Parks Building Repairs and Maintenance

At a glance

City authorized $50 million additional funding to nine miscellaneous building repairs contracts serving Parks and Recreation Department
Covers maintenance and renovation of 189 parks with over 495 buildings including community centers, historic houses, restrooms
District 7 councilwoman raised equity concerns about distribution across smaller parks
Funds approved for renovation and construction only, not additional park ranger services

Background

Parks and Recreation Department operates 189 parks with 495+ buildings including community centers, historic houses, restrooms, and maintenance facilities. Miscellaneous Building Repairs contracts provide commercial maintenance, incidental repairs, and tenant improvements on as-needed basis for urgent and planned projects supporting department facilities.

2026 Funding Increase

Council authorized additional $50 million to nine existing contracts for a new aggregate maximum value not to exceed $110 million. Approximately $10 million spent annually for remainder of contract term (through November 30, 2028 with two-year extension option).

Contractor Details

Andrus Properties, Inc. dba API General Contractors (Contract 159779)
CHASSE Building Team, Inc. (Contract 159778)
DMS Companies, Inc. dba Hernandez (Contract 159777)
GCON, Inc. (Contract 159776)
Haydon Companies, LLC (Contract 159775)
Sagebrush Restoration, LLC (Contract 159774)
Skyline Builders & Restoration, Inc. (Contract 159773)
Tusk Developers LLC (Contract 159772)
Welch Companies, Inc. (Contract 159771)

Project Types

Drinking fountain repair and replacement
LED park lighting replacement
Parking lot repairs
Sidewalk crack repair
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) trip hazard remediation
Painting, flooring, plumbing repairs to community centers

Council Discussion

Hernandez (District 7) sought clarification on infrastructure investments for her district, specifically whether smaller parks receive equitable improvements compared to larger parks. Deputy City Manager Cynthia Aguilar confirmed funds support renovation and construction projects citywide. Hernandez requested assurance that District 7 smaller parks receive same improvements as larger parks citywide.

Decision

Passed 8-0 (Guardado absent) on January 7, 2026 via Ordinance S-52520. Waring returned to voting body before vote.

Log

2026-01-07 - City Council

Item 65: Authorize Additional Funding to Miscellaneous Building Repairs Contracts (Ordinance S-52520) approved 8-0