Aquatics program
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Public comments (15)
Thanked the council for the pool extension and safe parking work, and suggested using the Parks and Recreation Commission as a public venue to vet the upcoming user fee study and Fairmont restroom funding sustainability.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 22, 2026 · 1:01:30 →A lifelong swimmer, opened budget testimony urging the pool be saved as a community gathering space and water safety resource.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 20:13 →A San Francisco user of 15 years, said she'd gladly pay higher nonresident fees and pointed to neighbors' recent pool investments.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 2:30:09 →Called swim lessons a public safety necessity in a coastal town, cited Carlsbad's Measure J model, and suggested fee increases, grants, and a community ballot measure.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 2:31:30 →The pool's namesake, a 50-year resident and 40-year user, said closing it would be devastating and asked the council to find the money.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 3:27:58 →Asked for a dedicated study session on the pools before any June 22 decision, noting the cut was learned only days ago.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 2:39:34 →Offered to raise fees first and then contribute a grant through her family's 501(c)(3) foundation to cover any remaining deficit.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 2:39:15 →A 20-year lap swimmer, called the pool a lifeline rather than recreation and said fee increases should be on the table.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 2:44:28 →Former PB&R commission chair urged keeping the Oceana pool open via fees, fundraising, or volunteers, noting a 10% fee increase yields $20-22,000.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 2:45:25 →A chiropractor and swimmer since 1993, said he refers patients to the pool and urged finding a profitable operator rather than closing it.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 2:47:31 →Speaking for the Pacifica Sea Lions swim club (est. 1964), detailed the pool's role in youth development, jobs, and community, and asked the council to invest in aquatics.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 3:20:41 →A PSL swim coach whose first job was lifeguarding at the pool, described how aquatics builds careers and brings revenue via swim meets.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 3:28:03 →A four-year PSL swimmer and lifeguard, asked the council to keep the pool going for Pacifica kids.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 3:29:04 →Emphasized swim-safety lessons, teen lifeguard jobs, and creative revenue ideas like pool movie nights.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 3:41:00 →An Air Force veteran who learned to swim and lifeguard locally, urged reconsideration of the pool closure, calling swimming a life-saving skill.
City Council - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 3:47:42 →