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Ojai council directs staff to pursue city‑run pool options, Lane 4 feasibility study and splash pad; forms ad hoc
Summary
After extended discussion and public comment, the council directed staff to pursue a city‑run aquatics program at Nordoff, commission a Lane 4 feasibility study ($10,000 seed), explore a splash pad, and to coordinate with the Parks & Recreation Commission. The council formed a two‑member ad hoc (Mayor Gilman and Councilmember Whitman).
The Ojai City Council on Tuesday authorized staff to pursue multiple pathways to expand public aquatic access, including a potential city‑run program at the Nordoff High School pool, a small feasibility study by Lane 4 fundraising, and investigation of a splash pad, and directed staff to involve the Parks & Recreation Commission.
"We would be happy to take any of that direction," staff member Rivera told the council as she outlined five options ranging from a city‑run program to creation of a valley‑wide special recreation district funded by a parcel tax.
Superintendent Cheryl Knox, representing…
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