10-19-2021 - Regular Meeting Minutesx
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OCTOBER 19, 2021, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor Pro Tern Dario Castellanos
Councilwoman Rosario Diaz
Councilmember Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Lopez-Viado on Tuesday, October 19,
2021 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina,
California
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Samuel Martinez from Amazing Love Ministries
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Lopez-Viado
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Brian Tabatabai, Tony Wu, Rosario Diaz, Mayor Pro Tern Castellanos,
Mayor Lopez-Viado.
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Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff: David Carmany City Manager, Thomas Duarte City Attorney, Mark Perez Deputy
City Clerk; other City staff presented reports and responded to questions as indicated in the
minutes.
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Thomas Duarte reported that no reportable action was taken during the Closed
Session Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Lopez-Viado, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 5-0 to: add
potential litigation matter to the Closed Session agenda, pursuant to Government Code §
54954.2(b-2)
1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Carmany, Morales, Duarte
Negotiating Parties: Maverick Baseball Academy
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment of Facility Use Agreement
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Carmany, Duarte
Employee Organizations
• Confidential Employees
• Maintenance & Crafts Employees
• Non -Sworn
• W.C. Police Officers' Association
• W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
• W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
• General Employees
• Mid -Management Employees
• W.C. Police Management Association
Unrepresented Employee Group
• Department Heads
PRESENTATIONS
• Certificate of Recognition to the Overseas Lions Club for donations to the West Covina Senior
Center
• Fire Prevention Week Contest Winner
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Life Saving Award
o Police Chief Richard Bell
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Ryan Serrano
John Shewmaker
Fredrick Sykes
William Elliot
Elsa Greno
Socorro Chacon
Albert Ochoa
Bill Robinson
Steve Bennett
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Presentation given by Mr. Carmany.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 5-0 to: Approve
Consent Calendar Items 1-4
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos, Second by Councilman Wu 5-0 to: Approve
Consent Calendar Item 5 (Item 5 was pulled for discussion by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos)
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 5, 2021, CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES.
Carried 5-0 to: approve the October 5, 2021, Regular Session Meeting Minutes.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
CONSERVATION CORPS FOR JOB TRAINING AND COMMUNITY
BEAUTIFICATION
Carried 4-1 (No: Tabatabai) to: authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
Cooperative Agreement between the City of West Covina and the San Gabriel Valley
Conservation and Services Corps., in substantially the form as attached and in such final
form as approved by the City Attorney.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3) CONSIDERATION OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM
THE MAY 11, 2021, JUNE 8, 2021, JULY 13, 2021, AND AUGUST 10, 2021 TRAFFIC
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Carried 5-0 to: approve the Traffic Committee Meeting recommendations listed below of
various traffic engineering improvements citywide from the following Traffic Committee
Meetings held on May 11, 2021, June 8, 2021, July 13, 2021, and August 10, 2021. The
below items were unanimously approved and recommended for installation by the West
Covina Traffic Committee for City Council final approval and consideration.
May 11 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City
Council Consideration:
1. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG HOLLENBECK STREET AT RIO VERDE DRIVE
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic
conditions for the intersection of Hollenbeck Street at Rio Verde Drive to
evaluate a resident request for all -way stop control at the intersection. As
part of the traffic review the following items were looked at: a review of the
existing roadway conditions, line of sight at the intersection, 5 years of
collision history, peak hour traffic counts as well as a review of the speed
sample obtained from the 2017 Citywide Speed Survey.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic
conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review
and engineering judgment, it was determined that additional traffic safety
measures are recommended to be installed at the intersection of
Hollenbeck Street at Rio Verde Drive. As a part of this study, a review of the
intersection of Hollenbeck Street at Rio Verde Drive was conducted. Based
on the analysis and field review conducted, it was determined that the
intersections did not meet the warrants for the installation of All -Way STOP
control.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items:
Install double -sided 36"x36" School Crossing S1-1 sign with 24"x12"
Downward Facing Arrow W16-7P plaque at the uncontrolled marked
school crosswalk for NB, SB approaches next to the crosswalk. The
existing non -conforming Pedestrian signs should be replaced.
CAMUTCD Section 7B.12.
ii. Install School Crossing AHEAD Warning Sign (S1-1) (36"x36") and
Ahead Signage (W16-9P) (24"x12") approaching the uncontrolled
crosswalk NB and SB approaches.
iii. Install ladder crosswalks in yellow high visibility paint for the east,
west, and south legs. The spacing of the lines should be striped to
avoid vehicle wheel path.
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iv. Installation of R1-5 "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage with advanced
shark teeth yield lines in white paint approaching the south and north
leg at the uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches approximately
20-feet to 60-feet from the crosswalk. CAMUTCD Section 78.12: For
uncontrolled locations with more than one lane in each direction of
travel, advance yield lines (see Section 3B.16) may be used with the
'Yield Here to Pedestrians' signs (R1-5 or R1-5a).
V. Install Retroreflective strip on the sign post to draw attention to the
PEDESTRIAN WARNING signs during the nighttime conditions.
CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory
and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the
background of the sign. Neon green/yellow would be used for
warning sign supports.
2. TRAFFIC REVIEW AT 2328 MERCED AVENUE
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request for the removal of red
curb located in front of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) located at 2328
Merced Avenue to review the traffic conditions. As part of the traffic review
the following items were reviewed: A review of existing conditions, Average
Daily Traffic data, and 5-years of collision data were used as part of this red
curb removal review.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic
conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review
and engineering judgment, it was determined that the red curb located
along the south side of West Merced Avenue in front of the VFW facility be
reduced. This will allow the VFW facility to utilize the curb by designating it
as an area for pick up and drop off of passengers.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items:
i. Remove approximately 100-feet of red curb from the south side of
West Merced Avenue, per CAMUTCD Section 38.19.
ii. There is approximately 140-feet of existing red curb located along
the south side of West Merced Avenue, directly in front of the VFW
facility. The removal of approximately 100-feet would leave
approximately 20-feet of red curb at the either side of the curb
adjacent to each of the VFW driveways.
iii. The removal of approximately 100-feet of red curb will provide
approximately 100-feet of available curb space (4 vehicles to park) to
park along the south side of West Merced Avenue.
DISCUSSION AND TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG AZUSA AVENUE SOUTH OF
GARVEY AVENUE NORTH
a. Request/Background: The City received a request to review the northbound
right turn lane on Azusa Avenue at Garvey Avenue. This item was first
presented to the Traffic Committee for discussion during the May 8, 2021
Meeting, and brought back with recommendations to the August 10, 2021
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Traffic Committee Meeting. Please see the August 10, 2021 Traffic
Committee Meeting, Item 5, for a list of the recommendations.
June 8 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City Council
Consideration:
1. LINE OF SIGHT REVIEW ROWLAND AVENUE AT LEAF AVENUE
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review line of sight
conditions at the intersection of Rowland Avenue and Leaf Avenue. The
review included evaluating installation of red curb based on the line of sight
analysis to deter vehicles from parking and blocking the view and to
increase visibility for vehicles making turns out of the intersection. As part of
the traffic review the following items were reviewed: existing roadway
conditions, approximately six years of collision history, and a line of sight
analysis was completed.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic
conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review
and engineering judgment, it was determined that additional red curb should
be installed along the northeast and northwest curb of the Rowland Avenue
and Leaf Avenue intersection to prevent vehicles from parking at the corner
and blocking the view. The additional red curb will improve the line of sight
for vehicles exiting Leaf Avenue onto Rowland Avenue.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items:
i. Install approximately 21-feet of red curb along the north side of
Rowland Avenue beginning at end of curve at Rowland Avenue and
Leaf Avenue. The additional red curb will improve line -of -sight for
turning vehicles and will prevent vehicles from parking too close to
Leaf Avenue per CAMUTCD Section 313.23. This will remove
approximately one parking space along the north side of Rowland
Avenue, west of Leaf Avenue.
ii. Install approximately 10-feet of red curb and connect to the existing
75-feet of red curb for a total 85-feet of red curb per CAMUTCD
38.23
iii. This will still allow 28 feet of parking for the resident along the north
side of Rowland Avenue, east of Leaf Avenue.
2. STOP SIGN TRAFFIC REVIEW AT SIX INTERSECTION LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
Request: At the request of the City of West Covina and various resident requests,
Traffic Engineering staff reviewed the traffic conditions at six existing stop
controlled intersections within the City to promote visibility and recommend
upgrades to improve the overall traffic conditions for pedestrians and vehicles. As
part of the traffic review the following items were analyzed at each of the six
locations: existing roadway conditions, 5.5 years of collision history, peak hour
traffic counts for pedestrians and vehicles, as well as field observation of the
intersections and vehicular/pedestrian behavior at the STOP signs. The six
locations evaluated are listed below:
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1. Location 1:
Maplegrove Street and Lark Ellen Avenue
2. Location 2:
Fairgrove Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
3. Location 3:
Merced Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
4. Location 4:
Vine Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
5. Location 5:
Walnut Creek Parkway and Glendora Avenue
6. Location 6:
Cortez Street and Citrus Street
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, various upgrades at each of the six location include a mix of oversized
signage, ahead warning signage, red curb, repainting of limit lines, and stopping
flashing stop signs (where warranted based on collision history and traffic counts),
as well as trimming of any over -grown trees and bushes located in the public right
of way that may be blocking the intersection were recommended. A list of the
detailed recommendation per each intersection is listed below. These
recommendations were unanimously recommended by the Traffic Committee.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items for each of the six locations as listed below.
1. Location 1: Maplegrove Street and Lark Ellen Avenue:
1. Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of
Maplegrove Street and Lark Ellen Avenue does not meet the criteria
for installation of flashing stop signs for all -way stop travel. However,
it is recommended that the existing STOP Signs be replaced with
oversized (36"xW") STOP signs for all directions for east/west-bound
travel along Maplegrove Street as well as north/south-bound travel
along Lark Ellen Avenue, to improve visibility of the STOP signs for
drivers. CAMUTCD Section 213.03 Table 213-1. Install 4-Way
Supplemental Plaques (R1-3) under each of the STOP signs.
2. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw
attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all
directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be
used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip
should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be
used for STOP sign supports.
3. Install a Highly Reflective Neon Yellow Advance Stop Ahead (W3-1)
Sign for northbound traffic along Lark Ellen Avenue approximately
250 feet from Maplegrove Street per CAMUTCD Section 2C.36.
4. Stop Ahead Pavement Legends: Install stop ahead pavement
legends for northbound traffic along Lark Ellen Avenue approximately
250 feet from Maplegrove Street per CAMUTCD Section 3B.20.
5. Install 10 feet of red curb on the approach side of each STOP sign
(SB, EB and WB) to improve visibility for approaching vehicles to see
the STOP sign per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19.
2. Location 2: Fairgrove Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
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1. Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of
Fairgrove Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue meets the criteria for
installation of flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD, City's criteria
and based on collision history, field review, traffic counts, and
engineering judgment. It is recommended to remove and replace the
existing Stop Signs and replace them with Solar -Powered LED
flashing Stop Signs (R1-1) (36"06") for all directions for east/west-
bound travel along Fairgrove Avenue as well as north/south-bound
travel along Lark Ellen Avenue, to bring attention and improve
visibility of stop signs for drivers. (Per 2014 Federal Highway
Administration's CAMUTCD section 2A.07 on Retroreflectivity and
Illumination) CAMUTCD Section 2B.03 Table 2B-1. Install 4-Way
Supplemental Plaques (R1-3) under each of the STOP signs.
2. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw
attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all
directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be
used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip
should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be
used for STOP sign supports.
3. Replacement and Installation of Highly Reflective Neon Yellow
Advance Stop Ahead (W3-1) Signs along the north side of Fairgrove
Avenue approximately 200-feet west of Lark Ellen Avenue as well as
along the east side of Lark Ellen Avenue approximately 500-feet
south of Fairgrove Avenue, as per CAMUTCD Section 2C.36.
4. Installation of white crosswalks with white ladder striping at the
intersection of Fairgrove Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue, as per
CAMUTCD section 3B.20-23.
5. Installation of 10' feet of red curb on the approach side of each
STOP sign for approaching vehicles to see the STOP sign (NB, SIB,
EB and WB), as per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19.
6. Installation of ADA Compliant Truncated Domes on the northeast
and southeast corners of the crosswalk of Fairgrove Avenue and
Lark Ellen Avenue.
3. Location 3: Merced Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of
Merced Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue meets the criteria for
installation of flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD, City's criteria
and based on collision history, field review, traffic counts, and
engineering judgment. It is recommended to remove and replace the
existing Stop Signs and replace them with Solar -Powered LED
flashing Stop Signs (R1-1) (36"06") for all directions east/west-
bound travel along Merced Avenue as well as north/south-bound
travel along Lark Ellen Avenue. This measure will increase visibility
of the stop signs for drivers (Per 2014 Federal Highway
Administration's CAMUTCD section 2A.07 on Retroreflectivity and
Illumination) CAMUTCD Section 2B.03 Table 2B-1. Install 4-Way
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Supplemental Plaques (R1-3) under each of the STOP signs.
2. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw
attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all
directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be
used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip
should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be
used for STOP sign supports.
3. Install a Highly Reflective Neon Yellow Advance Stop Ahead (W3-1)
Sign along the north side of Merced Avenue approximately 450-feet
east of Lark Ellen Avenue for westbound traffic along Merced
Avenue per CAMUTCD Section 2C.36.
4. Install ladder crosswalks in yellow high visibility paint for all existing
crosswalks at the intersection per CAMUTCD section 36.20-23 on
Pavement and Curb Markings. The spacing of the lines should be
striped to avoid vehicle wheel path.
4. Location 4: Vine Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
1. The intersection of Vine Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue meets the
criteria for installation of flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD,
City's criteria and based on collision history, field review, traffic
counts, and engineering judgment. It is recommended to remove and
replace the existing Stop Signs and replace them with Solar -
Powered LED flashing Stop Signs (R1-1) (36"xW") for all directions
for east/west-bound travel along Vine Avenue as we as north/south-
bound travel along Lark Ellen Avenue to call attention and improve
visibility of stop signs for drivers (Per 2014 Federal Highway
Administration's CAMUTCD section 2A.07 on Retroreflectivity and
Illumination) CAMUTCD Section 213.03 Table 26-1. Install 4-Way
Supplemental Plaques (R1-3) under each of the STOP signs.
2. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw
attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all
directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be
used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip
should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be
used for STOP sign supports.
3. Remove the existing Stop Ahead (W3-1) sign along the eastside of
Lark Ellen Avenue approximately 300-feet south of Vine Avenue and
replace with a Highly Reflective Neon Yellow Advance Stop Ahead
(W3-1) Sign for northbound traffic along Lark Ellen Avenue per
CAMUTCD Section 2C.36.
4. Install ladder crosswalks in white high visibility paint for all existing
crosswalks at the intersection per CAMUTCD section 3B.20-23 on
Pavement and Curb Markings. The spacing of the lines should be
striped to avoid vehicle wheel path.
5. Install 10' feet of red curb on the approach side to the eastbound and
westbound STOP sign for increased visibility of the STOP
signs. CAMUTCD Section 313.19.
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5. Location 5: Walnut Creek Parkway and Glendora Avenue
1. Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of
Walnut Creek Parkway and Glendora Avenue does meet the criteria
for installation of flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD, City's
criteria and based on collision history, field review, traffic counts, and
engineering judgment. It is recommended to remove and replace the
existing Stop Signs and replace them with solar -powered LED
flashing STOP (R1-1) signs (36" x 36") for all directions for east/west-
bound travel along Walnut Creek Parkway and north/south-bound
travel along Glendora Avenue. This aims to call attention and
improve visibility of STOP signs for drivers. (Per 2014 Federal
Highway Administration's CAMUTCD Section 2A.07 On
Retroreflectivity And Illumination) CAMUTCD Section 28.03 Table
28-1.
2. Install 4-Way Supplemental Plaques (R1-3) under each of the STOP
signs. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts
to draw attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all
directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be
used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip
should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be
used for STOP sign supports.
3. Replacement and install Highly Reflective Neon Yellow Advance
Stop Ahead (W3-1) Signs for all directions approaching the all way
STOP intersection.
4. Install white crosswalks with white ladder striping for all existing
crosswalk legs at the intersection of Walnut Creek Parkway and
Glendora Avenue per CAMUTCD Section 38.20-23 On Pavement
And Curb Markings.
6. Location 6: Cortez Street and Citrus Street
Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of Citrus
Street and Cortez Street does meet the criteria for installation of
flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD, City's criteria and based on
collision history, field review, traffic counts, and engineering
judgment. It is recommended to remove and replace the existing
Stop Signs and replace them with solar -powered led flashing STOP
(R1-1) signs (36" x 36") for east/west-bound travel along Cortez
Street and for north/ south -bound travel along Citrus Street. This
aims to call attention and improve visibility of STOP signs for drivers.
(Per 2014 Federal Highway Administration's CAMUTCD Section
2A.07 On Retroreflectivity And Illumination) CAMUTCD Section
213.03 Table 213-1.)
2. Install 4-Way Supplemental Plaques (R1-3) under each of the STOP
signs.
3. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw
attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all
directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be
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used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip
should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be
used for STOP sign supports.
Remove and replace the existing STOP ahead with a new highly
reflective neon yellow advance STOP ahead (W3-1) sign per
CAMUTCD section 2C.36 approaching the intersection on Cortez
Street for eastbound traffic and approaching the intersection on
Citrus Street for northbound traffic.
5. Install white crosswalks with white ladder striping for all existing
crosswalk legs at the intersection of Cortez Street at Citrus Street.
(Per CAMUTCD Section 36.20-23 On Pavement And Curb
Markings).
6. Install approximately 10' of red curb for the eastbound STOP sign
along the north side of Cortez Street. Install approximately 10' of red
curb for the westbound STOP sign along the south side of Cortez
Street (CAMUTCD Section 313.19).
7. Install ADA compliant truncated domes on the northwest and
southwest corners of the crosswalk of Cortez Street at Citrus Street.
July 13 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City Council
Consideration:
1. LINE OF SIGHT REVIEW FOR THE SCHOOL DRIVEWAY AT SOUTH HILLS
ACADEMY
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic and
parking conditions along Francisquito Avenue for the exit driveway located at
South Hills Academy east of Glenview Road. The traffic review evaluated the line
of sight for vehicles exiting South Hills Academy and turning right onto
Francisquito Avenue to determine if additional red curb should be installed due to
parked vehicles close to the driveway. As part of the traffic review the following
items were looked at: existing roadway conditions, 5.5 years of collision history,
and line of sight analysis at the driveway exit.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment the traffic study concluded that the line of sight would improve for exiting
vehicles from the South Hills Academy driveway with the addition of some red curb
adjacent to the school driveway on Francisquito Avenue.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items:
i.Red Curb Installation: Installation of 6 feet of red curb on the west side of the
exit driveway per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. There is approximately 135
feet of regular curb west of the exit driveway. This will improve the line of
sight for exiting vehicles onto Francisquito Avenue.
2. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG ROWLAND AVENUE BETWEEN VINCENT AVENUE AND
LARK ELLEN AVENUE
a. Request: The City of West Covina has received a resident request to review traffic
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calming options along Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent
Avenue. The resident reported that vehicles may be using this segment of
Rowland Avenue as a cut through route to avoid the heavy traffic on the 1-10
freeway. As part of the traffic review the following items were reviewed: existing
roadway conditions, 5.5 years of collision history, 24-hour ADT traffic counts, and
output from a 24-hour radar speed survey was analyzed. The traffic review also
included an analysis of the existing uncontrolled crosswalks at Sunset Avenue and
Rowland Avenue and at Hartley Street and Rowland Avenue.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that additional traffic calming measures is
recommended to be installed along Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and
Vincent Avenue.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items, along Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent
Avenue:
i.35 mph Pavement Legend: Install "35" Pavement Legend for both directions of
traffic (east/west) along the (north/south) side of Rowland Avenue opposite
the existing speed limit signs along Rowland Avenue between Sunset
Avenue and Vincent Avenue.
ii.Replacement of Signage: Remove the existing 35MPH Speed Limit (R2-1)
signs (30x30) and replace it with oversized (30x36) 35MPH Speed Limit
Signs (R2-1) along Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent
Avenue.
iii.Hartley Street and Rowland Avenue Signage Upgrade for the Existing
Uncontrolled Crosswalk:
Install updated signage as follows: Install double sided 36"x36"
Pedestrian Warning Signage (W11-2) with a 24"x12" downward
facing arrow plaque (W16-7P) underneath the W11-2 sign at the
uncontrolled crosswalk at both corners of the crosswalk. The
downward facing arrow plaque (W16-7P) and Pedestrian Warning
Signage (W11-2) should be facing toward the crosswalk per
CAMUTCD Section 2C.50.
Install white Raised Pavement Markers (RPM) lining the crosswalk to
increase visibility during nighttime conditions for the uncontrolled
crosswalk.
3. Approach Signage upgrade for the uncontrolled crosswalk at Hartley
Street on Rowland Avenue: Install "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage
(R1-5) per CAMUTCD Section 713.12 with advanced shark teeth yield
lines in white paint approaching the south leg uncontrolled crosswalk
for both approaches on Rowland Avenue.
4. Install advanced Shark Teeth Yield lines in white paint approaching
the uncontrolled crosswalk at Hartley Street for both approaches on
Rowland Avenue adjacent to the "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage
(R1-5) at the intersection. For uncontrolled locations with more than
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one lane in each direction of travel, advance yield lines (CAMUTCD
Section 3B.16) may be used with the "Yield Here to Pedestrians"
signs (R1-5).
5. Install yellow retroreflective strips on all pedestrian sign posts on the
ahead sign approaching the crosswalk and for the signage at the
crosswalk. These strips should be yellow and are to draw attention to
the pedestrian warning signs. Per CAMUTCD Section 2A.21: "a
retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign
supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the
sign.
6. Repaint the existing crosswalk at Hartley Street on Rowland Avenue
in ladder striping in white high visibility paint (spacing of lines
selected to avoid wheel path).
7. Replace the existing non -conforming W11-2 pedestrian signs on
Sunset Avenue approaching Rowland Avenue for northbound and
southbound traffic with updated W11-2 pedestrian signs 36"x36" in
fluorescent yellow -green signs with AHEAD (W16-9p) also in
fluorescent yellow -green. CAMUTCD Section 2C.50.
iv.Rowland Avenue and Sunset Avenue Signage Upgrade for the Uncontrolled
South Leg Crosswalk:
1. Install new signage only as follows, leaving the existing RRFB
system as is: Install double sided 36"x36" Pedestrian Warning
Signage (W11-2) with a 24"x12" downward facing arrow plaque
(W16-7P) underneath the W11-2 sign at the uncontrolled crosswalk
at both corners of the crosswalk. The downward facing arrow plaque
(W16-7P) and Pedestrian Warning Signage (W11-2) should be
facing toward the crosswalk per CAMUTCD Section 2C.50.
2. Install white Raised Pavement Markers (RPM) lining the crosswalk to
increase visibility during nighttime conditions for the uncontrolled
south leg crosswalk and for the east leg stop controlled crosswalk at
Sunset Avenue at Rowland Avenue.
3. Approach Signage upgrade for the uncontrolled south leg crosswalk
at Sunset Avenue at Rowland Avenue: Install "Yield Here to
Pedestrian" signage (R1-5) per CAMUTCD Section 7B.12 with
advanced shark teeth yield lines in white paint approaching the south
leg uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches on Sunset Avenue at
Rowland Avenue.
4. Install advanced Shark Teeth Yield lines in white paint approaching
the south leg uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches on Sunset
Avenue at Rowland Avenue adjacent to the "Yield Here to
Pedestrian" signage (RI-5)at the intersection. For uncontrolled
locations with more than one lane in each direction of travel, advance
yield lines (CAMUTCD Section 36.16) may be used with the "Yield
Here to Pedestrians' signs (R1-5).
5. Install yellow retroreflective strips on all pedestrian sign posts on the
ahead sign approaching the crosswalk and for the signage at the
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crosswalk. These strips should be yellow and are to draw attention to
the pedestrian warning signs. Per CAMUTCD Section 2A.21: "a
retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign
supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the
sign.
6. Repaint the existing crosswalks in ladder striping in white high
visibility paint (spacing of lines selected to avoid wheel path). Both
crosswalks at the intersection should match.
7. Replace the existing faded STOP Sign at Rowland Avenue and
Sunset Avenue with a (3606) STOP Sign with a CROSS TRAFFIC
DOES NOT STOP Plaque mounted underneath, along with a red
reflective strip mounted to the STOP sign post.
8. Install White Side Stripes along the north and south sides of Rowland
Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent Avenue approximately
8-feet from the curb, leaving 12-feet of drivable street in each
direction. Start striping east of Sunset Avenue and end Striping west
of Vincent Avenue.
3. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG STUART AVENUE AND HOLLY OAK DRIVE BETWEEN
AZUSA AVENUE TO LARK ELLEN AVENUE
Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic
conditions and evaluate traffic calming measures and signage along the segment
of Holly Oak Drive and Stuart Avenue between Lark Ellen Avenue to Azusa
Avenue. The resident reported vehicles utilizing this segment as a shortcut to
Azusa Avenue or Lark Ellen Avenue instead of the adjacent Garvey Avenue. As
part of the traffic review the following items were looked at: existing roadway
conditions, 5.5 years of collision history, line of sight analysis, as well as a STOP
sign evaluation at Stuart Avenue and Holly Oak Drive.
Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that the segment would benefit from a combination of
traffic calming measures to increase motorist awareness of regulatory signage and
increase awareness for the posted speed limit along Holly Oak Drive and Stuart
Avenue. The STOP sign evaluation at Stuart Avenue and Holly Oak Drive did not
meet STOP sign warrants as listed in the CAMUTCD Section 26.07.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items:
i.lnstallation of "25MPH" Pavement Legends (4) next to the existing speed limit
signs for the eastbound and westbound directions on Holly Oak Drive and
Stuart Avenue, CAMUTCD Section 313.20.
ii.lnstallation of a Left Arrow Sign (W1-6) above the east end Object Marker
(OM1-3) along Holly Oak Drive at the curve for eastbound traveling
vehicles, as per CAMUTCD Section 2C.12.
iii. Installation of (2) 24"x30" KEEP RIGHT (R4-7) signs at both tips of the east
end raised median at the intersection of Holly Oak drive and Stuart Avenue
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West as well as at the intersection of Holly Oak Drive and Stuart Avenue
East on existing poles within the island, as per CAMUTCD Section 213.20.
iv.lnstallation of (2) 24"x24" diamond shape reflective object markers (OM1-1) at
the east end median on the same pole as the keep right (R4-7) signs.
Remove existing OM2-1 V object markers on the west end median and
install diamond shape reflective object markers (OM1-1) following
CAMUTCD Section 2C.63.
v.lnstallation of "island alert curb reflectors" at the beginning of each curb at the
intersection of Holly Oak drive and Stuart Avenue West as well as at the
intersection of Holly Oak Drive and Stuart Avenue East (both ends) and
repaint curb in yellow paint to improve visibility of the raised median.
vi. Replace existing faded STOP signs at both intersections of Stuart Avenue and
Holly Oak Drive (East and West Intersections) with STOP (R1-1) signs
(30"x30") at the stop -controlled leg, adding TRAFFIC FROM LEFT DOES
NOT STOP (W4-4aLp) plaque under each stop sign, per CAMUTCD
Section 2B.05.
vii. Installation of a new Stop Bar, STOP pavement legend, and new STOP (R1-1)
sign (30"x30") along with a TRAFFIC FROM RIGHT DOES NOT STOP
(W4-4aRp) plaque at the east and west end intersections of Stuart Avenue
and Holly Oak Drive, per CAMUTCD Section 2B.05.
viii.Repaint and install double yellow centerline at both intersections and install
raised pavement markers (RPMs) along both sides of the center lines. At
the eastern intersection: Install approximately 60-feet of double yellow
centerline (north) and repaint approximately 35-feet of existing yellow center
line (south).
ix.lnstall RPMs along both sides of center lines. At the western intersection:
Install approximately 48-feet of double yellow center line (north) and repaint
approximately 45-feet of double yellow center line (south). Install RPMs
along both sides of center lines.
Auaust 10. 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City Council
Consideration
1. RED CURB REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF AMANDA STREET AT SYCAMORE
STREET
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the line of sight
conditions at the intersection of Amanda Street and Sycamore Street to improve
visibility of vehicles turning from Sycamore Street onto Amanda Street. As part of
the traffic review the following items were looked at: existing roadway, parking
conditions, and a line sight analysis at Amanda Street and Sycamore Street.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that red curb be installed on the south side of
Amanda Street, east and west of Sycamore Street. The addition of red curb will
improve the visibility for vehicles turning from Sycamore Street onto Amanda
Street.
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Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items these measures will increase visibility of vehicles traveling along
Sycamore Street:
Unstallation of approximately 15 feet of red curb along the south side of Amanda
Street, east of the Sycamore Street to improve the line of sight for vehicles
turning onto Amanda Street. This will remove approximately 1 parking
space along the south side of Amanda Street, CAMUTCD (Section 3B.19).
ii.lnstallation of 15 feet of red curb along the south side of Amanda Street, west
of the Sycamore Street in front of the fire hydrant to remind motorist to park
15 feet form a fire hydrant, CVC (Section 22514). This will improve the line
of sight for vehicles turning onto Amanda Street.
2. TRAFFIC REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF CAMERON AVENUE AT S PIMA
AVENUE
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the existing
uncontrolled crosswalk in the east leg at the intersection of Cameron Avenue at
Pima Avenue across from Cameron Elementary School. The review consisted of
evaluating the existing in -road pedestrian crosswalk lighting system and
determining replacement of it with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
system. The placement of all traffic control devices is dictated by engineering
judgment and based on guidelines found in the CAMUTCD (California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and the CVC (California Vehicle Code). As part of
the traffic review the following items were reviewed: existing roadway conditions,
field observations, and 5.5 years of collision history.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that the existing school crossing should be updated
with signage, striping, and the existing in road lighting system be replaced with an
upgraded RRFB system.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items to enhance the existing uncontrolled east leg school crosswalk at
Cameron Avenue and Pima Avenue:
i.Remove and replace the existing in -road light system and pedestrian signage
on Cameron Avenue at South Pima Avenue and replace it with a
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system on both sides of the
crosswalk.
ii.Signage included as part of the RRFB system should be installed as follows:
install double sided 36"x36" School Crossing Signage (S1-1) with a 24"x12"
downward facing arrow plaque (W16-71D) underneath the S1-1 sign at the
uncontrolled marked school crosswalk at both corners of the crosswalk. The
downward facing arrow plaque (W16-7P) and school crossing signage (S1-
1) should be facing toward the crosswalk per CAMUTCD Section 78.12.
iii.Repaint the existing east leg uncontrolled crosswalk in ladder striping in yellow
high visibility paint (spacing of lines selected to avoid wheel path) at the
intersection of Cameron Avenue and S Pima Avenue.
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iv.lnstall yellow Raised Pavement Markers (RPM) lining the crosswalk to increase
visibility during nighttime conditions.
v.lnstall "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage (R1-5) per CAMUTCD Section 713.12.
with advanced shark teeth yield lines in white paint approaching the east leg
uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches on Cameron Avenue.
vi.lnstall advanced Shark Teeth Yield lines in white paint approaching the east leg
uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches on Cameron Avenue adjacent
to the "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage (R1-5) at the intersection. For
uncontrolled locations with more than one lane in each direction of travel,
advance yield lines (CAMUTCD Section 313.16) may be used with the "Yield
Here to Pedestrians" signs (R1-5).
vii.lnstall 36"x36" advanced School Crossing Ahead Warning signage (S1-1) and
install 24"x12" "AHEAD" plaque (W16-9p) underneath the S1-1 sign for both
approaches leading to the east leg uncontrolled crosswalk on Cameron
Avenue to let drivers know of the upcoming uncontrolled crosswalk.
viii.lnstall retroreflective strips on all sign posts on the ahead sign approaching the
crosswalk and for the signage at the crosswalk. These strips should be
yellow and are to draw attention to the pedestrian warning signs. Per
CAMUTCD Section 2A.21: "a retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory
and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the
background of the sign.
3. TRAFFIC REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF CAMERON AVENUE AND
EASTHILLS DRIVE
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic
conditions at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Easthills Drive to evaluate
traffic engineering options to aid exiting vehicles from Easthills Drive onto
Cameron Avenue. As part of the traffic review the following items were looked at:
existing roadway conditions, field assessment, 5.5 years of collision history, a peak
hour count at Cameron Avenue and Easthills Drive was conducted, along with a
radar speed survey and ADT count.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that the traffic study concluded that the intersection of
Cameron Avenue at Easthills Drive would benefit from traffic improvements and
upgrades.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items:
Unstallation of Side Road Intersection signs (W2-2(L&R)) for eastbound and
westbound traffic along Cameron Avenue leading up to the intersection with
Easthills Drive, per CAMUTCD Section 2C.11.
ii.lnstallation of CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP (plaque) (W4-4p) beneath
both existing Stop signs at the intersection of Easthills Drive at Cameron
Avenue, per CAMUTCD Section 2C.59.
iii. Installation of "Island alert curb reflectors" at the outside portion of the curb and
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repaint raised median island in retroreflective yellow paint to improve
visibility at the intersection of Easthills Drive and Cameron Avenue, per
CAMUTCD Section 31.04.
iv.lnstallation of Solar Powered Radar Speed Feedback signs on Cameron
Avenue West of Grand Avenue midblock and East of Barranca Street
midblock per CAMUTCD Section 213.13.19. The Solar Powered Radar
Speed Feedback sign should be installed on the same post as existing 45
MPH speed limits signs.
v.Installation of reflective Channelizers around both islands located at the
intersection of Cameron Avenue at Easthills Drive. These yellow flexible
channelizer posts with white retroreflective units in a breakaway anchor
should be placed around the perimeter of both islands, per CAMUTCD
Section 3H.01, Section 31.03, and Section 31.05. Channelizers may be used
for additional emphasis to discourage median crossings at traffic islands
and at lane separations. See CAMUTCD Section 3H.01 and Figure 3H-101
(CA) for specifications.
vi.Repaint striping, stop and stop bar leading into intersection along Easthills
Drive at Cameron Avenue.
4. LINE OF SIGHT REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF MERCED AVENUE AT
GRETTA AVENUE
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review line of sight
conditions at the intersection of Merced Avenue and Gretta Avenue. The resident
is requesting that red curb be added on the northeast corner of Merced Avenue
near Gretta Avenue to increase visibility for vehicles making turns from Gretta
Avenue onto Merced Avenue. As part of the traffic review the following items were
reviewed: existing roadway conditions, 5.5 years of collision history, and line of
sight.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that the over -grown trees and bushes blocking the
intersection located in the public right of way be trimmed and that red curb should
be installed along the northeast curb of Merced Avenue and Gretta Avenue
intersection to prevent vehicles from parking too close to the corner. The red curb
will improve the line of sight for vehicles exiting Gretta Avenue onto Merced
Avenue.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items:
i.Contact the West Covina Maintenance Division to request trimming of any
over -grown trees and bushes located in the public right of way that may be
blocking the intersection.
ii.lnstall approximately 20-feet of red curb along the north side of Merced Avenue
beginning from the end of curve at of Merced Avenue and Gretta Avenue.
The red curb will improve line -of -sight for left turning vehicles and will
prevent vehicles from parking too close to Gretta Avenue. CAMUTCD
Section 313.23, CAMUTCD Section 313.19, and CVC Section 22500.
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iii.This will remove approximately 1 parking space and leave a remaining 65-feet
of regular curb along the north side of Merced Avenue, just east of Gretta
Avenue.
iv.Repaint STOP Street Markings and Stop Bar located on southbound Gretta
Avenue approaching Merced Avenue.
v.Add "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" (W4-4P) plaque under the existing STOP
sign (R1-1) for southbound traffic on Gretta Avenue. CAMUTCD Section
2C.59.
5. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG AZUSA AVE AT GARVEY AVE NORTH
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the northbound
right turn only lane on Azusa Avenue at Garvey Avenue North. The request was to
conduct a traffic review of the northbound right turn only lane on Azusa Avenue at
Garvey Avenue to evaluate deterring vehicles in that lane from merging to the
through lane continuing north on Azusa Avenue. As part of the traffic review the
following items were looked at: a review of the existing roadway conditions and 5
years of collision history. Peak hour traffic counts as well as a review of the speed
sample obtained from the 2017 Citywide Speed Survey were also analyzed. This
item was first presented to the Traffic Committee for discussion during the May 8,
2021 Meeting, and brought back with recommendations to the August 10, 2021
Traffic Committee Meeting.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that the intersection of Azusa Avenue at Garvey
Avenue North would benefit from upgraded pavement markings and flexible
channelizers to increase driver awareness that the northbound far -right turn only
lane on Azusa Avenue heading northbound is for right turn only traffic and not
through movements.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items:
Unstall Lane Line Extension pavement markings that separate the far -right
northbound right turn lane from other lanes along Azusa Avenue, at the
intersection of Garvey Avenue North, in order to provide drivers with an
additional reminder that the far -right lane is for right turn only movements.
ii.lnstall Lane Line Extension pavement markings at the intersection of Azusa
Avenue and Garvey Avenue North for right turning vehicles from Azusa
Avenue onto Garvey Avenue North. Lane line extensions in the intersection
should be solid white lines at the same width as the line markings they
extend in reflective white paint, per CAMUTCD Section 313.08.
iii.lnstall Flexible Channelizers on top of added white line extension that
separates the far -right northbound right turn lane from the other lane.
Channelizers are flexible retroreflective devices for installation within the
roadway to discourage road users from crossing a line or area of the
roadway. Unlike delineators, which indicate the roadway alignment,
channelizers are intended to provide additional guidance and/or restriction
to traffic by supplementing pavement markings and delineation, per
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CAMUTCD 31-1.01.
6. TRAFFIC REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF WILLOW AVENUE AND MERCED
AVENUE
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic and
parking conditions at the corner of Willow Avenue and Merced Avenue due to
difficulty in entering/existing the driveway as well as conduct a traffic review of the
intersection. This intersection is an all -way STOP controlled intersection. As part of
the traffic review the following items were looked at: existing roadway and parking
conditions, traffic analysis, and a 5-year collision history.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that red curb be installed on the northwest side of
Willow Avenue between the existing crosswalk and the driveway located at the
1211 S Willow Avenue property. This will not impact parking, and it will prevent
vehicles from encroaching into the resident's driveway. It was also recommended
to paint red curb between all existing Stop signs and existing crosswalk lines at the
intersection of Willow Avenue and Merced Avenue, as well as update the existing
signage and pavement striping at the 4-Way Stop controlled intersection.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items:
i.Paint approximately 20 feet of red curb east of the driveway located at the 1211
Willow Avenue property per CAMUTCD Section 36.19, CVC Section 22500.
ii.Paint 20 feet of red curb on the approach side of each STOP sign to improve
visibility for approaching vehicles of the STOP sign and to improve the view
of pedestrians per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19.
iii.Remove and replace the existing faded STOP Ahead Signs (W3-1) with highly
reflective neon yellow advance STOP Ahead (W3-1) signs per CAMUTCD
Section 2C.36
iv. Repaint STOP ahead pavement legends and existing crosswalks with ladder
stripes: Refresh existing STOP ahead pavement legends for all directions of
travel along Merced Avenue and Willow Avenue as well as repaint existing
crosswalks with white paint and ladder striping per CAMUTCD Section
313.20 and CAMUTCD Figure 3B-19(CA)
v.Remove and replace the existing STOP signs with reflective 30"x30" STOP
(R1-1) signs at each approach and the mini -islands, adding a 4-way plaque
under each STOP sign, and adding reflective posts in red reflective tape for
each direction at the intersection of Willow Avenue and Merced Avenue, to
improve visibility of stop signs for drivers per CAMUTCD Section 26.03
Table 2B-1
vi.lnstall red reflective strips all STOP sign posts for all directions: Place red
reflective strips on post of the (6 qty) STOP signs at the intersection of
Willow Avenue and Merced Avenue per CAMUTCD Section 2A.07
vii.Repaint mini -islands curbs located along Merced Avenue for both directions:
Install "Island alert curb reflectors" at the outside portion of the curb and
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repaint raised median island in retroreflective yellow paint to improve
visibility per CAMUTCD Section 31.04. These reflectors increase visibility for
nighttime driving.
viii.Restripe the centerline in all directions and yellow channelizing lines leading to
the mini -islands.
Replace damaged RPMs with new yellow RPMs approaching the mini -
islands: Remove the damaged sets of RPMs and replace with new Yellow
RPMs leading up to the mini islands located along Merced Avenue in both
directions.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
4) CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR AN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
SYSTEM
Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
1. Award contract for Request for Proposals ("RFP") No. 13-008 for an Enterprise
Resource Planning ("ERP") System to Tyler Technologies Inc.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Tyler
Technologies Inc., in substantially the form attached and in such final form as
approved by the City Attorney; and
3.Approve a purchase order to Tyler Technologies Inc. totaling $871,436 for the
software licenses, annual fees, data conversion, implementation services, and
estimated travel associated with the software conversion.
4,Authorize up to a 25% contingency allocation, totaling $217,589, for additional
applications, services, and data conversions deemed necessary to ensure a
fully functional system.
5.Authorize the remaining project budget, in the amount of $140,975, for other
products and services necessary to ensure successful migration to the new
software including but not limited to project management, additional hardware or
software, and infrastructure upgrades. Products and services to be rendered by
undetermined vendors following the City's procurement requirements.
6. Authorize the City Manager to approve any and all purchases and execute any
and all agreements for products and services within the remaining project
budget of $410,975.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
5) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT FLEET VEHICLES,
ACCEPTING STATE BUDGET FUNDING AND APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT
Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
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1. In accordance with West Covina Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division
2, Sec. 2-333(i)(2), and the findings of the West Covina Finance
Department/Purchasing Officer, find that the Sourcewell/72 Hour LLC dba:
National Auto Fleet Group Contract #060920-NAF satisfies West Covina's
bidding requirements and authorize the purchase of two (2) 2022 Dodge Ram
Chassis with Leader ambulance upfit to complete two (2) rescue ambulances in
the amount of $556,252.33 with a 15% contingency (including sales tax,
delivery, and options) from National Auto Fleet Group.
2. In accordance with West Covina Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division
2, Sec. 2-333(i)(2), and the findings of the West Covina Finance
Department/Purchasing Officer, find that the Sourcewell/Pierce Manufacturing
Inc., Contract #022818-PMI satisfies West Covina's bidding requirements and
authorize the purchase of two (2) Pierce Arrow XT Fire Engines and one (1)
Pierce Arrow XT 107' Quint capable Truck company, in the amount of
$3,646,991.86 (including sales tax, delivery, and options) from Pierce
Manufacturing Inc. Prepayment to obtain additional discounts.
3. In accordance with West Covina Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division
2, Sec. 2-333(i)(2), and the findings of the West Covina Finance
Department/Purchasing Officer, find that the Sourcewell/72 Hour LLC dba:
National Auto Fleet Group Contract #120716-NAF satisfies West Covina's
bidding requirements, and authorize the purchase of one (1) 2022 Chevy
Special Service Vehicle in the amount of $79,841.51 (including sales tax,
delivery, and options) from National Auto Fleet Group
4. In Accept and appropriate the 2021 State Budget Funding for the City of West
Covina (AB 170, Section 174, Fire and Public Safety which can be found on
page 349), in the amount of $350,000 for West Covina Fire Department for the
purchase of fire engines and authorize the City Manager to execute all related
agreements, and
5. In accordance with West Covina Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division
2, Sec. 2-333(i)(2), and the findings of the West Covina Finance
Department/Purchasing Officer, find that the GSA Contract No. GS-35F-0143R
satisfies West Covina's bidding requirements, and authorize the purchase of
mobile data communications eq
6. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the necessary budget amendment:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCALYEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 (2021 STATE BUDGET FUNDING AB
170/RECOVERY FUNDS)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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6) CONSIDERATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 20-03, ZONE
CHANGE NO. 20-04, PRECISE PLAN NO. 20-48, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 21-
12 TO RE -PURPOSE AN EXISTING 177,240 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AS AN
AMAZON DELIVERY STATION AT 1211 BADILLO STREET
Mayor Lopez-Viado announced the Public Hearing matter, Deputy City Clerk Mark Perez
verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Lopez-Viado opened the Public
Hearing. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Public Comments in Favor
Justin Satterfield
Scott Cernigoj
Eric Geier
Danny Ryan
David Valadez
Cheryle Perez
Corine Goodwin
Jeremy Beck
Adam Hyland
Chase Oberaner
Chris Metzer (Expressed support of the item as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu
of speaking)
Chris Martin (Expressed support of the item as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu of
speaking)
Thai Tran (Expressed support of the item as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu of
speaking)
Sriram Kameshwaran (Expressed support of the item as noted by the agenda position
slip in lieu of speaking)
Erik Blur (Expressed support of the item as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu of
speaking)
Jason Kinoshita (Expressed support of the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
G. Ritcher (Expressed support of the item as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu of
speaking)
Public Comments in Opposition
Marie Thomas
Shahrzad Shishegar
Jim Grivich
Jocelyn Ruiz
Jesus Neri
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Luis Jurado Jr.
Armando Santos
David Enriquez
Robert Nothoff
Denise Lincoln
Victor Mineros
Francoise Coulton
Lu P. Cruz
Bill Robinson
Ying Li
Estuardo Mazariegos
Grecia Lopez -Reyes
Barbara Whittington
Alice Lopez
Hugo Leal
Robert Arrieta
Janet Hurtado
Jim Smith
Jim Vega
Hodan Hassan (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Nichole Heil (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu
of speaking)
Juan Esquivel (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Hugo Romero (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Jesus Paez (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu
of speaking)
Hannibel Aguilar (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip
in lieu of speaking)
Enrique Cisneros (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip
in lieu of speaking)
George Turner (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Linda Jackson (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Adan Alvarez (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Sheri Orellana (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
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Beth Zendejas (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Rommal Fuller (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Natalie Harts (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Miguel Lopez (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Breanna Maldonado (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position
slip in lieu of speaking)
Adrian Guerrero (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Mark King (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu
of speaking)
Jose Andrade (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
Nah Coulibaly (Expressed opposition to the item as noted by the agenda position slip in
lieu of speaking)
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ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tern Castellanos 4-1
(No: Tabatabai) to: conduct the public hearing and then introduce, by title only, further
readingwaived, the following Ordinance:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-103 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED
NEGATVIE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL.
PLAN AMENDMENT NO, 20-13, ZONE CHANGE NO. 20-04, PRECISE PLAN
NO. 20-48, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83444, AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 21-01, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-106 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 20-03 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
AT 1211 E. BADILLO STREET FROM CIVIC: PUBLIC INSTITUTION TO
INDUSTRIAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-104 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO.
20-08 AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 21-12 AT 1211 E. BADILLO STREET
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-105 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING OF TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 83444 AT 1211 E. BADILLO STREET
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 4-1
(No: Tabatabai) to: conduct the public hearing and then introduce, by title only, further
reading waived, the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2489 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 20-
04 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION AT 1211 E. BADILLO STREET
TO MANUFACTURING (M-1)
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 4-1
(No: Tabatabai) to: conduct the public hearing and then introduce, by title only, further
reading waived, the following Ordinance under the condition that the following
provisions be added to the Development Agreement:
1. Increase the developer's community benefit contribution to the City and earmark a
portion of the contribution towards the community enhancement fund.
2. Decrease the height of the required wall along the east property line from 12 feet to
8 feet or keep the existing 9-foot wall and add enhanced landscaping and screening.
3. The operator shall not allow van activity in the eastern parking lot daily during the
hours of 11 pm - 6am and shall make all reasonable efforts to minimize all vehicle
activity in the eastern parking lot during that same time:
ORDINANCE NO. 2490 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 21-01, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AND AG WEST COVINA OWNERS LLC FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE AMAZON DELIVERY STATION DAX9 PROJECT
7) CONSIDERATION OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 21-04 AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 2473, CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURE (R-A)
AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) STANDARDS
Mayor Lopez-Viado announced the Public Hearing matter, Deputy City Clerk Mark Perez
verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Lopez-Viado opened the Public
Hearing. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Public Comments in Favor
None
Public Comments in Opposition
None
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---End of Public Comment ---
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos, Second by Councilman Wu 5-0
to: adopt the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2473 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 20-04,
CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE (R-A) AND
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) STANDARD
MAYORICOUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
None
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
Councilman Wu has requested that the City look into possible penalties for individuals that
harass or intimidate City Officials.
Mayor Pro Tern Castellanos has requested a presentation be given by the County of Los
Angeles regarding Union Station and how Measure H funds have been used to benefit the
City of West Covina.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Mayor Lopez-Viado, and the meeting was
adjourned at 11:31 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, November 02, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue
South, West Covina, California.
Submitted by:
I For:
Lisa Sherr' k
Assistant City Clerk
L/Atiro l
Dario Castellanos
Mayor
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