Regular Governing Body Meeting - Last Wednesday — Wed, May 27, 2026 · 9.a Request for Approval of the May 13, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 05/27/2026
Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 1 of 8 Agenda Regular Meeting of the Governing Body May 13, 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 Garcia Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 2 of 8 3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag 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. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. b. Santa Fe Police Officers Association c. Santa Fe Firefighters Association International Association of Firefighters — Local 2059 d. Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget Presentation. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov and Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager and Interim Finance Director; akphillips@santafenm.gov) 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the April 29, 2026, Regular Governing Body Committee Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 05/13/2026 b. Request for Approval of a Special Dispenser Permit Application from Star Investment, LLC to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and Cider at the Pride Santa Fe Event to be Held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM in a Beer Garden Located on Lincoln Avenue and Marcy Street, which is Located on City Property, with an Expected 500 Attendees, Pursuant to SFCC 1987 §23-6.2(C) and Consistent with NMSA 1978, §60-6A-12. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 05/13/2026 Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 3 of 8 c. Request For Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Number 065 to Increase the Compensation by $244,007 for a New Total Contract Amount of $6,333,707 for the Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron. (Jimmy Gunn, Interim Airport Director; jdgunn@santafenm.gov; Paulette Ortiz, Administrative Grant Administrator; pkortiz@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate $244,007 from the FAA Grant Amendment to WIP Construction for the Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron. Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 d. Request for Approval of Goods and Services Contract with Trojan Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of UV3000 Replacement Parts for the Public Utilities Department in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a Four Year Term. (Paul Heerbrandt, P.E., Engineer Supervisor: pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov) Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 e. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Cassidy's Landscaping, Inc in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On- Call Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian Gallegos, Airport Project Manager; sfgallegos@santafenm.gov) Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 f. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Mark A. Lopez Development in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On-Call Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian Gallegos, Airport Project Manager, sfgallegos@santafenm.gov) Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026 Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 4 of 8 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 g. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Contract Item # 25-0451 with St. Elizabeth’s Shelter Corporation to Increase Compensation by $340,000 for a New Total Amount of $590,000 to Extend the Term to June 30, 2027, for Homeless Services. (Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; krwoods@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 h. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Contract Item # 25- 0364 with Christ Lutheran Church to Increase Compensation by $136,000 for a New Total Compensation of $272,000 and Extend the Term to August 8, 2027, for Homeless Services. (Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; krwoods@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 i. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Cassidy's Landscaping, Inc in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On- Call Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian Gallegos, Airport Project Manager; sfgallegos@santafenm.gov) Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 j. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Amanda Chavez) A Resolution Authorizing the Installation of Fifty Banners from June 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027, on City of Santa Fe-Owned Light Poles, on the Midtown Campus to Promote the Opening of New Businesses and Draw Attention to the Midtown Campus. (Carly Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/29/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/1016 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 5 of 8 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 Public Body is or May Become a Participant, Including but not limited to EMCO v. City of Santa Fe, Notice of Public Works Mediation. (Marcos 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-____. (Councilor Paul Bustamante, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Alma Castro) A Resolution Ensuring the Availability of Narcan for City of Santa Fe Transit, Library, and Recreation Staff; Requiring Training for Appropriate Employees to Recognize Opioid Overdoses and Administer Narcan; and Directing the City Manager to Identify and Allocate Funding to Maintain the Supply of Narcan Nasal Spray and Training of Narcan. (Mario Risso, Assistant Fire Chief; mdrisso@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 05/13/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Amanda Chavez, Mayor Michael Garcia) A Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Santa Fe Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan. (Carly Venditti, Midtown Redevelopment Agency Department Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 05/13/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(C)(3.a.)) Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026 Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Metropolitan Development Commission: 06/03/2026 Economic Development Advisory Committee: 06/03/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/10/2026 Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 6 of 8 c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Resolution Adopting the City of Santa Fe’s Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating Budget for the City of Santa Fe. (Andy Hopkins, Budget officer; ajhopkins@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 05/13/2026 Special Governing Body (Budget Hearing): 05/14/2026 Special Governing Body (Budget Hearing): 05/15/2026 Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 17. Petitions from the Floor a. Written Public Comments 18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action) a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garica, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, and Councilor Jamie Cassutt). A Bill Approving the Ground Lease and Development Agreement of a City-Owned Building, the Midtown Visual Arts Center, with Midtown Arts and Design Alliance, LLC. (Carly Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 04/29/2026 Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission: 05/06/2026 Economic Development Advisory Committee: 05/06/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 05/13/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/10/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez) A Bill Amending Subsection 12-6-12.3 of Article VI of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (“UTO”) to Eliminate Minimum Penalties for Reckless Driving and Raising Maximum Penalties From Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) to Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) for First Convictions and From Three Hundred Dollars ($300) to Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for Second or Subsequent Convictions; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.4A of Article VI of the UTO, Exhibit A to Chapter 24, SFCC 1987 to Define, Criminalize, and Penalize “Aggressive Driving”; Amending the UTO’s Schedule a Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule to Increase Certain Penalties, to Specify that all Reckless Driving Fines, Aggressive Driving Fines, as Well as all Schedule A Penalties (Except for Those Dedicated to Traffic Calming) Shall be Split Equally Between the Law Enforcement Fund and the Fire Support Services Fund, and to Require a Mandatory Court Appearance for Violations Related to Aggressive Driving; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.25 of Article VI “Engaging in Prolonged, Deliberate, and/or Excessive Tailing of Another Vehicle” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.26 of Article VI “Unsafe Sudden Stops” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same; Creating a New Subsection 12-6- Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 7 of 8 12.27 of Article VI “Throwing Items Outside of Vehicle at Another Vehicle or at a Pedestrian” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 04/29/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 05/13/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026 Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/10/2026 19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing) a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Bill Approving the Sale of Seven City-Owned Parcels, Located in Las Estrellas in the Northwest Quadrant, Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Santa Fe Housing Trust for a Total of $4,490,000.00. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026 (WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(B)) Public Works and Utilities Committee (Public Comment): 04/20/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 05/13/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Alma Castro) Be It Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe: Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Loan and Subsidy Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) By And Between the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (The “City”) and the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”), in the Total Amount of Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000) (“Loan”) Evidencing a Special Limited Obligation of the City to Pay a Maximum Repayable Principal Amount of Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($8,500,000), Together with Interest and Administrative Fees for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Constructing a New Flocculation and Sedimentation Process and Making Improvements to the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant as a Component of the System Owned and Operated by the City (The “Project”), and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Solely from the Net Revenues of the System of the City; Amending the Master Ordinance (Ordinance 2016-19); Approving the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 8 of 8 Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection with the Execution and Delivery of the Loan Agreement.(Clinton Peterson, Public Utilities Engineer; cdpeterson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 02/25/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/11/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/07/2026 (POSTPONED) Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/29/2026 (POSTPONED FOR NOTICE) Governing Body (Final Action): 5/13/2026 20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing) a. Request for Approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan in Compliance with HUD, Public Hearing, and Public Comment. (Faviola Chavez, Affordable Housing Director, fachavez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 21. Appointments a. Children and Youth Commission • Seargent Erasmo Montijo - Appointment to Juvenile Justice Representative - Term Ending 01/2029 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. Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 1 SUMMARY OF ACTION REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, 5:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 1. Call To Order Convened at 5:04 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. AFSCME Union Given 4 b. SF Police Officers Assoc. Removed from agenda 4 c. SF Firefighters Assoc. Given 4 d. Budget Presentation Given 5 17. Petitions From The Floor Heard 5-6 18. Public Comment on Bills a. Bill No. 2026-6 Heard 6-8 b. Bill No. 2026-9 Heard 8-9 19. Final Action on Legislation a. Bill No. 2026-10 Approved 9 b. Bill No. 2026-4 Approved 10 20. Public Hearings a. CDBG Approved 10-11 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda Approved 11-13 10. Action Items: Discussion Items None 13 Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 2 11. Matters from the City Manager Heard 13 12. Matters from the City Attorney Heard 13 Executive Session Held 13-14 13. Executive Session Action Items None 14 14. Matters from the City Clerk Heard 14 15. Comm. From Gov. Body Heard 14 16. Introduction of Legislation a. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 14 b. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 14 c. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 15 21. Appointments a. Children and Youth Comm. Approved 15 22. Adjourn Adjourned at 10:14 pm 15-16 Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 3 REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 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, May 13, 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 Jamie Cassutt Councilor Alma Castro Councilor Amanda Chavez Councilor Lee Garcia Councilor Pilar Faulkner Councilor Patricia Feghali Councilor Elizabeth Barrett Councilor Paul Bustamante Mayor Michael Garcia Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 4 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 (I) has been removed from the agenda as it is a duplicate and item 8 (B) has been removed from the agenda under presentations. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve the agenda as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Cassutt,, to approve the consent agenda as presented. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 8. PRESENTATIONS A. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES Given. B. SANTA FE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION This item was removed from the agenda. C. SANTA FE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS - LOCAL 2059 Given. D. FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET PRESENTATION Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 5 Given. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to move to Petitions from the floor, then to public comments item 18 (A and B) and then back to the regular agenda. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Brooklyn Freedom. Mr. Freedom said instead of using AstroTurf on playing fields, go back to natural surfaces. No name. You say you are all about public health, these police officers and fire people are not mental health specialists. Fund that team separately. Natasha Norell. Ms. Norell said she is part of the Los Alamos Study Group and opposes all nuclear weapons and increased pit production. Shane Brown. Taos, NM. Mr. Brown said he is part of the Los Alamos Study Group and opposed increased pit production. Lewis DeMello. Mr. DeMello spoke about the need for workforce housing support and that 1,000 city employees do not live within the City limits due to the prices. Dillion Schwegal. Mr. Schwegal spoke about his concern regarding the serious crisis the City is facing in shelter capacity and beds. Winston Delorate. Mr. Delorate said he lives in the neighborhood around the Agape House and that getting rid of the shelter is not the answer. Carina Juliette. Ms. Juliette spoke about the attention given in the budget to public records. Public records are the core of transparency and public trust. She encouraged the streaming and recording of committee meetings as well as those in Council Chambers. Mary Hull. Ms. Hull said Urban Alchemy is first and foremost a job creation process for formerly incarcerated individuals. Their street outreach program does not Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 6 have fully trained individuals. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato said she is sorry you are doing the budget so late. The savings proposed does not fund the additional employees. She spoke about her concern that only 2 pools will be open in summer and about IPRA requests. Rachel Thompson. Ms. Thompson said she support the comments made by Mary Hull and Carina. 18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION) A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL APPROVING THE GROUND LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OF A CITY-OWNED BUILDING, THE MIDTOWN VISUAL ARTS CENTER, WITH MIDTOWN ARTS AND DESIGN ALLIANCE, LLC. Public comment Jill Cooper Udall. Ms. Udall spoke in support of the MADA project. Michael Tashte. Rio Arriba County. Mr. Tashte spoke in support of the MADA agreement. Kim Giffiths. District 2. Wise Fools New Mexico. Mr. Griffiths spoke is support of the MADA project. Vanessa Garcia. District 3. Make Santa Fe. Ms. Garcia spoke in support of the MADA project. Greg Marta. Mr. Marta spoke is support of the MADA project. James Johnson. District 3. Make Santa Fe. Mr. Johnson spoke is support of the MADA project. Michael Shepard. Director of Big Sky Learning. Mr. Shepard spoke is support of the MADA project. Karen Buller. District 1. Board of the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. Ms. Buller spoke in support of the MADA project. Joseph Campol. District 1. Mr. Campol spoke in support of the MADA project. Jay Hennicky. Youthworks. Mr. Hennicky spoke is support of the MADA Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 7 project. Katy Gross. District 2. Little Globe. Ms. Gross spoke in support of the MADA project. Ryan Wecter. District 2. Mr. Wecter spoke in support of the MADA project. Martha Davis. District 1. Ms. Davis spoke in support of the MADA project. Tacara Thomas. District 1. Executive Director of the Santa Fe Art Institute. Ms. Thomas spoke in support of the MADA project. Dillon Tenorio. Little Globe. Mr. Tenorio spoke in support of the MADA project. Bob Creaker. Mr. Creaker spoke in support of the MADA project. Miguel Acosta. District 3. Earth Care. Mr. Acosta spoke in support of the MADA project. Zacary Leonard. District 1. Mr. Leonard spoke is support of the MADA project. Ray Landy. District 1. Donor to the project. Mr. Landy spoke in support of the project. Randy Castillo. District 4. Make Santa Fe. Mr. Castillo spoke in support of the MADA project. Cole Washburn. District 1. Mr. Washburn spoke is support of the MADA project. Anne Watkins. District 2. Ms. Watkins spoke is support of the MADA project. Cara Geonifrio. District 1. Ms. Geonifrio spoke in support of the MADA project. Paisely Mason Webster. Advisory Board of MADA. Ms. Webster spoke in support of the MADA project. Christopher Webster. District 1. Board member of Vital Spaces. Mr. Webster Support MADA project. Board member vital spaces. Karen Sequoia. District 1. Vital Spaces. Ms. Sequoia spoke in support of the MADA project. Scott Bigby. District 2. Mr. Bigby spoke is support of the MADA project. Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 8 Susan Davis. Ms. Davis spoke in support of the MADA project. Cat Walch. Lives in Midtown. Ms. Walch spoke in support of the MADA project. Drew Tilcher. District 2. New Mexico Angels. Mr. Tilcher spoke in support of the MADA project. Eric Venises. Mr. Venises spoke is support of the MADA project. Mary Schruben. District 4. Ms. Schruben spoke in support of the MADA project. Edith Dillman. Ms. Dillman spoke in support of the MADA project. Sircjrano Prapaseri. District 4. Ms. Prapaseri spoke in support of the MADA project. Matthew Wine. Lives in the County. Mr. Wine spoke is support of the MADA project. Aviva Critan. District 2. Ms. Critan spoke in support of the MADA project. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke in support of the MADA project. Deidre Harris. District 2. Ms. Harris spoke in support of the MADA project. Johanna Gillean. District 1. Ms. Gillean spoke in support of the MADA project. B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL AMENDING SUBSECTION 12-6-12.3 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE (“UTO”) TO ELIMINATE MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR RECKLESS DRIVING AND RAISING MAXIMUM PENALTIES FROM TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25) TO TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) FOR FIRST CONVICTIONS AND FROM THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300) TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) FOR SECOND OF SUBSEQUENT CONVICTIONS; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.4A OF ARTICLE VI OF THE UTO EXHIBIT A TO CHAPTER 24, SFCC 1987 TO DEFINE, CRIMINALIZE, AND PENALIZE “AGGRESSIVE DRIVING”, AMENDING THE UTO’S SCHEDULE A TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE TO INCREASE CERTAIN PENALTIES, TO SPECIFY THAT ALL RECKLESS DRIVING FINES, AGGRESSIVE DRIVING FINES, AS WELL AS ALL SCHEDULE A Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 9 PENALTIES (EXCEPT FOR THOSE DEDICATED TO TRAFFIC CALMING) SHALL BE SPLIT EQUALLY BETWEEN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND AND FIRE SUPPORT SERVICES FUND, AND TO REQUIRE A MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE FOR VIOLATIONS RELATED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.25 OF ARTICLE VI “ENGAGING IN PROLONGED, DELIBERATE, AND/OR EXCESSIVE TAILING OF ANOTHER VEHICLE” AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN SANTA FE’S UTO, SCHEDULE A, TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SAME; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.26 OF ARTICLE VI “UNSAFE SUDDEN STOPS” AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN SANTA FE’S UTO, SCHEDULE A, TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR SAME; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.27 OF ARTICLE VI “THROWING ITEMS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE AT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR AT A PEDESTRIAN” AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN SANTA FE’S UTO, SCHEDULE A, TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SAME. Public comment Stephanie Beninato. District 2. Ms. Beninato spoke in favor of this effort. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to go to items 19 and 20 and then to the regular agenda. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL APPROVING THE SALE OF SEVEN CITY-OWNED PARCELS, LOCATED IN LAS ESTRELLAS IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT, WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. TO SANTA FE HOUSING TRUST FOR A TOTAL OF $4,490,000.00. There was no public comment. Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 10 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve Bill No. 2026-10. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. Councilors Faulkner and Chavez had left the meeting for a brief time. B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AND SUBSIDY AGREEMENT (“LOAN AGREEMENT”) BY AND BETWEEN THE NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY (“NMFA”) AND CITY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (“THE BORROWER”), IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($17,000,000), EVIDENCING AN OBLIGATION OF THE BORROWER TO UTILIZE THE LOAN AMOUNT SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW FLOCCULATION AND SEDIMENTATION PROCESS AND MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CANYON ROAD WATER TREATMENT PLAN AS A COMPONENT OF THE SYSTEM OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE BORROWER, AND SOLELY IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE PLEDGE AND PAYMENT OF THE LOAN SOLELY FROM THE NET REVENUES OF THE WATER UTILITY SYSTEM OF THE BORROWER; CERTIFYING THAT THE LOAN AMOUNT, TOGETHER WITH OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE BORROWER, IS SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; APPROVING THE FORM OF AN OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE LOAN AGREEMENT; RATIFYING ACTIONS HERETOFORE TAKEN; REPEALING ALL ACTION INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve Bill No. 2026-04. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 11 20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING) A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) DRAFT 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH HUD, PUBLIC HEARING, AND PUBLIC COMMENT. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke about the gap in workforce housing. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve the Community Development Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 29, 2026 REGULAR GOVERNING BODY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Approved on consent. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL DISPENSER PERMIT APPLICATION FROM STAR INVESTMENT, LLC TO ALLOW THE DISPENSING/CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE AND CIDER AT THE PRIDE SANTA FE EVENT TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, WITH ALCOHOL SERVICE FROM 11:30 AM TO 4:00 PM IN A BEER GARDEN LOCATED ON LINCOLN AVENUE AND MARCY STREET, WHICH IS LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY, WITH AN EXPECTED 500 ATTENDEES, PURSUANT TO SFCC 1987 SECTION 23-6.2 C AND CONSISTENT WITH NMSA 1978 SECTION 60-6A-12. Approved on consent. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FFA) GRANT NUMBER 065 TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION BY $244,007 FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 12 AMOUNT OF $6,333,707 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TERMINAL APRON. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (BAR) TO ALLOCATE $244,007 FROM THE FAA GRANT AMENDMENT TO WIP CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TERMINAL APRON. Approved on consent. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GOODS AND SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF UV3000 REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM. Approved on consent. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CASSIDY’S LANDSCAPING, INC IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1.081,875 INCLUDING NMGRT FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE AND SNOW AND ICE CONTROL FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS. Approved on consent. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MARK A. LOPEZ DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,081,875 INCLUDING NMGRT FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE AND SNOW AND ICE CONTROL FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS. Approved on consent. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT ITEM # 25-0451 WITH ST. ELIZABETH’S SHELTER CORPORATION TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $340,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $590,000 TO EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2027, FOR HOMELESS SERVICES. Approved on consent. H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT ITEM #25-0364 WITH CHRIST Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 13 LUTHERAN CHURCH TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $136,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL COMPENSATION OF $272,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM TO AUGUST 8, 2027 FOR HOMELESS SERVICES. Approved on consent. I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CASSIDY’S LANDSCAPING, INC. IN THE NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,081,875 INCLUDING NMGRT FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE AND SNOW AND ICE CONTROL FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS. This item was removed from the agenda as it is a duplicate. J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF FIFTY BANNERS FROM JUNE 1, 2026 TO JUNE 1, 2027, ON CITY OF SANTA FE - OWNED LIGHT POLES, ON THE MIDTOWN CAMPUS TO PROMOTE THE OPENING OF NEW BUSINESSES AND DRAW ATTENTION TO THE MIDTOWN CAMPUS. Approved on consent. 10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA None. 11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Heard. 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 PUBLIC BODY IS OR MAY BECOME A PARTICIPANT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EMCO V. CITY OF SANTA FE, NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKS MEDIATION. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7), enter into Executive Session. Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 14 VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. The Governing Body entered into Executive Session at 9:34 pm. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, 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 Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. The Governing Body reconvened in open session at 10:04 pm. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS None. 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 ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF NARCAN FOR CITY OF SANTA FE TRANSIT, LIBRARY, AND RECREATION STAFF; REQUIRING TRAINING FOR APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEES TO RECOGNIZE OPIOID OVERDOSES AND ADMINISTER NARCAN; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND ALLOCATE FUNDING TO MAINTAIN THE SUPPLY OF NARCAN NASAL SPRAY AND TRAINING OF NARCAN. Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 15 Introduced. B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE SANTA FE MIDTOWN METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN. Introduced. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to waive the Procedural Rules for efficiency and start the Committee hearings with Public Works, the Quality of Life, then Finance, then MRC then EDAC. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SANTA FE. Introduced. 21. APPOINTMENTS A. CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION - SEARGENT ERASMO MONTIJO - APPOINTMENT TO JUVENILE JUSTICE REPRESENTATIVE - TERM ENDING 01/2029 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the appointment to the Children and Youth Commission. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. Governing Body May 13, 2026 Page 16 22. ADJOURN There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting adjourned at 10:14 pm ________________________ Mayor Michael Garcia Attested To By: ___________________________________ Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk Respectfully Submitted By: __________________________________ Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer . GOVERNING BODY MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION May 13, 2026 The Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe met in an executive session duly called on May 13, 2026, beginning at 9:43 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 Public Body is or May Become a Participant, Including but not limited to EMCO v. City of Santa Fe, Notice of Public Works Mediation. (Marcos Martinez, City Attorney: mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) PRESENT Mayor Garcia Councilor Barrett Councilor Bustamante Councilor Cassutt Councilor Castro Councilor Chavez Councilor Faulkner Councilor Feghali Councilor Garcia NOT PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Brian Moya, Interim City Manager Andrea Philips, Deputy City Manager Marcos Martinez, City Attorney Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk There being no further business to discuss, the executive session was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. ________________________________________________ Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk/Director of Community Engagement