Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 18, 2023

Meeting Minutes 
City Council Regular Meeting 
 
September 18, 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 OD Harris  
 
 
 
Dana DeLong, City Clerk 
Councilmember Mark Stewart 
 
 
 
  
Councilmember Christine Ellis 
  
 
 
Councilmember Jane Poston 
 
 
 
 
Councilmember Angel Encinas 
 
 
Invocation 
The invocation was given by Carolina Uribe, St. Mary’s Parish.  
 
Pledge of Allegiance 
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Poston.   
 
Scheduled Public Appearances 
MAYOR HARTKE invited Councilmember Harris to join him for recognitions. 
 
1. Service Recognitions 
Raquel Diaz – 10 Years, Community Services  
Sonia Ebert – 30 Years, Human Resources  
 
2. Proclamation – Domestic Violence Month

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MAYOR HARTKE read the proclamation and invited Katie Cain, Chandler Police Department, 
Domestic Violence Commissioner members, and Police Chief Sean Duggan to accept.    
 
MS. CAIN thanked Mayor and Council for supporting their 14th annual domestic violence event 
on September 26th. The free event aims to raise awareness and provide resources for survivors. 
The council was thanked for their efforts in combating domestic violence. 
 
3. Proclamation – Friends of the Library 
MAYOR HARTKE read the proclamation and invited Rachel Kuzyk, Library Senior Manager, and 
Bob Lowry, Friends of the Library, to accept.    
 
Friends of the Library thanked Mayor and Council, patrons, donors, and volunteers for their 
invaluable support. 
 
4. Recognition – Annual Water Festival Sponsors 
MAYOR HARTKE invited Deina Burns, Water Conservation Coordinator Public Works & Utilities, 
and Hazen and Sawyer to accept.  
 
MS. BURNS thanked sponsors for making the annual Water Festival in Chandler possible for over 
18 years. The festival provides fourth graders with an extensive understanding of water systems 
and conservation. We appreciate your contribution and recognize Black and Beach's support.  
 
5. Recognition – 2023 Outstanding Biology Teachers Miranda Thornton 
MAYOR HARTKE invited Miranda Thorton, a Biotechnology teacher at Basha High School, to 
accept.  
 
FRANK NARDUCCI, CUSD Superintendent, thanked Ms. Burns for the positive impact she has on 
students' lives and their future paths.   
 
Consent Agenda and Discussion 
City Clerk 
1. Approval of Minutes 
Move City Council approve the Council meeting minutes of the Study Session of August 14, 
2023, the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2023, the Work Session of August 17, 2023, and the 
Regular Meeting of August 17, 2023. 
 
Community Services 
2. Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 5067 Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of the City of 
Chandler

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Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5067 amending Chapter 31 of the Code of the City 
of Chandler, sections 31-3 and 31-5; and adding a section 31-5.1, relating to enforcement 
of community services code provisions. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART asked for clarification on how Ordinance 5067 will affect 
neighborhoods, homes, or individuals who want to use sparklers in front of their residences.  
 
KELLY SCHWAB, City Attorney, answered that the ordinance will solely impact properties managed 
by the Community Services department of the city and will not have any effect on private property 
or residential areas. Under the current law, littering in the park is considered a class one 
misdemeanor. However, this ordinance will convert it to a civil offense that comes with a fine and 
a ticket.   
 
Development Services  
3. Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 5062, Rezoning PLH22-0071 One Chandler, Located at the 
Southeast Corner Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard 
Rezoning 
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5062 approving PLH22-0071 One Chandler, 
Rezoning from CCD, MF-1, C-3, and PAD for a fast-food restaurant to PAD for mixed-use 
development including commercial, office, and multi-family with Mid-Rise Overlay for 
building heights up to 120 feet, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and 
Zoning Commission. 
 
Public Works and Utilities  
4. Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 5060 Granting a Non-Exclusive Power Distribution 
Easement to Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District for Electrical 
Service to Fire Station 282 
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5060 granting a non-exclusive power distribution 
easement to Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP), at no 
cost, for electrical service to Fire Station 282 near Alma School and Warner roads. 
 
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote  
Vice Mayor Orlando moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the September 18, 2023, Regular 
City Council Meeting; Seconded by Councilmember Encinas.  
 
Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 
 
Adjourn 
The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

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ATTEST:  _______________________  
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                       City Clerk                                                   Mayor 
 
 
Approval Date of Minutes:  October 16, 2023 
 
 
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 18th day of September 2023.  I further 
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 
 
DATED this _______ day of October, 2023. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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           City Clerk