City of Santa Fe Governing Body met March 29.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Michael Garcia
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
Councilor Rivera
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
Councilor Cassutt
5. ROLL CALL
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Recognition of St. Michaels High School Volleyball State Champions.
b. Quarterly Update from the Community Health and Safety Task Force. (Councilwoman Villarreal and Councilor Rivera)
c. Audit Update for FY21. (Emily Oster, Finance Director: ekoster@santafenm.gov, 505-629-3411)
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request for Approval of the February 1, 2023 Special Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Assistant City Clerk: gfcardenas@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6519)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
b. Request for Approval of the February 8, 2023 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Assistant City Clerk: gfcardenas@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6519)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
c. Request for Approval of the February 22, 2023 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Assistant City Clerk: gfcardenas@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6519)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
d. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer’s Recommendation to Approve the Request from Thai on Canyon, LLC, for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption Only and Patio Service, to be Located at Thai on Canyon, 802 Canyon Road. (Alexandria Mares, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator: armares@santafenm.gov, 955-6520)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 03/06/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
e. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) from the Wastewater Management Division (WWMD) Enterprise Fund Cash Balance, to Fund a Contract with Andritz Separation Inc. in the Amount of $107,687. (Andrew Hardinge, Automation and Security Systems Administrator, aphardinge@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/06/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
f. Request for Approval of General Services Contract with EMCO of Santa Fe, LLC for On-Call General Contracting Services for City Facilities in the Total Amount of $1,000,000 Excluding NMGRT. (Sam Burnett, Facilities Division Director; 505-955-5933, jsburnett@santafenm.gov; Johsua Bohlman, Project Administrator;505-955-5933, jbohlman@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 03/27/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
g. Request for Approval for a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) from the Wastewater Management Division (WWMD) Cash Balance for Additional Funding to the Sub Surface Contractors On-Call Contract in the Total Amount of $250,000. (P.Fred Heerbrandt, P.E Engineer Supervisor, pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/06/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
h. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item No. 21-0408 with United Way of Central New Mexico to Change the Name from United Way of Central New Mexico to United Way of North Central New Mexico. (Christa Hernandez, Youth and Family Service Program Manager: chernandez@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6728)
Committee Review
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 03/15/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
i. Request for Approval of Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) from Services Contracts in the Total Amount of $175,000 to Fund the Replacement of Roof Top Unit at the Santa Fe Police Department. (Sam Burnett, CIP & Facilities Division Director: jsburnett@santafenm.gov, 505-795-2491)
Committee Schedule:
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/27/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
j. Request for Approval of a Cooperative Agreement with NMDOT in the Amount of $781,560.15 for the Engineering Design of S100650 Acequia Trail Link from Rufina St. to San Felipe Rd. (Romelia Glorioso-Moss, Projects Administrator, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6623)
1. Request for the Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) to Place the $500,000 Additional NMDOT Grant Funds Into the FY23 Budget for the Engineering Design of S100650 Acequia Trail Link.
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 03/27/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
k. Request for Approval of Amendment #1 to Item #23-0011 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Recovery Funds Sub Recipient Contract with Santa Fe Public Schools for Work-Based Learning and Paid Internship Programs Under US Treasury Guidelines. (Jason Grinage, Economic Development Specialist: jxgrinage@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6840; Rich Brown, Director, Community Development: rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6625).
1. Request Approval of FY23 Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $389,267 to Transfer Funds from Project Ledger ECD222400C to Project Ledger ECD222400D to Supplement Full Support of the City of Santa Fe Work Based Learning Program from the ARPA Grant.
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 03/15/23
Governing Body: 03/29/23
l. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____ (Councilwoman Villarreal, Councilor M. Garcia)
A Resolution in Support of the Investigation and Prosecution of the Persons Responsible for the Effort to Criminally Interfere with or Overturn the Results of the 2020 Presidential Election that Culminated in the January 6, 2021, Attack Upon the United States Capitol; and Calling for the Passage of Federal and State Laws to Eliminate the Risks of Future Insurrections and Efforts to Delay, Disrupt, or Overturn Elections, and to Better Protect and Safeguard the Election Process. (Layla Maestas Archuleta, Deputy City Manager: lsarchulettamaestas@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6740)
Committee Review
Governing Body: (Introduced) 02/08/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 03/15/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
m. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale And Consumption of Beer During the Party on the Pitch Soccer Tournament on June 3-4, 2023, Pursuant To Section 23-6.2(B) SFCC 1987. (Kristine Bustos-Mihelcic, City Clerk; kmmihelcic@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Governing Body (Introduced): 02/08/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 03/15/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
a. Request for Approval to Purchase Three (3) Ford F-150 Vehicles, Two (2) Ford F-250 Vehicles, a Ford Expedition, and a Ford Ranger for the Santa Fe Municipal Airport from Chalmer’s Ford in the Total Amount of $341,775 via NM Statewide Price Agreement 00-00000-20-00088. (Kelly Bynon, Administrative Manager, kabynon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/27/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
b. Request for Approval of Two (2) John Deere Tractors with Mowers from Deere and Company in the Total Amount of $296,796.72 via NM Statewide Price Agreement 10-00000-20-00037AC. (Kelly Bynon, Administrative Manager, kabynon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/27/2023
Governing Body: 03/29/2023
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In Accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Part (H)(7), Attorney-Client Privileged Discussion of Pending or Threatened Litigation, Including, but Not Limited to, City of Santa Fe v. Purdue Pharma, et al. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6512)
13. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
14. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
15. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
a. CONSIDERATION OF A BILL NO. 2023-13 (Mayor Alan Webber) A Bill Relating to the City Of Santa Fe’s Office Of Economic Development Plan Ordinance, Section 11-11-5 SFCC 1987; Approving and Adopting a Local Economic Development Project Participation Agreement Between the City Of Santa Fe and Parting Stone Inc., for Design, Development, And Construction of Tenant Improvements; Lease Payments; and Expansion of a Corporate Headquarters, A Local Economic Development Project. (Casey Dalbor, Economic Development Associate, cjdalbor@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6912)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduced) 03/29/2023
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 04/04/2023
Governing Body: (Public Comment): 04/12/2023
Quality of Life: 04/19/2023
Finance Committee: 05/01/2023
Governing Body: (Public Hearing) 05/10/2023
b. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___ (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Cassutt)
A Resolution Adopting Next Steps to Revise the City of Santa Fe’s General Plan. (Heather Lamboy, AICP, Assistant Land Use Director, hllamboy@santafenm.gov, (505) 955-6598 and Daniel Alverado, djalvarado@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review: Governing Body: (Introduction) 03/29/2023
Finance Committee: 04/03/2023 Quality of Life Committee: 04/05/2023
Governing Body: 04/12/2023
c. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___ (Councilor M. Garcia and Councilor Villarreal)
A Resolution Prohibiting the Use of the Fee-in-Lieu of Option Described in the Santa Fe Homes Program on the Midtown Site. (Rich Brown, Community and Economic Development Director, rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6625; Alexandra Ladd, Office of Affordable Housing Director, Committee Review: agladd@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6346)
Governing Body: (Introduction) 03/29/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 04/04/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/10/2023
Finance Committee: 04/17/2023
Governing Body: 04/26/2023
d. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-__ (Councilor Villarreal, Councilor Cassutt, and Mayor Webber)
A Resolution Supporting the Establishment of Safe Sleeping Spaces As a Shelter Option for Those Who are Experiencing Homelessness in Santa Fe and For Whom Standard Shelter Options Are Not Feasible; Identifying An Appropriate “Best Practices” and Data-Driven Approach to Sheltering This Population; and Directing the City Manager to Enter Into or Bring To the Governing Body Contracts for Structures, Sites For the Structures, Landowners Willing to Provide an Area For the Structures, and An Operator or Operators Capable of Providing Round-The Clock Support
Services and 27/7 Supervision. (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director Committee Review:, jjsanchez@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6678)
Governing Body: (Introduction) 03/29/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 04/05/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/10/2023 Finance Committee: 04/17/2023
Governing Body: 04/26/2023
16. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
17. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION)
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-10 (Mayor Webber)
A Bill Approving the Sale of a City-Owned Building and Improvements Located At 730 Alto Street Within the City And County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, by the City of Santa Fe to the Duran Family Trust, as a Condition of a Settlement Agreement. (Pat Feghali, Assistant City Attorney: pfeghali@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6501)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 02/22/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/29/2023
Finance Committee: 04/03/2023
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 04/05/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/26/2023
b. CONSIDERATION OF A BILL 2023-12 (Mayor Alan Webber) A Bill Approving the Sale of a City-Owned Commercial Condominium and Improvements Located At 500 Market Street Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to State Properties of New Mexico, LLC., for an Amount 1.5% Above the Appraised Value. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 03/08/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/29/2023
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 04/05/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 04/05/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/10/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/12/2023
18. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING)
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-____. (Councilor Romero-Wirth, Councilor Cassutt and Councilor Villarreal)
An Ordinance Amending Sections 2-1.9, 2-4.6, and 19-4. SFCC 1987, to Authorize Governing Body Members to Employ Staff When Funds are Budgeted for that Purpose and Aligning those Sections with the City of Santa Fe Charter. (Bernadette Salazar, Human Resources Director, bjsalazar@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6591)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 01/25/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 03/01/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/06/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 03/29/2023
b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-____. (Mayor Webber)
An Ordinance Amending Section 2-8.2(A), “Creation of Department” by Removing Language that Prescribes a “Recreation Division” as a Division of the Community Health and Safety Department and “Family and Youth Services” as a Component of the Community Services Department; and by Removing the Term “Safety” from the Name of the “Office of Emergency Management and Safety”. (Kyra Ochoa, Community Health and Safety Department Director: krochoa@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 01/25/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 02/01/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/06/2023
Finance Committee: 02/13/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 03/29/2023
c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-____. (Mayor Webber)
An Ordinance Relating to Fire Safety; Creating a New Section 12-7 SFCC 1987 to Allow the City Manager, in Consultation with the Fire Chief, Emergency Manager, and the Director of the Community Health and Safety Department, to Close Certain Public Spaces if Fire Conditions Require Such Closure to Protect Life or Property, and to Preserve Public Peace and Safety. (Brian Moya, Fire Chief: bjmoya@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 01/25/2023
Public Safety Committee: 02/21/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 03/01/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/06/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 03/29/2023
d. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-11. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-____. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)
A Bill Amending the Election and Political Campaign Codes, Sections 1 Through 3, of Chapter 9 1987 SFCC; Updating Definitions and Responsibilities Consistent with State Law; Creating a Single Section of Common Definitions for the Campaign Code and the Public Campaign Finance Code; Removing Section 9-2.4 Regarding a Candidate Written Acknowledgment of Familiarity with Campaign Code; Removing the Requirement in Section 9-2.5 to Post a Phone Number on Campaign Materials; Amending Section 9-2.6 to Incorporate the Previously Amended Definition of Independent Expenditure; Amending Section 9- 2.7 to Remove the Requirement to Identify a Specific Candidate or Ballot Question in Political Committee Disclosures; Updating the Finance Reporting Schedule in Section 9-2.10; Expressly Permitting Electronic Contributions in Section 9-3.12; and Replacing All References ff “Participating Candidate” with “Publicly Financed Candidate”. (Kristine Bustos Mihelcic, City Clerk: kmmihelcic@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6521)
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee (Introduction): 03/06/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/08/2023
Ethics and Campaign Review Board: 03/09/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 03/15/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 03/29/2023
19. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. 2022-006108-HDRB. 462 Arroyo Tenorio. Estevan Trujillo, Agent for Janet DesForges, Owner, Proposes to Remodel a Contributing Structure Located in the Downtown & Eastside Historic District which Includes the Replacement of Historic Windows on a Primary Façade. An Exception is Requested to Section 14-5.2(D)(5)(a) for Removal of Historic Windows. (Heather Lamboy, Assistant Land Use Director: hllamboy@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6598)
20. APPOINTMENTS
a. Charter Review Commission
• Bridget Dixson – Appointment to Fill Vacancy
b. Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee
• Carol Robertson Lopez – Reappointment – Term Ending 03/2027
• Stuart Ashman – Appointment – Term Ending 03/2027
• Satori Murata – Appointment – Term Ending 03/2027
• Kerri Cottle – Appointment – Term Ending 03/2025
• Jill Heppenheimer – Appointment – Term Ending 03/2025
• Joe Schepps – Appointment – Term Ending 03/2025
• Jeff Case – Appointment as Alternate – Term Ending 03/2025
• Judith Moir – Appointment as Alternate – Term Ending 03/2025
• Ron Press – Appointment as Alternate – Term Ending 03/2025
21. ADJOURN
EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
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