1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
2-a. Councilor Lee Garcia
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag
3-a. Councilor Chavez
4. Invocation and Rememberances
4-a. Councilor Castro
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
8. Presentations
8-a. Inspection of Public Records (“IPRA”) Training and Update
8-b. Beautification Initiatives Report .
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
9-a. Request for Approval of the March 26, 2025 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.
9-b. Request for Approval of the Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department in the Total Amount of $160,000 for the Capital Project SAP 24-I2458-GF Vereda de Valencia Stormwater with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028.
1. Request for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with North Central New Mexico Economic Development District for Fiscal Agent Services Related to Capital Project SAP 24-I2458-GF. 2. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution to Allocate $160,000 from the Capi...
9-c. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $794,164 from Lodgers Tax Fund Balance to the Arts and Culture Department FY25 Budget for Ongoing Arts & Culture Initiatives and Greer Garson Theater Feasibility Study.
9-d. Request for Approval of an Administrative Services Contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico for Health Benefits Administration Services in the Amount of $23,054,885 for the First Year Excluding NMGRT and Total Amount of $92,219,540 Including NMGRT for the Term of the Four-Year Contract Based on Available Budget and Services Provided.
9-e. Request for Approval of a New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) General Fund 93100 Capital Appropriation Project Grant 24-I3136 in the Amount of $3,425,000 for Soccer Valley with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate the DFA Funding in the Amount of $3,425,000 into FY25 Municipal Recreation Complex Capital Projects CIP Revenue and WIP Construction.
9-f. Request for Approval of a New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) General Fund 93100 Capital Appropriation Project Grant 23-H4259 in the Amount of $100,000 for Phase 2 Improvements at Southwest Activity Node Park (SWAN Park Phase II) with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2025.
1. Request Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate the DFA Funding in the Amount of $100,000 into FY25 Parks and Trails CIP Revenue and WIP Design. Committee Schedule: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/31/2025 Finance Committee: 04/07/2025 Governing Body: 04/09/2025
9-g. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Section 5339 Funding for Public Transportation Capital Funding in the Total Amount of $146,402.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $172,240 with $146,402 from the FTA Grant and $25,838 in Required Matching Funds from the Transit Fund Balance to FY25 Transit Grant Revenue and Vehicles.
9-h. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Section 5339 Funding for Public Transportation Capital Funding in the Total Amount of $166,924.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $205,337 with $166,924 from the FTA Grant and $38,413 Matching Funds from the Transit Fund Balance to FY25 Transit Grant Revenue, WIP Design, and Vehicles.
9-i. Request For Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Item #24-0350 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Aviation Division Grant #SAF-24-01 to Increase Compensation by $269,180 for a New Total Amount of $6,869,180 and to Extend the Expiration Date to June 30, 2026, for Air Service Terminal Expansion and Infrastructure Improvements. 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $269,180 to Increase WIP Construction Fund Using NMDOT Funding for Airport Infrastructure and Airport Terminal Project.
9-j. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $541,578 to Increase WIP Construction, Vehicles Under 1.5 Tons, and Additional Operating Categories with Funding from Airport Rescue Grant 3-35-0037-057-2021.
Committee Review: Public Works & Utilities Committee: 03/31/2025 Finance Committee: 04/07/2025 Governing Body: 04/09/2025
9-k. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Section 5339 Funding for Public Transportation Capital Funding in the Total Amount of $143,017.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $178,772 with $143,017 from the FTA Grant and $35,755 Matching Funds from Transit Fund Balance to FY25 Transit Revenue and WIP Design.
9-l. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,503,000 to Increase WIP Construction and Equipment Over $5K Using FY25 Airport Revenue in Excess of Budgeted Expenditures for the Purchase of Generators, HVAC, and the Airfield Marking Project that is Required by the FAA.
9-m. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $76,000 from the Water Enterprise Cash Fund to Water Engineering Software Over $5,000 for Predictive Water Main Failure Software.
9-n. Request for Approval of the Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department in the Total Amount of $210,000 for the Capital Project SAP 24-I2457-GF Jemez Road Sewer with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028.
1. Request for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with North Central New Mexico Economic Development District for Fiscal Agent Services related to Capital Project SAP 24-I2457-GF. 2. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution to Allocate $210,000 from the Capi...
9-o. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Item #24-0574 with GM Emulsion LLC. to Increase the Compensation by $1,000,000 for a New Total Contract Amount of $1,500,000 for Sludge Hauling.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $1,000,000 from the WWMD Enterprise Fund to Service Contracts.
9-p. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #24-0574 with Serrano Trucking, Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $1,000,000 for a New Total Contract Amount of $1,500,000 for Sludge Hauling.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,000,000 from the WWMD Enterprise Fund to the Service Contracts.
9-q. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $150,000 from Paint and Sign Service Contracts to Streets and Roadways CIP WIP Construction for St.
Michael's Drive Intersection Improvements.
9-r. Request for Approval of a New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) General Fund 93100 Capital Appropriation Project Grant 23-H4259 in the Amount of $100,000 for Phase 2 Improvements at Southwest Activity Node Park (SWAN Park Phase II) with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2025.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate the DFA Funding in the Amount of $100,000 into FY25 Parks and Trails CIP Revenue and WIP Design.
9-s. Request for Approval of General Service Contract with Vertosoft, LLC for the Purchase of OpenGov eProcurement Solutions and Implementation Services in the Total Amount of $550,236.73, Plus NMGRT, for a Five-Year Term.
9-t. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine During the Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concert Sponsored by SITE Santa Fe on June 25, 2025, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.
9-u. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents for an Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department, Regarding Agreement Number SAP-24-I2458-GF, to Plan, Design and Construct Wastewater System Improvements, Including Sewer Services and a Stormwater Plan for Vereda de Valencia.
9-v. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents for an Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department, Regarding Agreement Number SAP-24-I2455-GF, to Acquire Land For, and Plan, Design, Construct, Purchase, Repair, Permit, and Improve, a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
10-a. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with University of New Mexico Anderson School Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship for Entrepreneurship Support, Training, and Administering an Accelerator Program in the Total Amount of $300,000 for a Two-Year Term.
11. Matters from the City Manager
12. Matters from the City Attorney
12-a. EXECUTIVE SESSION
In Accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7), Attorney-Client Privileged Discussion of Pending and Threatened Litigation, in Particular, Discussion of Bruce Throne et al vs. City of Santa Fe (II), D-101-CV2024-00892.
13. Executive Session Action Items
13-a. Approval of Next Steps in Relation to Bruce Throne et al vs. City of Santa Fe (II), D-101-CV2024-00892.
14. Matters from the City Clerk
15. Communications from the Governing Body
16. Introduction of Legislation
16-a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine During the Green Chile Country Jamboree in the Railyard Park on July 4th, 2025, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.
16-b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Signe Lindell)A Resolution Correcting the Required Permit Named for Resolutions 2025-16, Regarding the Movies in the Park Event Series; and 2025-23, Regarding the Summer Scene Concert Event Series, Changing Each from a Special Dispenser Permit to a Public Celebration Permit.
16-c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Signe Lindell, Councilor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Amending the Immigration Committee's Purpose and Membership.
16-d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine During the Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concerts Sponsored by the International Folk Art Market on July 9, 10, and 11, 2025, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.
16-e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Widening of Zia Road to Accommodate a Necessary Deceleration Lane, Using Adjacent, Unimproved Land Comprising Approximately One Percent (1%) of Candelero Park, on its Far Northern Boundary; and Directing the City Manager to Designate an Agent to Apply for a Lot Line Adjustment and Any Other Administrative Steps Required as the Governing Body’s Agent.
16-f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Signe Lindell, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, and Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Establishing a Plan for Use of Budgeted Funds to Study Hiring Council Staff.
17. Petitions from the Floor
17-a. Public Comments
18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)
19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)
19-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-4. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Bill Amending Ordinance No. 2024-6 to Approve Three Individual Loan Agreements with the New Mexico Environment Department to be Paid with Revenues from Each System, Respectively: (1) a Wastewater Project Loan Agreement; (2) a Water Project Loan Agreement; and (3) a Solid Waste Collection Project Loan Agreement; Incorporating Defections and Covenants Relating to Wastewater, Water, and Solid Waste System Debt Obligations in Each Loan Agreement, Respectively, by Reference Herein; Ratifying Prior Action Consistent with the Provisions Hereof; and Repealing Prior Action Inconsistent with the Provisions Hereof, but Only to the Extent of Such Inconsistency.
19-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber)
A Bill Regarding Annual Budgets Including Multi-Year Appropriations; Amending Section 11-2.1 to Conform with the City's Charter; Establish Multi-Year Appropriations for Capital Outlay, Grant-Funded Projects, and "Special Appropriations"; and, Effective December 31, 2025, Amending...
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing)
21. Appointments
21-a. Water Conservation Committee Abbey Feldman - Appointment - Term Ending 07/2027Lori Rochelle - Appointment - Term Ending 07/2027Robert D. Coombe - Appointment - Term Ending 07/2027
21-b. Economic Development Advisory Committee Ava Salman - Appointment - Term Ending 06/2027
21-c. Bicycling and Pedesrians Advisory Committee Helen Wang - Appointment - Term Ending 06/2027Marc McConnell - Appontment - Term Ending 06/2027
21-d. Planning Commission Scott Barber - District 4 - Appointment - Term Ending 06/2027Kelly McReynolds - District 1 - Term Ending 06/2027
21-e. Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Council Dezbaa Henderson - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2026Jaydin Martinez - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2026Mark Glaser - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2026Siena Bergt - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2026Tara Tovarek - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2026Barbara Bentree - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027James Cressanthis - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027Liesette Bailey - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027Talia Pura - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027Max WaluKas - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2027
22. Adjourn