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Residents urge council to allow Class Aquatics to share Malibu pool; Marlins push back
Summary
Multiple public commenters asked the council to direct Parks & Rec to allow Class Aquatics (a competitive program) to share Malibu High pool time with the Malibu Marlins, citing travel burdens for families and low current enrollment; the Marlins’ president defended the city’s RFQ process and urged staff consultation.
Dozens of residents used the Dec. 9 public-comment period to press the council and Parks & Recreation staff to permit a shared use agreement at the Malibu High pool, where the newly contracted Malibu Marlins currently hold the seasonal operating agreement.
Supporters of Class Aquatics — which some speakers said would provide a more competitive training environment — said many local families are driving long distances to train and that winter enrollments leave capacity in the city’s pool schedule. “There is…
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