Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 24, 2025

Meeting Minutes 
City Council Regular Meeting 
 
April 24, 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  
 
 
 
Tawn Kao, Deputy City Attorney  
Councilmember Angel Encinas   
 
 
Dana DeLong, City Clerk 
Councilmember Jane Poston 
 
 
 
  
Councilmember Matt Orlando   
 
 
Councilmember OD Harris 
 
 
 
 
Councilmember Jennifer Hawkins 
 
 
Invocation 
The invocation was given by Rev. Jimmy Thomas, International Assembly of God Chandler.  
 
Pledge of Allegiance 
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Poston.  
 
Consent Agenda and Discussion 
City Clerk 
 1.  
Approval of Minutes 
Move City Council approve the Council meeting minutes of the Special Meeting Budget 
Workshop #2 of March 24, 2025, the Special Meeting Budget Workshop #3 of March 27, 
2025, the Special Meeting of April 7, 2025, the Study Session of April 7, 2025, the Regular 
Meeting of April 10, 2025, and the Work Session of April 10, 2025.

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2.  
Boards and Commissions Member Appointments 
   
Move City Council approve the Board and Commission appointments as recommended. 
 
MAYOR HARTKE recognized newly appointed board and commission members.  
  
City Manager 
3.  
Resolution No. 5890, Ordering and Calling a Special Bond Election and Authorizing the 
Issuance and Sale of Up to $475,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds  
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5890, ordering and calling a special bond 
election to be held concurrently with the November 4, 2025, General Election, to submit to 
the qualified electors of the city questions authorizing the issuance and sale of up to 
$475,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds of the city; designating or providing for the 
manner in which the election is conducted, the translation of election materials, voter 
registration deadlines and early voting dates, and related matters; and ratifying all actions 
taken and to be taken with respect to the election in furtherance of this Resolution. 
  
4.  
Agreement No. CM5-556-4868, for Flexible Transit Services, with River North Transit (Via) 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. CM5-556-4868, with River North Transit, LLC 
(Via), for flexible transit services, in an amount not to exceed $3,315,000, for a two-year 
period, July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with the option of up to three additional one-
year extensions, and authorize an appropriation transfer of $1,000,000 from the General 
Fund, Non-Departmental, Contingency Account to the Grants Fund, Transportation Policy 
Division, Professional Services Account. 
 
5.  
Agreement No. CS1-745-4293, Amendment No. 3, for Concrete Repair and Maintenance 
Services 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. CS1-745-4293, Amendment No. 3, with Degan 
Construction, LLC; Lincoln Constructors, Inc.; Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc.; Vincon 
Engineering Construction, LLC; and W.L. Emshoff, LLC, for concrete repair and maintenance 
services, in a combined amount not to exceed $1,250,000, for a one-year term, May 1, 2025, 
through April 30, 2026. 
 
Communication and Public Affairs 
6.  
Agreement No. CP3-966-4488, Amendment No. 4, for Overflow Photocopying and Printing 
Services 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. CP3-966-4488, Amendment No. 4, with 
LithoTech, Inc., for overflow photocopying and printing services, in an amount not to exceed 
$150,000, for the period of one year, beginning August 25, 2025, through August 24, 2026.   
 
Community Services 
7.  
Engineering Design Services Agreement No. PR2106.504, Amendment No. 1, with Salt River 
Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) to Underground an Open 
Irrigation Channel Adjacent to Tumbleweed Park

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Move City Council award Engineering Services Agreement No. PR2106.504, Amendment No. 
1, to the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP), for the design 
to underground an existing SRP open irrigation channel adjacent to Tumbleweed Park, in 
the amount of $51,790. 
  
8.  
Purchase of a Library Locker from Lyngsoe Systems 
Move City Council approve the purchase of a Library Locker from Lyngsoe Systems in the 
amount of $44,521.69, and approve a contingency appropriation transfer from General 
Fund, Non-Departmental Cost Center, Contingency Account, in the amount of $44,522, to 
the Library Trust Fund, Library Cost Center, Office Equipment Account to expend the 
Friends of the Library contribution. 
  
9.  
Authorizing a Grant Application to Arizona State Parks from the Land and Water 
Conservation Fund in the Amount of $750,000 for Improvements to Pima Park 
Move City Council authorize a grant application to Arizona State Parks from the Land and 
Water Conservation Fund in the amount of $750,000 for improvements to Pima Park, 
located at 625 North McQueen Road. 
 
Development Services  
10.  
Final 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 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. 
  
11.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5125, Rezoning, PLH25-0003 
Countrywide Frye Road Campus, Generally Located 1/4 Mile East of the Northeast Corner 
of Frye Road and Price Road 
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5125 approving PLH25-
0003 Countrywide Frye Road Campus, amending the existing Planned Area Development 
(PAD) zoning district to allow medical uses in addition to the uses currently allowed, which 
include general office and Planned Industrial (I-1) type uses, subject to the conditions as 
recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission. 
  
12.  
Resolution No. 5882, Annexation of County Right-of-Way on a Portion of Cooper Road South 
of the Southwest Corner of Cooper Road and Nightingale Lane, and on a Portion of Ocotillo 
Road between 140th Street and Cobblestone Drive 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5882 approving annexation of county 
right-of-way located at the following locations: a) on a portion of Cooper Road south of the 
southwest corner of Cooper Road and Nightingale Lane; and b) on a portion of Ocotillo

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Road between 140th Street and Cobblestone Drive; contingent upon approval by Maricopa 
County. 
 
Information Technology 
13.  
Purchase of Replacement Edge Router and Switches  
Move City Council approve the purchase of edge router and switches, from Hye Tech 
Network and Security Solutions, LLC, and from Sentinel Technologies, Inc., utilizing the 
1GPA Contract No. 22-02PV-08 and Contract No. 22-02PV-18, in an amount not to exceed 
$845,626. 
 
Law 
14.  
Settlement in McCarthy, et al. vs. City of Chandler 
Move City Council approve the settlement in the matter of McCarthy, et al. vs. City of 
Chandler in full and final satisfaction of all claims asserted without admitting liability for the 
amount of $300,000 and further authorize the City Attorney to sign any necessary 
documents in such forms as are approved by the City Attorney to effectuate the terms and 
conditions of settlement in this action. 
 
Management Services 
15.  
Purchase of Office Supplies 
Move City Council approve the purchase of office supplies, from Staples Business 
Advantage, utilizing the Sourcewell Contract No. 091423-SCC, for the period of April 1, 2025, 
through March 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $190,000. 
 
Neighborhood Resources 
16.  
Resolution No. 5896 to Allocate Fiscal Year 2025-2026 HOME Investment Partnerships 
Program Funds 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5896 approving and authorizing the City 
Manager to allocate Fiscal Year 2025-2026 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds; 
authorizing execution of all contracts and subrecipient agreements; and authorizing the 
City Manager to take all actions necessary or prudent to implement the adopted FY 2025-
2026 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds. 
  
 
17.  
Resolution No. 5895, Approving and Authorizing Submittal of the Community Development 
Block Grant 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to 
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5895 approving and authorizing the City 
Manager to execute and submit the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") 2025-
2029 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year ("FY") 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to the United 
States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"); authorizing execution of 
all subrecipient contracts; and authorizing the City Manager to take all action necessary or 
prudent to implement the approved FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan.

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18.  
Resolution No. 5897, Approving Amendment No. 6 to the Intergovernmental Agreement 
Between Maricopa County, Administered by its Human Services Department, and City of 
Chandler to Accept Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5897 approving Amendment No. 6 to the 
Intergovernmental Agreement Between Maricopa County and City of Chandler to accept 
federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds in the amount of $399,251; 
reallocate Program Year 2020 and 2021 HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds in 
the amount of $307,781, and extend the expenditure term for the Program Year 2020-2023 
HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds and the HOME Investment Partnerships 
American Rescue Plan Program funds; authorizing the City Manager to sign all related 
documents and assurances on behalf of the City of Chandler; and further authorizing the 
City Manager to take all action necessary or prudent to implement the city's HOME 
Investment Partnerships and HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan 
program activities. 
 
Police Department 
19.  
Purchase of Mobile Communication Services 
Move City Council approve the purchase of mobile communication services, from Verizon 
Wireless, utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR049877, in an amount not to exceed 
$140,000. 
  
20.  
Professional Services Agreement No. PD2401.101, with Dick & Fritsche Design Group, Inc., 
for the Police Main Station Renovations Study Consultant Services 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. PD2401.101 to Dick & 
Fritsche Design Group, Inc., for the Police Main Station Renovations Study Consultant 
Services, in an amount not to exceed $291,745. 
  
21.  
Professional Services Agreement No. PD2301.201, with SmithGroup, Inc., for the Police 
Forensic Services Facility Design Services 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. PD2301.201 to SmithGroup, 
Inc., for the Police Forensic Services Facility Design Services, in an amount not to exceed 
$4,419,797.25. 
 
Public Works and Utilities  
22.  
Agreement No. SW2-100-4480, Amendment No. 3, with Sierra Group, LLC, for Refuse and 
Recycling Containers 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. SW2-100-4480, Amendment No. 3, with Sierra 
Group, LLC, for refuse and recycling containers, in an amount not to exceed $550,000, for 
the period of one year, beginning May 16, 2025, through May 15, 2026. 
  
23.  
Purchase of Street Sweeper 
Move City Council approve the purchase of a street sweeper, from Nescon, LLC, utilizing 
Maricopa County Contract No. 2400076-S, in the amount of $390,676.92.

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24.  
Agreement No. TR3-968-4606, Amendment No. 2, with Paramount Assistant, LLC, dba 
Paramount Streetlight, for Streetlight Pole Replacement 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. TR3-968-4606, Amendment No. 2, with 
Paramount Assistant, LLC, dba Paramount Streetlight, for streetlight pole replacement, in 
an amount not to exceed $479,000, for a one-year term, May 1, 2025, through April 30, 
2026. 
  
25.  
Agreement No. PW4-962-4712, Amendment No. 1, 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, Amendment No. 1, 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, 2025, through April 10, 2026. 
 
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote  
Councilmember Harris moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the April 24, 2025, Regular City 
Council Meeting; Seconded by Councilmember Poston. 
 
Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 
 
Informational 
26.  
Claims Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 
  
27.  
Contracts and Agreements Administratively Approved for the Month of March 2025 
 
Unscheduled Public Appearances 
None 
 
Current Events 
Mayor's Announcements 
MAYOR HARTKE recognized board and commission members for their time, dedication, and 
service to the city and commended the Board and Commission Member Appreciation Event held 
on April 16. 
 
MAYOR HARTKE announced the Victor Hardy Celebration of Life at Compass Christian Church on 
Saturday, April 26, beginning at 4:00 p.m. 
 
MAYOR HARTKE announced the Young Artists and Authors Showcase art contest held through 
Sister Cities International. 15 Chandler students recognized for their submissions for 2025.

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Council's Announcements 
COUNCILMEMBER POSTON thanked John Knudson for his involvement with the community in 
responding to residents’ inquiries.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO shared information about the Freedom, Hope, Future event 
honoring veterans and celebrating Vietnamese culture at City Hall on Saturday, April 26 beginning 
at 9:00 a.m. He announced the Military Bound event honoring new enlistees to the United States 
Armed Forces at Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 30 beginning at 6:00 p.m. He recognized 
staff and the Military and Veterans Affairs Commission for their work in supporting these events. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS announced the Movies in the Park event series in Tumbleweed Park 
held on May 2, May 9, and May 16. Activities start at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:00 p.m. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS shared the Golden Neighbors Birthday Celebration recognizing four 
years of the Golden Neighbors program. The celebration will be at City Hall on Thursday, May 8, 
beginning at 9:30 a.m. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS provided comments regarding a recent incident and thanked the 
Chandler Police Department.  
 
City Manager's Announcements 
None.  
 
Adjourn 
The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. 
 
 
ATTEST:  _______________________  
______________________________ 
                       City Clerk                                                   Mayor 
 
Approval Date of Minutes:  May 8, 2025 
 
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 24th 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 May, 2025. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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           City Clerk