CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B8
DATE: January 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Joseph Jimenez, Recreation and Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND KASTL AMUSEMENTS FOR THE 2026 CITY ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL.
SUMMARY
The City will be conducting its annual City Anniversary Carnival in April of 2026. The event will be held at Furgeson Elementary School and consist of a three-day carnival including live entertainment, food booths, games, vendors, informational booths and carnival rides. The dates of the carnival are Friday, April 17, 2026, through Sunday April 19, 2026.
Attached is the contract proposal from Kastl Amusements, a full-service amusement company that will provide services for the carnival. Staff has determined that Kastl Amusements is familiar and experienced in planning and coordinating such events, which enables them to provide the most comprehensive and cost-effective service. Kastl Amusements provided the rides for the past eleven years and the community seems to enjoy their services.
Kastl Amusements has been in operation for the past 30 years. The company has provided services to organizations such as: Morongo Casino, Sony Pictures, Warner Brother Studios, City of Los Angeles, City of Downey and City of Cypress. Contract highlights include: 12 - 15 carnival rides, a food booth, 3 – 6 game booths, power for food and information booths, portable restrooms and uniformed and professional employees.
Agenda Item #B8
January 14, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
The 2025-2027 city budget has $100,000 allocated for this event. Also, revenue from ticket sales is estimated at $30,000.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Kastl Amusements Carnival Agreement 2026