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“I brought the matter forth in proper procedure and protocol,” Fox said during his three-minute public comment, and he characterized subsequent city attorney responses as a denial of his rights under municipal code and Resolution 5,166. Fox urged an impartial third-party investigation and said he had provided a packet of evidence to the city prosecutor’s office prior to being granted his three minutes.

City Attorney Kelly Schwab responded after Fox’s remarks, telling the council, “Mayor, we’ve reviewed all of the allegations raised, and we do not believe there’s been any denial of rights. And there are requirements of code and open meeting law that have been we have opined on and have been complied with.” No additional investigation directive or formal council action was recorded in the portion of the transcript provided.

Fox referenced specific dates (Nov. 13 and Nov. 14, 2024) and said he received a follow-up indicating the City Attorney’s Office had reviewed and found the decision final; he asked that an impartial third party investigate and make findings public. The city attorney’s office indicated it had reviewed the matter and concluded the city complied with code and open meeting law according to the transcript.

The transcript shows no further formal council deliberation or vote on Fox’s request during the study session. Fox also referenced Resolution 5,166 and said he believes local procedures and his rights as a commissioner were not honored; the city attorney’s response, as recorded, is that staff reviewed and found no denial.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Chandler Council Meeting 02.03.25","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioner Brian Fox used public comment time to allege the City Attorney’s Office denied his codified rights as a commissioner when an item he submitted to a neighborhood advisory committee was removed from the agenda; City Attorney Kelly Schwab told council the office reviewed the matter and found no denial of rights.","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},6314056,"Council staff outline phased re-enforcement plan if resolution rescinding temporary sign moratorium is adopted",479,2301000,2780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2385624-840e0ef9717f01d6d72f1450abe876d8&start=2301&end=2780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2385624-840e0ef9717f01d6d72f1450abe876d8/thumbnail_2301000.jpg","/articles/6314056/Chandler/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Council-staff-outline-phased-re-enforcement-plan-if-resolution-rescinding-temporary-sign-moratorium-is-adopted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6314056-c6ba7c73b629c40710ae5dbe7452cd5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183986&Signature=fev2kCViaX~PoG~88g6wRdA90HmnmGGi07LJ6JRxMwiyx9dAe~TH3A5tloQj6~9skCLxAIUvolL0r-rQq7klhnViTrjI1EkD2230londiraeQq6JwWkxiAstT8JNze4kLkLw-vsOMNz7QklUeSo5WbBHv9CJfJNs5yAxURDaVDrQhPTwEVvCAdPNfkzZHrSRp3Hg9yl2Vl5oxeWOPsvfM9lLXT9O3fMmUkAoKTDVaq8CnnFrjpGUalGWXWzYtpQnRw0j2YXncw3ZY~ie7jfR8O81vQEPMsqUAFL7NDDhEBwQvrxa9y1G-lxvEA24camSJkFqQr77rSXI0LbtOU5sBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a proposal to rescind Resolution 5,361, a temporary moratorium on parts of the city’s temporary sign code enacted in March 2020, and described a phased approach to re-enforcing the sign code if the moratorium is lifted. The presenter said bandit signs continued to be enforced during the moratorium and clarified that campaign signs remain governed by state rules.

The staff presenter (Leah, code/planning staff) said rescinding the moratorium would re-activate requirements for temporary signs such as A-frames, feather signs and banners and would restore permitting requirements. Staff recommended a 60-day period before formal enforcement: the first 30 days focused on education (including formal informational letters to owners and tenants), followed by a 30-day courtesy-notice period, and then standard notices of violation for persistent cases.

Leah said staff would coordinate outreach with business groups and community partners, including the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Chandler business groups (DCCP), Wicked Awesome Connections and the Chandler Small Business Alliance. Staff also noted that code enforcement would continue to address hazards immediately (for example, signs obstructing sidewalks or the right-of-way).

Council members suggested additional outreach channels, including incorporating information into business registration renewals and possible inserts in utility bills targeted at businesses. Council member Harris asked staff to reach out to professional real-estate groups and the Chandler Business Association; Leah said she had left a message for Carol Paulison of the CBA. Staff also noted exceptions for model homes and open-house signs under existing sign rules.

There was no final vote recorded in the provided transcript; the presentation outlined the staff recommendation and public outreach plan. Staff said they would work with business owners to provide time to obtain permits where an application is in process.","City staff outlined a proposal to rescind Resolution 5,361 (COVID-era temporary sign moratorium) and to phase enforcement with education, courtesy notices and then formal violations; no final council action was recorded in the study-session transcript.",{"_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},6314062,"Costco Business Center proposal discussed; planners say project will generate fewer trips than prior office park plan",513,1668000,2181000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2385624-840e0ef9717f01d6d72f1450abe876d8&start=1668&end=2181","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2385624-840e0ef9717f01d6d72f1450abe876d8/thumbnail_1668000.jpg","/articles/6314062/Chandler/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Costco-Business-Center-proposal-discussed-planners-say-project-will-generate-fewer-trips-than-prior-office-park-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6314062-45b61009ab6acdaa427d4db2d5bd53a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183986&Signature=habnyhMXvO24V3oLygWyKZqDrUrAU8N0wZNBtEk3pWYUMuGjtTdJ0AdUFnt9OMIhNPwhQxyFq4MlG6C3uXL7mJtJUfzygsm1nLQb0pM27KhrVABOy9TJN7nwT9qkwpbsYLGNo20FbbYbyoO~WXUdSPTAGzaNs9UMuXFXGplcXrvjClk6FYQgbtNvtTeqH48yYbPD0QdLRTZJPoJwpRbJzMRJT8TJX~6zaIznbudkysnN8RsYlxP7UUDQvax9F~rApUMvRVy49v7UKzDsvIAVVfRrJkVGHHiXrluSpozxYBxNwvGrYavNgUvvozv6ZalBfBzavWDiFCT~4Ug0dolATw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff and the project applicant discussed POH 24-24, a proposal to rezone about 18.65 acres at the southwest corner of Amasco Road and Pecos Road for a Costco Business Center and associated fuel station. Darcy Omer, a staff presenter, said the project requests rezoning to Planned Area Development for wholesaling, a 41,000-square-foot building, 603 parking spaces (536 required) and 15 fuel pumps.

Darcy Omer (staff) described the site history and the proposed change from a previously approved office park. “The subject site is approximately 18.65 acres,” Omer said, and noted the 2016 PAD approval had envisioned up to 400,000 square feet of office; the current Costco Business Center plan would be about 41,000 square feet. Staff said the applicant’s traffic study shows the business center is expected to generate fewer trips than the previously approved office development.

A staff representative with traffic review told council the developer would be required to build off-site street improvements, including a third lane on Alma School Road adjacent to the project frontage and dual turn lanes at proposed driveways. The staff review said pumps were located and circulation adjusted to minimize the risk of queuing onto adjacent arterials. The applicant, Brian Wright of Kimley‑Horn, said typical hours for the business center would be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays and estimated construction duration at roughly nine months.

Council members asked questions about loading-dock location, delivery timing and the timing and scope of Alma School widening. Staff said the project team repositioned loading and delivery access to the building’s southeast corner to serve commercial customers and to reduce neighborhood impacts. Staff also described neighborhood outreach: a Dec. 4, 2024 meeting drew 11 attendees, who expressed traffic concerns; staff said no formal opposition was on file.

No formal council vote on the rezoning or preliminary development plan was recorded in the study-session transcript. The item had been called in from the consent agenda for discussion; staff noted Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with findings of general plan conformance and compatible land use.

Next steps were not recorded in the portion of the transcript provided; the discussion focused on traffic mitigation, delivery operations and construction timing.","City staff and the applicant presented POH 24-24, a rezoning and preliminary development plan for a Costco Business Center at Amasco Road and Pecos Road. Staff said the proposal would generate fewer vehicle trips than the previously approved office park, and asked for off-site street improvements including a third lane on Alma School Road.",{"_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},6314065,"Council unanimously advances ordinance to create General Plan resident advisory committee",48,511000,559000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2385624-840e0ef9717f01d6d72f1450abe876d8&start=511&end=559","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2385624-840e0ef9717f01d6d72f1450abe876d8/thumbnail_511000.jpg","/articles/6314065/Chandler/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Council-unanimously-advances-ordinance-to-create-General-Plan-resident-advisory-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6314065-5838b23a7f091b4ec5eb97fca659779b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183986&Signature=KBUcu1q44b1MmJF8hqlJCSNFAsZtGl5QhDB0crY8dIWocb0~KjPOTF~zUrVoqEIRMReaegZaQUv8229Gz86lf0ueOnqWl5cDfHboeAeyDj7WaEvCjm89wN-p7lWMTGPYZgro3a-t2GvIx2PAN2jj71vOallNwdxW67PMH2wYyIMfWbmlZwQ1nftPcifQhBZaWLZuNvUPFIeiBOlS7aDkT4b9y8m687wAf1~jVTKi0f1SmVG09EBtgXDkSZ6n8SXHZou4M5dvO0aS5A3VGqzU1jrGFdY-lyWkiGIPZBMJ3d55PIyYER5B0FbnU5uqLMHio~MBYOX7RsO72af6oxw4cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council member Orlando moved and Council member Poston seconded the introduction and tentative adoption of Ordinance 51-18 to establish a General Plan resident advisory committee; the measure passed unanimously. The motion, introduced during a special council meeting on Feb. 3, 2025, carried with all members voting yes.

The committee is intended to serve as a resident advisory group for matters related to the city’s General Plan. Council member Orlando said, “I move that we approve introduction and tentative adoption of ordinance 51 18, establishing a general plan resident advisory committee.” Council member Poston seconded the motion. Mayor Kevin Hartke, Vice Mayor Christine Ellis, Council members Encinas, Poston, Orlando, Harris and Hawkins voted yes.

Officials said the move is procedural and will allow the council to appoint and tentatively ratify committee membership at a later meeting. The council indicated the ordinance is part of an effort to engage residents in plan implementation and scheduling: if approved formally at the next meeting, the committee would be seated according to the ordinance’s terms.

No substantive amendments were recorded during the motion and vote in the special meeting’s record. The council did not record further debate in the portion of the transcript provided; the tentative adoption was carried unanimously and will return for final action and appointment votes at a subsequent public meeting.

The council convened the special meeting solely to consider this item and ratify committee names in a follow-up session, according to remarks at the start of the meeting.","The Chandler City Council voted unanimously to introduce and tentatively adopt Ordinance 51-18, which establishes a General Plan resident advisory committee to advise staff and council on general plan matters.","actionData","errors"]

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