FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF NO STOPPING ZONES ON WHITE COURT
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing no stopping zones on White Court.
BACKGROUND
Multiple business representatives requested that a no stopping zone be established on White Court. The request is in response to an increase in vandalism and littering associated with oversized vehicles parking long-term. Additionally, the request seeks to protect the nearby residential neighborhood and businesses from noise, pollution, and disturbances.
White Court is negatively impacted by vehicles that are parked for long periods of time and do not serve the businesses that take access from White Court. It was noted that the businesses located on White Court have sufficient on -site parking for their operations and many of the oversized vehicles parked along White Court are from out of town. These vehicles restrict the ability for the businesses to use the street for their business needs like employee parking, delivery parking, and guest parking. Recreational vehicles and similar vehicles are stored on the street as well, creating a blight issue for these businesses. Illegal dumping of liquid and solid waste has also been observed around said vehicles.
On May 12, 2022, City staff hosted a meeting to speak with the requesting business representatives to discuss their complaints as related to White Court, Furukawa Way, Hanson Way, and Kameo Street. City staff from Code Enforcement, Police Department, Park Rangers, and Public Works were present. These businesses were polled at this meeting by City staff and the requested action was to establish no stopping zones along White Court. The no stopping zones would be in effect from 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM.
DISCUSSION
Per City Council Resolution No. 2061 and CAM 63-15, a Traffic Committee was formed to "be responsible for the review, approval or denial, and recommendations to City Council on all matters and requests relating to traffic circulation and safety within the public right-of- way." The Traffic Committee has reviewed the request for the no stopping zones and recommends the establishment of the no stopping zones on White Court. The City Council has the authority to locate, establish, or eliminate no stopping zones within the City. 1 The no stopping zones recommended to be established are described as follows:
1. White Court, from 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM, along the northerly right-of- way, beginning at the easterly right-of-way of Hanson Way and ending at the easterly terminus of White Court
2. White Court, from 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM, along the southerly right-of- way, beginning at the easterly right-of-way of Hanson Way and ending at the easterly terminus of White Court
Impact to the Community
There are no anticipated impacts to the nearby commercial/industrial businesses as they have adequate onsite parking. Vehicles parked on White Court will not be able to be parked overnight, which will prevent long term storage or loitering.
Fiscal Considerations
Establishing the no stopping zones will require labor and materials to erect poles and mount signs. The posts and signs will need long term maintenance as the signs fade, vehicular collisions, or vandalism occurs. Staff estimates it will cost the City $2,400 to install the signs. r0 ct, /44,2144, -
LUIS A. MAGALLON, P.E.
Civil Engineer 11
BRETT FULGONI
Interim Public Works Director
Attachment A: Proposed No Stopping Zone to be Established on White Court. 2 MAD
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Approved By:
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Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MARIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING NO STOPPING ZONES ON
WHITE COURT
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Santa Maria to establish no stopping zones at certain locations within the City and
WHEREAS, the City's Traffic Committee reviewed and recommended the establishment of a no stopping zone at the location described below.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 7-5.14 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code, no stopping zones shall be established on the following streets, incorporated herein by reference, at the following locations by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. White Court, from 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM, along the northerly right-of- way, beginning at the easterly right-of-way of Hanson Way and ending at the easterly terminus of White Court
2. White Court, from 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM, along the southerly right-of- way, beginning at the easterly right-of-way of Hanson Way and ending at the easterly terminus of White Court
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The foregoing shall constitute traffic regulations pursuant to ordinance.
2. All work is to be accomplished using the standards and methods approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. This shall be in accordance with standard City specifications, and the provisions of this Resolution are to be carried out by erecting signs, painting marks, temporary markers, and barricades required, and by such other indicators or devices as may be under provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State of California and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 20th day of September 2022.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Interim Department Director
Ci Manager