City of Albuquerque City Council met Feb. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. ROLL CALL
Present 9 - Brook Bassan, Isaac Benton, Pat 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 Bassan led the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.
3. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
4. ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
5. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
February 6, 2023
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
14. FINAL ACTIONS
*l. R-23-111 Naming The Pillar Adjacent To The Auxiliary Stage On The West End Of Civic Plaza As The “Ken Sanchez Pillar Of The Community” In Honor Of The Late City Councilor Ken Sanchez For His Dedication And Commitment To Our Great City As An Albuquerque City Councilor, Bernalillo County Commissioner And Community Leader (Peña, Sanchez, Jones)
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
a. R-22-80 A Nuisance, Substandard Dwelling Or Structure In Need Of Abatement At 629 San Mateo Blvd SE Within The City Limits Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Is So Ruined, Damaged And Dilapidated As To Be A Menace To The Public Comfort, Health, Peace Or Safety And That It Is To Be Required To Be Removed (Davis, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Postponed to March 6, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Finance and Government Operations Committee - February 13, 2023
Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee - February 15, 2023
Deferrals/Withdrawals
a. OC-23-26 Policy Brief - Repealing No-Cruising Legislation
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Postponed to April 17, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
e. R-22-75 Establishing A Tip Line Program Specifically For The Reporting Of Illegally Used Or Possessed Firearms, Adjusting Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations To Support The Program (Sanchez)
A motion was made by Councilor Sanchez that this matter be Postponed to March 6, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
8. CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
a. EC-22-214 FY/22 Year-End Department Quarterly Savings Use Report Attachments: EC-214
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Receipt Be Noted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
b. EC-22-216 Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency 2022 Annual Report
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Receipt Be Noted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
c. EC-23-228 Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Michelle Denbleyker to the Affordable Housing Committee
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
d. EC-23-231 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Jason Cordova to the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
e. EC-23-232 Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Dana D. Sherrill to the Old Town Portal Market Advisory Board
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
f. EC-23-233 Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Larry P. Hinojos Jr. to the Human Rights Board
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
*g. EC-23-238 Approving an Albuquerque Street Connect (ASC) Encampment Program to provide people experiencing homelessness who are living in encampments and places not meant for human habitation with coordinated, intensive street outreach services, behavioral health services, case management, and permanent housing
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout 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
*h. EC-23-240 Mayor’s Recommendation of Award (ROA) to Ramsey Charitable Trust Inc. for “Sports Officials Coordinator Services”
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout 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
*j. EC-23-242 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Sara Yvonne Escobar to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
*k. EC-23-243 Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Angel Charley to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
*l. EC-23-250 Mayor’s Recommendation of Award (ROA) to OptumRx for "Pharmacy Benefit Manager Services”
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout 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
*m. EC-23-251 Mayor’s Recommendation of Award (ROA) to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for “Employee Vision Insurance Services”
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout 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
n. OC-22-23 2022 1st Half CPOA Semi-Annual Report
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Receipt Be Noted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
o. OC-23-27 Appointment of Ms. Leslie McAhren to the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Postponed to March 6, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
p. OC-23-28 Appointment of Mr. Aaron Calderon to the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Postponed to March 6, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
q. O-22-57 Adding A New Section To Chapter 12, Article 2, The “Wrongful Use Of Bus Stops” Ordinance, To Prohibit The Misuse Of City Bus Stops And Shelters (Grout)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Withdrawn by Sponsor. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
r. R-22-85 A Nuisance, Substandard Dwelling Or Structure In Need Of Abatement At 3709 Lombardy Rd NW 87105, AKA: 3711 Lombardy Rd NW 87105 Within The City Limits Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Is So Ruined, Damaged And Dilapidated As To Be A Menace To The Public Comfort, Health, Peace Or Safety And That It Is To Be Required To Be Removed (Benton, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Postponed to April 17, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
*s. R-22-93 Approving And Authorizing The Filing Of A Grant Application For Rapid Transit Operating Costs With The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Of The U.S. Department Of Transportation And Providing For An Appropriation To The Transit Department (Benton)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
t. R-23-101 Approving And Authorizing A Certified Local Government Subgrant And Providing An Appropriation To The Planning Department (Benton, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
*u. R-23-108 Approving And Authorizing A Certified Local Government Subgrant And Providing An Appropriation To The Planning Department (Benton, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
13. APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
*i. EC-23-241 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 Vice-President Grout that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
11. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. APPEALS
14. FINAL ACTIONS
*j. R-23-98 Amending The Level A Community Master Plan For Mesa Del Sol To Designate An Approximately 500 Acre Site As A Portion Of The Employment Center (Davis, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Davis that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
b. O-22-61 Adopting A New Article In Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque 1994 To Be Known As The “Secondhand Catalytic Converter Purchase Ordinance” (Grout)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Amended. Vice-President Grout moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Amended. Vice-President Grout moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 2 - Bassan, and Lewis
c. O-22-63 C/S Relating To The Local Economic Development Act Plan Of The City; Amending Sections 2-14-1-3 and 2-14-1-9 of The Albuquerque Code Of Ordinances (Davis)
A motion was made by President Davis that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
d. O-22-66 Amending The Public Boards, Commissions And Committees Ordinance, Chapter 2, Article 6 Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque To Provide For Remote And Hybrid Meetings (Peña)
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
f. R-22-91 Adjusting Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs To Provide For Actual Expenditures; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Bassan, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Sanchez that this matter be Amended. Councilor Sanchez moved Amendment No. 1. The motion failed by the following vote:
For: 3 - Benton, Davis, and Sanchez
Against: 6 - Bassan, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, and Peña
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended. Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Amended. Councilor Benton moved Amendment No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
Against: 1 - Bassan
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 4. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 5. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by President Davis that the rules be suspended for the purpose of extending the meeting to 11:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
f. R-22-91 Adjusting Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs To Provide For Actual Expenditures; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Bassan, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 6. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Bassan, Davis, Grout, Jones, Lewis, and Sanchez
Against: 3 - Benton, Fiebelkorn, and Peña
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 7. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Bassan, Grout, Jones, Lewis, and Sanchez
Against: 4 - Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, and Peña
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 8. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by President Davis that the rules be suspended for the purpose of extending the meeting to 11:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
f. R-22-91 Adjusting Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs To Provide For Actual Expenditures; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Bassan, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
g. R-23-97 Prioritizing The Maintenance, Restoration, And Active Use Of The Atchison, Topeka, And Santa Fe Railway Fire Station (Benton)
A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Postponed to March 6, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
h. R-23-105 Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The City Of Albuquerque By Supplementing Current Appropriations For New Federal Funds Received Through The Mid Region Council Of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization And The New Mexico Department Of Transportation (Peña)
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed as Amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
i. R-23-106 F/S Declaring The City’s Intent To Collaborate With Bernalillo County In The Acquisition, Construction, Rehabilitation, And Provision Of Affordable Housing For The Greater Benefit Of All Residents Of The City Of Albuquerque And Bernalillo County; Identifying Future Actions To Include Exploring The Viability Of Combining The City’s Housing Authority And Programs With The Bernalillo County Housing Department; And Adjusting Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Appropriations (Benton, Davis, Jones)
A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Benton to suspend the rules for the purpose of allowing R-106 to be adopted the same evening it is substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Benton moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Benton that this matter be Passed as Substituted, as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Bassan, Benton, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez
*k. R-23-110 Approving The Transit Department’s Service Equity Analysis Of Proposed Service Suspensions Due To Staffing Shortages (Fiebelkorn, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Bassan, Davis, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Jones, Lewis, and Peña
Against: 1 - Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Benton
15. OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
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