Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 4, 2024
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Meeting Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
April 4, 2024 | 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 OD Harris
Kelly Schwab, City Attorney
Councilmember Angel Encinas
Dana DeLong, City Clerk
Councilmember Christine Ellis
Councilmember Mark Stewart
Councilmember Matt Orlando
Councilmember Jane Poston
Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Preston Dobbins, Bethel Chandler.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Harris.
Consent Agenda and Discussion
City Clerk
1.
Approval of Minutes
Move City Council approve the Council meeting minutes of the Special Meeting of March
18, 2024, the Special Meeting Budget Workshop #2 of March 18, 2024, the Regular Meeting
of March 18, 2024, the Study Session of March 18, 2024, and the Regular Meeting of March
21, 2024.
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2.
Board and Commission Appointments
Move City Council approve the Board and Commission appointments as recommended.
City Magistrate
3.
Resolution No. 5789 Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Chandler Municipal
Court and the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County for Jury Services
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5789, approving the Intergovernmental
agreement between the City of Chandler, on behalf of its Municipal Court, and the Superior
Court of Arizona in Maricopa County for Jury Services.
City Manager
4.
Agreement No. CM3-290-4552, Amendment No. 1, Solar Installations at Various Facilities
Move City Council approve Agreement No. CM3-290-4552, Amendment No. 1, with
Ameresco, Inc., for solar installations at various facilities, to proceed with Milestone 2 of the
Scope of Services.
Development Services
5.
Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 5086, Historic Preservation District, PLH23-0066 Silk
Stocking Historic Preservation District, Generally Located East of the Northeast Corner of
Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5086, PLH23-0066 Silk Stocking, establishing a
Historic Preservation District zoning overlay subject to the conditions as recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission.
MELISSA LALICH, a resident of Chandler, AZ, spoke in support of item 5 the Silk Stocking
neighborhood item on the agenda. Ms. Lalich expressed her gratitude towards all the individuals
who were involved in making the Historic Preservation District possible. The journey towards this
achievement began about 20 years ago with two neighborhood residents, Dorothy Ruoff and Mary
L. Perkins, and was supported by Councilmember Orlando, Martin Sepulveda, and Derek Horn.
They worked tirelessly to get this done on the national level 10 years ago and are now pursuing it
locally. The commission was formed in 2021 and has since then evolved to its current state. City
Council has been supportive from day one and City staff have been instrumental to the project.
The commission is proud to be in this position and hopes to keep moving forward. They look
forward to annexing the rest of the homes that were not included initially in the district. They are
excited to finally dream about what the neighborhood is going to be like and what they can do.
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO thanked Ms. Lalich.
6.
Final Adoption Ordinance No. 5088, Annexation, ANX22-0003 Hamilton Commerce Center,
Generally Located North of the Northeast Corner of Queen Creek Rd. and Union Pacific
Railroad
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Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5088 approving ANX22-0003 Hamilton Commerce
Center, annexing two parcels totaling approximately 13.4 acres as recommended by
Planning staff.
7.
Final Adoption Ordinance No. 5089, Rezoning PLH22-0028 Schnitzer Commerce Parks,
generally located one quarter mile east of the southeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Ryan
Road within two sites
Rezoning
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5089 approving PLH22-0028 Schnitzer Commerce
Parks, Rezoning from AG-1 to PAD for an industrial business park, subject to the conditions
as recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
8.
Purchase of Fiber Network Hardware
Move City Council approve the purchase of Fiber Network Hardware, from Sentinel
Technologies, using the 1Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA) Contract No. #22-02PV-
18, for Fiber Optic Facilities at Veterans Oasis Park and the Public Safety Training Center, in
an amount not to exceed $240,013
Management Services
9.
Final Adoption Ordinance No. 5083, Amending Section 38-4 and Appendix A of Chapter 38
of the Chandler City Code, to Modify Certain Arterial Street, Fire, Parks, Police, Reclaimed
Water, Wastewater, and Water System Development Fees
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5083 amending section 38-4 and Appendix A of
Chapter 38 of the Chandler City Code, to modify certain Arterial Street, Fire, Parks, Police,
Reclaimed Water, Wastewater, and Water System Development Fees.
Neighborhood Resources
10.
Resolution No. 5791 Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County for Heat Relief
Services
Move Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5791, accepting $218,132 in American Rescue
Act Plan funds from Maricopa County for heat relief services.
11.
Resolution No. 5788 Facility Use Agreement Between Live Love and the City of Chandler
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5788 approving the Facility Use
Agreement between Live Love and the City of Chandler for use of the Oasis Community
Center.
12.
Agreement No. 4758, with Metro Zona Hospitality, LLC, dba Aligned Hospitality
Management, LLC, for Temporary Accommodation Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. 4758, with Metro Zona Hospitality, LLC, dba
Aligned Hospitality Management, LLC, for temporary accommodation services, in an
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amount not to exceed $525,000, for a period of one year, April 15, 2024, through April 14,
2025, with the option of up to four one-year extensions.
13.
Agreement No. NR3-952-4604, Amendment No. 1, with The Salvation Army, for Heat Relief
Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. NR3-952-4604, Amendment No. 1, with The
Salvation Army, for heat relief services, in an amount not to exceed $222,132, for the period
of one year, beginning June 15, 2024, through June 14, 2025.
Police Department
14.
Resolution No. 5787 Pertaining to the Submission of Projects for Consideration in Arizona's
2025 Highway Safety Plan
Move City Council approve Resolution No. 5787, authorizing the Chandler Police
Department to submit projects for consideration in Arizona's 2025 Highway Safety Plan;
and Authorizing the Chief of Police to Conduct All Negotiations and to Execute and Submit
all Documents Necessary with such Grant.
Public Works and Utilities
15.
Final Adoption Ordinance No. 5082, Granting a Non-Exclusive Utility Easement to Salt River
Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, at No Cost, to Accommodate the
Arrowhead Park Court Lighting Project
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5082 granting a non-exclusive utility easement to
SRP, at no cost, to accommodate the Arrowhead Park Court Lighting Project.
16.
Final Adoption Ordinance No. 5085, Authorizing and Approving the Dedication in Fee of
Assessor's Parcel Number 303-32-007U, Located on the East Side of McQueen Road, Just
North of the Ryan Road Alignment, for Public Right-of-Way (Roadway) Purposes
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5085 authorizing and approving the dedication in
fee of assessor's parcel number 303-32-007U, located on the east side of McQueen Road,
just north of the Ryan Road alignment, for public right-of-way (roadway) purposes.
17.
Professional Services Agreement No. BF2401.201, with Dick & Fritsche Design Group, Inc.,
for the Boys and Girls Club Tenant Improvement Design Services
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. BF2401.201 to Dick &
Fritsche Design Group, Inc., for the Boys and Girls Club Tenant Improvement Design
Services, in an amount not to exceed $148,187.
18.
Professional Services Agreement No. CA2202.451, with Consultant Engineering, Inc., for
Wall Street Improvements Construction Management Services
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Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. CA2202.451 to Consultant
Engineering, Inc., for Wall Street Improvements Construction Management Services, in an
amount not to exceed $146,862.
19.
Professional Services Agreement No. WW2402.201, with Wilson Engineers, LLC, for the Loop
101/202 Redundant 66-inch Sewer Line Design Services
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WW2402.201, to Wilson
Engineers, LLC, for the Loop 101/202 Redundant 66-inch Sewer Line Design Services, in an
amount not to exceed $498,550.
20.
Agreement No. PW4-962-4712, with Andrews Plumbing Services, Inc.; PM Plumbing and
Mechanical, Inc.; and TALIS Construction Corporation, for Plumbing Services
Move City Council approve Agreement No. PW4-962-4712, with Andrews Plumbing Services,
Inc.; PM Plumbing and Mechanical, Inc.; and TALIS Construction Corporation, for plumbing
services, in a combined amount not to exceed $640,000, for a one-year term, April 11, 2024,
through April 10, 2025, with the option of up to four one-year extensions.
21.
Project No. CA2204.401 with DBA Construction, Inc., Pursuant to Job Order Project No.
JOC2405.401, for the City Hall Parking Lot and Alley Improvements
Move City Council award Project No. CA2204.401 to DBA Construction, Inc., Pursuant to Job
Order Project No. JOC2405.401, for the City Hall Parking Lot and Alley Improvements, in an
amount not to exceed $1,199,284.16
22.
Project Agreement Job Order No. CA2202.401 with DBA Construction, Inc., Pursuant to Job
Order Master Agreement No. JOC2405.401, for the Wall Street Improvements
Move City Council award Project Agreement Job Order No. CA2202.401 to DBA
Construction, Inc., pursuant to Job Order Master Agreement No. JOC2405.401, for Wall
Street Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $1,592,535.92.
23.
Professional Services Agreement No. CA2204.451, with Consultant Engineering, Inc., for the
City Hall Parking Lot & Alley Improvements Construction Management Services
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. CA2204.451 to Consultant
Engineering, Inc., for the City Hall Parking Lot & Alley Improvements Construction
Management Services, in an amount not to exceed $108,058.
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote
Councilmember Ellis moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the April 4, 2024, Regular City
Council Meeting; Seconded by Vice Mayor Harris.
Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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Informational
24.
Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor
License Premises Administratively Approved Click to View
25.
January 17, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Unscheduled Public Appearances
JENNY VITALE, 3321 n. Nebraska St., spoke about Ubiquity is bringing fiber optic cable to our
neighborhood. Ubiquity's announcement has led to a gold rush in which every company tries to
become a telecommunication fiber optic expert and get their cable into our neighborhood before
the others. They also promote micro trenching, which involves digging a small trench to lay the
fiber optic cable. Although this may seem like a good idea, it has several problems. There is no
specification for micro trenching, which caused Ubiquity to spend nine months getting it approved
by the city of Chandler. Additionally, the backfill used for micro trenching is not ideal, and it may
compress and depress, leading to a degradation of our roads. Micro trenching also causes
deflection every time a car drives over it, which can further degrade the roads. The City of Chandler
recently spent millions of dollars repaving all the roads in our neighborhood, and now Ubiquity
wants to come in and tear them up for micro trenching. Ms. emphasized responsibility with
taxpayer dollars and ensuring our roads remain in good condition.
Current Events
Mayor's Announcements
MAYOR HARTKE announced the exciting news that Trader Joe's would finally open in the northeast
corner of Ocotillo and Arizona Avenue this fall after a 25-year wait. This was the number one
business that the community had been requesting for a long time, and the economic development
team has been working hard to fulfill this wish and bring this much-desired business to the
community. The announcement has garnered a lot of excitement, and many are looking forward
to the store's opening.
MAYOR HARTKE announced the 16th Annual Chandler Family Bike Ride starts at Chandler Park
and Ride at 7:30 a.m. The event includes a bike show and a guided 7.4-mile ride along the Paseo
Canal starting at 8:30 a.m.
MAYOR HARTKE announced the East Valley Relay for Life at Perry High School, which will bring the
Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa communities together to support cancer survivors, commemorate
loved ones lost, and save lives. Join the ceremonies at 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for a powerful and
meaningful experience.
MAYOR HARTKE announced that Chandler, Arizona, has been ranked the best city in Arizona to
live, work, and play in by Ranking Arizona. We are honored to receive this recognition and are
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grateful to our city staff, businesses, and, most importantly, our residents, who have contributed
to making Chandler a success story. We would also like to recognize Chandler Unified School
District, which was named the best school district in Arizona. Strong partnerships and education
systems forge a strong city, and this could not be made clearer in Chandler through these
accolades.
Council's Announcements
COUNCILMEMBER ENCINAS highlighted DEI and the Neighborhood Resources team for organizing
successful events last week honoring Cesar Chavez. The events included a talk by Cesar Chavez's
grandson, Andres Chavez, who discussed his grandpa's legacy. Frye and San Marcos Elementary
students created art and received over 400 books. Our faith-based community hosted an untold
stories breakfast where residents shared their stories of Cesar Chavez. Chandler staff also got a
one-on-one visit with Mr. Chavez in our Chambers. Our city hosted a garden restoration event
honoring the late activist Mr. Chavez. The event brought our community together and was
attended by Chandler High School students, community leaders, and city officials, including the
Mayor and Vice Mayor. The Governor presented Mr. Chavez with a state proclamation, and various
media outlets covered the event.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS announced Teengage on April 6th teens in Chandler can participate in a
leadership workshop, training sessions, and political discussions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Chandler Innovation Center.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS announced the annual Field of Hope event during the Council Study
meeting last Monday evening. The event is held in April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The Exchange Club organizes the event to honor the children lost due to child abuse and neglect
in Arizona. This Sunday, April 14 at 6 p.m., a candlelight dedication ceremony will mark the start
of a week-long tribute for these children. Everyone is invited to attend the dedication and pay their
respects.
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS announced that this weekend is Jazz Appreciation Month in Chandler,
with lots of activities happening in the city. The Chandler Jazz Festival is taking place downtown,
featuring an impressive talent lineup and 40 hours of live performances. If you cannot make it
downtown, we have other events throughout the month, including a young artist showcase and
the Jazz on the Move series. Join us and enjoy the music.
VICE MAYOR HARRIS expressed his condolences to the family of John Flowers Jr.
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART shared that over the Easter weekend, his family and he were
fortunate enough to attend the Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints celebration along with Mayor Hartke.
The celebration included a prayer and was a remarkable show and tribute to Christ's resurrection.
He hoped that everyone found time to be with friends and family and enjoy the holiday.
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COUNCILMEMBER STEWART shared an accomplishment coming out of the ASU Chandler
Endeavor - a young lady in the program developing a sustainable, biodegradable product for
feminine hygiene using bamboo. It was a remarkable thing to see her going through mentorship
and bringing her ideas to life. The support of Chandler and ASU made this opportunity possible.
He expressed his gratitude towards ASU for their support and everything they are doing at
Chandler Endeavor.
City Manager's Announcements
MR. WRIGHT thanked Cathy Flores, Chairperson of the Employee Advisory Council, and her team
for organizing a successful Ice Cream Social during the recent Employee Appreciation event. We
appreciate their efforts.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
ATTEST: _______________________
______________________________
City Clerk Mayor
Approval Date of Minutes: April 18, 2024
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 4th day of April 2024. I further certify
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
DATED this _______ day of April, 2024.
__________________________
City Clerk