City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Aug. 3

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Aug. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDERThe meeting of the Quality of Life Committee was called to order by Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Chair, at 5:00 pm, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

2. ROLL CALL

Members Present:

Councilor Amanda Chavez

Councilor Lee Garcia

Councilor Jamie Cassutt

Councilor Renee Villarreal

Members Excused:

Councilor Michael Garcia

Others Attending:

Elizabeth Martin, Clerk

Councilor Chavez asked that item C be moved to the first item to be hears under Action Items: Consent.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Councilor Chavez pulled items B and C for discussion.

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

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of Minutes from the July 20, 2022 Quality of Life Committee Meeting

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

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

6. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT

a. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Sub-Recipient Grant Agreement EMW-2020-SS-00127-S01, Extending the Performance Period to December 31, 2022, In the Total of $262,749.19, New Mexico

Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. (Brian Williams, Office of the Emergency Management Director: bgwilliams@santafenm.gov, 505-469-1484)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 08/01/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 08/03/2022

Governing Body: 08/10/2022

MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the contract amendment as presented.

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

Approved on consent.

b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2022-__. (Councilwoman Villarreal and Councilor Rivera)

An Ordinance Amending SFCC 1987 Section 23-5.1 to Add Definitions fo “Cultural Event” and “Small Commercial Event”; and Amending SFCC 1987 Section 23-5.2 to Allow up to Eight (8) Small Commercial Permits for Cultural Events on the Plaza Including Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, and Six Additional Events Selected by Lottery. (Melissa McDonald, Parks Division Director: mamcdonald@santafenm.gov, 955- 6840)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 07/13/2022

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

Quality of Life Committee: 08/03/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/08/2022

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 8/10/2022

Finance Committee: 08/15/2022

Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/31/2022

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

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

A motion was made by Councilor Villarreal, seconded by Councilor Lee Garcia, to approve an amendment adding the Pride event to the event list included in the Bill and to adjust certain language as necessary.

The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2022-__. (Councilor Romero-Wirth, Mayor Webber, and Councilor Chavez)

An Ordinance Repealing Section 10-11 of SFCC 1987; Creating a New Section 10-11 to Establish an Ordinance Relating to Shopping Carts; Incentivizing Retail Establishments to Ensure Their Shopping Carts Remain on Their Property; Imposing a Fee for Shopping Cart Return; and Establishing an Effective Date. (Kristine Mihelcic, City Clerk: kmmihelcic@santafenm.gov, 955-6327; Jesse Guillen, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager: jbguillen@santafenm.gov, 955-6518)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 07/13/2022

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

Quality of Life Committee: 08/03/2022 (Vote to Postpone to 8/17) Quality of Life Committee: 08/17/2022

Finance Committee: 09/06/2022

Governing Body (Public Hearing and Final Action): 09/14/2022

MOTION: Councilor Chavez moved, seconded by Councilor Villarreal, to postpone the bill until the next meeting of the Quality of Life Committee.

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

d. Request for Approval of an Annual Arts Funding Grant Contract with the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, New Mexico Arts Division, for the Arts and Culture Department Community Gallery in the Amount of $6,677 to Fund Public Programming. (Robert Lambert, Community Art Gallery Manager: rdlambert@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6707)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 08/01/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 08/03/2022

Governing Body: 08/10/2022

MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the grant as presented.

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

Approved on consent.

e. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $3,096,000 Excluding NMGRT for Accounting Services/ Year End Close and Audit Preparation for One Year with the Option to Renew up to Four Years, Pursuant to RFP 22/47/P. (JoAnn Lovato, Contracts Manager: jdlovato@santafenm.gov, 505-490-6045)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 08/01/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 08/03/2022

Governing Body: 08/10/2022

MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the contract as presented.

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

Approved on consent.

f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Councilor Cassutt, Councilwoman Villarreal and Councilor Lindell)

A Resolution Supporting the Neighbor to Neighbor Fund Drive 2022. (Jesse Guillen, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager: jbguillen@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 07/27/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 08/03/2022

Governing Body: 08/10/2022

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

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

Approved on consent.

7. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION

a. Request for Approval of Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Agreement in the Amount of $581,333 to Support Operations, Programs, and Case Management at Santa Fe Suites; Community Solutions International, Inc DBA Vincent’s Legacy LLC. (Cody Minnich, Project Manager, Office of Affordable Housing: cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6574)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 08/01/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 08/03/2022

Governing Body: 08/10/ 2022

MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the contract as presented.

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

For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal

Against: None

Abstain: None

8. MATTERS FROM STAFF

9. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE

10. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR