Regular Governing Body Meeting - Second Wednesday — Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 1 of 11 Agenda Regular Meeting of the Governing Body July 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue Procedures for Governing Body Meeting Viewing: If the relevant technology is available to record the meeting in City Hall, members of the public may stream the meeting live on the City of Santa Fe’s YouTube channel. The YouTube live stream can be accessed from most smartphones, tablets, or computers. The video recording, if created, of this and all past meetings of the Governing Body will also remain available for viewing at any time on the City’s YouTube channel. Staff is available to help members of the public access pre-recorded Governing Body meetings online at any time during normal business hours. Please call 955-6521 for assistance. 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Phone attendees should press *9 to use the “Raise Hand” function to be recognized by the Mayor to speak at the appropriate time. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance a. Councilor Barrett 3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 2 of 11 a. Councilor Garcia 4. Invocation and Rememberances a. Councilor Chavez 5. Roll Call 6. Approval of Agenda 7. Approval of Consent Agenda 8. Presentations a. Development of City Offices and Community Space at 1614 Paseo de Peralta (Sam Burnett, Public Works Director; jsburnett@santafenm.gov) 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the July 1, 2026, Governing Body Study Session Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 07/29/2026 b. Request for Approval of the July 8, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 07/29/2026 c. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from Izumi, Inc. for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption Only, to be Located at Izmi Sushi Bar, 105 E. Marcy St. Suite A, Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 07/17/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 d. Request for Approval of a Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from Lotus Flower Dumpling Tea House, LLC for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption Only, to be Located at Lotus Flower Dumpling Tea House, 1807 Second Street, Suite 35, Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov) Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 3 of 11 Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 7/27/2026 Governing Body: 7/29/2026 e. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement Item #23-0544 with Huitt-Zollars Inc. to Expand Scope of Work for Design Services to Prepare Area Drainage Report, Increase Compensation by $195,965 for a New Total Amount of $1,419,037 Including NMGRT, and Extend the Term to June 30, 2029. (Caryn Grosse, Public Works Project Manager III; clgrosse@santafenm.gov) Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 07/20/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 f. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with TLC Services, LLC for Replacement of the Energy Management System for the City-Owned Facility Leased by La Familia Medical Center in the Total Amount of $229,340 Including NMGRT through July 4, 2027. (Marlisa B. Wilson, Public Works Project Manager; mbwilson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 07/20/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 g. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with AnchorBuilt Inc. for On- Call HVAC Installation and Maintenance Services in the Total Amount of $1,000,000 for a Four-Year Term. (Fred Heerbrandt, Engineer Supervisor, Public Utilities; pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $250,000 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Service Contracts. Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 07/20/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 h. Request for Approval of General Services Contract with Heads Up Contractors, LLC for On-Call Landscape, Snow and Ice Control in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for a Ten-Year Term. (Sebastian Gallegos, Airport Project Manager; sfgallegos@santafenm.gov) Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 4 of 11 Committee Review Public Works and Utilities: 07/20/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 i. Request for Approval of Amended and Restated Buckman Direct Diversion Shared Pool Agreement Between City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Department Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 07/20/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 j. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with College & Career Plaza to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Education and Career Readiness in the Total Amount of $201,600 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 k. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Rio Grande School as a Fiscal Sponsor to Community Educators Network to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Education and Career Readiness in the Total Amount of $239,898 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 l. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Consuelo's Place to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Support Services for Youth at Higher Risk in the Total Amount of $225,000 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 5 of 11 Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 m. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Cooking with Kids to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Education and Career Readiness in the Total Amount of $215,325 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 n. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Nature Ninos to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Youth Physical, Mental Health and Well Being in the Total Amount of $206,550 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 o. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with National Dance Institute of New Mexico to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Youth Physical, Mental Health and Well Being in the Total Amount of $209,622 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 p. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with New Mexico Immigrant Law Center to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Support Services for Youth at Higher Risk in the Total Amount of $255,000 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 6 of 11 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 q. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Partners in Education Foundation as a Fiscal Sponsor for Santa Fe Public Schools Office of Student Wellness to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Youth Physical, Mental Health and Well Being in the Total Amount of $240,975 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/20265 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 r. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Santa Fe Public Schools to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Education and Career Readiness in the Total Amount of $240,000 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 s. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with The Sky Center/New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Areas of Youth Physical, Mental Health and Well Being and Support Services for Youth at Higher Risk in the Total Amount of $225,000 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 t. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Lou Hammond Group, Inc. for TOURISM Santa Fe Public Relations Services in the Total Amount of $588,000 Excluding NMGRT through June 30, 2030.(Randy Randall, TSF Executive Director; rrandall@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 u. Request for Approval of Lease Agreement With Daisy Lay II, LLC, dba Ranch Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 7 of 11 House, for the Lease of Land Adjacent to 2571 Cristos Rd. for Use as a Parking Lot in the Amount of $8,307.36 for the First Year With an Escalation of 2.5% Per Year. (Terry Lease, tjlease@santafenm.gov; Nina A. Nguyen, nanguyen@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 v. Request for Approval of Written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Reflecting the June 25, 2026, Decision by the Governing Body to Deny an Appeal by the Old Santa Fe Association, Appeal # 2026-12028-APPL, of the Planning Commission’s Decision to Approve a Development Plan for a Four- Story, 150-Room Marriott Hotel at 1000, 1101 and 1103 Cerrillos Road. (Frank Ruybalid, Assistant City Attorney; feruybalid@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 07/29/2026 w. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Paul Bustamante and Councilor Patricia Feghali) A Resolution Approving the Updated Santa Fe Trails Title IV Program and Directing the City Manager to Authorize its Submission to the Federal Transit Administration. (Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration; gnchavez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 07/08/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 07/20/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 x. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia). A Resolution Approving Budget Amendments and Associated New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration/ Local Government Division Schedules Summarizing the Fourth Quarter Amendments and Requesting that the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s Fourth Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026. (Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analyst; cfmartinez@santafenm.gov, Andrew Hopkins, Budget Officer; ajhopkins@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee (Introduction): 07/20/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 07/22/2026 Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 8 of 11 y. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Patricia Feghali and Councilor Alma Castro) A Resolution Amending Resolution Nos. 2014-49 and 2016-80 to Close the Streets Surrounding Plaza Park Annually from Memorial Day to October 31st or Later and to Close Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue, Next to Plaza Park Permanently. (Sam Burnett, Public Works Director; jsburnett@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 06/24/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/29/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 07/01/2026 Finance Committee: 07/06/2026 (POSTPONED TO 07/27/2026) Governing Body: 07/08/2026 (POSTPONED) Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda a. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Reading Quest to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Education and Career Readiness in the Total Amount of $255,000 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 b. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Santa Fe Public Schools Adelante Program to Deliver Services to Address the Children and Youth Commission Priority Area of Physical, Mental Health and Well Being in the Total Amount of $216,000 through June 30, 2029. (Sierra Vigil-Trujillo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; svtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 c. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Railyard Park Conservancy in the Total Amount of $460,000 Including NMGRT for Horticultural Care & Educational Programming at Santa Fe Railyard Park with a Term of Four Years. (Tim Farrell, Interim Facilities Division Director, tgfarrell@santafenm.gov) Committee Review Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 9 of 11 Governing Body, Discussion: 07/29/2026 d. Request for Approval of Grant Agreement with Interfaith Community Shelters for Senior Bridge Housing for Homelessness Services in the Total Amount of $350,000 through December 31, 2026. (Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; krwoods@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Finance Committee: 07/27/2026 Governing Body: 07/29/2026 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), Meetings Subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege Pertaining to Threatened or Pending Litigation in which the City is or May Become a Participant, and Subpart (H)(8), Meetings for the Discussion of the Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights by the City. (Marcos D. 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. 2026-13. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-___. (Councilor Alma Castro and Councilor Paul Bustamante) A Bill Amending the City of Santa Fe’s Public Campaign Finance Code, Chapter 9-3 SFCC 1987, to Increase the Amount of Funding Available for Publicly Financed Candidates for Municipal Office; Increasing the Funding Amounts for City Council, Municipal Judge, and Mayoral Candidates; Repealing Section 9-3.12 SFCC 1987, Qualified Small Contributions; and Repealing Section 9-3.13 SFCC 1987, Additional Reports of Qualified Small Contributions; Additional Matching Payments from the Fund. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 07/29/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 08/12/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 08/19/2026 Finance Committee: 08/24/2026 Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 10 of 11 Governing Body: 10/09/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__(Councilor Paul Bustamante and Councilor Patricia Feghali) A Resolution Adopting the City of Santa Fe’s (“City’s”) Regional Annual Transit Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2027; Accepting the North Central Regional Transit District’s (“NCRTD’s”) Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Funding of Regional Services Provided by the City of Santa Fe $1,421,890; and Approving the Submission of the City’s Regional Annual Transit Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 to the NCRTD’s Board of Directors for Approval. (Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration; gnchavez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 07/29/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 08/05/2026 Finance Committee: 08/10/2026 Governing Body: 08/12/2026 17. Petitions from the Floor a. Written Public Comment 18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action) a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-14. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-___. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Patricia Feghali) A Bill Amending Section 14-7.9, SFCC 1987, to Clarify a Park Impact Fee Exemption as it Relates to Certain Construction Permits. (Janice Biletnikoff, Long-Range Strategic Planner; jibiletnikoff@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 07/08/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 07/29/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/03/2026 Finance Committee: 08/10/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/26/2026 19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing) 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: 07/08/2026 (POSTPONED FOR NOTICING) Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 11 of 11 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 07/29/2026 20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing) a. Appeal #2026-12102-APPL of Case # 2026-11903-HDRB. Property Owner Claudia L. Quan, DDS, Appeals the Historic Districts Review Board’s March 10, 2026, Decision Denying a Request for an Exception to Build a Mixed-Use Structure to a Height of 24 Feet Where the Maximum Allowable Height is 14’1” at 911 Roybal St. in the Westside-Guadalupe Historic District. (Frank Ruybalid, Assistant City Attorney; feruybalid@santafenm.gov)” 21. Appointments a. Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Council • Gay Dillingham - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2028 • Robert Dennis - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2028 • Dyanna Taylor - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2028 • Jason Ordaz - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2028 • Dr. Elizabeth Stahmer - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2028 • James Wysong - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2028 • Allesandra Dobrin-Khal - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2028 • Ienenharihshon Thompson - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027 • Ziad Seirafi - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027 • Michael Garfield - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027 • Judy Bell - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027 • Lucia Ricciardelli-Fossi - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027 • Shannon Hughes - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027 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. SUMMARY OF ACTION REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026, 5:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 1. Call To Order Convened at 5:02 pm 3 2. Pledge of Allegiance Councilor Barrett 3 3. Salute to the NM Flag Councilor Garcia 3 4. Invocation and Remembrances Councilor Chavez 3 5. Roll Call Quorum 3-4 6. Approval of Agenda Approved 4 7. Approval of Consent Agenda Approved 4-5 8. Presentations a. Development of City Offices Heard 5 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda Approved 5-10 10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda a. Prof Serv Contract Approved 10-11 b. Prof Serv Contract Approved 11 c. Prof Serv Contract Approved 11 d. Grant Agreement Approved 11-12 11. Matters from the City Manager Heard 12 12. Matters from the City Attorney Heard 12 a. Executive Session Held 12-13 13. Executive Session Action Items None 13 14. Matters from the City Clerk None 13 Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 1 15. Comm. from the Gov. Body Heard 13 16. Introduction of Legislation a. Bill No. 2026-13 Introduced 13 b. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 14 21. Appointments a. Film and Dig. Media Council Approved 14-15 17. Petitions From the Floor Heard 15-17 9. X. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Approved 17-18 18. Public Comment on Bills a. Bill No. 2026-14 None 19 19. Final Action on Legislation a. Bill No. 2026-12 Approved 19-20 22. Adjourn Adjourned at 11:50 pm 20 Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026, 4:00 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 5:02 pm, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. COUNCILOR BARRETT Recited. 3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG A. COUNCILOR GARCIA Recited. 4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES A. COUNCILOR CHAVEZ Given. 5. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Councilor Alma Castro Councilor Amanda Chavez Councilor Jamie Cassutt, virtually Councilor Elizabeth Barrett Councilor Lee Garcia Councilor Pilar Faulkner Councilor Patricia Feghali Councilor Paul Bustamante Mayor Michael Garcia Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 3 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 item 9 Y had been postponed. Councilor Feghali asked to move item 9 Y to after public comment. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve the agenda as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve the agenda as amended. Councilors Chavez and Faulkner withdrew their motion and second on approval of the agenda. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to reconsider the approval of the agenda as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner to add 9 Y back to the agenda to be heard after public comment. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 4 Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to pull item 9 V for discussion. MOTION The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. 8. PRESENTATIONS A. DEVELOPMENT OF CITY OFFICES AND COMMUNITY SPACE AT 1624 PASEO DE PERALTA. Given. 9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JULY 1, 2026, REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES. Approved on consent. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JULY 8, 2026, REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES. Approved on consent. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM IZUMI, INC. FOR A RESTAURANT A (BEER AND WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY, TO BE LOCATED AT IZMI SUSHI BAR, 105 E. MARCY ST. SUITE A, SANTA FE. Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 5 Approved on consent. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM LOTUS FLOWER DUMPLING TEA HOUSE, LLC FOR A RESTAURANT A (BEER AND WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY, TO BE LOCATED AT LOTUS FLOWER DUMPLING TEA HOUSE, 1807 SECOND STREET, SUITE 35, SANTA FE. Approved on consent. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ITEM #23-0544 WITH HUITT-ZOLLARS INC. TO EXPAND SCOPE FO WORK FOR DESIGN SERVICES TO PREPARE AREA DRAINAGE REPORT, INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $195,965 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,419,037 INCLUDING NMGRT, AND EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH TLC SERVICES, LLC FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE CITY- OWNED FACILITY LEASED BY LA FAMILIA MEDICAL CENTER IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $229,340 INCLUDING NMGRT THROUGH JULY 4, 2027. Approved on consent. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ANCHORBUILD INC. FOR ON-CALL HVAC INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND TO SERVICE CONTRACTS. Approved on consent. H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HEADS UP CONTRACTORS, LLC FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE, Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 6 SNOW AND ICE CONTROL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,081,875 INCLUDING NMGRT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM. Approved on consent. I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED BUCKMAN DIRECT DIVERSION SHARED POOL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SANTA FE AND SANTA FE COUNTY. Approved on consent. J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER PLAZA TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $201,600 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RIO GRANDE SCHOOL AS A FISCAL SPONSOR TO COMMUNITY EDUCATORS NETWORK TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $239,898 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CONSUELO’S PLACE TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AT HIGHER RISK IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $225,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COOKING WITH KIDS TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $215,325 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 7 N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NATURE NINOS TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF YOUTH PHYSICAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $206,550 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE OF NEW MEXICO TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF YOUTH PHYSICAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $209,622 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVCIES CONTRACT WITH NEW MEXICO IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF SUPPORT SERVCIES FOR YOUTH AT HIGHER RISK IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $255,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. Q. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PARTNERS IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE OF STUDENT WELLNESS TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF YOUTH PHYSICAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $240,975 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $240,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029/ Approved on consent. Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 8 S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE SKY CENTER/ NEW MEXICO SUICIDE INTERVENTION PROJECT TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREAS OF YOUTH PHYSICAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AT HIGHER RISK IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $225,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. Approved on consent. T. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LOU HAMMOND GROUP, INC. FOR TOURISM SANTA FE PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $588,000 EXCLUDING NMGRT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030. Approved on consent. U. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DAISY LAY II, LLC, DBA RANCH HOUSE, FOR THE LEASE OF LAND ADJACENT TO 2571 CRISTOS RD. FOR USE AS A PARKING LOT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,307.36 FOR THE FIRST YEAR WITH AN ESCALATION OF 2.5% PER YEAR. Approved on consent. V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF WRITTEN FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REFLECTING THE JUNE 25, 2026, DECISION BY THE GOVERNING BODY TO DENY AN APPEAL BY THE OLD SANTA FE ASSOCIATION, APPEAL # 2026-12028-APPL, OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A FOUR-STORY, 150 - ROOM MARRIOTT HOTEL AT 1000, 1101 AND 1103 CERRILLOS ROAD. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Feghali, to table item 9 V until the presenter arrived. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to postpone this item to the August meeting of the Governing Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 9 Body. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. W. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED SANTA FE TRAILS TITLE IV PROGRAM AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE ITS SUBMISSION TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION. Approved on consent. X. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND ASSOCIATED NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION/LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION SCHEDULES SUMMARIZING THE FOURTH QUARTER AMENDMENTS AND REQUESTING THAT THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. Approved on consent. Y. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 2014-49 AND 2016-80 TO CLOSE THE STREETS SURROUNDING PLAZA PARK ANNUALLY FROM MEMORIAL DAY TO OCTOBER 31ST OR LATER TO CLOSE LINCOLN AVENUE AND PALACE AVENUE, NEXT TO PLAZA PARK PERMANENTLY. This item was moved to after item 17 Petitions From The Floor. 10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH READING QUEST TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $255,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Garcia, Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 10 to approve the contract. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADELANTE PROGRAM TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION PRIORITY AREA OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $216,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Barrett, to approve the contract. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RAILYARD PARK CONSERVANCY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $460,000 INCLUDING NMGRT FOR HORTICULTURAL CARE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT SANTA FE RAILYARD PARK WITH A TERM OF FOUR YEARS. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the contract. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SHELTERS FOR SENIOR BRIDGE HOUSING FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $350,000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026. Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 11 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the grant agreement. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. 11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Heard. 12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Martinez recommended that the City Council enter into Executive Session. A. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NMSA 1978, SECTION 10-15-1, SUBPART (H)(7), MEETINGS SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE PERTAINING TO THREATENED OR PENDING LITIGATION IN WHICH THE CITY IS OR MAY BECOME A PARTICIPANT, AND SUBPART (H)(8), MEETINGS FOR THE DISCUSSION OF THE PURCHASE, ACQUISITION OR DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY OR WATER RIGHTS BY THE CITY. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to 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 Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. The Governing Body entered into Executive Session at 6:02 pm. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to reconvene in open session. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 12 Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. The Governing Body reconvened in open session at 6:26 pm. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS None. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to remove item 9 V from the table and make it the next item on the agenda. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. The Governing Body moved back to item 9 V. 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK None. 15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Heard. 16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-13. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL AMENDING THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCE CODE, CHAPTER 9-3 SFCC 1987, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICLY FINANCED CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE; INCREASING THE FUNDING AMOUNTS FOR CITY COUNCIL, MUNICIPAL JUDGE, AND MAYORAL CANDIDATES; REPEALING SECTION 9-3.12 SFCC 1987, QUALIFIED SMALL CONTRIBUTIONS; AND REPEALING SECTION 9-3.13 SFCC 1987, ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF QUALIFIED SMALL CONTRIBUTIONS; ADDITIONAL MATCHING PAYMENTS FROM THE FUND. Introduced. Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 13 B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S (“CITY’S”) REGIONAL ANNUAL TRANSIT SERVICE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; ACCEPTING THE NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT’S (“NCRTD’S”) FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED FUNDING OF REGIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA FE $1,421,890; AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE CITY’S REGIONAL ANNUAL TRANSIT SERVICE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 TO THE NCRTD’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. Introduced. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Feghali, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to move to item 21 as the next order of business. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. 21. APPOINTMENTS A. SANTA FE FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA COUNCIL - GAY DILLINGHAM - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2028 - ROBERT DENNIS - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2028 - DYANNA TAYLOR - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2028 - JASON ORDAZ - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2028 - DR. ELIZABETH STAHMER - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2028 - JAMES WYSONG - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2028 - ALLESANDRA DOBRIN-KHAL - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2028 - IENENHARIHSHON THOMPSON - APPOINTMENT TERM ENDING 03/2027 - ZIAD SEIRAFI - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2027 - MICHAEL GARFIELD - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2027 - JUDY BELL - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2027 - LUCIA RICCIARDELLI-FOSSI - TERM ENDING 03/2027 - SHANNON HUGHES - APPOOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2027 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Feghali, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve the appointments to the Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 14 Council. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to move to item 17 as the next order of business. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. 17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Katherine Rivera. District 1. Ms. Rivera spoke to the closure of Plaza roads and the Marriott Hotel appeal. Jim Heath. Mr. Heath spoke in reference to a project on the Midtown property. Mat Falguard. Mr. Falguard spoke in support of closing the Plaza roads. Cody. Cody spoke in opposition to closing the Plaza streets. He is the owner of the Fine and Dime on the Plaza. Deserie Valarde. Chain Breaker member. Ms. Velarde spoke to San Cristo Apartment displacement of residents due to a fire. Spoke in Spanish. District 2. Chain Breaker member. She spoke regarding local protections and support of tenants and health and safety standards. Melinda Hall. County Resident. Ms. Hall spoke about protections of friends and neighbors to prohibit ICE raids in the City. Elizabeth Herrera. Ms. Herrera spoke about immigrant issues around ICE efforts and ICE free zones. Barbara Shroader. Ms. Shroader spoke about making Santa Fe an ICE free zone. Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 15 Ms. Espinosa Trujillo. Ms. Espinosa Trujillo spoke about focusing on the important issues of Santa Fe such as water, pot holes and others and against closing the streets around the Plaza. Ron Trujillo. District 4. Mr. Trujillo spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. Tony Gurlich. Mr. Gurlich spoke in favor of closing the Plaza to vehicular traffic. Phil Lucero. President of Bike Santa Fe. Mr. Lucero spoke in support of street closures around the Plaza to vehicles. Ramon Martinez. District 1. Mr. Martinez spoke in favor of the closure of streets around the Plaza. David Mizel. Mr. Mizel spoke in favor of establishing ICE free zones in Santa Fe. Gary Roybal. District 1. Mr. Roybal spoke in opposition to closing streets around the Plaza. Elizabeth West. Ms. West spoke about the need for 3 stop signs at east end of Johnson Street as it comes into Grant. Leonardo Resptias. Mr. Resptias owner of Plaza Café on the Plaza. He spoke in favor of the closure of streets around the Plaza. Aurora Martinez. Ms. Martinez spoke against the closure of the streets around the Plaza. Sean Newnan. Mr. Newnan spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. No name given. He spoke about the failure of the Council to work for the people and against the closure of streets around the Plaza. Molly Gray. District 1. Ms. Gray spoke in support of the closure of streets around the Plaza. Lisa Gutierrez. District 1. Ms. Gutierrez spoke about the importance of leadership and listening. Manny Marquez Ramirez. District 2. Mr. Ramirez spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. Linda Garcia Grishom. Ms. Grishom spoke against the closure of streets around Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 16 the Plaza. Lisel Foust. District 2. Ms. Foust spoke in support of the closure of streets around the Plaza. Eddie Romero. District 2. Mr. Romero spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. Givone Porter. Ms. Porter spoke about the ease of the closures on the street where she has a business. Ana Maria Gonzalez. Ms. Gonzalez spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. Chandler Moore. District 1. Mr. Moore spoke in support of reducing the amount of vehicular traffic on the Plaza. Virgil Vigil. Mr. Vigil spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. John Romero. District 2. Mr. Romero spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. Sackaron Papastry. District 3. Ms. Papastry spoke in support of the closure of streets around the Plaza. Joseph Romero. District 2. Mr. Romero spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. Doris Vigil McBride. Ms. McBride spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke against the development of the Marriott and in support of the closure of streets around the Plaza. Rick Martinez. Mr. Martinez spoke against the closure of streets around the Plaza. 9. X. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 2014-49 AND 2016-80 TO CLOSE THE STREETS SURROUNDING PLAZA PARK ANNUALLY FROM MEMORIAL DAY TO OCTOBER 31ST OR LATER TO CLOSE LINCOLN AVENUE AND PALACE AVENUE, NEXT TO PLAZA PARK PERMANENTLY. Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 17 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to remove Amendment B from Resolution No. 2026-_____. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote of 6 yes, 2 no, as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, no; Councilor Garcia, no. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Castro to move Amendment D to Resolution No. 2026-_____. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to move Amendment E to Resolution No. 2026-_____. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote of 7 yes, 1 no, as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, no; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to move Amendment F to Resolution No. 2026-_____. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote of 6 yes, 2 no, as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, no; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, no; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve Resolution No. 2026-_____ as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote of 6 yes, 2 no, as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes ; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, no; Councilor Garcia, no. Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 18 18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION) A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-14. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL AMENDING SECTION 14-7.9, SFCC 1987, TO CLARIFY A PARK IMPACT FEE EXEMPTION AS IT RELATES TO CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. There was no public comment. 19. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-12. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. 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. Public Comment Morrie Hensley. Executive Director, Santa Fe Watershed Association. Mr. Hensley asked the Council to delay the vote on this item and safeguard our watershed and drinking water. Aton Kreslowski. Forest Stewards Guild. Mr. Kreslowski spoke against the adoption of the Ordinance and urged the Council to delay the vote. David Hernandez. Nature Conservancy of New Mexico. Mr. Hernandez said we are opposed to the process of bringing this Ordinance forward. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato asked the Council to delay the vote and look at the process and location of the derby. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve Bill No. 2026-12. VOTE The motion passed on a tie vote with the Mayor breaking the tie - 5 yes, 4 no, as follows: Councilor Feghali, no; Councilor Barrett, no; Councilor Cassutt, no; Councilor Castro, no; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Mayor Garcia, yes. 20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING A. APPEAL #2026-12102-APPL OF CASE #2026-11903-HDRB. PROPERTY OWNER CLAUDIA L. QUAN, DDS, APPEALS THE Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 19 HISTORIC DISTRICTS REVIEW BOARD’S MARCH 10, 2026, DECISION DENYING A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO BUILD A MIXED-USE STRUCTURE TO A HEIGHT OF 24 FEET WHERE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT IS 14' 1" AT 911 ROYBAL ST. IN THE WESTSIDE - GUADALUPE HISTORIC DISTRICT. Councilor Cassutt recused herself from the case hearing. The public hearing was held. The following people were sworn in and made public comment as indicated: Alissia Sorel. Ms. Sorel spoke in opposition to the build. Steven Navarez. Mr. Navarez spoke in favor of the build. Jennifer Navarez. Ms. Navarez spoke in favor of the build. Kirtley Spear. Ms. Spear spoke in favor of the build. Tom Jasper. Mr. Jasper spoke in favor of the build. Lily Ytuarte. Ms. Ytuarte spoke in favor of the build. Loretta Olguin. Ms. Olguin spoke in favor of the build. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to suspend the rules to continue past 11:30 pm. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. JJ Shapiro. Architect. Mr. Shapiro spoke in favor of the build. Lucia Quan. Ms. Quan spoke in favor of the build. Jordan Young. Ms. Young spoke in favor of the build and issues with HDRB. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke in favor of the HDRB decision. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 20 Bustamante, to grant the appeal. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes. 22. ADJOURN There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 pm. ________________________ Mayor Michael Garcia Attested To By: ___________________________________ Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk Respectfully Submitted By: __________________________________ Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 21 Governing Body July 29, 2026 Page 22 GOVERNING BODY MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION July 29, 2026 The Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe met in an executive session duly called on July 29, 2026, beginning at 6:08 p.m. The following was discussed: In Accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7), Meetings Subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege Pertaining to Threatened or Pending Litigation in which the City is or May Become a Participant, and Subpart (H)(8), Meetings for the Discussion of the Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights by the City. (Marcos D. Martinez, City Attorney;mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) PRESENT Mayor Garcia Councilor Barrett Councilor Bustamante Councilor Cassutt (Virtual) Councilor Castro Councilor Chavez Councilor Faulkner Councilor Feghali Councilor Garcia NOT PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Brian Moya, Interim City Manager Andrea Philips, Deputy City Manager (Arrived at 6:11 pm) Marcos Martinez, City Attorney Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk Natalie Couley, Assistant City Attorney There being no further business to discuss, the executive session was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. ________________________________________________ Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk/Director of Community Engagement