Agenda packet, regular meeting — West Covina City Council, April 16, 2024

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
APRIL 16, 2024, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Brian Calderón Tabatabai
Mayor Pro Tem Tony Wu
Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilman Ollie Cantos
Councilwoman Rosario Diaz
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 16, 2024, 7:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING

INVOCATION
Moment of Silent Prayer/Meditation

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilman Cantos

ROLL CALL

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Acknowledging April as Autism Awareness Month Proclamation Observing Arbor Day
Proclamation Honoring West Covina Small Business Week April 29 - May 2, 2024 Certificate Commemorating National Crime Victims' Right Week Certificate Celebrating West Covina Police Department Baker to Vegas Win

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

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.

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 APRIL 2, 2024, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE APRIL 2, 2024, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES.

That the Council approve the April 2, 2024, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Session Meeting Minutes and the April 2, 2024, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes.

ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - Procedural Waiver. Waive full reading of each ordinance on the agenda and authorize the approval of each ordinance by title only. 2) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2520 PERTAINING TO ZONE 2) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2520 PERTAINING TO ZONE CHANGE NO. 23-02, REZONING PROPERTIES IN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (I-P), PUBLIC BUILDING (P-B), MEDIUM COMMERCIAL (C-2) AND HEAVY COMMERCIAL (C-3)

ZONES AND REZONING THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL, OFFICE PROFESSIONAL,

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONES WITH MIXED USE

OVERLAY IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE AND REZONING

CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR LAND USE CONSISTENCY, AND MAKING A

DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2520 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 23-02, REZONING

PROPERTIES IN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (I-P), PUBLIC BUILDING (P-B), MEDIUM COMMERCIAL (C-2) AND HEAVY COMMERCIAL (C-3) ZONES AND REZONING THE

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL, OFFICE PROFESSIONAL, NEIGHBORHOOD

COMMERCIAL, AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONES WITH MIXED USE OVERLAY IN

ASSOCIATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE AND REZONING CERTAIN

PROPERTIES FOR LAND USE CONSISTENCY, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION

THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON

SENSE EXEMPTION)

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
3) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASING REPORT AND REJECTION OF BIDS AND REQUESTS

FOR PROPOSALS
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Receive and file the Purchasing Report for April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

2. Reject the unawarded bids and requests for proposals detailed within the staff report.

FIRE DEPARTMENT
4) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING SECTION 5608.2 OF SECTION 10-24 OF THE WEST

COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY

REQUIREMENTS
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2522 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5608.2 (PERMIT REQUIRED) OF SECTION 5608 (FIREWORKS DISPLAY) OF CHAPTER 56 (EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS) OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE II (FIRE CODE) OF CHAPTER 10 (FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
5) CONSIDERATION OF CITRUS STREET AT CAMERON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS It is recommended that the City Council provide direction based on the three options for It is recommended that the City Council provide direction based on the three options for improvements at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue:

1. No Signalized Intersection – with Road Diet Option;

2. Signal Installation – with Road Diet Option; or

3. Signal Installation – no Road Diet.

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 16, 2024 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 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
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

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE APRIL 2, 2024, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Council approve the April 2, 2024, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Session Meeting Minutes and the April 2, 2024, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes.

DISCUSSION:

That the City Council adopt the attached minutes.

Prepared by: Lisa Sherrick, Assistant City Clerk
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - 4/2/2024 Closed Session Minutes Draft Attachment No. 2 - 4.2.2024 Regular Session Minutes Draft CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance City Image and Effectiveness ATTACHMENT NO. 1

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
APRIL 2, 2024, 6:00 PM

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

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Calderón Tabatabai on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Management Resource Center, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.

ROLL CALL
Council Members

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

Absent: None
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
City Staff: Paulina Morales, Acting City Manager, Thomas Duarte, City Attorney, Stephanie Sikkema, Finance Director and Interim Human Resources and Risk Management Director.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None

CLOSED SESSION

1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Morales, 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
City Attorney Thomas Duarte reported that no action was taken during the Closed Session Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Closed Meeting was made by Mayor Calderón Tabatabai, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular Closed City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Management Resource Center 3rd Floor, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.

Submitted By:

ATTACHMENT NO. 1
____________________________
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
__________________________
Brian Calderón Tabatabai
Mayor
ATTACHMENT NO. 2

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
APRIL 2, 2024, 7:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING

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

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Brian Calderón Tabatabai on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 7:09 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California

INVOCATION
Led by Chaplin Kelly Dupee West Covina Police Department

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Calderón Tabatabai
ATTACHMENT NO. 2

ROLL CALL

Present: Council Members Cantos, Diaz, Lopez-Viado Mayor Pro Tem Wu, Mayor Calderón Tabatabai

Absent: None

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

PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation Declaring April OneLegacy Donate Life Month • Proclamation Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 14-20, 2024
• Presentation by the Police Department regarding Body Worn Cameras

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager's report on current City projects
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
John Shewmaker
Matt Smith
Doug Fore
R. Robinson
Jose Amador
Rafael Castellon
Bill Elliot
Gleen Kennedy
Ray Vargas
JD

CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wu and Second by Councilwoman Diaz, 5-0 to: Approve Consent Calendar Items 1-4.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 19, 2024, CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE MARCH 19, 2024, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES.

ATTACHMENT NO. 2
Carried 5-0 to: approve the March 19, 2024, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Session Meeting Minutes and the March 19, 2024, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2) CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2023
Carried 5-0 to: receive and file this staff report.

HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENT
3) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS

AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carried 5-0 to: appoint Mayor Brian Calderón Tabatabai as Director and Mayor Pro Tem Tony Wu and Finance Director Stephanie Sikkema as alternates to represent the City on the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board of Directors and direct staff to submit the Certification of Director and Alternate(s) to CJPIA.

PUBLIC SERVICES
4) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH JOE

GHOUGASSIAN DBA J & L AUTO BODY REPAIR FOR BODY AND PAINT WORK

AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FLEET VEHICLE REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Carried 5-0 to:

1. Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Joe Ghougassian dba J & L Auto Body Repair, increasing the maximum compensation for the final year of the agreement to $250,000.

2. Approve the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (FLEET REPAIRS)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
• None
ATTACHMENT NO. 2

CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION • None

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
• May Pro Tem Wu thanked City staff for not cancelling the egg hunt and thanked staff for being ready for the storm over the weekend.
• Mayor Calderón Tabatabai stated that City staff did a wonderful job serving the community regarding the egg hunt. This Saturday, Hike with the Mayor April 6th at 10:00 AM Cameron Park.

ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Councilwoman Lopez-Viado, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.

Submitted by:
____________________
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
__________________________
Brian Calderón Tabatabai
Mayor

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Paulina Morales
Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2520 PERTAINING TO ZONE CHANGE NO. 23-02, REZONING PROPERTIES IN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (I-P), PUBLIC BUILDING (P-B), MEDIUM COMMERCIAL (C-2) AND HEAVY COMMERCIAL (C-3) ZONES AND REZONING THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL, OFFICE

PROFESSIONAL, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL

ZONES WITH MIXED USE OVERLAY IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT

CODE UPDATE AND REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR LAND USE

CONSISTENCY, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2520 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 23-02, REZONING PROPERTIES IN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (I-P), PUBLIC BUILDING (P-B), MEDIUM COMMERCIAL (C-2) AND HEAVY COMMERCIAL (C-3) ZONES AND REZONING THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL,

OFFICE PROFESSIONAL, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL

ZONES WITH MIXED USE OVERLAY IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT CODE

UPDATE AND REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR LAND USE CONSISTENCY, AND

MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)
BACKGROUND:

The proposed zone change is needed to maintain consistency with the Development Code Update and was initially part of this process. The Planning Commission initially reviewed and recommended City Council adoption of the Development Code Update with the zone change on November 1, 2023. On February 20, 2024, the City Council adopted the Development Code Update. During the City Council meeting, the City Council was informed that the updates to the Zoning Map would be brought back to the Planning Commission and presented to the City Council at a later date. The proposed Zone Change was reintroduced to the Planning Commission in order to provide a more detailed resolution. On February 13, 2024, the Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval and adoption of the proposed zone change.

DISCUSSION:

The City Council held a public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 2520 at the March 19, 2024 City Council meeting. The City Council introduced the Ordinance as presented.

If adopted, the Ordinance will take effect on the 31st day following adoption, which is on or about May 17, 2024.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2520.

LEGAL REVIEW:

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

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following options:

1. Adopt Ordinance No. 2520; or

2. Provide alternative direction.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The rezoning of the parcels is exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that the changes will not have any environmental effects. The change in zones does not authorize any actual development. Additionally, the zone changes do not create the potential for additional development as the properties have been rezoned to a zone that allows for similar uses as what currently exists. Combining the mixed-use overlay with the underlying commercial zones is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as these changes simply provide in one zone what was previously allowed in the base zone and the overlay zone. There is no possibility that the changes will have a significant effect on the environment.

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

This is strictly an administrative item, therefore; there is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance No. 2520
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: A Well-Planned Community Maintain Good Intergovernmental Relations
Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2520

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 23-02,

REZONING PROPERTIES IN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (I-P),
PUBLIC BUILDING (P-B), MEDIUM COMMERCIAL (C-2) AND
HEAVY COMMERCIAL (C-3) ZONES AND REZONING THE

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL, OFFICE PROFESSIONAL,

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL

ZONES WITH MIXED USE OVERLAY IN ASSOCIATION WITH

THE DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE AND REZONING CERTAIN

PROPERTIES FOR LAND USE CONSISTENCY, AND MAKING A

DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE

EXEMPTION)
WHEREAS, the City’s Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance have not been comprehensively updated in more than 46 years and require revisions to ensure that they align with current aspirations and values of the community, and comply with current state law and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City initiated Code Amendment No. 23-01, known as “Development Code Update,” which proposes to amend the City of West Covina Municipal Code including the combination of the Subdivision Code (Chapter 20) and the Zoning Code (Chapter 26) into one Development Code (Chapter 26); and WHEREAS, in connection with the Development Code Update, the City also initiated Zone Change 23-02; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2507 placing a mixed-use overlay zone over all of the Neighborhood Commercial zone and the Service Commercial zone; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2519 approving the Development Code Update and amendments to Chapters 7, 15, 17, 19, and 24 of the West Covina Municipal Code and to the Downtown Plan and Code; and WHEREAS, the Zone Change involves the elimination of the Planned Industrial (I-P), Public Building (P-B), Medium Commercial (C-2), and Heavy Commercial (C-3) zones and rezoning of the parcels currently with these zoning designations to either Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMU), Open Space (O-S), or Service Mixed-Use (SMU); and WHEREAS, the Zone Change also involves the elimination of the mixed-use overlay zone and redesignating all commercial zones as Office-Professional Mixed-Use (OPMU), Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMU), Service Mixed-Use (SMU), and Regional Mixed-Use (RMU), which allows the same uses within the existing base zoning in addition to residential uses allowed within all commercial areas designated in the City’s General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Zone Change also involves rezoning certain City-owned properties that are reserved as open space, conservation, or slopes from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Open Space (O-S); and
WHEREAS, the Zone Change also involves rezoning properties that are not consistent with the underlying use as follows:
a. APN 845-702-9014 (1015 W. Garvey Avenue North) – from Neighborhood Commercial (N-C) and Multi-Family – 20 (MF-20) zones to MF-20 zone as the property serves as a parking lot for a multi-family complex. The new zone would be consistent with the entire complex.
b. APN 844-300-2010 (820 N. Phillips Avenue) – from Office-Professional (O-P) and MF-20 zones to MF-20 zone as the entire property includes a hospice care use and to be consistent with the Residential General Plan designation of the entire site. The new zone would be consistent with the hospice care facility.
c. APN 847-602-4012 (527 S. Valinda Avenue) – from O-P and MF-20 zones to Office Professional Mixed-Use (OPMU) zone as the site consists of skilled nursing facilities and offices on the same site. The new zone would be consistent with the business and nursing facilities. d. APN 847-800-7028 (1840 E. Garvey Avenue South) – From N-C and Service Commercial (S-C) zones (split-zoned parcel) to Service Mixed Use (SMU) as the site consists of one automotive dealership (Honda) business. The new zone would be consistent with the surrounding dealerships. The zone change will not impact the Auto Plaza Overlay zone.

WHEREAS, the Development Code Update, adopted through the adoption of Ordinance No. 2519 on February 20, 2024, eliminated the zones discussed above; and WHEREAS, on February 13, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider the rezoning of properties pursuant to Zone Change No. 23-02, gave all persons interested therein an opportunity to be heard, and voted to recommend the City Council’s approval of Zone Change No. 23-02, changing the zoning designations for the properties listed in Exhibit A in addition to changing the zoning for all commercial zones to Office-Professional Mixed-Use (OPMU), Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMU), Service Mixed-Use (SMU), and Regional Mixed-Use, and amending the Zoning Map of the City of West Covina to depict those changes as shown in Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2024, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law regarding Zone Change 23-02 to rezone the properties affected properties in accordance with the changes set forth in the new Development Code; and
WHEREAS, all properties being rezoned remain consistent with the General Plan land use designation; and
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 above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as findings.

SECTION 2. General Plan Consistency. Based on evidence presented, Zone Change No. 23-02 is hereby found to be consistent with the City General Plan and implementation thereof and the zone changes are necessary to create consistency between the Development Code and the zoning map for the City.

SECTION 3. Approval of Zone Change. The City Council approves Zone Change No. 23-02, changing the zoning designations for the properties listed in Exhibit A in addition to changing the zoning for all commercial zones to Office-Professional MixedUse (OPMU), Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMU), Service Mixed-Use (SMU), and Regional Mixed-Use, and amending the Zoning Map of the City of West Covina to depict those changes as shown in Exhibit B.

SECTION 4. Approval of Changes to Zoning Designations. The City Council additionally approves the change in zoning designations to eliminate the mixed-use overlay so that all properties currently zoned Regional Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial, and Service Commercial with a Mixed-Use Overlay will be zoned Regional Commercial Mixed Use (RCMU), Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use (NMU) and Service Commercial Mixed-Use (SMU) as shown on Exhibit B.

SECTION 5. Environmental Compliance. The rezoning of the parcels listed in Exhibit A is exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that the changes will not have any environmental effects. The change in zones does not authorize any actual development. Additionally, the zone changes do not create the potential for additional development as the properties have been rezoned to a zone that allows for similar uses as what currently exists. Combining the mixed-use overlay with the underlying commercial zones is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as these changes simply provide in one zone what was previously allowed in the base zone and the overlay zone. There is no possibility that the changes will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, the City Council finds that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk’s office and post the Notice of Exemption on the City’s website.

SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on the 31st day after passage.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 2024 by the following vote.

Brian Calderón Tabatabai
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk

EXHIBIT A

PROPERTIES CHANGING ZONING DESIGNATION
Category 1 (Elimination of C-2 and C-3 zones):

APN Address Existing Zone Proposed Zone Reason for Rezone 846-001-
9052
W GARVEY AVE N C-2 & SC SMU Removing C-2 Zone
845-101-
5054
123 GRAND AVE C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
845-301-
5030
2505 GARVEY AVE
N
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
845-301-
5006
235 CITRUS
STREET
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
845-3015-
034
245 CITRUS
STREET
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
845-301-
5020
2539 GARVEY AVE
N
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
845-101-
5046
201 GRAND AVE C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
845-701-
9003
1319 GARVEY AVE
N
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
845-900-
1901
W BADILLO ST C-2 NMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-902-
9024
551

FRANCISQUITO
AVE
C-2 NMU Removing C-2 Zone
846-302-
6019
2201

FRANCISQUITO
AVE
C-2 NMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-000-
1024
E GARVEY AVE S C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-001-
6001
150 CITRUS ST C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-001-
6032
E GARVEY AVE S C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-001-
6002
200 CITRUS ST C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-000-
1022
2804 GARVEY AVE
S
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-000-
1030
2824 GARVEY AVE
S
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-000-
1029
2934 GARVEY AVE
S
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-000-
1017
2820 GARVEY AVE
S
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-001-
6023
2748 GARVEY AVE
S
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
848-001-
6021
2700 GARVEY AVE
S
C-2 SMU Removing C-2 Zone
West Covina
Development Code Update
2 873-000-
4026
2500 S AZUSA AVE C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
873-000-
4023
1520 E AMAR RD C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
873-000-
4029
2532 S AZUSA AVE C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
873-000-
4024
E AMAR RD C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
873-000-
4028
2548 S AZUSA AVE C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
846-301-
4027
14550 GARVEY
AVE
C-3 NMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7013
2880 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 NMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7015
2889 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 NMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7026
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7024
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7023
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7022
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7025
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7033
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7039
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7031
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7029
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7044
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7046
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7032
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7050
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7036
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7053
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872
-501-
7028
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7045
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7037
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7038
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7052
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7040
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7042
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7035
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7034
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7041
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7048
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7064
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7049
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7058
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7057
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7065
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7059
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7055
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7047
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7051
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7056
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7030
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7054
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
West Covina
Development Code Update
4 872-501-
7062
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7066
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7043
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7060
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7027
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7061
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
872-501-
7063
2707 E VALLEY
BLVD
C-3 SMU Removing C-3 Zone
Category 2 (Elimination of P-B and I-P zones):

APN Address Existing Zone Proposed Zone Reason for Rezone 845-902-
5020
2017 W GARVEY

AVE N WEST
I-P NMU Removing I-P Zone
845-902-
5019
2021 W GARVEY

AVE N WEST
I-P NMU Removing I-P Zone
845-902-
5024
2029 W GARVEY

AVE N WEST
I-P NMU Removing I-P Zone
845-800-
3900
1433 PUENTE AVE P-B O-S Removing P-B Zone
872-401-
3901

VALLEY AND

MORGANFIELD
AVE
P-B O-S Removing P-B Zone
872-401-
3900

VALLEY AND

MORGANFIELD
AVE
P-B O-S Removing P-B Zone
Category 3 (Inconsistent with Current Zoning):

APN Address Existing Zone Proposed Zone Reason for Rezone 845-702-
9014
1015 W GARVEY
AVE N
N-C & MF-20 MF-20 Parking lot used for MF
complex
844-300-
2010
820 N PHILLIPS
AVE.

O-P & MF-20 MF-20 Hospice care facility on
the same site. GP is
residential.
847-602-
4012
527 S VALINDA
AVE
O-P & MF-20 OPMU Skilled Nursing facility
and offices on the same
site.
847-800-
7028
1840 E GARVEY
AVE S
N-C & S-C SMU Dealership with two
zones. Changing to
surrounding zone.

Category 4 (City-Owned Parcels for Slope, Open Space, or Conservation):

APN Address Existing Zone Proposed Zone Reason for Rezone 827-704-
4900

E HILLSIDE DRIVE

AND N GRAND
AVE
R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
827-704-
0900
HIDEOUT DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
827-704-
0901
HIDEOUT DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
827-703-
6900
HIGHLIGHT DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
827-703-
6902
HIGHLIGHT DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
827-703-
6901
HIGHLIGHT DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
827-703-
6901
HOOPER DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
848-203-
8903
HOOPER DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
848-203-
8902
S EASTHILLS DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
848-203-
7901
E HILLSIDE DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
848-203-
7900
E HILLSIDE DR R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
827-703-
0900
3510 E CAMERON
AVE
R-1 O-S Park zoned R-1 to be
changed to O-S
827-703-
7901
E CAMERON AVE R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S
827-703-
7900
E CAMERON AVE R-1 O-S Vacant parcel to be
changed from R-1 to O-S

EXHIBIT B

ZONING MAP
S
Hacienda Blvd
Nogales St
Ramona Blvd Baldwin Park Blvd
N Sunset Ave
Halliburton Rd
Fairway Dr
E Cameron Ave
Pathfinder Rd
Brea Canyon Cut Off Rd
E Temple Ave
W West Covina Pky
Old Valley Blvd
W Garvey Ave N
E Badillo St
S Sunset Ave
S Orange Ave
Dalewood St
W Puente Ave
W Cameron Ave
Golden
SpringsDr
Irwindale Av
e
Amar Rd
S Vincent Ave
Francisquito Ave
Merced Ave
W Francisquito Ave
Gale Ave
S Stimson Ave
N Irwindale Av
e
Puente Ave
La Puente Rd
Arrow Hwy
E Amar Rd
N Azusa Ave
N Vincent Ave
N Citrus Ave
E Cypress St
Lemon
Ave
N Citrus St
Azusa Canyon Rd
W Merced Ave
East Rd
Valley Blvd
Colima Rd
Temple Ave
Fullerton Rd
S Glendora Ave
W San Bernardino Rd
E Puente Ave
W Badillo St
N Hacienda Blvd
W Cypress St
S Citrus St
E Merced Ave
W Puente St
Badillo St
Hacienda Rd
Brea Canyon Rd
N Glendora Ave
Nogales Ave
Cypress Ave
S Nogales St
S Grand Ave
W Pacific Ave
Harbor Blvd
N Grand Ave
Grand Ave
E San Bernardino Rd
E Arrow Hwy
Pacific Ave
E Valley Blvd
Root St
N Harbor Blvd
Turnbull Canyon Rd
S Citrus Ave
S Lemon Ave
Live Oak Ave
West Rd
N Orange Ave
Los Angeles St
Garvey
Ave
W Garvey Ave S N Stimson Ave
Reeder Ave
N Brea Blvd
S Azusa Av
e
ST60
ST39
¨¦§
10 Azusa
Baldwin Park Covina
Diamond Bar
Glendora
Industry
Irwindale
La Habra
Heights
La Puente
San Dimas
Walnut
City Boundary
Overlay Zones
Animal Keeping Overlay Zone
Auto Plaza Overlay Zone
Downtown Plan Overlay Zone
Hillside Overlay Zone
Downtown Plan Zoning
General Urban Zone
Urban Neighborhood Zone
Urban Center Zone
Parks and Open Space
Civic Zone
Other (Contact Planning)
Zoning
R-A: Residential Agriculture
R-1-6,000: Residential Single Family
R-1-7,500: Residential Single Family
R-1-9,450: Residential Single Family
R-1-14,400: Residential Single Family
R-1-20,000: Residential Single Family
R-1-40,000: Residential Single Family
MF-8: Residential 8 du/ac
MF-15: Residential 15 du/ac
MF-20: Residential 20 du/ac
MF-45: Residential 45 du/ac
M-1: Manufacturing
OPMU: Office-Professional Mixed-Use
NMU: Neighborhood Mixed-Use
RMU: Regional Mixed-Use
SMU: Service Mixed-Use
O-S: Open Space
PCD-1: Planned Community Development
SP: Specific Plan
0 0.4 0.8
Miles ¯
Azure Ave
Citrus St
Grand Ave
Sunset Ave
Glendora Ave
Amar Road
Valley Blvd

EXHIBIT B
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Receive and file the Purchasing Report for April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

2. Reject the unawarded bids and requests for proposals detailed within the staff report.

BACKGROUND:

Sections 2-337 and 2-356 of the West Covina Municipal Code require that a report be presented to the City Council on a semi-annual basis listing all contracts and purchase orders that have been awarded by the City Manager pursuant to the City Manager's authority during the preceding six months. The report must include a description of the materials or services or public project performed, the vendor/contractor name and the amount of the expenditure. The last report was submitted to the City Council at the April 18, 2023 City Council meeting.

DISCUSSION:

Staff is submitting a Purchasing Report (Attachment No. 1) that provides a list of all purchase orders entered into under the Purchasing Officer and City Manager's authority during the period of April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.

During this process, staff identified bids and requests for proposals that were posted and opened but not awarded. They are listed in Table 1 below. Per West Covina Municipal Code Sections 2-334(3), 2-354(6), and 2-355(4), the City Council may reject any and all bids or proposals presented. Staff is presenting the list below for formal rejection by the City Council as no action has been taken.

RFP Description RFP # Posted Bid Opened
Security and Fire Alarm Monitoring,
Maintenance and Repair 61-015 8/15/2023 9/21/2023
Architectural Design Services, Del Norte Park
Improvements & Dog Park
Project
#24001 11/17/2023 12/15/2023
LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed this staff report.

Prepared by: Maria Delira, Purchasing Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

This is strictly an administrative item, therefore, there is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Purchasing Report
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability ATTACHMENT NO. 1
City of West Covina
Contracts & Purchase Orders Issued under Sections 2-337 and 2-356 of the Municipal Code 04/01/2023 TO 03/31/2024
Vendor Name Item Description Total Amount
10-8 RETROFIT INC Vehicle mounted equipment and ins $46,859.84 10-8 RETROFIT INC Total $46,859.84
911 VEHICLE INC FRONTILINE AMBULANCES RADIO AND C $13,480.44 911 VEHICLE INC Total $13,480.44
ACRYLATEX COATINGS & RECYCLIN RECYCLED PAINT FOR CITYWIDE GRAFF $10,000.00 ACRYLATEX COATINGS & RECYCLIN Total $10,000.00
ALL CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL MOLD REMEDIATION AT SENIOR CENTER $9,350.88 ALL CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL Total $9,350.88
AM TEC TOTAL SECURITY INC ACCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND CAME $59,555.59 AM TEC TOTAL SECURITY INC Total $59,555.59
AMTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - CITY HALL $6,960.00 ELEVATOR REPAIRS REQURED BY STATE $3,760.00
AMTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES Total $10,720.00
AZTECS TELECOM INC WCPD radio material supplies per $13,606.79 AZTECS TELECOM INC Total $13,606.79
BADGE FRAME INC Custom flag presentation 60"x32", $3,659.00 Detective Bureau letters upgrade $28.00
Integrity and Service seal reprod $1,836.00
tax $1,076.54
West Covina badge reproduction 48 $2,411.00
West Covina PD Community Responsi $3,398.00
BADGE FRAME INC Total $12,408.54
BOOT BARN 2024 BOOT VOUCHERS - MAINTENANCE $7,600.00
BOOT BARN Total $7,600.00
BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP Pavement Management Program updat $75,428.00 BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP Total $75,428.00
CASTLEROCK ENVIRONMENTAL INC ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SERVICES – CIT $19,995.00 ASBESTOS ROOFING MATERIAL REMOVAL $5,600.00
CASTLEROCK ENVIRONMENTAL INC Total $25,595.00
CHARIOT GROUP INC SMART QX Pro business black 75" i $6,772.76 tax $643.41
CHARIOT GROUP INC Total $7,416.17
CREATIVE TENT INTERNATIONAL L TENT REPLACEMENT AT SPORTSPLEX $48,926.45 CREATIVE TENT INTERNATIONAL L Total $48,926.45
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE CORP TIRES - CITY VEHICLES $25,000.00 DANIELS TIRE SERVICE CORP Total $25,000.00
DEERE & COMPANY John Deere Gator for Public Servi $21,864.46 DEERE & COMPANY Total $21,864.46
DELL COMPUTERS Desktop Replacement Program Lapto $20,427.59 VLA VMWare, 1 year, including Vsp $19,366.67

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City of West Covina
Contracts & Purchase Orders Issued under Sections 2-337 and 2-356 of the Municipal Code 04/01/2023 TO 03/31/2024
Vendor Name Item Description Total Amount
DELL COMPUTERS Total $39,794.26
DITCH WITCH SOUTHERN CALIF SEWER EQUIPMENT REPAIR - DITCH WI $11,855.93 DITCH WITCH SOUTHERN CALIF Total $11,855.93
DOOLEY ENTERPRISES INC 70 cases of 1000 rounds of 5.56mm $32,760.00 84 cases of 1000 rounds of 9mm 11 $22,848.00
tax $4,309.62
DOOLEY ENTERPRISES INC Total $59,917.62
DUVAL FORD FORD PISUV K8A, with features and $51,484.27 DUVAL FORD Total $51,484.27
ECOHERO SHOW LLC EDUCATION ON CRV RECYCLING AND LI $5,200.00 ECOHERO SHOW LLC Total $5,200.00
ELECTRA-MEDIA INC West Covina Auto Sign Maintenance $18,408.00 ELECTRA-MEDIA INC Total $18,408.00
FIRESTONE TIRE & SVC CTR CORP ADD ADDITIONAL FUNDING $5,000.00 VEHICLE TIRES - NEW & REPAIRS $15,000.00
VEHICLE TIRES - NEW & REPAIRS Pe $15,947.41
FIRESTONE TIRE & SVC CTR CORP Total $35,947.41
FORTRESS SECURITY & AUTOMATIO SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM MONITORIN $18,108.00 SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM REPAIRS $1,500.00
FORTRESS SECURITY & AUTOMATIO Total $19,608.00
FULL CIRCLE ELECTRONICS CA LL ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION & REC $5,500.00 FULL CIRCLE ELECTRONICS CA LL Total $5,500.00
GRAINGER INC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FY 23-24 OMN $20,000.00 GRAINGER INC Total $20,000.00
H20 FIRE PROTECTION INC FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT AT SPORT $18,440.00 H20 FIRE PROTECTION INC Total $18,440.00
KEN GRODY FORD NEW 2023 FORD E-TRANSIT -350 BASE $56,848.01 KEN GRODY FORD Total $56,848.01
LANCET CONTRACTING INC WINDOW REPAIRS AT THREE CITY BUIL $45,800.00 LANCET CONTRACTING INC Total $45,800.00
LN CURTIS & SONS CORP AIR BAGS & STRUTS QUOTE 263397 SO $43,853.82 HAND TOOLS QUOTE NO 263445 SOURCE $9,965.54
SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR NEW FIRE ENG $20,102.18
LN CURTIS & SONS CORP Total $73,921.54
MICHAEL BAKER INTL INC BKK Landfill Drainage Basin Evalu $21,980.00 MICHAEL BAKER INTL INC Total $21,980.00
MULTI W SYSTEMS INC CITRUS UNDERPASS PUMP REPLACEMENT $59,773.19 MULTI W SYSTEMS INC Total $59,773.19
NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP DIV New 2023 Chevy Tahoe 2WD vehicles $97,731.60 New 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit AW $102,078.42
New 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit V- $173,086.53

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City of West Covina
Contracts & Purchase Orders Issued under Sections 2-337 and 2-356 of the Municipal Code 04/01/2023 TO 03/31/2024
Vendor Name Item Description Total Amount
NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP DIV Total $372,896.55
NBS/GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP DISTRICT CLOSEOUT ANALYSIS REPORT $12,500.00 NBS/GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP Total $12,500.00
NEOGOV CORP ONBOARDING APPLICATION SOFTWARE - $7,642.76 NEOGOV CORP Total $7,642.76
NICHOLS LOCAL GOV CONSULT LLC PREPARATION OF STATE MANDATED COS $6,200.00 NICHOLS LOCAL GOV CONSULT LLC Total $6,200.00
PLUMBING DYNAMICS INC SUPPLY AND INSTALL RHEEM MODEL GN $8,910.00 PLUMBING DYNAMICS INC Total $8,910.00
QUADIENT POSTAGE FOR CITY MAIL $30,000.00
QUADIENT Total $30,000.00
RELX / LEXIS NEXIS Accurint Virtual Crime Center (in $19,448.10 RELX / LEXIS NEXIS Total $19,448.10
RINCON CONSULTANTS INC Housing element update. Previous $80,093.00 RINCON CONSULTANTS INC Total $80,093.00
SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES DESIGN AND PRINTING OF DISCOVER N $75,177.28 SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES Total $75,177.28
SECTRAN SECURITY INC ARMOURED TRUCK SERVICE CURRENT RA $6,108.86 VENDOR RAISING EXISTING FEES BY 1 $290.88
SECTRAN SECURITY INC Total $6,399.74
SGV COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOV $15,000.00 SGV COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Total $15,000.00
TELEFLEX LLC IO NEEDLE SETS AND IO NEEDLE SUPP $15,000.00 TELEFLEX LLC Total $15,000.00
TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS LLC 22' TEXAS PRIDE TILT TRAILER FOR $10,700.00 TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS LLC Total $10,700.00
TOP NOTCH PLUMBING INC CITY HALL BUILDING - PLUMBING EM $25,886.23 TOP NOTCH PLUMBING INC Total $25,886.23
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT INC TRAFFIC CONTROL 4TH OF JULY EVENT $24,817.72 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT INC Total $24,817.72
UNITED SITE SERVICES PORTA POTTIES/SINKS FOR SPRING FE $8,275.61 UNITED SITE SERVICES Total $8,275.61
UNITED STORM WATER INC EMERGENCY SERVICE - CONTINUOU $70,811.00 UNITED STORM WATER INC Total $70,811.00
US FOODS INC RAW FOOD FOR SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM $80,000.00 US FOODS INC Total $80,000.00
VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY FIRE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FY 23-24 $8,000.00 VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY Total $8,000.00
WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES $55,000.00 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES $7,696.70
WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY Total $62,696.70

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City of West Covina
Contracts & Purchase Orders Issued under Sections 2-337 and 2-356 of the Municipal Code 04/01/2023 TO 03/31/2024
Vendor Name Item Description Total Amount
WAYNE PERRY INC METHANE MITIGATION SYSTEM MONITOR $10,000.00 WAYNE PERRY INC Total $10,000.00
WOODS MAINTENANCE SERVICES HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL - HER $30,000.00 WOODS MAINTENANCE SERVICES Total $30,000.00
YUNEX LLC CAMERON & LARK ELLEN; FURNISH AND $16,175.00
FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW TYPE 15 P $15,875.00
YUNEX LLC Total $32,050.00
ZOLL MEDICAL CORP GPO ZOLL MEDICAL PRODUCTS FY 23-24 S $10,000.00 ZOLL MEDICAL CORP GPO Total $10,000.00
ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC STREET SIGNS $8,423.90
ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC Total $8,423.90
Grand Total $1,963,218.98

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4

COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY

REQUIREMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:

PROTECTION) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
BACKGROUND:

The California Building Standards Commission adopts and publishes the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 California Code of Regulations), which includes the California Fire Code, every three years. The California Fire Code is adopted by reference the International Fire Code. The 2022 California Codes took effect January 1, 2023.

Provisions of the California Health and Safety Code require the City to adopt the 2022 Fire Code by reference. The City is permitted to amend the 2022 Fire Code, provided that the City makes express findings that the modifications are reasonably necessary due to the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, or for administrative reasons. Since West Covina has special local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions, the City's adoption of the Fire Code includes amendments to address coordination between the California Fire Code sections and those previously adopted in the West Covina Municipal Code.

On November 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-111, setting forth express findings relating to the local climatic, geological and topographical conditions in West Covina that make the amendments reasonably necessary. The findings are set forthin Exhibit A to the Resolution. On November 15, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2503, adopting by reference the 2022 California Fire Code, with amendments. On July 18, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-58, which superseded Resolution No. 2022-111.

DISCUSSION:

Ordinance No. 2503 is codified in Article II (Fire Code) of Chapter 10 (Fire Prevention and Protection) of the West Covina Municipal Code.

In Section 10-24 of Article II, the City added Section 5608.2 to Section 5802 of Chapter 56 of the 2022 California Fire Code, which establishes the procedure to apply for and obtain a permit to conduct public display of fireworks. Section 5608.2 provides: "The city council may permit any person, licensed by the State Fire Marshal, to conduct a public display of fireworks, and for that purpose to use and discharge fireworks at such times and such places in the city as the city council may mix and establish, provided that a written application for a permit to do so is filed with the chief of the fire department of the city at least 15 days in advance of the date of the display. It shall be the duty of the chief of the fire department to whom the application for a permit is made to make an investigation and submit a report of his or her findings and recommendations for or against reasons therefore, to the city council. The city council have the power in its discretion to grant or deny the permit. If the permit is granted, the applicant shall furnish the city with a certificate of insurance in adequate amount, which shall also contain a clause holding the city harmless from any damage or injury resulting from granting the permit." Based on the existing requirements of Section 5608.2, there is not adequate time for the Fire Chief to review an application and make recommendations to the City Council. Staff is proposing to streamline the process for approving public display permits by granting the authority to grant such permits to the Fire Chief. Staff is also proposing changes to clarify the requirements for public display permit applications and public displays of fireworks.

The proposed Ordinance No. 2522 further amends Section 5608.2 to include the following:

Makes it unlawful to use or discharge any fireworks or pyrotechnic devices without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief.

Requires an application for a public display of fireworks or to use or discharge pyrotechnic special effects to be submitted to the Fire Chief at least 60 days before the proposed date of the display, and outlines the items that must be included with the application. Applicants will be required to submit proof of general liability insurance coverage of at least $5,000,000, naming the City as an additional insured, and to execute an indemnification agreement.

Requires payment of a fee in the amount established by City Council resolution. The current fee is $270.

Sets forth the Fire Chief's authority to approve permits to conduct public displays of fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects, including authority for the Chief to impose conditions on such displays.

Also authorizes the Fire Chief to approve changes to an approved display.

Sets forth requirements for any permit issued.

Establishes an appeal procedure.

Provides authority for the City Manager to review and overrule any decision of the Fire Chief.

The proposed ordinance also includes the required findings regarding the City's climatic, topographical, and geographic conditions.

Staff recommends that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2522. If the Council introduces the ordinance, staff anticipates presenting the ordinance for adoption at the May 7, 2024. The ordinance would take effect on the 31st day following adoption.

LEGAL REVIEW:

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

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following options:

1. Approve staff's recommendation; or

2. Provide alternative direction
Prepared by: Vincent Capelle, Fire Chief
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

This is strictly an administrative item. Therefore, there is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance No. 2522
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
Ordinance No. 2522

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ORDINANCE NO. 2522

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
5608.2 (PERMIT REQUIRED) OF SECTION 5608
(FIREWORKS DISPLAY) OF CHAPTER 56 (EXPLOSIVES
AND FIREWORKS) OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE

CODE AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE II (FIRE CODE) OF
CHAPTER 10 (FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION) OF

THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of West Covina hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 18938 makes certain provisions published in the California Building Standards Code pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17922 applicable to all occupancies throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 version is the most recent version of the California Building Standards Code and went into effect on January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, the 2022 California Building Standards Code includes the 2022 California Fire Code (“2022 Fire Code”); and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 permits cities to amend the requirements of the California Building Standards Code, which includes the California Fire Code, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7; and
WHEREAS, Section 13143.5 of the California Health and Safety Code permits the City, by ordinance, to make changes or modifications to the California Fire Code that are more stringent than the requirements published in the California Fire Code, relating to fire and panic safety; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits cities in adopting provisions of the California Fire Code to make such modifications in such provisions as a city determines, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that a city, before making modifications pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, make an express finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and Ordinance No. 2522

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WHEREAS, under California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, modifications pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 may not become effective until the required findings and the modifications have been filed with the California Building Standards Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina determined that modifications to the 2022 Fire Code were reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, as detailed in Resolution No. 2022-111, which was subsequently replaced by Resolution No. 2023-58; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2053, amending Article II of Chapter 10 of the West Covina Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2022 Fire Code, which adopts by reference the 2021 International Fire Code, and made amendments to certain provisions of the 2022 Fire Code; and WHEREAS, the City’s amendments to the 2022 Fire Code are set forth in Section 10-24 of Article II of Chapter 10 of the West Covina Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, as part of the City’s amendments to the 2022 Fire Code, the City added Section 5608.2 to Section 5608 of Chapter 56 of the 2022 Fire Code relating to public displays of fireworks; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5608.2 as set forth in Section 10-24 of Article II of Chapter 10 of the West Covina Municipal Code, public displays of fireworks require prior approval of the City Council, following an application submitted to the Fire Chief at least 15 days prior to the date of the display; and
WHEREAS, based on the existing requirements of Section 5608.2, there is not adequate time for the Fire Chief to review an application and make recommendations to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to streamline the process for approving public display permits by granting the authority to grant such permits to the Fire Chief; and WHEREAS, the City further desires to clarify the requirements for public display permit applications and public displays of fireworks; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the revisions to Section 5608.2 are necessary due to the following climatic, topographical and geographic conditions of the City:

A. Climatic Conditions – The City of West Covina experiences low humidity, high winds, and warm temperatures throughout the year creating conditions which are particularly conducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush, and structure fires;
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B. Topographical Conditions – The hillside areas in the City along with long, narrow roadways significantly impact the ability of emergency responders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires; and C. Geographical Conditions – The City of West Covina is situated adjacent to active earthquake faults capable of producing substantial seismic events.

Should a significant seismic event occur, uncontrolled hazardous materials releases and fires could pose the greatest threat to the largest number of people. Since the City is divided by a freeway and highway, a major earthquake would significantly impact the ability of fire crews to respond to emergencies should one or more roadways be blocked or damaged due to bridge collapse or debris from falling structures. Additionally, fire suppression capabilities will be severely limited should the water system be extensively damaged during the seismic event; and
WHEREAS, all legal requirements prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council makes and adopts as findings the facts and conclusions set forth in the recitals of this Ordinance and, for the reasons set forth in the recitals, finds that the modifications to Section 5608.2 are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

SECTION 2. Amendment to Section 5608.2. Section 5808.2 of Section 5608 of Chapter 56 of the 2022 California Fire Code as set forth in Section 10-24 of Article II of the West Covina Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows:
5608.2 Permit required.

It is unlawful to use or discharge any fireworks or pyrotechnic devices without first obtaining a permit therefor from the fire chief.
5608.2.1 Application.

A written application for a permit to conduct a public display of fireworks or to use or discharge pyrotechnic special effects materials shall be submitted to the fire chief at least sixty (60) days prior to the proposed date of the display, unless the fire chief approves the submission of an application less than sixty (60) days prior to the proposed date of the display. The application shall be on a form provided by the city and shall include, at minimum:
(a) Name of person or organization sponsoring the proposed activities; (b) Name of pyrotechnic operator and copy of current pyrotechnic operator’s license issued by the state fire marshal;
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(c) The date and time the proposed activities would occur; (d) A full description of the proposed activities;
(e) The size and number of all fireworks or special effects materials to be involved in the proposed activities, including the number of set pieces and shells; (f) The manner and place of storage of all fireworks or special effects materials that will be used in the display;
(g) A diagram of the grounds on which the activities are proposed to occur showing all points at which fireworks or special effects materials are proposed to be stored and discharged, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation to and from the site, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, and the location of all nearby trees, electrical or telephone lines and other overhead obstructions;
(h) Proof of current general liability coverage in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) per occurrence, or such other amount as may be approved by the risk manager, to cover possible liability for bodily injury and damage to persons or property that may arise from or relate to the fireworks display or special effects and/or any negligence of the applicant, its agents, employees, or contractors in presenting the fireworks display or special effects. The certificate of insurance shall be endorsed to name the city, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and shall be in a form approved by the city’s risk manager; and
(i) An executed agreement, in a form approved by the city attorney, agreeing to indemnify, defend (at applicant’s sole cost and expense and with attorneys of city’s choosing), and hold the city, and its officers, officials, employees, representatives, and agents, harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages, injuries, liabilities or losses which arise out of, or which are in any way related to, the city’s issuance of public display or special effects permit or any activities of the applicant in connection with the public display of fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects. 5608.2.2 Fee.

The application for a permit to conduct a public display of fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by city council resolution. 5608.2.3 Approval.

The fire chief may grant a permit to conduct a public display of fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects if the fire chief determines that all requirements of law are or will be complied with by the applicant and that granting any such permit will not be detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, or welfare. In granting a permit, the fire chief may eliminate from the proposed display such items as the fire chief deems hazardous and may impose such conditions on the permit as the fire chief deems necessary to protect the public health, peace, safety, and/or welfare. Upon request of the permittee, the fire Ordinance No. 2522

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chief may approve changes to an approved display provided that any changes are not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, or welfare. 5608.2.4 Permit requirements.

In addition to any conditions imposed by the fire chief, any permit issued shall be subject to the following requirements:
(a) A separate permit is required for each display.
(b) Any permit issued shall only be valid for the date, time and place specified in such permit.
(c) Any permit issued pursuant to this section shall be non-transferrable. (d) All public displays of fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects shall be under the direct supervision of a pyrotechnic operator licensed by the state fire marshal. The licensed pyrotechnic operator shall be responsible for all aspects of the display relating to pyrotechnics.
(e) Any permit issued pursuant to this section shall be subject to the condition that the fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects display may be canceled or modified by the city manager, including on the scheduled date of the display, if such cancelation or modification is in the interest of the public health, peace, safety, or welfare. The city manager shall make such determination in consultation with the fire chief. 5608.2.5 Appeal.

Within ten (10) calendar days after the date of a decision of the fire chief pursuant to this section, an aggrieved party may appeal such decision to the city manager by filing a written appeal with the city clerk setting forth the reasons why the decision was not proper.

The city manager shall consider the appeal within a reasonable time after the filing of the appeal. The decision of the city manager shall be final. 5608.2.6 City manager authority.

The city manager, at the city manager’s discretion, may review any decision of the fire chief pursuant to this section. The city manager may overrule any decision of the fire chief as the city manager deems necessary in the interest of the public health, peace, safety, or welfare. If the city manager grants a permit that was initially denied by the fire chief, the city manager may impose such conditions on the permit as the city manager deems necessary to protect the public health, peace, safety, and/or welfare. The decision of the city manager shall be final.

SECTION 3. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

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SECTION 4. Inconsistencies. 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.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or 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 all other provisions of this Ordinance. The City Council of West Covina hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

SECTION 7. Certification; Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted as required by law.

SECTION 8. Certified Copy. The City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of _________, 2024. ________________________
Brian Calderón Tabatabai
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
________________________ ________________________
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

CITY OF WEST COVINA )
I, LISA SHERRICK, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2522 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 16th day of April, 2024, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the _____ day of _______, 20__, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5

OPTIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council provide direction based on the three options for improvements at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue:

1. No Signalized Intersection – with Road Diet Option;

2. Signal Installation – with Road Diet Option; or

3. Signal Installation – no Road Diet.

BACKGROUND:

When determining if an intersection should be considered for signalization, an engineering study that includes existing traffic conditions, pedestrian characteristics, and physical characteristics of the location is completed to determine whether installation of a traffic control signal is justified or warranted. The investigation of the need for a traffic control signal includes an analysis of factors related to existing operation and safety at the study location and the potential of a signal to improve safety. When conducting a signal warrant analysis, only one of the nine traffic signal warrants must be met to be warranted for a traffic signal.

In early 2019, the City received requests to review the traffic operations at the stop-controlled intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue. As a result, City staff along with the City's former traffic consultant held two public meetings to present the findings of the analysis at a Traffic Committee meeting on June 11, 2019, and at a Community Workshop on August 13, 2019. A traffic signal warrant report was completed by Willdan Engineering, a traffic consultant for the City. It was found that the intersection met the three volume warrants for signalization per CAMUTCD guidelines. At the community meetings, many of the attending residents opposed the installation of a traffic signal and instead requested various other traffic calming and traffic safety improvements. At the request of the City Council, a second comprehensive review was conducted for the intersection in response to community feedback.

As part of a second review in 2020, the current contracted City Engineer (Transtech) conducted and collected additional vehicular and pedestrian data which included a peak hour turning movement count, collection of Average Daily Traffic (ADT), and a review of the collision history for the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue. The information collected indicated that the intersection met volume warrants per California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) for a signal. In March 2020, a virtual community meeting was conducted that presented the new data as well as solicited community feedback for improvement measures. In August 2020, the information was presented to the City Council. The City Council put consideration of a traffic signal on hold and instead approved various traffic enhancements at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue and the Cameron Avenue corridor between Barranca Street and Hollenbeck Avenue.

Recently, the City received more requests for follow-up at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue for intersection and segment improvements. In response to the request and on behalf of the City, Engineering staff collected new traffic data in January 2023. This data included an analysis of existing roadway conditions, the collection of ADT counts on a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, a 24-hour speed survey on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a peak hour turning movement count at the intersection, a pedestrian count at Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue, and a review of approximately three years of available collision data. Once all the data was collected, a Community Meeting was held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 6pm at the Cortez Senior Center. Community members were able to discuss their concerns and provide input on potential improvements for the intersection at Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street and the street segment of Cameron Avenue between Azusa Avenue and Barranca Avenue. The purpose of the meeting was to provide background information regarding this area of West Covina, as well as address any resident concerns and public comments about the intersection and street segments.

During the community meeting, Transtech presented the history of the intersection, previous improvements, and the results from the January 2023 traffic data collection effort.

Once the report was completed and community input taken into consideration, the Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue report was then taken to a Traffic Committee meeting. The meeting was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 3pm at the City Hall Community Room. The goal of this Traffic Committee meeting was to go over the comments received from the March 2023 Community meeting, present the signal warrant information, and hear resident feedback. A PowerPoint presentation was given to attendees that outlined all the signal warrant data. This included the count data, collision data, and a signal warrant analysis. The data presented had determined the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue had met four of the nine warrants for the installation of a traffic signal. The warrants that were met include Warrant 1 (8 Hour Volume), Warrant 2 (4 Hour Volume), Warrant 3 (Peak Hour Volume), and Warrant 7 (Crash Experience). The result of this meeting was to forward the findings of the signal warrant analysis and resident feedback to the City Council in order for a final decision to be made on the installation of a traffic signal located at Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue.

DISCUSSION:

When properly timed, a traffic signal increases the traffic handling capacity of an intersection, and when installed under conditions that justify its use, a signal is a valuable device for improving the safety and efficiency of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. In particular, signals may reduce certain types of accidents, most notably right-angle (broadside) collisions. Pursuant to CA MUTCD, Section 4C.03, although the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue did meet four warrants, the satisfaction of signal warrants does not require the installation of a traffic signal.

Additionally, Transtech was asked to find the best traffic calming solution for the segment of Cameron Avenue leading up to the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street. Traffic calming measures consist of horizontal, vertical, lane narrowing, roadside, and other features that use self-enforcing physical or psycho-perception means to produce desired effects. Traffic calming reduces automobile speeds or volumes, mainly through the use of physical measures, to improve the quality of life in both residential and commercial areas and increase the safety and comfort of walking and bicycling. Due to resident comments denoting that the previously installed traffic calming measures not being fully effective, it is recommended within this option to perform a road diet. A road diet is the conversion of an undivided roadway to a cross-section with fewer or narrower through motor vehicle travel lanes. The reduction in the number of lanes permits the inclusion of facilities for other uses, such as bicycle lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian refuge islands, transit uses, and on-street parking. Safety benefits from reduced vehicle speeds and from movement of left turning vehicles out of a through travel lane.

Based on the input received from residents and the results of the study, staff has concluded that in order to enhance and improve the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue, there are three options available:

Option 1: No Signalized Intersection – with Road Diet
Option 2: Signal Installation – with Road Diet
Option 3: Signal Installation – no Road Diet
The options are detailed in Attachment No. 1.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the staff report.

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following options:

1. Approve the installation of a Road Diet without the installation of a Traffic Signal; or

2. Approve the installation of both a Road Diet and Traffic Signal; or

3. Approve the installation of a Traffic Signal without the installation of a Road Diet; or

4. Provide alternate direction.

Prepared by: Jana Robbins, PTP,RSP, Project Manager (Traffic Division) Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact will be dependent on the direction provided by the City Council. The table below provides the estimated costs for the installation of a Road Diet with or without the installation of a Traffic Signal as proposed.

Item Estimated
Costs
Potential Funding Source
Road Diet $475,000 Dept. of Trans. Housing & Urban Development and Related Agencies Grant Funding; Cameron Ave
Complete Streets
Traffic
Signal
$800,000 Measure M, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 23010 ($750,000 budgeted but $800,000 is
available)
Attachments
Attachment No. 1- Traffic Study: Intersection Review of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue Attachment No. 2- Power Point Presentation
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Protect Public Safety
Enhance City Image and Effectiveness

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 1 of 120
TO: West Covina Traffic Committee
FROM: Traffic Engineering, Transtech Engineers, Inc.

DATE: April 16, 2024
SUBJECT: INTERSECTION REVIEW OF CITRUS STREET AND CAMERON AVENUE The purpose of this report is three-fold. To present the survey responses from residents present at the March 2023 Community Meeting and the December 2023 Traffic Committee Meeting and to look at ways to improve safety at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue, in particular outline Signal Warrants at this intersection and present the traffic data that was gathered. At the Community Meeting and Traffic Committee Meeting, residents were given the opportunity to express their concerns and opinions on safety measures previously installed at the Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue intersection as well as improvements that were completed along the street corridors of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street. A summary of all comments received from Residents at both meetings is included in the report with resident survey comments in the Appendix. At the December 12, 2023, Traffic Committee Meeting a presentation was given on the data compiled at the study intersection in 2023 and the potential installation of a Traffic Signal at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue.

The signalization of this intersection is quite controversial with residents in support and those against the installation of a signal at this intersection. This report details factors related to the existing operation and safety at the intersection and the potential to improve these conditions. Volume thresholds as found in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) Section 4C in what is called Signal Warrants were reviewed. Meeting or exceeding Signal Warrants in itself does not require the installation of a signal. The CAMUTCD provides guidelines on when and where a signal should be considered. The installation of all traffic control devices on public streets are based on sound engineering judgement, conformity to standard engineering practices and guidelines as found in the CAMUTCD, Highway Design Manual, California Vehicle Code or other standards approved for use by the legislative body. The Warrant output, as well as resident comments, are now presented to the West Covina City Council who will make the final decision on improvements at this intersection. At the request of residents who attended the meetings above, draft traffic calming measures are also included in this report. In this case, a Road Diet on Cameron Avenue was determined to be the best way to reduce volume and speed along the Cameron Avenue corridor with or without a signal. The implementation of a road diet as a traffic calming measure along Cameron Avenue will need further study and brought before the Traffic Committee as well as residents for discussion and approval before bringing back to Council for a final decision. A Conceptual exhibit of a road diet is included in the Options section after the Signal Warrants. If a Road Diet is considered as a traffic calming measure than it is suggested that for Phase 1 the road diet limits would be between Hollenbeck Avenue and Barranca Street on Cameron Avenue.

HISTORY OF TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT CITRUS STREET AND CAMERON AVENUE ATTACHMENT NO.1

INTERSECTION REVIEW OF CITRUS STREET AND CAMERON AVENUE

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In early 2019, the City received requests to review the traffic operations at the stop-controlled intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue. As a result, City Staff along with the (former traffic consultant) held two public meetings to present the findings of the analysis at a Traffic Committee Meeting on June 11, 2019, and at a Community Workshop on August 13, 2019. At both meetings, City Staff discussed various options, which included the installation of a traffic signal to improve the intersection. A traffic signal warrant report was completed by Willdan Associates, a traffic consultant for the City. It was found that the intersection met the three volume warrants for signalization per CAMUTCD guidelines. At the community meetings many of the attending residents opposed the installation of a traffic signal and instead requested various other traffic calming and traffic safety improvements. At the request of City Council, a second comprehensive review was conducted for the intersection in response to community feedback. As part of this second review in 2020, the current contracted City Engineer (Transtech), conducted and collected additional vehicular and pedestrian data which included a peak hour turning movement count, collection of Average Daily Traffic (ADT), and a review of the collision history for the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue. The information collected indicated that the intersection met volume warrants per CAMUTCD for a signal. During this time, California was experiencing the shutdown of schools and operations due to the pandemic. In March of 2020, a virtual community meeting was conducted that presented the new data as well as solicited community feedback for improvement measures. In August of 2020, the information was presented to City Council. City Council put consideration of a traffic signal on hold and approved the following traffic enhancements at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue and the Cameron Avenue corridor between Barranca Street and Hollenbeck Avenue. The following improvements were installed and are illustrated in Figure 1:
1) Installation of three (3) speed radar feedback signs. One in the EB direction on Cameron Avenue between Hollenbeck Street and Citrus Street, one in the WB Direction on Cameron Avenue between Citrus Street and Barranca Street, and one in the NB direction on Citrus Street north of Cortez Street (R2-1, 30x36)
2) Replacement of the existing faded STOP Ahead Warning Signs with new STOP Ahead Signs approaching the stop-controlled intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue (W3-1, 30x30). 3) Installation of STOP AHEAD pavement legends in each lane for all directions next to the STOP Ahead signs approaching the stop-controlled intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue. 4) Replacement of the existing STOP signs at Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue with oversized STOP signs with solar powered LED blinking lights (R-1, 36x36). 5) Installation of ALL WAY STOP plaques underneath the new STOP signs (R1-3P, 18x6). 6) Painting of the existing crosswalks at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue with white ladder striping in high visibility paint.
7) Installation of white side stripes for traffic calming on both sides of the street on Cameron Avenue between Hollenbeck Street to Barranca Street. This serves to narrow the roadway width and has been shown to reduce travel speeds.
8) Installation of Reduced Speed Limit Ahead signage (W3-5, 36x36) for NB traffic on Citrus Street south of Cortez Street.

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Figure 1: Existing 2023 Conditions at Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street SUMMARY OF MARCH 29, 2023 COMMUNITY MEETING

INTRODUCTION
At the beginning of 2023, at the request of the City, the traffic division was asked to bring back the discussion of the installation of a Traffic Signal at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue. By 2023, streets were back to normal with schools all back in session and with the I-10 freeway finished with construction so cut thru traffic, due to the freeway, was normalized. In response to the request and on behalf of the City, engineering staff collected new traffic data in January of 2023. This data included an analysis of existing roadway conditions, the collection of average daily traffic (ADT) counts on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a 24- hour speed survey on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a peak hour turning movement count at the intersection, a pedestrian count at Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue, and a review of approximately 3 years of available collision data. Once all of the data was collected, a Community Meeting was held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 6pm at the Cortez Senior Center.
.

Stop Sign (R1-1) with Flashing
Border & solar panel.
45-MPH Speed Limit
Sign (R2-1)
LEGEND
40-MPH Speed Limit
Sign (R2-1)
Traffic Control Signal
Existing Red Curb
Traffic Control Signal
Citrus St
Magnolia Ave
Cameron Ave
Stop Ahead Sign
(W3-1)
Traffic Control Signal
Magnolia Ave
60’
60’
80’
54’

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Community members were able to discuss their concerns and provide input on potential improvements for the intersection at Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street and the street segment of Cameron Avenue between Azusa Avenue and Barranca Avenue. The purpose of the meeting was to provide background information regarding this area of West Covina, as well as address any resident concerns and public comments about the intersection and street segments. During the community meeting, Transtech presented the history of the intersection, previous improvements, and the results from the January 2023 traffic data collection effort.

The meeting was attended by 27 West Covina residents. 43 Notices were mailed out to houses within a 500’ radius to Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue, in addition to emails sent to residents that had previously wanted to be notified. Additionally, the March 2023 Community Meeting date, time, and meeting location was announced during the February 2023 Traffic Committee meeting. During the community meeting, residents were shown existing traffic conditions at the intersection of Citrus Street and
Cameron Avenue as well as the Cameron Avenue Corridor
between Azusa Avenue and Barranca Avenue. Based on
the feedback the City has received from residents, the
main concerns were identified based on studies
conducted by the Traffic Engineering Division and
community feedback from prior public meetings. From
this feedback, the effectiveness of the changes and
improvements made
along Cameron Avenue
was discussed. Following the presentation of information and study findings from 2019 and 2023, as well as the discussion of recent improvements, the residents who attended the meeting were given the opportunity to provide
feedback to the city by
filling out a survey,
pinpointing problem
areas on a map, and
discussing concerns with
City Employees at the
meeting. The feedback collected from residents via a
survey after the presentation prioritized resident’s
concerns and identified potential additional
improvements that residents would support at this intersection and along the corridor. All meeting participants were encouraged to fill out the survey, given out at one of the table stations at the meeting.

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A list of resident concerns before upgrades at the intersection and segment included:
• Long queues during peak hours (AM, Afternoon school drop-off, and PM commute times) • Pedestrian safety crossing at the intersection
• Broadside accidents in the intersection
• Visibility at the intersection
• Traffic volume at the intersection
• Maintain existing on-street parking
• Difficulty pulling out of their driveways
Since the 2019 initial review, several improvements have been made to Cameron Avenue between Hollenbeck Avenue and Barranca Avenue, as well as at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street. This included the installation of speed feedback signs, side stripes along the segment to visually narrow the roadway, a signal at Cameron Avenue and Barranca Avenue, and the installation of flashing stop signs at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street.

Upon asking the residents if the concerns brought to the City in 2019 were addressed, some residents at the 2023 Community Meeting agreed that the improvements made a difference along Cameron Avenue and at the Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street intersection. However, many residents who attended the meeting expressed that the improvements made from the initial review were not enough to fully address the issues in the area. The residents were asked to fill out a survey and explain how living in and traveling through this area regularly has changed as a result of the installed improvements, as well as to further explain the issues they believe are still present at Cameron Avenue at Citrus Street and along the corridors of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street.

A total of 22 surveys were filled out and submitted to the City for review at this meeting. Most concerns included speeding along Cameron Avenue, and vehicles not obeying the stop control at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street. When asked to rank resident’s safety concerns along Cameron Avenue, more than half of those responding listed speeding as their number one concern. The second

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highest concern along Cameron Avenue was pedestrian safety at the intersection with Citrus Street.

Residents were also asked to rank improvements added to the segment along Cameron Avenue, and most residents were satisfied with the recent signal installed at the intersection of Barranca Avenue and Cameron Avenue. Residents were the least satisfied with signage along Cameron Avenue, with a third of the survey responses requesting more signage and additional “Your Speed” feedback signs. The full results of the Community Surveys are summarized in Table 1.

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Table 1. Survey Response Breakdown from Community Meeting, 3/29/2023 Vehicle Pedestrian Bicycle Bus Rider Other

1. Mode of
Transportation: 21 7 1 0 0
Visiting
Family/
Friends
Commuting
to Work School Shopping Resident on Cameron

2. Main Reason
for traveling on
Cameron
Avenue?
10 13 5 10 3
South Hills
HS Covina HS Mesa Elem. Vine Elem. Cameron Elem.

Hollencrest
MS
Christ
Lutheran
School
College/
University None Other

3. If traveling
on Cameron
Avenue for
school, which
school are you
visiting/
attending?
5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 13
Walnut
Elem: 1;
Bethany
Church:
1 Ped/Bike
Safety
Veh's Not
Obeying
Stop
Control
Long
Queues
Long delays
at
intersection
Other
Other
Items
Listed:

4. What is your
main concern
when traveling
through the
intersection of
Cameron
Avenue and
Citrus Street?
9 10 4 5 7
Vehicle
R-O-W,
Speeding,
Driveway
Access,
Traveling
Home
Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5

5. Rank your
safety
concerns along
Cameron
Avenue:
#
Checkmarks
#
Checkmarks
#
Checkmarks
#
Checkmarks
#
Checkmarks
5a. Speeding 13 0 3 1 5
5b. # of
Collisions 0 2 0 2 7
5c. Pedestrian
Safety on
Cameron
2 2 3 4 0
5d. Difficulty
Turning onto
Cameron
6 1 2 2 5
5e. Pedestrian
Safety at
Intersection
0 16 3 0 0

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Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5

6. Please rank
the recent
improvements
made to
Cameron
Avenue with 1
being "most
satisfied" and 5
being "not
happy with the
results"
#
Checkmarks
#
Checkmarks
#
Checkmarks
#
Checkmarks
#
Checkmarks
6a. Your Speed
Feedback Signs 2 3 5 3 7
6b. White Side
Stripes 4 3 2 5 3
6c. Flashing
Stop Signs 8 3 5 2 0
6d. Signal at
Barranca
Avenue
9 4 1 3 2
6e. Additional
Signage 1 3 5 3 6
Medians on Cameron
Avenue
Bike Lanes on Cameron
Avenue
Buffered Bike Lanes on
Cameron Avenue
Reduced Lanes on
Cameron
Added
Enforcement for
Speeding

YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO

7. What
additional
measures
would you like
the city to
consider on
Cameron
Avenue
between Azusa
Avenue and
Barranca
Avenue?
6 12 12 6 9 9 1 17 15 3
7a. Additional
Measures/
Responses:

Stop Sign north of Cameron at Citrus, Access Driveway, Change/Reduce Speed Limit, Flashing Signage ahead of intersection, Additional Signage & Reflective Paint, More Speed Enforcement, No Signal at Citrus & Cameron

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Residents were also asked to place sticky notes with concerns along the Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street corridors as well as the Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street intersection. There were 17 comments posted on the aerial maps. The posted comments were:

1. Left turn signal on Hollenbeck and Cameron, fix signal timing

2. Refresh the Striping

3. Biking/Ped Crossing ahead sign

4. More Stop Warning Signs

5. Foothill Transit buses, line of sight, instead buses the issue

6. A signal would negatively affect entry in and out of my driveway, prefer speed humps, no traffic signal needed, speeding concerns

7. Illuminated crosswalk, crosswalk warning signs

8. Speeding while students are running within white striping

9. Light signals at Cameron/Citrus, speed humps on streets along Cameron from Barranca to Citrus.

10. Speeding on Cameron is out of control. Speed Limit of 45 MPH is too fast. Some hot rod and speeders reach 60 to 70 MPH. I live at corner house, Magnolia and Cameron.

11. Speeding, motor noise

12. Traffic signal to help monitor the crosswalk, dangerous to cross now for pedestrians, students from South Hills HS and West Covina HS track team running, etc. More traffic on Cameron since freeway construction has not decreased, so having a signal would at least calm the traffic.

Enough that you can get out of the streets. Speeding on Cameron has not improved. Needs more police monitoring at night. A lot of it happens at night.

13. NO Traffic signal. More traffic calming measures on Cameron to reduce speed.

14. Speed limit needs to be reduced. Adding a traffic signal at Cameron and Citrus will increase speeds and cause fatalities

15. Corner barriers, enhanced signage, motorcycle registration Signal at Citrus &
Cameron Raised Crosswalks Lane Narrowing Advanced Flashing Beacon Signs Traffic Circle

YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO

8. What
additional
measures
would you like
the city to
consider on
Citrus Street at
Cameron
Avenue?
7 12 11 6 3 16 16 4 4 15
Maybe: 2
8a. Additional
Measures/
Responses:

Speed Bumps, More Signage, Lane Narrowing, Resident's Access to Driveway, Lower Speed Limit, Additional PD Enforcement along Cameron, Traffic Calming Measures, No signal at Cameron & Citrus

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16. 1
st driveway from N Citrus to E Cameron. If traffic light installed, “I will be killed by someone on green light turning right.”

17. Concern of high speed between Citrus & Barranca, high speed daily, needs more traffic calming The intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street was one of the most deliberated items at the meeting. Many residents discussed whether a signal should be installed at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street. 19 residents that attended the Community Meeting provided feedback on the potential for a signal to be installed. Of the 19 residents, 64% voted against a signal being installed at the intersection, with 36% of residents voting in favor of a signal being installed.

DECEMBER 12th, 2023 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING
The Traffic Committee Notice was sent to 43 addresses as well as 22 residents via email who attended and left an email address to contact or emailed interest from the March 2023 Community meeting. The meeting was held on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, at 3pm at City of West Covina City Hall Community Room. Of the notified residents, 15 signed the sign-in sheet at the Traffic Committee Meeting. Also in attendance was a representative for the City of West Covina Police Department, the Acting City of West Covina City Manager, A City of West Covina Council Member, the City of West Covina City Engineer, and various additional City of West Covina Traffic Division Staff.

The goal of this traffic committee meeting was to go over the comments received from the March 2023 Community meeting, present the Signal Warrant information, and hear resident feedback. A power point presentation was given to attendees that outlined all of the signal warrant data. This included the count data, collision data, and a signal warrant analysis. The data presented had determined the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue had met 4 of the 9 warrants for the installation of a Traffic Signal. The warrants that were met include, Warrant 1 (8 Hour Volume), Warrant 2 (4 Hour Volume), Warrant 3 (Peak Hour Volume), Warrant 7 (Crash Experience). In addition to the discussion of the report finding, each resident in attendance was given the opportunity to fill out a comment card that listed their comments about the project results. The major question on the comment card asked residents whether they were for or against the installation of a Traffic Signal, while also leaving space for residents to express their opinion on the Signal installation. The residents who were unable to attend the Traffic Committee meeting in person were given the opportunity to email in their comments to the Traffic Division. These comment cards and resident emails are attached at the end of the report in the appendix.

The result of this meeting was to forward the findings of the signal warrant analysis and resident feedback to City Council in order for a final decision to be made on the installation of a Traffic Signal located at Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue.

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Figure 2. Vicinity Map, Cameron Avenue at Citrus Street

EXISTING CONDITIONS
Cameron Avenue: Within the City of West Covina, Cameron Avenue is an east/west street that is considered a Minor Arterial Road based upon the California Road Systems Map by Caltrans1. Cameron Avenue has a posted speed limit of 45-MPH on both sides of the intersection with Citrus Street. Cameron Avenue is approximately 60-feet wide with two lanes in each direction with a solid yellow centerline with raised pavement markers (RPM’s). Cameron Avenue also has 8-ft white side striping for visual roadway narrowing from Barranca Street to Hollenbeck Avenue. Parking along Cameron Avenue is allowed on both sides of the street, except where red curb is painted. There are existing crosswalks at all four legs of the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street with white ladder striping marked on each leg. This section of Cameron Avenue runs through a single-family residential area and runs parallel to South Hills High School, located northeast of the intersection with Citrus Street.

Citrus Street: In the City of West Covina, Citrus Street is a north/south street that is considered a Minor Arterial Road based upon the California Road Systems Map by Caltrans1. Citrus Street has a posted speed limit of 40-MPH on both sides of the intersection with Cameron Avenue. Citrus Street is approximately 60-feet wide and has two lanes in each direction with a solid yellow centerline with raised pavement markers (RPM’s). Parking is permitting on both sides of Citrus Street, except for areas marked with red curb. This section of Citrus Street runs through a single-family residential area and runs parallel to South Hills Country Club, located southeast of the intersection with Cameron Avenue.

South Hills High School: Within the City of West Covina, South Hills High School is located on the north side of Cameron Avenue to the east of Citrus Street. South Hills High School serves about 1,651 students 1 https://caltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=026e830c914c495797c969a3e5668538 LEGEND Request Location: Intersection at Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue South Hills High School: 645 S Barranca Street, West Covina CA South Hills Country Club: 2655 S Citrus Street, West Covina CA Citrus St Magnolia Ave
Evergreen Ave
South Hills
High School
Eddes St
Inman Rd
Cameron Ave
Coral Tree Dr
South Hills
Country Club

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8:30am, End time: 2:37pm - 3:33pm. Late Start Schedule, Monday through Friday – Start time: 9:50am, End time: 2:09pm - 2:47pm.

PICTURE SUMMARY
Cameron Ave
Westbound along Cameron Avenue approaching
Citrus Street.

Citrus St
Northbound along Citrus Street approaching
Cameron Avenue.

Eastbound along Cameron Avenue approaching
Citrus Street.

Citrus St
Northbound along Citrus Street at intersection
with Cameron Avenue.

Cameron Ave
Cameron Ave
Citrus St
Eastbound along Cameron Avenue at intersection
with Citrus Street.

Westbound along Cameron Avenue at intersection
with Citrus Street.

Cameron Ave
Citrus St

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Southbound along Citrus Street approaching
Cameron Avenue.

Cameron Ave
Southbound along Citrus Street at intersection with
Cameron Avenue
Citrus St

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AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT)
As a part of the traffic study for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street, Average Daily Traffic (ADT) counts were taken on three consecutive days, Thursday, January 19th, Friday, January 20th, and Saturday, January 21st, 2023. A summary of ADT data is shown in Tables 2-4: Average Daily Traffic (ADT). The counts were taken when school was in session. See output sheets in the appendix.

Table 2: AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES (1/19/2023) Thursday Location
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Thurs. 1/19/2023
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Thurs. 1/19/2023
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Thurs. 1/19/2023
E Cameron Ave Bet. S
Coral Tree Dr & S
Montezuma Way
EB
5,527
WB
5,649
TOTAL
11,176
E Cameron Ave E/O S
Citrus Street
EB
5,431
WB
5,482
TOTAL
10,913
S Citrus Street N/O E
Cameron Ave
NB
4,926
SB
4,957
TOTAL
9,883
S Citrus Street S/O E
Cameron Ave
NB
3,160
SB
3,271
TOTAL
6,431
Table 3: AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES (1/20/2023) Friday Location
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Friday 1/20/2023
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Friday 1/20/2023
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Friday 1/20/2023
E Cameron Ave Bet. S
Coral Tree Dr & S
Montezuma Way
EB
5,851
WB
5,586
TOTAL
11,437
E Cameron Ave E/O S
Citrus Street
EB
5,707
WB
5,454
TOTAL
11,161
S Citrus Street N/O E
Cameron Ave
NB
5,533
SB
5,157
TOTAL
10,690
S Citrus Street S/O E
Cameron Ave
NB
3,399
SB
3,385
TOTAL
6,784

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Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Saturday 1/21/2023
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Saturday 1/21/2023
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Saturday 1/21/2023
E Cameron Ave Bet. S
Coral Tree Dr & S
Montezuma Way
EB
4,454
WB
4,257
TOTAL
8,711
E Cameron Ave E/O S
Citrus Street
EB
3,824
WB
3,828
TOTAL
7,652
S Citrus Street N/O E
Cameron Ave
NB
4,518
SB
4,615
TOTAL
9,133
S Citrus Street S/O E
Cameron Ave
NB
2,863
SB
3,059
TOTAL
5,922
The total number of vehicles traveling along this area of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street was compared over the 3-day period that counts were collected. The data comparing the total number of vehicles traveling along Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street is shown below in Table 5.

Table 5: COMPARISON OF AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES BY DAY Location
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Thursday 1/19/23
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Friday 1/20/2023
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Saturday 1/21/2023
E Cameron Ave Bet. S
Coral Tree Dr & S
Montezuma Way
11,176 11,437 8,711
E Cameron Ave E/O S
Citrus Street
10,913 11,161 7,652
S Citrus Street N/O E
Cameron Ave
9,883 10,690 9,133
S Citrus Street S/O E
Cameron Ave
6,431 6,784 5,922
Based on the total number of vehicles observed over a 3-day period, it was determined that Friday, 1/20/2023 had the highest number of vehicles traveling along each section observed along Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street.

SPEED SURVEY
To assess the speed at which vehicles were traveling along East Cameron Avenue to the west and east of Citrus Street as well as on Citrus Street north and south of Cameron Avenue, speed samples were taken over a 72-hour period on the same three consecutive days, January 19th, 20th, and 21st, 2023. Tables 6, Table 7, and Table 8 below shows the speed survey results. See Attachments in the appendix.

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Travel
Date/Time of
Survey
85%ile Speed Posted Limit MPH
E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral
Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way
EB/WB 1/19/2023 49 45
E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus
Street
EB/WB 1/19/2023 45 45
S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron
Ave
NB/SB 1/19/2023 39 40
S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron
Ave
NB/SB 1/19/2023 32 40
Table 7: Speed Survey on Cameron Avenue (Friday, January 20, 2023) Location Dir. Of
Travel
Date/Time of
Survey
85%ile Speed Posted Limit MPH
E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral
Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way
EB/WB 1/20/2023 49 45
E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus
Street
EB/WB 1/20/2023 45 45
S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron
Ave
NB/SB 1/20/2023 39 40
S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron
Ave
NB/SB 1/20/2023 32 40
Table 8: 2023 Speed Survey on Cameron Avenue (Saturday, January 21, 2023) Location Dir. Of
Travel
Date/Time of
Survey
85%ile Speed Posted Limit MPH
E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral
Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way
EB/WB 1/21/2023 49 45
E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus
Street
EB/WB 1/21/2023 46 45
S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron
Ave
NB/SB 1/21/2023 40 40
S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron
Ave
NB/SB 1/21/2023 32 40
The speed of vehicles traveling along this area of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street was compared over the same 3-day period that counts were collected is shown below in Table 9.

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Location
85%ile Speed (MPH)
Thursday 1/19/23
85%ile Speed (MPH)
Friday 1/20/2023
85%ile Speed (MPH)
Saturday 1/21/2023
E Cameron Ave Bet. S
Coral Tree Dr & S
Montezuma Way
49 49 49
E Cameron Ave E/O S
Citrus Street
45 45 46
S Citrus Street N/O E
Cameron Ave
39 39 40
S Citrus Street S/O E
Cameron Ave
32 32 32
The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85 percent of vehicles travel.

To check volume and speed an additional segment and speed count was taken west of Cameron Avenue between Coral Tree Drive and Montezuma Way on Thursday September 7th, 2023, and Saturday September 9, 2023. Table 10 presents the comparison data. See attachments in the appendix for the September 7, 2023, and September 9, 2023, ADT (Average Daily Traffic) Counts and 24-hour Speed Survey Counts.

Table 10: COMPARISON OF ADT AND SPEED BY DAY
Location
Vehicles per
Day (vpd)
Thursday
1/19/23
Vehicles per
Day (vpd)
Friday
1/20/2023
Vehicles per
Day (vpd)
Saturday
1/21/2023
Vehicles per
Day (vpd)
Thursday
9/7/23
Vehicles per
Day (vpd)
Saturday
9/9/23
E Cameron Ave
Bet. S Coral
Tree Dr & S
Montezuma
Way – West of
Citrus Street
11,176 11,437 8,711 12,661 9,212
85%ile
Speed
(MPH)
Thursday
1/19/23
85%ile Speed
(MPH) Friday
1/20/2023
85%ile Speed
(MPH)
Saturday
1/21/2023
85%ile Speed
(MPH)
Thursday
9/7/2023
85%ile Speed
(MPH)
Saturday
9/9/2023
49 49 49 50 50
As seen in Table 10 in September 2023, the amount of vehicles traveling on Cameron Avenue west of Citrus Street slightly increased which shows a normal fluctuation in traffic on any given week (increase of 9%). Speeds were also higher than in January 2023, which could indicate that motorists are getting used to the existing traffic calming measures along the segment (Your Speed Signs and side stripes).

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PEAK HOUR TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT
To determine the type of turning movements encountered at the intersection of East Cameron Avenue and South Citrus Street, traffic counts were taken at this intersection during typical commute hours of 7- 9 AM, 1:30-3:30 PM, and 5-7 PM on January 26
th, 2023. Figures 3, 4, and 5 depict the highest peak 1 hour of vehicles that travelled through the intersection during peak hours. See Attachments in the appendix.

Figure 3 below shows the highest 1 hour (7:45-8:45 AM) in the Morning (AM) Peak hours of 7:00-9:00AM at the intersection of East Cameron Avenue and South Citrus Street.

Figure 4 below shows the highest 1 hour (2:30-3:30 PM) in the Afternoon (AFT) Peak hours of 1:30-3:30PM at the intersection of East Cameron Avenue and South Citrus Street.

Figure 5 below shows the highest 1 hour (5:00-6:00 PM) in the Evening (PM) Peak hours of 5:00-7:00PM at the intersection of East Cameron Avenue and South Citrus Street.

Figure 3: AM Peak Hour Count 7:45-8:45 AM Figure 4: AFT Peak Hour Count 2:30-3:30 PM Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street:

Highest 1 Hour in AM PEAK
(7:45-8:45 AM)
362
106
498
140
191
129
14 7120
158
130
122
Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street:

Highest 1 Hour in AFT PEAK
(2:30-3:30 PM)
314
67 288
171
226
12 93
8125
97 178
75 Figure 5: PM Peak Hour Count 5:00-6:00 PM
Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street:

Highest 1 Hour in PM PEAK
(5:00-6:00 PM)
367
77 342
152
12 171
62 9113
196
67 59

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PEDESTRIAN COUNTS
Pedestrian counts were conducted at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street, to determine the number of people using the crosswalk at all four legs of the intersection. The counts were conducted on Thursday, January 26, 2023, during the hours of 7:00am to 9:00am, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, and 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Pedestrians were classified as either Adult or School Age (teenage and younger). Detailed pedestrian counts can be found in the Attachments. Table 11 shows the number of pedestrians crossing the studied intersection by hour on Thursday, January 26, 2023. All legs of this intersection have marked crosswalks.

Table 11: Pedestrian Count at Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street North Leg South Leg East Leg West Leg
Field
Observations
Adults School
Age
Adults School
Age
Adults School
Age
Adults School
Age
7:00am8:00am 4 2 1 0 4 0 1 0
8:00am9:00am 3 1 1 1 3 0 3 0
1:30pm2:30pm1
3 0 0 0 2 0 0
2:30pm3:30pm 2 2 0 0 3 0 0 0
5:00pm6:00pm 3 0 1 0 2 0 2 0
6:00pm7:00pm 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
Total
Pedestrians 14 8 5 1 12 2 8 0

COLLISION HISTORY
A Collision History Analysis was conducted for the subject segment. Collision data was obtained from the computerized collision records system maintained by the State of California called the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records Systems (SWITRS)2 as well as West Covina Police Department records. An analysis was conducted of all available and recorded collisions that occurred at the intersection of East Cameron Avenue and South Citrus Street. The collision analysis was conducted over a 3-year period between January 2021 to the most recent available collision data, December 2023. This does not include those collisions that may have occurred where no police report was filed. Based on the information provided, a summary breakdown of the number of collisions at the intersection is shown below in Table 12:
2023: 5 collisions
2022: 3 collisions
2021: 3 collisions
2 SWITRS: https://iswitrs.chp.ca.gov/Reports/jsp/index.jsp

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Table 12: Collision History for East Cameron Avenue and South Citrus Street ID
#
Date Primary
Road
Secondar
y Road
Dist. Time Day
of the
Week
Lighting
(Day,
Night,
Etc.)
Collision
Type
Severity
1 - Fatal
2 - Severe
Injury
3 - Other
Visible
Injury
4 -
Complaint
of Pain
5 - Prop
Dam Only
(PDO)
Motor
Vehicle,
Pedestria
n, Bicycle
Involved
Collison
Factor and
Detail
Descriptions
Primary
Collision
Factor
#
Inj
1 05/20/23 CAMERON
AVE
CITRUS ST 0 16:32 SAT DAYLIGHT BROADSIDE 4 OTHER MV EB THRU VEH

HIT NB THRU
VEH
STOP
SGN|SIG
2 2 11/17/23 CAMERON
AVE
CITRUS ST 15'W 18:15 FRI DARK-ST REAR END 5 OTHER MV EB THRU VEH HIT EB

STOPPED VEH
DRVR

ALC/DRG
0 3 2/8/2023 CAMERON
AVE
CITRUS ST 0 14:00 WED DAYLIGHT BROADSIDE 5 OTHER MV WB LFT TURN

MV HIT EB

THRU MV
R-O-W
AUTO
0 4 4/18/2023 CAMERON
AVE
CITRUS ST 0 5:52 TUE DAYLIGHT BROADSIDE 5 OTHER MV SB THRU MV

HIT WB THRU
MV
STOP
SGN|SIG
0 5 5/20/2023 CAMERON
AVE
CITRUS ST 0 16:32 SAT DAYLIGHT BROADSIDE 4 OTHER MV EB THRU MV

HIT NB TRU
MV
STOP
SGN|SIG
2 6 7/5/2022 CAMERON
AVE
CITRUS ST 0 12:47 TUE DAYLIGHT BROADSIDE 5 OTHER MV SB THRU MV

HIT WB THRU
MV
STOP
SGN|SIG
0 7 1/20/2022 CITRUS ST CAMERON
AVE
38' N 12:35 THU DAYLIGHT REAR END 5 OTHER MV SB THRU MV HIT NB

STOPPED MV
UNSAFE
SPEED
0 8 5/9/2022 CITRUS ST CAMERON
AVE
0 15:56 MON DAYLIGHT BROADSIDE 5 OTHER MV SB THRU MV

HIT WB THRU
MV
R-O-W
AUTO
0 9 6/9/2021 CAMERON
AVE
CITRUS ST 21'
W
17:22 WED DAYLIGHT REAR END 4 OTHER MV EB THRU

SLOWING MV
HIT EB

STOPPED MV
UNSAFE
SPEED
1 10 12/8/2021 CAMERON
AVE
CITRUS ST 0 14:16 WED DAYLIGHT BROADSIDE 5 OTHER MV WB THRU MV

HIT SB THRU
MV
STOP
SGN|SIG
0 11 1/24/2021 CITRUS ST CAMERON
AVE
0 21:17 SUN DARK-ST BROADSIDE 3 OTHER MV SB THRU MV

HIT WB THRU
MV
R-O-W
AUTO
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 21 of 120 Figure 6: Collision Diagram at Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street LEGEND
ALL COLLISIONS - Crash
Type
(Non-Ped & Bike Collisions/Crashes)
# of
Crashes
Fatality (Death) 0
Severe Injury 0
Injury - Other Visible 1
Injury - Complaint of Pain 2
Property Damage Only 8
Total 11
PED & BIKE - Crash Type # of
Crashes
Fatality (Death) 0
Severe Injury 0
Injury - Other Visible 0
Injury - Complaint of Pain 0
Property Damage Only 0
Total 0
TOTAL COLLISIONS 11
Citrus St
Cameron Ave
11 3
6 9
10 7
Charlinda St
8 4
5 1
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT ANALYSIS
TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANTS: Are based on Traffic Counts and collision data gathered for East Cameron Avenue and South Citrus Street. Warrants are based on counts collected on Thursday, January 19, 2023, Friday, January 20, 2023, and Saturday, January 21, 2023. Warrants were conducted on multiple days in order to determine if warrants would still be met during a typical weekday vs Saturday traffic conditions.

Traffic Signal Warrant worksheets are included as Attachments at the end of this document.

When determining if an intersection should be considered for signalization, an engineering study that includes existing traffic conditions, pedestrian characteristics, and physical characteristics of the location is completed to determine whether installation of a traffic control signal is justified or warranted. The investigation of the need for a traffic control signal includes an analysis of factors related to existing operation and safety at the study location and the potential of a signal to improve safety. In this case the number of broadside collisions has been reduced compared to (2019 and 2020) with the introduction of Flashing Stop Signs; however, from residents comments a large percentage of vehicles are coasting thru and not obeying the right of way at the intersection. This is also seen in residents perceiving the intersection to be not as safe for pedestrians crossing at the intersection.

All installation of official traffic control is guided by the CAMUTCD Section 4C which outlines thresholds that should be met before the installation of a signal is to be considered, along with guidelines from the CVC and engineering judgement which bases its decision on a thorough field review of existing roadway characteristics and data collected.

It is important to install official traffic control devices only when they are warranted or justified. Per CAMUTCD Section 4B.03 Advantages and Disadvantages of Traffic Control Signals, it is stated that when properly used, traffic control signals are valuable devices for the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. They assign the right-of-way to the various traffic movements and thereby profoundly influence traffic flow. The satisfaction of a traffic signal warrant or warrants shall not in itself require the installation of a traffic control signal3. A traffic control signal should not be installed unless an engineering study indicates that installing a traffic control signal will improve the overall safety and/or operation of the intersection. A traffic control signal should not be installed if it will seriously disrupt progressive traffic.

When traffic control signals are installed at will without justification or on engineering judgment, they can result in one or more of the following:
• Excessive delay,
• Excessive disobedience of the signal indications,
• Increased use of less adequate routes as road users attempt to avoid the traffic control signals, and • Significant increases in the frequency of collisions (especially rear-end collisions).

TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT DISCUSSION
The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) lists 9 warrants for evaluating traffic signals:
3 CAMUTCD Section 4C.01: Studies and Factors for Justifying Traffic Control Signals.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 23 of 120 • Warrant 1, Eight-hour vehicular volume
• Warrant 2, Four-hour vehicular volume
• Warrant 3, Peak hour vehicular volume
• Warrant 4, Pedestrian volume
• Warrant 5, School crossing
• Warrant 6, Coordinated signal system
• Warrant 7, Crash experience
• Warrant 8, Roadway network
• Warrant 9, Intersection near a grade crossing
The first three warrants are generally the most used and easiest to collect the necessary data (traffic counts). Other warrants can usually be ruled out if not applicable to a specific intersection under review.

Warrant 1 is the Eight-Hour Vehicular Volume Warrant and consists of two different conditions that can be met for the warrant to be satisfied. The Minimum Vehicle Volume warrant, Condition A, is intended for application at locations where a large volume of intersecting traffic is the principal reason for consideration of signal installation. The Interruption of Continuous Traffic, Condition B, is intended for application at locations where Condition A is not satisfied and where traffic volume on a major street is so heavy that the traffic on a minor intersection street suffers excessive delay or conflict in entering or crossing the major street. The California MUTCD also states that an intersection can be analyzed at a 70% reduction factor if the major street has a critical speed or 85th % over 40 MPH. The major street, Cameron Avenue, has a posted speed of 45 mph, with critical speed (85th percentile speeds) at 49. Therefore, the 70% reduction factor was used in determining if minimum volume thresholds were met. (CAMUTCD Section 4C.01).

Warrant 2 is the Four-Hour Vehicular Volume Warrant and is intended to be applied where the volume of intersection traffic is the principal reason to consider installing a traffic control signal. The warrant is satisfied when the plotted points representing the vehicles per hour on the major street (total of both approaches) and the corresponding vehicles per hour on the higher-volume minor-street approach (one direction only) for 4 hours (any four 1-hour periods) of an average day falls above the curve shown on Exhibits 4C-1 and 4C-2 for any of the existing combination of approach lanes. In this case as well since the 85th% speed on Cameron Avenue was higher than 40 mph the 70% threshold was used.

Warrant 3 is the Peak Hour Warrant and consists of two parts. The need for a traffic control signal shall be considered if either Part A or Part B is satisfied. The Peak Hour warrant is intended for use at locations where traffic conditions are such that for a minimum of 1 hour of an average day, the minor street traffic suffers undue delay when entering or crossing the major street. Part A of this warrant is satisfied when the delay experienced by the traffic on the minor street exceeds four vehicle-hours, the volume on the minor street exceeds 150 vehicles per hour and the total volume entering the intersection exceeds 650 vehicles per hour. Part B of this warrant is satisfied when the plotted points representing the vehicles per hour on the major street (total of both approaches) and the corresponding vehicles per hour on the higher-volume minor-street approach (one direction only) for 1 hour (any four consecutive 15-minute periods) of an average day falls above the curve shown on Exhibits 4C-3 and 4C-4 for the existing combination of approach lanes. From Exhibits 4C-3 the lower threshold volume for a minor street approach with two lanes is 100 vehicles per hour. Cameron Avenue has a posted speed of 45 mph, with critical speed (85th percentile speeds) exceeding 40 mph so, the 70% reduction factor was used in determining if minimum volume thresholds were met.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 24 of 120 Warrant 4 is the Pedestrian Volume Warrant. The Pedestrian Volume warrant is intended for application where the traffic volume on a major street is so heavy that pedestrians experience excessive delay in crossing the major street. There are two parts that can satisfy the warrant, part A and part B. Since the intersection is all-way stop controlled with marked crosswalks this warrant is not applicable.

Warrant 5 is the School Crossing Warrant. The School Crossing warrant is intended for application where school children, grades K-8, cross the major street is the principal reason for installing a traffic signal. The intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street is approximately 1,300-feet west of South Hills High School, which serves students between grades 9-12. The intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street is a stop-controlled intersection, and this warrant is specific for intersections that are not stopcontrolled near a school. This warrant is not applicable.

Warrant 6 is the Coordinated Signal System Warrant and is intended to maintain proper platooning of vehicles. This warrant is satisfied if the distance to adjacent signalized intersections is greater than 1,000 feet and these adjacent signals do not provide adequate platooning and a proposed traffic control signal will provide a progressive signal operation. This warrant is not applicable since it is all-way stop controlled.

Warrant 7 is the Crash Experience Warrant and is intended for application where the severity and frequency of crashes are the principal reasons to consider installing a traffic control signal. To satisfy this warrant, 5 or more reported collisions susceptible to correction by a traffic signal should occur within a 12- month period. The collision data collected was from January 2021 to December 2023 (most recent available data). The data showed that there were 0 collisions in 2020, 3 collisions in 2021, 3 in 2022, and 5 reported collisions in 2023.

Warrant 8 is the Roadway Network Warrant and is intended to encourage concentration and organization of traffic flow on a roadway network. This warrant is applicable if the peak hour volumes of all approaches are greater than 1000 vehicles per hour to satisfy the first part of the warrant. Since this intersection is all-way stop controlled, this warrant is not applicable.

Warrant 9 is the Intersection Near a Grade Crossing warrant and is intended for use when signal Warrants 1 through 8 are not met, but the proximity of a grade crossing is the principal reason to installing a traffic control signal. There is no grade crossing in proximity to the Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street intersection, so this warrant is not applicable.

Signal Warrants as defined in the CAMUTCD Section 4C, are based on counts conducted on three different consecutive days at the intersection. Counts were conducted on three different days in order to determine whether or not the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street meets or exceeds Warrants to recommend installation of a traffic signal at the intersection. Only one of the nine traffic signal warrants must be met to be warranted for a traffic signal. A summary is shown in Table 13 below. The full warrant sheets are included in the appendix.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 25 of 120 Table 13: Summary of Intersection Warrants
Thursday,
1/19/2023
Friday,
1/20/2023
Saturday,
1/21/2023
Warrant CAMUTCD Section 4C Warrant
Was Met
Based on
Volume for
Each Day
Warrant
Was Met
Based on
Volume for
Each Day
Warrant
Was Met
Based on
Volume for
Each Day
Traffic Signal Warrant 1, Eight-Hour Vehicular Volume YES YES YES Traffic Signal Warrant 2, Four-Hour Vehicular Volume YES YES YES Traffic Signal Warrant 3, Peak Hour YES YES YES
Traffic Signal Warrant 4, Pedestrian Volume NO NO NO
Traffic Signal Warrant 5, School Crossing N/A N/A N/A
Traffic Signal Warrant 6, Coordinated Signal System NO NO NO Traffic Signal Warrant 7, Crash Experience YES YES YES
Traffic Signal Warrant 8, Roadway Network N/A N/A N/A
Traffic Signal Warrant 9, Intersection Near a Grade
Crossing

N/A N/A N/A
As shown in the table above, signal Warrants 1, 2 and 3 and 7 were all met for all three days when count data was collected at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street. However, the other warrants for Warrant 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 were not met or were not applicable at the intersection. The signal warrant data sheets are included in the appendix of this report.

The report determined that Warrant 1 Eight Hour Vehicular Volume was met, Warrant 2 Four-Hour Vehicular Volume, Warrant 3 Peak Hour Vehicular Volume and Warrant 7 Crash Experience were met.

Warrant 7 at the time of the Traffic Committee meeting did not meet. Since the meeting, additional collision data was available which included 2 more crashes at the intersection. Due to 5 collisions occurring at the intersection within 2023, the crash experience warrant was then met. All of the warrants were conducted using Thursday, Friday as well as Saturday data and it was found that the volume warrants were met on each day.

Signals provide for the orderly movement of conflicting flows by alternately assigning right-of-way to various traffic movements. They may interrupt extremely heavy flows to permit the crossing of minor movements that could not otherwise move safely through an intersection.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 26 of 120 Crash Effect of Converting from Stop to Signal Control). But as mentioned earlier the satisfaction of signal warrants does not require the installation of a traffic signal.

CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM OPTIONS

1. No signal Installation – With Road Diet

2. Signal Installation – With Road Diet

3. Signal Installation – No Road Diet
Option 1: No Signal Installation – With Road Diet
If Option 1 is chosen, the City will utilize a Road Diet as a traffic calming measure on Cameron Avenue between Hollenbeck Avenue and Barranca Street. The intersection will remain as All-Way Stop controlled but will have an exclusive left turn lane and short right turn lane for EB and WB Cameron Avenue with the road diet.

Traffic calming measures consist of horizontal, vertical, lane narrowing, roadside, and other features that use self-enforcing physical or psycho-perception means to produce desired effects. Traffic calming reduces automobile speeds or volumes, mainly through the use of physical measures, to improve the quality of life in both residential and commercial areas and increase the safety and comfort of walking and bicycling. The importance of reducing vehicle speeds cannot be overstated in an area where there is potential for conflict between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle. The slower the speed of the motor vehicle, the greater the chances are for survival for the pedestrian. Due to resident comments denoting that the previously installed traffic calming measures not being fully effective, it is recommended within this option to install a road diet.

A road diet is the conversion of an undivided
roadway to a cross-section with fewer or narrower
through motor vehicle travel lanes. The most
common application is the conversion of an
undivided four-lane roadway to a three-lane
roadway consisting of two through lanes and a center
two-way left-turn lane. The reduction in the number
of lanes permits the inclusion of facilities for other
uses, such as bicycle lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian
refuge islands, transit uses, and on-street parking.

Safety benefits seen are from reduced vehicle speeds
and from moving of left turning vehicles out of a through travel lane. If chosen, further analysis will need to be conducted in order to design a more accurate representation of exiting roadway conditions and recommended measures at each major controlled intersection such as Hollenbeck Avenue, Barranca Street and Citrus Street.

See below for a conceptual exhibit of Option 1. As well as a sample conceptual exhibit of a Road Diet on Cameron Avenue.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 27 of 120 PROPOSED EXHIBIT: WEST COVINA, CA – CITRUS AVENUE AT CAMERON AVENUE; STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTION, WITH ROAD DIET Cameron Ave
Citrus
St
Legend
Right Lane Must Turn
Right
(R3 – 5 variation)
LED STOP Sign (R1 – 1)
W73A (CA)
R3-8B

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PROPOSED EXHIBIT: WEST COVINA, CA – CAMERON AVENUE ROAD DIET Cameron Ave
Legend
Audible Countdown
Pedestrian Sign
Right Lane Must Turn Right
(R3 – 5 variation)
Signal
Ave
Hollenbeck
Shasta St
Manzanita Dr
W
Montezuma
ay
Coral Tree Dr
Magnolia
Ave
Citrus St
Dancove Dr
W73A (CA)
R3-8B
PROPOSED EXHIBIT: WEST COVINA, CA – CAMERON AVENUE SEGMENT; ROAD DIET

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 29 of 120 Option 2: Signal Installation – with Road Diet & Option 3: Signal Installation – No Road Diet If Option 2 is chosen, a signal will be installed at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue. In addition, the aforementioned road diet will also be installed on Cameron Avenue from Hollenbeck Avenue to Barranca Street.

If Option 3 is chosen, a signal will be installed at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue but No Road Diet. Things to consider with signal installation is lane configurations as well as the phasing and type of operation of a signal.

Next Steps for a Signal
If the City elects to install a traffic signal at this location it would involve the following steps:
• Identifying a funding source – New signal construction and design runs in the $700,000 range. • Advertising and hiring a contractor to provide Full signal design plans and signing and striping plans. (Draft design plans were completed in 2019 by Willdan – these plans would need to be checked to see if they are still applicable if if Option 3 (No Road Diet) is chosen, which would save in the total cost of installation)
• Deciding on the phasing and lane configurations. Signal phasing can be set for all red phasing, split phase, protected permitted or protected left turn phasing. There are many types of Signal Operation that can be explored as discussed below.

Types of Phasing for Signalized Intersections
Split phasing is a type of signal phasing scheme which separates vehicle conflicts by assigning the rightof-way sequentially to the two opposing approaches. No left turn pockets are required. No parking removal would be needed at intersection.

Permissive left turn: Any traffic signal indication requiring vehicles to enter the intersection on a permissive green waiting to make a left turn when sufficient gaps occur in opposing through traffic. Left turn pockets may or may not be present.

Protected left turn: Any traffic signal indication (phase) giving left turns the right to enter the intersection free from conflict with drivers and pedestrians. Usually green and yellow turn arrows are used to indicate this phase. This requires a dedicated left turn pocket. Since the Riad Diet will reduce Cameron Avenue to one thru lane in each direction, the additional intersection lane would be converted into a short right turn lane at the intersection (40-50 feet) which will still allow some parking along the frontage of the NE and SW corner houses, just not right at the intersection. The design would be similar to the Hollenbeck Avenue and Cameron Avenue intersection. It should be noted that by only installing a short right turn pocket for about 2 cars the right turns may be blocked by the thru traffic queue waiting for the signal to turn green to clear. This may be apparent for WB right movements at the intersection when school is out 2:30- 3:30pm. After school traffic clears than the lanes should normalized.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 30 of 120 See below for a conceptual exhibit of Option 2. Followed by a conceptual exhibit of Option 3.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 31 of 120 PROPOSED EXHIBIT: WEST COVINA, CA – CITRUS AVENUE AT CAMERON AVENUE; SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION, WITH ROAD DIET Cameron Ave
Citrus
St
Legend
Audible Countdown
Pedestrian Sign
Signal
Sidewalk
Sidewalk
12-ft
13-ft
12-ft
7-ft
7-ft
4-ft
Right Lane Must Turn
Right
(R3 – 5 variation)
W73A (CA)
R3-8B

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 32 of 120 PROPOSED EXHIBIT: WEST COVINA, CA – CITRUS AVENUE AT CAMERON AVENUE; SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION, NO ROAD DIET Citrus St Cameron Ave
Legend
Audible Countdown
Pedestrian Sign
Signal
Right Lane Must Turn
Right
(R3 – 5 variation)
W74 (CA)
R3-8B

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 33 of 120 ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES TO CONSIDER:

Curb Extensions
A curb extension at an intersection is called a corner extension or bulbout. When combined with onstreet parking, a corner extension can create a protected parking bay.

The effect of a corner extension on vehicle speeds is limited because of the absence of either a pronounced vertical or horizontal deflection. Its primary purpose is to "pedestrianize" an intersection. A corner extension (with a reduced corner radius) slows automobile turning speeds, shortens pedestrian crossing distance, and increases pedestrian visibility.

Relocation of curbing and pedestrian queuing area may require relocation of drainage features such as catch basins, concrete channels, valley gutters, inlets, and trench drains. This will also further narrow the travel widths and would eliminate the right turn pocket. This option may not work with a road diet where a left turn pocket is constructed with only one travel lane.

Additional Speed feedback Signs
Radar Feedback Signs: Radar feedback signs are an effective way to alert Drivers of their speed. The sign is used as passive enforcement to inform Drivers of their travel speed. They can be affixed to streetlight poles and run on solar power or small battery packs. There are existing speed feedback signs on Cameron Avenue for WB traffic approaching Citrus Street and for EB traffic on Cameron Avenue approaching Citrus Street. Additional signs could be added for each direction and segment.

MEASURES NOT BEING CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME:

Speed Humps
The City of West Covina has a Speed Hump Policy that was adopted and approved by the City. In order for a street to be eligible for speed humps it must meet certain guidelines or criteria. The speed hump policy is shown below. As shown in the policy, Cameron Avenue would not be eligible for the placement of speed humps.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 34 of 120 City of West Covina Speed Hump Policy
Based on the City of West Covina’s Speed Hump Policy, in order for a Speed Hump to be considered for installation the Street must meet the following requirements:

1. Local – Streets shall not be designated as an arterial or collector on City, County, State, or Federal plans. Cameron Avenue is considered a Minor Arterial

2. Residential – Majority of abutting development shall be residential.

3. Minimum Length Uninterrupted by Stop Signs or Traffic Signals – 1,200 feet.

4. Maximum Average Daily Traffic Volume – 3,000 vehicles per day. In January 2023 Cameron Avenue carried 11,176 (Thurs) ADT, 11,437 (Fri) ADT, 8,711 (Sat) ADT. In September 2023 Cameron Avenue carried 12,661 (Thurs) ADT, 9,212 (Sat) ADT.

5. Minimum Average Daily Traffic Volume – 500 vehicles per day.

6. Maximum Speed Limit – 25 miles per hour. Cameron Avenue has a posted speed of 45 mph.

7. Minimum Critical Speed – more than 35 miles per hour. In January 2023, 85%th percentile speed on Cameron was 49 MPH (Thurs), 49 MPH (Fri), 49 MPH (Sat). In September 2023, 85%th percentile speed on Cameron was at 50 MPH on (Thurs) and 50 MPH on (Sat).

8. Minimum Horizontal Curve Radius – 300 feet.

9. Maximum grade – 8%

10. Minimum diversion of traffic to adjacent streets.

11. Not a priority route for emergency services.

12. Not a bus route.

Lowering of the Speed Limit
The purpose of an engineering and traffic survey is to establish updated speed limits that can be legally enforced using radar at pre-determined locations. Engineering and traffic surveys can be an enforceable document for a maximum of 10 years as long as there have not been any significant changes in roadway or traffic conditions, including, but not limited to, changes in adjoining property or land use, roadway width, or traffic volumes (for example a traffic signal, road diet, bike lanes, road widening, etc.). States and local agencies should conduct engineering studies at least once every 5, 7 or 10 years, in compliance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC Section 40802) to reevaluate non-statutory speed limits on segments of their roadways.

The CAMUTCD Revision 7 and CVC Section 40802 are due to be updated and formally adopted by the State in 2024. Once the new regulations are adopted, the engineering and traffic survey may be extended to 14 years, using the same prerequisites. A resolution is required to be adopted by the City Council to set and establish citywide speed limits to be upheld by the courts.

In 2017 a Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey was prepared for 195 street segments in the City of West Covina. The CVC requires that the surveys be conducted based on the methodology required by The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD) dated April 2017. CVC Sections 40801 and 40802 require E&T Surveys that verify the prima facie speed limit before enforcement by such a device is legal and is not considered a speed trap.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 35 of 120 A key element in the evaluation of speed limits is the identification of the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic travels. This threshold represents what is historically found to be a safe and reasonable speed for most drivers based on common roadway conditions. A speed limit can not be artificially reduced but must choose a speed limit that has been established at the nearest 5-mile per hour (mph) increment to the 85th percentile speed. Below are three options that allow ways to reduce posted speed limits.

Options:

1. The posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85thpercentile speed, in compliance with CVC Section 627 and 22358.5.

2. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed would require a rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5 mph increment below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is used. Refer to CVC Section 21400(b).

3. A posted speed may be reduced by 5MPH lower than the 85th% if the collision rates for that segment is higher than expected, land use and areas with vulnerable users (high pedestrian population such as in front of a school, shopping center, transit center or senior center).

In order to change the posted speed limit on Cameron Avenue a new speed survey would need to be conducted after major changes (such as the road diet) have been made and see if the 85th% speed drops below the 45 mph range. If the speeds are reduced due to the traffic calming measures applied and shows an 85th% speed at 40mph or less than the speed can be changed by Resolution of the Council and the new speed adopted. This would be the same technique required for any streets that were adopted by Council for posted speed limits to be changed.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 36 of 120 APPENDIX:

ATTACHMENT 1. Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Data
• 1.1: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/19/2023) • 1.2: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/19/2023)
• 1.3: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/19/2023)
• 1.4: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/19/2023)
• 1.5: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/20/2023) • 1.6: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/20/2023)
• 1.7: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/20/2023)
• 1.8: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/20/2023)
• 1.9: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/21/2023) • 1.10: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/21/2023)
• 1.11: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/21/2023)
• 1.12: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/21/2023)
• 1.13: E Cameron Ave bet. S Montezuma Way and S Coral Tree Road (9/7/2023) • 1.14: E Cameron Ave bet. S Montezuma Way and S Coral Tree Road (9/9/2023) ATTACHMENT 2. 24-hour Speed Survey Data
• 2.1: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/19/2023) • 2.2: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/19/2023)
• 2.3: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/19/2023)
• 2.4: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/19/2023)
• 2.5: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/20/2023) • 2.6: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/20/2023)
• 2.7: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/20/2023)
• 2.8: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/20/2023)
• 2.9: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/21/2023) • 2.10: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/21/2023)
• 2.11: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/21/2023)
• 2.12: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/21/2023)
• 1.13: E Cameron Ave bet. S Montezuma Way and S Coral Tree Road (9/7/2023) • 1.14: E Cameron Ave bet. S Montezuma Way and S Coral Tree Road (9/9/2023) ATTACHMENT 3. Peak Hour Intersection Count
• 3.1: Peak Hour Intersection Count for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/26/2023) • 3.2: Peak Hour Volume Analysis Table, Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/26/2023) ATTACHMENT 4. Intersection Pedestrian Movement Count
• 4.1: Pedestrian Movement Count for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/26/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 37 of 120 ATTACHMENT 5. Traffic Signal Warrant Worksheet for intersection • 5.1: Traffic Signal Warrant Worksheet for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/19/2023) • 5.2: Traffic Signal Warrant Worksheet for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/20/2023) • 5.3: Traffic Signal Warrant Worksheet for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/21/2023) ATTACHMENT 6. Resident Survey Response Sheets from Community Meeting • 6.1: Resident Survey Response Sheets from WC Community Meeting (3/29/2023) ATTACHMENT 7. Resident Comment Card Response Sheets from Traffic Committee Meeting • 7.1: Resident Comment Card Response Sheets from Traffic Committee Meeting (12/12/2023) • 7.2: Resident Emails from those not at the 12/12/2023 Traffic Committee Meeting

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 38 of 120 Attachment 1.1: Average Daily Traffic Counts: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/19/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 39 of 120 Attachment 1.2: Average Daily Traffic Counts: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/19/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 40 of 120 Attachment 1.3: Average Daily Traffic Counts: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/19/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 41 of 120 Attachment 1.4: Average Daily Traffic Counts: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/19/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 42 of 120 Attachment 1.5: Average Daily Traffic Counts: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/20/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 43 of 120 Attachment 1.6: Average Daily Traffic Counts: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/20/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 44 of 120 Attachment 1.7: Average Daily Traffic Counts: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/20/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 45 of 120 Attachment 1.8: Average Daily Traffic Counts: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/20/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 46 of 120 Attachment 1.9: Average Daily Traffic Counts: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/21/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 47 of 120 Attachment 1.10: Average Daily Traffic Counts: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/21/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 48 of 120 Attachment 1.11: Average Daily Traffic Counts: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/21/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 49 of 120 Attachment 1.12: Average Daily Traffic Counts: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/21/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 50 of 120 Attachment 1.13: E Cameron Ave bet. S Montezuma Way and S Coral Tree Road (9/7/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 51 of 120 Attachment 1.14: E Cameron Ave bet. S Montezuma Way and S Coral Tree Road (9/9/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 52 of 120 Attachment 2.1: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/19/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 53 of 120 Attachment 2.2: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/19/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 54 of 120 Attachment 2.3: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/19/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 55 of 120 Attachment 2.4: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/19/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 56 of 120 Attachment 2.5: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/20/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 57 of 120 Attachment 2.6: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/20/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 58 of 120 Attachment 2.7: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/20/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 59 of 120 Attachment 2.8: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/20/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 60 of 120 Attachment 2.9: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: E Cameron Ave Bet. S Coral Tree Dr & S Montezuma Way (1/21/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 61 of 120 Attachment 2.10: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: E Cameron Ave E/O S Citrus Street (1/21/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 62 of 120 Attachment 2.11: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: S Citrus Street N/O E Cameron Ave (1/21/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 63 of 120 Attachment 2.12: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: S Citrus Street S/O E Cameron Ave (1/21/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 64 of 120 Attachment 2.13: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: E Cameron Ave bet. S Montezuma Way and S Coral Tree Road (9/7/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 65 of 120 Attachment 2.14: 24-Hr Speed Survey Counts: E Cameron Ave bet. S Montezuma Way and S Coral Tree Road (9/9/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 66 of 120 Attachment 3.1: Peak Hour Intersection Count for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/26/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 67 of 120 Attachment 3.2: Peak Hour Intersection Count for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/26/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 68 of 120 Attachment 4.1: Pedestrian Movement Count for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/26/2023)

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 69 of 120 Attachment 5.1: Traffic Signal Warrant Worksheet for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/19/2023) 2,600’ to Barranca Ave
85th %
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845
39 Cameron Avenue 49
X
Citrus Street
972 729 830 971 955 879 652
X
X
X
275 362 294 372 394 378 370 342
X
X
X
X
X
294 372 394 378 370 342
845 972
275 362
729 830 971 955 879 652

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X
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✓
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
✓
✓
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971 955 879
394 378 370
971
394
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 71 of 120 Attachment 5.1: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/19/2023) Based on Traffic Counts and proposed vehicle trips, on Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street Traffic Signal Warrants were analyzed. The figures below represent the Traffic Signal Warrants used for the subject intersection located in the City of West Covina. These figures are per the California MUTCD 2014 Edition Chapter 4C, Traffic Control Signal Needs Studies, Part 4, Highway Traffic Signals. 971
394
378
879 955
370
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 72 of 120 Attachment 5.1: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/19/2023) CAMUTCD Section 4C.03 Warrant 2, Four-Hour Vehicular Volume The Four-Hour Vehicle Volume signal warrant conditions are intended to be applied where the volume of the intersecting traffic is the principal reason to consider installing as traffic control signal. There is a need for a traffic control signal if an engineering study finds that for each of any 4 hours of an average day, the plotted points representing the minor and major vehicle per hour counts fall above the applicable curve.

As shown in the graph above, the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street MEETS Warrant 2, Four-Hour Vehicular Volume.

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362
972
955
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370
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 73 of 120 Attachment 5.1: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/19/2023) 394
971
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 74 of 120 Attachment 5.1: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/19/2023) CAMUTCD Section 4C.04 Warrant 3, Peak Hour
The Peak Hour Signal warrant is intended for use at a location where traffic conditions are such that for a minimum of 1 hour of an average day, the minor street traffic suffers undue delay when entering or crossing the major street. There is a need for a traffic control signal if an engineering study finds that for the peak hour of an average day, the plotted points representing the minor and major vehicle per hour counts fall above the applicable curve. Cameron Avenue is classified as a 2 or more lanes road, and Citrus Street is classified as a 2 or more lanes road. For the warrant to be met, the plotted point must fall above the line in the graph specified as “2 or More Lanes & 2 or More Lanes.” As shown in the graph above, the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street MEETS Warrant 3, Peak Hour under Rural conditions (Major Street with higher than 40mph speeds).

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 75 of 120 Attachment 5.1: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/19/2023) Thursday, 01/19/23
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2 6 8
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 76 of 120 Attachment 5.1: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/19/2023) CAMUTCD Section 4C.05 Warrant 4, Pedestrian Volume states that The Pedestrian Volume signal warrant is intended for application where the traffic volume on a major street is so heavy that pedestrians experience excessive delay in crossing the major street. The need for a traffic control signal at an intersection or midblock crossing shall be considered if an engineering study finds that one of the following criteria is met:

A. For each of any 4 hours of an average day, the plotted points representing the vehicles per hour on the major street (total of both approaches) and the corresponding pedestrians per hour crossing the major street (total of all crossings) all fall above the curve in Figure 4C-5; or 879
8 6
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 77 of 120 B. For 1 hour (any four consecutive 15-minute periods) of an average day, the plotted point representing the vehicles per hour on the major street (total of both approaches) and the corresponding pedestrians per hour crossing the major street (total of all crossings) falls above the curve in Figure 4C-7.

As shown in the graph above, the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street does NOT MEET Warrant 4, Pedestrian Volume.

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2,620’
1634
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 80 of 120 Attachment 5.2: Traffic Signal Warrant Worksheet for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/20/2023) 2,600’ to Barranca Ave
85th %
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39 Cameron Avenue 45 -49
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Citrus Street
644 662 923 1028 1008 913 775
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 82 of 120 Attachment 5.2: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/20/2023) Based on Traffic Counts and proposed vehicle trips, on Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street Traffic Signal Warrants were analyzed. The figures below represent the Traffic Signal Warrants used for the subject intersection located in the City of West Covina. These figures are per the California MUTCD 2014 Edition Chapter 4C, Traffic Control Signal Needs Studies, Part 4, Highway Traffic Signals. 923
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 83 of 120 Attachment 5.2: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street CAMUTCD Section 4C.03 Warrant 2, Four-Hour Vehicular Volume The Four-Hour Vehicle Volume signal warrant conditions are intended to be applied where the volume of the intersecting traffic is the principal reason to consider installing as traffic control signal. There is a need for a traffic control signal if an engineering study finds that for each of any 4 hours of an average day, the plotted points representing the minor and major vehicle per hour counts fall above the applicable curve.

As shown in the graph above, the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street MEETS Warrant 2, Four-Hour Vehicular Volume.

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393
401
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 85 of 120 Attachment 5.2: Traffic Signal Warrant Worksheet for Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/20/2023) CAMUTCD Section 4C.04 Warrant 3, Peak Hour
The Peak Hour Signal warrant is intended for use at a location where traffic conditions are such that for a minimum of 1 hour of an average day, the minor street traffic suffers undue delay when entering or crossing the major street. There is a need for a traffic control signal if an engineering study finds that for the peak hour of an average day, the plotted points representing the minor and major vehicle per hour counts fall above the applicable curve. Cameron Avenue is classified as a 2 or more lanes road, and Citrus Street is classified as a 2 or more lanes road. For the warrant to be met, the plotted point must fall above the line in the graph specified as “2 or More Lanes & 2 or More Lanes.” As shown in the graph above, the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street MEETS Warrant 3, Peak Hour.

WARRANTS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 WERE NOT CONSIDERED FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SINCE THEY HAVE THE SAME OUTCOME AS THURSDAY.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 86 of 120 Attachment 5.3: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/21/2023) 2,600’ to Barranca Ave
85th %
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Citrus Street
651 616 671 649 656 618 661
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 88 of 120 Attachment 5.3: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/21/2023) Based on Traffic Counts and proposed vehicle trips, on Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street Traffic Signal Warrants were analyzed. The figures below represent the Traffic Signal Warrants used for the subject intersection located in the City of West Covina. These figures are per the California MUTCD 2014 Edition Chapter 4C, Traffic Control Signal Needs Studies, Part 4, Highway Traffic Signals. 651
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 89 of 120 Attachment 5.3: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/21/2023) CAMUTCD Section 4C.03 Warrant 2, Four-Hour Vehicular Volume The Four-Hour Vehicle Volume signal warrant conditions are intended to be applied where the volume of the intersecting traffic is the principal reason to consider installing as traffic control signal. There is a need for a traffic control signal if an engineering study finds that for each of any 4 hours of an average day, the plotted points representing the minor and major vehicle per hour counts fall above the applicable curve.

As shown in the graph above, the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street Meets Warrant 2, Four-Hour Vehicular Volume under (70% factor) Rural Conditions.

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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 91 of 120 Attachment 5.3: Traffic Signal Warrants Worksheets – Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street (1/21/2023) CAMUTCD Section 4C.04 Warrant 3, Peak Hour
The Peak Hour Signal warrant is intended for use at a location where traffic conditions are such that for a minimum of 1 hour of an average day, the minor street traffic suffers undue delay when entering or crossing the major street. There is a need for a traffic control signal if an engineering study finds that for the peak hour of an average day, the plotted points representing the minor and major vehicle per hour counts fall above the applicable curve. Cameron Avenue is classified as a 2 or more lanes road, and Citrus Street is classified as a 2 or more lanes road. For the warrant to be met, the plotted point must fall above the line in the graph specified as “2 or More Lanes & 2 or More Lanes.” As shown in the graph above, the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street Meets Warrant 3, Peak Hour under (70%) or Rural Conditions.

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2 EXISTING CONDITIONS AT CITRUS STREET AND CAMERON AVENUE

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3 AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT) DATA

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4 24 HOUR SPEED DATA

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5 ADT AND SPEED COMPARISON DATA

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6 PEAK HOUR AND PEDESTRIAN COUNT DATA

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7 COLLISION DATA
* Documented collisions as found in available SWITRS and submitted PD reports.

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8 TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT ANALYSIS
• TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANTS: Are based on Traffic Counts and collision data gathered for East Cameron Avenue and South Citrus Street. • When determining if an intersection should be considered for signalization, an engineering study that includes existing traffic conditions, pedestrian characteristics, and physical characteristics of the location is completed to determine whether installation of a traffic control signal is justified or warranted.
• When properly used, traffic control signals are valuable devices for the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. They assign the right-of-way to the various traffic movements and thereby profoundly influence traffic flow.
• The satisfaction of a traffic signal warrant or warrants shall not in itself require the installation of a traffic control signal. A traffic control signal should not be installed unless an engineering study indicates that installing a traffic control signal will improve the overall safety and/or operation of the intersection.
• The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) lists 9 warrants for evaluating traffic signals:
• Warrant 1, Eight-hour vehicular volume
• Warrant 2, Four-hour vehicular volume
• Warrant 3, Peak hour vehicular volume
• Warrant 4, Pedestrian volume
• Warrant 5, School crossing
• Warrant 6, Coordinated signal system
• Warrant 7, Crash experience
• Warrant 8, Roadway network
• Warrant 9, Intersection near a grade crossing
Warrant 1
• Eight-Hour Vehicular Volume warrant and consists of two different conditions that can be met for the warrant to be satisfied. • Condition A - The Minimum Vehicle Volume warrant
• Condition B - The Interruption of Continuous Traffic
Warrant 2
• Four-Hour Vehicular Volume warrant and is intended to be applied where the volume of intersection traffic is the principal reason to consider installing a traffic control signal.

Warrant 3
• The Peak Hour warrant is intended for use at locations where traffic conditions are such that for a minimum of 1 hour of an average day, the minor street traffic suffers undue delay when entering or crossing the major street.

Warrant 4
• The Pedestrian Volume warrant is intended for application where the traffic volume on a major street is so heavy that pedestrians experience excessive delay in crossing the major street.

Warrant 5
• The School Crossing warrant is intended for application where school children, grades K-8, cross the major street is the principal reason for installing a traffic signal.

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9 TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT ANALYSIS TABLE
Warrant 6
• Coordinated Signal System warrant and is intended to maintain proper platooning of vehicles.

Warrant 7
• Crash Experience warrant and is intended for application where the severity and frequency of crashes are the principal reasons to consider installing a traffic control signal.

Warrant 8
• Roadway Network warrant and is intended to encourage concentration and organization of traffic flow on a roadway network.

Warrant 9
• Intersection Near a Grade Crossing warrant and is intended for use when signal Warrants 1 through 8 are not met, but the proximity of a grade crossing is the principal reason to installing a traffic control signal. • These Signal Warrants as defined in the CAMUTCD Section 4C, are based on counts conducted on three different consecutive days at the intersection.
• Only 1 of the 9 traffic signal warrants must be met to be warranted for a traffic signal.

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10 CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS OPTIONS (1)
Option 1: No Signal Installation – with Road Diet Installation • If Option 1 is chosen, the City will utilize a Road Diet as a traffic calming measure on Cameron Avenue leading up to the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street.
• Traffic calming measures consist of horizontal, vertical, lane narrowing, roadside, and other features that use self-enforcing physical or psychoperception means to produce desired effects. • Traffic calming reduces automobile speeds or volumes, mainly through the use of physical measures, to improve the quality of life in both residential and commercial areas and increase the safety and comfort of walking and bicycling.
• Due to resident comments denoting that the previously installed traffic calming measures not being fully effective, it is recommended within this option to perform a road diet
Road Diet
• A road diet is the conversion of an undivided roadway to a cross-section with fewer or narrower through motor vehicle travel lanes. • The reduction in the number of lanes permits the inclusion of facilities for other uses, such as bicycle lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian refuge islands, transit uses, and on-street parking.
• Safety benefits from reduced vehicle speeds and from movement of left turning vehicles out of a through travel lane.
• If chosen, further analysis will need to be conducted in order to design a more accurate representation of exiting roadway condition and recommended measures at each major controlled intersection such as Hollenbeck Avenue, Barranca Street, and Citrus Street.

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11 CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS OPTIONS
Conceptual Exhibit of Option 1: No Signal Installation – with Road Diet Installation

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12 CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS OPTIONS
Conceptual Exhibit of a Road Diet on Cameron Avenue

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13 CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS OPTIONS (2-3)
Option 2: Signal Installation – with Road Diet Installation • If Option 2 is chosen, a signal will be installed at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue. In addition, the aforementioned road diet will also be installed.

Option 3: Signal Installation – No Road Diet Installation • If Option 3 is chosen, a signal will be installed at the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue.

Cost of a Signal
• If the City elects to install a traffic signal at this location it would involve the following steps:
• Identifying a funding source – New signal construction and design runs in the $700,000 range.
• Advertising and hiring a contractor to provide Full signal design plans and signing and striping plans. (Draft design plans were completed in 2019 by Willdan – these plans would need to be checked to see if they are still applicable which would save in the total cost of installation) • Deciding on the phasing and lane configurations. Signal phasing can be set for all red phasing, split phase, protected permitted or protected left turn phasing. There are many types of Signal Operation that can be explored.

Types of Phasing for Signalized Intersections
• Split phasing is a type of signal phasing scheme which separates vehicle conflicts by assigning the right-of-way sequentially to the two opposing approaches. No left turn pockets are required. No parking removal would be needed at intersection.
• Permissive left turn: Any traffic signal indication requiring vehicles to enter the intersection on a permissive green waiting to make a left turn when sufficient gaps occur in opposing through traffic. Left turn pockets may or may not be present.
• Protected left turn: Any traffic signal indication (phase) giving left turns the right to enter the intersection free from conflict with drivers and pedestrians. Usually green and yellow turn arrows are used to indicate this phase. This requires a dedicated left turn pocket. Since the Riad Diet will reduce Cameron Avenue to one thru lane in each direction, the additional intersection lane would be converted into a shared thru and right turn lane. Thus, maintaining parking at the intersection.

However, right turn queueing in the shared lane might result in excess delay.

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14 CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS OPTIONS
Conceptual Exhibit of Option 2: Signal Installation – with Road Diet Installation

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15 CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS OPTIONS
Conceptual Exhibit of Option 3: Signal Installation – with no Road Diet Installation

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16 ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES TO CONSIDER
Curb Extensions
• A curb extension at an intersection is called a corner extension or bulbout. When combined with on-street parking, a corner extension can create a protected parking bay.
• The effect of a corner extension on vehicle speeds is limited because of the absence of either a pronounced vertical or horizontal deflection. Its primary purpose is to "pedestrianize" an intersection. A corner extension (with a reduced corner radius) slows automobile turning speeds, shortens pedestrian crossing distance, and increases pedestrian visibility. • Relocation of curbing and pedestrian queuing area may require relocation of drainage features such as catch basins, concrete channels, valley gutters, inlets, and trench drains.

Additional Speed Feedback Signs
• Radar feedback signs are an effective way to alert Drivers of their speed.

The sign is used as passive enforcement to inform Drivers of their travel speed. They can be affixed to streetlight poles and run on solar power or small battery packs.

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17 MEASURES NOT BEING CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME
Speed Humps
• The City of West Covina has a Speed Hump Policy that was adopted and approved by the City.

In order for a street to be eligible for speed humps it must meet certain guidelines or criteria. • Based on the City of West Covina’s Speed Hump Policy, in order for a Speed Hump to be considered for installation the Street must meet the following requirements.

1. Local – Streets shall not be designated as an arterial or collector on City, County, State, or Federal plans. Cameron Avenue is considered a Minor Arterial.

2. Residential – Majority of abutting developmentshall be residential.

3. Minimum Length Uninterrupted by Stop Signs or Traffic Signals – 1,200 feet.

5. Minimum Average Daily Traffic Volume – 500 vehicles per day.

6. Maximum Speed Limit – 25 miles per hour. Cameron Avenue has a posted speed of 45 mph.

7. Minimum Critical Speed – more than 35 miles per hour. In January 2023, 85%th percentile speed on Cameron is 49 MPH (Thurs), 49 MPH (Fri), 49 MPH (Sat). In September 2023, 85%th percentile speed on Cameron is 50 MPH (Thurs), 50 MPH (Sat).

8. Minimum Horizontal Curve Radius – 300 feet.

9. Maximum grade – 8%

10. Minimum diversion of traffic to adjacent streets.

11. Not a priority route for emergency services.

12. Not a bus route.

Lowering of the Speed Limit
• In 2017 a Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey was prepared for 195 street segments in the City of West Covina. E&T Surveys are required by the State of California to establish intermediate speed limits on local streets and to enforce those limits using radar or other speed measuring devices. These surveys must be updated every 5 or 7 years to ensure the speeds reflect current conditions as dictated by the California Vehicle Code (CVC). The CVC also requires that the surveys be conducted based on the methodology required by The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD) dated April 2017.
• A key element in the evaluation is the identification of the 85th percentile speed.

The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic travels. This threshold represents what is historically found to be a safe and reasonable speed for most drivers based on common roadway conditions. • Therefore, a speed limit is established at the nearest 5-mile per hour (mph) increment to the 85th percentile speed, except as shown in the two options below:

Options:

1. The posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed, in compliance with CVC Section 627 and 22358.5.

Refer to CVC Section 21400(b).

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18 Thank You

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