City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Oct. 18

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Oct. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of the Quality of Life Committee was called to order by Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Chair, at 5:03 pm, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at City Hall in the Councilor Chambers.

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 Michael Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor Lee Garcia, to approve the 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

Item C was pulled for discussion by Councilor Michael Garcia.

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia 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

Item F was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion by Councilor Michael Garcia and Councilor Villarreal and Item C was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion by Councilor Michael Garcia.

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Impact Report on NLC Insclusive Entrepreneurship Program to Increase Childcare Service Providers. (Elizabeth Camacho, Economic Development Communication & Administrator: excamacho@santafenm.gov)

6. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT

a. Request for Approval of Minutes for September 20, 2023 Quality of Life Committee Meeting (Loretta S. Olguin, Business Operations Manager: Isolguin@santafenm.gov)

MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia 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 Approval of the October 4, 2023 Quality of Life Committee Meeting Minutes (Loretta S. Olguin, Business Operations Manager: Isolguin@santafenm.gov)

MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia 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

c. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Increase the Funds for FY2024 for Audit Preparation and Accounting Consulting in the Total Amount of $795,883, which is the Unexpended Amount Originally Budgeted for FY2023. (Emily K. Oster, Finance Director: ekoster@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review

Finance Committee: 10/16/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 10/18/2023

Governing Body: 10/25/2023

MOTION: Councilor Lee Garcia 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

d. Request for Approval of the New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration Certification for Allocation 22-ZG1016-48 for Recruitment and Retention Stipends for Law Enforcement Officers at the Santa Fe Police Department for FY24 in the Total Amount of $112,500. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police: bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $112,500 from the NM Department of Finance and Administration Fund to the Police Incentive Fund.

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/16/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 10/18/2023

Governing Body Committee: 10/25/2023

MOTION: Councilor Michael Garcia 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

Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Professional Services

f. Agreement Item #22-0378 with Tyler Technologies Munis Upgrade for Senior Finance Subject Matter Experts and Testers Services with IT Connect Inc. for Consulting Services for the Finance Department in the Total Amount of $108,312.50 through June 30, 2024. (Emily Oster, Finance Director: ekoster@santafenm.gov and Eric Candelaria, IT Director: edcandelaria@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/16/2023

Quality Of Life Committee: 10/18/2023

Governing Body: 10/25/2023

Councilor Michael Garcia moved, seconded by Councilor MOTION: Amanda Chavez, to approve the contract amendment 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

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- (Mayor Alan Webber)

A Resolution Establishing the City of Santa Fe's Priorities for Consideration by the New Mexico State Legislature During the 57th Legislature State of New Mexico - First Session, 2024. (Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager; maeannarino@santafenm.gov; Regina Wheeler, Public Works Director, rawheeler@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 10/11/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 10/18/2023

Public Works and Utilities Committee:10/23/2023

Finance Committee: 10/30/2023

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/06/2023

Governing Body:11/08/2023

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 Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

7. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION