.
6. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned.
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