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City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Jan 9

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Jan 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER 

2. ROLL CALL

Members Present:

Councilor Chris Rivera

Councilor Michael Garcia

Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth

Councilor Lee Garcia

Councilor Amanda Chavez

Members Excused:

None

Others Attending:

Jamie-Rae Diaz, Administrative Manager

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Department Director

Shannon Jones, Public Utilities Department Director

Shirlene Sitton, Attendee

John Del Mar, Attendee

Nancy Jimenez, Attendee

Neal Denton, Attendee

Terry Lease, Attendee

Andrea Salazar, Attendee

Rich Brown, Attendee

Maya Martinez, Attendee

Taylor Jurgens, Attendee

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

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

For: Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez

Against: None

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

Against: None

Abstain: None

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

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

For: Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez

Against: None

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

For: Councilor Chris

Against: None

Abstain: None

Item D pulled by Councilor Romero-Wirth and Item F by Councilor Lee Garica for discussion.

5. PRESENTATION

a. Update on the Water Division’s Asset Management Plan and Implementation. (John Delmar, Engineering Supervisor, jpdelmar@santafenm.gov, 955-4231; Taylor Jurgens, Engineer, trjurgens@santafenm.gov, 955-4203)

6. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT

a. Request for Approval of Minutes from the December 12, 2022 Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting. (Jamie-Rae Diaz, Administrative Manager, jldiaz@santafenm.gov, 505-955-4233)

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/09/2023

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

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote: Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor

For: Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez

Against: None

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

For: Councilor Chris

Against: None

Abstain: None

b. Request for Approval to Purchase a Vactor Ace Easement Machine for the Wastewater Collections Division with Pete’s Equipment Repair in the Total Amount of $111,506.25. (Benjamin Sandoval, Wastewater Collections Manger: basandoval@santafenm.gov, 505-955-4632)

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution from the WWMD Cash Balance in the Amount of $111,506.25.

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/09/2023

Finance Committee: 01/17/2023

Governing Body: 01/25/2023

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

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote: Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor

For: Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez

Against: None

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

For: Councilor Chris

Against: None

Abstain: None

c. Request for Approval of Contract with MISCOwater/TW Associates to Purchase and Install Two Polymer Dosing Systems in the Total Amount of $71,113.75. (P.Fred Heerbrandt, P.E., Engineer Supervisor: pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution from the Wastewater Management Division Cash Balance In the Amount of $71,113.75.

Committee Review:

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/09/2023

Finance Committee: 01/17/2023

Governing Body: 01/25/2023

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

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote: Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor

For: Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez

Against: None

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

For: Councilor Chris

Against: None

Abstain: None

d. 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 Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the resolution as presented.

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

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

For: Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez

Against: Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth

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

Against: Councilor Carol

Abstain: None

item pulled for discussion by Councilor Romero-Wirth

d. 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 Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the resolution as presented.

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

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

For: Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez

Against: Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth

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

Against: Councilor Carol

Abstain: None

item pulled for discussion by Councilor Romero-Wirth

e. 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) (Postponed): 11/09/2022

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

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 (Postponed): 01/11/2023

Governing Body: 01/25/2023

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

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

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote: Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor

For: Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez

Against: None

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

For: Councilor Chris

Against: None

Abstain: None

f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-__. (Mayor Webber, Councilor Chavez, Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Cassutt and 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:

Governing Body (Introduced): 11/30/2022

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

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 Romero-Wirth moved, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the resolution as presented.

MOTION: Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the resolution as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote: For: Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Amanda Chavez Against: Councilor Lee Garcia

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

Against: Councilor Lee

Abstain: Councilor Chris

Item pulled for discussion by Councilor Lee Garcia

7. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION

9. MATTERS FROM STAFF

10. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE

11. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR

12. NEXT MEETING: January 22 2023

13. ADJOURN

meeting adjourn at 7:26pm

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