City of Albuquerque City Council met Aug. 19.
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
August 5, 2024
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Finance and Government Operations Committee - August 12, 2024
Deferrals/Withdrawals
b. AC-24-14 PR-2024-009946, RZ-2024-00014: University Heights Neighborhood Association appeals the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) decision to Approve a Zoning Map Amendment from R-ML to MX-L for all or a portion of Lots 23 and 24, Block 2, University Heights Addition, located at 201 & 203 Harvard Drive SE, between Silver Avenue SE and Lead Avenue SE, approximately 0.34 acres (the "Subject Site") (K-16-Z)
A motion was made by President Lewis 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
8. CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
a. EC-24-176 Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Frances P. Armijo to the Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development 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
b. EC-24-177 Lease at 4904 4th Street NW
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-24-178 Authorization to Supplement a Professional Technical Agreement with Engender, Inc., to Provide Substance Use Treatment
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
d. EC-24-179 Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 3rd Quarter of FY 2024 (Greater than 10,000)
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
e. EC-24-181 Authorization to Supplement a Professional Technical Agreement with Albuquerque Behavioral Health to Provide Substance Use Treatment
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
f. EC-24-182 Revenue & Expense Report for Third 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
g. EC-24-187 Approval of the Risk Fourth Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services between YLaw P.C. and the City of Albuquerque
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-24-188 Year-end Status Report on Fiscal Year 2024 Objectives
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
i. OC-24-15 2023 1st Half CPOA Semi-Annual Report
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
j. OC-24-16 2023 2nd Half CPOA Semi-Annual Report
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
*k. OC-24-18 Approving And Authorizing The Filing Of A Grant Application For The New Mexico Tourism Department’s Route 66 Centennial Grant Program, For Fiscal Year 2025 Through Fiscal Year 2026
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. O-24-32 Amending Chapter 14, Article 23 Related To Processes Associated With The Demolition Of Buildings Or Structures (Bassan, 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}
b. EC-24-183 Lease Agreement between Commissioner of Public Lands and the City of Albuquerque and Sublease Agreement between the City of Albuquerque and the Board of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (“NMSBVI”)
A motion was made by President Lewis that this matter be Approved. 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. R-24-73 Making Findings In Connection With The Inspiration Public Improvement District’s Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Special Levy Revenue Bonds; Ratifying And Approving The Issuance And Sale Of The Inspiration Public Improvement District Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, As Substantially Consistent With The Requirements Of City Ordinance Enactment No. 0-2003-12 And City Council Resolution No. R-20-33, Enactment No. R-2020-038 (Sanchez, by request)
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
11. APPEALS
a. AC-24-15 PR-2023-009363 / SI-2023-01635 (Major Amendment to the Balloon Fiesta Master Development Plan and Site Plan) and PR-2023-009363 / SI-2023-01638 (Site Plan - EPC) Pat Hauser and interested parties appeal the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) decision to Approve a Major Amendment to the Balloon Fiesta Park Master Development Plan / Site Plan for Subdivision and a new Site Plan - EPC for all or a portion of Tracts A-1 through G-1, Plat of Tracts A-1 through H-1, I-1-A & I-2-A, Tract I-A-A, Plat of Tracts A-1 through H-1, I-1-A & I-2-A, and a fraction of Lot 2, located in NE ¼ NE ¼ Sec 11,
T11N, R3E, a/k/a Tracts F & G, Heirs of Filiberto Gurule Tract, located at Balloon Fiesta Park, between Paseo del North Boulevard NE and Roy Avenue NE, approximately 370 acres (B-17-Z, C-16-Z & C-17-Z)
A motion was made by President Lewis to Accept the Land Use Hearing Officer Recommendation and Findings. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
Against: 1 - Bassan
12. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
14. FINAL ACTIONS
a. O-24-21 C/S Amending Article 12 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) (Rogers, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Rogers that this matter be Amended.
Councilor Rogers 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 Champine that the rules be suspended for the purpose of extending the meeting to 11:15 p.m. 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 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
13. APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments} a. EC-24-180 Interim IPRA “backlog” report
A motion was made by President Lewis 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
c. EC-24-185 Report of All Grant Applications for January-June 2024
A motion was made by President Lewis 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
14. FINAL ACTIONS
b. O-24-35 Amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Of The Intergovernmental Relations Ordinance To Include New Language For Preparing The City’s Federal And State Priorities Legislation (Bassan and Grout)
A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Postponed to
September 4, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Baca, Bassan, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
Against: 1 - Champine
There being no further business, this City Council meeting adjourned at 11:06 p.m.
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