1. Honda Community Recreational Loop
October 17, 2016

2. Rose Bowl Improvements
Legacy Connections
Established in 2010
Primary objective is to raise funds for RBOC capital improvements
To date pledged over $16 million with $6.9 million transferred to RBOC
Organization determined that doing a project to benefit recreational community around the Rose Bowl is important
Legacy met with City staff to review potential project

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Legacy Connections (continued)
Project that was referenced as part of the Central Arroyo Master Plan was identified
Consider (shorter) loop:
Approximately ¾ mile
Be accessible friendly
Fitness equipment clusters (2)
Cost estimate provided by city $1.2 million

4. Rose Bowl Improvements
Area H Improvement History
RBOC came to Council, May 2013, asking for authorization for naming rights of Area H, noting staff would return to Council once naming opportunity and funding was identified
Fundraising effort commenced, initial pledges included: Ahmanson Foundation, Parsons Foundation, Kaiser, Supervisor Michael Antonovich
Honda has been significant partner of Rose Bowl for a few decades and a fixture in Pasadena due to its relationship with the Rose Parade

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Area H Improvement History (continued)
Staff approached Honda for gift to support Legacy efforts
Honda decided to support Area H Improvements
Went to RBOC on June 2, 2016, with recommendation of “Honda Park”, which was approved

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Area H Improvement History (continued)
Neighborhood leadership then expressed concern at naming of park
RBOC and Legacy staff had several meetings/discussions
with neighborhood leaders
Staff met with Honda and jointly determined more appropriate to name the proposed improved area; “Honda Community Recreation Loop”
On October 6, 2016 RBOC approved recommendation along with noting that there will be two signs, to be designed pursuant to the appropriate City process

7. Rose Bowl Improvements
Second Element to Donation: “Field Trip to the Field”
As part of project, Honda underwrites program with PUSD for next 5 years
Every 7th grader will receive:
Physical education class
A tour of the Rose Bowl, including educational information on history of the stadium
Transportation
Lunch
Goodie bag

8. Rose Bowl Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following:
Find that the actions proposed herein are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Guidelines Section (existing facilities – minor);
Approve the naming of the new perimeter loop project in Area H for philanthropic contributions made to Legacy Connections, and physical improvements thereto, as “Honda Community Recreation Loop”; and
Approve two (2) donor recognition signs for the new perimeter loop project in Area H for contributions made to Legacy Connections by donors to this project.

9. Rose Bowl Improvements
Area H Perimeter Loop Improvements

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11. Rose Bowl Improvements
Rose Bowl Area

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Rose Bowl Area