Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2023

Meeting Minutes 
City Council Regular Meeting 
 
May 11, 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 6:00 p.m. 
 
Roll Call 
Council Attendance 
 
 
 
 
Appointee Attendance 
Mayor Kevin Hartke  
 
 
 
 
Josh Wright, City Manager 
Vice Mayor Matt Orlando  
 
 
 
Kelly Schwab, City Attorney  
Councilmember Mark Stewart 
 
 
 
Dana DeLong, City Clerk 
Councilmember Christine Ellis 
  
 
 
Councilmember Jane Poston 
 
 
 
 
Councilmember Angel Encinas 
 
Absent 
Councilmember OD Harris – excused  
 
 
Invocation 
The invocation was given by Pastor Jim Sproul, Tri City Baptist Church 
 
Pledge of Allegiance 
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Encinas.  
 
Consent Agenda and Discussion 
City Clerk 
1. 
Approval of Minutes 
Move City Council approve the Council meeting minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of April 
7, 2023; Work Session of April 24, 2023; the Study Session of April 24, 2023; the Special 
Meeting of April 27, 2023; and the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2023.

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2. 
Board and Commission Appointments 
 
Move City Council approve the Board and Commission appointments as recommended. 
 
Community Services 
3.  
Professional Services Agreement No. PR2107.203 with Dig Studio, Inc., for the Gazelle 
Meadows Park Renovations Design Services 
 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. PR2107.203 to Dig Studio, 
Inc., for the Gazelle Meadows Park Renovations Design Services, in an amount not to exceed 
$201,564. 
 
4. 
Project No. PR2202.401 with Caliente Construction, Inc., Pursuant to Job Order Project No. 
JOC1904.401, for the Arrowhead Meadows Park Tennis and Pickleball Court Replacement 
 
Move City Council award Project No. PR2202.401 with Caliente Construction, Inc., pursuant 
to Job Order Project No. JOC1904.401, for the Arrowhead Meadows Park Tennis and 
Pickleball Court Replacement, in an amount not to exceed $1,204,399.23. 
 
Development Services  
5. 
Ordinance No. 5051 and Resolution No. 5680, Adoption of Historic Preservation Code 
Amendments and General Design Guidelines for Historic Preservation Districts and 
Landmarks, Relating to the Formation of Historic Preservation Districts and Landmarks, the 
Operation of the Historic Preservation Commission, and Design Guidelines for Properties 
with Official Historic Recognition 
 
Code Amendments: 
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5051 approving PLH23-
0010 Historic Preservation Code Amendments, as recommended by the Planning and 
Zoning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission. 
 
General Design Guidelines: 
Move City Council adopt Resolution No. 5680 approving PLH23-0010 General Design 
Guidelines for Designated Historic Preservation Districts and Landmarks as recommended 
by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission. 
 
6. 
Use Permit PLH23-0013 Civitan Foundation, Inc., for the Operation of an Adult Day Center, 
Located at 1700 W Warner Road, Generally Located 1/4 mile East of the Northeast Corner 
of Warner Road and Dobson Road 
 
Move City Council approve Use Permit PLH23-0013 Civitan Foundation, Inc., subject to the 
conditions recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission. 
 
Economic Development 
7. 
Purchase of Signage for the Airpark Area

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Move City Council approve the purchase of signage for the Airpark Area, from YESCO, LLC, 
utilizing the City of Peoria Contract No. P19-0079, in the amount of $259,212. 
 
Facilities and Fleet 
8. 
Resolution No. 5678, Approving the Application and Award of an Energy Efficiency 
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Voucher in the Amount of $283,790, from the United 
States Department of Energy (USDOE), for the Purchase and Installation of Energy Efficient 
and Conservation Related Technology and Equipment 
 
Move City Council adopt Resolution No. 5678, approving the application and award of an 
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) voucher in the amount of 
$283,790, from the United States Department of Energy (USDOE), for the purchase and 
installation of energy efficient and conservation related technology and equipment. 
 
Management Services 
9. 
New License Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License Application for Dominick Jay Hoon Ju, 
Agent, Gen Chandler, LLC, DBA Gen Korean BBQ House Chandler 
 
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for 
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 235991, a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License, for 
Dominick Jay Hoon Ju, Agent, Gen Chandler, LLC, DBA Gen Korean BBQ House Chandler, 
located at 1852 W. Chandler Boulevard, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 12, 
Restaurant Liquor License No. 305008. 
 
Mayor and Council 
10. 
Resolution No. 5691 Strategic Framework 2023-2025 
Move City Council adopt Resolution No. 5691 approving the City Council Strategic 
Framework 2023-2025. 
 
Public Works and Utilities  
11. 
Resolution No. 5684 Approving the Land Use License with Salt River Project to Allow the 
City's Continued Use of a Portion of the Gila Drain South 
 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5684 approving the Land Use License with 
Salt River Project (SRP) to allow the City's continued use of a portion of the Gila Drain south 
of Ray Road and west of Pineview Unit One Subdivision for existing water and sewer lines 
and associated facilities. 
 
12. 
Resolution No. 5689 Authorizing the Sale of Storage Capacity at the New River Agua Fria 
River Underground Storage Project 
 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5689, Authorizing the Sale of 18% of the 
Storage Capacity at the New River Agua Fria River Underground Storage Project to the City 
of Avondale; Authorizing the Lease of 8% of the Storage Capacity at the New River Agua Fria 
River Underground Storage Project; Approving the Execution of an Intergovernmental

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Agreement and Lease Agreement to Effectuate the Storage Capacity Sale and Lease Back; 
and Authorizing the City Manager to Take All Action Necessary or Prudent in Furtherance 
of the Storage Capacity Sale and Lease Back. 
 
13. 
Purchase of Paseo Vista Landfill Improvements 
 
Move City Council approve the purchase of Paseo Vista Landfill improvements, from Tetra 
Tech BAS, Inc., utilizing Maricopa County Contract No. 200217-ITN, in an amount not to 
exceed $200,000. 
 
14. 
Purchase of an Asphalt Patch Truck 
Move City Council approve the purchase of an Asphalt Patch Truck, from Balar Equipment, 
utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 080521-PBL, in the amount of $264,138.10. 
15. 
Purchase of Traffic Bucket Truck 
Move City Council approve the purchase of a bucket truck, from Altec, Inc., utilizing 
Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-ALT, in the amount of $272,495. 
 
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote  
Vice Mayor Orlando moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the May 11, 2023, Regular City 
Council Meeting; Seconded by Councilmember Poston.  
 
Motion carried unanimously (6-0). 
 
Informational  
16. 
Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor License 
Premises Administratively Approved 
 
Unscheduled Public Appearances 
None. 
 
Current Events 
Mayor's Announcements 
MAYOR HARTKE announced May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, events include 
library Storytimes, and the 2nd Annual Asian American Community Conference on May 20 at 8:00 
a.m. in the Tumbleweed Recreation Center.  
 
MAYOR HARTKE shared that it is the one-year anniversary of Golden Neighbors, a program 
connecting senior residents with cost-of-living assistance, home repairs, and everyday supplies. 
The city has served over 200 residents in this program.

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MAYOR HARTKE shared that the AZCEND Egg Benefit breakfast was a success, this nonprofit’s 
work is important to the Chandler community. 
 
MAYOR HARTKE shared that the PIEfection Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event will be 
Saturday, May 13 at 9:00 a.m. 
 
Council's Announcements 
COUNCILMEMBER ENCINAS thanked the Military and Veterans Affairs Commission for a 
wonderful Military Service Recognition Event. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER ENCINAS acknowledged Nurses Appreciation Week and Mother’s Day.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS recognized National Nurses Week.  
 
VICE MAYOR ORLANDO recognized the Military Service Recognition Event and thanked the Military 
and Veterans Affairs Commission for putting this event together.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART congratulated graduates from Chandler high schools and Arizona 
colleges.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART said Chandler has so many great small businesses, we look forward 
to continued support of our small businesses. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER POSTON wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.  
 
City Manager's Announcements 
None.  
 
Adjourn 
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. 
 
 
ATTEST:  _______________________  
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                       City Clerk                                                   Mayor 
 
 
Approval Date of Minutes:  May 25, 2023

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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 11th day of May 2023.  I further 
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 
 
DATED this _______ day of May, 2023. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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           City Clerk