COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: May 5, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Proposed Establishment of No Stopping Zones on Suey Crossing Road
Description:
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the establishment of no stopping zones on Suey Crossing Road at the southeast property driveway of 1670 E Donovan Road to improve sight distance and operational safety for vehicles entering and exiting the property.
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 no stopping zones on Suey Crossing Road.
BACKGROUND:
A request was received from the Santa Maria Fire Department to evaluate red curb installation near Fire Station No. 5 along Suey Crossing Road at East Donovan Road.
The request is intended to improve visibility for vehicles entering or exiting the station.
Santa Maria Municipal Code Section 7-5.01 restricts parking within 15 feet of a fire station driveway; however, additional red c urb is being considered to further enhance sight distance and operational safety. The Traffic Committee reviewed the request and approved painting 80 linear feet of red curb continuing southwest from the driveway apron as well as 40 linear feet continuing northeast from the driveway apron.
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 its establishment. The City Council has the authority to locate, establish, or eliminate no stopping zones within the City.
2 The no stopping zones recommended to be established is described as follows:
Suey Crossing Road, along the southwesterly curb face, beginning at the edge of the southeast property driveway of 1670 East Donovan Road and continuing 80 linear feet southwest.
Suey Crossing Road, along the northeasterly curb face, beginning at the edge of the southeast property driveway of 1670 East Donovan Road and continuing 40 linear feet northeast.
Alternative(s)
The alternative to the recommended action would be to not approve the establishment of the no stopping zones.
Fiscal Considerations
The Public Works Department will be responsible for painting the red curb. Staff has estimated the cost to be approximately $500 in staff time and materials.
Impact on the Community
The no stopping zone s will remove approximately three legal on -street parking spaces adjacent to 1670 East Donovan Road to ensure vehicles can safely enter and exit the property with adequate sight distance
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
B. Location Map