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Dr. Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer of Albuquerque | City of Albuquerque

City of Albuquerque City Council met June 17

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

City of Albuquerque City Council met June 17.

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 Bassan led the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.

3. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

4. ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

5. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL

June 3, 2024

6. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS

7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

8. CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}

a. EC-24-156 Mayor's appointment of Mr. James M. Dorn to the Fire Code Board of Appeals

A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:

*b. EC-24-160 Mayor’s Recommendation of Architectural Consultants for In-Line Baggage System at the Albuquerque Sunport

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-24-161 Mayor's appointment of Mr. John Osmon to the Cable, Internet and PEG Advisory 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

d. EC-24-162 Mayor's Appointment of David Shaffer to the Impact Fee 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

e. EC-24-163 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Carlos A. Michelen Strofer to the Transit Advisory 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

f. EC-24-164 Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Meggin Lorino 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

h. EC-24-166 Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Lance Hunter to the Fire Code Board of Appeals

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-24-167 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Danyel Kahumoku 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

*j. EC-24-169 Mayor’s Recommendation of Award for “Retail Merchandising Unit Manager/Consultant at Albuquerque International Sunport”

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

*k. EC-24-170 Uptown Transit Center Joint Development Partnership Agreement - Increase Reimbursement - 4th Supplemental

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

*l. EC-24-171 Mayor’s Recommendation of Award (ROA) for “Economic Development Marketing, Retention and Expansion”

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

n. O-24-27 Authorizing The Issuance, Sale And Delivery Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Energy Savings/Municipal Infrastructure Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 In A Principal Amount Not To Exceed $8,500,000 (The “Series 2024 Bonds”) To Finance The Cost Of Acquiring, Constructing And Improving Renewable Energy Projects Associated With City Facilities And Paying Expenses Related To Issuance Of The Series 2024 Bonds; Providing For The Payment Of The Bonds From The Revenues Of The 1/16 Of One Percent (0.0625%) Increment Of Municipal Infrastructure Gross Receipts Tax Imposed On All Persons Engaging In Business In The City Pursuant To Section 7-19D-11 NMSA 1978 And City Ordinance No. 14-1992 Adopted March 16, 1992; Providing Other Details Concerning The Bonds And 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 Terms And Other Details Concerning The Series 2024 Bonds; Approving Certain Documents Pertaining To The Series 2024 Bonds; Making Certain Appropriations; And Ratifying Certain Actions Previously Taken (Peña, by request)

A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Withdrawn by Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

o. O-24-28 Accepting The Investment-Grade Audit Report And Approving The Energy Savings Performance Contract By And Between The City Of Albuquerque And Yearout Energy Services Company, LLC, Subject To City Council Approval Of A Separate Financing Transaction To Finance The Costs Of The Energy Performance Contract (“EPC”); Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of The EPC And Other Agreements And Documents In Connection With The EPC; Ratifying Action Previously Taken In Connection With The EPC; Repealing All Ordinances And Prior Action In Conflict Herewith; And Related Matters (Fiebelkorn, by request)

A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Withdrawn by Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

p. O-24-29 Adopting A New Part In Chapter 2, Article 6 Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque, To Create The Route 66 Visitors Center Commission (Peña)

A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Postponed to August 5, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

q. R-24-12 Directing The City To Collaborate With The Mountain View Neighborhood Regarding Pollution Concerns And Develop A Proposal For Pollution Abatement And Adjusting Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Appropriations And Adjusting Capital Appropriations (Peña)

A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Postponed to September 16, 2024. 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} g. EC-24-165 Mayor's appointment of Tony Lloyd to the Impact Fee Committee

A motion was made by Councilor Champine that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS

10. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

11. APPEALS

a. AC-24-9 PR-2023-009649, VA-2023-00365: Yolanda Montoya, agent for Joe R. Romero, appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner’s decision to Deny a Variance of 9 feet 11 ½ inches to the required 45-foot Major Public Open Space landscape buffer for Lots 8-A-1 & 8- A-2, Block 2, Volcano Cliffs Unit 19, located at 7805 Aguila St. NW, zoned R-1D [IDO §14-16- 5-2(J) (2)(a)(1)]

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan To Accept the Land Use Hearing Officer Recommendation and Findings. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

b. AC-24-10 PR-2023-009649, VA-2023-00366: Yolanda Montoya, agent for Joe R. Romero, appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner’s decision to Deny a Variance of 30 feet to the required 45-foot Major Public Open Space landscape buffer for Lot 8-A-1, Block 2, Volcano Cliffs Unit 19, located at 7809 Aguila St. NW, zoned R-1D [IDO §14-16-5-2(J)(2)(a)(1)]

A motion was made by Councilor Rogers To Accept the Land Use Hearing Officer Recommendation and Findings. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

12. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

14. FINAL ACTIONS

a. P-24-1 Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2024 General Election, Proposing To Amend Article II Of The Charter Of The City Of Albuquerque Regarding Minimum Votes For Elected Offices And Runoff Elections (Lewis and Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Baca, Bassan, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Peña, and Rogers

Against: 3 - Champine, Lewis, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

c. P-24-2 Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2024 General Election, Proposing To Amend Article V The Charter Regarding The Procedures For Appointment And Removal Of The City Attorney And City Clerk (Lewis and Grout)

A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Amended.

Vice-President Grout moved Amendment No. 1. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 2 - Grout, and Sanchez

Against: 7 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, Peña, and Rogers

A motion was made by Councilor Champine that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Champine moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Lewis

A motion was made by Councilor Champine that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Champine moved Amendment No. 3.

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 3. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 4 - Baca, Bassan, Fiebelkorn, and Peña

Against: 5 - Champine, Grout, Lewis, Rogers, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Councilor Champine that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Champine moved Amendment No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 2 - Bassan, and Rogers

A motion was made by Councilor Rogers that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Rogers moved Amendment No. 4. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 2 - Bassan, and Rogers

Against: 7 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed as Amended. 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 Bassan for Reconsideration of P-24-2. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 5 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, and Sanchez

Against: 4 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, Peña, and Rogers

A motion was made by President Lewis for Reconsideration of Amendment No.

4. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 5 - Bassan, Grout, Lewis, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 4 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, and Peña

A motion was made by Councilor Rogers that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Rogers moved Amendment No. 4. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 5 - Bassan, Grout, Lewis, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 4 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, and Peña

A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 5 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, and Sanchez

Against: 4 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, Peña, and Rogers

d. R-24-48 Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next General Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Amendments To Article V Of The Albuquerque City Charter; Providing

The Form Of The Question And The Designation Clause For Such Question On The Ballot (Lewis and Grout)

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Baca, Bassan, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 3 - Champine, Lewis, and Rogers

e. P-24-3 Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2024 General Election, Proposing To Amend Article V Of The Charter Of The City Of Albuquerque Regarding Procedures For Appointment Of Administrative Officers And Appointment And Removal Of The Chief Of Police And Fire Chief (Lewis and Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Champine that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Champine moved Amendment No. 1.

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 1. 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 Champine that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Champine moved Amendmnet No. 1 as Amended. 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 Amended.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

g. P-24-4 Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2024 General Election, Proposing To Amend Article XIX Of The Charter Of The City Of Albuquerque Regarding The Procedure To Determine Of Separation Of Powers Issues Under The City Charter (Lewis and Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 1. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 4 - Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, and Peña

Against: 5 - Baca, Grout, Lewis, Rogers, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 2. 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 Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Bassan

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 2 - Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

A motion was made by Councilor Peña for Reconsideration of P-24-4. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Fiebelkorn

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 4.

A motion was made by Councilor Baca that this matter be Amended. Councilor Baca moved Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 4. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Fiebelkorn

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 4 as Amended. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 3 - Baca, Lewis, and Peña

Against: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Rogers, and Sanchez

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 2 - Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

b. R-24-47 Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next General Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Amendments To Article II Of The Albuquerque City Charter; Providing The Form Of The Question And The Designation Clause For Such Question On The Ballot (Lewis and Peña)

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Amended. President Lewis moved Amendment No. 1. 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 Rogers that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Rogers moved Amendment No. 2. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

Against: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 5 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, and Sanchez

Against: 4 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, Peña, and Rogers

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that the rules be suspended for the purpose of extending the meeting to 1:30 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

f. R-24-49 Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next General Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Amendments To Article V Of The Albuquerque City Charter; Providing The Form Of The Question And The Designation Clause For Such Question On The Ballot (Lewis and Peña)

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Amended. President Lewis moved Amendment No. 1. 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 Rogers that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Rogers moved Amendment No. 2. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

Against: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

h. R-24-50 Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next General Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning

Amending Article XIX Of The Albuquerque City Charter; Providing The Form Of The Question And The Designation Clause For Such Question On The Ballot (Lewis and Peña)

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Amended. President Lewis moved Amendment No. 1. 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 Rogers that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Rogers moved Amendment No. 2. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

Against: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 2 - Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

n. O-24-13 Adopting Citywide Text Amendments To The Integrated Development Ordinance §14-16 For The 2023 IDO Annual Update (Bassan, by request)

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Bassan moved Amendment No. 1. 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 Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 2. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

Against: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Councilor Baca that this matter be Amended. Councilor Baca moved Amendment No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Amended. President Lewis moved Amendment No. 4. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 5 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, and Lewis

Against: 4 - Fiebelkorn, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 5. 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 Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 6. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 1 - Peña

Against: 8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Rogers, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Councilor Rogers that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Rogers moved Amendment No 7. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

Against: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

o. O-24-11 Adopting A Small Area Text Amendment To The Integrated Development Ordinance For The Volcano Heights Urban Center To Allow Drive-Throughs In Mixed-Use Zone Districts (Lewis, by request)

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, and Peña

Against: 3 - Fiebelkorn, Rogers, and Sanchez

p. O-24-12 Adopting A Small Area Text Amendment To The Integrated Development Ordinance For The Northwest Mesa Escarpment View Protection Overlay Zone (VPO-2) Requiring Referrals Of Applications To Tribal Representatives (Fiebelkorn, by request)

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

q. O-24-17 Adopting A Small Area Text Amendment To The Integrated Development Ordinance To Require Development Standards, Including Building Height Stepdowns, Landscape Buffering, Building Design, And Parking Reductions, For Properties Located Adjacent To The Rail Trail (Baca, by request)

A motion was made by Councilor Baca that this matter be Amended. Councilor Baca moved Amendment No. 1. 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 Baca that this matter be Passed as Amended.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

*r. R-24-64 Establishing A Three-Month Moratorium On Specific Language In Chapter 14, Article 23 Related To Processes Associated With The Demolition Of Buildings Or Structures To Allow The City Council Time To Consider An Amendment To Rectify Conflicting Language (Bassan, by request)

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

*i. P-24-5 Charter Amendment Proposal Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2024 General Election, Proposing To Amend Article II Of The City Charter Related To City Council Election Cycles (Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Postponed to August 5, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

*j. R-24-65 Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2024 General Election, Proposing To Amend Article II Of The City Charter Related To City Council Election Cycles (Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Postponed to August 5, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 2 - Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

*k. P-24-6 Charter Amendment Proposal Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2024 General Election, Proposing To Amend Article II Of The Charter Related To City Council Election Cycles (Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Amended. Councilor Peña moved Amendment No. 1. 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 Postponed as Amended to August 5, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

Against: 2 - Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

*l. R-24-66 Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2024 General Election, Proposing To Amend Article II Of The Charter Related To City Council Election Cycles (Peña)

A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Postponed to August 5, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Fiebelkorn

A motion was made by Councilor Baca that the rules be suspended for the purpose of extending the meeting to 1:40 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Grout

m. R-24-58 Creating A Task Force To Review The Charter Of The City Of Albuquerque (Rogers, Baca and Fiebelkorn)

A motion was made by Councilor Rogers that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Rogers moved Amendment No. 1. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

Against: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

A motion was made by Councilor Champine that the rules be suspended for the purpose of extending the meeting to 1:50 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 1 - Grout

R-24-58 Creating A Task Force To Review The Charter Of The City Of Albuquerque (Rogers, Baca and Fiebelkorn)

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Amended. President Lewis moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 7 - Baca, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez

Against: 2 - Bassan, and Fiebelkorn

A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion failed by the following vote:

For: 3 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, and Rogers

Against: 6 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Sanchez

OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}

There being no further business, this City Council meeting adjourned at 1:40 a.m.

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