2024-03-05 CC Agenda Packet - ITEM D9 - Historical SummaryCITY OF
ELSE GUNDO
Historical Summary
Urho Saari Swim Stadium Renovation
Timeline of Action Items, Aquatics Facilities
2005- Aquatics Master Plan Recommended that Urho Saari Swim Stadium
be renovated and repaired
2006-City Council Approves the Concept of a Two Pool Swim Stadium
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complex at El Se undo High School
2006- Bond measure that supports two pools at El Segundo High School
fails (Measure Q)
2008- Study conducted by Rowley International determines that $676,000 in
filtration and circulation repairs are needed for the Plunge
2010- Pool Alternative Study by Rossetti & Councilman Hunsaker conduct
community input meetings and stakeholder strategic plan meetings to gather
feedback on aquatics programming and facilities
2015- W iseburn Aquatic Center Program, Design and Financial Analysis
2020- The Plunge Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study
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• "Aquatics Master Plan 2005. RJM Design Group
• Public Enaag eft:
• Community wide phone survey, user group questionnaires, stakeholder questionnaires,
community workshops.
• Summary of Findings:
• Renovate and repair existing facilities to maximize efficiency and to contribute to
appropriate community image
• Facilitate the development of new aquatic facilities at Hilltop Park
• New aquatic facilities desired
• Swimming pool for fitness or exercise, 15%
• Swimming pool for recreation, 14%
• Swimming pool for competitive swimming, 3%
• Swimming pool for competitive water polo, 3%
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"Pool Alternatives Study", 2010, Rossetti & Councilman Hunsaker
Public Enaaaement:
Staff meeting, stakeholder meetingg, public meeting, Planning Commission meeting,. Parks
and Recreation Commission meefing, School Board presentation, Workgroup meetings,
Council meeting.
Summary of Findings:
• Existing facilities do not meet current community needs
• Preserve El Segundo's tradition of competitive aquatics
• Provide competition aspect within city aquatics
• Add competitive diving
• Stay within reality in terms of cost and development
• Preserve the history of Urho Saari Stadium which should remain open while building new
facility
• Considered Urho Saari Concept #1 and #2 (Indoor and Outdoor pools)
• Considered Imperial Avenue Concept #1 and #2 (Outdoor Pools)
• Considered Hilltop Concept #1 and #2 (Outdoor Pools)
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"City of El Segundo
Wiseburn Aquatic
Center,
Program,
Design
and
Financial
Analysis",
2015,
Isaac
Sports
Group,
LLC
Public Engagement:
• Meetings with City staff, Wiseburn School District, ESUSD, Pool Design Committee.
Summary of Findings:
• Provide a top Aquatic Center to move El Segundo Swimming and Water Polo Team
programs from Urho Saari Swim Stadium to Aquatics Center
• Significantly expand existing aquatic programming and open swim/recreation access for
the residents of El Segundo
• Generate economic impact for El Segundo through sport tourism generated by swimming,
water polo, and other training and competitive events and programs at the Aquatic Center
• Funding for renovation of Urho Saari Swim Stadium remains a priority for City Council
(Staff Report, 9/29/16)
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"The Plunge Needs Assessment & Feasibility Study". 2020, Mithun
Communitv Enaaaement:
Meetings with stakeholders, City maintenance staff, City Aquatics team, Community members, user
groups, coaches and instructors.
Summary of Findinas:
Code compliance issues
• Lighting
• Ventilation Issues
• Acoustics
• Mechanical system not to code
• Inconsistent water temperature
• Preserve building as cherished landmark
• Neighborhood recreation, "Fun, community vibe"
• Through community input and staff interaction, it was discovered that these groups envisioned the Plunge
as a family recreation swim facility where the community could enjoy lap swimming, swimming lessons,
and family swim time. Due to the existing El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center programming being
much more competitive in nature, the desire was not to focus on another competitive pool bur more of a
fun, community rocused environment. (Staff report, 6/ 1 /21)
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