City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Sept. 29.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilor Cassutt
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG Councilor Lindell
4. INVOCATION
Councilor Romero-Wirth
5. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Councilor Roman Abeyta
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Michael Garcia
Councilor Signe Lindell
Councilor Chris Rivera
Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth
Councilor JoAnne Vigil Coppler
Councilor Renee Villarreal
Mayor Alan Webber
Members Excused:
None
Others Attending:
Jesse Guillen, Legislative Liaison
Jarel Lapan Hill, City Manager
Erin McSherry, City Attorney
Kristine Mihelcic, City Clerk
Kyra Ochoa, Attendee
Mary McCoy, Attendee
Sam Burnett, Attendee
Marcos Martinez, Attendee
Rich Brown, Attendee
Daniel Hernandez, Attendee
Noah Berke, Attendee
Andrea Salazar, Attendee
Jason Kluck, Attendee
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Councilor Vigil Coppler moved, seconded by Councilor Lindell, to approve the agenda as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the consent calendar as amended. Councilor Garcia pulled item 10(n) for discussion.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
a. Regular Governing Body Meeting – September 8, 2021
MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the minutes as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
9. PRESENTATIONS
a) COVID Update. (Kyra Ochoa, Community Health and Safety Directro, krochoa@santafenm.gov, 955-6603)
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Request for Award of Proposal #22/04/P Professional Services Agreement with Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc. for 4 years in the Amount of $636,052.51 Inclusive of NMGRT. (Maya Martinez, Public Utilities Fiscal Administrator, mfmartinez@santafenm.gov, 955-4271)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/07/2021
Finance Committee: 09/20/2021
Governing Body: 09/29/2021
b. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement in the Total Amount of $417,685 for Behavioral Health Direction in FY’s 22, 23, 24 and 25; Therapeutic Solutions Consulting, LLC. (Andres J. Mercado, ajmercado@santafenm.gov, 505-629-6255)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/15/2021
Finance Committee: 09/20/2021
Governing Body: 09/29/2021
c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract #19-0591 for Coming Home Connection to Increase Compensation an Additional $75,000 for FY22 Navigation and Safety-Net Services for a Contract Total of $225,000. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director, jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 955-6678)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/15/21
Finance Committee: 09/20/21
Governing Body: 09/29/21
d. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract #19-0593 for Interfaith Community Shelter to Increase Compensation an Additional $150,000 for FY22 Navigation and Safety-Net Services for a Contract Total of $450,000
(Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director, jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 955-6678)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/15/21
Finance Committee: 09/20/21
Governing Body: 09/29/21
e. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract #19-0587 for La Familia Medical Center to Increase Compensation an Additional $75,000 for FY22 Safety-Net Services for a Contract total of $225,000. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director, jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 955-6678)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/15/21
Finance Committee: 09/20/21
Governing Body: 09/29/21
f. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract #19-0592 for the LifeLink to Increase Compensation an Additional $70,000.00 for FY22 Navigation and Safety-Net Services for a Contract Total of $210,000. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director, jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 955-6678)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/15/21
Finance Committee: 09/20/21
Governing Body: 09/29/21
g. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract for a Total Amount of $376,000 for a Four (4) Year Contract to Aspen Solutions, LLC to Provide Program Evaluation Using a Results Based Accountability Framework for the Grantees of the Human Services Committee and Children and Youth Commission. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director, jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 955-6678)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/15/21
Finance Committee: 09/20/21
Governing Body: 09/29/21
h. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County and the Santa Fe Community Foundation (SFCF) for SFCF to Serve as Fiscal Sponsor for a CONNECT Wellness Fund, No Funds Attached. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director, jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 955-6678)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/15/21
Finance Committee: 09/20/21
Governing Body: 09/29/21
i. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract #19-0584 for St. Elizabeth Shelter to Increase Compensation for an Additional $100,000 for FY22 Navigation and Safety-Net Services for a Contract Total of $300,000.
(Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director, jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 955-6678)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/15/21
Finance Committee: 09/20/21
j. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2021-__: (Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Rivera, and Councilor Vigil Coppler)
A Resolution Adopting the 2023-2027 Senior Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (“ICIP”) for the Division of Senior Services, Community Health and Safety Department. (Kyra Ochoa, Community Health and Safety Director, krochoa@santafenm.gov, 955-6603 and Gino Rinaldi, Division of Senior Services Director, earinaldi@santafenm.gov, 955-4710)
Committee Review:
Introduced: 09/08/21
Quality of Life: 09/15/21
Finance Committee: 09/20/21
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/27/21
Governing Body: 09/29/21
Councilor Villarreal asked to be added as a cosponsor.
k. Request Approval of Amendment #1 of the Professional Services Agreement #19-0127 with WSP USA for Engineering Services Related to the Arroyo Chamisos Crossing Project to Increase Compensation by a Sum Not to Exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand, Seventy-Five Dollars and Three Cents ($150,075.03) Excluding New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax. (Regina Wheeler, PW Department Director, 955-6622, rawheeler@santafenm.gov)
1. Request Approval of Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $250,000 from Roads Impact Fees to Fund Completion of Phase 1B “Detailed Analysis of Alternative B” for CIP #876B – Arroyo De Los Chamisos Crossing Project.
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 09/20/2021
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 09/27/2021
Governing Body: 09/29/2021
l. Request for Approval of Change Order #2 to CIP #957 Aeration, Project, Bid Number '20/17/B with RMCI Inc. for an Increase in the Amount of $750,968.20. (Efran Morales, Wastewater Management Plant Supervisor, emmorales@santafenm.gov, 955-4618)
1. Request of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund in the Amount of $750,968.20.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/07/2021
Finance Committee: 09/20/2021
Governing Body: 09/29/2021
m. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $850,000 to Construct CIP #842B Camino Entrada Roundabout. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, PW Project Administrator Sr., rsglorioso moss@santafenm.gov, 955-6632)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 09/20/2021
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 09/27/2021
Governing Body: 09/29/2021
n. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment Resolution in the Amount of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000) to Fund the Settlement Agreement with AFSCME in PELRB Case #106-20 Approved by the Governing Body on September 8, 2021. (Mary McCoy, Finance Director, mtmccoy@santafenm.gov, 955-6171)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 09/20/2021
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/27/2021
Governing Body: 09/29/2021
MOTION: Councilor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Villarreal, to approve the budget adjustment resolution (BAR) as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
11. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a. Request for Approval of Amendment #2 to Professional Services Agreement 19-0748, Increasing Compensation in the Amount of $1,000,000 to a Total Amount of $2,000,000 Plus NMGRT for Professional Design Services with Wilson & Co. (Sam Burnett, Facilities Division Director: jsburnett@santafenm.gov, 505-795-2491)
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities: 09/27/2021
Governing Body: 09/29/2021
MOTION: moved, seconded by , to approve the contract amendment as presented.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: None
Against: None
Abstain: None
b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Mayor Webber) A Resolution Extending the Emergency Proclamation Declared by the Mayor on September 27, 2021, by Forty Days, Expiring at Noon on November 8, 2021, Pursuant to Section 20-1.3(C) SFCC 1987. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcshery@santafenm.gov, 955-6961)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 09/29/21
MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2021-23. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-____. (Councilor Garcia)
An Ordinance Amending Section 9-1.7 SFCC 1987 Regarding Ranked Choice Voting to Amend How a Tie Vote Between Two Candidates is Resolved. (Marcos Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney: mdmartinez@santafenm.gov, 955-6502 and Kristine Mihelcic, City Clerk: kmmihelcic@santafenm.gov, 955-6846)
Committee Review:
Introduced: 09/20/21 (Finance Committee)
Ethics and Campaign Review Board: 09/28/21
Governing Body (Request to Publish): 09/29/21
Quality of Life Committee: 10/06/21
Finance Committee: 10/18/21
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 10/27/21
MOTION: Councilor Cassutt moved, seconded by Councilor Villarreal, to approve the bill as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Mayor Webber)
A Resolution Recognizing the Need for Coordination of Assistance for Afghan Immigrants in Need of Humanitarian Assistance Arriving in New Mexico; Adopting a Strategy to Assist; and Reaffirming the City of Santa Fe’s Commitment to Being a Welcoming Community. (Kyra Ochoa, Community Health and Safety Department Director: krochoa@santafenm.gov, 955-6603)
Committee Review:
Introduced: 09/27/21 (Public Works and Utilities Committee)
Governing Body: 09/29/21
MOTION: Councilor Romero-Wirth moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to motion to suspend the rules to allow the introduction of the resolution at the Public Works and Utilities Committee on September 27, 2021.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
MOTION: Councilor Romero-Wirth moved, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the resolution as amended.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
MOTION: Councilor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the amendment from Councilor Garcia. On page 4, line 15 insert the following new paragraph: “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager shall provide an update to the Governing Body six months from adoption to review the fiscal impact of the resolution.add a 6-month review of the fiscal impact of the resolution.”
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
Councilors Garcia, Vigil Coppler, Cassutt, and Villarreal asked to be added as cosponsors.
MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the amendment from Councilor Villarreal. On page 4, line 12 after “to” insert “the New Mexico Congressional Delegation, the Office of the Governor, the Speaker of the New Mexico House, the New Mexico Senate Majority Leader, the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners, and”
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
13. MIDTOWN OVERVIEW
a Midtown Planning & Development Bi-Weekly Report, by Office of Economic Development Department. (Rich Brown, Director, Community & Economic Development Department: rdbrown@santafenm.gov) INFORMATION ONLY
Progress Report: Overview of September 2021 Activities
Presenter: Daniel Hernandez, Proyecto, Midtown Redevelopment Project Manager
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
15. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
16. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
a. Introduction of Legislation – September 29, 2021.
Councilor Villarreal asked to be added as a cosponsor to Councilor Rivera’s resolution on convening the Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission.
EVENING SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
17. ROLL CALL
18. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
19. APPOINTMENTS
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2021-20. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-____. (Councilor Garcia, Councilor Romero-Wirth, and Councilwoman Villarreal)
An Ordinance Amending Section 9-3.6 SFCC 1987 to Expressly Recognize that Electronic Signatures are Permitted Under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act for Seed Money Contributions on the Required Forms; Amending Section 9-3.7 SFCC 1987 to Expressly Recognize that Electronic Signatures are Permitted Under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act for Qualifying Contributions on the Required Forms; and Amending Section 9-3.12 SFCC 1987 to Expressly Recognize that Electronic Signatures are Permitted Under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act for Qualified Small Contributions. (Marcos Martinez, Assistant City Attorney: mdmartinez@santafenm.gov, 955-6502)
Committee Review:
Introduced: 08/02/21
Quality of Life Committee: 08/18/21
Governing Body (Request to Publish): 08/25/21
Finance Committee: 08/30/21
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 09/29/21
MOTION: Councilor Romero-Wirth moved, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the bill as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2021-21. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2021-____. (Councilwoman Renee Villarreal, Councilor Cassutt, and Councilor Garcia)
An Ordinance Relating to Closed Captions; Creating a New Section 7.5 SFCC 1987 to Require Places of Public Accommodation to Activate Closed Captioning on Television Receivers. (Jesse Guillen, Legislative Liaison: jbguillen@santafenm.gov, 955-6518)
Committee Review:
Introduced: 07/14/21
Quality of Life Committee: 08/18/21
MINUTES Mayor’s Committee on Disability: 08/19/21
Governing Body (Request to Publish): 08/25/21
Finance Committee: 08/30/21
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 09/29/21
MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Romero Wirth, to approve the bill as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
Councilor Lindell asked to be added as a cosponsor to this item.
c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2021-19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2021- ____.
An Ordinance Amending the Land Development Code, Chapter 14 FCC 1987, to Address Zoning Issues Related to Cannabis; Amending Table 14-6.1-1, Table of Permitted Uses, to Clarify Zoning Districts for Various Types of Cannabis Establishments, and to Adopt Operating Times, Density Limitations, and a Minimum Distance Between Cannabis Retail Establishments and Schools or Daycare Centers; Amending Subsection 14-6.2(H), Agricultural Uses, to Address Cannabis Production; Adding a New Subsection 14-6.2(I) to Adopt Use-Specific Standards for Cannabis Establishments, Including Operating Times, Density Limitations, and a Minimum Distance Between Cannabis Retail Establishments and Schools or Daycare Centers; Amending Subsection 14-6.3(B)(2) to Prohibit Commercial Cannabis Establishments as Accessory Uses or Structures on Residentially Zoned Property; Amending Subsection 14-6.3(D)(2) to Prohibit the Conduct of a Cannabis Establishment as a Home Occupation; Amending Section 14-12.1 to Add Definitions for Various Types of Cannabis Establishments; Establishing an Effective Date; and Making Such Other Changes as are Necessary to Carry Out the Purpose of this Ordinance. (Andrea Salazar, Assistant City Attorney: asalazar@santafenm.gov, 955-6303 and Noah Berke, Current Planning Manager: nlberke@santafenm.gov, 955-6647)
Committee Review:
Planning Commission: 08/19/21
Planning Commission: 09/02/21
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/07/21
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 09/08/21
Governing Body (Request to Publish): 09/08/21
Quality of Life Committee: 09/15/21
Finance Committee: 09/20/21
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 09/29/21
MOTION: Councilor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Abeyta, to approve the amendment from Councilor Garcia as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
MOTION: Councilor Cassutt moved, seconded by Councilor Villarreal, to approve the bill as amended.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Villarreal, Mayor Webber
Against: None
Abstain: None
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