City of Santa Fe Governing Body met June 29

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met June 29.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilor Michael Garcia

3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG

Councilor Rivera

4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES

Councilor Cassutt

ROLL CALL

6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

Santa Fe Police Department Workload Assessment/Staffing Study by Matrix Consulting. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police: bpvaldez@santafenm.gov, 505-955-5040)

FY21 Audit Status Update and Work Plan Review; (Ricky Bejarano, Interim Assistant Finance Director)

Sanctioned Camping in Santa Fe: Recommendations and Solution (Kyra Ochoa, Director of Community Health and Safety: kbrochoa@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6603; Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director: jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6678; Anna Cale, Program Manager in Youth and Family Services: axcale@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6236)

9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA

a. Request for Approval of the June 8, 2022 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Assistant City Clerk: gfcardenas@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6519)

Committee Review:

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

b. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from El Mosquito, LLC, for a Transfer of Ownership of Dispenser Liquor License No. 28087. This License will Remain Located at Santa Fe Capitol Grill, 3462 Zafarano Drive, Santa Fe. (Alexandria Mares, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator, armares@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6520)

Committee Review:

Liquor Hearing: 06/13/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from Los Poblanos, LLLP, for a Craft Distiller Off-Site Location Liquor License (2nd Location) with On-Premises Consumption and Package Sales, with Patio Service, to be Located at Los Poblanos Farm Shop Norte, 201 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe. (Alexandria Mares, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator, armares@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6520) Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 06/13/2022 Governing Body: 06/29/2022

d. Request for Approval of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Service Agreement in the Total Amount of $250,000 for the Santa Fe Suites Rental Subsidy Program which provides Rental Assistance for Tenants at Santa Fe Suites Whom are Transitioning Out of Homelessness; St. Elizabeth Shelters. (Cody Minnich, Project Manager, cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6574)

Committee Review:

Quality Of Life: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Service Agreement in the Total Amount of $400,000 to Provide Down Payment Assistance to a Minimum of Ten Client Households at or Below 120% Area Median Income; Homewise. (Cody Minnich, Project Manager, cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6574)

Committee Review:

Quality of Life: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Service Agreement in the Total Amount of $250,000 for the Rental Assistance Fund which provides Financial Support to People at Risk of Losing their Housing and to Transfer People Out of Homelessness; Life Link. (Cody Minnich, Project Manager, cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6574)

Committee Review:

Quality of Life: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Service Agreement in the Total Amount of $225,000 for the Homeless Early Intervention Program which provides Financial Assistance in the Form of Rent Payments, Utility Payments, Deposits, and cost in Arrears, to a Minimum of Forty Two Households; New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. (Cody Minnich, Project Manager, cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6574)

Committee Review:

Quality of Life: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

h. Request for Approval of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Service Agreement in the Total Amount of $500,000 for Down Payment Assistance to a Minimum of Fifteen Client Households at or Below 120% Area Median Income; Santa Fe Community Housing Trust. (Cody Minnich, Project Manager, cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6574)

Committee Review:

Quality of Life: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Agreement in the Total Amount of $353,162 for Consuelo's Place Shelter; New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. (Cody Minnich, Project Manager, cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6574)

Committee Review:

Quality of Life: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of a Community Development Block Grant Agreement in the Total Amount of $295,094 to Support the Rehabilitation and Conversion of the Lamplighter Inn Into 58 Units of Affordable Housing for Low-Moderate Income Residents at or Below 80% Area Median Income; Bella Luz, LLP. (Cody Minnich, Project Manager, cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6574)

Committee Review:

Quality of Life: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

k. Request for Approval of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Service Agreement in the Total Amount of $800,000 to Support the Rehabilitation and Conversion of the Lamplighter Inn Into 58 Units of Affordable Housing for Low-Moderate Income Residents at or Below 80% Area Median Income; Project Manager, Bella Luz, LLP. (Cody Minnich, cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6574)

Committee Review:

Quality Of Life: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Transfer $187,447 from Capital Impact Fees Roads Funds to Streets CIP to Supplement NMDOT Funding to Design Henry Lynch Road Reconstruction Project. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6623)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Public Works & Utilities Committee: 06/27/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval to Award On-Call Contracts for City-Wide Security Services, Each in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,400,000 Including NMGRT, for Four Years with Four Contractors. (Sam Burnett, Facilities Division Director: jsburnett@santafenm.gov, 505-955-5933, and Caryn Grosse, Project Administrator: clgrosse@santafenm.gov, 505-955-5938)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/27/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

n. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $250,000 to Cover the Cost to Fund the El Lucero Crossing Development Feasibility Study. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov, 505-629-2206)

Committee Review:

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 06/08/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/27/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Firefighters Association - International Association of Firefighters Local 2059 for FY22/23 where Bargaining Unit Employees Shall Receive an Eight (8) Percent Salary Increase. (Adan Lopez, Union President, Local 2059; aslopez@santafenm.gov and Brian Moya, Fire Chief: bjmoya@santafenm.gov, 505-955-3111)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Public Works Committee: 06/27/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

p. Request for Approval of FY22 Supplemental Police Vehicle Purchase and Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) Request in the Total Amount of $2,061,534.66 for the Vehicles, Equipment and Labor Costs Associated with Each Vehicle. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police: bpvaldez@santafenm.gov, 505-955-5040)

Committee Review:

Quality of Life Committee: 06/15/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of the Annual General Liability, Property, Police and Employment Practices, Workers Compensation and Fine Art Insurance Policies Renewal with Arthur J Gallagher for the City of Santa Fe, in an Amount Not to Exceed $3.26 Million. (Bradley Fluetsch, CFA: bjfluetsch@santafenm.gov; 955-6885)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Public Works/Utilities Committee: 06/27/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

r. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Councilwoman Villarreal, Councilor Rivera, Councilor Chavez, Councilor M. Garcia, Councilor Cassutt)

A Resolution Supporting the Permanent Preservation of the Caja Del Rio Cultural Landscape and Wildlife Area. (Shirlene Sitton, Environmental Services Division Director: sesitton@santafenm.gov, 955-2209)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 06/08/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 06/15/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__- (Mayor Webber) A Resolution Amending the Name of the Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission to the Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Council. (Casey Dalbor, Business Growth Manager: cjdalbor@santafenm.gov, 955-6912)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduction): 05/11/2022

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 06/08/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 06/15/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

t. Request for Approval of MOA with the State of New Mexico Human Services Department and the City of Santa Fe to become a vendor to receive funds allotted to households to pay their water and wastewater services through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). (Nancy L. Jimenez, Utility Billing Division Director, nljimenez@santafenm.gov, 955-4364)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/06/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/2022

Governing Body 06/29/2022

10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA

a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-_- (Councilor M. Garcia and Councilor L. Garcia) A Resolution Specifying that the Down Payment Assistance Program Included in the FYE 23 Budget be Available to All Full-Time City Employees. (Bernadette Salazar, Human Resources Department Director: bjsalazar@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6591)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 05/25/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 06/01/2022

Finance Committee: 06/20/22

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of Budget Adjustment Reallocation in Streets Division in the Public Works Department in the Amount $96,500 to Fund the Chip Sealing of Cerro Gordo Road. (Mark Brooks, Streets Project Administrator, mebrooks@santafenm.gov, 505-955-2404)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/07/2022

Governing Body: 6/29/2022

Request for Approval of a Service Agreement in the Total Amount of $286,500, Inclusive of NMGRT, Over Three Years to St. Elizabeth Shelters to provide Navigation and Safety Net Services to Homeless Individuals in Santa Fe. (Christa Hernandez, Youth and Family Services Program Manager, chernandez@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6728)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilites Committee: 06/27/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

d. Request for Approval of a Service Agreement in the Total Amount of $286,500, Inclusive of NMGRT, Over Three Years to New Mexico Immigrant Law Center to provide Legal Immigration and/or Navigation Services to Individuals in Santa Fe. (Christa Hernandez, Youth and Family Services Program Manager, chernandez@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6728)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/27/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

Request for Approval of a Service Agreement in the Total Amount of $286,500, Inclusive of NMGRT, Over Three Years to Coming Home Connection to Provide Navigation Services, Caregiving Services, Equipment Loan Services, and Cleaning Services to Individuals in Santa Fe. (Christa Hernandez, Youth and Family Services Program Manager, chernandez@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6728)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/27/2022

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

f. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Santa Fe and Local 3999 City of Santa Fe Employees of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 18, AFL-CIO. (Bernadette Salazar, Human Resources Director, bjsalazar@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6591)

Committee Review:

Governing Body: 06/29/2022

11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY

EXECUTIVE SESSION

In Accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, Specifically NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Part (H)(7), Attorney-Client Privileged Discussion Regarding Threatened and Pending Litigation in which the City of Santa Fe Is or May Become a Participant, Including a Potential Foreclosure to Recover on a City Lien, and the Opportunity to Join Other Local Governments in Amici Briefs in Two Cases: Merrill v. Milligan, a Voting Rights Act Case Pending Before the U.S. Supreme Court, Encouraging the Court to Retain its Existing Section 2 Standards Regarding Considering Race in Drawing Electoral Districts; and 303 Creative v. Elenis, a First Amendment, Free Speech Case, Pending Before the U.S. Supreme Court, Supporting Upholding State of Colorado's Anti-Discrimination Laws for Places of Public Accommodation. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6512)

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS

a. Approval to Join Other Local Governments in an Amicus Brief in Support of the plaintiffs in Merrill v. Milligan, a Voting Rights Act Case Pending Before the U.S. Supreme Court, Encouraging the Court to Retain its Existing Section 2 Standards Regarding Considering Race in Drawing Electoral Districts. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6512)

b. Approval to Join Local Governments in Support of the State of Colorado in 303 Creative v. Elenis, a First Amendment, Free Speech Case, Pending Before the U.S. Supreme Court, Supporting Upholding State of do's Anti-Discrimination Laws for Places of Public Accommodation. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6512)

14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK

15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY

6. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION

a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-_. (Mayor Webber)

A Resolution Permitting Remote Meetings for Advisory Committees Whether or Not it is Difficult or Impossible for Members of the Committee to Meet in Person when the Advisory Committee Determines it is in the Best Interest of the Public to Do So. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6961)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 06/29/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 07/06/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 07/25/2022

Finance Committee: 08/01/2022

Governing Body: 08/10/2022

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-C. (Mayor Webber, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Romero-Wirth) A Resolution Establishing the Manner of Appointing a Charter Review Commission in 2022 and Identifying Certain Topics for the Commission's Consideration. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov, 955-6961)

Committee Review: Introduced: 06/29/22

Quality of Life Committee: 07/06/22

Finance Committee: 07/18/22

Governing Body: 07/27/22

17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR

18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION)

a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2022-. (Councilor Rivera) An Ordinance Amending Section 21-4.3 SFCC 1987 to Change the Set Out Time for Residential Refuse Collection. (Shirline Sitton, Environmental Services Division Director: sjsitton@santafenm.gov, 955-2209)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 06/08/2022

Governing Body (Public Comment): 06/29/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 07/06/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 07/11/2022

Finance Committee: 07/18/2022

Governing Body (Public Hearing): 07/27/2022

19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING)

20. PUBLIC HEARINGS

a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-_. (Councilor Rivera, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Villarreal, and Councilor Cassutt) A Resolution Proclaiming Severe or Extreme Drought Conditions Exist in the City of Santa Fe; Imposing Fire Restrictions July 11, 2022, to August 9, 2022; Banning the sale or Use of Fireworks Within the City of Santa Fe; Encouraging Residents to Prepare a Personal Wildfire Action Plan; and Encouraging Residents to Follow the Fire Department's Fire Readiness Guidelines. (Geronimo Griego, Fire Marshall: gggriego@santafenm.gov, 955-3317)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 06/08/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 06/15/2022

Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/29/2022

21. APPOINTMENTS

a. Women's Commission (Anna Cale Pendas; Community Services Program Manager: axcale@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6236)

• Wendy Pomeroy - Appointment - Term Ending 10/2023

• Kate Bienvenu – Appointment – Term Ending 10/2022

• Gloria Martinez-Friestad - Appointment - Term Ending 10/2022

• Candice Flint – Reappointment - Term Ending 10/2023

• Araseli Varela - Reappointment - Term Ending 10/2023

b. Historic Districts Review Board (Carly Piccarello, Historic Preservation Division Manager: cpiccarello@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6577)