City of Albuquerque City Council met May 16.
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
Vice-President Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance in English. Councilor Peña led the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.
3. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
10. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
5. ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
6. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
May 2, 2022
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Finance and Government Operations Committee - May 9, 2022
Committee of the Whole - May 12, 2022
DEFERRALS/WITHDRAWALS
a. EC-22-14 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Mark Reynolds to the Information Services Committee
A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Postponed to June 22, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
d. O-22-10 Adopting Citywide Text Amendments To The Integrated Development Ordinance §14-16 For The 2021 IDO Annual Update; And Adopting Text Amendments For A Small Mapped Area, The Old Town Historic Protection Overlay Zone (HPO-5) (Benton and Jones, by request)
A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Postponed to June 6, 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}
a. EC-22-68 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Clark Simpson to the Albuquerque Energy Council
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
b. EC-22-69 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Andrea G. Calderon to the Indicators Progress 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
c. EC-22-70 Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Ted C. Baca to the Labor-Management 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
d. EC-22-71 Appointment of Dr. LaTesha Watson to the Position of Superintendent of Police Reform
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Withdrawn by Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
e. EC-22-72 Approval of Contract for the City to retain a Company to Provide Migration Services to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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
f. EC-22-73 Recommendation of Award to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, for Audit Services
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
g. EC-22-74 Approval of the Agreement with Sawmill Community Land Trust to Utilize Workforce Housing Trust Funds in the amount of $1,600,000
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Withdrawn by Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
h. EC-22-75 Project# PR-2021-005904, SD-2021-00263 - 98th and Central Alley Right of Way Vacation - David Moya requests vacation of public right-of-way, for all or a portion of the existing northern half of a 20-foot public alleyway 491.22 feet in length, 10 feet in width, and 4,912.2 square feet in size which runs along the southern property line of Lots 19 through 27, Block 10, Original Townsite of Westland, southeast of the intersection of 98th Street SW and Central Avenue SE containing approximately 0.11 acres
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
k. EC-22-78 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Emir A. Dini to the Human Rights 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
l. OC-22-8 Appointment of Ms. Amanda Chino-Zamora to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Withdrawn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
*m. R-22-28 Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds From The Thornburg Foundation And Providing An Appropriation To The City Clerk’s Office For Fiscal Years 2022 And 2023 (Davis, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
*n. R-22-30 Approving And Authorizing The Filing Of Grant Applications And The Acceptance Of Potential Grant Awards For Multiple City Departments From Associated Grantor Agencies And Providing For An Appropriation To The City Of Albuquerque (Bassan, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
o. R-22-33 Approving And Authorizing A Grant Application For, And Acceptance Of, Grant Funds From The Cities For Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc. And Providing An Appropriation To The City Of Albuquerque Legal Department For Fiscal Years 2023-2024 (Grout, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
*p. R-22-37 Approving The Appointment Of A Director To Fill A Vacancy On The Governing Body Of The Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development Districts 1 And 2 (Collectively, The “District”) Caused By The Resignation Of A Certain Director Pursuant To The Tax Increment For Development Act, NMSA 1978, Sections 5-15-1 Through 28 NMSA, As Amended; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Resolution (Fiebelkorn)
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Passed. 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} i. EC-22-76 Agreement with DLG Accounting Advisory Services
A motion was made by Councilor Grout that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
j. EC-22-77 2nd Supplemental Agreement with DLG Accounting Advisory Services
A motion was made by Councilor Grout that this matter be Approved. 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. R-22-21 Adjusting Fund And Program Appropriations For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque, Appropriating Capital Funds, And Authorizing Changes To The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 Appropriations For The Purposes Of Pandemic Response, Pandemic Recovery Investments, And Support For Vulnerable Populations (Bassan, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
*b. R-22-24 C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2023, Beginning July 1, 2022 And Ending June 30, 2023; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Bassan)
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 1.
A motion was made by Councilor Davis that this matter be Amended. Councilor Davis moved Amendment No. 1 to 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 Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 2 to 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 Sanchez that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Sanchez moved Amendment No. 3 to Amendment No. 1. Councilor Sanchez withdrew his motion.
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 1 as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, and Peña
Against: 2 - Bassan, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
A motion was made by Councilor Jones that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Jones moved Amendment No. 2. 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. 3. 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 Grout that this matter be Amended. Councilor Grout moved Amendment No. 4. 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 Grout that this matter be Amended. Councilor Grout moved Amendment No. 5. 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. 6. 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 Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 7. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Amended.
Vice-President Lewis moved Amendment No. 8. 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 Davis that this matter be Amended. Councilor Davis moved Amendment No. 9. 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 Davis that this matter be Amended. Councilor Davis moved Amendment No. 10. 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 Peña that this matter be Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 11. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Amended.
President Benton moved Amendment No. 12. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, and Lewis
Against: 4 - Bassan, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 13. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, and Peña
Against: 3 - Grout, Jones, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed as
Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 1 - Lewis
g. O-22-22 Approving A Project Involving Curia New Mexico, LLC Pursuant To The Local Economic Development Act And City Ordinance F/S O-04-10, The City's Implementing Legislation For That Act, To Support The Renovation, Expansion, Improvement And Relocation Of Manufacturing And Training Facilities For A Pharmaceutical Company In Albuquerque, New Mexico; Authorizing The Execution Of A Project Participation Agreement And Other Documents In Connection With The Project; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Project Including The Appropriation Of Funds; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance (Bassan and Fiebelkorn, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
b. R-22-24 C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2023, Beginning July 1, 2022 And Ending June 30, 2023; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Bassan)
A motion was made by Councilor Grout that C/S R-22-24 be reconsidered. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Bassan, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 3 - Benton, Davis, and Fiebelkorn
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that Amendment No. 13 be reconsidered. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Bassan, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 3 - Benton, Davis, and Fiebelkorn
A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 13. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Jones, and Peña
Against: 3 - Grout, Lewis, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed as
Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 2 - Grout, and Lewis
*c. R-22-25 Establishing One-Year Objectives For The City Of Albuquerque In Fiscal Year 2023; To Meet Five-Year Goals (Bassan, by request)
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: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
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
e. O-22-20 Amending The Police Oversight Ordinance, ROA 1994, Section 9-4-1-5, To Extend Time For CPOA Board Members To Complete Required Civilian Police Academy Training (Bassan, Benton, Davis)
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
f. O-22-21 Ratifying The Levy Of A Business Improvement Benefit Fee Upon Lodging Businesses Within The Albuquerque Tourism Marketing District (Benton, Bassan)
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
h. R-21-230 Designating The Menaul Metropolitan Redevelopment Area, Making Certain Findings And Conclusions Pursuant To The Metropolitan Redevelopment Code, And Authorizing And Directing The City To Prepare A Metropolitan Redevelopment Plan For The Menaul Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (Benton, Fiebelkorn)
A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Fiebelkorn 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 Fiebelkorn 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
i. R-22-32 Creating The City Of Albuquerque LG Abatement Fund 201 To Account For Opioid Settlement Proceeds And Related Expenditures (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
15. OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
a. EC-22-79 Veto of O-22-15, Repealing "The Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance" Section 14-8-2 And Replacing It With A Revised Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance; And Prescribing Responsibilities And Services Offered By The Office Of Neighborhood Coordination; And Making Revisions To The Integrated Development Ordinance Related To Neighborhood Association Notice
A motion was made by Councilor Jones that this matter be Overridden. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Jones, Lewis, and Sanchez
Against: 3 - Bassan, Grout, and Peña
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