Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop
Remediation and Repair Cost Analysis
Item No. 5.1 City Council Meeting, February 24, 2026
2 Background
• May 2024 – City Council received a recommendation from the P&R Commission to consider the Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop as a Historic Landmark
• City Council referred the matter to the Legislation and Policy Committee for consideration of next steps.
3 Background
• February 25, 2025 – City Council accepted the Legislation and Policy Committee recommendation
• Proceed with the analysis to determine the condition and cost of renovation
4 Background
Over 40 Years in Use by the City
• Old Mohawk Fireball Gas Station
• 1970s: Youth Employment Program
• 1980s: City purchased property and
integrated program into CRS
• Tri-CED established
• 1990s: Teen Workshop. Ceramic,
welding, filmmaking, video editing,
bike repair
• 2017: Named Larry Orozco Teen
Workshop
• 2024: Bike workshop
5 Background
• Approximately 2,000 sq. ft. building
• Shipping container
• Fenced yard
• Unpaved garden area
• Raised beds for gardens
• Total site 14,410 sq. ft.
• Zoned Corridor Mixed Use, which allows residential and commercial
6 Property Condition Assessment and Hazardous Materials Building rated “poor to fair” condition
• Lead paint, interior and exterior
• Asbestos mastic on roof
• Needs full roof replacement
• Needs window replacement
• Does not meet ADA standards
• Parking and access
• Bathroom
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
systems need to be replaced or
updated
• No IT infrastructure
Estimated repairs $684,717
7 Fiscal Impact
Next Steps – In Order of Priority
1) Abate Lead Paint - $81,490
• Lead paint must be abated before any other work can
be completed
• Mural will be damaged by removal of flaking paint
• No cost established for mural restoration
• Possible Art-in-Lieu funds to restore mural
2) Roof and window replacement - $119,425
3) ADA improvements: $188,270
• Parking, access, and bathroom
3) All other interior repairs: $295,532
8 Fiscal Impact
Budget
• $200,000 in FY 2027/2028
• Development Impact Fees
• Funding contingent upon
development proceeding
• Phase 1 should focus on
abatement, roof and window
replacement
• Phase 1 costs do not include
restoration of the mural
9 Legislation and Policy Committee Recommendation
Recommendation
• Confirm City Council support to
proceed with renovation and
abatement as funding becomes
available
• Consult with community on
restoring mural or repainting
building after abatement