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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING THE ADDITION OF 15 FEET AND REMOVAL OF
77 FEET OF RESTRICTED PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
HUASNA ROAD JUST WEST OF ROSEWOOD LANE
WHEREAS, between 1973 and 2001, Staff found fifteen references to speeding,
pedestrian crossings, and parking concerns along Huasna Road in the vicinity of Strother
Park from residents at the former Traffic Commission or City Council, resulting in multiple
resolutions, actions, and grants to implement safety improvements; and
WHEREAS, in 1979, no parking zones were established on the southern side of Huasna
Road adjacent to Strother Park and on the northern side of Huasna Road adjacent to 102
and 103 Rosewood Lane and 101 and 102 Pearwood Avenue; and
WHEREAS, despite these previous improvements, five accidents were reported on Huasna
Road near Strother Park in the last six years, one in 2020 resulting in a severe injury; and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded a grant through the Highway Safety Improvement
Program to install a protective crosswalk across Huasna Road near Strother Park; and
WHEREAS, City staff identified a refuge island as a critical component for safe pedestrian
travel at this location. A refuge island enables pedestrians to cross one direction of traffic
flow at a time; and
WHEREAS, the locations for this crosswalk were studied, and the only location that
provided adequate turning movements for vehicles is in front of 1159 Huasna Road; and
WHEREAS, the curb extension of the crossing at that location eliminates approximately
two street parking spots; and
WHEREAS, the improved pedestrian crosswalk being constructed, which includes bulb -
outs, rapid rectangular flashing beacons, a refuge island, additional signage, and
improved striping eliminates the need for the extent of the existing red curb, which was
installed over 40 years ago in an attempt to improve pedestrian crossing safety and
restores street parking lost as a result of the curb extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande does hereby approve the addition of 15 feet and removal of 77 feet of restricted
parking on the north side of Huasna Road just west of Rosewood Lane.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande does
hereby determine that the addition of 15 feet and removal of 77 feet of restricted parking
on the north side of Huasna Road just west of Rosewood Lane is categorically exempt
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from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption,
which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or
minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical
features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
(State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301.) Further, the City Council finds that none of the
exceptions to the Class 1 exemption apply.
On motion of Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Secrest, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom
NOES: Council Members Maraviglia and Loe
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of April, 2026.
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. 2026-018 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 14th day of April, 2026.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 16th day of
April, 2026.
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK