CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
April 15, 2025 {{section.number}}e
CURB MARKING UPDATE AND ADOPTION OF “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, TO REMOVE, MODIFY, OR INSTALL VARIOUS BLUE, RED, WHITE, AND YELLOW CURB ZONES THROUGHOUT THE CITY” RECOMMENDATION:
Receive annual curb marking update and adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California to remove, modify, or install various blue, red, white, and yellow curb zones throughout the City.”
BACKGROUND:
Coronado Municipal Code Title 56, Traffic Code (Section 56.10.020) states the following:
“The City Engineer shall have the authority and duty to place and maintain or cause to be placed and maintained official traffic control devices when required to make effective the provisions of this title. Such traffic control devices shall conform to the uniform standards and specifications of the Vehicle Code.”
Historically, with respect to colored curb marking zones, this authority has only been utilized for minor curb marking zone modifications that seemingly have little impact on the community. When utilized, curb zone marking modifications are logged by the Public Services and Engineering Department and ultimately reported (typically on an annual basis) to the City Council to memorialize the changes via City Council Resolution.
This report addresses curb marking zone changes made under the City Engineer’s authority during calendar year 2024.
ANALYSIS:
The following provides a summary of curb marking zone modifications implemented under the City Engineer’s authority in 2024, and an explanation of why each modification was made:
1005 Adella Avenue - Blue Curb Zone Removal
During the City’s annual recertification process for residential blue curb zones, it was learned the blue curb zone adjacent to 1005 Adella Avenue was no longer needed. The blue curb zone was therefore removed under the City Engineer’s authority and can now be removed from the City’s registry of such zones.
1015 and 1021 Flora Avenue - Added 3' of red curb adjacent to driveways This request was implemented under the City Engineer’s authority after receiving a request from the adjacent property owner of 1015 Flora to install red curb zones on the east side of their driveway to match the west side and further prevent cars parking on the street from inadvertently blocking access to their driveway. Additional red curb was installed on the west side of 1021 Flora’s driveway to prevent the problem from shifting from one driveway to another. 1624 Cajon Place - Removed approximately 50’ of red curb A mid-block crosswalk across Cajon Place (near 1624 Cajon Place and Vetter Park) was removed during annual road maintenance activity (slurry seal) and, at the City Engineer’s direction, was not reinstalled due to the fact that there were no sidewalks or curb ramps on either side of the crosswalk. Corresponding red curb on either side of the crosswalk was therefore removed under the City Engineer’s authority.
1004 F Avenue - Added 3' of red curb adjacent to driveway This request was implemented under the City Engineer’s authority after receiving a request from the adjacent property to install red curb zones on either side of their driveway to prevent cars parking on the street from inadvertently blocking access to their driveway. 1505 Fifth Street - Added 3' of red curb adjacent to driveway This request was implemented under the City Engineer’s authority after receiving a request from the adjacent property to install red curb zones on either side of their driveway to prevent cars parking on the street from inadvertently blocking access to their driveway. 339 Palm Avenue - Adding 13' of red curb to red curb registry While researching fire lane stripes and parking restrictions in the area of 339 Palm Avenue, City staff noted approximately thirteen feet of red curb adjacent to the subject property that was not included in the City’s registry of red curb zone locations. Upon further review using Google Maps images, it was confirmed the red curb had been in place since at least 2007, presumably to prevent vehicles from parking in a relatively short length of curb and blocking access to either the adjacent alley or driveway. It is therefore recommended this section of existing red curb be incorporated into the City’s registry of red curb zones.
Assembly Bill 413 – Various Curb Marking Changes
State of California Assembly Bill 413 (AB413) was approved by the Governor in October of 2023 and generally restricts parking within 20’ of a marked or unmarked crosswalk. As of January 1, 2025, local jurisdictions have the authority to cite cars in violation of said parking restrictions. In support of the bill, the City removed or relocated conflicting markings within 20’ of all marked or unmarked crosswalks; this included the following modifications that are recommended to now be documented in City registries:
• Relocation of existing blue curb diagonal parking spaces on Seventh Street near C Avenue to the nearest available location beyond the 20’ prohibition. • Relocation of existing yellow curb zone on Ninth Street near C Avenue (and modification of an adjacent red curb zone as a result) to a point outside the 20’ prohibition. • Relocation of existing blue and white curb zones on Ocean Boulevard near Isabella Avenue such that they are just beyond the 20’ prohibition. • Relocation of existing blue curb zone on Ocean Boulevard near Ocean Drive (and modification of an adjacent red curb zone as a result) to the nearest available location beyond the 20’ prohibition.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of all curb zone modifications is estimated to be no more than $5,000 and was paid from the Public Services and Engineering, Streets Division operating budget.
ALTERNATIVE:
The City Council may opt to not support any/all of the curb marking modifications installed under the City Engineer’s authority and instead ask they be restored to their prior condition.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
Installation, modification, or removal of relatively small amounts of red, blue, white, yellow, and green curb zones is categorically exempt pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 – Existing Facilities – Operation and minor alterations of public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
No notice required.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2025-12
Submitted By: Public Services and Engineering Department / Jim Newton