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City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met met Oct. 12

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City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met met Oct. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

Meeting started at 5:02pm

2. ROLL CALL

Members Present:

Councilor Chris Rivera

Councilor Michael Garcia

Councilor Roman Abeyta

Councilor Signe Lindell

Councilor JoAnne Vigil Coppler

Members Excused:

None

Others Attending:

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Department Director

Shannon Jones, Public Utilities Department Director

Mark Baca, Attendee

Alan Hook, Attendee

Mike Dozier, Attendee

Erick Aune, Attendee

Jesse Roach, Attendee

Melissa McDonald, Attendee

Andy Hopkins, Attendee

Rich Brown, Attendee

Kyra Ochoa, Attendee

Bill Schneider, Attendee

Mary McCoy, Attendee

Bernadette Salazar, Attendee

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

Councilor Vigil Coppler pulled items C,E,J,K,M,N,O for discussion.

Councilor Lindell pulled items D,E for discussion

Councilor Garcia pulled items D,E,J for discussion

Councilor Abeyta pulled items D,E for discussion.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of Minutes from the 9.27.2021 Public Works and Utilities Committee.

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: Councilor Rivera

6. PRESENTATION

a. Status of major roads and trails projects progress and funding. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Senior Project Administrator, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6623 and Erick Aune, Director Metropolitan Planning Organization, ejaune@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6664).

Presentation postponed to 10/25/2021 Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting.

b.Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update for September 2021. (Jesse Roach, Water Division Director, jdroach@santafenm.gov, 955-4309)

Committee Review:

Governing Body: 10/13/2021

7. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT

a. Request for Approval of the Acceptance of Award Terms and Conditions for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fiscal Recovery Funds. (Mary McCoy, Finance Director, mtmccoy@santafenm.gov, 955-6171; Rich Brown, Community Development Director, rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 955-6625 and Kyra Ochoa, Community Health and Safety Director, krochoa@santafenm.gov, 955-6603)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/04/2021

Quality of Life Committee: 10/06/2021

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/12/2021

Governing Body: 10/13/2021

MOTION: Councilor Vigil Coppler moved, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the grant as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

b. Request for Approval of renewal of Joint Funding Agreement (JFA) 22RGJFA30 with the United States Department of Interior’s (DOI) United States Geological Survey (USGS) for $78,855 (excluding GRT) to continue permit-required monitoring programs for Santa Fe River and Buckman Well Field. (Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinator, aghook@santafenm.gov, 955-4205)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/12/2021

Finance Committee: 10/18/2021

Governing Body: 10/27/2021

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

c. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Mayor Webber, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Vigil Coppler, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Rivera, and Councilor Garcia)

A Resolution Supporting Offering at Least a Wage of Fifteen Dollars Per Hour for Employees of the City of Santa Fe and Directing the City Manager to Offer Hourly Wage Increases for All Full-Time, Non-Probationary City Employees Paid Less Than Fifteen Dollars Per Hour. (Mary McCoy, Finance Director: mtmccoy@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6171; Bernadette Salazar, Human Resources Director: bjsalazar@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6591)

1) Request for Approval of Budget Amendment Resolution in the Total Amount of $216,449 to Increase Salaries to $15 Per Hour.

Committee Review:

Introduced: 09/18/21

Finance Committee: 10/04/21

Quality of Life Committee: 10/06/21

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/12/21

Governing Body: 10/13/21

Governing Body 10/27/21

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 Garcia, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

item pulled by Couniclor Vigil Coppler for discussion

Councilor Rivera would like to be added as a Sponsor to this item

Councilor Vigil Coppler will be coming forward to the 10.13.21 GB with an amendment.

Councilor Garcia would like to be added as a Co-Sponsor to this item.

d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Councilor Rivera)

A Resolution Adopting the 2023-2027 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (“ICIP”). (Regina Wheeler, Public Works Department Director: rawheeler@santafenm.gov, 955-6622)

Committee Review:

Introduced: 09/29/21

Finance Committee: 10/04/21

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/12/21

Governing Body: 10/13/21

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Mayor Webber)

A Resolution Establishing City of Santa Fe Legislative Priorities for Consideration by the New Mexico State Legislature During the 55th Legislature – State of New Mexico – Second Session, 2022. (Regina Wheeler, Public Works Director: rawheeler@santafenm.gov, 955-6622; Jesse Guillen, Legislative Liaison: jbguillen@santafenm.gov, 955-6518)

Committee Review:

Introduced: 9/29/21

Finance Committee: 10/18/21

Quality of Life Committee: 10/06/21

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/12/21

Governing Body: 10/27/21

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Mayor Webber)

A Resolution Authorizing Officer(s) to Sign on Behalf of the City, so that the City May be Eligible for and to Receive Federal Transit Authority Funding. (David Chapman, Grants Administrator: dachapman@santafenm.gov, 955-6824)

Committee Review:

Introduced: 09/29/21

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/12/21

Governing Body: 10/13/21

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

g. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-__. (Mayor Webber)

A Resolution Approving the City of Santa Fe’s Title VI Transit Program as Required by the Federal Transit Administration. (David Chapman, Grants Administrator: dachapman@santafenm.gov, 955-6824)

Committee Review:

Introduced: 09/29/21

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/12/21

Governing Body: 10/13/21

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

h. Request for the Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to allocated $2,337,957 from FY21 GRT in excess of budget to fund the reconstruction and repairs of the Bicentennial Pool facility; Sam Burnett, Facilities Division Director, jsburnett@santafenm.gov, (505) 795-2491.

Committee Review:

Finance Committee – 10/4/2021

Public Works/Public Utilities Committee – 10/12/2021

Governing Body – 10/13/2021

Item removed from agenda. this is a duplicate item.

i. Request for Approval of Agreement between the City of Santa Fe and Davenport Construction Management for the Renovation of the Santa Fe Train Depot; $1,534,928.27 Including NMGRT; Sam Burnett, Facilities Division Director, jsburnett@santafenm.gov, (505) 795-2491.

Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Amount of $600,000 from FY21 GRT in Excess of Budget to the Railyard WIP Construction Budget for the Santa Fe Train Depot Exterior Rehabilitation Project.

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/04/2021

Public Works and Public Utilities Committee: 10/12/2021

Governing Body: 10/13/2021

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

j. Request for Approval of an Agreement between the City of Santa Fe and Davenport Construction Management LLC to Repair and Reconstruct the Bicentennial Pool; $1,948,419.42 Including New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax. (Sam Burnett, Facilities Division Director, jsburnett@santafenm.gov, (505) 795-2491.

Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocated $2,337,957 from FY21 GRT in Excess of Budget to Fund the Reconstruction and Repairs of the Bicentennial Pool Facility.

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/04/2021

Public Works/Public Utilities Committee: 10/12/2021

Governing Body: 10/13/2021

MOTION: Councilor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Vigil Coppler, to move the contract forward with no recommendation.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Garcia, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Lindell

Abstain: None

k. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $262,464 to Carry Forward the Balance of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant Funds Encumbered for the PSA with Santa Fe Conservation Trust. (Melissa McDonald, Interim Parks Division Director: mamcdonald@santafenm.gov, 505-303-9502).

Committee Review:

Public Works & Utilities Committee: 10/12/2021

Finance Committee: 10/18/2021

City Council: 10/27/2021

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

l. Request for Approval of the 2022 Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting schedule. (Jamie-Rae Diaz, Public Utilities Administrative Manager, jldiaz@santafenm.gov, 955-4233)

Committee Review:

Governing Body: 12/08/2021

MOTION: Councilor Vigil Coppler moved, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the meeting information as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

m. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) from Cash Balance to Water Division CIP and Operating Project Balances in the amount of $1,206,395. (Jesse Roach, Water Division Director, jdroach@santafenm.gov, 955-4309

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/12/2021

Finance Committee: 10/18/2021

Governing Body: 10/27/2021

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 Garcia, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

n. Request for Approval of Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) from Cash Balance for Wastewater Division CIP Projects and Operating Projects in the amount of $4,350,805. (Mike Dozier, Wastewater Division Director, mldozier@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/12/2021

Finance Committee: 10/18/2021

Governing Body: 10/27/2021

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 Garcia, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: None

Abstain: None

o. Request for Approval of Agreement #3203030 with Bradbury Stamm Construction for $19,741,000 Plus $1,665,646.88 New Mexico Gross Receipt Tax for a Total of $21,406,646.88 for Construction of the Airport Terminal Building and Parking Lot Expansion. (Mark Baca, Airport Manager; mdbaca@santafenm.gov, 955-2901)

Approval of a BAR for $12,382,747 for the Construction of the Airport Terminal and Parking Lot Expansion.

Committee Review:

Public Works/Utilities Committee: 10/12/2021

City Council: 10/13/2021

MOTION: Councilor Vigil Coppler moved, seconded by , to deny the contract as presented.

VOTE: The motion was denied on the following Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Garcia, Councilor Vigil Coppler

Against: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell

Abstain: None

a motion was made by Councilor Vigil Coppler for this item to go to 10/18/2021 Finance Committee then back to 10/25/2021 Public Works and Utilities Committee then to 10/27/2021 Governing Body.

A subsequent motion was made by Councilor Lindell for this item to follow the scheduled schedule.

MOTION: Councilor Lindell moved, seconded by Councilor Abeyta, to approve the contract as presented with a subsequent motion

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Abeyta, Councilor Lindell

Against: None

Abstain: Councilor Garcia, Councilor Vigil Coppler

8. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION

10. MATTERS FROM STAFF

11. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE

12. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR

13. NEXT MEETING: October 25 2021

14. ADJOURN

meeting ended at 8:49pm

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