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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 strive to meet the changing needs of the aquatics community and our diverse population.
City funds were allocated to develop Municipal Plunge remodel conceptual designs. Dahlin Group Architecture Planning created the plans and renderings that are provided as Attachment 1. They have provided three options with varying price points: #1, the Functional Option (pages 1-2); #2, the Innovative Option (pages 3-4); and, #3, the Revolutionary Option (pages 5-8).
#1 - The Functional Option (pages 1-2): $3,885,050
• Single Controlled Entrance
• Secure Locker Rooms
o Open Floor Plan
o Secured Entrance
• Gender Neutral/Family Restrooms
o Each with their own shower
o Accessed off the pool deck
• Community Class Room
#2 - The Innovative Option (pages 3-4): $5,650,350
• Controlled Entrance
• Individual Showers and Changing Areas
• Large Rentable Classroom/Community Room
• 14 Individual Restrooms in each Men’s and Women’s Locker Room
• Designated Staff and First Aid Area off the Pool Deck
#3, the Revolutionary Option (pages 5-8): $13,795,750
• A Multi-Purpose Facility
o Combining the Teen Center and The Plunge
o Increases Rentable Space while Reducing the Need for Staff
• Family Friendly Zero-Depth Second Pool
• All-Gender Restrooms
• Two Additional Rentable Spaces
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this discussion.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2021-01-05 - ATT 1 Municipal Plunge Remodel Conceptual Designs
MOTION
That the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission: Receive and file the report.