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CityCouncil | 2010-10-19 | 3 | Councilmember Matarrese stated swimming pool closures are the result of failing to comply with County-administered regulations. The Interim City Manager stated the School District decided to close the swimming pools but did not receive a notice [from the County] to close the pools. The Recreation and Park Director stated a new State law was enacted on July 1, 2010 which requires swimming pools to be safer; the main problem centers around filtration and circulation; modern standards require that pools be plumed, filtered, and heated separately; all three pools are on one system at Encinal High School; both Alameda High School pools are on one system; that he is trying to schedule a meeting between the City, School District and County; the City has a meeting with the School District on Thursday; that he is hoping for an interim solution; the City has hired a consultant to advise what needs to be done to bring the pools up to code. Mayor Johnson inquired whether older pools across the State have closed down, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated pools need to reopen quickly for the water polo season. Vice Mayor deHaan stated drain cover requirements have been in place for a while; inquired how long the filtration requirement has been in place. The Recreation and Park Director responded the pools have not met the requirement for the past twenty years; the pools were built in the 1950's and 1960's. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the School District has been aware of the requirement but has not done a cost assessment. Councilmember Matarrese stated the matter is urgent; that he appreciates that the City is helping the School District; working together is important. Mayor Johnson stated programs outside the School District use the pools. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Johnson announced that the Resolution Authorizing Award of a Contract [paragraph no. 10-505 would be continued to November 3, 2010. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent: Councilmembers Gilmore and Tam - 2.] [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*10-500) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on September 25, 2010; the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 October 19, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-10-19.pdf |