Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 13, 2026
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Meeting Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
August 13, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Chandler City Council Chambers
88 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kevin Hartke at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Council Attendance
Appointee Attendance
Mayor Kevin Hartke
John Pombier, City Manager
*Vice Mayor Angel Encinas
Tawn Kao, Acting City Attorney
Councilmember Jane Poston
Jennifer Ekblad, City Clerk
Councilmember Christine Ellis
Councilmember Matt Orlando
*Councilmember OD Harris
Councilmember Jennifer Hawkins
*Vice Mayor Encinas and Councilmember Harris attended virtually.
Invocation
The invocation was given by Rabbi Israel Nelson, Beth Emanuel.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Ellis.
Consent Agenda and Discussion
Budget and Policy
1.
Purchase of Budget Software Re-Implementation Services
Move City Council approve the purchase of budget software re-implementation services,
from Euna Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $175,000, and authorizing the City
Manager or designee to sign the associated statement of work.
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2.
Adoption of Notice of Intention to Increase Certain Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed Water,
and Solid Waste Rates and Set the Date for Public Hearing
Move to adopt the Notice of Intention to Increase Certain Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed
Water, and Solid Waste Rates and set the date for Public Hearing on October 15, 2026.
JOSEPH RACK, 200 E. Knox Rd., Chandler, AZ, spoke in opposition to item 2. He shared that
previous meetings seeking public input on increasing rates were not well advertised or well
attended. The 7% increase was approved and was effective in January 2026. He stated that he was
opposed to the increase so soon after the previous rate increase.
MAYOR HARTKE shared that utility rate increases are hard decisions that Council faces. The city
intends to apply small adjustments to utility rates to fund infrastructure improvements. He asked
the City Manager if information regarding utility rate increases will be posted on the city website.
JOHN POMBIER, City Manager, said yes.
MAYOR HARTKE emphasized the importance of publishing and publicizing public hearings for fee
increases seeking public input.
City Manager
3.
Construction Agreement for the Kyrene Branch and Highline Canal Shared Use Paths
Move City Council award Construction Agreement No. TP2202.401 to KLASS Services Inc.
for the Kyrene Branch and Highline Canal Shared Use Paths, in an amount not to exceed
$3,530,218.
4.
Post-Design Services Agreement for the Kyrene Branch and Highline Canal Shared Use
Paths
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. TP2202.271 to Kimley-Horn
and Associates Inc. for the Kyrene Branch and Highline Canal Shared Use Paths Post-Design
Services, in an amount not to exceed $153,504.33.
5.
Construction Management Services Agreement for the Kyrene Branch and Highline Canal
Shared Use Paths
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. TP2202.451 to Dibble CM
LLC for the Kyrene Branch and Highline Canal Shared Use Paths Construction Management
Services, in an amount not to exceed $689,574.00.
Community Services
6.
Purchase of Pool Repairs for Arrowhead Pool, Nozomi and Mesquite Groves Aquatic
Centers
Move City Council approve the purchase of pool repairs at Arrowhead Pool, Nozomi and
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Centers, from Shasta Industries, Inc., utilizing the City of
Scottsdale Agreement No. 23SQ011, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,800.
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7.
Purchase of Aquatic Maintenance Repair Parts for the Aquatics Division
Move City Council approve the purchase of aquatics maintenance repair parts for the
Aquatics Division, from Aquatic Environmental Systems, Inc., utilizing the City of Mesa
Agreement No. 2022133, in an amount not to exceed $321,433.
8.
Purchase of Tree Care and Maintenance Services
Move City Council approve the purchase of tree care and maintenance services, from West
Coast Arborists, Inc., utilizing the Maricopa County Contract No. 220273-S, and the City of
Tempe Contract No. T24-087-01, in an amount not to exceed $819,000.
9.
Purchase and Maintenance of Athletic Field Windscreens, Pads, Fencing, Tarps and Turf
Protectors
Move City Council approve the purchase and maintenance of athletic field windscreens,
pads, fencing, tarps and turf protectors from Steiger Services, LLC., utilizing City of Tempe
Contract No.T26-035-01, in an amount not to exceed $219,000
Cultural Development
10.
Post-Design Services Agreement with Weddle Gilmore Architects, PLLC, for Tumbleweed
Ranch Phase 1 and 2 located at 2250 S. McQueen, Chandler, AZ 85286
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. CA2301.271 to Weddle
Gilmore Architects, PLLC for the Tumbleweed Ranch Phase 1 and 2 Post-Design Services, in
an amount not to exceed $145,425.00.
11.
Construction Management Services Agreement with Dibble CM, LLC, for Tumbleweed
Ranch Phase 1 and 2 located at 2250 S. McQueen, Chandler, AZ 85286
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. CA2301.451 to Dibble CM,
LLC, for the Tumbleweed Ranch Phase 1 and 2 Construction Management Services, in an
amount not to exceed $440,089.00.
12.
Construction Agreement with Klass Services, Inc. for Tumbleweed Ranch Phase 1 and 2
located at 2250 S. McQueen, Chandler, AZ 85286
Move City Council award Construction Agreement No. CA2301.401 to KLASS Services, Inc.
for the Tumbleweed Ranch Phase 1 and 2, in an amount not to exceed $3,678,856.94.
Development Services
13.
Resolution No. 6017, Authorizing a License Agreement between BAM Broadband OpCo,
LLC, and the City of Chandler
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 6017, authorizing the Mayor to execute
the license agreement between BAM Broadband OpCo, LLC, and the City of Chandler for
the use of facilities in the city’s rights-of-way and public places to establish Class 4 and Class
5 Telecommunications Systems and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
other documents as needed to give effect to the agreement.
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14.
Construction Agreement No. DS2202.401, Change Order No. 2 for Traffic Signal at Layton
Lakes Boulevard and Queen Creek Road Located at Layton Lakes Boulevard and Queen
Creek Road to Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $165,242.10 for a
Revised Agreement Amount Not to Exceed of $1,226,944.93
Move City Council award Agreement No. DS2202.401, Change Order No. 2, to Sunland
Asphalt & Construction, LLC, in the amount of $165,242.10, for a revised agreement amount
not to exceed of $1,226,944.93.
15.
Use Permit, Dogtopia of South Chandler
Move City Council approve Use Permit time extension PLH26-0024 Dogtopia of South
Chandler to continue to allow for the operation of an outdoor dog play area located at 4901
S Arizona Avenue, Suite 7, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and
Zoning Commission.
16.
Use Permit, Happy Jack Distillers Craft Distillery
Move City Council approve Use Permit and Entertainment Use Permit, PLH26-0015 Happy
Jack Distillers Craft Distillery to allow a distillery and tasting room, located at 6710 W Chicago
Street, Suite #5, generally located 1/4 mile south and 1/4 mile east of Chandler Boulevard
and 56th Street subject to the conditions recommended by Planning and Zoning
Commission.
17.
Use Permit, Carvana
Move City Council approve Use Permit PLH26-0025 Carvana to allow expansion of
wholesale auto storage in the Planned Industrial (I-1) zoning district generally located north
of the northwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and McKemy Avenue, subject to the
conditions as recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
18.
Use Permit and Entertainment Use Permit, Greenwood Brewery - Withdrawal
Move City Council withdraw Use Permit and Entertainment Use Permit, PLH26-0020
Greenwood Brewery, located at 55 N Arizona Place, Suite 105, as requested by the applicant
for the purpose of re-advertising to allow the applicant additional time to conduct a
neighborhood meeting as recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
Facilities and Fleet
19.
Purchase of Janitorial Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. BF2-910-4417, Amendment 4, with Universal
Building Maintenance, LLC, dba Allied Universal Services, for janitorial services, in an
amount not to exceed $548,721, for the period of one year, beginning June 15, 2026,
through June 14, 2027.
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20.
Purchase of Vehicles and Upfitting
Move City Council approve the purchase of vehicles and upfitting, using multiple vendors
under State of Arizona contracts, in a combined amount not to exceed $3,092,074.
21.
Agreement for Roofing Repair and Maintenance Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. BF5-910-4893, Amendment No. 1, with Five
Oliver Roofing, dba Oliver Roofing Systems, Sprayfoam Southwest, Inc., dba Global Roofing
Group, National Waterproofing & Roofing, LLC, Progressive Services, Inc., dba Progressive
Roofing, and Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., for roofing repair and maintenance
services, in a combined amount not to exceed $1,525,000, for the period of one year,
beginning June 27, 2026, through June 26, 2027.
22.
Purchase of Auto Body Repair Service
Move City Council approve Agreement No. FS6-928-5088, with Freightliner of Arizona LLC,
dba Velocity Truck Centers, Prime Collision, LLC, and Superstition Collision Center, LLC, for
auto body repair service, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, for the period of September
1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
23.
Purchase of Fleet Services Vehicle Lifts
Move City Council approve the purchase of Fleet Services vehicle lifts, from Mohawk Lifts,
LLC, utilizing the Sourcewell Contract No. 121223-MRL, in the amount of $112,799.
Fire Department
24.
Resolution No. 6030, Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Maricopa
for Fire Service Training
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 6030, authorizing the Mayor to execute
an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Maricopa that will allow for Maricopa
Fire/Medical Department (MFMD) to participate in fire service training with the Chandler
Fire Department (CFD) at the Chandler Public Safety Training Center (PSTC).
25.
Resolution No. 6031, Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of
Scottsdale for Fire Service Training
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 6031, authorizing the Mayor to execute
an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Scottsdale that will allow for the
Chandler Fire Department (CFD) to take part in fire service training and other public safety
activities at the Scottsdale Fire Department (SFD) Training Center.
26.
2026 City of Chandler Emergency Operations Plan
Move City Council approve the 2026 City of Chandler Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and
authorize the Mayor to execute a Letter of Promulgation.
27.
Purchase of Six Year ProCare, Preventative Maintenance Services Agreements for Stryker
Ambulance Equipment
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Move City Council approve the purchase of a Six Year ProCare, Preventative Maintenance
Services Agreements from Stryker Sales, LLC., utilizing the Sourcewell Contract No. 041823-
STY, in the amount of $207,083, and authorize an appropriation transfer from the General
Fund, Non-Departmental, Contingency Account to the Ambulance Services Fund, Fire
Department, Ambulance Transportation Service, Repairs and Maintenance Account.
28.
Job Order Project Agreement No. FI2601.401 with Caliente Construction Inc. (AZ Corp),
Pursuant to Job Order Master Agreement No. JOC2409.401 for the Fire Logistics Remodel
Located at 163 S. Price Road
Move City Council award Job Order Project Agreement No. FI2601.401 to Caliente
Construction Inc. (AZ Corp), Pursuant to Job Order Master Agreement No. JOC2409.401, for
the Fire Logistics Remodel, in an amount not to exceed $275,574.
Information Technology
29.
Purchase of e-PlanSoft Electronic Plan Review Software Annual Support and Maintenance
Move City Council approve the purchase of e-PlanSoft electronic plan review software
annual support and maintenance, from e-PlanSoft, for the period of one year, July 20, 2026,
through July 19, 2027, in the amount of $102,726, and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute associated order forms.
Management Services
30.
Purchase of Electrical Supplies
Move City Council approve Agreement No. WH6-914-5098, with Consolidated Electrical
Distributors, Inc., DBA Arizona Electric Supply, for electrical supplies, in an amount not to
exceed $200,000, for the period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
31.
License Series 10, Beer and Wine Store Liquor License Application for German Dario Pardo,
Agent, La Tiendita Colombiana, LLC, DBA La Tiendita Colombiana #2
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 400584, a Series 10, Beer and Wine Store Liquor
License, for German Dario Pardo, Agent, La Tiendita Colombiana, LLC, DBA La Tiendita
Colombiana #2, located at 3016 N. Dobson Road #8, and approval of the City of Chandler,
Series 10, Beer and Wine Store Liquor License No. 308548.
Mayor and Council
32.
Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Manager
Move City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement
with John Pombier with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
33.
Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Clerk
Move City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the City Clerk Employment Agreement with
Jennifer Ekblad with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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34.
Appointment of City Attorney and Approval of Employment Agreement
Move City Council appoint Deryck Lavelle as City Attorney and approve an Employment
Agreement for the term of August 30, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Police Department
35.
Maricopa County Detention Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27
Move City Council approve the use of Maricopa County detention services, for the booking
and housing of inmates, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,477,573, for the period
of one year, July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
36.
Purchase of Mobile Communication Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27
Move City Council approve the purchase of mobile communication services, from AT&T
FirstNet, utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR052804, in an amount not to exceed
$290,000.
Public Works and Utilities
37.
Resolution No. 6007, Amending the Sustainable Water Service Agreement Between Applied
Materials, Inc., and the City of Chandler
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 6007, approving an Amended Sustainable
Water Service Agreement between Applied Materials, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and the
City of Chandler, allocating Tier II Water for a semiconductor equipment manufacturing
facility located at 2377 South Arizona Avenue.
38.
Resolution No. 6023, Authorizing a Firming Water Delivery Agreement Between the Central
Arizona Water Conservation District and the City of Chandler
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 6023, authorizing a Firming Water Delivery
Agreement between the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and the City of
Chandler.
39.
Resolution No. 6026, Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of
Chandler and Maricopa County for Right-of-Way Assistance for the Armstrong Way and
Hamilton Street Improvements Project
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 6026, approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Chandler and Maricopa County for Right-of-Way Assistance
for the Armstrong Way and Hamilton Street Improvements project ST2301.401.
40.
Construction Agreement with Weber Water Resources, LLC, for the Tumbleweed Aquifer
Storage and Recovery Well No. 8 – Drilling, Located at 650 East Ryan Road
Move City Council award Construction Agreement No. WW2403.401, to Weber Water
Resources, LLC, for the Tumbleweed Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well No. 8 – Drilling,
located at 650 East Ryan Road, in an amount not to exceed $2,355,310.
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41.
Professional Services Agreement with Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying and
Landscape Architecture, P.C., for the Tumbleweed Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well No.
8, Construction Management Services Located at 650 East Ryan Road
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WW2403.451, to Matrix New
World Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture, P.C., for the Tumbleweed
Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well No. 8, Construction Management Services, located at
650 East Ryan Road, in an amount not to exceed $231,832.97.
42.
Professional Services Agreement with Wilson Engineers, LLC, for the Tumbleweed Aquifer
Storage and Recovery Well No. 8, Design Services Located at 650 East Ryan Road
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WW2403.202, to Wilson
Engineers, LLC, for the Tumbleweed Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well No. 8, Design
Services, located at 650 East Ryan Road, in an amount not to exceed $642,714.
43.
Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., for the Germann Lift Station
Rehabilitation Design Services Located at the Southeast Corner of Hamilton Street and
Germann Road
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WW2603.201, to CDM Smith,
Inc. for the Germann Lift Station Rehabilitation Design Services, in an amount not to exceed
$292,110.
44.
Professional Services Agreement with Wilson Engineers, LLC, for the Basha Water
Production Facility, and Ocotillo and Pleasant Wells Rehabilitation Design Services, located
at 4675 S. Basha Road, 4015 S. Nebraska Street, and 4877 S. Pleasant Street
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WA2502.201, to Wilson
Engineers, LLC, for the Basha Water Production Facility, and Ocotillo and Pleasant Wells
Rehabilitation Design Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,799,451.
45.
Purchase of Refrigerated Liquid Carbon Dioxide for the Pecos Surface Water Treatment
Plant and the Ocotillo Brine Reduction Facility
Move City Council approve the purchase of refrigerated liquid carbon dioxide, from Reliant
Gases, Ltd., utilizing City of Glendale Contract No. C25-1252, in an amount not to exceed
$630,000.
46.
Purchase of a Solid Waste Wheel Loader
Move City Council approve the purchase of a wheel loader, from Empire Machinery, utilizing
State of Arizona Contract No. CTR078503, in the amount of $330,073.53.
47.
Purchase of a Solid Waste Hydraulic Excavator
Move City Council approve the purchase of a hydraulic excavator from Empire Machinery,
utilizing State of Arizona Contract No. CTR078503, in the amount of $296,295.65.
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48.
Purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals
Move City Council award Agreement No. PW6-885-5060 to Brenntag Pacific, LLC., Chemrite
Incorporated, Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc., Hill Brothers Chemical Company,
Pencco, Inc., Polydyne, Inc.; PVS DX, Inc., Thatcher Company of Arizona, Inc., Univar
Solutions USA, Inc., Veolia WTS USA, Inc., for the purchase of water treatment chemicals, in
a combined amount not to exceed $12,580,000, for a one-year term, August 15, 2026,
through August 14, 2027, with the option of up to four one-year extensions.
49.
Purchase of Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) 35%
Move City Council approve Agreement No. PW5-885-4950, Amendment No. 1, with
Brenntag Pacific, Inc., and Univar Solutions USA, LLC., for the purchase of hydrochloric acid
(HCL) 35%, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, for a one-year term, September 1, 2026,
through August 31, 2027.
50.
Purchase of Traffic Signal Heads and Components
Move City Council approve the purchase of traffic signal heads and components, from Clark
Electric Sales, Inc., utilizing Maricopa County Agreement No. 220205-C, in an amount not to
exceed $240,000.
51.
Purchase of Pole Painting Services
Move City Council approve the purchase of pole painting services, from OLS Restoration,
Inc., utilizing City of Mesa Contract No. 2024033, in an amount not to exceed $412,000.
52.
Purchase of Streetlights, Signals, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Components
Move City Council approve the purchase of streetlights, signals, and ITS components, from
CS Construction, Inc., utilizing Town of Gilbert Contract No. 323000238, in an amount not
to exceed $750,000.
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote
Councilmember Ellis moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the August 13, 2026, Regular City
Council Meeting; Seconded by Councilmember Poston.
Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Informational
53.
Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor License
Premises Administratively Approved
54.
Claims Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
55.
Contracts and Agreements Administratively Approved, Month of July 2026
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Unscheduled Public Appearances
MAYOR HARTKE requested City Manager to speak on the status of Chandler’s contract with Flock,
which has been cancelled.
MR. POMBIER said that after reviewing information presented by Flock, questions raised by city
Council and residents, and the circumstances surrounding the pilot program, the city determined
that additional policies and safeguards were needed regarding the use of Automated License Plate
Reader (ALPR) technology and associated data. He said the city decided to discontinue use of the
Flock cameras while staff develop clear policies and guidelines addressing data use and the
handling of future incidents. He stated that any future consideration of ALPR technology would
provide City Council with sufficient information to make an informed decision and ensure
appropriate safeguards are in place.
MAYOR HARTKE stated there is no active ALPR contract being considered by City Council and no
items related to ALPR or Flock currently on the City Council agenda. He said a future City Council
could consider the use of ALPR technology after reviewing applicable policies, safeguards, and
contract terms. He asked the City Attorney to confirm that the current City Council could not
prevent a future Council from reconsidering the issue.
TAWN KAO, Acting City Attorney, said that is correct.
MR. POMBIER clarified that all Flock cameras have been turned off and city employees no longer
have access to the cameras or the data they produce. He stated that the city’s agreement for the
second set of 26 cameras has been paid through March and has not been cancelled. He said the
city will consult with the City Attorney’s Office and Flock regarding contractual and financial
matters going forward. He emphasized that the cameras are no longer being used by the City of
Chandler.
MAYOR HARTKE asked when the Flock cameras would be physically removed.
MR. POMBIER said that the city has requested that the cameras be removed as quickly as possible
but does not control the timing of their removal. He reiterated that city employee access to the
cameras and associated data has been discontinued to ensure the cameras are not being used by
the City of Chandler.
REID NIMMER, 1210 N. Tercera Ct., Chandler, AZ, spoke against the use of ALPRs in Chandler. He
shared information from Axon’s 2018 AI Ethics Board stating that while ALPRs can aid law
enforcement in important ways, there are serious concerns about its unregulated use, including
the potential to exacerbate enforcement of low-level offenses. He requested limited use of ALPRs
to police vehicles only or a smaller retention time of data captured. He requested ALPRs to be
removed from use in Chandler.
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JENNY VITALE, 3321 N. Nebraska St., Chandler, AZ, spoke about concerns with safety in micro
trenching projects occurring in the city. She reported that outside contractors are not working to
approved project plans, which leads to construction crews using a slurry backfill which is not
appropriately applied to the job site. She explained that this improper procedure could lead to
weakened road infrastructure. She requested staff to stop micro trenching projects until field
construction can be properly completed according to project plans.
HARRISON REDMOND, 741 S. Stanley Pl., Chandler, AZ, urged Council to pass an ordinance
banning all ALPRs in Chandler. He stated that ending the Flock contract was the right thing to do,
due to relentless advocacy by community members. He shared that examples of misuse are not
a Flock problem, but an ALPR problem. He requested Chandler be a leading voice on privacy
protections and ban ALPRs.
WILLIAM HOLDEN, 1781 W. Lynx Way, Chandler, AZ, shared that he is with the Ocotillo Lakes
Homeowners Association, an association of homes north of Sun Lakes. He reported there have
been four water main breaks at the same 150 feet of pipe within the past three years. He said the
issue was repaired but the city did not properly backfill under the concrete monument. The
association sought a geotechnical report to assess the work needed, but the city has not
completed this request. He requested the city address two outstanding claims and properly
complete the work needed to address the backfill.
MAYOR HARTKE requested staff to follow up on this request.
MR. POMBIER said yes.
ROHITH CHANDRASHAKER, 800 W. Oakland St., Chandler, AZ, thanked Council for ending its
contract with Flock. He requested full transparency in Chandler Police’s investigation into Flock,
reform of the Chandler Records Department, and to reject bids from all other ALPR companies.
NATHAN TAYLORTAFT, 695 E. Sheffield Ave., Chandler, AZ, requested for the city operated Flock
cameras remaining in Chandler to be physically covered, as there have been instances reported
of Flock operating cameras despite a contract being terminated. He requested City Council pass
an ordinance prohibiting the city from using ALPRs or accessing ALPR data from other agencies or
private entities.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked City Manager to ensure that Mr. Taylortaft’s ordinance is shared
with Council.
MR. POMBIER confirmed.
MICHAEL OEI, 1817 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ, shared that concerns with ALPRs are not due to
law enforcement misuse, but due to the companies themselves. He called for a total ban on ALPRs
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in Chandler. He requested instead of spending money to make ALPR solutions work, to invest in
other community supported initiatives, such as utility assistance.
ERIC FOWLER, 973 W. Ivanhoe St., Chandler, AZ, thanked Chandler for talking the first step away
from ALPR use and requested the city to follow through with removing Flock from Chandler for
freedom for its residents. He requested that all cameras be physically covered immediately and
that the City Council pass the ordinance to ban the use of ALPRs.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked if Flock cameras can be covered before Flock removes them.
MR. POMBIER stated that he does not know where all these cameras are placed and the logistics
of covering the cameras. Staff can look into the logistics of covering the cameras to ensure they
are not recording but could not estimate a timeframe.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked how long it would take for staff to complete this request.
MR. POMBIER said by next week he could share a plan of how long it would take and how that
goal can be accomplished.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS said Bryan Chapman, Police Chief, should have a map of locations of
Flock cameras in Chandler. He requested staff follow up and provide more detail to Council.
PATRICK GILLILAND, 596 W. Del Rio St., Chandler, AZ, said he is relieved to hear Chandler has
canceled its contract with Flock. He said Chandler is leading the way on turning off Flock cameras
and saying no to surveillance.
YEGOR ZENKOV, 213 S. Windstream Pl., Chandler, AZ, requested that City Council pass the
ordinance to say no to ALPRs and respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
ANJ BAILEY, 1619 W. Maplewood St., Chandler, AZ, thanked Chandler for ending their partnership
with Flock, and encouraged the city to refuse any future partnerships with ALPR companies,
including passing an ordinance to pose a complete ban on ALPRs. She said the City of Chandler
has the opportunity to be a leading force in rejecting mass surveillance and setting an example
for other cities. She shared that the best protection for communities is to invest in them.
AMELIA NGUYEN, 200 W. Jasper Dr., Gilbert, AZ, requested that Chandler not continue the search
for a different ALPR vendor, and instead invest in the community.
BROCK WILSON, P.O. Box 1064, Gilbert, AZ, stated that the issue with ALPRs is not the lack of
guiderails in the system, but instead the mass surveillance perpetuated by the ALPR companies.
He requested the Flock cameras be removed in Chandler.
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KATELYNN CONTRERAS, 2712 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ, with the ACLU of Arizona, requested City
Council uphold the constitutional rights of Chandler residents. ALPR technology poses a violation
of constitutionally protected rights to privacy. She urged City Council adopt a ban on ALPR
technology and protect the right to privacy.
JASON CHAVEZ, 10665 W. Poinsettia Dr., Avondale, AZ, thanked City Council for discontinuing the
contract with Flock. He advocated for the coverage or removal of the Flock cameras due to
cybersecurity concerns.
JUNIPER KUR, 8480 E. Thoroughbred Tr., Scottsdale, AZ, congratulated City Council for terminating
the contract with Flock. She requested the city ban the use of ALPRs and not seek a contract with
any other ALPR company.
Current Events
Mayor's Announcements
MAYOR HARTKE announced the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Annual Conference will be
held August 18-21 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort.
MAYOR HARTKE recognized the retirement of Michelle Mac Lennan, Cultural Arts Manager, and
thanked her for her 27 years of service to the Chandler Center to the Arts. He welcomed Julianna
Crespo, who has been appointed as the new general manager of the Chandler Center for the Arts.
The Chandler Center for the Arts will reopen in Fall 2026 following its current renovation.
MAYOR HARTKE announced Chandler will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with Chandler Contigo
Dia de Fiesta on September 12, 2026 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Dr. A. J. Chandler Park Stage Plaza
featuring a night of culture, music, tradition, and community in Downtown Chandler.
MAYOR HARTKE welcomed Deryck Lavelle, newly appointed City Attorney.
Council's Announcements
COUNCILMEMBER HAWKINS shared the Vision Gallery’s upcoming exhibition “The Collectionists:
Artwork by Laura Spalding Best and Heidi Dauphin” which explores the human desire to gather
through the personal collections of two local artists. The show will be on display at the Vision
Gallery from August 22 through November 7. To accompany this exhibition, the Chandler Museum
will be hosting the Office of Collecting and Design, a traveling museum devoted to the diminutive,
the misplaced, the unusual and the forgotten, from October 7-11. Tickets will go on sale later this
month.
City Manager's Announcements
None.
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Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
ATTEST: _______________________
______________________________
City Clerk Mayor
Approval Date of Minutes: September 14, 2026
Certification
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of Regular
Meeting of the City Council of Chandler, Arizona, held on the 13th day of August 2026. I further
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
DATED this _______ day of September, 2026.
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City Clerk