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Ryan Peters, the city’s Strategic Initiatives Director, said the committee will be formally effective in about 30 days after council action and that meetings are expected to begin in late July or early August. Peters said the committee will meet through fall and winter with the expectation of presenting recommendations to the City Council before the February meeting so staff can meet county deadlines for pre-election scheduling and ballot preparation. Peters said the committee will solicit public input and that staff and the city attorney had already prepared a set of items where they saw opportunities to modernize or clarify charter language.

Why it matters: Peters told council the committee’s work would need to align with county deadlines if the council chose to place charter questions on a primary (August) or a November ballot. Staff outlined timing constraints: calling an election requires lead time (described by the city clerk in the session as roughly 180 days before the election and with ballot-language deadlines measured in months), so choosing a November general-election target would require the committee and staff to complete their work on an accelerated timetable to meet ballot-call and language deadlines.

Councilmember Harris urged caution on rushing ballot questions and said she wanted the committee to be deliberate given the charter’s length. Peters and other staff said they will present the committee’s recommendations to council and take public input throughout the process.

Formal action/direction: The council approved forming the committee (the item was called in for discussion); staff said the committee will be appointed and will begin meeting later this summer. The transcript notes the committee will return recommendations for council consideration and that the city clerk provided election-deadline guidance on timing (call-election and ballot-language lead times). No final ballot decision was made at the study session.

What’s next: Staff will finalize committee membership, meeting schedules and public outreach; the committee will deliberate through fall and winter with the goal of reporting back in time to meet county deadlines for any potential 2026 ballot placement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chandler City Council Study Session 6/9/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council briefed the public on a newly formed City Charter Review Committee that will meet this summer and fall and aim to provide recommendations to the City Council before the February meeting so ballot language could be prepared for possible primary (August) or general (November) elections next year.","taxTitle","Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",2211,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6205556,"Chandler to contract with ASU for 20-year economic vision study; staff to share prior planning reports",277,2062000,2339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3769268-6e1e160604e05c7176148c89906c5c49&start=2062&end=2339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3769268-6e1e160604e05c7176148c89906c5c49/thumbnail_2062000.jpg","/articles/6205556/Chandler/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Chandler-to-contract-with-ASU-for-20-year-economic-vision-study-staff-to-share-prior-planning-reports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205556-0a3233287b1876ebd292197eec629df7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770529997&Signature=ltFnqwPUyJaqJxNWvF0lNWyQ~3sV2N4tlezv-RH-TKdABpRDp~Rkqa2leXd8AiBxsMzc1GLUBslSpEWGO-7rEoo6P0u9Tkrov9diaRs94B~VGhM7zqeEkVGcyZ0v6Tcpz9KLClbjpo2T4qqdE3QVnzZLEJyQMLxP9hjV0t-hltg~nc4AaFnv9lUgms7nDlupz6PbjoVDfydImHcBlIwt6qsPN8bSxmNxkyGxoXHDoNdThp87vGd4VU1dGDOyKgBz19aK~q4M0dugeub2H0mE26Ed1OsrGtVCpYdKz9-IKom7UoKFXMGybwbXyL6RFhFxmj3iYt8I~S~iFnKBiFYdKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chandler economic-development staff told the City Council on June 9 that the city plans to contract with Arizona State University to produce a 20-year research study to guide long-term economic planning.

Economic staff (presenting as Mike) said the contract will engage ASU’s research group to analyze key challenges facing Chandler and produce recommendations for a 20-year strategy; staff emphasized that ASU will work with the community and business leaders and that the study will avoid preconceived solutions.

Why it matters: Councilmembers asked how the study’s recommendations would translate into tangible city actions. Staff said the final product will include specific recommendations across several areas and that any required resourcing or budget requests would come later after the council reviews the report. Councilmember Poston asked staff to provide earlier city planning studies (the prior 20-year report and the “Five Shoes Waiting to Drop” study) as context; staff agreed to share those documents. Councilmember Foster thanked staff for using IDA funding to pay for the study.

Formal action/direction: The agenda included a contract to engage ASU; staff framed the study’s scope and community engagement approach. The transcript does not show a formal vote; staff indicated they will proceed with the contract process and community engagement as resourcing allows.

What’s next: Staff will finalize the contract with ASU, begin planning community outreach and provide the council with prior city planning reports for context.","City economic staff presented a proposed contract with Arizona State University to produce a 20-year economic vision white paper. Councilmembers asked how findings will be used and requested copies of past 20-year studies; staff said ASU will work with the community and provide actionable recommendations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6205561,"Chandler to repave and reconfigure downtown alley known as 'Hallway'; construction slated for summer",68,1901000,1969000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3769268-6e1e160604e05c7176148c89906c5c49&start=1901&end=1969","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3769268-6e1e160604e05c7176148c89906c5c49/thumbnail_1901000.jpg","/articles/6205561/Chandler/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Chandler-to-repave-and-reconfigure-downtown-alley-known-as-Hallway-construction-slated-for-summer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205561-29dbf569c3f4f49bd45431c5d1ab32f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770529997&Signature=PiH-SaFCWvKt6WkICzp2hBXNvVRc0ZJJ1j~BmFvNRhAu-xQ63gZh1CgmjF6~7EEHq-8MaM09CvWvBcg6Q8JRE99PrgDz0vQ~D6BdAPWf-P~BQJo6dhn~PEiIm2bpaP-lHDuh7ax~5i9yc-WrS9N5pXJHzVA5Onw46vOB388F3e5Ob1QnUQdgp7E7I~IOTyKi2SnD0rJtxyO~abkRARVNBNrSVH~Qp62Uoga6u8HDryk3J6WO~5cVTziSN4KiZXUTCazXDUyr3toZgmem7aRPSsJ9musGQzPgDCHw-WzVTN6cueA6FwAZcNBlMDtr4GYldZeaZDGfwp6O9ZVEiayxlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff described a downtown alley improvement project during the June 9 study session that will add lighting, surface upgrades and circulation changes to enhance safety and pedestrian experience in a central block of downtown Chandler.

Kim Moyers, identified in the meeting as the cultural development director, said the project — located between Commonwealth and Boston Streets and California and San Marcos Alley and locally referred to as “Hallway” — will include additional lighting, stamped asphalt surfacing, valley gutters, new signage and a change to one-way circulation. Moyers said no other utility work is planned for the project.

Why it matters: The alley runs through an area experiencing increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic as nearby development has added residences and businesses; staff said the summer construction schedule is intended to minimize business disruption. Moyers said staff reached out to affected property owners and the downtown community through the DCCP stakeholder process and expects construction to begin next month with completion by September.

Councilmember Orlando asked about trash management in alleys. Moyers said the city has incorporated trash co-ops successfully in other alley projects but noted this specific alley has no city-owned property and that property owners have been encouraged to secure trash on private property to minimize alley litter and odors.

Formal action/direction: Staff presented the project timeline and stakeholder outreach; construction was described as scheduled to begin next month and conclude by September. No formal vote was recorded at the study session.

What’s next: Staff will proceed with pre-construction coordination with property owners and finalize construction sequencing to limit business impacts.","The city presented plans to improve an alley in downtown Chandler (between Commonwealth and Boston/California and San Marcos), adding lighting, stamped asphalt, valley gutters, one-way circulation, and signage. Construction is expected to begin next month and finish by September; no utility work anticipated.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6205566,"Chandler staff outline $34 million, 9-megawatt municipal solar plan; council supports next steps",231,1581000,1812000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3769268-6e1e160604e05c7176148c89906c5c49&start=1581&end=1812","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3769268-6e1e160604e05c7176148c89906c5c49/thumbnail_1581000.jpg","/articles/6205566/Chandler/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Chandler-staff-outline-34-million-9-megawatt-municipal-solar-plan-council-supports-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205566-a86db04754ff8dd37ed77d04d025cbb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770529997&Signature=aRWmWyldilnEX506t3TpspTPJ2ijxlO09NAnSfGx~kyCjJvMW7s8OkwHkPIKwAa-tqYlT0NDg2q8bfyEU--dTqQgFy9re54ifMZVxHhzDICk1o3r26z-m-qLP3QYpjT3Sx~XnwxwZncTbEchNNtKh-w7NZFayPvC7szONzue8TE6iHZL6symqGh5LQOPYahMjE7hqkVeuwBdBgcOwmfUS~jC66j~0NQGw0bw60GWW~H-X3ciEyWzZxdLvgc6MomUU1~LtencQEs49IXeZe0gCEI8wEn5KT2MULxyZg~c~LvyvgrTnzBmCgxyy8QfSwRTJ~mlg2EmCCsWyJnlQDQcsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City sustainability staff told the Chandler City Council on June 9 that a proposed municipal solar program would place about 9 megawatts of solar generation across 23 feasible city sites and is expected to reduce energy costs at major city energy users.

Steven Turner, the city’s sustainability and performance staff representative, said the total project cost is a little over $34,000,000 and that the city expects to receive about $8,300,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act investment tax credit. Turner described the agreement as a 20-year arrangement; staff will complete individual work orders for each site that will include a guaranteed savings figure that accounts for potential APS and SRP rate increases and solar-panel degradation.

Why it matters: Staff said the largest single installations would be at Chandler’s three biggest energy consumers — led by the Airport Water Reclamation Facility, which would receive nearly 4 megawatts — with additional arrays at Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility, the PECO surface-water treatment facility, City Hall, and several fire stations. Turner said installation across the sites would take roughly one year, though some sites may come online earlier.

Turner estimated annual savings “a little over $2,000,000” beginning in year one because the city plans to own the arrays outright. He reported projected cumulative returns of approximately $42,000,000 after 20 years and roughly $53,000,000 after 25 years. Staff described a savings split in which the general fund would receive about 30% of savings and utility funds about 70%; Turner and council members discussed the potential for these savings to reduce utility rate pressure.

Councilmembers asked about the effect on utility rates, project sequencing and the scope of included facilities. Turner said Fire Stations 1–3 and 5–11 were included but Fire Station 4 was excluded because it is scheduled for replacement in the city’s capital forecast. Turner closed by saying staff will complete individual work orders, at which point the guaranteed saving amounts will be finalized.

Formal action/direction: The item was called in from the consent agenda for council discussion. Staff reported next steps (final work orders and guaranteed-savings figures); no formal vote was recorded during the study session.

What’s next: Staff will complete site-level work orders, confirm guaranteed savings, and proceed with procurement and installation scheduling. Councilmembers expressed support for advancing the project.","Staff described a proposed roughly 9-megawatt solar program across city facilities, with an estimated $34 million project cost, $8.3 million Inflation Reduction Act tax credit, and projected annual savings of about $2 million. Work orders and guaranteed savings calculations will be completed site-by-site.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6205571,"Chandler council hears resident complaints about e-bikes, asks staff to return with enforcement plan",393,846000,1239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3769268-6e1e160604e05c7176148c89906c5c49&start=846&end=1239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3769268-6e1e160604e05c7176148c89906c5c49/thumbnail_846000.jpg","/articles/6205571/Chandler/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Chandler-council-hears-resident-complaints-about-e-bikes-asks-staff-to-return-with-enforcement-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205571-c658956b6244719e1f7d1be068d144e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770529997&Signature=CXuaVccF8LmQLmOLBG19KkAt8lcbrVTQn1vmRpMAZCffDIbRahFrKzN9NOxPxAPgt7CeG2jbixSBmoWkWtPjhs4zGkJNdyBLDQTgZ-2yeg3xa~jNf4MgVah77pshu7gzqXpo0zQQ205cyrXSTIGt1CHF9rpVmrC30trJURovyUXtNpSM19eXLDQkSfvIlb-iuztQTmj8UCIXmw0d6IBNNGIb2VJhhTCduU5qbXAMFL9ACujteg0ifEX1YTTPi1~lt0MrEtXgemRT6h3cm1NahxfjWEP1yNF8YJafOZOfU6hBSAYM9xc1gE5UgsJkdrPlwsg~SCTARkKkrPEEiu96hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident asked the Chandler City Council on June 9 to take action after what she described as hundreds of motorized-vehicle incidents along the Consolidated Canal.

The comment came from Brooke Beal, who told the council she was reporting “over 400 events in the past couple of years, by the same 10 or 12 people” and cited written guidance she said had been sent to the mayor and council. Beal said she understood the Bureau of Reclamation regional director had not treated e-bikes the same as nonmotorized bicycles and that Salt River Project (SRP) and city signs prohibit e-bikes and certain motor-assisted vehicles on the Consolidated Canal.

The exchange moved into council discussion after Councilmember Orlando asked staff what else could be done and requested a plan to return within 30 days with options. City staff said they would explore Orlando’s suggestions and come back with ideas.

Why it matters: residents and council members framed the issue as a public-safety and quality-of-life concern on a busy multiuse path used by walkers, joggers and families. Council discussion focused on enforcement, education and simple physical improvements such as adding a separate bike lane or clearer delineation between pedestrian and bicycle spaces.

City staff said the Chandler Police Department has taken a mix of enforcement and education steps since fall 2024. The police account in the meeting said officers had conducted targeted pop-up enforcement events, set up traffic-message trailers, posted additional signs and trespassed eight juveniles who were riding motorized dirt bikes. Staff reported roughly 124–126 calls about canal activity since that time, and that many calls came from a single complainant. The police chief told the council, “we've had no injury accidents as a result of anything on the canal,” and emphasized the department is prioritizing its resource deployment across streets and public spaces.

Councilmember Berlinda said safety — not the raw count of calls — is the main concern: “People need to feel safe that they're walking on this path.” Orlando suggested exploring physical separation (a dedicated bike lane) and other measures to reduce conflicts. The chief said the department would continue increased visibility and education and encouraged community involvement such as citizen watch activities.

Formal action/direction: Councilmember Orlando asked staff to return within 30 days with options for addressing the canal concerns. Staff acknowledged the request and committed to report back; there was no formal vote recorded during the study session.

Authorities referenced in the discussion included a citation read by the speaker to “Arizona revised statute 28 8 19” and to a Chandler municipal code provision cited as “31-6(c)” on canal signage; speakers also referred to SRP signage and to the Bureau of Reclamation’s regional guidance as the basis for prohibitions. The meeting transcript does not include a legal interpretation resolving apparent gaps in local enforcement authority.

What’s next: Staff will explore enforcement, physical improvements, and education strategies and return to council; the police department will continue targeted patrols and public messaging. The council also invited greater public involvement in monitoring and reporting unsafe behavior on the canal.","A resident told the Chandler City Council that electric bicycles and motorized dirt bikes repeatedly violate rules on the Consolidated Canal. Councilmembers pressed staff for more enforcement and infrastructure options; staff said they would continue education and enforcement and return with ideas.","actionData","errors"]

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