City of Albuquerque City Council met Aug. 15.
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
Councilor Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance in English.
Councilor Peña led the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.
3. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
10. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
6. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
August 1, 2022
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee - August 10, 2022
9. CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
b. EC-22-101 Project# PR-2021-005984, SD-2022-00014, 2109 - Victor Wuamett/Herren-Ophir requests Vacation of Public Right-of-Way for all or a portion of Lot B-1, Lot A-1 & Lot 11 Block 9, Ridge Park Addition zoned MX-L, located at 2109-2111 San Mateo Blvd NE between Indian School NE and Haines NE containing approximately 0.4017 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
c. EC-22-103 Mayor’s Recommendation of Engineering Consultants for City Wide On-Call Engineering 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
d. EC-22-105 Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Alan F. Weitzel to the Albuquerque Museum Board of Trustees
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
e. EC-22-106 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Rachel E. Hawkins to the Biological Park 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
f. EC-22-108 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Jennifer Layne Frederick to the Transit 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
g. EC-22-109 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Emma Lewis to the ABQ Volunteers 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-22-110 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Jett R. Metcalf to the Transit 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
i. EC-22-111 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Samuel Jensen to the Transit 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
j. EC-22-113 First Amendment to Atlantic Aviation Fixed Base Operator Lease and Operating Agreement
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-22-117 Mayor’s Recommendation of Architectural Consultants for City Wide On-Call Architectural Services for the City Council Services Department
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
l. R-22-57 Approving The Appointment Of Director To Fill The Vacancy On The Governing Body Of The Inspiration Public Improvement District, Caused By The Resignation Of A Director, Pursuant To The Public Improvement District Act, NMSA 1978, §§ 5-11-1 To -27 (2013, As Amended) And City Ordinance Enactment No. O-2003-12, Council Bill No. FS O-03-84; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Resolution (Sanchez)
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
m. R-22-59 Approving And Authorizing The Filing Of A Grant Application For The Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant With The Federal Department Of Housing And Urban Development, For Fiscal Year 2023 Through Fiscal Year 2024 (Peña, Sanchez)
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}
*a. EC-22-85 Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement with HR&A to add funds and extend the time of performance
A motion was made by Councilor Davis that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
*a. EC-22-123 Authorization of Social Service Agreement with Heading Home to Provide Supportive Housing Services to Persons who are Precariously Housed and Have a Behavioral Health Diagnosis
A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS: {Appeals, SAD Protest Hearings}
14. FINAL ACTIONS
a. R-22-46 Adjusting Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2023, Beginning July 1, 2022 And Ending June 30, 2023 (Grout)
A motion was made by Councilor Grout that this matter be Amended. Councilor Grout moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Bassan, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 4 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, and Jones
A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Jones, and Peña
Against: 4 - Bassan, Grout, Lewis, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Grout that this matter be Tabled. The motion failed by the following vote:
For: 4 - Bassan, Grout, Lewis, and Sanchez
Against: 5 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Jones, and Peña
A motion was made by Councilor Grout that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Jones, and Peña
Against: 4 - Bassan, Grout, Lewis, and Sanchez
b. R-22-56 Establishing A Moratorium For Safe Outdoor Spaces As Regulated In The Integrated Development Ordinance For A Period Of 12 Months Or Until The Integrated Development Ordinance Is Amended, Whichever Occurs First (Bassan)
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Amended.
Vice-President Lewis moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Bassan, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 4 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, and Jones
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Bassan, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 3 - Benton, Davis, and Fiebelkorn
c. R-22-62 Directing The Department Of Finance And Administrative Services To Work In Conjunction With The Department Of Family And Community Services To Repay Funds To The Federal Department Of Housing And Urban Development Related To The Cibola Loop Affordable Housing Project; Making An Appropriation (Lewis)
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Amended.
Vice-President Lewis moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 1 - Fiebelkorn
A motion was made by Vice-President Lewis that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Bassan, Benton, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 2 - Davis, and Fiebelkorn
*d. R-22-42 Rescinding R-20-27 And Establishing The Order Of Community Planning Area Assessments For 2022-2027 (Jones and 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
*e. R-22-61 Relating To The Redevelopment, Leasing And Sale Of A Metropolitan Redevelopment Project Within The Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Consistent With The Terms Of The Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Plan; Approving The Metropolitan Redevelopment Application Entitled "Villa Agave, LLC; The Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Application"; Authorizing The Acquisition Of Land And Existing Improvements And Construction Of A Building Within The Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area; Authorizing The Disposition By Lease And Sale Of The City's Interest In Such Project To Villa Agave, LLC, Its Successors And Assigns; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Lease Agreement And Other Documents In Connection With The Project; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Project; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With
This Resolution (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. Approval of Revised Committee Appointments
A motion was made by President Benton that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
