09-09-26 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

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Governing Body
September 9, 2026
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Agenda Regular Meeting of the
Governing Body
September 9, 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 Garcia
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

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a. Councilor Chavez
4. Invocation and Rememberances
a. Councilor Castro
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
8. Presentations
a. General Plan Update. (Heather Lamboy, Land Use Director;
hllamboy@santafenm.gov)
b. Mayor's Homelessness Summit Report. (Sandy Emory, Community Services
Department Director; sxemory@santafenm.gov)
c. Bella Luz/Lamplighter Update. (Jen Lopez, Project Moxi and Andrea Phillips,
Deputy City Manager, akphillips@santafenm.gov)
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. Request for Approval of the August 26, 2026, Regular Governing Body
Meeting Minutes. (Xavier Vigil, Assistant City Clerk; xivigil@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
b. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Item #24-0526 Cooperative
Project Agreement, Construction Work with New Mexico Department of
Transportation to Extend the Term through September 30, 2028, to Complete
the Construction of S100370 Agua Fria - Cottonwood Roundabout Project.
(Romella Glorioso-Moss, Complete Streets Capital Projects Manager;
rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/31/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
c. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $2,215,000 from the Water Enterprise Cash Fund to the Water WIP
Design for On-Call Engineering Services for AECOM Technical Services.
(John Del Mar, Water Division Engineering Supervisor;
jpdelmar@santafenm.gov)

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Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/31/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
d. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $800,000 to Increase Airport Grants and Services Using Lodgers
Tax. (John Dickinson, Airport Director; jxdickinson@santafenm.gov and Kelly
Bynon, Administrative Manager; kabynon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/31/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
e. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with OverDrive, Inc, for a Total
Amount of $350,000 for the Purchase of Digital Content Services for a Two-Year Term.
(Margaret M. Neill, Library Division Director; mmneill@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
f. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $1,295,987 from FY26 to FY27 to Re-Appropriate Funding for
Continuation of Support Key Workforce Development, Community
Partnerships, and Operational Activities. (Loretta Olguin, Business Operations
Manager; lsolguin@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
g. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of
$5,295,431 from FY26 to FY27 to Re-Appropriate Funding to be Allocated for
Homelessness Services. (Kristen Woods, Program Manager; krwoods@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
h. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Re-Appropriate Funding
from FY26 to FY27 in the Total Amount of $493,179 for the Human Services Committee
Grantee Contracts to Provide Navigation and Safety Net Services. (Christa Hernandez,
Program Manager; chernandez@santafenm.gov)

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Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
i. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $147,815 from FY26 to FY27 to Re-Appropriate Funding to be
Allocated for Children and Youth Commission Funded Activities. (Sierra Vigil-
Trujilllo, Youth and Family Services Program Manager;
svtrujillo@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
j. Request for Approval of Title III Federal and State Sub-Award #2026-27-60026
for Services with North Central New Mexico Economic Development District
Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging for Providing Services for the Division of
Senior Services In Home Support, Nutrition, and Transportation Programs in
the Total Amount of $780,867 through June 30, 2027. (Manuel Sanchez,
Senior Services Division Director; mnsanchez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
k. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the New
Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to
Support Executive Order 2025-358 with Police Personnel and Resources to
Address Crimes Related to Drug Trafficking, Violent Crimes and Public Safety
Threats. (Ben Valdez, Interim Chief of Police, bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) In the Total
Amount of $750,000 from the Department of Finance Authority to the Police
Overtime, Inventory Exempt Equipment and Equipment & Machinery
NonExempt Accounts.
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
l. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $4,059,012 from FY26 to FY27 to Re-Appropriate Funding for the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund and General Fund Affordable Housing Grants
and Services. (Faviola A. Chavez, Affordable Housing Director;

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fachavez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
m. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Contract
Item #22-0266 with Ciber Pathway, Inc. to Increase Compensation by
$893,535, for a New Total Amount of $6,971,651.60, and Extend the Term
through June 13, 2027, for Tyler Munis and Payroll Support Services. (Eric
Candelaria, ITT Department Director; edcandelaria@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
n. Request for Approval of Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of
Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the Total Amount of
$1,627,372 for the Fire Protection Fund through June 30, 2027. (Scott
Ouderkirk, Interim Fire Chief, slouderkirk@santafenm.gov and Mario Risso,
Assistant Fire Chief, mdrisso@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Recognize
and Appropriate the Total Amount of $1,627,372 in Fire Protection Fund
Revenue within the Santa Fe Fire Department’s FY27 Budget.
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 09/02/2026
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
o. 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
p. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie

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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
q. 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
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
a. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $1,000,000 from the 1/2% Capital GRT Fund to FY27 Services
Contracts to Support City Enterprise Systems. (Eric Candelaria, ITT
Department Director; edcandelaria@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
b. Request for Ratification of the City Manager’s Approval to Accept the US
Department of Transportation FAA Division Grant 68 in the Total Amount of
$1,385,473 also for Construction of the Risk and Safety Area 33. (John
Dickinson, Airport Director, jxdickinson@santafenm.gov; Paulette Ortiz Grant
Administrator pkortiz@santafenm.gov)
1.Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $1,385,473 to Increase WIP Construction Using US Dept of

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Transportation for Funding for the Risk and Safety Area 33.
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
c. Request for Approval of Municipal Arterial Program Cooperative Agreement
(HW2L500689) with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)
in the Total Amount of $285,668 for the Reconstruction of Henry Lynch Road
Between Rufina Street and Agua Fria Street. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital
Projects Manager, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for the Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the
Total Amount of $285,668 Using $214,251 from NMDOT Funding and $71,417
in City Road Impact Fees for the Reconstruction of Henry Lynch Road.
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
d. Request for Approval of Local Government Road Fund (LGRF) Cooperative
Agreement (HW2L500665) with the New Mexico Department of Transportation
(NMDOT) in the Total Amount of $423,475 for the Reconstruction of Henry
Lynch Road Between Rufina Street and Agua Fria Street. (Romella Glorioso-
Moss, Capital Projects Manager, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $423,475 using $317,606 NMDOT Funding and $105,869 in City
Road Impact Fees for the Reconstruction of Henry Lynch Road.
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 09/08/2026
Governing Body: 09/09/2026
11. Matters from the City Manager
12. Matters from the City Attorney
a. 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 Estate of Gracen Coon, and Lili Gordon
V. City of Santa Fe, D-101-CV-2024-02345, 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 Limited to The Bella Luz/Lamplighter
Project. (Marcos Martinez, City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov)
13. Executive Session Action Items

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14. Matters from the City Clerk
15. Communications from the Governing Body
16. Introduction of Legislation
a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner,
Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez, Mayor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Affirming the City of Santa Fe’s Commitment to Past Resolutions
Supporting Immigrant Communities in Santa Fe and Recognizing the City’s
Police and Fire Department’s Roles; Encouraging All Residents, Regardless of
Immigration Status, to Rely on Law Enforcement and Emergency Services;
Encouraging All Community Members and Community Leaders to Fact-Check
Public Safety Information. (Scott Ouderkirk, Santa Fe Fire Department Chief;
slouderkirk@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 09/09/2026
Immigration Committee: 09/14/2026
Quality of Life: 09/23/2026
Governing Body: 09/30/2026
b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026- __ (Councilor Alma Castro,
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
c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-16. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
2026-__. (Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Paul Bustamante, Councilor Alma
Castro, Councilor Elizabeth Barrett, Councilor Pilar Faulkner)
A Bill Prohibiting and Regulating the Use of City Property for Immigration
Enforcement Purposes and Requiring Notification of Immigration Enforcement
and I-9 Audits. (Sam Burnett, Public Works Director;
jsburnett@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:

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Governing Body (Introduction): 09/09/2026
Immigration Committee: 09/14/2026 (Waiver of Procedural Rule IV (B))
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/21/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 09/23/2026
Finance Committee: 09/29/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 09/30/2026 (Waiver of Procedural Rule
IV(C)(2))
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. 2026-13. 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: 09/09/2026
b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-11. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____.
(Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, and Councilor
Lee Garcia)
A Bill Relating to the Santa Fe Homes Program and Requirements for Rental Units;
Amending Section 26-1.22 to Make Certain Technical Changes, to Clarify the Calculation
of Fees Paid in Lieu of Providing On-Site Affordable Units, to Amend the Fee-in-Lieu
Calculation to Use Thirty Percent of the Area Median Income Instead of Sixty-Five
Percent when Determining Base Fee Amount, and to Specify that Developers May Work
with the Office of Affordable Housing to Establish a Payment Date. (Faviola Chavez,
Affordable Housing Director; fachavez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 05/27/2026
Governing Body (Public Comment): 06/10/2026
Quality of Life Committee 06/17/2026 (POSTPONED TO A DATE CERTAIN - QUALITY
OF LIFE COMMITTEE 07/01/2025)

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Finance Committee: 06/22/2026 (POSTPONED TO 07/06/2026)
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 07/08/2026 (POSTPONED TO 07/29/2026)
Quality of Life Committee: 07/01/2026
Finance Committee: 07/06/2026 (POSTPONED TO 07/27/2026)
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 07/29/2026 (POSTPONED FOR
NOTICING)
Finance Committee: 07/27/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/12/2026 (POSTPONED TO THE
09/09/26 REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MEETING)
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 09/09/2026
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a
Public Hearing)
21. Appointments
a. Joint City/County Working Group on Affordable Housing
• Councilor Jamie Cassut
• Councilor Alma Castro
• Mayor Michael Garcia
b. Joint City/County Working Group on Homelessness
• Councilor Lee Garcia
• Councilor Alma Castro
• Councilor Pilar Faulkner
c. Joint City/County Working Group on City Boundaries/Regional Planning
• Mayor Garcia
• Councilor Paul Bustamante
• Councilor Pat Feghali
d. Joint City/County Working Group on Senior Service/Child Care
• Councilor Paul Bustamante
• Councilor Amanda Chavez
• Councilor Elizabeth Barrett

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e. Planning Commission
• Cameron Crawford - Appointment to District 4 - Term Ending 06/2028
22. Adjourn
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SUMMARY OF ACTION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
1. Call To Order Convened at 5:00 pm 3
2. Pledge of Allegiance Councilor Garcia 3
3. Salute to the NM Flag Councilor Chavez 3
4. Invocation and Remembrances Councilor Castro 3
5. Roll Call Quorum 3-4
6. Approval of Agenda Approved 4
7. Approval of Consent Agenda Approved 4
8. Presentations
a. General Plan Update Given 4
b. Homelessness Summit Rpt. Given 4
c. Bella Luz/Lamplighter Given 4-5
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda Approved 5-8
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
a. BAR Approved 8
b. Ratification Approved 8-9
c. Arterial Program Agreement Approved 9
d. Local Govt. Road Fund Agree. Approved 9-10
11. Matters from the City Manager Heard 10
17. Petitions From The Floor Heard 10-11
12. Matters from the City Attorney Heard 11
a. Executive Session Held 11-12
13. Executive Session Action Items None 12

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14. Matters from the City Clerk Heard 12
15. Comm. from the Gov. Body Heard 12
16. Introduction of Legislation
a. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 13
b. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 13
c. Bill No. 2026-16 Introduced 13
18. Public Comment on Bills None 13
19. Final Action on Legislation
a. Bill No. 2026-13 Approved 13-14
b. Bill No. 2026-11 Approved 14-15
20. Public Hearings None 15
21. Appointments
a. Joint WG Affordable Hous. Approved 15
b. Joint WG Homelessness Approved 15-16
c. Joint WG City Boundaries Approved 16
d. Joint WG Senior Service Approved 16
e. Planning Commission Denied 17-18
22. Adjourn Adjourned at 8:54 pm 17

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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 5:00
pm, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200
Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. COUNCILOR GARCIA
Recited.
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
A. COUNCILOR CHAVEZ
Recited.
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
A. COUNCILOR CASTRO
Given.
5. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Councilor Alma Castro
Councilor Amanda Chavez
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Lee Garcia
Councilor Pilar Faulkner
Councilor Patricia Feghali
Councilor Paul Bustamante
Mayor Michael Garcia
MEMBERS ABSENT

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Councilor Elizabeth Barrett, excused
OTHERS PRESENT
Brian Moya, Interim City Manager
Marcos Martinez, City Attorney
Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk
Marcie Eannarino, Legislative Policy Innovation Manager
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer, virtually
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Castro, to approve the agenda as presented.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor
Feghali, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Castro, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor
Feghali, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Given.
B. MAYOR’S HOMELESSNESS SUMMIT REPORT
Given.
C. BELLA LUZ/LAMPLIGHTER UPDATE
Given.
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA

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A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 26, 2026, REGULAR
GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES.
Approved on consent.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ITEM
#24-0526 COOPERATIVE PROJECT AGREEMENT, CONSTRUCTION
WORK WITH NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO
EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2028, TO
COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF S100370 AGUA FRIA -
COTTONWOOD ROUNDABOUT PROJECT.
Approved on consent.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,215,000 FROM THE WATER
ENTERPRISE CASH FUND TO THE WATER WIP DESIGN FOR
ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AECOM TECHNICAL
SERVICES.
Approved on consent.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $800,000 TO INCREASE AIRPORT
GRANTS AND SERVICES USING LODGERS TAX.
Approved on consent.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH OVERDRIVE, INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $350,000 FOR
THE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL CONTENT SERVICES FOR A
TWO-YEAR TERM.
Approved on consent.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,295,987 FROM FY26 TO FY27
TO RE-APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR CONTINUATION OF SUPPORT
KEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS,
AND OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Approved on consent.

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G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,295,431 FROM FY26 TO FY27
TO RE-APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO BE ALLOCATED FOR
HOMELESSNESS SERVICES.
Approved on consent.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) TO RE-APPROPRIATE FUNDING FROM FY26 TO FY27 IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $493,179 FOR THE HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE GRANTEE CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE NAVIGATION
AND SAFETY NET SERVICES.
Approved on consent.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $147,815 FROM FY26 TO FY27 TO
RE-APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO BE ALLOCATED FOR CHILDREN
AND YOUTH COMMISSION FUNDED ACTIVITIES.
Approved on consent.
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TITLE III FEDERAL AND STATE SUB -
AWARD #2026-27-60026 FOR SERVICES WITH NORTH CENTRAL
NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NON-METRO
AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR THE
DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES IN HOME SUPPORT, NUTRITION,
AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$780,867 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
Approved on consent.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO
SUPPORT ORDER 2025-358 WITH POLICE PERSONNEL AND
RESOURCES TO ADDRESS CRIMES RELATED TO DRUG
TRAFFICKING, VIOLENT CRIMES AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $750,000 FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AUTHORITY TO THE POLICE

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OVERTIME, INVENTORY EXEMPT EQUIPMENT AND
EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY NONEXEMPT ACCOUNTS.
Approved on consent.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,059,012 FROM FY26 TO FY27
TO RE-APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
TRUST FUND AND GENERAL FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
GRANTS AND SERVICES.
Approved on consent.
M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ITEM #22-0266 WITH CIBER
PATHWAY, INC. TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $893,535, FOR A
NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,971,651.60, AND EXTEND THE TERM
THROUGH JUNE 13, 2027, FOR TYLER MUNIS AND PAYROLL
SUPPORT SERVICES.
Approved on consent.
N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NEW
MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,627,372
FOR THE FIRE PROTECTION FUND THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) TO RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,627,372 IN FIRE PROTECTION FUND
REVENUE WITHIN THE SANTA FE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FY27
BUDGET.
Approved on consent.
O. 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.
Approved on consent.
P. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A

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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.
Approved on consent.
Q. 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.
Approved on consent.
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FROM THE ½%
CAPITAL GRT FUND TO FY27 SERVICES CONTRACTS TO SUPPORT
CITY ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Feghali,
to approve the BAR.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
Councilor Faulkner has temporarily left the meeting.
B. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF THE CITY MANAGER’S
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE US DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FAA DIVISION GRANT 68 IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $1,385,473 ALSO FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RISK
AND SAFETY AREA 22.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
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INCREASE WIP CONSTRUCTION USING US DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING FOR THE RISK AND
SAFETY AREA 33.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro,
to approve the ratification of approval.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes.
Councilor Faulkner has temporarily left the meeting.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL ARTERIAL PROGRAM
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (HW2L500689) WITH THE NEW
MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NMDOT) IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $285,668 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
HENRY LYNCH ROAD BETWEEN RUFINA STREET AND AGUA FRIA
STREET.
1. REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $285,668 USING
$214,251 FROM NMDOT FUNDING AND $71,417 IN CITY ROAD
IMPACT FEES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HENRY
LYNCH ROAD.
Councilor Faulkner returned to the meeting.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the agreement.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROAD FUND
(LGRF) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (HW2L500665) WITH THE NEW
MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NMDOT) IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $423,475 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
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STREET.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $423,475 USING
$317,606 NMDOT FUNDING AND $105,869 IN CITY ROAD
IMPACT FEES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HENRY
LYNCH ROAD.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to approve the agreement.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Heard.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to move to Petitions From The Floor.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Naomie Boylan. Ms. Boylan spoke about immigration and a major break in
what we say and what we do in the City.
Andrea Holly. District 2. Ms. Holly spoke about housing.
Steven Fox. Mr. Fox spoke about the United Nations.
Marion Figueroa. Ms. Figueroa spoke against pit production at LANL and the
expansion of LANL into Santa Fe.
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Lisa Guillen. Ms. Guillen spoke against pit production at LANL.
Elizabeth West. Ms. West spoke in support of a Resolution against Pit
production and the renaming of the War Department to the Peace Department.
No Name Given. He spoke about the City making their citizens renters
because of the high prices of houses.
Greg Mello. Mr. Mello spoke against pit production and about housing.
Barbara O’Connor. Ms. O’Connor spoke against pit production at LANL.
Sharon Argenbright. Ms. Argenbright spoke against pit production at LANL.
Marina Linney. Ms. Linney spoke against pit production and nuclear
proliferation.
Karina Juley. Ms. Juley spoke about the New Mexican Ten Make a Difference
stories and encouraged nominations.
Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke in support of the immigrant
Resolution, closed City pools, the H Board and the 911 appeal.
Seneca Johnson. District 3. Ms. Johnson spoke in support of a Resolution
to oppose pit production.
Marsha Emmerton. District 4. Ms. Emmerton spoke about the housing slides
statement regarding convening people with lived experiences. That was done
previously by professionals. Why are we repeating what has already been done.
Mena Everton. Ms. Everton spoke about an event they are having on
September 18th at Sweeney Elementary School to celebrate the Latino American
community.
Miguel Acosta. Mr. Acosta thanked the Council for the work they are doing in
conjunction with the County and about the cost of ICE activities.
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Martinez recommended that the City Council enter into Executive Session as
noticed.

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A. 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 ESTATE OF
GRACEN COON, AND LILI GORDON V. CITY OF SANTA FE,
D-101-CV-2024-02345, 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 LIMITED TO THE BELLA LUZ/LAMPLIGHTER PROJECT.
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 Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
The Governing Body entered into Executive Session at 7:35 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 Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
The Governing Body reconvened in open session at 8:10 pm.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
Heard.

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15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Heard.
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S COMMITMENT
TO PAST RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES
IN SANTA FE AND RECOGNIZING THE CITY’S POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENT’S ROLES; ENCOURAGING ALL RESIDENTS,
REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO RELY ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES; ENCOURAGING ALL
COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO
FACT-CHECK PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION.
Introduced.
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-31 TO UPDATE
THE IMMIGRATION COMMITTEE’S RULES AND PROCEDURES.
Introduced.
C. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-16. ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL PROHIBITING AND
REGULATING THE USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES AND REQUIRING NOTIFICATION OF
IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND I-9 AUDITS.
Introduced.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION)
None.
19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING)
A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-13. 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

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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.
Mayor Garcia opened the Public Hearing.
Public Comments:
Elizabeth West. Ms. West was sworn in and stated she was wholeheartedly in
support of this bill.
Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato was sworn in and stated that she was
disappointed that they are not doing away with the five dollar contributions.
Mayor Garcia closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Feghali, to approve Bill No. 2026-13.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes
B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-11. ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL RELATING TO THE SANTA FE
HOMES PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS FOR RENTAL UNITS;
AMENDING SECTION 26-1.22 TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL
CHANGES, TO CLARIFY THE CALCULATION OF FEES PAID IN LIEU
OF PROVIDING ON-SITE AFFORDABLE UNITS, TO AMEND THE
FEE-IN-LIEU CALCULATION TO USE THIRTY PERCENT OF THE
AREA MEDIAN INCOME INSTEAD OF THE SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT
WHEN DETERMINING BASE FEE AMOUNT, AND TO SPECIFY THAT
DEVELOPERS MAY WORK WITH THE OFFICE OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING TO ESTABLISH A PAYMENT DATE.
Mayor Garcia opened the Public Hearing.
Public Comments.

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Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke in support of Bill No. 2026-11.
Mayor Garcia closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to
move Amendment A to the Bill.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve Bill No. 2026-11 as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote of 4 yes and 3 no, as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, no; Councilor Feghali, no; Councilor
Chavez, no; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND CASES, APPEALS AND OTHER ITEMS
REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING)
None.
21. APPOINTMENTS
A. JOINT CITY/COUNTY WORKING GROUP OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- COUNCILOR JAMIE CASSUTT
- COUNCILOR ALMA CASTRO
- MAYOR MICHAEL GARCIA
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the appointments to the Joint City/County
Working Group of Affordable Housing.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor

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Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
B. JOINT CITY/COUNTY WORKING GROUP ON HOMELESSNESS
- COUNCILOR LEE GARCIA
- COUNCILOR ALMA CASTRO
- COUNCILOR PILAR FAULKNER
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Bustamante, seconded by Councilor
Cassutt, to approve the appointments to the Joint City/County Working
Group on Homelessness.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
C. JOINT CITY/COUNTY WORKING GROUP ON CITY
BOUNDARIES/REGIONAL PLANNING
- MAYOR MICHAEL GARCIA
- COUNCILOR PAUL BUSTAMANTE
- COUNCILOR PAT FEGHALI
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the appointments to the Joint City/County
Working Group on City Boundaries/Regional Planning.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
D. JOINT CITY/COUNTY WORKING GROUP ON SENIOR
SERVICE/CHILD CARE
- COUNCILOR PAUL BUSTAMANTE
- COUNCILOR AMANDA CHAVEZ
- COUNCILOR ELIZABETH BARRETT

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MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro,
. to approve the appointments to the Joint City/County Working Group on
. Service/Child Care.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
E. PLANNING COMMISSION
- CAMERON CRAWFORD - APPOINTMENT TO DISTRICT 4 -
TERM ENDING 06/2028
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor
Cassutt, to deny the appointment to the Planning Commission.
VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote of 5 yes, 2 no, as follows:
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, no ; Councilor Bustamante, no ; Councilor Faulkner,
yes.
22. ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting
adjourned at 8:54 pm.
______________________
Mayor Michael Garcia
Attested To By:
__________________________
Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk

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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer

GOVERNING BODY MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
September 9, 2026
The Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe met in an executive session duly called on
September 9, 2026, beginning at 7:40 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 Estate of Gracen
Coon, and Lili Gordon V. City of Santa Fe, D-101-CV-2024-02345, 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 Limited to The Bella Luz/Lamplighter Project. (Marcos
Martinez, City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov)
PRESENT
Mayor Garcia
Councilor Barrett
Councilor Bustamante
Councilor Cassutt
Councilor Castro
Councilor Chavez (Arrived at 7:57 PM, recused herself for the first portion of the Executive Session)
Councilor Faulkner
Councilor Feghali
Councilor Garcia
NOT PRESENT
STAFF PRESENT
Brian Moya, Interim City Manager
Marcos Martinez, City Attorney
Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk
Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager
Carlos Quinones, Outside Legal (Left at 7:57 PM)
There being no further business to discuss, the executive session was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
________________________________________________
Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk