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City of Albuquerque City Council met Jan. 19

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City of Albuquerque City Council met Jan. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. ROLL CALL

Present 9 - Brook Bassan, Isaac Benton, Patrick Davis, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Renee Grout, Trudy Jones, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, and Louie Sanchez

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

President Benton led the Pledge of Allegiance in English.

Councilor Peña led the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.

3. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION

5. ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL

December 20, 2021

January 10, 2022 Special Meeting

10. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS

8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

DEFERRALS/WITHDRAWALS

b. R-21-190 Approving An Intergovernmental Agreement Between The City Of Albuquerque, The County Of Bernalillo, And The Albuquerque Public School District Board Of Education To Reform The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Government Commission As The Local Government Coordinating Commission To Include The City Of Albuquerque, The County Of Bernalillo, And The Albuquerque Public Schools As The Voting Members (Bassan, Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Postponed to February 23, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

f. R-21-235 Establishing Federal Programming And Policy Priorities For The City Of Albuquerque For Federal Fiscal Years 2022/2023 (Peña, Bassan)

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Postponed to February 7, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

9. CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}

b. EC-21-473 Second amendment to the Lease between the City of Albuquerque Aviation Department and the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service (“National Weather Service”)

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

c. EC-21-474 Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for FY22 Outside Counsel Legal Services between German * Burnette & Associates, LLC and the City of Albuquerque

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

d. EC-21-475 Lease Agreement between Zia Community Cares, LLC and the City of Albuquerque at 5400 Gibson Blvd. SE

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

e. EC-21-481 Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency 2021 Annual Report

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Receipt Be Noted. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

f. EC-21-488 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Katherine Korte to the Personnel Board

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

g. EC-21-489 Mayor's Re-appointment of Mr. Tony R. Johnson to the Metropolitan Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

h. EC-21-490 Mayor’s appointment of Mrs. Louanne Byrd to the Arts Board

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

i. EC-21-491 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Matthew Loehman to the Affordable Housing Committee

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

j. EC-21-492 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Lence Jorgensen to the Albuquerque Housing Authority Board

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

k. OC-21-53 Reappointment of Mr. Gary Eyster to the Environmental Planning Commission

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

l. OC-21-54 Reappointment of Mr. Joseph Cruz to the Environmental Planning Commission

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

m. OC-21-55 Reappointment of Mr. Jonathon Hollinger to the Environmental Planning Commission

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Confirmed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

n. O-21-49 Amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 1 Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1994, The “Capital Improvements” Ordinance, For The Creation Of A Capital Set-Aside For Underserved Areas And Communities (Borrego)

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Died on Expiration of Tenure. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

o. R-20-122 Directing That No New Changes Or Actions Occur With Respect To The La Jornada Art Installation At The Albuquerque Museum Until After The Completion Of The Criminal Investigation Into The June 5, 2020 Incidents At That Location (Borrego)

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Died on Expiration of Tenure. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

p. R-21-223 Amending The Official List Of City Council Meetings From January 2022 Through December 2022 (Benton)

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Withdrawn by Sponsor. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

13. APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}

a. EC-21-472 Department of Arts & Culture FY/21 Priority Objective, Goal 7, Objective 4, Regarding a Study of the Options for Creating a BioPark Admissions Assistance Program

A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Receipt Be Noted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS

12. PUBLIC HEARINGS: {Appeals, SAD Protest Hearings}

14. FINAL ACTIONS

a. O-21-78 Amending Chapter 9, Article 4, Part 1 ROA 1994, The Police Oversight Ordinance (Bassan, Benton, Davis)

A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Amended.

President Benton moved Amendment No. 1. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 4 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, and Fiebelkorn

Against: 5 - Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Amended.

President Benton moved Amendment No. 2. President Benton withdrew his motion.

A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Postponed to February 7, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

c. R-21-221 Approving The One Albuquerque Age-Friendly Action Plan And Directing The City Of Albuquerque’s Department Of Senior Affairs To Use The Aging Population Study To Implement The Plan (Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

d. R-21-225 Approving A Form Of Master Development Agreement For Implementation Of The South Campus Tax Increment Development District; Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Resolution (Benton, Davis by request)

A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

e. R-21-226 Establishing A Redistricting Committee Pursuant To Article 4, Section 3 Of The City Charter To Review And Make Recommendations Concerning The Nine Council Districts; Repealing Enactment

R-2010-103 (R-10-109) (Bassan, Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Lewis

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis for reconsideration of Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 5 - Davis, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 4 - Bassan, Benton, Fiebelkorn, and Grout

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Lewis

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, Benton, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 2 - Davis, and Lewis

A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Amended.

President Benton moved Amendment No. 4. President Benton withdrew his motion.

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

g. R-21-236 Referring The Petition For The Albuquerque Tourism Marketing District To The Planning Group To Prepare The District Plan And Authorizing The City Clerk To Give Notice Of Hearing For The Proposed Plan (Benton, Bassan)

A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Lewis

*h. R-22-4 Adopting The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan For The City Of Albuquerque And Bernalillo County (Benton, by request)

A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

15. OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}

a. EC-22-1 Veto Of O-21-79, Amending The Open Space Trust Fund And Land Administration Ordinance To Authorize The Use Of The Fund For Open Space Acquisitions; Amending A Relevant Cross Reference Within The Open Space Advisory Board Ordinance; And Amending Section 2-12-1, Capital Improvements Program Intent And Scope, To Make Permanent

The Two Percent CIP Set Aside For Open Space Acquisitions

A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Overridden [Override attempt failed]. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 1 - Lewis

Against: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez

b. Approval of Committee Appointments

A motion was made by President Benton for approval of the Committee Appointments dated January 18, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

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