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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of a One-Year Agreement with USA Pools of California a Division of USA Management for Pool Staffing Services in the Amount of $671,940; and (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Amendments to Such Agreement up to an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $67,194 (10% of the Base Agreement Amount).
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Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Ted Stevens/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6682
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/222/2025)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (05/06/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a one-year agreement with USA Pools of California a Division of USA Management for pool staffing services in the amount of $671,940; and (2) authorize the City Manager to approve amendments to such agreement up to an additional amount not-to-exceed $67,194 (10% of the base agreement amount).
BACKGROUND
Over the course of the last few years, there has been a nationwide shortage of lifeguards, causing many public pools in the USA to change their hours or to close entirely. This shortage has been felt at the Culver City Plunge, and staff addressed the shortage throughout 2024 and early 2025 by limiting permit groups and shortening the hours that the pool was open. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department has identified several factors that have led to the shortage of staffing at the Plunge. These include staff retention rates and recruitment challenges such as benefits, qualifications and applicant struggles.
Staff Retention Rates
The position of lifeguard is designed to be an entry level position that is intended as a first job for many applicants. Recruitment has traditionally focused on high school students a...
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