Minutes of the Study Session of January 23, 2023
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Meeting Minutes
City Council Study Session
January 23, 2023 | 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 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call
Council Attendance
Appointee Attendance
Mayor Kevin Hartke
Josh Wright, City Manager
Vice Mayor Matt Orlando
Kelly Schwab, City Attorney
Councilmember OD Harris
Dana DeLong, City Clerk
Councilmember Mark Stewart
Councilmember Christine Ellis
Councilmember Jane Poston
Councilmember Angel Encinas
Scheduled Public Appearances
MAYOR HARTKE invited Councilmember Stewart to join him for the recognitions.
1. Service Recognitions
Catherine Dixon – 15 Years, Management Services
Clarissa Martinez – 25 Years, Management Services
Marta Parada – 25 Years, Building and Facilities
Amanda Simington – 20 Years, Police
2. Proclamation – Anti-Human Trafficking Month
MAYOR HARTKE called Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson, Former Gilbert Councilmember Scott
September, Pastor Mike Gowens with Bethel Church, Israel Nelson, Pastor Brad Davis, Eric Jones,
Cal Whitaker and David Wright to accept.
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART expressed his pride in this organization and read the proclamation.
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PASTOR MIKE GOWENS shared his gratitude for all the support from the city and invited all to
come to their 5th Night of Hope Event on February 10, 2023.
3. Proclamation – National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
MAYOR HARTKE invited Chief Duggan, Katie Cain, Victim Services Senior Program Manager, and
Domestic Violence Commission Chair Chelsea Grieve.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS read the proclamation.
CHELSEA GRIEVE thanked Mayor and Council for their support. Ms. Grieve shared some recent
accomplishments and positive impacts the Domestic Violence Commission have achieved.
MAYOR HARTKE mentioned two upcoming events: April 16, Field of Hope Event and the
September Domestic Violence Awareness Breakfast.
4. Recognition – Basha Football Championship
MAYOR HARTKE asked for Chris Mcdonald, Coaching Staff and Basha Football Team to accept.
COACH CHRIS MCDONALD showed his appreciation for the recognition and for his team.
JAMES DURAN expressed his gratitude and thanked his team.
5. Recognition – Chandler Film Festival
MAYOR HARTKE invited Chandler International Film Festival Director and President Mitesh Patel
and Betty Ramirez, Chandler International Film Festival Vice President to accept.
BETTY RAMIREZ thanked Chandler for all the support for the past 7 years and invited all to come
to the next Film Festival January 21 – 29, 2023.
6. Recognition – FY2022-23 GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
MAYOR HARTKE called up Dawn Lang and Budget Team to accept.
MATT DUNBAR, Budget & Policy Assistant Director expressed his pride for their team and was
thankful for the recognition.
MAYOR HARTKE recognized and acknowledged the Mayor’s Youth Commission members who
were attending the meeting that evening.
Consent Agenda and Discussion
Discussion was held on Items 2, 6, 13, 22, 24, 25, and 28.
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City Clerk
1.
Approval of Minutes
Move to approve the Council meeting minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2023
and the Special Meeting of January 12, 2023.
Communications and Public Affairs
2.
Agreement No. CAPA2-918-4421, Amendment No. 1, with Davidson Belluso, for Digital
Marketing Services for Recruitment Campaigns
Move the City Council approve Agreement No. CAPA2-918-4421, Amendment No. 1, with
Davidson Belluso, for digital marketing services for recruitment campaigns, in an amount
not to exceed $381,000, for the period of one year, beginning March 1, 2023, through
February 28, 2024.
COUNCILMEMBER ENCINAS asked how much would be allocated to the direct marketing and
asked about the recruiting target market of Illinois.
MATT BURDICK, Communications Director, answered that this is an extension of a marketing
agreement currently in place. The main goal is to expand exposure out of state and increase the
number of applicants. The main effort is to expand the recruitment for the Police Department and
mitigate some of the challenges they are facing. $181,000 of the agreement is for the police
department, $153,000 of which is designated for the media budget. Multiple states will be targeted
and a portion of the $153,000 will target Illinois as based on what is suggested through previous
marketing.
SEAN DUGGAN, POLICE CHIEF covered the open positions within the department and why the
marketing is targeted in certain areas to be able to maximize new applicants. Competition is fierce
across the valley and Chandler should be an employer of choice in policing.
COUNCILMEMBER ENCINAS asked to raise awareness about staffing challenges across the state
currently and ensure that they receive the support they need.
Community Services
3.
Agreement No. CS9-956-3919, Amendment No. 2, for Library Materials and Related Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. CS9-956-3919, Amendment No. 2, with Baker &
Taylor, LLC; Ingram Library Services, LLC; and Midwest Tape, LLC; for library materials and
related services, in a combined amount not to exceed $1,150,000, for a period of two years,
November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2024.
4.
Professional Services Agreement No. PR2205.202, with Logan Simpson Design, Inc., for
Brooks Crossing Park Renovation Design Services
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Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. PR2205.202 to Logan
Simpson Design, Inc., for Brooks Crossing Park Renovation Design Services, in an amount
not to exceed $187,840.
Development Services
5.
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5024 and Use Permit PLH22-0054 /
PLH22-0059 Game Show Battle Room, 6909 West Ray Road, Generally Located at the
Southeast Corner of Ray Road and 56th Street
Rezoning
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5024 approving PLH22-
0054 Game Show Battle Room, Rezoning from Planned Area Development (PAD) for
Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) uses to PAD for Community Commercial (C-2) uses within
an existing commercial center, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Use Permit
Move City Council approve PLH22-0059 Game Show Battle Room, Use Permit for a Series 7
Beer and Wine Bar license, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and
Zoning Commission.
6.
Introduction and tentative adoption of Ordinance No. 5044, approving a request to amend
Chapter 35 of the Chandler City Code related to regulating medical marijuana facilities,
medical marijuana cultivation sites, and medical marijuana infusion food establishments.
Proposed amendments include expanding hours of operation, increasing square-footage
size limitations, and permitting the collocation of an ancillary medical marijuana facility with
its affiliated onsite medical marijuana cultivation site and/or medical marijuana infusion
food establishment when approved through a Conditional Use Permit, as recommended by
Planning and Zoning Commission
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5044, approving the
citizen initiative Zoning Code Amendment PLH22-0060 Medical Marijuana Code
Amendment, as recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
KEVIN MAYO, PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR explained the Proposed Code Amendment.
• The attached proposed Zoning Code Amendment contains the proposed changes to
ARTICLE II.-DEFINITIONS, ARTICLE XXI.-TABLE OF PERMITTED USES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS, and ARTICLE XXII.-ADDITIONAL HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS. The following
is a summary of the proposed Code Amendment.
• Expand the size limitation for a Medical Marijuana Facility from not larger than 2,500 square
feet to 5,000 square feet
• Expand the size limitation for a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Site from not larger than
3,000 square feet to 5,000 square feet
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• Establish a size limitation for a Medical Marijuana Infusion Food Establishment of not larger
than 5,000 square feet
• Amend the hours of operation for a Medical Marijuana Facility from 9:00 am - 10:00 pm to
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
• Permit the collocation of an ancillary Medical Marijuana Facility with its affiliated onsite
Medical Marijuana Cultivation Site and/or Medical Marijuana Infusion Food Establishment
subject to:
• Conditional Use Permit required
• Ancillary to the primary use, not larger than 2,500 square feet or 25% of the gross building
square footage, whichever is less
• Located within 1,320 feet of an arterial roadway
• Shall have frontage and direct access from Public Right-Of-Way
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS thanked Mr. Mayo for the clarification and asked for the applicant to
present.
LINDSAY SCHUBE, GAMMAGE & BURNHAM LAW FIRM, 40 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, presented the
following presentation.
• Text Amendment Regulations re: Marijuana Uses Chandler City Council January 23, 2023
• Sonoran Roots / Ponderosa Dispensary
o Michael O’Brien and Jeremy Basha; Chandler residents
o Member of Chandler Chamber
o Civic Contributions:
Chandler Unified School District
ICAN (Afterschool Programs)
Save Second Base Pub Crawl (Breast Cancer Support)
State 48 Foundation Community action supporting non-profits
Ready Set Go Foundation (Support for veterans, women, and youth)
Chandler Compadres (East Valley children and families in need)
• Proposed Text Amendments:
o Dispensaries may be operated by dual licensee
o Allows dispensaries to open two hours earlier
o Increases the allowable sizes of a dispensary
o Allows a dispensary in I-1 and I-2 zoning districts with a Conditional Use Permit and
performance standards
• Cleaning up the ordinance to be consistent with state law that dispensaries can be operated
as dual use.
• Protected Uses Separation Requirements – NO CHANGE
• City of Chandler Protected Uses
• 1)Allow for Dispensary to be operated by dual licensee
o Clean up item to conform to State Law
o The Zoning Ordinance’s definition of a dispensary that operates under a dual licensee
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Medical marijuana facility: The physical location from which a medical
marijuana dispensary operates to acquire, possess, supply, sell, or dispense in
any manner or form medical marijuana or related supplies and educational
materials to cardholders, as that term is defined in A.R.S. Section 36-2801. A
medical marijuana facility cannot serve as a medical marijuana cultivation site.
o Under State law, municipalities/countries may not prohibit a dispensary operated by
a dual licensee
• 2) Expand Hours of Operation for a dispensary from 9am to 10pm to 7am to 10pm
• 3) Increase the allowable size of dispensaries, cultivation, and infusion facilities
• 4) Allow a Dispensary in I-1 and I-2 Zoning Districts with a Conditional Use Permit
o WITH additional Performance Standards:
Incidental to an existing cultivation site/infusion food establishment; and
Located within 1,320-feet of an Arterial Roadway; and
Located within 500-feet of a C-2 or C-3 District, or a PAD where C-2 or C-3 uses
are permitted; and
Have frontage and access from public right-of-way.
o Maximum size of 2,500 square feet, or 25% of the overall square footage of the
building, whichever is less;
o Comply with article XVIII of the Zoning Code (parking and loading regulations)
o Obtain Zoning Clearance
• Allow a Dispensary in Industrial Zoning Districts
o Other jurisdictions that permit dispensaries in industrial zoning districts:
Buckeye
Gilbert (with Use Permit)
Goodyear
Maricopa County
Mesa
Peoria (with Use Permit)
Phoenix (with Use Permit)
Queen Creek (with CUP)
Scottsdale (with CUP)
Surprise (with CUP)
Tempe
Tucson
THANK YOU
• Over 40 Letters of Support from the Public
• Staff recommendation for approval
• Unanimous recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS thanked Ms. Schube for the presentation to the public and asked if the
applicant would be returning with more to add later.
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MS. SCHUBE explained the reason for so many text amendments in the marijuana space is due to
the newness of it. Ms. Schube shared she may be back to ask for a Conditional Use Permit for a
certain plot of land in the future if the ordinance is passed but couldn’t see anything else at that
time.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS thanked her for the presentation.
VICE MAYOR ORLANDO asked Mr. Mayo to explain what a citizen initiative is and why it is different
than an applicant initiative.
MR. MAYO stated that many different types of applicants can seek a zoning code amendment, this
one did not originate from staff or Council and was outside of the City.
VICE MAYOR ORLANDO expressed his concern for the wording as a citizen initiative because it
seems like only one person is requesting the change. Vice Mayor Orlando suggested that legal
have a look into it to prevent any misunderstandings in the future.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked for clarification on the text amendments for falling in line with
the state practices and what voters have asked for.
KELLY SCHWAB, CITY ATTORNEY confirmed that was correct. The state allows some local control,
the city cannot interfere with the sale, manufacture, and cultivation.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS confirmed that cities can’t interfere but can regulate it.
7.
Resolution No. 5657, Authorizing a License Agreement between the Gigapower, LLC, dba
Gigapower, and the City of Chandler for the Use of Public Property for the Establishment of
a Class 5 Communications System
Move City Council adopt Resolution No. 5657, authorizing the Mayor to execute the license
agreement between Gigapower, LLC, dba Gigapower, and the City of Chandler for the Use
of Facilities in the City's Rights-of-Way and Public Places to Establish a Class 5
Communications System, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute other
documents as needed to give effect to the agreement.
8.
Preliminary Development Plan, PLH22-0039 Mountain View Estates, Located on the North
Side of Riggs Road Approximately 1/4 Mile East of Lindsay Road
Move City Council approve Preliminary Development Plan PLH22-0039 Mountain View
Estates for housing product design to be constructed on a 16-lot single family subdivision,
subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
9.
Use Permit PLH22-0050 Maple House, 198 W. Boston Street, Located on the Northeast
Corner of Boston and California Streets in Downtown Chandler
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Move City Council approve Use Permit for a Series 7 Beer and Wine Bar License and
Entertainment Use Permit to allow outdoor speakers and acoustic live entertainment,
subject to the conditions recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
10.
Entertainment Use Permit, PLH22-0040 Elliot's Steakhouse, Located at 81 W. Boston St, on
the Southwest Corner of Arizona Ave and Boston Street
Move City Council approve Entertainment Use Permit, PLH22-0049 Elliot's Steakhouse, for
live indoor entertainment and indoor and outdoor speakers for background music, subject
to the conditions recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
Economic Development
11.
Agreement No. ED2-918-4422, Amendment No. 1, with 2060 Digital, LLC, for Digital
Marketing Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. ED2-918-4422, Amendment No. 1, with 2060
Digital, LLC, for digital marketing services, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, for the
period of one year, beginning March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2024.
Facilities and Fleet
12.
Purchase of Painting and Related Services
Move City Council approve the purchase of painting and related services, from Ghaster
Painting & Coatings, Inc., utilizing the City of Mesa Contract No. 2018165, increasing the
spending limit by $230,000, for a revised amount not to exceed $330,000, for the existing
term ending May 31, 2023.
13.
Purchase of City Hall Cooling Tower Replacement Services
Move City Council approve the purchase of City Hall cooling tower replacement services,
from Sun Mechanical Contracting, Inc., utilizing the Mohave Educational Services
Cooperative (MESC) Contract No. 19F-SMC-0904, in the amount of $439,600, and authorize
the City Manager to sign a linking agreement with Sun Mechanical Contracting, Inc.
VICE MAYOR ORLANDO asked why it is necessary to replace the cooling towers.
MIKE HOLLINGSWORTH, Facilities and Fleet Manager, explained that the cooling towers have a
maximum 15-year lifespan. Current cooling towers are 13 years old, but they are an inadequate
size for the location and are in poor condition.
VICE MAYOR ORLANDO asked if there was a warranty on the current towers.
MR. HOLLINGSWORTH answered that there was no warranty and that once they are replaced
there would be a new warranty for any normal wear and tear.
Fire Department
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14.
Agreement No. FD2-340-4440, with LN Curtis, Swift Group, Velocity Fire, and United Fire, for
Fire Turnouts and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Move City Council approve Agreement No. FD2-340-4440, with LN Curtis, Swift Group,
Velocity Fire, and United Fire, for fire turnouts and PPE, in an amount not to exceed
$850,000, for the period of one year, beginning February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024.
Information Technology
15.
Agreement No. IT2-918-4438, Amendment No. 1, with CE Wilson Consulting, for
Professional and Project Consulting Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. IT2-918-4438, Amendment No. 1, with CE Wilson
Consulting, for professional and project consulting services, in an amount not to exceed
$150,000, for a one-year term, beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
16.
Purchase of Cisco Smartnet
Move City Council approve the purchase of Cisco Smartnet, from Sentinel Technologies,
Inc., utilizing the 1GPA Contract No. 22-02PV-18, in the amount of $233,745.
Management Services
17.
New License Series 6, Bar Liquor License application for DTC Bar, LLC, DBA Val's
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 213988, a Series 6, Bar Liquor License, for Patrick Roger
Stratman, Agent, DTC Bar, LLC, DBA Val's, located at 118 W. Boston Street, and approval of
the City of Chandler, Series 6, Bar Liquor License No. 304457.
18.
New License Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License application for The Taco Spot, LLC, DBA
The Taco Spot
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 220578, a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License, for
Jeffery Craig Miller, Agent, The Taco Spot, LLC, DBA The Taco Spot, located at 698 E. Chandler
Boulevard, Suite B, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 12, Restaurant Liquor
License No. 202733.
19.
New License Series 6, Bar Liquor License application for GTC Chandler, LLC, DBA Good Time
Charli's
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for
approval of State Liquor Job No. 218632, and further, that approval be given for the City of
Chandler Series 6, Bar Liquor License No. 300408 L6, for Jeffery Craig Miller, Agent, GTC
Chandler, LLC, DBA Good Time Charli's, located at 6045 W. Chandler Boulevard Suite # 7.
Neighborhood Resources
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20.
Resolution No. 5664 Authorizing a Legal Services Retainer Agreement for Harvey Law, PLLC,
to Assist in the Conversion of Public Housing Properties to Section 8 Project-Based Rental
Assistance and Related Legal Matters
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5664 approving Legal Services Retainer
Agreement for Harvey Law, PLLC, to Assist in the Conversion of Public Housing Properties
to Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance and Related Legal Matters.
Police Department
21.
Resolution No. 5662 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 FY 2022 in the Amount of $43,233
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5662, authorizing an Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) with the City of Phoenix, and other identified cities, for the award of the
Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2022 in the Amount of
$43,233; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
22.
Resolution No. 5663 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Sharing of Law
Enforcement Information
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5663 authorizing an Intergovernmental
Agreement for the Sharing of Law Enforcement Information between the City of Chandler,
Town of Gilbert, City of Mesa, City of Tempe and Town of Queen Creek, authorizing the
Mayor to sign the Agreement, and appointing the Chief of Police to administer, execute,
and submit all documents and any other necessary instruments in connection with said
Agreement, including any such future extensions under the same terms and conditions not
to exceed the duration of the original Agreement.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked how much money they were going to save in the ongoing process
of switching software.
CHIEF DUGGAN shared that they expect to save about $13,000. Currently they share the same
records management system with Queen Creek, Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe. Prior to that they were
all on different systems therefore to communicate with each other, they had to use a third-party
software to share information. Now that they share the same platform, they no longer require
third party software.
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS mentioned that this would protect resident’s privacy.
CHIEF DUGGAN confirmed that there wouldn’t be a third party with access to the information since
they are all on the one platform.
23.
Professional Services Agreement No. PD2205.452, with Kitchell/CEM, Inc., for the Police
Work Area and Storage Renovation Construction Management Services
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Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. PD2205.452 to Kitchell/CEM,
Inc., for the Police Work Area and Storage Renovation Construction Management Services,
in an amount not to exceed $142,940.
24.
Project Agreement No. PD2205.401 with SDB, Inc., Pursuant to Job Order Contract No.
JOC1912.401, for the Police Work Area and Storage Renovation
Move City Council award Project Agreement No. PD2205.401 to SDB, Inc., Pursuant to Job
Order Contract No. JOC1912.401, for the Police Work Area and Storage Renovation, in an
amount not to exceed $1,808,582.79.
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART explained that the amount of money seemed large, but it breaks
down to about $230 per square foot, at Chandler Police headquarters there is inadequate space
for their needs. They have added a lot of staff and they need more room to accommodate them.
VICE MAYOR ORLANDO asked that the Chief share exactly what they are doing here
MR DUGGAN explained that in 2014 they conducted an assessment analysis that concluded they
were short on space. They then had presented to Council several potential projects. Most of those
projects have been completed. What was included in that list was the Downtown station, which
was part of the citizen-approved bonds.
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART asked City Manager how we are tracking space and investment.
JOSH WRIGHT, CITY MANAGER responded that there was a space utilization study that was
conducted previously. Some designs are an investment but several options will be presented for
approval as part of budget recommendations in the near future.
25.
Sole Source Purchase of Taser Conducted Energy Weapons (CEW)
Move City Council approve the sole source purchase of Taser Conducted Energy Weapons
(CEW), from Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $1,023,556.94.
COUNCILMEMBER POSTON thanked the Chief for all the info he has provided and expressed that
our officers should have the latest and best equipment to do their jobs.
26.
Purchase of Police Bucket Truck
Move City Council approve the purchase of a Police Bucket Truck, from Altec Industries, Inc.,
utilizing Sourcewell Contract No.062320-ALT, in the amount of $152,936.
Public Works and Utilities
27.
Resolution No. 5642 Approving the Acquisition of a Water Line Easement on Lot 16 of Arden
Park
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Move City Council adopt Resolution No. 5642 approving the acquisition of a water line
easement on lot 16 of Arden Park, at fair market value plus closing and escrow fees, in order
to extend a water line from Beverly Place to the south side of Kingbird Drive; authorizing
the City's Real Estate Administer to sign, on behalf of the City, the purchase agreement, and
any other documents necessary to facilitate this acquisition.
28.
Resolution No. 5643 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Water
Banking Authority for Distribution of Long-Term Storage Credits for Firming Municipal and
Industrial Priority Central Arizona Project Water
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5643 authorizing an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Arizona Water Banking Authority for distribution of long-term storage
credits for firming Municipal and Industrial (M&I) priority Central Arizona Project (CAP)
Water.
VICE MAYOR ORLANDO stated that we receive credits for water and asked to explain this
agreement.
JOHN KNUDSON, Public Works and Utilities Director, explained that the Arizona water banking
authority was established in 1996 with a mission to store the unused portion of the Arizona’s
annual Colorado river entitlement. The credits that are gained when we store that water is to be
used in drought. The Arizona Water Banking Authority participates in about 14 underground
storage facilities in Maricopa County where the water is stored, and credits are accrued. With the
Colorado River drought increasing in severity, this is the first time that the Water Banking Authority
has had to put together a plan for the recovery of those credits for its participating members,
which includes Chandler. The agreement is to solidify a procedure with the water bank so it can
establish a distribution of credits for Chandler, which can be used in the case the Colorado River
volumes are decreased in the future and then they would be able to be recovered through our
own wells or partnerships with other well owners. This agreement is a way to reinforce supplies.
VICE MAYOR ORLANDO asked if there is an estimate of what our credits are.
MR. KNUDSON replied that they do have a system in place to keep track and that there is a
tremendous volume of storage credits that have been accrued in Chandler’s history. We are very
prepared for drought and we have a tremendous aquifer beneath us and tremendous well fields
to recover if necessary.
VICE MAYOR ORLANDO thanked Mr. Knudson for his explanation.
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART asked if Chandler would be able to sell water credits if another
community needed water.
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MS. SCHWAB responded that it was a difficult question to answer as it depends on the situation
at the time. The city has worked very hard to build their water portfolio and we would want to
protect that. There may be regional sharing requirements and legislation that would need to be
considered based on the facts at the time.
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART asked if everyone could get a briefing on the current status of water
and some talking points to share with the community.
29.
Resolution No. 5655 Approving the Abandonment of Temporary Drainage Easements No
Longer Needed for Public Use
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5655 approving the abandonment of
temporary drainage easements no longer needed for public use located south of Germann
Road at the southwest corner of Stearman Drive and Douglas Drive.
30.
Professional Services Agreement No. WW2001.203, with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the
Ocotillo Brine Reduction Facility Hydrochloric Acid Storage and Weak Acid Containment
Mixing Improvements Design Services
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WW2001.203, to HDR
Engineering, Inc., for the Ocotillo Brine Reduction Facility Hydrochloric Acid Storage and
Weak Acid Containment Mixing Improvements Design Services, in an amount not to exceed
$189,475.
Action Agenda
31.
Resolution No. 5661 Accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5661 accepting the Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related financial audit reports submitted by
Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C., for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, and demonstrating
compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) §9-481(H) and §41-1494.
Informational
32.
Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor
License Premises Administratively Approved
33.
Claims Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2022
34.
Contracts and Agreements Administratively Approved for the Month of December, 2022
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
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ATTEST: _______________________
______________________________
City Clerk Mayor
Approval Date of Minutes: February 9, 2023
Certification
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Study
Session of the City Council of Chandler, Arizona, held on the 23rd day of January 2023. I further
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
DATED this _______ day of February, 2023.
__________________________
City Clerk