Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 11, 2025

Meeting Minutes 
City Council Regular Meeting 
 
August 11, 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 6:02 p.m. 
 
Roll Call 
Council Attendance 
 
 
 
 
Appointee Attendance 
Mayor Kevin Hartke  
 
 
 
 
John Pombier, Acting 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 Preston Dobbins, Bethel Sonrise.  
 
Pledge of Allegiance 
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Poston.  
 
Scheduled Public Appearances 
1. Service Recognitions 
Jayme Richins, 10 years – Neighborhood Resources  
Ofelia Sesma, 40 years – Development Services  
 
2. Proclamation: Drowning Impact Awareness Month 
MAYOR HARTKE read the proclamation and invited staff from Community Services, the Police 
Department, and the Fire Department to accept.

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BLAS MINOR, Fire Battalion Chief, shared the ABCDs of water safety, highlighting A – Adult 
Supervision. He stressed that adults must maintain constant, direct supervision of anyone in the 
water as simply being nearby is not enough. He emphasized the need for community-wide 
vigilance, especially during the hot summer months when pool and water activity increases. He 
called for a collective effort to prevent further tragedies by keeping a close watch on loved ones 
around water. 
 
3. Recognition: Imani Galera-Young, 24-25 Gatorade Arizona Girls Track & Field Player of the 
Year 
MAYOR HARTKE invited Imani Galera-Young, a Chandler High student, to be recognized for as the 
24-25 Gatorade Girls Track & Field Player of the Year, she won the AIA state championship in the 
300 meter hurdle this past season, leading the Chandler Wolves in their team title.  
 
MS. GALERA-YOUNG thanked her family and coaches at Chandler High.  
 
4. Recognition: GFiber and IDIA Partnership 
MAYOR HARTKE invited GFiber and IDIA team to be recognized for their partnership.  
 
WILL NOVAK, Government and Community Affairs Manager from Google Fiber, introduced the 
Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration (IDIA). He shared that Google Fiber has been serving 
Chandler since November 2024 and is quickly expanding its service citywide. He encouraged 
residents to check fiber.google.com for availability and noted the company’s focus on digital equity 
and STEM skills, which align with IDIA’s mission. Will invited attendees to visit the mobile hive 
outside after the meeting and introduced Dr. Erin Carr-Jordan. 
 
DR. ERIN CARR-JORDAN, President and CEO said IDIA is excited to partner with Google Fiber and 
to serve the Chandler community. She noted they have a hive at San Marcos Elementary School 
and a mobile hive to reach those unable to visit in person. All programs are free and focus on 
21st-century skills, education, workforce development, healthcare access, and community 
building. She invited everyone to visit the mobile hive after the meeting. 
 
Consent Agenda and Discussion 
City Clerk 
1.  
Approval of Minutes 
 
Move City Council approve the Council meeting minutes of the Work Session held on July 
14, 2025, the Study Session held on July 14, 2025, the Regular Meeting held on July 14, 2025, 
the Regular Meeting held on July 17, 2025, and the Special Meeting held on July 28, 2025.

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Development Services 
2.  
Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 5131, Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan, PLH24-
0035 California Duplex, generally located 1/2 mile south of the southwest corner 
ofChandler Boulevard and Arizona Avenue   
Move City Council 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.  
 
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote  
Councilmember Orlando moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the August 11, 2025, Regular 
City Council Meeting; Seconded by Councilmember Encinas.  
 
Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 
  
 
Adjourn 
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. 
 
 
ATTEST:  _______________________  
______________________________ 
                       City Clerk                                                   Mayor 
 
 
Approval Date of Minutes:  September 15, 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 11th day of August 2025.  I further 
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 
 
DATED this _______ day of September, 2025. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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           City Clerk