HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-26; City Council; ; Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement Project - Concept DirectionMeeting Date: Jan. 26, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
kyle.lancaster@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2941
Steven Stewart, Municipal Projects Manager
steven.stewart@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-7543
Subject: Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement Project - Concept Direction
District: 1
Recommended Action
Receive a staff report on the Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement Project and direct
staff on which design concept to pursue, and, if a ballot measure is necessary to implement the
selected design concept, which election cycle staff should pursue.
Executive Summary
The existing Monroe Street Pool facility includes a 25-yard by 25-meter pool, equipment room,
and locker room building. The facility was built in 1982 and needs renovation and replacement
work to address degraded finishes, building code requirements and sound attenuation.1 The
facility would also benefit from additional energy efficient measures to the mechanical building
and the locker room building, as well as reconfiguration and expansion of the pool and the
site’s buildings. The City Council has approved a Capital Improvement Program charter for the
facility, the Monroe Street Pool Replacement Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.
4724, and has appropriated funding in an amount of $6,790,360.
On April 9, 2019, the City Council authorized the execution of an agreement with LPA, Inc. to
provide architectural and engineering design services for the Monroe Street Pool Replacement
Project. Based on the results of a facility needs assessment study and extensive consultation
with Construction Management & Inspection, Facilities, and Parks & Recreation Department
staff, LPA developed three design concepts for this project.
On July 16, 2020, staff distributed a City Council memorandum that provided an update on the
project and a brief description of each design concept (Exhibit 1.) Staff subsequently completed
a public input process on the three design concepts. On Nov. 19, 2020, staff distributed a City
Council memorandum that provided an update on the project and the results of the public
input process (Exhibit 2). This staff report offers further details along with the fiscal and
1 Sound attenuation refers to efforts to decrease the decibel level of sounds and reduce noise impacts.
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scheduling factors associated with each of the three design concepts. Staff is seeking the City
Council’s direction on which design concept to pursue for this project.
Discussion
Background
The Monroe Street Pool, formerly called the Community Swim Complex, has undergone a series
of renovations since its original construction in 1982. ln 1992, the interior plaster lining of the
pool was replaced, in 1998 some accessibility upgrades were made to restrooms and, in 2009,
the mechanical room was renovated to separate the acid room from other equipment and to
install new tanks. The facility has not been renovated since 2009 and many finishes are
deteriorating. A facility needs assessment study conducted in January 2017 recommended the
following for the facility:
1. Upgrades to the pool deck
2. Upgrades to the existing gutter system in the pool deck
3. Installation of pool area safety signage and accessibility upgrades
4. Upgrades to the restrooms for new changing rooms
5. Upgrades to the facility's emergency egress
Given the conditions of the facility identified in the facility needs assessment study, the limited
capacity for parking at the facility, the need to attenuate sound transmission from the facility to
the neighborhood, and the evolution of recreation programming interests at the facility, staff is
recommending that additional renovations and replacements to the pool, the mechanical
building and the perimeter barrier should be considered. In addition, staff is also
recommending that the council consider additional energy efficient measures to the
mechanical building and the locker room building, as well as reconfiguration and expansion of
the pool and the site’s buildings.
The City Council previously approved a Capital Improvement Program charter for the facility
and appropriated project funding in the amount of $6,790,360. The council also authorized an
agreement with LPA to provide architectural and engineering design services for the project.
Based on the results of the facility needs assessment study, and extensive consultation with
staff, LPA developed three design concepts for the project.
The July 16, 2020, City Council memorandum on the project included a PowerPoint
presentation attachment that further detailed each design concept. Those brief descriptions are
incorporated below, and an updated PowerPoint presentation is attached (Exhibit 3). The
estimated construction costs for each concept within the PowerPoint presentation do not
include the anticipated soft costs – such as for design services (including studies, plans and
specifications, and administration), construction management and staff time. The estimated
construction costs should be increased by 30% to account for the anticipated soft costs. The
total project costs, including estimated construction costs and anticipated soft costs, are shown
in a table below.
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Concept 1 (Basic Pool & Equipment Renovation)
This concept would be a limited refurbishment and renovation scope of work that is necessary
for the facility to continue its existing use. The renovation includes replacing the following pool
components and equipment: coping, tile, plaster, piping, pool deck, drainage, pumps and filters.
Additionally, minor repair of the mechanical building roof, upgrade of the electrical panel,
construction of another backwash tank and installation of an 8-foot tall perimeter noise-buffer
wall (for example, concrete wall with steel gates) would be included within the scope of work.
The estimated construction costs for Concept 1 would be between $4.2 million and $4.9
million. The current remaining useful life expectancy of the pool deck and pool is 2 to 5 years
and would be extended an additional 12 to 15 years with the described renovations. The pool
locker room building would be unchanged, with a current remaining useful life expectancy of 12
to 18 years. The existing parking area would be unchanged, with a current remaining useful life
expectancy of 5 to 10 years. The current programming that includes limited swim lessons, drop-
in lap swim, high school water polo and swim meets, would be unchanged. There would be
reductions in utility costs due to installation of new higher-efficiency pool pumps. The annual
estimated expenses would be $958,189, and the annual estimated revenues would be
$243,216, for a total annual net cost of $714,973.
Concept 2 (Recommended Enhancements)
This concept includes the list of pool and equipment renovation scope of work listed in Concept
1, plus the following additional enhancements:
• Replacing the existing passive solar system with a new passive solar system
• Adding pool deck lockers, renovating the mechanical building with new equipment
• Renovating/expanding the pool locker room building and achieving its compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Installing rooftop photovoltaic solar panels
• Enlarging the pool shallow zone
• Plumbing exterior deck showers
• Replacing shade structures
The estimated construction costs for Concept 2 would be between $11.2 million and $11.9
million. Equal to Concept 1, the current remaining useful life expectancy of the pool deck and
pool would be extended an additional 12 to 15 years with the described renovations. Greater
than Concept 1, the remaining useful life expectancy of the locker room building would be
extended an additional 15 to 20 years with the described renovations. Equal to Concept 1, the
parking area would remain unchanged, with a current useful life expectancy of 5 to 10 years.
There would be a reduction in utility costs due to the new solar photovoltaic panels, higher
efficiency pumps and a renovated building. New programs would include the following: water
exercise programs, meeting room rentals, birthday party rentals, camp programs, and lifeguard
and CPR classes. Additional swim classes and youth recreational swim could also be offered in
the enlarged shallow zone. The annual estimated expenses would be $944,135, and the annual
estimated revenues would be $338,100, for a total annual net cost of $606,035.
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Concept 3 (Pool Expansion)
This concept includes the list of pool and equipment renovation scope of work listed in Concept
1, plus the following additional enhancements:
• Constructing new shade structures with solar photovoltaic panels
• Developing an entry plaza, adding pool deck lockers
• Full-depth asphalt replacement in the existing parking area and expansion of the parking
area by five spaces (a 10% increase)
• Relocating and replacing the mechanical building with new equipment
• Renovating and expanding the locker room building and achieving its compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Installing rooftop solar photovoltaic panels
• Enlarging the pool shallow zone and widening of the pool to 33 meters, which allows for
enhanced recreation programming and an addition of five swim lanes (a 50% increase),
• Plumbing exterior deck showers
• Creating a trash enclosure and new service area
• Constructing a storage area with a 6-foot retaining wall and ramp access
The estimated construction costs for Concept 3 would be between $15.8 million and $16.5
million. Equal to Concept 1 and Concept 2, the current remaining useful life expectancy of the
pool deck and pool would be extended an additional 12 to 15 years with the described
renovations. Greater than Concept 1 and equal to Concept 2, the remaining useful life
expectancy of the locker room building would be extended an additional 15 to 20 years with
the described renovations. Greater than Concept 1 and Concept 2, the remaining useful life
expectancy of the parking area would be extended an additional 15 to 20 years with the
described renovations. There would be slightly higher utility costs to operate the facility due to
increased water surface area, but there would be lower energy consumption cost due to solar
gain with the new passive and photovoltaic solar systems, and enhanced efficiency due to
installation of new higher efficiency pumps and renovated building systems. New programs
would include the following: water exercise programs, meeting room rentals, birthday party
rentals, camp programs, lifeguard and CPR classes, sufficient space for water inflatables, high
school water polo championships and swim meet championships. Additional swim classes and
youth recreational swim could be offered in the enlarged shallow zone and lap swim lanes
could be increased by as much as by 50%. The annual estimated expenses would be $1,016,027,
and the annual estimated revenues would be $460,038, for a total annual net cost of $555,989.
Public input
In keeping with the Next Steps section of the July 16, 2020, City Council memorandum, staff
solicited public input on the three design concepts. An online survey was specifically promoted
to the city’s aquatics patrons, as well as residents who live within approximately 600 feet of the
Monroe Street Pool facility. It was also generally marketed to and made available to the public
on the city’s website. The Monroe Street Pool Improvements Online Survey was posted from
Aug. 31 - Sept. 30, 2020, and had 944 respondents. It received 23,964 individual responses and
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591 comments. The detailed responses and comments are contained within the Monroe Street
Pool Improvements - Public Input Report and appendices (Exhibits 4 and 5.) On Nov. 19, 2020,
the public input report and appendices were transmitted to the City Council through a council
memorandum (Exhibit 6) and posted to the city’s website for public review.
The online survey posed five questions, as paraphrased below:
1. On average, about how many times a month do you use the Monroe Street Pool (prior
to the COVID-19 closure and limitations)?
2. What pool uses interest you (check all uses that apply, from a list of nine uses)?
3. How important do you think the potential changes are, ranked from one to five, from
not important to most important?
4. Each of the three concepts involves some tradeoffs. How important is each of the
tradeoffs presented, ranked one to five, from not important to most important?
5. What is your ranking of the three concepts, from most favorite to least favorite?
Broadly summarized, Concept 3 and the associated potential renovations received greater
public favor than Concept 2. Similarly, Concept 2 and the associated potential renovations
received greater favor than Concept 1. However, the responses to the questions and other
comments included in the public input report and appendices are expected to be considered
with a similar weight as other qualitative forms of feedback that are typically a part of project
decision-making processes. Unlike a scientific survey, the findings of this public input process
cannot be generalized to the entire Carlsbad population within a defined level of confidence.
Each of the project concepts is consistent with the city's community values as shown below:
• Access to recreation and active healthy lifestyles
• High quality education and community services
• Neighborhood revitalization, community design and livability
Carlsbad Climate Action Plan and City Council Policy No. 71 Consistency
This project is consistent with Measures F, G and I of the Climate Action Plan.
• Measure F Action 1: “Install energy efficiency retrofits for city-owned buildings.”
o Concept 1 includes replacement of energy inefficient pool pump equipment.
o Concepts 2 and 3 include replacement of energy inefficient building heating,
ventilating and air conditioning equipment and pool pump equipment.
• Measure G Action 2: “Commission city facilities.”
o Concepts 2 and 3 include installation of new heating, ventilating and air
conditioning equipment that would be commissioned to ensure operational
efficiency.
• Measure I Action 1: “Replace incandescent and halogen light bulbs in city facilities.”
o Concepts 2 and 3 include replacement of all building and site lighting that has
not already been upgraded to light-emitting diode (LED) technology.
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This project is also consistent with the purpose of City Council Policy Statement No. 71 - Energy
Conservation and Management (Exhibit 6). The objectives of that policy’s Section A., City
Operations, are addressed in correspondingly ascending fashion in the increasing scope of
Concepts 1, 2, and 3.
Total project costs and applicability of an exception to Proposition H
The estimated ranges of project costs for each design concept are reflected in the table below.
Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement Project – Capital Improvement Program
Project No. 4724
Concept and working title Construction costs Soft costs Total costs
1. Basic pool & equipment
renovation $4.2 - 4.9M $1.26 - 1.47M $5.46M - 6.37M
2. Recommended
enhancements $11.2 - 11.9M $3.36 - 3.57M $14.56 - 15.47M
3. Pool expansion/building
renovation $15.8 - 16.5M $4.74 - 4.95M $20.54 - 21.45M
The estimated construction costs are based on conceptual diagrams and are for scoping
purposes. Actual construction costs may vary significantly depending on the market conditions
at the time of public bidding. The estimated construction costs have been escalated for the
construction to occur in Concept 1 from approximately March 2022 to October 2022, in
Concept 2 from approximately March 2023 to May 2024, and in Concept 3 from approximately
April 2023 to September 2024. These date ranges for construction assume pursuing the soonest
available schedule for any single concept.
Proposition H, a citizen-led initiative approved by voters in 1982, is codified as Chapter 1.24 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Section 1.24.030 of the code states, in part:
The city shall make no real property acquisition and/or no improvements to real property
the cost of which exceeds one million dollars in city funds, unless the proposed
acquisition and/or improvement project and the cost in city funds is first placed upon the
ballot and approved by a majority of the voters voting thereon at an election.
The Guidelines for Proposition H, as amended by the City Council on July 19, 2005, state:
6. Improvements to Real Property
The intent of Chapter 1.24 is expressed in 1.24.010 as:
“It is the intent of this chapter to provide the citizens and taxpayers of Carlsbad with an
opportunity to express directly their preference by vote prior to major city expenditures
for the purchase or development of land.
It is not the intent of this chapter to interfere with the normal day-to-day administration
of the city or with routine ongoing capital expenditures.”
Section 1.24.020 (3) states: “Improvements to Real Property” means the actual physical
construction of improvements on real property owned, leased, or controlled by the city,
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or the modification, enlargement, or alteration of existing improvements on such
property.”
Section 1.24.020 (3) shall be interpreted in the following manner:
“Improvement to Real Property” shall not include replacement, repair,
maintenance, routine refurbishment or upgrades of existing facilities as they
are considered to be routine ongoing capital expenditures necessary to carry
out the normal and routine business of the city.
The City Council may make findings on a case-by-case basis on whether the
above exceptions are applicable to a proposed project.
Staff has consulted with the City Attorney’s Office on the applicability of Proposition H to the
Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement Project. Based on the brief descriptions of each
design concept incorporated above, and as further detailed in the attached PowerPoint
presentation, it is staff’s assessment that only the scope of work associated with Concept 1
meets the intent of Section 1.24.020(3) and is “necessary to carry out the normal and routine
business of the city.” This scope of work does not result in an appreciable increase in existing
services or new services. Applying an exception from Proposition H to Concept 1 can be
substantiated, and therefore the city could expend more than $1 million in city funds on the
project without a ballot measure approved by the majority of voters. Should the City Council
concur with this assessment and direct staff to pursue Concept 1, staff would proceed directly
with administering LPA’s design services agreement and would subsequently include a finding
of exception from Proposition H to the City Council resolution approving the project’s plans and
specifications and authorizing the advertisement of the project for public bids.
It is staff’s assessment that the scopes of work associated with Concept 2 and Concept 3 do not
meet the intent of Section 1.24.020(3) and are not “necessary to carry out the normal and
routine business of the city.” These scopes of work result in an appreciable increase in existing
services and new services. Therefore, applying an exception from Proposition H to Concept 2 or
Concept 3 cannot be substantiated, and the city cannot expend more than $1 million in city
funds on either scope of work without a ballot measure approved by the majority of voters.
Should the City Council concur with this assessment and direct staff to pursue either Concept 2
or Concept 3, staff would suspend administering LPA’s design services agreement and would
coordinate preparation of a ballot measure on the selected project concept for an upcoming
election. Staff has consulted with the City Clerk’s Office on the available options for such a
ballot measure and has summarized the forecasted date and estimated cost range associated
with four upcoming elections in the table below, which is in addition to the total costs for the
project detailed in this staff report.
Proposition H ballot measure for pool project – election options
Election type Projected date Estimated cost
Special Aug. 31, 2021 $1.2M – 1.6M
Special Nov. 2, 2021 $1.2M – 1.6M
Primary June 7, 2022 $55K - 85K
General Nov. 8, 2022 $60K - 90K
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Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission will receive a staff report on this item at its regularly
scheduled meeting on Jan. 25, 2021. At that meeting, the commission will be asked to decide
which of the three design concepts it would recommend to the City Council.
Staff recommendation
Of the three design concepts described, staff’s recommendation is to pursue Concept 3 for the
Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement Project, based on the factors summarized below.
Concept 3 (in an equal or greater manner than Concepts 1 and 2) achieves the following:
• Addresses the recommended improvements identified in the facility’s January 2017
needs assessment study in a comprehensive manner
• Extends the useful life of the facility amenities – pool, pool deck, locker room building,
mechanical building and parking area
• Ensures accessibility compliance with applicable provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act
• Increases parking capacity by 10%, and adds a service turnaround and a trash enclosure
• Decreases energy consumption with new passive and solar photovoltaic systems
• Enhances energy efficiency due to the installation of new higher efficiency pumps and
renovated building systems
• Increases opportunities for new recreational programs such as water exercise, meeting
room rentals, birthday party rentals, camp programs, lifeguard and CPR classes,
sufficient space for water inflatables, high school water polo championships and swim
meet championships
• Allows for swim classes and youth recreational swim to be offered in the enlarged
shallow zone and increases the available lap swim lanes by as much as by 50%
• Provides for an estimated annual net savings on operations over the current conditions
• Responds to the majority interest for facility improvements expressed in the qualitative
public input process
• Aligns with the expressed community values
• Demonstrates consistency with Carlsbad Climate Action Plan and Council Policy No. 71
Staff is seeking the City Council’s direction on which design concept to pursue for this project,
and, if a ballot measure is necessary to implement the selected design concept, which election
cycle staff should pursue.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no immediate nor direct fiscal impact from receiving a staff report on this project and
directing staff on which design concept to pursue, and, if a ballot measure is necessary to
implement the selected design concept, which election cycle staff should pursue. Any future
request for appropriation of funds to the project would be addressed in a Capital Improvement
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Program budget submittal and would be based on the direction provided by the City Council in
response to this staff report.
Next Steps
Staff will take the necessary steps to implement the City Council’s direction on this project.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
This action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental
Quality Act under Public Resources Code section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause
either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment and therefore does not require environmental review. Once the
Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement Project’s design concept is finalized, it will be
subject to environmental review in keeping with CEQA Guidelines.
Public Notification and Outreach
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was
available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. July 16, 2020 City Council memorandum – Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement
2. Nov. 19, 2020 City Council memorandum – Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement
3. January 2021 PowerPoint presentation – Monroe Street Pool Renovation/Replacement
4. Monroe Street Pool improvements - Public Input Report
5. Monroe Street Pool improvements - Public Input Report Appendices
6. City Council Policy Statement No. 71 – Energy Conservation and Management
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EXHIBIT 1
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
From: Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager , �
Re: Monroe Street Pool Replacement Pr�ject Update
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Memo ID# 2020146
The purpose of this memo is to provide an update on the Monroe Street Pool Replacement
Project, Capital lmprovement Program (CIP) Project No. 4724.
Background
The Monroe Street Pool facility includes a 25-yard by 25-meter pool located adjacent to
Carlsbad High School at 3401 Monroe Street. The Monroe Street Pool facility was built in 1982
and needs renovation work to address degraded finishes, current building code requirements,
and revised space configurations reflective of the changed uses of the facility. The current total
CIP appropriation for the project is $6,790,360.
Discussion
On April 9, 2019, City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with
LPA, lnc. (LPA) to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Monroe Street
Pool Replacement Project, in an amount not to exceed $674,577. Based on results of detailed
site assessments, and extensive consultation with Construction Management & lnspection,
Facilities, and Parks & Recreation staff over the subsequent several months, LPA developed
three conceptual options described briefly below and in detail in the attached presentation
(Attachment A).
Site Concept 1.0 (Basic Pool & Equipment Renovation)
The first concept would be a limited refurbishment/renovation scope of work that is necessary
for the facility to continue its existing use. The renovation includes replacing the following pool
components/equipment: coping, tile, plaster, piping, pool deck, drainage, pumps and filters.
Additionally, minor repair of the mechanical building roof, upgrade of the electrical pane 1,
construction of another backwash tank, and installation of an eight-foot tall perimeter buffer
(i.e., concrete wall with steel gates) would be addressed within the scope.
Community Services Branch
Parks & Recreation Department
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Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
July 9, 2020
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. The estimated construction costs for Site Concept 1.0 would be between $4.2 million and $4.9
million. The estimated life span for the pool and deck would be extended by 12 to 15 years. The
pool locker room building would be unchanged, and there would be no change in current
programming that includes limited swim lessons and drop-in lap swim, high school water polo
and swim meets. There would be a reduction in utility costs due to installation of new higher
efficiency pool pumps. The annual estimated expenses would be $958,189, and the annual
estimated revenues would be $243,216, for a total annual net cost of $714,973.
Site Concept 2.0 (Recommended Enhancements)
The second concept includes the list of pool and equipment renovations listed in Site Concept
1.0, plus the following additional enhancements: replacing the existing passive solar system,
adding pool deck lockers, renovating the mechanical building with new equipment, renovating
the pool locker room building, expanding the building footprint, installing rooftop photovoltaic
solar harvesting panels, enlarging the pool shallow zone, plumbing exterior deck showers and
replacing shade structures.
The estimated construction costs for Site Concept 2.0 would be between $11.2 million and
$11.9 million. The estimated life span for the pool and deck would be extended by 12 to 15
years, and the locker room building would be extended by 15 to 20 years. There would be a
reduction in utility costs due to the new photovoltaic solar arrays, higher efficiency pumps and
a renovated building. New programs would include the following: water exercise programs,
meeting room rentals, birthday party rentals, camp programs, and lifeguard/cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) classes. Additional swim classes and youth recreational swim could also be
offered in the enlarged shallow zone. The annual estimated expenses would be $944,135, and
the annual estimated revenues would be $338,100, for a total annual net cost of $606,035.
Site Concept 3.0 (Pool Expansion and Building Renovation)
The third concept includes the list of pool and equipment renovations listed in Site Concept 1.0,
plus the following additional enhancements: constructing new shade structures with a passive
solar system, developing an entry plaza, adding pool deck lockers, replacing the full-depth
asphalt in the parking area, relocating and replacing the mechanical building with new
equipment, renovating the locker room building, expanding the building footprint, installing
rooftop photovoltaic solar harvesting panels, enlarging the pool shallow zone and widening of
the pool to 33 meters, plumbing exterior deck showers, creating a trash enclosure and new
service area and constructing a storage area with a six-foot retaining wall and ramp access.
The estimated construction costs for Site Concept 3.0 would be between $15.8 million and
$16.5 million. The estimated life span for the pool and deck would be extended by 12 to 15
years, the locker room building would be extended by 15 to 20 years, and the parking area
would be extended by 15 to 20 years. There would be slightly higher utility costs to operate the
facility due to increased water surface area, but there would be decreased energy consumption
due to solar gain with the new passive and photovoltaic solar collectors, and enhanced
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Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
July 9, 2020
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efficiency due to installation of new higher efficiency pumps and renovated building systems.
New programs would include the following: water exercise programs, meeting room rentals,
birthday party rentals, camp programs, and lifeguard/CPR classes, water inflatables, high school
water polo championships and swim meet championships. Additional swim classes and youth
recreational swim could be offered in the enlarged shallow zone and lap swim lanes could be
increased by as much as by 50%. The annual estimated expenses would be $1,016,027, and the
annual estimated revenues would be $460,038, for a total annual net east of $555,989.
Next Steps
Staff will solicit community input on the three site concepts via an online survey of the city's
aquatics patrons and residents within approximately 600 feet of the Monroe Street Pool facility.
Once that input is obtained, staff will determine the community's preferred concept and
continue discussions with the City Attorney's Office regarding applicability of Proposition H to
that concept. Dependent upon which concept is preferred, the city may need to either (a)
make a finding that the project is exempt from the Proposition H limitations on the expenditure
of city funds for improvements to real property, or (b) seek voter approval of a ballot measure
authorizing the city to expend over ane million dollars in city funds on the project. Staff
anticipates placing an item regarding this project on an agenda for the City Council's
c<;msideration and direction in the fall of 2020.
Attachment: A. Monroe Street Pool Replacement Project, Conceptual Design Options-June 2020
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Allegra Frost, Deputy City Attorney
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
John Maashoff, Public Works Manager
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager
Mike Pacheco, Recreation Services Manager
Brian Bacardi, Facilities Superintendent
Steven Stewart, Municipal Projects Manager
Tracy Stayton, Recreation Area Manager
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Council Memorandum
EXHIBIT 2
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From:
Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Publi�rks
Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager �
Re: Monroe Street Pool Replacement Project Update
{cityof Carlsbad
Memo ID# 2020254
This memorandum provides an update to a previous memorandum dated July 16, 2020, on the
Monroe Street Pool Replacement Project, Capital lmprovement Prograrn (CIP) Project No. 4724
(Attachment A).
Background
The existing Monroe Street Pool facility includes a 25-yard by 25-meter pool located adjacent to
Carlsbad High School at 3401 Monroe Street. The Monroe Street Pool facility was built in 1982
and needs renovation work to address degraded finishes, current building code requirements,
and revised space configurations reflective of the changed uses of the facility. The current total
CIP appropriation for the project is $6,790,360.
Discussion
On April 9, 2019, City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with
LPA, lnc. (LPA) to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Monroe Street
Pool Replacement Project, in an amount not to exceed $674,577. Based on results of detailed
site assessments, and extensive consultation with Construction Management & lnspection,
Facilities, and Parks & Recreation staff over the subsequent several months, LPA developed
three conceptual options that were described in the previous memorandum and attachment.
Pursuant to the 'Next Steps' section of the previous memorandum, staff has solicited
community input on the three conceptual options. An online survey was specific�lly promoted
to the city's aquatics patrons as well as residents within approximately 600 feet of the Monroe
Street Pool facility and was aisa generally available to the public on the city's website. The
Monroe Street Pool lmprovements Online Survey was posted from Aug. 31 -Sept. 30, 2020 and
had 944 respondents. lt received 23,964 individual responses and 591 comments. The detailed
responses and comments are contained within the Monroe Street Pool lmprovements -Public
lnput Report and Appendices (Attachments B and C). Staff is providing the report to the City
Council in advance of placing an item on a future City Council agenda in January 2021.
Community Services Branch
Parks & Recreation Department
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City Council Memo -Monroe Street Pool Replacement Project Update
Nov. 19,2020
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Attachment: A. City Council Memorandum dated July 16, 2020
B.Monroe Street Pool lmprovements -Public lnput Report
C.Monroe Street Pool lmprovements -Public lnput Report Appendices
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Allegra Frost, Deputy City Attorney
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
John Maashoff, Public Works Manager
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager
Mike Pacheco, Recreation Services Manager
Brian Bacardi, Facilities Superintendent
Steven Stewart, Municipal Projects Manager
Tracy Stayton, Recreation Area Manager
Sarah Lemons, Community Relations Manager
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Monroe Street Pool
Renovation/Replacement Project
Exhibit 3 Concept Designs –January 2021
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Project Scope Overview
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Original Anticipated Scope Review
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Preliminary Design Review
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CONSTRUCTION ITEM KEY NOTES:
limit of work line
Basic Pool Renovation:
1.Replace pool coping, tile,
plaster, and piping.
2.Replace existing pool deck
and drainage.
3.Replace pool pump, filters and
minor mechanical building repair
of roof and electrical
panel/upgrade.
4.Construct additional backwash
tank.
5. Evaluate (only) existing passive.
solar system.
6.New 8’ block wall and solid steel
gates; replace pool control
fencing.Monroe St5NTS
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Concept 1 Summary
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Estimated life span:
•Pool and deck: 12 to 15 years
•Pool locker room building: unchanged
•Site/parking: unchanged
Operational costs:
•Slightly enhanced efficiency due to new
higher-efficiency pumps
note: Cost information is for construction only (does not include soft costs) based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping
purposes only; actual costs may vary significantly depending on market conditions at time of bid
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST:
•+/-$4.2M -$4.9M
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Concept 2 (recommended enhancements)
NTS
CONSTRUCTION ITEM KEY NOTES:
limit of work line
Basic Pool Renovation:
1.Replace pool coping, tile,
plaster, and piping.
2.Replace existing pool deck
and drainage.
3.Replace pool pump, filters and minor
mechanical building repair of roof
and electrical panel/upgrade.
4.Construct additional backwash tank.
5.New 8’ solid steel gates & block
wall.
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Recommended Enhancements:
6.Replace existing passive solar
system
7.Pool deck lockers
8.Renovated mechanical building with
new equipment
9.Renovated pool locker room building
10.Building expansion
11.Rooftop photovoltaic solar
harvesting panels
12.Enlargement of swimming pool
shallow zone
13.Exterior deck showers
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Concept 2
Pool Building Renovation
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Concept 2 Summary
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Estimated life span:
•Pool and deck: 12-15 years
•Pool locker room building: 15-20 years
•Site/parking: unchanged
Operational costs:
•Overall net cost improved due to solar gain
with new pv solar arrays plus slightly
enhanced due to new, higher efficiency
pumps and renovated building
note: Cost information is for construction only (does not include soft costs) based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping purposes
only; actual costs may vary significantly depending on market conditions at time of bid
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST:
•+/-$11.2M -$11.9M
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Concept 3 (pool expansion)
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CONSTRUCTION ITEM KEY NOTES:
limit of work line
Basic Pool Renovation:1.Replace pool coping, tile, plaster, and piping.2.Replace existing pool deck and drainage.3.Replace pool pump, filters and minor mechanical building repair of roof and electrical panel/upgrade.4.New 8’ ht. solid block wall and solid steel gates.
Pool Expansion Enhancements:5.New shade structures with passive solar system.6.Entry plaza7.Pool deck lockers8.Full depth parking area replacement9.Relocated and replaced mechanical building with new equipment10.Renovated pool locker room building11.Building expansion12.Rooftop photovoltaic solar harvesting panels13.Enlargement of swimming pool shallow zone and widening of pool to 33-Meters14.Exterior deck showers15.New trash enclosure16.Storage area under new solar panel structure17.New +/-6’ ht. retaining wall18.New ramp access to storage area19.New service area
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Concept 3
Pool Building Renovation
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NTS
note: Cost information is for construction only (does not include soft costs) based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping
purposes only; actual costs may vary significantly depending on market conditions at time of bid
Estimated life span:
•Pool and deck: 12-15 yrs
•Pool locker room building: 15-20 yrs
•Site/parking: 15-20 yrs
Operational costs:
•Slightly higher cost to operate due to increased
water surface area, but decreased energy
consumption due to solar gain with new passive
and pv solar collectors, and enhanced efficiency
due to new higher efficiency pumps, and
renovated building systems
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST:
•+/-$15.8M -$16.5M
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Budget Recap
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Concept 1 Basic* Concept 2 Concept 3$4.2M-$4.9M $11.2M-$11.9M $15.8M-$16.5M
*Current Construction Budget = +/-$3,900,000
(based on October 2018 Request for Proposals conceptual estimate)
note: Cost information is for construction only (does not include soft costs) based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping purposes only; actual costs may vary significantly depending on market conditions at time of bid; costs escalated for future construction estimated to occur from 3/2022 to 10/2022 for Concept 1; or approximately 3/2023 to 5/2024 for Concept 2; or approximately to 4/2023 to 9/2024 for Concept 3.**Dates for construction assume pursuing the soonest available schedule/election for any single concept.
Budget Recap
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notes: 1. Cost information is based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping purposes only; actual costs and revenues may vary significantly2. Cost calculations for Concept 2 and 3 include energy savings from installation of photovoltaic solar harvesting system (see slide 16) 3. Cost calculations are in current dollar value, and 12/2020 labor rates; revenue values assume no COVID-19 restrictions are in place
Project’s Estimated Operational Comparison
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Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3
Programs Current offerings
Limited swim lessons,
limited drop-in lap
swim, high school water
polo meets, swim meets
Concept 1, plus
Enhanced swim lessons,
water exercise programs,
meeting room rentals,
birthday party rentals,
day camp programs,
lifeguard/CPR classes
Concept 2, plus
Enhanced drop-in lap
swim, enhanced masters
swim program, water
inflatables, high school
water polo championships,
championship swim meets
Expenses $958,189 $944,135 $1,016,027
Revenues $243,216 $338,100 $460,038
Net Ann. Cost $714,973 $606,035 $555,989
Ann. Savings Baseline $108,938 $158,984
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notes: 1. Cost information is based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping purposes only; actual costs and revenues may vary significantly *2. Basic Concept 1 excludes solar; in the future if the City desires to add PV to the existing solar structures, the annual power savings for the project is estimated at $9,560 per year (2,939 sf. Array generating 44 kW)
Operations Summary –PV Solar Array
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Category Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3
Solar Array Size not in
budget*
4,194 s.f.5,840 s.f.
Annual Power
Generated
101,260
kWh/yr
140,990
kWh/yr
Annual Power Savings $13,600/yr $19,000/yr
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MONROE
STREET POOL
IMPROVEMENTS
PUBLIC INPUT
REPORT
EXHIBIT 4
{city of
Carlsbad
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Monroe Street Pool Improvements
Public Input Report
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction 3
Monroe Street Public Outreach Process 4
Online Input 4
Next Steps 17
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Introduction
The City of Carlsbad is taking a new approach to
community engagement based on several key
principles:
Members of the public have a right to be
involved in decisions affecting their lives.
Adequate time and resources are provided to
allow for meaningful public involvement.
The public involvement planning process is
begun at the earliest stages of decision-making.
Opportunities for public involvement are clearly
defined, including the decision or decisions to
be made, the decision-making process and how the
public has influenced the decision.
It is the city’s responsibility to seek out and facilitate the involvement of those
interested in or affected by a decision. The city errs on the side of reaching out to
people who might not be interested, rather than potentially missing people who are.
Diverse participation helps ensure a broad range of perspectives is considered.
Public involvement processes are designed to enable members of the public to
participate in ways comfortable and convenient for them.
City staff provide balanced and factual information to the public and do not engage in
advocacy.
Public dialogue strives for a focus on values over interests and positions.
Members of the public do not need to have technical expertise to provide valuable
input. Their everyday experiences as members of the community have intrinsic value to
even the most complex and technical decisions.
Public involvement planning is coordinated across all city departments to ensure
consistency and avoid process fatigue.
Public Involvement C a1yor
Planning Considerations Carlsbad
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Monroe Street Pool Improvements
The city is considering three options for improving the Monroe Street Pool next to Carlsbad
High School.
The City of Carlsbad’s Monroe Street Pool is 38 years old and requires maintenance to remain
operational and in compliance with current health and building codes. While the city makes
required upgrades, there is an opportunity to also make other enhancements to the pool. City
staff are exploring three different approaches for the project.
The city gathered input on the three options for the project through an online survey to help
develop an approach for improving the Monroe Street Pool that will best reflect the
community's needs, values and priorities. This report includes the feedback from the public
input gathering process.
Online Input
The Monroe Street Pool Improvements online survey provided an opportunity for members of
the public to provide input at a time convenient to them.
Aug. 31 – Sep. 30, 2020
944 respondents
23,964 individual responses
591 comments
Detailed information about the responses for all questions is available in the appendices.
About the Findings
By providing a way for the public to provide input at a time that is convenient to them, decision
makers can hear from a larger and more diverse group of community members. Respondents
were asked to disclose where they live, and the system prevented more than two responses per
computer IP address (a computer’s unique address). However, unlike a scientific survey, the
findings of this process cannot be generalized to the entire Carlsbad population within a
defined level of confidence.
That’s why the input in this report should be considered with a similar weight as other
qualitative forms of feedback that have always been part of the city’s decision-making process,
such as comments made at City Council meeting or emails sent to the city expressing an
opinion.
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Overall Themes
Comments have been analyzed to identifying key themes. Readers are strongly encouraged to
read the verbatim comments in the appendices to get a better understanding of specific ideas,
priorities and concerns expressed. Following are some of the key themes from the online
comments:
• Construction impacts/duration
• Energy Efficiency
• Facility improvements (jacuzzi, lockers/showers, larger pool, entrances, recreation swim
area, etc.)
• Fees to use pool
• Funding/cost
• Increased availability
• Second 50-meter competition pool at Alga Norte (in addition to Monroe Street Pool
Improvements)
• Youth sports access
Differences Among Subgroups
In most cases, responses did not differ significantly when comparing subgroups, such as
residents vs. nonresidents or based on geographic location.
Question 1: On average, about how many times a month do you use the Monroe
Street Pool (prior to the COVID-19 closure and limitations)?
922 respondents
39~ Less than once a month
26,. 11+ times a month
■ 2016 1-4 times a month
■ 14% 5-10 times a month
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Question 2: What pool uses interest you (check all that apply)?
A significant majority of the respondents (68%), stated they use the pool for lap swimming.
Most other users also listed recreation/fun (49%), youth/private sports (29%), school sports
(28%), and swim lessons (28%) as their main use of the Monroe Street Pool. Less frequent uses
included water aerobics (13%), birthday parties (11%), and adult private/club team sports
(10%).
( 68%) Lap swimming 484 ..;
[ 41%) Recreation/fun 288 ..;
[29%) Youth private/club team sports 209 ..;
[ 28%) School team sports 198 ..;
[ 28%) Swim lessons 196 ..;
[ 13%) Water aerobics 89 ✓
~ Birthday Parties/Events 75 ✓
[ 10%) Adule privacetclub team sports 73 ..,
8 I don't use the pool 22 v'
710 Respondents
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Considering the Options
Participants were presented with the following chart, outlining the details and differences
between the three options presented plus a visual concept of each design:
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Pool activities
Pool deck Building(s) Mechanics/operations Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
10 – 14 months
Pool shallow end slightly larger
Widen pool from 25 yards to 33 meters
Add more lessons and recreational swim plus water e)
classes, camps, lifeguard training and CPR
50% more lap swim lanes
Host larger swimming and water polo competitions
Add pool deck lockers
New exterior deck showers
Replace shade structures over bleachers
New shade structures with solar panels over bleacher
Larger pool deck
Renovate locker rooms
Larger lobby
New entrances, including outdoor option (don't need
Meeting/event/birthday party room
New trash enclosure, service area and storage area
Replace tile, plaster, piping, pool deck, drainage, pum
Minor repair of the mechanical building roof
Electrical panel upgrade
A new 8 ft perimeter fence with steel gates to reduce
Limited equipment refurbishment/ renovation neede
Renovate mechanical building with new equipment
Relocating and replacing mechanical building with nE
Replace existing solar system
Install rooftop photovoltaic solar panels
Six new parking spaces and replace parking area asph
Construction cost
(cost-energy savings and revenue from use)
Expected I ife
$4.2 M -$4.9 M
$714,973
12 -15 yrs pool
12 -15 yrs building
Construction time 6-8 months
$11.2 M --$11.9 M
$606,035
12 -15 yrs pool
15 -20 yrs building
$15.8 M--$16.5 M
$555,989
12 -15 yrs pool
15 -20 yrs building
15 -20 parking lot
12 -18 months
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Pool Improvements Option 1
Option 1
Costs & Timing
Optionl
Construction cost S4.2 M-$4,9 M
Net annual operating cost S714,973
Constructlontlme 6•8months
Mechanics/operations
Mon roe Street Pool
Replace tile, plaster, piping, pool deck. drainage, pumps and filters
Minor repair of the mechanical building roof
Electrical panel upgrade
A new 8 ft perimeter fence with steel gates to reduce sound coming from the
pool
Limited equipment refurbishment/ renovation needed to continue pool use
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Pool Improvements Option 2
Option 2
Mon roe Street Pool
Costs & Timing ,,.P
Optlon2
Constructk>ncost S11.2M-$11.9M
Net annual operating cost $606,035
Expected llfe ~: : ~~ ~~: ~ing
Construction time 1 O -14 months
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Pool activities
Pool shallow end slightly larger
Add more lessons and recreational
swim plus water exercise
classes, camps, lifeguard training and
CPR
Pool deck
Add pool deck lockers
New exterior deck showers
Replace shade structures over
bleachers
Bulldlng(s)
Renovate locker rooms
• Larger lobby
Mechanics/operations
Renovate mechanical building with
new equipment
Replace existing solar system
Install rooftop photovoltaic solar panels
Plus improvements included in Option I
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Pool Improvements Option 3
Option 3
Monroe Street Pool
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Costs & Timing
Optlonl
COf'lntuctlon (OSl $IS.SM-S 16..S M
Net IMUII operadng OMI $SSS,989
12-15 yrs pool
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Consttuctionti~ 12·18 months
Pool activities
Widen pool from 25 yards to 33 meters
50% more lap swim lanes
Host larger swimming and water polo
competitions
Pool deck
Larger pool deck
New shade structures with solar panels
over bleachers and on other side of pool
Building(s)
Meeting/event/birthday party room
New trash enclosure, service area and storage
area
Mechanics/operations
Relocating and replacing mechanical building
with new equipment
Six new parking spaces and replace parking
area asphalt
Plus improvements included in Options 1 & 2
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Question 3: Please tell us how important you think the following potential
changes are, with 1 being not important and 5 being the most important.
The following chart shows the three potential changes to the Monroe Street Pool that were
most important to respondents and the percentage of respondents who ranked them as 5
(most important). These included increasing the overall size of the pool (49%) maximizing use of
solar (47%) and more availability for lap swimming (45%).
Here are the three potential changes to the Monroe Street Pool that respondents considered
least important and the percentage of respondents who ranked them as 1 (not important).
These included the ability to use large inflatable slides and obstacle courses in the water (51%),
building a meeting room to hold birthday parties and other gatherings (48%) and more space to
lounge on the pool deck (36%).
45%
47%
49%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
More availability for lap swimming
Maximize use of solar
Larger pool size overall
Most Important Changes to Monroe Street Pool
36%
48%
51%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
More space on pool deck to lounge/relax
Building meeting room for birthday
parties/gatherings
Ability to use large inflatable slides and obstacle
courses in the water
Not Important Changes to Monroe Street Pool
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Here is complete summary of how each potential change was ranked.
1 (Not 5 (Most
important) 2 3 4 important)
More room for kids to play in the pool 25% 14% 20% 18% 24%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More availability of lanes for lap swimming 11% 8% 18% 18% 45%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More availability for school team sports 18% 13% 24% 16% 29%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More availability for youth private/club team 26% 18% 20% 12% 23%
sports 1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More availability for adult private/club team 32% 24% 22% 11% 11%
sports 1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More space on the pool deck to lounge/relax 36% 18% 20% 16% 10%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Building meeting room to host birthday parties or 48% 17% 18% 10% 6%
other gatherings 1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More shade-structures 13% 12% 23% 28% 23%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Fully renovated/upgraded pool equipment 6% 6% 20% 26% 42%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
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1 (Not 5 (Most
important) 2 3 4 important)
Maximize the use of solar 6% 5% 16% 26% 47%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More on-site parking 18% 13% 26% 24% 18%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Ability to enter pool without walking through 23% 10% 21% 24% 22%
shower rooms 1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More swimming lessons available 22% 18% 26% 19% 14%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Water exercise classes available 28% 19% 24% 16% 14%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Larger shower rooms 26% 17% 23% 21% 12%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More modern shower rooms 17% 1296 22% 2796 23%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
More privacy in shower rooms 20% 14% 22% 23% 21%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Outside lockers on the pool deck 33% 1696 24% 1696 11%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
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Question 4: Each of the three options involves some tradeoffs. Please indicate the importance of each of the following, with 1 being not important at all and 5 being most important.
The following chart shows the three tradeoffs that were most important to respondents and
the percentage of respondents who ranked them as 5 (most important). These included making
all improvements now so we don’t have to come back for more in the near future (59%),
investing what is needed to make the pool the best it can be (47%) and maximizing energy
efficiency (37%).
37%
57%
59%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Maximize energy efficiency.
Invest what is needed to make the pool the
best it can be.
Make all improvements now so we don't have
to come back for more in near future.
Most Important Tradeoffs
1 (Not 5 (Most
important) 2 3 4 important)
Outside showers on the pool deck 19% 15% 27% 26% 14%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Space better suited for swim meets and water 23% 14% 21% 16% 27%
polo matches, including spectator areas 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Larger pool size overall 11% 6% 14% 20% 49%
1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Ability to use large inflatable slides and obstacle 51% 15% 15% 8% 10%
courses in the water 1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
684 respondents
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Here are the three tradeoffs that the most respondents considered not important and the
percentage of respondents who ranked them as 1 (not important). These included doing only
what's required and keep the pool as close to what it is today (61%), limiting the level of
inconvenience during construction to neighboring residents, the school and people driving on
Lancer Way (former Monroe Street (32%) and keeping costs as low as possible so money can be
spent on other city properties (27%).
29%
32%
61%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%
Keep cost as low as possible so money can be spent
on other city priorities.
Limit level of inconvenience during construction toneighboring residents, school and people driving onLancer Way (former Monroe Street).
Do only what's required and keep pool as close to
what it is today.
Not Important Tradeoffs
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Here is complete summary of how each tradeoff was ranked.
1 (Not 5 (Most
important) 2 3 4 important)
limit the amount of time the pool will be closed 28% 17% 21% 12% 22%
for construction, 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
limit the level of inconvenience during 32% 21% 23% 12% 11%
construction to neighboring residents, the school 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
and people driving on lancer Way (former important) important)
Monroe Street).
Maximize energy efficiency, 6% 8% 22% 28% 37%
1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Keep the cost as low as possible so money can be 29% 25% 30% 10% 7%
spent on other city priorities. 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Invest what is needed to make the pool the best 3% 4% 15% 21% 57%
it can be. 1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Choose a project that be completed as soon as 27% 25% 25% 8% 15%
possible, 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Make all the improvements nON so we don't have 4% 4% 10% 22% 59%
to come back for more in the near future, 1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Do only what's required and keep the pool as 61% 15% 12% 4% 8%
close to what it is today. 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
616 respondents
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Question 5: Please rank the three options from most to least favorite:
Ranking
Rating most favorite= 1 least favorite = 3 Highest ranking 1 Option 3 – most improvements, highest cost, longest construction time 1.40
2 Option 2 – moderate improvements, mid-range cost, moderate construction time
1.78
Lowest ranking 3 Option 1 – fewest improvements, lowest cost, shortest construction time 2.50
Next Steps
The City of Carlsbad will provide the input gathered from the community with the City Council
in early 2021 to assist in deciding how ultimately to proceed with the project.
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EXHIBIT 5
MONROE STREET
POOL
IMPROVEMENTS
APPENDICES
{city of
Carlsbad
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Monroe Pool Improvements
Appendices
Appendices Table of Contents
Social media comments 4
Online survey metrics sumary 5
Online survey comments 15
Email comments 41
Geographic distribution of survey respondents 42
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MONROE STREET
POOL
IMPROVEMENTS
APPENDICES
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Facebook Input
A small number of survey related comments were posted in response to the Facebook
promotions for the online survey. Below are the verbatim comments.
( City of Carlsbad -Official
September 10 at 10:15AM ·0
The city is considering three options for
improving the Monroe Street Pool next to
Carlsbad High School. Would you take a few
minutes to let us know what you think? Please
take the survey before 9/15. Dive San Diego
North Coast Aquatics Carlsbad High School
Boys Water Polo Carlsbad Water Polo
Moonlight Beach Water Polo Club SDA
Foundation https://loom.ly/ptuHhml
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Michael Hedrick
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Nata lie Helen Nucho
Why we . Carlsbad! Thanks for
listening! Love our community
pools.
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Suzanne Hallett
Teri Ellis () 1
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Teri Ellis
Suzanne Hallett Swam there 4
times last week! Nice pool,
very clean!
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Melanie Wolf Murnane
Kayci Lange Wasko I chose Option
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Online Input
Comments provided in the open ended question have been listed above. Here, we look at the
answers for all participants.
Question 1: On average, about how many times a month do you use the Monroe
Street Pool (prior to the COVID-19 closure and limitations)?
922 respondents
39% Less than once a month
26% 11+ times a month
a 20% 1-4 times a month
a 14% 5-1 O times a month
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Question 2: What pool uses interest you (check all that apply)?
ID Lap swimming
-Recreation/fun
ID Youth private/club team sports
-School team sports
-Swim lessons
-Water aerobics
Ill Birthday Parties/Events
-Adult private/club team sports
m I don't use the pool
484 v'
288 v'
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89 v'
75 v'
73 v'
22 v'
71 O Respondents
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Question 3: Please tell us how important you think the following potential changes
are, with 1 being not important and 5 being most important.
1 (Not 5 (Most
important) 2 3 4 important)
More room for kids to play in the pool 25% 14% 20% 18% 24%
1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
More availability of lanes for lap swimming 11% 8% 18% 18% 45%
1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
More availability for school team sports 18% 13% 24% 16% 29%
1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
More availability for youth private/club team 26% 18% 20% 12% 23%
sports 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
More availability for adult private/club team 32% 24% 22% 11% 11%
sports 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
More space on the pool deck to lounge/relax 36% 18% 20% 16% 10%
1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
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Building meeting room to host birthday parties or
other gatherings
More shade structures
Fully renovated/upgraded pool equipment
Maximize the use of solar
More on-site parking
Ability to enter pool without walking through
shower rooms
More swimming lessons available
Water exercise classes available
Larger shower rooms
More modern shower rooms
More privacy in shower rooms
1 (Not
important}
48%
1 {Not
important)
13%
1 (Not
important)
6%
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important)
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important)
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important)
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important)
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23% 28%
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24% 16%
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22% 27%
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5 (Most
important)
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1 (Not s (Most
important) 2 3 4 important)
Outside lockers on the pool deck 33% 16% 24% 16% 11%
1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Outside showers on the pool deck 19% 15% 27% 26% 14%
1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Space better suited for swim meets and water 23% 14% 21% 16% 27%
polo matches, including spectator areas 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Larger pool size overall 11% 6% 14% 20% 49%
1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Ability to use large inflatable slides and obstacle 51% 15% 15% 8% 10%
courses in the water 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important)
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684 respondents
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Question 3: Each of the three options involves some tradoffs. Please indicate the
importance of each of the following, with 1 being not important at all and 5 being
most important.
1 (Not 5 (Most
important) 2 3 4 important)
Limit the amount of time the pool will be closed 28% 17% 21% 12% 22%
for construction. 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Limit the level of inconvenience during 32% 21% 23% 12% 11%
construction to neighboring residents, the school 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
and people driving on Lancer Way (former important) important)
Monroe Street).
Maximize energy efficiency. 6% 8% 22% 28% 37%
1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Keep the cost as low as possible so money can be 29% 25% 30% 10% 7%
spent on other city priorities. 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Invest what is needed to make the pool the best it 3% 4% 15% 21% 57%
can be. 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Choose a project that be completed as soon as 27% 25% 25% 8% 15%
possible. 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
Make all the improvements now so we don't have 4% 4% 10% 22% 59%
to come back for more in the near future. 1 (Not 2 3 4 S(Most
important) important)
Do only what's required and keep the pool as 61 15% 12% 4% 8%
close to what it is today. 1 (Not 2 3 4 5 (Most
important) important)
616 respondents
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Question 4: Please rank the three options from most to least favorite.
ID Option3
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Online Comments
Respondents had an opportunity to provide open-ended comments at the end of the survey.
What else would you like us to consider?
Take action and spend the money necessary to make the 38 year old Monroe Street Pool a state of the
art facility that serves all age segments of the Carlsbad population, and which supports all programs that
modern aquatic centers typically provide. The pool, the deck areas, the mechanical and chemical rooms,
as well as, the locker rooms and administrative spaces at the Monroe Street Pool are physically
disgusting and are an embarrassment to the City of Carlsbad. The Mayor and the City Council should: 1)
tour both the Monroe Street Pool and the Alga Norte Aquatic Center to see firsthand just how terrible
the physical situation is at the Monroe Street Pool; and 2) take note of the differences in aquatic
programs, lessons, and special events that are offered at each of the two pools listed above. Build it and
they will come.
Other things to consider: orient new shade/solar structures so that shade is cast on to some parts of the
pool surface ; extend the deck on the north side of the pool and add a 3 lane warm water pool for
instruction and therapy; the pool is often underutilized when sports teams and clubs rent only a portion
of the pool and the general public is not allowed to use available lap lanes and the shallow water "foot"
portion of the pool that has an ADA compliant zero-depth entry ramp (this typically occurs during
weekday nights and on the weekends.
Would like to see more ways to bring in awareness of the facility for events
Add a pool at Alga Norte before completing this project.
Create a option/s for community to sponsor activities and or memorials or features for the pool area.
Examples; score board, clocks, rec areas, championships. A sponsor's wall or an area where families
could donate in exchange for a brick used in construction of a walkway/wall, etc. Our family has used
the pool since it opened.
Option #4, build an additional pool at Alga first since it’s already plumbed for it and the city can’t meet
the current pool demands. Then the current users at Monroe could Be pushed over to use Alga during
The Monroe renovation.
Water sports, swimming and water polo are a growing sport (especially water polo). Every school, city
rec facility in Orange County CA has built a new olympic size pool to accommodate the growing sports.
Carlsbad can increase revenue if you provide a facility that can host water polo tournaments and swim
meets. As it is right now, and I'm sure you are well aware, the amount of infighting that occurs over pool
space is ridiculous. You have community swimmers verbally abusing children who show up to
participate in a club sport, you have club sports fighting with the school over pool space. The high school
fights for space for the youth in your very own community. CHS should have 1st access to provide
athletic sports. (Sage Creek should have put their own pool in, especially since they had the funding to
do so). Resident complaints are listened to over young growing families in the community. Carlsbad is
NOT a retirement community, the youth should be on the forefront of every recreation department
decision! Pool space is in high demand, in every city from northern CA to southern CA!
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What else would you like us to consider?
add hot jacuzzi pool
It would be great to have a hot tub/therapy pool for the older patrons like myself
Think about additional ways to encourage more "green" practices and to promote health equity- i.e.
bike parking to encourage more bike riding, charging stations for electrical cars, bus access to the pool,
Carlsbad rec classes at the pool, wifi and outlets for students who may need to do homework at swim
meets, etc.
The survey was thorough. Nothing to add.
The covid pandemic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our
community. There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a
safe place to exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water
polo/swimmers towards futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live
and raise a family. Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the
best bid and contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
Add an additional pool to Alga Norte pool facility. It is already plumbed for it and will alleviate the issues
of Monroe being closed
Expand the pool at Alga Norte to mitigate the downtime at Monroe St
We have loved using the reservation for the pool for our child to swim during quarantine! It’s been one
of the few things we can do as a family! I hope construction could be done is the winter so it would be
open again when the weather is warm. I like that the Monroe street is less crowded and afraid (selfishly)
that upgrades would bring more crowds :)
Add pool to Alga Norte or other location for youth aquatic programs. Carlsbad is an aquatic community
lacking access for elementary, middle, and high school kids
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What else would you like us to consider?
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
add a fitness center
Put a 50 meter pool at Alga Norte. So many of us on the south end of town clog up ECR driving back and
forth to MSP. It’s nuts that we live so close to an aquatics complex that doesn’t have the pool our kids
need.
Please don’t close the pool during the pandemic. It’s one of the few places we can go for cardio
exercise. Let wait a year or two!
Low noise level for neighbors, less parking congestion for the neighbors, and low cost for residents.
Pool has looked like shit please upgrade everything.
I filled out the 1-5 dots in each category. But I keep getting a message at the bottom "Your responses
have been submitted, but it looks like you have one question left: Please tell us how important you think
the following changes are rating 1-5."For some unknown reason (68 year old on a computer) it keeps
giving the same message at the bottom.
My family and I have used the pool since 1993 for every aspect. This is a great opportunity! Energy
savings and all the items in Option 3 are worth accomplishing! Get it all done with the short term
disruption (no more than football field, less than the new classroom buildings). Thanks to the Monroe
Street Pool, my three daughters all became excellent swimmers, and water polo players. Two became
WSIs and Lifeguards. I took them to Baby and Me, then through all the levels with the excellent
instructors. I always wished for more room for a family to bring their children during open hours (larger
shallow section). I swam Masters and Adult Lap. Thank you for this opportunity to comment!!
Can you do the project in phases to reduce the amount of time the pool will be closed? 6 months is fair
but 12-18 months feels like a lifetime! We will miss our pool!
School isn’t in right now but it may be soon...
Keep the handicap rail! Please!
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What else would you like us to consider?
Slightly warmer water, especially in colder weather
More pool, amenities not so important. We've learned in this COVID period that we can still have great
use of the pool without any locker rooms. Not that we don't want locker rooms of course, but it's the
pool and its lanes that are most important to most people.
A warm recreational pool like Alga! 😁
Summer movie nights in the pool
Private Showers Larger Pool
Shame on you for prioritizing a stupid swimming pool during this time. Keep it as is now and get your
priorities in order
Jacuzzi
I kind of like the fact that Monroe pool is a little more simpler than Alga Norte. It was nice to take my
kids there to swim in the summer w/o the busyness that Alga had. So I don’t know if I’d want the
inflatable option.
Locker room surface materials, drains, ventilation and plumbing should be selected for improved
hygiene.
Perhaps some heaters in the locker rooms, they're pretty cold during the winter months.
Create the pool for school swim meets and allow for schools to utilize the pool for practice and meets.
i walk in the pool. so i'd like to see enuf space that is no higher than 3.5' to walk with my pool walking
friend. we walk everyday in the pool. 7 days.
Carlsbad is growing younger (especially Old Carlsbad) - we should prioritize for youth. Carlsbad
waterpolo and NCA are wonderful institutions that allow our children to grow - we should enable them.
Lap swim, rec swim, masters swim are all wonderful as well, but you sports should take priority. Love
our city, thanks for the chance to weigh in!!!
Please consider energy use and cost. There are a lot of rebates and financing options available through
SDG&E.
The use of the pool at Alga Norte for outside swim teams limits the use for city of Carlsbad residents.
Although it is a stream of income, it seems that it does not serve the community at large. I would like to
see Monroe serve the community with more swim lanes and keep it more of a community pool
I filled this out a 2nd time because I learned something important. My son played club and high school
polo for most of his life and we paid to use the facilities. Club sports are important to community
members and should be partially funded by our taxes. PLEASE DO NOT INCREASE THE COST to club
teams/players. We DO NOT want youth sports to only be available to wealthy families, nor should we
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What else would you like us to consider?
expect the team to do constant fundraising. They are already paying for coaches and tournaments, etc.
THE BETTER YOUR POOL, the more opportunity to host swim meets and tournamants that raise money.
I heard that polo families are asking for Option 1 ONLY because they are afraid you'll pass additional
charges on to them. In addition, with ALL of the building done in this town, YOUR DEVELOPERS should
be paying for things like pool upgrades. This happens in other towns all the time and should be a priority
for Carlsbad. Polo is huge in So Cal and Carlsbad pools should reflect this.
Also, as I mentioned last time, EACH CARLSBAD POOL SHOULD OFFER WATER AROBICS for adults. I
should not have to drive across town when there is an unused pool at the same time. You should be
encouraging pool use and making it extremely accessible in BOTH parts of town. THANK YOU
Option 4! As a 47 year swimmer with 2 kids who've grown up in competitive swimming and water polo
in San Diego, we lack pools! We knew this before Covid, but it's become more self-evident during Covid.
Swimming is a non-impact sport which works every muscle in the body. Virus doesn't transfer in the
pool with the chemicals. It's the safest place for swimmers of all abilities. My kids and I swam in La Jolla
on the front end of Covid, during the disgusting red tide, because all pools were closed in San Diego. I'm
an assistant swim coach for a SD high school, and the only practice time we are able to acces at a local
pool since our school doesn't have a pool is 6-7:15 am five days a week. We're blessed to have this time,
but it's insufficient for us to evolve our swim team.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and to do it right. Pools are a safe place
to exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Let's rebuild the Monroe Street pool with an eye on the future of swimming in the Tamarack/Carlsbad
Village Drive neighborhood, and beyond. My family drives to Monroe Street 3 times a week from Del
Mar for water polo training. It's a 40 minute drive round trip. So let's develop a great MSP facility by
adding another pool to Alga Norte in the process. We attend swim meets at Alga and even played a high
school water polo game there. There's such tremendous support for and interest in Alga that another
pool on the grounds would certainly be utilized. This is opportunity to add swimming facilities to Alga
before maximizing the potential of Monroe Street. Let's do it!
I put in for option 2 because of the proposition for solar voltaic cells on the roof, otherwise, I'd be ok
with fixing the pumps and filters and to be done with it.
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
If they pool will be closed for renovation for up to 18 months, where are the sports/clubs being
rehoused? Alga Norte would not be able to absorb all the sports/clubs from Monroe Street Pool. Where
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What else would you like us to consider?
do all the users of Monroe go when they are displaced during construction? I have one daughter that
does sports at Alga Norte and another that does sports at Monroe. Both locations' schedules are full!
We need more pool space in Carlsbad and North County as a whole. I would like to see an option to
expand Alga Norte as well as upgrade Monroe. If you are going to put forth a bond, why not make it a
bond to build a 50 meter at Alga Norte before closing Monroe, then build Monroe larger and better. I
have been informed that original construction at Alga was plumbed for another facility, and the pool
space will be used by the community and user groups. Part of your survey asks to rate "Make all the
improvements now so we don't have to come back for more in the near future." This is important. Let's
do this right the first time!
Ensure cleanliness and safety, no slip surfaces, what about a small splash pad?
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction.
The covid pandemic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our
community. There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a
safe place to exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water
polo/swimmers towards futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live
and raise a family. Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, with
the best bid and contractor for the job.
I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest
constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to the Monroe Street project. If a bond is used for
Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe
larger and better. There is huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful,
and needs to have community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a
workshop to review this rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
Set asides for adults and seniors better demarcated in construction so it will not a matter of dispute
Solar should be a priority for all options. Parking should not be as it is to be a neighborhood facility and
large event parking should be coordinated with the over-sized HS parking lot...which should also have
solar.
Is there no room to fit a 50m pool there? Alga is extremely popular on Sunday mornings because they
have that capability.
Add more lanes and another pool for kids. Add a jacuzzi.
Keep the streets safe from speeders. Don’t charge for parking.
Are there revenue opportunities? For example, does Option 3 allow for polo tournaments that will in
exchange offset some of the increased costs?
More rec swim time/availability including diving boards.
Willing to accept the short term pain of the pool being closed for a year+ in order to have a significantly
upgraded pool experience when it is complete.
Continue to put priority on community and school use.
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What else would you like us to consider?
Make sure there are alternatives available (at Alga Norte or elsewhere) during closure.
Please consider the impact if you remodel this facility to everyone that currently uses the pools. I
understand that there is a potential to expand the Alga Norte Facility. This would give the community
greater access and would help with the impact while Monroe was under construction if the Alga Norte
Facility expansion was completed first.
Would like to see a presentation explaining the 3 options in more detail; so my ranking is contingent on
getting a better understanding of the 3 bundled options through a presentation or similar. Can the
bundling of the options be changed?
I think there should be another high dive available for rec swim. It would also be nice if there were more
shower heads in the locker room because I am in water polo and the showers get very crowded after
practice. Also making the pool better better suited for games would be nice. The gutter in the pool had
a lot of gum stuck to it so having that be scraped off would be very nice.
We absolutely need a larger pool at this location to accommodate the high school, club sports and
public use.
Carlsbad NEEDS to consider an additional option for a temporary solution during active construction of
the Monroe pool facility. Water Polo is a HUGE program here in Carlsbad that seems to be less of a
priority when considering pool time for the club. Where will these clubs go during construction at
Monroe? Alga Norte can not accommodate all the swimmers, clubs etc when Monroe is inaccessible
during construction. What is your temporary solution to the ever growing pool needs? As I understand,
Alga Norte is plumbed for an additional pool. I propose to have this pool added prior to the renovations
at Monroe so that the needs can be me met while Monroe is not accessible.
PLEASE consider ways to add pool availability at Alga Norte for club/team sports (like water polo)
BEFORE closing Monroe for upgrades. Our child uses the pool at least 4X per week for practice and her
team will be decimated if they don’t have space to continue practicing.
We have a truly first-class water polo and swim program associated with Carlsbad High School. If this
pool is to continue to be associated with the high school, it really needs to be upgraded for those
purposes, which will also benefit the entire community. Alga Norte works well for swim lessons, etc., for
younger children who are transported to lessons by their parents, but this pool is the only practical
option for high school students who must access the pool either before or after school, many of whom
are not yet old enough to be driving to an alternate location. The down-time during construction will
not be convenient, but the final outcome will be worth it.
Cost for useage
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What else would you like us to consider?
Carlsbad, Please consider an Option #4 I think the city will look to float a bond for $16 million in
construction costs for MSP option #3. There is tremendous pool time demand in the area. Why not take
this opportunity to build out a 50 meter at Alga Norte before touching MSP. That allows all users of MSP
to transfer to a new facility while MSP is built into another great and sizable facility. It may mean a
$16million bond becomes $35-40 million. None of us want an increased tax bill, we get them all the time
for good purposes. The school district passed one recently for $265 million approx. That is around .65
per thousand of value on each property, a guess on $40 million for Alga and MSP would add about $75
per year to a tax bill. The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are
to our community. There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools
are a safe place to exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water
polo/swimmers towards futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live
and raise a family. Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the
best bid and contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
Option #4
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.
A fourth option:
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
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the Monroe Street project.
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
Option #4
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool. I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to the
Monroe Street project.
Go Big and do it all at once to minimize the long-term impact on the community and set us up for the
best possible situation going forward for future generations of aquatic users.
18 days ago
The Carlsbad community is extremely water oriented, from sports to leisure and we need more pool
space! Option #3 would be my choice from the options above, but in order to accomplish this necessary
renovation, the construction time will impact youth sports and adult usage in a big way. Alga Norte is
another great aquatic facility in Carlsbad but it doesn't have enough pool space to accommodate
everyone who wants to use it currently, much less take care of the needs of the community when the
Monroe Street is under construction. I think we should consider an additional 4th plan...The Alga Norte
pool was constructed with the ability to add an additional 50m pool when the need for more pool space
came up an that time is now! I would like to see us complete the additional 50m pool at Alga Norte prior
to beginning the remodel on the Monroe pool so that the construction at the Monroe facility can be
done properly and have as little impact as possible on the growing number of Carlsbad residents who
need to access our City's aquatic resources.
Can you add an Option 4 please? I like Option #3 but I have major concerns about the construction time.
The Alga Norte site is plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga
Norte site prior to the Monroe Street project.
Making sure the high school water polo and swim teams have somewhere to practice during
construction is my first priority!!
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Option 3 have everything needed
Make it available to the community in general.
Have more time for kids and families to enjoy the pool as free time
Since the city has two pool sites it would be better suited for the school meets to be scheduled at Alga
Even after this project is complete, Carlsbad still won’t have enough water to support community
demand. I suggest a fourth option, building the pool at Alga Norte that it is plumbed to support.
I think that keeping what is best/most convenient for the students in mind should overshadow what is
best for the surrounding homeowners when it comes to the timeframe and construction. I think the
community as a whole should have more access to the pool than the students.
If we are prioritizing mixed use housing near downtown Carlsbad (building apartments near the freeway
where Denny's used to be) we should be upgrading other city facilities they will be using.
Our children need a place to play sports and participate in team events, as this keeps them focused and
out of trouble. $15M is a drop in the bucket for a city of this size and economic stature. Just do it and be
done.
Shade is important and size. Maximize the space.
Maximize the project so that we can get the most out of it. Don’t skimp. It’s been needing upgrading
since I was a kid.
Building anther pool at Alga Norte prior to commencing the refurbishment of the Monroe Street Pool.
Between adult and youth club swim and water polo, Carlsbad and Sage Creek HS team use, and
community use, our city could certainly make use of another pool. I believe all the infrastructure is
already in place at Alga Norte.
We have a fancy pool / Alga. We need more pool for just swimming for everyone's pool!!!
Swimming is luxury... the most senior or kids could not be affordable. For prevent kids drawn and senior
health the cost should be more reasonable as Poway!
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.U
Option #4
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
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the Monroe Street project.
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.
How about an option 4, in which you build a new pool
At Alga first so that no one has to go for over a year without the use of a pool? The money is there and
the room is there at Alga as well. Build at Alga first. Then build at Monroe and let all Monroe users have
priority at the new Alga first during Monroe construction. Too many people from the public and youth
user groups will be left with no where to go.
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.
Expanding and building another pool at Alga Norte as it has been plumbed to do so. Would allow overall
more games to be played and spectators to attend. Also, this would help while proper construction is
being done at Monroe St Pool.
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.
snack bar area
Option #4:
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.
I prefer option #3 but I have major concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have
enough water to accommodate all user groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to
accommodate the needs of the community when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding
an option #4. The Alga Norte site is plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another
pool on the Alga Norte site prior to the Monroe Street project
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We are a water town. More kids could participate in a team pool activities if more pool time were
available. Right now, our club gets pushed to late evenings which does not work for all kids. Further,
Monroe is the most run down of all pools we’ve seen or been to.
I would like to see a hybrid of option 2 and option 3. Seems the City has already prioritized expanding
shallow play areas over swimming in lanes, people should have more alternatives to choose from. Why
not make an alternative where the swimming pool is expanded to accommodate swimming, without
improving showers, etc.? Maybe your poll will inform this, and additional plans will be forthcoming, but
in my experience the City will make thier own option and choose that one regardless of public input. We
saw this recently with the proposed off-leash area at Village H. Sigh.
Aquatic needs of the community. Please have another viable option for sports teams available before
doing construction on the Monroe pool. The time is too lengthy to not have other available options for
youth sports, particularly because these kids have already had major restrictions on other sports due to
COVID and these outdoor spaces provide a safer outlet for the community in general.
Would like to see pool at sage creeek
Option #4
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.
Expand Alga Norte’s ability to accommodate swimmers/polo club/CHS teams during construction.
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.
Option #4
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.
A fourth option
Alga norte is already piped for another 50 meter pool. I suggest you build another pool at Alga norte
BEFORE you disrupt the already sortage of pools to this community. Between NCA, Cbad Water Polo and
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Seaside WP all would be extremely disrupted if you start construction at Monroe without an alternative
place for kids to practice. Also would disrupt the high school teams and swim season which has been
turned upside down due to Covid already. Why out these kids through more disappointments. Please
consider the timing of this project and the trickle down consequences it will have on so many youth
programs .
Sage Creek also should start a water polo program. it’s one of the only N County Schools not to have
one. CHS program is overcrowded.
Expand Alga before starting Monroe construction so there is minimal disruption to school and club
aquatics programs that are so important and popular. Any project should carefully consider and mitigate
disruption to youth/ school aquatics and water polo programs.
Carlsbad is an aquatic community and we need more pool space. I prefer option #3 but I have major
concerns about the construction time. Alga Norte doesn't have enough water to accommodate all user
groups and lap swimmers currently, so it will not be able to accommodate the needs of the community
when Monroe Street is under construction. I suggest adding an option #4. The Alga Norte site is
plumbed for another 50m pool, so I suggest constructing another pool on the Alga Norte site prior to
the Monroe Street project.
A splash pad or more toddler friendly options
What is the update on the sound mitigation. The neighborhood is enduring 60 hours of noise. This needs
to be address as promised by previous Parks and Rec Director. This noise is affecting property values.
Keep it simple. people want to swim laps and have a shower room.
Either redo or get rid of shower room and do not have ppl need to walk through it
To keep springboard diving both 1 and 3 meter for Junior Olympic, novice, high school, lessons
programs
Option 2 is My second choice and option one is my third choice
It is absolutely essential to improve community access to the pool for lap swim, water aerobics, swim
lessons. The value of the pool to the community is reduced if there are not enough lap lanes available
for Carlsbad residents to be able to come in and swim laps. It is also important that youth sport access
to the pool is available so our children are not forced to practice late in the day (after typical dinner
hours) on school days when they must wake up early the next morning for school.
Our city needs this!!
More hours, more lanes for lap swim; take the cell tower away (next to the pool); NO MASKS, walk-in
use, 1-hour time use (not 45 mins)
Pool is closed to too many events
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Please keep the diving boards and have a way for tweens and teens to have fun recreational swim
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
Limiting the amount of time that the pool will be closed is important to us since Alga is very far from us
and therefore is not an option for lessons and sports.
Covered solar parking area, for more energy.
I don’t really like any of the option/ presented. Costs seem way too high. How utilized is the pool and
how much more utilized do you expect after upgrades?
I only like option 3 because of more shade and solar. The event space and parking spaces are not
needed and could be cut from the budget. My kids hope to have diving boards available again, including
space for dive team at the high school.
WITH ALL THE WASTED MONEY ON THAT BOONDOGGLE GOLF COURSE, HOW ABOUT SOMETHING
RESIDENTS CAN REALLY USE???? THERE IS NOTHING BUT UPSIDE TO THIS KIND OF IMPROVEMENT - IF
CARLSBAD CAN THROW AWAY MONEY FOR A FEW WEALTHY BUDDIES TO PLAY GOLF, WE CAN
CERTAINLY AFFORD A BETTER AQUATICS FACILITY WHERE IT SHOULD BE IN THIS OLD NEIGHBORHOOD!
The lap swim at the pool and all of the nice people that sit in the front (ie- Melissa) makes me want to
move to Carlsbad. I love to go swimming in the wee hours of the morning.
The city pools get a lot of use. Our city has grown considerably since Monroe st. pool was built.
I love the pool exactly as it is but I am only a lap swimmer. Could they speed up whatever project is
needed? I am also okay if they just keep it the same if the energy efficiency isn't going to change.
Do NOT want there to be any spectator fees or any other fees to enter for Carlsbad residents. Our taxes
already pay for it
Having lap swim lanes available all the time.
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We need more lap swim lanes.Out door showers & lockers too.Pay more to get it done fast for
everyone’s benefit.
Top priority should be to the kids in the community especially the Hs teams. Defiantly not for party use.
Sports and Rec has always been the priority for exercise and that’s how it should remain.
Why did the cost go up? I used to be able to take two kids for $4... now it is $10?
please spend money on this pool!! North CARLSBAD should have a pool for its residents that is as nice as
Alga Norte!
Jacuzzi
Adding a snack bar for the recreational use.
More Rec swim area
Post Covid social practices reduces spending on meeting areas
The northern (Monroe St.) Carlsbad pool should be as nice or nicer than Alga Norte. Not all of us want a
twenty minute (or more) drive to get to aesthetically pleasant, modern, and clean facilities.
It is very important to offer aqua aerobics in the afternoon and early evenings. People shouldn’t have to
drive to south Carlsbad to enjoy aqua aerobics. Limiting aqua aerobics to only morning times is also
discriminatory to those who need to work in the mornings, as it favors those who are either retired or
do not need to work for a living. All residents and their time-schedules should be taken into account
when offering aquatics fitness programs for adults - which is important! Aqua fitness is more tolerable
for those with joint pain and other issues. The pool should also not be dominated by outside
organizations and their private programs!
hopefully 3 mo pricing doesnt go up. if people need to go to a larger pool facility they can go alga norte
All three options are inferior to Alga Norte. There is plenty of room to expand into the parking lot for
additional amenities. The lot is 10% occupied 10% of the time. A pocket park with permeable service
and shade would preferable. There is more than enough on-street parking and after-hours parking at
the High School to accommodate any event. Also, that small utility lot to the north is underutilized by
the high school. Some of that space could be opened up part-time under a shared use agreement if off-
street parking is such a concern.
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The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
This current challenge presents us an opportunity to meet the aquatic needs of our community in the
right way. My participation in youth aquatic sports through NCA, Carlsbad Water Polo and the high
school swimming and water polo programs was the single most important influence in my development.
As a direct result of those programs, I was able to attend college at the United States Naval Academy,
have a successful 6 year career in the Navy which spring boarded me into my current residence and
employment back in Carlsbad. The importance of this pool cannot be overstated for our youth. Monroe
Street needs to be developed in such a way to meet all the community needs including swim lessons,
lap swim, youth clubs and school teams. Option 3 seems the closest to making this happen, but I think
we should go further.
Why not a bond to build another 50 meter at Alga Norte then build Monroe larger and better? My
understanding is that original construction at Alga was plumbed for another 50 meter pool. As a water
polo coach in Carlsbad, I have seen the immense demand for water time in our area, and understand
better than most how this directly impacts our youth. I recommend the city holds a workshop to more
fully realize the opportunity here and spend more time gathering information from the community and
user groups who use the facilities regularly.
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
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The fourth option. The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are
to our community. There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools
are a safe place to exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water
polo/swimmers towards futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live
and raise a family. Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the
best bid and contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
Build another pool at alga norte or somewhere else where land is available, then once thata done, work
on monroe
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
Not closing the pool completely during construction
Outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community is important. There is a great opportunity to
do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to exercise for young and old,
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pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards futures that include discipline,
college and returning to the community to live and raise a family. Monroe has to be done right, not the
lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
There is tremendous pool time demand in the area. Why not take this opportunity to build out a 50
meter at Alga Norte before touching MSP. That allows all users of MSP to transfer to a new facility while
MSP is built into another great and sizable facility.
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
There is tremendous pool time demand in the area. Why not take this opportunity to build out a 50
meter at Alga Norte before touching MSP. That allows all users of MSP to transfer to a new facility while
MSP is built into another great and sizable facility.
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for young and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, as large as possible, the best bid and
contractor for the job.
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger and better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach would be successful, and needs to have
community involvement beyond a survey. I would like to see the city hold a workshop to review this
rare opportunity, get feedback from users and groups that use the pools daily.
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Ensure soundproofing of the deck for residential areas especially under plan 3 due to sound produced
by large sporting events.
The size of the pool is a priority for most athletes.
North County needs more world class pools
It will be hard not to have a nearby pool. The Alga Norte one is a lot further and already crowded. I've
heard the pools are open now with lane reservations. I really want to get back to swimming again & so
will be looking into this. It actually seems like a great idea if there are enough lanes to accommodate
swimmers. That's why more lanes would prob be my top priority if the pool is going to be out of
commission for its much needed tile & plaster repairs. One thing I do appreciate about the Monroe St.
pool is that it always seems to be chemically well balanced without a strong chemical smell or after
affects. I hope that will continue.
Having more lanes would be great for lap swimmers & school sports. Making the solar better just seems
like the most sensible long term improvement in addition to pool structure & mechanical improvements
like tile etc. Other than that, the most important thing would be making pool downtime as short as
possible.
Modernize this property please!!! It has so much potential and it would be awesome for North Carlsbad
to get some nice facilities like south Carlsbad has.
Make the pool 25 x 50 meters. The world swims in meters.
pay lifegaurds more
Allowing more public lap swim lanes and times. The private clubs get priority too much. It’s a public
pools for the city and it’s people who pay for it, not a private sports venue.
This was very difficult to read. Circles were too pale.
Please minimize construction time so CHS swim/ dive team can continue much needed use of the pool
Doing minor repairs and building a new pool at Calavera community center.
Could not find a field in which to answer previous questions so I will do it here. Most favorite is option 3,
least favorite is option 1
This facility has been a life changer over the years for many in and out of Carlsbad. Not only for the
school use, yet for the community too. It should be respected and recognized as such and given the
best, representing Carlsbad as the great city it is.
Keep pool open allowed as little money
Water exercise classes and lap swimming should be at BOTH pools. No one should have to drive across
town. This should lead to more people using the pools.
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Please be sure to keep the diving boards.
An area for birthday parties shouldn't be that important. let them have parties at Alga Norte or a private
place. But all the rest should be done.
I am excited to see any changes or improvements :D
1 Hour Swim Slots
Half shade on part of each lane or ends of each lane Temperature checks on all participants
The payback of the savings does not add up. our savings are less than $160K/year based on adding the
additional optional items and your payback on the difference you would spend is over 40 years. Unless
you can rent the facility out to make up additional revenue the numbers don't add up to making this a
much better pool vs. just updating what is necessary.
I don’t want my taxes to increase for a pool that I don’t use. School and private fundraisers can be
utilized to make improvements, as they are the ones using it.
Impact to Carlsbad High School sports.
This pool should be as updated as Alga Norte
Please consider adding more ladders.
An additional pool in the 92010 area.
Water temp is always too warm. It seems like the temp is to the liking of a few older patrons who
complain about cool water. It’s impossible to workout there without feeling like you will pass out. I have
no idea how the high school sports compete in that. Send the hot water folks to Alga’s instructional
pool.
Alga Norte is a wonderful facility. It can be overcrowded much of the time. We need a facility in north
Carlsbad for our growing community and for kids at the schools to use for practice I.e.
swimming/waterpolo. Please spend our tax dollar’s wisely and bring this pool into something great for
future generations to enjoy.
The covid demic has proven how important outdoor properly maintained pools are to our community.
There is a great opportunity to do more than is being proposed and do it right. Pools are a safe place to
exercise for you and old, pools launch young into water safety and water polo/swimmers towards
futures that include discipline, college and returning to the community to live and raise a family.
Monroe has to be done right, not the lowest cheapest bid, the best bid and contractor for the job,
How will the city pay for Monroe reconstruction? Where do all the users of Monroe go when they are
displaced during construction? If a bond is used for Monroe - why not a bond to build a 50 meter at Alga
Norte before closing Monroe then build Monroe larger better. Original construction at Alga was
plumbed for another facility and the pool space will be used by the community and user groups. There is
huge demand for pool time in Carlsbad. This approach could be successful, need to have community
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involvement beyond a survey. I would be happy to share thoughts and proposal comments.
Consider 50M pool with bulkhead and diving.
I believe even a longer pool, 50 yds or meters, would be advantageous. We have the room with the
relocation of the solar panels.
Alga is plumbed for another pool. Dig the hole!!
Do it right for Max use / which comes from kids / sports / teams / clubs. Lap swimmers will still have
room..... even more room if they learn to "share".
Carlsbad is a coastal community that should make water safety and aquatics levels of service to the
community a priority.
Noise containment for the team activities, etc.
Don't limit yourselves like you did with Alga because of golf course overruns. Do it right. North Carlsbad
needs the same amenities that South Carlsbad has. Our kids need pool space. Our community needs
safe, fun places to recreate. Swimming is a life skill. The current pool does not cater to those not
comfortable with water. We need more shallow water and more lap lanes. Do it right!
Let’s have a hot tub! I live in the 90210 zip code, and when I swim, I go to Aviara for the hot tub!
Hot tub!!!!
Please take into consideration that our tax dollars are used to fund this pool and it is not available to
most of us on a regular basis. I would suggest that the teams that rent the facilities build their own pool.
Keep construction limited to Monroe and Gayle Streets
I think that the Alga Norte complex is great, but what is needed is a small but still very functional pool at
Monroe for residents that live near the village and in North Carlsbad in general. I live in Vista, and know
quite a few swimmers that go the Carlsbad pools.
Add hot spa
How are you paying for all this?
More recreational time to play and swim. No more lap lanes.
The cost is absurd. You’re throwing out millions like it’s nothing.. for a swimming pool! Take bids from
other businesses.
More available time for water exercise classes, lessons, and free swim
The pool is only going to last 12-15 more years. Let's do the least expensive renovation to keep the pool
open with some improvemnts to the locker room/showers and wait to do changes to the pool itself until
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such time when the entire pool needs to be renovated. Some inexpensive shower curtains would help in
the locker room. Some open shelves on deck for our pool bags would keep the deck tidy and some
shade structure on deck for people who need to limit sun exposure. Also access to pool without going
thru the locker rooms should be made available without significant expense.
1. Shade over a portion of the pool to protect swimmers from unnecessary direct UV exposure and risk
of sun cancers.
2. Add a small workout room similar to AlgaNorte pool.
Sound barrier for the neighborhood when games are on.
Four CRITICAL items for your consideration:
1) Energy Efficiency is very important, but the technology is still 2 to 3 years out. So please make
provisions without commitments. (Call me for more details, your current direction is very short sighted.
Paul Bullara 760-889-0948.)
2) Our city's infrastructure is inadequate for the growth we have allowed over the past 5+ years. So
another pool is desperately needed. If this is not what you wanted to hear, STOP the growth ! ! !
3) Building in stages will allow for minimal downtime. If you would like some (free) ideas on how to
structure your build, please call me.
4) More focus is needed on middle age and senior health, and swimming is one of the most ideal
exercises out there. So the city can have a true impact by considering this perspective more closely.
Heat pool to allow for comfort of younger kids during lessons and arthritis/MS swimmers. Disabled
swimmers need a heated pool.
There is an excellent facility down at Alga, consider the amount of taxpayer money you are spending.
Do not close pool or start any renovations until pandemic is well behind us. It is one of few places
people can still go to get exercise - much needed while we are under restrictions with gyms not open,
etc.
We need good pools in Carlsbad for our community and our students. We should not overspend but
keep within budget. I choose option 1 because of cost. If option 1 is not chosen, I go with option 3...we
might as well get the best facility possible if we are going to invest over $10 million. Option 2 seems
meast favorable. It is expensive yet does not make important enough changes, like pool size, for amount
of money spent.
Allowing residents more lanes instead of renting out the entire pool to swim clubs after 5 pm. Alga
Norte used to have only 1 or 2 lanes for residents to use after 5.
25 yard x 50 meter pool with separate dive well
More bike parking for local residents. Alfa Norte is a good 30 min drive.
Outdoor space is important. I prefer that the city does not build indoor spaces. The weather is beautiful
in Carlsbad.
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Hello, we use the pool several times weekly. I don’t have any problem with the building/ locker room/
pool deck set up. We rely on this pool for teaching our children how to swim and about water safety.
More kid/family friendly features would be nice, but not as a trade off for down time. Please minimize
construction time. Thank you!
No mention of handicap power lift for seniors, this should be a priority
The extra expense in option 3 doesn't come close to being covered by reduced operating costs.
Spending
$4 million to save $50k/yr when you will likely need construction again in 10-12 years doesn't seem to
make sense.
Spend extra $ and do it right!
Adults seem to always take back seat to the youth. Covid Lap swim has shown how important this is to
adults with 2 facilities constantly sold out. More lap swimming priority should be considered for Adults!
I agree that the essential components of Monroe's pool need to be repaired and updated. But a large,
expensive, and time consuming renovation will severely limit my and other Carlsbad swimmers' access
to the exercise we love best. There are few other choices for north county coastal swimmers.
Oceanside's Brook St. pool is old and small. Vista and San Marcos don't have lap pools. And Alga Norte's
lap schedule is largely dominated by the size and frequency of NCA's workouts and will be further
saturated with boys/girls/school/club water polo practices while Monroe is under repair. Please don't
do anything fancy with Monroe St. Just get it repaired and back up and running as quickly as possible so
it can continue serving the community that relies on it.
Improve Monroe Pool to be as dynamic as Agua Norte or better!
I would love to choose Option 3 however what will be the cost of a quarterly pass for this and each of
the other options? Before Covid I paid $47 for an individual quarterly pass - many of us are retirees who
cannot afford the Alga Norte quarterly prices ( which is why we swim at Monroe!) . Would the city
consider offering a Senior Discount Pass if OptIon 2/3 is chosen? The Alga Pool complex should be
utilized for CHS swim meets as it already meets the requirements for NCAA competition.
Is this truly a community pool for all Carlsbad citizens or primarily for Carlsbad High School?
Only fixes that are absolutely necessary should be made.
I choose the lowest cost option because all the options do not change the pool size, that is making it a
50 meter pool. Therefore, I'd rather see construction done sooner so we can all get back in the pool
sooner.
Too bad there is not an option 4 where the pool utilizes the area to the west to become 50 meters.
I don’t know what the demand is, but if Alga Is successful and the city can support a new structure, I say
build it and promote it!
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I feel we have a full facility at Alga Norte. If anything is missing there add to that facility. Don't try to
make Monroe St. into that. I would like Monroe St. to be updated and well maintained. I don't like the
plan to spend on things like party rooms and a larger lobby. Keep it to basics. Thanks for letting me
share my opinion. I Love the Monroe St. pool and its staff and each time I swim I'm grateful for all you
do.
The best size of pool in terms of hosting competitions would be 25Y by 50M. Why not just plough out
those 17M to make the pool really marketable. I firmly believe those extra lanes would bring in the
money from private club entities. And that would give more space for water play, diving boards,etc.
maybe it’s a space issue- for sure it’s a cost issue. Just an observation in terms of building a smart facility
with best chance of paying for self long into the future.
The nearby residents will most likely vote against this since it impacts them with sound and parking
complaints. Please proactively address this with that group and develop an incentive or something that
would make them more likely to support this extensive but needed project.
DIVING BOARDS. WE NEED TO KEEP THE DIVING BOARDS!
Food vendors like Alga Norte
If you are going to do it, do it right. The community deserves it.
Make sure the public can utilize the pool. It should be a community pool and not a for profit facility!!
Keep and move all swim teams, private clubs and water polo to Alga Norte!!! Hold lessons year round at
Monroe!!
When the Alga Norte park was voted on the pool was possibly an option in a bad economy although in
the plans.
Improve it now while money is “cheap” and will not cost millions more in the future.
It is most important to maximize the size of the swimming pool with this renovation
Concessions
Best time to renovate is late fall until late spring. Hopefully the pool will be available in the summer.
What happened to the idea of a 50-meter pool?
Priorities should be for community and school use of pool, NOT private clubs from around the county
shutting those with memberships into 1 or 2 of the worst lanes! Shutting passholders out or reducing
them to a couple lanes for private ADULT waterpolo?? You've got to be kidding. No way. Staff needs to
be trained well again, friendly and informed, as they were in the past. Pool needs to keep a regular
schedule and stop shutting down without notice (pre-COVID) for meets, parties, practices, which MUST
have been scheduled in advance. Community, passholders and adjacent school need to come first. NOT
private clubs. So many community members stopped coming due to these decisions and the lack of
professionalism, responsibility and friendliness from staff. Keep cost for patrons low. Please take into
account the noise of multi-use activity. In the last few years, due to increased waterpolo and clubs at all
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times of the day and night, it is no longer pleasant, relaxing or quiet to swim. Team members and
coaches are loudly shouting for hours right next to swimmers. I've come up to the wall many times and
have my ear literally shouted right into numerous times by players and even a coach or two. Many
elders, disabled, students and community members depend on the pool, please remember to keep it
affordable and accessible and DO NOT let private clubs dominate any more. Classes focused on water
safety should be more prominent, for adults, parents, kids. Thank you for reading this and your support
of our pool!
It is VERY important to offer afternoon and early evening water aerobics classes, so that more citizens
can participate overall. Offering only morning aerobics classes discriminates amongst some citizens -
because that favors the retired or privileged only! Everyone should have a fair chance to enjoy water
aerobics classes! They are healthy, fun, and a social activity to enjoy.
Please get this done for our neighborhood and make the Monroe Street Pool the aquatics center that
the Carlsbad community deserves and that so many other Southern California communities already
have.
Thank you so much for making it possible to provide our input.
The meeting/ party space does not necessarily need to be an indoor space, just a dedicated space ...
most parents want to be able to see the children in pool while hosting party and indoors would not
allow for a direct line of sight to pool..... model after AGUA NORTE facility... also snack bar would be nice
...
Slides, keep diving boards, better Rec area/swim spaces for kids. Consider putting in a lazy river.
The north side of the city deserves the same amenities as the south side which is more affluent and
seems to get the bigger and better amenities.
Do NOT charge Carlsbad residents entry/spectator fees. Our taxes go to these renovations and upkeep.
Do NOT go the way of Alga Norte. We love Monroe Pool because it's smaller, low-key, and easy to
access/use.
Additional time for recreational swim would be nice
Make the pool and deck sufficient to host swim meets and polo tournaments! We’ve been driving far
away for these activities because we can’t attend here.
Carlsbad needs another pool! Alga + Monroe don’t meet the needs of the city. They’re both overbooked
all the time.
Deep water aerobics
The Monroe Street Pool should be upgraded and made as closely equal to the Norte Aquatic complex as
possible.
Use some of the deck area for a Splash Pad. Even a few water features would be so appreciated for the
younger kids.
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Please minimize the time with no pool, as my kids love using the diving boards and are really missing
this right now!
I like option 2 (as long as it's really only 2 months longer than option one) but would add more shade
structures since they are replacing the old ones anyways. I don't like the 18 month time frame for
option 3- this is too long for kids to not have a pool.
Keeping it the same small boutique pool we've all grown to know and love. If you want big... go to Alga
Norte Pool.
Rank options most favorite to least: 2,1,3
Where will the patrons of the pool and school and club teams practice when the pool is closed
Please consider expanding the pool hours at Monroe and Alga Norte, especially on the weekends. Most
lap swimmers are looking for earlier hours of availability on the weekends. Opening at 6am on
Saturdays and Sundays would create lots more access. Thank you.
Pool is great left as is. Alga is available for all the extra stuff. Keep costs down with minimal closure.
1st: Option 2, 2nd option 3, 3rd option 1
Thanks for asking, pre-Covid I was always bothered by water-wasters In the shower. How can we have a
proper shower; not stingy not wasteful.
please pleas serve the community well by doing the full option 3 and getting this long overdue project
done throughly. This is such a needed service in our community.
Shallow end for kids
Alga Norte is an excellent aquatic center. Thank you for building it. Monroe street pool might not
compete with Alga Norte, but if it gets improved I’m sure the community will utilize it.
We have 2 pools in Carlsbad, yet getting pool time for sports (swim team), seems difficult. We need a
pool in Carlsbad that can host swim meets & support lap swim.
more lap swimming. better outdoor showers and lockers. fix the lane line holders (piece of wood not
good), clean up better around pool (staff should be cleaning when not busy). Lifeguards should pay
attention to the swimmers and not veg out or talk with each other. Keep students from taking up
parking spaces. I like the place as it is but would like some slight improvements.
The City has spent generously to develop the Alga Norte complex into North County's unparalleled,
premier swim complex. It does not seem necessary to attempt to upgrade the Monroe pool to try to
reach an equivalent caliber. Furthermore, using City resources for school sports needs does not seem
appropriate. CHS has a great swim and pool program with pool as it is; increased pool time and
resources for those programs would take away from pool use by City taxpayers which is entirely
inappropriate.
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Solar Panels are an absolute necessity and a money saving item that must be installed.
Just bite the bullet and get it done now while COVID is going on. It’s too much of a pain and costly to lap
swim any longer so I’m hoping things go back to normal in 1-2 years.
I would like you to consider an additional pool for our city. The pool use is so impacted and availability
to schedule practices is incredibly difficult.
We would like a pool that can accommodate meets and tournaments
Require that CHS enter into a MOU / shared expense agreement given their use of the pool or start
charging them on equitable basis
I think maintenance on the pool has been deferred for way too long. The mechanical and electrical
systems need replacement. Also the pool itself needs refurbishment. I would keep this project in the
realm of a major maintenance project rather than building an entirely new pool. It is a very nice 25 yard
by 25 meter pool in need of help.
The city has the Alga Norte pool with all the Disneyland stuff. I think keeping this pool more simple is
best and will provide an alternative and contrast to the Alga facility.
Increase quality of life! Increase property value! Increase CHS/Sage profile! Anything worth doing is
worth doing well and sustainably!
I have tried to answer the 2 questions above but my answers are not being accepted. As far as the
school goes, I think they get the pool as much as they need it. As far as pool equipment renovation, I
believe we should do all that is necessary.
Yes, if the pool was larger, nicer and more up to date, we would use it more often.
Since it was built, I swim at Agua Norte, because of lane availability at that facility. I am closer to
Monroe Street. If it had better lane availability for lap swimming, I would go there.
If the pool is expanded to 33 meters, that is a distance that would not support swim meets. That leaves
only a 25 meter length, which is very unconventional. Competition pools are either 25 yards or 50
meters. So, if the pool is extended to 33 meters, I would suggest shortening the 25 meters to 25 yards.
n/a
Blocks and touch pads
32 Years I've swum at Monroe Pool. 3 Decades. This very positive change has been a long time coming.
Hope it's a job Well Done and not half Ass like so many of Carlsbad's cost cutting projects.
Geographically it is important that we have a modern swim complex alternative to Alga Norte.
Incorporating LID and environmentally friendly landscaping into the site.
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The city needs to start spending money in the area of Olde Carlsbad where historically, it has been
grossly neglected. Olde Carlsbad has suffered while money has been spent developing other areas and
parks south of us. Do it once, do it right. Holiday park need to be next.
Parking is only discussed in option 3. Would extra parking need to happen? If extra parking is eliminated
there cost of option three would be reduced and closer to option 2.
We live right by Monroe pool and have never been able to use it. Lesson for my kids we’re always at
Alga Norte and so is swim team. I would love to be able to just drive to Monroe pool.
more space for open rec swimming
Snack shack, coffee , especially at weekends and during events
Snack & equipment sales stand & vending machines. Scoreboard & timing equipment, starting blocks.
Diving boards.
Automated badge gates, safe pickup area for kids sports
We deserve a pool like alga Norte in old carlsbad
50 meter pool- please!
More lanes and room for all stakeholders
Alga Norte is cool. Make it more like that. :)
Can you hold off on pool construction until after covid19 is over? Lap swim at both alga and monroe are
very popular, and it's tough to get a lane assignment. Losing Monroe at this time will make it more
difficult.
Having a year round accessible pool is important to our community. We have so many aquatic athletes
and teams that utilize the pool, and using Alga Norte as a primary isn’t working. We need to invest in
Monroe St pool and make it a place for big meets and tournaments. League finals, CIF, maybe even split
Speedo Sectionals into two sites. Put Carlsbad on USA swimming and Water polo’s radars for world class
facilities and producing elite level athletes!
A room for teams to use— classroom, team gear, office space for coaches. Present cleaner more
professional impression to community and contain team gear from public.
We desperately need more water space for getting kids in the water recreation and team wise. Being
from the east coast its sad we don't have swim team for young kids in summer months. Expand decking
and upgrade locker rooms everything needs modernized. Alga Norte is amazing, lets do something
similar! Thank you for considering the community needs.
Increasing the deck space and pool space would benefit many youth programs including those at local
carlsbad high schools...I think this is necessary to support our aquatic community.
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At this time under current conditions please consider some kind of pass again - these individual 45 min
reservations add up unbelievably - maybe 20 or 30 entries for a discounted price. For example, I was
paying $47 per quarter and I swim 6 days per week which now costs me $216!!!!! And 3 of those days I
book 2 session back to back to get in over an hour which I was used to before, so that adds another
$108 per quarter. I was hoping this would end in September so Id like some idea how much longer this
will go on. Or will there be a way for us to book 2 sessions in a row for a discount price?
Keep Monroe local style but fix it up nice!
extend the hours for lap pool swimming
Noise mitigation. Limited weekend hours for sports.
Do it right!!!
I think you covered it. Good job.
Swim facilities provide so many benefits to the community such as adult fitness, school-age wholesome
activity and fitness, and water safety for all.
It will take more upfront cost to get a pool that the citizens deserve. You reduce the annual operational
costs which must be considered.
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Email Comments
Subject: Monroe street pool
Dear Mr. Stewart,
have held a pool pass at this location continuously for 25 years, as have many of the other members who
swim at Monroe Street. We would like to see a jacuzzi, like the one at Alga, because we think that this would
be one of the biggest improvements you could make at this location. We would like you to offer this option to
the community, as you have the other options. Most of us, including myself have indicated option one as our
first choice, and consider things like enlarging the entryway a complete waste of money, because we are
very familiar with how the facility is used. Thank you for your consideration.
Best Regards,
Terri Beauchamp
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
DATED: June 6, 2006
Subject: ENERGY CONSERVATION ANO MANAGEMENT
Policy No.
Date of lssue:
Effective Date
Cancellation Date
Supersedes No.
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department Heads and Division Heads,
Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
PURPOSE:
EXHIBIT 6
Page 1 of 3
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June 6, 2006
July 1, 2006
lt is the intent of the City Council that the City of Carlsbad exemplify the efficient use of energy and that measures are taken to successfully reach goals established by the City's Energy Conservation and Management Program.
BACKGROUND: The citizens of the City of Carlsbad are entitled to an efficient use of resources. lnefficient use of energy contributes to energy shortages, negatively affecting the local economy and hampering the delivery of essential public services. lt is therefore necessary that the City, within the areas of its authority, establish guidelines for the conservation of energy.
POLICY: The extent of the City's influence on energy conservation varies with the degree of its authority in specific areas of energy consumption. The policy of the City and City-owned subsidiaries, in the
categories of City Operations, and City Regulated Activities are as follows:
A.City Operations1.Purchasinglt is the policy of the City to maximize energy conservation measures when purchasing equipment and products, e.g. "Energy Star" labeled products or products equivalent to this efficiency level whenever practicable.
2.Construction of Civic Facilitieslt is the policy of the City that design and specifications for new civic facilities be evaluated andselected on the basis of total lifetime costs of construction and operation and that such specificationsbe reviewed continually so that the most current energy conservation techniques, materials, andappliances are utilized in their construction. The goal is that, whenever practicable, and within areasonable cost/benefit ratio, new facilities will be designed to be at !east 25% more energy efficientthan required by the State of California, Title 24 Energy Regulations. The following principles will beencouraged for all newly constructed facilities and major building renovation projects for City facilities:
The City of Carlsbad strives to achieve LEED "Silver" Level Certification or the equivalent for all new
City facilities. ln addition to achieving LEED "Silver" Level Certification or its equivalent,
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
DATED: June 6, 2006
Subject: ENERGY CONSERVATION ANO MANAGEMENT
Policy No.
Date lssue
Effective Date
Cancellation Date
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June 6, 2006
July 1, 2006
Council Policy 71 encourages the following sustainable building measures for all newly constructed
Civic Facilities and major renovation projects:
a.Whenever practicable and within a reasonable cost/benefit ratio, design and constructmechanical and electrical systems to achieve the maximum energy efficiency achievable withcurrent technology. Project designers shall use computer modeling programs to analyze theeffects of various design options and select the set of options producing the most energyefficient integrated design. Designers will strive to include energy efficiency measures to createa facility that is at least 25% more energy efficient than current California's Title 24 standardsfor both new construction and major renovation projects.
b.When ever practicable and within a reasonable cost/benefit ratio, incorporate on-site selfgeneration of energy using renewable technologies to reduce environmental impactsassociated with fossil fuel energy use. Newly constructed City facilities shall strive to generatea minimum of 10% of the project's energy demand, with a goal of 20% from renewabletechnologies (e.g., photovoltaic, wind, fuel cells). City buildings will be designed to take themaximum advantage of passive and natural sources of heat, cooling, ventilation and light.
c.ln order to maximize energy efficiency measures within these requirements, projects will
combine energy efficiency measures requiring longer payback periods, with measuresrequiring shorter payback periods to determine the overall project period.
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
DATED: June 6, 2006
Subject: ENERGY CONSERVATION ANO MANAGEMENT
Policy No.
Date lssue
Effective Date
Cancellation Date
Supersedes No.
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Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
3.Building Maintenance and Operation
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June 6, 2006
July 1, 2006
lt is the policy of the City that all its buildings will be maintained and operated in such a fashion thatthe minimum amounts of energy are consumed. Standardized energy management and controlsystems shall be utilize in all Civic Facilities to minimize energy consumption.
4.Energy Reliability and lndependencelt is the policy af the City ta reduce demand on the energy grid and ta enhance energy reliability and
independence for City facilities. The City will pursue the innovative application of new non-depleting energy sources including but not limited ta solar energy in the provision of its regular municipal functions.
B.City Regulated Activities1.Building Code Revisionslt is the policy of the City to continually evaluate and update the Building Code so that the most current energy conservation regulations are incorporated in the plans for construction af buildings by the private sector.
2.1 ncentives
lt is the policy of the City to create non-financial, building permit processing incentives (e.g priority building permit processing and inspections) to developers af private property that demonstrate a commitment to building projects that exceed the minimum standards in the State af California, Title 24 Energy Regulations.
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Tammy Cloud-McMinn
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January 26, 2021 Agenda Item 11 Monroe Street Pool
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I 've swum at Monroe Street Pool since 1985. Before Covid, my husband and I swam at least 4 times a
week.
My kids and grandkids have swum at this pool, taken swim, and dive lessons, played high school water polo
and been on swim teams. I'd say that if any family has an interest in the pool or an understanding of the use,
it could be ours.
We are in favor of Option 1. It is the most cost effective, with minimum construction down time for local
families and students, and has the same life expectancy as the other 2 options.
Monroe Street Pool fits the space it occupies not only in foot print but also in the surrounding
neighborhood. The location of the bathrooms is especially significant when you are swimming with children.
It's easy access to run in a toddler, the distance is nearby and easily accessible from the shallow end.
The size of the pool also is important. By design it limits the number of swimmers and the distance from one
end of the pool to the other. Keeping safety in mind, something that most dedicated swimmers do, the life
guards are not overwhelmed by many bodies in the water, and as a parent or grandparent when you are
watching your child they can be easily spotted among others, even if you are in the shallow end with a ·
younger sibling and an older child is in the dive area.
Many of us older long time resident swimmers refer to the Monroe Street Pool as the Goldilocks Pool, it is just
right.
Option 1 works best for us.
Sue Gutierrez
Sue Gutierrez
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"Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe"
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Steve Keane
stephen keane <stephen_f_keane@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 9:55 AM
City Clerk; cleck@carlsbadca.gov
Please build a 50 meter pool at Alga prior to renovating Monroe Pool
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. Tammy Cloud~McMinn
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I support Option 3.
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Hong Omori
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:03 AM
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
Tammy Cloud-McMinn
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Build a 50m pool at Alga Norte prior to Monroe Pool
I support building a S0m pool at Alga Norte aquatic Center prior to redoing the Monroe Pool.
Thank you,
Sharilyn Schultz
Carlsbad resident and Carlsbad Water Polo Club mom
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Meeting Comment
I am a Carlsbad Resident in District 1 with children who are involved in water polo, swim, and lifeguarding. My
husband and I also swim for fitness. Please include this email in the record of the meeting.
The 3rd option for Monroe St pool is the best because our area needs a larger pool that can meet the many
needs of this area of the community without having to commute to Alga which is already maxed out.
Thank you
Sharon McKeeman
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
Hello! Please build another SOM pool at Alga Norte, where the plumbing is already allocated. This way 11-12 year old
Water Polo club members can practice at times that actually allow for a developmentally-appropriate amount of sleep.
Kind regards,
Carmelyn Zwanziger
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Stacie <staciebeal@gmail.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:18 AM
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Not enough pools in Carlsbad
I have been a resident in Carlsbad for 10 years and have relied upon the Monroe Street pool for our family swimming
activities. It has come to our attention that the pool be closed indefinitely for repairs. We would like to see an additional
pool built at Alga Norte as soon as possible as Alga Norte is already plumbed for an additional swimming area and then
the repairs and reopening of the Monroe Street pool as soon as possible. Please add my comments to the meeting. This
is very important to our community. Thank you
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Thank you.
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Sandy Temple
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:23 AM
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Daniel Bensen
In Favor: Build another SOM Pool at Alga prior to Monroe Closing
Dear City of Carlsbad Council and Staff,
We are writing to share our support of building an additional 50m pool at the Alga Norte facility prior to the
closure of Monroe Street pool. My family has lived in Carlsbad for over 20 years and has actively used the
pools in our city for swim lessons, lap swim and water polo.
Getting adequate space and time for practices and lap swim is becoming more of a challenge and there are
many groups vying to use the pools. Additional pool space, especially if the area is already plumbed for a 50m
pool, will allow additional and much needed access to residents throughout the city.
We need access to outdoor activities that to keep residents healthy, especially during the pandemic.
Please consider moving ahead with building the pool prior the the closure of the Monroe Street Pool.
Sincerely,
Heather and Dan Bensen and family
92008
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Build another 50m pool at Alga prior to Monroe
Dear City Council & Parks & Rec Dept,
Our family supports option 3 of the Monroe Pool renovation plans. We need to think of the future of Carlsbad
and make the changes that are needed now and in the future. It will displace the many aquatic lessons and
clubs for awhile, but it is worth it in the long run.
Please, before starting these renovations, build another 50m pool at Alga Norte. It has the space and
necessary features for one. It doesn't make sense to not use this space because it isn't fair to other parts of
Carlsbad.
Our family lives in Coastal Carlsbad and commutes to Alga 10 times per week for water polo and swim team.
Our 11 yr old has practice until 9pm there, a very late and inappropriate time for kids so young. But we make
these sacrifices because these sports and activities are important to us.
Having an addition pool at Alga will provide more pool time, and hopefully better practice times, to the many
teams who need pool space. And will also offset the pool time scheduling headache that will arise when
renovations at Monroe begins.
Please, make the ~ecision that will benefit all of Carlsbad in the near future as well as in long run-build
another pool at Alga, and choose Option 3 for Monroe.
Thank you,
Brooke Malfatto
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RE: "Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe".
I have been a Carlsbad resident for 25 years and I am an avid swimmer and my son plays water polo.
We both use city-managed pools on a routine basis.
I hope you make the decision to build a SOM pool at Alga Norte site prior to the Monroe changes.
Thanks,
Kirk Bachman
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01 26 21 Council Meeting Item #11
Hello Mayor and Council Members;
As a resident for over 35 years in north Carlsbad, I am
asking you to please consider directing staff to pursue the
Concept/option #3 for the renovation and improvement of
the Monroe Street Pool.
My opinion is based on 34 plus years of operating and
. maintaining the facility, so I am well aware of its history,
the surrounding community, and the facility's good points
as well as its many shortcomings.
Although the Community Swim Complex grand opening
occurred in October of 1981, it was constructed from a
design made in the mid 1970's then reduced after the
passage of Proposition 13, when the school district pulled
out of the Joint Use Agreement for a larger complex
that included a 50 meter pool and a shallow pool.
The existing facilities at Monroe have fundamental flaws in ·
the design (access is one example) and the buildings do
not meet today's standards or expectations. I believe.
Concept/Option 1 is like choosing to put on a bandaid
when major surgery is what's needed. I believe it would be
"pennyw,ise and pound foolish" and frankly just
shortsighted.
Water has the ability to provide fun and fitness, healing and health. Concept 3
provides the greatest ability to meet the significant unmet demand for
aquatic facilities and programs that even with Alga Norte in
full operation, still exists. Concept 3 can provide the
greatest number of people with the benefits from aquatics.
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Given the length of time it has taken to get this project to this point, it is clear
that this is quite literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to provide the vision
and leadership of pursuing a quality facility to meet the entire communities
needs well into the future.
I know that this will be a huge challenge and investment in
the community. Like many of the road improvements that
have been taking place around the city, it will be a major
inconvenience once demolition and construction begins,
especially for the many that make getting wet a big part of
their life. Hopefully patience will prevail and all can
grudging accept that the results will be worth it.
Thank you for your consideration. Carl Pope
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Feyk, Mike D.<MDFEYK@capousd.org>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:19 AM
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
We need more pool space in Carlsbad. Please choose option 3 and build another pool at Alga before the
renovation on Monroe.
I've been a 30+ year lifeguard for the State of CA and the father of 3 who all enjoy aquatic sports.
Thanks much for strongly considering and hopefully choosing Option 3.
Michael D. Feyk
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Claudine Jones <claudine_castanon@yahoo.com >
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11 :29 AM
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Fw: Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
My husband and I are18-year residents of Carlsbad in Council Area #2 and are active voters. We are writing today in
strong support of expanding the availability of pool access to community members and importantly our community's
children. Carlsbad is a very active community and with a number of aging Baby Boomers who due to health issues need
access to affordable pool time to stay fit and healthy. Additionally, our community's children are active users of existing
pools and so expanding this access would only benefit them and help address an on-going obesity epidemic. Please vote
yes to build another 50M pool at Alga. Keep Carlsbad living well and staying fit.
Thanks, Claudine and Evan Jones
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Please build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
Pools and swimming will become our kids' competitive advantages as they apply to colleges. ·
Please consider adding more pool space to accommodate out kids schedules, and doing so in a way that has lasting
effects--not kicking a can.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Build another SOM pool at Alga Norte PRIOR to Monroe
I'm writing to urge you to build the additional SOM pool that Alga Norte is plumbed for BEFORE closing and
'renovating Monroe Street Pool.
This option will not only add so much additional water that the city truly needs to offer, but will also minimize
the disruption and displacement of so many city residents and athletic teams -keeping that revenue in the
city.
Additionally, I strongly support Monroe Street renovation option 3. It makes the most sense to me to truly
invest in a well used facility for the long haul and maximize it's capabilities for Carlsbad residents and thereby
the city.
Thank you,
Ashley Atkinson
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jwagstaff@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 12:40 PM
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
We support option 3 for the Monroe street pool, however we have young kids who swim and play water polo and based
on the pool availability they are stuck practicing until 9pm at night. This is way too late for kids to be practicing. We
need another pool.
Thank you
J.ohanna Wagstaff
Data Management Consultant
Wagstaff Clinical Data Consulting, Inc.
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Andrey Lednev <mrlednev@gmail.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 12:40 PM
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
· Please build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe so we could keep attending the pool classes.
Thank you!
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Tracy Donovan <tracy_donovan@yahoo.com>
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. Please Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
As a longtime resident of Carlsbad with two children and a teen son who participates in both club and
high school water polo, I ask you to please consider the community requests to build another 50m
pool at Alga prior to fixing Monroe St. Pool. We are a city with year-round pleasant weather and many
children focused on water sports, yet the city has always been severely lacking in pool space and
before the recent Alga pool build had outdated and inadequate facilities with chemicals frequently out-
of-balance at Monroe. With the ocean nearby, encouraging and supporting water sports is imperative
to ensure the safety of our children as they venture into the sea and learn to swim.
As a parent of a water polo player, it has always been difficult as well that our city can't host dub
water polo tournaments like all the other cities around us and we are continually driving far afield to
support our children in this sport. Our community has grown considerably over the years as new ·
neighborhoods pop up and develop. Carlsbad Water Polo Club can also attest to the exponential
growth of our young boys and girls choosing to compete in water polo starting at young ages. The
current pools can't properly accommodate our student athletes so it will certainly be somewhat of a
nightmare to parents logistically if Monroe is then suddenly shut down before another, much-needed
pool is built at Alga.
How can the city consider forcing families to tell their children they can no longer play their sport if the
parents can't shuffle impossible pool times at another city's pools that allot our athletes limited pool
time? This is not fair to the children or their families.
As I referenced above, Monroe has often been chemically imbalanced, burning our kids eyes and
drying out their skin so surely adding another newer pool at Alga is highly beneficial for having newer
pool technology besides just updating Monroe. ·
Please consider all the young water athletes who greatly benefit from physical, mental and social
development from these water sports and who learn to be strong and water safe near the ocean that
borders our beautiful city.
Thank you for your time and support of our community,
Tracy Donovan
Carlsbad, CA 92011
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April Krolak <aprilkrolak@gmail.com>
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Monroe Street pool upgrades/SO meter pool at Alga
Hello! My name is April Krolak and I'm a resident here in Carlsbad. I would like to thank you for your time and
thoughtful consideration as to how to move forward with repairs and improvements to the Monroe Street
pool. We all know and agree these are very long overdue. I am in favor of option three. I believe if you are
going to do it at all, you should do it right! Option one and two are more of a Band-Aid. This is an active
community and option three will best meet the current and future needs.
However, I would like you to recognize that the current pools we have in Carlsbad do not meet the current
demand. Youth programs are all clamoring for more water time. Between recreation swimmers, lap
swimmers, swim lessons, water polo, swim and dive, and high school sports, there just aren't enough pools. I
would love for you to reconsider the order in which you move forward. Please build the additional 50 meter
pool at Alga Norte Community Park that has already been plumbed. Once complete, then start the Monroe
Street pool upgrades. This would be the least disruptive to aquatics activities. Not only will it be the least
disruptive, I believe it is a true need. The additional pool will be well used. Swimming is a lifelong sport. It is
low impact and sometimes the only form of exercise our aging population can do. As a tax paying member of
this community, I would love to see more money spent on this. Every time I drive over to Alga Norte, I am in
awe of what a great use of funds that whole entire park is. Please make aquatics a priority in Carlsbad and
build the additional pool at Alga Norte first followed by the Monroe Street pool upgrades. Thank you!
April Krolak
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
Please consider building a pool asap -option 3. We need more pools in Carlsbad.
Rose Simo.n and Stephen Simon
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"Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe".
My son has grown so much and made so many friends with this program.
Mark
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Build another SOM pool at Alga Norte prior to Monroe
There is an obvious need for more capacity, this City has the money and it is the right thing to do for our kids and
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----------Forwarded message---------
From: Anna Araya <annacaraya@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Subject: Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
To: <cleck@carlsbadca.gov>
Cc: James Hamilton <carlsbadpolo@yahoo.com>
Hi - I live near Carlsbad High School and have two boys age 5 and 7 that love swimming. I have been trying to get them
involved in James Hamilton's Splashball program as I know they would love it! We have been on the waitlist for the
Monroe program and recognize that a program near us is unlikely in the near term. His Alga Norte program is also at
limited capacity.
I am asking that the city properly prioritize pool time demand and especially provide pool times at reasonable hours for
younger kids. I can't believe that 11 year olds are practicing at 9pm!!!
I know my kids are young so you may think this doesn't apply, but PLEASE make the right choice tonight to prioritize the
city's pools so that the next generation has proper pool capacity for the demand. Build the second Alga Norte pool now
and then get Monroe done RIGHT!
I can't waitto get them into his program, so thank you for seeing what our city needs.
Best,
Anna Araya
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Tom Grady
Build another 50 meter pool
As parent with two sons at Carlsbad water polo club and one at NCA swim club, we are requesting the city
build another S0m pool at Alga Norte and then begin full scale upgrade of the Monroe Street Pool. The lack of
viable pool facilities to accommodate the vast number of student athletes, families, and competitive and
casual swim sports for our area is absolutely appalling. To consider not building another 50 m pool at the Alga
Norte complex because it's been suggested that's unfair to other surrounding communities is obscene. The
surrounding communities have had plenty of opportunities to include a pool in newly built communities, build
a community site with a pool or build a pool at one of the many high schools that have none.
Our pools are so overcrowded that children at the ages of 12 in some cases, are having to swim or play water
polo till 9:00 pm at night. At other times we've had to drive to Orange County To secure pool time,. or pay for
1/2 hour at a private pool so our kids can continue to competitively swim. and play water polo, increasing their
chances at a scholarship and learning the characteristics of resilience, being a team player, individual drive and
determination, living with failure and learning from losses and gaining from wins.
I implore you to continue giving families and children the opportunities and benefits that last a lifetime
through additional pools built in our local community.
Best Regards,
Kitty M Grady
Executive Director, Image M Consultants Inc
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021 12:51 PM
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
We need more pool space and better access to pools for our kids aquatics programs in Carlsbad.
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
Hello! I am the mother of a CHS junior (girl) and CHS freshman (boy). Both of my kids have been
playing water polo since 2016 for the local club teams. Upon entering CHS, they both also joined the
high school water polo and swim teams. Monroe has been the pool for club and school practices and
games_; __ and occasionally, they have been moved to practice at Alga Norte. We know that Monroe
needs repairs/updating, but we fear that the downtime will have a terribly adverse effect on these
kids .... as if COVID hasn't prevented enough!
Please; please/ please consider expanding Alga prior to doing construction on Monroe. Please don't
leave them without a place to swim, play, practice and compete.
Thank you,
~ Vanessa
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Please consider building another 50 meter pool at Alga prior to closing the Monroe pool. Our son misses playing water
polo with his friends and exercising. Building a team and making new friends. Waterpolo can be something that follows
him for the rest of his life where can stay healthy and be social. Please help by building the space needed.
Thank you,
Brianna Cusick
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Courtney Katz <courteneyf@yahoo.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :08 PM
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
Please build another 50M pool at Alga prior to Monroe. Let's keep our kids fit and moving.
Thanks,
Courtney Katz
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Tina Justus <tinajustus15@gmail.com >
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :15 PM
City Clerk
Please Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe.
Please build another 50 M pool at Alga prior to Monroe.
My son has played waterpolo for many years and would like to continue. I too went to Carlsbad High and
know that the growing population in Carlsbad has brought in so many new housing developments. When
housing developments are built recreational space is always part of the master plans.
I believe that with the growth in population that we need to accommodate outdoor activities through the
development of recreational spaces for our community especially our children!
This Monroe street pool is long overdue for improvements and that's understandable. It is also
understandable that our city has the best interest of all our swimmers and athletes and will accommodate the
need for addition swim space during the closure of Monroe.
Thank you,
Tina
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Liz Dillon <1iz.dillon27@aol.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1:16 PM
City Clerk
Expand and Build 50 meter pool at Alga Norte
I understand that Monroe Pool is going to be going under some refurbishing and updating soon. It has also
been brought to our attention that Alga Norte is plumbed and ready to have a other 50 meter pool built.
My husband and I are long time tax paying residents of Carlsbad. We have two kids involved in both swim and
water polo. Pool space and time for these aquatic sports seem to be a constant battle year after year for the
coaches and organizations and high schools in and surrounding Carlsbad always fighting for pool space. There
simply is not enough space for the demand. This demand is going to go up even more when Monroe
construction to refurbish and update their facility takes place.
We would like our voices/votes heard in regards to the decision the city is making to utilize the Alga Norte
swim center option which is already plumbed for another 50 meter pool! We are 100% in favor of this plan
and are hoping the decision to make this happen is soon. Lets get that pool finished before starting Monroe.
It is clear that with Carlsbad's continued growth, we continue to see, and the fact that a decision was made
when building Sage Creek High School to not built a pool is more reason than ever to utilize the space at Alga
Norte. Now more than ever Carlsbad needs to decide to make this happen. The more pool space we have in
Carlsbad the better it is for the community. It makes perfect sense. Why force our club sports, NCA, Sage
Creek, Pac Ridge, Carlsbad High students and tax paying families wanting to utilizing these facilities outside of
our city to pay for pool space when we already have a solution. Why give that revenue away to Oceanside or
somewhere else? It is a no brainer and make perfect sense. Finish the pool at Alga that is already plumbed
and then finish Monroe.
Thank you for your time in this matter
Liz and Jeff Dillon
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Katie Foster < katiefoster2@gmail.com >
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :17 PM
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Build another pool prior to repairs on Monroe
Hello! Please build another pool prior to repairing Monroe Street pool. Our children have struggled with the
water polo club and CHS team for years to get pool time for this valuable sport, and athletic opportunity for
our youth.
Thank you!
Katie Foster
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :21 PM
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Boys waterpolo
Hi -bunch of Cardiff boys just signed up for another session starting Wednesday not knowing Monroe pool will
be closed. When is that change taking place and where will the new location be?
Thanks,
Kyli
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Tisha Markham <tishamarkham@icloud.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :28 PM
City Clerk
Pool remodel
I am writing to let the council know our family's opinion and needs for community pools.
We have been residents in Carlsbad for 25 years. We h9ve and still own small businesses in the village. Our
children attend the CUSD schools.
I am pleased that the city is investing in our community regarding the upgrade on the Monroe pool. I am in
favor of the third option for design and function.
I am concerned that when the construction begins and Monroe will need to close that we will be extremely
limited on pool time. I think it would be in the communities best interest if the additional pool that could be
added to Algae is done ASAP. This will help to accommodate the lost time at Monroe while under
construction, limiting loss of sports teams and recreational pool time.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter. ·
Sincerely,
Tisha Markham
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :30 PM
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"Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe".
My name is Scot Ferdon, my son plays water polo and we are in dire need of more facilities to accommodate
all these kids. Please consider more pools in the Carlsbad area. Thank you Scot
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Christopher Trevitt <trevittfamily@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :32 PM
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"Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe".
We are a 14U Carlsbad Waterpolo Family for 6 years and would like to put in our vote to have another pool
built at Alga prior to Monroe.
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this process!
Sincerely,
Dawn Trevitt
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Kelly Taylor < kellyryantaylor@gmail.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :35 PM
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Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
My 11 year old son plays waterpolo for Carlsbad Club. He practices until 9pm on school nights. This is sad and
difficult. With the closure of our local pool, things will get more difficult. Please build the Alga Norte SOM pool prior to
closing the Monroe pool.
Thank you,
Kelly Taylor
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Shae Geary <shaegeary1@gmail.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :38 PM
City Clerk
Build another pool at Alga: Give our athletes a chance to rebound after pandemic
I urge Carlsbad city planners and City Council to delay the Monroe pool construction and allow our athletes to enjoy
some "normal" return to activities in the year ahead . The pandemic has taken so much away from our kids-especially
our high schoolers who enjoy the use of the Monroe pool for water polo, swim and dive. While updates to the pool are
needed, they are not so critical that construction needs to be imminent. Please allow our students to return to Carlsbad
High and enjoy at least a full season with normal use of the pool. It is only fair to these students who have lost so much
due to the pandemic.
In the meantime, I understand that there is an option to build a second pool at Alga . I support this in lieu of starting
construction on the Monroe pool now.
Thank you,
Shae Geary, resident and parent
Shae Geary
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Albert Springall <albert.springall@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :53 PM
City Clerk
Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
I am joining the list of Carlsbad residents and parents of water polo players to propose that another facility is
built prior to doing any work on Mon roes. The pandemic has left my kids with almost no activities, water polo
has been the only respite in these difficult times. If Monroe closes, this will also be taken from them. I believe
Alga could definitely use another pool as getting a lane to swim is very difficult. Adding capacity to this
growing area will substantially help aquatics programs, and provide ou·r children additional capacity for water
sports.
Please put our kids first, they have suffered so much during the closures. The pools is all they've had.
Thank you
Albert Springall
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Subject: Fwd: Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
From: Jodi Sloane <jodisloane@me.com>
Date: January 26, 2021 at 10:21:41 AM PST
To: cleck@carlsbadca.gov
Subject: Build another SOM pool at Alga prior to Monroe
Hello!
I just wanted to share my support for building and completing an additional SOM pool at the Alga Norte
swim complex before shutting down the Monroe Pool for refurbishment.
Also, please give first priority for pool time reservations at the new SOM pool to the clubs and teams
currently utilizing the Monroe pool while the Monroe pool is shutdown.
Thank you!
Jodi Sloane
Carlsbad Resident
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seaside polo <seasidepolo@gmail.com>
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1 :57 PM
City Clerk
Monroe Street Pool Improvements
We email as a group to save you time hearing from each of our athletes and parents, we thought it best to
share as a collective vs individuals. Seaside Water Polo, Carlsbad Water Polo and NCA represent over 1,000
athletes and their families, and a large number of alumni that live in Carlsbad. We want you to know of our
support for Monroe Street Pool and our suggestion for another pool as demand exceeds supply.
We are in favor of option #3 for the improvements of Monroe Street Pool. Make Monroe as large as possible
and take the time to build it right.
We are concerned with what happens to the athletes, lap swimmers and public when Monroe is closed. It will
take time for Monroe to be architecturally designed, ready for permits, the bid process etc. In the
meantime ... the solution to overcrowding is at Alga Norte.
All three of our programs were operating when the bond for Alga Norte Park was passed by the majority of
Carlsbad voters. Post 2008 recession we encouraged the city to spend the bond monies to build the park and
aquatic center. It has been financially successful. The aquatic facility was built with plumbing run to the north
end of the pool deck for an additional facility that was not built. There is space where the plumbing ends to
build an additional 50 meter pool, the expense for that facility should be in the general fund as the bond was
for $50 million and there were several million dollars leftover.
There is high demand for water time in the area, user groups and individuals are turned away daily. A new 50
meter facility at Alga will be full from dawn till late at night, will work well financially and provide a place for
workouts and practices for youth sports, adult lap swim and swim lessons. After Monroe is completed there
will continue to be more demand for pool time by user groups and schools. The aquatic facilities will be used
everyday and there will still be more demand than there is space.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to our support, concern and suggestion. We trust you will have direct
staff to explore the opportunity to have Alga Norte Pool be a world class facility, supporting the aquatic needs
for the citizens of Carlsbad.
To be clear we support option #3 for Monroe and for the immediate construction of a new 50 meter pool at
Alga Norte. With two 50 meter pools at Alga Norte would be able to attract regional and national swimming
and water polo events that would bring millions of dollars into the Carlsbad economy.
Greg Horman, James Hamilton, Jeff Pease
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Monroe Street Pool
Renovation/Replacement Project
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Steven Stewart, Municipal Projects Manager
Arash Izadi, Principal/Director of Sport & Rec, LPA
John Courtney, Senior Project Manager, LPA
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Project Scope Overview
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Original Anticipated Scope Review
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•Replace pool deck &
drainage
•Replace existing pool
gutter and piping
•Replace existing pool
coping
•Replace pump & some
mechanical equipment
•Resurface pool shell
•Fencing and access
gate replacement
•ADA signage
•RFP estimate
approximately
$3,900,000 (Oct 2018)
Preliminary Design Review
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CONSTRUCTION ITEM KEY NOTES:
limit of work line
Basic Pool Renovation:
1.Replace pool coping, tile,
plaster, and piping.
2.Replace existing pool deck
and drainage.
3.Replace pool pump, filters and
minor mechanical building repair
of roof and electrical
panel/upgrade.
4.Construct additional backwash
tank.
5. Evaluate (only) existing passive.
solar system.
6.New 8’ block wall and solid steel
gates; replace pool control
fencing.Monroe St5NTS
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Estimated life span:
•Pool and deck: 12 to 15 years
•Pool locker room building: unchanged
•Site/parking: unchanged
Operational costs:
•Slightly enhanced efficiency due to new
higher-efficiency pumps
note: Cost information is for construction only (does not include soft costs) based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping
purposes only; actual costs may vary significantly depending on market conditions at time of bid
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CONSTRUCTION ITEM KEY NOTES:
limit of work line
Basic Pool Renovation:
1.Replace pool coping, tile,
plaster, and piping.
2.Replace existing pool deck
and drainage.
3.Replace pool pump, filters and minor
mechanical building repair of roof
and electrical panel/upgrade.
4.Construct additional backwash tank.
5.New 8’ solid steel gates & block
wall.
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Recommended Enhancements:
6.Replace existing passive solar
system
7.Pool deck lockers
8.Renovated mechanical building with
new equipment
9.Renovated pool locker room building
10.Building expansion
11.Rooftop photovoltaic solar
harvesting panels
12.Enlargement of swimming pool
shallow zone
13.Exterior deck showers
14.Replace shade structures
Concept 2
Pool Building Renovation
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Concept 2 Summary
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NTS
Estimated life span:
•Pool and deck: 12-15 years
•Pool locker room building: 15-20 years
•Site/parking: unchanged
Operational costs:
•Overall net cost improved due to solar gain
with new pv solar arrays plus slightly
enhanced due to new, higher efficiency
pumps and renovated building
note: Cost information is for construction only (does not include soft costs) based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping purposes
only; actual costs may vary significantly depending on market conditions at time of bid
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST:
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CONSTRUCTION ITEM KEY NOTES:
limit of work line
Basic Pool Renovation:1.Replace pool coping, tile, plaster, and piping.2.Replace existing pool deck and drainage.3.Replace pool pump, filters and minor mechanical building repair of roof and electrical panel/upgrade.4.New 8’ ht. solid block wall and solid steel gates.
Pool Expansion Enhancements:5.New shade structures with passive solar system.6.Entry plaza7.Pool deck lockers8.Full depth parking area replacement9.Relocated and replaced mechanical building with new equipment10.Renovated pool locker room building11.Building expansion12.Rooftop photovoltaic solar harvesting panels13.Enlargement of swimming pool shallow zone and widening of pool to 33-Meters14.Exterior deck showers15.New trash enclosure16.Storage area under new solar panel structure17.New +/-6’ ht. retaining wall18.New ramp access to storage area19.New service area
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Concept 3 Summary
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note: Cost information is for construction only (does not include soft costs) based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping
purposes only; actual costs may vary significantly depending on market conditions at time of bid
Estimated life span:
•Pool and deck: 12-15 yrs
•Pool locker room building: 15-20 yrs
•Site/parking: 15-20 yrs
Operational costs:
•Slightly higher cost to operate due to increased
water surface area, but decreased energy
consumption due to solar gain with new passive
and pv solar collectors, and enhanced efficiency
due to new higher efficiency pumps, and
renovated building systems
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST:
•+/-$15.8M -$16.5M
Budget Recap
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Concept 1 Basic* Concept 2 Concept 3$4.2M-$4.9M $11.2M-$11.9M $15.8M-$16.5M
*Current Construction Budget = +/-$3,900,000
(based on October 2018 Request for Proposals conceptual estimate)
note: Cost information is for construction only (does not include soft costs) based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping purposes only; actual costs may vary significantly depending on market conditions at time of bid; costs escalated for future construction estimated to occur from 3/2022 to 10/2022 for Concept 1; or approximately 3/2023 to 5/2024 for Concept 2; or approximately to 4/2023 to 9/2024 for Concept 3.**Dates for construction assume pursuing the soonest available schedule/election for any single concept.
Budget Recap
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notes: 1. Cost information is based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping purposes only; actual costs and revenues may vary significantly2. Cost calculations for Concept 2 and 3 include energy savings from installation of photovoltaic solar harvesting system (see slide 16) 3. Cost calculations are in current dollar value, and 12/2020 labor rates; revenue values assume no COVID-19 restrictions are in place
Project’s Estimated Operational Comparison
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Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3
Programs Current offerings
Limited swim lessons,
limited drop-in lap
swim, high school water
polo meets, swim meets
Concept 1, plus
Enhanced swim lessons,
water exercise programs,
meeting room rentals,
birthday party rentals,
day camp programs,
lifeguard/CPR classes
Concept 2, plus
Enhanced drop-in lap
swim, enhanced masters
swim program, water
inflatables, high school
water polo championships,
championship swim meets
Expenses $958,189 $944,135 $1,016,027
Revenues $243,216 $338,100 $460,038
Net Ann. Cost $714,973 $606,035 $555,989
Ann. Savings Baseline $108,938 $158,984
notes: 1. Cost information is based on conceptual diagrams and is for scoping purposes only; actual costs and revenues may vary significantly *2. Basic Concept 1 excludes solar; in the future if the City desires to add PV to the existing solar structures, the annual power savings for the project is estimated at $9,560 per year (2,939 sf. Array generating 44 kW)
Operations Summary –PV Solar Array
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Category Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3
Solar Array Size not in
budget*
4,194 s.f.5,840 s.f.
Annual Power
Generated
101,260
kWh/yr
140,990
kWh/yr
Annual Power Savings $13,600/yr $19,000/yr
Public Input
•Online survey was posted from Aug. 31 -Sept. 30, 2020
–Promoted to aquatics patrons, as well as residents
within approximately 600 feet of Monroe Street Pool
–Marketed generally and made available to the public
–Received input from 944 unique respondents
Public Input
•Online survey results
–Contained within the Public Input Report/Appendices
–Received greater favor for Concept 3 than Concept 2
–Received greater favor for Concept 2 than Concept 1
–Considered to be similar to other qualitative feedback
Community Values
•Each of project concepts is consistent with these values
–Access to recreation and active healthy lifestyles
–High quality education and community services
–Neighborhood revitalization, community design and
livability
Climate Action Plan
•Project Concept 2 and Concept 3 are consistent with CAP
–Measure F Action 1: “Install energy efficiency retrofits
for city-owned buildings”
–Measure G Action 2: “Commission city facilities”
–Measure I Action 1: “Replace incandescent and
halogen light bulbs in city facilities”
City Council Policy Statement No. 71
•Each of the project concepts is consistent with purpose
–Energy Conservation and Management
•Objectives of Section A., City Operations, are addressed
–In correspondingly ascending fashion with each concept
Total Project Costs
Estimated Costs –Actual Costs May Vary Depending Upon Market Conditions
Concept/Working Title Construction Costs Soft Costs Total Costs
1.Basic pool &
equipment
renovation
$4.2 -4.9M $1.3 -1.4M $5.5M -6.4M
2.Recommended
enhancements $11.2 -11.9M $3.4 -3.6M $14.6 -15.5M
3.Pool expansion -
building renovation $15.8 -16.5M $4.7 -4.9M $20.5 -21.4M
Proposition H
•Approved in 1982 and codified in Carlsbad Municipal Code
–Section 1.24.030 of the municipal code, as paraphrased:
City shall not make property acquisitions or improvements to
properties which exceed $1M dollars, unless a proposed acquisition
and/or improvement project and cost is first approved by voters
Guidelines for Proposition H
•Amended by the City Council on July 19, 2005
–No. 6., Improvements to Real Property, as paraphrased:
The intent is not to interfere with normal day-to-day administration
of the city or with routine ongoing capital expenditures.
Guidelines for Proposition H
•Amended by the City Council on July 19, 2005
–No. 6., Improvements to Real Property, as paraphrased:
“Improvements to Real Property” means the physical construction of
improvements on property owned, leased, or controlled by city, or
the modification, enlargement, or alteration of past improvements.
Guidelines for Proposition H
•Amended by the City Council on July 19, 2005
–No. 6., Improvements to Real Property, as paraphrased:
“Improvement to Real Property” shall not include replacement,
repair, maintenance, routine refurbishment or upgrades of existing
facilities as they are considered to be routine ongoing capital
expenditures necessary to carry out normal and routine business.
Proposition H –Project Concept 1
•Staff’s assessment is only the scope of work associated with
Concept 1 meets the intent of Section 1.24.020(3) and is
necessary to carry out normal and routine business of city
–The scope of work does not result in an appreciable
increase in existing services or new services
–More than $1 million in funds could be expended
Proposition H –Project Concept 2 & 3
•Staff’s assessment is the scopes of work with Concept 2 & 3
do not meet the intent of Section 1.24.020(3) and are not
necessary to carry out normal and routine business of city
–The scopes of work do result in an appreciable increase
in existing services or new services
–More than $1 million in funds could not be expended
Proposition H –Project Concept 2 & 3
•Should the City Council concur with this assessment and
direct staff to pursue Concept 2 or Concept 3, staff would
–Suspend administering LPA’s design services agreement
–Coordinate preparation of a ballot measure on the
selected project concept for an upcoming election
Proposition H –Project Concept 2 & 3
Ballot Measure for Monroe Street Pool Project –Election Options
Election type Projected date Estimated cost
Special Aug. 31, 2021 $1.2M –1.6M
Special Nov. 2, 2021 $1.2M –1.6M
Primary June 7, 2022 $55K -85K
General Nov. 8, 2022 $60K -90K
•Above costs are in addition to the total costs for the project
Recommendations
•Staff’s recommendation is to pursue Concept 3, as it
(in an equal or greater manner than Concepts 1 and 2)
achieves the 12 objectives detailed in the staff report
•On Jan. 25, 2021, the Parks & Recreation Commission
made a recommendation for the City Council to direct
staff to pursue Concept 3
Recommended Action
Receive a staff report on the Monroe Street Pool
Renovation/Replacement Project and direct staff on
which design concept to pursue, and, if a ballot measure
is necessary to implement the selected design concept,
which election cycle staff should pursue
Questions/Comments
Staff Recommendation
•Pursue Concept 3, as it (in an equal or greater manner
than Concepts 1 and 2) achieves the following:
–Addresses the recommended improvements identified in the
facility’s January 2017 needs assessment study in a
comprehensive manner
–Extends the useful life of the facility amenities –pool, pool deck,
locker room building, mechanical building and parking area
–Ensures accessibility compliance with applicable provisions of
the Americans with Disabilities Act
Staff Recommendation
–Increases parking capacity by 10%, and adds a service
turnaround and a trash enclosure
–Decreases energy consumption with new passive and solar
photovoltaic systems
–Enhances energy efficiency due to the installation of new higher
efficiency pumps and renovated building systems
–Increases opportunities for new recreational programs such as
water exercise, meeting room rentals, birthday party rentals,
camp programs, lifeguard and CPR classes, sufficient space for
water inflatables, water polo championships and swim meets
Staff Recommendation
–Allows for swim classes and youth recreational swim to be
offered in the enlarged shallow zone and increases the available
lap swim lanes by as much as by 50%
–Provides for an estimated annual net savings on operations over
the current conditions
–Responds to the majority interest for facility improvements
expressed in the qualitative public input process
–Aligns with the expressed community values
–Demonstrates consistency with Carlsbad Climate Action Plan
and Council Policy No. 71