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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; 989-4; Recreational Lap Swim HoursCITY OF CARLSBAD — AGENDA BILL AB* 989-u MTG 9-18-89 DEPT P £ R TITLE: ADDITIONAL RECREATIONAL LAP SWIM HOURS AT THE SWIM COMPLEX (ACTION) DEPT. HD. CITY ATTY CITY MftR O OO RECOMMENDED ACTION: On a trial basis, direct staff to increase the available recreational lap swim hours at the Swim Complex by 10.75 hours per week. ITEM EXPLANATION; At the August Commission meeting, staff was directed to investigate the possibility of providing increased recreational lap swimming at the community Swim Complex. Specifically, the availability of this program all day long by providing an undetermined amount of lanes was requested. Due to existing programs involving agreements with exclusive use clauses, the possibility to provide space for day long recreational lap swimming does not exist. After staff review to increase the opportunity for lap swim hours (Exhibit 1), based on a number of factors, staff is recommending to increase the amount of lap swim hours by 10.75 hours per week on a two (2) month trial basis. This action would provide the following schedule for recreational lap swimming: Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 7:15am, 9:30am-l:15pm, 5:30pm-7:00pm Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00am - 7:15am, 9:30am-l:15pm 9:30am - 11:00am, 12:30pm - 3:30pm 12:3Opm - 3:30pm A break down of additional hours are provided on the staff report (Exhibit 1). The cost to provide these additional hours on a two (2) month trial basis is $1,500. The increased funding can be absorbed in the current operating budget. If the increased hours are determined to be well received by users, additional funding will be requested in the 1990-91 Budget to continue these hours of operation. In addition, staff will continue to monitor use and receive public input in order to expand or improve upon the hours of availability for recreational lap swimming. EXHIBIT; 1. Staff Report - September 11, 1989. 23 September 11, 1989 TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VIA: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR FROM: Aquatic Supervisor EXPANDED RECREATION/LAP SHIM HOURS AT COMMUNITY SHIM COMPLEX Background At the August Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, it was requested that staff investigate the possibility of expanding recreation and lap swimming hours at the Swim Complex, and what the fiscal impact would be. Recommendation After consideration of the existing schedule of programs and activities at the Swim Complex, it is staff's recommendation that we increase the recreation and lap swim hours by 10.75 hours per week on a sixty day trial basis beginning in mid-October. The suggested schedule of expansion to add to the current hours, in priority order, are: Saturday 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 to 7:15 a.m. Discussion To evaluate the expanded lap swim schedule which would best meet the aquatic needs of the community, staff considered previous requests from the public, the existing schedule, staff needs and maintenance requirements. A minimum of two staff are necessary, a Pool Manager and a lifeguard, who rotate lifeguarding and a variety of office and facility operations. Fiscal Impact The cost to expand recreation and lap swim hours is a minimum of $17 per hour. The cost for the two month trial period would be approximately $1,500. This expense may be partially offset by increased revenue and is available in the current operating budget. Conclusion At the end of the trial period staff will analyze attendance and public interest and make recommendations about whether or not to continue expanded hours in the future. CARL POPE dmm c: Recreation Superintendent w pA tAnADi I J. Principal Recreation Supervisor ~