TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
Melissa McCollum, Senior Recreation Manager
Jesus Sandoval, Senior Recreation Supervisor
Linda Robb, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of Aquatics Center Survey Summary Report and Authorization for a Request for Proposals for Begg Pool Architectural and Consultant Services, including Schematic Design and Cost Estimates (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) ACCEPT SURVEY
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Accept the Aquatics Center Survey Summary Report;
2. Direct staff to develop a request for proposals for architectural design and consultant services related to the renovation and improvements of Begg Pool and the surrounding site including schematic design and cost estimates.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action at this time. Once the City Council directs staff on this matter future funding appropriations may be required.
BACKGROUND:
Aquatics Survey
The idea of conducting a statistically valid Aquatics Center Survey was first introduced during the Joint City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on January 11, 2022. The City contracted with True North Research to conduct a survey about Manhattan Beach residents' experiences, opinions, and priorities related to aquatics, Begg Pool, and a potential new Aquatics Center. True North has an extensive background in conducting municipal surveys and studies, including the City's Community Opinion Survey in 2021.
Between October 8 and October 16, 2022, True North conducted a statistically valid survey of 574 adult residents of Manhattan Beach. In addition to their own interests and activities, respondents were asked to...
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