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City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Sept. 27

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City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Sept. 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

Members Present:

Councilor Chris Rivera

Councilor Roman Abeyta

Councilor Signe Lindell

Councilor JoAnne Vigil Coppler

Members Excused:

Councilor Michael Garcia

Others Attending:

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Department Director

Shannon Jones, Public Utilities Department Director

Romella Glorioso-Moss, Attendee

Sam Burnett, Attendee

Jesse Roach, Attendee

Rich Brown, Attendee

Terry Lease, Attendee

Bernadette Salazar, Attendee

Marcos Martinez, Attendee

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Abeyta, to approve the agenda as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote: 

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler 

Against: None

Abstain: None

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the agenda as amended.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote: 

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler 

Against: None

Abstain: None

Councilor Vigil Coppler pulled item H for discussion

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of the September 7, 2021 Public Works and Utilities Committee.

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Abeyta, to approve the minutes as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

6. PRESENTATION

7. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT

a. 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

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the contract amendment as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

b. 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

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the budget adjustment resolution (BAR) as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

c. 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

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the resolution as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

d. 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 Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the budget adjustment resolution (BAR) as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

e. 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: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the contract amendment as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

f. Request for approval of Amendment #4 to PSA #19-0234 with Carollo Engineers to provide continuance of On Call Engineering services) in support of Capital Improvements and Priority (CIP) Projects in the amount of $500,000 exclusive of NMGRT. (William Schneider, Water Resources Manager, whschneider@santafenm.gov, 955-4203)

1) Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) in the amount of $542,188 from Cash Balance in Water Enterprise fund to fund the Contract Amendment #4 On Call Engineering Contract with Carollo Engineering.

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/27/2021

Finance Committee: 10/04/2021

Governing Body: 10/13/2021

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the contract amendment as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

g. Request for the Approval of the Amendment #3 to Agreement #20-0027 with B&D Industries, Inc for On-Call Citywide HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Services; increasing compensation in the total amount of $1,000,000.00 plus New Mexico gross receipts tax; (Sam Burnett, Facilities Division Director, jsburnett@santafenm.gov, (505) 795-2491)

Committee Review:

Public Works & Utilities Committee: 09/27/2021

Finance Committee: 10/04/2021

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the contract amendment as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

h. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolutions (BARS) for Public Utilities Department to fund vacant positions through the 2021/2022 fiscal year and fund one new expansion position for Wastewater Management Division in the total amount of $201,151. (Shannon Jones, Public Utilities Department Director, swjones@santafenm.gov, 955-4267)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/27/2021

Finance Committee: 10/04/2021

Governing Body: 10/13/2021

MOTION: Councilor Vigil Coppler moved, seconded by Councilor Lindell, to approve the budget adjustment resolution (BAR) as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

Pulled by Councilwomen Vigil Coppler for discussion. Approved unanimously to forward to 10/04/2021 Finance Committee.

i. Request for Approval for Amendment #6 to the Alpha Southwest Contract for Emergency Repair for an increase in the amount $297,930.29. (Efran Morales, WWM Plant Superintendent, emmorales@santafenm.gov, 955-4618)

1) Request for Approval of Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the amount of $297,930.29 from the WWMD Cash Balance.

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/27/2021

Finance Committee: 10/04/2021

Governing Body: 10/13/2021

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the contract amendment as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

j. Updates to County Partnership in the San Juan Chama Return Flow Project (Jesse Roach, Water Division Director, jdroach@santafenm.gov, 955-4309; Marcos Martinez, Assistant City Attorney, mdmartinez@santafenm.gov, 955-6502)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/27/2021

Finance Committee: 10/04/2021

Governing Body: 10/13/2021

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the informational as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

k. Request for Approval for a Lease Agreement for Telecommunications Facilities at Buckman Booster Station No. 4 for Verizon Communications. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov; Marcos Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney: mdmartinez@santafenm.gov, 955-6502; Rich Brown, Community and Economic Development Director: rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 955-6625)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/27/21

Finance Committee: 10/04/21

Governing Body: 10/13/21

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the lease as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

l. Request for Approval for Lease Amendment No. 1 to Sandoval Parking Garage Antenna Site Lease for Verizon Communications. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov; Marcos Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney: mdmartinez@santafenm.gov, 955-6502; Rich Brown, Community and Economic Development: rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 955-6625)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/27/21

Finance Committee: 10/04/21

Governing Body: 10/13/21

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to approve the lease amendment as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following 

Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

8. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION

10. MATTERS FROM STAFF

11. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE

a. Introduction of Legislation – September 27, 2021.

Introduction read in by Councilor Rivera

12. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR

13. NEXT MEETING: October 12 2021

14. ADJOURN

meeting ended at 5:27pm

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