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Residents urge council to fix street‑sweeping signage and delay enforcement
Summary
Dozens of residents told the West Covina City Council the new street‑sweeping signage is inconsistent and will create parking hardships; staff said it has logged roughly 300 concerns and will not begin enforcement until issues are investigated and corrected.
A large group of residents used the council’s oral‑communications period to press officials for fixes to a newly‑implemented street‑sweeping program. Speakers from multiple neighborhoods described confusing or contradictory signage (for example, signs saying Monday while crews swept Friday), entire streets posted on both sides leaving no parking options, and the practical burden on families with multiple vehicles or caregivers needing parking nearby.
Several residents asked the council to delay enforcement until signs are corrected and alternative schedules (one‑side/alternate‑week sweeping) are considered. Some speakers alleged that the program’s vendor had installed signs incorrectly and called for the city to replace or re‑post signage in high‑density areas.
Acting city manager told the council staff had logged about 300 complaints and that a project development team was performing field reviews; staff said tickets will not be issued until the city has confirmed routes and corrected signage. Councilmembers asked for a report back with details and timelines; one councilmember moved formally to suspend the July 6 enforcement start date, but the motion failed for lack of a second. Staff reiterated that enforcement would not begin while the city is still addressing documented issues.
Next steps: Staff will return to council with a detailed report on the signage corrections, route reviews, and a firm start date for enforcement; residents were given a phone and email for reporting specific concerns.
