City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Oct. 19

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Oct. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Quality of Life Committee meeting was called to order by Chair Cassutt at 5:04 pm on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in the City Council Chambers.

2. ROLL CALL

Members Present:

Councilor Amanda Chavez

Councilor Lee Garcia

Councilor Michael Garcia

Councilor Jamie Cassutt

Councilor Renee Villarreal

Members Excused:

None

Others Attending:

Loretta Olguin, Clerk

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Ms. Olguin stated that item D had been reomoved by sponsor Councilor Michael Garcia, for additional discussion. It will come back to this Committee at a later date.

MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Renee Villarreal, to approve the as amended.

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

For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

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

For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

Items H and J were pulled for discussion by Councilor Villarreal.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. PRESENTATION

a. Update on Airport Road Main Street Urban Commercial Corridor Progress (Elizabeth Camacho, Economic Development & Communication Adminstrator: excamacho@santafenm.gov; Miguel Acosta, macosta.csf@gmail.com)

7. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT

a. Approval of Minutes for the October 5, 2022 Quality of Life Committee Meeting (Loretta Olguin, Business Operations Manager: lsolguin@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6334)

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

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

Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor

For: Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

b. Request for Approval of North Central New Mexico Economic Development District, Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Federal and State Sub-Award Contract to Provide Services to Eligible Clientele that Receive Transportation, Nutrition, and In-Home Support Services in the Total Amount of $877,035.08, Term Ending June 30, 2023. (Gino Rinaldi, Senior Services Director: earinaldi@santafenm.gov, 505-955- 4710)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/17/2022

Quality of Life: 10/19/2022

Governing Body: 10/26/2022

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

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

For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

c. Request for the Approval of State of New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department Capital Appropriation Project Grant Agreement A20E5290 in the Total Amount of $827,000 for the Purchase of Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center Vehicles, Term Ending June 30, 2024. (Gino Rinaldi, Senior Services Director: earinaldi@santafenm.gov, 505-955-4710)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/17/2022

Quality of Life: 10/19/2022

Governing Body: 10/26/2022

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

VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor

For: Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

d. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2022-__. (Councilor M. Garcia) An Ordinance Relating to Electric Bicycles; Amending Section 12-1-6 of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (“UTO”) to Include Electric Bicycles in the Definition of Bicycle; Amending Section 12-1-40 of the UTO to Delineate Electric Bicycles From Motor Vehicles; Amending Section 12-1-88 of the UTO to Specify That an Electric Bicycle is Not a Vehicle; Amending Section 12-8-1 of the UTO to Prohibit Anyone Under the Age of Sixteen From Riding a Class 3 Electric Bicycle; Amending Section 12-8-10 of the UTO to Regulate and Establish a Speed Limit for Electric and Manually Propelled Bicycles on City Sidewalks; Amending Section 12-8-15 of the UTO to Remove the Prohibition for Bicycles to Ride on a Street Adjacent to a Sidewalk or Path When Bicycles are Required to Use the Sidewalk or Street; Creating a New Section 12-8-18 of the UTO to Make it an Offense to Enhance the Speed Capabilities of an Electric Bicycle; Amending Section 12-8-23 of the UTO to Raise the Maximum Fine for Violation of Certain Provisions from Twenty-Five Dollars to One Hundred Dollars; and Amending SFCC 1987 Section 23-5.1 to Amend the Definition of Bicycle to Include Electric Bicycles, and to Regulate the Use of Electric Bicycles on City Roads. (Romella Glorioso-Moss; Project Administrator: rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6623; Kevin Nault, Assistant City Attorney: klnault@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 08/31/2022

Governing Body (Public Comment): 09/14/2022

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 10/13/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 10/19/2022

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 11/10/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 12/7/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/12/2022

Finance Committee: 01/09/2023

Governing Body (Public Hearing): 01/11/2023

MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the bill as presented.

VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor

For: Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Chavez, Councilwoman Villarreal, Councilor Michael Garcia) A Resolution Adopting the City of Santa Fe Multimodal Transition Plan. (Erick Aune, MPO Officer: ejaune@santafenm.gov, 955-6664)

Committee Review

Governing Body (Introduced): 10/12/2022

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 10/13/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 10/19/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/24/2022

Finance: 10/31/2022

Governing Body: 11/9/2022

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

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

For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Councilwoman Villarreal and Councilor Rivera)

A Resolution Extending the Term of the Community Health and Safety Task Force Until June 30, 2023, to Allow the Task Force to Complete It’s Duties and Responsibilities. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director: jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 955-6678)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 10/12/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 10/19/2022

Governing Body: 10/26/2022

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

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

Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor

For: Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

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

A Resolution Supporting the Santa Fe Public Schools (“SFPS”) in Adopting a Community Schools Model and Directing the City Manager to Support the City’s Continued Collaboration and Participation with the SFPS’s Community Schools Steering Committee. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director: jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 505- 955-6678)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 10/12/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 10/19/2022

Governing Body: 10/26/2022

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

VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor

For: Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

h. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Councilor Chavez, Councilor Lindell, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilwoman Villarreal)

A Resolution Creating a One-Year Pilot Program to Encourage and Incentivize Employers to Pay for Employee Parking in City of Santa Fe (“City”) Parking Facilities at Sandoval Street, the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, and the Railyard. (Regina Wheeler, Public Works Department Director: rawheeler@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6622)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 10/12/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 10/19/2022

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/24/2022

Finance Committee: 10/31/2022

Governing Body: 11/09/2022

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

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

For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

i. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO 2022-__. (Councilor Romero Wirth, Councilor Cassutt and Councilwoman Villarreal)

A Resolution Calling on the New Mexico State Legislature to Take Action During the 2023 Legislative Session to End Driver’s License Suspensions for Failure to Pay and Failure to Appear. (Kyle Hibner, City Prosecutor: kjhibner@santafenm.gov, 955-5195)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 10/12/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 10/19/2022

Governing Body: 10/26/2022

Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor

MOTION:

Michael Garcia, to move the resolution forward with no recommendation.

VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor

For: Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

j. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Mayor Webber) A Resolution Establishing City of Santa Fe’s Priorities for Consideration by the New Mexico State Legislature During the 56th Legislature – State of New Mexico – First Session, 2023. (Regina Wheeler, Public Works Director: rawheeler@santafenm.gov, 955-6622; Jesse Guillen, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager: jbguillen@santafenm.gov, 955-6518)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee (Introduced): 10/17/22

Quality of Life Committee: 10/19/22

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/24/22

Finance Committee: 10/31/22

Governing Body: 11/09/22

8. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION

a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2022-__. (Councilor Lindell, Mayor Webber, Councilor Chavez)

An Ordinance Amending Section 12-10-1.10 of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance Governing Mufflers and Emission Control Devices; and Amending Schedule A of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance to Increase Penalties for Muffler Noise Violations. (Matthew Champlin, Deputy Chief of Police: mrchamplin@santafenm.gov, 955-5201)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 09/14/22

Governing Body (Public Comment): 09/28/22

Quality of Life Committee (Postponed): 10/05/22

Quality of Life Committee (Forwarded with No Recommendation): 10/19/22

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/24/22 (Postponed)

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/7/22 (Forwarded with No Recommendation)

Finance Committee: 11/28/22

Governing Body (Public Hearing): 12/14/22

9. MATTERS FROM STAFF

10. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE

11. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR