CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C4
DATE: July 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Neema Ghanbari, MS, PE, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO DISCUSS ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 413 DAYLIGHTING
REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CURB
MARKINGS AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
SUMMARY
A recent national rise in traffic fatalities has led local and state jurisdictions to explore policy changes that can improve pedestrian and roadway safety at street intersections. One intervention attracting increased interest is known as “daylighting,” in which jurisdictions prohibit parking at the corners of intersections to improve visibility. This strategy allows drivers and pedestrians to see each other more easily by removing the obstacle of parked cars and extending both parties’ sightlines. As a result, drivers have more time to react if a pedestrian steps into the street, and pedestrians have a better sense of when it is safe to cross the street.
In 2023, the California State Legislature adopted Assembly Bill (AB) 413, amending California Vehicle Code (CVC) § 22500 to prohibit parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, or within 15 feet of a crosswalk with curb extensions, regardless of whether the location is marked red or signed to prohibit parking.
Beginning January 1, 2025, violations of these parking restrictions became subject to citation statewide. However, AB 413 also allows local authorities to establish different parking restrictions near crosswalks if adopted by ordinance and justified by established safety standards.
Since the passage of Assembly Bill 413, City departments, including Public Safety and Public Works, have conducted extensive outreach and public education efforts regarding Agenda Item #C4
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the new safety law. Several social media posts were published on the City’s website and social media accounts, and informational flyers were distributed at City facilities and mailed directly to residents. However, compliance has remained inconsistent and has not met expectations.
Based on the provisions of the bill, drivers may be cited for violations of the law regardless of whether the curb is painted red. To better inform drivers and enhance pedestrian safety, curb markings are now recommended in specific locations, with an emphasis on school sites and high-use areas.
On May 13, 2026, staff presented this item to the City Council for discussion and direction.
During the meeting, the City Council directed staff to conduct a citywide assessment to identify all locations requiring red curb improvements and to return with the findings for further discussion and consideration.
The Engineering Division conducted a field assessment of all intersections throughout the city and identified a total of 78 locations that require either the installation of new red curb markings or the extension of existing red curb markings to meet current standards. These locations either lack the required red curb markings or signage, require new red curb paint, or have existing red curb markings that are less than the required 20 feet in length and need to be extended.
Of the 78 identified locations, 44 are in the Southwest Quadrant, 23 are in the Southeast Quadrant, 8 are in the Northeast Quadrant, and 3 are in the Northwest Quadrant of the City.
Staff is seeking City Council direction regarding the implementation of AB 413 and the installation of red curb markings throughout the City. Since the installation of red curbs would eliminate on-street parking at several locations, the proposed improvements may affect nearby residents and parking availability.
In addition, under the provisions of AB 413, motorists may be cited for parking violations regardless of whether the curb is painted red. Therefore, staff is requesting City Council direction on whether red curb markings should be installed only along school routes and at major intersections, or citywide at all identified locations.
FISCAL IMPACT
Implementation of curb painting associated with AB 413 daylighting requirements is estimated to cost approximately $20,000. This amount includes materials (paint and related supplies) as well as staff time from the Public Works Department Maintenance Division to complete the work at designated locations throughout the City.
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If the City Council elects to proceed with painted curb markings as the chosen implementation approach, ongoing maintenance will be required. Specifically, curb markings will need to be refreshed to maintain visibility and compliance, which will result in recurring costs to the Maintenance Division for materials and staff labor.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. City of Hawaiian Gardens Public Notice on California Assembly Bill 413 Implementation B. Citywide Red Curb Markings Assessment Map