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Regular Governing Body Meeting - Second Wednesday — Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 9.a Request for Approval of the May 14, 2026, Special Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 06/10/2026

05-14-26 Special Governing Body Meeting Minutes (Budget Hearing)

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Governing Body
May 14, 2026
Page 1 of 2
Agenda Regular Meeting of the
Governing Body
May 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Council Chambers, City
Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
a. Councilor Bustamante
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

Governing Body
May 14, 2026
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a. Councilor Cassutt
4. Invocation and Rememberances
a. Councilor Faulkner
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Hearings
8. Matters from the Governing Body and Possible Action
a. 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
9. Adjourn
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additional accommodations, contact the City Clerk’s office at 505-955-6521, five (5)
working days prior to meeting date.

Special Governing Body May 14, 2026 Page 1
SUMMARY OF ACTION
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
1. Call To Order Convened at 10:08 am 2
2. Pledge of Allegiance Councilor Bustamante 2
3. Salute to the NM Flag Councilor Cassutt 2
4. Invocation and Remembrances Councilor Faulkner 2
5. Roll Call Quorum 2-3
6. Approval of Agenda Approved 3
7. Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Heard 3-4
Budget Hearings
22. Adjourn Adjourned at 4:56 pm 5

Special Governing Body May 14, 2026 Page 2
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
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
10:08 am, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200
Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. COUNCILOR BUSTAMANTE
Recited.
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
A. COUNCILOR CASSUTT
Recited.
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
A. COUNCILOR FAULKNER
Given.
5. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Alma Castro
Councilor Amanda Chavez (arrived at 11:55 am and left at 2:00 pm)
Councilor Lee Garcia (arrived at 3:38 pm)
Councilor Pilar Faulkner
Councilor Patricia Feghali
Councilor Elizabeth Barrett
Councilor Paul Bustamante
Mayor Michael Garcia
MEMBERS ABSENT

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OTHERS PRESENT
Brian Moya, Interim City Manager
Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager
Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk
Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer
Anita Medina, Finance Contractor
Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analyst
Chris Parker, Principal Budget Analyst
Erminia Tapia, Business Operations Manager
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to approve the agenda as presented.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice call vote as follows:
Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes;
Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes and Councilor Feghali, yes.
7. FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET HEARINGS
A. Tourism Santa Fe Department
Presented.
B. Information Technology and Telecommunications Department
Presented.
C. Public Utilities Department (Environmental Services, Keep Santa Fe
Beautiful, Water Wastewater, Utility Billing Division/Admin.)
Presented.
D. Community Services Department (Youth and Family Services, Senior
Services, Recreation and Libraries)
Presented.
BREAK (15 Minutes
E. Public Safety
• Emergency Management Department
• Fire Department

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• Polic Department
Presented.
F. Public Works Department (Parks, Streets, Parking, Facilities, Transit,
Metropolitan Planning Organization)
Presented.
G. Regional Airport Department
Presented.
H. Land Use Department
Presented.
I. Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Department
Presented.
J. Economic Development and Creative Industries Department
Presented.
8. MATTERS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. 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
Discussion held but not action took place.
9. ADJOURN

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There being no further business before the Governing Body, the
meeting adjourned at 4:56 pm.
________________________
Mayor Michael Garcia
Attested To By:
___________________________________
Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk
Respectfully Submitted By:
__________________________________
Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk