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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURES FOR THE HOLIDAY PARADE
AND JINGLE BELL DASH TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 2025, AND
FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has a longstanding tradition of hosting the annual
Holiday Parade to celebrate the holiday season and foster community spirit within the
Village; and
WHEREAS, the Holiday Parade, originally established in 2003, has become a cherished
event that draws residents and visitors to the Village of Arroyo Grande to enjoy festive
displays, performances, and community participation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande will also host the Jingle Bell Dash in conjunction
with the Holiday Parade, a community running event for children that utilizes a portion of
the same parade route and encourages physical activity and holiday cheer; and
WHEREAS, to accommodate the safe staging and operation of both events, it is
necessary to close certain streets within the Village area on Sunday, December 7, 2025;
and
WHEREAS, Section 10.16.050 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) authorizes
the City Council to restrict parking on any street by resolution, and California Vehicle Code
Section 21101(e) authorizes the closure of streets for parades and local special events.
WHEREAS, the following street closures and “No Parking” restrictions are proposed
between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., with “No Parking” on Olohan Alley
beginning at 1:30 p.m.:
1. Olohan Alley from Bridge Street to Mason Street;
2. Branch Street from Mason Street to Wesley Street;
3. Bridge Street from Nelson Street to Branch Street;
4. Wesley Street from West Branch Street to Larchmont Drive; and
5. Mason Street from Nelson Street to Branch Street;
WHEREAS, the City will provide advance notice of the closures, including posting “No
Parking” signage at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event; and
WHEREAS, this activity is consistent with the City’s support of community and cultural
events that enhance the quality of life for residents and promote tourism within the Village;
and
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WHEREAS, all prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande does hereby:
1. Recitals. Find that all recitals above are true, correct, and incorporated herein.
2. Approval. Authorize the street closures and “No Parking” restrictions as outlined
above for the Arroyo Grande Holiday Parade and Jingle Bell Dash to be held on
Sunday, December 7, 2025; and
3. CEQA. Find that this action is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section
15304(e) of the CEQA Guidelines. The authorization of the Holiday Parade and
Jingle Dash and closure of City streets is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 4 exemption, which applies
to minor public or private alterations in the cond ition of land, water, and/or
vegetation where the project does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic
trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. (State CEQA Guidelines, §
15304(e).) The class 4 exemption applies to this project because it involves a
minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the
environment. Specifically, the project involves an eight hour parade and closure of
certain streets involving negligible to no permanent effects on the environment .
None of the categorical exemptions provided in State CEQA Guidelines Section
15300.2 apply.
On motion of Council Member Loe, seconded by Council Member Secrest, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Loe, Secrest, Maraviglia, Guthrie, and Mayor Ray Russom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 25th day of November, 2025.
CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY
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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. 2025-078 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 25th day of November, 2025.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 2nd day
of December, 2025.
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK