Twice-weekly briefing — email only.
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. Update on Las Estrellas Tract 6A Donation.
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
9-a. Request for Approval of the July 30, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.
9-b. Request for Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from Gatsby’s, LLC for a Transfer of Ownership and Change of Location of Dispenser Liquor License No.
DIS-001057 with On-Premises Consumption Only and Patio Service from The Range Café, 740 Main Street, Los Lunas, New Mexico to Gatsby’s, 1607 Alcaldesa Street, Suite B, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
9-c. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with Sub Surface Contracting, Inc. for On-Call Equipment Replacement in the Total Amount of $8,655,000 for a Four-Year Term.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $2,163,750 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.
9-d. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with Advanced Environmental Solutions, Inc. for the Siler Complex Fuel Station Remediation in the Total Amount of $224,205 through December 28, 2025.
Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/04/2025 Finance Committee: 08/11/2025 Governing Body: 08/13/2025
9-e. Request for Approval to Purchase Six Electric Paratransit Buses from Creative Bus Sales in the Total Amount of $563,868 Excluding NMGRT.
Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/04/2025 Finance Committee: 08/11/2025 Governing Body: 08/13/2025
9-f. Request for Approval to Purchase Replacement Camera Security Systems for Fifteen Transit Buses and Vans from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles in the Total Amount $310,315 Including NMGRT.
Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/04/2025 Finance Committee: 08/11/2025 Governing Body: 08/13/2025
9-g. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with AnchorBuilt, Inc. for Design-Build Construction Services of a Fire Apparatus Storage and Training Facility at Fire Station No. 5 in the Total Amount of $2,500,000 Including NMGRT through June 30, 2026.
Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/04/2025 Finance Committee: 08/11/2025 Governing Body: 08/13/2025
9-h. Request for Approval of General Service Contract with Vertosoft, LLC for the Purchase of OpenGov and Implementation Services in the Total Amount Not to Exceed $800,576.77, Including NMGRT, for a Five-Year Term.
9-i. Request for Approval of a General Services Agreement with Skymark Refuelers for the Purchase of a 1,400 Gallon Tank Diesel and Gasoline Fuel Truck in the Amount of $254,541.
9-j. Request for Approval of a General Services Agreement with Southwest Water Works LLC, for Operation and Maintenance Services in the Total Amount of $432,750 for a Term of One Year.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $432,750 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Professional Contracts.
9-k. Request for Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with New Mexico Highland University for the Purpose of Providing Internships for University Students in the Field of Social Work.
9-l. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Life Extension Clinics, Inc.
DBA Life Scan Wellness Centers in the Total Amount of $601,453 for Firefighter Physicals for a Term of Four Years.
9-m. Request for Approval of Recovery Fund Sub-Recipient Contract with Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority for Casa Connection Project to Construct and Renovate Property Located at 5999 Airport Road in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 through June 30, 2026.
9-n. Request for Approval of a Public Fireworks Display Permit Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe for the Burning of Zozobra August 29, 2025, at Fort Marcy Park.
9-o. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #25-0176 Intergovernmental Agreement No. 25-665-2011-0000100 with the New Mexico Department of Health to Increase Compensation by $460,000 for a New Total amount of $1,278,387.10 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2026 for a Coordinated Community Response to Community Violence to Include but not Limited to Youth Violence and Gun Violence. 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate Grant Proceeds of an Additional $460,000 into FY26 Revenue and Expenses for a Coordinated Community Response to Community Violence.
9-p. Request for Approval of Written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Reflecting the July 30, 2025, Decision by the Governing Body to Deny Appeal # 2025-9812-APPL of the Historic District Review Board’s Denial of a Non-Compliant Fence at 614 Paseo de Peralta in Case # 2024-9478-HDRB and Find that the Exception Criteria Have Not Been Conclusively Demonstrated.
9-q. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___. (Councilor Lee Garcia)
A Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Local Government Road Fund Program Administered by New Mexico Department of Transportation and Entering into Cooperative Agreement Control Number L500618.
9-r. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Pilar Faulkner)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City’s Voters During the November 4, 2025, Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the City’s Charter to Limit the Mayor’s Authority to Vote when there is a Tie.
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
10-a. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Fund an Emergency Procurement with Arena Products and Services for the Purchase of Equipment to Repair the Ice Arena at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) in the Total Amount of $222,098 Excluding NMGRT from the Capital GRT Fund to Equipment & Machinery Over $5,000 in the GCCC Fund.
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, Mark Thomas Lopez v.
City et al., D-101-CV-2023-02458.
13. Executive Session Action Items
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)Calling on the New Mexico Congressional Delegation to Advocate for the Preservation and Management of New Mexico’s Public Lands.
16-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO.2025-18. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)
A Bill Amending Chapter 22, Exhibit A by Removing Location of Service as a Criterion for Determining Sewer Service Charges.
16-c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2025-______. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)
A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Work with the Santa Fe River Commission and Relevant City of Santa Fe Staff to Analyze and, if Feasible, Re-establish River Flows Through the Predevelopment Path of the Santa Fe River from below Nichols Reservoir to Cerro Gordo Road; Con...
16-d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2025-______. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, and Mayor Alan Webber)A Resolution Adopting Improvements to the Budget Process for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Annual Operating Budget.
17. Petitions from the Floor
17-a. Public Comment
18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)
19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)
19-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 ...
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing)
20-a. Appeal # 2025-9702-APPL of Case # 2024-9370-HDRB.
Property Owner Francesca M. Banci Appeals the Historic Districts Review Board’s November 26, 2024, Decision Upgrading the Status of a Main Residence to Contributing and Designating the Status of an Accessory Structure as Contributing at 1030½ W. Houghton St. in the Don Gaspar Area Historic District.
21. Appointments
21-a. Water Conservation Committee Amanda Hatherly - Appointment - Term Ending 07/2027Sharllyn Pimente - Appointment - Term Ending 07/2027Brandon Vella - Reappointment - Term Ending 07/2027Navona Gallegos - Reappointment - Term Ending 07/2027
21-b. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Beatrice Garrell - Appointment as County Resident - Term Ending
21-c. Santa Fe Women's Commission Kelli Barela - Appointment (District 1) - Term Ending 11/2027
21-d. Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Dennis Brandon - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027Miles Conway - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027Oralynn Guerrerortiz - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027Mark Mitchell - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027Jennifer Salimbene - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027Bob Schaevitz - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027Russell Stowers - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027Daniel Strongwater - Appointment - Term Ending 12/2027
21-e. Veterans Advisory Board Larry Hinkle - Appointment - Term Ending 05/2027
21-f. Planning Commission Matt Embry - Appointment - Term EndingJanet Clow - Reappointment - Term Ending
22. Adjourn