Citywide pool closures pending independent assessment
Summary
A longtime resident called for reopening the closed Milander Pool, which seniors use for arthritis exercise, and for more parks programs focused on young girls.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Azze estimates $50,000 could extend summer lunches to all facilities; pool expansion would require additional lifeguard funding.
Seniors who rely on the pool for exercise and girls seeking more youth sports programming.
Swim and water sport team members who have lost their practice facilities.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
A longtime resident called for reopening the closed Milander Pool, which seniors use for arthritis exercise, and for more parks programs focused on young girls.
City Council - Aug 13, 2026
Residents raised the closing of city pools, which has displaced the city's water sport teams. A speaker suggested using LA Fitness as a temporary training site.
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
The mayor confirmed he closed all city pools out of caution after a Health Department report flagged more problems even at rebuilt Bucky Dent Pool; an independent pool expert will inspect every facility, and the mayor says at least $5 million is needed, which he's requested from Commissioner Garcia.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Jose Azze pressed the council all night: four neighborhoods lack free summer lunches, only two public pools operate on limited hours, and parks sit understaffed on weekends — while the city spends heavily on special events. Staff detailed the county-funded lunch program and agreed to share park lists and explore breakfast options.
City Council (Special) - Mar 24, 2026
A sole-source purchase of up to $93,610 for a wave control panel for the McDonald Park wave pool, plus a related chlorine supply increase to $130,000, keeps the pool running this season.
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