George F. Haines International Swim Center (ISC) – Timeline 1965
ISC architectural designed by L.F. Richards, landscape by Royston, Hanamoto, Mayes & Beck. 1966
ISC constructed by general contractors R. L. Carroll (building) and Max D. Schenk (pools & site work) at a cost of $725,000. 1967
July 1, 1967, ISC opened; July 2-7, 1967, first international trials competition.
September 10, 1967, ISC official dedication held.
1999
FY1999/2000, Council appropriation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds in the amount of $100,000 for the Master Plan for International Swim Center Expansion Project to construct one additional 50-meter competitive swimming pool to accommodate additional community swimming, synchronized swimming, diving practice and competition.
FY 2000/2001, Council appropriation of additional CIP funds in the amount of $1,700,000 to complete Swim Center Master Plan and develop construction drawings.
July 1, 1999 to January 15, 2002, Cannon Design (architects) completed Master Plan for ISC Expansion Project. 2001-2002
FY2001/2002, Council appropriation of $5,500,000 to complete construction, raising total project funding to $7,300,000. Design included using a portion of Fatjo Field to the north of the existing ISC.
January 15, 2002, Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) recommends limit of expansion to the existing ISC acreage. 2002-2005
FY2002/2003, Council suspended ISC Expansion Project due to economic downturn and shortage of Capital Project Reserve (CPR) funds.
FY2004/2005, ISC Expansion Project funding reduced by $4,635,000 and funds returned to CPR for other CIP projects.
February 22, 2005, Council directed CM to transfer remaining funds to the Senior Center Expansion Project. 2007
June 5, 2007, Council approved FY2007/2008 Annual Budget including allocation of $450,000 for Plans and Design guidelines for International Swim Center Expansion Project.
December 7, 2007, Council approved recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Commission to approve the proposed ISC Master Plan, proceed with detailed Cost estimate for ISC Pools Replacement Project. 2008
May 13, 2008, Council reviewed cost estimate: New Pools $33.5M, Swim Building $18.5M, Combined Pools & Building $49.7M, Training Center Building $6.2M (Total: $55.9M).
June 10, 2008, Council adopted FY2008/09 CIP including additional funding of $950,000 for ISC Pool Replacement Project which included two 50-meter lap pools, diving well with platforms, recreational pool, mechanical & restroom facilities, and remodel of existing building and grandstands.
August 19, 2008, Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed proposal by International Swim Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Executive Director to bring ISHOF to Santa Clara.
September 16, 2008, Parks & Recreation Commission recommended Council suspend approved ISC Pool Replacement Project in favor of a clean slate vision of a world class facility inclusive of ISHOF.
September 30, 2008, Council referred the PRC recommendation to the City Manager. 2009-2012
Referral placed on “hold” due to fiscal constraints of Great Recession, with no further funds allocated or actions taken. 2013
January 2013, Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed schematic design by ELS Architecture and Urban Design and an advocacy group Silicon Valley Aquatics Initiative (SVAI) proposing 100% private funded design and construction.
February 2013, Parks & Recreation Commission recommended that Council refer the idea to Council Goal Setting Process in March 2013.
February 26, 2013, (Item 7.A.) Council
September 2013, Council adopted a two-year goal to "Enhance Community Sports and Recreational Assets" including a specific objective to complete a feasibility study of the ISC. 2014
July 3, 2014, Aquatic Program & Financial Feasibility Analysis prepared by The Sports Management Group (TSMG) feasibility study, public opinion research and conceptual design.
June 2014. Council set an objective to develop the schematic design, gather community input and complete engineering documents, as well as include the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) and the Community Recreation Center (CRC) into a new proposed facility.
November 2014. ELS Architecture & Urban Design (ELS) was awarded a contract for architectural design, engineering, community outreach, and facility program planning and operational financial analysis.
December 2014, David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. was selected to work with ELS to prepare the environmental Initial Study, and in July 2015 additional environmental work, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, traffic and parking studies. 2015
Spring 2015, community workshops were hosted at the Community Recreation Center. Sandis, Inc. completed site survey work, Murray Engineering, Inc. completed geotechnical work.
August 2015, based on additional information and input, ELS was tasked with adjustments to improve the schematic design and its placement in the Central Park. 2016
February 23, 2016, (HIST-50498) Council Review of the Proposed Final Schematic Design of the International Swim Center, Community Recreation Center, and International Swimming Hall of Fame Project.
September 20, 2016, (HIST-53942) Council Adoption of a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting Program (MMRP); approving the filing of a Notice of Determination; approving architectural design with conditions allowing development of a new International Swim Center & Community Recreation Center inclusive of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and associated parking in Central Park at 909 Kiely Boulevard; and provide the City Manager with additional direction on parking and project phasing as needed (CEQ2015-01189 (IS/MND)/PLN2015-10939 (Architectural Review).
October 25, 2016, (HIST-55338) Council presentation by the Plenary Group regarding Public Private Partnership (P3) approach for financing the International Swim Center and Community Recreation Center Project. 2017
April 4, 2017, (HIST-58831) Council approved an agreement with Project Finance Advisory, Limited (PFAL) in an amount not-to-exceed $649,735 to provide financial advisory, capital campaign, public opinion research, and project management services for Capital Improvement Project 3172 International Swim Center, Community Recreation Center, International Swimming Hall of Fame, and Parking, and approved an appropriation of $500,000 for the Project.
April 4, 2017, (HIST-58836) Council approved agreement with Kitchell/CEM to provide Facility Condition Assessment and Capital Planning Services for Parks & Recreation Department facilities.
July 18, 2017, (HIST-60356) Council Study Session with PFAL regarding the International Swim Center, Community Recreation Center and ISHOF Project. Case Studies of Comparable Facilities.
October 2017, Gates & Associates contracted to complete a Central Park Master Plan to create a coherent vision of future Central Park improvements, provide a set of guiding principles, community supported priorities, and design criteria. 2018
February 20, 2018, (HIST-64059) Council Study Session with PFAL regarding Central Park Community Recreation and Aquatic Center regarding project affordability issues and public opinion research findings and direction on a right “sized project.” April 24, 2018. Council Study Session. Infrastructure needs for the City (excluding SVP); (18-091) Council notes and files the Parks and Recreation Facilities Condition Assessment.
The Parks & Recreation Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) report (Kitchell, 2018) identified parks and recreation assets that are in need of replacement and/or renewal to meet current building and accessibility codes and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines as well as address failing infrastructure.
May 29, 2018, (18-287) Item 3.D. Review of Infrastructure Improvement Needs and Funding Levels for Potential November 2018 Ballot Measure August 28, 2018, (18-033) Council Study Session reviewed Central Park Mater Plan Guiding Principles; and, (18-1184) Item 2.N. Council approved Central Park Guiding Principles.
August 28, 2018, (18-1184) Council approved Central Park Master Plan Guiding Principles (Gates & Associates) 2019
October 15, 2019, (19-1202) Parks & Recreation Commission initiates review and public comment period on the Central Park Master Plan Administrative Draft. On-line survey 1 had over 600 participants and final survey posted on “Open City Hall” from October 24, 2019, through November 12, 2019 which had 394 visitors (240 responses) with 12.0 hours of public comment.
November 19, 2019 (19-1353) Parks & Recreation Commission recommended Council approval of the Central Park Master Plan and Draft Ordinance in accordance with City Charter 714.1. The Plan identifies 14 projects to be completed over a 20-year period in three phases. The Projects in years 1-5 include Arbor Center Area, Park Entry at Kiely/Kaiser, and Aquatic Center Master Plan & Design, followed in years 6-10 with Aquatic Center Master Plan (Phase 1) 50-Meter Multi-Use Pool Construction. 2020-2022
COVID 19 Pandemic and health emergency response.
Various ISC closures due to failing infrastructure and repairs. 2023
RTC 23-577 Action on Agreement with LPA, Inc. for Forensic Engineering Analysis for the ISC.
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