City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Sept. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Governing Body was called to order by Mayor Webber at 5:07 pm, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilor Romero-Wirth.
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
The salute to the New Mexico Flag was led by Councilor Lee Garcia.
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
The invocation was given by Councilor Chavez.
A moment of silence was given.
5. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Alan Webber
Councilor Signe Lindell
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Amanda Chavez
Councilor Lee Garcia
Councilor Michael Garcia
Councilor Christopher Rivera
Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth
Councilor Renee Villarreal
MEMBERS EXCUSED
OTHERS PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING
Erin McSherry, City Attorney
John Blair, City Manager
Geralyn Cardenas, Deputy City Clerk
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Chavez,
to approve the agenda as amended with item 20A postponed to the next City Council meeting.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote.
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Item 9W was pulled for discussion by Councilor Michael Garcia.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Rivera, seconded by Councilor Romero-Wirth, to approve the consent agenda as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote as follows:
Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Villarreal, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Rivera, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Romero-Wirth to move to Petitions From the Floor.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote as follows:
Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Villarreal, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Rivera, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT PRESENTATION AND OVERVIEW
Given.
B. AUDIT UPDATE AND OVERVIEW
Given.
17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke to transparency and trust.
Name Inaudible.
The caller spoke in opposition to Resolution 2023.
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 30, 2023 REGULAR
GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES
Approved on consent.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 REGULAR GOVERNING MEETING MINUTES.
Approved on consent.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2024 GOVERNING BODY AND COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR.
Approved on consent.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM RAAGA GO, LLC, FOR A RESTAURANT A (BEER AND WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION, TO BE LOCATED AT RAAGA GO, 410 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, UNITS A AND B.
Approved on consent.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM WRAP SANTA FE, LLC, FOR A RESTAURANT A (BEER AND WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION TO BE LOCATED AT THE WRAP SANTA FE, 60 E. SAN FRANCISCO ST. #102. Approved on consent.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FROM WESTERN MECHANICAL IN THE HOFFMAN BLOWER ROOM IN THE PASEO REAL RECLAMATION FACILITY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $90,301.16 INCLUDING NMGRT VIA STATEWIDE PRICE AGREEMENT 30-00000-23-00084.
Approved on consent.
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TK ELEVATORS FOR MODERNIZATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE ELEVATORS AT SANDOVAL PARKING GARAGE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $249,626.21 INCLUDING NMGRT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
Approved on consent.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BADGER METER INC. FOR THE MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE FOR EACH ENDPOINT METER READING DEVISE ON THE CITY'S WATER METERS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,241,200 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2033.
Approved on consent.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT RESOLUTION (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $128,364 FOR THE BUDGET TRANSFER OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION PARK RANGER STAFF POSITIONS TO THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DIVISION.
Approved on consent.
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT ITEM #23-0326 WITH SANTA FE COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST FOR THEIR MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TO UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE COMPENSATION TO INCLUDE BALANCE FROM PREVIOUS YEAR CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $645,908.
Approved on consent.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT ITEM #23-0323 WITH HOMEWISE FOR THE MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO UPDATE THE SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE COMPENSATION TO INCLUDE BALANCE FROM PREVIOUS YEAR CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $550,000.
Approved on consent.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TWO REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR THE ENGINEERING SECTION OF THE WATER DIVISION FROM MELLOY AUTO GROUP IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $83,156 VIA STATEWIDE PRICE AGREEMENT 00-00000-20-00088.
Approved on consent.
M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DUKES ROOT CONTROL, INC. TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL ROOT CONTROL FOR THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM VIA HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (SC01-21).
Approved on consent.
N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ITEM #20-0043 BETWEEN THE NEW MEXICO ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $40,000 OF REIMBURSABLE EXPENDITURES.
Approved on consent.
O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
RESOLUTION (BAR) FROM THE AIRPORT DEPARTMENT TO THE ITT DEPARTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $148,715 FOR THE CAMNET SECURITY AND ALARM EQUIPMENT.
Approved on consent.
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT, LLC TO ENTER ON, MAKE USE OF, AND DEVELOP REAL PROPERTY AT THE SANTA FE REGIONAL AIRPORT IN SUBSTITUTION FOR CAPITAL AVIATION OF SANTA FE.
Approved on consent.
Q. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILSON AND COMPANY INC FOR ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,457,500 INCLUDING NMGRT THROUGH OCTOBER 05, 2026.
Approved on consent.
R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WSP USA ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE INC, FOR ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,415,625 INCLUDING NMGRT THROUGH OCTOBER 5, 2026.
Approved on consent.
S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MILLER ENGINEERS INC. FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,083,125 INCLUDING NMGRT THROUGH OCTOBER 5, 2026.
Approved on consent.
T. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT AGREEMENT #20-0319 WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT (CYFD) TO INCREASE THE OVERALL FY24 CONTRACT BY $6,440 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $389,791 FOR CONTINUUM OF GRADUATED SANCTIONS SERVICES.
Approved on consent.
U. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DENOVO FOR CLOUD STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE OF EH CITY OF SANTA FE AS400 DATA IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,377,640.77 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.
Approved on consent.
V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARR, RIGGS, INGRAM FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $269,454.42 INCLUDING APPLICABLE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX. Approved on consent.
W. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- ____, A RESOLUTION FINDING THE BUILDING AND PREMISES LOCATED AT 1004 CALLE FELIZ (PROPERTY) TO BE RUINED, DAMAGED AND DILAPIDATED AND A MENACE TO THE PUBLIC COMFORT, HEALTH, PEACE, AND SAFETY; ORDERING THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE PROPERTY TO REMOVE THE BUILDING, RUBBISH, AND DEBRIS; AND PROVIDING THAT, IF THE OWNER DOES NOT REMOVE THE BUILDING, RUBBISH, AND DEBRIS, THE CITY OF SANTA FE SHALL DO SO, SHALL PLACE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF THE CLEAN-UP EFFORTS; AND SHALL FORECLOSE ON THE PROPERTY.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Romero-Wirth, to approve the Resolution.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote as follows:
Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Villarreal, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Rivera, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
MOTION
A. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF A COOPERATIVE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NMDOT) ON BEHALF OF THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) TO CONSTRUCT S100370 AGUA FRIA-COTTONWOOD ROUNDABOUT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,058,628 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2024.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Rivera, to approve both item A and A1.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote as follows:
Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Villarreal, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Rivera, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
None.
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- ____, DIRECTING THE CITY MANGER TO ASSIGN STAFF TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING SOURCES FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, AND OTHER WATER RELATED PROJECTS.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- ____, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS
None.
19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION
None.
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS, AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING)
A. 2023-006858-HDRB. 4 PLAZA FATIMA 2023-006858-HDRB. 4 PLAZA FATIMA. DOWNTOWN AND EASTSIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT. NON-CONTRIBUTING. DEVENDRA N. CONTRACTOR, AGENT FOR ANTHONY AND JAN JEFFRIES OWNERS, PROPOSES TO RECONSTRUCT THE SOUTH ELEVATION PRIMARY FACADE WALL WHICH REQUIRES AN EXCEPTION TO 14-5.2 (D)(5)(b) TO REMOVE HISTORIC MATERIAL. REMODEL TO INCLUDE WINDOW, DOOR, ROOF REPLACEMENT, HVAC AND SKYLIGHT INSTALLATION.
This item was postponed to the next meeting of the Governing Body.
21. APPOINTMENTS
A. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
* MICHAL ANNE PEPPER, PH.D - REAPPOINTMENT-TERM ENDING 03/2026
* DOUGLAS ZHANG, M.D. - REAPPOINTMENT-TERM ENDING 03/2026
* EMILY HAOZOUS - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2026
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Michael Garcia, to approve the appointments to the Human Services Committee.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote as follows:
Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Villarreal, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Rivera, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
22. ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting adjourned at 8:38 pm.
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