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City of Albuquerque City Council met April 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. ROLL CALL
Present 9 - Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers, and Louie Sanchez
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
President Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance in English.
Councilor Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance Spanish.
3. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
4. ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
5. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
March 18, 2024
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Deferrals/Withdrawals
d. R-24-29 Appropriation Of Opioid Settlement Funds (Peña, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Postponed to April 15, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
8. CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
a. EC-24-41 2023 City of Albuquerque Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan: Safety Performance Target Corrections. Approved Resolution: R-23-189
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
b. EC-24-43 Mayor’s Recommendation of Award for RFP-2023-502-DFA-EV Disclosure Counsel Services
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
c. EC-24-46 Revenue & Expense Report for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Receipt Be Noted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
d. EC-24-55 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Daniel Aragon to the Environmental Planning Commission
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
e. EC-24-61 Age-Friendly Quarterly Update for Q1 & Q2 FY 2024
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Receipt Be Noted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
f. EC-24-68 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Sharla Parsons to the Albuquerque Housing Authority Board
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
g. EC-24-72 Mayor’s Recommendation of Award for RFP-2023-501-DFA-EV Bond Counsel Services
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
h. EC-24-81 Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Gabriel S. Pacyniak to the Albuquerque Energy Council
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
i. EC-24-82 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Natalie Carter to the Indicators Progress Commission
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
j. EC-24-83 Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Jennifer Frank Pontzer to the Indicators Progress Commission
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
k. EC-24-84 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Gabriel T. Boyle, to the Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
l. EC-24-85 Mayor's appointment of Dr. Anthony Garland to the Indicators Progress Commission
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
m. EC-24-86 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Adrian Carver to the Environmental Planning Commission
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
n. EC-24-88 Santa Clara Dr. SE and Altez St. SE, Right of Way Vacation
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
o. EC-24-94 Ground Lease and Agreement (“Ground Lease”) between the City of Albuquerque and Mesa Media Holdings LLC (“Mesa Media”)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
q. EC-24-97 Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Lynne L. Anker-Unnever to the Older American’s Act Advisory Council
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
r. EC-24-98 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Julianna B. Massa, to the Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
s. EC-24-99 Mayor's appointment of Dr. Linda S. Sapochak to the Albuquerque Energy Council
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
t. EC-24-100 Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Courtney A. Lewis-Utrata the Small Business Regulatory Committee
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
u. OC-24-10 Pursuant to Section 2-10-6 of the Accountability in Government Oversight (AGO) Ordinance, the AGO Committee has completed the process of advertising, interviewing, and contacting references for the City Auditor position
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
v. O-24-3 Designation Of The Central Avenue Bridge Crossing Site As A City Landmark (Baca and Peña, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
w. R-24-18 Approving City Of Albuquerque Alignment Of The Rio Grande Trail (Baca, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
x. R-24-21 Approving And Authorizing The Filing Of A Grant Application For A 2024 State Outdoor Recreation Division Trails + Grant For Expanding
And Improving Disc Golf Facilities (Rogers, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
13. APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
p. EC-24-95 Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Samantha A. Salazar to the Albuquerque Energy Council
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
y. R-24-28 Approving And Authorizing A Grant Application For Funds From The Cities For Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc. By The City Of Albuquerque Legal Department (Rogers)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
a. O-24-4 F/S Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds In Two Series In A Collective Par
Amount Not To Exceed $111,850,000, Consisting Of $102,850,000
General Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A, And
$9,000,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2024B,
Authorized At An Election Of The City Held On November 7, 2023 To
Finance Projects Relating To Public Safety; Community Centers,
Homelessness, Metropolitan Redevelopment And Community
Enhancement; Parks And Recreation; Energy And Water
Conservation, Public Buildings, Facilities And Systems; Streets And
Transportation; Museums, Cultural Facilities And Libraries; And Storm
Sewers (The Series 2024A Bonds And Series 2024B Bonds Are
Collectively Referred To As The “Series 2024 Bonds”); Providing For
The Levy And Collection Of Ad Valorem Taxes For The Payment Of
The Series 2024 Bonds; Approving The Delegation Of Authority To
Make Certain Determinations Regarding The Sale Of The Series 2024
Bonds Pursuant To The Supplemental Public Securities Act; Providing
For The Forms, Terms, Purchase, Payment, Execution And Other
Provisions Of And Concerning The Series 2024 Bonds; Prescribing
Other Details In Connection With The Series 2024 Bonds And The
Payment Thereof; And Ratifying Prior Action Taken In Connection
Therewith (Peña, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed as Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
b. R-24-17 F/S Authorizing The Giving Of Notices For Bids For The Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds Consisting Of $102,850,000 General Obligation General Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A, And $9,000,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2024B (Peña, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Passed as Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
11. APPEALS
12. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments} a. OC-24-7 Declaration of No Confidence in Police Chief Harold Medina
A motion was made by Councilor Sanchez that this matter be Postponed to April 15, 2024. The motion failed by the following vote:
For: 4 - Champine, Grout, Lewis, and Sanchez
Against: 5 - Baca, Bassan, Fiebelkorn, Peña, and Rogers
A motion was made by Councilor Sanchez that this matter be Withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
14. FINAL ACTIONS
a. O-24-6 C/S Amending The Complete Streets Ordinance, Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque, Chapter 6, Article 5, Part 6, Section 5 Definitions To Include A Definition Of Arid Adapted Green Stormwater Infrastructure; Amending Chapter 6, Article 5, Part 6, Section 6 General Policy To Include Green Stormwater Infrastructure In City Medians And Landscape Buffers (Fiebelkorn, Grout, Rogers)
A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
b. R-24-16 Approving And Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For A Federal Land And Water Conservation Fund Grant For Acquisition Of The Northern Sand Dunes Property For Protection And Management In The Major Public Open Space Program (Fiebelkorn and Sanchez, by request)
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Sanchez that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
c. R-24-22 Establishing A Two-Year Policy For The Priority Site Plan Approval And Construction Permitting Of Development Projects That Will Result In Permanent Housing In Centers And Corridors And Development
Projects Within Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas (Baca, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Baca that this matter be Postponed to April 15, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
15. OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
a. EC-24-102 Line-Item Veto Of R-24-8: Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The City Of Albuquerque By Approving New Projects, Supplementing Current Appropriations And Changing The Scope Of Existing Projects (Peña, By Request)
Veto Sustained. No motion or vote taken.
There being no further business, this City Council meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
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