COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: September 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Proposed No Stopping Zone on Main Street (State Route 166) at the intersection of Depot Street
Description:
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the establishment of a No Stopping Zone on Main Street (State Route 166) at the intersection with Depot Street to accommodate new bus stops as part of the updated City of Santa Maria Transit service.
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution establishing a No Stopping Zone on Main Street (State Route 166) at the intersection of Depot Street.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Transit Division is requesting the establishment of new bus stops with corresponding No Stopping Zones on the northwest and southeast corners of Main Street (State Route 166) and Depot Street intersection.
The proposed No Stopping Zones have been designed to provide adequate space for City buses to safely accelerate and merge back into traffic on Main Street (State Route 166).
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 no stopping zones and recommends their establishment. The City Council has the authority to locate, establish, or eliminate no stopping zones within the City.
2 The No Stopping Zone recommended to be established is described as follows:
North side of Main Street, west of Depot Street, beginning at the eastern curb return of the western driveway on the north side of Main Street, just west of Depot Street, continuing east for a length of 80 linear feet. South side of Main Street, east of Depot Street, beginning at the eastern curb return of the southeast corner of the intersection of Main Street and Depot Street, continuing east for a length of 80 linear feet.
Alternative(s)
The alternative to the recommended action would be to not approve the establishment of the No Stopping Zone.
Fiscal Considerations
Installation of the No Stopping Zone will require labor and materials to paint the curb red.
Periodic maintenance will be needed as the paint fades over time. Staff estimates the initial installation cost to be approximately $300.
Impact on the Community
Approximately four parking spaces on the north side and four spaces on the south side of Main Street will be removed to accommodate the new bus stops and No Stopping Zone. The change is expected to improve visibility, pedestrian safety, and transit operations at the intersection.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
B. Proposed No Stopping Zone Main Street (SR-166) and Depot Street