# Regular Meeting - 9/15/2026 6:30:00 PM

The Gilbert, Arizona Town Council held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, which included extensive discussions on multiple procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement items included approval of contracts for water treatment chemicals totaling over $3 million annually, concrete ADA upgrades, traffic signal installation contracts exceeding $1.7 million, and architectural and engineering services for wastewater system fiber optics. Significant capital projects discussed were the phased development of Gilbert Regional Park and Desert Sky Park, with contract awards totaling approximately $99 million for phase two construction, funded by quality of life sales tax revenues without immediate bonding. The council also considered a $2.7 million land sale and approved a $1.2 million general fund contingency for detention facility staffing due to intergovernmental agreement changes. Additionally, the council approved a zoning amendment for a 121-unit multifamily residential development on a 4.9-acre site, following detailed presentations and public comments addressing community concerns and economic impacts. A text amendment to regulate commercial drone delivery systems was also approved, establishing setback and operational standards in compliance with recent state legislation. Motions to approve most consent agenda items passed unanimously, with some items receiving split votes. The meeting also featured presentations on community benchmarking, emergency preparedness proclamations, and updates on transportation infrastructure projects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular Meeting - 9/15/2026 6:30:00 PM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A53fm0bk1EQ) - Gilbert, Arizona