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August 4, 1994
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council
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John D. Goss, City Managerl{'; .\ l;
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City Council Meeting of August 9, 1994
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This will transmit the agenda and related materials for
meeting of Tuesday, August g, 1994. Comments
Communications are as follows:
the regular City Council
regarding the Written
Sa. This is a request from Mr. and Mrs. Paul Webb requesting that Southwestern
College and the City maximize their efforts in drowning prevention by
increasing swim instructions and practice.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO CONTINUE TO MEET WITH
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE TO MAXIMIZE POOL USE BY THE CITY FOR SWIMMING
CLASSES.
On May 27, 1971, the City and the Sweetwater Junior College District
(Southwestern College) entered into a Joint Use Agreement for use of the
swimming pool facilities on the Southwestern College Campus. The term of
the agreement is for thirty (30) years and will expire in 2001.
The agreement stipulated that:
. College uses, programs, and desires would take precedence over City
uses and programs, and that the City would have use of the facility
only when the College made it available.
. Under normal conditions, the facility would be available to the City
during the summer months.
Over the last several years, the competition for the use of the pool has
increased dramatically. As the College increases their uses, according to
the agreement, the City has less opportunity to schedule swimming
programs.
Additional classes have been added to the schedules at Parkway and Loma
Verde Pool to compensate for the reductions at the College, but demand for
classes is growing, and the City is not able to accommodate all persons
interested in enrolling their children in swimming classes.
The City is fully prepared to offer additional classes and activities at
the Southwestern College Pools if time for such activities is made
available to the City.
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July 30,1994
T. Nader, Mayor
J. Goss, City Manager
J. Valenzuela, Director of Parks and Recreation
M. Basnight, Aquatics Coordinator
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Chula Vista CA
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children four years old and ydunger. It is
a leading killer of young children up to the age of twelve. Southwestern College
and the City of Chula Vista have an opportunity to play major roles in the
prevention of water injuries and drownings. Their role is one of prevention
through swimming instruction and practice.
The only community pool east of 805 is the Southwestern College pool. With an
increasing population in this area, Southwestern College and the City of Chula
Vista need to maximize the use of our tax paying dollars for the community and not
just for adult students. This means increasing pool availability to the community.
Unfortunately, there is limited swimming instruction this summer at the College
and a waiting list of parents who want their children to learn to swim. In addition,
there is limited swimming practice time due to restricted open swim hours.
We request that Southwestern College and the City of Chula Vista maximize their
efforts in drowning prevention by increasing swim instruction and practice. These
efforts need to include:
· Opening additional swim classes at SWC this summer.
· Offering Open Swim at SWC for swimming practice through Labor Day.
· Expand swim classes offered at SWC in the future during peak lesson periods.
· Expand open swim hours at SWC in future summers.
We look forward to your timely review of this request and will await word through
the City of Chula Aquatics Program announcements which are posted at pool
locations.
Respectfully Submitted,
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