City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met June 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting started at 5:00pm
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Michael Garcia
Councilor Chris Rivera
Councilor Renee Villarreal
Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth
Members Excused:
Others Attending:
Jeff Norris, Legislative Liaison Assistant
Jesse Guillen, Legislative Liaison
Kyra Ochoa, Community Services Department Director
Paul Babcock, Fire Chief
Andrew Padilla, Chief of Police
Jamie-Rae Diaz, Clerk
Ben Valdez, Attendee
Randy Randall, Attendee
Alexandra Ladd, Attendee
Anya Alarid, Attendee
Rich Brown, Attendee
Porfirio Chavarria, Attendee
Paul Joye, Attendee
Facilitator Sean Strahon was in attendance
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Councilor Cassutt moved, seconded by Councilor Villarreal, to approve the agenda as amended.
- remove items 7d, 7f, and 7g from the agenda.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal Against: None
Abstain: Councilor Romero-Wirth
MOTION: Councilor Cassutt moved, seconded by Councilor Rivera, to rescind the approval of the agenda as amended.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero Wirth
Against: Councilor Garcia
Abstain: None
MOTION: Councilor Cassutt moved, seconded by Councilor Rivera, to approve the agenda as amended.
- Postpone item 7g to a date uncertain.
- Postpone item 7f to the July 7th Quality of Life Committee Meeting and add the item to the next Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting.
- Move item 7d to the “presentations” section of the agenda.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero Wirth
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the consent agenda as amended.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
Councilor Garcia pulled item 7c from the consent agenda to abstain from vote. Councilor Villarreal pulled item 7h from consent agenda to discussion.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the June 2, 2021 Quality of Life Committee Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the minutes as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
6. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT
a. Request for the Approval of the Amendment No. 1 to Contract 19-0822 to Increase Amount by $17,500.00 in the Total Amount of $147,465.65 and Extend the Term from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (Porfirio Chavarria; pnchavarria@santafenm.gov; 505-955-3119)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/2021
Finance Committee: 06/21/2021
Governing Body: 06/30/2021
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the contract amendment as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
b. Request for Approval of a State of New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) Amendment No. 1 to CYFD Agreement No. 21-690-3200-20846, City Contract #21-20846, to Update the Scope of Work to Reflect Updated Language, Update the Budget to Reflect Funding Information for Juvenile Justice Alternative to Detention Programs. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director, jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6678)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/2021
Finance Committee: 06/21/2021
Governing Body: 06/30/2021
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the contract amendment as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
c. Request for the Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Grant Contract in the Total Amount of $304,000 for the Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion, and Retired Senior Companion Volunteer Programs; State of New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department. (Anya Alarid, Volunteer Program Manager aalarid@santafenm.gov, 505-955-4744)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/2021
Finance Committee: 06/21/2021
Governing Body: 06/30/2021
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Villarreal, to approve the grants as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
Item pulled by Councilor Garcia to recruse himself from this item.
d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Mayor Webber, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Cassutt)
A Resolution Relating to Income Disparity and Inequity; Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and the Santa Fe Community College to Assist with Launching a Pilot Project to Support Young Parents Enrolled at the Santa Fe Community College, and to Build Support for a Guaranteed Income in the City of Santa Fe. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director: jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 955-6678)
Committee Review:
Introduced: 06/09/21
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/21 (discussed)
Finance Committee: 06/21/21
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/28/21
Governing Body: 06/30/21
Item moved to presentations during approval of agenda.
e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, and Councilor Villarreal) A Resolution Supporting the Tenth Annual Neighbor to Neighbor Fund Drive. (Jesse Guillen, Legislative Liaison: jbguillen@santafenm.gov, 955-6518)
Committee Review:
Introduced: 6/9/21
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/21
Finance Committee: 06/21/21
Governing Body: 06/30/21
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Mayor Webber, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Romero-Wirth)
A Resolution Donating Property Identified as 635 Alto Street and Resources to a Developer Qualified as a “Grantee” Under the New Mexico Affordable Housing Act for Development of at Least Five (5) Low-Priced Dwelling Units. (Alexandra Ladd, Office of Affordable Housing Director: agladd@santafenm.gov, 955-6346)
Committee Review:
Introduction: 06/09/21
Community Development Commission: 06/16/21
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/21
Finance Committee: 06/21/21
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/28/21
Governing Body: 06/30/21
The Committee voted to postpone item 7f to the July 7th Quality of Life Committee Meeting and add the item to the next Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting during the “Approval of the Agenda.”
g. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2021-__. (Councilor Lindell, Mayor Webber, and Councilor Rivera)
An Ordinance Creating a New Section 2-4.14 SFCC 1987 to Require the City Manager’s Residence be Within, or Within Ten (10) Miles of, the Municipal Boundaries of the City of Santa Fe; Creating a New Section 2-9.7 SFCC 1987 to Require that the Chief of Police’s Primary Residence be Within, or Within Ten (10) Miles of, the Municipal Boundaries of the City of Santa Fe; and Creating New Section 2-10/6 SFCC 1987 to Require that the Chief of the Fire Department’s Primary Residence be Within, or Within Ten (10) Miles of, the Municipal Boundaries of the City of Santa Fe. (Jesse Guillen, Legislative Liaison: jbguillen@santafenm.gov, 955-6518)
Introduction: 06/09/21
Public Safety Committee: 06/15/21
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/21
Finance Committee: 06/21/21
Governing Body (request to publish): 06/30/21
Governing Body (public hearing): 07/28/21
The Committee voted to postpone item 7g to a date uncertain during the “Approval of the Agenda.”
h. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2021-__. (Councilor Lindell and Mayor Webber)
An Ordinance Amending Section 23-6.2 SFCC 1987 to Remove the Six Month Minimum Lease Duration for the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol on City Property. (Randy Randall, TOURISM Santa Fe Executive Director: rrandall@santafenm.gov, 955-6209; Rich Brown, Community and Economic Development Department Director: rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 955-6625; Jesse Guillen, Legislative Liaison: jbguillen@santafenm.gov, 955-6518)
Committee Review:
Introduced: 5/12/21
Quality of Life Committee: 6/16/21
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/28/21
Governing Body (request to publish): 06/30/21
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 7/14/21
Governing Body (public hearing): 07/28/21
MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the bill as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
Item pulled by Councilor Villarreal for discussion.
i. Request for Approval of the Allocation for the 2021-2022 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and the Attached Contracts Awarded in Response to RFP #21/25/P Totaling $1,225,000. (Alexandra Ladd, Director of Office of Affordable Housing:agladd@santafenm.gov 505-303-9868)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/2021
Finance Committee: 06/21/2021
Governing Body: 06/30/2021
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the contract as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
j. Request for Approval of the Allocation for the 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and the Attached Contracts Awarded in Response to RFP #21/24/P and Program Administration Cost (Contract Total: $556,067, Plus Administration $124,619 (Alexandra Ladd, Director of Office of Affordable Housing: agladd@santafenm.gov, 505-303-9868)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/2021
Finance Committee: 06/21/2021
Governing Body: 06/30/2021
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the contract as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
k. Request for Approval to Submit for Review to the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government. (Andrew Padilla, Chief of Police, Police Department, aapadilla@santafenm.gov, 955-5102)
Committee Review:
Public Safety Committee: 06/15/2021
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/2021
Finance Committee: 06/21/2021
Governing Body: 06/30/2021
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the grants as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
l. Request for the Approval of the Agreement for Animal Confinement, Care and Disposal Between the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Human Society, Inc. and the City of Santa Fe in the Total Amount of $529,231.80 for the Confinement, Care, Maintenance and Disposal of Stray and Impounded Animals for a Period of Three (3) Years from the Time of Approval by Both the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society, Inc. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police: bpvaldez@santafenm.gov, 955-5040).
Committee Review:
Public Safety Committee: 06/15/21
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/21
Finance Committee: 06/21/21
Governing Body: 06/30/21
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the contract as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
m. Request for Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Police Officers Association for FY22. Contract Includes Salary Increases in the Amount of $423,039 for Sworn and Civilian Bargaining Unit Employees. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police, bpvaldez@santafenm.gov, 955-5040)
Committee Review:
Public Safety Committee: 06/15/21
Quality of Life Committee: 06/16/21
Finance Committee: 06/21/21
Governing Body: 06/30/21
MOTION: Councilor Rivera moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the contract as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Romero-Wirth
Against: None
Abstain: None
7. PRESENTATION
a. Housing Security Overview (Kyra Ochoa, Community Health and Safety Director:krochoa@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6603; Alexandra Ladd, Office of Affordable Housing Director: agladd@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6346; and Anna Cale, Community Services Project Administrator: axcale@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6236)
b. Presentation on report entitled Evictions in the COVID-19 ERA: Successes and limitations of moratoria to keep people housed and healthy in Santa Fe (Part II). (Tomás Rivera, Executive Director, Chainbreaker Collective)
8. MATTERS FROM STAFF
9. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE
10. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR
11. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, July 7, 2021
12. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourn at 7:41pm
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