Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 26, 2025

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Meeting Minutes 
City Council Regular Meeting 
 
June 26, 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 
 
 
Invocation 
The invocation was given by Pastor Tim Klontz, Family Bible Church. 
 
Pledge of Allegiance 
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Ellis.  
 
Consent Agenda and Discussion 
Consent Item Nos. 26 and 32 were moved to Action.  
 
Airport 
1.  
Construction Agreement No. AI2202.401 with Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC, for 
Runway 4R-22L Pavement Rehabilitation

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Move City Council award Construction Agreement No. AI2202.401 to Sunland Asphalt & 
Construction, LLC, for Runway 4R-22L Pavement Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed 
$1,320,294.49. 
  
2.  
Professional Services Agreement No. AI2202.451, with Dibble CM, LLC, for the Runway 4R-
22L Pavement Rehabilitation Construction Management Services 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. AI2202.451 to Dibble CM, 
LLC, for the Runway 4R-22L Pavement Rehabilitation Construction Management Services, 
in an amount not to exceed $146,415.  
 
City Clerk 
3.  
Approval of Minutes 
Move City Council approve the Council meeting minutes of the Special Meeting - Budget 
Briefing held on May 2, 2025, Regular Meeting held on May 22, 2025, the 4:00 p.m. Special 
Meeting held on June 2, 2025, the 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting held on June 2, 2025, the Special 
Meeting held on June 9, 2025, the Study Session held on June 9, 2025, the Regular Meeting 
held on June 12, 2025, the Special Meeting - Budget Adoption held on June 12, 2025, the 
Special Meeting of June 17, 2025, the amended minutes of the Special Meeting - Budget 
Workshop #3 held on March 27, 2025.  
 
Cultural Development 
4. 
Agreement between JEMBJACD, LLC, and the City of Chandler 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5898 adopting a first amendment to the 
Development Agreement between JEMBJACD, LLC, and the City of Chandler, approving an 
extension to the agreement term and development deadlines, amending the time to cure 
defaults, and approving an assignment of the Development Agreement to Everstead 
Ventures, LLC, for the properties located at 200 South Oregon Street and 210 South Oregon 
Street. 
 
5.  
Purchase of Rigging Control System Installation for Center for the Arts 
Move City Council approve the competition impracticable purchase of the rigging control 
system and installation services from Hourland Enterprise, LLC, in an amount not to exceed 
$483,315.88.   
 
Development Services  
6.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5127, Zoning Code Amendment, 
PLH25-0007 Medical Marijuana Code Amendment 
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5127 approving Zoning 
Code Amendment PLH25-0007 Medical Marijuana Code Amendment, amending Chapter 
35 - Section 2213 Medical marijuana facility, medical marijuana cultivation site, and infusion 
food establishment by replacing the one (1) year time condition for medical marijuana 
facilities approved through a Use Permit with any period of time approved by the City 
Council.

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7.  
Resolution No. 5910 Adopting a First Amendment to the Development Agreement between 
Valley Christian Schools and the City of Chandler 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5910 adopting a first amendment to the 
Development Agreement between Valley Christian Schools and the City of Chandler, 
approving a partial release of and amendment to the 2021 development agreement for the 
property located in the area of North 56th Street and West Galveston Street. 
  
8.  
Entertainment Use Permit, PLH25-0002 Black Sheep Wine Bar, 98 S. San Marcos Place, 
Generally Located 1/4 Mile South of the Southwest Corner of Arizona Avenue and Chandler 
Boulevard 
Move City Council approve Entertainment Use Permit PLH25-0002, Black Sheep Wine Bar, 
for an Entertainment Use Permit for live indoor entertainment, including live acoustic music 
performances and outdoor speakers for ambient music, subject to the conditions 
recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission. 
 
Economic Development 
9.  
Resolution No. 5919, Authorizing Support for the Expansion of the Approved Subzone for 
the Foreign Trade Zones Program for Intel Corporation to Include Additional Sites in the 
City, and Approving the Related Third Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement 
with the City of Phoenix 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5919, authorizing support for the 
expansion of the approved subzone for the Foreign Trade Zones program for Intel 
Corporation to include additional sites in the city; approving the related third amendment 
to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix dated November 12, 1993; 
and authorizing the Mayor to execute the third amendment to the Intergovernmental 
Agreement on behalf of the City of Chandler.  
 
Facilities and Fleet 
10.  
Agreement No. BF5-910-4893 for Roofing Repairs and Maintenance Services  
Move City Council approve Agreement No. BF5-910-4893, with Five Oliver Roofing, dba 
Oliver Roofing Systems; Sprayfoam Southwest, Inc., dba Global Roofing Group; National 
Waterproofing & Roofing, LLC; Progressive Services, Inc., dba Progressive Roofing; and 
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., for roofing repair and maintenance services, in a 
combined amount not to exceed $1,485,000, for the period of one year, beginning June 27, 
2025, through June 26, 2026. 
  
11.  
Agreement No. FS2-928-4310, Amendment No. 4, for Auto Body Repair Services 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. FS2-928-4310, Amendment No. 4, with Allard 
Collision, LLC, for auto body repair services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for the 
period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

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12.  
Agreement No. BF2-910-4417, Amendment No. 3, for Janitorial Services 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. BF2-910-4417, Amendment No. 3, with Universal 
Building Maintenance, LLC, dba Allied Universal Services, for janitorial services, in an 
amount not to exceed $548,720.28, for the period of one year, beginning June 15, 2025, 
through June 14, 2026. 
  
13.  
Purchase of HVAC System Coil, Air Handler, Duct, and Equipment Cleaning Services 
Move City Council approve the purchase of HVAC system coil, air handler, duct, and 
equipment cleaning services, from KM Facility Services, utilizing the Maricopa County 
contract No. 220122-S, in an amount not to exceed $500,000. 
  
14.  
Purchase of Generator Maintenance Services  
Move City Council approve the purchase of generator maintenance services, from W. W. 
Williams Company, Inc., utilizing the City of Goodyear Contract No. C-25-0540, in an amount 
not to exceed $160,000. 
  
15.  
Purchase of Access Controls and Security Equipment 
Move City Council approve the purchase of access controls and security equipment from 
APL Access & Security, Inc., utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR056377, in an 
amount not to exceed $850,000. 
  
16.  
Purchase of Tires 
Move City Council approve the purchase of tires, utilizing the State of Arizona Contracts No. 
CTR072014 with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, CTR072352 with Bridgestone 
Americas, Inc., and CTR073298 with Michelin North America, Inc., in an amount not to 
exceed $250,000. Agreement 
 
Fire Department 
17.  
Resolution No. 5912 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix 
for Firefighter Health Services and Approving an Appropriation for Firefighter Physical 
Examinations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5912 authorizing an intergovernmental 
agreement (IGA) between the City of Chandler and the City of Phoenix for the provision of 
firefighter health services and approving the appropriation for Firefighter Physical 
Examinations for FY 2025-26 in accordance with the IGA in the amount of $200,000. 
 
Information Technology 
18.  
Purchase of Managed Detection and Response Services 
Move City Council approve the purchase of Accelerynt managed detection and response 
services, from Transource Services Corp., dba Transource Computers, utilizing the 
Maricopa County Contract No. 240094-RFP, in an amount not to exceed $130,000.

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Law 
19.  
Renewal of Commercial Insurance and Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 
Move City Council approve the renewal of commercial insurance and services for FY 2025-
26 and authorize the City Attorney and Human Resources Director to sign all documents 
related to obtaining commercial insurance and services in an amount not to exceed 
$4,515,371. 
 
Management Services 
20.  
Adoption of Ordinance No. 5130, Levying Upon the Assessed Valuation of the Property 
within the City of Chandler, Arizona 
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5130, levying upon the assessed valuation of the 
property within the City of Chandler, Arizona, subject to taxation a certain sum upon each 
one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation sufficient to raise the amount estimated 
to be required in the annual budget, less the amount to be received from other sources of 
revenue; providing funds for various bond redemptions, for the purpose of paying interest 
upon bonded indebtedness and providing funds for general municipal expenses, all for the 
Fiscal Year ending the 30th day of June, 2026. 
  
21.  
License Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License Application for Jeffrey Craig Miller, Agent, 2040 
Unit 2, LLC, DBA Morning Jam 
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for 
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 346638, a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License, for 
Jeffrey Craig Miller, Agent, 2040 Unit 2, LLC, DBA Morning Jam, located at 2040 S. Alma 
School Road, Suite 3, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 12, Restaurant Liquor 
License No. 309626. 
  
22.  
License Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License Application for Dean Michael Lucente, Agent, 
LG Live Concepts, LLC, DBA Cork & Craft 
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for 
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 347623, a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License, for 
Dean Michael Lucente, Agent, LG Live Concepts, LLC, DBA Cork & Craft, located at 4920 S. 
Gilbert Road, Suite 3, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 12, Restaurant Liquor 
License No. 309646. 
  
23.  
Withdrawal Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License Application for Jared Michael Repinski, 
Agent, Tap N Taco CH1, LLC, DBA Tap N Taco 
Move to accept withdrawal of the application for a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License for 
Jared Michael Repinski, Agent, Tap N Taco CH1, LLC, DBA Tap N Taco, located at 141 S. 
Arizona Avenue. 
 
Mayor and Council 
24.  
Employment Agreement with Presiding City Magistrate

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Move City Council approve the Presiding City Magistrate Employment Agreement with Alicia 
Skupin for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. 
 
25.  
Employment Agreement for City Magistrates 
Move City Council approve the City Magistrate employment agreements with Michelle Lue 
Sang, Alexa Nolle, and Scott Silva, through June 30, 2027. 
 
26.  
Appointment of Acting City Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement 
Move City Council appoint John Pombier as Acting City Manager and approve an 
Employment Agreement with the term beginning on July 13, 2025. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HAWKINS moved item No. 26 to action.  
 
Neighborhood Resources 
27.  
Report of City Manager, Emergency Authorization for Heat Relief Services, and Agreement 
No. 4929, for Heat Relief Services 
Move City Council accept and ratify this report of the emergency authorization by the City 
Manager, for heat relief services, and approve Agreement No. 4929, with AZCEND, for heat 
relief services, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, for the period of one year, May 1, 
2025, through April 30, 2026, with the option of up to four one-year extensions. 
 
Police Department 
28.  
Resolution No. 5918, Authorizing a Grant Agreement Between the City of Chandler and the 
Arizona Department of Administration for the Acceptance of a Financial Reimbursement for 
Purchase of 911 Call Handling Equipment and Related Services 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5918, authorizing a grant agreement with 
the Arizona Department of Administration for financial reimbursement in the amount of 
$210,446 for Maricopa Region 911 Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26. 
  
29.  
Purchase of Replacement Cloud Edge Router and Switches for the Police Department 
Move City Council approve the purchase of cloud edge router and switches, from Hye Tech 
Network and Security Solutions, LLC, utilizing the 1GPA Contract No. 22-02PV-08, in an 
amount not to exceed $189,271.  
 
Public Works and Utilities  
30.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5126, Granting a Non-Exclusive 
Power Distribution Easement to Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power 
District, at No Cost, for the Electrical Facilities Required for the New Pickleball and Tennis 
Courts at Tumbleweed Park 
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5126, granting a non-
exclusive power distribution easement to SRP, at no cost, for the electrical facilities required 
for the new pickleball and tennis courts at Tumbleweed Park.

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31.  
Professional Services Agreement No. ST2405.451, with Burgess & Niple, Inc., for the Turf to 
Xeriscape Program, Phase I Construction Management Services 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. ST2405.451, to Burgess & 
Niple, Inc., for the Turf to Xeriscape Program, Phase I Construction Management Services, 
in an amount not to exceed $496,445. 
  
32.  
Construction Agreement No. ST2405.401 with ELS Construction, Inc., for the Turf to 
Xeriscape Program, Phase I 
Move City Council award Construction Agreement No. ST2405.401, to ELS Construction, Inc., 
for the Turf to Xeriscape Program, Phase I, in an amount not to exceed $4,645,925.43. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS moved Item No. 32 to action. 
 
33.  
Purchase of Combination Sewer Cleaner 
Move City Council approve the purchase of a 12-yard combination sewer cleaner, from AZ 
Wastewater Industries, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Contract No.101221-SCA, in the amount of 
$627,610.17. 
 
34.  
Purchase of Asphalt Crack Sealants 
Move City Council approve the purchase of asphalt crack sealants, from Crafco, Inc., utilizing 
State of Arizona Contract No. CTR066732, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.  
 
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote  
Councilmember Harris moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the June 26, 2025, Regular City 
Council Meeting with the exception of items 26 and 32 which were moved to action; Seconded by 
Vice Mayor Ellis.  
 
Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 
  
Action Agenda Item 26 
26.  
Appointment of Acting City Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement 
Move City Council appoint John Pombier as Acting City Manager and approve an 
Employment Agreement with the term beginning on July 13, 2025. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HAWKINS welcomed John Pombier, the Acting City Manager appointee. She 
commented that while she believes Mr. Pombier to be a qualified candidate, she would be voting 
no to express her opinion that the process was not publicly inclusive and did not promote 
transparency and accountability.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS provided comments regarding the process of selecting candidates 
included internal and external, which Mayor and Council then reviewed and came to a decision. 
He welcomed John Pombier, the Acting City Manager appointee and shared his qualifications.

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Councilmember Harris commented that Mayor and Council are responsible for four direct hires 
who serve the city: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Magistrate.  
 
MAYOR HARTKE agreed with Councilmember Hawkins and stated that Mr. Pombier is a qualified 
candidate. 
 
VICE MAYOR ELLIS stated the vote tonight is to come together to move the city forward.  
 
Action Agenda Motion and Vote  
Councilmember Orlando moved to appoint John Pombier as Acting City Manager and approve an 
Employment Agreement with the term beginning on July 13, 2025.; Seconded by Councilmember 
Poston.  
 
Motion carried by majority (6-1), Councilmember Hawkins dissenting.  
 
Action Agenda Item 32 
32.  
Construction Agreement No. ST2405.401 with ELS Construction, Inc., for the Turf to 
Xeriscape Program, Phase I 
Move City Council award Construction Agreement No. ST2405.401, to ELS Construction, Inc., 
for the Turf to Xeriscape Program, Phase I, in an amount not to exceed $4,645,925.43. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS requested more information on this item to follow up from discussion 
held at the study session. 
 
JEREMY ABBOTT, Public Works and Utilities Assistant Director, gave a brief presentation. After 
hearing feedback from Monday’s study session, staff took feedback and came up with a 
compromise for basin 418B that met residents’ and project needs. The plan for the basin is to add 
circular turf areas in the bottom on the retention basin. The shape may be irregular to meet the 
needs of landscaping, but residents accepted the proposed compromise.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS brought up the importance of informing residents of changes to come 
in these community spaces and working together to create solutions.  
 
MR. ABBOTT said the consultant has been directed to incorporate the turf areas within the basin, 
so the work is underway. More information can be shared with Council during this project. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS requested that staff share more information with residents so they 
may see the project design.  
 
MR. ABBOTT agreed and mentioned that the retention basin designs are on Chandler’s website so 
residents may view them.

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COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS said that providing as much notice as possible is the best practice for 
communicating with residents.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ENCINAS asked if staff were able to contact residents at the site being 
discussed. 
 
MR. ABBOTT said yes, they were able to contact the six residents with concern. The equivalent of 
2,500 square feet will be added back into the basin. For comparison, about 110,000 square feet 
will be removed to meet the xeriscape program needs, transitioning from mostly turf to more 
drought-resistant landscaping.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ENCINAS asked if residents would be part of the design process.  
 
MR. ABBOTT said the design process is complete, and the discussions held were regarding the turf 
square footage. Designs can be shared throughout the process.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ENCINAS agreed with Councilmember Harris that some residents may be 
unaware of any changes with these projects, so communication and outreach are essential. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO asked if there is an HOA in this project’s neighborhood.  
 
MR. ABBOTT said there is no HOA.  
 
Action Agenda Motion and Vote  
Mayor Hartke moved to award Construction Agreement No. ST2405.401, to ELS Construction, Inc., 
for the Turf to Xeriscape Program, Phase I, in an amount not to exceed $4,645,925.43. Seconded 
by Vice Mayor Ellis.  
 
Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 
 
Informational 
34.  
Contracts and Agreements Administratively Approved, Month of May 2025 
  
35.  
Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor 
License Premises Administratively Approved 
 
Unscheduled Public Appearances 
BROOK BEALL, 85 W. Teakwood Pl., shared that he has reported between 400 and 500 incidents 
over the past two and a half years. He commented that in response to comments made at a 
previous meeting regarding the safety of the canal, safe is not the same as lucky. There are about 
seven and a half miles of canal to patrol, but Mr. Beall has offered a space for patrol. In June, he

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made reports to the police non-emergency number for a repeat individual travelling on an e-bike 
on the canal path. He shared that he was not able to find the eight verbal warnings mentioned, 
and the website needs to be updated. The City Attorney is working on a report regarding where 
e-bikes are allowed and he requested a copy of the report once it is completed.  
 
Current Events 
Mayor's Announcements 
MAYOR HARTKE invited residents to Chandler’s All-American Bash on Friday, July 4, beginning at 
7:00 p.m. in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park to enjoy vendors, concerts, and pyrotechnics.  
 
MAYOR HARTKE announced Operation Back to School on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 8:00 a.m. 
in Compass Christian Church to distribute school supplies and services to students in Chandler to 
get ready for the return to school. This is also a volunteer opportunity, and he encouraged 
residents to sign up to serve at forourcitychandler.org.  
 
MAYOR HARTKE commented that he completed his term as the Chair of the Maricopa Association 
of Governments (MAG) Regional Council, and Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor of El Mirage, was elected 
as the new chair. The past year’s accomplishments include the passage of Proposition 479, control 
of ozone and dust pollution, and the point in time homelessness count to address providing 
services to individuals experiencing homelessness. He thanked MAG for the work they do, and 
thanked councilmembers who serve on other MAG boards.  
 
Council's Announcements 
COUNCILMEMBER POSTON gave a reminder that the City Clerk’s Office is a designated passport 
acceptance facility, to make an appointment visit chandleraz.gov/passports.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER POSTON congratulated members of Team Chandler who were recognized in 
the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and Chandler Lifestyle Men of Chandler 2025: William 
Onyett, Fire Captain; and Daniel Shellum, Police Commander.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO commented that there will be a dedicated police task force on the 
Fourth of July to serve residents' safety concerns.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS recognized Jessica Sweet, Management Assistant and asked Dana 
DeLong, City Clerk, for an introduction. 
 
MS. DELONG shared that Ms. Sweet achieved her Certified Municipal Clerk designation through 
the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. The experience and education requirements 
demonstrate her commitment to her career development in Chandler. She congratulated Ms. 
Sweet on this milestone.

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COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS recognized John Pombier, newly appointed Acting City Manager, and 
said he looks forward to working with him.  
 
City Manager's Announcements 
JOSHUA WRIGHT, City Manager, shared that there will be extra patrols on Fourth of July for 
fireworks related calls. The city has been working on producing education and outreach regarding 
fireworks safety leading up to the holiday.  
 
Adjourn 
The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m. 
 
 
ATTEST:  _______________________  
______________________________ 
                       City Clerk                                                   Mayor 
 
 
Approval Date of Minutes:  July 14, 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 26th day of June 2025.  I further 
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 
 
DATED this _______ day of July, 2025. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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           City Clerk

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