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Council approves naming Marguerite Aquatics dive well for coach Ron O'Brien; city to pay installation
Summary
The City Council approved a request to name the Marguerite Aquatics Complex dive well after Dr. Ron O'Brien, with the council agreeing to cover approximately $2,540 in installation costs while the applicant covers signage; proponents cited O'Brien’s Olympic coaching legacy and local residency.
The Mission Viejo City Council voted to name the dive well at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex after Dr. Ron O'Brien, following a Community Services Commission recommendation and public testimony from Michelle Mitchell, who said O'Brien’s decades-long coaching career produced numerous Olympians and shaped the Mission Viejo Natadors program. Staff reported the total cost of signage and installation would be roughly $7,800, with the applicant responsible for sign costs and the council asked to consider covering installation (about $2,540).
Michelle Mitchell told the council Dr. O’Brien lived in Mission Viejo and helped build the Natadors’ legacy: "He put his kids in school at Capo High School... He was an 8 time Olympic coach." Council members debated potential conflicts because of a current Natadors employee on the dais and whether the Natadors had submitted required periodic reports under their operating agreement. The Natadors offered to cover installation costs if necessary; Councilmember Kelly moved to approve the naming and the council voted to authorize the renaming and cover the installation cost.
