06-10-26 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

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Governing Body
June 10, 2026
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Agenda Regular Meeting of the
Governing Body
June 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers, City
Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
a. Councilor Feghali
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

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a. Councilor Barrett
4. Invocation and Rememberances
a. Councilor Garcia
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
8. Presentations
a. Council Staffing Study Results by Baker Tilly (Andrea Phillips, Deputy City
Manager; akphillips@santafenm.gov)
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. Request for Approval of the May 14, 2026, Special Governing Body Meeting
Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
b. Request for Approval of the May 15, 2026, Special Governing Body Meeting
Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
c. Request for Approval of the May 27, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting
Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
d. Request for Approval of a Private Celebration Permit Application from
TumbleRoot Brewing, LLC to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine
and Cider at the International Folk Art Market's Opening Night to be Held on
Thursday, July 9, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in a
Beer Garden Located in the Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe NM,
Which is Located on City Property, with an Expected 1200 Attendees Pursuant
to SFCC 1987 §23-6.2(C) and Consistent with NMSA 1978, §60-6A-12.
(Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 6/10/2026

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e. Request for Approval of a Public Celebration Permit Application from
TumbleRoot Brewing, LLC to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine
and Cider at the International Folk Art Market's Night Market to be Held on
Saturday, July 11, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in a
Beer Garden Located in the Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe NM,
Which is Located on City Property, with an Expected 300 Attendees Pursuant
to SFCC 1987 §23-6.2(C) and Consistent with NMSA 1978, §60-6A-12.
(Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 6/10/2026
f. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve
a Request From Raices y Sazon, LLC DBA Raices y Sazon:
1. Pursuant to §60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of the 300-
Foot Location Restriction to Allow the Sale of Alcohol at Raices y Sazon, 3565
Cerrillos Rd., Which is Within 300 Feet of Iglesia Del Evangelio Church, 3575
Cerrillos Rd.
2. If the Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction is Granted, Consideration
of a Request for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor License with On-
Premises Consumption Only, to be Located at Raices y Sazon, 3565 Cerrillos
Rd. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist;
emaragon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 06/4/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
g. Request for Approval of a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States
Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey in the Total Amount of
$135,137 for the Continuation of a Joint Study Between the City of Santa Fe
and U.S. Geological Survey for Water Resource Investigation for a Two-Year
Term. (Alan Hook, Water Resource Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 06/01/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
h. Request for Approval of a Cooperative Project Agreement with the New
Mexico Department of Transportation to Construct Phase I of S100880 Rail
Trail Intersection Improvements Project using Federal Highway Administration
Funding in the Total Amount of $300,000 through December 31, 2028.
(Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital Projects Manager; rsglorioso-

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moss@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate
Grant Proceeds of $256,320 to Complete Streets FY26 Revenue and
Expenses.
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 06/01/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
i. Request for Approval of a Cooperative Project Agreement with New Mexico
Department of Transportation to Design S100900 Acequia Trail Extension from
Otowi to La Cieneguita Using Federal Highway Administration Funding in the
Total Amount of $250,000 through December 31, 2028. (Romella Glorioso-
Moss, Capital Projects Manager; rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate
Grant Proceeds of $213,600 to Complete Streets FY 26 Revenue and
Expenses.
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 06/01/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
j. Request for Approval of a Cooperative Project Agreement with the New
Mexico Department of Transportation to Conduct the Location Study Phases A
and B for S100890 St. Michael's Drive Reconstruction Project Using Federal
Highway Administration Funding in the Total Amount of $400,000 through
December 31, 2028. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital Projects Manager;
rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate
Grant Proceeds of $341,760 to Complete Streets FY26 Revenue and
Expenses.
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 06/01/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
k. Request for Approval of Construction Contract with Jocelyn Water and Sewer,
LLC for the Santa Fe River Improvements at Cristobal Colon in the Amount of
$767,195 through June 30, 2030. (Zoe Isaacson, River and Watershed
Manager; zrisaacson@santafenm.gov)

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Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/01/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
l. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #25-0373 with Vertosoft,
LLC to Increase the Compensation by $209,278.24 for a New Total Amount of
$1,035,141.40 for Additional OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management
Software Domains. (Taylor Jurgens, Engineer; trjurgens@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) from the
Water Enterprise Fund to Public Utilities Administrative Software in the Total
Amount of $84,705.
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 06/01/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
m.
Request For Approval to Charge a Passenger Facility Charge for Santa Fe
Regional Airport in the Total Amount of $3 Per Passenger. (Jimmy Gunn,
Interim Airport Director; jdgunn@santafenm.gov and Paulette Ortiz,
Administrative Grant Administrator; pkortiz@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 06/01/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
n. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Item #22-0303 with Condor –
New Age Logistics, LLC for Security Guard Services at City Facilities to
Increase Compensation by $2,200,00 for a New Total Amount of $8,800,000
and Extend the Term to June 30, 2028. (Travis Dutton-Leyda, Chief
Procurement Officer; tkduttonleyda@santafenm.gov and Denise Gabaldon,
Contracts Supervisor; rdgabaldon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/01/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
o. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Item #22-0301 with Aarrowhead
Security dba Vet-Sec Protection Agency for Security Guard Services at City
Facilities to Increase Compensation by $2,200,00 for a New Total Amount of
$12,100,000 and Extend the Term to June 30, 2028. (Travis Dutton-Leyda,

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Chief Procurement Officer; tkduttonleyda@santafenm.gov and Denise
Gabaldon. Contracts Supervisor; rdgabaldon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/01/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
p. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Amount of
$150,000 from General Fund to Tourism/Lodging Tax Fund for Fiscal Year
2026 Downtown Security Contract. (Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager,
akphilllips@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
q. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #25-0054 with Santa Fe
Public Schools to Increase the Compensation by $500,000 for a New Total
Amount of $1,700,000 for Santa Fe Public Schools Work Based Learning
Internship Programming. (Lizzy Portillo, Economic Development Specialist II;
emportillo@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC): 06/03/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
r. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract Item #25-
0217 with Urban Alchemy to Increase the Amount of Compensation by $522,000 for a
New Total Amount of $2,020,303 for Shelter Operations of Homeless Services. (Kristen
Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Manager, krwoods@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
s. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract Item #24-
0490 with Interfaith Community Shelter Group to Increase Compensation by $780,000 for
a New Total Amount of $2,310,000 and Extend the Term through June 30, 2027, to
Provide Aid in Operations at Consuelo's Place Shelter. (Kristen Woods, Youth and Family
Services Program Manager; krwoods@santafenm.gov)

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Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
t. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor
Amanda Chavez, and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)
A Resolution Updating Resolution No. 2025-38 to Include Seniors in the Scope of Service
at the Micro Community to be Located at 2395 Richards Avenue. (Lia Salaverry, Youth
and Family Services Division Director; lasalaverry@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 05/27/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
u. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)
A Resolution Removing “Pilot” Status from the Wellness Leave Pilot Program,
Establishing Personnel Rules 13.91 and 13.92 as Permanent, and Adding a Requirement
that Employees Complete all Required Trainings to Remain Eligible to Receive Wellness
Day Leave. (Alvin Valdez, Benefits and Wellness Manager; aavaldez1@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 05/27/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
a. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Homewise,
Inc. to Administer the Community Energy Efficiency Development (CEED)
Program for Eligible Low-Income Households in the City of Santa Fe Utilizing
State of New Mexico CEED Grant Funds Awarded through the Energy
Conservation and Management Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural
Resources Department, in the Total Amount of $1,254,170 through December
30, 2027. (Erica Renaud, Sustainability Supervisor,
enrenaud@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
b. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Urban Alchemy
for Operation of an Emergency Homeless Shelter in the Total Amount of
$1,343,993 for a Six-Month Term. (Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services
Program Manager; Krwoods@santafenm.gov)

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Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 6/10/2026
c. Request for Approval of Dates for Governing Body Study Sessions for the
Remainder of the Year. (Andrea Phillips, Deputy City
Manager; akphillips@santafenm.gov and Marci Eannarino Legislative and
Policy Innovation Manager maeannarino@santafenm.gov)
1. If Governing Body Study Session Dates are Approved, Consideration of
Approving the Amended 2026 Governing Body and Council Committee
Calendar to Include the Governing Body Study Session Dates.
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 06/10/2025
11. Matters from the City Manager
12. Matters from the City Attorney
a. EXECUTIVE SESSION
In Accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1,
Subpart (H)(7), Discussions Subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege Pertaining
to Threatened or Pending Litigation in Which the Public Body is or May
Become a Participant. (Marcos Martinez, City Attorney:
mdmartinez@santafenm.gov)
13. Executive Session Action Items
14. Matters from the City Clerk
15. Communications from the Governing Body
16. Introduction of Legislation
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-12. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-
_____. (Councilor Paul Bustamante and Mayor Michael Garcia)
A Bill Specifying that Specific and Limited Fishing Events on City-Owned Property in the
Santa Fe Municipal Watershed May be Approved by the Governing Body. (Alan Hook,
Water Resources Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 06/10/2026
Governing Body (Public Comment): 06/24/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/29/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 07/01/2026
Governing Body: 07/29/2026

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b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Adopting the City of Santa Fe’s 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital
Improvements Plan. (Sean Moody, Capital Projects Manager; sxmoody@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 06/10/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/15/2026
Finance Committee: 06/22/2026
Governing Body: 06/24/2026
c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Mayor Michael Garcia and
Councilor Alma Castro)
A Resolution Authorizing the Annual Installation of Twenty-Five Banners from October 1
to November 1, Commemorating the Santa Fe International Film Festival Along the
Guadalupe Corridor. (Jennifer LaBar-Tapia, Film Office Executive Director;
jllabartapia@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 06/10/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/15/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 06/17/2026
Governing Body: 06/24/2026
17. Petitions from the Floor
18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-11. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____.
(Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Alma Castro, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)
A Bill Relating to the Santa Fe Homes Program and Requirements for Rental Units;
Amending Section 26-1.22 to Make Certain Technical Changes, to Clarify the Calculation
of Fees Paid in Lieu of Providing On-Site Affordable Units, to Amend the Fee-in-Lieu
Calculation to Use Thirty Percent of the Area Median Income Instead of Sixty-Five
Percent when Determining Base Fee Amount. (Faviola Chavez, Affordable Housing
Director; fachavez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 05/27/2026
Governing Body (Public Comment): 06/10/2026
Quality of Life Committee 06/17/2026
Finance Committee: 06/22/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 07/08/2026
19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____.
(Mayor Michael Garica, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, and Councilor Jamie Cassutt).
A Bill Approving the Ground Lease and Development Agreement of a City-Owned
Building, the Midtown Visual Arts Center, with Midtown Arts and Design Alliance, LLC.
(Carly Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director;
cavenditti@santafenm.gov)

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Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 04/29/2026
Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission: 05/06/2026 (WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY
PROCEDURAL RULE IV(C))
Economic Development Advisory Commitee: 05/06/2026
Governing Body (Public Comment): 05/13/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/10/2026
b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____.
(Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez)
A Bill Amending Subsection 12-6-12.3 of Article VI of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance
(“UTO”) to Eliminate Minimum Penalties for Reckless Driving and Raising Maximum
Penalties From Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) to Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) for
First Convictions and From Three Hundred Dollars ($300) to Five Hundred Dollars ($500)
for Second or Subsequent Convictions; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.4A of Article
VI of the UTO, Exhibit A to Chapter 24, SFCC 1987 to Define, Criminalize, and Penalize
“Aggressive Driving”; Amending the UTO’s Schedule A Traffic Violation Penalty
Assessment Schedule to Increase Certain Penalties, to Specify that all Reckless Driving
Fines, Aggressive Driving Fines, as Well as all Schedule A Penalties (Except for Those
Dedicated to Traffic Calming) Shall be Split Equally Between the Law Enforcement Fund
and the Fire Support Services Fund, and to Require a Mandatory Court Appearance for
Violations Related to Aggressive Driving; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.25 of Article
VI “Engaging in Prolonged, Deliberate, and/or Excessive Tailing of Another Vehicle” and
Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty
Assessment Schedule for the Same; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.26 of Article VI
“Unsafe Sudden Stops” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A,
Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same; Creating a New Subsection
12-6-12.27 of Article VI “Throwing Items Outside of Vehicle at Another Vehicle or at a
Pedestrian” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation
Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police;
bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 04/29/2026
Governing Body (Public Comment): 05/13/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/10/2026 (POSTPONED FOR NOTICING
REQUIREMENTS)
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/24/2026
c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt,
Councilor Amanda Chavez, Mayor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Santa Fe Midtown Metropolitan
Redevelopment Area Plan. (Carly Venditti, Midtown Redevelopment Agency Department
Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 05/13/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026

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Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Metropolitan Development Commission: 06/03/2026
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 06/03/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/10/2026
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a
Public Hearing)
21. Appointments
a. Veterans Advisory Board
• Gary Donato - Appointment as Chair - Term Ending 05/2028
• Ari Jontry - Appointment - Term Ending 05/2028
b. Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy
• Erica Renaud - Appointment as City of Santa Fe Representative - Term
Ending 03/2028
22. Adjourn
Closed captions are provided for this meeting. Persons with disabilities in need of
additional accommodations, contact the City Clerk’s office at 505-955-6521, five (5)
working days prior to meeting date.

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SUMMARY OF ACTION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
1. Call To Order Convened at 5:04 pm 3
2. Pledge of Allegiance Councilor Bustamante 3
3. Salute to the NM Flag Councilor Faulkner 3
4. Invocation and Remembrances Councilor Cassutt 3
5. Roll Call Quorum 3-4
6. Approval of Agenda Approved 4
7. Approval of Consent Agenda Approved 4
8. Presentations
a. Council Staffing Proposal Given 4
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda Approved 4-10
10. Action Items: Discussion Items
a. Prof Services Agreement Approved 10
b. Prof Services Agreement Approved 10
17. Petitions From The Floor Heard 11
10. Action Items: Discussion Items Cont.
c. GB Study Sessions Approved 11-12
11. Matters from the City Manager Heard 12
12. Matters from the City Attorney Heard 12
Executive Session Held 12-13

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13. Executive Session Action Items None 13
14. Matters from the City Clerk Heard 13
15. Comm. From Gov. Body Heard 13
16. Introduction of Legislation
a. Bill No. 2026-12 Introduced 13
b. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 13-14
c. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 14
18. Public Comment on Bills
a. Bill No. 2026-11 Heard 14
19. Final Action on Legislation
a. Bill No. 2026-6 Approved 14
b. Bill No. 2026-9 Postponed 14
c. Resolution No. 2026-____ Approved 14-15
20. Public Hearings None 16
21. Appointments
a. Veterans Advisory Board Approved 16
b. SF Food Policy Approved 16
22. Adjourn Adjourned at 8:55 pm 17

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Governing Body was called to order by Mayor Garcia, at 5:04
pm, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln
Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. COUNCILOR FEGHALI
Recited.
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
A. COUNCILOR BARRETT
Recited.
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
A. COUNCILOR GARCIA
Given.
5. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Alma Castro
Councilor Lee Garcia
Councilor Patricia Feghali
Councilor Elizabeth Barrett
Councilor Paul Bustamante
Mayor Michael Garcia
MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilor Amanda Chavez, excused

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Councilor Pilar Faulkner, excused
OTHERS PRESENT
Brian Moya, Interim City Manager
Marcos Martinez, City Attorney
Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Cardenas stated that on item 9 R, the Amendment is Amendment #1, not #2.
Mr. Martinez confirmed that the item could continue to be considered with the
change.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the agenda as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Cardenas stated that items 9 N, O and P had been pulled for discussion by
Councilor Castro.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Castro,
to approve the consent agenda as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. COUNCIL STAFFING STUDY RESULTS BY BAKER TILLY
Given.
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA

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A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 14, 2026, SPECIAL
GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES
Approved on consent.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 15, 2026, SPECIAL
GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES.
Approved on consent.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 27, 2026, REGULAR
GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES.
Approved on consent.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PRIVATE CELEBRATION PERMIT
APPLICATION FROM TUMBLEROOT BREWING, LLC TO ALLOW THE
DISPENSING/CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE AND CIDER AT THE
INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET’S OPENING NIGHT TO BE
HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026, WITH ALCOHOL SERVICE
FROM 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM IN A BEER GARDEN LOCATED IN THE
RAILYARD PARK, 740 CERRILLOS RD., SANTA FE NM, WHICH IS
LOCAT4ED ON CITY PROPERTY, WITH AN EXPECT4ED 1200
ATTENDEES PURSUANT TO SFCC 1987 SECTION 23-6.2 C AND
CONSISTENT WITH NMSA 1978, SECTION 60-6A-12.
Approved on consent.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PUBLIC CELEBRATION PERMIT
APPLICATION FROM TUMBLEROOT BREWING, LLC TO ALLOW THE
DISPENSING/CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE AND CIDER AT THE
INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET’S NIGHT MARKET TO BE
HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026, WITH ALCOHOL SERVICE
FROM 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM IN A BEER GARDEN LOCATED IN THE
RAILYARD PARK, 740 CERRILLOS RD. , SANTA FE NM, WHICH IS
LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY, WITH AN EXPECTED 300
ATTENDEES PURSUANT TO SFCC 1987 SECTION 23-6.2 C AND
CONSISTENT WITH NMSA 1978, SECTION 60-6A-12.
Approved on consent.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM RAICES Y

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SAZON, LLC RAICES Y SAZON:
1. PURSUANT TO SECTION 60-6B-10 NMSA 1978,
CONSIDERATION OF A WAIVER OF THE 300-FOOT
RESTRICTION TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOL AT
RAICES Y SAZON, 3565 CERRILLOS RD., WHICH IS WITHIN
300 FEET OF IGLESIA DEL EVANGELIO CHURCH, 3575
CERRILLOS RD.
2. IF THE WAIVER OF THE 300-FOOT LOCATION RESTRICTION
IS GRANTED CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A
RESTAURANT A (BEER AND WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH
ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY, TO BE LOCATED AT
RAICES Y SAZON, 3565 CERRILLOS RD.
Approved on consent.
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR U.S.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $135,137 FOR
THE CONTINUATION OF A JOINT STUDY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA FE AND U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR WATER
RESOURCE INVESTIGATION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM.
Approved on consent.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE PROJECT
AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT PHASE 1 OF S100880 RAIL
TRAIL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT USING FEDERAL
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDING IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$300,000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) TO ALLOCATE GRANT PROCEEDS OF
$256,320 TO COMPLETE STREETS FY26 REVENUE AND
EXPENSES.
Approved on consent.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE PROJECT
AGREEMENT WITH NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGN S100900 ACEQUIA TRAIL
EXTENSION FROM OTOWI TO LA CIENEGUITA USING THE

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FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDING IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $250,000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) TO ALLOCATE GRANT PROCEEDS OF
$213,600 TO COMPLETE STREETS FY26 REVENUE AND
EXPENSES.
Approved on consent.
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE PROJECT
AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT THE LOCATION STUDY PHASES
A AND B FOR S100890 ST. MICHAEL’S DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT USING FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDING
IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $400,000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2028.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) TO ALLOCATE GRANT PROCEEDS OF
$341,760 TO COMPLETE STREETS FY26 REVENUE AND
EXPENSES.
Approval on consent.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
JOCELYN WATER AND SEWER, LLC FOR THE SANTA FE RIVER
IMPROVEMENTS AT CRISTOBAL COLON IN THE AMOUNT OF
$767,195 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030.
Approved on consent.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ITEM #25-
0373 WITH VERTOSOFT, LLC TO I INCREASE THE COMPENSATION
BY $209,278.24 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,035,141.40 FOR
ADDITIONAL OPENGOV ENTERPRISE ASSET MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE DOMAINS.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND TO
PUBLIC UTILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE SOFTWARE IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $84,705.
Approved on consent.

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M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO CHARGE A PASSENGER FACILITY
CHARGE FOR SANTA FE REGIONAL AIRPORT IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $3 PER PASSENGER.
Approved on consent.
N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO ITEM
#22-0303 WITH CONDOR-NEW AGE LOGISTICS, LLC FOR SECURITY
GUARD SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION BY $2,200,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$8,800,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2028.
Councilor Barrett left the meeting briefly.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the Amendment.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor
Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO ITEM #22-
0301 WITH AAROWHEAD SECURITY DBA VET-SEC PROTECTION
AGENCY FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES TO
INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $2,200,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $12,100,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30,
2028.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Cassutt,
to approve the Amendment.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor
Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
Councilor Barrett returned to the meeting.
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FROM GENERAL FUND TO
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DOWNTOWN SECURITY CONTRACT.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Bustamante, seconded by Councilor
Garcia, to approve the BAR.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, no; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
Q. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ITEM #25-
0054 WITH SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCREASE THE
COMPENSATION BY $500,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$1,700,000 FOR SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WORK BASED
LEARNING INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMING.
Approved on consent.
R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #1 (CHANGED FROM
#2) TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ITEM #25-0217 WITH
URBAN ALCHEMY TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION
BY $522,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,020,303 FOR
SHELTER OPERATIONS OF HOMELESS SERVICES.
Approved on consent.
S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ITEM #24-0490 WITH
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SHELTER GROUP TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION BY $780,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$2,310,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, TO
PROVIDE AID IN OPERATIONS AT CONSUELO’S PLACE SHELTER.
Approved on consent.
T. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION UPDATING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-38 TO INCLUDE
SENIORS IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICE AT THE MICRO COMMUNITY
TO BE LOCATED AT 2395 RICHARDS AVENUE.
Approved on consent.
U. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A

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RESOLUTION REMOVING “PILOT” STATUS FROM THE WELLNESS
LEAVE PILOT PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING PERSONNEL RULES
13.91 AND 13.92 AS PERMANENT, AND ADDING A REQUIREMENT
THAT EMPLOYEES COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED TRAININGS TO
REMAIN ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WELLNESS DAY LEAVE.
Approved on consent.
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HOMEWISE, INC. TO ADMINISTER THE
COMMUNITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEPARTMENT (CEED)
PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN THE CITY
OF SANTA FE UTILIZING STATE OF NEW MEXICO CEED GRANT
FUNDS AWARDED THROUGH THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND
MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND
NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$1,254,170 THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2027.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the agreement.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH URBAN ALCHEMY FOR OPERATION OF A
EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$1,343,993 FOR A SIX-MONTH TERM.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the contract.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, no; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to move to item 17, Petitions from the Floor, as the next
order of business.

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VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, no; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Kathy Garcia, District 2. Ms. Garcia spoke in support of the MADA lease for Midtown.
Greg Mello. Los Alamos Study Group. Mr. Mello spoke in opposition to expanded pit
production in Los Alamos.
No name given. He spoke about the southside meeting and having it in Spanish.
Dave Weir. Board member of Interfaith. Mr. Weir spoke in support of listing The Rock
on the Capital ICIP list.
Hadley Fairbridge. Ms. Fairbridge spoke about identifying The Rock on the ICIP list.
Matt Johns. Mr. Johns spoke on adding seniors to the micro community site and his
concern that the sites will meet the needs.
Pelican Lee. Ms. Lee spoke about the contract with Urban Alchemy and that they are
not an emergency shelter.
Marisol Atkins. Ms. Atkins spoke about including Interfaith on the ICIP list.
Ericka Kidd. Ms. Kidd spoke about wrap around services, and options for the ICIP
funding list.
Elizabeth West. Ms. West spoke about the wonderful work the H Board does and
recommended that Stephanie Beninato be appointed to the Board.
Marsha Immeraton. District 4. Ms. Immeraton spoke about safe camping sites for
the homeless.
Kevin Wrap. Board member of Interfaith. Mr. Wrap spoke about including Interfaith
on the ICIP list.
Beverly Kellum. Interim Executive Director of Interfaith. Ms. Kellum spoke about
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Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke about the banners in the City, the Council
Staff Study and security.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DATES FOR GOVERNING BODY
STUDY SESSIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR.
1. IF GOVERNING BODY STUDY SESSION DATES ARE
APPROVED, CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE
AMENDED 2026 GOVERNING BODY AND COUNCIL
COMMITTEE CALENDAR TO INCLUDE THE GOVERNING
BODY SESSION DATES.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Cassutt,
to approve option 2 as a schedule for Study Sessions.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to make the first Study Session, to be held on July 1st, on the
issues of Housing.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Heard.
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney recommended that the Governing Body enter into Executive
Session.
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT NMSA 1978,
SECTION 10-15-1, SUBPART (H)(7), DISCUSSIONS SUBJECT TO THE

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ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE PERTAINING TO THREATENED OR
PENDING LITIGATION IN WHICH THE PUBLIC BODY IS OUR MAY
BECOME A PARTICIPANT.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to enter into Executive Session in accordance with the Open
Meetings Act NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7).
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
The Governing Body entered into Executive Session at 7:45 pm.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Garcia,
to reconvene in open session and that no action was taken during the
Executive Session.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
The Governing Body reconvened in open session at 8:15 pm.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
Heard.
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Heard
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-12. ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL SPECIFYING THAT SPECIFIC
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SANTA FE MUNICIPAL WATERSHED MAY BE APPROVED BY THE
GOVERNING BODY.
Introduced.
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S 2028-2032
INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
Introduced.
C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF
TWENTY-FIVE BANNERS FROM OCTOBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 1,
COMMEMORATING THE SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
ALONG THE GUADALUPE CORRIDOR.
Introduced.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION)
A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-11. ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL RELATING TO THE SANTA FE
HOMES PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS FOR RENTAL UNITS;
AMENDING SECTION 26-1.22 TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL
CHANGES, TO CLARIFY TO CALCULATION OF FEES PAID IN LIEU
OF PROVIDING ON-SITE AFFORDABLE UNITS, TO AMEND THE FEE-
IN LIEU CALCULATION TO USE THIRTY PERCENT OF THE AREA
MEDIAN INCOME INSTEAD OF SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT WHEN
DETERMINING BASE FEE AMOUNT.
Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke in support of the re-consideration of the Fee
In Lieu Of program.
19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING)
A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
2026-_____. A BILL APPROVING THE GROUND LEASE AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OF A CITY-OWNED BUILDING, THE
MIDTOWN VISUAL ARTS CENTER, WITH MIDTOWN ARTS AND
DESIGN ALLIANCE, LLC.
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Cheryl Odom. Ms. Odom spoke in support of the lease.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Bustamante, seconded by Councilor
Cassutt, to approve Bill No. 2026-6.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
B. .CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 2026-_____. A BILL AMENDING SUBSECTION 12-6-12.3
OF ARTICLE VI OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE (“UTO”) TO
ELIMINATE MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR RECKLESS DRIVING AND
RAISING MAXIMUM PENALTIES FROM TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS
($25) TO TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) FOR FIRST
CONVICTIONS AND FROM THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300) TO
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) FOR SECOND OF SUBSEQUENT
CONVICTIONS; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.4A OF
ARTICLE VI OF THE UTO EXHIBIT A TO CHAPTER 24, SFCC 1987 TO
DEFINE, CRIMINALIZE, AND PENALIZE “AGGRESSIVE DRIVING”,
AMENDING THE UTO’S SCHEDULE A TRAFFIC VIOLATION
PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE TO INCREASE CERTAIN
PENALTIES, TO SPECIFY THAT ALL RECKLESS DRIVING FINES,
AGGRESSIVE DRIVING FINES, AS WELL AS ALL SCHEDULE A
PENALTIES (EXCEPT FOR THOSE DEDICATED TO TRAFFIC
CALMING) SHALL BE SPLIT EQUALLY BETWEEN THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT FUND AND FIRE SUPPORT SERVICES FUND, AND
TO REQUIRE A MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE FOR
VIOLATIONS RELATED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING; CREATING A
NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.25 OF ARTICLE VI “ENGAGING IN
PROLONGED, DELIBERATE, AND/OR EXCESSIVE TAILING OF
ANOTHER VEHICLE” AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN SANTA
FE’S UTO, SCHEDULE A, TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SAME; CREATING A NEW
SUBSECTION 12-6-12.26 OF ARTICLE VI “UNSAFE SUDDEN STOPS”
AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN SANTA FE’S UTO, SCHEDULE
A, TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR
SAME; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.27 OF ARTICLE VI
“THROWING ITEMS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE AT ANOTHER VEHICLE
OR AT A PEDESTRIAN” AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN SANTA
FE’S UTO, SCHEDULE A, TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SAME.

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This item was postponed.
Councilor Castro left the meeting.
C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE SANTA FE
MIDTOWN METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN.
Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato expressed her concerns around the designated
area and the process.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Bustamante, seconded by Councilor
Cassutt, to approve Resolution No. 2026-_____.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor
Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS AND OTHER ITEMS
REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING.
None.
21. APPOINTMENTS
A. VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD
- GARY DONATO - APPOINTMENT AS CHAIR - TERM ENDING
05/2028
- ARI JONTRY - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 05/2028
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Bustamante, seconded by Councilor
Cassutt, to approve the appointments to the Veterans Advisory Board.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor
Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
B. SANTA FE CITY AND COUNTY ADVISORY COUNCIL ON FOOD
POLICY

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- ERICA RENAUD - APPOINTMENT AS CITY OF SANTA FE
REPRESENTATIVE - TERM ENDING 03/2028
MOTION A motion was made by councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the appointment to the Santa Fe City and County
Advisory Council on Food Policy.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor
Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
22. ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting
adjourned at 8:55 pm.
________________________
Mayor Michael Garcia
Attested To By:
___________________________________
Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk
Respectfully Submitted By:
__________________________________
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
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GOVERNING BODY MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
June 10, 2026
The Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe met in an executive session duly called on June 10,
2026, beginning at 7:54 p.m.
The following was discussed:
In Accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7),
Discussions Subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege Pertaining to Threatened or Pending
Litigation in Which the Public Body is or May Become a Participant. (Marcos Martinez, City
Attorney: mdmartinez@santafenm.gov)
PRESENT
Mayor Garcia
Councilor Barrett
Councilor Bustamante
Councilor Cassutt
Councilor Castro (Virtual)
Councilor Feghali
Councilor Garcia
NOT PRESENT
Councilor Chavez
Councilor Faulkner
STAFF PRESENT
Brian Moya, Interim City Manager
Andrea Philips, Deputy City Manager
Marcos Martinez, City Attorney
Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk
There being no further business to discuss, the executive session was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
________________________________________________
Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk/Director of Community Engagement