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CC AG PKT 2010-03-22 #R
AGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: March 22, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: David N. Carmany, City Manager FROM: Jill R. Ingram, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: McGAUGH SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION SUMMARY OF REQUEST: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive and file this report; and 2. Provide direction to staff as appropriate regarding the continued operation of the McGaugh Pool, with special direction regarding necessary repairs to the facility. BACKGROUND: McGaugh Pool Water Loss Analvsis: On October 13, 2008, staff presented the City Council with a feasibility study providing an assessment of the current facilities at the McGaugh Pool. Attached to this staff report as Attachment A is a copy of the report that was prepared by Rowley International Inc., an aquatic design, engineering, and consulting firm. Mr. Greg Cannon of Rowley International, Inc. will be present at the March 22, 2010 City Council meeting to answer any questions regarding the current status of the pool. I As reported at the February 22, 2010 City Council meeting, the McGaugh Pool is currently leaking at a high rate and requires immediate repairs to remain functional. Following discussion at that meeting, the City Council directed staff to further investigate the current state of the pool facility and feasibility of repairing the pool. Also at the February 22, 2010 City Council meeting, staff reported a water loss of 42 gallons per minute or 60,000 gallons per day based upon a field observation on February 17, 2010. This daytime observation was made by monitoring the water meter within one minute intervals. A typical pool requires more water Agenda Item R Page 2 during the daytime hours compared to night time hours. This snapshot in time was used to approximate the water loss per day. Shortly after the February 22, 2010 City Council meeting, staff conducted further background and analysis regarding the pool, including the compilation of an eight year history of water usage to analyze the water loss. All units are in hundred cubic feet and read bi- monthly. JANUARY FEBRUARY 233 159 282 504 1251 864 206 659 MARCH APRIL 310 255 319 244 540 683 778 130 MAY JUNE 520 387 229 221 538 350 662 441 JULY AUGUST 379 627 361 329 609 445 682 798 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 393 266 216 362 685 686 628 777 NOVEMBER DECEMBER 180 516 359 424 870 567 387 671 In 2006, City staff installed a new water meter to replace the outdated one. The new meter is more accurate and precise in calculating water usage. In analyzing the data, the worst case scenario occurred in January/February 2007. This was due to a pool repair and re- filling of the pool. The best case scenario was in March /April 2009. This was due to the major construction of McGaugh renovations, wherein school construction required the pool to be shut down intermittently. Under normal conditions with the newer accurate meter, the worst case scenario occurred in February 2008 with 864 hundred cubic feet. Below is a table to convert from hundred cubic feet to gallons per minute and day. hundred cubic feet gallmin .. FEBRUARY 2007 1,251 11 15,596 FEBRUARY 2008 864 7 10,771 2008 ANNUAL AVERAGE 667 6 8,315 Based upon the historical data compared to pool usage, the McGaugh Pool is not leaking as severely as previously reported. Nevertheless, the pool is continuing to leak, and is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. Assessment of McGaugh Pool Repairs and Code Compliance: It is the opinion of City staff and the City's pool consultant, Mr. Cannon, that the entire piping system of the pool is past its useable life. The current pipe being Page 3 used is cast iron pipe that was originally installed when the pool was built in approximately 1964. Along with issues that exist in the piping system, the mechanical room is also in need of upgrades. The two pools share every aspect of the water treatment system, which is a violation of the current State Health Code. Second, the current pump system is unable to provide the total required flow rate which is also in violation of the current State Health Code. Third, the pool heater is also not the correct size to heat the pool after renovation. Detailed descriptions of all aspects of the pool's quality can be found in the feasibility study in Attachment A to this staff report. On March 9, 2010, Michael Vena of the Orange County Health Care Agency ( OCHCA), Greg Cannon of Rowley International, Inc., and City staff performed an onsite inspection. At that time, OCHCA staff provided code requirements based upon the improvements needed. Those code requirements are provided in Attachment D to this staff report. In discussion with Rowley International, Inc., City staff was notified that Division of State Architect approval would be required for any of the improvement options identified in the Fiscal Impact below due to the fact that the pool is located on school property. If the City desires to replace the pipes to and from the pool, OCHCA will require modifying the existing drainage system. The City will also be required to repair or replace all leaks in recirculation equipment plumbing (above ground) to eliminate all leaks. If the City desires to re -deck the surface on top of the pool, OCHCA will require correction of any non - compliant hand rails, step riser/ treads, depth markers, and lane lines. Unfortunately, based on OCHCA code requirements, any major pipe replacement will require a separate recirculation system for both the special use pool and the main pool. This modification cannot be done due to added equipment in the pump room. The added equipment physically cannot fit in the existing pump room, as there is not enough square footage. Additionally, if any improvements are made to the pool, OCHCA code requires the City to retrofit the drain pipe to an anti - entrapment drain in compliance with the California AB 1020 (Virginia Graeme Baker Act). Attached to this staff report as Attachment E is a copy of this Act. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The table below shows a breakdown of cost based upon the 2008 Rowley International report: Page 4 OPTION 1: PIPES ONLY DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION COST 1 PIPING AND VALVES $165,000 2 DEMO SPECIAL USE POOL $50,000 3 INSTALL ANTI - SUCTION DRAIN $50,000 $146,000 SUBTOTAL $265,000 $263,000 2% ADDED REFLECT 2008 COST $5,300 $216,000 8% DESIGN COST $21,200 $155,000 5% INSPECTION COST $13,250 10% CONTINGINCY $26,500 TOTAL $331,250 sm $ nPTInN 9- RFPLOCF PIPES ANn MFri4AmCC ITEM DESCRIPTION COST 1 PIPING AND VALVES $165,000 2 DEMO SPECIAL USE POOL $50,000 3 INSTALL ANTI - SUCTION DRAIN $50,000 4 NEW ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT $146,000 5 NEW MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT $263,000 SUB TOTAL $674,000 2% ADDED REFLECT 2008 COST 8% DESIGN COST 5% INSPECTION COST 10% CONTINGINCY TOTAL SAY OPTION 3: REPLACE PIPES, MECHANICS AND DECK $13,480 $53,920 $33,700 $67,400 $842,500 ITEM DESCRIPTION COST 1 PIPING AND VALVES $165,000 2 DEMO SPECIAL USE POOL $50,000 3 INSTALL ANTI - SUCTION DRAIN $50,000 4 NEW ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT $146,000 5 NEW MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT $263,000 6 NEW DECK $216,000 7 NEW DECK EQUIPMENT $155,000 SUB TOTAL $1,045,000 2% ADDED REFLECT 2008 COST 8% DESIGN COST 5% INSPECTION COST 10% CONTINGINCY TOTAL SAY $20,900 $83,600 $52,250 $104,500 $1,306,250 Page 5 ITEM I DESCRIPTION POOL SITE RECOMMENDATION: COST SUB TOTAL 1 $165,000 8% DESIGN COST $13,200 5% INSPECTION COST $8,250 10% CONTINGINCY $16,500 TOTAL $202,950 . $ It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive and file this report; and 2. Provide direction to staff as appropriate regarding the continued operation of the McGaugh Pool, with special direction regarding necessary repairs to the facility. Staff has proposed the below four options in considering the OCHCA code requirements: Option 1: Pipes Only a) Demolish the special use pool (child pool) b) Retrofit drain to anti - entrapment drain c) Install new plastic supply and return pipes This is the lowest cost option which involves the least amount of repair. This will minimize underground leaks and keep the pool in service for an additional, yet, uncertain amount of time. The pump room mechanics has exceeded its useful lifespan, and therefore, the pump room equipment could fail at any given time. I Option 2: Replace Pipes and Mechanics a) Demolish the special use pool (child pool) b) Retrofit drain to anti - entrapment drain c) Install new plastic supply and return pipes d) Replace all new equipment in the pump room This option is the most preferred. New equipment and new pipes should insure a longer life span of the pool. Page 6 Option 3: Replace Pipes. Mechanics and Deck a) Demolish the special use pool (child pool) b) Retrofit drain to anti - entrapment drain c) Install new plastic supply and return pipes d) Replace all new equipment in the pump room e) Remove the deck surface and re- plaster This option is similar to Option 2. Option 3 adds the re- plastering portion of the deck. The current condition of the deck has deteriorated and shows many signs of corrosion. This option's justification is that with the trenching of new pipes and plastering over the trench, adding the remaining pool deck would not significantly increase the construction cost. Option 4: Complete Demolition This option will completely demolish pools, pump room, restore the site to a level ground; and, turn the site over to the District. This was an option placed for a dollar cost. SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED: I JiCis tant . Ingram David N. Car any, City Manager to the Citranager Prepared by: Michael Ho, City Engineer Tim Kelsey, Community Services Supervisor and Attachments: A. Feasibility Study for the Swimming Pool Renovation /Replacement B. 10/13/08 Agenda Staff Report- McGaugh Swimming Pool Renovation /Replacement C. 2/22/10 Agenda Staff Report- McGaugh Pool Status Update D. E -Mail from Michael Vena of OCHCA dated 3/10/10 E. California AB 1020 (Virginia Graeme Baker Act) ATTACHMENT "A" Feasibility Study for the Swimming Pool Renovation /Replacement Rowley International Inc Y, Z i. . t° A. INTRODUCTION This report is Rowley International Ines analysis of the Seal Beach Pool Facility, recommendations for repairs, renovations to meet current codes, and , to provide a . modem,: efficient, enduring aquatic facility. The pros and - cons of .repairing and renovating the existing pools versus replacing the pool entirely, have been" considered. This report will conclude that the best recommendation „is to`deinolish the"`existing''pool and replace it with a new, state- of- the-art ,outdoor pool that is configured' to meet the year -round fitness, recreational, and athletic aquatics needs °. of the'City of Seal Beach. B. EXISTING FACILITY The facility was examined on July 9, 2068 by Greg Cannon and Ron, Bravo, of Rowlej International Inc. During this site visit, the general condition and'ope'rational characteristics of the swimming pools and associated .mechanical. equipment were . inspected, and discussed. The swimming podis were full of, water with. all of the existing ,,equipment in full operation. Dimensions of the swimming pools were, measured and elevations were observed with regard to the water level 'at the gutter ftp , The Seal Beach Aquatic Facility serves as a community aquatics facility. The facility consists of (1) the t- shaped 25 -yard x 25 -meter compe#06ntlao - pool and (2),the 20' x 30' , ' shahow children's pool. The lap pool measures 75' -2" x 45' -(25 -yard section) . and 82' x 40' (25 -meter section) with a depth ranging from 3'- 6 "to, 12' -0 ". Each L section consists of 6,competitive swimming lanes. The competition pool'is equipped with a, l -'*er diving board. The children's pool measures 20':x.30' with depths ranging' from 2%2' to 3'. "The children's pool has been resurfaced with ' a fiberglass lining., The two pools share a mechanical equipment room, equipment for filtration, heating, and chemical treatment. The equipment is remotely located, to the east' of the complex in an indoor mechanical space adjacent.to'the middle school gymnasium' The` swimming pools appear to be sound; however, the pool olierator states that there is significant water loss which seems to be more significant when swimmers are present in the pools. Presently the pools are used throughout the year by 'the City Parks and Recreation Aquatics Program. 1. POOL SHELLS The original pool shells on both pools appear to 'be constructed of cast -in -place concrete floors with shotcrete or gunite walls. Page 2 'Rowley, International Inc Seal Beach Feasibility Study September 2008 xt` i °. . F, s ,. k L• i;. I Rowley, International Inc 'B. .EXISTING FACILITY (continued) s i d ' r Seal'Beach Feasibility Study September 2008, Visual inspection indicates that the shell of the lap ,pool .was constructed "with expansion joints in the floors and walls. These joints. are .:typically' a point of interest in any pool experiencing water loss'.problems: +• The shells appear to be structurally sound with no major cracking .or structural problems ,°that , would require, immediate replacement. However, it "must be - statdd" ,that 'these observations made when the existing.pools livers flled"+itiith,water-and in full operation. The children's pool was refinished with fiberglass.: Presumably, the original,plaster surfaces'broke down, -necessitating the resurfacing:procedures. A fiberglass pool finish offers both advantages and disadvantages. F A fiberglass finish can be done quickly and inexpensively; this coversJyp'arid seals broken down plaster. Unfortunately, the cover -up feature of °the fiberglass also masks the damage that may be hiding underneath. The fberglass'appears� to be sound with small cracks in the finish. Only a thorough examination of tiie-'surface when the pool - is empty can accurately reveal'the condition of the fiberglass. The lap pool features relatively small tiled concrete gutters. - This gutter system, can be classified as a "scum gutter'. It is much smaller than the gutters designed for today's competition pools. These gutters are 'typically suited for a recreational %competition pool application -where .little 'emphasis is placed. oil' the quality of water in the pool. This 'scum gutter+` is, not' typically ; We"ll suited'for seriou competition -type pools in which performance =need to be maximized. When properly adjusted; this scum gutter should provide "surface skimm from the entire perimeter of the pool. The gutter measures,, approximately 4' wide by 5" deep around the entire pool perimeter with gutter outlets,,approximately every 14 to 15 feet. The gutter systems appear to be capable of proper function. The 'system is currently surface skimming •around the ,pool. The functions ' of° these gutter systems are made less effective due to the fact that both, pools operate through a common water circulation system. This - circulation;, system, violates current State Health Codes. The children's pool .uses a skimmer-1 ystem for surface' skimming, rather than a gutter system. ' The lap pool has 3 main drains located at the floor of the,pool at its deepest point. , The lap pool and "children's' pool are equipped, with wet -niche underwater lights. The lap pool lights are located 18" below the water line and appear.to have ,been replaced, since'the original construction. At ,the" time of the. 'repl"acement, it appears that all aspects of the National Electric' Code .Bays:, been met with respect to swimming pool underwater lights. Operation of ttie,pool .iights•was not verified at the time of the RI's facility, inspection. Page 3 Z. 3 + �k l i + 9 ^ •l °w y' t : :a :g s 4 3 3 ' � �a RoWley In,t'ernational Inc B. EXISTING FACILITY (continued) Visual inspection indicates that :both pools were built with a fair amount of, the as was customary of the pools built around ' 1964. The entire gutter system was finished in mosaic tiles. There are tile depth markers around the perimeter of 'both pool decks. 'However,, the visibility of the the depth markers is ,poor due to the age of the tile. 2.' PIPING Seal 'Beach Feasibility. Study September 2008 The original piping for both pools consisted of steel and /or cast pipe from the main drain t6 the surge pit and from the gutter to the surge- pit.' At this point it appears that 'fine adjustment of the system to satisfy 'the . current State Health Code requirements regarding flow rates is near impossible.: Current State Health Cade' does not allow separate bodies of water to share circulation equipment. Mechanical equipment room piping appears ,to -be mostly all original cast :iron with repairs and replacement parts of various grades of ,P.VC pipe. levels between'" these two pools are accomplished through a_ series. -of valve adjustments. Although this balance may be possible during static conditions, differing use patterns between the two pools present potential - hazards that could be spreads due to poor flow rates and circulation patterns. This - situation brings undue . risk to users and works directly against efforts of water filtration and treatment r f' ct The visible piping between the pump pit and the surge pit is asbestos .cement pipe. This piping will require abatement. ,a Page 4 r ... - Page 5 9 R owle y, , I ,n t e .r n a t i o 'n a l Inc S eal Beach ity Study S September 2008 = B. EXISTING FACILITY (continued) 3. :DECKS The pool deck consists of swirl - finished cast concrete that completely encompasses both +pools. The pool deck has been treated with ;Kool Deck: which is a slurry: applied coating , used to reduce pool deck temperature caused by ;; sunshine: In this case the Kool .Deck may have been' used to mitigate the many problems with the pool deck, mainly cracking and ° rust _stains fr'om,'.rusting, L , reinforcing_ bar too',close to the pool deck surface. The pool - deck shows ;signs:l'of ., , ` . heaving and' de- lamination in several ' locations around � the pools. The cracking and heaving in,the pool deck has caused 'the formation of trip hazards: r+vfiich `are 'a violation of the,_ State 'Health Code. The width of the - , deck varies around the pools on all sides between 10 and 20 feet. The b deck slopes away from the pools to ; channel drains that are located around the pool deck _perimeter. Both pools are,, , , experiencing : some puddling ' `.- aroundArairiage areas. e Tile deck depth markers are inlaid -in the deck's -tiled and cantilevered p The Mile depth markers are comprised of mosaic tiles arran rep ged - to: , resent "6° high lettering. The children's pool has no depth markers on the - pool deck,. which violates current State Health Code. This presents ya 1 :6ierit al liability:.issue for both the City and the School District if someone were to:have an accident °in the ;. children's pool. 4. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT s= The `two pools share every aspect of the water treatment system, which is a violation of the'current State Health ; s Code:, The water treatment system is ;_. powered : bygone .approximately 20•• horsepower` circulation pump. Due: ' jo the `pump and" pit configuration the' -pumps :, draw • water- from a single, su`ge pit where, the water make -up- . 'r - system,is'located. ' r ... - Page 5 9 Rowley International Inc B. EXISTING FACILITY (continued) Seal Beaqh Feasibility Study September 2008 M The valves in the mechanical equipment room are. made of cast iron and thermoplastic. All valves ,are manual and were found to be generally in fair working condition. Pool heating is accomplishpd via one Raypak Hy, Delta'comm6rcial pqoifieater that appears to be -in good condition. This pool h6ating'iyst6rn looks to be the result of a recent pool equipment upgrade. ThisJheater is the sinble.-§ource of heat for both pools. This pool heater is .not "the correct size to on either pool after renovation. The pool water' balance or chemical control Js .maintained via, an Accu-trol Gomm6rcial Pool Water Controller. • The Controller works by taking a filterW stream flow from the circulation loop and running it through a series of sensor wells to measure the waters pH level the pool waters Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP). ORP is a measure of the 'pool Wkdr's to instantly kill germs using adding chlorine products. The Controller starts'e'rid'stogs'the flow of PH-cbntrol chemicals and chlorine products. This Controller appears bein good condition. The Chlorine Feed System utilizes a Chloromatic Saltwater Chlorine Generation system to raise the ORP of the pool water.. This -feed"system' works by adding e' 'fi ' pure salt to th pobl water. The salt water is'theh pipeidtfoug a chamber with titanium plates inside.' An elediricai charge is "applied , to the plates then the electrical field disassociate the"chlorifie frbmm' the 'sodium to form hypochlorous acid (chlorine and water) and hydroxide.• The chlorine oxidizes the organic matter in the pool. The 'sodiunihydroxide- and the chlonihe' recombine in the pool 'to form salt (sodium" chloride): the ,process starts again. This equipment generally-appears to be in good working order. Page 6 :. Rowl l n t e e n a t i o n a.l In V Seal Beach Feasibility Study September'2008 3; B. EXISTING FACILITY .(continued) • The pH control is achieved by the use of a Liquid Metronix Acid Feed .Pump. '. 'The acid feed pump is controlled by "the Pool Water Controller and turns,on off based on the • readings made by the Controller. . acid feed system appears to, be in .good working condition. = :^ 5. DECK EQUIPMENT The lap pool is equipped with five sets of pool iadders each corner. ' x e Anchorage for a non - user - operable Swim - Lift, Handicap :'Lift was - observed,, ^� though one was not :seen in operation. Each of these systems appears #o work = functionally. This lift model is no longer on the, state's`approved'.list for easy access to swimmers with physical .disabilities.'. -Pool officials•,have stated that providing assistance 'to users of this lift creates problems for the lifeguards as well as opening the City to potential liability and flitigatiori issues. The. children's pool is similarly equipped for,access. , Competitive components of the lap pool include starting platforms located at one °.z. end of the pool, ; deck- mounted water -polo goals,. and f{oating racing lanes (a 'lane 'in storage reel for, the lines was not evident). Al( appear to be fair operable condition., The competitive starting platform anchor :sockets are located on, the r , deck'-next tb,A "fde th of water. ,'Rowle' International Inc is of the o jnion that f the placement of starting platforms next to such, shallow water Presents ; a liability • " ' issue for both 'the City and the School District. Rowley Intern`ation'al Inc recommends starting .platforms be placed on the pool "deck adjacent to no less than 7'0" of water. ' The competition pool is also fitted with a 1 -meter diving board. The diving board;aT and diving s #and appear to be in reason condition:'' The mounting of the diving stand to`the sloped deck -has created a situation • 'W' hdre'the diving "board has an uphill orientation as related to the water surfacer The diving board is unsuitable for competition and can only be used for recreation_.:.' Additional deck equipment -includes pool covers and pool cover reels. During the` R site visit there were no life' ifeguard chairs throughout the facility: All�other pooi;deck" ; f equipment seems to be in reasonable condition and in•o Aeration at this time. a= _ 6. CHEMICAL ROOM The chlorine feeder is a saltwater generation; unit which is placed in the corner of E3 ' the mechanical equipment Hoorn in fhe corner = > wheie ""the' circulation plumbing r returns to the pools.,This is the" resUlt system- upgrade. ^ E Page 7 4 Rowley International l n c seal Beach feasibility Study �{ 'September 2008 B.` EXISTING FACILITY (continued) The acid is stored in a separate room to which Rowley International Inc did not have access on the day of the inspection. The acid is .piped from .the chemical i room over to the circulation p in the corner of the mechanical'e ui merit room. The acid , is introduced into the circulation piping, via - a LMI diaphragm pump which seemed to operation satisfactorily at the time,of inspection: 7. RESTROOM FACILITIES During the site :inspection Rowley International ,Inc discovered there was ' . . access 'to restroom facilities from the swimming, pool'•:area. This is in direct violation of the State Health Code - which dictates~ restroom requirements as a function of swimming pool surface area which is above and beyond, the facility- requirements outlined by the State Building Code.' The, lack-of access to restroom facilities encourages bathers to stay in the pool rafher than look for the •..restroom. 'This puts ' a significantly, iricteased dirt" io' a d on' the filtration and = chemical `sanitation equipment. This `is 'of , particular' importance" when 'many - young children are present. This .issue is made worse by the fact that the pool water and circulation equipment is shared by the 'two-'pools. There are restroom facilities on the opposite -side of the gymnasium from the;'swim center. The County of Orange Environmental Health Department may. require a new Restroom Facility with - direct access to the pool facility. :Rowley - 1 ntemational has no way of "knowing - whether the County Health' Department will require a new restroom facility 'however we feel that it is a very likely. scenano.even during ,a like kind renovation of the existing pool facility. ; 8 The, location of the existing restroom facility on the opposite, side of the gymnasium from the pool area presents some. °unique issues which require consideration of both'the City Staff and the School District' The'cun locations' make it very difficult to control access from the school to the Pool area for school children. Conversely the current, restroom location makes' access of'community bathers to the school very difficult to control. CODE VIOLATIONS The following items have been identified as violations of various California State Health Codes that Rowley International Inc,has, encountered. It is important to mention violations of Codes where health and safety are concerned. a. The lap pool must be provided a separate pool-water treatment system, and all plumbing connections between the pools must be,eliminated: b. All paits of the pool shall be maintained in good repair..-- Floors shall be kept free of cracks and other defects. Page 8 ^ +'Y a . w 4 1 % Rowley International Inc B. EXISTING FACILITY (continued) . c. The pool shall be equipped with a skimming method,capable of continually ;- withdrawing not less than 75% of the .required circulation capacity, to provide F. = continuous skimming of the water surface. ' x a d. Floor return inlets are required on pools exceeding 40" in width. e. Depth markers shall be located on the vertical portion of the wall so as to be clearly'1egible to bathers'in the pool. f. Provisions for attaching a safety rope and buoys across the pool. shall be installed where the water depth is 4' -6 ". I. Two recirculation inlets shall be required for the first 10;OOO gallons of pool capacity and one additional inlet for each additional .10,000 'gallons. j. Provisions shall be made for adjusting the volume and direction of flow.from each return inlet. k. Handicap access is required at both pools. Historically, this requirement was .met 'by providing a hand - operated portable pool. ,lift device. Current requirements call for a use,'r- operable device. y I.' The diving boards or platforms must be 5' -0" off `the centerline .of 'the main drain grates. m. Permanent depth markers with numerals •a minimum,of 3" high are.required at the minimum •depth, maximum depth, each end and around the.perimeter at distances not to exceed 25' -0 ". Painted depth markers are not permitted: These depth markers are required on both the pool wali,and the pool deck. n. The chemical feed equipment shall be electrically interlocked with the pool circulation pump to prevent chemical feeding' when the :circulation pump, is turned `off. o. The circulation system must provide a complete turnover of the pool water in 6 hours or less. p. An emergency phone number sign is required to be posted 'where visible from the •deck, q. A "No Lifeguard on Duty Swim at Your Own Risk" sign must be r: An occupancy, load sign with clearly legible letters not iess'than 4" high shall be posted in a conspicuous place near 'the 'main entrance to a' pool. which shall indicate the number of occupants permitted for each pool:' The Page 9 Seal Beach Feasibility study September 2008 Rowley International Inc Seal Beach Feasibility Study Septerriber 2008 13 FACILITY (continued) California State Health Code has determined that the occupancy load shall �be one person per 20 square feet of pool surface area. s "No Diving" signs with minimum 4* high letters are required on pools with shallow water. t. An artificial respiration sign is required to be p9sted visible from the deck. u. A floating ring buoy and safety rope is required. v. A body hook on a minimum -12'-:Iong pole and a ring buoy with a 60' throw line are required. These items must be mounted "yvhere . readily accessible for use. W. There -are no restroom facilities for the pool. users, which Js a violation of the current State 'Health Code., Current restroofn facility access is so limited that pool users would require access to the school restroom facilities; this may �be a security issue when school is in session. The following item has been identified as a violation of, the 2603 Uniform Building Code: a. Where drinking fountains are provided, at least one shall have a spout 33 from the floor with up-front, hand-operated controls for, handicap, access. Se ction 5110. 9. SPECIAL ISSUES t The pool water loss reported by the pool operator is of special concern ;to, the operation of this facility because of the financial loss: wasted water, wasted heating, and waited chemical treatment. In additioh, withAho ambunt-of water that has been measured, the ubdermining of the pool shell is a potential danger. Finding the source -of the leak is a difficult task made more difficult- by the fiberglass coating in the' children's pool. ' As 'describ6d earlier•' this report, fiberglass is an inexpensive waterproof coating .,often used, to repair worn I •pr stained plaster. Unfortunately, when. the fl6erqfoss`c6afing breaks down, it is be' very difficult to find leaks due to the masking effects of the fiberglass.'' Page 10 !f -R o w t e y• 'I n t e r n a t i o n a i Inc Seal Beach FeasibilityStudy 'September 2008 C. RECOMMENDATIONS t In reviewing the current condition of the facility both the pools could be brought into compliance with the State Health Code. Although there are many issues with 'both pools, it is not - uncommon to see major renovations of these, types of facilities when the facility requirements have changed very little- frbm`. the -time of 'the original construction. These major renovations are often successfui:.in providing;' i mproved performance and °appearance for a portion of the cost of - a' complete replacement: When an Owner's programming requirements change, no cost savings of a facility,-can compensate for a facility that can't satisfy,the progra'mming'needs'of the community. Based upon Rowley International Ines discussions 'with :the , different user groups, Rowley International Inc feels that the, programming of the• facility 'has. evolved to the ,point that, when coupled with the updates in.the State Health Code, the best course of action would be to 'replace. the existing pools with" an aquatic facility capablebf allowing'a multitude of concurrent uses'. To illustrate the differences the balance of this section will describe, Rowley International Inc's recommendations for a renovation followed by recommendations fora new pool with a "few additional options. 1. POOL SHELL 1 The concrete pool shells appear to be structurally sound. The lap - pd0( - 'shows many -areas of surface rust where the- reinforcing steel has `been corroded by pool water. This indicates the plaster has failed need of replacement. The preparation of the substrate is important as the new- plaster Belies on a strong mechanical, bond .between the roughened surface and new plaster.' Other alternatives to plaster are available, such" as fiberglass; f but only plaster with proper chemical treatment will,give 15 -20 years.of service, , The gutter system on the lap pool is too,small to serve any serious competitive need. The gutter system is of questionable siie "with ` regard, to" dealing with considera surge capacity when 'several bathers "are,: introduced to the pool`at the same time: -Since the lap pool utilizes agutter= and = surge =tank system' "and the children's pool utilizes a'surface skimmer- syst6i the'connection of the'same; circulation 'piping and pump suction is suspect; The a, bility:to,control, and' adjust flow operation during dynamic and static conditions of the,two- ,pools i's at best. The•expansion joints are,always a source of concern. The lap pool has two. expansion; ;- joints joining „at,a peipendicular intersection at the, bottom of, the pool. There ” are significant `rust stains emanating from the expansion joints. - indicating both a water•:' leak and - compromised 'and rusting• - , structural joint. Page 11 f✓ s Y r r Rowl-eyA nternatio na l I n-c C. " RECOMMENDATIO,NS .(continued) • °,yk 4 • J Y y` S Seal Beach Feasibility Study September 2008 The watertight integrity of all underwater light niches and conduit should be verified: : Conformance to the National Electric ; Code should -be confirmed. Underwater' lights; niches, conduit, and. junction ' boxes should be replaced to conform to Code. 2_ PIPING We believe.,the best long -term solution is replacement of all ferrous piping. We recommend using Schedule -80 PVC pipe'and fittings. All :piping `should be sized to limitf"ter velocity in the pipes to 6 feet per second. This will ensure lower, operating' costs=-and higher pumping efficiency., Piping. - replacement - would include' all -piping to,propedy separate the lap pool and children's pool and new pool floor inlets to better circulate the treated water back into pool. • All valves "should also be replaced to provide an efficiently operating'system. We ,,"'recommend using Schedule 80 PVC fittings'and valves,with.•gear operators on valves over 6 ". 3. DECK The pool decks are generally in poor condition; however, with piping replacement comes' . trenching around the ..entire perimeter at - each; Pool. When • the decks are trenched; approximately 35% of your deck will be removed to accommodate the piping replacement. At that. time, ' the entire deck could be replaced or the, remaining portions of deck could. remain 'as a cost" saving' option; however, there are some deck, slope issues making this option much less' viable: Tile depth markers should also be added on the decks at the required spacing and vertically on the - corresponding area' of the deck.' to meet current State Health Code requirements. .4 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT The • existing equipment, appears to be generally in poor condition. Separating . the two pool mechanical systems obsoletes almost , all of .• the equipment: N , pumps should be ".provided , iVith. premium, high - efficiency . motors. The: pumps should be installed in a pump pit'to provide. a flooded suction configuration • that would allow each pool system to; be shut down at night to provide additional operating cost savings. Page 12 ' Y . 3 Rowle International Inc C. RECOMMENDATIONS (continued) a .A` z T F The existing high -rate sand filtration system is beyond its useful life and should be - replaced., New � fully automated high -rate sand filters should be installed.. Automated filters eliminate the need for a manual operation to backwash the filters. The filter tanks are°rnuch, smaller, and have much less flow during a backwash ", cycle.: As a result, high flow rates that typically cause problems to the . sewer system are minimized and make -up cycles are reduced in volume. Seal ,Beach Feasibility Study September 2008 The existing gas -fired pool heater is "in good shape. A heater of this size would not be correct for use on either pool once the circulation systems are separated. Consideration should be given to the use of direct - fired, pool' heaters. Pool heaters are much more efficient than domestic hot water -systems. With consideration to today's current energy conditions; solar, pool heat should = be seriously considered for any new aquatic facility: •Neiw'. solar water heating technology has significantly reduced the cost of so' iar'systems and "improved the Return On Investment (ROI). • • ' The existing automated chemical control system borders on- .obsolescence and should be removed and replaced with a new system., ,Properly designed " automatic chemical treatment systems continually monitor and feed chemicals as required to maintain the proper chemical balance in the pool water. This type of . system uses less chemicals and requires less labor than manual treatment. By carefully controlling . the ' pool water chemistry, '.da'mag'e` to the mechanical equipment in the system and the pool'finMit will ba,'rriihimized. When installed,, the new chemical control bypass lines (loop) should be routed to take in filtered pool water, pass through a Y- strainer;. pass the sensor probes and flow indicator and return to each respective surge chamber. We recommend, ,the, installation of Siemens Strantrol System 31 with liquid chlorination ,systems using sodium hypochlorite, carbon dioxide for pH control, and Muriatic acid for alkaliriity,control. The chlorine and acid systems should all b e housed in separate mechanical areas. These systems present a relatively safe pool chemical environment .utilizing -larg&s able to store a 2 -to- 3 -week supply "of the chemicals. The chemicals can be purchased in bulk and delivered by a chemical company. Liquid chemicals are also' in Page 13 ' 'Rowley I n t e r n a t i o n a t Inc Seal Beach Feasibility Study Septem5er2008 A C. RECOMMENDATIONS (continued) 50- gallon drums. The downside of an all-liquid system is an increased potential for a chemical spill and additional hazardous cheiical storage issues. .Rowley International Inc recommends tertiary chemical containment , -, in dedicated chemical. rooms for each chemical. The electrical system for the mechanical equipment should 'be analyzed and modified to handle the ioads of the equipment and to meet all current `Codes. x. 5. DECK EQUIPMENT ' The diving equipment -meets the current State'Health Code; however, it does not >` satisfy competitive requirements. Rowley International -Inc appreciates the City's, need -to provide diving programs; however, Rowley international -:Inc strongly recommends that any diving considerations for this existing lap pool be, limited to 1 -meter diving: The- diving envelope of the exiting .pool shell i&.not sufficient to accommodate 3 -meter diving. Other deck equipment items including ladders, covers, and racing lanes are in " working order and could remain. The portable handicap lift; should 'be upgraded with a user - operated :model to meet current State Health Code. 6. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM The chemical room is not sufficient to accommodate any, chemicals and should be abandoned. The mechanical space is insufficienf to house the systems described above. For this reason a new mechanical room or enclosure should �:. be part„of an existing•.facility renovation. The new swimming ;pool equipment 7 s- room should not be attached to the , existing gymnasium so that future renovation of the gymnasium would not require .renovation of 'otherwise new swimming pool circulation systems. 7. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ' We`recommend installing the warning signs in the deck around the shallow end of the both Pools (less than 4' -6" 'in depth) stating, "Danger - Shallow Water - No Diving" with a universal "No Diving" graphic. All required safety signs should be provided and 'mounted .on the walls around the pools to meet State'Codes (See p. —',v. on pages 9-1,0 %of this report). h; 8. POOL REPLACEMENT , As described in the second paragraph of this section =(C: Recorhniendations) of = the report, Rowley International Inc. believes that the best solution is to replace the existing pool facility with an all new 50 -meter x 25 -yard multi -use pool or a Page 14 i M �. ..•.w «..-. ....... . .. ..... .. .. ...... ... a ........ -. ... .... - — a....,w...o - � .an ..... ...... .... . . o , k'r r :. .1 m e .r n a t i o n a l In Seal Beach Feasibility Study September 2008 C. RECOMMENDATIONS (continued) combination of competitive and recreational pools. The renovation described above includes almost complete replacement of every aspect of the pool except for parts ° of the .pool shell itself. The new pool would .accommodate all aspects of the renovation plus the shell and deck. The new pool -would be comprised of one - third. deep. °water (12' to' 13') to accommodate all, aspects of "a diving program one -third .intermediate depth (7') to accommodate competitive water.polo, and one- third'shallow water T-6 to 4'- 6") for instructional and recreational programs. �£ Y 3: n ; The construction materials should be chosen with emphasis on long -term use and efficiency. An all- concrete shell featuring PVC piping with a floor return inlet system will provide many years of efficient service. The nature of the concrete shell is a sturdy base for many years. Concrete decking -with "inlaid ceramic;:tile signage will meet the current codes and provide ;,added safety as', well as longevity. The mechanical systems should use the latest in automation. Fully automated permanent media filters and an automatic chemical feed system provide ease of ' maintenance and added 'life to the facility. The ,automated system will allow for ` overnight. "shutdowns that, when accompanied by the use , pool• covers, will provide substantial savings in operation costs. D. OPTIONS Options for consideration in regards to the renovation of the, facility include replacing the pools with'a 50 -meter pool or as described above refurbishing the existing pools. 1. 50 -Meter Pool k • s . I A 50 -meter pool is 75' wide and 164' feet long. This size pool is very popular in large part due to its versatility.' Covering over 12,000 squEiie 'feet -it considerable area'for . both shallow- and deep -wat§ f p' rogramriiing opportunities. The main advantages are the ability to program multiple'training and instructional opportunities at the same time. Water polo and .swim can •be held at the same time. 2. Recreation Pool Municipal facilitates can benefit from some type of '�ecreation pool, with slightly _warmer water and more play area and - play. features, for° children and the community at large. One advantage to having a separate recreation pool is that the recreation pool can be operated seasonally, ' By shutting down operation during the colder months; the city can make significant'operational budget cuts. The competition pool can then be operated yeaf -round for-,competition and training. Page 15 Row ley I Inc Seal Beach Feasibility Study' �• • •• September 2008 ©. OPTIONS (continued) .° 3. Refurbishment R; As described in detail above, both pools can be refurbished to provide efficient long lasting use. , The key issue is whether or not the ,pools currently meet the needs 'of the community. 4.. Community Recreation and Competitive Aquatics During our site visit, we interviewed several operational staff: The main purpose, of the pools is .Learn to Swim and -Swim Team. These -activities .are quite important in a community such as Seal Beach with its ptoximity,'to-the ocean. team, to Swim .programs become -important at an earlier age than • most communities. • Aquatic programming in this-and nearby,communities is becoming : more prevalent. Activities• such as competitive swimming and water .polo • have " become hugely popular sports for children. Community recreation should not be overlooked during the planning process. Shallow warm -water pools with children's play equipment and other multi-muse areas have proven to be -very successful in many - municipal, facilities. They.allow' for :more community pride and involvement. Often the recreation pool -becorries much more heavily used °than the competition ` • Recreation pools with. ' warmer" -water. often draw segments of the community who normally are .not. ! inclined to use the -competition pool. These groups `include seriiors foe. water aerobics and "no- impact workouts; Mommy- and -Me classes" for toddlers; handicap swimming; and exercise. E. PLANNING 4Y • „• f�• The planning .process should include community or "Town Hall" meetings to determine the desires and concerns of the community regarding the proposed project through community input. 'It has been Rowley International Inc's. experience that-,a small segment of, the community, will attend- these .meetings and become very passionate. about their" particular groups needs and wants. Rowley .International ]nc has'seen' many occasions where competitive swimming groups attend the -meeting and attempt to drive the project to, accommodate their purpose. What often happens is that a very large segment of the community (the silent majority) "does not attend the .meeting or provide input for the project but eventually will become the largest, of the • faciliity users. City, fficials must be aware of this during the planning process. This 'generally applies to recreational aspects of the proposed facilities. Recreational bodies of water often'outdraw competitive bodies of water by an order of magnitude. This use often takes place ,.during the .hotter months: Recreational- 'bodies' of'wtiter may be operated , seasonally';allowing the City to save "significantly on - its operational budget. The recreational bodies of water often become such a big draw for the Page 16 Rowley Unternational Inc Seal Beach - Feasibilit�i Study Septembdr 2008 F. PLANNING (continued) community that they become a significant source of income to offset some of the operating costs of the'6ntire facility. Competition pools" are more commonly operated year-round Programming (training .and `competition) - ih . this• type of pool is very oft6r) scheduled years in advahte'., Club swimming and water polo often compete for the use -of fh6S6 facilities. Planning for a Municipal aquatic facility must consider severarfactors,",' mainly: available facility infrastructure budget; both construction• arid 'desig . n .'(.Soft) costs; operational costs fbr the proposed - facility 'configuration." Staffing "Oonsideraflons I must alsobe� considered.• Community use and availability; may' al"s'o'impact parking '-and other'erivironmelintaffactor.t. 1. Site Planning This particular. `site has many components, that- need to, be: c"o'nside're'd ' in. the planning and decision stage. The proxj!pitytoffie s6h6o'l issue that needs attention and -has been mentioned abov6. T66 ex'isting'tennis courts also pro an opportunity for additional prpgrqmrin'd',6r s"ite changes'.. Lntr�'ah`�exit to the faicility,.Ind its impact on, local. traffic 'must be c6oiside'red in older to rn community. aki ize utility of the site and the commUn bility parking must always be taken into � account for any facility: - Site lighting 'and how. i 'affects ' the , surrounding, community should also be examined. These are" but 4 few considerations 'which need attention during the " ' Page 17 A i R•o vV I e y International Inc S eal Be ach Feasibility Study September.2008 F. 'PLANNING (continued) g 2. Staffing During the planning process the City. should also take into account the increased E staffing requirements of a new facility. Lifeguards, maintenance 'and operations k . personri el, and administration are of considerable importance.to a new municipal ' aquatic facility. 'Staffing issues should be addressed• during,: design and. construction so that operational budgets can beset for the impending opening of a- n6w Aquatic Facility. These- solutions -need "to be• in place" t at the time of opening" a new facility including an operational plan that can be reviewed by the County - Health - Agency. G. COST ESTIMATE The , following cost estimates are general based on proposed,' facility recommendations' of this report; all costs reflect 2008'pnces. r; Y 4 . nr � r 6 s s,. C x� S' q Page 18 rz R o W I e y Int ernatio nal Inc Seal Beach Feasibility Study September 2608 k • -J P: NEW 6&-METER COMPETITION POOL ,°. h , F •S \' F •$� ; •'r yryeE 'SSX . r �° K5 .� mss• `'•CS Y w S n' a r A{ { 2 e 9 ^ Example': 50= IUlefer Multi -Use Pool, 164' x 75' � ; ;. 50 -Meter Competition Pool including Pool Shell, Mechanical and Circulation Equipment, Plumbing, ;` Y ;. Deck Equipment Package $1,906,500.00; ^ , . Swimming Pool Deck - 18,000 sq.ft. @ $12 per sq.ft. $216,000.00. Building to house restrooms required by Swimming i!= Poo! Code„ Pool Equipment, Pool •Administration 4 sq.ft' ,@ $400 per'sq.ft.= $1,920,000.00 { Site Demolition and Hauling $124,000.00 TOTAL $4,166,500.00 k L - Page 19 e ' Seal Beach • Feasibility Study September 2008 t b„ t a. �e iy. n • r s 30 -Meter Competition Pool _including Pool Shell, Mechanical and Circulation Equipment, Plumbing, Deck Equipment Package $1,506,500.00 Swimming Pool Deck - 18,000 sq.ft. @ $12 per sq.ft. $216,000 'Building to house restrooms required by Swimming Pool Code, Pool Equipment, Pool Administration 4,800 sq.ft. @ $400 per sq.ft.= $1,920,000.00 Site Demolition and Hauling $124,000.00 TOTAL $3,766,50.04 Page 20 Example:" 30 -Meter Multi-Use Pool with histivctiohal Alcove, 120.'x 75'. • . " " ° ; x'" Rowley International Inc NEW'50= METER-COMPETITION POOL AND RECREATION "POOL f k , t r. M � ' Seal Beach.Feasibility Study ,x September 2008, x � .n 50 -Meter Competition Pool including Podl,Shell Mechanical and Circulation Equipment, Plumbing, F ` Deck Equipment Package $1,906,500:00: A09.0 - Square Foot Shallow.Recr'eation Pool .. With' Iriferactive`11Vate� Play. Features $875,000:00 ; Swimming Pool Deck - 18,000 sq.ft. @'$1 per sq.ft. $ 216 Building to house restrooms `required by Swimming Pool ,Code, Pool Equipment Pool Administration_ . 4,800 sq.ft.'`@. $400 0'" sq,ft.= $1,920,000.00 - Si&Derbblition and-Hauling - $124,000. , 00.' TOTAL $5,041,.500.00 , v • ••S tS n , eY u . a ' e 3•r 1, P 3 ,! • ' , Ay i With optional 'Flume Slide into Recreation pool $215,000.00:, Total with Optional Slide $5,256,500.00 Page 21 ; a .m 8 Rowley International - Seal Beach Feasibility Study ; September 2008 NEW 30 =METER COMPETITION POOL AND RECREATION POOL :R h 6: °rl4'.\ 't•k4,. ^' > •Sa. 'f'-- ••i",aa xv ,,. :,Y 'Pool "Rgcrea'tion • .:= Zj,$"':•j Sx. }v ripe >.y;a ` x` • ryt••. `,``, ., v X ,'°• s e A• with Examp 25= YaiM`Gnimpetitiod �; P „ool ;= • °; *r 30 -Meter CompetitionVool including Pool Shell, Al `Mechanical and Circulation Equipment 'Plumbing, Deck "Equipment Package $1,506;500.00 ; 5.000^ Square Foot Shallow Recreation Pool „ ` � • - 'With Interactive Water Play Features - $ 875 000.00 : , :• ”' " x Swimming Pool Deck - 18,000 sq.ft. @ $12 per sq.ftx $21'6,000.00" ` ^. e s Building to house restroams required :by Swimming' t W", - Pool. Code, Pool'Equipment; Pool Administration ' r-,;.; - 4;800 sq'% - `@ $4b0 per sq.ft.= i t920 000.00 $ , Site Demolition and Hauling $124 '' TOTAL $4,641.,500.00` With optional Flume Slide into Recreation •pool $215,000.00 Total with Optional Slide $4,836,500.00 t ", Page 22 ;;: F x YID o`W l e International I n C S eal Beach Feasibi 1 ' September 200$ , • 7 _ y 'EXISTING POOL REFURBISHMENT " Agency, Review Fames 3 000:00 � '_ $, , Construction Pool. Shell $325;000.00 Children's Pool :$100,000.00 p g <. P`i in and Valves .$165,,000:00 - :.: Deck Work $216;000:00 :Mechanical Equipment <, $263,'000.00 .F :Dedk Equipment - ` - $1.55;000:00 ` Electr•'ical'•Eguipmerit $146.000`:.00 :. Sub -total $1,373,000.00 10% Contingency $137,300.00 Sub -total '$1 10 %' Contractor Overhead $`151.000.00 - Sub =total 1, $1,661,300 ,. •` `� q . 10% Contractor Profit $'166.,100.00 "1 TOTAL $9,827,400.00` £r Additional Swimming Pool. Support Buildirig Building to house restroorns required bytSwirnming< Pool, Code, Pool'Equipment, Pool :Administration = ' ° �4,806'sq.ft. @ $400 per 4ft.= $1,920,000:00 TOTAL with Support Building $3,747 :�.' l r ~ " < �Note:`_This` P tion does include the construction. cost of .a' new port building inrhich P .• <o _ < ,c . z r may be by' the =Department,`ofiEnvironmeAtal Health. H:; DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Rowley International 'Inc• has estimated the :Design "and• Construction Phases;•of 'u y :::. ;" •. this; project based` upon experience with pool replacement projects.T.. - = ' n . has rid.control over the time;requi by public agencies ; , 'fordocument review "and xit is possible that -more time than indicated below, will,:be,� re , 6ired.�This project' specialty "Contractor and 'it has been found`-vvith=� previous jobs 'that'these contractors„ Jf busy,'may r ask for mope time,, increase "their'profit margin, or not bid the project. �S Page 23 : ' O"W a 4l n t e r n:a t i o n a I Seat ;Beach Feasibility Sturdy ; t T 7 r � C September 2UO8 H. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (continued) x 1. Pool Replacement Y= Y ' Pi"eliminary Design 4 weeks tF ` Clierit:Review 2 weeks Construction Documents 10Rweeks• °` J.� Glient,'Review 2 weeks` : ; "L. Health Department Review 4 weeks: h ° A a . << =Bid `Phase 3 weeks k E�SA,r Awarding Contract 2 weeks : Construction = ` - 16 weeks ' ; =, #.. Total 43 ;t ` >r J. =CONCLUSIONS Rowley International Inc has made reco mmendations With consideration :given`:ta the : needs •and. doncemt df the,'City. , At'the time of this report„it Rowley lnternational ' :Ines :iinclerstanding'that the current pool configUratibn does riot suitable `provide for -the' programs-desired Despite the•cost savings'of a refurbishment' =fhe C °ity wquld °t;e:x 4 ; °: E� :- abetter: "' Ated for a -complete. pool replacement to : satisfy -their - - growing reeds Construction of ax`riew ,Pool Facility gives tfte City ;gf `SealBeach ttie oppo'r#uriity.to, . '.,3.. `: rr ` w maximize the use of the existing site: 'Rowley In'ternationa[ lnc<:recornmends that' "all¢ ' ^ < the = item < s: ,identifed as Code violations `be corrected at, some time :in the, future; it -, _ slioirtd Ybe kept in mind that'these laws a�e.forthe safety and health`of the ; use rsy Rowley' lnternational Inc's estimate's .bf - construction costs and sched -ale "based ..upon -many actual .projects -of a similar nature'ih the, area which• Rowley 4riternationa {; •' I "itc bas.coirple #ed over, the past few years. Detailed - drawings including pool plans, 'deck ,areas, and .fences .ate bdydhd the ' V ' j. -E ;scope of „this report' however., they -will °certainly be aincltided in the construction; ,,° _ 'documents for the work 'd '.'escribed •in ftii's ':. Prepared by: k ^ xv =. r ROWLEY INTERNATIONAL INC a: rr •3r, a ,fir X tr< <, 0. /\ � —•i Y V � ' •V t ... eY � � ',' Gi:ecj Cann ` '` • Senior Project Manager • Page 24 „,; ATTACHMENT "B" 10/13/08 Agenda Staff Report- McGaugh Swimming Pool Renovation /Replacement AGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: October 13, 2008 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: David Carmany, City Manager FROM: Vince Mastrosimone, Director of Public SUBJECT: McGAUGH SWIMMING POOL REPLACEMENT SUMMARY OF REQUEST: It is respectfully requested that the 0i T I II * Study for the McGaugh Swimming Pool f matter to the Recreation Commission for BACKGROUND: As part of the fi replacement of McGaugh Schc existing facility Rowley Interna reta i . d to Cannb r Capital Improa imming pool an City Council di as estimated re , Inc., an aquatic design, he study. Their report is i, rnational, Inc. will be p aestions. I receive db&file the Feasibility ation /Realacement and refer the rog ram, sta'f cecmmmended the facilities Mitt fly located at off to provid�� n assessment of the R osts and�replacement costs. D ineering and consulting firm, was Fm Iff ched for your perusal. Mr. Greg sent at the meeting to present the The report suggests tha `wbil Wistia. acilities could be renovated, the City may be better served by re laming ng facilities. This would be true especially if the needs of the City have changed since the original facility was designed. Further, the r port documents deviations from the current building code and health and safety c �.z a related to public swimming pools which need to be addressed. E the Los AYamitos Unified School District has retained a soils engineer turated o conditions near the existing pool. This report should be ; ° er 1st. On September 24, 2008 the Recreation Commission was presented with the Rowley feasibility study for the McGaugh swimming pool. Commission members Agenda Item V Page 2 stated that they feel swimming is an important skill for the youth of Seal Beach to learn. It is their philosophy that with the proximity to the beach it is a matter of public safety that all children are provided with an opportunity to learn how to? swim. They feel the swimming pool is a valuable asset to the community ith a vote of 4 to 0 the commission recommended that the City pursue a pla of replacing the existing pool as opposed to renovating the present pool. h commission also commended the drafting of the report as a valuable too to reviewing the issue. If there is interest in addressing the issues identified by the dy at the M Swimming Pool, staff recommends the City Council r I a to t e Recreation Commission with direction as to the furth peci iE s , es t• ,y addressed by the Commission. Issues that the City Council may wish th Commission to review include but are not limited to- • Master planning of recreation reg. • Location of a new facility at McGagh or anothel • Activities the facility will need o a modate s swim team, adult swim, wad. r polo wing, swim • Operational issues and expenses • Funding MP There are no di im acts a` " , led with th P � .� site. s recreation needs, ns, tot pool. item. It is respectfully ommended that the City C��3cil receive and file the Feasibility Stud trltop the M - au h Swimming Pool Renovation /Replacement and refer the matt Red en Commission for furth study. SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED: ATTACHMENT "C" 2/22/10 Agenda Staff Report- McGaugh Pool Status Update AGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: February 22, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: David N. Carmany, City Manager FROM: Jill R. Ingram, Assistant to the City M SUBJECT: McGAUGH POOL STATUS UPDATE 3 SUMMARY OF REQUEST: It is recommended that the City Cou 1. Receive and file the Teport; 2. Provide direction to staff as operation of the McGaugh direction regar i - funding "French�drarnL m 0", XWLT -01 Y On February 1 010 staff met with LoK, , amitos S ool District officials to discuss ongoing ues with the McGaugh oo . As the school district is in the process of deb :ng from their current modernization process on the campus, they Wwe expre mediate concerns in the ongoing leak from the pool and sa _ : o_ f neanraci'A tennis courts �.�i� Po1e Y As the District nearsi� ct, the have a desire to convert the existing in t ��g nal parking spots to address the lack of adequate parking. In the process of planning this conversion, the District contracted a geotechnical distress evaluation from a geotechnical /environmental firm regarding the tenni - ourt slab adjacent to the swimming pool to evaluate the condition of the subsurface soils. Attached is a copy of the limited geotechnical .distress evaluation by TR Geotechnical, Inc. `" effort to kee : the McGaugh pool operating at its current level, and to r e= "' of a future sink hole issue related to ongoing soil saturation witlii "s court slab adjacent to the swimming pool, the geotechnical project engineer is recommending the placement of a "French drain" adjacent to the northwest end of the pool deck. The "French drain" would outlet water runoff to a drainage area near the sports field. Agenda Item Page 2 On Tuesday, February 16 our City Engineer and staff met onsite with the District's modernization contractor. Our City Engineer is looking at other o,,tions to re- direct the outlet water runoff to a drainage area that will not affect sport fields, and will provide an update at the Council meeting. The District is gathering a more accurate cost estimate, however, the p ugh estimate for this temporary solution to keep the pool open is approxi tely $125,000. The District is requesting the City's assistance to=und the requ "ted "French drain" installation. L FINANCIAL IMPACT: While the District is gathering a more accurate for this temporary solution to keep the pool Qp, RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City 1. Receive and file the report; 2. Provide direct' ff as operatio . , _ _ sta gl; "FreR`h drain." SUBMITTED Ji1 b - - wam, the rough estim ately $125,000. Jing the continued ity pool, with specific ded installation of a TED AND APPROVED: N. Carmany, City Manager , Community Services Supervisor tress Investigation of Tennis Courts Northwest Side of Swimming Pool ATTACHMENT "D" E -Mail from Michael Vena of OCHCA dated 3/10/10 From: Vena, Michael [mailto:MVena @ochca.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:41 AM To: Michael Ho; greg @rowleyinternational.com Cc: Jeff Watson; Tim Kelsey; Sanchez, Richard; Fennessy, Denise; Newe, Karen; Haller, Mike; Rashidi -Fard, Shaghayegh Subject: RE: Swim Pool Remodel Michael & Greg, To follow up with the meeting we had yesterday, out at McGaugh Pool, I wanted to summarize some of the points of direction given from OCEH regarding the pool remodel activity. • Prior to construction, 3 sets or plans and specifications, must be reviewed and approved by OCEH • The swim pools(s) must be compliant with CA Health & Safety Code regarding suction entrapment systems and devices (CA AB 1020/ Fed VGBA) by June 30, 2010 • Non compliant pools may be subject to closure following the June 30 deadline • Leaks in recirculation equipment plumbing (above ground) would need to be repaired or replaced to eliminate all leaks • Conducting a re- plaster of the pool surface will require correction of any non compliant hand rails, step riser/ treads, depth makers, lane lines • Underground plumbing repairs will not trigger retroactive requirements regarding the existing restroom fixtures (FYI: constructing additional pools would) • *Conducting substantial underground plumbing repairs, as proposed for this project, Will require compliance with current code parameters regarding recirculation systems and turnover time. • A separate recirculation system would need to be constructed for the existing attached Special Use Pool • An increase in turnover rate (decrease in turnover time from 8 hr to 6 hr) would need to be provided for each of the new recirculation systems *1 do apologize for my uncertainty regarding this last issue yesterday. I was wanted to be accurate as to how the retroactive requirements would apply to your project. Now that I have a more complete understanding of the scope of the project, I am able to give more clear direction. I do understand that the retroactive requirements regarding the special use pool circulation system (plumbing, pump, filter, chlorinator) will likely be an important determining factor as to the direction the project takes. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Michael Vena, REHS mvena(aochca.com Supervising EHS, II Orange County Environmental Health Plan Check 1241 E Dyer Rd Suite 120 Santa Ana, CA 92705 V:(714) 433 -6074 F:(714) 433 -6424 ATTACHMENT "E" California AB 1020 (Virginia Graeme Baker Act) 121 STAT. 1794 PUBLIC LAW 110 - 140 —DEC. 19, 2007 (ii) whether duplicative facilities are necessary or desirable. (b) REPoRT. —Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). SEC. 1309. DOE STUDY OF SECURITY ATTRIBUTES OF SMART GRID SYSTEMS. Deadline. (a) DOE STUDY. —The Secretary shall, within 18 months after Reports. the date of enactment of this Act, submit a report to Congress that provides a quantitative assessment and determination of the existing and potential impacts of the deployment of Smart Grid systems on improving the security of the Nation's electricity infra- structure and operating capability. The report shall include but not be limited to specific recommendations on each of the following: (1) How smart grid systems can help in making the Nation's electricity system less vulnerable to disruptions due to inten- tional acts against the system. (2) How smart grid systems can help in restoring the integrity of the Nation's electricity system subsequent to disrup- tions. (3) How smart grid systems can facilitate nationwide, inter - operable emergency communications and control of the Nation's electricity system during times of localized, regional, or nation- wide emergency. (4) What risks must be taken into account that smart grid systems may, if not carefully created and managed, create vulnerability to security threats of any sort, and how such risks may be mitigated. (b) CONSULTATION. —The Secretary shall consult with other Fed- eral agencies in the development of the report under this section, including but not limited to the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Electric Reli- ability Organization certified by the Commission under section 215(c) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824o) as added by section 1211 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109- 58; 119 Stat. 941). Virginia Graeme TITLE XIV -POOL AND SPA SAFETY Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. 15 USC 8001 SEC. 1401. SHORT TITLE. - note. This title may be cited as the "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act ". 15 USC 8001. SEC. 1402. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Of injury- related deaths, drowning is the second leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 14 in the United States. (2) In 2004, 761 children aged 14 and under died as a result of unintentional drowning. (3) Adult supervision at all aquatic venues is a critical safety factor in preventing children from drowning. (4) Research studies show that the installation and proper use of barriers or fencing, as well as additional layers of protec- tion, could substantially reduce the number of childhood resi- dential swimming pool drownings and near drownings. PUBLIC LAW 110 - 140 —DEC. 19, 2007 121 STAT. 1795 SEC. 1403. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) ASME /ANSI. —The term "ASME/ANSI" as applied to a safety standard means such a standard that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2) BARRIER. —The term "barrier" includes a natural or constructed topographical feature that prevents unpermitted access by children to a swimming pool, and, with respect to a hot tub, a lockable cover. (3) COMMISSION. —The term "Commission" means the Con- sumer Product Safety Commission. (4) MAIN DRAIN. —The term "main drain" means a sub- merged suction outlet typically located at the bottom of a pool or spa to conduct water to a recirculating pump. (5) SAFETY VACUUM RELEASE SYSTEM. —The term "safety vacuum release system" means a vacuum release system capable of providing vacuum release at a suction outlet caused by a high vacuum occurrence due to a suction outlet flow blockage. (6) SWIMMING POOL; SPA. —The term "swimming pool" or "spa" means any outdoor or indoor structure intended for swim- ming or recreational bathing, including in- ground and above- ground structures, and includes hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and non - portable wading pools. (7) UNBLOCKABLE DRAIN. —The term "unblockable drain" means a drain of any size and shape that a human body cannot sufficiently block to create a suction entrapment hazard. 15 USC 8002. SEC. 1404. FEDERAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA DRAIN COVER 15 USC 8003. STANDARD. (a) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY RULE. —The requirements described in subsection (b) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission under the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.). (b) DRAIN COVER STANDARD. — Effective 1 year after the date of enactment of this title, each swimming pool or spa drain cover manufactured, distributed, or entered into commerce in the United States shall conform to the entrapment protection standards of the ASME /ANSI A112.19.8 performance standard, or any successor standard regulating such swimming pool or drain cover. (C) PUBLIC POOLS. — (1) REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. — (A) IN GENERAL. — Beginning 1 year after the date of enactment of this title — (i) each public pool and spa in the United States shall be equipped with anti- entrapment devices or sys- tems that comply with the ASME /ANSI A112.19.8 performance standard, or any successor standard; and (ii) each public pool and spa in the United States with a single main drain other than an unblockable drain shall be equipped, at a minimum, with 1 or more of the following devices or systems designed to prevent entrapment by pool or spa drains that meets the requirements of subparagraph (B): (I) SAFETY VACUUM RELEASE SYSTEM. —A safety vacuum release system which ceases operation of Effective date. Effective date. 121 STAT. 1796 PUBLIC LAW 110- 140 —DEC. 19, 2007 the pump, reverses the circulation flow, or other- wise provides a vacuum release at a suction outlet when a blockage is detected, that has been tested by an independent third party and found to con- form to ASME/ANSI standard A112.19.17 or ASTM standard F2387. (II) SUCTION - LIMITING VENT SYSTEM. —A suc- tion- limiting vent system with a tamper- resistant atmospheric opening. (III) GRAVITY DRAINAGE SYSTEM.—A gravity drainage system that utilizes a collector tank. (IV) AUTOMATIC PUMP SHUT -OFF SYSTEM. —An automatic pump shut -off system. (V) DRAIN DISABLEMENT. —A device or system that disables the drain. (VI) OTHER SYSTEMS. —Any other system determined by the Commission to be equally effec- tive as, or better than, the systems described in subclauses (I) through (V) of this clause at pre- venting or eliminating the risk of injury or death associated with pool drainage systems. (B) APPLICABLE STANDARDS. —Any device or system described in subparagraph (A)(ii) shall meet the require- ments of any ASME /ANSI or ASTM performance standard if there is such a standard for such a device or system, or any applicable consumer product safety standard. (2) PUBLIC POOL AND SPA DEFINED. —In this subsection, the term "public pool and spa" means a swimming pool or spa that is— (A) open to the public generally, whether for a fee or free of charge; (B) open exclusively to— (i) members of an organization and their guests; (ii) residents of a multi -unit apartment building, apartment complex, residential real estate develop- ment, or other multi - family residential area (other than a municipality, township, or other local government jurisdiction); or (iii) patrons of a hotel or other public accommoda- tions facility; or (C) operated by the Federal Government (or by a concessionaire on behalf of the Federal Government) for the benefit of members of the Armed Forces and their dependents or employees of any department or agency and their dependents. (3) ENFORCEMENT. — Violation of paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a violation of section 19(a)(1) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068(a)(1)) and may also be enforced under section 17 of that Act (15 U.S.C. 2066). 15 USC 8004. SEC. 1405. STATE SWIMMING POOL SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM. (a) IN GENERAL. -- Subject to the availability of appropriations authorized by subsection (e), the Commission shall establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible States. (b) ELIGIBILITY. —To be eligible for a grant under the program, a State shall— PUBLIC LAW 110 - 140 —DEC. 19, 2007 121 STAT. 1797 (1) demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that it has a State statute, or that, after the date of enactment of this title, it has enacted a statute, or amended an existing statute, and provides for the enforcement of, a law that — (A) except as provided in section 1406(a)(1)(A)(i), applies to all swimming pools in the State; and (B) meets the minimum State law requirements of section 1406; and (2) submit an application to the Commission at such time, in such form, and containing such additional information as the Commission may require. (c) AMOUNT OF GRANT. —The Commission shall determine the amount of a grant awarded under this title, and shall consider— (1) the population and relative enforcement needs of each qualifying State; and (2) allocation of grant funds in a manner designed to pro- vide the maximum benefit from the program in terms of pro- tecting children from drowning or entrapment, and, in making that allocation, shall give priority to States that have not received a grant under this title in a preceding fiscal year. (d) UsE OF GRANT FUNDS. —A State receiving a grant under this section shall use — (1) at least 50 percent of amounts made available to hire and train enforcement personnel for implementation and enforcement of standards under the State swimming pool and spa safety law; and (2) the remainder — (A) to educate pool construction and installation compa- nies and pool service companies about the standards; (B) to educate pool owners, pool operators, and other members of the public about the standards under the swim- ming pool and spa safety law and about the prevention of drowning or entrapment of children using swimming pools and spas; and (C) to defray administrative costs associated with such training and education programs. (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. —There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for each of fiscal years 2009 and 2010 $2,000,000 to carry out this section, such sums to remain available until expended. Any amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection that remain unexpended and unobligated at the end of fiscal year 2010 shall be retained by the Commission and credited to the appropriations account that funds enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Act. SEC. 1406. MINIMUM STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS. 15 USC 8005. (a) IN GENERAL. — (1) SAFETY STANDARDs. A State meets the minimum State law requirements of this section if— (A) the State requires by statute — (i) the enclosure of all outdoor residential pools and spas by barriers to entry that will effective)y pre- vent small children from gaining unsupervised and unfettered access to the pool or spa; (ii) that all pools and spas be equipped with devices and systems designed to prevent entrapment by pool or spa drains; 121 STAT. 1798 PUBLIC LAW 110 -140 —DEC. 19, 2007 (iii) that pools and spas built more than 1 year after the date of the enactment of such statute have — (I) more than 1 drain; (II) 1 or more unblockable drains; or (III) no main drain; (iv) every swimming pool and spa that has a main drain, other than an unblockable drain, be equipped with a drain cover that meets the consumer product safety standard established by section 1404; and , (v) that periodic notification is provided to owners of residential swimming pools or spas about compliance with the entrapment protection standards of the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 performance standard, or any successor standard; and Notification. (B) the State meets such additional State law require - Comment period ments for pools and spas as the Commission may establish after public notice and a 30 -day public comment period. (2) NO LIABILITY INFERENCE ASSOCIATED WITH STATE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT. —The minimum State law notifica- tion requirement under paragraph (1)(A)(v) shall not be con- strued to imply any liability on the part of a State related to that requirement. (3) USE OF MINIMUM STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS. —The Commission — (A) shall use the minimum State law requirements under paragraph (1) solely for the purpose of determining the eligibility of a State for a grant under section 1405 of this Act; and (B) may not enforce any requirement under paragraph (1) except for the purpose of determining the eligibility of a State for a grant under section 1405 of this Act. (4) REQUIREMENTS TO REFLECT NATIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND COMMISSION GUIDELINES. —In establishing min- imum State law requirements under paragraph (1), the Commission shall— (A) consider current or revised national performance standards on pool and spa barrier protection and entrap- ment prevention; and (B) ensure that any such requirements are consistent with the guidelines contained in the Commission's publica- tion 362, entitled "Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools ", the Commission's publication entitled "Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer", and any other pool safety guidelines established by the Commission. (b) STANDARDS.— Nothing in this section prevents the Commis- sion from promulgating standards regulating pool and spa safety or from relying on an applicable national performance standard. W BASIC ACCESS - RELATED SAFETY DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED. —In establishing minimum State law requirements for swimming pools and spas under sub- section (a)(1), the Commission shall consider the following require- ments: (1) COVERS. —A safety pool cover. (2) GATES. —A gate with direct access to the swimming pool or spa that is equipped with a self - closing, self - latching device. PUBLIC LAW 110 - 140 —DEC. 19, 2007 121 STAT. 1799 (3) DooRs. —Any door with direct access to the swimming pool or spa that is equipped with an audible alert device or alarm which sounds when the door is opened. (4) POOL Ar.ARmr —A device designed to provide rapid detec- tion of an entry into the water of a swimming pool or spa. (d) ENTRAPMENT, ENTANGLEMENT, AND EVISCERATION PREVEN- TION STANDARDS TO BE REQUIRED. — (1) IN GENERAL. —In establishing additional minimum State law requirements for swimming pools and spas under sub- section (a)(1), the Commission shall require, at a minimum, 1 or more of the following (except for pools constructed without a single main drain): (A) SAFETY VACUUM RELEASE SYSTEM. —A safety vacuum release system which ceases operation of the pump, reverses the circulation flow, or otherwise provides a vacuum release at a suction outlet when a blockage is detected, that has been tested by an independent third party and found to conform to ASME/ANSI standard A112.19.17 or ASTM standard F2387, or any successor standard. (B) SUCTION - LIMITING VENT SYSTEM. —A suction -lim- iting vent system with a tamper - resistant atmospheric opening. (C) GRAVITY DRAINAGE SYSTEM. —A gravity drainage system that utilizes a collector tank. (D) AUTOMATIC PUMP SHUT -OFF SYSTEM. An automatic pump shut -off system. (E) DRAIN DISABLEMENT. —A device or system that dis- ables the drain. (F) OTHER SYSTEMS. —Any other system determined by the Commission to be equally effective as, or better than, the systems described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph at preventing or eliminating the risk of injury or death associated with pool drainage sys- tems. (2) APPLICABLE STANDARDS. —An device or system described in subparagraphs (B) through (E) of paragraph (1) shall meet the requirements of any ASME /ANSI or ASTM performance standard if there is such a standard for such a device or system, or any applicable consumer product safety standard. SEC. 1407. EDUCATION PROGRAM. 15 USC 8006. (a) IN GENERAL. —The Commission shall establish and carry out an education program to inform the public of methods to prevent drowning and entrapment in swimming pools -and spas. In carrying out the program, the Commission shall develop — (1) educational materials designed for pool manufacturers, pool service companies, and pool supply retail outlets; (2) educational materials designed for pool owners and operators; and (3) a national media campaign to promote awareness of pool and spa safety. (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. —There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012 $5,000,000 to carry out the education program authorized by subsection (a). 121 STAT. 1800 PUBLIC LAW 110 - 140 —DEC. 19, 2007 15 USC 8007. SEC. 1408. CPSC REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the last day of each fiscal year for which grants are made under section 1405, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the grant program authorized by that section. TITLE XV- REVENUE PROVISIONS SEC. 1500. AMENDMENT OF 1956 CODE. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. SEC. 1501. EXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL 0.2 PERCENT FUTA SURTAX. 26 USC 3301. (a) IN GENERAL.— Section 3301 (relating to rate of tax) is amended — (1) by striking "2007" in paragraph (1) and inserting "2008 ", and (2) by striking "2008" in paragraph (2) and inserting "2009 ". 26 USC 3301 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE. —The amendments made by this section note. shall apply to wages paid after December 31, 2007. SEC. 1502.7-YEAR AMORTIZATION OF GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL EXPENDITURES FOR CERTAIN MAJOR INTEGRATED OIL COMPANIES. 26 USC 167. (a) IN GENERAL.— Subparagraph (A) of section 167(h)(5) (relating to special rule for major integrated oil companies) is amended by striking "5- year" and inserting "7- year". 26 USC 167 note. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE. —The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.