Santa Monica Aquatics Advisory Committee

The mission of the Santa Monica Aquatics Advisory Committee (SMAAC) is purely advisory aimed at assisting the Santa Monica Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC) to give a voice to Santa Monica aquatic user groups and promote cooperation among the aquatic user groups. The committee will serve as the advisory body to the RPC regarding use guidelines for aquatics facilities, needs assessments related to current and future aquatics facilities, and other related topics as may be requested by the RPC or deemed appropriate by members of the committee.

If you would like to receive information and updates about the Santa Monica Aquatics Advisory Committee (SMAAC) please send an email to: aquatics.staff@santamonica.gov

Current members of SMAAC are listed below, along with the group that they represent.  

Representative  On Behalf Of 

Arati Desai Wagabaza Recreation & Parks Commission 
Karen Melick (Chair) SCAQ Masters Swim Team 
Aned Muniz  Lap/Recreational Swimming 
Michael Flaherty Swim With Heart 
Shaun Cochran REACHability 
Lisa Davenport One With the Water 
Sydney Lovelace 4 Love of Water 
Mohammad Khadembashi Team Santa Monica 
Brian Eskridge Santa Monica College 
Jillian Cipresso Sharks Swim Team 
Steven Rice Lessons/Specialty Classes 
Brian Part SMMUSD 

Click here to see the Santa Monica Aquatics Advisory Committee Operational Guidelines

Below you will find the agendas for upcoming and previous meetings:

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING @ Thelma Terry Building - Agenda

Tuesday July 16, 2024 Agenda
Tuesday April 16, 2024 Agenda
Tuesday January 16, 2024 Agenda
Tuesday October 24, 2023 Agenda
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Agenda
Tuesday April 18, 2023 Agenda
Tuesday January 17, 2023 Agenda
Tuesday October 18, 2022 Agenda      Permit Group Rules      Pool Allocation Guidelines
Tuesday July 19, 2022 Agenda
Tuesday April 19, 2022 Agenda           Pool Allocation Outline DRAFT Review
Tuesday February 1, 2022 Agenda
Tuesday October 19, 2021 Agenda
Tuesday July 20, 2021 Agenda
Monday May 17, 2021 Agenda
Tuesday April 20, 2021 Agenda
Wednesday February 24, 2021 Agenda
Tuesday January 19, 2021 Agenda