City of Albuquerque City Council met Sept. 4.
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
Councilor Sanchez 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 19, 2024
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
8. CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
a. EC-24-168 Approving a Sole Source Purchase of a Web-Based Application for Albuquerque Fire Rescue
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-24-189 Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Lorrie Griego to the ABQ Volunteers 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
c. EC-24-192 Age-Friendly Quarterly Update for Q3 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
d. EC-24-193 Q4 FY24 ABQ RIDE Quarterly Security Report with APD, ACS, and Metro Security Data
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-24-195 Mayor's appointment of Mr. Esteban A. Aguilar Jr. to the Accountability in Government Oversight 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
f. EC-24-196 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Lauren McElligott 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
g. EC-24-198 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Rebecca Sisneros to the ABQ Volunteers 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
h. OC-24-14 Review of the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 as submitted by the Office of Internal Audit
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
i. OC-24-17 Appointment of Mr. Eduardo Budanauro to Civilian Police Oversight 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
j. O-24-31 Creating A New Article 23 In Chapter 14 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Be Known As The “Manufactured Home Community Stability And Empowerment Ordinance” (Rogers, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Withdrawn by Sponsor. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
k. O-24-36 Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Taxable Industrial Revenue Bond (Cinelease LLC Project) Series 2024 In The Maximum Principal Amount Of $115,000,000 To Provide Funds To Finance The Construction And Equipping Of A Sound Stage Facility And Related Property; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of An Indenture, Lease Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Bond, And Other Documents In Connection With The Issuance Of The Bond And The Project; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Bond And The Project; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance (Bassan, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Withdrawn by Sponsor at the request of Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
l. O-24-37 Approving A Project Involving Cinelease, Inc. Pursuant To The Local Economic Development Act And City Ordinance F/S O-04-10, The City's Implementing Legislation For That Act, To Support The Acquisition, Construction And Improvement Of Sound Stage Studios And Related Support Facilities In Albuquerque, New Mexico To Support Operations And Productions Of Cinelease, Inc. Related To Third-Party Production Of Film, Television And Other Media Content; Authorizing The Execution Of A Project Participation Agreement And Other Documents In Connection With The Project; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Project Including The Appropriation Of Funds; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance (Bassan, by request)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Withdrawn by Sponsor at the request of Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
m. R-24-68 Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds From The New Mexico Department Of Public Safety, 2024 LT Fred Beers III Honor Guard Distribution Program For Equipment Needed By The Albuquerque Fire Rescue Honor Guard And Providing An Appropriation To The Albuquerque Fire Department In Fiscal Year 2024 (Grout, 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
n. R-24-69 Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds From The New Mexico Department Of Public Safety, 2024 Executive Order Funds Distribution And Providing An Appropriation To The Albuquerque Fire Rescue Department In Fiscal Year 2024 And 2025 (Grout, 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
o. R-24-70 Approving And Authorizing Acceptance Of A Federal Grant For Acquisition Of The Diamond Rock Property For Protection And Management In The Major Public Open Space Program (Grout, 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
p. R-24-74 Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Grant Award From The International Rescue Committee (IRC) And Providing For An Appropriation To The Office Of Equity And Inclusion In The Department Of Finance And Administrative Services For The Fiscal Years 2025-2026 (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
q. R-24-79 Making Findings In Connection With The Volterra Public Improvement District’s Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Special Levy Refunding Revenue Bonds; Ratifying And Approving The Issuance And Sale Of The Volterra Public Improvement District Special Levy Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, As Substantially Consistent With The Requirements Of City Ordinance Enactment No. 0-2003-12 And City Council Resolution No. R-09-295 Enactment No. R-2009-121 (Grout, 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
r. R-24-82 Supporting An Application To The New Mexico Water Trust Fund Board For A Grant For The Construction Of A Stormwater Pond On John Street Southwest (Baca)
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. R-24-75 Relating To The Approval Of A Redevelopment Tax Abatement On The Park Central Apartments, Developed By Route 66 Multifamily, LLC (Rogers, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Rogers 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-24-76 Relating To The Approval Of A Redevelopment Tax Abatement On The SOMOS Affordable Housing Project, Being Developed By Sol Housing (Rogers, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Rogers 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-24-77 Relating To The Approval Of A Redevelopment Tax Abatement On The Highlands Residence Inn & Food Hall, Being Developed By Titan Development (Rogers, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Rogers that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
d. R-24-78 Relating To The Approval Of A Redevelopment Tax Abatement On The Garfield Townhomes, Developed By Garfield Townhomes LLC And Sunlight Properties LLC (Rogers, by request)
A motion was made by Councilor Rogers 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}
a. EC-24-186 Approving the Exchange Agreement between the City and State of New Mexico
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Peña, and Rogers
Against: 1 - Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
b. EC-24-199 Mayor's appointment of Ms. Jane E. Cudney-Black to the Joint Air Quality Board
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Peña, and Rogers
Against: 1 - Sanchez
Excused: 1 - Lewis
11. APPEALS
12. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
14. FINAL ACTIONS
a. O-24-35 F/S 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 Substituted. 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 Bassan that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing O-24-35 to be adopted the same evening it is substituted.
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 Bassan that this matter be Passed as Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
Against: 1 - Fiebelkorn
b. O-24-40 Amending The Short Term Rental Ordinance To Add A Separation Requirement For Short Term Rental Permits In Certain Areas In The City (Baca and Rogers)
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: 7 - Baca, Bassan, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, and Rogers
Against: 2 - Champine, and Sanchez
A motion was made by Councilor Baca 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
c. R-24-72 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)
A motion was made by Vice-President Grout that this matter be Amended. Vice-President Grout 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 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: 9 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Sanchez
d. R-24-83 Establishing A Moratorium On Specific Language In Chapter 9, Article 6, The Albuquerque Food Service And Retail Ordinance, Related To Permit And Administrative Fees Specific To Food Truck Establishments (Peña)
A motion was made by Councilor Peña that this matter be Withdrawn. 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}
There being no further business, this City Council meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
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