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City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Jan. 4

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City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Jan. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The meeting of the Quality of Life Committee was called to order by Chair Cassutt at 5:03 pm, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at City Hall 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

Elizabeth Martin, Clerk

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION: Councilor Amanda Chavez moved, seconded by Councilor Lee Garcia, to approve the as presented.

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

Councilor Villarreal pulled items A and F for discussion.

Councilor Lee Garcia pulled D for discussion.

MOTION: Councilor Lee Garcia 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

5. PRESENTATION

a. Presentation by the Santa Fe Fire Department on the “Human Cost” of Public Safety Service Related to Mental Health and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Along with Personal Experiences, Supportive Data, Resources, and Treatments. Presenters will be Training Captain, Michael Wagner and Captain David Broshious; YouTube Video: The Call We Carry - Official Trailer - YouTube (Santa Fe Fire Department; Brian Moya, Fire Chief; bjmoya@santafenm.gov; 505-955-3111)

6. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT

a. Approval of Minutes for the December 7, 2022 Quality of Life Committee Meeting (Loretta Olguin, Business Operations Manager; lsolguin@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6334)

Councilor Villarreal and Chair Casutt noted errors in the action taken on two items.

MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Renee Villarreal, to approve the minutes 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

b. Request for the Approval of State of New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department Capital Appropriation Project Grant Agreement A20E5289 in the Total Amount of $358,865 for the Plan and Design of a Senior Center, Term Ending June 30, 2024. (Anya Alarid, Senior Services Program Manager, aalarid@santafenm.gov, 505-955-4744)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 01/03/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 01/04/2023

Governing Body: 01/11/2023

MOTION: Councilor Lee Garcia 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

c. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with No Funding Attached Between the City of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, and United Way of North Central New Mexico Regarding a Shared Wellness Fund for CONNECT, a Joint City and County Partnership, to Address Social Determinants of Health. (Christa Hernandez, Youth and Family Service Program Manager: chernandez@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6728)

Committee Review:

Quality of Life Committee: 01/04/2023

Governing Body: 01/11/2023

MOTION:

Councilor Lee Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the memorandum of agreement (MOA) 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. Request for Approval of Recovery Funds Subrecipient Project Participation Agreement in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Underwrite the Acquisition of the Lamplighter Inn – This Agreement Falls Under the First Statutory Category, to Respond to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency or its Negative Economic Impacts; Bella Luz Apartments 2022 LLP. (Cody Minnich, Housing Grant Manager: cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955- 6574)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 01/03/2023

Quality of Life: 01/04/2023

Governing Body: 01/11/2023

MOTION: Councilor Lee Garcia 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

e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Councilor M. Garcia, Councilwoman Villarreal and Mayor Webber)

A Resolution Adopting a Strategy for Donating or Selling, at Below Market Value, a Property Identified as “Las Estrellas Tract 6A” to a Developer Certified as a “Qualifying Grantee” Under the New Mexico Affordable Housing Act to Develop Santa Fe Homes Program Homes, Low-Priced Dwelling Units, or Units Price-Restricted Through Another Affordable Housing Subsidy; and Approving an Announcement to Sell the Remaining Seven Las Estrellas Lots with a Local Preference. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 11/30/2022

Community Development Commission: 12/07/2022

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 12/14/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 01/04/2023

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/09/2023

Finance Committee: 01/17/2023

Governing Body: 01/25/2023

MOTION: Councilor Lee Garcia 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

f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Mayor Webber, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Chavez)

A Resolution Adopting the Midtown Community Development Plan for the Midtown Redevelopment Project. (Lee Logston, Midtown Asset Development Manager: lrlogston@santafenm.gov, 505-995-6914)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 11/09/2022 (Postponed)

Governing Body (Introduced): 11/30/2022 (Postponed)

Governing Body (Introduced): 12/14/2022

Finance Committee: 01/03/2023

Community Development Commission: 01/04/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 01/04/2023

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/09/2023

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 01/11/2023

Governing Body: 01/11/2023

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

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

For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

g. Request for Approval of Midyear Budget Amendment Resolutions (BAR’s) Utilizing FY22 (Prior Year) Gross Receipts and Lodgers’ Tax Revenue, Above Budgeted Estimates, to Fund a Package of Priorities that Include the Southside Teen Center, Police Department Administration, Tourism Santa Fe, Public Safety Radio System and Regional Emergency Communication Center Recording System Totaling $983,873. (Emily K. Oster, Finance Director, ekoster@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 01/03/2023

Quality of Life: 01/04/2023

Governing Body: 01/11/2023

MOTION:

Councilor Lee Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the budget adjustment resolution (BAR) 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

7. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION

a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-__. (Mayor Webber, Councilor Chavez, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Lindell)

A Resolution Relating to Firearms; Recognizing That Certain City Properties are Used for School-Related Activities, Which Makes the Carrying of a Deadly Weapon on Such Properties a Fourth-Degree Felony Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 30-7-2.1; and Directing the City Manager to Work with Staff to Post Notice on Such Facilities. (Kyra Ochoa, Community Health and Safety Department Director: krochoa@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Introduced: 11/30/2022

Quality of Life Committee: 12/7/2022 (Postponed)

Quality of Life Committee: 01/04/2023

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/09/2023

Finance Committee: 01/17/2023

Governing Body: 01/25/2023

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

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

For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: Councilor Lee Garcia

8. MATTERS FROM STAFF

9. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE

10. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR

11. NEXT MEETING: January 18 2023

12. ADJOURN

There being no further business before the Committee the meeting adjourned at 7:44 pm.

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