a) Aquatic Program
88. The City's aquatic program is provided through nine public swimming pools. Six of the nine pools have been renovated and made accessible. RT 2767:8-2769:17; DTX F16.
89. Wood credibly opined that renovated pools have the features necessary to provide program access, namely: (1) an accessible route from the property line to the building; (2) an accessible entry; (3) an accessible check-in counter; (4) accessible signage; (5) accessible ramps or curb ramps, wherever necessary; (6) accessible toilets; (7) accessible showers; (8) accessible locker rooms; and (9) transfer lifts to assist individuals with mobility impairments to get into and out of the pool. RT 2136:7-2137:5.
90. Balboa Pool, Garfield Pool and Rossi Pool are coded with red dots, meaning that they are "limited access" pools. DTX F16. However, at the time of trial, a barrier removal project was underway at Garfield Pool, RT 1813:13-1814:4, and Rossi Pool and Balboa Pool have since been scheduled for barrier removal, Dkt. 658-1.
91. Hecker credibly opined that the number and distribution of accessible pools (six out of nine) is sufficient to provide program access for the City's aquatic program. RT 2767:8-2769:17; DTX F16.
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