(a) The City Manager shall cause all lines and marks on curbs or pavement to be painted and to keep such lines and marks painted as directed by Council.
(b) No person shall paint the curb of any street or in any manner set aside or attempt to prevent the parking of vehicles in any street or part thereof except at such places where the parking of vehicles is prohibited by the provisions of this Traffic Code. The marking or designating of portions of streets where the parking of vehicles is prohibited or limited shall be done only by the City through its proper officers, at the direction of the Mayor and Council.
(1958 Code § 16.9)