City of Albuquerque City Council met Dec. 6.
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
Vice-President Gibson led the Pledge of Allegiance in English. Councilor Bassan led the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.
3. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
5. ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
6. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
November 15, 2021
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Finance and Government Operations Committee - November 22, 2021
9. CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
a. EC-21-470 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Beverly A. McMillan to the Human Rights Board
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Confirmed.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 1 - Benton
b. EC-21-471 Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Tony R. Johnson to the Metropolitan Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 1 - Benton
c. R-21-130 Establishing A City Healthy Communities, Public Health, And Sustainability Policy Committee (Borrego)
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Withdrawn by Sponsor. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 1 - Benton
d. R-21-192 Requiring The City Of Albuquerque To Enter Into A Project Labor Agreement With The Construction Partners Performing The Construction Of A New Multi-Purpose Soccer Stadium Upon The Bond Approval By New Mexico Voters On The November 2021 Ballot (Benton, Sena, Davis)
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Withdrawn by Sponsor. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 1 - Benton
e. R-21-217 Approving The Appointment Of A Director To Fill The Vacancy On The Governing Body Of The Inspiration Public Improvement District, Caused By The Resignation Of A Director, Pursuant To The Public Improvement District Act, NMSA 1978 § § 5-11-1 To -27 (2019, As Amended) And City Enactment No. O-2003-12, City Enactment No R-2007-150, And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Resolution (Sena, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 1 - Benton
f. R-21-218 Approving The Appointment Of A Director To Fill The Vacancy On The Governing Body Of The Volterra Public Improvement District, Caused By The Resignation Of A Certain Director, Pursuant To The Public Improvement District Act, NMSA 1978 § § 5-11-1 To -27 (2019, As Amended) And City Enactment No. O-2003-12, City Enactment No R-2007-150, And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Resolution (Harris, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 1 - Benton
g. R-21-219 Approving The Appointment Of Directors To Fill The Vacancies On The Governing Body Of The Juan Tabo Hills Estates Public Improvement District, Caused By The Expiration Of Terms Of Directors, Pursuant To The Public Improvement District Act, NMSA 1978 § § 5-11-1 To -27 (2019, As Amended) And City Enactment No. O-2003-12, City Enactment No R-2007-150, And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With
This Resolution (Harris, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 1 - Benton
10. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS: {Appeals, SAD Protest Hearings}
a. AC-21-14 PR-2021-005420, VA-2021-00124, VA-2021-00347: William Harken appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner’s decision to approve a Permit-Wall or Fence-Major for Lot 34, Heritage Hills Unit 5, located at 8921 Democracy Rd NE, zoned R-1C [Section 14-16-5-7(D)]
A motion was made by Councilor Jones To Accept the Land Use Hearing Officer Recommendation and Findings. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
13. APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
a. EC-21-460 Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Jana Lynne Pfeiffer to the Environmental Planning Commission
A motion was made by Councilor Sena that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
14. FINAL ACTIONS
b. O-21-84 F/S Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds In One Or More Series In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $110,000,000 To Finance The (1) Cost Of Designing, Developing, Constructing, Reconstructing, Rehabilitating, Renovating, Modernizing, Signing, Enhancing And Otherwise Improving Certain Capital Improvements, Including Road Infrastructure, Recreational Facilities, Affordable Housing, Public Safety, Property Acquisition And Public Buildings, And (2) Paying Expenses Related To Issuance Of The Bonds; Providing For The Payment Of The Series 2022 Bonds From Certain Gross Receipts Tax Revenues; Providing For The Collection Of Certain Gross Receipts Taxes; Approving The Delegation Of Authority To Make Certain Determinations Regarding The Sale Of The Series 2022 Bonds Pursuant To The Supplemental Public Securities Act; Providing For The Terms And Other Details Concerning The Series 2022 Bonds; Providing For Certain Documents Pertaining To The Series 2022 Bonds; Ratifying Action Previously Taken; Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Authorizing The Taking Of Other Actions In Connection With The Issue And Sale Of The Series 2022 Bonds (Bassan, Peña)
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Substituted. 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 Passed as Substituted. The motion failed by the following vote:
For: 5 - Bassan, Borrego, Harris, Peña, and Sena
Against: 4 - Benton, Davis, Gibson, and Jones
a. O-21-80 Amending Section 5-5-11 Of The Public Purchases Ordinance To Require The Use Of Project Labor Agreements On Certain Public Works Construction Projects In The City Of Albuquerque (Sena, Borrego, Davis)
A motion was made by President Borrego that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Peña, and Sena
Against: 3 - Bassan, Harris, and Jones
c. R-21-208 Encouraging The City Of Albuquerque To Complete The Funding For The Renovation Of Los Altos Park, Adding A Facility To House A Security Patrol Vehicle To The Scope Of The Park Renovation, Prohibiting The Sale Of Alcohol At Los Altos Park Except During Certain Special Events, Removing Los Altos Park From The List Of City Parks Where Public Alcohol Consumption Is Permitted, Funding A Feasibility Study And Design Analysis Report To Construct A Foot Path Around The Perimeter Of Los Altos Golf Course (Gibson)
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Amended.
Vice-President Gibson 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 Vice-President Gibson 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
d. R-21-215 F/S Making Findings In Connection With The Resolution Of Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District 1 Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Senior Lien Tax Increment Bonds; And Ratifying And Approving The Issuance And Sale Of The Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District 1 Senior Lien Gross Receipts Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2022, As Substantially Consistent With The Requirements Of City Ordinance Enactment No. O-2006-036 And City Council Resolution No. R-2008-126, Enactment No. R 2008-120 (Gibson, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Substituted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
A motion was made by Vice-President Gibson that this matter be Passed as Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Borrego, Davis, Gibson, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
e. R-21-222 Establishing Legislative And Budget Priorities For The City Of Albuquerque For The Second Session Of The 55th New Mexico State Legislature (Peña, Sena, Bassan, Borrego)
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: 6 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Harris, Peña, and Sena
Against: 2 - Gibson, and Jones
Excused: 1 - Benton
A motion was made by President Borrego that this matter be Amended.
President Borrego moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Against: 1 - Gibson
Excused: 1 - Benton
A motion was made by President Borrego that this matter be Amended.
President Borrego moved Amendment No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 2 - Benton, and Gibson
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed as Amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 2 - Benton, and Gibson
*g. R-21-224 Adjusting Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs To Provide For Actual Expenditures And Adjusting Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Appropriations (Peña, by request)
A motion was made by President Borrego that this matter be Amended.
President Borrego moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 2 - Benton, and Gibson
A motion was made by Councilor Davis that this matter be Amended. Councilor Davis moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Against: 1 - Harris
Excused: 2 - Benton, and Gibson
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 2 - Benton, and Gibson
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed as Amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Bassan, Borrego, Davis, Harris, Jones, Peña, and Sena
Excused: 2 - Benton, and Gibson
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