ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 22, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - PSVS TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Darin Budak, Director of Recreation and Parks
DATE: April 7, 2026
SUBJECT: Design Consultant Agreement with QK design consultant (not to exceed $479,500) for Hershel Moore Park Design project (Ward 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND: CITY currently owns a 12-acre park site located near the southeast corner of Akers Road and Sierra Madre Avenue known as Herschel Moore Park (Project) . The initial steps to develop and construct improvements to the park site require architectural and engineering design work. As part of the FY 2024-25 Budget Process, Council approved project 25RP0003 for Undeveloped Park Design.
On January 21, 2026, Council approved Resolution 009 -2026 (Resolution) allowing an on-call library of professional fi rms (Library) qualified to provide professional services including studies, surveying and mapping, planning, architectural, engineering and design, project management, and construction inspection services. The Resolution stipulates a uniform hourly rate sc hedule for the Library and QK is a qualified professional consulting firm (Design Consultant).
On February 27, 2026, CITY via Recreation and Parks Department requested a scope of work, fee proposal, and schedule for providing services from the Design Con sultant. The Design Consultant submitted a response to the request, which includes a Scope of Work, fee proposal, and schedule. The Design Consultant’s proposal in the amount of $479,500.00, was deemed acceptable by Staff as the rate structure aligned with the Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds available in the Capital Improvement Program within the Public Safety and Vital Services fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
Hershel Moore Park Design Consultant Agreement