City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Nov. 1

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Nov. 1.

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, November 1, 2023, at City Hall in the Council Chamber.

2. ROLL CALL

Members Present:

Councilor Amanda Chavez

Councilor Michael Garcia

Councilor Jamie Cassutt

Councilor Renee Villarreal

Members Excused:

Councilor Lee Garcia

Others Attending:

Loretta Olguin, Clerk

Elizabeth Martin, Clerk Rich Brown, Attendee

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION: Councilor Amanda Chavez moved, seconded by Councilor Renee Villarreal, to approve the 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: None

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Michael Garcia, to approve the 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: None

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Creative Industries Grant Update, Office of Economic Development Awarded $100,000 from the New Mexico Economic Development Department to Support and Develop the Creative Industries through June 30, 2024 (Johanna Nelson, Director, Office of Economic Development: jcnelson@santafenm.gov)

b. Presentation of Real Property Projects, Office of Economic Development, Asset Development (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov)

6. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT

a. Request for Approval of the New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration Certification for Allocation 23-ZH5048-81 in the Amount of $375,000 for the Hiring of Law Enforcement/Support Positions at the Santa Fe Police Department for FY24. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police, bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution in the Total Amount of $375,000 from the NM Department of Finance and Administration Fund to the Police Salaries Fund.

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/30/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 11/01/2023

Governing Body Committee: 11/08/2023

MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Michael Garcia, 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 Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

b. Request for Approval of General Services Agreement with HEI Incorporated for Security Camera and Access Control System Upgrade in the Total Amount of $168,466.53 through October 31, 2024. (Eric Candelaria, ITT Department Director, edcandelaria@santafenm.gov; Larry Worstell, Infrastructure Manager, Ifworstell@santafenm.gov; Joseph Abeyta, Project Manager, jmabetya@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review

Finance Committee 10/30/23

Quality of Life Committee 11/01/23

Governing Body 11/08/23

MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Michael Garcia, to approve the contract 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: None

c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Lease Agreement Item #19- 0872 with Santa Fe Recovery Center to Extend the Lease to November 1, 2024. (Lee Logston, Midtown Asset Development Manager: Irlogston@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/30/2023

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 11/01/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 11/01/2023

Governing Body: 11/08/2023

MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Michael Garcia, to approve the lease amendment 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: None

d. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Moss Adams, LLP in the Amount of $698,133 Including Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for Internal Audit Services for the City of Santa Fe. (Layla Archuletta-Maestas, Deputy City Manager, Isarchulettamaestas@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Finance Committee: 10/30/2023

Quality of Life: 11/01/2023

Governing Body: 11/08/2023

MOTION: Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor Michael Garcia, to approve the contract 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: None

e. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $1,148,000 from GRT in Excess of Budgeted Estimates and Available Fund Balances to Fund Retention Incentives in an Amount Equivalent to $1,000 per City Employee. (Bernadette Salazar, HR Department Director, bjsalazar@santafenm.gov; Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer, ajhopkins@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review

Finance Committee: 10/30/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 11/01/2023

Governing Body: 11/08/2023

Councilor Renee Villarreal moved, seconded by Councilor MOTION: Michael Garcia, 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 Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

f. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- (Mayor Alan Webber) A Resolution Requesting Approval of First Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024. (Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer: ajhopkins@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 10/25/2023

Finance Committee: 10/30/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 11/01/2023

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/06/2023

Governing Body: 11/08/2023

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: None

g. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023- _____. (Councilor Michael

Garcia, Councilor Renee Villarreal, Councilor Jamie Cassutt)

A Resolution Supporting the Administrative and Legislative Protection of the Upper Pecos River Watershed Through the Withdrawal of Mineral Rights. (Marci Eannarino, Manager Legislation & Policy Innovation: maeannarino@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Governing Body (Introduced): 10/25/2023

Finance Committee: 10/30/2023

Quality of Life Committee: 11/01/2023

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/06/2023

Governing Body: 11/08/2023

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 Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee Villarreal

Against: None

7. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION