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PRCSC - Receipt and Filing of a Report Regarding the Municipal Plunge Remodel Conceptual Designs.
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Meeting Date: January 5, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Darren Uhl/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6655
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (12/31/2020); (Email) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (12/31/2020)
Department Approval: Armando Abrego, Interim PRCS Director (12/31/2020)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission receive and file a report regarding the Municipal Plunge remodel conceptual designs.
BACKGROUND
"The Plunge" was originally dedicated on August 31, 1949. When it opened it was the only public pool on the Westside of Los Angeles, serving 100,000 people per year. It is operated by the PRCS Department to provide comprehensive aquatics programming that meets the needs of the community through highly accessible, enjoyable and varied opportunities for learning and recreation. The Plunge offers a safe, responsive and welcoming environment that promotes the health and well-being of our City's residents. The Plunge was rededicated and reconstructed on June 22, 1996. The Locker Rooms were remodeled in 2006 and rededicated in March of that year.
DISCUSSION
Since the Locker Rooms were last updated over 14 years ago, an inspection was done assess their functionality and to evaluate whether they meet current standards. It was determined that some improvements could be made in the areas accessibility, the implementation of a controlled entrance and overall security and safety for both patrons and staff. In addition, updating the facility would better position PRCS as we str...
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