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Item 8AGENDA ITEM NO.8 AGENDA STAFF REPORT City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager DATE: June 7, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: David Carmany City Manager SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2021 AND MAY 2022 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the traffic recommendations listed below for traffic engineering improvements citywide from the Traffic Committee Meetings held between November 2021 and May 2022. The below recommendations were unanimously approved and recommended for installation and are brought before City Council for consideration and final approval. Traffic Review for the Greenleaf Drive Curve (November 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a resident request to evaluate the existing conditions at the curve at Greenleaf Drive near the residence of 1961 Greenleaf Drive. In response to this request and on behalf of the City, Engineering staff completed a traffic review and recommended appropriate measures per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), and engineering judgment. These recommendations were presented to the Traffic Committee and the following items were unanimously approved the Traffic Committee for City Council consideration and final approval: a. Install Chevron alignment signs (W1-8) along the curve, and b. Install alignment warning signs (W1-1) and 15 MPH advisory speed plaque (W13-1P) approximately 100 It from the curve Traffic Review of the Intersections of Glendora Avenue and Walnut Creek Parkway & of Vine Avenue and Hollenbeck Avenue (November 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting): At the request of the City of West Covina and various resident requests, Traffic Engineering staff reviewed the traffic conditions at two existing stop -controlled intersections within the City to promote visibility and recommend upgrades to improve the overall traffic conditions for pedestrians and vehicles. The request was to evaluate installation of flashing stop signs or other upgrades at the intersection of Glendora Avenue and Walnut Creek Parkway (Location 1) and at the intersection of Vine Avenue and Hollenbeck Avenue (Location 2). The following are the recommendations: a. Location 1: Glendora Avenue and Walnut Creek Parkway i. Remove and replace stop signs with solar -powered LED Flashing Stop Signs (R1-1) (36"X36"). i. Remove and replace stop signs with new Stop Signs (R1-1) (36"X36"). b. Install all -way plaque (R1-3P) underneath all of the new Stop Signs. c. Install red retroreflective strips on the signpost. d. Install reflector sign (OM1-3) on existing stop sign below the stop signs and all -way plaque (R1-3P) at the east and west legs median. e. Install "island alert curb reflectors" at the outside portion of the curb and repaint raised median islands in retroreflective yellow paint to improve visibility. f. Remove and replace existing stop ahead and signage with new advance stop ahead (W3-1) (36"X36") signs. g. Refresh the exiting pavement legends and markings: White crosswalks with white ladder striping, stop bar, stop line, stop ahead pavement legends. b. Location 2: Vine Avenue and Hollenbeck Avenue i. Remove and replace with solar powered -led flashing Stop (R1-1) (36"X36") Signs. i. Remove and replace with existing stop signs with new stop signs (R1-1) (36"X36") ii. Install all -way plaque (R1-31P) underneath all of the new stop signs. iii. Install red retroreflective strips on the signposts. iv. Install reflector sign (OM1-3) on existing stop sign pole below the stop signs and All -Way Plaque (R1-3P) at the east and west legs medians. v. Install 'Island alert curb reflectors" at the outside portion of the curb and repaint raised median islands in retroreflective yellow paint to improve visibility. vi. Remove and replace existing stop ahead with new stop ahead signage with new advance stop ahead (W3-1) (36"X36") signs add reflective yellow tape on all signposts. vii. Refresh the existing pavement legends and markings: white crosswalks with white ladder striping, stop bar, stop line, stop ahead pavement legends. 3. Traffic Review at the Intersection of Lark Hill Drive and Citrus Street (December 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a request to evaluate the installation of a flashing stop sign at the intersection of Lark Hill Drive and Citrus Street. The following are the recommendations: a. Remove and replace existing stop sign with new 36x36 stop signs (R1-1). b. Install all -way plaque (R1-31P) underneath the new stop signs. c. Install vertical red retroreflective strip on stop sign support. d. Install red flags on either side of stop sign. e. Remove and replace faded existing stop ahead sign with new stop ahead sign (W3-1). Traffic Review on Workman Avenue between Lark Ellen Avenue and Azusa Avenue (January 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a resident request to review reported speeding along Workman Avenue between Lark Ellen Avenue and Azusa Avenue. In response to this request and on behalf of the City, Engineering staff completed a traffic review of this road segment. The following are the recommendations for City Council consideration and final approval: a. Remove and replace existing 35-MPH speed limit (R2-1) signs with larger signage, and b. Install "35" pavement legend markings. 5. Traffic Review of Drop Off and Pick Up at West Covina High School (January 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): At the request of the City of West Covina Police Department and resident requests, Traffic Engineering staff reviewed the traffic conditions along Fernwood Street between Mobeck Street to Cameron Avenue adjacent to West Covina High School. The request was to evaluate the drop off/pick up area next to West Covina High School and provide recommendations to ease traffic conditions and increase visibility for students and drivers on Fernwood Street. The following are the recommendations: a. Remove red curb along Fernwood Street on the west side adjacent to West Covina High School. b. Paint existing curb white along Fernwood Street on the west side of the street adjacent to West Covina High School. c. Install "drop off pick up, no parking" signs. d. Adjust signal timing at intersection of Fernwood street at Cameron Ave. 6. Traffic Review On Casa Grande Drive Between Michelle Street And Hollencrest Drive (January 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a resident request to evaluate reported speeding and cut through traffic driving along the segment of Casa Grande Drive between Michelle Street and Hollencrest Drive. This segment is located south of Hollencrest Middle School and has both adult and school age pedestrians walk or crossing along this segment. The resident reported that vehicles heading eastbound along Merced Avenue are making a right turn onto Michelle Street, then entering the Casa Grande segment as a cut through in order to avoid traffic along Merced Avenue. The following are the recommendations: a. Install 25 MPH (30X36) speed limit sign (R2-1). b. Refresh paint for stop bar and stop pavement legend. 7. Traffic Circulation Review on Rowland Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue near Rowland Elementary School (February 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): At the request of the City of West Covina and a local resident, Traffic Engineering staff reviewed the traffic conditions at the intersection of Rowland Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue as well as evaluated the drop off/pick up area next to Rowland Elementary School and provided recommendations to ease traffic conditions and increase visibility for pedestrians and drivers on Rowland Avenue. The following are the recommendations: a. Paint red curb along Rowland Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue. b. Install "No Parking During School hours" (R30F) sign on Rowland Avenue. c. Remove and replace 25 MPH School Speed Limit signs along Lark Ellen Avenue and Rowland Avenue. d. Replace 25-MPH school speed limit sign. e. Install "right lane must turn right" (R3-7) sign at Rowland Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue. f. Repaint existing crosswalks with high visibility yellow ladder striping. g. Install reflective yellow diamond sign at the median h. Repaint reflective yellow curb on median i. Install "right turn vehicles yield to pedestrians" sign j. Install lane extensions for westbound traffic traveling along Rowland Avenue. k. Remove hedge at north-east corner of intersection. I. Remove and replace existing pedestrian signs with new double -sided school pedestrian crossing (S1-1) signs with solar powered Rectangualar Rapid -Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and downward arrow (W16-7P) plaque. m. Install school pedestrians' crossings ahead (SW24-3) signage. 8. Traffic Review at the Intersection of Glenview Road and Francisquito Avenue (February 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): At the request of the City of West Covina and its residents, Traffic Engineering staff reviewed the traffic conditions at the intersection of Glenview Road at Francisquito Avenue to promote visibility and recommend upgrades to improve the overall traffic conditions for pedestrians and vehicles. The following are the recommendations: a. Remove red and replace outdated "School Xing" Signs with new double -sided "School Crossing" (SW24-2) signs. b. Install "School Xing Ahead" (SW24-3) signs. c. Repaint existing crosswalks with high visibility yellow ladder striping. d. Remove and replace faded 25-MPH school speed limit (SR4-1 (CA)) sign. Traffic Review at the Intersection of Lisa Street at Nanette Avenue (February 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a resident request to evaluate the existing line of sight conditions at the intersection of Lisa Street and Nanette Avenue. In response to this request and on behalf of the City, engineering staff has completed a traffic review to evaluate existing conditions at the intersection of Lisa Street and Nanette Avenue and has recommended appropriate measures to improve the line of sight at this intersection. The resident reported in their request that street sweeping restrictions cause vehicles to park near the corner curbs of this intersection, creating line of sight difficulty when turning from one street onto the other. Additionally, the resident reported a large recreational vehicle parked within 100 feet of the intersection also creating line of sight issues. The following are the recommendations: a. Install stop sign (R1-1) with cross traffic does not stop plaque (W4-4P) & Stop Bar, based on guidance in the CAMUTCD 3B.19 and CVC Section 22500. b. Install 20 feet of red curb. 10. Traffic Review for Workman Avenue Between Azusa Avenue and Armel Drive (March 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a resident request to review reported speeding along Workman Avenue between Azusa Avenue and Hollenbeck Avenue. However, due to City borders between the City of West Covina and the City of Covina, the segment of Workman Avenue between Azusa Avenue and Workman Avenue Elementary School was observed instead. The following are the recommendations: a. Remove and replace 25 MPH school speed limit sign with new sign. b. Refresh existing lane striping along Workman Avenue. c. Remove and replace existing school ahead sign with new school ahead sign. d. Remove and replace existing flashing school crossing signs with new solar flashing RRFB school crossing signage. e. Repaint existing ladder striped crosswalk. f. Install RPMs for crosswalks at the East leg and South leg of the intersection at Phillips Avenue and Workman Avenue. g. Add new white side stripe on the North side of Workman Elementary the length of the school boundaries, refresh existing side stripe length of the school boundaries and refresh existing side stripe pavement lines and add diagonal lines inside the white side stripes. h. Remove and replace existing stop sign with new stop sign. i. Refresh existing stop legend and stop bar at Phillips Avenue. 11. Traffic Review of Alwood Street at Willow Avenue and Alwood Street at Tamar Drive (March 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): At the request of the City of West Covina residents, Traffic Engineering staff reviewed existing traffic conditions at Alwood Street at Willow Avenue and Alwood Street at Tamar Drive to determine if there are potential upgrades that can be installed that will increase visibility and improve the overall traffic conditions for pedestrians and vehicles. The following are the recommendations: a. Remove and install new 36"X36" STOP (R1-1) signs with new "ALL WAY" (R1-3P) plaque. b. Add red reflective strips to all existing stop signposts. c. Refresh all stop bars and stop legends. d. Install highly reflective neon yellow advance stop ahead 30"x30" sign (W3-1). e. Install new highly reflective neon yellow "SCHOOL XING AHEAD" (30"x36") sign (SW24-1 (CA)). f. Repaint all crosswalks with yellow zebra striping. g. Install yellow RPMs to outline the crosswalks at Willow Avenue and Alwood Street. h. Install yellow RPMs outlining the crosswalks in the East leg and South leg of the intersection at Tamar Drive and Alwood Street. i. Replace existing school crossing signs with new highly reflective neon yellow double -sided school crossing (36"x36") signs (SW24-2 (CA)). j. Install yellow reflective strips to existing signpost for pedestrian crossing. k. Install "Cross traffic does not stop" (W44P) plaque to existing stop sign I. Refresh "Ahead school Xing" pavement legend. 12. Traffic Review of The Intersection of East Merced Avenue and South Glenview Road (March 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a request from a resident to install a "Do Not Block" sign and "Keep Clear' pavement legend at the intersection of Merced Avenue and Glenview Road, located east of Merced Elementary School. The following are the recommendations: a. Install "Keep Clear' pavement marking. b. Install "Do Not Block" (R10-7) sign. c. Install "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" (W44P) plaque under existing stop sign. d. Install 40-MPH Speed Limit sign. e. Request spot enforcement from West Covina PD. 13. Traffic Review for Pacific Avenue Between Cameron Avenue and Puente Avenue (April 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a resident request to review the segment of Pacific Avenue between Cameron Avenue. The resident reported speeding concerns along Pacific Avenue at this location and requested speed hump installation as a potential traffic -calming solution. The following are the recommendations: a. Repaint existing side stripes: Repaint and refresh existing side stripes for northbound and southbound traffic along both sides of Pacific Avenue. b. Install new 40 MPH speed limit (R2-1) sign with radar enforced sign (R48-1 (CA)): Install new 40 MPH speed limit (R2-1) sign with Radar Enforced Sign (R48-1 (CA)) approximately 375-feet west of Bromley Avenue and Pacific Avenue intersection for northbound traffic and approximately 230-feet east of Bromley Avenue and Pacific Avenue intersection for southbound traffic. (Per CAMUTCD Section 2B.13). c. Police Enforcement: West Covina Police Department should add this segment for monitoring and increased enforcement for speeding. 14. Traffic Review of Ridgewood Drive Between Nanette Avenue and Amar Road (April 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina has received a resident request to review reported speeding along Ridgewood Drive between Nanette Avenue and Amar Road. The resident reported that motorists drive too fast along this stretch of road and requested the installation of speed humps to encourage motorists to reduce their speed. The following are the recommendations: a. Install new oversized 25 MPH speed limit signage: Install two (2) 25 MPH speed limit (R2-1) signs (30"x36") for both directions of travel (north/south) along Ridgewood Drive as vehicles enter the segment from Nanette Avenue and Amar Road. b. Repaint the existing "Stop" Bar and Pavement legend: Repaint the existing "STOP" Bar and Pavement Legend at the intersection of Natalie Avenue at Ridgewood Drive. c. Reinstall fallen STOP sign assembly: Reinstall fallen stop sign assembly at the southwest corner of the intersection at Natalie Avenue and Ridgewood Drive. d. Install "Cross Traffic does not stop" (W44P) plaques and red reflective stripes on existing stop signs. e. Police Enforcement: West Covina Police Department should add this segment for monitoring and increased enforcement for speeding. 15. Red Curb Review of 1828 & 1822 Cortez Street (April 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a resident request to evaluate the installation of red curb located at the addresses of 1828 & 1822 E Cortez Street. The resident stated that residents from the neighboring apartment complex also located on Citrus Street park in front of their house and block their driveway. The following are the recommendations: a. Install Red Curb at the driveway apron plus an additional 1 foot of curb in each direction at 1828 Cortez Street and 1822 Cortez Street (CAMUTCD Ch. 3B). This will not alter the number of available parking spaces on the east side of 1828 Cortez Street or number of parking spaces on the west side of 1822 Cortez Street. b. Remove and Replace the address curb numbering for 1828 Cortez Street and 1822 Cortez Street outside the newly painted red curb. 16. Traffic Circulation Review for Traweek Middle School Drop Off and Pick Up (May 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina received a request to evaluate the drop off/pick up area next to Traweek Middle School on Rowland Avenue as well as Phillips Avenue and to provide recommendations to ease traffic conditions and increase visibility for pedestrians and drivers around the school. The following are the recommendations: a. Remove and replace yield signage with new stop signs: Remove and Replace Yield Signage with new Stop Signs for eastbound and westbound traffic at the intersection of Eckerman Avenue and Phillips Avenue. b. Install new stop sign/stop bar along Phillips Avenue at 3 intersections as follows: At the east leg and west leg of Phillips Avenue and Eckerman Avenue; at east leg of Phillips Avenue and Danes Drive; at east leg of Phillips Avenue and Pioneer Drive; and at the west leg of Eckerman Avenue and Armel Drive. c. Remove and replace existing stop sign with highly reflective (36"X36") stop sign (R1-1): Remove and replace existing Stop Sign with Highly Reflective Stop Sign (36"X36") at Phillips Avenue and Rowland Avenue. d. Refresh stop bar and stop legend: Refresh Stop Bar and Stop Legend at the north leg of the intersection of Phillips Avenue and Rowland Avenue. e. Install 20-feet of red curb: Install 20-Feet of Red Curb on either side of the west curb of the intersection at Phillips Avenue and Pioneer Drive. f. Install new yellow ladder striped crosswalk: Install new Yellow Ladder Striped Crosswalk at the north leg of the intersection of Rowland Avenue and Phillips Avenue. g. Install new School Pedestrian Crossing Signs (SW24-1) along Phillips Avenue at the intersection of Phillips Avenue Pioneer Drive for the northbound direction, at the southeast corner of the intersection; at the intersection of Phillips Avenue and Danes Drive for the southbound direction, approximately 28-Feet north of the intersection at the BCR on the west curb at the intersection. h. Remove and replace existing school pedestrian sign with new highly reflective school pedestrian sign (SW24-1). i. Remove and replace existing Stop Sign with Highly Reflective Stop Sign (36"X36") at Neil Street Rowland Avenue as Well as Phillips Avenue and Rowland Avenue. j. Refresh Stop Bar and Stop Legend at the intersection of Neil Street and Rowland Avenue as well as Phillips Avenue and Rowland Avenue. k. Refresh yellow crosswalk and add ladder striping at Rowland Avenue and Phillips Avenue on the north leg. Refresh yellow ladder crosswalk at Rowland Avenue and Neil Avenue for the east leg. Install new yellow ladder crosswalk at Rowland Avenue at Neil Street on the south leg. I. Add yellow RPMs to outside of ladder crosswalk: Add yellow RPMs to make the crosswalk more visible to approaching vehicles at the east leg intersection of Rowland Avenue and Neil Street. m. Replace fallen pedestrian crossing signage (R1-613) at Rowland Avenue: Replace fallen Pedestrian Crossing Signage (R1-6B) at Rowland Avenue and Neil Avenue, directly west of the center crosswalk. n. Remove and replace faded pedestrian crossing signage along Rowland Avenue: Remove and Replace faded Pedestrian Crossing Signage along Rowland Avenue, east and west of the crosswalk at Rowland Avenue and Neil Avenue. o. Install Turning Vehicles yield to pedestrian signage (R10-15): Install "Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrian" (R10-15) Signage at the north-east corner of the intersection of Rowland Avenue at Phillips Avenue, for westbound vehicles turning right onto Phillips Avenue. 17. Traffic Review of Jennifer Place & Eclipse Way Between Valinda Avenue and Pass/Covina Road (May 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting): The City of West Covina has received a resident request to review reported speeding along Jennifer Place and Eclipse Way between Pass and Covina Road and Valinda Avenue. The following are the recommendations: a. New speed limit signage: Install 25 mph speed limit signs (30"x36") along with 25 pavement legends for both directions of travel along Jennifer Place and Eclipse Way between Dore Street and Pass and Covina Road as vehicles enter this segment from Lynda Lane and Pass and Covina Road as follows: i. Speed Limit sign and legend should be installed on the east side of Lynda Lane, just north of Dore Street E for NB travel along Lynda Lane towards Eclipse Way. i. Speed Limit sign and legend should be installed on the north side of Jennifer Place, just west of Pass and Covina Road for WB travel along Jennifer Place. b. ADD 15 MPH Caution Signs Below Each Curve Sign as follows: i. 15 MPH sign should be installed under the CURVE sign on Eclipse Way for NB travel under sign located on streetlight. i. 15 MPH sign should be installed under the CURVE sign on Eclipse Way for SB/WB travel under sign located on streetlight. b. 15 MPH sign should be installed under the CURVE sign on Eclipse Way for EB travel under sign located on streetlight. c. 15 MPH sign should be installed under the CURVE sign on Jennifer Place for SB travel under sign located on post. 18. Traffic Review at the Intersection of Cherrywood Street and Garvey Avenue Curve (Discussed and Reviewed at both the January 2022 and May 2022 Traffic Committee Meetings): The City of West Covina has received a resident request to review reported speeding along Garvey Avenue South turning onto Cherrywood Street as well as to evaluate traffic measures for vehicles turning onto the Cherrywood Street curve. Appropriate traffic measures were recommended per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), and engineering judgement. The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: a. Install white side stripes on the south side of Garvey Ave S for EB travel starting in front of 1532 Garvey Ave S and continue the white side stripe to the east edge of the driveway at 101 Cherrywood St. The white side stripe should be installed 8' from the curb with white diagonal lines. The white side stripe should transition to meet the existing white edge line. Both the side stripe and the edge line should be outlined with white RPMs. b. Repaint the "stop ahead" pavement legend on Garvey Ave S for EB travel. Pavement legends should be centered within the travel lane. c. Install six (6) new back-to-back fluorescent yellow chevron signs (W1-8 24"x30") along the curve at Garvey Ave S for NB and SB travel on 10' breakaway posts. The bottom of the signs should be approximately 7' above curb. d. On Garvey Ave S/Cherrywood St install yellow delineators (3' high, impact resistant) with yellow bands on flexible anchor mounted posts in 6' intervals on the double yellow center line, starting at the flashing stop ahead sign for eb travel and continuing to James Ave. The yellow delineators should be installed with gaps for driveway openings and vehicle turning access. e. Remove and replace the faded one-way arrow sign (W1-6 — 48"x24"), and the triangle object marker sign, and signpost along Garvey Ave S and Cherrywood St. Replace with new signs it florescent yellow (W1-6 — 48"x24") on a 10' breakaway post. The bottom of the object marker sign should be approximately 4' above the curb. The bottom of the one-way arrow sign should be approximately 7' above the curb. f. Install white diagonal lines on both sides of the street within the existing white side stripes between Garvey Ave S to S Cherrywood St. The side stripes should be outlined with white RPMs. g. Install two (2) solar led flashing stop signs (36x36") at the intersection of Garvey Ave S/Cherrywood St and James Ave, for the NB and SB directions. h. Install "all way" plaques (R1-3p) beneath all three (3) stop signs at the intersection of Garvey Ave S/Cherrywood St and James Ave. i. Remove the existing 35 MPH speed limit sign (r2-1) and pole for the sb direction. j. Remove the existing 30 MPH sign for NB/WB direction above the dip sign. Dip sign and pole to remain. BACKGROUND: The West Covina Traffic Committee regularly meets and holds public meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The Traffic Committee consists of the City Traffic Engineer, the Chief of Police, or, in his discretion as his representative the Chief of the Traffic Division, and the City Engineer. The Traffic Committee reviews resident, community, and City requests pertaining to any traffic related items. These items are presented with recommendations to the Traffic Committee for discussion and approval, and then are later presented to City Council for final approval. While the traffic improvements are recommended to the City Council, and may be approved, construction/installation of the approved recommendations are based on available funding and appropriation of said funding by the City Council. OPTIONS: The City Council has the following options: 1. Approve Staffs recommendation; or 2. Provide alternative direction. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff has reviewed the proposed project and has determined that it is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section(s) 15302: Replacement or reconstruction; (c) Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity. Fiscal Impact FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed work for all eighteen (18) project sites is estimated in the range of $400,000. The proposed improvements will be installed and included either as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Residential Street Rehabilitation Program or as a standalone item. Items that will be installed as part of a standalone project will be presented to the City Council at a future date for approval as part of the construction contact award staff report for the project. The improvements for item #18 for Cherrywood can be incorporated into Project #22005 that is currently under -construction as a change -order. Some items such a simple red curb driveway tipping, or replacement of faded/missing signage will be done in-house by maintenance public works staff. Additional items may be installed and added as part of the current ongoing Pedestrian Project. CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Protect Public Safety Enhance City Image and Effectiveness