1. Efforts to Enhance and Improve the Arroyo Seco
Steve Mermell, City Manager Darryl Dunn, Rose Bowl General Manager
City Council, January 30, Item 11

2. Arroyo Seco City’s largest natural open space
Known as the birthplace of Pasadena
Included in the National Register of Historic Places
22 miles of trails
Recreational opportunities
Two Golf Courses
Rose Bowl Loop
Horseback riding
Archery
And many more
Passageway for both wildlife and people

3. Arroyo Seco Numerous Plans and Planning Efforts
Master Plans – Total Implementation Cost $80 M
Hahamongna
Central Arroyo
Lower Arroyo
Los Angeles County DPW Sediment Removal Project
U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers habitat restoration
Approximately $500 M
National Park Service
Add Arroyo Seco to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

4. Arroyo Seco Challenges/Concerns regarding
Uses: Number, Frequency and Impact
Impact of future expansions by existing entities
RBAC
Kidspace
Decline in Golf as a sport
Brookside Club House
Overall Management of this unique area
The Mayor has asked staff and RBOC to consider the long-term future of the Arroyo

5. Arroyo Seco
HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading consulting firm providing services in real estate, economic development, and program design & implementation.

6. Arroyo Seco Advisory Group Co-chairs Bill Bogaard & Doug Kranwinkle
Members:
William Chu Patricia Keane
John Dean Peter Knell
Don Fedde Steve Mann
Michael Greene Tim Martinez
Don Hahn Sue Mossman
Mic Hanson Chris Rising
Phil Hawkey Dan Rothenberg
Tom Seifert

7. Arroyo Seco Initial Charge: Engage in public outreach
Consider the Arroyo holistically as an integrated ecosystem
Prioritize projects and programs
Identify potential funding streams
Staff and Advisory Group to report back to City Council and public periodically

8. Questions