West Covina City Council
April 4, 2023

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
APRIL 4, 2023, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Rosario Diaz
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilman Ollie Cantos
Please turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices prior to entering the Council Chambers

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AGENDA MATERIAL
Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina and at www.westcovina.org. Any writings or documents regarding any item on this agenda, not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the City Council that is distributed less than 72 hours before the meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 317 of City Hall located at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, during normal business hours.

NOTICE
The City Council will regularly convene on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The West Covina Community Development Commission, West Covina Public Financing Authority and the West Covina Community Services Foundation are agencies on which the City Council serves as members. Agendas may contain items for these boards, as necessary.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
(Per WCMC 2-48, Ordinance No. 2150)
Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within their jurisdiction should complete a speaker card that is provided at the entrance to the Council Chambers and submit the card to the City Clerk.

Please identify on the speaker card whether you are speaking on an agenda item or non-agenda. Requests to speak on agenda items will be heard prior to requests to speak on non-agenda items. All comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.

Oral Communications may be limited to thirty (30) minutes, unless speakers addressing agenda items have not concluded.

Any testimony or comments regarding a matter set for a Public Hearing will be heard during the hearing.

RULES OF DECORUM
Excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code and Penal Code pertaining to the Rules of Decorum will be found at the end of agenda.

AGENDA
AGENDA

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

TUESDAY APRIL 4, 2023, 7:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING

INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Mason Okubo from Immanuel First Lutheran Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilman Wu

ROLL CALL

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation For One Legacy and Declaring April Donate Life Month Proclamation Declaring Public Safety Telecommunication Week - April 9, 2023 - April 15, 2023 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Please step forward to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the Mayor.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager's report on current City projects.

CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council/Community Development Commission request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 21, 2023, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE MARCH 21, 2023, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES.

It is recommended that the City Council approve the March 21, 2023, Closed Session Meeting Minutes and the March 21, 2023, Regular Session Meeting Minutes.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2) CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2022 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the staff report.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
3) CONSIDERATION OF LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL FORECAST FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING 3) CONSIDERATION OF LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL FORECAST FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2024-2028
It is recommended that City Council receive and file the Long-Range Financial Forecast for fiscal years ending 2024-2028.

FIRE DEPARTMENT
4) CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY

COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
It is recommended that the City Council:

Ratify the Inter-Agency Instructional Services Agreement between the City and Rancho Santiago Community College District (Santa Ana College) for Fire Department training costs.

1. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments to the Agreement.

PUBLIC SERVICES
5) CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES CENTERS

FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (LA CADA) HOMELESS SERVICES
It is recommended that the City Council:

Approve a one-year extension to the agreement with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LA CADA).

1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute any necessary documents, including an amendment to the agreement with LA CADA, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, to carry out the City Council's direction.

2. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS
6) CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON NEW DRIVE-THROUGH FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

CITYWIDE
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and then consider adoption of the following ordinance by a 4/5 vote:

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2514 - AN EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2512, AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST

COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 ESTABLISHING A 45-DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON

THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS/FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S

REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS AND OBJECTIVE

STANDARDS FOR SUCH USES AND DECLARING URGENCY THEREOF, FOR A PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT

FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
AB 1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)

CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION (Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f - Requests for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily available must be placed on the City Council/Successor Agency agenda as items of business and must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Successor Agency Board.)

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
Next Tentative City Council Meeting
Regular Meeting April 4, 2023    7:00 PM

RULES OF DECORUM
The following are excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code:

Sec. 2-48. Manner of addressing council; time limit; persons addressing may be sworn.

Each person addressing the council shall step up to the rostrum, shall give his or her name and city of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and unless further time is granted by the council, shall limit his or her address to five (5) minutes. a.
b. The city council may establish a limit on the duration of oral communications.

All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the council, without the permission of the presiding officer. No question shall be asked of a councilmember except through the presiding officer. c.

The presiding officer may require any person to be sworn as a witness before addressing the council on any subject. Any such person who, having taken an oath that he or she will testify truthfully, willfully and contrary to such oath states as true any material matter which he knows to be false may be held to answer criminally and subject to the penalty prescribed for perjury by the provisions of the Penal Code of the state.
d.

Sec. 2-50. Decorum--Required.

While the council is in session, the members shall preserve order and decorum, and a member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or disrupt the proceedings or the peace of the council nor interrupt any member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the council or its presiding officer, except as otherwise herein provided. a.

Members of the public shall not willfully disrupt the meeting or act in a manner that actually impairs the orderly conduct of the meeting.

For the purposes of this code, “willfully disrupt” includes, but is not limited to, continuing to do any of the following after being warned by the Mayor that continuing to do so will be a violation of the law:
a. Addressing the Mayor and City Council without first being recognized. b. Persisting in addressing a subject or subjects, other than that before the Mayor and City Council. c. Repetitiously addressing the same subject.
d. Failing to relinquish the podium when directed to do so.

From the audience, interrupting or attempting to interrupt, a speaker, the Mayor, a council member, or a staff member or shouting or attempting to shout over a speaker, the Mayor, a council member or a staff member. e.

As a speaker, interrupting or attempting to interrupt the Mayor, a council member, or a staff member, or shouting over or attempting to shout over the Mayor, a council member, or a staff member. Nothing in this section or any rules of the council shall be construed to prohibit public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the City or of the acts or omissions of the City Council. It shall be unlawful to violate the provisions of this Section. f.
b.

If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase or word of this Section 2-50 is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Section. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this section and each subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or words had been declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Sec. 2-52. Persons authorized to be within council area.

No person, except city officials, their representatives and members of the news media shall be permitted within the rail in front of the council chamber without the express consent of the council.

The following are excerpts from the Penal Code
The following are excerpts from the Penal Code
148(a) (1) Every Person who willfully resists, delays, or obstructs any public officer, peace officer, or an emergency medical technician, as defined in Division 2.5 (commencing with Section 1797) of the Health and Safety code, in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty of his or her office or employment, when no other punishment is prescribed, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. 403 Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character, other than an assembly or meeting referred to in Section 303 of the Penal Code or Section 18340 of the Elections Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 1

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 21, 2023, CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE MARCH 21, 2023, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the March 21, 2023, Closed Session Meeting Minutes and the March 21, 2023, Regular Session Meeting Minutes.

DISCUSSION:

That the City Council adopt the attached minutes.

Prepared by: Lisa Sherrick; Assistant City Clerk
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - 3/21/2023 Closed Session Minutes Draft Attachment No. 2 - 3/21/2023 Regular Session Minutes Draft CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance City Image and Effectiveness ATTACHMENT NO. 1

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MARCH 21, 2023, 6:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTER 3RD FLOOR
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Rosario Diaz
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilman Ollie Cantos

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Rosario Diaz on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Management Resource Center Conference Room Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California

ROLL CALL
Council Members

Present: Council Members Tony Wu, Letty Lopez-Viado, Ollie Cantos, Mayor Pro Tem Brian Tabatabai, Mayor Rosario Diaz
Council Members

Absent: None
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
City Staff: David Carmany City Manager, Thomas Duarte City Attorney, Roxanne Lerma Assistant City Manager, Paulina Morales Assistant City Manager, Stephanie Sikkema Finance Director, Lisa Handy, Interim Human Resources and Risk Management Director, Deputy City Attorney Melissa Ballard

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)

1. Michael Timothy Duran v. City of West Covina, et al (United States District Court, Central District, Case No. 2:20-cv-11029-CAS-PD)

2. Briley v. City of West Covina (LA Superior Court Case No. BC630552)

3. Ruben Briseno v. City of West Covina, Ian Paparro, Christopher Quezada, Abel Hernandez, DOES 1-50; (USDC, Central District of California, Western Division, Case No. 2:20-cv-02986-MRW)

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Carmany, Duarte
Employee Organizations
• Confidential Employees
• Maintenance & Crafts Employees
• Non-Sworn
• W.C. Police Officers’ Association
• W.C. Firefighters’ Management Assoc.
• W.C. Firefighters’ Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
• General Employees
• Mid-Management Employees
• W.C. Police Management Association
Unrepresented Employee Group
• Department Heads

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ATTACHMENT NO. 1

REPORTING OUT
City Attorney Tom Duarte reported that no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Closed Session Meeting was made by Mayor Diaz and the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm. The next regularly scheduled Closed Session City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Management Resource Center, 3rd Floor, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.

Submitted by:
____________________________
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
_______________________________
Rosario Diaz
Mayor

ATTACHMENT #2

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MARCH 21, 2023, 7:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Rosario Diaz
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilman Ollie Cantos

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Rosario Diaz on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California

INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Samuel Martinez from Amazing Love Ministries

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilman Cantos

ROLL CALL
ATTACHMENT #2

Present: Council Members Tony Wu, Letty Lopez-Viado, Cantos Mayor Pro Tem Brian Tabatabai, Mayor Rosario Diaz
Council Members

Absent: None
City Staff: David Carmany City Manager, Paulina Morales Assistant City Manager, Tom Duarte City Attorney; other City staff presented reports and responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)

1. Michael Timothy Duran v. City of West Covina, et al (United States District Court, Central District, Case No. 2:20-cv-11029-CAS-PD)

2. Briley v. City of West Covina (LA Superior Court Case No. BC630552)

3. Ruben Briseno v. City of West Covina, Ian Paparro, Christopher Quezada, Abel Hernandez, DOES 1-50; (USDC, Central District of California, Western Division, Case No. 2:20-cv-02986-MRW)

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Carmany, Duarte
Employee Organizations
• Confidential Employees
• Maintenance & Crafts Employees
• Non-Sworn
• W.C. Police Officers’ Association
• W.C. Firefighters’ Management Assoc.
• W.C. Firefighters’ Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
• General Employees
• Mid-Management Employees
• W.C. Police Management Association
Unrepresented Employee Group
• Department Heads

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tom Duarte reported that no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session Meeting.

ATTACHMENT #2

PRESENTATIONS
• Certificate of Recognition for Student Government Day • Certificate of Recognition to Peters El Loco Restaurant • Proclamation Declaring March as Red Cross Month
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Lloyd Johnson
John Shewmaker
Ryan Serrano
Matthew Smith
Emma Del Real
Peggy Martinez
Therese Garcia
Irma Cooper NAACP San Gabriel Valley
Fredrick Sykes
Dana Sykes
Maria Castañeda
Elsie Messman
David Schwartz
Ernesto Garcia
Wen Wen Zhang
R. Robinson
Sherrie Berillon
Cindy and Robert Mitchell
Shahrzad Shishegar
James Toma
Armando Herman
Eileen Rocha
Roland Conley
Stephanie Serrano
Marisol Sanchez
Max Gabaldon
Françoise Crulton
Cheyenne Rocha
Nick Rocha
Patty Pastmza
Brian Gutierrez
Peter Gonzales
Juay Roybal-Kastl
Mary Valdemar
Jeszabel Millan
Brittney Rodnguez
Robert Torres
Cecilia Munoz
Jamie Rocha
ATTACHMENT #2

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Presentation given by City Manager David Carmany.

CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilwoman Lopez-Viado, Second by Councilman Wu 5-0 to: Approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 except for Items 4 and 5.

ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Councilwoman Lopez-Viado 5-0 to: Approve Consent Calendar Item 4 (This item was pulled for discussion by Councilman Wu).

ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Councilwoman Lopez-Viado 5-0 to: Approve Consent Calendar Item 5 (This item was pulled for discussion by Councilman Wu).

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 7, 2023, CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING
MINUTES. THE REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING WAS
CANCELED.

Carried 5-0 to: Approve the March 7, 2023, Regular Session Meeting Minutes.

COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
2) MINUTES OF COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Carried 5-0 to: receive and file the minutes of the regular meeting of the Community and Senior Services Commission held on September 13, 2022.

CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
3) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-402 OF ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE WEST COVINA

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN DONATIONS

Carried 5-0 to: It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2513 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2-402 OF ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 2 OF
ATTACHMENT #2

THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS
4) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19 CONTINUING THE

LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO SEVERE WINTER STORMS

Carried 5-0 to: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,

DETERMINING THE NEED TO FURTHER CONTINUE THE
LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED ON JANUARY 11, 2023
AND PREVIOUSLY CONTINUED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023

RELATED TO SEVERE WINTER STORMS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
5) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2511 ESTABLISHING

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR

SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT

Carried 5-0 to: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2511 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 15 AND 26 OF THE WEST COVINA

MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CART CONTAINMENT

AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
6) CONSIDER REPORT REGARDING ACTIONS TAKEN TO

ALLEVIATE CONDITIONS LEADING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE

MORATORIUM PROHIBITING NEW DRIVE-THROUGH FOOD

ESTABLISHMENTS
Carried 5-0 to: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the staff report.

ATTACHMENT #2

PUBLIC SERVICES
7) CONSIDERATION OF RATIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS

PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEST COVINA

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION DINNER, THE CENTENNIAL SPRING
FESTIVAL, AND THE 2023 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Carried 5-0 to: It is recommended that the City Council find that compliance with the City's bidding requirements and procedures is impractical in connection with the procurements of carnival services for the Centennial Spring Festival and fireworks displays for the Centennial Celebration Dinner and the 2023 4th of July Celebration, and ratify the following authorizations provided in connection with the Centennial Celebration Dinner, the Centennial Spring Festival, and the 2023 4th of July Celebration:
a. Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for fireworks for the Centennial Celebration Dinner with a cost of $12,000.
b. Agreement with Paul Maurer dba Paul Maurer Shows for carnival services for Centennial Spring Festival.
c. Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for fireworks for the City's 4th of July with a cost of $35,000.
d. Permit for fireworks display at West Covina Sportsplex for Centennial Celebration Dinner.
e. In exchange for Film It West Covina's assistance with promotion, ticket sales, set-up, tear-down, ticket distribution and providing festival activities including over 300 hours of volunteer service, Film It West Covina will receive a donation of $2,223.90 from the carnival ride sales. This donation serves the public purpose and benefit of contributing to a non-profit organization that provides members of the community an opportunity to experience film making and to showcase at a Film Festival at no cost.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS

CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES, OR INVESTIGATION 8) CONSIDERATION OF REMOVAL OF MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN

TABATABAI FROM POSITION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTACHMENT #2
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by
Councilwoman Lopez-Viado 2-2-1 (No: Cantos, Tabatabai;
Abstain: Lopez-Viado) to: remove Mayor Pro Tem Brian
Tabatabai from position of Mayor Pro Tem.

The following requests made with no abjection by Council:
• Create a Chamber of Commerce to recruit additional businesses.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Mayor Diaz, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:56 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.

Submitted by:
____________________________
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
_______________________________
Rosario Diaz
Mayor
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the staff report.

BACKGROUND:

A General Plan is each local government’s blueprint for meeting the community’s long-term vision for the future.  Pursuant to state law, each California city is required to have an adopted General Plan.comprised of seven required elements.  The required elements are: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and 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.

Per California Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700, all municipalities are required to provide the Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) with separate General Plan and Housing Element annual progress reports every April.  The General Plan annual progress report submitted to OPR outlines the status of the City's General Plan and progress in its implementation over the previous year’s 12-month reporting period.

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).

California Government Code section 65400 also requires an annual report be given to the legislative body regarding the status of implementing the goals of the General Plan.  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 last Annual Report was reviewed by the City Council on April 5, 2022, reviewing the policies and actions taken in 2021. The current Annual Report provides information on policies and actions for 2022. 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 2021-2029 period (6th cycle). The City is currently updating the Housing Element for the current cycle.

DISCUSSION:

DISCUSSION:

In the "Our Well Planned Community" chapter of the West Covina 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 2022. 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 2022, no building permits were finaled for new buildings in the specified areas (Auto Plaza, BKK Districts, and the following corridors: South Glendora). Building permits were issued for the following locations, but the construction is not yet complete:

Specified
Areas
Square Footage/Residential
Units Project Address
Downtown
32 new residential units
(permits issued for 32 out of
84 units)
West
Cameron II
(Meritage)
1600-1616
W.

Cameron
Avenue
North
Azusa
108 new residential units
(permits issued for 108 of 158
units)
Asteria
(Lennar)
1651 E.

Rowland
Avenue
Sunset
New 58,868 square foot
medical office building and
new 58,901 square foot
emergency department and
intensive care unit (permits for
emergency department and
intensive care unit issued by
the Office of Statewide Health
Planning and Development)
Queen of
the Valley
Hospital
(Emanate)
1115 S.

Sunset
Avenue
In addition, the City has issued building permits for the following locations outside the specified areas:

Square footage/Residential Units Project Address
New 5,001 square foot fast-food
restaurant with drive-through Chick Fil A 3041 E. GarveyAvenue North 110 new residential units (permits
issued for 110 of 119 residential
units)
Vincent
Place
(Meritage)
1024 W.

Workman
Avenue

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. Below is the index for the items:

Ongoing - are actions with no definitive end date
In Progress - have been initiated but not yet completed Completed - have been implemented
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 (7) 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 adopted by the City Council in 2022. The City is currently working with HCD in obtaining certification of 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 6th cycle was 5,346 housing units across all income categories (very low income = 1,653, low income = 850, moderate income = 865 and above moderate income = 1,978). 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 adopted 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 2022 to the 6th cycle.

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 2021 to 2029. This information is provided in Attachment No. 3. In 2022, building permits were issued for 331 new housing units (111 new single-family houses, 137 accessory dwelling units, and 83 multiple family residential units). This increases the number of units issued permits in this term to 365 units. Although permits for all approved residential units (400 total units) have not yet been obtained, the housing units approved for the West Cameron II, Vincent Place Specific Plan, Walnut Grove Specific Plan (Asteria), and the Grove at Merced projects will count towards this cycle RHNA. Staff is counting approximately 10-15% of the approved multiple family residential units from these projects towards the non-deed restricted moderate income category due to the required Homeownership Assistance Program. In addition, approximately 60% of accessory dwelling units are counted towards the very low and moderate income categories as allowed by the SCAG Regional Accessory Dwelling Unit Affordability Analysis.

CONCLUSION
This report covers the implementation of the goals of the General Plan for 2022, as well as development progress made within the adopted Housing Element.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed this report.

Prepared by: Jo-Anne Burns, Planning Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

This agenda item is to receive and file, therefore; there is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Development Chart
Attachment No. 2 - Policy Chart
Attachment No. 3 - Housing Element Annual Progress Report CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: A Well-Planned Community Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
As of 12/31/22
Forecasted Development Previous Total 2022 Cumulative to Date Districts Downtown
Residential 1700 units 74 32 106
Retail 125,000 SF 5,700 0 5,700
Office 280,000 SF 0 0 0
Hotel 400 rooms (200,000 SF) 0 0 0
Eastland
Residential 0 0 0 0
Retail 25,000 SF 2,925 0 2,925
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 0 0 0
Hotel 0 0 0 0

DEVELOPMENT CHART

ATTACHMENT NO. 1
As of 12/31/22
Forecasted Development Previous Total 2022 Cumulative to Date Corridors North Azusa
Residential 250 units 0 108 108
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 1 1
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 0 117,769 117,769
Hotel 0 0 0 0

As of 12/31/22
Forecasted Development Previous Total 2022 Cumulative to Date Neighborhood
Centers & Other
Areas Puente Ave
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

POLICY CHART
Section Time Frame Implementer Status
Our Natural Community - A. Air
P1.1 Promote alternative transportation modes like walking, biking, and transit that reduce emissions related to vehicular travel.

A 1.1
Continue to channel Federal, State and Local transportation funds to programs, and infrastructure improvements that reduce air pollution through the promotion of walking, biking, ride-sharing, public transit use, the use of alternative fuel vehicles or other clean engine technologies. Ongoing PS/AQMD Ongoing P1.2 Promote the use of energy-efficient vehicles.

P1.3 Minimize the adverse impacts of growth and development on air quality and climate.

A1.3
Prepare and adopt a plan to reduce green­house gases as part of the Environmental Impact Report (to be concurrently approved with the West Covina General Plan) to achieve compliance with State mandates, 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
P1.4 Continue to protect areas of beneficial natural groundwater recharge by preventing uses that can contaminate soil or groundwater.

A 1.4 The City and the appropriate water providers shall protect groundwater recharge and groundwater quality when reviewing new development projects. Ongoing Water Providers Ongoing P1.5 Where appropriate, new development shall minimize impervious area, minimize runoff and 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 space.

A 1.6 Maintain the existing conservation areas and prohibit any development in spaces designated as parks and open space on the land use plan. Ongoing Planning/CS Ongoing A 1.6b Continue to add public open spaces through developer dedication, in-lieu fees, or conservation easements. Ongoing
Planning/CS/School
Districts Ongoing
P1.7 Develop a multi-use integrated trail system that supports recreational and mobility needs.

A1.7a Prioritize a phased program for the planning and design, funding and implementation of a citywide trail program. Not Initiated
A1.7b Convert the east-west Walnut Creek Wash into a walking and biking trail. Not Initiated A1.7c Identify and provide additional access points adjacent to the Walnut Creek Wash and existing and planned trails. Not Initiated
A1.7d Update the downtown development regulations to develop standards for trails and development of frontages along the Walnut Creek Wash. Immediate Planning Not Initiated P1.8 Provide environmental education programs to increase public understanding and appreciation of our natural surroundings.

A1.2
Continue to control and reduce air pollution emissions from vehicles owned by the City and municipal operations and facilities by expanding the use of alternative fuel, electric, and hybrid vehicles in City fleets. Ongoing PS/AQMD
Short-Term Planning/CS/PS
Ongoing

ATTACHMENT NO. 2
Section Time Frame Implementer Status
A1.8 Provide information to residents and businesses about how to reduce water consumption, waste and pollution and conserve resources. Ongoing PS Ongoing
P1.9 During the review of public and private development projects, analyze potential impacts to views of natural areas from public streets, parks, trails, and community facilities.

A1.9 Adopt standards to protect public views and assess the impact to public views during the development review process. Short-Term Planning In Progress
P1.10
To preserve nighttime views within and immediately adjacent to single family residential zones, require property owners within and directly adjacent to these zones to utilize shielding and directional lighting methods to direct lighting away from adjoining properties.

A1.10 Adopt development standards that prevent glare and light trespass and assess the impact of outdoor 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.

A 1.11a
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.

Consistency and variation in tree form, color, and seasonal display can be used to create dynamic and harmonious streetscapes. Immediate Completed
A1.11b Increase the number of street trees by adding new trees in the downtown area and the three corridors (Azusa, Sunset, and Glendora Avenue). Short-Term Ongoing A 1.11c
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 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 A1.11d Develop a street tree management plan — outline a maintenance strategy, creating planting plans and identify capital funding needs. Ongoing Ongoing
A1.11e 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 City’s current tax base.

A 2.1a Continue to strengthen the City’s retail base. Ongoing Ongoing A 2.1b Attract new hospitality uses. Short-Term Ongoing A 2.1c 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-Term CED/Planning/PS/CS Ongoing A2.3b Support catalytic development. Short-Term PS/Planning/CED Ongoing P2.4 Build on and grow West Covina’s regional appeal.

A2.4 Improve connections between the three downtown neighborhoods. Short-Term PS/Planning Not Initiated CED
Planning/PS

Section Time Frame Implementer Status
P2.5 Encourage transformative development in the triangle bounded by Glendora Avenue, Vincent Avenue, and Interstate 10.

A2.5a Support revitalization of Glendora Avenue retail. Ongoing A2.5b Brand the area as “West Covina’s Main Street.” Not Initiated P2.6 Create a diversity of housing options.

A2.6a Support higher-intensity and high-quality multifamily development in the downtown. Ongoing A2.6b Explore opportunities for affordable senior housing. 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-Term 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 Ongoing 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 enforce­ment 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 neigh­borhoods, to support new uses that can be more successful. Provide opportunities for healthy living, commerce, employment, rec­reation, education, culture, entertainment, civic engagement, and socializing. · Adopt form-based codes for the Down­town area and Corridors that: Completed · Utilize clear development requirements tailored to the community’s vision; Ongoing · 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; Ongoing
Immediate CED
Ongoing Planning/CED
Short-Term Planning

Section Time Frame Implementer Status
· 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
P3.5 Support the growth of Queen of the Valley Hospital while developing a unifying vision and code for Sunset Avenue.

A3.5
Partner with Queen of the Valley hospital to develop a Corridor Plan and Development Code for Sunset Avenue that accommodates future hospital growth in a contextual manner with enhancements to Sunset Avenue Corridor. Short-Term Planning/QVH Ongoing
P3.6 Reduce West Covina’s production of green­house 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 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 City­wide Thoroughfare Plan. Immediate Planning/PS Not Initiated
P4.2
Accommodate multimodal mobility, acces­sibility and safety needs when planning, designing, and 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 A4.2b
Review capital improvement projects to ensure that needs of non-motorized travelers are considered in planning, programming, design, reconstruction, retrofit, maintenance, construction, operations, and project development. Ongoing Ongoing
A4.2c
Accommodate the needs of all travelers through a Complete Streets approach to designing new transportation improvements. Complete streets are roadways designed to facilitate safe, comfortable, and efficient travel for all roadway users. Ongoing Ongoing P4.3
Establish protection of human life and health as the highest transportation system priorities, and 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 PD 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 street space equitably among all modes.

A4.4a
Ensure that pedestrians, bicyclists, transit vehicles and automobiles each have space in the right-of-way 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. Not Initiated · Providing incentives for high-performance building and infrastructure A3.6
Short-Term PS
Not Initiated
Ongoing Planning/PS
Planning/PS

Section Time Frame Implementer Status
A 4.4b
Adopt the National Association of City Trans­portation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design Guide and Urban Bikeway Design Guide as a supplement to the California Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Not Initiated
P4.5 Work to eliminate barriers to pedestrian and bicycle travel.

A4.5a Identify gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle facilities networks and define priorities for eliminating these 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 A4.5c Accompany installation of new bicycle facilities with educational programs for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians — particularly children. Short-Term PD Not Initiated A4.5d Work 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 A 4.5g
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 on the north side of the Wash in the Downtown area, con­necting 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 Not Initiated A4.5h
Explore opportunities for a “shared street” on Toluca Avenue. In the near term, no changes are recommended to this street. However, over the longer term 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 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 Mid-Term Planning/PS Not Initiated P4.6 Work with transit providers to develop high-quality facilities for transit users, including access facilities.

A4.6a
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, 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 A 4.6b
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 com­muter parking lot or 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, potentially with a transit store and retail uses on the ground floor. Short-Term CED/Foothill
Transit/Plaza WC In Progress

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A4.6c
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 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 A4.6d
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 leftturn lanes alternating with landscaped medians. Average Daily Traffic is in the 15,000 to 17,000 range, well below the maximum that can be accommo­dated in a single general-purpose lane each way, plus leftturn lanes. Transit volumes are 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 thousands of daily passengers aboard these buses and to enhance the visibility of existing transit service, the curbside general-purpose lanes should be converted to transit-only lanes. Private vehicles could 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 pro­vide 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 informa­tion displays, informational kiosks and other amenities for Short-Term Foothill
Transit/PS/Planning
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 A4.7c Partner with Caltrans to address transportation issues near the interface between State facilities and City streets. Short-Term PS/CalTrans Ongoing
P4.8 Implement “green” 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 populations.

A4.9
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 based on the senior community’s identified needs, priorities and barriers to safe nonmo­torized 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 transitrelated improvements in these communities. In Progress A4.10b 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 Short-Term Planning/PS

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P4.11
To ensure that the City is prepared for future changes in transportation technologies and preferred modes of travel, seek to incorporate emerging mobility options such as Transportation Network Companies (TNC) and autonomous vehicles into planning and other efforts.

A411a
Understanding that increased adoption of TNCs and future introduction of autonomous vehicles may 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
A4.11b Consider ways to facilitate use of TNCs and taxis by considering their infrastructure in new development, for example by requiring TNC/ taxi loading zones in large developments. Not Initiated A4.11c
Seek out opportunities to partner with private transportation providers, for example by distributing 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.

A4.12a
Encourage development and application of strategies and actions pertaining to response and prevention of security incidents on the local and regional transportation system through improved system monitoring, rapid 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 Ongoing PS Not Initiated P4.13 Synchronize traffic signals and develop operational enhancements at the I-10 Freeway interchanges to reduce traffic congestion.

A4.13 The City of West Covina shall seek congestion management and other available grant funding opportunities to synchronize traffic signals and develop operational enhancements at the I-10 Freeway Short-Term PS Not Initiated Our Resilient Community - A. Circulation
P5.1 Promote fine-grained network of complete streets in new and redevelopment projects.

A5.1
Adjust development regulations and review processes to require new development and redevelopment projects to provide a fine-grained, 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
P5.2
Allocate land uses based primarily on the control of physical form, intensity, and arrangement of buildings, landscapes, and public spaces that enable land and building functions to adapt to economic, environ­mental, 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
P5.3
Parks and other public open spaces will be connected to, informed by, and responsive to the context.

Natural and landscaped parcels should also be configured for place-making and food production.

Streets shall be multifunctional, multimodal, and­spatially enclosed by buildings and trees.

A5.3 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 P5.4
Buildings, lots, and blocks primarily scaled around the pedestrian and transit, creating a humanscaled spatial enclosure. Buildings should be informed by surrounding physical context, the adjacent landscapes, structures, local conditions, building traditions, and the microclimate.

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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
P5.5 Implement a Complete Streets Policy for the city to ensure that the right of way will provide safe access for all users.

A5.5
Publish a Complete Streets Manual that provides engineering and design guidelines for different street 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 A5.6c
As the economy recovers and funding becomes available (through grants or bond proceeds), the City should explore energy efficiency projects such as installing solar panels for City facilities & retrofitting existing street lights. Short-Term Completed
A5.6d Consider providing an incentive program for new buildings that exceed California Energy Code requirements by 15%. Short-Term Not Initiated
A5.6e Provide on-going education of homeowners & businesses as to the value of energy efficiency & the need to upgrade existing structures on the regular basis. Ongoing Ongoing Our Resilient Community - G. Water
P5.7 Manage & develop safe, reliable, economical water supply for existing & planned new customers.

A5.7a Reduce demand through water conservation techniques. Ongoing PS Ongoing 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 Ongoing PS/Planning Ongoing Our Resilient Community - H. Sewer
P5.8 Ensure provision of adequate sewer system capacities to serve existing & planned development.

A5.8a Preventing rain water from getting into sewer system. 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.

Continue to collaborate with users & service partners to identify & support programs & new techniques of solid waste disposal, such as:
· recycling,
A5.9 ·
composting,
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· 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. 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 6.1a Review and revise street standards to promote walking, transit use, and biking. Short-Term PS/Planning Ongoing The development review bodies should consider active living as a development criteria and encourage:
●   Where practical, locating the building near transit and a diverse mix of uses; ●    Siting the building to encourage walking; and
A6.2 Encourage the use of stairs between floors by designing internal staircases to be visually prominent and 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 A6.3b
Support health fairs with information, health care screenings and services, and activities celebrating 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 Ongoing A6.4
Publish a Complete Streets Manual that provides engineering and design guidelines for different street 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 P6.5 Seek to increase its amounts of parks and trails to support physical activity and reduce the incidence of chronic illness.

A 6.5 Continue to work with the local school districts to maintain and expand after school use of school 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 A6.1b
P6.2
P6.4
●   Securing bicycle parking, and where feasible, other cycling friendly facilities such as showers/lockers
New and renovated buildings should be designed and constructed to improve the health of the residents, workers, and visitors
Implement a Complete Streets Policy for the city to ensure that the right of way will provide safe access for all users.

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A6.6b Partner with the local school districts to prioritize safety and roadway improvements around schools that encourage walking and biking to school. Short-Term PS/School Districts In Progress Our Healthy and Safe Community - B. Mental Health and Social Capital P6.7 Preserve and strengthen social capital by supporting formal and informal social net­works in the 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, familyoriented programs, and youth activities.

A6.8 Increase the marketing of existing programs and events and add new programs and events to reduce the risk of social isolation. Short-Term CS/School Districts Ongoing P6.9 Increase awareness about how to prevent mental illness and promote mental health.

A6.9 Partner with health care providers, caregivers, schools, senior center to increase access to mental health information and resources. Short-Term
CS/Health Care
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.

A6.10a Form partnerships with organizations such as health care facilities, schools, Hurst Ranch, Plaza West Covina, and food banks to encourage healthy foods and beverages. Ongoing A6.10b Discourage the sale of less healthy foods and beverages within local government facilities, recreational areas, and near public or private schools, or at sports events. Ongoing A6.10c Encourage property owners to make use of vacant properties as community gardens Ongoing Planning Not Initiated Our Healthy and Safe Community - D. Police
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 services; Ongoing
●    require the funding of new services from fees or assessments from new development. Completed A6.11b Add bike patrol in Downtown area to prevent, intervene, and enforce activities while allowing personalized police contacts that enhance the relationship between the police depart­ment and the people Ongoing PD Not Initiated A6.11c Continue to support and expand the Neighborhood Watch program. Ongoing PD Ongoing A6.11d Co-habit with the Fire Department a future public service center to increase the presence and services in the Downtown area. Long-Term PD/FD Not Initiated
A6.11e Provide education about specific safety concerns such as property crimes and auto-theft. Ongoing PD Ongoing P6.12 Address safety during development review process.

A 6.12a Incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles and best practices into zoning ordinances and development review processes for new development and major rehabilitation. Immediate Planning/PD Ongoing A6.12b
Develop an ordinance that restricts the location and concentration of liquor stores within 500 feet of 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:

A 6.11a

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Districts/Plaza West
Covina/Food Banks
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● increasing police staffing to coincide with increasing population, development, and call for services; Ongoing
●    require the funding of new services from fees or assessments from new development. Completed A6.13b Co-habit with the Police Department a future public service center to improve the service times in the Downtown area. Long-Term FD/PD Not Initiated
P6.14 Address fire-prevention during development review process.

A6.14
Dedicated person for fire prevention review during design, construction, inspection, and operation of 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
A 6.15a
Require all development to comply with the provisions of the latest California Building Code, including provisions related to design and engineering to mitigate potential impacts from seismic events, fires, and other hazards. Ongoing PS Ongoing
A6.15b Review Zoning Ordinance and subdivision requirements, make recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission on the implications of the Safety Element, and make any necessary changes. Short-Term Planning/PS In Progress A6.15d Require Specific Plans to recognize the findings of this Safety Element as critical land use guidelines are developed for specific areas. Ongoing Planning/PS Ongoing P6.16 Take actions to reduce the potential for loss of life or property in areas of high seismic risk and areas subject to landslide and lique­faction hazards.

P6.17 Take actions to reduce the potential for loss of life or property in high fire hazard areas.

A 6.17a Review and evaluate proposed land uses in extreme and high fire hazard areas for their vulnerability to 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 A6.17c Adopt special inspection criteria in those areas of extreme, high, and medium fire risk during critical fire season when the sustained wind velocity exceeds 25 miles per hour. Ongoing PS/FD Not Initiated A6.17e Investigate water re-use programs in the hill­side areas to aid in fire prevention. Mid-Term PS/FD Not Initiated Not Initiated
Not Initiated
P6.15
A6.15c
A6.16
A6.17d
Mid-Term FD
Require CEQA environmental reviews to analyze and as necessary mitigate potential natural hazards on a site-specific basis
Require geological and soils engineering investigations in areas of moderate or high landslide risk, potential liquefaction and subsidence areas, and critical seismic zones such as Alquist-Priolo fault zones Study the adoption of rigid inspection standards for off-road vehicles (such as muffler and spark arrestor 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).

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 in onsite fire protection. This could be accomplished through the inclusion of suitable gates and driveways in both existing and proposed homes.

A6.17f
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Ongoing
A 6.13a
Limit the exposure to potential natural hazards through adoption and enforcement of appropriate building standards, land use controls, and environmental review.

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A6.17g
Continue to support programs to reduce fire hazards from vegetation in areas of extreme to high fire risk.

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 P6.18 Take actions to reduce the potential for loss of life or property in flood zones and potential dam inundation areas.

A6.18b
Improve emergency service capabilities in areas subject to potential dam inundation in order to shorten 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 A6.18d Investigate siting of future critical facilities in only those areas beyond the 60-minute line that signifies the time between dam failure and inundation. Ongoing PS Not Initiated A6.18e Support or sponsor flood plain studies along Walnut Creek and other drainage areas to better equip the City to deal with flood problems. Short-Term PS Not Initiated A6.18f Make information on flood potential available to developers, industries, and appropriate civic groups in areas affected by potential dam inundation. Short-Term PS Not Initiated A6.19
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 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 Ongoing P6.21
Update West Covina’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) on a regular basis in order to reflect changing conditions, best practices, regulatory environment, and advancements in knowledge; and to main­tain eligibility for public assistance grants.

A6.21a Update West Covina’s NHMP every 5 years. Short-Term PS/FD Not Initiated A6.21b Carry out the actions contained in NHMP. Ongoing PS/FD Ongoing Engage in and support inter-agency coordination regarding emergency services and response, and critical facilities
Encourage and participate in mutual aid agreements between the fire departments of local cities and Los Angeles County
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.

P6.20
A 6.20a
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FD
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Review and evaluate proposed land uses in flood zones for their vulnerability to potential flooding and potential exposure of life and property to damage or loss from flooding.

Encourage State, federal, and other governmental agencies to intensify research on flood and inundation hazards
Prevent serious structural damage and func­tional impairment to critical facilities and structures, especially where large numbers of people are apt to congregate at one time.

A 6.18a
A6.18g
P6.19
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P6.22 Develop and disseminate educational programs, through a variety of media, to familiarize the citizens of West Covina with the Safety Element, the NHMP, and related issues.

A6.22b
Coordinate with the school districts to initiate educational programs in lower grades using displays and 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 A6.22c
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 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.

A 6.23a
Require new developments to reduce exterior noise levels for any usable outdoor area to the “normally 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 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 P6.24 Ensure that new development does not expose surrounding land uses to excessive noise.

A 6.24
Through the environmental review process, require applicants for new development proposals to analyze 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 gen­erators 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.

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, industries susceptible to seismic hazards, and civic groups, and encourage them to implement these programs and/or incorporate them into their own safety programs. Not Initiated A6.22a
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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 A6.27c
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, and noise barriers such as sound walls and berms. Site design solutions such as setbacks are 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 Consider, where appropriate, the diversion of through traffic from purely residential areas. Ongoing PS/Planning Ongoing A6.27e
The City shall partner with adjacent cities and other jurisdictions and the private sector to seek and secure 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
P7.1 Provide ongoing direction, administration and financial resources to address West Covina’s cultural needs.

A7.1a Bring dedicated human and financial resources through grants, internship, contract positions, etc. to support implementation. Short-Term Ongoing
A7.1b Determine the administrative structure in West Covina best suited to support cultural development. Immediate Ongoing A7.1c
Identify and establish an appropriate organizational structure like a Cultural Advisory Committee or task the existing Community Services Group or Commission to work collaboratively with partners and provide direction and support for ongoing cultural development. Immediate Ongoing A7.1d 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.

A7.2a Reuse vacant or underutilized buildings in the downtown area and along the Corridors to provide shared 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 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 Continue 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 map (promotional brochure) that identifies the location of all public art. Short-Term CS (Planning) Completed A7.3c Sponsor and organize local art exhibits in public facilities, performances, festivals, cultural events, and forums. Short-Term
CS/Health Care
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 A7.3f Build on and extend current efforts in cross promotion and marketing among cultural organizations and 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 Ongoing A6.27b Maintain liaison with transportation agencies such as Caltrans regarding reduction of noise from existing transportation facilities.

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P7.4 Expand places and spaces where cultural activities can occur.

A7.4a
Undertake a systematic audit of places and spaces in West Covina where cultural activities currently or 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 A7.4c Examine current zoning, licensing, and permitting requirements with the objective of supporting and facilitating community groups planning festivals and events. Short-Term 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 A7.5b Consider establishing new Pan-Asian and Hispanic festivals that create a unique cultural brand for West Covina. Short-Term CS/CED Not Initiated
A7.5c Continue efforts to provide free and/or afford­able cultural programming in anchor cultural institutions and through the promotion of free community festivals and events. Ongoing CS Ongoing A7.5d Encourage establishment of one or more festivals or events geared to the interests of youth. Engage youth in the determination of such an event(s). Short-Term CS Not Initiated A7.5e Encourage the establishment of one or more festivals or events geared to the interests of seniors. Engage 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 sign program for the four corners. Short-Term Planning Not Initiated A7.6b Encourage and support a BID. Mid-Term Property Owners Not Initiated A7.6c Develop a master plan for the four corners area. Mid-Term Planning Not Initiated P7.7
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 Amer­ican resources, including California Envi­ronmental 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 projects carried out within the City.

A7.7
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 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 P8.2 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 Immediate PS/Planning/CS Not Initiated A8.2c Update and create new agreements for joint 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.

Section Time Frame Implementer Status
A8.3
Pursue joint use agreement with California Elementary School, Cortez Elementary School, Hollencrest 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 spaces should be dispersed throughout the neighborhood.

A8.4 Develop new neighborhood parks, pocket parks, and community gardens as feasible and appropriate to meet citizen needs and require them in new development. Ongoing CS/Planning Ongoing Our Active Community - C. Public Access to Open Space
P8.5 Develop and improve access to parks.

A8.5 Identify and eliminate barriers, safety issues along walkways, and gaps in pedestrian and bike networks, and improve bike facilities that encourage access to parks. Ongoing PS/CS Ongoing Our Active Community - D. Connect Space
P8.6 Develop a network of open spaces.

A8.6a Connect the open spaces to neighborhoods through a series of landscaped streets that provide green links to the Walnut Creek as well as stormwater drainage. Short-Term PS Not Initiated A8.6b Revise zoning ordinance to require new development to connect their open spaces to the open space network. Short-Term Planning Not Initiated
A8.6c Educate property owners, political leaders and the community about the economic, social, and environmental benefits of open space network. Short-Term Planning/CS In Progress Our Active Community - E. Safety
P8.7 The location and design of open spaces should take advantage of surrounding land uses.

A8.7
Revise the zoning ordinances to require open spaces to designed in the line of sight of adjacent land uses 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.

A8.8a
Provide adequate lighting; maintaining land­scaping to maximize visibility; remove grafitti as soon as 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 park site for parking. Ongoing CS/Planning Ongoing Our Active Community - F. Maintenance
P8.9
Investigate and evaluate opportunities and incentives for other agencies, non-profits, private businesses, and user groups to par­ticipate in the maintenance and replacement costs of parks, open space, and recreational facilities.

A8.9a
Develop a citywide initiative to encourage “Friends of Parks” service organizations like West Covina Beautiful or San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy & Community Service Group for short term clean-up projects. Ongoing
CS/Service
Orgs/Community Service
Groups Not Initiated

Section Time Frame Implementer Status
A8.9b Continue to use the Capital Improvements Program to plan for the identification of available resources 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 funding sources for park and recreational programs, such as trusts and other fund raising activities. Ongoing CS 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.

A8.10 If necessary, make operational and programming changes to reflect the changing preferences and needs of a diverse and aging population. Ongoing CS Ongoing
P8.11 Ensure equal access to facilities and programs.

A8.11a Improve facilities at City Parks to respond to the requirements of special needs groups. Ongoing A8.11b Adjust and subsidize fees to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to participate in recreation programs. Ongoing
P8.12 Explore the feasibility of building a new community pool facility.

A8.12a Identify 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 capital improvement needs for parks and recreation. Immediate Planning Ongoing Ongoing CS

Jurisidiction Name
Reporting Calendar Year
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
Phone
Street Address
City
Zipcode
1444 W. Garvey Avenue South
West Covina
91790
General Information
2022
West Covina
Contact Information
Jo-Anne
Burns
Planning Manager
[email protected]
6269398422
Mailing Address
Annual Progress Report January 2020
ATTACHMENT NO. 3
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Application
Status Notes
2 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 12
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted+
(see
instructions)
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by project
Total

DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Was APPLICATION

SUBMITTED
Pursuant to GC
65913.4(b)?
(SB 35
Streamlining)
Ddi the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915?
Were incentives
or concessions
reqested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915 approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.

Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 1 0 1 0 41 2 45 0 0 8479-022-013 2445 E RIO VERDE B22-0092 SFD O 01/13/2022 1 1 NO No N/A Approved 8479-022-013 2447 E RIO VERDE B22-0094 SFD O 01/13/2022 1 1 NO No N/A Approved 8457-029-038 1018 W Workman Avenue B21-1811 SFD O 12/15/2021 1 1 NO No N/A Approved 8457-029-038 350 Lockhart Way B21-1830 SFD O 12/15/2021 1 1 NO No N/A Approved 8457-029-038 352 Lockhart Way B21-1842 SFD O 12/15/2021 1 1 NO No N/A Approved 8467-016-020 1816 W MERCED B22-0761 5+ O 04/21/2022 9 9 NO No N/A Approved 8467-016-020 1838 W MERCED B22-0758 5+ O 04/21/2022 7 7 NO No N/A Approved 8467-016-020 1856 W MERCED B22-0757 2 to 4 O 04/21/2022 4 4 NO No N/A Approved 8467-016-020 1220 S VANHORN B22-0760 5+ O 04/21/2022 9 9 NO No N/A Approved 8467-016-020 1200 S VANHORN B22-0759 5+ O 04/21/2022 8 8 NO No N/A Approved 8467-016-020 1866 W MERCED B22-0755 2 to 4 O 04/21/2022 3 3 NO No N/A Approved 8488-012-011 1138 S SUSANNA B22-2255 ADU R 12/15/2022 1 1 NO No N/A Approved 8493-031-024 1324 S SANDYHILL B22-0669 ADU R 11/30/2022 1 1 NO No N/A Approved 8455-015-034 1719 E IDAHOME B22-2065 ADU R 11/21/2022 1 1 NO No N/A Approved Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications
10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Table A2
Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of
the units were
Extremely Low
Income?+
Was Project
APPROVED using
GC 65913.4(b)?
(SB 35 Streamlining)
Y/N
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select multiple
see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 4 35 39 0 14 0 54 0 78 185 331 0 0 0 31 0 21 0 52 0 0 8456-012-007 1141 E MARBURY B21-1412
ADU R
0 1
01/10/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8479-009-004 137 S MOCKINGBIRD B21-0049
ADU R
0 1
01/24/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8486-019-003 1423 E HERRING B21-0398
ADU R
0 1
01/26/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8463-014-037 1333 S HALINOR B21-1152
ADU R
0 1
01/27/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8443-017-014 1815 E DANES B21-1163
ADU R
0 1
02/07/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8479-010-019 220 S MOCKINGBIRD B21-0436
ADU R
0 1
02/14/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8724-005-026 3810 S FERNTOWER B21-1590
ADU R
0 1
02/15/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8484-005-002 608 S SHASTA B22-0053
ADU R
0 1
02/15/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8459-018-024 249 N BROMLEY B21-1174
ADU R
0 1
02/28/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8470-002-009 1449 S BROADMOOR B21-0665
ADU R
0 1
03/01/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8486-027-025 1743 E CAMERON B21-0522
ADU R
0 1
03/08/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8470-004-007 1323 W DURNESS B21-0226
ADU R
0 1
03/14/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8470-004-007 1323 W DURNESS B21-0219
ADU R
0 1
03/14/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8479-013-012 2448 E NORMA B21-1123
ADU R
0 1
03/24/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8442-018-014 1815 E PIONEER B21-1365
ADU R
0 1
03/24/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8724-002-054 3022 E VERMILLION B21-1093
ADU R
0 1
03/31/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8459-014-013 425 N MORRIS B21-0946
ADU R
0 1
04/12/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8458-015-034 556 N CONLON B21-0740
ADU R
0 1
04/14/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8478-016-016 1820 E HOLLY OAK B20-0467
ADU R
0 1
04/25/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8490-006-021 1241 E MCWOOD B21-1798
ADU R
0 1
04/28/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8741-003-021 841 E ALWOOD B21-1197
ADU R
0 1
05/05/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8492-013-007 2119 E CASA LINDA B22-0693
ADU R
0 1
05/09/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8724-003-086 3132 E HOLLINGWORTH B22-0598
ADU R
0 1
05/11/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8463-011-014 1320 S SIESTA B22-0030
ADU R
0 1
05/25/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8480-002-054 3264 E HOLT B22-0538
ADU R
0 1
05/31/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8725-003-014 2616 E FENMEAD B21-1444
ADU R
0 1
05/31/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8442-020-012 535 N HOMEREST B22-0649
ADU R
0 1
06/27/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8447-022-050 3599 E HILLHAVEN B21-1565
ADU R
0 1
06/28/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8490-015-030 1112 S WILSON B22-1311
ADU R
0 1
06/30/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8480-007-008 226 S BARRANCA B22-1031
ADU R
0 1
07/11/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8486-017-001 914 S LARK ELLEN B22-0680
ADU R
0 1
07/25/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8485-022-001 802 S TERRI ANN B22-0271
ADU R
0 1
07/28/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8470-044-039 1529 S ST MALO B22-1041
ADU R
0 1
08/02/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8458-006-006 728 N CONLON B22-0746
ADU R
0 1
08/03/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8458-006-006 728 N CONLON B22-0745
ADU R
0 1
08/03/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8480-008-034 2807 E MESA B22-0275
ADU R
0 1
08/08/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8488-012-003 947 E MERCED B22-0528
ADU R
0 1
08/08/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8741-002-015 1433 S INDIAN SUMMER B21-0882
ADU R
0 1
08/10/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8457-021-024 226 N BRAODMOOR B22-0932
ADU R
0 1
08/16/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8492-001-013 1103 S HOLLENBECK B22-1562
ADU R
0 1
08/23/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8459-008-037 435 N ORANGE B22-1353
ADU R
0 1
08/23/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8487-003-015 641 S GAYBAR B21-1384
ADU R
0 1
08/31/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8470-002-001 1335 W YARNELL B21-0442
ADU R
0 1
09/01/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8459-003-013 1842 W ALISAL B22-1307
ADU R
0 1
09/07/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8437-024-003 1900 W KENOAK B22-0948
ADU R
0 1
09/07/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8476-021-031 524 S ASTELL B22-0210
ADU R
0 1
09/08/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8485-001-009 2148 E CORTEZ B22-1228
ADU R
0 1
09/12/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8456-025-006 1317 E IDAHOME B22-0913
ADU R
0 1
09/12/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8455-005-017 1613 E THELBORNE B22-1373
ADU R
0 1
09/26/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8741-002-024 1414 S PRICEDALE B22-0742
ADU R
0 1
09/26/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8455-015-020 1607 E IDAHOME B22-1066
ADU R
0 1
09/27/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8456-001-002 1355 E MARBURY B22-1179
ADU R
0 1
10/03/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8722-006-006 3500 S HEDGEROW B22-0768
ADU R
0 1
10/03/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8722-003-017 3508 S HEDGEROW B22-2044
ADU R
0 1
10/04/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8492-005-009 1131 S DONNA BETH B22-1520
ADU R
0 1
10/05/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8489-028-001 622 E MERCED B22-1810
ADU R
0 1
10/10/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8490-005-003 1332 E MCWOOD B22-0550
ADU R
0 1
10/24/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8477-019-019 1730 E STUART B22-1405
ADU R
0 1
10/24/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8490-029-027 1643 E MICHELLE B22-1377
ADU R
0 1
10/24/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8484-006-016 646 S HOLLENBECK B22-0779
ADU R
0 1
10/31/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8467-015-002 1300 S SUNKIST B22-1627
ADU R
0 1
11/03/2022
1 0 0 N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
8467-015-002 1300 S SUNKIST B22-1628
ADUR
0 1
11/03/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8443-006-012 734 N NEIL B22-1338
ADUR
0 1
11/09/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8485-025-011 815 S CAJON B22-1546
ADUR
0 1
11/29/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8458-024-021 140 N ROBERTO B22-1677
ADUR
0 1
11/30/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8458-024-022 146 N ROBERTO B22-1680
ADUR
0 1
11/30/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8466-002-005 1760 S ORANGE B22-0700
ADUR
0 1
12/01/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8467-015-018 1229 S VANHORN B22-1947
ADUR
0 1
12/05/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8460-017-028 2420 W CEDARWOOD B22-0149
ADUR
0 1
12/12/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8476-003-020 247 S ASHDALE B22-1735
ADUR
0 1
12/20/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8457-029-038 1038 W Workman Avenue B21-1812
SFDO
0 1
07/19/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 356 Lockhart Way B21-1813
SFDO
0 1
07/19/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 1028 W Workman Avenue B21-1832
SFDO
0 1
07/19/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 360 Lockhart Way B21-1833
SFDO
0 1
07/19/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 362 Lockhart Way B21-1843
SFDO
0 1
07/19/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 358 Lockhart Way B21-1844
SFDO
0 1
07/19/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 1058 W Workman Avenue B21-1814
SFDO
0 1
08/30/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 259 Lockhart Way B21-1815
SFDO
0 1
08/30/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 1048 W Workman Avenue B21-1834
SFDO
0 1
08/30/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 255 Lockhart Way B21-1835
SFDO
0 1
08/30/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 257 Lockhart Way B21-1845
SFDO
0 1
08/30/2022
100N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 261 Lockhart Way B21-1846 SFD
O
0 1 08/30/2022
1 00N
8457-029-038 1078 W Workman Avenue B21-1816 SFDO01 10/13/2022100N 8457-029-038 245 Lockhart Way B21-1817 SFDO01 10/13/2022 100N
8457-029-038 253 Lockhart Way B21-1818 SFDO01 10/13/2022100N 8457-029-038 249 Lockhart Way B21-1819 SFDO01 10/13/2022100N 8457-029-038 1068 W Workman Avenue B21-1836 SFDO01 10/13/2022100N 8457-029-038 247 Lockhart Way B21-1847 SFDO01 10/13/2022 100N
8457-029-038 243 Lockhart Way B21-1848 SFDO01 10/13/2022100N 8457-029-038 251 Lockhart Way B21-1849 SFDO0
1 10/13/2022100N
8457-029-038 241 Lockhart Way B21-1820 SFDO01 10/13/2022100N 8457-029-038 235 Lockhart Way B21-1821 SFDO01 10/13/20221 00N
8457-029-038 231 Lockhart Way B21-1822 SFD
O
0 1 10/13/2022
100N
8457-029-038 229 Lockhart Way B21-1823 SFD
O
0 1 10/13/2022100
N
8457-029-038 237 Lockhart Way B21-1837 SFDO01 10/13/20221 00N
8457-029-038 225 Lockhart Way B21-1838 SFD
O
0 1 10/13/2022100N
8457-029-038 239 Lockhart Way B21-1850 SFD
O
0 1 10/13/2022
100N
8457-029-038 233 Lockhart Way B21-1851 SFD
O
0 1 10/13/2022100N
8457-029-038 227 Lockhart Way B21-1852 SFD
O
0 1 10/13/2022100N
8457-029-038 223 Lockhart Way B21-1824 SFD
O
0 1 01/31/2023100N
8457-029-038 219 Lockhart Way B21-1825 SFD
O
0 1 01/31/2023100N
8457-029-038 217 Lockhart Way B21-1826 SFD
O
0 1 01/31/2023
100N
8457-029-038 213 Lockhart Way B21-1839 SFDO0
1 01/31/2023100N
8457-029-038 221 Lockhart Way B21-1853 SFDO01 01/31/202310 0N
8457-029-038 215 Lockhart Way B21-1854 SFDO0
1 01/31/2023100N
8457-029-038 211 Lockhart Way B21-1827 SFDO01 01/31/202310 0N
8457-029-038 207 Lockhart Way B21-1828 SFDO0
1 01/31/2023100N
8457-029-038 205 Lockhart Way B21-1829 SFDO01 01/31/202310 0N
8457-029-038 201 Lockhart Way B21-1840 SFDO01 01/31/2023100N 8457-029-038 209 Lockhart Way B21-1855 SFDO01 01/31/202310 0N
8457-029-038 203 Lockhart Way B21-1856 SFDO01 01/31/2023100N 8457-029-038 225 N Vincent Avenue B21-1810 SFDO01 06/29/202210 0N
8457-029-038 1008 W Workman Avenue B21-1831 SFDO01 06/29/2022100N 8457-029-038 227 N Vincent Avenue B21-1841 SFDO01 06/29/202210 0N
8493-028-012 1436 S ALPINE B22-0129 SFDO01 10/25/2022100N 8277-041-013 1043 HOLIDAY B22-1286 SFDO01 11/28/202210
0N
8441-027-903 503 Embrook Way B22-0468 SFDO01 07/21/2022100N 8441-027-903 505 Embrook Way B22-0469 SFDO01 07/21/202210 0N
8441-027-903 511 Embrook Way B22-0470 SFDO01 07/21/2022100N 8441-027-903 513 Embrook Way B22-0471 SFDO01 07/21/2022100N 8441-027-903 507 Embrook Way B22-0514 SFDO01 07/21/2022100N 8441-027-903 515 Embrook Way B22-0514 SFDO01 07/21/2022 100N
8441-027-903 501 Embrook Way B22-0492 SFDO01 07/21/2022100N 8441-027-903 509 Embrook Way B22-0493 SFDO01 07/21/2022100N 8441-027-903 518 Embrook Way B22-0472 SFDO01 07/28/2022100N 8441-027-903 524 Embrook Way B22-0473 SFDO01 07/28/20221 00N
8441-027-903 519 Embrook Way B22-0474 SFDO01 07/28/2022100 N
8441-027-903 521 Embrook Way B22-0475 SFDO
01 07/28/2022100N
8441-027-903 527 Embrook Way B22-0476 SFDO01 07/28/2022100 N
8441-027-903 529 Embrook Way B22-0477 SFDO0
1 07/28/2022100N
8441-027-903 520 Embrook Way B22-0515 SFDO01 07/28/202210 0N
8441-027-903 526 Embrook Way B22-0515 SFDO0
1 07/28/2022100N
8441-027-903 523 Embrook Way B22-0516 SFDO01 07/28/2022100N 8441-027-903 531 Embrook Way B22-0516 SFDO01 07/28/202210 0N
8441-027-903 516 Embrook Way B22-0494 SFDO01 07/28/2022100 N
8441-027-903 522 Embrook Way B22-0495 SFDO01 07/28/2022100N 8441-027-903 517 Embrook Way B22-0496 SFDO01 07/28/202210 0N
8441-027-903 525 Embrook Way B22-0497 SFDO01 07/28/2022100N 8441-027-903 530 Embrook Way B22-0478 SFDO01 09/08/2022 100N
8441-027-903 538 Embrook Way B22-0479 SFDO01 09/08/2022100N 8441-027-903 535 Embrook Way B22-0480 SFDO0
1 09/08/2022100N
8441-027-903 541 Embrook Way B22-0481 SFDO01 09/08/2022 100N
8441-027-903 532 Embrook Way B22-0517 SFDO0
1 09/08/2022100N
8441-027-903 540 Embrook Way B22-0517 SFDO01 09/08/2022 100N
8441-027-903 537 Embrook Way B22-0518 SFDO01 09/08/2022100N 8441-027-903 543 Embrook Way B22-0518 SFDO01 09/08/2022100N 8441-027-903 528 Embrook Way B22-0498 SFDO0
1 09/08/2022100N
8441-027-903 536 Embrook Way B22-0499 SFDO01 09/08/2022100N 8441-027-903 533 Embrook Way B22-0500 SFDO01 09/08/2022100N 8441-027-903 539 Embrook Way B22-0501 SFDO01 09/08/2022100N 8441-027-903 547 Embrook Way B22-0482 SFDO01 11/03/2022100N 8441-027-903 553 Embrook Way B22-0483 SFDO01 11/03/2022100N 8441-027-903 549 Embrook Way B22-0519 SFDO01 11/03/2022100N 8441-027-903 555 Embrook Way B22-0519 SFDO01 11/03/2022100N 8441-027-903 545 Embrook Way B22-0502 SFDO01 11/03/2022100N 8441-027-903 551 Embrook Way B22-0503 SFDO01 11/03/2022100N 8441-027-903 1633 Rosewell Road B22-0484 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1639 Rosewell Road B22-0485 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1635 Rosewell Road B22-0520 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1641 Rosewell Road B22-0520 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1631 Rosewell Road B22-0504 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1637 Rosewell Road B22-0505 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1643 Rosewell Road B22-0506 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1645 Rosewell Road B22-0507 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1649 Rosewell Road B22-0486 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1655 Rosewell Road B22-0487 SFDO01 03/02/2023 100N
8441-027-903 1651 Rosewell Road B22-0521 SFDO01 03/02/202310 0N
8441-027-903 1657 Rosewell Road B22-0521 SFDO0
1 03/02/2023100N
8441-027-903 1647 Rosewell Road B22-0508 SFDO01 03/02/2023 100N
8441-027-903 1653 Rosewell Road B22-0509 SFDO0
1 03/02/2023100N
8441-027-903 1661 Rosewell Road B22-0488 SFDO0
1 03/02/2023100N
8441-027-903 1667 Rosewell Road B22-0489 SFDO0
1 03/02/2023100N
8441-027-903 1663 Rosewell Road B22-0522 SFDO01 03/02/2023 100N
8441-027-903 1669 Rosewell Road B22-0522 SFDO0
1 03/02/2023100N
8441-027-903 1659 Rosewell Road B22-0510 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 1665 Rosewell Road B22-0511 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 510 Embrook Way B22-0490 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 508 Embrook Way B22-0512 SFDO01 03/02/2023100N 8441-027-903 502 Embrook Way B22-0467 SFDO01 06/16/2022100N 8441-027-903 506 Embrook Way B22-0513 SFDO01 06/16/2022100N 8441-027-903 512 Embrook Way B22-0513 SFDO01 06/16/2022100N 8441-027-903 500 Embrook Way B22-0491 SFDO01 06/16/2022100N 8457-029-038 242 LOCKHART B21-1806
5+O
0 15
12/13/2022
600N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 201 LOCKHART B21-1804
5+O
0 15
12/13/2022
600N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8459-026-002 1920 W PACIFIC B21-0374 2 to 4O04 12/07/2022400N 8459-026-002 1920 W PACIFIC B21-0375 2 to 4O03 12/07/2022300N 8441-027-903 510 TAMARIND B22-0386
5+O
0 14
11/07/2022
500N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8441-027-903 512 TAMARIND B22-0391
5+O
0 14
11/07/2022
500N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 300 LOCKHART B21-1808
5+O
0 19
10/13/2022
1000N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
8457-029-038 262 LOCKHART B21-1809
5+O
0 19
10/13/2022
1000N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 201 N VINCENT B21-1802
5+O
0 16
10/05/2022
700N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8441-027-903 505 TAMARIND B22-0398
5+O
0 15
09/08/2022
600N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8441-027-903 507 TAMARIND B22-0394
5+O
0 15
09/08/2022
600N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8468-015-024 1710 CAYTON LOOP B21-1726
5+O
0 19
08/30/2022
1000N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 286 LOCKHART B21-1801
5+O
0 15
08/30/2022
600N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8441-027-903 506 TAMARIND B22-0385
5+O
0 14
07/28/2022
500N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8441-027-903 508 TAMARIND B22-0390
5+O
0 14
07/28/2022
500N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8441-027-903 500 TAMARIND B22-0384
5+O
0 14
07/21/2022
500N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8441-027-903 502 TAMARIND B22-0389
5+O
0 14
07/21/2022
500N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8457-029-038 326 LOCKHART B21-1807
5+O
0 15
07/18/2022
600N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8468-015-024 1736 CAYTON LOOP B21-1721
5+O
0 19
06/16/2022
1000N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8468-015-024 1630 CAMERON B21-1720
5+O
0 2 10
06/16/2022
1200N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8441-027-903 501 TAMARIND B22-0397
5+O
0 15
06/16/2022
600N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
8493-019-007 1008 S FIRCROFT B21-0190
ADUR
0 1
07/28/2021
11 01/03/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8486-004-009 1444 E LARKWOOD B21-1592
ADUR
0 1
12/21/2021
11 01/11/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8492-005-007 1117 S DONNA BETH B20-0592
ADUR
0 1
04/08/2021
11 02/11/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8468-013-004 1620 W SHERWAY B21-0845
ADUR
0 1
12/16/2021
11 02/15/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8466-007-015 1759 S CABANA B21-0668
ADUR
0 1
09/09/2021
11 02/16/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8478-028-011 2044 E OLIN B21-0664
ADUR
0 1
09/13/2021
11 03/01/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8441-008-005 1227 E GROVECENTER B21-1117
ADUR
0 1
10/27/2021
11 03/07/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8488-019-004 440 E TRUMAN B20-1459
ADUR
0 1
03/30/2021
11 03/23/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8467-019-007 1428 S SUNKIST B21-0204
ADUR
0 1
06/30/2021
11 03/25/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8477-021-006 322 S MYRTLEWOOD B20-0999
ADUR
0 1
08/26/2021
11 04/14/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8487-007-020 617 S VANDERWELL B21-1683
ADUR
0 1
02/15/2022
11 04/21/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8467-010-022 1415 S MEEKER B21-0466
ADUR
0 1
09/07/2021
11 04/26/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8441-008-005 1227 E GROVECENTER B21-1116
ADUR
0 1
10/27/2021
11 04/29/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8466-014-014 1106 FORD B22-0535
ADUR
0 1
05/17/2022
11 05/04/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8740-010-016 1340 E HARVEST MOON B21-0313
ADUR
0 1
07/14/2021
11 06/02/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8485-019-003 836 S LOLITA B21-1128
ADUR
0 1
03/22/2022
11 06/13/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8490-007-006 1318 E MERCED B21-1368
ADUR
0 1
01/04/2022
11 06/17/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8463-007-002 2316 ITUNI B21-0753
ADUR
0 1
09/13/2021
11 07/01/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8463-007-002 2316 W ITUNI B21-0772
ADUR
0 1
09/13/2021
11 07/01/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8467-023-003 1828 W GLENMERE B21-0654
ADUR
0 1
09/09/2021
11 07/05/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8485-009-018 1847 E LARKWOOD B21-1232
ADUR
0 1
02/28/2022
11 07/18/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8482-036-001 3045 E HILLSIDE B21-0392
ADUR
0 1
08/11/2021
11 07/18/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8440-019-014 608 N ELLEN B21-1033
ADUR
0 1
03/03/2022
11 07/21/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8476-014-001 305 S PIMA B21-0733
ADUR
0 1
10/12/2021
11 08/11/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8476-018-011 428 S GARDENGLEN B22-0771
ADUR
0 1
06/28/2022
11 08/19/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8441-021-017 551 N OSBORN B21-1796
ADUR
0 1
03/16/2022
11 08/19/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8485-019-003 836 S LOLITA B21-1127
ADUR
0 1
03/22/2022
11 09/01/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8477-011-005 110 S BUTTERFIELD B21-1497
ADUR
0 1
02/28/2022
11 09/01/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8488-019-023 383 MERCED B21-1442
ADUR
0 1
04/13/2022
11 09/20/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8492-010-004 1827 E MICHELLE B21-0320
ADUR
0 1
03/07/2022
11 09/23/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8479-007-013 219 S MANZANITA B21-1012
ADUR
0 1
03/10/2022
11 09/29/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8490-030-019 1643 E PORTNER B21-0991
ADUR
0 1
03/31/2022
11 10/05/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8489-002-008 1313 S VALINDA B21-1859
ADUR
0 1
03/22/2022
11 10/05/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8456-024-007 215 N TOLAND B21-0769
ADUR
0 1
11/10/2021
11 10/13/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8485-015-018 1442 E THACKERY B21-0644
ADUR
0 1
02/24/2022
11 10/18/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8456-001-009 1330 E ROWLAND B22-1086
ADUR
0 1
09/13/2022
11 10/25/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8470-010-014 1304 S EVANWOOD B21-1718
ADUR
0 1
02/24/2022
11 11/08/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8490-005-017 1214 E MCWOOD B21-0927
ADUR
0 1
05/18/2022
11 11/14/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8467-015-014 1213 S VANHORN B21-0405
ADUR
0 1
04/20/2022
11 11/18/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8466-014-020 1915 S CONLON B21-1795
ADUR
0 1
04/21/2022
11 11/23/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8489-028-005 648 E MERCED B20-1400
ADUR
0 1
09/02/2021
11 11/28/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8457-023-014 222 N WALNUTHAVEN B21-1211
ADUR
0 1
01/06/2022
11 11/28/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8470-036-006 1302 W FARLINGTON B22-0034
ADUR
0 1
03/14/2022
11 12/06/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8725-015-006 2744 E VALLEY VIEW B21-1095
ADUR
0 1
06/13/2022
11 12/07/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8487-022-007 835 E BARBARA B21-0380
ADUR
0 1
08/17/2021
11 12/09/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8487-017-008 932 S RUSSELEE B22-0827
ADUR
0 1
06/07/2022
11 12/12/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8480-009-027 2633 E VANDERHOOF #B B18-0021
ADUR
0 1
04/16/2021
11 12/13/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8741-003-012 836 E FRANCISQUITO B20-1171
ADUR
0 1
11/17/2021
11 12/15/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8470-031-005 835 W SPRUCE B21-0719
ADUR
0 1
03/16/2022
11 12/16/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8489-006-005 811 E LUCILLE B22-0668
ADUR
0 1
07/05/2022
11 12/22/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
8743-019-029 1809 BAUER B22-1308
ADUR
0 1
10/13/2022
11 12/23/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8740-020-017 1713 E ALMANAC B20-1389
ADUR
0 1
10/13/2022
11 12/27/2022
10N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8456-011-001 421 N TOLAND B22-0180
ADUR
0 1
05/05/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8482-008-014 2619 E LARKWOOD B22-0342
ADUR
0 1
10/06/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8489-009-001 804 E MERCED B22-0363
ADUR
0 1
05/23/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8482-011-001 2602 E LARKWOOD B22-0441
ADUR
0 1
08/17/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8487-019-013 838 E BARBARA B22-0566
ADUR
0 1
11/07/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8493-005-004 1850 E MICHELLE B22-0664
ADUR
0 1
08/16/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8463-009-029 2328 W WALNUT CREEK B22-0734
ADUR
0 1
12/12/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8490-025-017 1227 S RIMSDALE B22-0752
ADUR
0 1
09/15/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8733-011-008 3439 PHOEBE B22-0949
ADUR
0 1
08/29/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8478-013-012 2137 E WALNUT CREEK B22-0959
ADUR
0 1
12/13/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8724-010-021 3840 S MORGANFIELD B22-1070
ADUR
0 1
12/27/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8440-009-009 758 N ELLEN B22-1118
ADUR
0 1
02/07/2023
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8460-021-002 2526 W HAVENBROOK B22-1495
ADUR
0 1
11/08/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8467-027-006 1648 S SANDIA B22-1722
ADUR
0 1
12/27/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8475-005-041 664 S CALIFORNIA B22-1882
ADUR
0 1
11/06/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8469-021-040 914 W VINE B22-1927
ADUR
0 1
10/26/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8458-009-001 1716 W ELDRED B22-2054
ADUR
0 1
12/08/2022
100N
SCAG Regional Accessory
Dwelling Unit Affordability
Analysis
8467-016-020
1912 W MERDCED PRECISE PLAN NO.
21-02 5+
O4 35 05/17/2022
39 000N
Homeowner's assistance program
required for at least 10-15% of the
units sold prioritizing low-moderate
income
000
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 5 1 14 - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 13 2 54 - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 2 - 78 - - - - - - -
Above Moderate 1,978 4 7 185 - - - - - - - 196 1,782
5,346
24 10 331 - - - - - - - 365 5,853
5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date Total Units
Remaining
- - - - - - - - - - -
1,653
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.

Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.

Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).

Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
785
20 This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
80 Moderate
1,653
850
865
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 69 2
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
1,633
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+ Date of Rezone Very Low-Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above ModerateIncome Rezone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning Minimum
Density Allowed
Maximum
Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
The description should adequately document how each
unit complies with subsection (c) of Government Code
Section 65583.1+
.

For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist
here:

Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communitydevelopment/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.

Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD to receive the password that will enable you to populate these fields.

Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Housing Preservation
Program
Assist 10 households annually and
advertise the program on the City’s
website and periodically in the City’s
newsletter.

Ongoing
Administering loans from previously implemented HPP program. Implemented revised HPP program in 2017. Funding came from CDBG and Low/Moderate Housing Funds. In 2022 staff provided 5 loans to West Covina homeowners.

Home Improvement Loan
Program
Assist households annually and
advertise the program on the City’s
website and periodically in the City’s
newsletter.

Ongoing Administering existing loans. No funding available for new loans.

Monitor and Preserve
Affordable Housing
Maintain a list of affordable units
throughout the City including
affordability information to ensure
landlords are compliant with deed
restrictions and to preserve affordable
units.

Ongoing
Monitoring compliance of six affordable housing projects in the City, including Heritage Park, Lark Ellen Village, Mauna Loa Apartments, The Promenade, Senior Villas I and Senior Villas II. The City continues to monitor the status of existing affordable units within the City. There are 687 affordable units within the City.

Energy Efficient Design
Educate and encourage the use of
energy conservation measures in the
development of residential units.

Provide information on funding
programs.

Ongoing The City encourages energy conservation and compliance with State laws as it relates to energy conservation for residential developments.

Acquisition and
Rehabilitation
Provide technical and financial (when
available) assistance for the
development of 20 new affordable
housing units and the rehabilitation of
50 units during the 2021-2029 planning
period using a combination of federal,
state, and local funds.

Ongoing The City continues to inform multi-family housing developers of available sites and State and Federal programs. No developers have submitted projects.

Affordable Housing
Financing
Maintain a list of mortgage lenders
participating in the California Housing
Finance Agency (CHFA) program.

Ongoing Lenders participating in the CHFA program are available on request.

Alternative Housing
Models
Facilitate the development of alternative
housing models (i.e. senior housing)
suited to the community housing needs
through the provision of flexible zoning
regulations.

Ongoing No developers have expressed interest or submitted projects.

Los Angeles County
Partnership
Increase resident awareness about
housing programs offered by the County
by advertising them at City Hall and
online.

Ongoing
The City provides Information on resources and programs offered by the County as well as other nonprofit organizations providing housing resources/programs.

City staff provides information to residents seeking housing assistance as well as on the City website.

Remove Development
Constraints
On an annual basis, review development
standards, to ensure that the
development of lower income housing
can occur. Revise the development code
to address all constraints identified in
Section 6 of the Housing Element.

Ongoing
The City is currently working on a comprehensive Development Code update. As part of the Development Code update, the City will review residential and mixeduse regulations to identify development standards or procedures that may constrain the development of affordable housing and housing for persons with special needs. On December 2022, the City has adopted Ordinances Nos. 2506 and 2507 which created the mixed-use overlay zone and applicable development standards. In addition, the City adopted objective design standards for multi-family residential development.

Flexible Development
Standards
Continue to use flexible development
standards to facilitate the development
of affordable housing through promotion
of maximum development densities in
the multi-family zone and the new mixeduse overlay.

Ongoing No developers have expressed interest or submitted projects.

Density Bonus Ordiance
Promote the City’s density bonus
ordinance that offers bonuses for the
provision of affordable housing,
depending on the amount and type
provided, consistent with revised
Government Code §65915.

Ongoing The City has standards in the Municipal Code for density bonuses in compliance with state law. No applications submitted in 2022.

Fast-track/Priority
Application Processing
The City will assign senior staff to
handle the projects, and staff assistance
may be provided to prepare the
necessary documents in half the typical
processing time.

Ongoing No applications were submitted in 2022
Second-Unit Ordinance
Amend the Zoning Code to require only
ministerial consideration of second-unit
applications to encourage the creation
of second-units.

Ongoing
The City processed Code Amendment No. 22-02 to address HCD's comment letter dated February 11, 2022 and has been continually working with HCD to ensure the City's Ordinance complies with current State Laws.

Manufactured Housing
Mobile Home Rent Control
Encourage the provision of affordable
housing by allowing manufactured
housing (including mobile homes) in
single family residential zones, subject
to the conditions consistent with State
law.

Ongoing No permits issued for manufactured housing. No new mobile home parks proposed in 2021.

Water and Sewer Service
Providers
Immediately following the adoption and
certification of the Housing Element,
Staff will deliver copies to all providers
of sewer and water service within the
City of West Covina.

Ongoing Letters mailed following adoption of Housing Element.

Flood Management Ensure that flood risks are considered when making land use decisions. Ongoing The City continues to comprehensively review projects, specially projects located within moderate and minimal risk areas as identified by FEMA.

Fair Housing Program
Continue to assist households through
the Housing Rights Center, and continue
to refer fair housing complaints to the
Housing Rights Center.

Ongoing
The City continues to promote fair housing practices and refer fair housing complaints to the Housing Rights Center. The City provided $10,000 in CDBG funding to the Housing Rights Center.

Reasonable
Accommodation
Create a process to make reasonable
accommodation requests for land use
and zoning decisions and procedures
regulating the location, funding,
development and use of housing for
people with disabilities.

Ongoing
The City has standards in the Municipal Code for reasonable accommodation. The City has received and approved one reasonable accomodation application/request in 2022.

Senior Center Shared
Housing
Continue to connect individuals through
the Senior Citizens’ Center at Cortez
Avenue with the goal of making 10
matches a year.

Ongoing The City contributes to the funding of a social worker through the YWCA to assist seniors with housing placement.

Homeless Assistance
Program
Provide $200,000 in CDBG funding to
care providers and associated facilities
through 2022.

Ongoing
City provided $50,000 to the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless ($10,000), Action Food Pantry ($20,000), Shepherd’s Pantry ($8,000), and Project 29:11($12,000) in FY 21-22. West Covina expended $4,785 in Measure H funds for motel vouchers for those who are homeless in West Covina. Additionally, the City expended $23,000 in Measure H funds through the Homeless Outreach Officer in the Police Department. The City expended $187,500 between April and December 2022 on an agreement with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LA CADA). LA CADA provides a two-person team, five days per week to conduct homeless outreach, assessment, and connection to services. The contract includes 8 dedicated beds for assisted persons.

Foreclosures
Direct residents in need of foreclosure
counseling to foreclosure help lines
provided by the County of Los Angeles
Department of Consumer Affairs and
HUD.

Ongoing
The City will continue to provide information to residents seeking counseling regarding foreclosures. Residents with questions are directed to the County and HUD.

Housing for
Developmentally Disables
Persons Program
Offer specific regulatory incentives
when funding is available, apply for
funding at least twice during the
planning period.

Ongoing The City continues to monitor for potential developers and funding programs. No applications have been submitted.

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.

Lot Consolidation Program
Encourage lot consolidation of smaller
parcels within the Mixed Use Overlay or
for Affordable/Senior Housing with
density bonus to accommodate projects
including a minimum of 16 units at a
density of at least 30 dwelling units per
acre or higher.

Ongoing The City continues to inform multi-family housing developers of development opportunities in the Mixed Use Overlay. No developers have submitted projects.

Provide Emergency and
Transitional Housing
Ensure that the housing need of all
residents is met by providing
opportunities for transitional housing,
emergency shelters and SRO units to be
accommodated within the City.

Ongoing The Municipal Code allows for the development of emergency shelters and efficiency units. No applications have been received.

Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
ModerateIncome Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Above Moderate RHNA
Jurisdiction West Covina
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic Capacity
Identified in the
Housing Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.

Jurisdiction West Covina Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
8468-016-904 811 S. Sunset Avenue, West Covina Public Facilities Surplus Land 7.41 8474-003-915, 8474-
003-918, 8474-003-
940, 8474-007-928,
8474-007-931, 8474-
007-932,8474-007-
933, 8474-007-
934,8474-007-935,
8474-007-939, 8474-
007-940
Plaza West Covina Commercial Surplus Land 21.85
NOTE: This table is meant to contain an invenory of
ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction
owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Los Angeles County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:9999-999-999 Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: + indicates an
optional field
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain
auto-calculation
formulas
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Project Type Date Notes
2 3
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+ Activity Date Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income Notes
Table I
Units Constructed Pursuant to Government Code 65852.21 and Applications for Lot Splits Pursuant to Government Code 66411.7 (SB9) NOTE: SB 9 PROJECTS ONLY. This table only
needs to be completed if there were lot splits
applied for pursuant to Government Code
66411.7 OR units constructed pursuant to
65852.21.

Units entitled/permitted/constructed must also
be reported in Table A2. Applications for these
units must be reported in Table A.

Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Project Identifier Unit Constructed
1 4
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction West Covina ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Project Type Date
Units (Beds/Student
Capacity) Granted
Density Bonus
Notes
2 3 5 6
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Non
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Additional Beds
Created Due to Density
Bonus
Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction West Covina
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 14
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 54
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 78
185
331
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
SFA 0 0 0
SFD 0 78 0
2 to 4 0 7 0
5+ 39 131 0
ADU 0 115 52
MH 0 0 0
Total 39 331 52
11 45
0 0
0 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
Number of Streamlining Applications Approved
Total Developments Approved with Streamlining
Total Units Constructed with Streamlining
Total Housing Applications Submitted:

Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:

Total Housing Units Approved:

Total Housing Units Disapproved:

Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Number of Applications for Streamlining
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Jurisdiction West Covina
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto‐populated based on amounts entered in rows 15‐26.

Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Other
Funding Notes
Development Code Update $500,000.00 $151,200.24 None
Invoiced tasks include:
advertisement, website
creation, research,  5
community meetings,
subcommittee
meetings,
drafting/adoption of
objective design
standards for
multifamily
development
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto‐populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 4
35 39
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 14
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 54
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 78
185
331
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 31
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 21
0 52

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$                                                                                                                         500,000.00 Task Status
In Progress
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL FORECAST FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2024-2028
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that City Council receive and file the Long-Range Financial Forecast for fiscal years ending 2024-2028.

BACKGROUND:

Local government financial condition analysis consists of defining and measuring financial condition, identifying any warning trends, conducting data analysis, and writing a report of analysis.  Beyond the annual budget cycle and multi-year capital plan, governments need to identify long-term financial trends.

Long-term financial planning involves projecting revenues, expenses, and key factors that have a financial impact on the organization. Understanding long-term trends and potential risk factors that may impact overall financial sustainability allows staff to proactively address these issues. A long-term financial planning process allows Council to focus on long-term objectives, encourages strategic thinking, and promotes overall awareness for financial literacy in an organization.

Additionally, the State audit recommended the City prepare financial analyses that evaluate both the short-term and long-term financial implications of significant spending decisions. The City's action in regard to this finding was to use a multi-year forecast to quantify the impact of decisions on the City’s financial condition. The City originally developed a multi-year forecast in 2020.

As was contemplated in the City's Financial Recovery Plan, annually staff prepares and updates the forecast to include all projected revenue and expenditures, adding information on new assumptions, unanticipated costs, and cost-saving actions.

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of the forecast update is to provide long-term context for annual decisions that will be made with the FY 2023-2024 Budget and FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. This forecast was developed to create a forward-looking, conservative baseline budgetary outlook for the City’s General Fund under a given set of revenue and expenditure growth assumptions.

The Long-Range Financial Forecast (Attachment No. 1) is part of the annual budget process. Also included as part of the budget process is a Budget Survey that was made available online from December 2022 through February 2023. A total of 46 responses were received. Attachment No. 2 includes a summary of the survey results.

Date, Time Event Location
Tuesday, April 18th, 7:00 PM Proposed Budget Presentation* City Council Chambers Wednesday, April 26th, 6:00 PM Community Workshop City Council Chambers Monday, May 1st, 6:00 PM Community Workshop Cameron Community Center
Tuesday, May 2nd & 16th, 7:00
PM
Budget Status Update (if
necessary)*
City Council Chambers
Tuesday, June 6th, 7:00 PM Consideration of Budget Adoption* City Council Chambers Saturday, July 1st Start of New Fiscal Year
Table 1. FY2023-24 Budget Calendar
*Council Meeting
LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed this report.

Prepared by: Stephanie Sikkema, Finance Director
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

Based on the revenue and expenditure assumptions, the General Fund is anticipated to have positive revenue over expenditures for the forecasted period. This positive excess is modest in FYE 2024 ($344,000), as a recession is anticipated, but increases in the outer years to over $5 million in FYE 2028. Additionally, reserves are anticipated to increase over the upcoming years from 26% in FYE 2022 to 36% in FYE 2028.

It is important to reiterate that the forecast does not include any increase in salaries in FYE 2025-2028, since it is outside the contracted period, or increase contributions to OPEB.

Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Long-Range Financial Forecast FYE 2024-2028 Attachment No. 2 - Budget Survey Results
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability Long-Range
Financial Forecast
FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2024 TO 2028
City of West Covina
WWW.WESTCOVINA.ORG | 1444 W GARVEY AVE, WEST COVINA CA, 91790 ATTACHMENT NO. 1
City of West Covina Long-Range Financial Forecast: FYE 2024-2028

Overview
The purpose of this forecast is to provide long-term context for annual decisions that will be made with the Fiscal Year Ending (FYE) 2024 Budget and FYE 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. This forecast was developed to create a forward-looking, conservative baseline budgetary outlook for the City’s General Fund under a given set of revenue and expenditure growth assumptions.

The revenue and expenditure growth assumptions were originally developed in 2020 for the bond issuance and have been updated based on recent trends. Salaries and Benefits have been updated to reflect the average increase from the current memorandums of understandings. The base year for this forecast is FYE 2023 which is estimated to be back to pre-COVID conditions.

Revenue
The City’s major revenue sources include property taxes and sales tax. Each of these revenue sources are driven by the growth of the local economy and the City’s population. This is also true of several of the City’s other revenue sources including fees and charges for service, franchise taxes, and licenses and permits.

Revenue Growth Assumptions
▪ The growth assumptions were established by the 2020 forecast. ▪ Based on prior year actuals Property Tax is assumed to increase by 2.5%. ▪ The Property Tax in Lieu of Vehicle License Fee grows with estimated increase in assessed valuation. ▪ Sales Tax estimates are provided by HdL and are forecasted to decrease by 0.5% in FY2023-24 due to the anticipated recession but then rebound back to 2.7% in FYE 2025. ▪ The forecast assumes that the Redevelopment Agency’s In-Lieu portion of the City’s 1% Local Sales and Use Tax will go back to the General Fund in FYE 2024. ▪ Transient Occupancy Tax is projected to grow by 2% each year. ▪ Development-related fees(including building permits) have spiked in recent years but are anticipated to subside in the upcoming year and are assumed to remain level throughout the forecast.

Table 1. Forecasted Revenue Growth Assumptions
Major Revenue Source FYE 2024 FYE 2025 FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028 Property Tax 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
Sales Tax -0.5% 2.7% 3.0% 3.2% 3.2%
Franchise Fees 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Transient Occupancy Tax 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Business License Tax 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Rent 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2%
Fines 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Ambulance Services 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Development Permits Fees 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Recreation Fees 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
City of West Covina Long-Range Financial Forecast: FYE 2024-2028

Expenditure Overview
Expenditures are forecasted for the City’s two major funds: General and Debt Service. The baseline forecast presented herein includes expenditures already approved by and/or committed to by the City Council. Rising costs due to inflation, and/or interest rates are also anticipated and included in this forecast through growth factors applied to each forecast category.

Expenditure Growth Assumptions
▪ Base salaries have been projected to reflect the increases per the current memorandums of understanding. No increases are assumed after the contracted period. ▪ The forecast assumes recruitment of all FYE 2022 Budgeted positions with an annual estimated vacancy savings within larger staffing groups.
▪ Projected employer contributions to California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) are based on the latest Actuarial Valuation.
▪ Modest increases in expenditures are forecasted for Materials & Services, Fuel, Utilities, etc. ▪ The forecast does not assume increases in contributions to Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB).

Table 2. Forecasted Expenditure Growth Assumptions
Expenditures FYE 2024 FYE 2025 FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028 Personnel Services Costs
Worker's Compensation 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Group Life 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Group LTD 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Health Plans 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Dental Plans 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Vision Plans 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
CalPERS Miscellaneous 3.2% -1.7% -1.0% -1.0% -1.1%
CalPERS Safety 10.1% -2.3% -2.3% -2.3% -2.8%
Materials and Services Costs
Other Materials and Services 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Contract / Professional Services 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% Capitalized Lease Payments 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Insurance 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Legal 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Utilities 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Information Technology 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Audit Costs 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Bank Fees 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Fuel Usage 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Animal Control Contract 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
City of West Covina Long-Range Financial Forecast: FYE 2024-2028

General Fund Projections
Based on the revenue and expenditure assumptions, the General Fund is anticipated to have positive revenue over expenditures for the forecasted period. This positive excess is modest in FYE 2024 ($344,000), as a recession is anticipated, but increases in the outer years to over $5 million in FYE 2028. Additionally, reserves are anticipated to increase over the upcoming years from 26% in FYE 2022 to 36% in FYE 2028.

It is important to reiterate that the forecast does not include any increase in salaries in FYE 2025-2028, since it is outside the contracted period, or increase contributions to OPEB.

Figure 1. Forecasted General Fund Revenue and Expenditures Figure 2. Forecasted General Fund Ending Fund Balance (Unassigned) $3,415 $402 $344 $1,107
$2,678 $3,631 $5,069
$(5,000)
$(3,000)
$(1,000)
$1,000
$3,000
$5,000
$7,000
Actual
FYE 2022
Estimate
FYE 2023
Forecast
FYE 2024
Forecast
FYE 2025
Forecast
FYE 2026
Forecast
FYE 2027
Forecast
FYE 2028
$60
$65
$70
$75
$80
$85
$90

ANNUAL SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)
Thousands

ANNUAL REVENUES / EXPENDITURES
Millions
General Fund Revenue and Expenditures
General Fund Revenues General Fund Expenditures
$20 $17 $17 $18 $21 $25 $30
26%
21% 22% 23%
26%
30%
36%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
Actual
FYE 2022
Estimate
FYE 2023
Forecast
FYE 2024
Forecast
FYE 2025
Forecast
FYE 2026
Forecast
FYE 2027
Forecast
FYE 2028
Unassigned Reserve as % of
Base Expenditures
General Fund Balance
Millions
E ndi ng G e ne r al Fund B al anc e - U nas s i gned
Unassigned Fund Balance Unassigned Reserve as % of Base Expenditures City of West Covina Long-Range Financial Forecast: FYE 2024-2028

Future Pension Costs
The City currently has a total of two pension plans administered by CalPERS and two retirement enhancement plans administered by Public Agency Retirement System plans (PARS).

The total plan contributions are determined through CalPERS’ annual actuarial valuation process. The actuarially determined rate is the estimated amount necessary to finance the costs of benefits earned by employees during the year, with an additional amount to finance any unfunded accrued liability. In 2020, the City issued taxable Lease Revenue Bonds to provide financing to pay the City’s unfunded pension liabilities to CalPERS. This replaced unfunded liability paid directly to CalPERS.

Table 3. Projected CalPERS Rates.

CalPERS Rates FYE 2023 FYE 2024 FYE 2025 FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028 Miscellaneous 9.56% 9.87% 9.70% 9.60% 9.50% 9.40%
Safety 20.64% 22.72% 22.20% 21.70% 21.20% 20.60%
The PARS retirement enhancement plan consists of an EPMC replacement supplemental retirement plan and a supplemental retirement plan for executive staff and City Council. The City makes all contributions to these plans. Participants do not make any contributions. The City is currently only funding the benefit payments payable each year.

Figure 3. Forecasted Pension Employer Costs
Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB)
The City administers a single-employer defined benefit plan which provides healthcare benefits to eligible retirees and their dependents in accordance with various labor agreements. The table below summarizes these costs over the forecast period.

Table 4. Retiree Benefits
Retiree Benefit ($ Millions) FYE 2023 FYE 2024 FYE 2025 FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028 Medical 2.15 2.22 2.28 2.35 2.42 2.50
Health Savings Plan 0.28 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35
Total $2.43 $2.57 $2.63 $2.70 $2.77 $2.85
$6 $6
$5 $5 $5 $5 $5
$-
$1
$2
$3
$4
$5
$6
$7
$8
Actual
FYE 2022
Estimate
FYE 2023
Forecast
FYE 2024
Forecast
FYE 2025
Forecast
FYE 2026
Forecast
FYE 2027
Forecast
FYE 2028
Millions
Pension Employer Costs
CalPERS UAL CalPERS Retirement - Safety Plan CalPERS Retirement - Miscellaneous Plan PARS Plans City of West Covina Long-Range Financial Forecast: FYE 2024-2028

Debt Service
The General Fund will generally be responsible for funding the following debt service payments annually:
2018 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A and B
On November 20, 2018, the City issued $19,310,000 of Lease Revenue Bonds, Series A and $4,855,000 of taxable Lease Revenue Bonds, Series B to provide
financing for the advance refunding of the City's
2002 Lease Revenue Bonds Series A, 2004 Lease
Revenue Bonds Series A&B, and the 2013 Lease
Revenue Refunding Bonds Series A.
2020 Lease Revenue Bonds, Series A
On July 23, 2020, the City issued $204,095,000
of taxable Lease Revenue Bonds to provide
financing to pay the City’s unfunded pension
liabilities to CalPERS, to establish a reserve fund,
and pay issuance costs. The bonds mature
annually through August 1, 2044, in amounts
ranging from $3,645,000 to $16,105,000, with
interest rates that range from 1.747% to a
maximum of 3.892% over the term of the bonds.

Energy Efficiency Loans Payable
In May 2021, the City entered into two lease-purchase agreements for the acquisition and installation of certain energy conservation equipment and improvements (solar) and installation of certain energy conservation equipment including lighting and HVAC (non-solar) with an aggregate principal borrowing of $6,602,048.

Table 5. Debt Service Payments
Debt Service ($ Millions) FYE 2024 FYE 2025 FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028 Principal 5.42 5.80 5.90 6.29 6.71
Interest 8.02 7.87 7.72 7.54 7.35
Total Debt Service $13.44 $13.67 $13.62 $13.83 $14.06
Figure 4. Debt Service Payments
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
16 FYE 2024 FYE 2025 FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028
Millions
Debt Service
2018A Bonds 2018B Bonds
2020 Bonds Lease Purchase Agreements
Budget Survey
Results
FY2023-2024
City of West Covina
WWW.WESTCOVINA.ORG | 1444 W GARVEY AVE, WEST COVINA CA, 91790 ATTACHMENT NO. 2
City of West Covina Budget Survey Results FY2023-24

Overview
The City created and solicited a budget survey from December 2022 through February 2023. A total of 46 responses were received. This report is a summary of the results.

Respondents were asked their opinion on the following city services:

1. Community Services (Recreation programs, Senior programs, and Special Events)

2. Economic Development and City Planning

3. Enhancing City Image (median landscaping, graffiti removal, public art)

4. Fire and Ambulance Services

5. Housing (Affordable Housing, Homeless Services)

6. Infrastructure (Street Improvements, Sidewalk Repair, Traffic Signals, sewer)

7. Parks

8. Police Services

9. Public Health (communicable disease prevention, emergency preparedness, environmental health)

10. Regulatory Services (building permits and inspections, code enforcement) Question 1: Which of the following applies to you?
Most (87%) respondents were residents of West Covina.
87%
15%
4%
26%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chart 1: Respondent Type
Property Owner in the City of West Covina Business Owner in the City of West Covina Employed in the City of West Covina Resident of the City of West Covina City of West Covina Budget Survey Results FY2023-24

Question 2: Please rank these City Services in order of most importance to you.

Respondents ranked Infrastructure the most important followed by Police and then Enhancing City Image.

Question 3: If you are given $100 to spend across ten general categories in the City budget, assign how many dollars you would budget to each category.

Most respondents assigned their dollars to Police followed by Infrastructure, then Fire and Ambulance Services.
0 1
2 3
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8 Chart 2: Rank of City Services
$23
$15 $14 $13 $11 $10 $9 $9
$5 $5
$-
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$10
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$20
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Chart 3: Dollars Assigned to Services
City of West Covina Budget Survey Results FY2023-24

Question 4: What are your feelings regarding the current state of the following services? Median Landscaping, Graffiti Removal, Public Art; Streets, Sidewalks, Traffic Signals, Sewer; and Economic Development and City Planning were the services noted as needing the most improvement.

Comments submitted regarding city services:

1. Fire and Ambulance Service needs improvement. Constantly not having properly working pieces of apparatus.

2. More communication on plans that are hopefully in progress. Would love to have updates on the Library that has been left in the dark. There's no clear word with the public.

3. No health department

4. Traffic signals needs to be upgraded to include pedestrian countdown timers and synced

5. We do not need a health department. Stop wasting money

6. The police department is short so man officers that you rarely see a police care over in the South side of the city.

7. Our entire city needs improvement. Our infrastructure is horrible, roads or streets look horrible, we don't have police officers patrolling our streets. Everything in this city is done half-ass and we outsource everything. We are paying more property taxes for less services by our city.

8. The city parks especially the dog park.

9. The city needs to remove all the homeless people off the streets and parks. The graffiti has increased throughout the city. A graffiti crew needs to be created to drive around the city and remove all graffiti from buildings, walls & parks etc. West Covina has trash all over the city streets. I have lived most of my life in West Covina and I am very disappointed on how it looks now. The city is full of homeless, trash, street vendors, graffiti etc.

10. Sidewalks and areas around Bus Stops need clean up and sanitizing more frequently -especially on Azusa Ave and the Eastland Shopping Center.

11. Homeless and mental health require improvement

12. The city needs to make code enforcement a top priority. Too many abandoned cars on the street and overgrown or neglected yard and houses. Makes the city look poor, especially compared to surrounding cities such as La Verne.

13. Too many topics are tied together. Median Maintenance is a completely different answer than clearing graffiti. 31%
55%
69%
30%
51%
60%
32% 28%
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Chart 4: Current State of City Services
Excellent Adequate Needs Improvement N/A
City of West Covina Budget Survey Results FY2023-24

Question 5: Please provide any additional comments, thoughts, or ideas you have about the City's Budget for the upcoming year in the comment section below:

1. Gingrich park is dilapidated and covered in graffiti. Homeless frequent the area and it has been neglected for far too long. It is not a safe place to bring kids and needs to be renovated. Much of the parks in the rest of the city have been updated and Gingrich has not. It should be a priority in the budget so those living in the surrounding area also have a nice park to bring their kids.

2. Many of the parks are outdated, dilapidated, and covered in graffiti.

3. Fire Department fleet needs severe attention. Fire Department vehicles are constantly out of service and vehicles from other city's / fire departments are being borrowed to provide service to the community.

Not having properly maintained and working apparatus is a disservice to the residents and community.

4. Gingrich park on Woodgate dr. Is long overdue for a new basketball outdoor court. Removal of old asphalt floor and replaced with cement floor.

5. I hope the city continues on the trajectory of cleaning up the city, such as tree trimming, bush cutting and clean out, such as on Azusa, Amar, Nogales, medians of roads, landscaping, streets repair throughout the city. I hope they continue to improve park equipment. I hope the city finally addresses Gingrich Park basketball and changes the asphalt to cement, provide soccer nets and new baseball field. I hope the city would provide paint, so volunteers can paint all the walls throughout the city of West Covina. I think a well maintain city speaks volumes to the residents. It encourages them to add positively to their home and the community at large, which will enhance the safety of the community, in turn help the police department.

6. City needs more sidewalks in the residential neighborhoods. It is extremely hard to walk my dog over people’s lawn and then forced to walk on streets with traffic.

7. West Covina needs more participation from our Residents. Suggestions, Community Meetings should be held on a Saturday or Sunday. In addition, encourage involvement from our young people, young families, college students and young professionals.

8. City Finance Director does an excellent job

9. The budget needs to spell out expenses for health department, sportsplex, code enforcement, and list all contracts/revenue of outside vendors such as Transtech, Athens and Charter

10. The City's partnership with LACADA has dramatically improved WCPD's homelessness outreach services.

Ensuring continual funding for LACADA services, or equivalent, should be prioritized in all future budgets.

11. I hope the city reviews these surveys and takes in what the public is stating here.

12. Please communicate the outcomes of the budget via social media through graphics and easy-tounderstand language

13. give employees a raise

14. Please prioritize upgrading traffic signals with sync technology and pedestrian countdown timer. Sidewalk repairs should be addressed too
City of West Covina Budget Survey Results FY2023-24

15. I think the city trying to create their own health department is absolutely ridiculous and a total waste of time and money that could definitely be utilized elsewhere. This city will never be able to offer all of the services LA County does and those who rely on those services will suffer. The four people who made this irresponsible, snap decision (because they were upset about having to wear a mask during a global pandemic) probably don't need to rely on county services themselves. I can't wait to see what a health dept being run by an engineering firm looks like.

16. Cancel the development of a health department.

17. This city needs many more police officers and we do NOT need our own health department!

18. We need more police officers. We need a City Council that will be more proactive with our transient problems. We DO NOT need a Health Dept in WC! We need to lease the sportsplex to people that know how to run such a facility.

19. Get rid of the health department idea and start taking care of our city like has been done in the past. I have owned property here since 1977 and a very disappointed with regard to how the city has crumbled in the past 10 years.

20. We need to prioritize public safety and hire more police officers. My family is not safe. I hardly see police officers patrolling our streets. What would have been nice to see on this survey is the Vision for this city.

What is the vision? Where are you wanting us to go? This explains why this city is in such disarray, no one knows what to do or what the priorities are because we are all over the place. It's sad how this city is being ran and unfortunately, we the residents have to deal with the consequences of lack of leadership.

21. Stop new construction. The strain on our water, gas and electricity is overwhelming.

22. Create a crew to remove graffiti and trash. City can use community service volunteers (offenders) from the courts to clean up the city.

23. E Workman Ave between Azusa Ave and Citrus is in dire need for improvement/replacement -- not just sporadic filling of potholes, etc. Total and Complete Replacement is desperately needed.

24. Be fiscally responsive but avoid being penny wise and pound-foolish good luck. Honest and integrity make your parents proud

25. As a resident of West Covina, infrastructure and a city’s image are extremely important. Maintaining our streets, sidewalk, and landscaping make people want to move to the city. The city needs to enhance its code enforcement to maintain a respectable image compared to surrounding cities.

26. Sidewalks non-existent on Lark Ellen Ave between Maple grove and Pass & Covina. This major avenue is dangerous to walk on w/inches 'tween car & folks.

27. Stop spending on a worthless health department. Stop trying to run a sports department. That alone will free up $2,000,000 a year.

28. The City does not need a health department. There should be other priorities such as economic development and housing.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY

COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

Ratify the Inter-Agency Instructional Services Agreement between the City and Rancho Santiago Community College District (Santa Ana College) for Fire Department training costs.

1. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments to the Agreement.

BACKGROUND:

The West Covina Fire Department safety personnel are required to attend a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training per month. Training is directed either by outside subject matter experts, or by West Covina Fire members who have obtained subject training certification. Members that get certification are registered as part-time Fire Technology Instructors.  Rancho Santiago Community College District (Santa Ana College) receives state funds to administer this training and can redirect a portion of the funds to fire departments that enroll their personnel as students at the College. By entering into an agreement with the College, the College pays the Department $3.50 per firefighter for each hour of training the firefighter attends.

DISCUSSION:

The training curriculum sponsored by Santa Ana College is chosen based on the guidelines set forth by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO). The curriculum is divided into several different courses that are required by Cal-OSHA and designed for large group instruction. The Fire Department utilizes subject matter experts to conduct training to address the required training needs.

Training hours are recorded and the total number of hours are then calculated each semester by the Fire Department's training staff and submitted as an invoice to Santa Ana College.

The Fire Department is responsible for firefighter refresher training in various areas of core competencies.  At the beginning of each semester, the Department verifies the list of members that qualify as part-time instructors at Santa Ana College.  The Department then clarifies Department members that will be enrolled as students for the upcoming semester (known as a batch enrollment).

Throughout the semester, staff will log the training hours daily into the Department’s records management system.  At the end of the semester, a training report will be run and verification will be made to ensure that all training records are accurate. An Excel spreadsheet will then be forwarded to our liaison with Santa Ana College. The College will then do their verification process , provide an invoice to the Department for signature and issue a check to the Department for training hours logged.

This agreement allows the City to recover some of the costs incurred in providing required training to Fire Department personnel.

Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the agreement.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the agreement and approved it as to form.

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following options:

1. Adopt Staff's recommendation.

2. Provide alternative direction.

Prepared by: Sherri Yuasa
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds received from Santa Ana College give the Fire Department the ability to pay for outside instructors when the department does not have a subject-matter expert for required training. They also fund improved training aids, books, materials and equipment, as well as assist with other operational training needs such as staffing. Under this agreement, the District will pay the City three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) per student contact hour, not to exceed 40,000 student contract hours or One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000) per fiscal year. The Fire Department's current budget for training is $20,000.

Attachments
Attachment No. 1_ Instructional Services Agreement Rancho Santiago CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Protect Public Safety
Maintain Good Intergovernmental Relations
Expand Economic Development Opportunities

STANDARD INTER-AGENCY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the Rancho Santiago Community College District with its principle place of business located at 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana, California 92706 (District) on behalf of the Santa Ana College Fire Technology Department and City of West Covina - Fire Department (Agency) with its principle place of business located at 1444 West Garvey A venue South, West Covina CA 91790.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, under Government Code Section 53060 and Education Code Section 78021, the Rancho Santiago Community College District desires to contract with Agency as an independent contractor to the District; and
WHEREAS, Agency has the personnel, expertise and equipment to provide the special services required herein, and
WHEREAS, the public's interest, convenience and general welfare will be served by this contract;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the following covenants, conditions and agreements, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1) TERM AND TERMINATION. This agreement shall be binding and deemed effective on February 27, 2023 and shall remain in effect for five (5) years unless sooner terminated by either party in accordance with this section.
a) Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party of its intention to terminate. In the event a rotation is in progress, any written notice to terminate with or without cause shall become effective at the expiration of the rotation.
b) In the event of a material breach of this Agreement, the aggrieved party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days' prior written notice of termination to the breaching party. Ifthe breach is not cured, the Agreement shall terminate at the end of the thirty day period.
c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Program is discontinued by College during its Term, this Agreement shall immediately terminate without further action by the parties hereto.
2) AGENCY'S RESPONSIBILITIES;
a) Services. Agency shall be responsible to teach the following course:

FSAO 17 - Firefighter Refresher- Core Competencies
Other courses may be added by mutual consent by both parties.

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b) Instructor Qualification : All student contact hours submitted by the Agency to the District shall have been taught under the line of sight supervision of instructors who meet the District's minimum or equivalent qualifications for hiring as part-time Fire Technology Instructors. This expertise is furnished at the expense of the Agency. The services include the use of their specialized equipment, facilities, all handouts, and instructors with specific expertise.
c) Enrollment of students.: The District will supply current student enrollment forms ( electronically i f applicable) to the Agency who will return properly completed enrollment forms ( electronically if applicable) to the District as soon as is practical. d) Student Attendance Records. Agency will maintain records of student attendance and achievement. Records will be open for review at all times by officials of the District and submitted on a schedule developed by the District.
e) Applicable Law. Agency agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules regulations, and ordinances that are now or may in the future become applicable to Agency, Agency's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this agreement or occurring out of the performance of such operations. 3) DISTRICT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Educational Program. The educational program provided under this agreement is the sole responsibility of the District. When a course is offered for credit, participants in the course will earn academic credit in accordance with District policy regarding eligibility, attendance, course work, examinations, and related policies and procedures. Accordingly, District retains responsibility for the Program and/or courses offered pursuant to this Agreement.
b) Supervise and Control Instruction. The instruction claimed for apportionment under this contract shall be under the immediate supervision and control of a District employee (Title 5, Section 58058) who has met the minimum qualifications for instruction in a vocational subject in a California community college. c) Instructor Who Is Not a District Employee - District's Responsibilities. Where Agency's instructor is not a paid employee of the District, the District shall have a written agreement with each such instructor who is conducting instruction for which Full time Equivalency Students (FTES) are reported. The agreement shall state that the District has the primary right to control and direct the instructional activities of Agency's instructor.
d) Qualifications of lnstructors. District shall list the minimum qualifications for instructors teaching these courses. Such qualifications shall be consistent with requirements specified by the District.
e) District's Control of and Direction for Instructors. District shall provide instructors with an orientation, instructors manual, course outlines, curriculum materials, testing SAC Contract# 23-007
SAC-23-007 - West Covina ISA - Contract.docx.docx2 Pagel of6 and grading procedures, and any of the other necessary materials and services that it would provide to its hourly instructors on campus.
t) Courses of Instruction. It is the District's responsibility to ensure that the course outline of r cords are approved by the District's curriculum committee pursuant to Title 5 course standards, and that the courses have been approved by the District's board of trustees.
g) Different Section of Courses. District shall have procedures to ensure that faculty teaching different sections of the same course teach in a manner consistent with the approved outline of record for that course. Such procedures apply to the faculty and courses that are the subject of this contract, and the students shall be held to a comparable level ofrigor.
h) Enrollment. District will advise Agency ofthe enrollment period, student enrollment fees, the number of class hours sufficient to meet the stated perfonnance objectives, policy regarding the supervision and evaluation of students, and the procedure applicable to the withdrawal ofstudents prior to completion of a course or program. i) Approval of Degree and Certificate Programs. District is responsible to ensure that degree and certificate programs have been approved by the State Chancellor's Office and courses that make up the programs must be part of the approved programs, or District must have received delegate authority to separately approve those courses locally.
j) Funding Source. District shall certify that it does not receive full compensation for the direct education costs ofthe course from any public or private agency, individual, or group.
k) Certification. District is responsible for obtaining certification verifying that the instruction activity to be conducted will not be fully funded by other sources. (Title 5, Section 58051.5)
4) FEES
a) Agency Fee and Expenses. The fee to be paid by District for the services and materials to be supplied hereunder is: Three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) per student contact hour, not to exceed 40,000 student contract hours or One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000) per fiscal year. Annual limits shall not be exceeded without the expressed written permission from either the Dean of Human Services & Technology Division or the Associate Dean of Fire Technology and must be approved by the District Board of Trustees.
i) Invoices. The Agency shall invoice the District at the conclusion of each course, supplying mutually acceptable documentation of student contact hours for each course.
ii) Tuition. It is mutually agreed that Agency can choose to deduct tuition fees from the total dollar amount per student contact hour paid to Agency by District.

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a) Facilities. Agency and District agree that the course shall be held at facilities that are clearly identified as being open to the general public. (Title 5, Section 58051.5) b) Open Enrollment. District and Agency agree that enrollment in the course must be open to any person who has been admitted to the college and has met any applicable prerequisites. {Title 5, Sections 51006 and 59106) The District's policy on open enrollment is published in the college catalogue and schedule of classes (Title 5, Section 51006), along with a description of the course and information about whether the course is offered for credit and is transferable. (Title 5, Section 55005) c) Support Servic.es for Students. Both Agency and District shall ensure that ancillary and support services are provided for the students ( e.g. Counseling and Guidance, and Placement Assistance).
d) Indemnification. The District shall defend, indemnify and hold Agency harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement, but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the District, its officers, agents, employees, Students, or District Instructors (if applicable).

Agency shall defend, indemnify and hold the District harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury 9r damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement, but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of Agency, its officers, agents, or employees. e) Counterparts .... This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Any such counterpart containing an electronic or facsimile signature shall be deemed an original.
t) Independent Contractors. It is understood that this is an Agreement by and between independent contractors and is not intended to, and shall not be construed to, create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture of association, or any other relationship whatsoever other than that of independent contractor.

Except as District may specify in writing.
g) Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned by Agency either in whole or in part. Any such purported assignment voids this Agreement. h) Force Majeure. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or failure in performance resulting from acts beyond the control of such parties. Such acts shall include, but not SAC Contract# 23-007
SAC-23-007 - West Covina ISA -Contract.docx.docx2 Page 4 of6 be limited to, Acts of God, labor disputes, civil disruptions, acts of war, epidemics, fire, electrical power outages, earthquakes or other natural disasters. i) Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

If to District:

Rancho Santiago Community College District
ATTN: Vice Chancellor ofBusiness Services
2323 North Broadway
Santa Ana, California 92706
If submitting an invoice, insert: "Attn: Accounts Payable" If to Agency;
City of West Covina - Fire Department
Attn: Fire Chief
1444 West Garvey A venue South
West Covina, CA 91790
j) Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence for each of the provisions of this Agreement, and all the provisions of this Agreement, shall extend to and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
k) Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed, and governed both as to validity and to performance of the Parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
1) Modifications. No modifications or variations of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreements not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.
m) Insurance. Each Party to this Agreement shall insure or self-insure its activiti s in connection with this Agreement and obtain, keep in force and maintain during the term hereof insurance or self-insurance insuring against the peril of bodily injury, personal injury, property damage and including a contractual liability endorsement with a limit of liability at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate; California Workers' Compensation Insurance on their employees performing any services under this Agreement; and, such other insurance in such amounts which from time to time may be reasonably required by the mutual consent of the parties against other insurable risks relating to performance. Certificates of insurance, or other satisfactory documentation, evidencing that the insurance coverage specified herein is in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement may be requested by either party.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES

CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (LA CADA) HOMELESS SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

Approve a one-year extension to the agreement with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LA CADA).

1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute any necessary documents, including an amendment to the agreement with LA CADA, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, to carry out the City Council's direction.

2. BACKGROUND:

LA CADA was established in 1971 and provides homeless crisis housing, street outreach and case management services in various communities throughout Los Angeles County.

On April 5, 2022, the City Council authorized an agreement with LA CADA to provide homeless services in West Covina.  The agreement provides for an initial term of one year, with the option to extend for one year, subject to approval by the City Council.

The scope of services includes:

Outreach Team: Outreach Coordination/Navigation and Street Outreach dedicated to homeless outreach and housing navigation for West Covina
Dedicated Beds: Recovery Bridge Housing with 4 beds at a local facility in Pasadena and 4 beds in East Los Angeles for individuals with behavioral health disorders.

Case Management: A case management process encompassing the entire spectrum of support services with follow-up protocols, including medical and mental health services. Additional wrap around services such as education and job training, counseling, anger/stress management, and parenting skills training are also provided.

Additional Resources: Other leveraged outside resources to provide for rapid rehousing and prevention services for those on the verge of becoming homeless.

Over the past year, West Covina's HOPE Team has worked closely with LA CADA. LA CADA has provided daily homeless outreach and navigation services in the community through a dedicated team that has been able to foster relationships/trust with the homeless community. In addition, LA CADA has focused on substance abuse and mental health; their navigation services include case management for focused on substance abuse and mental health; their navigation services include case management for individuals to ensure they receive necessary treatment and help ensure they continue treatment.

Throughout the term, LA CADA has provided weekly performance reports (encounters, status of cases, etc.)
Between April 9, 2022 and March 3, 2023, LA CADA engaged in 849 outreach encounters, of which 176 were first-time encounters and 673 were follow-ups.  In 582 encounters, supportive services were accepted and 267 were declined. The team linked 50 individuals to interim housing; 21 individuals to substance abuse treatment; and 3 individuals to permanent housing.  For reference, according to the 2022 Countywide Point-in-Time Count conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in February 2022, the number of homeless in West Covina was 112.

DISCUSSION:

The agreement with LA CADA expires April 4, 2023. The agreement may be extended for one year with the approval of City Council. The annual cost of the current agreement is $250,000.

The original agreement was funded with a mix of ARPA, CDBG, and Homeless Plan Implementation Funds received through the SGVCOG. Funding received from the SGVCOG was awarded in lieu of the City participating in the regional homeless service delivery efforts administered by the SGVCOG.

LA CADA is the service provider for the SGVCOG's regional program. Cities that opted into the program, however, are receiving one or two days per week of service.  These cities have voiced a desire for additional days. In the upcoming round of programs, targeted to begin July 1, 2023, SGVCOG hopes to increase available days of service for participating cities. SGVCOG has indicated that those opting out of the regional programs will have an opportunity for an allocation of direct funding in lieu of participating, but have yet to determine an amount.

Staff is seeking City Council direction regarding extending the agreement with LA CADA.

OPTIONS:

The City has the following options.  Options 1-3 will require an appropriation of from the General Fund, which would be brought back at a subsequent meeting. The budget may be adjusted through the term of the agreement as additional funding sources become available.

1. Exercise the optional one-year extension of the current agreement at a cost of $250,000; Direct staff to negotiate an amended scope of work with LA CADA at a reduced level of service at a lesser cost;

2. 3. Direct staff to conduct a Request for Proposals to potentially procure services at a lesser cost; Forgo an extension of the agreement and opt into the regional program administered by the SGVCOG starting July 1, 2023; or

4. 5. Provide alternative direction.

Prepared by: Kelly McDonlald, Public Services Manager
Additional Approval: Paulina Morales, Assistant City Manager Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

The total amount of the agreement at the current service level is $250,000 per year. This may be supplemented by Measure H funding; however, the exact amount is unknown at this time. The remaining funds would need to be taken from either Successor Housing Agency Fund, which allows up to $250,000 for homeless services, or the General Fund.

Measure H funding has been exhausted for the fiscal year 2022-2023, so, if approved, three months (April-June) would need to be funded by the General Fund.

For fiscal year FY2023-2024, staff proposes transferring public safety personnel funded out of the Successor Housing Agency Fund to the General Fund to reallocate the $250,000 allowable for homeless services to this agreement.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Protect Public Safety
Address Homeless Issues
Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON NEW DRIVE-THROUGH FOOD

ESTABLISHMENTS CITYWIDE
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and then consider adoption of the following ordinance by a 4/5 vote:

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2514 - AN EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2512,

AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 ESTABLISHING A 45-DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL

OF DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS/FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT

ZONING REGULATIONS AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR SUCH USES AND DECLARING URGENCY THEREOF, FOR A PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, AND FINDING THE

ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) BACKGROUND:

A moratorium is a temporary land use regulation. Pursuant to California law, cities may adopt interim ordinances prohibiting any uses that may be in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the city plans to study within a reasonable time. Such measures: (1) require a four-fifths vote of the City Council, (2) must contain a finding that there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, and (3) may be adopted without following the notice and adoption procedures required for other ordinances.

On January 24, 2023, the City Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend that the City Council consider adopting a moratorium (interim urgency ordinance) that would temporarily prohibit drive-through food establishments along the Interstate-10 Freeway between Workman Avenue and West Covina Parkway on the west side of the City, and between Workman Avenue and Walnut Creek Parkway on the east side of the City.

On February 21, 2023, the City Council, by 4/5 vote, adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2512, establishing a temporary 45-day moratorium on the review and approval of any new drive-through food a temporary 45-day moratorium on the review and approval of any new drive-through food establishments within the City. The moratorium is due to expire on April 7, 2023, if not extended.

On March 21, 2023, in compliance with Government Code section 65858(d), the City Council was presented with a report outlining measures or alternatives that could be taken by the City to alleviate the negative impacts of drive-through food establishments.

The objective of municipal land use controls is to promote community planning values by properly regulating land development. It follows that land use controls work best when built upon a carefully considered comprehensive plan. It takes time to put together or to update a good community plan.

During this time, demand for a particular use of land may arise for which there are inadequate or nonexistent controls. If the community allows development during that time, the ultimate worth of the eventual plan could be undermined. For these reasons, moratoria and other forms of interim zoning controls are often needed to “freeze” development until satisfactory regulations are adopted.

Prior to the adoption of the moratorium, drive-through food establishments proposed in the City required approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). While a CUP requires specific findings be made regarding the compatibility of drive-through use in the City and require that specific conditions be met to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses, a CUP application for drive-throughs had limited submittal and development standards.  For example, West Covina's CUP application for drive-throughs does not require a drive-through queuing analysis. The conditions of approval require a contingency plan that is kept with the restaurant managers that would address potential traffic impacts if queues were to extend off-site. Prior to the moratorium, applicants could move forward with processing their CUP drive-through applications (Planning Commission hearing) without staff support knowing that the use would generate traffic issues.

DISCUSSION:

Without the moratorium extension and an update to the City's current zoning regulations that govern drive-through food establishments, new drive-through food establishments would likely result in negative effects to public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to: traffic/pedestrian related accidents, traffic issues caused by insufficient vehicle queuing space and vehicle queuing extending into the streets, and over-concentration of drive-through food establishments in the City. In addition, there is a significant risk that some individuals or entities may make investments in and/or obtain approval to develop new drive-through lanes that may soon be not allowed, or nonconforming.

Staff has begun preliminary research into neighboring jurisdictions to review their development standards for drive-through food establishments. Since adoption of the Interim Urgency Ordinance, staff has created different alternatives to study regarding the future of drive-through food establishments in the City. These alternatives will define the work plan during the moratorium for the Development Code Update. Staff has identified the following alternatives and wishes to obtain City Council direction and guidance (the City Council may consider one or any combination):

1. Prohibit Use –
The City Council may consider prohibiting drive-through food establishments in the City or in certain parts of the City.

Prohibit Use - The cities of Claremont, Sierra Madre, San Marino, and La Canada Flintridge do not allow the development of new drive-throughs. A permanent City-wide prohibition could result in a chilling effect on free market private investment.  A key feature of free markets is the absence of coerced transactions or conditions on transactions. Furthermore, there may be affected stakeholders that could potentially suffer financial losses due to a complete prohibition.

Limit Use based on proximity to other Uses - The City of Pasadena does not allow drive-throughs within 500 feet from another drive-through restaurant, school, church, or park/recreation facility. The City may consider adopting similar standards. When the moratorium was initially discussed by the Planning Commission, there was interest in prohibiting drive-through food establishments within a certain distance from the Interstate-10 Freeway.

Limit Use based on Zoning - The City of Long Beach only allows drive-throughs in certain commercial zones. The City may consider prohibiting drive-throughs in the Downtown Plan and Code area which was intended to create a pedestrian-oriented environment, and/or in other parts of the City that are known for heavy vehicle traffic flow/congestion (i.e. Azusa Avenue and Amar Road).

2. Conditional Use Permit –
Similarly to West Covina, most cities in the San Gabriel Valley require approval of a conditional use permit for drive-throughs. The City Council may consider maintaining the current review process or amending the application requirements. Staff will analyze the possibility of revising the current conditional use permit submittal requirements and findings, as well as potential conditions of approval that can be imposed including requiring a queuing analysis.

3. Revision of Development Standards –
In addition to amending the CUP application requirements, the City could require development standards. The City Council may consider amendments to development standards and adoption of performance standards based on current drive-through trends. The following are examples of standards that the City could adopt:

Queuing Capacity Requirements - Requiring drive-through lanes to have the queuing capacity for at least 15 - 24 vehicles, or the vehicle queuing figure recommended by a traffic/queuing analysis, which ever is greater.  For example, in addition to requiring a queuing analysis, the applicant would have to provide the required queuing capacity.

Site Design Standards - Prohibiting drive-through lanes/queuing to block driveway access, vehicle circulation, and/or parking spaces.

Minimum Lot Size - Requiring a minimum site size (i.e. 60,000 square feet).

If adopted by the City Council by 4/5 vote, the proposed urgency ordinance will extend the temporary moratorium on the review and approval of new drive-through food establishments for 10 months and 15 days, through February 22, 2024. Thereafter, the City Council may extend the interim ordinance for one year, if necessary. Such extension would also require a 4/5 vote of the Council.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the proposed Urgency Ordinance and approved it as to form.

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following options:

1. Adopt the proposed urgency ordinance; or

2. Provide alternative direction
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Pursuant to Section 15001 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, this Urgency Ordinance is exempt from CEQA based on the following: (a) This Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Section 15378 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, either directly or indirectly and (b) this Ordinance is also exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) since the proposed ordinance involves an Urgency Ordinance extending a 45-day temporary moratorium for an addition 10 months and 15 days on the review and approval of new drive-through restaurants/food establishments within the City.

Prepared by: Jo-Anne Burns, Planning Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

This action will halt, and may ultimately reduce, General Fund revenue generated from the review and approval of drive-through restaurants/food establishments while the moratorium is in place. The number of projects to be impacted is unknown, therefore the fiscal impact cannot be estimated at this time.

Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Urgency Ordinance 2514
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: A Well-Planned Community Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
Urgency Ordinance No. 2514

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2514
AN EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2512, AN

INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT
TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
ESTABLISHING A 45-DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM

ON THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DRIVE-THROUGH

RESTAURANTS/FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN CITY
LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW

AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING

REGULATIONS AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR

SUCH USES AND DECLARING URGENCY THEREOF,
FOR A PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, AND

FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
WHEREAS, the City has a compelling interest in protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, residents, visitors, and businesses, and in preserving the peace and quiet of the neighborhoods within the City by adopting additional regulations and objective standards for drive-through food establishments; and WHEREAS, certain drive-through food establishments within the City have caused traffic issues because sufficient vehicle queuing space were not provided, and the queuing often extends into the streets which pose threats to the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, certain areas of the City exhibit an overconcentration of drive-through food establishments with up to eight (8) drive-through food establishments within 0.12 square miles; and
WHEREAS, the West Covina Municipal Code does not effectively regulate the development of drive-through food establishments in light of the current development trends; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Sections 36934, 36937 and 65858 expressly authorize the City Council to adopt an urgency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety and to prohibit a use that is in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the legislative body, planning commission or the planning department is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time; and
Urgency Ordinance No. 2514

WHEREAS, City staff require time to study and develop appropriate regulations and performance standards for drive-through food establishments which will be addressed in the City’s Development Code Update; and
WHEREAS, when drive-through waiting lines extend significantly on private property, the lines can create parking circulation conflicts within the shopping centers where they are located and those lines can extend across sidewalks and into driveway aprons, and even onto City streets, causing hazards to pedestrians attempting to cross driveway aprons and motorist driving on streets impacted by lines of cars; and WHEREAS, the goal of any new drive-through standards that would be addressed by the Development Code Update is to develop comprehensive regulations which recognize and balance the various interests related to drive-through waiting lanes in a manner that reflect the land use and zoning policy choices of the City; and WHEREAS, until the drive-through impact study and Development Code Update is complete, and any new regulations are adopted, there is a significant risk that some individuals or entities may make investments in and/or obtain approval to develop new drivethrough lanes that may soon be nonconforming; and WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, the City Council, by a four-fifths vote, adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2512 as an Interim Urgency Measure imposing a 45-day moratorium on the approval of any new drive-through food establishments in the City; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2023, the City issued a report describing the measures taken to alleviate the conditions that led the adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 2512 in accordance with Government Code Section 65858(d); and
WHEREAS, in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, it is necessary for the City to undertake action to review and revise applicable provisions of the West Covina Municipal Code relating to drive-through waiting lane design, development and entitlement standards and requirements in the City; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65858 provides that a city council may adopt by four-fifths vote as an urgency measure an interim ordinance prohibiting any uses that may be in conflict with a general plan or zoning proposal that the city council, planning commission or planning department is considering or studying, or intends to study within a reasonable time, for 45 days, and may extend such interim ordinance following notice and public hearing for an additional 10 months and 15 days; and WHEREAS, on April 4, 2023, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law pursuant to Government Code Section 65090(b), concerning this Ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all information presented to it, including written staff reports and any testimony provided at the public hearing, with all testimony received being made a part of the public record.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that all of the recitals set forth herein are true and correct.

SECTION 2. Authority and Effect. The State Planning and Zoning Law (Cal. Gov’t Code Sections 65000, et seq.) broadly empowers the City to plan for and regulate the use of land in order to provide for orderly development, the public health safety and welfare, and a balancing of property rights and the desires of the community and how its citizens envisions their city.

This Urgency Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the authority conferred upon the City Council of the City of West Covina by Government Code Section 65858 and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council.

SECTION 3. Moratorium. During the effective period of this Ordinance, the consideration and approval of any new drive-through food establishments/restaurants within City limits shall be prohibited.

SECTION 4. Study and Development. During the period of this Ordinance, the City shall study and develop as necessary City laws, rules, and procedures related to drive through food establishments/restaurants, to enable the City to adequately and appropriately preserve the health, safety and welfare of the communities in the City of West Covina.

SECTION 5. Urgency Measure. It is hereby declared that this Ordinance is necessary as an urgency measure for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. The City Council finds that current zoning regulations and land use plans do not properly regulate the operation of drive-through food establishments/restaurants and therefore do not adequately protect the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City or in communities around the City. The City Council finds the urgency measure is necessary in order to ensure adequate regulation of the operation of drivethrough food establishments/restaurants. The facts constituting the urgency are:
a. The City of West Covina does not effectively regulate the development of drive-through food establishments in light of the current development trends. b. When drive-through waiting lines extend significantly on private property, the lines can create parking circulation conflicts within the shopping centers where they are located and those lines can extend across sidewalks and into Urgency Ordinance No. 2514

driveway aprons, and even onto City streets, causing hazards to pedestrians attempting to cross driveway aprons and motorist driving on streets impacted by lines of cars.
c. Certain drive-through food establishments within the City have caused traffic issues because sufficient vehicle queuing space were not provided, and the queuing often extends into the streets which pose threats to the public health, safety, and welfare.
d. Certain areas of the City exhibit an overconcentration of drive-through food establishments with up to eight (8) drive-through food establishments within

0.12 square miles which pose threats to the public health, safety, and welfare. e. To permit to new drive-through food establishments within the City without being subject to specific and current regulations that are consistent with the General Plan, and that take into account the impacts that such uses have, constitutes a threat to the health, safety, and welfare. f. Absent the adoption of this Interim Urgency Ordinance, new drive-through food establishments would likely result in the negative and harmful secondary effects, as identified above, including, but not limited to traffic/pedestrian related accidents, public health and safety concerns, and other impacts. g. A moratorium is immediately required to preserve the public health, safety and welfare and should be adopted immediately as an urgency ordinance, to make certain that new drive-through food establishments are prohibited for the period of this Ordinance. Imposition of a moratorium will allow the City sufficient time to conclude the preparation of a comprehensive ordinance for the regulation of such activities.

SECTION 6. Environmental Review. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines, this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA based on the following: (a) this Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Section 15378 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, either directly or indirectly and (b) this Ordinance is also exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) since the proposed ordinance involves extending Urgency Ordinance No. 2512, which established a 45-day temporary moratorium on the drivethrough food establishments, by 10 months and 15 days, and does not have the potential to significantly impact the environment.

SECTION 7. Inconsistencies. Any provision of this Ordinance which is inconsistent with state law shall be interpreted in a manner to be consistent with state law. Any provision of the West Covina Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

Urgency Ordinance No. 2514

SECTION 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of West Covina hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. Consistent with its authority to adopt an urgency ordinance pursuant to Government Code 36934 and 36937, this Ordinance shall take effect immediately and shall extend Urgency Ordinance No. 2512 for a period of 10 months and 15 days, through February 22, 2024.

SECTION 10. Certification. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 4th day of April, 2023.

Rosario Diaz
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk
Urgency Ordinance No. 2514

I, LISA SHERRICK, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Urgency Ordinance No. 2514 was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 4th day of April, 2023, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk