Minutes of the Study Session of March 18, 2024

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2024-04-04)

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Meeting Minutes 
City Council Study Session 
 
March 18, 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 6:19 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 
 
 
Consent Agenda and Discussion 
Discussion was held on item 5.  
 
City Clerk 
1. 
Board and Commission Appointments 
   
Move City Council approve the Board and Commission appointments as recommended.   
 
City Manager 
2.  
Agreement No. CS1-745-4293, Amendment No. 2, for Concrete Repair and Maintenance 
Services   
Move City Council approve Agreement No. CS1-745-4293, Amendment No. 2, with Degan 
Construction, LLC; Lincoln Constructors, Inc.; Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc.; Vincon 
Engineering Construction, LLC; and W.L. Emshoff, for concrete repair and maintenance 
services, in a combined amount not to exceed $1,395,000, for a one-year term, May 1, 2024, 
through April 30, 2025.

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Community Services 
3.  
Resolution No. 5783, Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of 
Chandler and the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department for Shared 
Recreational Opportunities, Programs, Marketing, and Events Within the Maricopa County 
Park System   
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5783, approving an intergovernmental 
agreement between the City of Chandler and Maricopa County Parks and Recreation 
Department for shared recreational opportunities, programs, marketing, and events within 
the Maricopa County Park System, and further authorizing the City Manager to sign all 
documents and take all actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of the 
agreement.  
  
4.  
Resolution No. 5784, Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of 
Chandler and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission for a Community Fishing Program   
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5784, approving an intergovernmental 
agreement between the City of Chandler and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission for 
operation of a Community Fishing Program at Desert Breeze Park Lake and Veterans Oasis 
Park Lake, and further authorizing the City to take all actions necessary or appropriate to 
carry out the terms of the agreement. 
 
5.  
Resolution No. 5781, Authorizing the City to Enter Into a Subrecipient Grant Agreement With 
the Trust for Public Land (TPL) for U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Inflation 
Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program Funding and to Accept the 
Grant Funds in the Amount Not to Exceed $767,000   
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5781, approving the city to enter into a 
subrecipient grant agreement with TPL for pass-through funding from the U.S. Department 
of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) in an amount not to exceed $767,000 for irrigation 
improvements, tree planting, and public education about trees in disadvantaged 
communities within Chandler, and further authorizing the City Manager or designee to 
execute the grant agreement and take other action necessary or appropriate to implement 
the grant. 
 
JOHN SEFTON, Community Services Director, gave a briefing on Resolution No. 5781. The city plans 
to enter a subrecipient grant agreement with the Trust for Public Land to receive pass-through 
funding from the US Department of Agriculture. This funding, which will not exceed $767,000, has 
been made available under the Inflation Reduction Act's Urban and Community Forestry Program. 
This historic $1.5 billion grant program is aimed at supporting urban tree planting, urban forestry 
planning and management, and related activities, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Out 
of 884 applicants, only 46% of the grant recipients were selected by the Forest Service. Chandler, 
with its proposal to plant trees and install irrigation systems to address extreme heat and health 
issues in disadvantaged communities identified by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening

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Tool (CEST), was one of the entities working to increase equitable access to trees and nature. The 
grant program will end on June 30th, 2028, and is 100% reimbursable. The project involves 
planting nearly 700 trees across approximately 11 public parks and properties, with the help of 
the Chandler Unified School District and students who will assist with tree planting. The project 
also includes public education on trees to promote their benefits and proper maintenance. 
 
Contractors will be selected via RFP to process and perform irrigation installs, maintenance, and 
tree purchases. The project is expected to start as early as the fall of this year. The City's CAPPA 
group and Community Services Marketing Communications team will lead the effort to inform the 
community about the project. They will leverage their production and design of newsletters, 
publications, press releases, speeches, videos, websites, etc., to get the word out. Ryan McCarthy, 
the Urban Forester, has played an instrumental role in putting this together, along with Kerry 
Williams, the Chandler High School FFA Director, and Raslyn Sleet, the Grants Administrator. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER ELLIS said she appreciates the information about the new Forester and the 
grant supporting the investment. She praised the Forester for obtaining the grant, which will 
improve the quality of life for Chandler's residents. The detailed explanation addressed 
Councilmember Ellis's questions regarding timing, fund use, and community involvement in the 
tree-planting efforts. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER STEWART asked if it would be possible to integrate this project with the Parks 
initiatives and involve the community despite the contractors' involvement.  
 
MR. SEFTON said yes.  
 
Cultural Development 
6.  
Resolution No. 5782 Authorizing Modification of the Assessment Diagram for the 
Downtown Chandler Enhanced Municipal Services District; Making a Statement and 
Estimate of Expenses for the Downtown Chandler Enhanced Municipal Services District; 
Completing the Assessment; Setting the Date for the Hearing on the Assessment; and 
Ordering the Giving of Notice of Such Hearing   
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5782 authorizing modification of the 
assessment diagram for the Downtown Chandler Enhanced Municipal Services District; 
making a statement and estimate of expenses for the district; completing the assessment; 
setting the date for the hearing on the assessment; and ordering the giving of notice of such 
hearing. 
 
Development Services  
7.  
Introduction and Tentative 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

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Move City Council introduce and tentatively 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. 
 
8.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5088, Annexation, ANX22-0003 
Hamilton Commerce Center, Generally Located North of the Northeast Corner of Queen 
Creek Road and Union Pacific Railroad   
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5088 approving ANX22-
0003 Hamilton Commerce Center, annexing two parcels totaling approximately 13.4 acres 
as recommended by Planning staff. 
 
9.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5089, Rezoning, Preliminary 
Development Plan, and Preliminary Plat, PLH22-0028/PLT23-0011 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 introduce and tentatively 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. 
 
Preliminary Development Plan 
Move City Council approve Preliminary Development Plan PLH22-0028 Schnitzer 
Commerce Parks for site layout and building architecture, subject to the conditions as 
recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission. 
 
Preliminary Plat 
Move City Council approve Preliminary Plat PLT23-0011 Schnitzer Commerce Parks, subject 
to the condition recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission. 
 
Economic Development 
10.  
Resolution No. 5770, Authorizing Support for a Foreign Trade Zone Designation and 
Application for AES Direct Express, LLC, dba SKU Distribution; Approving the Related 
Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Chandler and the City of Phoenix   
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5770, authorizing support for a Foreign 
Trade Zone designation and application for AES Direct Express, LLC, dba SKU Distribution; 
approving the related Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Chandler and the 
City of Phoenix; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement 
on behalf of the City of Chandler.

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11.  
Agreement No. ED2-918-4422, Amendment No. 2, with 2060 Digital, LLC, for Digital 
Marketing Services   
Move City Council approve Agreement No. ED2-918-4422, Amendment No. 2, with 2060 
Digital, LLC, for digital marketing services, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, for the 
period of one year, beginning March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025. 
 
Facilities and Fleet 
12.  
Agreement No. BF1-910-4275, Amendment No. 3, for Roofing Repairs and Maintenance   
Move City Council approve Agreement No. BF1-910-4275, Amendment No. 3, with Five 
Oliver, LLC; Classic Roofing, LLC; and National Waterproofing & Roofing, LLC, for roofing 
repair and maintenance, in a combined amount not to exceed $900,000, for the period of 
one year, beginning April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.  
   
 
13.  
Agreement No. FS0-060-4131, Amendment No. 4, for OEM Auto Parts and Service   
Move City Council approve Agreement No. FS0-060-4131, Amendment No. 4, with Tex 
Chevrolet, dba Earnhardt Chevrolet; Earnhardt Enterprises, dba Earnhardt Toyota Scion; 
Earnhardt Gilbert Dodge, Inc., dba Earnhardt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram; Earnhardt Chandler 
Cadillac, Inc.; and Earnhardt Ford Sales Company, for OEM auto parts and service, for a 
period of one year, April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, in a combined total amount not 
to exceed $350,000. 
 
14.  
Agreement No. AS8-405-3826, Amendment No. 2, for Fuel   
Move City Council approve Agreement No. AS8-405-3826, Amendment No. 2, with Senergy 
Petroleum, LLC; Supreme Oil Co.; and Western Refining Southwest dba Flyers Energy, LLC, 
for the purchase of fuel, for a three-year period, April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2027, in a 
combined total amount not to exceed $7,800,000 for the three-year term. 
 
Fire Department 
15.  
Resolution No. 5785 Approving Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Grant 
Application, Agreement, and Funds Acceptance   
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5785, authorizing a grant application, 
agreement, and funds acceptance under the Governor's Office of Highway Safety's 2025 
Highway Safety Plan to support the Chandler Child Safety Seat Clinics in the amount of 
$64,252, and authorizing the Fire Chief of the Chandler Fire Department, or his designee, to 
execute the grant agreement and submit documentation on behalf of the City of Chandler. 
  
16.  
Resolution No. 5786 Approving the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant Application and Agreement   
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5786, approving a grant application and 
agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), in an

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amount up to $207,797, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of AFG grant funds and 
local match contribution of non-federal funds in an amount up to $20,779. 
  
17.  
Agreement No. FD2-340-4440, Amendment No. 1, 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, Amendment No. 1, with LN Curtis, 
Swift Group, Velocity Fire, and United Fire, for fire turnouts and PPE, in a combined amount 
not to exceed $500,000, for a one-year term, February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025. 
 
Information Technology 
18.  
Agreement No. IT2-918-4438, Amendment No. 3, with CE Wilson Consulting, for 
Professional and Project Consulting Services   
Move City Council approve Agreement No. IT2-918-4438, Amendment No. 3, with CE Wilson 
Consulting, for professional and project consulting services, in an amount not to exceed 
$430,000, for the period of one year, beginning January 1, 2024, through December 31, 
2024. 
 
19.  
Purchase of Information Technology Temporary Staffing Services   
Move City Council approve the purchase of information technology temporary staffing 
services, from Computer Aid, Inc., utilizing the Sourcewell Contract No. 071321-CAI, in an 
amount not to exceed $839,351. 
  
20.  
Purchase of Citywide WiFi Services    
Move City Council approve the purchase of citywide WiFi services, from Hye Tech Network 
and Security Solutions, LLC, utilizing the 1GPA Contract No. 22-02PV-08, in an amount not 
to exceed $676,338. 
  
21.  
Purchase of Proofpoint Network Security Software   
Move City Council approve the purchase of Proofpoint network security software, from SHI 
International, Inc., utilizing the Omnia Partners Contract No. 2018011-02, in an amount not 
to exceed $237,994, for the period of one year, April 11, 2024, through April 10, 2025. 
 
Management Services 
22.  
Agreement No. 4744, with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc., for Airport Site KK 
Environmental Remediation Services   
Move City Council approve Agreement No. 4744, with WSP USA Environment & 
Infrastructure, Inc., for Airport Site KK environmental remediation services, in an amount 
not to exceed $7,006,678.94, and approve a contingency transfer of $410,000 from the 
Uninsured Liability Self-Insurance Fund, Non-Departmental Cost Center, Contingency 
Account, to the Environmental Management Liabilites Cost Center, Professional Services 
Account, to fund this agreement.

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23.  
New License Series 4, In State Wholesalers Liquor License Application for Nancy Jo 
Claycomb, Agent, Claywines LLC, DBA Claywines   
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for 
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 275376, a Series 4, In State Wholesalers Liquor License, 
for Nancy Jo Claycomb, Agent, Claywines, LLC, DBA Claywines, located at 1974 W. Peninsula 
Circle, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 4, In State Wholesalers Liquor License 
No. 306729. 
 
24.  
New License Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License Application for Phuc Kim Huynh, Agent, 
Galbi BBQ & Hotpot, LLC, DBA Galbi BBQ & Hotpot   
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for 
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 272497, a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License, for Phuc 
Kim Huynh, Agent, Galbi BBQ & Hotpot, LLC, DBA Galbi BBQ & Hotpot, located at 2051 W. 
Warner Road, Suite 12, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 12, Restaurant Liquor 
License No. 306857. 
 
Police Department 
25.  
Resolution No. 5780, Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Agreement 
for Site Sharing between City of Chandler and Salt River Project   
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5780 authorizing Amendment No. 1 to 
the Intergovernmental Agreement for Site Sharing between the City of Chandler and Salt 
River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP); authorizing the Mayor and 
Chief of Police to sign the Agreement; and authorizing the Chief of Police to administer, 
execute, and submit all documents and other necessary instruments in connection with 
such Agreement. 
 
Public Works and Utilities  
26.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of 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 introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5082 granting a non-
exclusive utility easement to SRP, at no cost, to accommodate the Arrowhead Park Court 
Lighting Project. 
 
27.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of 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 introduce and tentatively 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.

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28.  
Purchase of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplies and Related Services 
Move City Council approve the purchase of MRO supplies and related services, from WESCO 
Distribution, Inc., utilizing Omnia Partners Contract No. R192008, in an amount not to 
exceed $770,000. 
 
29.  
Purchase of Laboratory Testing Services   
Move City Council approve the purchase of laboratory testing services from Aquatic 
Consulting & Testing, Inc.; Testamerica Laboratories, Inc., dba Eurofins Testamerica; and 
Legend Technical Services, utilizing City of Mesa Contract No. 2021181, in the combined 
amount not to exceed $675,000, for a one-year term, March 20, 2024, through March 19, 
2025. 
 
30.  
Purchase of SCADA DMZ Network and Firewall Upgrades 
Move City Council approve the purchase of SCADA DMZ Network and Firewall upgrades, 
from Sentinel Technologies, Inc., utilizing 1GPA Contract No. 22-02PV-18, in an amount not 
to exceed $737,256. 
 
31.  
Competition Impracticable Purchase for the Rental of Belt Filter Press   
Move City Council approve the competition impracticable purchase for the rental of a belt 
filter press, from Phoenix Process Equipment Co., for a period of two years, in an amount 
not to exceed $452,340. 
 
Action Agenda 
32.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5084, Rezoning & Preliminary 
Development Plan, PLH23-0044 QuikTrip Convenience Store and Gas Station, Located at 
2000 W. Ray Road, Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of Dobson and Ray Roads   
  
   
Rezoning 
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5084 approving PLH23-
0044 QuikTrip Convenience Store and Gas Station, to amend the Planned Area 
Development (PAD) zoning for commercial use to permit a fuel service station, subject to 
the conditions as recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission. 
 
Preliminary Development Plan 
Move City Council approve Preliminary Development Plan PLH23-0044 QuikTrip 
Convenience Store and Gas Station for site layout and building architecture on 
approximately 2.5 acres, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and Zoning 
Commission. 
 
Informational

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33.  
Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor 
License Premises Administratively Approved 
  
34.  
Contracts and Agreements Administratively Approved, Month of February 2024 
 
Adjourn 
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. 
 
 
ATTEST:  _______________________  
______________________________ 
                       City Clerk                                                   Mayor 
 
 
Approval Date of Minutes:  April 4, 2024 
 
 
 
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 18th day of March 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