City of Santa Fe Governing Body met April 24

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met April 24.

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 5:07 pm, on Wednesday, April 24, 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 Lindell.

3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG

The salute to the New Mexico Flag was led by Councilor Romero-Wirth.

4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES

The invocation was given by Councilor Lee Garcia.

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

Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth

MEMBERS EXCUSED

Councilor Castro, Excused.

OTHERS PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING

John Blair, City Manager

Erin McSherry, City Attorney

Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk, via Zoom

Emily Oster, Finance Director

Jesse Roach, Water Division Director

Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer, via Zoom

6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the agenda as presented.

VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:

Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Michael Garcia, yes; Councilor Lee Garcia, yes; Councilor Lindell, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Romero-Wirth, yes; Mayor Webber, yes.

7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Romero-Wirth, to approve the consent agenda as presented.

VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:

8. PRESENTATIONS

A. AUDIT UPDATE

Ms. Oster presented the Audit Update.

B. CITY OF SANTA FE WATER SPRING UPDATE

Mr. Roach presented the water update.

9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA

A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 10, 2024 GOVERNING BODY MINUTES.

Approved on consent.

B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HELLAS CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12.997,500 INCLUSIVE OF NEW MEXICO GROSS RECEIPTS TAX FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OVER FOUR YEARS.

Approved on consent.

C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK FOR AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT THROUGH MARCH 20, 2027 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FRENCHY’S PARKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.

Approved on consent.

D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ITEM #24-0112 WITH WSP USA, INC. FOR OWNER REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES TO SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE REDEVELOPMENT AT MIDTOWN TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 ANNUALLY, INCLUDING NMGRT AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2028.

Approved on consent.

E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE SALES TO PURCHASE A NEW FORD E-450 AMBULANCE UTILIZING THE HGACBUY PRICE AGREEMENT #AM 10-20 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $211,830.

Approved on consent.

F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NMDOT) VIA THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5339, FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $590,679.

Approval on consent.

G. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND HARD CIDER DURING THE PARTY ON THE PITCH SOCCER TOURNAMENT ON JUNE 1-2, 2024, PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION 23-6.2 C SFCC 1987.

Approved on consent.

10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA

None.

11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

None.

12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY

Ms. McSherry recommended an Executive Session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW MEXICO OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NMSA 1978, SECTION 10-15-1, SUBPART (H)(7),ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED DISCUSSION OF PENDING AND THREATENED LITIGATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DYLAN WROBEL V. CITY OF SANTA FE, D-101-CV-2022-01912; AND THRONE, ET AL, V. CITY OF SANTA FE AND PIERRE AMESTOY, D-101-CV-2024-00892.

MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7), attorney-client privileged discussion of pending and threatened litigation.

VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:

The Governing Body entered into Executive Session at 5:42 PM.

MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to reconvene in open session and that no action was taken during the Executive Session or items heard other than those outlined on the agenda. :

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS 16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION

VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:

The Governing Body reconvened in open session at into Executive Session at 6:30 pm.

None.

14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK

None.

15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Heard.

A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024_____. A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE TERMS FOR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON CITY PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN RESOLUTION 2023-7 TO AUTHORIZE CONSUMPTION DURING SITE SANTA FE’S BENEFIT DINNER ON JULY 19, 2024, AT THE RAMADA IN THE RAILYARD PARK, PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION 23-6.2 C SFCC 1987, AND RETRACTING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DATE OF JUNE 20, 2024.

Introduced.

B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024_____. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 OPERATING BUDGET.

Introduced.

C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2024_____. A RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE NEW MEXICO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ADVOCATE FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASE FIRE AND AN END TO VIOLENCE IN GAZA AND ISRAEL, FOR THE SAFE AND IMMEDIATE RETURN OF ALL INNOCENT HOSTAGES AND UNJUSTLY HELD PRISONERS, FOR THE IMMEDIATE INCREASE AND DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO GAZA; CONDEMNING ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION, INCLUDING ISLAMOPHOBIA, ANTI-SEMITISM. ANTI-PALESTINIAN, AND ANTI-ISRAELI BIGOTRY; ENCOURAGINGALL RESIDENTS TO SEEK, INVITE AND PRACTICE CIVIL DISCOURSE; EXPRESSING SORROW OVER THE LOSS OF LIVES AND OVER THE SUFFERING ENDURED BY CIVILIANS IN GAZA AND ISRAEL; AND EXTENDING SYMPATHIES TO SANTA FE RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE ON-GOING VIOLENCE.

Introduced.

MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Commissioner Faulkner, to go to Appointments, item 21 A, as the next item and to then return to item 17, Petitions From the Floor.

VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:

21. APPOINTMENTS

A. STATE-LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD

*CECILIA RIOS

MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Romero-Wirth, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve the appointment to the State-Local Government Historic Review Board.

VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:

17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR

Nicoletta Monroe. Ms. Monroe said spoke about spending GRT surplus without a special meeting to discuss it and the passage of a Midtown contract on the Consent Agenda without any discussion.

Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke to the adoption of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law when she was not allowed to provide information and to time card fraud.

Roberto Roybal. Mr. Roybal spoke to supporting the Resolution for a cease fire.

18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION)

Samia Cabria. Ms. Cabria spoke to supporting the cease fire Resolution. Lillianna Penny. Ms. Penny spoke to supporting the cease fire Resolution. Allie Butner. Ms. Butner spoke to the Resolution for a cease fire.

John Issac Gutierrez. Mr. Gutierrez spoke to supporting the cease fire Resolution.

Jules Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman spoke to supporting the cease fire Resolution. Nadine. Nadine spoke to disability issues and discrimination.

Rachel Thompson. Ms. Thompson said spoke to supporting the cease fire Resolution.

Lauren Live. Ms. Live spoke to supporting the cease fire Resolution.

John Ray Snyder. Mr. Snyder spoke to supporting the cease fire Resolution. Sharon Archinbright. Ms. Archinbright spoke to ending the funding to Israel.

A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2024-_____. A BILL RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION; DEFINING “SOURCE OF INCOME AND PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SOURCE OF INCOME; INCLUDING; “SEX” IN ADDITION TO “GENDER” AS A PROTECTED CLASS; DEFINING “OWNER”; AND MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

Mikel. Mikel congratulated the City Council on introducing the Resolution for a cease fire.

Ellen Ackerman. Ms. Ackerman spoke to supporting the Bill.

B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke to supporting the Bill. Meghan Rover. Ms. Rover spoke to supporting the Bill..

Monae Silver. Ms. Silver spoke to supporting the Bill.

Rachael Silver. Ms. Silver spoke to supporting the Bill.

Brittany Rodriguez. Ms. Rodriguez spoke to supporting the Bill.

2024_____. A BILL RELATING TO THE HIGH-END EXCISE TAX FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING; ASSIGNING THE PURCHASER/GRANTEE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ATTEST TO CONSIDERATION.

Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke to the question of how this can go forward without a decision from the court.

C. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2024_____. A BILL RELATING TO MEDIAN SAFETY; CREATING A NEW SECTION 20-6 SFCC 1987 REGULATING THE USE OF MEDIANS IN THE CITY OF SANTA FE.

No Name Given. This person spoke to support for the cease fire Resolution and to using caution in the wording in the medial bill regarding putting burdens on pedestrians.

Monae Silver. Ms. Silver spoke in opposition to the Bill.

Erica Kidd. Ms. Kidd spoke in opposition to the Bill.

Meghan Rover. Ms. Rover spoke in opposition to the Bill.

Shannon Braught. Ms. Braught spoke in opposition to the Bill. Katherine Rivera. Ms. Rivera spoke in support of the Bill.

Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke to the Bill.

Nicoletta Monroe. Ms. Monroe spoke in opposition to the Bill. Rachael Thompson. Ms. Thompson spoke in opposition to the Bill.

19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING) No Name Given. This person spoke in opposition to the Bill.

A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-2. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-_____. A BILL AMENDING SECTION 12-2.1 OF SFCC 1987 TO 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.

MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Lee Garcia, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve Bill No. 2024-2.

VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:

20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS, AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING) A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-05. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2024_____. A BILL REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.13 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT 1309 SOUTH ST. FRANCIS DRIVE, FROM R-21 (RESIDENTIAL TWENTY-ONE (21) DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO C-1 (OFFICE AND RELATED COMMERCIAL); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (CASE NO. 2023-7639)

Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke to spot zoning issues.

MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Lee Garcia, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve Bill No. 2024-05.

VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:

22. ADJOURN

There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.

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City of Santa Fe Governing Body met April 24

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