Minutes of the Study Session held on April 7, 2025
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Meeting Minutes
City Council Study Session
April 7, 2025 | 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
Joshua Wright, City Manager
Vice Mayor Christine Ellis
Kelly Schwab, City Attorney
*Councilmember Angel Encinas
Dana DeLong, City Clerk
*Councilmember Jane Poston
Councilmember Matt Orlando
*Councilmember OD Harris
Councilmember Jennifer Hawkins
*Councilmembers Encinas, Poston, and Harris attended virtually.
Scheduled Public Appearances
MAYOR HARTKE invited Councilmember Hawkins to join him for the recognitions.
1. Service Recognitions
Diana Alonzo – 10 Years, Airport
Rosalinda Berrelleza – 25 Years, Public Works & Utilities
Paul Kee - 30 Years, Police
2. Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month
MAYOR HARTKE read the proclamation and invited the Domestic Violence Commission and
members of the Chandler Exchange Club to accept.
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MARK WHITAKER, Chandler Exchange Club member, shared that the Exchange Club of Chandler
runs the Field of Hope program, which is part of their child abuse prevention efforts. He thanked
Mayor Hartke, the City of Chandler, and Vice Mayor Ellis, who is also an Exchange Club member,
for their support. In 2023, 116 children in Arizona lost their lives due to child abuse, and the club
will honor them by placing 116 flags. The field will be set up at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, and
volunteers are welcome to help. A dedication ceremony will follow at 6:00 p.m. that same day,
with Mayor Hartke in attendance. The field serves as a memorial to the children who were victims
of abuse and neglect.
3. Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
MAYOR HARTKE invited the Domestic Violence Commission and members of the Exchange Club
to accept.
COUNCILMEMBER HAWKINS read the proclamation.
4. Proclamation: Earth Day
MAYOR HARTKE read the proclamation and invited Derek Gerson, Recreation Supervisor, and Ty
Trent, Recreation Specialist, to accept.
DEREK GERSON, Recreation Supervisor, said Chandler treats every day like Earth Day through its
ongoing sustainability efforts. He invited everyone to the Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April
19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chandler Nature Center, featuring crafts, activities, and vendors
focused on protecting the planet.
Consent Agenda and Discussion
City Clerk
1.
Approval of Minutes
Move City Council approve the Council meeting minutes of the Regular Meeting of March
24, 2025, the Study Session of March 24, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of March 27, 2025.
2.
Boards and Commissions Member Appointments
Move City Council approve the Board and Commission appointments as recommended.
City Manager
3.
Final Adoption of No. Ordinance 5122, Amending the Code of the City of Chandler, Chapter
11 Curfew, Graffiti, Smoking and Miscellaneous Offenses, to Add Regulations Regarding
Urban Camping
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5122, amending the code of the City of Chandler,
Chapter 11 Curfew, Graffiti, Smoking and Miscellaneous Offenses, to add regulations
regarding urban camping.
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4.
Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 5121, Amending the Code of the City of Chandler, Chapter
49 Transportation Commission to Add Regulations Regarding the Use of Transit Stops
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5121, Amending the Code of the City of Chandler,
Chapter 49 Transportation Commission to Add Regulations Regarding the Use of Transit
Stops.
5.
Professional Services Agreement No. TP2502.201, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for
the Paseo Trail Crossing Improvements Design Services
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. TP2502.201 to Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc., for the Paseo Trail Crossing Improvements Design Services, in an
amount not to exceed $430,825.09.
Community Services
6.
Purchase of BiblioCommons Software Suite for Chandler Public Library
Move City Council approve the purchase of the software suite for online services for the
Chandler Public Library, from BiblioCommons, in a total amount not to exceed $283,916.63,
for a three-year period, beginning at a prorated term of October 1, 2025, through April 4,
2028.
Cultural Development
7.
Resolution No. 5886, Authorizing the Grant Application for and the Acceptance of an Indian
Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation on behalf of the
Chandler Cultural Foundation, up to the Maximum Amount Awarded, to Support the
Concert Truck Program
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5886, authorizing the grant application
for and the acceptance of an Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant from the Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation on behalf of the Chandler Cultural Foundation, up to the maximum amount
awarded, to support the Concert Truck Program.
Development Services
8.
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5124, Rezoning, PLH24-0045 Beach
House, Located at 603 E Carla Vista Drive, Generally Located North and East of the
Northeast Corner of Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5124 approving PLH24-
0045 Beach House, Rezoning from Single-Family District (SF-8.5) to SF-8.5/Planned Area
Development to allow for additional detached structures in the rear yard with reduced
setbacks, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
9.
Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 5120, Rezoning, PLH24-0041 Nirvana at Ellis, Generally
Located South of the Southeast Corner of Frye Road and Ellis Street
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5120, approving PLH24-0041 Nirvana at Ellis,
Rezoning from Planned Area Development (PAD) for Commercial Office to PAD for Multi-
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Family Residential, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and Zoning
Commission.
10.
Entertainment Use Permit, PLH22-0037 St Amand Kitchen & Cocktails, 3990 S Alma School
Rd #3, Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of Alma School and Ocotillo Roads
Move City Council approve Entertainment Use Permit, PLH22-0037 St Amand Kitchen &
Cocktails for an entertainment use permit approval to allow live indoor entertainment,
including live acoustic musical performances and outdoor speakers for ambient music,
subject to the conditions recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission.
Economic Development
11.
Resolution No. 5894, Authorizing Support for a Foreign Trade Zone Designation and
Application
for
Catalina
Components
Incorporated;
Approving
the
Related
Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Chandler and the City of Phoenix
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5894, authorizing support for a Foreign
Trade Zone designation and application for Catalina Components Incorporated; 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.
Human Resources
12.
Resolution No. 5893 Personnel Rule 12 Amendment, Section 1, Period of Probation and
Section 4, Reporting
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5893 Amending Personnel Rule 12,
Section 1, Period of Probation and Section 4, Reporting.
Management Services
13.
Agreement No. 4596, Amendment No. 2, Audit Services
Move that City Council approve Agreement No. 4596, Amendment No. 2, with Heinfeld,
Meech & Co., for audit services, in an amount not to exceed $144,250, for the period of one
year, beginning June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
14.
License Series 10, Beer and Wine Store Liquor License Application for Stephen Chung Sze,
Agent, Lee Lee Oriental Supermart, LLC, DBA Lee Lee Oriental Supermart
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 330160, a Series 10, Beer and Wine Store Liquor
License, for Stephen Chung Sze, Agent, Lee Lee Oriental Supermart, LLC, DBA Lee Lee
Oriental Supermart, located at 2025 N. Dobson Road, and approval of the City of Chandler,
Series 10, Beer and Wine Store Liquor License No. 309134.
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Neighborhood Resources
15.
Resolution No. 5887, Authorizing a Grant Application for and Acceptance of an Indian
Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5887, authorizing the grant application
for and the acceptance of an Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant from the Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation in the amount of $150,000 for the Housing Youth Program.
Public Works and Utilities
16.
Professional Services Agreement No. WA2203.271, with GHD, Inc., for Water Main
Replacement Post-Design Services
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WA2203.271, to GHD, Inc.,
for Water Main Replacement Post-Design Services, in an amount not to exceed $257,584.
17.
Professional Services Agreement No. WA2203.451, Amendment No. 1, with Dibble CM, LLC,
for Water Main Replacement Construction Management Services
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WA2203.451, Amendment
No. 1, to Dibble CM, LLC, for Water Main Replacement Construction Management Services,
increasing the agreement amount by $862,802.50.
18.
Construction Manager at Risk Construction Services Agreement No. WA2203.401, with
Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC, for Water Main Replacements
Move City Council award CMAR Construction Services Agreement No. WA2203.401, to
Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC, for Water Main Replacements, in an amount not to
exceed $13,560,538.17.
19.
Professional Services Agreement No. ST2303.501, SRP Contract No. 4224547, with Salt River
Project, for the Cooper Road/ Insight Way Loop Extension Improvements Design Services
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. ST2303.501, SRP Contract
No. 4224547, to SRP, for the Cooper Road/Insight Way Loop Extension Improvements
Design Services, in an amount not to exceed $243,133.
20.
Purchase of Laboratory Testing Services from Aquatic Consulting & Testing, Inc.; Eurofins
Environment Testing Southwest; Eurofins Eaton Analytical; and Legend Technical Services,
utilizing City of Mesa Contract No. 2021181, in a combined amount not to exceed $676,000,
for a one-year term, April 7, 2025, through March 31, 2026
Move City Council approve the purchase of laboratory testing services, from Aquatic
Consulting & Testing, Inc.; Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest; Eurofins Eaton
Analytical; and Legend Technical Services, utilizing City of Mesa Contract No. 2021181, in a
combined amount not to exceed $676,000, for a one-year term, April 7, 2025, through
March 31, 2026.
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21.
Purchase of Seal Truck
Move City Council approve the purchase of a seal truck, from Rush Peterbilt Truck Centers,
utilizing Sourcewell Contract No.032824-PMC, in the amount of $406,175.84.
22.
Construction Manager at Risk Pre-Construction Services Agreement No. WW2401.251, with
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., for the Water Reclamation Facility Improvements Phase
3
Move City Council award CMAR Pre-Construction Services Agreement No. WW2401.251, to
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., for the Water Reclamation Facility Improvements Phase
3, in an amount not to exceed $1,655,273.
23.
Resolution No. 5891, Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Rights Required for the
Water Main Replacement Project No. WA2409, within the Olsen Addition; Authorizing the
City's Real Estate Administrator to Sign the Purchase Agreements and Any Other
Documents Necessary to Facilitate the Project; Authorizing Eminent Domain Proceedings
as Needed to Acquire Real Property Rights and Obtain Immediate Possession Thereof; and,
Relocation Assistance as may be Required by Law
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5891, authorizing the acquisition of real
property rights required for the Water Main Replacement Project No. WA2409, within Olsen
Addition; authorizing the city's real estate administrator to sign the purchase agreements
and any other documents necessary to facilitate the project; authorizing eminent domain
proceedings as needed to acquire real property rights and obtain immediate possession
thereof; and, relocation assistance as may be required by law.
Informational
24.
Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor
License Premises Administratively Approved
25.
February 19, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
ATTEST: _______________________
______________________________
City Clerk Mayor
Approval Date of Minutes: April 24, 2025
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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 7th day of April 2025. I further certify
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
DATED this _______ day of April, 2025.
__________________________
City Clerk