Ojai commission receives Nordhoff pool update, agrees to place community-pool study on a future agenda

The Ojai Parks and Recreation Commission on July 3 received an update from staff on the Nordhoff High School pool and agreed to “receive and file the update,” while directing staff to place a broader community-pool feasibility discussion on a future agenda.

The vote to receive and file came after Interim Recreation Manager Christy described recent outreach with the Ojai Unified School District (OUSD) and a staff response to the district’s proposal. “After reviewing our staffing resources and the possibility of managing the pool at Nordhoff High School, we’ve determined that for now we can only support public access during designated free swim times on weekends and throughout the summer months or vacation times,” Christy said during the meeting.

The nut of the discussion: commissioners and public commenters said the valley lacks a public pool and pushed for a more detailed feasibility study, clear operating-cost estimates and formal commission involvement in negotiations with the district. Council…