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Item 8
AGENDA ITEM NO.8 AGENDA STAFF REPORT City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager DATE: April 5, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: David Carmany City Manager SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2021 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the staff report. BACKGROUND: Each California city is required to have an adopted General Plan. Pursuant to California law, a General Plan must have seven required elements, including Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety. The Housing Element is the only element that has a statutory requirement to be updated periodically. While the General Plan Update is typically managed by the Planning Division, the required elements also include policies for other Divisions/Departments including Engineering (Circulation), Community Services (Open Space), Community and Economic Development (Housing), Fire, Police and Public Services (Safety). On December 20, 2016, the City Council adopted an updated General Plan and certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Included with its adoption was an implementation program (policies and actions) to guide future decision -making on development, resource management, public safety, public services, and general community well-being. California Government Code section 65400 requires an annual report be given to the legislative body on the status of implementing the goals of the General Plan to be presented to the City Council each year. This report also covers the efforts made during the last year in implementing the programs of the Housing Element as well as actual building permit activity. The General Plan annual report must also be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Office of Planning and Research (OPR) prior to April 1st. The last Annual Report was reviewed by the City Council on March 16, 2021, reviewing the policies and actions taken in 2020. The current Annual Report provides information on policies and actions for 2021. This report will allow the City Council and community to evaluate General Plan policies and actions, as well as provide information on the Housing Element during the last year of the 2014-2021 period (5th cycle). The City is currently updating the Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning period (6th cycle). DISCUSSION: ESTIMATED POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT In the "Our Well Planned Community" chapter of the General Plan, estimates are provided for the amount of development in the City over the 20-year horizon of the General Plan. Projected growth is divided geographically with the majority being in the Downtown district. In addition to the Downtown, the General Plan also identifies other areas in the City where growth can be accommodated. These areas are divided into three categories; districts, corridors, and neighborhood centers. Downtown is included in the Districts category. The Development Chart is included as Attachment No. 1. The chart also includes the forecasted development identified in the General Plan and the cumulative number of units and/or square footage constructed in 2021. Units and square footage constructed are reported based on the issuance of building permits, rather than certificates of occupancy to be consistent with the Housing Element reporting. This allows staff to reliably and regularly track actual development against the amount of development that was studied in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and in the General Plan. During 2021, no building permits were finaled for new commercial buildings in the specified areas (Eastland Center, Auto Plaza, BKK Districts, and the following corridors: North Azusa, South Glendora, and Sunset). Building permit were issued for the following locations, but the construction is not yet complete: Specified Square Project Address Areas Footage Eastland 2,925 Jollibee drive-thru 147 N. Barranca Center Restaurant I Street South 4,275 New Auto Repair 928 S. Glendora Glendora Shop Avenue South 1,850 New Commercial 1030 S. Glendora Glendora I Building Avenue Sunset 905 New Carwash 901 N. Sunset Avenue Building Avenue In addition, the City has issued building permits for the following locations outside of the specified areas: . 2539 E. Garvey Avenue North - New shopping center with new 34,860 square foot grocery store building and 7,595 square foot retail building GENERAL PLAN POLICIES AND STATUS Through this reporting process, the Planning Division provides annual updates on the progress of the City in meeting the goals, policies, and actions identified in the General Plan (including the Housing Element). Staff updated the chart (Attachment No. 2) listing the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan, as well as their current status. Items marked "Ongoing" are actions with no definitive end date. Items marked "In Progress" have been initiated but not yet completed. Items marked "Completed" have been implemented. Items marked "Not Initiated" have not been started. The General Plan and Housing Element include a menu of goals and objectives allowing the City to evaluate and select actions to focus on in the near future. To allow the General Plan to stay a valuable tool for staff and the community, goals and objectives should be modified from time to time so that the menu continues to be relevant. HOUSING ELEMENT The Housing Element is one of the seven required elements of a General Plan. It is unique in that it is the only element that is required to be updated at regular intervals and is required to be certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Housing Element was modified as part of the General Plan update process and was adopted by the City Council in 2016. HCD certified the revised Housing Element on April 5, 2017. The City is currently working updating the Housing Element for the 6th cycle. One of the most important aspects of the Housing Element is the requirement to plan for growth for the number and type of housing units required by the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The State determines the number of housing units needed in the State, then divides that total number up among regions. The Southern California region is addressed through the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The number of units assigned to West Covina for the 5th cycle was 831 housing units across all income categories (very low income = 217, low income = 129, moderate income = 138 and above moderate income = 347). The requirement of the City is to provide information that the zoning in the City allows for at least that many housing units be constructed. This information is provided in the Housing Element and is part of the evaluation of HCD prior to certifying a Housing Element. Note that the Annual Progress Report Numbers are based on the calendar year, but RHNA cycles are not. The HCD Annual Progress Report form assigns all of 2021 to the 5th cycle. The units assigned to West Covina for the 6th cycle is 5,334 total housing units across all income categories (very low income = 1,649, low income = 848, moderate income = 863 and above moderate income = 1,974). The housing units constructed this year (2022) will be counted towards this planning cycle and will be reported next year. Staff has completed the required HCD forms to report on the new housing construction activity and the progress on the programs included in the Housing Element. This Housing Element term is from 2014 to 2021. This information is provided in Attachment No. 3. In 2021, building permits were issued for 50 new housing units (2 new single-family house and 48 accessory dwelling units). This increases the number of units issued permits in this term to 790 units. During this review period (2014 to 2021), there have been several housing developments constructed in the City, the largest of which is the 450-unit Colony development on Glendora Avenue. All the units have been market rate units (i.e., above moderate income), with no affordable units being constructed in that time frame. The housing units approved for the West Cameron II, Vincent Place Specific Plan, and Walnut Grove Specific Plan projects will count towards the 6th cycle RHNA. CONCLUSION This report covers the implementation of the goals of the General Plan for 2021, as well as development progress made within the adopted EIR and Housing Element. LEGAL REVIEW: The City Attorney's Office has reviewed this report. Prepared by: Jo -Anne Burns, Planning Manager Fiscal Impact FISCAL IMPACT: There is not a fiscal impact associated with this item. Attachments Attachment No. 1 - Development Chart Attachment No. 2 - Policy Chart Attachment No. 3 - Housing Element Annual Progress Report CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance City Image and Effectiveness Maintain Good Intergovernmental Relations A Well -Planned Community ATTACHMENT NO.1 As of 12/31/21 DEVELOPMENT CHART Districts Downtown WARM - Residential 1700 units 74 0 74 Retail 125,000 SF 5,700 05,700 Office 280,000 SF 0 00 Hotel 400 rooms (200,000 SF) 0 07 0 Eastland Residential 0 0 0 0 Retail 25,000 SF 0 0 0 Office 5,000 SF 0 0 0 Hotel 200 rooms (100,000 SF) 0 0 0 Autoplaza Residential 0 0 0 0 Retail 0 0 0 0 Office 0 0 0 0 Hotel 0 0 0 0 BKK Residential 0 0 0 0 Retail 0 0 0 0 Office 0 01 0 0 Hotel 0 01 0 0 Page 1 of 3 ATTACHMENT NO.1 As of 12/31/21 Corridors North Azusa Forecasted. „t Previous Total Completed in 2021 Cu mu lative to Date Residential 250 units 0 0 0 Retail 15,000 SF 0 0 0 Office 10,000 SF 0 0 0 Hotel 0 0 0 0 South Glendora Residential 50 units 0 0 0 Retail 10,000 SF 0 0 1,850 Office 5,000 SF 0 0 0 Hotel 0 0 0 0 Sunset Residential 50 units 0 0 0 Retail 10,000 SF 0 0 0 Office 100,000 SF 0 0 0 Hotel 0 0 0 0 Page 2 of 3 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 As of 12/31/21 Neighborhood Centers & Other Areas Puente Ave Forecasted. „t Previous Total Completed in 2021 Cu mu lative to Date Residential 0 0 0 0 Retail 5,000 SF 0 0 0 Office 0 0 0 0 Hotel 0 0 0 0 Aroma Drive Residential 0 0 0 0 Retail 5,000 SF 0 0 0 Office 0 0 0 0 Hotel 0 0 0 0 Amar Road Residential 50 units 0 0 0 Retail 0 0 0 0 Office 0 0 0 0 Hotel 0 0 0 0 Nogales Street Residential 0 0 0 0 Retail 5,000 SF 0 0 0 Office 0 0 0 0 Hotel 0 0 0 0 Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENT NO.2 POLICY CHART Section Time Frame Implementer Status Our Natural Community - A. Air Promote alternative transportation modes like walking, biking, and transit that reduce emissions P1.1 related to vehicular travel. Continue to channel Federal, State and Local transportation funds to programs, and infrastructure A 1.1 improvements that reduce air pollution through the promotion of walling, biking, ride -sharing, public transit use, the use of alternative fuel vehicles or other clean engine technologies. Ongoing PS/AQMD Ongoing P1.2 lPromote the use of energy -efficient vehicles. Continue to control and reduce air pollution emissions from vehicles owned by the City and municipal A1.2 operations and facilities by expanding the use of alternative fuel, electric, and hybrid vehicles in City fleets. Ongoing PS/AQMD Ongoing P1.3 Minimize the adverse impacts of growth and development on air quality and climate. Prepare and adopt a plan to reduce green -house gases as part of the Environmental Impact Report (to be concurrently approved with the West Covina General Plan) to achieve compliance with State mandates, A1.3 and consistency with the Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Community Strategy to facilitate development by streamlining the approval Immediate Planning/PS Completed Our Natural Community - B. Water Pl 4 Continue to protect areas of beneficial natural groundwater recharge by preventing uses that can contaminate soil or groundwater. The City and the appropriate water providers shall protect groundwater recharge and groundwater quality A 1.4 when reviewing new development projects. Ongoing Water Providers Ongoing Where appropriate, new development shall minimize impervious area, minimize runoff and P1.5 pollution, and incorporate best management practices. A1.5 Develop standards to increase pervious surfaces to recharge groundwater basin, where appropriate. Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing Our Natural Community - C. Access to Nature P1.6 Preserve conserve and add to public open sace. Maintain the existing conservation areas and prohibit any development in spaces designated as parks and A 1.6 open space on the land use plan. Ongoing Planning/CS Ongoing Continue to add public open spaces through developer dedication, in -lieu fees, or conservation Planning/CS/School A 1.6b easements. Ongoing Districts Ongoing P1.7 Develop a multi -use integrated trails stem that supports recreational and mobility needs. Prioritize a phased program for the planning and design, funding and implementation of a citywide trail A1.7a program. Short -Term Planning/CS/PS Not Initiated A1.7b Convert the east -west Walnut Creek Wash into a walking and biking trail. Not Initiated Identify and provide additional access points adjacent to the Walnut Creek Wash and existing and A1.7c planned trails. Not Initiated Update the downtown development regulations to develop standards for trails and development of A1.7d frontages along the Walnut Creek Wash. I Immediate lPlanning Not Initiated Provide environmental education programs to increase public understanding and appreciation of Pl 8 our natural surroundings. Page 1 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status Provide information to residents and businesses about how to reduce water consumption, waste and ALL pollution and conserve resources. Ongoing PS Ongoing During the review of public and private development projects, analyze potential impacts to views of Pl 9 natural areas from public streetsparks, trails and community facilities. Adopt standards to protect public views and assess the impact to public views during the development A1.9 review process. Short -Term Planning In Progress To preserve nighttime views within and immediately adjacent to single family residential zones, P1.10 require property owners within and directly adjacent to these zones to utilize shielding and directional lighting methods to direct lighting away from adjoining properties. Adopt development standards that prevent glare and light trespass and assess the impact of outdoor A1.10 lighting during the development review process. Short -Term Planning In Progress Our Natural Community - D. Street Trees P1.11 Plant to maximize the social economic and environmental benefits of trees. Develop a street tree master plan for the downtown area as part of the Downtown Plan and Code. Develop urban design strategies with unique palettes of trees that add character to the street space. A 1.1 la Consistency and variation in tree form, color, and seasonal display can be used to create dynamic and harmonious streetscapes. Immediate Completed Increase the number of street trees by adding new trees in the downtown area and the three corridors Al.I lb (Azusa, Sunset, and Glendora Avenue). Short -Tema Planning/PS Ongoing Pursue an expanded and equitable distribution of trees and greening throughout the City. Fill in the gaps in canopy cover, address aging tree population, and identify vacant and new planting spots. Target A 1.11 c planting where pedestrian and public realm improvements are prioritized such as safe streets to schools and parks. Set a citywide tree canopy coverage goal. Short -Term Not Initiated Develop a street tree management plan outline a maintenance strategy, creating planting plans and Al.I Id identify capital funding needs. Ongoing Ongoing Al.1 le Pursue a tree adoption program. Mid -Term Planning Not Initiated Our Prosperous Community - A. Maintain and Monitor West Covina's Fiscal Health P2.1 Maintain and enhance the Ci 's current tax base. A 2.1a Continue to strengthen the City's retail base. Ongoing CED Ongoing A2.lb Attract new hospitality uses. Short -Term Ongoing A 2.lc Ensure that new development is not a fiscal burden to the City. Ongoing PS/Planning Ongoing A 2.1d Enhance existing tax policies. Ongoing Finance Ongoing P2.2 Diversify local tax base. A 2.2 Consider Utility Users Tax. Short -Term PS/Finance Not Initiated Our Prosperous Community - B. Reinforce West Covina's brand as a great place to live, work, and play in the San Gabriel Valley P2.3 Focus new growth in the Downtown Area to create vibrancy and invest in key public improvements. A2.3a Invest in infrastructure and improve the public realm. Short -Tema CED/Planning/PS/CS Ongoing A2.3b Support catalytic development. I Short -Term PS/Planning/CED Ongoing P2.4 Build on and grow West Covina's regional appeal. Page 2 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status A2.4 Improve connections between the three downtown neighborhoods. Short -Term PS/Planning Not Initiated P2.5 Encourage transformative development in the triangle bounded by Glendora Avenue, Vincent Avenue, and Interstate 10. A2.5a A2.5b Support revitalization of Glendora Avenue retail. Brand the area as "West Covina's Main Street" Immediate CED Not Initiated Not Initiated P2.6 Create a diversity of housing options. A2.6a A2.6b 1 Support higher -intensity and high -quality multifamily development in the downtown. Explore opportunities for affordable senior housing. Ongoing Planning/CED Ongoing Ongoing Our Prosperous Community - C. Nurture Local Businesses and Attract Non -Retail Jobs P2.7 Target employment based uses to downtown. A2.7a Explore health/medical campus opportunities Short -Term CED/Hospital Ongoing A2.7b Attract educational institution. Long -Tema CED Not Initiated A2.7c Attract corporate headquarters. Ongoing CED Ongoing P2.8 Build economic development capacity. A2.8a Strengthen and continue to support in-house Economic Development Department Ongoing CED Ongoing A2.8b Consider establishing an Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Short -Term CED Not Initiated A2.8c Establish a Business Improvement District (BID). Mid -Term Business Owners/CED Not Initiated P2.9 Support local businesses. A2.9a Provide incentives to encourage business/land owners to renovate and strengthen their businesses Ongoing CED Ongoing A2.9b Brand and market West Covina Immediate CED Ongoing P2.10 Update Economic Development Strategy periodically. A2.10a Develop economic development strategy. Ongoing CED Ongoing A2.10b Update economic development strategy every five years. Immediate CED Not Initiated Our Well -Planned Community P3.1 Preserve existing housing stock. A 3.1 Incorporate standards in the development code to preserve the existing form and character of stable residential areas and prevent encroachment of incompatible land uses and intensity. Short -Term Planning Ongoing P3.2 Support vibrant, economically strong neighborhoods through education and enforce-ment of property maintenance regulations. A3 2 Establish incentives to upgrade the appearance of poorly maintained or otherwise unattractive sites, and enforce existing land maintenance regulations. Short -Term Planning/PS Ongoing P3.3 New growth will complete, enhance, and reinforce the form and character of the unique West Covina neighborhoods, districts, and corridors. A3.3 Adjust regulations for the neighborhoods, districts and corridors to reflect the nature of intended change. Short -Term Planning In Progress P3 4 Direct new growth to downtown area and the corridors. Adapt economically underused and blighted buildings, consistent with the character of surrounding districts and neigh-borhoods, to support new uses that can be more successful. Provide opportunities for healthy living, commerce, employment, rec-reation, education, culture, entertainment, civic engagement, and socializing. Adopt form -based codes for the Down -town area and Corridors that: lCompleted Utilize clear development requirements tailored to the community's vision; lOngoing Page 3 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer 0Status Increase land use choices and encourage community vitality, Completed Foster a rich public realm, with engaging private frontages, complete streets, and access to a range A3.4 of open spaces; Short -Term Planning Ongoing Insist on the highest standards of quality in architecture, landscaping, and urban design; and access to a range of open spaces Ongoing • Offer predictable streamlined development review process and produce predictable outcomes. Ongoing Support the growth of Queen of the Valley Hospital while developing a unifying vision and code for P3.5 Sunset Avenue. Partner with Queen of the Valley hospital to develop a Corridor Plan and Development Code for Sunset A3.5 Avenue that accommodates future hospital growth in a contextual manner with enhancements to Sunset Avenue Corridor. Short -Term Planning/QVH Queen of the Vail P3 6 Reduce West Covina's production of green -house gas emissions and contribution to climate change, and adapt to the effects of climate change. Key land use adaptation strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are: Promoting transit -oriented infill development, and Ongoing A3 6 Ongoing Planning/PS Providing incentives for high-performance building and infrastructure Not Initiated Our Accessible Community P4.1 Coordinate and integrate land use, economic and transportation planning policies. A 4.1 Adopt a new land -use oriented system of street classifications as described in the City-wide Thoroughfare Plan. Immediate Planning/PS Not Initiated Accommodate multimodal mobility, acces-sibility and safety needs when planning, designing, and P4.2 implementing transportation improvements, improving access and circulation for all users of City streets. A4.2a Adopt and apply transportation system performance metrics as described in the Thoroughfares Plan. Immediate Not Initiated Review capital improvement projects to ensure that needs of non -motorized travelers are considered in A4.2b planning, programming, design, reconstruction, retrofit, maintenance, construction, operations, and project development Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing Accommodate the needs of all travelers through a Complete Streets approach to designing new A4.2c transportation improvements. Complete streets are roadways designed to facilitate safe, comfortable, and efficient travel for all roadway users. Ongoing Ongoing Establish protection of human life and health as the highest transportation system priorities, and P4.3 seek to improve safety through the design and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, intersections and crosswalks. A4.3a Develop and implement an enforcement program to encourage safe behavior and to reduce aggressive and/or negligent behavior among drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Short -Term 1PD Not Initiated A4.3b Annually review collision data, including causes, to implement ongoing improvements at the highest -risk intersections and throughput the transportation network Ongoing PS/PD Ongoing P4.4 Allocate streets ace equitably among all modes. Page 4 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status Ensure that pedestrians, bicyclists, transit vehicles and automobiles each have space in the right-of-way A4.4a that is consistent with the street's designated mobility function and land use context per street typologies and modal -priority overlays as defined in the Thoroughfares Plan. Short -Term PS Not Initiated Adopt the National Association of City Trans-portation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design Guide A 4.4b and Urban Bikeway Design Guide as a supplement to the California Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Not Initiated P4.5 lWork to eliminate barriers to pedestrian and bicycle travel. Identify gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle facilities networks and define priorities for eliminating these A4.5a gaps by making needed improvements. Short -Term PS Ongoing A4.5b Require the construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities and amenities, where warranted, as a condition of approval of new development projects. Ongoing PS/Planning Ongoing Accompany installation of new bicycle facilities with educational programs for motorists, bicyclists, and A4.5c pedestrians— particularly children. Short -Term PD Not Initiated A4.5d Fork with owners of vacant properties adjacent to public walkways to identify beautification opportunities and implement improvements such as landscaping, fencing and/or art installations. Short -Term Planning/CED Not Initiated A4.5e Develop Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans identifying community priorities, designing improvements at a conceptual level, and identifying potential funding sources. Short -Term PS Completed A4.5f Consider implementation of a bikeshare program. Mid -Term PS Not Initiated Develop a pedestrian and bicycle path along Walnut Creek Wash between Glendora and Sunset. A pedestrian and bicycle path is recommended to take the place of the existing service vehicle access road A 4.5g on the north side of the Wash in the Downtown area, con-necting to the existing segment to the east, between Glendora and Azusa. The existing segment might also be improved using new signs and other wayfinding strategies and enhanced lighting for greater security. Immediate PS Explore opportunities for a "shared street" on Toluca Avenue. In the near term, no changes are recommended to this street. However, over the longer tern it might be reconfigured as part of redevelopment of adjacent parcels. One option, given the street's relatively short length and role as a way access to adjacent parcels, rather than as an important element of the larger street network, would be a A4.5h shared street or "woonerf' configuration in which curbs are eliminated and the roadway is shared by all users, including pedestrians. Such designs are appropriate for low -speed environments, are proven to be safe if properly located and designed, and can greatly contribute to the urban design character of a street by branding it as unique, providing additional opportunities for placemaking and greatly improving walkability. Mid -Term Planning/PS Not Initiated P4 6 Work with transit providers to develop high -quality facilities for transit users, including access facilities. Explore a free or discount fare zone for transit Downtown. Existing transit service within the Downtown segment of West Covina Parkway is relatively frequent, especially during peak periods. However, A4.6a existing fare policy limits the use of this service for short trips, including trips within West Covina or within the Downtown area. Notably, Foothill Transit's frequent Silver Streak service charges a $2.45 cash fare. While the City of West Covina does not set fare policy for Foothill Transit, it could work with the operator to explore options for facilitating such trips in support of new planned development. Short -Term CS/Foothill Transit Not Initiated Page 5 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status Work with Foothill Transit to formalize parking for park -and -ride patrons. Similarly, the City could work with Foothill Transit and property owners to explore options for a transit com-muter parking lot or A 4.6b structure, either shared or dedicated. This could serve to improve access to the proposed West Covina Parkway Transit Mall, if it were built, while discouraging illegal "hide -and -ride" parking in restricted lots. Foothill staff have expressed interest in development of a parking structure for patrons in this area, CED/Foothill potentially with a transit store and retail uses on the ground floor. Short -Term Transit/Plaza WC In Progress Explore changes to Go West routes. Go West service could be improved by modifying routes and layover/recovery policy to allow for a regular, easy -to -remember "clockface" headway or frequency of A4.6c every 60 minutes on the Red and Blue Lines. Currently, Red Line headway is 56 minutes, while Blue Line headway is 65 minutes. The Blue Line route may have to be shortened slightly, or other measures taken to reduce running time. Short -Term CS In Progress Implement bus -only lanes and high -quality bus stops on West Covina Parkway between Sunset and Vincent. The segment of West Covina consists of two general-purpose lanes in each direction, plus left - turn lanes alternating with landscaped medians. Average Daily Traffic is in the 15,000 to 17,000 range, well below the maximum that can be accommo-dated in a single general-purpose lane each way, plus left - turn lanes. Transit volumes me up to 20 vehicles per hour, per direction. This level of transit service and a single lane of traffic can accommodate roughly the same number of trips. To improve reliability for the A4.6d thousands of daily passengers aboard these buses and to enhance the visibility of existing transit service, Short -Term Foothill the curbside general-purpose lanes should be converted to transit -only lanes. Private vehicles could Transit/PS/Planning continue to legally use the lanes to turn right at intersections or curb cuts, maintaining throughput in the general-purpose lanes. As part of this change, the existing 13-foot general-purpose lanes should be narrowed slightly, to pro -vide a traffic -calming effect (while still easily accommodating large trucks). The City and Foothill Transit should partner to improve the existing Silver Streak stops at California using expanded shelters, real-time arrival informa-tion displays, informational kiosks and other amenities for Passengers. Not Initiated P4 7 Increase the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and utility of existing parking and road supply by managing demand. A4.7a Revise the municipal parking code as described in a following section of this document. Short -Term Planning Completed A4.7b Improve intersections as needed to comply with performance metrics. Short -Term PS Ongoing Partner with Caltrans to address transportation issues near the interface between State facilities and City A4.7c streets. Short -Term PS/CalTrans Ongoing P4 8 Implement "greed' streetscape elements for purposes of beautification, carbon reduction and stormwater runoff management. A4.8 As part of the green infrastructure plan, develop a strategy to increase the tree canopy along existing arterial streets by 25 percent. Short -Term PS Not Initiated P4.9 Take into account the special mobility needs of aging o ulations. Page 6 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status To complement the City's Safe Routes to School program, develop a Safe Routes for Seniors program. This program should address pedestrian conditions including pedestrian access to transit. It should be A4.9 based on the senior community's identified needs, priorities and barriers to safe nonmo-torized travel. The program should include an educational component, capital improvement program, and mobility and safety training program. Senior centers and organizations should be partners in both development and implementation. Short -Term PS Not Initiated P4.10 Improve mobility and accessibility for travelers of all incomes through a process of equitable public ,engagement, service delivery and capital investment. A4.10a Identify low-income and transit -dependent communities, and implement pedestrian, bicycle and transit - related improvements in these communities. Short -Term Planning/PS In Progress A4.1 Ob Improve multimodal access to schools, senior centers, social service agencies, civic institutions and other destinations used by low-income and other segments of the community. In Progress To ensure that the City is prepared for future changes in transportation technologies and preferred P4.11 modes of travel, seek to incorporate emerging mobility options such as Transportation Network Companies JNQ and autonomous vehicles into planning and other efforts. Understanding that increased adoption of TNCs and future introduction of autonomous vehicles may A411 a reduce parking needs, seek to limit the scale of investments in expensive parking infrastructure (parking structures). Consider investing instead in surface parking lots and on -street spaces that can be more easily repurposed for other needs. Ongoing Plaming/PS Ongoing Consider ways to facilitate use of TNCs and taxis by considering their infrastructure in new development, A4.1 lb for example by requiring TNC/ taxi loading zones in large developments. Not Initiated Seek out opportunities to partner with private transportation providers, for example by distributing A4.1 lc information on local travel options on digital platforms, by providing subsidized TNC/taxi trips in lieu of fixed -route transit service, or by sharing travel data. Not Initiated P4.12 Work to develop a safer transportation system. Encourage development and application of strategies and actions pertaining to response and prevention o A4.12a security incidents on the local and regional transportation system through improved system monitoring, Vapid recovery planning,and coordination with other security agencies. Ongoing PS/Foothill Transit Not Initiated A4.12b Use SCAG GIS data to develop emergency planning and response strategies for the transportation system. Ongoing PS Not Initiated P4 13 Synchronize traffic signals and develop operational enhancements at the 1-10 Freeway interchanges to reduce traffic congestion. The City of West Covina shall seek congestion management and other available grant funding A4.13 opportunities to synchronize traffic signals and develop operational enhancements at the 1-10 Freeway interchanges. Short -Term PS Not Initiated Our Resilient Community - A. Circulation P5.1 Promote fine-grained network of complete streets in new and redevelopment projects. Adjust development regulations and review processes to require new development and redevelopment A5.1 projects to provide a fine -gained, interconnected, multimodal transportation network with a balance of motor vehicle, pedestrian, bike, and transit amenities Short -Term Planning/PS Ongoing Our Resilient Community - B. Land Use Page 7 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status Allocate land uses based primarily on the control of physical form, intensity, and arrangement of P5.2 buildings, landscapes, and public spaces that enable land and building functions to adapt to economic environ-mental, energy, and social changes over time. A5.2 Adopt form -based codes for downtown and corridors and require applicants to comply with the standards Short -Term Planning Completed Our Resilient Community - C. Public Realm Parks and other public open spaces will be connected to, informed by, and responsive to the context. P5.3 Natural and landscaped parcels should also be configured for place -making and food production. Streets shall be multifunctional, multimodal, and -spatially enclosed by buildings and trees. 3 Adjust development regulations and review processes to incorporate pedestrian scale place -making in the design of streets and open spaces. Short -Term Planning Ongoing Our Resilient Community - D. Building and Landscape Form Buildings, lots, and blocks primarily scaled around the pedestrian and transit, creating a human- P5.4 scaled spatial enclosure. Buildings should be informed by surrounding physical context, the adjacent landscapes, structures local conditions building traditions and the microclimate. A5 4 Adjust development regulations and review processes to require assessment and appropriate response to local context Short -Term Planning Completed Our Resilient Community - E. Transportation Implement a Complete Streets Policy for the city to ensure that the right of way will provide safe P5.5 access for all users. Publish a Complete Streets Manual that provides engineering and design guidelines for different street A5.5 typologies to better accommodate a mix of modes, including cars, public transportation, cyclists, and pedestrians; apply the standards in the manual to projects whenever possible. Short -Term PS/Planning Not Initiated Our Resilient Community - F. Energy P5.6 Continue existing beneficial energy conservation programs, including adhering to the California Energy Code in new construction & major renovations. A5.6a Adjust development regulations and review processes to incorporate to require assessment and appropriate response to local context. Short -Term Completed A5.6b Apply for grant funds to purchase electric vehicles & install charging stations through one of the South Coast Air Quality Management District funding programs. Ongoing Ongoing As the economy recovers and funding becomes available (through grants or bond proceeds), the City A5.6c should explore energy efficiency projects such as installing solar panels for City facilities & retrofitting PS existing street lights. Short -Term In Progress A5.6d Consider providing an incentive program for new buildings that exceed California Energy Code requirements by 15%. Short -Term Not Initiated Provide on -going education of homeowners & businesses as to the value of energy efficiency & the need A5.6e to upgrade existing structures on the regular basis. Ongoing Ongoing Our Resilient Community - G. Water P5.7 INIanage & develop safe, reliable, economical water supply for existing & planned new customers. A5.7a lReduce demand through water conservation techniques. JOngoing PS Ongoing Page 8 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status A5.7b Partner with the 8 water districts to forecast demand & determine appropriate facility needs. Ongoing PS/Water Agencies Not Initiated A5.7c Set conditions of approval for each new development to ensure adequate water supply prior to occupancy. Ongoing PS/Planning Ongoing Our Resilient Community -H. Sewer P5.8 Ensure provision of adequate sewers stem capacities to serve existing & planned development. A5.8a Preventing rain water from getting into sewers stem. Ongoing PS Ongoing A5.8b Preserve the longevity & sound condition through evaluation & maintenance of the sewer infrastructure. Ongoing A5.8c Pursue construction of new or replacement sewer lines consistent with the City's Sewer System Management Plan. Ongoing A5.8d Pursue enlargement or extension of the sewage collection system where necessary to serve new development, with the capital costs & benefits allocated equitably & fairly between the existing users & new users. Ongoing Our Resilient Community - I. Solid Waste P5.9 Provide adequate facilities & services for the collection, transfer, recycling, & disposal of refuse. A5.9 Continue to collaborate with users & service partners to identify & support programs & new techniques of solid waste disposal, such as: Ongoing PS Ongoing recycling, com osting, waste to energy technology, & waste separation, to reduce the volume & toxicity of solid wastes that must be sent to landfill facilities. Our Resilient Community - I. Food Production P5.10 Consider incorporating community gardens as part of city parks and recreation planning, and work with local schools Hurst Ranch, and Queen of the Valley Hospital to facilitate the development, administration and operation of additional community gardens throughout the city. A5.10a Develop incentives to encourage community gardens. Short -Term Planning Not Initiated A5.10b Identify eligible parcels and pursue partnerships with property owners to build community gardens. Not Initiated A5.10c Amend Zoning Ordinances to allow Community Gardens throughout the City. In Progress Our Healthy and Safe Community - A. Active Living P6.1 Promote and support transportation decisions that reduce driving and increase rates of transit use, walking, and biking. A 6.la Review and revise street standards to promote walking, transit use, and biking. Short -Term PS/Planning Ongoing A6.lb The development review bodies should consider active living as a development criteria and encourage: Short -Term Planning Ongoing • Where practical, locating the building near transit and a diverse mix of uses; • Siting the building to encourage walking; and • Securing bicycle parking, and where feasible, other cycling friendly facilities such as showers/lockers P6 2 New and renovated buildings should be designed and constructed to improve the health of the residents, workers, and visitors Page 9 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status Encourage the use of stairs between floors by designing internal staircases to be visually prominent and A6.2 attractive. Ongoing Planning Not Initiated P6.3 Support and partner with health providers to offer active living activities and events. A6.3a Partner with Lighten UP SGV to promote health classes and events. Short -Term LU-SGV/CS Not Initiated Support health fairs with information, health care screenings and services, and activities celebrating A6.3b active living. The event should be sponsored by a range of health service partners. The health fair should have a strong focus on active living, healthy eating, and mental health. Ongoing Health Service Partners Not Initiated Implement a Complete Streets Policy for the city to ensure that the right of way will provide safe P6.4 access for all users. Publish a Complete Streets Manual that provides engineering and design guidelines for different street A6.4 typologies to better accom-modate a mix of modes, including cars, public transportation, cyclists, and pedestrians; apply the standards in the manual to projects whenever possible. Short -Term PS/Planning Not Initiated Seek to increase its amounts of parks and trails to support physical activity and reduce the incidence P6.5 of chronic illness. Continue to work with the local school districts to maintain and expand after school use of school A 6.5 facilities for playing fields, park spaces, and other activities. Ongoing CS/School Districts Not Initiated P6.6 Improve bike and pedestrian safety for all ages. A6.6a Monitor and improve areas with a high incidence of pedestrian/vehicle and bicycle/vehicle collisions. Ongoing PD/PS In Progress Partner with the local school districts to prioritize safety and roadway improvements around schools that A6.6b encourage walking and biking to school. Short -Term PS/School Districts In Progress Our Healthy and Safe Community - B. Mental Health and Social Capital Preserve and strengthen social capital by supporting formal and informal social net -works in the P6 7 community. A 6.7 Increase access to safe, comfortable, and interesting public spaces. Short -Term Planning/PS Ongoing P6 8 Increase rates of participation at community events such as adult education, senior activities, family - oriented programs, and youth activities. Increase the marketing of existing programs and events and add new programs and events to reduce the A6.8 risk of social isolation. Short -Term CS/School Districts Ongoing P6.9 Increase awareness about how to prevent mental illness and promote mental health. Partner with health care providers, caregivers, schools, senior center to increase access to mental health CS/Health Care A6.9 information and resources. Short -Term Providers/School District Ongoing Our Healthy and Safe Community - C. Healthy and Nutritious Food P6.10 Increase access to health -promoting foods and beverages in West Covina. Form partnerships with organizations such as health care facilities, schools, Hurst Ranch, Plaza West Health Care A6.10a Covina, and food banks to encourage healthy foods and beverages. Short -Term Providers/School Districts/Plaza West Ongoing Discourage the sale of less healthy foods and beverages within local government facilities, recreational A6.106 areas, and near public or private schools, or at sports events. I Covina/Food Banks Ongoing A.1 Oc 6 Encourage property owners to make use of vacant properties as communitygardens Ongoing Planning Not Initiated Our Healthy and Safe Community - D. Police Page 10 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status P6.11 Provide community safety through enhanced police services. Increase public access to police services by: • increasing police staffing to coincide with increasing population, development, and call for A 6.1l a Short -Term PD services; Ongoing • require the funding of new services from fees or assessments from new development. Completed Add bike patrol in Downtown area to prevent, intervene, and enforce activities while allowing A6.1 lb personalized police contacts that enhance the relationship between the police depart-ment and the people it serves. Ongoing PD Not Initiated A6.1 lc Continue to support and expand the Neighborhood Watch program. Ongoing PD Ongoing Co -habit with the Fire Department a future public service center to increase the presence and services in A6.11 d the Downtown area. Long -Term PD/FD Not Initiated A6.1 le Provide education about specific safety concerns such as property crimes and auto -theft. Ongoing PD Ongoing P6.12 Address safety during development review process. Incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles and best practices into A 6.12a zoning ordinances and development review processes for new development and major rehabilitation. Immediate Planning/PD Not Initiated Develop an ordinance that restricts the location and concentration of liquor stores within 500 feet of A6.12b schools and parks. Include an incentive program to facilitate the transition of liquor stores to food markets and local grocery stores. Short -Term Planning/PD Completed Our Healthy and Safe Community - E. Fire P6.13 Optimize firefighting and emergency response capabilities. Resolve extended response time problems by: • increasing police staffing to coincide with increasing population, development, and call for A 6.13a Immediate FD services; Ongoing require the funding of new services from fees or assessments from new development. Completed Co -habit with the Police Department a future public service center to improve the service times in the A6.13b Downtown area. Long -Term FD/PD Not Initiated P6.14 Address fire -prevention during development review process. Dedicated person for fire prevention review during design, construction, inspection, and operation of A6.14 development projects to ensure adequacy of fire protection, access for firefighting,water supply, and vegetation clearance. Ongoing FD In Progress Our Healthy and Safe Community - F. Natural Hazards Limit the exposure to potential natural hazards through adoption and enforcement of appropriate P6.15 building standards, land use controls, and environmental review. Require all development to comply with the provisions of the latest California Building Code, including A 6.15a provisions related to design and engineering to mitigate potential impacts from seismic events, fires, and other hazards. Ongoing PS Ongoing Review Zoning Ordinance and subdivision requirements, make recommendations to the City Council and A6.15b Planning Commission on the implications of the Safety Element, and make any necessary changes. 1 Short -Term Plarming/PS In Progress Require CEQA environmental reviews to analyze and as necessary mitigate potential natural hazards on a A6.15c Ongoing site -specific basis Ongoing Planning/PS Page 11 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status Require Specific Plans to recognize the findings of this Safety Element as critical land use guidelines are A6.15d developed for specific areas. Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing Take actions to reduce the potential for loss of life or property in areas of high seismic risk and P6.16 areas subject to landslide and lique-faction hazards. Require geological and soils engineering investigations in areas of moderate or high landslide risk, A6.16 potential liquefaction and subsidence areas, and critical seismic zones such as Alquist-Priolo fault zones Ongoing PS Ongoing P6.17 iTake actions to reduce the potential for loss of life or property in high fire hazard areas. Review and evaluate proposed land uses in extreme and high fire hazard areas for their vulnerability to A 6.17a fire and potential ignition sources. Short -Term Planning/PS/FD Ongoing A6.17b Prohibit the use of untreated shake roofs in areas of high and extreme fire hazard. Ongoing PS/FD Ongoing Adopt special inspection criteria in those areas of extreme, high, and medium fire risk during critical fire A6.17c season when the sustained wind velocity exceeds 25 miles per hour. Ongoing PS/FD Not Initiated Study the adoption of rigid inspection standards for off -road vehicles (such as muffler and spark arrestor A6.17d controls) and closely control the usage of off -road vehicles during periods of high fire risk (such as "Santa Ana" wind events with low humidity and strong winds). Mid -Term PS/FD Not Initiated A6.17e Investigate water re -use programs in the hill -side areas to aid in fire prevention. Mid -Term PS/FD Not Initiated Work with homeowners and builders constructing homes in or adjacent to high and extreme fire risk areas to make all water in privately owned swimming pools in these areas accessible to fire trucks for use A6.17f in onsite fire protection. This could be accomplished through the inclusion of suitable gates and driveways in both existing and proposed homes. Mid -Term FD Not Initiated Continue to support programs to reduce fire hazards from vegetation in areas of extreme to high fire risk. A6.17g Such programs may take a variety of forms and would include current City weed and brush removal programs, as well as control and use of fire retardant plantings. Ongoing FD Ongoing Take actions to reduce the potential for loss of life or property in Flood zones and potential dam P6.18 inundation areas. Review and evaluate proposed land uses in flood zones for their vulnerability to potential flooding and A 6.18a potential exposure of life and property to damage or loss from flooding. Short -Term PS Ongoing Improve emergency service capabilities in areas subject to potential dam inundation in order to shorten A6.18b times required for emergency evacuation and mobilization efforts. Identify manpower and equipment needs, as well as approach to notification of affected households. Short -Term PS/FD Not Initiated A6.18c Actively support efforts to inspect dams and evaluate dam safety requirements. Short -Term PS Ongoing Investigate siting of future critical facilities in only those areas beyond the 60-minute line that signifies A6.18d the time between data failure and inundation. Ongoing PS Not Initiated Support or sponsor flood plain studies along Walnut Creek and other drainage areas to better equip the A6.18e City to deal with flood problems. Short -Term PS Not Initiated Make information on flood potential available to developers, industries, and appropriate civic groups in A6.18f areas affected by potential dam inundation. Short -Term PS Not Initiated Encourage State, federal, and other governmental agencies to intensify research on flood and inundation A6.18g hazards Mid -Term PS Not Initiated o< n Prevent serious structural damage and func-tional impairment to critical facilities and structures, Page 12 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status ' especially where large numbers of people are apt to congregate at one time. Review all critical facilities (including, but not limited to, hospitals, evacuation centers, emergency services and communications facilities, high pressure natural gas lines and high capacity petroleum and A6.19 electrical transmission lines) for their susceptibility to potential hazards. This review should be conducted by a structural engineer, and funding sources for this program should be sought from all available local, regional, state, and federal sources. Short -Term PS/FD Not Initiated P6.20 Engage in and support inter -agency coordination regarding emergency services and response, and critical facilities A 6.20a Encourage and participate in mutual aid agreements between the fire departments of local cities and Los Angeles County Short -Term FD Ongoing A6.20b Improve power and gas line inspections and new installations through a coordinated effort between providers of electricity and natural gas and the West Covina Fire Department. Ongoing FD Not Initiated Update West Covina's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) on a regular basis in order to P6.21 reflect changing conditions, best practices, regulatory environment, and advancements in knowledge; and to main-tain eligibility for public assistance grants. A6.21a Update West Covina's NHMP every 5 years. Short -Term PS/FD Not Initiated A6.21b Cary out the actions contained in NHMP. Ongoing PS/FD Ongoing P6.22 Develop and disseminate educational programs, through a variety of media, to familiarize the citizens of West Covina with the Safety Elemen the NHMP and related issues. Develop and disseminate educational programs regarding the Safety Element, the NHMP, and general safety information to organizations such as school districts, agencies serving the aged and handicapped, A6.22a industries susceptible to seismic hazards, and civic groups, and encourage them to implement these programs and/or incorporate them into their own safety programs. Short -Term PD Not Initiated Coordinate with the school districts to initiate educational programs in lower grades using displays and A6.22b demonstrations that would expose younger children to the nature and strength of fire, for the purpose of tempering their natural curiosity about fire with knowledge of, and a sense of respect for, its hazards. Ongoing PD/FD Not Initiated Coordinate with the school districts in the City to support or sponsor exhibits and presentations in secondary school demonstrating the more involved aspects of fire dynamics, i.e. major contributing A6.22c factors of fire hazards and the relationship of fire to the natural ecology. Encourage parental cooperation and assistance in overall fire education programs. Ongoing PD Not Initiated A6.22d Make the Safety Element and the NHMP available to builders and realtors, and encourage them to share relevant information from these documents with homebuyers and tenants. Long -Term PD/FD Ongoing Our Healthy and Safe Community - G. Noise P6.23 Ensure that new development is not exposed to excessive noise. Require new developments to reduce exterior noise levels for any usable outdoor area to the "normally A 6.23a acceptable" range in the City's land use/noise compatibility matrix, shown in Table 6.4 of this Noise Element. Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing A6.23b Require mixed -use structures and areas to be designed to prevent transfer or noise from commercial to residential uses, and to ensure a 45 CNEL level or lower for all interior living spaces. Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing A6.23c 1 Require any residential component of all new buildings to comply with the requirements of the residential noise insulations standards of the most recent edition of California's building code. Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing Page 13 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status P6.24 Ensure that new development does not expose surrounding land uses to excessive noise. Through the environmental review process, require applicants for new development proposals to analyze A 6.24 potential noise impacts on nearby noise -sensitive receivers before project approval. As feasible, require appropriate noise mitigation to address any identified significant noise impacts. Ongoing Planning Ongoing P6.25 Minimize noise conflicts between local noise en-erators and sensitive receivers. A6.25a Continue to enforce the City's existing Noise Ordinance. Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing A6.25b Track noise complaints to determine areas of potential problems, and work proactively with the noise generators and the affected parties to reduce the impacts of such noise. Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing P6.26 Strive to reduce potential noise impacts in the City's own operations. A6.26a Comply with the City's Noise Ordinance and State and federal occupational health and safety noise standards in the City's own operations. Ongoing PS/CS/Planning Ongoing A6.26b Purchase any equipment that produces high noise levels with all necessary and feasible noise abating equipment installed. Ongoing PS/CS/Planning Ongoing P6.27 Minimize the noise impacts of transportation facilities and improvements. A6.27a Continue to encourage the enforcement of regulations such as the State Vehicle Code noise standards for automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles operating within the City. Ongoing PD Ongoing Maintain liaison with transportation agencies such as Caltrans regarding reduction of noise from existing A6.27b transportation facilities. Ongoing PS Ongoing Consider, where appropriate, tools for mitigating noise impacts of transportation facilities on new and existing development. Such tools may include noise insulation for interior spaces, site design solutions, A6.27c and noise barriers such as sound walls and berms. Site design solutions such as setbacks me frequently preferable to barriers, and berms are frequently preferable to sound walls, for reasons of aesthetics and potential noise reflection effects. Ongoing PS/Planning Ongoing A6.27d lConsider, where appropriate, the diversion of through traffic from purely residential areas. Ongoing PS/Planning Ongoing The City shall partner with adjacent cities and other jurisdictions and the private sector to seek and secure A6.27e funding for railroad safety improvements, including securing rail right-of-way, and developing "Quiet Zones", grade separations, and/ or other safety projects for at -grade rail crossings at the intersection of Azusa Canyon Road and Los Angeles Street and on Fairway Drive at Valley Boulevard. Short -Term PS/Planning Not Initiated Our Creative Community - A. Build Capacity Provide ongoing direction, administration and financial resources to address West Covina's cultural P7 1 needs. A7.1 a Bring dedicated human and financial resources through grants, internship, contract positions, etc. to support implementation. Short -Term CS Ongoing A7.lb Determine the administrative structure in West Covina best suited to support cultural development. Immediate Ongoing Identify and establish an appropriate organizational structure like a Cultural Advisory Committee or task A7.1 c the existing Community Services Group or Commission to work collaboratively with partners and provide direction and support for ongoing cultural development. Immediate Ongoing A7.ld Define the financial implications and establish a budget for implementing specific initiatives. Short -Term Not Initiated Our Creative Community - B. Leverage West Covina's Assets for Economic Growth P7.2 Leverage cultural resources to support downtown and corridor revitalization. Page 14 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status Reuse vacant or underutilized buildings in the downtown area and along the Corridors to provide shared A7.2a space for artists or small creative cultural enterprise, or to display works of local cultural significance. Ongoing Planning/CS Ongoing A7.2b Expand cultural and heritage tourism in West Covina. Short -Term Planning/CED Ongoing A7.2c Engage local retailers, hotels, and restaurants to increase awareness of local cultural resources. Ongoing Ongoing Our Creative Community - C. Build a Robust Cultural Sector P7.3 Increase public art and cultural expression throughout the community. A7.3a lContinue to facilitate works of art in public spaces per the City's Arts in Public Places Program. Short -Term Planning/PS Ongoing A7.3b Develop a ma(promotional brochure that identifies the location of all public art. Short -Term CS (Planning) Completed Sponsor and organize local art exhibits in public facilities, performances, festivals, cultural events, and CS/Health Care A7.3c forums. Short -Term Providers/School District Ongoing A7.3d Establish an online community -driven calendar of festivals and events to promote cultural activities. Short -Term CED/CS Ongoing A7.3e Strengthen wayfinding signs to help profile cultural resources. Mid -Term CED/CS Not Initiated Build on and extend current efforts in cross promotion and marketing among cultural organizations and A7.3f activities. Short -Term CS In Progress A7.3g Work with the schools to integrate arts education into core curriculum. Mid -Term CS/School Districts Not Initiated A7.3h Identify and promote the cultural events hosted at different places of worship that are open to the public. Mid -Term CS Ongoing P7.4 Expand places ands aces where cultural activities can occur. Undertake a systematic audit of places and spaces in West Covina where cultural activities currently or A7.4a potentially could take place. Make this database publicly accessible to assist cultural groups in finding potential venues for their activities. Short -Term CS/Planning/CED In Progress A7.4b Meet diverse needs for performance, exhibition, and workspace. Mid -Term CS Not Initiated Examine current zoning, licensing, and permitting requirements with the objective of supporting and A7.4c facilitating community groups planning festivals and events. Short -Tema Planning In Progress Our Creative Community - D. Celebrate and Promote West Covina's Cultural Assets P7.5 Provide access to cultural opportunities across the community for all residents. A7.5a Promote the cultural and artistic expressions of West Covina's underrepresented cultural groups. Short -Term CS In Progress Consider establishing new Pan -Asian and Hispanic festivals that create a unique cultural brand for West A7.5b Covina. Short -Term CS/CED Not Initiated Continue efforts to provide free and/or afford -able cultural programming in anchor cultural institutions A7.5c and through the promotion of free community festivals and events. Ongoing CS Ongoing Encourage establishment of one or more festivals or events geared to the interests of youth. Engage youth A7.5d in the determination of such an event(s). Short -Term CS Not Initiated Encourage the establishment of one or more festivals or events geared to the interests of seniors. Engage A7.5e seniors in the determination of such an event(s). Short -Term CS Not Initiated P7.6 Brand and promote the four corners of Amar Road and Azusa Avenue as "Little Manila". A7.6a Create an identification and way finding sin program for the four corners. Short -Term Planning Not Initiated A7.6b Encourage and support a BID. I Mid -Term Property Owners Not Initiated A7.6c Develop a master plan for the four corners area. I Mid -Term JPlamaing Not Initiated Page 15 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status Assess, avoid, and mitigate potential impacts to archeological, paleontological, and tribal resources through the CEQA review process for development projects carried out within the City. Comply with existing regulations relating to Native Amer-ican resources, including California P7 7 Envi-ronmental Quality Act Section 15064.5(d) and (e) and Public Resources Code §5097.98 concerning burial grounds, and Assembly Bill 52 and Senate Bill 18 for consultation with Native American tribes for development praiects carried out within the City. Require development to avoid archaeological and paleontological resources, whenever possible. If complete avoidance is not possible, require development to minimize and fully mitigate the impacts to the A7 7 resources. Notify California Native American tribes and organizations of proposed projects that have the potential to adversely impact cultural resources. Ongoing Planning Ongoing Our Active Community - A. Variety of Open Space Types P8.1 Encourage the distribution of a variety of park types and sizes throughout the City. A8.1 Develop variety of new park types of different sizes and require them in new development. Short -Term Planning/CS Not Initiated PS 2 Encourage the development of non-traditional park types, including green belts, linear parks, urban trails, and pocket parks. A8.2a Require dedication of land identified as linear park in conjunction with new development. Ongoing Planning/CS Not Initiated A8.2b Work with the County to initiate efforts to create a linear park public trail system along the Walnut Creek. Immediate PS/Planning/CS Not Initiated A8.2c Update and create new agreements forjoint use of school and City recreational and park facilities. Short -Term CS/School Districts In Progress P8.3 Reinforce existing joint use agreements with schools to fill in service gaps. Pursue joint use agreement with California Elementary School, Cortez Elementary School, Hollencrest A8.3 Middle School, Orangewood Elementary School, Merced Elementary School, South Hills High School, and Traweek Middle School. Short -Term CS/School Districts In Progress Our Active Community - B. Walk or Bike to Parks P8.4 Small and frequent open saces should be dispersed throughout the neighborhood. Develop new neighborhood parks, pocket parks, and community gardens as feasible and appropriate to ASA meet citizen needs and require them in new development. Ongoing CS/Planning Ongoing Our Active Communi - C. Public Access to Open Space P8.5 Develop and improve access to parks. Identify and eliminate barriers, safety issues along walkways, and gaps in pedestrian and bike networks, A8.5 and improve bike facilities that encourage access to parks. Ongoing PS/CS Ongoing Our Active Communi - D. Connect Space P8.6 Develop a network of open saces. Connect the open spaces to neighborhoods through a series of landscaped streets that provide green links A8.6a to the Walnut Creek as well as stormwater drainage. Short -Term PS Not Initiated Revise zoning ordinance to require new development to connect their open spaces to the open space A8.6b network. Short -Term Planning Not Initiated Educate property owners, political leaders and the community about the economic, social, and A8.6c environmental benefits of open space network. Short -Term Planning/CS In Progress Our Active Communi - E. Safety P8.7 The location and design of open saces should take advantage of surrounding land uses. Page 16 ATTACHMENT NO.2 Section Time Frame Implementer Status Revise the zoning ordinances to require open spaces to designed in the line of sight of adjacent land uses A8.7 and activities to ensure visibility. The frontages should have active edges such as front doors and windows, or storefronts for commercial uses. Short -Term Planning/PD In Progress P8.8 Increase safety in public parks. Provide adequate lighting; maintaining land-scaping to maximize visibility; remove grafitti as soon as A8.8a possible; remove trash, debris, weeds, etc. from public areas with ongoing maintenance of those public areas; and conduct regular police patrols and provide public safety information. Short -Term CS/PD Ongoing A8.8b Partner with the community through programs that activate spaces or provide more eyes on the public facility, such as neighborhood watch groups. Ongoing PD Not Initiated A8.8c Design facilities to be universally accessible for seniors, children and those with disabilities. Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing A8.8d Encourage developers to incorporate building and site design techniques that reduce crime, such as utilizing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design(CPTED) strategies. Ongoing PD/Planning Ongoing A8.8e Provide convenient and safe on -street parking. Avoid using ark site for parking. Ongoing CS/Planning Ongoing Our Active Community - F. Maintenance Investigate and evaluate opportunities and incentives for other agencies, non -profits, private P8.9 businesses, and user groups to par-ticipate in the maintenance and replacement costs of parks, open ,space, and recreational facilities. Develop a citywide initiative to encourage "Friends of Parks" service organizations like West Covina CS/Service A8.9a Beautiful or San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy & Community Service Group for short term Orgs/Community Service clean-up projects. Ongoing Groups Not Initiated Continue to use the Capital Improvements Program to plan for the identification of available resources A8.9b for park facility repair, upgrades, and replacements through the budget process. Ongoing CS/PS/Planning Ongoing A8.9c Institute an impact fee for capital improvements to mitigate the impact of new development on parks and open spaces. Immediate Planning Completed A8.9d Continue to search for opportunities in grants and to encourage private donations. Identify other effective Ongoing CS funding sources for park and recreational programs, such as trusts and other fund raising activities. Ongoing A8.9e Promote the use of City facilities for special events, such as festivals and tournaments. Ongoing CS Ongoing Our Active Community - G. Facilities and Programming P8.10 Continue to monitor and provide for the needs of a changing demographic. If necessary, make operational and programming changes to reflect the changing preferences and needs o A8.10 a diverse and aging population. Ongoing CS Ongoing P8.11 Ensure equal access to facilities and programs. A8.11 a Improve facilities at City Parks to respond to the requirements of special needs groups. Ongoing CS Ongoing Adjust and subsidize fees to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to participate in recreation A8.1 lb programs. Ongoing P8.12 Explore the feasibility of building a new community pool facility. A8.12a JIdentify location for a new pool based on user access and convenience, and land availability and cost. Mid -Term CS Not Initiated A8.12b Update the impact fee schedule as necessary to ensure that development provides its fair share of the I capital improvement needs for parks and recreation. Immediate Planning Ongoing Page 17 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 General Information Jurisidiction Name West Covina Reporting Calendar Year 2021 Contact Information First Name Jo -Anne Last Name Burns Title Planning Manager Email Jburns@westcovina.orz Phone 6269398422 Mailing Address Street Address 1444 W. 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Implemented Housing Preservation advertise the program on the City's Ongoing revised HPP program in 2017. Funding came from CDBG and Low/Moderate Program website and periodically in the City's Housing Funds. In 2020 and 2021 staff provided 10 loans to West Covina newsletter. homeowners. Assist households annually and Home Improvement Loan advertise the program on the City's Ongoing Administering existing loans. No funding available for new loans. Program website and periodically in the City's newsletter. Maintain a list of affordable units throughout the City including Monitoring compliance of six affordable housing projects in the City, including Monitor and Preserve affordability information to ensure Ongoing Heritage Park, Lark Ellen Village, Mauna Loa Apartments, The Promenade, Senior Affordable Housing landlords are compliant with deed Villas I and Senior Villas II. The City continues to monitor the status of existing restrictions and to preserve affordable affordable units within the City. There are 687 affordable units within the City. units. Educate and encourage the use of energy conservation measures in the The City encourages energy conservation and compliance with State laws as it Energy Efficient Design development of residential units. Ongoing relates to energy conservation for residential developments. Provide information on funding Programs. Jurisdiction west Covina Reporting Year 2021 (Jan.1-Dec. 31) Planning Period Sth Cysle gesysata-tatsong, This table is auto-populatal once Wu enter War iurisaiclbn name and current year data. Past year ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT information comes from previous APRs. Housing Element Implementation Please contact HCD if your data is digere"an the material supplied here (CCR Title 25 §6202) Table B Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Permitted Units Issued by Affordability 2 3 4 Income Level RHNA Macedon by Income Level 2013 M15 2016 M17 201 2019 2020 2051 Total Unitsto Dam (all years) maslasmanaliaeaA by lnramet es, Deed Restricted 217 Ver, Low N.,-Deed Restricted - - 9 me 9 Low Deed Restricted Non -Deed Restricted 129 - - - 21 tee 21 Moderate Deed Restricted 138 - - - - 3 tas Non -Deed Restricted 3 Above Moderate 34] Total RHNA N1 Total Units 481 140 37 2 48 32 17 ]5] 491 lal 37al M1 fill 790 451 Note: units serving extremely me -income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals and must be reported as very low-income units. Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during me portion of me year Nat was In the 51h cycle. For the first year of me 6th cycle, Table B will include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Please note: The APR form own only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, You may login to HCD's amine APR system, or contact HCD staff at aprQho].ca.gov. Utilize CDBG funds to continue the Code The City provides a Code Enforcement program to bring substandard housing Code Enforcement Enforcement program. Address code Ongoing units into compliance with City building and property maintenance codes. enforcement violations as necessary. Provide technical and financial (when available) assistance for the The City continues to inform multi -family housing developers of available sites Acquisition and development of 20 new affordable and State and Federal programs. No developers have submitted projects. The Rehabilitation housing units and the rehabilitation of Ongoing Community Development Commission as the Housing Authority approved the 50 units during the 2008-2014 planning loan refinancing of the Promenade Apartments that allows the property owner period using a combination of federal, access to funds in order to rehabilitate all 124 affordable units. state, and local funds. Affordable Housing Maintain a list of mortgage lenders Financing participating in the California Housing Ongoing Lenders participating in the CHFA program are available on request. Finance Agency(CHFA) program. Facilitate the development of alternative Alternative Housing housing models (i.e. senior housing) Models suited to the community housing needs Ongoing No developers have expressed interest or submitted projects. through the provision of flexible zoning regulations. Increase resident awareness about The City provides Information on resources and programs offered by the County Los Angeles County housing programs offered by the County Ongoing as well as other nonprofit organizations providing housing resources/programs. Partnership by advertising them at City Hall and City staff provides information to residents seeking housing assistance as well as online. on the City website. The City processed Code Amendment No. 14-05 to address processing standards On an annual basis, review development (including single-family additions and new houses)(effective 5117118), Code standards, to ensure that the Amendment No. 17-03 to address accessory dwelling units standards (effective Remove Development development of lower income housing Ongoing 7/19/18), Downtown Plan revision to address development and building -type Constraints can occur. Revise the development code standards (including for multi -family residential) (effective 9120118), Code to address all constraints identified in Amendment No. 19-06 to address accessory dwelling units standards in Section 6 of the Housing Element. compliance with State Law. The City processed Code Amendment No. 21-02 to address Senate Bill 9 Urban Lot Splits and Urban Dwelling Units. Continue to use flexible development standards to facilitate the development Flexible Development of affordable housing through Ongoing No developers have expressed interest or submitted projects. Standards promotion of maximum development densities in the multi -family zone and the new mixed -use overlay. Promote the City's density bonus ordinance that offers bonuses for the Density Bonus Ordiance provision of affordable housing, Ongoing The City has standards in the Municipal Code for density bonuses in compliance depending on the amount and type with state law. No applications submitted in 2021. provided, consistent with revised Government Code §65915. The City will assign senior staff to Fast-track/Priority handle the projects, and staff assistance Application Processing may be provided to prepare the Ongoing No applications were submitted in 2021 necessary documents in half the typical processing time. Amend the Zoning Code to require only The City processed Code Amendment No. 19-06 to address accessory dwelling Second -Unit Ordinance ministerial consideration of second -unit Ongoing units standards and has been continually working with HCD to ensure the City's applications to encourage the creation Ordinance complies with current State Laws. of second -units. Encourage the provision of affordable housing by allowing manufactured Manufactured Housing housing (including mobile homes) in Ongoing No permits issued for manufactured housing. No new mobile home parks Mobile Home Rent Control single family residential zones, subject proposed in 2021. to the conditions consistent with State law. Immediately following the adoption and Water and Sewer Service certification of the Housing Element, Providers Staff will deliver copies to all providers Ongoing Letters mailed following adoption of Housing Element. of sewer and water service within the City of West Covina. Flood Management Ensure that flood risks are considered Ongoing The City continues to comprehensively review projects, specially projects located when making land use, within moderate and minimal risk areas as identified by FEMA. Continue to assist households through The City continues to promote fair housing practices and refer fair housing Fair Housing Program the Housing Rights Center, and continue Ongoing complaints the Housing Rights Center. The City provided $10,000 in CDBG to refer fair housing complaints to the funding to the Housing Rights Center. Housing Rights Center. Create a process to make reasonable accommodation requests for land use Reasonable and zoning decisions and procedures Ongoing The City has standards in the Municipal Code for reasonable accommodation. No Accommodation regulating the location, funding, reasonable accommodation requests were submitted in 2021. development and use of housing for people with disabilities. Continue to operate the housing match Senior Center Shared program through the Senior Citizens' Ongoing The City contributes to the funding of a social worker through the YWCA to assist Housing Program Center at Cortez Avenue with the goal of seniors with housing placement. making 10 matches a year. City provided $91,190 to the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Action Food Pantry, Shepherd's Pantry, and Project 29:11 in FY 20-21. As part of a collaborative grant proposal with the Cities of Azusa, Covina, Duarte, and Glendora to the County of Los Angeles, $343,250 was awarded to the five Cities to Provide $200,000 in CDBG funding to fund Housing Navigators to perform outreach and case management to homeless Homeless Assistance care providers and associated facilities Ongoing persons in the five cities. Of this amount, $268,000 was expended in FY 2020- Program through 2021. 2021. West Covina was also awarded $100,000 in Measure H funds to increase the availability of temporary beds through motel vouchers for those who are homeless in West Covina while they work through a housing plan with a Navigator. Both grant activities are being carried out through Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena. Additionally, the City expended $27,000 in Measure H funds through the Homeless Outreach Officer in the Police Department Direct residents in need of foreclosure counseling to foreclosure help lines The City will continue to provide information to residents seeking counseling Foreclosures provided by the County of Los Angeles Ongoing regarding foreclosures. Residents with questions are directed to the County and Department of Consumer Affairs and HUD. HUD. Housing for Offer specific regulatory incentives Developmentally Disables when funding is available, apply for Ongoing The City continues to monitor for potential developers and funding programs. No Persons Program funding at least twice during the applications have been submitted. planning period. Ensure Adequate Sites to Accommodate the RHNA Ensure sufficient residential capacity to accommodate the identified regional need for lower -income households. Ongoing The City has adopted a Downtown Plan and Code that allows mixed use and mid to high density residential development. Encourage lot consolidation of smaller parcels within the Mixed Use Overlay or for Affordable/Senior Housing with The City continues to inform multi -family housing developers of development Lot Consolidation Program density bonus to accommodate projects Ongoing opportunities in the Mixed Use Overlay. No developers have submitted projects. including a minimum of 16 units at a density of at least 30 dwelling units per acre or higher. Ensure that the housing need of all Provide Emergency and residents is met by providing The Municipal Code allows for the development of emergency shelters and Transitional Housing opportunities for transitional housing, Ongoing efficiency units. No applications have been received. emergency shelters and SRO units to be accommodated within the City. 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