City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Feb. 7

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Feb. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

meeting started at 5:01pm

2. ROLL CALL

Members Present:

Councilor Chris Rivera

Councilor Michael Garcia

Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth

Councilor Lee Garcia

Councilor Amanda Chavez

Members Excused:

None

Others Attending:

Jamie-Rae Diaz, Administrative Manager

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Department Director

Jesse Roach, Attendee

Mike Dozier, Attendee

Terry Lease, Attendee

Andy Hopkins, Attendee

Daniel Hernandez, Attendee

Lee Logston, Attendee

Rich Brown, Attendee

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION: moved, seconded by , to approve the as amended.

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

For: None

Against: None

Abstain: None

Chairman removed item c as requested by Mayor.

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

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

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Chavez

Against: None

Abstain: None

Councilor Michael Garcia pulled item 8bm for discussion.

5. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION

a. Introduction of a Resolution Supporting House Memorial 3 that Requests the Workforce Solutions Department Convene a Task Force to Recommend Legislation for Paid Family and Medical Leave. (Councilor Cassutt and Councilwoman Villarreal)

Committee Review:

Introduction: PW/PU 02/07/2022

Governing Body: 02/09/22

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of minutes from the January 24, 2022 Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting.

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

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

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Chavez

Against: None

Abstain: None

7. PRESENTATION

a. Streetlight LED Conversion Project Report. (Regina Wheeler, Public Works Department Director, rawheeler@santafenm.gov, 955-6622)

8. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT

a. Request for Approval of the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the City of Santa Fe and the Boys & Girls Club, Inc. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6344)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/07/2022

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 02/09/2022

Finance Committee: 02/14/2022

Quality of Life: 02/16/2022

Governing Body: 02/23/2022

MOTION: Councilor Romero-Wirth moved, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the lease amendment as presented.

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

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Chavez

Against: None

Abstain: None

b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Mayor Webber, Councilor Cassutt, and Councilor Chavez)

A Resolution Adopting Next Steps for the Reuse and Redevelopment of the Midtown Property Including Applying for Land Use Rezoning, General Plan Amendment, and a Master Plan; Adopting a Community Development Plan; Issuing Certain Requests for Proposals; Conducting Certain Studies and Assessments; and Seeking the Acquisition of Land Located Within or Adjacent to the Midtown Site. (Rich Brown, Community and Economic Development Director: rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6625)

Committee Review:

Introduced: 01/26/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 02/02/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/07/2022

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 02/09/2022

Finance Committee: 02/14/2022

Governing Body: 02/23/2022

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

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

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Chavez

Against: None

Abstain: None

Item pulled by Councilor Mike Garcia for discussion. Approved unanimously to forward to 02/09/2022 Economic Development Advisory Committee.

c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-___. (Mayor Webber)

A Resolution Establishing Additional Legislative Funding Priorities Based on the Potential Availability of Additional Funding During the 2022 Legislative Session. (Rich Brown, Community Development Director, rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6625)

Committee Review:

Introduced at Governing Body: 01/26/2022

Finance Committee: 01/31/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 02/02/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/07/2022

Governing Body: 02/09/2022

item removed from agenda

d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2022-___ (Mayor Webber)

A Resolution to Request Approval of Second Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. (Andy Hopkins, Budget Analyst: ajhopkins@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6177)

Committee Review:

Introduced: 01/31/2022 (Finance Committee)

Finance Committee: 01/31/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 02/02/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/07/2022

Governing Body: 02/09/2022

MOTION: Councilor Romero-Wirth 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 Romero-Wirth, Councilor Chavez

Against: None

Abstain: None

e. Request for Approval of Purchase for a Komptech X63 Windrow Turner for the Wastewater Management Compost Section through the Source Well Cooperative Procurement in the Total Amount of $631,942. (Julian Gonzales, WWMD Plant Operator: jrgonzales@santafenm.gov, 505-470-0291)

Request for Approval of a BAR (Budget Adjustment Resolution) in the Amount of $631,942 for the Windrow Turner.

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/07/2022

Finance Committee: 02/14/2022

Governing Body: 02/23/2022

MOTION: Councilor Romero-Wirth moved, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the purchase as presented.

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

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Chavez

Against: None

Abstain: None

f. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $750,000 from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for Severance Tax Bond Appropriation to the Electric Vehicles Project No. 20-E2735, to Fund the Purchase of Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations. (Neal Denton, Sustainability Officer: nhdenton@santafenm.gov, 505-955-2229)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/07/2022

Finance Committee: 02/14/2022

Governing Body: 02/23/2022

MOTION: Councilor Romero-Wirth moved, seconded by Councilor Garcia, 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 Romero-Wirth, Councilor Chavez

Against: None

Abstain: None

g. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2022-__. (Mayor Webber)

An Ordinance Granting NTS Communications, LLC, DBA Vexus Fiber, a Non-Exclusive Franchise, to Operate a Telecommunications Network Within the City of Santa Fe; the Right to Use City Public Rights-of-Way to Provide Telecommunications Services Within the City; and Fixing the Terms and Conditions Thereof. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Introduced: 12/08/21

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/10/2022 (Postponed)

Finance Committee: 01/31/22 (Item Pulled from Agenda)

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/07/2022

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 02/09/2022

Governing Body (Public Comment): 02/09/2022

Finance Committee: 02/14/2022

Governing Body (Public Hearing and Final Approval): 03/09/2022

MOTION: Councilor Romero-Wirth moved, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the bill as presented.

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

For: Councilor Rivera, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Chavez