Quality of Life Committee — Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · 7.g CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026- __ (Councilor Elizabeth Barrett, Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Paul Bustamante) A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2015-31 to Update the Immigration Committee’s Rules and Procedures. (Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Office Manager; maeannarino@santafenm.gov, Indira Nadasen-Gladstone, Legislative Administrator; @innadasen-gladstone@santafenm.gov, Palmer Anderson, Policy Analyst; pcanderson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 09/09/2026 Immigration Committee: 09/14/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 09/23/2026 Governing Body: 09/30/2026
10780.1(A) 1 CITY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___2 Amending Immigration Committee’s Rules and Procedures3 ______________________________________________________________________________4 5 Mayor and Members of the City Council:6 In relation to Resolution No. 2026-___.7 8 This amendment WILL change the caption. __X___9 This amendment WILL NOT change the caption. _____10 11 I intend to propose the following amendment(s),12 13 CITY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO14 RESOLUTION NO. 2026- ____15 INTRODUCED BY:16 17 18 Councilor Elizabeth Barrett19 Mayor Michael Garcia20 Councilor Paul Bustamante21 Councilor Pilar Faulkner22 Amendment A – PURPLE – Councilor Alma Castro23 A RESOLUTION24 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31 TO UPDATE THE IMMIGRATION25 10780.1(A) 2 COMMITTEE’S RULES AND PROCEDURES AND PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER1 ITS RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING DEVELOPING SUPPORTS FOR2 IMMIGRANTS.3 WHEREAS, on January 13, 1999, the Governing Body adopted Resolution No. 1999-64 declaring a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of a person’s national origin and appointing5 an immigration taskforce; and6 WHEREAS, on January 16, 2002, the Governing Body adopted Resolution No. 2002-3,7 which renamed the Immigration Taskforce the “Immigration Committee”; and8 WHEREAS, on October 9, 2002, the Governing Body adopted Resolution No. 2002-58,9 which decreased the number of members on the Immigration Committee from fifteen to nine10 members; and11 WHEREAS, on October 8, 2014, the Governing Body adopted Resolution No. 2014-82,12 declaring its “continuous” support for immigrant issues in Santa Fe, the state of New Mexico, and13 throughout the United States; and14 WHEREAS, on April 30, 2025, the Governing Body adopted Resolution No. 2025-3115 updating the Immigration Committee’s rules and procedures in various ways; and16 WHEREAS, the Governing Body wishes to amend Sections 4 and 6 the Committee’s rules17 and procedures as follows:18 Section 4. MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICERS: The committee shall consist of a19 Governing Body member city councilor, who shall serve as a non-voting member and chair, and20 nine representatives residing in the county of Santa Fe and selected from the following areas:21 human rights, social services, business community, health care, labor organizations, religious22 community, youth services providers, women’s advocacy groups, educators, and legal services.23 The members shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the governing body. The24 [mayor] committee shall appoint the [chairperson and the committee shall designate the] vice-25 10780.1(A) 3 chairperson.1 Section 6. STAFF LIAISON(S): The City Manager shall designate one or more City2 staff members including but not limited to one representative from the Santa Fe Police Department,3 and any other staff as deemed [as] appropriate, serve as liaisons to the committee.4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE5 CITY OF SANTA FE that the Immigration Committee’s rules and procedures, last updated in6 Resolution No. 2025-31, shall be amended as follows:7 Section 4. MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICERS: The committee shall consist of a8 Governing Body member city councilor, who shall also serve as a non-voting member and chair,9 and nine representatives residing in the county of Santa Fe and selected from the following areas:10 human rights, social services, business community, health care, labor organizations, religious11 community, youth services providers, women’s advocacy groups, educators, and legal services.12 The members shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the Governing Body. The13 committee shall appoint the vice-chairperson.14 Section 6. STAFF LIAISON(S): The City Manager shall designate one or more City15 staff members including but not limited to a representative from the Santa Fe Police Department,16 and any other staff as deemed appropriate, to serve as liaisons to the committee.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the committee shall continue to follow the City of Santa18 Fe: Rules and Procedures for Committees in carrying out its duties.19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Immigration Committee shall periodically20 communicate its recommendations regarding community education, workshops, services and21 training for immigrant populations to the City Manager who shall direct appropriate staff, such as22 the Community Services Department staff, to provide immigrants with essential knowledge,23 resources, and community connections to help them feel safe and supported.24 25 10780.1(A) 4 Respectfully submitted,1 2 _____________________________3 ALMA CASTRO, COUNCILOR4 5 6 7 8 APPROVED AS TO FORM:9 10 _________________________________11 MARCOS D. MARTÍNEZ, CITY ATTORNEY12 13 14 ADOPTED:15 NOT ADOPTED: _______________16 DATE: ________________________17 18 ATTEST:19 20 ________________________________21 GERALYN F. CARDENAS, CITY CLERK22 23 24 Legislation/2026/Resolutions/Amending Resolution No. 2025-3: Immigration Committee Rules and Procedures25Marcos D. Martínez (Sep 22, 2026 15:47:51 MDT) Marcos D. MartínezAlma Castro (Sep 23, 2026 06:55:33 MDT) Amendment A - Castro - Amending Immigration Committee's Rules and Procedures Final Audit Report 2026-09-23 Created: 2026-09-22 By: INDIRA innadasen-gladstone@santafenm.gov (innadasen-gladstone@santafenm.gov) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAj8BVFUGObLKe_94Mv_HJgZId8s6BYnxG Documents: Amendment A - Castro - Amending Immigration Committee's Rules and Procedures .docx (4 pages) Number of Documents: 1 Document page count: 4 Number of supporting files: 0 Supporting files page count: 0 "Amendment A - Castro - Amending Immigration Committee's R ules and Procedures" History Document created by INDIRA innadasen-gladstone@santafenm.gov (innadasen-gladstone@santafenm.gov) 2026-09-22 - 9:39:13 PM GMT- IP address: 63.232.20.2 Document emailed to Marcos Martinez (mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) for signature 2026-09-22 - 9:39:43 PM GMT Email viewed by Marcos Martinez (mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) 2026-09-22 - 9:47:23 PM GMT- IP address: 216.207.130.218 Signer Marcos Martinez (mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) entered name at signing as Marcos D. 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