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Regular Governing Body Meeting - Second Wednesday — Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 9.c Request for Approval of the May 27, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 06/10/2026

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Governing Body
May 27, 2026
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Agenda Regular Meeting of the
Governing Body
May 27, 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 Bustamante
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

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a. Councilor Faulkner
4. Invocation and Rememberances
a. Councilor Cassutt
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
8. Presentations
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
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
b. Request for Approval of the Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to
Approve a Request from Zeng S, LLC for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor
License with On-Premises Consumption Only, to be Located at Fu Sushi, 2400
Cerrillos Road, Unit 2428, Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services
Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 05/19/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
c. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve
a Request from Barnes Holdings, LLC, for a Transfer of Ownership of
Dispenser Liquor License No. DIS-000067 with On-Premises Consumption
Only and Patio Service, to be Located at La Casa Sena de Santa Fe,125 East
Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, Which is Within 300 Feet of The Cathedral Basilica
of St. Francis Assisi, 131 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe; However, a Waiver is not
Required, Because a License has Been Approved at this Location Previously.
(Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 05/19/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
d. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve
a Request from L&W Service Company, LLC, for a Transfer of Ownership and

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Location of Inter-Local Dispenser Liquor License No. DIS-000992 with On-
Premises Consumption Only, to be Located at Santa Fe Food Market, 150
Washington Avenue, Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services
Specialists; emaragon@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 05/19/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
e. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve
a Request from Santa Fe Brewing Co. for the Following:
1. Pursuant to §60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of the 300-
Foot Location Restriction to Allow Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and
Cider at Franklin Miles Park Located at 1027 Camino Carlos Rey, Field 3,
Which is Within 300 Feet of Francis X. Nava Elementary School, 2655 Siringo
Road and Property of the City of Santa Fe.
2. If the Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction is Granted, Consideration
of a Request to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and Cider at
the Fourth of July Firework Celebration Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Santa
Fe, Which will be Held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with Alcohol Service from
4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; 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:
Liquor Hearing: 05/19/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
f. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with New Mexico Office of the
State Engineer in the Total Amount of $1,354,479 for Planning and Design for
the Rehabilitation of McClure Dam Award No. MG26-91655 with a Reversion
Date of September 24, 2027. (Taylor Jurgens, Engineer;
tyjurgens@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities: 05/18/2026
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
g. Request for Approval of Grant Agreement FTA G-34 with the U.S. Department
of Transportation via the Section 5307 Operating Assistance Formula Grant
Program in the Total Amount of $2,167,799 through December 31, 2027.
(Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration;
gnchavez@santafenm.gov)

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1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $2,167,799 from the FTA Grant to Transit Revenue.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
h. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Reduce Grant
Revenue from the New Mexico Local Match Grant from the New Mexico
Department of Finance and Administration in the Total Amount of $2,558,970
for FY26. (Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration;
gnchavez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
i. Request for Approval of a Special Appropriation Grant Agreement with the
New Mexico Office of the State Engineer to Reimburse Fiscal Year 2026 Costs
Associated with Critical Maintenance and Improvements at Nichols Dam in the
Total Amount of $2,000,000 through June 30, 2026. (Jesse Roach, Interim
Public Utilities Department Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
j. Request for Approval of a Real Estate Donation Agreement with The Supreme
Court Building Commission of The State of New Mexico to Donate the Public
Alley Located on the North Side of East De Vargas Street for the Purpose of
Enhancing Security of The Supreme Court Building, Its Judges, Staff, and
Invitees. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
k. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Paul Bustamante,
Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Jamie Cassutt)
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.

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(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
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
a. Request for Ratification of a Grant Agreement with the Federal Highway
Administration Section 112 via the New Mexico Department of Transportation
in the Total Amount of $380,368, Including a Local Match of $54,194.36, for
Operating Assistance for the Metropolitan Planning Organization. (Erick Aune,
Santa Fe MPO Director; ejaune@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
b. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Fe County
Designating the City as Lead Agency for Funding Applications, Project
Administration and Construction of the Henry Lynch Road Reconstruction and
Roundabout Project, Including Portions within County Jurisdiction. (Romella
Glorioso-Moss, Complete Streets Capital Project Manager; rsglorioso-
moss@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to General Plan Update Contract
Item #24-0352 with WSP USA Inc. to Increase the Compensation by
$649,125.00 for a New Total Amount of $2,691,220.56 to Expedite the Project
Schedule, Provide Additional Public Engagement and Enhance Functionality of
the Digital User Platform. (Heather Lamboy, Planning and Land Use
Department Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov and Janice Biletnikoff, Long-
Range Strategic Planner; jibiletnikoff@santafenm.gov).
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
d. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Thatcher Company,
Inc. for the Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite Supply to Treat Microorganisms
for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a

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Four-Year Term. (Paul Heerbrandt, P.E, Engineer Supervisor;
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
e. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with PVS DX Inc. for the
Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite Supply to Treat Microorganisms for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a Four-
Year Term. (Paul Heerbrandt, P.E, Engineer Supervisor;
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
f. 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
11. Matters from the City Manager
12. Matters from the City Attorney
13. Executive Session Action Items
14. Matters from the City Clerk
15. Communications from the Governing Body
16. Introduction of Legislation
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-11. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____.
(Mayor Michael Garcia and Councilor Alma Castro)
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. (Faviola Chavez, Affordable Housing
Director; fachavez@santafenm.gov)

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Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 05/27/2026
Governing Body (Public Comment): 06/10/2026
Quality of Life Committee 06/17/2026
Finance Committee: 06/22/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 07/08/2026
b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor
Amanda Chavez, and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)
A Resolution Updating Resolution No. 2025-38 to Include Seniors in the Scope of Service
at the Micro Community to be Located at 2395 Richards Avenue. (Lia Salaverry, Youth
and Family Services Division Director; lasalaverry@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 05/27/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)
A Resolution Removing “Pilot” Status from the Wellness Leave Pilot Program,
Establishing Personnel Rules 13.91 and 13.92 as Permanent, and Adding a Requirement
that Employees Complete all Required Trainings to Remain Eligible to Receive Wellness
Day Leave. (Alvin Valdez, Benefits and Wellness Manager; aavaldez1@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 05/27/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026
Finance Committee: 06/08/2026
Governing Body: 06/10/2026
17. Petitions from the Floor
18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)
19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a
Public Hearing)
21. Appointments
22. Adjourn
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working days prior to meeting date.

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SUMMARY OF ACTION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 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 Bustamante 3
3. Salute to the NM Flag Councilor Faulkner 3
4. Invocation and Remembrances Councilor Cassutt 3
5. Roll Call Quorum 3-4
6. Approval of Agenda Approved 4
7. Approval of Consent Agenda Approved 4
8. Presentations None 4
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda Approved 4-7
10. Action Items: Discussion Items
a. Grant Agreement Approved 7
b. MOU Approved 7-8
c. Amendment Approved 8
d. Contract Approved 8
e. Contract Approved 8-9
f. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Approved 9
11. Matters from the City Manager Heard 9
12. Matters from the City Attorney None 9
13. Executive Session Action Items None 9
14. Matters from the City Clerk Heard 9
15. Comm. From Gov. Body Heard 9

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16. Introduction of Legislation
a. Bill No. 2026-11 Introduced 9-10
b. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 10
c. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 10
17. Petitions From the Floor Heard 10-11
18. Public Comment on Bills None 11
19. Final Action on Legislation None 11
20. Public Hearings None 11
21. Appointments None 11
22. Adjourn Adjourned at 7:20 pm 11-12

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 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 27, 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 FAULKNER
Recited.
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
A. COUNCILOR CASSUTT
Given.
5. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Councilor Jamie Cassutt, virtually
Councilor Alma Castro
Councilor Amanda Chavez
Councilor Lee Garcia
Councilor Pilar Faulkner
Councilor Patricia Feghali
Councilor Elizabeth Barrett
Councilor Paul Bustamante
Mayor Michael Garcia

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OTHERS PRESENT
Brian Moya, Interim City Manager
Marcos Martinez, City Attorney
Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk
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 Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor
Chavez, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes;
Councilor Bustamante, yes.
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, 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
None.
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 13, 2026, REGULAR
GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES
Approved on consent.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM ZENG S. LLC
FOR A RESTAURANT A (BEER AND WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH
ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY, TO BE LOCATED AT FU

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SUSHI, 2400 CERRILLOS ROAD, UNIT 2428, SANTA FE.
Approved on consent.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM BARNES
HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF
DISPENSER LIQUOR LICENSE NO. DIS-000067 WITH ON-PREMISES
CONSUMPTION ONLY AND PATIO SERVICE, TO BE LOCATED AT LA
CASA SENA DE SANTA FE, 125 EAST PALACE AVENUE, SANTA FE,
WHICH IS WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST.
FRANCIS ASSISI, 131 CATHEDRAL PLACE, SANTA FE; HOWEVER,
A WAIVER IS NOT REQUIRED, BECAUSE A LICENSE HAS BEEN
APPROVED AT THIS LOCATION PREVIOUSLY.
Approved on consent.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM L&w
SERVICE COMPANY, LLC, FOR A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND
LOCATION OF INTER-LOCAL DISPENSER LIQUOR LICENSE NO.
DIS-000992 WITH ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY, TO BE
LOCATED AT SANTA FE FOOD MARKET, 150 WASHINGTON
AVENUE, SANTA FE.
Approved on consent.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM SANTA FE
BREWING CO. FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. PURSUANT TO SECTION 60-6B-10 NMSA 1978,
CONSIDERATION OF A WAIVER OF THE 300-FOOT LOCATION
RESTRICTION TO ALLOW DISPENSING/CONSUMPTION OF
BEER, WINE AND CIDER AT FRANKLIN MILES PART
LOCATED AT 1027 CAMINO CARLOS REY, FIELD 3, WHICH IS
WITHIN 300 FEET OF FRANCIS X. NAVA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, 2655 SIRINGO ROAD AND PROPERTY OF THE CITY
OF SANTA FE.
2. IF THE WAIVER OF THE 300-FOOT LOCATION RESTRICTION
IS GRANTED, CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ALLOW
THE DISPENSING/CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE AND CIDER
AT THE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORK CELEBRATION

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SPONSORED BY KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA FE, WHICH WILL
BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026, WITH ALCOHOL
SERVICE FROM 4:00 PM TO 9:30 PM; 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.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NEW
MEXICO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT
OF $1,354,479 FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF MCCLURE DAM AWARD NO. MG26-91655
WITH A REVERSION DATE OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2027.
Approved on consent.
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GRANT AGREEMENT FTA G-34 WITH
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VIA THE SECTION
5307 OPERATING ASSISTANCE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,167,799 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2027.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,167,799 FROM
THE FTA GRANT TO TRANSIT REVENUE.
Approved on consent.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
(BAR) TO REDUCE GRANT REVENUE FROM THE NEW MEXICO
LOCAL MATCH GRANT FROM THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$2,558,970 FOR FY26.
Approved on consent.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL APPROPRIATION GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW MEXICO OFFICE OF THE STATE
ENGINEER TO REIMBURSE FISCAL YEAR 2026 COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH CRITICAL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
AT NICHOLS DAM IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2026.

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Approved on consent.
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A REAL ESTATE DONATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE SUPREME COURT BUILDING COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO DONATE THE PUBLIC ALLEY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST DE VARGAS STREET FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING SECURITY OF THE SUPREME
COURT BUILDING, ITS JUDGES, STAFF, AND INVITEES.
Approved on consent.
K. 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.
Approved on consent.
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
A. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SECTION 112 VIA THE NEW
MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $380,368, INCLUDING A LOCAL MATCH OF $54,194.36,
FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR THE METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Castor,
to approve the ratification of a grant agreement with the Federal Highway
Administration.
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.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
WITH SANTA FE COUNTY DESIGNATING THE CITY AS LEAD

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AGENCY FOR FUNDING APPLICATIONS, PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE HENRY LYNCH
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND ROUNDABOUT PROJECT,
INCLUDING PORTIONS WITHIN COUNTY JURISDICTION.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Castro,
to approve the MOU.
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. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE CONTRACT ITEM #24-0352 WITH WSP USA INC. TO
INCREASE THE COMPENSATION BY $649,125.00 FOR A NEW
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,691,220.56 TO EXPEDITE FUNCTIONALITY
OF THE DIGITAL USER PLATFORM.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Chavez, to approve Amendment No. 2.
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.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH THATCHER COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE SUPPLY TO TREAT MICROORGANISMS FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$2,000,000 FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to approve the request.
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.

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E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH PVS DX INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE SUPPLY TO TREAT MICROORGANISMS FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$2,000,000 FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to approve the request.
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.
F. 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.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Chavez, to approve the City of Santa Fe’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Operating Budget.
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.
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Heard.
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Heard.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK

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Heard.
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Heard.
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
A. 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-SIDE 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.
Introduced.
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION UPDATING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-38 TO INCLUDE
SENIORS IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICE AT THE MICRO COMMUNITY
TO BE LOCATED AT 2395 RICHARDS AVENUE.
Introduced.
C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A
RESOLUTION REMOVING “PILOT” STATUS FROM THE WELLNESS
LEAVE PILOT PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING PERSONNEL RULES
13.91 AND 13.92 AS PERMANENT, AND ADDING A REQUIREMENT
THAT EMPLOYEES COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED TRAININGS TO
REMAIN ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WELLNESS DAY LEAVE.
Introduced.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to recess the meeting until 7:00 pm and to then reconvene the
meeting at item 17, Petitions From the Floor.
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;

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Councilor Bustamante, yes.
The Governing Body recessed at 5:56 pm.
The Governing Body reconvened at 7:00 pm.
17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
A person who would not identify himself. He spoke about town halls and
free speech and uttered expletives.
Name inaudible. He spoke against pit production.
Elizabeth West. Ms. West spoke to the fee in lieu of legislation and her support
of the inclusion of seniors in micro communities and the HDRB meeting last night.
Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke to sidewalk issues, City pools and
contract attorneys.
Marsha Emmerton. District 4. Ms. Emmerton spoke to the need for
emergency shelters.
Dillon Schwelger. Mr. Schwelger spoke to homelessness and pallet shelter
sites.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS
None.
19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION
None.
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
21. APPOINTMENTS
None.
22. ADJOURN

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There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting
adjourned at 7:29 pm.
________________________
Mayor Michael Garcia
Attested To By:
__________________________________
Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk
Respectfully Submitted By:
__________________________________
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