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City Council Regular Meeting

Thursday, February 26, 2026
6:00 p.m.

Chandler City Council Chambers

88 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ

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Our Vision

We are a world class City that provides an exceptional quality of life.

Our Brand

A safe, diverse, equitable and inclusive community that connects people, chooses innovation and inspires excellence.

Innovative Focus

Innovation is the lifeblood of our community. The introduction of new ideas and methods is rooted in Chandler's culture and heritage. This thread of innovation embodies how we connect, plan and serve our city to be a contemporary, financially responsible and safe place to live and work.

Pursuant to Resolution No. 4464 of the City of Chandler and to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Chandler City Council and to the general public that the Chandler City Council will hold a REGULAR MEETING open to the public on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Chandler City Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, Arizona. One or more members of the Chandler City Council may attend this meeting by telephone.

Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable modification or communication aids and services by contacting the City Clerk's office at 480-782-2181 (711 via AZRS). Please make requests in advance as it affords the City time to accommodate the request.

Agendas are available in the Office of the City Clerk, 175 S. Arizona Avenue.

Regular Meeting Agenda

Call to Order

Roll Call

Invocation - Pastor Preston Dobbins, Bethel SonRise Church

Pledge of Allegiance

Scheduled Public Appearances

Recognition: Basha High Football

Recognition: Disability Awareness Awards

Proclamation: Disability Awareness Month

Consent Agenda
Items listed on the Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion and one vote. If a discussion is required by members of the governing body, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and determination will be made if the item will be considered separately.

Proposed Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda of the February 26, 2026, Regular Meeting, Items 1 - 30.

Budget and Policy

Resolution No. 5981, Adoption of Updated Pension Funding Policy

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5981, adopting the updated Pension Funding Policy which accepts the city's share of assets and liabilities under the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) June 30, 2025, Actuarial Valuation Report.

Council Focus Area(s):

City Clerk

Approval of Minutes

Move City Council approve the Council meeting minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on February 2, 2026, the City Council Work Session held on February 2, 2026, the City Council Study Session held on February 2, 2026, the City Council Work Session held on February 5, 2026, and the City Council Regular Meeting held on February 5, 2026.

Boards and Commissions Member Appointments

Move City Council approve the Board and Commission appointments as recommended.

City Manager

Resolution No. 5957, Authorizing the Agreement with Salt River Project to Conduct the Annual City of Chandler Family Bike Ride

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5957 authorizing the execution of a license to use Salt River Project property, located at the consolidated canal between Germann Road and Chandler Boulevard, to conduct the annual City of Chandler Family Bike Ride.

Council Focus Area(s):

Resolution No. 5974, Authorizing the Submittal of Applications for Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant to Gila River Indian Community

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5974 authorizing the submittal of Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant Applications to Gila River Indian Community for $320,125 for the Chandler Fire Department to purchase Hurst Combi Tools ("Jaws of Life") for Engine and Low Acuity units with newer E3 battery technology and $187,047.25 for the Chandler Police Department to purchase a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) to participate in the Global Uniform Analysis and Reporting of Drug-related Substances (GUARDS) .

Council Focus Area(s):

Resolution No. 5975, Authorizing the Submittal Pass-Through Indian Gaming Applications to Gila River Indian Community

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5975 authorizing the submittal of pass-through Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant Applications to the Gila River Indian Community of $25,000 from Arizona FACTS of LIFE for Summer Youth Program, $183,000 from AZCEND for Drive to Deliver vehicle replacement, $20,000 from Chandler Cultural Foundation for Connect Kids Program, $130,000 from Chandler Education Foundation for Chandler Unified POW WOW, $100,000 from Dignity Health Foundation for Oral Health Connect: Bridging Care from Hospital to Home, $40,000 ($20,000 per year for two years), from Firewheel STEM Institute for STEM Enrichment Programming, $100,000 for Positive Youth Development, and $25,000 from Matthew's Crossing for Emergency Food Assistance Programs.

Council Focus Area(s):

Resolution No. 5976, Authorizing the Submittal Pass-Through Indian Gaming Applications Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5976 authorizing the submittal of pass-through Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant Applications to Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation of $75,000 from AZCEND for NourishPlus Nutritional Program for seniors and adults with disabilities, and $15,000 from Firewheel STEM Institute for Firewheel Mobile STEM Center.

Council Focus Area(s):

Resolution No. 5977, Authorizing the Submittal Pass-Through Indian Gaming Application To Tohono O'odham Nation

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5977 authorizing the submittal of pass-through Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant Application to the Tohono O'odham Nation of $50,000 from AZCEND for the Family Resource Center Early Literacy Program.

Council Focus Area(s):

Resolution No. 5978, Authorizing the Submittal Pass-Through Indian Gaming Application To Ak-Chin Indian Community

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5978 authorizing the submittal of pass-through Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant Application to Ak-Chin Indian Community of $150,000 from Dignity Health foundation for Histotripsy A Transformative Advance in Noninvasive Cancer Therapy.

Council Focus Area(s):

10.

Resolution No. 5986, Authorizing a Section 5310 Grant Application of $90,000 for Chandler Flex Operations

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5986, authorizing a grant application for and acceptance of grant funds from the Section 5310 federal grant program in the amount of $90,000.

Council Focus Area(s):

11.

Resolution No. 5985, Authorizing SRP License Agreement for Kyrene Branch and Highline Canal Paths

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5985 authorizing the execution of a license agreement with Salt River Project (SRP), granting the City access to construct, maintain and operate the Kyrene Branch and Highline Canal Shared Use Paths.

Council Focus Area(s):

Community Services

12.

Agreement for Park Restroom Cleaning Services

Move City Council approve Agreement No. CS5-910-4862, Amendment No. 1, with UBM Enterprise, Inc., for park restroom cleaning services, in an amount not to exceed $183,500 for the period of one year beginning January 24, 2026, through January 23, 2027.

Council Focus Area(s):

Fire Department

13.

Purchase of Fire Turnouts and PPE

Move City Council approve Agreement No. FD2-340-4440, Amendment No. 3, with LN Curtis, Swift Group, Velocity Fire, and United Fire, for fire turnouts and PPE, in a combined amount not to exceed $1,100,000, for a one-year term, February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

Council Focus Area(s):

14.

Purchase of Ten Cardiac Monitors

Move City Council approve the purchase of ten cardiac monitors, from Zoll Medical Corporation, utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR073591, in an amount not to exceed $592,642.73.

Council Focus Area(s):

15.

Purchase of Portable Radios for the Chandler Fire Department (CFD)

Move City Council approve the purchase of portable radios, from Motorola Solutions, utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR046830, in the amount of $239,423.10.

Council Focus Area(s):

16.

Purchase of Fire Emergency Medical Supplies

Move City Council approve Agreement No. FD4-345-4690, Amendment No. 4, with Bound Tree Medical, LLC, for fire emergency medical supplies, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for a one-year period, April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

Council Focus Area(s):

Human Resources

17.

Agreement for Temporary Staffing Services

Move City Council approve Agreement No. HR9-962-4689, Amendment No. 2, with Marathon Staffing, for temporary staffing services, in an amount not to exceed $1,079,378, for a one-year term, April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

Information Technology

18.

Purchase of Customer Engagement Portal and Relationship Management Software

Move City Council approve Agreement No. 4577, Amendment No. 1, with N. Harris Computer Corporation, for the implementation of Infinity CIS Version 5, to include the customer engagement portal and Solid Waste relationship management software, in an amount not to exceed $1,095,512.

Council Focus Area(s):

19.

Purchase of Fiber Equipment for Data Center Fiber Refresh

Move City Council approve the purchase of fiber equipment for the data center fiber refresh, utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR062464, with Tel Tech Networks Inc., in an amount not to exceed $230,279.

Council Focus Area(s):

Law

20.

Settlement in Weinstein vs. City of Chandler

Move City Council approve the settlement in the matter of Weinstein vs. City of Chandler in full and final satisfaction of all claims asserted without admitting liability for the amount of $350,000 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 of this matter.

Management Services

21.

Agreement for Phase 2 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit Post-Construction Program Implementation

Move City Council approve Agreement No. 5042, with Hazen and Sawyer, PC, for the phase 2 municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit post-construction program implementation, in an amount not to exceed $190,000.

Council Focus Area(s):

22.

License Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License Application for Theresa June Morse, Agent, Hotter, Drier, Broke-r, LLC, DBA Casual Pint

Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for approval of the State Liquor Job No. 375874, a Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License, for Theresa June Morse, Agent, Hotter, Drier, Broke-r, LLC, DBA Casual Pint, located at 1095 W. Queen Creek Road, Suite 8, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License No. 311004.

Council Focus Area(s):

23.

New License Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License Application for Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, Agent, Candeeland AZ, LLC, DBA Candeeland

Move for recommendation to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for approval of the State Liquor Job No. 372003, a Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License, for Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, Agent, Candeeland AZ, LLC, DBA Candeeland, located at 5955 W. Ray Road, Suite 15, and approval of the City of Chandler, Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License No. 309189.

Council Focus Area(s):

Neighborhood Resources

24.

Resolution No. 5980, Approving an Amendment to Add the City of Goodyear as a Member of the Maricopa HOME Consortium

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5980, amending the Maricopa HOME Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA") for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, to add the City of Goodyear as a participating member.

Council Focus Area(s):

25.

Agreement for Non-Profit Blueprint Program

Move City Council approve Agreement No. 5037, with Chandler Chamber of Commerce, for the Non-Profit Blueprint program, in an amount not to exceed $160,000, for the period of one year, beginning April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with the option of up to four one-year extensions.

Council Focus Area(s):

Public Works and Utilities

26.

Introduction and Tentative Adoption of Ordinance No. 5153, Approving the Abandonment of a Temporary Drainage Easement Located on the West Side of Lot 3, in the Chandler Airport Business Park that is no Longer Needed for Public Use

Move City Council introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance No. 5153 approving the abandonment of a temporary drainage easement located on the west side of Lot 3, in the Chandler Airport Business Park that is no longer needed for public use.

Council Focus Area(s):

27.

Professional Services Agreement, Amendment No. 4, with Nfra, Inc., for the Delaware Street Parking Lot Improvements Design Services Located at 101 N Delaware Street, Chandler, AZ 85225

Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. ST2308.201, Amendment No. 4, to Nfra, Inc., for the Delaware Street Parking Lot Improvements Design Services, increasing the agreement amount by $61,767.

Council Focus Area(s):

28.

Construction Services Agreement with Salt River Project (SRP), for the Chandler Heights Road Improvements (McQueen Road to Gilbert Road) Removal of Overhead Electrical Distribution Lines

Move City Council award Construction Services Agreement No. ST1614.512, SRP Contract No. 4224831, to SRP, for the Chandler Heights Road Improvements (McQueen Road to Gilbert Road) removal of overhead electrical distribution lines, in an amount not to exceed $102,547.78.

Council Focus Area(s):

29.

Construction Services Agreement with Salt River Project (SRP), for the Chandler Heights Road Improvements (McQueen Road to Gilbert Road) Underground Conversion of the Electrical Distribution Lines

Move City Council award Construction Services Agreement No. ST1614.511, SRP Contract No. 4227459, to SRP, for the Chandler Heights Road Improvements (McQueen Road to Gilbert Road) underground conversion of electrical distribution lines, in an amount not to exceed $782,712.

Council Focus Area(s):

30.

Rental of Belt Filter Press for the Pecos Surface Water Treatment Plant

Move City Council approve the competition impracticable purchase for the rental of a belt filter press, from Phoenix Process Equipment Co., for a period of two years, in an amount not to exceed $392,300.

Council Focus Area(s):

Action Agenda

31.

Resolution No. 5966, Amending the Citywide Fee Schedule relating to Community Services, Cultural Development, Police, and Public Works & Utilities Departments

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5966 amending the Citywide Fee Schedule relating to Community Services, Cultural Development, Police, and Public Works & Utilities Departments, with fee changes effective March 2, 2026.

Council Focus Area(s):

Public Hearing

32.

Proposed Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation - Home Rule Option Election, Second Public Hearing

1. Open Public Hearing
2. Staff Presentation
3. Council Discussion
4. Discussion from the Audience
5. Close Public Hearing

Informational

33.

Special Event Liquor Licenses and Temporary and Permanent Extensions of Liquor License Premises Administratively Approved

Adjourn