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ADDITIONAL FINDINGS AFTER
FURTHER EXPLORATION OF THE MOU
WITH BAY CLUB COMPANY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF
AN AQUATIC FACILITY
NOVEMBER 4,
2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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MANHATTAN BEACH
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Provide additional findings and discuss
potential next steps regarding the
existing MOU with the Bay Club
Company for the construction and
operation of an aquatic facility.
OBJECTIVE
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AQUATIC FACILITY
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•
August 20, 2024
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Approved a MOU with Bay Club that included
the
intent to construct and operate a new aquatic facility. •
September 2, 2025:
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Received an update of initial findings.
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Provided direction to staff to work with Bay Club to
address:
▪
Programming and pool depth concerns.
▪
Potential options to subsidize rates for users.
BACKGROUND
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PROPOSED PROJECT SITE
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DRAFT CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS
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•
All programming and services would be provided
directly by Bay Club and not the City.
•
Bay Club would have control over revenue streams,
operating costs, and scheduling.
•
Bay Club would provide adequately trained staff at
the facility.
•
City employees would not staff the facility unless they independently sought employment with Bay Club.
PROGRAMMING
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•
Facility would not be available for water polo
competitions or swim meets.
º
Due to parking constraints and noise impacts.
•
Could accommodate training.
COMPETITIONS
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AQUATIC FACILITY
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BEGG POOL & BAY CLUB USAGE
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Begg Pool Resident Use
Average of 75% of
participants in classes are
residents.
Use by residents span
anywhere from 52%
-
100%
depending on class type.
Bay Club Resident Use
Approx. 11,000 beach cities
members are MB residents.
Estimated 60% of users of El
Segundo Club and 85% of
users of Manhattan Country
Club are MB residents.
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SMALL POOL
º
20 yards but open to adjustments for optimal use of
space
º
2.5 -
3.5 feet deep with a gradual slope
º
Minimum of 3 lanes
LARGE POOL
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25 yard maximum
º
4.5 -
6 feet deep with a gradual slope
º
6 feet maximum depth
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Max. depth sufficient for water polo and swim team
training
º
Minimum of 6 lanes
POOL DETAILS
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Manhattan Beach residents would have priority
access over Bay Club members.
º
2 -
week priority lead time for for
-
fee
programs/classes.
º
3 -
day lead time on programs subject to the daily
fee.
•
Non
-
residents would have access, subject to higher
rates.
PRIORITY ACCESS
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$15 daily use fee (hourly rate not accommodated)
•
Allows for access to:
º
Masters swim, water aerobics, lap swim,
recreational swim, and family swim.
º
El Segundo OR Redondo Beach Bay Club for the
day only after utilizing the MB facility.
•
Reduced fee of $10 would be made available to:
º
Seniors (over 70)
º
Youth (12 and under)
•
Spectators not subject to daily fee.
DAILY USE FEE
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Several programs would be offered for a fee.
•
Current Bay Club estimates:
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Team instruction
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less than $20.00 per class
▪
Example: Swim Team
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Private or specialized instruction
-
$40.00 and up
▪
Examples: 1:1 lessons, swim school, junior guards
FOR
-
FEE PROGRAMS
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Fees evaluated annually
•
Adjustments made as needed.
•
Account for costs of providing services and market
rates.
BEGG POOL FEES
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Option to reduce resident costs beyond Bay Club’s
proposed reduced daily fees for seniors and youth:
º
Exploration of a discount program
▪
Would require City staff to administer and
manage program.
SUBSIDY
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Council could pursue an independent cost
estimate at the same site.
º
Assessment estimated to cost $5
-
$10K.
º
Staff would need to return with an appropriation
to cover costs in the next budget update report.
•
Would only produce a high
-
level estimate
and would rely on Bay Club’s conceptual
designs.
INDEPENDENT COST ESTIMATE
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AQUATIC FACILITY
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If directed to move forward, anticipated next
steps are:
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Update the existing MOU, if required
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Conduct parking study (Bay Club to cover costs)
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Bay Club to submit a Planned Development
amendment and initiate CEQA review (Bay Club
to cover costs)
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Discussion of lease terms
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Potential relocation of monitoring wells
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Complete additional public outreach
NEXT STEPS
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Staff recommends that the City Council
discuss and provide direction whether
the City should continue to proceed with
efforts to advance the proposed project.
RECOMMENDATION
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