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West Covina committee approves permanent no-parking measures on West Sunkist Place after trash truck access concerns
Summary
The City of West Covina Traffic Committee approved a staff recommendation to install permanent no-parking markings and signage on one side of West Sunkist Place to restore access for waste-collection and emergency vehicles; estimated construction cost is about $9,000.
The City of West Covina Traffic Committee on Oct. 15 approved a staff recommendation to install permanent no-parking markings and signage on a segment of West Sunkist Place east of North Sunkist Avenue after Waste Management reported garbage trucks could not pass when cars were parked on both sides.
The committee voted 3-0 to move forward with the recommendations presented by TransTech, including painting red curb and installing “No Parking” signage around the cul-de-sac so larger vehicles can enter, service the street and turn around. The city estimated the improvements at roughly $9,000 and said the total could change with cost escalation.
Jenna Robbins of TransTech told the committee the street is about 22 feet wide and “cars are parking on both sides of the street,” leaving too little room for a trash truck or emergency vehicle. Robbins recommended red curbs around the cul-de-sac and permanent signage so larger vehicles could navigate the turn at the end of the street.
Committee members discussed options including placing the restriction on the opposite side of the street, staggered parking, temporary signage to test responses, or sending notices to residents. Robbins and city staff said a temporary measure would typically be a paper sign on a sawhorse and that, because the restrictions are intended to be 24/7, permanent posting was appropriate.
The committee agreed staff could first install signage and then paint the curb if needed, and recommended promptly notifying residents about the change to reduce disruption. The motion to approve staff’s recommendation passed by roll call: Neil Mehta (assistant city manager), Robert Ortega (CIP manager) and Mike Crissap (public works supervisor) voting yes.
Implementation steps noted in the discussion included verifying the exact curb treatment where curbs are rolled rather than vertical and, if residents raise objections, the city can reassess which side to paint. City staff said maintenance can paint additional curb length later with modest labor impact.
The committee’s action is intended to restore reliable waste collection and ensure emergency-vehicle access; staff will proceed with the posted, permanent no-parking markings and signage and notify nearby residents.
