Study Session - 9/15/2026 4:00:00 PM

The Gilbert, Arizona town council held a study session on September 15, 2026, covering three main topics. First, an update was provided on utility billing credits following a water meter audit, with over $22,000 in credits being issued to residential and commercial accounts. The council discussed the resumption of normal billing procedures, including a 45-day grace period starting September 16 before late fees and disconnections resume on November 1. Second, the council received an update on the planned adoption of the 2024 International Code Council building codes, aiming for final adoption in November 2026 and implementation by January 1, 2027. This update included stakeholder engagement and highlighted code changes related to townhouses, energy storage, and photovoltaic roof tiles. Third, the Gilbert Police Department presented on their use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology, including contract details with vendors Flock Safety and Axon, data privacy safeguards, and operational protocols. The police highlighted the technology's role in investigations and public safety, shared usage statistics, and discussed ongoing legislative efforts to regulate ALPR data use. The council engaged in detailed discussion about data sharing, privacy, contract terms, and potential future policy changes. No new contracts or procurement actions were approved during this session, but the police department's ALPR contracts and associated costs were reviewed in detail.