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Proposal for Archery in the Lower Arroyo & Deal Points for

New Agreement with PRA City Council

February 2, 2015

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Presentation Summary

• Policy Direction – Lower Arroyo Master Plan• Background / Chronology• Proposal Components • Correction of Language in LAMP• Deal Points for Agreement with Pasadena

Roving Archers (PRA)• Additional Information Requested by City

Council• Consideration of Future Alternatives

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Policy Direction - LAMP

• LAMP approved by City Council September 29, 2003>History / Vision for Lower Arroyo>Archery activity & ranges included in Plan>Identifies location / land area of Range >Different uses for southern and northern ranges >Notes increased use of Lower Arroyo & need to

separate archery from other uses

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Lower Arroyo Archery Range

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Background / Chronology

• 2010 - Safety Concerns Regarding Mixed Use in Lower Arroyo

• Various Land Use Concepts Explored• 2011-2014 Recreation & Parks Commission

(RPC) Review>Lower Arroyo Ad Hoc Subcommittee Developed >Multiple Presentations at meetings of RPC

• Presentation to City Council Sept 16, 2013>Request for additional information and return to

RPC• RPC - December 3, 2013 and February 4,

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Land Use Options

• Single Use – Archery Only (in southern range)• Single Use – Passive Recreation Only• Joint Use – By Day of Week• Joint Use – By Time of Day (Nov 2011 proposal)

• Full Time & Joint Use Areas (May 2013 proposal)

• Use of Northern Range & Section of Southern

Range for Full Time Archery• Elimination of Northern Range

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Archery Range Exhibit

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Natural Barrier

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• Intended to separate archery & non-archery

• Arroyo stones, boulders and native materials to be used

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PMC Amendments

• City Manager to Determine Where Archery is Permitted

• Safety & Training Program / Credential Requirement

• Range Rules Listed in PMC

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Correction to LAMP Language

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Range Configuration - 1999

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Correction to LAMP Language

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Range Configuration - 2008

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Deal Points - PRA Agreement

• Revenue basis & calculation>70/30 or 60/40 depending on participant residency

• Safety training class>Offered by PRA with Credentials issued by City

• Storage space reduction • Vehicular restriction • Insurance• On-site monitor

>PRA monitor for all PRA events / PPD for invitationals

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City Council Requested Info

• Pedestrian Survey Conducted September 30 through October 13, 2013

• PRA Membership and Participant Information• Respond to Growth of Archery

>Consideration of Alternate Locations• Safety of Adjacent Properties

>New Safety and Training / Credential Program >PPD Officer at Invitational Tournaments >PPD and PW Review of Reported Incidents

• Evaluate Options for Utilization of Range Area

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Future Alternatives

• City will work with PRA and residents to assess potential alternate location(s) for archery

• Consider alternate plan once location(s) identified>Allow passive recreational use of the range area

on weekdays>Account for the growth of archery >Involve multiple Departments to ensure safe

conditions >Return to City Council Prior to Selecting Final

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Proposal

• Non-Archery uses Prohibited in Southern Range• Removal of Unofficial Path in Southern Range• Safety Training Program & Credentials• Relocation of 150 Linear Feet of Trail• Codification & Posting of Range Rules• Installation of Natural Barrier • Amendments to Pasadena Municipal Code

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Issue Progression

• Conflict between passive recreational use of path within archery range and archery activity>Single issue origin >Initial staff efforts focused on addressing this

conflict only>Agreement with Pasadena Roving Archers (PRA)

Agreement, general public archery and LAMP• Discussion expanded to include PRA

membership composition, fees paid, insurance, etc.

• During public meetings concerns about safety on adjacent private property were identified

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Operational Use Options

•License Agreement with PRA•PRA Membership Required•Establish Range Hours•RFP/RFQ Model

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