City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Feb. 28.
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 5:01 pm, on Wednesday, December 14, 2024, 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 and remembrances were given.
5. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Alan Webber
Councilor Signe Lindell
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Amanda Chavez
Councilor Pilar Faulkner
Councilor Lee Garcia
Councilor Michael Garcia
MEMBERS EXCUSED
Councilor Amanda Chavez, Excused
Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Excused
OTHERS PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING
John Blair, City Manager
Erin McSherry, City Attorney
Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk
Marcos Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Emily Oster, Finance Director
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Cardenas said item 9 M has been postponed to the March 19, 2024 meeting of the Governing Body.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Lindell, to approve the agenda as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Councilor Lee Garcia arrived at the meeting.
Item 9 M was postponed.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Lindell, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the consent agenda as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. ANNUAL CODE OF ETHICS TRAINING Mr. Martinez presented the Code of Ethics training.
B. AUDIT UPDATE AND OVERVIEW
Ms. Oster presented the Audit Update and Overview.
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 204 SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES
Approved on consent.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 2024 REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES
Approved on consent.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 2024 SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES
Approved on consent.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM LODGE BEVERAGE HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND LOCATION OF INTER-LOCAL DISPENSER LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 2725 FROM GARDUNO’S MARGARITA FACTORY, 10031 COORS BLVD. NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, TO THE LODGE AT SANTA FE, 750 N. ST. FRANCIS DRIVE, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
Approved on consent.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $89,957 FROM THE NM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO THE POLICE INCENTIVES AND POLICE FICA FUNDS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS FOR RETENTION DIFFERENTIAL DISBURSEMENTS
Approved on consent.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO LEASE 45,320 SQUARE FEET OF LAND AT THE SANTA FE REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING A HANGAR, WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF 30 YEARS.
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC
Approved on consent.
RESOLUTION (BAR) FROM THE WATER DIVISION CASH FUND TO EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY NONEXEMPT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW BACKHOE IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,144
Approved on consent.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERTS WATER TECHNOLOGY FOR THE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF FOUR DUAL MEDIA GRAVITY FILTERS AT THE CANYON ROAD WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,346,126 FOR A TERM OF 10 YEARS
Approved on consent.
SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO (PNM) FOR THE CONVERSION OF STREETLIGHTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $568,511 INCLUDING NMGRT TO CONVERT APPROXIMATELY 1,100 PNM-OWNED STREETLIGHTS TO LED TECHNOLOGY MEETING THE CITY’S ROADWAY LIGHTING STANDARDS
Approved on consent.
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC. TO COMPLETE THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF HENRY LYNCH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $439,774.75 WITH A TERM OF SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER EXECUTION
Approved on consent.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH IDSS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $166,628 FOR TOURISM SANTA FE CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) SOFTWARE SUPPORT SYSTEM
Approved on consent.
L. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. A RESOLUTION COMMITTING TO BEING A MORE AGE-FRIENDLY CITY
AND ENROLLING IN THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (”AARP”) AGE FRIENDLY STATES AND COMMUNITIES NETWORK, WHICH, TO THE EXTENT IT IS POSSIBLE, WILL BE A PROCESS THAT INCORPORATES UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPALS
Approved on consent.
M. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. CALLING ON THE CITY MANAGER TO DESIGNATE APPROPRIATE ENTITIES AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY TO ENSURE SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE USE OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES BY ESTABLISHING A REGULAR INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM INVENTORY FOR RECORDING THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE; AND CALLING ON THE MAYOR TO INCLUDE ON ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IN HIS PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET
Postponed to the Governing Body meeting on March 19, 2024.
N. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
Approved on consent.
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
None.
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Heard.
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Heard.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
None.
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Heard.
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. ADOPTING AN UPDATED PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SANTA FE
Introduced.
17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Nicolette Monroe. Ms. Monroe spoke to the agreement on the conversion of street lights and uniformity across the City.
Theresa Davis. Ms. Davis asked the Council to support a resolution for an immediate cease fire in Gaza.
Richard Welker. Asked the City Council to adopt a resolution for a permanent cease fire in Gaza.
William Whitner. Mr. Whitner asked the Council to pass a resolution calling for a cease fire in Gaza.
Mikel Anada. Mr. Anada asked the City Council to pass a resolution calling for an immediate cease fire in Gaza.
Gregory Weidner. Mr. Weidner asked the City Council and the Mayor to pass an immediate permanent cease fire resolution for Gaza. He also spoke to the loss of education and culture in Gaza.
Todd Weeger. Mr. Weeger said he supports a resolution for a permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Simon Mont. Mr. Mont said he is a Jew and is asking for help. Please hold the moral clarity his people are losing at this moment.
Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato said she supports the resolution for a cease fire in Gaza. She also spoke to the process at City hall and the City Attorney’s control of legislation and the construction in her neighborhood of a wall.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS * ELISE GUTIERREZ - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 12/2026
None.
19. FINAL ACTION OF LEGISLATION None.
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
21. APPOINTMENTS
A. MAYOR’S YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
* ALLETTE HAHN HANSEN - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 12/2026
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Lee Garcia, to approve the appointments to the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
B. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
* JENNIFER ROMERO - APPOINTMENT - FILLING AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING 03/2026
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve the appointment to the Human Services Committee.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
Mayor Webber said he would like to recess until 7:00 pm and then reconvene to hear any additional Petitions from the Floor. The public notice of Governing Body meetings states that public comment will begin at 7:00 pm.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to recess until 7:00 pm and then reconvene for the purpose of hearing any additional petitions from the floor.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
The Governing Body recessed at 6:08 pm and will reconvene at 7:00 pm. The Governing Body reconvened at 7:00 pm The Mayor said we will re-engage in petitions from the floor.
There were no attendees in the waiting room for Zoom and no one waiting in the Chambers to speak.
22. ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting adjourned at 7:02 pm.
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