Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 27, 2022
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Meeting Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
October 27, 2022 | 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 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Council Attendance
Appointee Attendance
Mayor Kevin Hartke
Joshua Wright, City Manager
Vice Mayor Terry Roe
Kelly Schwab, City Attorney
Councilmember OD Harris
Dana DeLong, City Clerk
Councilmember René Lopez
Councilmember Christine Ellis
Councilmember Matt Orlando
*Councilmember Stewart was absent and excused.
Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Keith Shepard, Alma School Road Church of Christ.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hartke.
Consent Agenda and Discussion
City Clerk
1.
Board and Commission Appointments
Move City Council approve the Board and Commission appointments as recommended.
City Manager
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2.
Resolution No. 5634 Approving an Agreement between the Maricopa Association of
Governments (MAG) and the City of Chandler for the Chandler Protected Bike Lanes Study
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5634 approving an agreement between
the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and the City of Chandler for the Chandler
Protected Bike Lanes Study, with a local match not to exceed $4,560.
3.
Resolution No. 5635 Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement with Salt River
Project (SRP) for Access to the Consolidated Canal for the Maintenance and Operation of
the Paseo Trail
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5635 authorizing the execution of a
license agreement with Salt River Project (SRP), granting the City continued access to the
Consolidated Canal for the maintenance and operation of the Paseo Trail.
4.
Resolution No. 5636 Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement with Salt River
Project (SRP), for Access to the Lateral 9.5 Canal for the Maintenance and Operation of the
Western Canal Trail
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5636 authorizing the execution of a
license agreement with Salt River Project (SRP), granting the City continued access to the
Lateral 9.5 Canal for the maintenance and operation of the Western Canal Trail.
Community Services
5.
Pre-Construction Services Agreement, Construction Manager at Risk Project No.
PR2106.251, with Hunter Contracting Co., for the Tumbleweed Park Softball & Baseball
Complex
Move City Council Award Pre-Construction Services Agreement, Construction Manager at
Risk Project No. PR2106.251, to Hunter Contracting Co., for the Tumbleweed Park Softball
& Baseball Complex, in an amount not to exceed $137,052.32.
Cultural Development
6.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 5036, Adopting the Provisions of a Development Agreement
and Purchase Agreement with One Chandler Owner, LLC, for the Sale and Redevelopment
of City-owned Real Property Located at the Northeast Corner of Arizona Avenue and Buffalo
Street, Known as "Site 7" in Chandler
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5036, adopting the
provisions of a development agreement and purchase agreement between One Chandler
Owner, LLC, and the City of Chandler for the sale and redevelopment of City-owned real
property located at the northeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Buffalo Street, known as
"Site 7" in Chandler, Arizona, and authorizing the City Manager to sign all related documents
as approved by the City Attorney.
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Development Services
7.
Construction Agreement No. ST2012.401 with CS Construction, Inc., for the Chandler
Arterial Congestion Monitoring
Move City Council award Construction Agreement No. ST2012.401 to CS Construction, Inc.,
for the Chandler Arterial Congestion Monitoring, in an amount not to exceed $1,312,469.
8.
Preliminary Plat PLT22-0013, Chandler Airport Business Center, Located at the Northwest
Corner of Queen Creek and Cooper Roads
Move City Council approve Preliminary Plat PLT22-0013, Chandler Airport Business Center,
located at the northwest corner of Queen Creek and Cooper Roads, as recommended by
Planning and Zoning Commission.
9.
Preliminary Plat, PLT22-0020 Woodspring Suites and Everhome Suites Preliminary Plat,
Located West of the Northwest Corner of Willis and Price Roads
Move City Council approve PLT22-0020 Woodspring Suites and Everhome Suites, as
recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
10.
Final Plat PLT22-0002 McKinley Glenn
Move City Council approve Final Plat PLT22-0002 McKinley Glenn, located east of the
southeast corner of Chandler Heights and Cooper Roads, as recommended by staff.
Facilities and Fleet
11.
Agreement No. BF2-910-4446 Electrical Maintenance, Repair, and Installation Services
Move City Council approve increasing the spending limit for Agreement No. BF2-910-4446,
with Corbins Services Electric; DECA Southwest; Hampton Tedder Technical Services;
Hawkeye Electric, Inc.; K2 Electric, LLC; and Swain Electric, Inc., for electrical maintenance,
repair, and installation services, by $250,000, for a revised amount not to exceed
$1,800,000, for the current term ending March 31, 2023.
12.
Purchase of Generators and Related Equipment for Police Department Main Station
Move City Council approve the purchase of two (2) generators and related equipment, from
The SJ Anderson Company, utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. ADSPO17-174290, in
the amount of $1,440,876, and authorize a transfer from General Fund Contingency in the
amount of $1,175,495.
13.
Purchase of Maintenance, Repairs and Purchase of Bay Doors, Locking Systems, Door
Hardware, and Operable Walls
Move City Council approve the utilization of cooperative contract No. 21H-DHP-0917, with
Mohave Educational Services, for maintenance, repairs and purchase of bay doors, locking
systems, door hardware, and operable walls, from DH Pace Company, Inc., increasing the
spending limit by $30,000, for a revised amount not to exceed $156,764.
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14.
Purchase of Doors, Locking Systems, Door Hardware and Operable Walls
Move that City Council approve the purchase of doors, locking systems, door hardware and
operable walls, from C&I Show Hardware, utilizing State of Arizona Contract No. CTR047674,
in an amount not to exceed $272,791.
Fire Department
15.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 5032 Amending the Code of the City of Chandler Chapter 28,
Section 23, Relating to Explosives and Fireworks
Move that City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5032, amending the
Code of the City of Chandler, Chapter 28 Fire Prevention, by amending Section 28-23
relating to Explosives and Fireworks; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances;
Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date.
16.
Resolution No. 5632 Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Arizona Department of
Homeland Security
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5632, authorizing the City to enter into a
Grant Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) for the
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training, in the amount of $9,000, and
authorizing the Fire Chief to implement the provisions of the agreement.
17.
Resolution No. 5633 Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Arizona Department of
Homeland Security for the 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Enhanced Rapid
Response Fire Teams, for Equipment and Training, in the Amount of $85,000
Move that City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5633, 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 $85,000, and authorizing the Fire Chief
to implement provisions of the agreement.
18.
Agreement No. FD3-200-4486, with 030530 Uniforms, LLC, dba Ace Uniforms of Phoenix,
for Fire Uniforms
Move City Council approve Agreement No. FD3-200-4486, with 030530 Uniforms, LLC, dba
Ace Uniforms of Phoenix, for fire uniforms, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for the
period of one year, beginning November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023.
19.
Purchase of First Responder Screening Program Services
Move City Council approve the purchase of first responder screening program services,
from Vincere Physicians Group, PLLC, dba Vincere Cancer Center, utilizing the City of
Glendale Contract No. C21-1209, in an amount not to exceed $1,059,740, for the term of
October 28, 2022, through May 31, 2024; authorize the City Manager to sign a linking
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agreement with Vincere Physicians Group, PLLC, dba Vincere Cancer Center; and authorize
an appropriation transfer of $96,340 from the Non Departmental cost center, Contingency
account, to the Fire Administration cost center.
Human Resources
20.
Agreement No. HR2-948-4495, with TRISTAR Benefits Administrators, Inc., for Short Term
Disability and Family Medical Leave Act Administration
Move City Council approve Agreement No. HR2-948-4495, with TRISTAR Benefits
Administrators, Inc., for short term disability and Family Medical Leave Act administration,
in an amount not to exceed $75,000, for the period of two years, beginning January 1, 2023,
through December 31, 2024.
21.
Agreement No. 4046, Calendar Year 2023 Amendment, with Anthem Life Insurance
Company, for Public Safety Personnel Long-Term Disability Insurance
Move City Council approve Agreement No. 4046, Calendar Year 2023 Amendment, with
Anthem Life Insurance Company, for public safety personnel long-term disability insurance,
in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for the period of one year, beginning January 1, 2023,
through December 31, 2023, and authorize the City Manager or designee to extend the
Agreement for an additional year beginning January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024
(CY2024), subject to the same terms and conditions.
22.
Agreement No. HR0-918-4163, Amendment No. 2, with Flexible Benefit Administrators, Inc.,
for Flexible Spending Account Administration
Move City Council approve Agreement No. HR0-918-4163, Amendment No. 2, with Flexible
Benefit Administrators, Inc., for flexible spending account and COBRA administration, in an
amount not to exceed $24,000, for the period of one year, beginning January 1, 2023,
through December 31, 2023.
23.
Agreement No. 3111, Calendar Year 2023 Amendment, with International City Management
Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC), dba MissionSquare Retirement, for 457(b)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Administrative Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. 3111, Calendar Year 2023 Amendment, with
International City Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC), dba
MissionSquare Retirement, for 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan and
Retirement Health Savings Plan administrative services, for the period of one year,
beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
24.
Agreement No. HR2-948-4453, with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, for Group Medical
and Pharmacy Program Administration
Move City Council approve Agreement No. HR2-948-4453, with Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Arizona, for Group Medical and Pharmacy Program Administration, in an amount not to
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exceed $2,190,000 per year, for the period of two years, beginning January 1, 2023, through
December 31, 2024, with the option of up to three two-year extensions.
Information Technology
25.
Agreement No. 4526 for Annual Application Support Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. 4526, with Neudesic, LLC, for annual application
support services, in the amount of $156,000, for a one-year term, beginning July 1, 2022,
through June 30, 2023, with the option of up to four one-year extensions.
26.
Agreement No. IT9-208-4034, Amendment No. 3, with CCG Systems, Inc., DBA FASTER Asset
Solutions, for the Fleet Management System
Move City Council approve Agreement No. IT9-208-4034, Amendment No. 3, with CCG
Systems, Inc., DBA FASTER Asset Solutions, for the fleet management system, in the amount
of $78,251.00, for the period of one year, beginning September 30, 2022, through
September 29, 2023.
27.
Agreement No. 4409, Amendment No. 1, with NST Technologies, Inc., for Information
Technology Consulting Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. 4409, Amendment No. 1, 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, 2022, through October 14, 2023.
Management Services
28.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 5030 Amending the Code of the City of Chandler, Chapter 3,
Management Services Department-Finance and Procurement, by Amending Sections 3-8
Through 3-17, Providing for an Effective Date, Providing for the Repeal of Conflicting
Ordinances, and Providing for Severability
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5030, amending the Code
of the City of Chandler, Chapter 3, Management Services Department-Finance and
Procurement, by amending Sections 3-8 through 3-17, providing for an effective date,
providing for the repeal of conflicting ordinances, and providing for severability.
29.
Resolution No. 5631 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Salt River
Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the City of Chandler for the Distribution of a Pass-
Through Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant in the Amount of $50,000 to Dignity Health
Foundation-East Valley
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5631 approving an intergovernmental
agreement between the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the City of
Chandler for the distribution of a pass-through Indian gaming revenue sharing grant in the
amount of $50,000 to Dignity Health Foundation-East Valley; and authorizing submission of
a related pass-through grant application for creating a more equitable program to provide
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medication and durable medical equipment for underserved patients served by hospitals
in the East Valley.
30.
Agreement No. 4533, with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, for Bond Counsel Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. 4533, with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, for bond
counsel services, for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2027.
31.
New License Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License application for EJG Group II, LLC,
DBA Maple House
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 207765, a Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License,
for Jared Michael Repinski, Agent, EJG Group II, LLC, DBA Maple House, located at 198 W.
Boston Street, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor
License No. 304098.
32.
New License Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License application for GSBR Phoenix, LLC,
DBA Game Show Battle Rooms Phoenix
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for
approval of State Liquor Job No. A1138912, a Series 7, Beer & Wine Bar Liquor License, for
William Frederick Allison, Agent, GSBR Phoenix, LLC, dba Game Show Battle Rooms Phoenix,
located at 6909 W. Ray Road, Suite 29, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 7, Beer
& Wine Bar Liquor License No. 304106.
Neighborhood Resources
33.
Resolution No. 5640 Approving the Development Agreement Between the City of Chandler
and Gorman and Company, LLC, Relating to Real Property Located South of the Southeast
Corner of McQueen Road and Chandler Boulevard
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5640 approving the Development
Agreement between the City of Chandler and Gorman and Company, LLC, relating to real
property located south of the southeast corner of McQueen Road and Chandler Boulevard;
directing the City Manager to give specific considerations to Villas on McQueen applicants
belonging to special populations such as seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans;
and directing the City Manager to pursue the highest and best use of Chandler public
housing sites, including site 3 (located at 73 S. Hamilton St.), with specific consideration for
special populations such as seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans.
Police Department
34.
Resolution No. 5637 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix
Extending the Regional Wireless Cooperative
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5637 approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Chandler and City of Phoenix Extending the Regional
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Wireless Cooperative; and authorizing the Chief of Police, as Designated by the City
Manager, to Conduct All Negotiations and to Execute and Submit all Documents Necessary
in Connection with Such Agreement.
35.
Resolution No. 5638 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Tempe
for the Chandler Police Department to Provide Law Enforcement Security Services at Special
Events
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5638 authorizing an Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) between the City of Chandler and the City of Tempe; authorizing the
Mayor to sign the IGA; and authorizing the Chief of Police to sign, administer, execute, and
submit the Agreement and all documents and other necessary instruments in connection
with such Agreement.
36.
Resolution No. 5639 Pertaining to the Acceptance of the Homeland Security Grants for the
Chandler Police Department
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5639 authorizing the acceptance of FY
2022 Homeland Security Grant Program Awards between the Arizona Department of the
Homeland Security and the City of Chandler for Agreements Numbered 22-AZDOHS-HSGP-
220804-01, 22-AZDOHS-HSGP-220804-02, and 22-AZDOHS-HSGP-22804-03; authorizing the
Mayor to execute the Agreements; and authorizing the Chief of Police to administer,
execute, and submit all documents and other necessary instruments in connection with
such Agreements.
37.
Purchase of Annual Maintenance and Support Services for the Police Records Management
System (RMS) and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System
Move City Council approve the purchase of annual maintenance and support services, from
Versaterm Public Safety, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $488,795, for the Police Records
Management System, for the period of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, and
for the Computer Aided Dispatch system, for the period of August 1, 2022, through July 31,
2023.
38.
Purchase of Motorola Portable Radios and Applications
Move City Council approve the purchase of Motorola portable radios, related equipment,
and subscriptions, utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR046830, from Motorola
Solutions, in the amount of $5,093,483.03.
39.
Purchase of Detention Services from Maricopa County for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023
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 one year,
July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
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Public Works and Utilities
40.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 5031 Authorizing a Portion of the West Side of Cooper Road
North of Queen Creek Road be Vacated and Conveyed to the Abutting Property Owner
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5031 authorizing a
portion of the west side of Cooper Road north of Queen Creek Road be vacated and
conveyed to the abutting property owner.
41.
Agreement No. PW2-962-4352, with Otto Trucking, Inc., for Transportation of Bulk Waste
and Operation of Recycling Solid Waste Collection Center
Move City Council approve Agreement No. PW2-962-4352, with Otto Trucking, Inc., for the
transportation of bulk waste and the operation of the Recycling Solid Waste Collection
Center, in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000, for the period of five years beginning
October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2027
42.
Professional Services Agreement No. DS2202.201, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,
for the Traffic Signal at Layton Lakes Boulevard and Queen Creek Road Design Services
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. DS2202.201 to Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc., for the Traffic Signal at Layton Lakes Boulevard and Queen Creek Road
Design Services, in an amount not to exceed $85,780.
43.
Agreement No. PW0-745-4121, Amendment No. 3, with Choice Maintenance & Asphalt
Services, LLC, for Asphalt Rubber Crack Seal Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. PW0-745-4121, Amendment No. 3, with Choice
Maintenance & Asphalt Services, LLC, for asphalt rubber crack seal services, in an amount
not to exceed $450,000, for a one-year term, January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
44.
Agreement No. PW0-285-4197, Amendment No. 2, with AM Signal, LLC, for Traffic Signal
Equipment
Move City Council approve Agreement No. PW0-285-4197, Amendment No. 2, with AM
Signal, LLC, for traffic signal equipment, in an amount not to exceed $896,273, for a one-
year period, September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023.
45.
Agreement No. PW0-745-4122, Amendment No. 3, with Vincon Engineering Construction,
LLC, for Concrete Repair Maintenance Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. PW0-745-4122, Amendment No. 3, with Vincon
Engineering Construction, LLC, for concrete repair maintenance services, in an amount not
to exceed $5,000,000 for a one-year term, January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
46.
Agreement No. PW0-745-4123, Amendment No. 3, with M.R. Tanner Development and
Construction, Inc., for Street Maintenance and Repair Services
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Move City Council approve Agreement No. PW0-745-4123, Amendment No. 3, with M.R.
Tanner Development and Construction, Inc., for street maintenance and repair services, in
an amount not to exceed $900,000, for a one-year term, January 1, 2023, through December
31, 2023.
47.
Purchase of Water Meter Repair and Replacement Services
Move City Council approve the purchase of water meter repair and replacement services,
from Metering Services, Inc., utilizing City of Tempe Contract No. WUD21-015-01, in an
amount not to exceed $100,000.
48.
Sole Source Purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts and Services for Huber
Fine Screens
Move City Council approve the sole source purchase of original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) parts and services for Huber fine screens, from Huber Technology, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $150,000.
49.
Ratification of Emergency Authorization for Sewer Main Repair
Move City Council accept and ratify this report of the emergency authorization by the City
Manager for repairs to the sewer main at Warner Road and Coronado Street, performed by
B & F Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $144,262.77.
50.
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. 2019012, increasing the spending limit by
$240,000, for a revised amount not to exceed $369,000, for the period of May 1, 2022,
through April 20, 2023.
51.
Purchase of Security Services
Move City Council approve the purchase of security services, from Universal Protection
Service, dba Allied Universal Security Professionals, utilizing State of Arizona Contract No.
ADSPO18-207131, in the amount of $75,000.
52.
Purchase of Asphalt Crack Sealant
Move City Council approve the purchase of asphalt crack sealant, from Superior Supply,
Inc., utilizing Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Contract No. ADOT19-209983,
in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
53.
Purchase of Pecos Water Treatment Plant Access Control and CCTV Installation Services
Move City Council approve the purchase of access controls and security equipment, utilizing
State of Arizona Contract No. CTR056377, with APL Access & Security, Inc., increasing the
spending limit by $203,561, for the revised amount not to exceed $1,131,061.
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54.
Purchase of LED Lighting
Move City Council approve the purchase of LED Lighting, from Ameresco, utilizing City of
Tucson Contract No. 161436-01, in an amount not to exceed $10,184,191.
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote
Councilmember Lopez moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the October 27, 2022, Regular
City Council Meeting; Seconded by Councilmember Orlando.
Motion carried unanimously (6-0), Councilmember Stewart absent.
Public Hearing
55.
Annexation Public Hearing, ANX22-0003, for the annexation of approximately 13.4 acres of
territory north of the northeast corner of Queen Creek Road and Union Pacific Railroad
Open Public Hearing
MAYOR HARTKE opened the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m.
Staff Presentation
DAVID DE LA TORRE, PLANNING MANAGER, introduced new staff member Mikayela Liburd,
Associate Planner.
MIKAYELA LIBURD, ASSOCIATE PLANNER presented the following.
• Public Heating Annexation North of the Northeast Corner of Queen Creek and Union Pacific
Railroad
• Surrounding Land Uses
o North: Agriculture
o South: Church
o East: Business Park
o West: Railroad then Multifamily
• Background
o Approximately 13.4 acres
o Zoned Rural-43 within Maricopa County
o Initial City Zoning will be Agricultural District (AG-1)
• General Plan Designation of Employment
• Rezoning and PDP is in review and will be forthcoming for Council review
• Utility services available in Ryan Rd.
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• Staff has circulated the request to City departments and no negative comments have been
received.
• Additional Information
o Will occur in three phases
o Total of 124 acres
o Industrial and innovation uses
o Rezoning and PDP being processed by staff
Council Discussion
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO asked if this was going to be a business park.
MS. LIBURD stated that the uses were going to be innovative and industrial. She said that it is a
part of a larger development that is a total of 124 acres and the rest will be forthcoming.
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO asked for a summary detailing the vision for the area.
Discussion from the Audience
None.
Close Public Hearing
MAYOR HARTKE closed the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m.
Action Agenda
56. Formal Adoption of the Chandler Non-Discrimination Ordinance, as Requested by
Councilmember Harris.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS thanked the audience for attending on behalf of this item. He
mentioned that there was not enough time for deep discussion.
MAYOR HARTKE stated that the council did not have enough time to review the item and looks
forward to having a robust conversation with the council.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS commended those in attendance and encouraged the audience to
engage in the community.
Action Agenda Motion and Vote
Councilmember Harris moved to continue item 56 to the meeting of November 10, 2022;
Seconded by Councilmember Ellis.
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Motion carried unanimously (6-0), Councilmember Stewart absent.
Informational
57.
Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor License
Premises Administratively Approved
58.
Claims Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022
Unscheduled Public Appearances
RICHARD MASON, 517 E. Mead Place, Chandler, stated that there is an ongoing airplane parking
problem at the Chandler Airport. He said that he placed his name on the list in January for a spot
on the ramp and was told to expect a 3 to 4 month wait and it has been 11 months; he is number
29 on the list. He said that there is a mismanagement of the parking problem. He said that there
are people who live out of state and may come for a couple of months but get a spot all year. He
declared that Chandler residents should get priority for parking and hangar spaces since Chandler
residents’ property taxes pay for infrastructure. He mentioned that there are a number of planes
that have been there for years and have not moved and some planes that are in states of disrepair.
He stated that he spoke to the Airport Operations Manager and that his hands are tied. He
pleaded that there needs to be a rule where Chandler residents are bumped to the front of the
line. He stated that there are 50 spots that are not being used regularly.
MAYOR HARTKE asked staff to pursue this issue.
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO stated that there are rules regarding property and said that
something needs to be done.
VICTOR HARDY, 2220 E. Spruce Drive, Chandler, stated that he is the officiating pastor of the
Congregational Church of the Valley and is speaking on behalf of Chandler Men of Action. The
Chandler Men of Action has been engaged with the City of Chandler for the past 12 years. He
thanked Mayor and Council for their support. He invited the audience to attend the Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr candlelight vigil on January 15, 2023, at Congregational Church of the Valley at 6:00
pm. He also invited the audience to the African American Banquet on February 24, 2023, at
Chandler Gilbert Community College at 6:00 pm.
DANA ALEXANDER, 4163 W. Ivanhoe Court, Chandler, shared that she is disabled and submitted
a request for disability related to barrier removal in Municipal Code 12-4.6 This code refers to
residential parking on the street of recreational vehicles, stating a person may park such vehicle
for the purpose of loading and unloading not for more than 48 hours. She stated that she is
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unable to comply with the requirement due to her disability. She submitted a Reasonable
Modification Request for a barrier removal and was approved on January 13th, 2022, that approval
included an expiration date of June but did not include an explanation as why there was an
expiration date. She submitted a request on July 6, 2022, for the removal of the expiration date
as her disability does not have an expiration and needs more time for loading and unloading her
RV. On August 22, 2022, that reasonable modification was denied, and she appealed the decision.
She stated that she met with Jason Crampton, Transportation Manager, and while in that meeting,
she suffered a medical condition due to stress and terminated the meeting. She said that she
received a letter from Mr. Crampton on October 4 stating that based on the information, her
request was still denied. She again asked for another appeal and was asked to meet with Andy
Bass, Deputy City Manager but declined to meet for fear of another stress induced attack. She
stated that her appeal was denied once again. She proclaimed that the city has put her in an
impossible position due to her disability and that she will continue to utilize her RV as she sees fit
although it may result in being cited by the city.
MAYOR HARTKE asked staff for an update.
MAYOR HARTKE read the following comment cards for the record relating to Landings at Ocotillo.
AJAY JOSHI, 436 E. Tonto Place, Chandler, submitted the following: Landings project on N.E. corner
of Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo, over congestion and accident increase, violation of city zoning,
inappropriate use of our tax money to fund police and fire on county island.
DANIEL TEE, 775 E. Blue Ridge Way, Chandler, submitted the following: Landings at Ocotillo will
negatively affect the security and land value of Chandler homes. I strongly object to build it in our
neighborhood.
MARIO OLMEDO, 226 E. Dogwood Drive, Chandler stated he has been a resident for 10 years and
voiced his opposition to the rezoning of the parcel at the corner of Southern Pacific Railroad and
Ocotillo Road. He stated that the proposed rezoning to high density housing will conflict with the
Chandler General Plan. He said that leadership is needed and support from the City Council to
stop this rezoning effort of county land. He expressed his support of the Chandler General Plan
as it has attracted investments and jobs and makes Chandler a great place to live and raise a
family. He said the proposed developments of the landings will have unintended impacts on the
surrounding communities in parking, traffic services, and other things. This area of Chandler was
not planned for high density housing. He pleaded to the Council to act in the best in the best
interest of our community and help stop this project.
YUAN CHEN, 3230 S. Waterfront Drive, Chandler, expressed her opposition in the Landings project
in addition to being opposed by all in the surrounding neighborhood. She stated that over 1600
signatures on the petition opposing the project have been collected; a copy has been provided to
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the City Clerk. She pointed out that Jack Sellers, the County's District Supervisor and Daniel
Johnson, the county's planner, mentioned that the comments from the City of Chandler will be a
part of the decision making. She stated that the support of the council provides a better chance
to be heard and taken seriously by the county and that there are five weeks to influence their
decision at the December 8 Public Hearing. She pleaded that the council protect the integrity of
the Chandler Master Plan and protect the greatness of our beautiful city.
KE FANG, 562 W. Zion Place, Chandler, stated that he has lived in Chandler for over 10 years, he
works for Intel and that his sons attend the public school and expressed his love for the city. He
expressed his concern of the development for Landings at Ocotillo because the project was called
affordable housing and could cause for potential disaster since the project is in the landing path
of the airport. He said that there is already overcrowding at Hamilton High School with about
4,000 students and stated traffic is a nightmare every morning when taking his kids to school.
He mentioned that in the last year or so, that intersection has the highest traffic accidents in the
city. He stated that he understood that the land is not owned by the city but is concerned that it
will be annexed after the project is finished and utilize city resources.
LISA RITCHIE, 3100 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, stated that she has been working in
Chandler for 16 years and doing real estate in the Chandler for over 10 years. She thanked the
Council for the opportunity to express strong opposition of the landings on Ocotillo project.
She stated that the traffic at the intersection of Arizona avenue and Ocotillo has been pretty bad.
In doing real estate, she stated that she drives around a lot and adding another 2000 residents to
the area can only make it worse. She said that based on research, the developer Dominium, is
entangled in many lawsuits and force section eight tenants to live in uninhabitable units.
Dominium is stating that there will be 21 dwelling units per acre, but the math indicates 24 units
per acre. She expressed her concern that they want to build high density apartments and use the
slogan of affordable housing to make a profit. She assured that the homeowners are not against
affordable housing but believe the ultimate solution to affordable housing is to track investment
and increased job opportunities. She stated that there are so many good local developers that
should be used for the local development instead of Dominion. She asked members of the council
to say no to the project.
LU WANG, 1343 W. Mead Drive, Chandler, added that she is opposed to this project. She stressed
that her concern of putting 2000 plus people in the small area of 24 acres across the street from
a very popular high school with 4,000 plus students that will cause chaotic traffic. She expressed
gratitude to the council for their communication to the county. She pleaded that the council reject
the possibility of annexing this property and to make it clear to the council that they are in
opposition as this is important on the decision making.
DEREK LOGAN, 445 E Coconino Place, Chandler, thanked the council allowing the residents to
speak and for being very receptive. He said that he knows that the council is against this project.
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He asked the council to individually write to Daniel Johnson and Jack Sellers for the sake of
Chandler. He addressed his concern with the congestion of traffic and air traffic. He stated that
he is a private pilot and that nobody wants a three-story high-density housing in the final approach
to the airport. He stated that there was an accident in New Hampshire last week where seven
tenths of a mile plane went down next to a multifamily home, if it hit the parking lot, if it had hit
the building, just think what that would have been like as things like that can happen and the same
is true for traffic accidents. He said that there are 217 homes in Pine Lake, and it is tough to get
out there and now there's more housing on the south side. He stated that all the exits are going
to be at Ocotillo Road and with 518 homes it is going to be horrendous. He pleaded that the
council write individually as well as collectively and expressed appreciation for their support.
Current Events
1. Mayor's Announcements
MAYOR HARTKE stated that this past weekend was For Our City Day that had 1,301 volunteers
who worked on 54 neighborhood sites, focusing on home, exterior painting, yard maintenance,
rock landscaping, and cleanup of alleyways. The volunteers represented many organizations
throughout Chandler, including Edwards, Home Depot, Sherwin Williams, Waste Management,
Intel, SRP, and many more. He thanked council, council-elect many staff persons and city residents
that came and helped on this project.
MAYOR HARTKE congratulated, Arizona's Miss Juneteenth, Shawndrea Norman placed first runner
up in this year's National Pageant.
MAYOR HARTKE wished the audience a Happy Diwali and expressed the importance of this
cultural event that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. He attended the City of
Chandler’s Diversity Diwali Festival last Saturday October 22. He recognized how fortunate it is to
host such wonderful culture events right here in our city.
MAYOR HARTKE mentioned that the Chandler Asian Festival will take place on Saturday on
October 29 and 30 from noon until 10:00 pm at Tumbleweed Park and is an opportunity to
celebrate Asian culture and heritage.
2. Council's Announcements
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS announced that last Saturday, Ready, Set, Go Foundation had a Mental
Health Walk, and mentioned that over 600 people came out. He mentioned that Councilmember
Elect Angel Encinas, Congressman Greg Stanton, Chandler Unified School District Frank Narducci,
and other elected officials participated. He shared that it was an amazing walk to spread mental
health awareness. He thanked the Chandler Police Department for ensuring that the walk was
safe and had a great time engaging with the participants. He announced another one will take
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place along with a Mental Health Awareness Event. He acknowledged his wife who was in
attendance.
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ thanked the residents who spoke regarding the Landings at Ocotillo and
encouraged the public to stay engaged. He wished his fellow shipmates a happy belated Navy
Birthday.
VICEMAYOR ROE recognized the audience in attendance and thanked staff for their continued
hard work. He thanked public safety personnel for ensuring the city remains safe.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS mentioned that there will be an Open Court on Saturday, November 5 to
better accommodate the working public from 8:00 am to noon. She stated that the Department
of Motor Vehicles will also be participating in the event. She invited the public to the 10th Annual
Tullamore Sister City Tea Party taking place on November 5 at 10:00 am at Tumbleweed
Recreation Center. For more information visit Chandlerirish.gov
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO
None.
3. City Manager's Announcements
JOSHUA WRIGHT, CITY MANAGER recognized the success of the For Our City Day Event and
thanked the Neighborhood Services Department, Leah Powell, Neighborhood Resources Director
and Priscilla Quintana, Neighborhood Programs Administrator for their hard work on the event.
He stated that 129 city employees volunteered in the event.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
ATTEST: _______________________
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City Clerk Mayor
Approval Date of Minutes: November 7, 2022
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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 27th day of October 2022. I further
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
DATED this _______ day of November, 2022.
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City Clerk