Minutes of the Work Session of May 26, 2022

Meeting Minutes 
City Council Work Session 
 
May 26, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. 
Council Chambers Conference Room 
88 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ 
 
 
Call to Order 
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kevin Hartke at 5:00 p.m. 
 
Roll Call 
Council Attendance 
 
 
 
 
Appointee Attendance 
Mayor Kevin Hartke  
 
 
 
 
Josh Wright, City Manager 
Vice Mayor Terry Roe 
 
 
 
 
Kelly Schwab, City Attorney 
Councilmember OD Harris  
 
 
 
Dana DeLong, City Clerk 
Councilmember Mark Stewart 
 
 
 
 
Councilmember René Lopez  
 
  
 
 
Councilmember Christine Ellis   
 
 
 
Councilmember Matt Orlando  
 
Staff in Attendance 
 
Tadd Wille, Assistant City Manager 
Dawn Lang, Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer 
Andy Bass, Deputy City Manager 
Steven Turner, Assistant to City Manager 
Ryan Peters, Strategic Initiatives Director 
Matt Burdick, Communications and Public Affairs Director 
Melissa Quillard, Mayor and Council Communications Manager 
 
Discussion 
1. 
Update on City Council Strategic Framework 
 
MAYOR HARTKE called for a staff presentation.

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JOSHUA WRIGHT, City Manager, introduced the discussion item and said that this Strategic 
Framework was adopted a year ago on May 13, 2021 and is a two-year plan intended to run 
through 2023. In the past year Chandler has continued to be a Community of Innovation, and 
received accolades for its safety, quality of life, and economic strength. Following Council’s 
approval of the framework, the City’s executive leadership team comprised of department heads 
and other executive level positions in the City conducted its own retreat to produce an action plan 
that outlines clear steps for achieving Council’s vision. This action plan was presented to Council 
as part of a budget kickoff exercise in October of last year and formed the basis for the fiscal year 
22-23 annual budget. One year into the Strategic Framework, we are pleased to announce we 
have made progress on 36 of 38 action items.  
 
MR. WRIGHT presented the following presentation.  
• Strategic Framework City Council Report 
• Economic Vitality  
• Employment Corridor Area Plans 
o Complete employment corridor area plan updates currently in progress, expanding 
affected planning areas where appropriate 
o Airpark Area Plan 
 An upgrade to the 1998 plan that provides strategic guidance of future 
developments within the area surrounding the Chandler Municipal Airport 
o Downtown Area Plans 
 Downtown Alley Way Study 
 Pedestrian & Wayfinding Study  
 Urban Land Institute Study 
o South Arizona Avenue Corridor Update 
 Analyze development patterns since the plan was adopted in 2006. Develop 
updated plan that reflects the latest trends in development along with new 
ideas for the area.  
• Airport Development 
o Identify strategies for development of inside-the-fence vacant Airport properties 
per the 2021 Airport Master Plan 
o RFP for New Hangars 
 Issued an RFP for 4.3 acres on the north side of the airport to develop executive 
hangars as identified in the Airport Master Plan 
 Gate One was the successful submitter 
 If the contract is approved by City Council, development should be completed in 
less than two years 
o Airport Strategic Business Plan 
 Identify the development and financial goals, measurement criteria, and means 
to executing a successful capital development program 
 Refine the annual operating and maintenance expenses, and identification of 
future financial project requirements

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 The Plan will also help to augment and provide a clear pathway to fulfilling the 
goals set forth in the recent Airport Master Plan Update completed in 2020 
 Cooper Road extension and environmental analysis to highlight development on 
the Southside of the Airport 
• Redevelopment Strategies 
o Update infill and redevelopment strategies, resources, policies, and codes 
o Update City Code to Help Facilitate Redevelopment in Chandler 
 Project Cornucopia is a collection of code updates that pertain to development 
in Chandler 
 After presenting to a Council Subcommittee on April 5, 2022, draft updates are 
in progress 
• Higher Education Partnerships 
o Expand the City's partnership with Arizona State University, University of Arizona, 
Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and other higher education institutions 
o Relocate the U of A to the Johnathan Building 
 IGA to make the University of Arizona's Chandler location more accessible and 
visible to residents and employers. The University of Arizona will be hosting six 
open houses, and/or educational events per year from the new location 
o Combine Marketing Efforts with Economic Development and U of A 
 The University of Arizona has begun to offer their MBA program from the 
Chandler location 
o Improved Utilization of the ASU Chandler Innovation Center 
 City Council had a work session with ASU November 2021. Updates coming soon 
on potential deliverables with ASU 
o Pedestrian Corridor Study Grant in Downtown Chandler in Partnership with ASU 
 City received the Healthy Urban Environment Grant from ASU to evaluate Wall 
Street as a pedestrian corridor. The project included a week-long test period in 
March 2022 and a forthcoming report, written in collaboration with the project 
partners, which will be used not only for Wall St., but for other Downtown 
Chandler alleys.  
o City Internship Program with CGCC 
 Creation of internship program with Chandler-Gilbert Community College 
program which starts in July. The IGA is in progress 
• Innovation & Technology 
• Electric Vehicles 
o Increase the City's electric vehicle fleet and charging stations 
o Electric Vehicle Charging Feasibility Study 
 In FY 22/23 City staff will work with private and regional partners to develop a 
study to understand the true need and locations best suited for charging 
stations 
o Add Electric Car Charging Stations to City Facilities

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 Install car charging stations to support initial electric/hybrid vehicles at the 
Public Work, Utilities and Planning and Development building, Fleet and the 
City Hall parking garage 
 City received a grant to install two charging stations at the City Hall parking 
garage from Arizona Public Service (APS) 
o Purchase Hybrid/Electric Vehicles 
 Five electric vehicles ordered in FY 21/22 
 Nine hybrid trucks ordered in FY 21/22 
 One hybrid van ordered in FY 22/23 
 City fleet will have 26 hybrid vehicles and eight electric vehicles 
• Energy Savings 
o In partnership with private utilities, develop a strategy for increased power 
production at City facilities from solar and/or renewable sources with a goal of 
lowering operating costs 
o Energy Audit 
 Conduct energy audit to specifically focus on building mechanical systems 
and their controls 
 The audit would be applied to the city’s buildings with the highest electrical 
usage 
 EnergyCAP upgrade will allow staff to develop interval data/custom reports in 
order to identify utility cost avoidance opportunities 
o LED Street Light Conversion 
 Approximately 30% of the City's street light network has been converted to 
LED 
 Currently finishing audit of remaining street lights  
 Finalize agreement to replace remaining project with AZCares/General Fund 
 Council action late summer/early fall 
o New Solar Site Recommendations 
 Develop plan to map out potential locations for large scale solar sites around 
the City. Staff is in the initial process of developing the RFP with hope of 
selecting a vendor this summer 
 Staff will target sites near utility facilities to help reduce the energy costs at 
those facilities 
• Sustainable Community 
o Recommend development policies that support a more sustainable community 
o Include energy efficiency requirements in the re-adoption of the Building Code 
(effective 7/1/22) 
o Review new single-family homes to be pre-wired for electric vehicle charging and 
commercial sites to have charging stations 
o Allow permeable pavers in lieu of asphalt to allow more flexibility on infill and 
redevelopment projects 
o Add data center zoning requirements

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• Process Automation 
o Identify manual processes for conversion to automated (internal & external) 
o Manual signature/workflow processes 
o Contract management lifecycle enterprise wide 
o EDMS improvements by adding workflow processes 
o Convert court documents and prosecutor's office records to implement electronic 
processes and record storage 
o Boards and Commissions agendas and appointment processes 
o City Clerk records portal 
o Lab Information Management (LIMS) laboratory water testing 
o Compensation management system 
o Implement data analytics automation (data warehouse) 
o Implement a technology solution for Chandler Neighborhood Services for data 
driven decisions related to housing strategies 
• Technology Enhancements 
o Continue technology enhancements to support mobility and efficiency solutions 
o Implement tools for cyber security and risk management 
o Collaboration Mobility 
 Office 365 
 20 new collaboration conference rooms 
o Digital transformation/automation 
 Fleet management solution 
 Secure HR/payroll reporting 
 Pecos SWTP SCADA upgrade 
o Citizen Engagement 
 Smart parking downtown 
 Automated public records requests 
 Customer appointment enhancements 
 Virtual Programs 
o Process and work management efficiencies 
 Implement "Chandler Help" 
 Implement a new capital project internal charge process 
 Implement budget software and auto document creation 
 Implement Oracle Command Centers – dashboards 
• Brand Standards 
o Update brand standards and communication technologies to promote a connected 
city 
o Publish New Brand Style Guidelines 
 Selected Chandler-based Commit Agency to work on this project 
 Currently refining the draft version of the brand style guidelines and 
recommendations

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 Next steps include reviewing brand style guidelines and receive input from 
departments and City Management 
 Anticipated completion date is Summer 2022 
o Launch the HR Recruitment Digital Marketing Campaign 
 Contracted with a digital marketing firm, Davidson Belluso, to develop web 
and digital content for recruitment efforts 
 A macro site for city wide information will be created and "micro" sites will be 
created for each department 
 Help increase visibility of city positions, increase the applicant pool with 
qualified applicants, and attract candidates from outside the current 
recruitment area 
• Fiber Infrastructure 
o Initiate first phase of upgrades to City's fiber infrastructure (includes 17 groups of 
projects planned over 5-7 years) 
o Implementation of Phase 1A of the Fiber Master Plan 
 Dobson Rd. field verification project: Price Rd. and Innovation St. to Dobson 
Rd. and Chandler Blvd.  
• Mobility 
• Transportation Systems 
o Expand and/or renew pilot programs for micro transit, multimodal transportation, 
and intelligent transportation systems, including in underserved areas of Chandler 
o MAG Emerging Technology Program 
 AI technology to adjust traffic signal timing 
o Bicycle Detection Cameras (73 Intersections) 
o Fiber Optic Cable Upgrades 
o Congestion Monitoring (ARID) Device Installation 
 Communication equipment to gauge traffic speeds and assist in identifying 
congestion on City streets 
o Loop 101 Mobility 
 Advance the corridor as a model deployment for Integrated Corridor 
Management and connected vehicle initiatives 
 Regional Communication Network Upgrade at Loop 101 and Price Rd. 
• Bike and Pedestrian Studies 
o Initiate bike/pedestrian studies for connecting employment, recreation, 
neighborhood, and entertainment nodes 
o Frye Road Protected Bike Lanes 
 Construct physical barrier to separate bikes from vehicular traffic on Frye Rd. 
from the Paseo Trail to 1/2-mile west of Arizona Ave. 
o Western Canal Crossing at UPRR 
 Bicycle and pedestrian improvements to the railroad crossing. 
o Downtown ADA Improvements

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 Reconstructed curb ramps and sidewalks on Washington St., Boston St. and 
Chicago St. to bring the area up to ADA compliance. 
o Canal and Trail Improvements 
 This project will complete the connection between the Ashley Trail and Paseo 
Trail at Cooper Road, approximately 1/2 mile north of Chandler Blvd.  The 
project will add a safe crossing of Cooper Rd. and construct a 400' path east 
of Cooper Rd. to complete the connection. 
o Price/Ocotillo Shared Use Path 
 This study provides 15% design plans for a shared-use path on Ocotillo Rd. 
from Dobson Rd. to 148th St. and protected bike lanes on Price Rd. from 
Ocotillo Rd. to Loop 202 
o Hunt Highway Traffic Calming and Protected Bike Lane Study 
 This study will provide 15% design for a shared use path/ separated bike lane 
and potentially make recommendations for traffic calming on Hunt Highway 
from Cooper Rd. to Val Vista Dr. 
• Bike Lane Projects 
o Complete design of new bike lane projects, connecting points of interest and fixing 
system gaps 
o McClintock Dr. and Kyrene Rd. Bike Lanes 
 Narrowed medians to add bike lanes on Kyrene Rd from Chandler Blvd north 
to Orchid Ln. and on McClintock Dr. from the Loop 202 north to the City 
border with Tempe. Other roadway improvements will be included. 
o Chandler Blvd. Bike Lanes 
 Project to add bike lanes on Chandler Blvd from I-10 to 56th St. Other 
roadway improvements also included. 
o Southeast Chandler Arterial Road Improvements 
 Improvements consist of four traffic lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, curbs and 
gutters, street lighting, turn lanes, traffic signals, storm drainage, 
landscaping, right-of-way acquisition, and utility relocation 
• Proposition 400 Extension 
o Finalize Proposition 400 Extension efforts in cooperation with regional partners and 
monitor availability of federal infrastructure grant opportunities 
o Loop 101 Widening 
 ADOT project, funded by regional Prop. 400 funds to add one lane in each 
direction.  Chandler contributed funding to repaint aesthetic features in the 
corridor. 
o Loop 202 Widening 
 This project will add two lanes in each direction between Loop 101 and Val 
Vista Dr. 
o Arterial Widening

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 The Arterial Lifecycle Program will have provided approximately $135 Million 
over 20 years (2006 - 2025) to make improvements to the City's arterial 
streets and intersections 
o Transportation Master Plan Implementation 
 Council-approved plan recommends improvements to roadways, bike and 
pedestrian facilities and transit from 2020 - 2040. 
• Transit Solutions 
o With employer input, determine appropriate transit solutions for employment 
corridors 
o Arizona Avenue Alternatives Analysis 
 Study on high-capacity transit that looked at alternatives on Arizona Ave 
o Price Flex Transit 
 Micro transit service in the southwestern part of Chandler 
o Autonomous Vehicle Industry Development 
 Strategic activities have included proactive outreach to companies, media 
campaigns, and participating in interviews, conferences and trade shows 
o First Mile Last Mile Program 
 Lyft partnership 
o Chandler Airpark Area Flex Transit Study 
 Flexible transit and micro transit options to serve the Chandler Airpark Area 
and the rest of Southeast Chandler 
• Neighborhoods 
• Diversity Programs 
o Using U.S. Census 2020 results and other data sources, identify diversity programs 
tailored to specific areas of the community 
o Diversity Events 
 City’s DEI Division produced or participated in 37 events with community 
partners 
 The approximate event attendance was 62,133, a record high 
 Includes the online views of the 26th Annual Multicultural Festival and the 
new Chandler Contigo series of events held to celebrate Hispanic Heritage 
Month in fall 2020 
 2022 Cultural Diversity Award by the National League of Cities 
o Bilingual Pay Program 
 Expansion of Bilingual Pay Program to include: 
 American Sign Language 
 Chinese 
 Hindi 
 Spanish 
 Tagalog 
 Vietnamese

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 The program expansion recognizes the growth of languages commonly used 
in our community and the need to serve residents and businesses in other 
languages 
• Neighborhood Programs 
o Integrate planning, programming, and communication efforts across City 
departments and partner agencies to positively impact disadvantaged 
neighborhoods 
o Envision Amberwood 
 Envision Program created to serve as an interdepartmental effort to engage 
and empower residents.   
 Envision Amberwood was held on March 1, 2022, and included a talent show 
and art walk with students from Sirrine Elementary School (600 in 
attendance). 
o Envision Galveston 
 Envision Galveston, “Touch a Truck” held on April 12 and included a job fair 
(900 in attendance). 
 Neighborhood surveys conducted and results are being evaluated. 
o For Our City Day 
 Volunteers paint homes, weed yards, and clean up alleys, provide free 
dumpsters for residents to get rid of unwanted stored items. The event 
serves traditional neighborhoods on the brink of decline and is coordinated 
by Neighborhood Programs. 
 Neighborhood Programs staff is currently in the process of surveying this 
year's targeted neighborhood to learn about the needs. This year's For Our 
City Day will take place Saturday, October 22, 2022. 
o Southside Village Neighborhood 
 Designed to encourage the preservation of the historical architecture and 
honor the individuals who came from this neighborhood and served the City 
of Chandler 
o Golden Neighbors Program 
 Connects seniors with cost-of-living assistance, resources for home repairs, 
everyday supplies such as toiletries, food, transportation assistance, and 
other senior needs 
 Monday, May 23, 2022, Neighborhood Program staff hosted the 2nd Golden 
Neighbors event 
 A third event will take place June 20, 2022. We are inviting PD and Oak Creek 
(non-profit) to share information regarding senior safety and other resources 
o Police Outreach and Engagement 
 Collaboration between multiple City and private resources to strengthen 
community partnerships and resiliency 
 Collaboration between PD and Boys and Girls Club to build trust and 
relationships.

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• Public Housing 
o Initiate the City's first Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) development 
agreement to reposition the Public Housing Authority, including a focus on 
maintaining senior housing options 
o Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Development 
 RAD is a HUD program that allows: 
 Funding for major building improvements 
 Stabilizing federal funding for the future 
 No Resident Displacement 
 No Loss of Housing Benefits 
 No Change in Rent Calculation (30% of income) 
 No Change in Management 
 A purchase offer has been made for the Trails End Apartments and the sale 
will close in July 2022 
 The proposed RAD project will have at total of 158 new housing units for 
existing public housing families and affordable units to include market rate 
units 
• Development Codes 
o Review development codes and other tools to facilitate diversity of housing choices 
o Review Development Codes and Other Tools to Facilitate Diversity of Housing 
Choices 
 Reposition Public Housing to increase availability of units 
 Use planning tools and incentives to stimulate private sector housing 
affordability solutions 
 Update codes and area plans to reflect need for more housing options 
 Support State and Federal efforts to address housing strategies 
 Tenant Based Rental Assistance 
 Emergency Housing Vouchers 
 Landlord Incentive Program 
• Revitalized Infrastructure 
o Identify unique themes and appropriate funding for new and revitalized 
infrastructure, particularly aging neighborhood parks 
o Utilities Water Pipe Replacement Program 
 Focuses on older neighborhoods, removing old cast iron pipe and replacing 
with new ductile iron pipe to improve system reliability 
 The Westwood Manor Neighborhood has been completed. The Chieftain 
Village and Kingston Neighborhoods are expected to be completed later this 
summer 
o Vida Park 
 This park has been referred to as East Mini Park for many years. Residents 
were involved in the re-naming process and suggested Vida Park. The 
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 Project was completed May 2021 
o Gazelle Meadows Park 
 Will be redone as part of the Detroit Basin Storm Drain Improvement project. 
Construction will begin in FY 22/23 
o Hoopes Park 
 Replaced playground equipment 
o San Marcos Park 
 Made landscape improvements 
o Folley Park 
 Made landscape improvements 
o Harris Park 
 Plans to add playground equipment in FY 22/23 
o Pima Park 
 General improvements and maintenance to the park and fields 
o Pueblo Alto Park 
 Replacing the ramada in FY 22/23 
• Support School Districts 
o Support area school districts in maintaining or enhancing local schools as 
neighborhood anchors 
o Recreational Programming at Local Schools 
 Working with school districts to provide recreational programming at Kyrene 
Elementary School District and Chandler Unified School District to utilize 
gymnasiums for adults’ sports, therapeutic recreation and other programs as 
needed 
 An IGA has been signed with Kyrene Elementary School District and staff is 
currently in discussion of how to implement IGA and determine future use of 
schools to provide various recreation programs 
o School Resource Officers 
 The Police Department has 11 School Resource Officers at 12 schools in the 
City of Chandler. All School Resource Officers have attended, and completed, 
the rigorous East Valley Crisis Intervention School.  
 Ongoing activities: 
 The School Resource Unit hosts a quarterly Youth Academy for students in 
grades seven through twelve. This provides students with an opportunity to 
learn jobs and functions of the Police Department as well as ask any 
questions they may have about modern policing.  
 The School Resource Unit facilitates a quarterly, “Youth Wilderness 
Experience” for underprivileged youth. This program is designed to promote 
self-discovery, principles of good character, and constructive interaction with 
others.  
 Future activities:

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 Police Department command will participate in Chandler Unified School 
District’s, “Portrait of a Graduate” program 
o Diversity Mini-Grant Program 
 Annual promotion to local school districts of our Diversity mini-grant 
program which support cultural events or activities 
 Funding is almost all dispersed for FY21/22 
 Staff will market the program in the teacher and principal newsletter.  Staff is 
working with CUSD Social workers on outreach to students on OBTS in July 
2020 
 Staff is working with CUSD District staff to get a 1-page document on how 
community groups and businesses can help at different schools with actual 
needs and support opportunities listed out 
• Quality of Life 
• Behavioral Health 
o Evaluate resources needed to address community behavioral health issues and 
promote healthy lifestyles 
o Behavioral Health Unit 
 Full five Police Officer Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) effective July 1, 2022 
 Focus on calls for services involving a person in crisis 
 Expenses will be partially offset by Smart and Safe Shared Revenues 
 Embedded Solari crisis counselors in CPD's 911 Communications Center 
o Mental Health Conference 
 Free, community wide mental health event equipped Chandler students in 
Junior High and High School, along with parents and other adults who are 
struggling with the mental health issues of depression, anxiety, suicidal 
thoughts and self-harm. 
 Partnership with LifeLines, Compass Christian Church, Chandler Unified 
School District, and Dignity Health 
 Included: 
 Keynote Speakers 
 Vendors 
 Breakout sessions 
 Peer mentorship 
o Navigator Program (Chandler Connect) 
 Between July 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022, Chandler Connect has served 352 
households (395 persons) experiencing homelessness 
 98% of program participants that have exited the program with positive 
outcome of diversion 
 Program participants have received 3,892 services including basic needs, 
physical and mental health services, transportation services and 
identification and documents 
o Support Court

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 Specialized court calendar dedicated to working with defendants that are 
experiencing homeless to resolve their criminals charges with the assistance 
of navigators and justice partners 
 Since the start in November 2021, the court has seen approximately 20 cases 
o Mental Health Court 
 This is a treatment court offered to connect individuals who have been 
charged with a criminal misdemeanor that are experiencing mental health 
issues with behavioral services offered by Mercy Maricopa 
 The court presides over 25 cases per month 
o Veterans Court 
 A regional effort by the East Valley Municipal Courts sharing resources to 
connect veterans charged with a criminals offense with veterans services 
 Chandler Municipal Court refers about 45 cases per year to the Veterans 
Court 
• Parks & Monuments 
o Lantana Ranch Park 
 In 2004, the City purchased approximately 70 acres of land located south of 
the Chandler Airport. Approximately 51 acres of this site will be developed as 
additional open space and utilized for general recreation. Phase one, which is 
8-acres in size, serves as the neighborhood park adjacent community. 
 Completed December 2021 
o Tumbleweed Park Softball/Baseball Complex 
 Construction of four 300' softball fields is expected to begin in FY 22/23 
 Anticipated completion day is May 2024. 
o Homestead North Park 
 The park will include lighted paths, playgrounds, lighted basketball court, 
lighted pickleball court, ramadas, open space, and landscaping. This park is 
also adjacent to the Paseo Trail along the Consolidated Canal and will offer 
amenities relating to the trail such as fitness equipment and a maintenance 
area. 
 Estimated completion by October 2022 
o Field of Honor 
 The goal of the Memorial is to provide a space for remembrance and 
reflection. The plan 
 integrates the ideas of the veterans into the design featuring two distinctive, 
yet complimentary spaces (Family Plaza Overlook and Stars and Stripes 
Level).  In 2016, the first phase of the project, the Family Plaza Overlook, was 
completed and dedicated. Phase two, the Stars and Stripes Level, is designed 
to match the exact ratio of the American Flag. 
 Completed November 2021 
• Art Opportunities 
o Cultural Development Events and Grants

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 Center for the Arts, Vision Gallery and Downtown Redevelopment received 
over $1.7 million in grants from Federal and State funding 
o Public Art Projects 
 Neighborhood Mural @ Harter Park 
 Police Department Memorial 
 INFLUX project 
 Breezeway Mural 
 16 Utility Boxes in Uptown Chandler 
o Chandler Museum Foundation 
 Chandler Museum has worked diligently with the Chandler Historical Society 
(CHS) to build trust and transparency to move CHS to dissolve and transfer 
their funds to the Chandler Museum Foundation (CMF). The first donation of 
$250,000 was given by CHS with additional funding to come. 
• Recreation Experience 
o Identify new technologies to improve recreational facility user experience and 
safety 
o Recreation Virtual Platform 
 Televeda was set up for the City during the pandemic to help reach our 
seniors within the community 
 Due to its great success, this service is being expanded to include other 
facilities 
 Permanent access to virtual recreation classes utilizing the Televeda platform 
will assist with reaching as many people as possible in the community that 
are of all ages and interest 
o Drowning Detection System 
 Established to provide an additional technology-based solution to aide in the 
detection of potential drowning situations 
 Alerts can be triggered when an individual accidentally falls in a community-
based pool 
 Implementation of Drowning Detection System technology will compliment 
and not replace lifeguards' ability to monitor swimmers 
o Pool Equipment Room Controller 
 Aide in the monitoring and suggested chemical treatments for the 
community-based pools within the City 
 Implementation of internet accessible controllers aide in monitoring water 
chemistry levels, automate record keeping and will send alerts to technicians; 
including remote access capabilities 
o Weather Alerting 
 Will provide timely alerts for our community pool users and give both the 
citizen and community services staff time to take the appropriate actions 
• Homelessness

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o Recommend fiscally sustainable strategies for addressing homelessness and 
panhandling activities in Chandler 
o Panhandling 
 The City received a permit from ADOT to install No Panhandling signs at 
freeway ramps in May 2022 
 Approximately 40 additional "Change Up" signs will be installed on Chandler 
streets in Summer 2022 
o Encampment GIS Initiative 
 The Neighborhood Resources and Police Departments have developed a 
work flow and an ARCGIS database that will track encampments from first 
touch through remediation 
 Homeless outreach, Police and Code staff will all have access to the database 
to communicate and coordinate services 
 The database will also provide important data points including geographic 
locations, time between identification and remediation, service levels and 
outcomes for residents living at the encampments 
 29 encampments have been documented since Neighborhood Resources 
began tracking them in February 2021 
• Utility Infrastructure 
o Continuously monitor and recommend strategies for enhancing the City’s utility 
infrastructure and water resources portfolio 
o Strategies for enhancing the City's utility infrastructure and water resources 
portfolio 
 Roosevelt Dam Flood Control Space Project will provide additional Salt River 
supplies during high flow years 
 Bartlett Dam Modification Project will provide additional Verde River supplies 
during high flow years 
 White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement will provide additional Colorado 
River supplies on an annual basis 
 SRP CAP Interconnect Facility Project will allow Chandler to divert Salt and 
Verde Supplies to the CAP canal for delivery to Chandler’s San Tan Vista 
Water Treatment Plant to meet the demands of customers outside of SRP 
service area 
o Reclaimed Water Interconnect Facility (RWIF) 
 RWIF allows the City to store more of its CAP water at its reclaimed water 
recharge sites 
 Leverage mostly existing infrastructure owned by the City to optimize local 
resources and the local aquifer, as well as satisfying future industrial water 
demands in the City 
o Intel Partnership 
 Relocate 230 kV SRP power lines along Alma School Road and Chandler 
Heights

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 RWIF to provide Intel with water for cooling systems 
o Loop 101/202 Repair 
 On January 27, 2022, City Council entered into a Joint Project Agreement (JPA) 
with the State of Arizona 
 The City will be reimbursed up to $8,000,000 to repair the broken water main 
break near the Loop 101/202 Interchange 
• Good Governance 
• Space Assessment 
o Enhance existing City buildings based on recent space utilization and condition 
assessments 
o Study to determine if the City can avoid long-term maintenance expenses and 
enhance overall employee experience with increased efficiencies 
o Faithful + Gould selected to conduct space assessment 
o Analyze cost avoidance recommendations 
o Next step to perform feasibility cost/schedule analysis 
• Voter Education 
o Promote voter education on bonds and home rule initiatives 
o Social media posts on the City of Chandler channels reminding residents of 
important dates 
o Print ads in community newspapers 
o Digital ads with Arizona Informant on Facebook 
o Partnership with Cultura Communications to reach Hispanic market 
o Bus shelter ads in 15 strategic locations 
o Newly designed publicity pamphlet mailed to all Chandler voters 
o Utility bill inserts in July 2021 
o San Tan Sun News article in September 2021 
o Videos specific to each bond question in English and Spanish 
o "What is a bond" educational video produced in English and Spanish 
o All five bond questions passed with an average of nearly 71% 
• Create Savings 
o Seek opportunities to use one-time dollars to create ongoing savings 
o City of Chandler received recognition from the White House for creatively using 
Federal COVID relief funds as a way to generate ongoing savings to pay and recruit 
more police officers 
• Grants & Partnerships 
o Maximize the use of grants and partnerships to achieve strategic goals 
o Created new Grants Administrator position 
o Received $62,654,978 in grants in FY 21/22 
• 21st Century Workforce 
o Recommend programs and strategies to continue building a 21st century workforce 
o Classification & Compensation Study

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 New classification system that accurately reflects job requirements and 
responsibilities 
 Provide flexibility needed to update classification and job duties 
 75th percentile market placement compensation strategy 
 Completion and implementation of study results targeted for year-end 2022 
o Implemented the Telework Administrative Regulation 
o Upgrade all City computers to laptops to support mobility 
o Adjustments to hiring process to provide more flexibility to hiring managers and 
applicants 
• PSPRS Pay Down 
o Continue the City's plan to pay down its Public Safety Personnel Retirement System 
(PSPRS) obligations 
o On March 24, 2022, City Council directed staff to move towards a more aggressive 
payment plan to pay off the unfunded liabilities of the PSPRS pension system 
o Staff will use additional one-time funds from two years of COVID reduced budget 
and strong development revenues to make larger payments through FY 24/25 
o Projections show the City's PSPRS pension system will be 100% funded following 
the FY 26/27 
 
MAYOR HARTKE commented that when he was in Washington, D.C., he received a call from the 
White House commending us on ways to keep the City safe. Mayor Hartke said we want to be 
known as a safe community and we do all we can to keep our streets safe. Mayor Hartke asked 
about traffic calming on Hunt Highway. There are concerns about traffic and traffic speeds in the 
area. Mayor Hartke asked what they are hoping to do in terms of calming, not just for bike lanes, 
but to slow traffic down from Val Vista to McQueen. 
 
MR. WRIGHT answered that this has evolved over time, this was originally included in the 2019 
Transportation Master Plan. It was a challenge to determine what would fit in the right-of-way. 
Since the discussion about the casino, staff has talked about expanding the scope study to 
include bike and pedestrian as well as traffic improvements. It depends on the land use models 
on the GRIC side. There may be further development that is currently unknown, but they need to 
be ready for that conversation on how to make that road safe. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS thanked staff for their support. Council has come together with staff for 
Chandler to leap to the next level. Councilmember Ellis said we are doing great work on the non-
discrimination ordinance and that was not mentioned in the report. People typically ask and 
want to know what we are doing about diversity. The City needs to let people know what we are 
doing and that the work is being done.  
 
MR. WRIGHT said that the first time that Council brought up the non-discrimination ordinance 
was at the end of the retreat last year. It did not make it into the formal plan or the DEI 
assessment. However, the process is underway, working with consultant and the panel. The

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panels are going well. The study is on track, and we will likely hear about communication, how 
events are promoted, positive attendance for events, and the non-discrimination ordinance.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS commented that people will ask on the writing of the ordinance or a 
proposition. Councilmember Ellis requested more updates on this process. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS complimented the presentation. Councilmember Harris shared pride 
in our accomplishments over the past year. Councilmember Harris said they changed our brand 
statement; it shows our progress and change over time. Promoting our brand statement of a 
safe, diverse, equitable and inclusive community that connects people, chooses innovation and 
inspires excellence is important to share. Chandler is a proud city continuing to work on these 
issues.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO said this presentation and accomplishments reflects well on staff. 
Councilmember Orlando asked how they keep track of meeting the objectives.  
 
MR. WRIGHT said that performance management is a key part of what they do. Each of the five 
focus areas has a Council subcommittee as well as a staff subcommittee. Mr. Wright said they 
meet on a regular basis to get updates on accomplishments. This would eventually develop into 
into a performance dashboard, which would show a wider description of what they are doing to 
calculate metrics. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ thanked staff for the presentation. This should be shared on the 
website to let people know what is going on in Chandler. It is reassurance that Chandler is doing 
what we should be and keep working forward to excellence. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART thanked Mayor for promoting collaboration on the strategic 
framework. The vision is focused on the core competencies and what they are supposed to be 
doing. Chandler serves as an example for other cities. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS thanked Mayor for his leadership on bringing Council together for the 
retreat to work together the Strategic Framework for the City’s unified vision.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO added that over the past couple of years, the vocabulary focused 
on “maintenance”, but now we are at a point of “enhancement”. Councilmember Orlando said 
they are making things better for future generations.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART shared that people love Chandler.  
 
Adjourn 
The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

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ATTEST:  _______________________  
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                       City Clerk                                                   Mayor 
 
 
Approval Date of Minutes:  June 9, 2022 
 
 
 
Certification 
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Work 
Session of the City Council of Chandler, Arizona, held on the 26th day of May 2022.  I further certify 
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 
 
DATED this _______ day of June, 2022. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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