Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 14, 2021

Meeting Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
October 14, 2021 | 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 6:11 p.m.
Roll Call
Council Attendance
Appointee Attendance
Mayor Kevin Hartke
Joshua Wright, Acting City Manager
Vice Mayor Mark Stewart
Dawn Lang, Deputy City Manager/ CFO
Councilmember OD Harris
Kelly Schwab, City Attorney
*Councilmember Terry Roe
Dana DeLong, City Clerk
Councilmember René Lopez
Councilmember Christine Ellis
Councilmember Matt Orlando
*Councilmember Roe attended telephonically.
Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Victor Hardy, Congregational Church of the Valley.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hartke.
Consent Agenda and Discussion
Airport
1.
Agreement No. AI0-909-4218, Amendment No. 1, with Everest Communications, LLC, for Airport 
Tower Maintenance 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. AI0-909-4218, Amendment No. 1, with Everest 
Communications, LLC, for airport tower maintenance, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, for 
the period of November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2022.
City Clerk
2.
Board and Commission Appointments

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Move City Council approve the Board and Commission appointments as recommended.
3.
Resolution No. 5529, Setting the 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5529, setting the 2022 City Council Regular 
Meeting schedule.
City Manager
4.
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 4991, Establishing a Military and Veterans 
Affairs Commission 
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 4991, forming a Military and 
Veterans Affairs Commission.
MAYOR HARTKE moved Consent Agenda Item No. 4 to Action.
5.
Professional Services Agreement No. 4347, with Cooperative Personnel Services, dba CPS HR 
Consulting, for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assessment 
Move City Council approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4347, with Cooperative 
Personnel Services, dba CPS HR Consulting, for a diversity, equity, and inclusion assessment, in 
an amount not to exceed $56,040.
MAYOR HARTKE moved Consent Agenda Item No. 5 to Action.
Development Services
6.
Resolution No. 5517, PLH20-0053 Chandler Airpark Area Plan Update; and
Resolution No. 5520, Airport Conflicts Evaluation Process 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5517, PLH20-0053 Chandler Airpark Area Plan 
Update, adopting an updated Chandler Airpark Area Plan, located within the area surrounding 
the Chandler Municipal Airport, bounded by Loop 202 Santan Freeway, Gilbert Road, Ocotillo 
Road, and Arizona Avenue; clarifying recommended future land uses and establishing conceptual 
design guidelines, as recommended by Planing and Zoning Commission.
Move City Council approve Resolution No. 5520, adopting an Airport Conflicts Evaluation process 
prescribing the Airport Commissions's review process for Area Plan Amendments, Rezoning and 
Preliminary Development Plan applications for properties located within the Chandler Airpark 
Area Plan; adopting revisions to the Airport Conflicts Evaluation process as recommended by the 
Airport Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission. 
Economic Development
7.
Resolution No. 5528, authorizing a Development Agreement between the City of Chandler and 
Intel Corporation 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5528, authorizing a Development Agreement 
between the City of Chandler and Intel Corporation, a Delaware corporation, for the financing 
and construction of public infrastructure needed to serve Intel's expansion of its manufacturing 
facility located at 4500 S. Dobson Road.
Fleet and Facilities 
8.
Agreement No BF8-936-3802, Amendment No. 3, for Fire Protection Services

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Move City Council approve Agreement No. BF8-936-3802, Amendment No. 3, with Western 
States Fire Protection, for fire protection services, in a total amount not to exceed $962,500 for 
two years, September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2023.
Fire Department 
9.
Resolution No. 5515, Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Governor's Office of Highway 
Safety for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 Award, in the Area of Occupant Protection, to 
continue the Child Safety Seat Clinic Program 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5515, authorizing the City of Chandler to enter 
into a Grant Agreement with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for the Federal Fiscal Year 
(FFY) 2022 award, in the area of Occupant Protection, in the amount of $29,311.
10.
Resolution No. 5524, Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland 
Security for the 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Assessment Teams – Fire Terrorism 
Liaison Officers, for Equipment and Training 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5524, authorizing the City of Chandler to enter 
into a Grant Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) for the 
2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Assessment Teams – Fire Terrorism Liaison Officers, 
for equipment and training, in the amount of $4,750, and authorizing the Fire Chief to implement 
provisions of the agreement.
11.
Resolution No. 5525, Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland 
Security for the 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Enhanced Rapid Response Fire 
Teams, for Equipment and Training 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5525, authorizing the City of Chandler to enter 
into a Grant Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) for the 
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Enhanced Rapid Response Fire Teams, for equipment and 
training, in the amount of $108,941, and authorizing the Fire Chief to implement provisions of 
the agreement.
Human Resources
12.
Resolution No. 5519, Renewal Request to Industrial Commission of Arizona for Continued 
Exemption from Requirement to Post Security for Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5519, renewing the request to the Industrial 
Commission of Arizona for continued exemption from requirement to post security for Self-
Insurance Workers' Compensation Program.
Information Technology
13.
Agreement No. 4409, with NST Technologies, Inc., for Information Technology Consulting 
Services 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. 4409, with NST Technologies, Inc., for Information 
Technology consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, for a period of one year 
beginning October 15, 2021, through October 14, 2022, with the option of up to four one-year 
extensions.
Management Services

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14.
Resolution No. 5527, Approving Reallocations for the Use of the American Rescue Plan Act 
(ARPA) Grant, and Remaining AZCares Grant Contingencies, as well as Allocation of General 
Fund From Items Now Funded With ARPA, to be Reallocated Based on Exhibit A, Beginning 
October 15, 2021. 
Move City Council approve Resolution No. 5527, approving reallocations for the use of the 
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant and remaining AZCares Grant Contingencies 
(217.1290.5911) in the amount of $43,123,751, as well as $7,652,044 of General Fund from 
items now funded with ARPA, to be reallocated as outlined in Exhibit A in the following City 
Council Strategic Framework Focus Areas and Goals: Economic Vitality, Innovation and 
Technology, Quality of Life, Neighborhoods, and Good Governance, beginning October 15, 2021.
15.
FY 2021-22, Municipal Firefighter Cancer Reimbursement Fund Assessment per A.R.S. § 23-1703 
Move City Council approve the payment to the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA), Municipal 
Firefighter Cancer Reimbursement Fund, in the amount of $676,428.89, for Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 assessment, and approve a budget transfer of $676,428.89 from the General Fund, 
Management Services Department, Tax and License Division (101.1240.5816), to the Workers 
Compensation and Employer Liability Trust Fund, City Manager Department, Human Resources 
Division (736.1250.5618), to shift the payment pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-1703.
16.
Ratification of Corrected Agreement No. PW2-936-4357 
Move City Council ratify the corrected Agreement No. PW2-936-4357, with Capital Pump and 
Equipment, LLC; Foster Electric Motor Service, Inc.; Hennesy Mechanical Sales, LLC; James, 
Cooke & Hobson, Inc.; Keller Electrical Industries, LLC; KP Ventures Well Drilling & Pump Co, 
LLC; Layne Christensen Company; Phoenix Pumps, Inc.; Pumpman Phoenix/Scott's AZ Electric 
Motor Repair; Southwest Waterworks Contractors PM, LLC, dba Pumpman Waterworks; and 
Weber Water Resources, LLC, for water and wastewater equipment maintenance and repair 
services.
17.
Claims Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2021 
Move to accept the claims report for the quarter ending September 30, 2021, which is included 
with this memo as an attachment.   
18.
Purchase of Environmental Assessment Services 
Move City Council approve the purchase of environmental assessment services, from Wood 
Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., utilizing the Arizona Department of 
Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Contract No. CTR055988, in an amount not to exceed 
$164,489.98, and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign a linking agreement with Wood 
Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.  
19.
Purchase of Street Signs and Hardware 
Move to approve the utilization of the City of Peoria Contract No. ACON19421, with Interwest 
Safety Supply, LLC, for the purchase of traffic signs and related hardware, in an amount not to 
exceed $130,000.
20.
License Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License Application for DLW Chicago Style Grill LLC, DBA 
Johnny's Greek & Burger Bar

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Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for approval 
of the State Liquor Job No. 156596, a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License, for Denell Marie 
Cardenas, Agent, DLW Chicago Style Grill, LLC, DBA Johnny's Greek & Burger Bar, located at 
4975 S. Alma School Road, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 12, Restaurant Liquor 
License No. 301543.
21.
License Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License Application for Games Group Hospitality, LLC, DBA 
K-38 Beach Mex Cantina 
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for approval 
of the State Liquor Job No. 160601, a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License, for Jeffrey Craig 
Miller, Agent, Games Group Hospitality, LLC, DBA K-38 Beach Mex Cantina, located at 1155 W. 
Ocotillo Road, Suite 1, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License 
No. 301376.
22.
New Liquor License Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License Application for POAF2, Inc., DBA Pork 
On A Fork BBQ 
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for approval 
of the State Liquor Job No. 149578, a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License, for Justin Daniel 
Erickson, Agent, POAF2, Inc., DBA Pork On A Fork BBQ, located at 1972 N. Alma School Road, 
and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License No. 300687.
Police Department
23.
Resolution No. 5523, authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Chandler 
and the City of Phoenix, and other identified cities, for the Award of the Edward Bryne Memorial 
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5523, authorizing an Intergovernmental 
Agreement (IGA) with the City of Phoenix, and other identified cities, for the award of the 
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2021, in the amount of 
$44,750; authorizing the Chief of Police to sign the IGA and administer, execute, and submit the 
Agreement and all documents and other necessary instruments in connection with such 
Agreement.
24.
Payment of Annual Operations and Maintenance Costs for Public Safety Radio System 
Infrastructure 
Move City Council approve the payment of operations and maintenance costs, system upgrade 
agreement, and narrow banding, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, to the City of Phoenix, for 
participation in the Regional Wireless Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $564,081.
25.
Service Agreement for Radio System Infrastructure Support 
Move City Council approve the annual service agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc., for radio 
system infrastructure support, in the amount of $89,359, for the term of August 1, 2021, through 
July 31, 2022. 
26.
Sole Source Purchase of Leica RTC360 3D Scanner Kit 
Move City Council approve the sole source purchase of a Leica RTC360 3D Scanner Kit, from 
Surveyors Source, in the amount of $121,861.85.

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Public Works and Utilities
27.
Resolution No. 5526, Approving a Sustainable Water Service Agreement Between Stryker 
Sustainability Solutions, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and the City of Chandler 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5526, approving a Sustainable Water Service 
Agreement between Stryker Sustainability Solutions, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and the City 
of Chandler allocating Tier II Water for a medical device reprocessing facility located at 6635 
West Frye Road.
28.
Purchase of Backhoe 
Move City Council approve the purchase of a backhoe, from Empire Machinery and Caterpillar, 
Inc., utilizing Omnia Partners Contract No. 161534, in the amount of $134,126.84, and authorize 
the City Manager or designee to sign a linking agreement with Empire Machinery and Caterpillar, 
Inc. 
29.
Purchase of Street Sweeper 
Move City Council approve the purchase of a Street Sweeper, from TYMCO, Inc., utilizing 
HGACBuy Contract No. SW04-20, in the amount of $277,973.08, and authorize the City Manager 
or designee to sign a linking agreement with TYMCO, Inc.
30.
Purchase of Traffic Bucket Trucks 
Move City Council approve the purchase of two Bucket Trucks, from Altec, Inc., utilizing 
Sourcewell Contract No. 012418-ALT, in the amount of $361,912, and authorize the City 
Manager or designee to sign a linking agreement with Altec, Inc.
31.
Purchase of Water and Wastewater Maintenance Basin Recoating Services 
Move City Council approve the purchase of water and wastewater maintenance basin recoating 
services, from Joseph Painting Company, Inc., dba JPCI Services, utilizing Town of Gilbert 
Agreement No. 321000003, in an amount not to exceed $288,000, and authorize the City 
Manager or designee to sign a linking agreement with Joseph Painting Company, Inc., dba JPCI 
Services. 
32.
Agreement No. WW9-815-4055, Amendment No. 2, with Ferguson Enterprises, dba Ferguson 
Waterworks, for Composite Manhole Frames and Covers 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. WW9-815-4055, Amendment No. 2, with Ferguson 
Enterprises, dba Ferguson Waterworks, for composite manhole frames and covers, in an amount 
not to exceed $200,000, for a one-year period, October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022.
33.
Design and Construction Agreement No. WW1901.501, with Salt River Project, for the Reclaimed 
Water Interconnect Facility Turnout Structure Design and Construction 
Move City Council award Design and Construction Agreement No. WW1901.501, with Salt River 
Project, for the Reclaimed Water Interconnect Facility Turnout Structure Design and 
Construction, in an amount not to exceed $104,190.

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34.
Professional Services Agreement No. WW2005.202, with Dibble & Associates Consulting 
Engineers, Inc., for the Dobson Road and Chandler Boulevard Intersection Sewer Improvements 
Design Services 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WW2005.202, with Dibble & 
Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the Dobson Road and Chandler Boulevard Intersection 
Sewer Improvements Design Services, in an amount not to exceed $338,613.
35.
Project Agreement No. WW2005.401, with B & F Contracting, Inc., Pursuant to Job Order 
Contract No. JOC1903.401, for the Chandler Heights Road Sewer Rehabilitation 
Move City Council award Project Agreement No. WW2005.401, with B & F Contracting, Inc., 
Pursuant to Job Order Contract No. JOC1903.401, for the Chandler Heights Road Sewer 
Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed $465,012.81.
36.
Professional Services Agreement No. WW2005.451, with Dibble CM, LLC, for the Chandler 
Heights Road Sewer Rehabilitation Construction Management Services 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WW2005.451, with Dibble CM, 
LLC, for the Chandler Heights Road Sewer Rehabilitation Construction Management Services, in 
an amount not to exceed $59,969.
37.
Professional Services Agreement No. WA2008.271, with Wilson Engineers, LLC, for the Loop 101 
and 202 Freeway Waterline Rehabilitation Post-Design Services 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WA2008.271, with Wilson 
Engineers, LLC, for the Loop 101 and 202 Freeway Waterline Rehabilitation Post-Design 
Services, in an amount not to exceed $133,960.
38.
Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. WA2008.401, Change Order No. 1, GMP-2, with 
Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC, for the Loop 101 and 202 Freeway Waterline Rehabilitation. 
Move City Council award Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. WA2008.401, Change Order 
No. 1, GMP-2, with Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC, for the Loop 101 and 202 Freeway 
Waterline Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed $4,277,697.35.
39.
Professional Services Agreement No. WA2008.451, with Wilson Engineers, LLC, for the Loop 101 
and 202 Freeway Waterline Rehabilitation Construction Management Services 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WA2008.451, with Wilson 
Engineers, LLC, for the Loop 101 and 202 Freeway Waterline Rehabilitation Construction 
Management Services, in an amount not to exceed $296,750.
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote 
Councilmember Orlando moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the October 14, 2021, Regular City 
Council Meeting, with the exception of Consent Agenda Items No. 4 and 5 which were considered 
separately under the Action Agenda; Seconded by Councilmember Ellis.
Motion carried unanimously (7-0).

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Action Agenda Item No. 4 and Discussion
4.
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 4991, Establishing a Military and Veterans 
Affairs Commission 
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 4991, forming a Military and 
Veterans Affairs Commission.
COUNCILMEMBERL LOPEZ thanked Bob Dalpe for his work on this and this would be a great 
enhancement and contribution to the City and residents. 
MAYOR HARTKE called for citizens to speak.
David Waltzer, 3166 E. Palm Beach Dr., Chandler, said he has lived in the community for awhile and 
he has been working on this for a long time. Everyone needs to have a voice in Chandler including 
veterans. Mr. Dalphe said he was excited to support the Veterans Commission. 
BOB DALPHE, 1104 W. Highland St., said many of the cities in the Valley have veteran commissions 
and Chandler should have one for a city of this size. Mr. Dalphe said there are at least 15,000 veterans 
living in Chandler. The veteran community is very diverse and have a unique set of challenges and 
issues. Mr. Dalphe said the veteran community does a lot of work for the community. 
NICOLAS MAGALADES, 1953 E. Dana Way, Chandler, said he was excited to be part of the Arizona 
Veterans Commission and said there is a lot of things happening in the veteran community right now. 
Those who are transitioning out do not have assistance to help and this Commission would be a great 
point of contact to direct those veterans to resources they need. 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS said he was very excited for the Veterans Commission and the transition 
from military service to civilian life can be very challenging. Councilmember Harris said this is not 
checking the box for us and this is Chandler taking action. Councilmember Harris looked forward to 
what the Veterans Commission would do and was ready to assist and be part of the conversation. This 
is a fundamental way to move the veterans community forward. Councilmember Harris said he shared 
language for the ordinance on Monday and was happy to see that taken into consideration. 
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ said the establishment of the Commission is proof that City is committed to 
the veterans. The Commission is an advisory body to Council on all issues from the perspective of the 
veterans community and they would work in conjunction with the other non-profits and resources. 
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS said she was honored to be able to vote on the Veterans Commission and was 
looking forward to the work they would do. 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO said for all of the different veterans it does not matter what branch of 
service they are from or what their background is, the only thing that matters is that their uniform says 
United States. Councilmember Orlando thanked everyone for their service and said there is a lot of 
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VICE MAYOR STEWART said he was honored to serve with the veterans on Council and said great 
things would come from this Commission. 
MAYOR HARTKE thanked veterans for serving and thanked Bob Dalphe for his work putting together 
this Commission. Mayor Hartke said after tonight there would be applications available for people to 
apply. Mayor Hartke said seven people would serve on the Commission. 
Action Agenda Item No. 4 Motion and Vote 
Councilmember Lopez moved to approve Action Agenda Item No. 4 of the October 14, 2021, Regular
City Council Meeting; Seconded by Councilmember Harris.
Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Action Agenda Item No. 5 and Discussion
5.
Professional Services Agreement No. 4347, with Cooperative Personnel Services, dba CPS HR 
Consulting, for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assessment 
Move City Council approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4347, with Cooperative 
Personnel Services, dba CPS HR Consulting, for a diversity, equity, and inclusion assessment, in 
an amount not to exceed $56,040.
MAYOR HARTKE said this is of great interest to the community. Transparency in this process is very 
important and Council welcomes anyone’s input regarding this assessment. Mayor Hartke said they 
have selected an unbiased firm to effectively conduct the assessment. Mayor Hartke said this was a 
request from the Human Relations Commission and looked forward to starting the process. Mayor 
Hartke asked for clarification from the City Manager.
JOSHUA WRIGHT, City Manager, said this DEI study is a complex project and has many components 
and stakeholders. This also deals with topics that are very personal such as identity, faith, and culture. 
Mr. Wright said staff is confident they found the right consultant for this project. The need for the study 
was identified with the City’s Human Relation Commission following a survey regarding the City’s 
diversity and inclusion initiatives. One of the primary recommendations was an assessment of DEI 
initiatives to create a DEI roadmap for the future. A decision package was approved for this fiscal year 
budget. Earlier this year the Council adopted the strategic framework and the City’s brand was rewritten 
to be include a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Council help meetings regarding a non-
discrimination policy and directed the City Attorney to draft a non-discrimination resolution. In June, 
Council added that component into the scope of work for this study to get more feedback from the 
community. Because of the complexity and sensitivity of the study, staff sought an experienced 
consultant that was neutral and had a proven track record doing this type of study in local government. 
In the scope of work, staff expects the consultant to begin quickly and would present initial results in 
Spring 2022 to include any budget recommendations as well. The first phase is the creation of a DEI 
aspirational policy that would define what the successful outcome of the study looks like, internal and 
external communication strategy, and define what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to the City. 
The consultant would conduct individual interviews with each Councilmember during this phase. The 
second phase is an extensive community engagement process and all members of the community

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would be given an opportunity to provide input if they so choose. The survey would be extensively 
promoted by the City and a focus group would be formed in addition to a webpage to promote 
transparency. The City would also conduct a survey among employees. It is not simply a survey but 
rather a holistic look at the City and find areas to improve on. 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO asked for more information about statistical analysis. Councilmember 
Orlando said they have received a lot of comments on this issue both positive and negative. 
Councilmember Orlando said he was concerned and wanted to reduce the polarization on this issue. 
Councilmember Orlando said he wanted a statistically valid poll and asked how this statistical analysis 
is done to actually reflect all Chandler residents. 
MR. WRIGHT said the request for a statistically valid poll was taken into consideration when looking 
for the consultant. One of the unique aspects of the consultant was that they have extensive experience 
in DEI work but have shown they get statistically valid results. Mr. Wright said how the survey will be 
set up has not been defined yet. The focus groups will help define what it looks like and develop the 
questions to be asked. Mr. Wright said he did not want to duplicate the work done by the Human 
Relations Commission but rather wanted to build upon that. 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO said he understood they are still working through how to get the valid 
survey and did not want to polarize the issue more than it has become. Councilmember Orlando asked 
how the Human Relations Commission plays into this study. 
MR. WRIGHT said the Human Relations Commission would play a critical role in the study and are 
mentioned several times in the scope of work to act sort of like a steering committee. The Human 
Relations Commission would have subcommittee to work specifically on this task and with staff to see 
how the study progresses. 
MAYOR HARTKE asked if there was a way to ensure the comments received actually come from 
Chandler residents and not other places. 
MR. WRIGHT said when the survey is designed there should be a way to limit to local Chandler residents 
only. Mr. Wright said there would be a lot of stakeholder and focus groups and other outreach to get 
feedback from residents. Staff also has a great relationship with the residents so they know how to get 
input from people who maybe we do not hear from every day.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked why this particular company was chosen and why they stood out. 
MR. WRIGHT said it was very important to have an unbiased firm and did not have any background in 
Chandler on this issue so they could look at the information holistically and impartially. Mr. Wright said 
there has already been a lot of discussion on this issue. Mr. Wright said they looked at all the different 
firms that would be able to complete all of the different components of this as it is not an easy task. 
Not only did they need extensive experience in local government, working in the DEI space, but they 
also needed to be able to facilitate public processes, navigate public meetings, strategic planning work, 
complete statistically valid research. There were several companies, but the company selected was 
able to do all of these things and do so in a timely fashion. We did not want to wait for the study to go

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on much longer and other consultants were not able to meet the timeline needed. Mr. Wright noted 
that was not the main driver as it was still important that they selected a high quality consultant. 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS said there is a strong feeling that there were groups left out of the discussion 
and asked if staff has gone back to explain why this consultant was chosen. 
MR. WRIGHT said he has had several phone calls and if someone has a question about process or 
about the firm, he would be happy to discuss it. Mr. Wright noted there is a difference between the 
procurement process and the study itself. Typically, the procurement process is done among staff. 
When they start the survey it will include all of the public input then everyone will have a chance for 
their input. 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS said the Human Relations Commission must be very much involved in the 
process and the Commission needs to be uplifted and empowered to make recommendations and do 
what Council has asked them to do. Councilmember Harris wanted to ensure they feel empowered and 
that their voice matters. Councilmember Harris said he did talk to the consultant as this is a very 
important topic and he felt good about the conversation. Councilmember Harris said this conversation 
is not just for the residents but for the City as well and the City’s policies. Councilmember Harris said 
the consultant has worked with a lot of cities to bring the community together. This topic should not
be polarizing but rather a sign of being together and celebrating diversity. Councilmember Harris said 
he is here to represent the opinion of the people not his own opinion. There may be differences on this 
issue, but they need to come together. Council has had many discussions and has changed the brand 
to include diversity, equity, and inclusion. The diversity, equity, and inclusion was part of another 
department but now it is it’s own department. The City will continue to ensure that everyone’s voice is 
heard and that they are put first because of their participation. Councilmember Harris said this study 
needs to be spot on. Councilmember Harris said this process may take sometime but encouraged 
people to stay engaged and do this together to shape the future of the community. 
MAYOR HARTKE said he did read all of the comments received from the Human Relations Commission 
survey and looked forward to what the study would show as well. Mayor Hartke thanked the residents 
for being part of the survey and the next part of the this study. 
MAYOR HARTKE invited residents to speak. 
KEASHA BEACH, 453 N. Pelican Dr., Chandler, on behalf of Base Arizona, said herself and the 
organization takes issue with the process of selection. Part of the strategic goals are being a leader in 
trust and transparency and fostering a contemporary culture that embraces unity. As a City government 
that bolsters those goals it has not lived up to that regarding the hiring process of this company. There 
was not a public RFP process for public review and the public did not know the criteria for making this 
selection until it was already made nor where they consulted regarding the scope of work. Over $26,000 
is budgeted to internal staff conversations. The Human Relations Commission involvement looks like it 
is only a DEI presentation to them. Ms. Beach said they were not made aware of the 25 selected to 
participate in the focus group community engagement process. Ms. Beach said this process has not 
been transparent which does not illicit trust in the community. This is for a company with experiencing 
administering a poll using an unbiased scientific methodology getting a wide and accurate sample of 
Chandler residents’ opinion on the matter not a city survey as stated in the scope of work. There is a

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designated representative to design the assessment and audit protocol to include the data collection 
tools. Ms. Beach asked Council not to vote on this contract and to leave it open for further discussion.
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO asked how the 25 people were going to be selected.
MR. WRIGHT said there is an application process where they would get stakeholders during one phase 
of the project. This is intended to be a wide group of people engaged in DEI organizations today. This 
is not a preselected list, there would be an application process. 
EDUARDA SCHRODER, 3480 W. Ross Dr., Chandler, thanked the City for wanting to hire a diversity 
consultant. Diversity, equity, and inclusion describe programs that help facilitate the representation 
and participation of diverse groups. A DEI consultant could help conduct an assessment of the 
organization and lay out a strategic plan to help the City grow with an action plan. The consultant 
would do an extensive poll of residents to understand what concerns there are. Ms. Schroder said 
Chandler Pride looks forward to engaging in the process. 
TYLER CONAWAY, 4169 W. Orchid Ln., Chandler, Human Relations Commission Chair, said he was very 
excited to see their recommendation come to life. Chairman Conaway thanked all of the Commissioners 
for their work on this topic as well as the Chandler Chamber and various community groups that came 
together to help advance the discussion. Chairman Conaway said he was very encouraged by the 
dialogue that was happening tonight as well as the opportunity to engage Chandler residents. This has 
been a topic of discussion nationwide but Chairman Conaway said he looked forward to seeing what 
Chandler had to say. Chairman Conaway said the Human Relations Commission is ready to work with 
the consultant and Council. There is the HR audit which is really focused on Chandler internally and 
then also the focus externally to see what initiatives would be beneficial.
CRYSTAL BLACKWELL, 6812 W. Shannon St., Chandler, said she was happy to hear they are moving 
the needle and going to have a consultant in place, but her concern was the process for the RFP. The 
RFP process is designed to eliminate bias and is in place to prevent systemic racism. When we overlook 
this process it does not allow women owned businesses, minority owned businesses, an even playing 
field. This is about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Ms. Blackwell’s concern was why the RFP process 
was not followed. Ms. Blackwell said she understood having an organization outside the state may 
make sense but there are hundreds of organizations that did not get an opportunity to bid for a quote 
to help and support what Chandler is trying to do. Ms. Blackwell said the City values are commitment, 
communication, diversity, innovation, integrity, respect, and teamwork. This is something that we need 
to stand on and hold ourselves accountable and ask if this was the right process in selecting a 
consultant. 
MAYOR HARTKE asked how this was advertised.
MR. WRIGHT clarified that an RFP is not the only method of procurement and there are a lot of ways 
for public procurement and it depends on the unique nature of the task presented. The goal of public 
procurement is to get the best value for goods and services for the tax payer. Mr. Wright said staff 
looked, with the procurement office, at 18 different firms that seemed to have the skill sets they were 
looking for. From that list, staff reached out to the top eight and they received back four proposals. 
From there, staff narrowed it down to two and had a virtual interview process and then made the

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recommendation. There were several firms that were qualified but this is a complex project and they 
narrowed it down based on what staff believed Council was looking for. 
MAYOR HARTKE said this conversation started the previous fiscal year when they announced they 
would be doing this and made it available for inquiries. Mayor Hartke asked if that was months before 
the selection process began.
MR. WRIGHT said yes, this was on Council’s radar last fall when the Human Relations Commission 
made their recommendation and that was factored into the budget briefing as well. 
MAYOR HARTKE said in May of June they really talked about the process and that was about four 
months before they went out. 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS clarified this was not a traditional RFP and the concern today is that the 
public did not get the opportunity to bid on it. 
MR. WRIGHT said that is correct, it was not an RFP process. Not all items go through the RFP process 
as it depends on what is being asked of staff to deliver. The procurement office identified vendors that 
have experience doing this type of work, contacted them, and make sure this was an expedient process. 
Mr. Wright said staff also knew there was not going to be a long list of people that would be able to 
do all of the different components that Council was asking. Mr. Wright said he believed it to be a fair 
process, but it was not a traditional RFP which is the case for other items as well. 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS said he did not know it was not an RFP and was concerned about that. 
Councilmember Harris said that does not necessarily change his opinion on the company since he did 
have a conversation with them but he did have reserves about the item. 
ANGEL ENCINAS, 230 S. Dakota St., Chandler, said he is an actively engaged resident, small business 
owner, and local relator. Mr. Encinas said he has grown up in downtown Chandler and over the past 
three decades he has seen the City change dramatically. Mr. Encinas has lived, worked, and studied 
within the community and its residents. Mr. Encinas said he is a proud member of the LGBT and Latino 
communities and the introduction of the non-discrimination ordinance gave him a sense of pride that 
the City was doing something to make him feel more comfortable at home. Mr. Encinas said this process 
has somewhat dampened that pride, but he still holds strong that the City would make the right 
decision. Mr. Encinas said he has been fortunate to not have experienced an overt attack in Chandler 
personally however there are still some spaces in Chandler where he still does not feel completely free 
or safe to be himself without any repercussions based on his race or sexuality. Mr. Encinas said he 
understands that there are no completely safe spaces in life and it is not the role of the government to 
dictate people’s beliefs but it is the role of the government to protect all of its residents. Building trust 
among any minority community involves the powers that be to engage inflicted communities into the 
decision-making process particularly on issues like the one that brings us here tonight. It is of critical 
importance that from this point forward residents are involved from those communities and that 
residents are polled accurately and representatively to ensure an unbiased and accurate sample and 
their views, they must use a scientific proven method. Mr. Encinas proposed an independent citizen 
review committee to ensure they are getting the most accurate unbiased information possible.

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RICK HEUMANN, 4310 W. Dublin St., Chandler, incoming Chair of the Chamber of Commerce and Chair 
of the Coalition for Diversity within the Chamber, said they represent over 1,500 companies and over 
170,000 employees throughout Chandler. Mr. Heumann said they started this process in 2017 to 
address diversity and inclusion and it is important that this is a very transparent method. Mr. Heumann 
said he appreciated Councilmember Orlando’s comment on having a true transparent poll not a survey. 
A survey open to the world would be very hard to get accurate information. Chandler has been a leader 
in the Valley on a lot of different things but now Chandler is a follower. Mr. Heumann said the Chamber 
represents a lot of people and would expect to be part of this process and did not know if they needed 
to also fill out an application. Mr. Heumann said they want this process to be transparent, open, and 
people to feel their voices are heard and it is being scientifically done not just a random survey.
DR. WILLIAM CRAWFORD, 1252 N. McKemy Ave., Chandler, said he has lived in the City for over 23 
years and was proud to represent the Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
Committee as one of the co-chairs. Dr. Crawford said the Chamber’s DEI Committee consists of 
community leaders committed to diversity education, and they work tirelessly to promote inclusion and 
equity within Chandler businesses. According to a recent Gallup poll more than 70% of Arizonans agree 
that combating discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation is a 
necessary action in creating an equitable Arizona for everyone. The diversity and inclusion consultant 
tonight would have an opportunity to conduct an unbiased scientific study. The process must be 
transparent, open to public input, and result in clear actionable items directly related to the consultant’s 
findings. This is an issue that touches all Chandler residents, and it is expected of leaders in the 
community that a citizens’ panel coordinates with this diversity consultant every step of the way. As a 
diversity education leader in the community, it is vitally important that citizens knowledgeable in DEI 
be involved in this consultation and that their voices are heard and valid. Dr. Crawford said the 
Chamber’s DEI Committee looks forward to having a seat at the table. 
JOSEPH YANG, 4909 W. Joshua Dr., Chandler, said his concern is that he has not heard about this 
company from any of the media outlets the City has. Mr. Yang said there is a lot of talk about 
transparency, but the process has not been transparent up until this point. Mr. Yang said history would 
repeat itself if we do not learn from it. Mr. Yang asked for more transparency in the process. Mr. Yang 
said that Chandler has been, is, and always will be a diverse City and community. The City has always 
welcomed our diversity with open arms and asked why there was a sudden push for a focus on diversity. 
Mr. Yang said Chandler has always been open to diverse cultures. 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked if he could amend the motion to go to a regular RFP and how that 
would be done. 
KELLY SCHWAB, City Attorney, said the motion is to approve the contract and that would be a substitute 
motion not an amended motion.  Ms. Schwab said her recommendation, unless the mover and the 
second what to withdraw the motion, would be to vote on the existing motion and if it fails propose 
the new motion. 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO asked if there could be a motion to table.
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ said the motion already has a second and would need to be voted on.

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COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO said he was reading the procedures and they state the item under 
consideration could be tabled. 
MS. SCHWAB said normally a motion to table normally is done before a motion to take action. Ms. 
Schwab said making a motion to table would not be normal procedure because there is already a 
motion and a second. 
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS said there are people in favor of this item and others that take issue with how 
the company was selected. Councilmember Ellis asked if this is something that they would look for 
firms only in Chandler or is the search nationwide. Councilmember Ellis asked if there was a firm in 
Chandler that would be able to do all of the things that Council has asked. 
MR. WRIGHT said one of the primary goals in identifying a consultant was finding someone who did 
not have any connection to the issue at hand. Mr. Wright said they wanted to ensure it was an unbiased 
study and the firm did not have any history with Chandler on this issue. There are a lot of different 
feelings on this issue and there are a lot of opinions which is great and that is exactly what they want. 
Mr. Wright said they wanted a firm that would be completely neutral and impartial reviewer. There are 
a lot of moving parts and this is why staff brought forward this recommendation.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS said if this would be changed to go back out to an RFP that this be sent 
nationwide.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS said this is part of the process and as a leader he needs to go with what 
the public wants. Councilmember Harris said he believed that staff acted in good faith but if the public 
feels there was a misstep then there needs to be a remedy. If this were put back out for an RFP they 
may still end up with the same company but wanted to remedy the situation and do this in good faith 
and do it the right way for the community. 
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ said he understood the concerns but as a Council they directed for this to be 
done quickly and it has already been a year since the Human Relations Commission made the 
recommendation. 
Action Agenda Item No. 5 Motion and Vote 
Councilmember Lopez moved to approve Action Agenda Item No. 5 of the October 14, 2021, Regular
City Council Meeting; Seconded by Councilmember Ellis.
Motion carried by majority (5-2), Councilmember Harris and Councilmember Ellis dissenting. 
Informational
40.
Study Session & Regular Minutes of September 1, 2021, Planning and Zoning Commission 
41.
Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor License 
Premises Administratively Approved

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Unscheduled Public Appearances
BRAD FRENCH, 1870 E. Ross Rd., said in the last two weeks there was a midair collision at the Chandler 
Airport about 60 days ago there was an incident where a bonanza when off the runway. The response 
time to get crash fire rescue to an incident is about 12 minutes. For an aircraft accident 12 minutes is 
atrocious. There were four people in the bonanza crash who would have burned to death during that 
time if it were not for two men working in the hangar, went without hesitation to pull the people from 
the aircraft. There was a fireball over 100 feet in the air. The fire department when they arrived could 
not get through the gates because the gates at the airport were inoperable. They had to put out the 
fire from outside the fence line. Mr. French said they need better response time for the fire department. 
The fire department does not do any training at the airport except for one crew. There is no 
coordination with the control tower and the control tower has radio issues to and from the fire 
department. 
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS asked what the response time for the fire department. 
MR. WRIGHT said he did not have that information, but staff would provide that to Council.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS said her understanding of the two accidents at the airport were outside of the 
City’s control. Councilmember Ellis asked for more information be given to Council and the public about 
the situations. Councilmember Ellis said safety is priority number one. 
MR. WRIGHT said he would get that information. 
MARVIN WESSEL JR., 100 S. Stellar Pkwy, Chandler, said he was involved in a crash and fire at the 
airport and his plane was a total loss because of the inoperable gates at the Chandler Airport and the 
fire department could not get through. Mr. Wessel said after the most recent crash the Fire Battalion 
Chief held a meeting with airport personnel and asked what was happening. Inoperable gates was the 
answer and the fire department does not know how to respond to emergencies at the airport. Mr. 
Wessel said this issue has been brought up to the Mr. Wright multiple times. Council approved a $100 
million airport plan with $0 for improved safety features even though several people have asked for 
safety features at the only airport users meeting that was held. Mr. Wessel said they asked Mr. Wright 
why there was no fire department at the Airport and why there were no safety gates, and his answer 
was because they do not have to. The Fire Captain spoke out at the meeting and he was suspended 
for speaking out and retired from the fire department because he did not want to work in a hostile 
work environment. Mr. Wessel provided a petition to the City Clerk.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS said she wanted a report back from staff on all of these incidents. 
Councilmember Ellis said it sounds like the fire department is not well trained or prepared to respond 
to those incidents. Councilmember Ellis said if they are running an airport that is not safe for their 
residents then they need to do something about it immediately. If it is safe and it is so, then it needs 
to be said. 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO said as the budget cycle starts he wanted to see what options there were 
to have a more robust fire department presence near the airport. It is important to take a look and 
there have been several incidents over the last year and issues with the gates not being opened.

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Councilmember Orlando said he wanted to see options to have closer or on-premises firefighting 
capabilities.
MAYOR HARTKE read the following comment card:
JENNIFER GOEHRIR, 1782 W. Oriole Way, Chandler, wrote the following:
What is going on with plans to expand data centers in the Price Corridor and will the neighborhoods 
be kept informed? Will they have say?
MAYOR HARTKE asked staff to follow up with the resident.  
Current Events
Mayor's Announcements
MAYOR HARTKE said there was a ribbon cutting with the Chandler Public Library Makery. The Makery 
is a state-of-the-art space for the community to turn an idea into reality to create a product or start a 
business. This is a great addition to makers space resources such as the innovation center. The Makery 
is unique and is suitable for all and features a studio and multimedia for audio and video content. 
MAYOR HARTKE said this weekend is the annual GAIN event, on October 16, which was a statewide 
event encouraging neighborhood watch programs and bring the community together to fight against 
criminal activity. 
Council's Announcements
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ said yesterday was the Navy’s 246th birthday. 
VICE MAYOR STEWART recognized Chandler’s officers in Washington DC tonight to escort family 
members of fallen officers at a candlelight vigil. Vice Mayor Stewart said they are proud of the work 
they are do and wanted to recognize those who have fallen in the line of duty. 
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS said the City has reopened the application for housing and the deadline to 
submit has been extended another week. 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO said in regards to the discussion earlier, it is important to keep this 
process as transparent as possible moving forward and that message was received loud and clear. 
Councilmember Orlando said they need to keep moving forward on this issue. 
City Manager's Announcements
None. 
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
ATTEST:  _______________________
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City Clerk                                                   Mayor

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Approval Date of Minutes:  November 1, 2021
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 14th day of October, 2021.  I further 
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
DATED this _______ day of November, 2021.
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City Clerk