Special Curb Markings Policy Update
Adriana Robles, City Engineer
Public Works Department
August 22, 2023
1 Motion &Executive Summary
A motion to approve a Resolution implementing the Salinas Blue Curb Marking Policy and to adopt an Ordinance amending Article VI of Chapter 20 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of the Salinas Municipal Code • March 21, 2023 City Council approved a Resolution directing staff to review the blue curb marking policy • City staff surveyed other city policies and compiled data 2 Background
Surveyed Policies from other Jurisdictions
16 Jurisdictions Surveyed
94% Required Proof of Disabled Placard
94 % Required a Garage
94% Reviewed Driveway
63% Reviewed On-Street Parking
31% Reviewed Path of Travel
25% Charged a Fee
3 DiscussionPolicy Update
4 2006 Policy
Proposed Policy
Discussion Ordinance Update
• Delete reference to Parking Meters
• Add/Update Establishment of Parking Zones
° Grant authority to the City Engineer to establish & maintain curb markings ° Grant authority to the Traffic & Transportation Commission to hear protests • Update Removal of Vehicles
° Grant authority to the Chief of Police to remove vehicles • Delete Parking prohibitions on certain streets between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. 5 CEQA ConsiderationStrategic Plan InitiativeFiscal Impact Not a Project
Youth and Seniors
Implementation Cost = $800 (2023) per request
6 Recommended Motion
A motion to approve the Proposed Salinas Blue Curb Markings Policy and to adopt an Ordinance amending Article VI of Chapter 20 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of the Salinas Municipal Code 7