HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 7615 2025-02-10 RESOLUTION 7615
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH COST RECOVERY SCHEDULE
TO INCLUDE A PARKING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 22500(n)(1)(A) -
"DAYLIGHTING" REGULATION.
WHEREAS, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill 413, which amended
California Vehicle Code Section 22500 to include new "Daylighting" provisions
aimed at improving pedestrian visibility and safety at intersections; and,
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22500(n)(1)(A) prohibits stopping,
parking, or leaving a vehicle standing within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side
of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet of any crosswalk where a
curb extension is present, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic
or in compliance with directions from a peace officer or official traffic control device;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach is committed to enhancing pedestrian safety
and aligning local enforcement efforts with state laws; and,
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section provides that the City of Seal Beach's schedule
of parking penalties for parking violations shall be established by the City Council
and, to the extent possible, standardized with other jurisdictions throughout
Orange County; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach's schedule of parking penalties is contained
within the City's Cost Recovery Schedule; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the City of Seal Beach Cost
Recovery Schedule to include a penalty fee of $56 for violations of California
Vehicle Code Section 22500(n)(1)(A), consistent with existing penalties for similar
parking violations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this penalty is generally consistent with
other jurisdictions throughout the County; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed penalty supports effective enforcement, encourages
compliance with traffic safety regulations, and aligns with the City's goal of
promoting public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council approves the addition of a $56 penalty for violations
of California Vehicle Code Section 22500(n)(1)(A) to the Seal Beach
Cost Recovery Schedule.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 10th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
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I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 7615 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 10th day of February 2025.
loria D. Harper, Clerk