COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 31, 2026, 9:00 AM
123 E. MARCY STREET, SUITE 2025, CONFERENCE ROOM
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
1. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Community Development Commission was called to
order by Councilor Alma Castro, Chair, at 9:09 am, on July 31, 2025, in the Council
Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Councilor Alma Castro, Chair
Commissioner Rosario Torres
Commissioner Ken Hughes
Commissioner Russell Brott
Commissioner Anne Watkins
Commissioner Garron Yepa
Commissioner Alissa Keny-Guyer
OTHERS PRESENT
Christina Browning, Community Development
Monique Martinez, Community Development
Heather Lamboy, Director, Land Use Department
Travis Dutton-Leyba, Chief Procurement Officer
JoAnn Lovato, Procurement Manager
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Lamboy stated that item number 4, Approval of Minutes, has been
postponed.
MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Torres, seconded by Commissioner
Watson, to approve the agenda as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 20, 2026, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
This item was postponed.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 26, 2026, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
This item was postponed.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 17, 2026, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
This item was postponed.
5. PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. DISCUSSION AGENDA
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NMSA 1978, SECTION
10-15-1, SUBPART (H)(6), SCORING/EVALUATION REGARDING THE
CONTENTS OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN RESPONSE TO RFP
#FY26-RFP-096.
MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Torrez, seconded by Commissioner
Hughes, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings
Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(6).
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Commissioner Hughes, yes; Commissioner Torres, yes; Commissioner Watkins,
yes; Commissioner Brott, yes; Commissioner Keny-Guyer, yes; Commissioner Yepa,
yes; Chair Castro, yes.
The Commission entered into Executive Session at 10:10 am.
MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Torres, seconded by Commissioner
Hughes, to reconvene in open session and that no action was taken in
Executive Session.
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VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Commissioner Hughes, yes; Commissioner Torres, yes; Commissioner Watkins,
yes; Commissioner Brott, yes; Commissioner Keny-Guyer, yes; Commissioner Yepa,
yes; Chair Castro, yes.
The Commission reconvened in open session at 10:40 am.
7. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE
There was discussion around the next meeting date, the agenda for the next
meeting, a request for the names and contact information for each Commissioner, Ms.
Lamboy’s comment that she is working on a work plan for the Commission,
Commissioner Watkins comment that there are so many things we need to talk about
including public land, and the scheduling of the review of applications.
Ms. Lamboy suggested that the CDC meet twice a month. If a second meeting
is not necessary, it will be cancelled.
It was decided to meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
8. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR
None.
9. MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
10. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
11. ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
adjourned at 11:08 pm.
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Councilor Alma Castro, Chair
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Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
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