City of Albuquerque City Council met May 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. ROLL CALL

Present 9 - Brook Bassan, Isaac Benton, Cynthia Borrego, Patrick Davis, Diane Gibson, Don Harris, Trudy Jones, Klarissa Peña, and Lan Sena

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

Councilor Gibson led the Pledge of Allegiance in English.

Councilor Sena led the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.

3. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION 10. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

5. ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD 6. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL

May 3, 2021

7. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Finance and Government Operations Committee - May 10, 2021

Public Safety Committee - May 11, 2021

Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee - May 12, 2021

Committee of the Whole - May 13, 2021

Deferrals/Withdrawals

*b. O-21-61 Amending The City Of Albuquerque Charter, Article XIII; Repealing Voter ID Requirements For Municipal Elections (Peña and Benton, by request)

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Postponed to June 7, 2021. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

9. CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}

*a. EC-21-322 Lease Agreement between MW Development LLC, and the City of Albuquerque

A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

b. EC-21-333 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Laura L. Harris to the Biological Park Board

A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

c. EC-21-334 Mayor's re-appointment of Dr. Karl Horak to the Biological Park Board

A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS

12. PUBLIC HEARINGS: {Appeals, SAD Protest Hearings} 

13. APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments} 

a. OC-21-32 Selection of the City Auditor

A motion was made by Councilor Davis that this matter be Tabled. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

14. FINAL ACTIONS

a. O-20-18 Imposing A Municipal Gasoline Tax Of Two Cents Per Gallon Conditional Upon Voter Approval; Dedicating The Revenue Generated By The Municipal Gasoline Tax To Rehabilitate Public Streets And Roadway Systems For The Benefit Of The City (Benton)

A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Benton moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, and Sena

Against: 2 - Borrego, and Peña

A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Passed as Amended. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 5 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Gibson, and Jones

Against: 4 - Borrego, Harris, Peña, and Sena

13. APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments} a. OC-21-32 Selection of the City Auditor

A motion was made by Councilor Davis that this matter be removed from the table. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by President Borrego to Confirm the Selection of Nicole Kelley. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

14. FINAL ACTIONS

*e. R-21-147 C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2022, Beginning July 1, 2021 And Ending June 30, 2022; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 1. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 2. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Harris that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Harris moved Amendment No. 3. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, and Sena

Against: 1 - Peña

A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Amended.

Vice-President Gibson moved Amendment No. 4. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Davis that this matter be Amended. Councilor Davis moved Amendment No. 5. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Benton moved Amendment No. 6. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed as Substituted, as Amended. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

*f. R-21-148 Establishing One-Year Objectives For The City Of Albuquerque In Fiscal Year 2022; To Meet Five-Year Goals (Peña, by request)

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 1. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Sena that this matter be Amended. Councilor Sena moved Amendment No. 2. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed as Amended.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

*g. R-21-157 Approving The Request And Authorizing The Use Of Direct Funding Available From The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 For The Purposes Of Pandemic Response, Pandemic Recovery Investments, And Support For Vulnerable Populations (Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 1. 

The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 4 - Borrego, Harris, Peña, and Sena

Against: 5 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Gibson, and Jones

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 2. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Benton moved Amendment No. 3. 

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Jones, and Sena

Against: 3 - Bassan, Harris, and Peña

A motion was made by Councilor Sena that this matter be Amended. Councilor Sena moved Amendment No. 4. 

The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 2 - Borrego, and Sena

Against: 7 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, and Peña

A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Benton moved Amendment No. 5. 

The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 4 - Benton, Davis, Gibson, and Jones

Against: 5 - Bassan, Borrego, Harris, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Benton moved Amendment No. 6. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Benton moved Amendment No. 7. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 8. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Sena that this matter be Amended. Councilor Sena moved Amendment No. 9. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Sena that this matter be Amended. Councilor Sena moved Amendment No. 10. 

The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 4 - Benton, Davis, Peña, and Sena

Against: 5 - Bassan, Borrego, Gibson, Harris, and Jones

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City Council Action Summary May 17, 2021

A motion was made by Councilor Sena for reconsideration of Amendment No.

5. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 4 - Benton, Davis, Gibson, and Sena

Against: 5 - Bassan, Borrego, Harris, Jones, and Peña

A motion was made by Councilor Sena to amend Amendment No. 11. The motion failed for lack of a second.

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 11. 

The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 4 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, and Jones

Against: 5 - Borrego, Gibson, Harris, Peña, and Sena

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed as Amended.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

Against: 1 - Davis

c. R-21-132 A Nuisance, Substandard Dwelling Or Structure In Need Of Abatement At 5912 Sweet Water Dr NW Within The City Limits Of Albuquerque,

New Mexico Is So Ruined, Damaged And Dilapidated As To Be A

Menace To The Public Comfort, Health, Peace Or Safety And That It Is

To Be Required To Be Removed (Sena)

A motion was made by Councilor Sena that this matter be Postponed to June 7, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

*d. O-21-50 Amending Chapter 2, Article 11, Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque, The “City Budget Ordinance” Relating To The Preparation And Adoption Of The Annual Operating Budget Of The City (Davis, Benton)

A motion was made by Councilor Davis that this matter be Postponed to June 21, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena

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