AGENDA ITEM NO. 7
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
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| DATE: | October 20, 2026 |
TO: |
Mayor and City Council |
FROM: |
Milan Mrakich, City Manager |
SUBJECT: |
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO INNOVATIVE PLAYGROUNDS COMPANY, INC. FOR GALSTER PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT, AND DIRECTION TO STAFF TO ISSUE A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION SERVICES |
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
- Approve the playground equipment and design provided by Innovative Playground Company, Inc. for the Galster Park playground improvements project.
- Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Innovative Playgrounds Company, Inc. for the procurement of playground equipment and Pour in Place (PIP) surfacing for Galster Park, in an amount not to exceed $229,244.
- Adopt the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 (GALSTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS)
- Authorize the City Manager to execute documents necessary to implement the procurement.
- Direct staff to prepare and issue a Notice Inviting Bids for the installation of the Galster Park playground equipment and associated work, consistent with the approved playground equipment and design.
BACKGROUND:
The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) is responsible for implementing and administering the Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 (Measure A). Seventy-five percent (75%) of Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A in November 2016, which authorizes dedicated local funding for park, recreation, and open space projects and their maintenance through an annual special tax of 1.5 cents per square foot of building floor area on all taxable real property in the County.
The City of West Covina annually receives approximately $340,000 for new projects and $75,000 for
maintenance and servicing. Maintenance and servicing can be used to maintain approved Measure A projects after completion. All projects are required to go through a grant approval process and community input.
The Galster Park playground was identified as a high priority due to the age of the equipment and repairs needed. Staff applied for and received approval from RPOSD for funding in the amount of $458,400 for a new playground at Galster Park.
The City of West Covina annually receives approximately $340,000 for new projects and $75,000 for
maintenance and servicing. Maintenance and servicing can be used to maintain approved Measure A projects after completion. All projects are required to go through a grant approval process and community input.
The Galster Park playground was identified as a high priority due to the age of the equipment and repairs needed. Staff applied for and received approval from RPOSD for funding in the amount of $458,400 for a new playground at Galster Park.
DISCUSSION:
On August 18, 2026, the City Council approved moving forward with Phase I of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Phase I includes improvements at several City parks, including playground improvements at Galster Park, Orangewood Park, and Woodgrove Park.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan provides a framework for maintaining and modernizing the City's park system, improving accessibility, and expanding recreation opportunities based on community needs and available resources.
As part of the initial implementation of Phase I, staff sought preliminary playground concepts from KOMPAN Inc., Great Western Recreation, LLC, and Innovative Playgrounds Company, Inc.
At the Community and Senior Services Commission meeting held on September 9, 2026, representatives from Great Western Recreation, Innovative Playgrounds Company and KOMPAN presented their playground concepts and design approaches. For the Galster Park playground improvements project, the Commission selected and approved the design and equipment presented by Innovative Playgrounds Company.
For the Galster Park project, staff proposes to use a two-phase approach and proceed with procurement of the playground equipment and solicit competitive bids for installation services.
Staff recommends proceeding with the procurement of the playground equipment from Innovative Playgrounds Company based on the proposal and design included as Attachment No. 1. The equipment will be purchased using BCI Burke Company, LLC Sourcewell Contract # 101625-BUR for $229,244. The equipment proposal and project renderings are intended to establish the equipment and overall design to be incorporated into the installation bid package.
Following authorization to procure the equipment, staff will prepare and issue a Notice Inviting Bids for installation services. The installation bid package will identify the approved playground equipment, surfacing requirements, site preparation and related work, project schedule, prevailing-wage requirements, contractor licensing and registration requirements, insurance and bonding requirements, and other applicable City contracting requirements.
Staff will return to Council with a recommendation to approve the agreement for equipment installation.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan provides a framework for maintaining and modernizing the City's park system, improving accessibility, and expanding recreation opportunities based on community needs and available resources.
As part of the initial implementation of Phase I, staff sought preliminary playground concepts from KOMPAN Inc., Great Western Recreation, LLC, and Innovative Playgrounds Company, Inc.
At the Community and Senior Services Commission meeting held on September 9, 2026, representatives from Great Western Recreation, Innovative Playgrounds Company and KOMPAN presented their playground concepts and design approaches. For the Galster Park playground improvements project, the Commission selected and approved the design and equipment presented by Innovative Playgrounds Company.
For the Galster Park project, staff proposes to use a two-phase approach and proceed with procurement of the playground equipment and solicit competitive bids for installation services.
Staff recommends proceeding with the procurement of the playground equipment from Innovative Playgrounds Company based on the proposal and design included as Attachment No. 1. The equipment will be purchased using BCI Burke Company, LLC Sourcewell Contract # 101625-BUR for $229,244. The equipment proposal and project renderings are intended to establish the equipment and overall design to be incorporated into the installation bid package.
Following authorization to procure the equipment, staff will prepare and issue a Notice Inviting Bids for installation services. The installation bid package will identify the approved playground equipment, surfacing requirements, site preparation and related work, project schedule, prevailing-wage requirements, contractor licensing and registration requirements, insurance and bonding requirements, and other applicable City contracting requirements.
Staff will return to Council with a recommendation to approve the agreement for equipment installation.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the resolution and approved it as to form.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
- Approve Staff's recommendation; or
- Provide alternative direction.
Prepared by:
Renee M. G. Chavez, Management Analyst I
Additional Approval:
Roxanne E. Lerma, Assistant City Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
| Project No. | Funding Source / Account No. | Amount |
| C22001 (Gatlster Park Playground Improvement) | Measure A - 236.407.61.00.00.00.45.45400. (Revenues) | $458,400 |
| C22001 (Gatlster Park Playground Improvement) | Measure A - 236.503.80.84.00.00.77.77000. C22001 (Expenditures) | $458,400 |
| TOTAL | $916,800 |
Attachments
- ATTACHMENT NO. 1 - GALSTER PARK Innovative Playgrounds Drawing 513-222341-1_Proposal
- ATTACHMENT NO. 2 - Est 11321 City of West Covina - Galster Wilderness Park - Play Equip and Surfacing 091626
- ATTACHMENT NO. 3 - Galster Park Playground Renderings
- ATTACHMENT NO. 4 - Resolution No. 2026-101
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
Protect Public Safety
Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability
A Creative and Active Community
A Well-Planned Community
Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability
A Creative and Active Community
A Well-Planned Community
Enhance City Image and Effectiveness