08-26-26 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

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Governing Body
August 26, 2026
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Agenda Regular Meeting of the
Governing Body
August 26, 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 Cassutt
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

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a. Councilor Feghali
4. Invocation and Rememberances
a. Councilor Barrett
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
8. Presentations
a. Midtown Infrastructure Update. (Carly Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment
Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov)
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. Request for Approval of the August 12, 2026, Regular Governing Body
Meeting Minutes. (Xavier Vigil, Assistant City Clerk; xivigil@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
b. Request for Approval of the Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to
Approve the Request from Versos, LLC for a Restaurant B (Beer, Wine, &
Spirits) Liquor License with On Premises Consumption Only to be Located at
Versos, 105 Marcy St. Suite B. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist;
emaragon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 08/20/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
c. Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with the New Mexico
Department of Finance and Administration Project 25-J2492-1 for
Improvements to Siringo Road Between St. Francis and Boltuph Road in the
Total Amount of $800,000 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028. (Marcos
Esquibel, Interim Streets Director; mpesquibel@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate
$800,000 from the 2025 Capital Appropriation to FY26 Revenue and WIP
Construction.
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026

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d. Request for Approval of Public Announcement: Midtown Real Property for Sale
or Lease Pursuant to Resolution 2021-16 Regarding Parcel K-1b, Property at
Midtown Site Available for Sale or Lease to Facilitate a Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit Project, (LIHTC) via Consultant Jones Lang LaSalle. (Carly Venditti,
Deputy Director, Economic Development; cavenditti@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
e. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Amount of
$425,795 from FY26 Available Funds from the Marty Sanchez Links de Santa
Fe Operating Agreement Appropriations to Service Contracts for the
Replacement of the Clubhouse Roof and HVAC Systems at Marty Sanchez
Links de Santa Fe. (Phillip Lujan, Municipal Recreation Complex Business
Manager; pmlujan@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
f. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with Cassidy's Landscaping
Inc. for On-Call Landscape Management Services in the Total Amount of
$4,000,000 for a Four-Year Term. (Scott Overlie, Parks and Open Space
Project Manager III; saoverlie@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
g. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with High Desert Landscape
Maintenance for On-Call Landscape Management Services in the Total
Amount of $4,000,000 for a Four-Year Term. (Scott Overlie, Parks and Open
Space Project Manager Ill; saoverlie@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
h. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with San Isidro Permaculture

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Inc. for On-Call Landscape Management Services in the Total Amount of
$4,000,000 for a Four-Year Term. (Scott Overlie, Parks and Open Space
Project Manager III; saoverlie@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
i. Request for Approval to Purchase Five Kenworth L770 Double-Axle Chassis
from Inland Kenworth US, Inc. In the Total Amount of $1,119,655 through May
28, 2028. (Martin Valdez, Fleet Manager, Environmental Services Department;
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
j. Request for Approval to Purchase Five, Twenty-Seven-Yard Labrie Automizer
Side-Load Packing Bodies from Reliance Environmental Truck Sales, LLC
(dba), Reliance Truck and Equipment, In the Total Amount of $1,318,485
through November 30, 2026. (Martin Valdez, Fleet Manager, Environmental
Services Division; mjvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
k. Request for Approval to Purchase Two, Fifteen-Yard, Labrie Automizer Side-
Load Packing Bodies from Reliance Environmental Truck and Equipment
Sales, LLC (dba), in the Total Amount of $517,778 through November 30,
2026. (Martin Valdez, Fleet Manager, Environmental Services Division;
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
l. Request for Approval to Purchase Two Kenworth L770 Single-Axle Chassis
with InLand Kenworth US, Inc. In the Total Amount of $387,688 through May
12, 2028. (Martin Valdez, Fleet manager, Environmental Services Division;
mjvaldez@santafenm.gov)

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Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
m. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to the New Mexico Department of
Transportation Aviation Division Grant #SAF-25-02 for a Change of Purpose to
Utilize this Grant Funding for Pavement Rehab to Runways 15/33 and 2/20,
and an Extension of Time to December 31, 2027. (John Dickinson, Airport
Director; jxdickinson@santafenm.gov, Paulette Ortiz, Grants Administrator;
pkortiz@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
n. Request for Approval of the New Mexico State Library Appropriation General Obligation
Bond for the Support of Library Services in the Total Amount of $347,026.21 Through
June 30, 2029. (Margaret M. Neill, Library Division Director, mmneil@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 08/19/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
o. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Re-
Appropriate Funding from FY26 to FY27 in the Amount of $128,314 that was
Allocated for B&D Industries, Inc. for the Ice Arena Cooling Towers Installation.
(Tom Miller, Recreation Division Director; temiller@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 08/19/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
p. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Consulate
of Mexico in Albuquerque to Promote, Develop, and Strengthen Joint Cultural,
Artistic, and Civic Projects and Activities, for the Benefit of the Mexican
Community and the Residents of the City. (Johanna Nelson, Economic
Development Director; jcnelson@santafenm.gov and Randy Randall,
TOURISM Santa Fe Executive Director; rrandall@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 08/19/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
q. Request for Approval of Written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

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Memorializing the July 29, 2026, Decision by the Governing Body to Grant an
Appeal by Claudia L. Quan, DDS, Appeal # 2026-12102-APPL, of the Historic
Districts Review Board’s Decision to Deny an Application to Build a 24-Foot-
High Mixed-Use Structure at 911 Roybal St. in the Westside-Guadalupe
Historic District, and to Grant an Exception to the Streetscape Height
Restriction of 14’1”. (Frank Roybalid, City
Attorney; feruybalid@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
r. Request for Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Internal Audit Plan. (Andrea K.
Phillips, Deputy City Manager; akphillips@santafenm.gov and Halie Garcia,
Baker Tilly; halie.garcia@bakertilly.com)
Committee Review:
Audit Committee: 07/28/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
s. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__. (Mayor Michael Garcia,
Councilor Paul Bustamante, Councilor Pilar Faulkner)
A Resolution Suspending the Annual Fishing Derby in Santa Fe River;
Approving a Children’s Fishing Derby Event on City Property in Nichols
Reservoir on September 26th, 2026; and Directing the City Manager and
Designated City Staff to Take the Necessary Steps to Organize the Event.
(Xavier Martinez, Constituent Services Manager; xbmartinez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 08/12/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/17/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 08/19/2026
Finance Committee: 08/24/2026
Governing Body: 08/26/2026
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
a. Request the Approval of City Sponsored International Travel to Amsterdam,
the Netherlands for Brand USA Travel Week, September 26, 2026, through
October 2, 2026. (Randy Randall, TSF Executive Director,
rrandall@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 08/26/2026

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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 Including but not Limited to Jeffrey Hurtado, v. City of Santa Fe, et
al., D-101-CV-2025-00757, and Subpart (H)(8), Meetings for the Discussion of
the Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights by the
City, Including but Not Limited to the Armijo Trust. (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 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (Mayor Michael Garcia,
Councilor Elizabeth Barrett, Councilor Paul Bustamante)
A Resolution Approving the Hopewell Mann Neighborhood Stabilization Plan.
(Carly Vendetti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director;
cavendetti@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 08/26/2026
Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission: 09/02/2026
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 09/02/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/21/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 09/23/2026
Governing Body: 09/30/2026
b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Alma Castro
and Councilor Patricia Feghali)
A Resolution Approving the Updated Santa Fe Trails Agency Safety Plan and
Directing its Submission to the Federal Transit Administration. (Gabrielle
Chavez, Transit Director of Administration; gnchavez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 08/26/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/31/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026

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c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie
Cassutt and Mayor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Approving the City of Santa Fe’s Participation in the New Mexico
Department of Transportation’s Local Government Road Fund Program for the
Henry Lynch Road Reconstruction Project by Entering into Cooperative Grant
Agreement, Control Number L500665. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Complete
Streets Capital Projects Manager; rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 08/26/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/31/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (Councilor Jamie
Cassutt)
A Resolution Approving the City of Santa Fe’s Participation in the New Mexico
Department of Transportation’s Local Government Road Fund for the Henry
Lynch Road Reconstruction Project, Control No. L500689. (Romella Glorioso-
Moss, Complete Streets Capital Projects Manager; rsglorioso-
moss@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 08/26/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/31/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
17. Petitions from the Floor
18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)
19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)
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
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a

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Public Hearing)
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-15
A Bill Rezoning an Approximately 7.01-Acre Tract of Contiguous Parcels
(910008728, 99312180, 99312181) Located at 2780 South Meadows Road,
from R-3 (Three Dwelling Units Per Acre) to R-6 (Six Dwelling Units Per Acre)
(Case No. 2025-10767). (Joel Cruz Haber, Case Manager;
jacruzhaber@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 08/26/2026
b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__
A Resolution Amending the General Plan’s Future Land Use Map from Very
Low Density to Low Density, for Approximately 0.27 Acres of Land at Parcel
Numbers 99312180 and Approximately 0.46 Acres of Land at 99312181,
within the City of Santa Fe (Case No. 2025-10766). (Joel Cruz Haber, Case
Manager; jacruzhaber@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 08/26/2026
21. Appointments
a. Santa Fe River Commission
• Jesse Shapiro - Filling an Unexpired Term - Term Ending 02/2028
b. Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission:
• Danika Padilla - Appointment - Filling Unexpired Term Ending 01/2027
• Justin Martin - Appointment - Filling an Unexpired Term Ending 01/2027
c. Planning Commission:
• Katherine Rivera - Appointment to District 1 - Term Ending 6/2028
• Peter Smith - Reappointment to District 2 - Term Ending 6/2028
• Sasha McGee - Reappointment District 3 - Term Ending 6/2028
• Sean Noonen - Reappointment to District 4 - Term Ending 6/2028
• Brian Gutierrez - Appointment to At-Large-Term Ending 6/2028
22. Adjourn

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SUMMARY OF ACTION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 Cassutt 3
3. Salute to the NM Flag Councilor Feghali 3
4. Invocation and Remembrances Councilor Barrett 3
5. Roll Call Quorum 3-4
6. Approval of Agenda Approved 4
7. Approval of Consent Agenda Approved 4
8. Presentations
a. Midtown Infrastructure Given 4
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda Approved 5-8
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
a. International Travel Removed from Agenda 9
11. Matters from the City Manager None 9
12. Matters from the City Attorney Heard 9
a. Executive Session Held 9-10
17. Petitions From The Floor Heard 10-11
13. Executive Session Action Items None 11
14. Matters from the City Clerk Heard 11
15. Comm. from the Gov. Body Heard 11

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16. Introduction of Legislation
a. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 11
b. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 11
c. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 11
d. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 11-12
18. Public Comment on Bills None 12
19. Final Action on Legislation
a. Bill No. 2026-14 Approved 12
20. Public Hearings
a. Bill No. 2026-15 Approved 12-13
b. Bill No. 2026-_____ Approved 12-13
21. Appointments
a. Santa Fe River Commission Approved 13
b. Metropolitan Redevelopment Approved 13-14
c. Planning Commission 4 approved, 1 denied 14-15
22. Adjourn Adjourned at 8:30 pm 15-16

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 5:02
pm, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln
Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. COUNCILOR CASSUTT
Recited.
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
A. COUNCILOR FEGHALI
Recited.
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
A. COUNCILOR BARRETT
Given.
5. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Councilor Alma Castro, virtually
Councilor Amanda Chavez
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Elizabeth Barrett
Councilor Lee Garcia
Councilor Pilar Faulkner
Councilor Patricia Feghali
Councilor Paul Bustamante
Mayor Michael Garcia
OTHERS PRESENT

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Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager
Marcos Martinez, City Attorney
Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk, virtually
Xavier Vigil, Assistant City Clerk, virtually
Marcie Eannarino, Legislative Policy Innovation Manager
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Cardenas stated that item 9 H had been pulled for discussion.
Item 10A has been removed from the agenda by staff as the trip has been
cancelled
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Barrett,
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
Ms. Cardenas stated that item 9 R has been pulled for discussion by Councilor
Feghali, item 9 H has been pulled for discussion by staff because it did not go to the
Finance Committee and item 9 S has been pulled by Councilor Feghali and Councilor
Cassutt for discussion.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, 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. MIDTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE

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Given.
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 12, 2026, REGULAR
GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES
Approved on consent.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM VERSOS,
LLC FOR A RESTAURANT B (BEER, WINE & SPIRITS) LIQUOR
LICENSE WITH ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY TO BE
LOCATED AT VERSOS, 105 MARCY ST. SUITE B.
Approved on consent.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CAPITAL OUTLAY GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
AND ADMINISTRATION PROJECT 250J2492-1 FOR IMPROVEMENTS
TO SIRINGO ROAD BETWEEN ST. FRANCIS AND BOLTUPH ROAD IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $800,000 WITH A REVERSION DATE OF
JUNE 30, 2028.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) TO ALLOCATE $800,000 FROM 2025
CAPITAL APPROPRIATION TO FY26 REVENUE AND WIP
CONSTRUCTION.
Approved on consent.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT:
MIDTOWN REAL PROPERTY FOR SALE OR LEASE PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION 2021-16 REGARDING PARCEL K-1b, PROPERTY AT
MIDTOWN SITE AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR LEASE TO FACILITATE A
LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECT, (LIHTC) VIA
CONSULTANT JONES LANG LASALLE.
Approved on consent.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,795 FROM FY26 AVAILABLE FUNDS
FROM THE MARTY SANCHEZ LINKS DE SANTA FE OPERATING

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AGREEMENT APPROPRIATIONS TO SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR
THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CLUBHOUSE ROOF AND HVAC
SYSTEMS AT MARTY SANCHEZ LINKS DE SANTA FE.
Approved on consent.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
CASSIDY’S LANDSCAPING INC. FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,000,000
FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM.
Approved on consent.
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
HIGH DESERT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR ON-CALL
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$4,000,000 FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM.
Approved on consent.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
SAN ISIDRO PERMACULTURE INC. FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,000,000
FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to approve the requested construction 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.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE FIVE KENWORTH L770
DOUBLE-AXLE CHASSIS FROM INLAND KENWORTH US, INC. IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,119,655 THROUGH MAY 28. 2028.
Approved on consent.
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASES FIVE,
TWENTY-SEVEN-YARD LABRIE AUTOMIZER SIDE-LOAD PACKING
BODIES FROM RELIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUCK SALES, LLC

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(DBA), RELIANCE TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $1,318,485 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2026.
Approved on consent.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TWO, FIFTEEN-YARD,
LABRIE AUTOMIZER SIDE-LOAD PACKING BODIES FROM
RELIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT SALES, LLC
(DBA), IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $517,778 THROUGH NOVEMBER
30, 2026.
Approved on consent.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TWO KENWORTH L770
SINGLE-AXLE CHASSIS WITH INLAND KENWORTH US, INC. IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $387,688 THROUGH MAY 12, 2028.
Approved on consent.
M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE NEW
MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AVIATION DIVISION
GRANT #SAF-25-02 FOR A CHANGE OF PURPOSE TO UTILIZE THIS
GRANT FUNDING FOR PAVEMENT REHAB TO RUNWAYS 15/33 AND
2/20, AND AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO DECEMBER 31, 2027.
Approved on consent.
N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NEW MEXICO STATE LIBRARY
APPROPRIATION GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR THE
SUPPORT OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$347,026.21 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029.
Approved on consent.
O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) TO RE-APPROPRIATE FUNDING FROM FY26 TO FY27 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $128,314 THAT WAS ALLOCATED FOR B&D
INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE ICE ARENA COOLING TOWERS
INSTALLATION.
Approved on consent.
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN

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ALBUQUERQUE TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP, AND STRENGTHEN
JOINT CULTURAL, ARTISTIC, AND CIVIC PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEXICAN COMMUNITY AND
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY.
Approved on consent.
Q. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF WRITTEN FINDINGS FO FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW MEMORIALIZING THE JULY 29, 2026,
DECISION BY THE GOVERNING BODY TO GRANT AN APPEAL BY
CLAUDIA L. QUAN, DDS, APPEAL #2026-12102-APPL, OF THE
HISTORIC DISTRICTS REVIEW BOARD’S DECISION TO DENY AN
APPLICATION TO BUILD A 24-FOOT-HIGH MIXED USE STRUCTURE
AT 911 ROYBAL ST. IN THE WESTSIDE-GUADALUPE HISTORIC
DISTRICT, AND TO GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO THE STREETSCAPE
HEIGHT RESTRICTION OF 14'1".
Approved on consent.
R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 INTERNAL
AUDIT PLAN.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Internal Audit Plan.
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.
S. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE ANNUAL FISHING DERBY IN
SANTA FE RIVER; APPROVING A CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY
EVENT ON CITY PROPERTY IN NICHOLS RESERVOIR ON
SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2026; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND
DESIGNATED CITY STAFF TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO
ORGANIZE THE EVENT.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve Resolution No. 2026-_____.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows

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Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, no; Councilor Castro, yes;
Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Feghali, no; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor
Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes.
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
A. REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF CITY SPONSORED INTERNATIONAL
TRAVEL TO AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS FOR BRAND USA
TRAVEL WEEK, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, THROUGH OCTOBER 2,
2026.
This item was removed from the agenda by staff.
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None.
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Martinez recommend 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
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE PERTAINING TO THREATENED OR
PENDING LITIGATION IN WHICH THE CITY IS OR MAY BECOME A
PARTICIPANT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO JEFFREY
HURTADO, V. CITY OF SANTA FE, ET AL., D-101-CV-2025-00757,
AND SUBPART (H)(8), MEETINGS FOR THE DISCUSSION OF THE
PURCHASE, ACQUISITION OR DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY OR
WATER RIGHTS BY THE CITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE ARMIJO TRUST.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to enter into Executive Session in accordance with the Open
Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7) and Subpart
(H)(8).
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

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Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes.
The City Council entered into Executive Session at 6:34 pm.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to reconvene in open session and that no action was taken in
Executive Session.
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 Cassutt, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to move to Petitions From The Floor as the next item.
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
Stephen Fox. Mr. Fox showed the Council the United Nations Flag and spoke
about the United Nations in Santa Fe. He asked that he formally be designated as the
Mayor’s representative to the United Nations as a paid job. He also spoke against the
fishing derby.
Tomas Rivera. Executive Director Chain breakers. Mr. Rivera expressed
celebration for the introduction for approval of the Hopewell Mann Neighborhood
Stabilization Plan and that he and the neighborhood are looking forward to working with
the Mayor and Council to move this forward.
Mary Medley. Ms. Medley spoke against the pit production at LANL.
Greg Mello. Director of the Los Alamos Study Group. Mr. Mello spoke against
pit production at LANL and asking for a City Resolution against it.
Bill T. Walden. Mr. Walden spoke against pit production at LANL and about the
effects on nuclear war.

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No Name Given. He said he is disappointed in the vote regarding the fishing
derby and the hotel. You do not give consideration to your constituents.
Elizabeth West. Ms. West said she thinks there should be a stop sign at
Johnson and Grant and the notion that Santa Fe has become a bedroom community for
Los Alamos.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
Councilor Chavez left the meeting.
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
Heard.
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Heard.
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOPEWELL MANN
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PLAN.
Introduced.
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED SANTA FE TRAILS
AGENCY SAFETY PLAN AND DIRECTING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.
Introduced.
C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S
PARTICIPATION IN THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROAD FUND
PROGRAM FOR THE HENRY LYNCH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT BY ENTERING INTO COOPERATIVE GRANT AGREEMENT,
CONTROL NUMBER L500665.

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Introduced.
D. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S
PARTICIPATION IN THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROAD FUND FOR THE
HENRY LYNCH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CONTROL NO.
L500689.
Introduced.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION)
None.
19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING)
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.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Cassutt, to approve Bill No. 2026-14.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows
Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes;
Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes.
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS AND OTHER ITEMS
REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING)
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN’S FUTURE LAND
USE MAP FROM VERY LOW DENSITY TO LOW DENSITY, FOR
APPROXIMATELY 0.27 ACRES OF LAND AT PARCEL NUMBERS
99312180 AND APPROXIMATELY 0.46 ACRES OF LAND AT
99312181, WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA FE.

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(Voted on first)
A. CONSIDERATION OF A BILL NO. 2026-15. A BILL REZONING AN
APPROXIMATELY 7.01-ACRE TRACT OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS
(910008728, 99312180, 99312181) LOCATED AT 2780 SOUTH
MEADOWS ROAD, FROM R-3 (THREE DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)
TO R-6 (SIX DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) (CASE NO. 2025-10767)
(Voted on second)
Elizabeth West. Ms. West said in the future going forward she would like to
see a meeting place included in developments - a place to eat or meet.
Carl Summer. Mr. Summer represented the applicants. Mr. Summer was
sworn in. He stated that the applicants want to bring housing into this area. This is
part of their overall plan. There will be 50 units. This will make it possible for them to
develop the area as one R6 development.
MOTION ON ITEM B A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by
Councilor Bustamante to approve Resolution No.
2028-____.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows
Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes;
Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes.
MOTION ON ITEM A A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by
Councilor Faulkner, to approve Bill No. 2026-15.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows
Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes;
Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes.
21. APPOINTMENTS
A. SANTA FE RIVER COMMISSION:
- JESSE SHAPIRO - FILLING AN UNEXPIRED TERM - TERM ENDING
02/2028

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MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Garcia, to approve the appointment to the Santa Fe River Commission.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows
Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes;
Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes.
B. METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:
-DANIKA PADILLA - APPOINTMENT - FILLING UNEXPIRED TERM
ENDING 01/2027
-JUSTIN MARTIN - APPOINTMENT - FILLING AN UNEXPIRED TERM
ENDING 01/2027
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Castro, to approve the appointments to the Metropolitan Development
Commission.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows
Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, yes;
Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION:
-KATHERINE RIVERA - APPOINTMENT TO DISTRICT 1 - TERM
ENDING 6/2028
-PETER SMITH - REAPPOINTMENT TO DISTRICT 2 - TERM ENDING
6/2028
-SASHA MCGEE - REAPPOINTMENT DISTRICT 3 - TERM ENDING
6/2028
-SEAN NOONEN - REAPPOINTMENT TO DISTRICT 4 - TERM ENDING
6/2028
-BRIAN GUTIERREZ - APPOINTMENT TO AT -LARGE-TERM ENDING
6/2028
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Feghali,
to deny the appointments to the Planning Commission.

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VOTE The motion failed on a roll call vote of 2 yes and 5 no, as follows
Councilor Bustamante, no; Councilor Barrett, no; Councilor Castro, yes;
Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, no; Councilor Faulkner, no; Councilor Garcia,
no
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the appointment of Katherine Rivera to the
Planning Commission.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote of 2 no and 5 yes, as follows
Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, no;
Councilor Feghali, no; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Garcia, to approve the appointment of Peter Smith and Sasha McGee to
the Planning Commission.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote of 1 no and 6 yes, as follows
Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Castro, no;
Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor
Garcia, yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Garcia, to approve the appointment of Sean Noonen to the Planning
Commission.
VOTE The motion failed on a roll call vote of 5 no and 2 yes, as follows
Councilor Bustamante, no; Councilor Barrett, no; Councilor Castro, no;
Councilor Feghali, no; Councilor Cassutt, no; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Garcia,
yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Feghali, to approve the appointment of Brian Gutierrez to the Planning
Commission.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote of 1 no and 6 yes, as follows
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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 8:30 pm.
________________________
Mayor Michael Garcia
Attested To By:
___________________________________
Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk
Respectfully Submitted By:
__________________________________
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer

GOVERNING BODY MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
August 12, 2026
The Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe met in an executive session duly called on August
26, 2026, beginning at 6:38 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 Including but not Limited to Jeffrey Hurtado, v.
City of Santa Fe, et al., D-101-CV-2025-00757, 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
Councilor Castro
Councilor Faulkner
Councilor Feghali
Councilor Garcia
NOT PRESENT
Councilor Chavez
STAFF PRESENT
Marcos Martinez, City Attorney
Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk
Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager
Xavier Vigil, Assistant City Clerk
Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager
There being no further business to discuss, the executive session was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
________________________________________________
Xavier Vigil, Assistant City Clerk