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Regular Governing Body Meeting - Second Wednesday

Date: Wed, Jun 11, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Meeting Documents (3)

061125 GB Agenda 060925

AgendaPosted 6/9/2025

061125 GB Agenda Packet 060925

Agenda PacketPosted 6/9/2025

06-11-25 Regular Governing Body FINAL

MinutesPosted 11/19/2025

Agenda Items (52)

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

2-a. Councilor Faulkner

3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

3-a. Councilor Cassutt

4. Invocation and Rememberances

4-a. Councilor Lindell

5. Roll Call

6. Approval of Agenda

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

8. Presentations

8-a. Pro Tem Judge and Update on the Municipal Court.

Judge Chad Chittum, Municipal Court Judgecdchitttum@santafenm.com
cdchitttum@santafenm.com

9. Action Items: Consent Agenda

9-a. Request for Approval of the Corrected April 30, 2025, Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

Geralyn Cardenas, Deputy City Clerkgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(POSTPONED)05/14/2025
  • Governing Body(APPROVED)05/28/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

04-30-25 Regular Governiing Body Meeting Minutes Corrected

05-01-25 Executive Session signed

9-b. Request for Approval of the May 28, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

Geralyn Cardenas, Deputy City Clerkgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body06/11/2025

05-28-25 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

9-c. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from El Prado Collective, LLC dba Leo’s, for the Following: 1.

Pursuant to §60-6B-10, NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction to Allow the Sale of Alcohol at Leo’s, 1200 Hickox Street, Which is Within 300 Feet of St. Anne Catholic Church, Located at 505 Alicia St. 2. If the Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Re...

Julie Rasmussen, Administrative Assistantjkrasmussen@santafenm.gov
jkrasmussen@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing06/04/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

FDS CCL 06.04.2025 Leos

LEO's PACKET

9-d. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) In the Total Amount of $150,000 From Capital Fund Balance into Facilities Division WIP Construction for Repairs to the City Hall Elevator.

Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/02/2025 Finance Committee: 06/09/2025 Governing Body: 06/11/2025

Caryn Grosse, Facilities Division Project Manager IIIclgrosse@santafenm.gov
clgrosse@santafenm.gov

Memo BAR for City Hall Elevator Repairs

9-e. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $400,000 to Carry Forward the Amount Left Over in the Constituent Services CRM Fund to Remodeling and Replacement to Pay for Council Chambers Upgrade.

Andréa Salazar, City Clerk/Director of Community Engagementasalazar@santafenm.gov
asalazar@santafenm.gov
Geralyn Cardenas, Deputy City Clerkgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee06/04/2025
  • Finance Committee06/09/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

Memo and BAR for $400K CRM to remodel Council Chambers 5-8-25 signed

9-f. Request for Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Fe Public Schools for the School Crossing Guard Program in the Total Amount of $900,000 for a Four Year Term.

Jennifer Morrow, Complete Streets Division Directorjlmorrow@santafenm.gov
jlmorrow@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee06/02/2025
  • Finance Committee06/09/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

GB 600 Santa Fe Public Schools Cross Guard MOA

9-g. Request for Approval of a Public Fireworks Display Permit Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2025, at the Santa Fe Place Mall.

Geronimo Griego, Fire Marshalgggriego@santafenm.gov
gggriego@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee(Finance Committee: 06/09/2025)06/04/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

Santa Fe Kiwanis 7-4-25 Fireworks Permit

2025-4

9-h. Request for Approval to Purchase Roadway Marking Materials from 3M Library Transportation Safety Division in the Total Amount of $360,307.40 Excluding NMGRT.

Jose Lerma, Traffic Operations Managerjnlerma@santafenm.gov
jnlerma@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee06/02/2025
  • Finance Committee06/09/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

GB 600 3M Library Co packet dept

9-i. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with New Mexico Department of Transportation for Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Funding for Public Transportation Services in the Total Amount of $668,072.30 through September 30, 2025.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $534,458 from the MOA to Transit FY25 Revenue, Vehicles Under 1.5 and Data Processing Equipment. Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/02/2025 Finance Committee: 06/09/2025 Governing Body: 06/11/2025

Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administrationgnchavez@santafenm.gov
gnchavez@santafenm.gov

Memo MOA Section 5310 FTA $668K signed

9-j. Request for Approval to Exercise Renewal Option on Item Number #23-0689 with Vector Airport Systems LLC for the Collection of Aircraft Landing and Parking Fees at the Santa Fe Regional Airport.

Kelly Bynon, Administrative Managerkabynon@santafenm.gov
kabynon@santafenm.gov
Jimmy Gun, Interim Airport Directorkdgunn@santafenm.gov
kdgunn@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities06/02/2025
  • Finance Committee06/09/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

GB LANDING FEE RENEWAL VECTOR

9-k. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Collective Bargaining Agreement Item #24-0435 with the Santa Fe Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters – Local 2059 to Include the 3% Across the Board Pay Increase for All Fire Union Employees and to Extend the Agreement through June 30, 2027.

Scott Ouderkirk, Assistant Chief of Operationsslouderkirk@santafenm.gov
slouderkirk@santafenm.gov
Charles Gonzales, IAFF Union President – Local 2059cmgonzales@santafenm.gov
cmgonzales@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee06/09/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

CBA - Amendment 1 between City of SF and IAFF

9-l. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC for Audit Services in the Total Amount of $349,880.00 through June 30, 2026.

Emily K. Oster, Finance Directorekoster@santafenm.gov
ekoster@santafenm.gov
Matthew Bonifer, Accounting Officermtbonifer@santafenm.gov
mtbonifer@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee06/09/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

Governing Body CRI Audit Services FY26 Contract Packet

9-m. Request for Ratification of Third Amendment to Cooperative Project Agreement Item #24-0019 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to Extend the Term through June 30, 2027, to Complete the Engineering Design of S100470 St.

Michael’s Drive-Rail Trail Underpass Project.

Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital Projects Managerrsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov
rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body06/11/2025

GB 25-0212 NMDOT S100470 Amendment 3 Ratification

9-n. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____. (Mayor Alan Webber)A Resolution Notifying the County Clerk of the County of Santa Fe that the Regular Local Election on November 4, 2025, Includes Elections for One City Councilor from each Council District and the Mayor of the City of Santa Fe.

Andréa Salazar, City Clerkasalazar@santafenm.gov
asalazar@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 06/04/2025Governing Body: 06/11/2025)05/28/2025

Notifying the County Clerk of a Regular Local Election on November 2, 2025 (Memo)

Notifying the County Clerk of a Regular Local Election on November 4 2025 (Resolution)

Notifying the County Clerk of a Regular Local Election on November 2 2025 (FIR)

9-o. 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 IndigenousWays on August 15, 2025, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.

Andréa Salazar, City Clerkasalazar@santafenm.gov
asalazar@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 06/04/2025Governing Body: 06/11/2025)05/28/2025

IndigenousWays Sponsored Railyard Plaza Concert Alcohol Approval (Memo)

IndigenousWays Sponsored Railyard Plaza Concert Alcohol Approval (Resolution)

IndigenousWays Sponsored Railyard Plaza Concert Alcohol Approval (FIR)

10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

10-a. Request for Approval of Deputy City Manager Job Description Pursuant to SFCC 1978, Section 2-4.6(M).

Mark Scott, City Managermascott@santafenm.gov
mascott@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body06/11/2025

GG-City Manager-Deputy City Manager-Final

10-b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Alma Castro, and Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Avenue as a Location for a Micro Community to Provide Shelter and Supportive Services for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Santa Fe.

Henri Hammond-Paul, Community Health and Safety Directorhmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov
hmhammondpaul@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities: 06/02/2025Governing Body Special Meeting: 06/03/2025Quality of Life Committee: 06/04/2025)05/28/2025
  • Governing Body6/11/2025

Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Ave as Mircro Community Location (Memo)

Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Ave as Mircro Community Location (Resolution)

Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Ave as Mircro Community Location (FIR)

Amendment A - Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Ave as Mircro Community Location

AMENDED - Amendment A - Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Ave as Mircro Community (Garcia)

IN CONTEXT - Amendment A - Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Ave as Mircro Community Location (Resolution)

Amendment B - Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Ave as Micro Community Location

Amendment C - Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Ave as Micro Community Location

IN CONTEXT - Amendment B and C - Identifying City Property at 2395 Richards Ave as Micro Community Location

11. Matters from the City Manager

12. Matters from the City Attorney

Executive Session In Accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(8), discussion of Disposition of the City-Owned Property Known as “Las Estrellas Tract 6a”. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov).

12-a. Executive Session

In Accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(8), discussion of Disposition of the City-Owned Property Known as “Las Estrellas Tract 6a”.

Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney:ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov
ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov

13. Executive Session Action Items

In Accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(8), discussion of Disposition of the City-Owned Property Known as “Las Estrellas Tract 6a”. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov).

14. Matters from the City Clerk

15. Communications from the Governing Body

16. Introduction of Legislation

16-a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber)A Resolution Approving Budget Amendments and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s Third Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2025.

Andy Hopkins, Budget Officerajhopkins@santafenm.gov
ajhopkins@santafenm.gov
Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analystcfmartinez@santafenm.gov
cfmartinez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)6/11/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee6/16/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee6/18/2025
  • Finance Committee6/23/2025
  • Governing Body6/25/2025

FY25 Third Quarter Budget Amendments (Memo)

FY25 Third Quarter Budget Amendments (Resolution)

FY25 Third Quarter Budget Amendments (FIR)

16-b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)

A Resolution Updating the Terms of and Extending the Pilot Program Supporting Physical and Mental Wellbeing of City of Santa Fe Employees.

Bernadette Salazar, Human Resources Directorbjsalazar@santafenm.gov
bjsalazar@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)06/11/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee06/18/2025
  • Finance Committee06/23/2025
  • Governing Body06/25/2025

Updating the Fitness and Wellness Pilot Program (Memo)

Updating the Fitness & Wellness Pilot Program (Resolution)

Updating the Fitness and Wellness Pilot Program (FIR)

16-c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-16. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber)A Bill Amending Section 2-4.6 to Remove the Sixty (60) Day Timeline for the City Manager to Hire a Deputy City Manager and Update the Section Consistent with the Charter.

Erin K. McSherry, City Attorneyekmcsherry@santafenm.gov
ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Alternate Schedule Pursuant to Waiver of Procedural Rules)06/11/2025

Deputy City Manager Appointment (Memo)

Deputy City Manager Appointment (Bill)

Deputy City Manager Appointment (FIR)

16-d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Establishing the City of Santa Fe as a Vision Zero City and Directing the City Manager to Take Action in Support of the Vision Zero Goal.

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Directorrawheeler@santafenm.gov
rawheeler@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 06/12/2025Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/16/2025Quality of Life Committee: 06/18/2025Governing Body: 06/25/2025)06/11/2025

Amended Memo - Joining Vision Zero Network (Memo)

Joining Vision Zero Network (Memo)

Joining Vision Zero Network (Resolution)

Amended FIR - Joining Vision Zero Network (FIR)

Joining Vision Zero Network (FIR)

17. Petitions from the Floor

18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)

18-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-14. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-_____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Tax-Exempt General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025, in the Principal Amount of $25,000,000, Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes Levied on All Taxable Property Within the City, Levied Without Limit as to Rate or Amount; Providing for the Form, Certain Terms and Conditions of the Bonds, the Manner of their Execution, and the Method of and Security for Payment Thereof; Delegating Authority to Each of the Mayor, City Manager and City Finance Director to Approve a Form of Notice of Competitive Sale of the Bonds or, if Deemed Advisable, the Selection of Underwriters to Sell the Bonds in a Negotiated Sale, and to Determine the Maturity Dates and Amounts, Interest Rates, Prices, Redemption Features and Other Final Terms of the Bonds in an Award Certificate; Approving the Form of an Agreement for Registrar and Paying Agent Services to be Provided by Bokf, Na and Authorizing is Execution and Delivery; and Providing for Other Details Concerning the Bonds.

Emily Oster, Finance Directorekoster@santafenm.gov
ekoster@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)05/28/2025
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)06/11/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee06/16/2025
  • Finance Committee07/07/2025
  • Governing Body07/09/2025

General Obligation Bond Parameters (Memo)

Memo Attachment - Memo to City re. GO Bond Parameters Ordinance

General Obligation Bond Parameters (Bill)

General Obligation Bond Parameters (FIR)

Registrar and Paying Agent Agreement 5.20.25

Draft Preliminary Official Statement 5.7.25

Santa Fe - GO Bond Issuance Process - 5.16.2025

Santa Fe - GO Bond Issuance Process - 5.16.2025

19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)

19-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-11. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025__. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth and Mayor Alan Webber)

A Bill Updating the Rates and Fees for Wastewater Utility Services. Committee Review Governing Body (Introduced): 04/30/2025Governing Body (Public Comment): 05/14/2025 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/19/2025 Finance Committee: 06/09/2025 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/11/2025

Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Directorjdroach@santafenm.gov
jdroach@santafenm.gov

Wastewater utility rate updates (memo)

Wastewater utility rate updates (bill)

Wastewater utility rate updates (FIR)

93938 LegalAd Affidavit 96986

20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing)

20-a. Appeal # 2025-9812-APPL of Case # 2024-9478-HDRB.

Property Owner Miriam Leth Espensen and Agent Stefanie Beninato Appeal the Historic Districts Review Board’s December 10, 2024, Decision Denying a Request for an Exception to Exceed the 4’6” Maximum Allowable Height by 1’2” for a Fence in Front of a Contributing House in the Down...

Frank Ruybalid, Assistant City Attorneyferuybalid@santafenm.gov
feruybalid@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(POSTPONED TO JUNE 11, 2025, REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MEETING)04/30/2025
  • Governing Body06/11/2025

2025-04-25 614 Paseo de Peralta - CAO MEMO for GB Appeal # 2025-9812-APPL.fully executed

Exhibits A - J (bates stamped) - 614 Paseo de Peralta

21. Appointments

21-a. Mayors Youth Advisory Board

Luz Ochoa - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027Quinn Blakeslee - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027

MYAB Redacted

22. Adjourn