City of Santa Fe Governing Body met March 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 5:08 pm, on Wednesday, March 27, 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 Lee Garcia.
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
The salute to the New Mexico Flag was led by Councilor Lindell.
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
The invocation was given by Councilor Castro.
A moment of silence and remembrances were given.
5. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Alan Webber
Councilor Signe Lindell
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Alma Castro
Councilor Lee Garcia
Councilor Michael Garcia, via Zoom
Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth
MEMBERS EXCUSED
Councilor Amanda Chavez, Excused
Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Excused
OTHERS PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING
John Blair, City Manager
Erin McSherry, City Attorney
Marcos Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk
Matthew Bonifer, Accounting Officer
Karen Iverson, Metropolitan Redevelopment Director
Melessia McDonald, Director Parks and Stormwater
Regina Wheeler, Director, Public Works
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Castro, to move item 10C to the first item under 10.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Castro Cassutt, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Lindell, to approve the agenda.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Castro Cassutt, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Item 9F was removed by Councilor Lindell for discussion.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Castro Cassutt, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROGRESS REPORT
B. AUDIT UPDATE
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 13, 2024 GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES.
Approved on consent.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM SANTA FE BEES RESTAURANT, LLC, FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
1. PURSUANT TO SECTION 60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, CONSIDERATION OF A WAIVER OF THE 300 FOOT LOCATION RESTRICTION TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOL AT SANTA FE BEES RESTAURANT, 235 N. GUADALUPE STREET, WHICH IS WITHIN 300 FEET OF CARLOS GILBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 300 GRIFFIN STREET.
2. IF THE WAIVER OF THE 300 FOOT LOCATION RESTRICTION IS GRANTED, CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A RESTAURANT A (BEER & WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY WITH PATIO SERVICE, TO BE LOCATED AT SANTA FE BEES RESTAURANT, 235 NO. GUADALUPE STREET.
Approved on consent.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CITYWIDE PRICE AGREEMENT WITH SAFEWARE, INC. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 PER FISCAL YEAR FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS.
Approved on consent.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ONE ROLL-OFF TRUCK WITH MCT INDUSTRIES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $243,238.23.
Approved on consent.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TWO SPECIAL COLLECTION UNITS WITH POWER FORD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $337, 050.
Approved on consent.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HARTMAN & MAJEWSKI DESIGN GROUP FOR THE PLANNING, SITING AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF A NEW SENIOR CENTER IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $358,643 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Michael Garcia, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the request.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Castro Cassutt, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION (BAR) IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM WATER ENTERPRISE CASH FUND TO WATER WIP DESIGN FOR WATER-RELATED ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Approved on consent.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH ALL RITE CONSTRUCTION FOR ON-CALL GENERAL AND MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INCLUDING MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS, UPGRADES, IMPROVEMENTS, REPLACEMENTS, NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AND MATERIAL FOR FACILITIES AND PROCESSES THROUGHOUT THE PASEO REAL WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, IN THE SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND OTHER REMOTE LOCATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 INCLUDING NMGRT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
Approved on consent.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT ITEM #23-0042 WITH GM EMULSION LLC FOR DEWATERED SLUDGE HAULING SERVICES TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $400,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $700,000 AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM PERIOD TO JUNE 30, 2024.
Approved on consent.
J. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. A RESOLUTION FINDING THE BUILDING AND PREMISES LOCATED AT 2069 CALLE CONTENTO (“PROPERTY”) TO BE RUINED, DAMAGED AND DILAPIDATED, A MENACE TO THE PUBLIC COMFORT, HEALTH, PEACE, AND SAFETY, AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE: ORDERING THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE PROPERTY (“OWNER”) TO REMOVE THE BUILDING, RUBBISH, AND DEBRIS FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OR OTHERWISE ABATE THE NUISANCE; AND PROVIDING THAT , IF THE OWNER DOES NOT REMOVE THE BUILDING, RUBBISH, AND DEBRIS, OR OTHERWISE ABATE THE NUISANCE, THE CITY OF SANTA FE SHALL ABATE THE NUISANCE AND PLACE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY IN AN AMOUNT OF THE COST OF THE CITY’S CLEAN-UP EFFORTS.
Approved on consent.
K. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING 500 ACRE-FEET OF WATER CREDITS TO THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S WATER BANK.
Approved on consent.
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT #080620-WEX WITH WEX BANK FOR THE PURCHASE OF FUEL CARDS FOR THE CITY OF SANTA FE GOVERNMENTAL FLEET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,600,000.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Lindell, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the request.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Castro Cassutt, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2024-_____. AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO APPLY TO THE NEW MEXICO FILM OFFICE TO DESIGNATE THE CITY’S MIDTOWN SITE AS A QUALIFIED PRODUCTION FACILITY.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the Resolution.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Castro Cassutt, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
B. 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 FACILIITES BY ESTABLISHING A REGULAR INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM INVENTORY FOR RECORDING THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE; AND CALLING ON THE MAYOR TO INCLUDE THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IN HIS PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Michael Garcia, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the Resolution.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to move Amendment D to the Resolution.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Lee Garcia, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to call the question.
VOTE The motion to call the question passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lindell, no; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
VOTE The motion on Amendment D passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lindell, abstained; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Alma Castro, seconded by Councilor Lee Garcia, to call the question.
VOTE The motion to call the question passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lindell, abstained; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
VOTE The motion on the Resolution as amended passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lindell, abstained; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to move next to Petitions From the Floor.
VOTE The motion on the Resolution as amended passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Jennifer Webber. President of Bike SF. Ms. Webber asked for passage of the Bike Resolution.
Richard Welker. Mr. Welker asked for passage of a permanent and immediate cease fire in Gaza.
Jacob. Jacob read a poem regarding Palestine and genocide in Gaza.
Todd Beiger. Mr. Beiger urged the Federal Government to stop funding genocide.
Greg Weeker. Mr. Weeker spoke to an immediate permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Abbey Shepard. Ms. Shepard asked for the passage of a Resolution for an immediate and permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Derrick Jolly. Mr. Jolly spoke in support if a Resolution for a permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Samiavan Hattum. Ms. Hattum spoke in support of an immediate cease fire in Gaza.
Samaya Cabre. Ms. Cabre spoke in support of a permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Layla. Layla spoke in support of adopting a Resolution for the immediate and permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Alley Budner. Ms. Budner spoke in support of an immediate and permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Raza Kahn. Mr. Kahn spoke to housing issues and in favor of a permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Morrie. Morrie spoke in support of a Resolution for an immediate and permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Monica Santees. Ms. Santees spoke in favor of the passage of a permanent cease fire in Gaza.
John Raifsnider. Mr. Raifsnider asked for action for Gaza.
Sada Munirah Cabre. Ms. Cabre spoke in support of an immediate and permanent cease fire in Gaza.
Nicoletta Monroe. Ms. Monroe spoke to items on the consent agenda not being discussed.
Stephanie Benaito. Ms. Benaito spoke in support of a cease fire in Gaza, issues around an alley and the Greer Garson Theater.
Nikeil P. Nikeil spoke in support of a cease fire in Gaza.
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Heard.
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
EXECUTIVE SESSION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW MEXICO OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NMSA 1978, SUBPART (H)(7) OF SECTION 10-15-1, ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED DISCUSSION OF PENDING LITIGATION, IN PARTICULAR UNION PROTECTIVA DE SANTA FE VS MAYOR ALAN WEBBER AND THE CITY OF SANTA FE, D-101-CV-2021-01373.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to enter into Executive Session in accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Subpart (H)(7) of Section 10-15-1.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
The Governing Body entered into Executive Session at 9:04 pm.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Lindell, to reconvene in open session in accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978 and stating that no action was taken in Executive Session.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
The Governing Body reconvened in open session at 9:35 pm.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
Heard.
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Heard.
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER DURING THE 2024 SANTA FE CENTURY AT THE RAILYARD PARK ON MAY 19TH, 2024, PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION 23-6.2 C SFCC 1987.
Introduced.
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2024-_____. A RESOLUTION NAMING THE FIELD KNOWN AS “FORT MARCY BALL FIELD” “ZOZOBRA FIELD AT FORT MARCY PARK”; ACCEPTING A MONUMENT IN THE FORM OF ZOZOBRA FROM THE SANTA FE KIWANIS CLUB AND APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MONUMENT AT THE ENTRY TO FORT MARCY COMPLEX-MAGERS-FIELD PARK; AND ALLOWING KIWANIS CLUB TO PLACE A TIME-CAPSULE IN THE MONUMENT.
Introduced.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS
A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-2. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-_____. A BILL AMENDING SECTION 12-2.1 OF SFCC 1987 T REPLACE THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH THE 2021 EDITION; AND SPECIFY THAT CITY CODE SUPERSEDES THE ADOPTED INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; REPEALING AND REPLACING EXHIBIT A OF CHAPTER 12.
There were no public comments.
19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION
None.
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS, AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING)
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FROM RESIDENTIAL MOUNTAIN AND RURAL PROTECTION TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL FOR LAND FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 4.35 ACRE PROPERTY OWNED BY SANTA FE’S DON JUAN’S LAND, LLC, IN PARTICULAR A PARCEL LOCATED AT 1941 CAJA DEL ORO GRANT ROAD (CASE NO. 2023-7207).
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Lindell, seconded by Councilor Lee Garcia, to approve the Resolution.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, abstained; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-1. A BILL REZONING AN APPROXIMATELY 4.26 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 1941 CAJA DEL ORO GRANT ROAD, FORM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY ONE (1) DWELLING PER ACRE) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (CASE NO. 2023-7208).
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Lindell, seconded Councilor Lee Garcia, to approve Bill No. 2024-1.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, abstained; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
21. APPOINTMENTS
A. PLANNING COMMISSION
* SASHA MCGHEE - APPOINTMENT TO DISTRICT 3 SEAT - TERM ENDING 06/2026.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Lee Garcia, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the appointment to the Planning Commission.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, abstained; Councilor Lindell, yes;
22. ADJOURN
Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.
There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting adjourned at 10:08 pm.
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