City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Aug. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The meeting of the Quality of Life Committee was called to order by Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Chair, at 5:05 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal
Against: None
Abstain: None
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:
Kyra Ochoa, Community Services Department Director
Loretta Olguin, Clerk
Elizabeth Martin, Clerk
Rich Brown, Attendee
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Michael Garcia, to approve the agenda 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
MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the consent agenda 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
consent agenda item H was removed by Councilor Lee Garcia, item I was removed by Chair Cassutt, item J was removed by Chair Cassutt, item K was removed by Chair Cassutt, item L was removed by Chair Cassutt and Councilor Villarreal, item M was removed by Chair Cassutt.
5. PRESENTATION
a. Update on the El Lucero Crossing Economic Feasibility Study and Planning Efforts. (Noah Berke, Wilson & Company Planning Manager: noah.berke@wilsonco.com) (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager, Office of Economic Development: tjlease@santafenm.gov, 505-629- 2206)
b. Update on the Lamplighter Inn Motel Conversion Project (Jeff Curry, Director of Development, JL Gray Co.: Jeff@jlgray.com; Cody Minnich, Project Manager, Office of Affordable Housing: cjminnich@santafenm.gov)
6. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT
a. Request for Approval of Minutes for the July 19, 2023 Quality of Life Committee Meeting (Loretta Olguin, Business Operations Manager: Isolguin@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 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
b. Request for the Approval of Lease Agreement between the City of Santa Fe and the Solace Crisis Treatment Center in the Amount of $78,852 for the Use of Office Space for the Santa Fe Police Department's Special Victims Unit Staff (Ben Valdez, Deputy Police Chief; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov).
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body Committee: 08/09/2023
MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the lease 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
c. Request for Approval of Good and Services Contract with CamNet through June 30, 2026 in the Total Amount of $461,940.70 Including NMGRT for the Purchase and Installation of Security Equipment at the Santa Fe Regional Airport. (James Garduno, Project Administrator, jdgarduno@santafenm.gov; James Harris, Airport Manager, jcharris@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the contract 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
d. Request for Approval of Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) for FY24 in the Amount of $300,000 for the Planning and Land Use Department Budget, in Order for the City's Internal Budget to Match what is Available in the City's Third-Party Plan Review Contract with SAFEbuilt, LLC. (Thomas M. Graham, Assistant Director, Planning and Land Use Department - Development Branch, tmgraham@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the budget adjustment resolution (BAR) 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
e. Request for Approval of an Agreement of Sale to Purchase New Mexico State Game Commission Property located at 1085 Richards Avenue in Santa Fe for the Purchase Price of $2,100,000. (Alexandra Ladd, Director, Office of Affordable Housing: agladd@santafenm.gov, 505-955- 6346; Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov, 505-629-2206)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/2/2023
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 08/07/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
MOTION: moved, seconded by, to approve the contract as presented.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: None
Against: None
f. CONSIDERATION OF A BILL 2023-22 (Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 12-3.9 to Ban the Sale and Use of Certain Fireworks During Severe Drought Conditions. (Brian Moya, Fire Chief, bjmoya@santafenm.gov, 505-955-3111)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/12/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/07/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/30/2023
MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the bill 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
g. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-24. (Councilor Lindell, Councilor Cassutt and Councilor Michael Garcia)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 23-5.1 to Include a Definition for Unicycles; Amending the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (UTO), Exhibit A to Chapter 24 By Creating a New Section 12-1-86.5 to Add a Definition for "Unicycle" and "Electric Unicycle, Amending Section 12-1-40 to Exclude Electric Unicycles from the Definition of Motor Vehicles, Amending Section 12-1-88 to Include Electric Unicycles in the Definition of Vehicle, and Amending Article 8, Sections 12-8-1 through 12-8-16 and Section 12-10-3.1 to Apply the Rules of Operation of Bicycles to Unicycles to the Extent Feasible and to Prohibit Anyone Under the Age of Sixteen from Riding a Class Two Electric Unicycle. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital Projects Manager, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6623)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/12/2023
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 07/13/23
Governing Body (Public Comment): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/2/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/07/2023
MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Amanda Chavez, to approve the bill 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
h. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City of Santa Fe's Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding Approval of the City Ordinance Establishing a High-End Excise Tax for Affordable Housing. (Erin McSherry, City Attorney, ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6512)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduction) 07/26/2023)
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING FOR BALLOT INITIATIVES TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 AT THE SANTA FE COMMUNITY CONVENTION CENTERAT 5:00 PM) Governing Body: 08/22/2023
MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Michael Garcia, to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal
Against: Councilor Lee Garcia
MOTION: moved, seconded by, to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: None
Against: None
i. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- (Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City of Santa Fe's Voters During the November 7, 2023 Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the City's Charter to Include a Provision Establishing an Independent Office of Inspector General for the City of Santa Fe. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduction) 07/26/2023
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING FOR BALLOT INITIATIVES TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 AT THE SANTA FE COMMUNITY CONVENTION CENTERAT 5:00 PM)
Governing Body: 08/22/2023
MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Renee Villarreal, to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Renee Villarreal
Against: Councilor Jamie Cassutt
j. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- (Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to Be Submitted to the City's Voters During the November 7, 2023 Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the City's Charter to Reduce the Signature Requirements for Referenda and Initiatives From 33.3 Percent to 15 Percent, Provide That the Denominator Used to Calculate the Percentages is the Total Number of Voters Who Voted In the Most Recent Election That Included the Election of the Office of the Mayor, and Make Appropriate Technical Changes to Sections 3.01, 3.02 And 3.03, Consistent With Ordinance No. 2018-24 Regarding the City's Adoption Of The Local Election Act. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduction) 07/26/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING FOR BALLOT INITIATIVES TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 AT THE SANTA FE COMMUNITY CONVENTION CENTERAT 5:00 PM) Governing Body: 08/22/2023
MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Lee Garcia, to approve the resolution 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
k. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- (Councilor Michael Garcia and Councilor Chris Rivera)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to Be Submitted to the City's Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the City's Charter to Include a Provision Stating That the Governing Body, Commissions, and Boards Must Adopt Procedural Rules Stating That They Must Adhere to Established Principles of Procedural Due Process and Fundamental Fairness When Functioning In a Quasi-Judicial Role. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduction) 07/26/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING FOR BALLOT INITIATIVES TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 AT THE SANTA FE COMMUNITY CONVENTION CENTER AT 5:00 PM) Governing Body: 08/22/2023
MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Lee Garcia, to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Michael Garcia
Against: Councilor Jamie Cassutt
l. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-20. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023- (Mayor Webber, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Romero-Wirth and Councilor M. Garcia)
A Bill Relating to Metropolitan Redevelopment; Deleting the Content of Section 7-2 Regarding "Urban Renewal", Repealed by State Law in 2008, and Replacing it with the City's Metropolitan Redevelopment Code, Sections 6-13 and 6-14, Amended to be Consistent with State Law, Delete Language Specific to a Business Capitol District, Limit Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission Leasing Authority to that Specified in a Particular Metropolitan Development Plan, and Specify Qualifications for Metropolitan Redevelopment Commissioners (Rich Brown, rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6625, Marcos Martinez, mdmartinez, 505-955-6502)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 06/14/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 06/28/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 07/10/2023
Finance Committee: 07/17/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 07/19/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing) (Postponed to the 08/08/2023 Regular Governing Body Meeting): 07/26/2023
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/09/2023
MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Michael Garcia, to approve the bill 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
m. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2023- (Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City's Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding Amending Article X of the City's Charter to Specify the Santa Fe Municipal Charter Commission's Appointment, Terms, and Functions. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Committee Review
Finance Committee: (Introduced) 07/31/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING FOR BALLOT INITIATIVES TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 AT THE SANTA FE COMMUNITY CONVENTION CENTER AT 5:00 PM) Governing Body: 08/22/2023
MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Renee Villarreal, to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Renee Villarreal
Against: Councilor Jamie Cassutt
7. MATTERS FROM STAFF
8. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE
9. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR
10. NEXT MEETING: August 16 2023
11. ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Committee the meeting adjourned at 6:54 pm.
MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal
Against: None
Abstain: None
MOTION: Councilor Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Villarreal
Against: Councilor Garcia
Abstain: None
MOTION: Councilor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Chavez, Councilor Garcia
Against: Councilor Cassutt
Abstain: Councilor Villarreal
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