December 13, 2022 Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, 
ARIZONA, held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., Neighborhood Resources 
Office, 235 S Arizona Ave., Chandler, Arizona. 
 
Members Present 
 
 
Peter Cwik Committee Chair, Robin Jackson Committee Member, Eshé Pickett 
Committee Member, Amber Hutchinson Committee Member, Brian Fox Committee 
Member, Vernon Stewart Committee Member (arrived after the vote to approve 
meeting minutes from last month) 
 
Members Absent 
Jen Felker Vice Chair (Excused) 
 
Staff Present 
Leah Powell Neighborhood Resources Director, Guy Jaques Neighborhood Preservation 
Manager, Priscilla Quintana Neighborhood Programs Administrator, Phillip Hubbard 
Neighborhood Services Supervisor, Jayme Richins Code Enforcement Supervisor, Luis 
Martinez Code Inspector, Tawna Mower Neighborhood Enhancement Coordinator 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 
Quorum was established, and the meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. 
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
a. Minutes of August 9, 2022 
Motion made by Committee Member Pickett to approve the Neighborhood 
Advisory Committee (NAC) minutes of November 8, 2022. Motion seconded 
by Committee Chair Cwik. 
 
Motion approved (5-0) 
 
3. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/CALL TO PUBLIC 
(Members of the audience may address any item not on the agenda. State Statute 
prohibits the NAC from discussing an item, not on the agenda, but the NAC does 
listen to your concerns and has staff to follow up on any questions you raise.) 
 
Introduction of new staff-Guy Jaques introduced Erica Barba, Senior Management 
Analyst, and Leticia Urrea, Senior Administrative Assistant.  
Mrs. Barba shared that she has worked for the City of Chandler in the City Clerk’s 
Office for 18 years and recently decided she would like to learn more about 
community services, which prompted her transition into Neighborhood Resources.

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She shared that she is very happy to be here in her new role. Mrs. Barba thanked 
the NAC for their work as a commission.  
Ms. Urrea shared that she has been with the City of Chandler for three years in 
Neighborhood Resources Client Services and is excited to be in her new position of 
Senior Administrative Assistant for Neighborhood Preservation.  
 
4. ACTION AGENDA 
Approval of Neighborhood Advisory Committee 2023 Meeting Schedule – Mrs. 
Quintana reminded the committee that, as always, there could be changes in this 
schedule in the future and that if we are having an event, we will attend the event in 
lieu of the meeting that month (Mayor’s HOA Roundtable, etc.).  Motion made by 
Committee Chair Cwik to approve the Neighborhood Advisory Committee 2023 
Meeting Schedule. Motion seconded by Committee Member Fox.  
 
Motion approved (6-0) 
 
5. DISCUSSION 
a. Neighborhood Preservation Updates – Mr. Jaques, Neighborhood Preservation 
Manager, shared that City Council has passed the new chicken ordinance, which 
will be in effect starting on January 5, 2023. This new ordinance states that there 
can be up to five chickens on a residential lot, regardless of zoning, precluding 
HOA limitations. A chicken coop is required with a minimum 5ft setback and 
must be in the rear of the property, adding that the Chapter 14 Animal 
Ordinance has been amended to include chicken enforcement complaints and 
language has been added. The Zoning Ordinance has had the definition of a 
chicken coop. Mr. Jaques mentioned that the biggest challenge will be how to 
view the chickens if there is a complaint, as Code Enforcement is unable to go 
into backyards at this time. Council is aware of this issue.  
 
Mr. Jaques also stated that there are updates coming regarding the short-term 
rental info in Chapter 22 of the City Code. The state is now requiring a license, 
whereas the City of Chandler only requires registration. If City Council votes to 
make changes, a license could now be required at roughly a $250.00 fee. To 
qualify for the license, the property owner would be required to acquire 
permission from all adjacent property owners. Additionally, rental owner 
information must be posted conspicuously on the property.   
 
Committee Member Pickett asks if by “adjacent” Mr. Jaques is referring to 
sides, front and rear properties? Mr. Jaques answered, yes, and that they are still 
working on the details regarding how the “notification” to the neighboring 
properties and that we are still in the early planning stages, with more to follow.

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Mr. Jaques relayed that the biggest impact to Code Enforcement will be 
enforcing if there are issues, whether the property is properly licensed through 
the City of Chandler, as well as the state. Up until now, this has been done only 
by Chandler PD. Complaints will most likely continue to come through PD and, 
after they verify that the rental property is not properly licensed, they will refer 
to Code Enforcement staff.  
 
Committee Chair Cwik asked if the database of the short-term rental 
properties will be available to the public? Mr. Jaques responded that as of now 
this will be available to city staff only, not public, and that he is not sure if/when 
would be publicly available. Inquiries will most likely need to be addressed 
through a records request.  
 
Committee Chair Cwik also asked if we know what the license fee will be? Mr. 
Jaques reiterate that while we do not know the specific fee yet, it has been 
proposed to be $250.00. However, this must still go through City Council for a 
vote and the earliest adoption would be sometime this spring.  
 
Committee Member Fox asked if the “rental owner information” is required to 
be the actual owner of the rental property or if they can list a property 
management company’s information? Mr. Jaques responded that this is still to 
be determined.  Mr. Phillip Hubbard, Neighborhood Services Supervisor, stated 
that there has been some discussion that the contact information must, 
however, be for someone local.  
 
Mr. Jaques went on to share that after three violations, or findings of the rental 
owner being responsible for issues, there will be a revocation of the short-term 
rental license through the City of Chandler. One of the city’s concerns is the 
number of complaints/issues that PD receives, only to find out that they are not 
even registered through the city as having a short-term rental. More information 
to come at subsequent meetings.  
 
Mr. Jaques also shared that he and Mr. Hubbard recently spoke at a Veteran’s 
Commission Meeting, regarding code capabilities for veterans, the elderly and 
those with disabilities. Operation Shockwave has been involved in a couple of 
code cases, as far as providing assistance to residents with code violations.  
 
Mr. Jaques asked if anyone has any Neighborhood Preservation or Code related 
questions.

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Committee Member Pickett stated that she has seen signs, not related to an 
election, specifically against low-income housing, and thought that these types of 
signs are against the city code.  
 
Committee Member Fox responded that they must take those signs down, they 
are not allowed in the public right of way, and that businesses can take them 
down if on their property.  
 
Mr. Jaques answered that if they are in the city’s public right of way, they are not 
allowed and are subject to removal.  
 
Committee Member Fox asked if they can be removed by anybody, or who can 
remove?  
 
Mr. Jaques stated that we do not encourage people to remove them on their 
own but to let Code Enforcement know and we will send staff out to remove 
them in a safe manner, as we go out in pairs and have light bars on our trucks, 
etc.  
 
Committee Member Fox asked what if they are on a business property?  
 
Mr. Jaques answered that each situation would need to be looked at, as far as 
property lines, etc. Code Enforcement can assist in determining and removing 
them legally. Also, Code Enforcement is unable to discriminate based on content 
during election periods.  Mr. Hubbard added that Code Enforcement did 
complete a sign pull day, last week, city-wide, and removed over 800 signs now 
that the election period is over.  Mr. Hubbard also shared that Code Inspectors 
are now removing signs in their assigned area on a regular basis, if not during an 
election period.  
 
Committee Member Pickett asked if, when reporting a Code Enforcement 
issue online, is there an option in the drop-down area for sign issues? Mr. Jaques 
and Mr. Hubbard both answered that they do not believe so and that it would 
have to be put in as a general issue and information added that it is specifically a 
sign issue.  
 
b. Neighborhood Resources Updates – No updates currently.  
 
c. Neighborhood Programs Update – Priscilla Quintana, Neighborhood Programs 
Administrator, shared updates as follows:  
  
Golden Neighbors: Mrs. Quintana invited the committee to attend the Holiday 
Celebration event this Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 9-11 a.m. and shared

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that city staff will be serving a hot breakfast and there will also be a raffle, gifts, 
etc. for the senior citizens. 
  
GAIN: Have at least one neighborhood that has rescheduled, Dobson Place. 
Committee Chair Cwik shared that their event will be on Saturday, January 14, 
from 12-3 p.m.  
 
Good Neighbor 101: Neighborhood Programs is preparing for the 2nd annual 
event and registration will open soon. The goal is to educate residents on the 
different resources that the City of Chandler departments offer. Neighborhood 
Programs provides the platform and other departments come to present. 
Committee Chair Cwik asked if those departments have been determined? 
Mrs. Quintana responded that, yes, Neighborhood Programs and Code 
Enforcement will present during the first class, followed by the Community 
Navigators and Community Development for the 2nd class, Parks & Recreation 
combined with the Chandler Museum for the 3rd class and Water Conservation 
will present during the 4th and final class, as this is still a very hot topic.  Mrs. 
Quintana stated that dates and times will be shared with the committee, as soon 
as possible.  
 
d. Member Comments/Announcements 
Committee Member Pickett stated that her NAC Tenure will be up in May, 
however with her maternity leave beginning soon, January will be her last NAC 
meeting. 
 
Calendar: Mrs. Quintana shared that due to the low response from 
vendors/resources, the Pet Event, originally scheduled for January 10, 2023, has 
been postponed until a later date, possibly February. The hope is to bring pet 
resources to the Galveston residents. Updated date information will be shared as 
soon as we have it. 
 
The next Neighborhood Advisory Committee meeting will be held on January 10, 
2023, Housing Conference Room, 235 S Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225, at 
6:00 p.m.  
 
e. ADJOURNMENT 
      Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. 
 
 
 
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    Peter Cwik, Chair  
 
 
 
Tawna Mower, Recording Secretary