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Council approves pump‑track/skatepark contract after councilmember questions about experience and ADA features
Summary
The council approved a contract with Frontline Engineering and Spahn Ranch Skateparks to build a pump track and skatepark features after the contractor described 30+ years of experience, more than 30 pump‑track projects nationally and experience incorporating ADA features; the vote was 4–1 with one No from Councilmember Nygaard.
The City Council approved a construction contract for a pump track and associated skatepark features following a staff recommendation and a presentation by the selected general contractor and subcontractor.
Richard Joaquin, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, asked the contractor team to address council questions about California pump‑track experience, certifications and whether an ADA‑accessible loop had been built previously. Frontline Engineering and subcontractor Spahn Ranch Skateparks answered council questions in person.
Aaron Spahn of Spahn Ranch said his company has built more than 30 pump‑track projects nationwide and has held a California general‑contractor license for more than 30 years. He told council his team has experience with safety certifications, concrete and asphalt builds, formwork, reinforcement and ACI‑certified concrete nozzle personnel, and said the company has delivered both skate park and pump‑track projects in California. He also said he has experience designing ADA features for wheelchair and prosthetic access and that his crews would construct the design as specified by the City. “We are 1 of the most experienced professional builders of these style parks in this industry,” Spahn said.
Councilmember Nygaard pressed for specifics about prior California pump tracks and ADA loops. The contractor said the website is being updated and that they have multiple pump tracks in their portfolio, including projects outside California and several in the state; they also supplied a letter of support from the Professional Trail Builders Association relating to industry standards and a pending membership.
After questions and discussion, and a brief public comment period, the council approved the contract. The roll call for item 1Q recorded four yes votes and one no (Councilmember Nygaard), and staff noted the company would provide required submittals, insurance and bonding prior to construction.
What happens next: Staff will finalize contracting paperwork and the contractor will begin permit, site‑preparation and construction work consistent with contract terms and City design specifications. Council and staff said they expect the contractor to follow the project design and ADA requirements as submitted.
