Chandler meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Chandler council awards $50.8M water reclamation contract, tentatively adopts utility rate changes

Chandler City Council on Oct. 15 approved a construction services agreement of up to $50,800,000 with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. for Phase 3 of the city's Water Reclamation Facility Improvements, the largest dollar item in a 44-item consent agenda. The same meeting produced a split vote on utility rates: Ordinance No. 5181, adjusting water, wastewater and reclaimed water rates and fees, was introduced and tentatively adopted 6-1, with Councilmember Orlando dissenting.

Water and street contracts

Along with the McCarthy agreement, the council awarded:

• A professional services agreement for construction management on the same Water Reclamation Facility Phase 3 project to Wilson Engineers, LLC, not to exceed $4,960,271.21.
• A construction agreement for Alleyway Rehab Dust Emissions Reduction Phase III to Cactus Asphalt, not to exceed $6,819,330.

Consent items 1-36 and 39-44 passed 7-0. Items 37-38 passed 6-0 after Councilmember Poston declared a conflict of interest and abstained.

Utility rates and fees

Resolution No. 6044, amending the Citywide Fee Schedule for solid waste fees, passed 7-0. Resolution No. 6040, setting the 2027 City Council regular meeting schedule as revised, also passed 7-0. The minutes summary additionally records "Action Item 46" passing 6-1 with Councilmember Orlando dissenting; the subject of that item is not identified in the summary provided.

$1.5M in federal reserves for Haven on Hamilton

The Public Housing Authority Commission on Oct. 12 adopted Resolution No. HO198, authorizing use of up to $1,500,000 in federal reserves to support development fees for the Haven on Hamilton redevelopment project, on an 8-0 vote. The commission also adopted Resolution No. HO197 setting 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, 8-0.

Land use and development

City Council on Oct. 12 adopted Ordinance No. 5174, amending the Zoning Code so that external speakers in outdoor seating areas no longer trigger an Entertainment Use Permit when no entertainment activity is provided (7-0). It also adopted Ordinance No. 5176 vacating a portion of roadway near Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard and establishing a public utility easement (7-0).

The Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 21 voted 7-0 to recommend approval for The Station at Park Place rezoning and plan; the Hamstra Crossing area plan, rezoning and plan; a setback reduction for Social Tap Chandler at 135 W Ocotillo Road; a sign plan for Desert Palms; and the Vale Sereno rezoning and 53-lot subdivision. The commission also voted 7-0 to cancel its Nov. 4 hearing for lack of agenda items.

The Airport Commission voted 5-0 on Oct. 14 to find no conflict for the proposed Hamstra Crossing development at McQueen Road and Germann Road, following a study session on the same conflict evaluation in which no action was taken.

Other board actions

The Industrial Development Authority approved its August 11 minutes and 2027 meeting schedule, both 4-0. The Military and Veterans Affairs Commission welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Kelley Mackaig and approved its September 8 minutes 4-0. The Housing and Human Services Commission approved its 2027 meeting schedule 9-0. The Arts Commission approved additions to its pre-qualified artist list 6-0. The Cultural Foundation approved event budgets, an AmPhil Wealth Study proposal, a Needs Assessment consulting proposal and a Strategic Plan Committee charter, each 13-0. The Neighborhood Advisory Committee, Domestic Violence Commission and Museum Foundation Executive Subcommittee each approved prior meeting minutes.

Canceled meetings

The Mayor's Youth Commission meeting of Oct. 13 and the Transportation Commission meeting of Oct. 21 were canceled.

Awaiting minutes

Minutes have not been published for several Oct. 12 council sessions. The study session agenda listed a general building maintenance agreement not to exceed $2,200,000, acquisition of 170 E. Saragosa Street for $190,000 plus closing costs, rezoning of Vineyard Park to a 16-lot single-family subdivision, and a $1 million grant agreement with the City of Phoenix for Chandler Flex. No action on those items is confirmed in the records provided. An executive session was scheduled for legal consultation on a notice of claim filed by Denise Woods and Steven Stump against the City of Chandler.

Coming up

The Museum Foundation Finance Subcommittee meets Oct. 27 to vote on its 2027 meeting schedule and Aug. 25 minutes, and to receive a briefing on the FY 2026-27 budget.

Chandler council tentatively adopts utility rate changes, awards $50.8M water plant contract

Chandler City Council introduced and tentatively adopted Ordinance No. 5181 adjusting water, wastewater and reclaimed water rates and fees on a 6-1 vote at its Oct. 15 regular meeting, with Councilmember Orlando dissenting, according to the meeting minutes. The same meeting awarded a construction services agreement for Water Reclamation Facility Improvements Phase 3 to McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $50,800,000.

Council: rates, fees and construction contracts

Alongside Ordinance No. 5181, the Council adopted Resolution No. 6044 amending the Citywide Fee Schedule for solid waste fees (7-0) and Resolution No. 6040 setting the 2027 City Council regular meeting schedule as revised (7-0).

The Council approved consent agenda items 1 through 44. Items 1-36 and 39-44 passed 7-0; items 37-38 passed 6-0 after Councilmember Poston declared a conflict of interest and abstained. The minutes also record Action Item 46 passing 6-1 with Councilmember Orlando dissenting; the summary does not state that item's subject.

Other contract awards recorded in the minutes:

• Alleyway Rehab Dust Emissions Reduction Phase III to Cactus Asphalt, not to exceed $6,819,330.
• Water Reclamation Facility Improvements Phase 3 construction management to Wilson Engineers, LLC, not to exceed $4,960,271.21.

Housing authority commits $1.5M in federal reserves

The Public Housing Authority Commission on Oct. 12 adopted Resolution No. HO198 approving use of up to $1,500,000 in federal reserves to support development fees for the Haven on Hamilton redevelopment project (8-0). The Commission also adopted Resolution No. HO197 setting 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (8-0) and approved its Aug. 10 minutes (8-0).

Council action Oct. 12: entertainment permits, alley vacation

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 5174 (7-0) amending the Zoning Code so that external speakers in outdoor seating areas no longer trigger an Entertainment Use Permit when no entertainment activity is provided. It also adopted Ordinance No. 5176 (7-0) vacating a portion of roadway near Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard and establishing a public utility easement. Minutes from Sept. 14 and Sept. 17 were approved 7-0.

Boards and commissions

• **Police retirement board (Oct. 7):** approved new membership and pre-existing medical condition reviews for Matthew Gawlik and Carlos Herrera, hiring of PSPRS retiree Gregory Thudium, membership terminations for Andrew Mann and Phillip Savittieri, and 2027 meeting dates — each 5-0.
• **Fire retirement board (Oct. 7):** approved new memberships for Laningham, Terhune, Patterson, Guillen, Fujimori and Banks, medical condition reviews for six members, and 2027 meeting dates — each 4-0.
• **Airport Commission (Oct. 14):** approved a "no conflict" finding for the proposed Hamstra Crossing development (5-0). A study session the same day discussed Airport Conflict Evaluation PLH-26-0022 at McQueen Road and Germann Road; no action was taken.
• **Housing and Human Services Commission (Oct. 14):** approved its 2027 meeting schedule (9-0).
• **Museum Foundation (Oct. 6):** approved Sept. 1 minutes (13-0).
• **Industrial Development Authority (Oct. 13):** approved August minutes and the 2027 schedule (4-0 each).
• **Cultural Foundation Executive Subcommittee (Oct. 13):** approved an AmPhil philanthropy consultation recommendation and a revised board retreat date (4-0 each).
• **Military and Veterans Affairs Commission (Oct. 13):** welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Kelley Mackaig and approved Sept. 8 minutes (4-0).
• **Neighborhood Advisory Committee (Oct. 13)** and **Domestic Violence Commission (Oct. 14):** approved prior minutes, 4-0 and 9-0 respectively.

Meetings cancelled

Five meetings in the period were cancelled: the Citizens' Panel for Review of Police Complaints and Use of Force, the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and the Parks and Recreation Board (all Oct. 6); the Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 7, cancelled for lack of items; and the Mayor's Youth Commission on Oct. 13. Agendas had been prepared for the Oct. 6 meetings, but no minutes have been published.

Discussed, not decided

Agenda items at the Oct. 12 Council study session included a general building maintenance agreement not to exceed $2,200,000, rezoning of Vineyard Park to a 16-lot single-family subdivision, acquisition of 170 E. Saragosa Street for $190,000 plus closing costs, and a $1 million Congressionally Directed Spending Grant agreement with the City of Phoenix for Chandler Flex. A special meeting that day held an executive session on a notice of claim filed by Denise Woods and Steven Stump against the City. A separate work session opened the FY 2027-28 budget, and an Oct. 15 work session covered proposed changes to Chapters 30, 35 and 46.

Coming up

• **Oct. 19:** Cultural Foundation Board Development Subcommittee — 2027 meeting schedule, board engagement survey.
• **Oct. 20:** Arts Commission — approval of pre-qualified artists list; Museum Foundation Executive Subcommittee — Vision Gallery donations, whistleblower report.
• **Oct. 21:** Planning and Zoning Commission — The Station at Park Place, Hamstra Crossing, Social Tap Chandler at 135 W Ocotillo Road, Desert Palms Burlington Signs, and Vale Sereno (53-lot subdivision). Human Relations Commission also meets. The Transportation Commission meeting is cancelled.
• **Oct. 22:** Cultural Foundation — event budgets, AmPhil Wealth Study Proposal, committee charters; Special Events Subcommittee — 2026 Center Stage debrief.

Chandler Council takes up $2.2M maintenance contract and $1.5M for Haven on Hamilton; pension boards act

Chandler's City Council met Monday, October 12, with agendas covering a building maintenance agreement worth up to $2,200,000, the use of up to $1,500,000 in federal reserves for the Haven on Hamilton redevelopment, and two ordinances up for final adoption. No minutes from that meeting have been published, so none of those items is confirmed as decided. The decisions confirmed by published minutes over the past two weeks came from the city's police pension board and the Museum Foundation.

Council agenda: money, land and ordinances

The October 12 study session listed a general building maintenance services agreement not to exceed $2,200,000, and the use of up to $1,500,000 in PHA federal reserves for the Haven on Hamilton redevelopment. Also listed: rezoning of Vineyard Park to a 16-lot single-family subdivision; acquisition of 170 E. Saragosa Street for $190,000 plus closing costs; and a grant agreement with the City of Phoenix for a $1 million Congressionally Directed Spending Grant for Chandler Flex.

Two ordinances were scheduled for final adoption: Ordinance No. 5174, amending Entertainment Use Permit requirements for external speakers in outdoor seating areas, and Ordinance No. 5176, abandoning an alley near Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard. The same meeting listed a proclamation for Rotary Month in Chandler, a proclamation for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and First Responder Awards presented by the Exchange Group of Chandler.

Housing authority and budget items

The Public Housing Authority Commission, also meeting October 12, listed Resolution No. HO198, on the use of up to $1,500,000 in federal reserves for Haven on Hamilton redevelopment fees, and Resolution No. HO197, updating 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

A separate October 12 special meeting was set as an FY 2027-28 Budget Kickoff work session, covering budget priorities, guidelines and financial policies, a review of prior year budget actions, Strategic Framework Focus Areas, and Capital Improvement Guidelines. Another special meeting was scheduled as an executive session for legal consultation on a notice of claim filed by Denise Woods and Steven Stump against the City of Chandler.

Decided, from published minutes

The Police Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board on October 7 approved its September 2, 2026 minutes (5-0); new membership for Matthew Gawlik and Carlos Herrera (5-0); pre-existing medical condition reviews for both (5-0); hiring of PSPRS retiree Gregory Thudium (5-0); membership termination for Andrew Mann and Phillip Savittieri (5-0); and its 2027 board meeting dates (5-0).

The Museum Foundation on October 6 unanimously approved minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting (13-0). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

The Fire PSPRS Board met October 7 with an agenda listing new membership and pre-existing medical condition reviews for six firefighters — Brody Laningham, Ethyn Terhune, Spencer Patterson, Estevan Guillen, Michael Fujimori and Tommy Banks — plus 2027 meeting dates and member updates noting the retirements of George Pastore on October 1, 2026 and Robert Guayante on October 22, 2026. No minutes have been published.

Cancellations and procedural notices

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of October 7 was cancelled for lack of items. Listings for the October 6 Citizens' Panel for Review of Police Complaints and Use of Force, the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and the Parks and Recreation Board are marked cancelled; their accompanying summaries describe agenda items, and no minutes have been published. October 1 quorum notices state that no action will be taken at a Parks and Recreation Board presence at an Art & Cultural Master Plan Town Hall on October 6, or at all boards and commissions at Chandler's Salute to Service 5K on October 25. The notices were issued under Resolution No. 4464 and A.R.S. 38-431.02.

Coming up

• **Oct. 13 — Industrial Development Authority:** IRS inquiry update on Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 (Intel Corporation Project); Young Families and Professionals Grant update; July and August 2026 financials; IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
• **Oct. 13 — Military and Veterans Affairs Commission:** planning for the Salute to Service 5K (Oct. 25), Veterans Day Event 2026 (Nov. 8), Military Appreciation Breakfast 2026 (Nov. 13) and Parade of Lights 2026 (Dec. 5).
• **Oct. 13 — Neighborhood Advisory Committee:** proposed code amendments, September code statistics, G.A.I.N. Event (Oct. 17) and Golden Neighbor 'KIT' Drive Through Pick Up Event (Oct. 29).
• **Oct. 14 — Airport Commission:** Airport Conflict Evaluation for Hamstra Crossing at the northwest corner of McQueen Road and Germann Road (PLH-26-0022), with a study session the same day.
• **Oct. 14 — Housing and Human Services Commission:** 2027 payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and use of PHA Federal Reserves for the Haven on Hamilton Redevelopment Project.
• **Oct. 14 — Domestic Violence Commission:** approval of September 9, 2026 minutes and discussion of the Chandler Candlelight Vigil (Oct. 16) and the THRIVE event (Nov. 7).
• **Cancelled:** Mayor's Youth Commission (Oct. 13) and Transportation Commission (Oct. 21).

Chandler roundup: Youth Commission swears in members; several meetings cancelled

The only formal decisions made by Chandler boards and commissions in the past two weeks came from the Mayor's Youth Commission, which administered oaths to 12 members and unanimously approved its March meeting minutes. No other city body took binding action; several scheduled meetings were cancelled due to a lack of items, and most others were held as work sessions or agenda-only briefings.

Mayor's Youth Commission

At its July 30 meeting, the commission swore in nine new members and three reappointed members. It also approved the minutes from its March 3, 2026, meeting by unanimous vote. No other business was reported.

City Council special session

The City Council held a special meeting and executive session on July 27 to discuss the performance review and compensation of the City Clerk. The agenda listed only that discussion; no minutes have been published, and no decisions were reported.

Committee and board work sessions

Several bodies met without taking formal votes:

• **Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities** (Aug. 3): Held a public work session featuring a presentation on Arizona Open Meeting Law by Tawn Kao and Jennifer Ekblad, a Recreation and Library Master Plan presentation by Jeff Velasquez of J2 Engineering, and discussion of strategic planning goals.
• **Museum Foundation** (Aug. 4): Agenda included approval of June 2 and June 5 meeting minutes, a workshop review, and a calendar of exhibitions and events. No minutes have been published.
• **Parks and Recreation Board** (Aug. 4): Received briefings on Bear Creek Golf Course and the Recreation and Library Master Plan, and had on its agenda approval of May 5 and May 19 meeting minutes. No minutes have been published.
• **PSPRS Board Fire** (Aug. 5): Agenda included consideration of new memberships for 12 named individuals, pre-existing medical condition reviews for those applicants, approval of June 24 minutes, and review of retirement and DROP reports. No minutes have been published.

Cancellations

Three meetings were cancelled due to a lack of items:

• Public Safety Police Personnel Retirement Board (Aug. 5)
• Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 5)
• Housing and Human Services Commission (Aug. 12, upcoming)

Additionally, the City Council issued quorum notices for three public events in August 2026; no official decisions or votes are scheduled for those appearances.

Coming up

The Housing and Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for Aug. 12 has been cancelled. No other upcoming meetings were listed in the provided notices. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.

Chandler meeting roundup: Youth Commission swears in 12 members; most boards still awaiting minutes

The only Chandler advisory body with official minutes published this past week was the Mayor's Youth Commission, which administered oaths of office to 12 members and approved its March meeting minutes unanimously. Every other meeting on the record from the past two weeks is listed as agenda-only, meaning minutes have not yet been published and no final actions can be confirmed.

Mayor's Youth Commission (July 30) — decided

The commission conducted oaths of office for 9 newly appointed and 3 reappointed members, for a total of 12. The body also approved the minutes of its March 3, 2026 meeting unanimously. No other votes or dollar figures appear in the official minutes provided.

City Council executive session (July 27) — agenda only

The City Council held a special meeting followed by an executive session to discuss the performance review and compensation of the City Clerk. Because minutes are not yet published, no decision, vote, or compensation figure can be reported. The agenda lists only that discussion item.

Arts Commission (July 21) — agenda only

The Arts Commission was scheduled to vote on funding for re-wrapping traffic boxes, approve a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the traffic box wrap program, and approve selections for a pre-qualified artist list. Members were also set to discuss locations for 2026 traffic box wraps and select a commissioner for the Sponsorship Funding Program panel. No dollar amount for the re-wrapping funding appears in the agenda summary, and minutes are not yet published, so no outcomes can be confirmed.

Human Relations Commission (July 22) — agenda only

The commission was scheduled to consider establishing three subcommittees: Commission Administration, Community Relations, and Community Engagement. The agenda also listed discussion of Human Relations Commission social media guidelines, updates from the Chandler Police Department and the Connection & Impact Division, and approval of the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes. No outcomes are confirmed.

Museum Foundation and Cultural Foundation subcommittees (July 22–23) — agenda only

The Museum Foundation Executive Subcommittee was set to approve May 20, 2026 minutes, receive a briefing on the Keen Strategic Plan, and review an Events and Exhibits Calendar. The Cultural Foundation Special Events Subcommittee was scheduled to debrief a June Center Stage kickoff event and review updates for a Center Stage event scheduled for October 17, including donors, sponsors, tabling, auction items, mystery boxes, awardees, and entertainment such as Blindside Duo, actors, and a country line dancer. No actions are confirmed for either body.

Cancellations

The Historic Preservation Commission's July 22 regular meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities:** Public work session includes an Arizona Open Meeting Law presentation by Tawn Kao and Jennifer Ekblad, a Recreation and Library Master Plan presentation by Jeff Velasquez of J2 Engineering, and discussion of strategic planning goals.
• **Aug. 4 — Museum Foundation:** Regular meeting to approve June 2 and June 5, 2026 minutes, review a workshop, and review a calendar of exhibitions and events.
• **Aug. 4 — Parks and Recreation Board:** Briefing on Bear Creek Golf Course and a Recreation and Library Master Plan update, plus approval of May 5 and May 19, 2026 minutes.
• **Aug. 5 — Fire Retirement Board (PSPRS):** New membership consideration and pre-existing medical condition reviews for 12 applicants: Carter Brown, Ethan Chapman, Ryan Flanigan, Joshua Gale, Benjamin Hilland, Jamison Naf, Seth Najac, Gunnar Riggs, Andrew Sites, Brian Smith, Tynan Timmons, and Nathan Varvel. The board will also review DROP, billing, and action reports and member updates for six individuals.
• **Cancelled:** Public Safety Police Personnel Retirement Board (Aug. 5), Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 5), and Housing and Human Services Commission (Aug. 12) — all cancelled due to a lack of items.