City staff told the Eastlake City Council that the city pool will operate without an attendant or lifeguard and that access will be managed by gated entry, which staff said will close automatically to limit unsupervised access.

A staff speaker identified as the Service Director (Speaker 3) stated, "There there'll be no attendant, no lifeguard, or there is not needed. They'll just go through the gate, and the gates will close off." Councilmembers and other attendees responded with thanks to staff for facility tours and for work on related projects.

Councilmember comments included appreciation for staff who conducted visits to other facilities and a brief update that some project bids and materials (referred to in the transcript as "equalization basing") are priced higher than expected; staff said they would examine options to reduce costs, including delaying some work or staging awards.

Why it matters: Operating a pool without on-site lifeguards affects public safety, liability and access; residents and officials may expect further details on supervision, signage and legal responsibility.

The transcript records the staff statement about unattended access and subsequent council acknowledgment; it does not record a council motion, vote, or formal policy adoption regarding pool operations in the provided excerpts.