R 5230 RESOLUTION NO. 5230
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOUTH
MASON STREET FROM EAST BRANCH STREET TO NESLON STREET
REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF A STREET TREE
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (e) authorizes municipalities to close
any street temporarily for celebrations or other local special events or other purposes
when in the opinion of the local authorities having jurisdiction such closing is necessary
for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the street during
the temporary closing and such closing must be adopted and provided for by resolution;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande Municipal Code section, 12.16.040 - Responsibility
for tree-damaged sidewalks and public improvements, states in section A., "The public
works director will periodically prepare a list of particular street trees that have created a
present and immediate danger to pedestrian travel, by causing damage to public
improvements, sidewalks, or have interfered with drainage flow in gutters, or resulted in
traffic hazards in adjacent streets."; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has identified a street tree that presents an
immediate danger to pedestrian travel and public facilities and the closure of the South
Mason Street will facilitate removal in a safe and efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, the City's contractor, Greenvale Tree Service, has submitted plans to
temporarily close South Mason Street from East Branch Street to Nelson Street for the
purpose of removing the street tree that is presenting an immediate danger to the public;
and
WHEREAS, a detour plan has been provided for the temporary closure to allow traffic
and pedestrians to continue past the closed section of South Mason Street; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works, the Police Department, and the Fire
Department have no objections provided that emergency vehicle access will be available
if needed during the temporary closure of the street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande
1. Authorizes the temporary closure of South Mason Street from East Branch
Street to Nelson Street from 7:00am to 5:00pm on October 14, 2022.
2. Greenvale Tree Service shall apply for and follow all provisions, terms and
conditions of a City Encroachment permit.
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3. Greenvale Tree Service shall erect and maintain all signage as shown on the
proposed Traffic and Pedestrian Control Plan.
4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a
certified copy to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
On motion of Council Member Paulding, seconded by Council Member George, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Paulding, George, Storton, Barneich, and Mayor Ray Russom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing Resolution was approved this 11th day of October, 2022.
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CAREN RAY 'WOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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WHITNEY M •DONAL , CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, JESSICA MATSON, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 5230 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 11th day of October, 2022.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 13th day of
October, 2022.
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�SSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK