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328 <br /> <br /> 50-meter pool, Pleasanton cannot host 50-meter meets or the year ..... <br /> round adult lap swimming and master swimming programs. He pointed <br /> out that there is an imbalance of aquatic and recreational <br /> facilities between the east and the west sides of Pleasanton, which <br /> is important to the younger and older population who do not have <br /> equal access because of transportation requirements. <br /> <br /> Mr. Thorne continued that the Park and Recreation Commission <br /> has recommended that a swimming facility in Foothill High School <br /> would solve the City's competitive needs and relieve the severe <br /> overcrowding conditions at the Aquatic Center while allowing for <br /> the extension of the City's recreational program. He pointed out <br /> that the School District is willing to provide the site and allow <br /> public use of the facility during off school hours. He urged the <br /> Council to reconsider the CIP budget and elevate the priority of <br /> the swimming facility so it can be constructed as soon as funds <br /> become available. <br /> <br /> Ms. Charlene Johnson, 3575 Olympic Court South, a Pleasanton <br /> resident for 15 years and the mother of three children who have <br /> participated fn the sports programs, stated that the City has made <br /> accommodations for soccer, baseball, adult softball, and youth <br /> football at the Sports Park, tennis courts on Hopyard Road, and a <br /> new gymnasium at the Pleasanton Middle School. However, no changes <br /> have been made in the City's swimming facilities. She supported <br /> Mr. Thorne's proposal to build a swimming facility in Foothill High <br /> School. <br /> <br /> Mr. David Huston, 2187 Goldcrest Circle, indicated that he has <br /> been swimming for 11 years at Amador High School but that he has to <br /> go elsewhere for the long course. He stated that swimming courses <br /> have been referred to other cities because there is no facility in <br /> Pleasanton that could accommodate those courses. <br /> <br /> Ms. Arline Beardsley, 6365 Paseo Santa Maria, a member of the <br /> Pleasanton Seahawks, stated that the swimming pool complex would <br /> ensure that all Pleasanton children will receive qualified aquatic <br /> instructions. She added that the pool would provide opportunities <br /> for competitive sports like water polo, synchronized swimming, and <br /> diving and would balance the aquatic needs on the west side of <br /> Pleasanton. She urged the Council to support the construction of <br /> the 50-meter by 25-yard long course pool at Foothill High School. <br /> <br /> There being no further testimony, Mr. Mercer declared the <br /> public hearing closed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer congratulated the Swimming Pool Task Force for an <br /> excellent job in formulating and presenting arguments on the <br /> importance of a swimming pool. He pointed out that after <br /> <br /> - 32 - <br /> 7-16-91 <br /> <br /> <br />