How would the admin restrict users with the ess_user role from being able to change the status of Resolved notable events to Closed?

To restrict users with the ess_user role from changing the status of Resolved notable events to Closed, the appropriate action is to remove that role from the status transitions that allow moving to the Closed status. This action directly targets the specific transition that needs to be restricted, preventing users assigned to the ess_user role from executing that particular status change.

By managing status transitions in this way, the administrator can enforce workflow rules and ensure that only designated roles or users, likely with higher privileges, can execute the transition from Resolved to Closed. This method of managing event statuses helps maintain control over incident management and ensures that notable events are handled appropriately according to organizational policies.

In the context of the other options, granting permissions or capabilities would not adequately address the desired limitation on status transitions specifically to Closed. Removing permissions associated with Own Notable Events or the edit_notable_events capability does not provide the precision required to limit just the transition to Closed, as those may have broader implications for the user's ability to manage notable events in general.