Minutes of the Study Session held on July 14, 2025

Meeting Minutes 
City Council Study Session 
 
July 14, 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 6:34 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 
 
*Councilmember Harris attended virtually. 
 
Consent Agenda and Discussion 
Discussion was held on item 7.  
 
Airport 
1.  
Construction Agreement with Combs Construction Company, Inc., for Hangar Area 
Pavement Reconstruction 
Move City Council award Construction Agreement No. AI2501.401 to Combs Construction 
Company, Inc., for Hangar Area Pavement Reconstruction, in an amount not to exceed 
$4,459,866.95. 
 
2.  
Professional Services Agreement with Dibble CM LLC for the Hangar Area Pavement 
Reconstruction Construction Management Services

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Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. AI2501.451 to Dibble CM LLC 
for the Hangar Area Pavement Reconstruction Construction Management Services, in an 
amount not to exceed $162,944. 
 
3.  
Job Order Project Agreement No. AI2502.401 with SDB, Inc., Pursuant to Job Order Master 
Agreement No. JOC2402.401, for Annual Airport Pavement Maintenance 
Move City Council award Job Order Project Agreement No. AI2502.401 to SDB, Inc., pursuant 
to Job Order Master Agreement No. JOC2402.401, for Annual Airport Pavement 
Maintenance, in an amount not to exceed $222,589.22. 
   
Community Services 
4.  
Agreement No. CS1-967-4327, Amendment No. 4, with Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc., and 
Rentokil North America, Inc., dba Target Specialty Products, for Fertilizers, Herbicides, and 
Pesticides 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. CS1-967-4327, Amendment No.4, with Nutrien 
Ag Solutions, Inc., and Rentokil North America, Inc., dba Target Specialty Products, for 
fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, in a combined amount not to exceed $200,000, for a 
one-year term, August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. 
 
5.  
Job Order Project Agreement No. PR2504.402 with Hunter Contracting Co., Pursuant to Job 
Order Master Agreement No. JOC2419.401, for the Veterans Memorial Phase 3 Recognition 
Panels 
Move City Council award Job Order Project Agreement No. PR2504.402 to Hunter 
Contracting Co., pursuant to Job Order Master Agreement No. JOC2419.401, for the 
Veterans Memorial Phase 3 Recognition Panels, in an amount not to exceed $266,880.08. 
 
Development Services  
6.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5131, Rezoning and Preliminary 
Development Plan, PLH24-0035 California Duplex, Generally Located 1/2 mile South of the 
Southwest Corner of Chandler Boulevard and Arizona Avenue (Continued from the Regular 
Meeting of June 12, 2025) 
Rezoning 
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5131, approving PLH24-
0035 California Duplex, Rezoning from Planned Area Development (PAD) for Single-Family 
Residential to PAD for a Duplex, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and 
Zoning Commission. 
Preliminary Development Plan 
Move City Council approve Preliminary Development Plan PLH24-0035 California Duplex 
for site layout and building architecture, subject to the conditions as recommended by 
Planning and Zoning Commission.

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7.  
Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5133, Sign Code Text Amendment, 
PLH25-0013 Temporary Signs in the Right-of-Way 
Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5133 authorizing the 
removal of illegal temporary signs in the public right-of-way and requiring them to be 
marked with the name and telephone number of the person or entity responsible for 
erecting the sign. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked how the ordinance would prevent false signage that targets or 
attacks citizens or businesses. 
 
KELLY SCHWAB, City Attorney, clarified that the ordinance does not regulate the content of signs 
and does not address false statements or related issues within signage. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked whether the ordinance could be amended to ensure it addresses 
false or misleading signage. 
 
MS. SCHWAB explained that there are several legal issues involved when attempting to regulate 
the content of signs. She offered to provide a more detailed discussion and legal advice on the 
matter, recommending that such a discussion take place in an executive session rather than in 
the open meeting. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked to go into executive session to discuss the legal concerns 
regarding the ordinance. 
 
MAYOR HARTKE acknowledged Councilmember Harris’s request, noting that no immediate action 
could be taken due to posting requirements. He said the item would be addressed at Thursday’s 
meeting and stressed the importance of moving forward to ensure the ordinance is in place 
before the November election. He added that any content concerns could be discussed separately 
and agreed to revisit the issue once Councilmember Harris returns. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked whether the issue would be addressed before Thursday and 
requested clarification on the timeline being discussed. 
 
MAYOR HARTKE recommended proceeding with the item as it currently stands, with the option of 
amending it later if necessary. He also supported the City Attorney’s suggestion to address any 
additional legal concerns in a future executive session. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS asked to discuss the issue in an executive session before Thursday, 
seeking additional legal input to inform his decision more effectively.

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MAYOR HARTKE said while there may be interest in the Council to discuss the issue further, the 
matter cannot be delayed tonight. Mayor Hartke added that a separate conversation would be 
more appropriate unless a majority of Councilmembers disagree.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO asked what the city can do if someone intentionally shares false 
information. He wanted to know if that was the main issue they were talking about. 
 
MS. SCHWAB said that constitutional and Supreme Court cases govern content regulation. She 
noted that whenever the city tries to regulate the content of signs, whether truthful or not, legal 
issues arise that must be considered. However, individuals who believe a sign contains false 
information about them may have other ways to address those concerns. She added that it is 
uncommon for cities to regulate sign codes based on the content or truthfulness of the signs. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO said he knew some research had been done recently. He wasn’t sure 
if this was the first time the issue had come up. He remembered discussing it before the issue was 
brought up, but didn’t know it was still unresolved. He said he wanted to understand what the city 
can and can’t do. He asked if they could obtain a clear summary by Thursday regarding what they 
want to do, what individuals can do, and what actions are possible. 
 
MS. SCHWAB said she would be happy to send out that information. She explained that this is not 
a new issue, it’s something the city has dealt with for many years. While she didn’t have a summary 
ready, she said she could put one together. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER ORLANDO said that sounded fair and added it might help answer the other 
Councilmember’s questions. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER POSTON asked for clarification on the timing of the ordinance. She also 
requested a brief overview of what the ordinance entails. 
 
MS. SCHWAB said if the Council approves the ordinance on Thursday, it will come back for final 
approval in August. Signs for the November 4 election can start going up in late August, 71 days 
before the election. She explained there would be a short time when signs could be posted before 
the new rules take effect. If the ordinance is approved, that time could be used to inform the 
public, and the city could start enforcing the rules in early September. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER POSTON asked for clarification, confirming that the ordinance requires two 
readings, and said that’s part of the issue being discussed. 
 
MS. SCHWAB said that is part of the issue, explaining that according to the city charter, two 
readings are required.

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VICE MAYOR ELLIS asked for a quick explanation to help the public understand why this is being 
discussed now. She said people have the right to speak freely, even on signs, and the city can’t 
stop that. Vice Mayor Ellis asked what the ordinance aims to accomplish and what rules people 
would have to follow when posting signs. 
 
MS. SCHWAB said the proposed ordinance would require all temporary signs to include contact 
information for the person responsible. This would help staff reach out if there’s a problem, such 
as an issue with a campaign finance, or political signs, and give that person a chance to fix it. Ms. 
Schwab explained that the current city code doesn’t require contact information for temporary 
signs and only limited information for political signs. Because the Supreme Court has ruled that 
cities can't treat sign types differently under the First Amendment, this rule would apply to all 
temporary signs in Chandler. 
 
VICE MAYOR ELLIS asked if the city would be allowed to remove a sign if the required contact 
information is not included. 
 
MS. SCHWAB said that once the ordinance goes into effect, the city would be allowed to remove 
signs that do not include the required contact information. 
 
VICE MAYOR ELLIS said in that case, the city is following through on what was initially intended 
with the ordinance. 
 
MS. SCHWAB confirmed that it was the direction given by the Council. 
 
VICE MAYOR ELLIS asked what could happen if the city tries to regulate sign content. She 
mentioned that during the last two elections, they weren’t allowed to do that and wanted to know 
what’s different now. 
 
MS. SCHWAB said the law has not changed and the First Amendment still provides strong 
protections for free speech, especially political speech. She explained that the city must remain 
neutral and avoid regulating viewpoints, as doing so could lead to legal challenges. 
 
VICE MAYOR ELLIS asked if that means the city could face lawsuits. 
 
MS. SCHWAB said yes.  
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS stated that an executive session is necessary to discuss this further. He 
said there are many questions about the First Amendment and that this is about content rules. 
He pointed out a difference between political signs and problems between businesses, such as if 
one business puts up false or negative signs about another. He wants to ensure the city protects 
businesses and people while signs are displayed in public. He said the discussion should focus on 
solving these real issues, not just on legal rights.

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MAYOR HARTKE said he knows Ms. Schwab is hesitant to discuss this openly right now. He’s open 
to holding an executive session soon to go over it in more detail. While others can propose 
postponing the vote at Thursday’s meeting, he doesn’t support delaying because he wants the 
ordinance approved before the election. He’s willing to participate in a future executive session to 
continue the discussion. 
 
COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS thanked those supporting an executive session but expressed concern 
about approving the ordinance during an open meeting. He emphasized that many of his 
questions are still unanswered and that voting without clear answers would be unfair to himself, 
his constituents, and the people of Chandler. He again requested that his questions be addressed 
before the Thursday meeting. 
 
MAYOR HARTKE thanked everyone and said they will wait to see what Council decides on 
Thursday.  
 
8.  
Resolution No. 5921, Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the existing License Agreement 
between Bicentel, LLC, and the City of Chandler for the Use of Public Property for the 
establishment of Class 4 and Class 5 Telecommunications Systems, for Joint Use and 
Construction of Telecommunications Facilities 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5921, authorizing the City Manager’s 
designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the license agreement between Bicentel, LLC, and 
the City of Chandler for a joint use fiberoptic conduit project and concurrently approving 
an appropriation transfer from General Fund, Non-Departmental Cost Center, Contingency 
Account, in the amount of $1,594,862, to the General Funds, Development Services Capital 
Projects Cost Center, Professional Services, Citywide Fiber Upgrades Program Account. 
 
9.  
Area Plan Update, PLH25-0030 Downtown Region Area Plan, generally bounded by Ray 
Road, McQueen Road, Santan 202 Freeway, and Alma School Road 
Move City Council withdraw the request to adopt the Downtown Region Area Plan, which 
will establish future land uses, objective design standards, and related goals and policies, 
and will also replace the current Downtown-South Arizona Corridor Area Plan in totality, 
and bringing forward to Council at the September 18, 2025, meeting. 
 
Economic Development 
10. 
 Resolution No. 5920 Agreement with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Fiscal 
Year 2025-26, for Regional Economic Development Services, in the amount of $140,222, for 
the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 
Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5920, approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-
26 Agreement between the City of Chandler and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council 
(GPEC) for regional economic development services, in the amount of $140,222, for the 
period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

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Facilities and Fleet 
11.  
Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. (CA Corp) for the Boys and Girls 
Club Tenant Improvements Construction Management Services 
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. BF2401.451 to Kitchell/CEM, 
Inc. (CA Corp) for the Boys and Girls Club Tenant Improvements Construction Management 
Services, in an amount not to exceed $152,716.78. 
 
12.  
Job Order Project Agreement No. BF2401.401 with Chasse Building Team, Inc. (AZ Corp), 
Pursuant to Job Order Master Agreement No. JOC2407.401, for the Boys and Girls Club 
Tenant Improvements 
Move City Council award Job Order Project Agreement No. BF2401.401 to Chasse Building 
Team, Inc. (AZ Corp), Pursuant to Job Order Master Agreement No. JOC2407.401, for the 
Boys and Girls Club Tenant Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $1,575,703.93. 
 
13.  
Purchase of Vehicles and Upfitting 
Move City Council approve the purchase of vehicles and upfitting, using multiple vendors 
under State of Arizona contracts, in a combined amount not to exceed $3,421,076. 
 
Information Technology 
14.  
Agreement No. 4506, Amendment No. 5, for the Digital Adoption Platform 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. 4506, Amendment No. 5, with WalkMe, Inc., for 
the digital adoption platform, in an amount not to exceed $173,019, for the period of one 
year, beginning June 30, 2025, through June 29, 2026. 
 
Management Services 
15.  
License Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License Application for Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, 
Agent, J. Alexander's Restaurants, LLC, DBA J. Alexander's 
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for 
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 347346, a Series 12, Restaurant Liquor License, for 
Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, Agent, J. Alexander's Restaurants, LLC, DBA J. Alexander's, 
located at 7111 W. Ray Road, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 12, Restaurant 
Liquor License No. 309754. 
 
16.  
New License Series 4, In State Wholesalers Liquor License Application for Jeffrey 
Craig Miller, Agent, Borracho Imports, LLC, DBA Borracho Imports 
Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for 
approval of the State Liquor Job No. 347660, a Series 4, In State Wholesalers Liquor License, 
for Jeffrey Craig Miller, Agent, Borracho Imports, LLC, DBA Borracho Imports, located at 
2700 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 10, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 4, In State 
Wholesalers Liquor License No. 309800.

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Mayor and Council  
17.  
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Budget Amendments 
Move City Council approve as presented the twenty-one one-time FY 2025-26 budget 
amendments totaling $364,000 and two ongoing FY 2025-26 budget amendments totaling 
$70,000, for a total of $434,000 using Council Contingency, and authorize staff to transfer 
appropriation from the Non-Departmental Council Contingency to the respective 
departments. 
 
Neighborhood Resources  
18.  
Agreement No. NR5-952-4899, Human Services, General Services 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. NR5-952-4899, for Human Services, General 
Services, with multiple contractors as detailed in the attached spreadsheet, in a combined 
amount not to exceed a total of $865,443.01, for the period of one year, beginning July 1, 
2025, through June 30, 2026. 
 
19.  
Agreement No. NR5-952, Human Services, Core Services 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. NR5-952, for Human Services, Core Services, 
with multiple contractors as detailed in the attached spreadsheet, in a combined amount 
not to exceed $1,250,000, for the period of one year, beginning July 1, 2025, through June 
30, 2026. 
 
Police Department 
20.  
Maricopa County Detention Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 
Move City Council approve the use of Maricopa County detention services, for the booking 
and housing of inmates, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,477,573, for the period 
of one year, July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. 
 
21.  
Purchase of Mobile Communication Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 
Move City Council approve the purchase of mobile communication services from AT&T 
FirstNet, utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR052804, in an amount not to exceed 
$330,000. 
 
Public Works and Utilities  
22.  
Agreement No. PW5-890-4794, Amendment No. 1, for Water Meters 
Move City Council approve Agreement No. PW5-890-4794, Amendment No. 1, with 
Ferguson Enterprises LLC, for water meters, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, for the 
period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. 
 
23.  
Agreement No. PW1-745-4336, Amendment No. 4, with Vincon Engineering Construction, 
LLC, for Right-of-Way Repairs

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Move City Council approve Agreement No. PW1-745-4336, Amendment No. 4, with Vincon 
Engineering Construction, LLC, for right-of-way repairs, in an amount not to exceed 
$225,000, for a one-year period, August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. 
 
Informational 
24.  
Contracts and Agreements Administratively Approved, Month of June 2025 
 
Adjourn 
The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. 
 
 
ATTEST:  _______________________  
______________________________ 
                       City Clerk                                                   Mayor 
 
 
Approval Date of Minutes:  August 11, 2025 
 
 
 
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 14th day of July 2025.  I further certify 
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 
 
DATED this _______ day of August, 2025. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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           City Clerk