Twice-weekly briefing — email only.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
2-a. Councilor Lindell
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag
3-a. Councilor Michael Garcia
4. Invocation and Rememberances
4-a. Councilor Faulkner
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
8. Presentations
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
9-a. Request for Approval of the June 25, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.
9-b. Request for Approval of the June 30, 2025, Special Governing Body Meeting Minutes.
9-c. Request for Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from New Mexico Company Operation, LLC dba 599 Shell for a Transfer of Ownership of Dispenser Liquor License No.
DIS-000639 with Package Sales Only, this License Will Remain Located at 2200 South Meadows Rd., Santa Fe.
9-d. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $126,000 from City Auction Proceeds into Facilities - Vehicles to Purchase One Replacement Truck. (De Alva Calabaza, PW Acting Business Operations Manager) Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/30/2025
Finance Committee: 07/07/2025 Governing Body: 07/09/2025
9-e. Request for Approval of an Aviation Grant Agreement #SAF-25-04 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation in the Amount of $3,799 for the Design Phase of Reconstructing Taxiway F for a Two-Year Term.
1. Request For Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $3,799 to Increase WIP Design Using New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division Funding for the Reconstruction of the Taxiway F. Committee Review Public Works and Utilities: 06/30/...
9-f. Request for Approval to Accept the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Grant #3-35-0037-066-2025 in the Amount of $90,193 for the Design Phase of Reconstructing Taxiway F.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $90,193 to Increase WIP Design Using U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Funding for the Design Phase of Reconstructing of Taxiway F.
9-g. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with Hasse Contracting Company Inc. in the Total Amount Not to Exceed $4,000,000 Excluding NMGRT for On-Call Bridge and Culvert Maintenance and Repair Services for a Four-Year Term.
9-h. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item # 24-0009 with A.A.C. Construction, LLC to Increase the Compensation by $1,000,000 for a New Total Amount of $3,000,000 including NMGRT for On Call General/Mechanical Services for the Paseo Real Wastewater Treatment Facility.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,000,000 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.
9-i. Request for Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Santa Fe Police Officers Association for FY26 for Salary Increases in the Amount of $1,047,623.15 for Sworn and Civilian Bargaining Unit Employees.
9-j. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Alma Castro)
A Resolution Adopting the City of Santa Fe’s Regional Annual Transit Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2026; Accepting the North Central Regional Transit District’s (NCRTD’s) Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Funding of Regional Services Provided by the City of Santa Fe (“City”) of $1,421,890...
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
10-a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Mayor Alan Webber)
A Resolution Adopting the City of Santa Fe’s 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan.
10-b. Request for Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement #26-624-4000-0024 with State of New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department for Providing Volunteer Services for the Division of Senior Services Volunteer Programs in the Total Amount of $313,120 through June 30, 2026.
10-c. Request for Approval of a Waiver and Settlement in the Amount of $300,000, Resolving Threatened Litigation Regarding the Estate of Dorothy Stevens.
10-d. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract Item #24-0257 with Info Tech Research Group, Inc to Increase the Compensation by $478,628.88 for a New Total Amount of $666,856.65 and to Extend the Termination Date to June 25, 2028, for Executive Counselor Service Membership.
10-e. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement Item #23-0169 with IT Connect, Inc to Increase the Compensation Amount by $225,030 Including NMGRT and to Extend the Termination Date to June 30, 2026, for Project Management Services.
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 Threatened Litigation in the Matter of Jagdish Bhai Bhakta.
13. Executive Session Action Items
13-a. Approval of Attorney-Client Privileged Recommended Strategy and Next Steps in the Matter of a Tort Claim Notice filed by Jagdish Bhai Bhakta.
14. Matters from the City Clerk
15. Communications from the Governing Body
16. Introduction of Legislation
16-a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Signe Lindell)
A Resolution Authorizing the Consumption of Wine During the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta’s Grand Tasting on the Last Saturday of September for the Years 2025-2029, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.
16-b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Signe Lindell)
A Resolution Authorizing a Tasting Event and the Consumption of Beer, Wine, Cider, and Mixed Beverages that Include Liquor During the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta’s Chile Friday Event on the Last Friday of September, for the Years 2025-2029, Pursuant to Subsections 23-6.3(B)(7)...
16-c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Lee Garcia and Mayor Alan Webber)A Resolution Approving the Updated Santa Fe Trails Agency Safety Plan and Directing its Submission to the Federal Transit Administration.
16-d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez) A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents to Enter an Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Regarding Appropriation ID Number F3057, Control Number C5213057, to Acquire Rights of Way and to Plan, Design, Construct, and Improve Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Drainage Infrastructure on Governor Miles Road in the City of Santa Fe; and Accepting Responsibility for the Project and Assuming Ownership, Liability, and Maintenance Responsibilities for all Amenities Related to the Project.
16-e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Lee Garcia)A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City of Santa Fe Voters During the November 4, 2025, Regular Local Election, Regarding Amending Articles VI, Section 6.02 and VII, Section 8.04 of the City’s Municipal Charter to Allow Five Councilors to Suspend or Remove the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk at a Regularly Scheduled Meeting.
17. Petitions from the Floor
18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)
18-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-15. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)
A Bill Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority and the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (The “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount of $2,000,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $800,000 ...
19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)
19-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 its Execution and Delivery; and Providing for Other Details Concerning the Bonds.
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing)
20-a. Request for Approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan.
21. Appointments
21-a. Public Safety Committee Laura Liswood - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2029
22. Adjourn