Regular Governing Body Meeting - Second Wednesday

Date: Wed, Oct 8, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM

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Meeting Documents (3)

10-08-25 GB Agenda 100825

AgendaPosted 10/8/2025

10-08-25 GB Agenda Packet 100825

Agenda PacketPosted 10/8/2025

10-08-25 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

MinutesPosted 11/18/2025

Agenda Items (51)

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

2-a. Councilor Romero-Wirth

3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

3-a. Councilor Lee Garcia

4. Invocation and Rememberances

4-a. Councilor Chavez

5. Roll Call

6. Approval of Agenda

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

8. Presentations

Update on the Conservation and Sustainability Division, Christine Chavez, Water Conservation Manager, cychavez@santafenm.gov, 505-955-4219.

8-a. Update on the Conservation and Sustainability Division.

Christine Chavez, Water Conservation Managercychavez@santafenm.gov

cychavez@santafenm.gov

Update on the Conservation and Sustainability Division. (Christine Chavez, Water Conservation Manager, cychavez@santafenm.gov)

8-b. Results of Civic Engagement on the Living Wage Proposal.

Elisa Montoya, Community Development Directoredmontoya1@santafenm.gov

edmontoya1@santafenm.gov

Johanna Nelson, Office of Economic Development Directorjcnelson@santafenm.gov

jcnelson@santafenm.gov

9. Action Items: Consent Agenda

9-a. Request for Approval of the September 24, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

Geralyn Cardenas, Deputy City Clerkgfcardenas@santafennm.gov

gfcardenas@santafennm.gov

Committee Review

Governing Body10/08/2025

Request for Approval of the September 24, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Deputy City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafennm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

9-b. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) from the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds to Salary and Benefits in the Total Amount of $1,005,495 to Reclassify 87 Positions in the Public Utilities Department.

Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/29/2025 Finance Committee: 10/06/2025 Governing Body: 10/08/2025

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

jdroach@santafenm.gov

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) from the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds to Salary and Benefits in the Total Amount of $1,005,495 to Reclassify 87 Positions in the Public Utilities Department. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Department Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee ReviewPublic Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

9-c. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement (FTA G-31) with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) via the Small Urban Section 5339 Funding for Public Transportation Capital Funding in the Total Amount of $159,545 through December 31, 2026.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $159,545 from the FTA Grant to Transit Revenue and Expenses.

Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration:gnchavez@santafenm.gov

gnchavez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Public Works and Utilities Committee09/29/2025
Finance Committee10/06/2025
Governing Body10/08/2025

Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement (FTA G-31) with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) via the Small Urban Section 5339 Funding for Public Transportation Capital Funding in the Total Amount of $159,545 through December 31, 2026. (Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration_ gnchavez@santafenm.gov)1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $159,545 from the FTA Grant to Transit Revenue and Expenses. Committee Review_Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

9-d. Request for Approval of Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration in the Total Amount of $590,000 for the Capital Project 25-J3159 Phase II Expansion of the Airport Terminal and Related Infrastructure through June 30, 2029.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $584,100 from the Legislative Grant to FY26 Airport Revenue and WIP Design for Phase II of the Airport Terminal Expansion Project.

Jimmy Gunn, Interim Airport Directorjdgunn@santafenm.gov

jdgunn@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Public Works and Utilities Committee09/29/2025
Finance Committee10/06/2025
Governing Body10/08/2025

Request for Approval of Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration in the Total Amount of $590,000 for the Capital Project 25-J3159 Phase II Expansion of the Airport Terminal and Related Infrastructure through June 30, 2029. (Jimmy Gunn, Interim Airport Director, jdgunn@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $584,100 from the Legislative Grant to FY26 Airport Revenue and WIP Design for Phase II of the Airport Terminal Expansion Project.Committee Review_Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

9-e. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with FCS Group for an Amount Not To Exceed $1,235,412.54 Including NMGRT for Financial Management Services for a Four-Year Term.

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

jdroach@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Public Works and Utilities Committee09/29/2025
Finance Committee10/06/2025
Governing Body10/08/2025

Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with FCS Group for an Amount Not To Exceed $1,235,412.54 Including NMGRT for Financial Management Services for a Four-Year Term. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Department Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

9-f. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Re-Appropriate Unused Funding from FY25 in the Amount of $254,069 to the FY26 Human Service Grants and Services and Professional Service Contracts.

Christa Hernandez, Program Manager Youth & Family Serviceschernandez@santafenm.gov

chernandez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Quality of Life Committee10/01/2025
Finance Committee10/06/2025
Governing Body10/08/2025

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Re-Appropriate Unused Funding from FY25 in the Amount of $254,069 to the FY26 Human Service Grants and Services and Professional Service Contracts. (Christa Hernandez, Program Manager Youth & Family Services; chernandez@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 10_01_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

9-g. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Re-Appropriate Unused Funding from FY25 in the Amount of $124,754 into FY26 Human Services and Children and Youth Commission Funds.

Christa Hernandez, Program Manager Youth & Family Serviceschernandez@santafenm.gov

chernandez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Quality of Life Committee10/01/2025
Finance Committee10/06/2025
Governing Body10/08/2025

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Re-Appropriate Unused Funding from FY25 in the Amount of $124,754 into FY26 Human Services and Children and Youth Commission Funds. (Christa Hernandez, Program Manager Youth & Family Services; chernandez@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 10_01_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

9-h. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $100,000 from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Grant Proceeds to the EMS Fund for Paramedic Training.

Sten Johnson, Fire Department Assistant Chiefsajohnson@santafenm.gov

sajohnson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Quality of Life Committee10/01/2025
Finance Committee10/06/2025
Governing Body10/08/2025

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $100,000 from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Grant Proceeds to the EMS Fund for Paramedic Training. (Sten Johnson, Fire Department Assistant Chief; sajohnson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 10_01_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

9-i. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)

A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights.

Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Directorjdroach@santafenm.gov

jdroach@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Governing Body(Introduced)09/24/2025
Public Works and Utilities Committee09/29/2025
Finance Committee10/06/2025
Governing Body10/08/2025

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (3)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (4)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (5)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (6)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (7)

9-j. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to Identify and Apply for Federal and State Funding Sources for City Water, Wastewater, and Other Water-Related Projects, Including Submitting Water Trust Board Applications; Identify a State Legislative Priority List for Water-Related Projects; and Approve New Mexico Water Trust Board Applications Submitted.

Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinatoraghook@santafenm.gov

aghook@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/29/2025Finance Committee: 10/06/2025Governing Body: 10/08/2025)09/24/2025

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to Identify and Apply for Federal and State Funding Sources for City Water, Wastewater, and Other Water-Related Projects, Including Submitting Water Trust Board Applications; Identify a State Legislative Priority List for Water-Related Projects; and Approve New Mexico Water Trust Board Applications Submitted. (Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to Identify and Apply for Federal and State Funding Sources for City Water, Wastewater, and Other Water-Related Projects, Including Submitting Water Trust Board Applications; Identify a State Legislative Priority List for Water-Related Projects; and Approve New Mexico Water Trust Board Applications Submitted. (Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to Identify and Apply for Federal and State Funding Sources for City Water, Wastewater, and Other Water-Related Projects, Including Submitting Water Trust Board Applications; Identify a State Legislative Priority List for Water-Related Projects; and Approve New Mexico Water Trust Board Applications Submitted. (Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (3)

10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

10-a. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Re-Appropriate Unused Funding from FY25 in the Total Amount of $1,225,850 from the General Fund to Land Use Contracts for the General Plan Update and Short-Term Rental Software.

Heather Lamboy, Planning & Land Use Department Directorhllamboy@santafenm.gov

hllamboy@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Finance Committee10/6/2025
Governing Body10/8/2025

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Re-Appropriate Unused Funding from FY25 in the Total Amount of $1,225,850 from the General Fund to Land Use Contracts for the General Plan Update and Short-Term Rental Software. (Heather Lamboy, Planning & Land Use Department Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Finance Committee_ 10_6_2025Governing Body_ 10_8_2025

10-b. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $10,000,000 from the 2025 GO Bond to FY26 Complete Streets Revenue, WIP Design and WIP Construction for Paving Projects Planned for FY26.

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Directorrawheeler@santafenm.gov

rawheeler@santafenm.gov

Marcos Esquibel, Complete Streets Project Manager 2mpesquibel@santafenm.gov

mpesquibel@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Finance Committee10/06/2025
Governing Body10/08/2025

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $10,000,000 from the 2025 GO Bond to FY26 Complete Streets Revenue, WIP Design and WIP Construction for Paving Projects Planned for FY26. (Regina Wheeler, Public Works Director; rawheeler@santafenm.gov and Marcos Esquibel, Complete Streets Project Manager 2; mpesquibel@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

10-c. Request for Ratification of the Second Amendment to Cooperative Project Agreement #23-0597 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to Extend the Agreement Term through December 30,2025 to Facilitate Federal Closeout of the Guadalupe Street Reconstruction Project (S100460).

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

rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Governing Body10/08/2025

Request for Ratification of the Second Amendment to Cooperative Project Agreement #23-0597 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to Extend the Agreement Term through December 30,2025 to Facilitate Federal Closeout of the Guadalupe Street Reconstruction Project (S100460). (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital Projects Manager, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

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, Part (H), Subparts (7) and (8), Discussion of Pending Litigation, Mark Lopez, v. City of Santa Fe, et al., D-101-CV-2023-02458; and Discussion of Property Disposition, Specifically, the Disposition o...

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

ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov

13. Executive Session Action Items

13-a. Approval of a Settlement Agreement and Release in the Amount of $375,000, Resolving Pending Litigation Regarding Mark Lopez, v. City of Santa Fe, et al., D-101-CV-2023-02458.

Christopher Ryan, Senior Assistant City Attorney:cwryan@santafenm.gov

cwryan@santafenm.gov

Approval of a Settlement Agreement and Release in the Amount of $375,000, Resolving Pending Litigation Regarding Mark Lopez, v. City of Santa Fe, et al., D-101-CV-2023-02458. (Christopher Ryan, Senior Assistant City Attorney_ cwryan@santafenm.gov)

14. Matters from the City Clerk

15. Communications from the Governing Body

16. Introduction of Legislation

16-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-22. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025____.(Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Signe Lindell, and Councilor Alma Castro)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 5-2, to Define “Abandonment” and “Unattended Animal”; Section 5-5.4 to Prohibit Keeping an Animal On any Median; and Section 5-8.4 to Specify that Abandoning an Animal Will Incur a Fine; Creating a New Section, 5-8.14, “Unattended Animal”, Prohibiting Unattended Animals and Imposing a Fine; and Amending Table 15-12.1 to Increase the Fine for Abandoning an Animal From $200 to $500, Impose a $200 Fine for a First Unattended Animal Offense and a $500 Fine for Subsequent Offenses, and Impose A $200 Fine for Keeping Animals on Medians. (Thomas Grundler, Deputy Chief of Police; Paul Joye, Chief of Police)

Committee Review

Governing Body(Introduced)10/8/2025
Governing Body(Public Comment)10/29/2025
Quality of Life Committee11/5/2025
Finance Committee11/10/2025
Governing Body12/10/2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-22. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025____.(Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Signe Lindell, and Councilor Alma Castro)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 5-2, to Define “Abandonment” and “Unattended Animal”; Section 5-5.4 to Prohibit Keeping an Animal On any Median; and Section 5-8.4 to Specify that Abandoning an Animal Will Incur a Fine; Creating a New Section, 5-8.14, “Unattended Animal”, Prohibiting Unattended Animals and Imposing a Fine; and Amending Table 15-12.1 to Increase the Fine for Abandoning an Animal From $200 to $500, Impose a $200 Fine for a First Unattended Animal Offense and a $500 Fine for Subsequent Offenses, and Impose A $200 Fine for Keeping Animals on Medians. (Thomas Grundler, Deputy Chief of Police; Paul Joye, Chief of Police)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 10_8_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_29_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 11_5_2025Finance Committee_ 11_10_2025Governing Body_ 12_10_2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-22. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025____.(Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Signe Lindell, and Councilor Alma Castro)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 5-2, to Define “Abandonment” and “Unattended Animal”; Section 5-5.4 to Prohibit Keeping an Animal On any Median; and Section 5-8.4 to Specify that Abandoning an Animal Will Incur a Fine; Creating a New Section, 5-8.14, “Unattended Animal”, Prohibiting Unattended Animals and Imposing a Fine; and Amending Table 15-12.1 to Increase the Fine for Abandoning an Animal From $200 to $500, Impose a $200 Fine for a First Unattended Animal Offense and a $500 Fine for Subsequent Offenses, and Impose A $200 Fine for Keeping Animals on Medians. (Thomas Grundler, Deputy Chief of Police; Paul Joye, Chief of Police)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 10_8_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_29_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 11_5_2025Finance Committee_ 11_10_2025Governing Body_ 12_10_2025 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-22. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025____.(Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Signe Lindell, and Councilor Alma Castro)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 5-2, to Define “Abandonment” and “Unattended Animal”; Section 5-5.4 to Prohibit Keeping an Animal On any Median; and Section 5-8.4 to Specify that Abandoning an Animal Will Incur a Fine; Creating a New Section, 5-8.14, “Unattended Animal”, Prohibiting Unattended Animals and Imposing a Fine; and Amending Table 15-12.1 to Increase the Fine for Abandoning an Animal From $200 to $500, Impose a $200 Fine for a First Unattended Animal Offense and a $500 Fine for Subsequent Offenses, and Impose A $200 Fine for Keeping Animals on Medians. (Thomas Grundler, Deputy Chief of Police; Paul Joye, Chief of Police)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 10_8_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_29_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 11_5_2025Finance Committee_ 11_10_2025Governing Body_ 12_10_2025 (3)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-22. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025____.(Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Signe Lindell, and Councilor Alma Castro)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 5-2, to Define “Abandonment” and “Unattended Animal”; Section 5-5.4 to Prohibit Keeping an Animal On any Median; and Section 5-8.4 to Specify that Abandoning an Animal Will Incur a Fine; Creating a New Section, 5-8.14, “Unattended Animal”, Prohibiting Unattended Animals and Imposing a Fine; and Amending Table 15-12.1 to Increase the Fine for Abandoning an Animal From $200 to $500, Impose a $200 Fine for a First Unattended Animal Offense and a $500 Fine for Subsequent Offenses, and Impose A $200 Fine for Keeping Animals on Medians. (Thomas Grundler, Deputy Chief of Police; Paul Joye, Chief of Police)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 10_8_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_29_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 11_5_2025Finance Committee_ 11_10_2025Governing Body_ 12_10_2025 (4)

16-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)

A Bill Repealing and Replacing SFCC 1987 Chapter 14 (“Land Development Code”); Clarifying and Consolidating Various References to Code Violations Into One Violations Section; Specifying that the Applicant or the Property Owner Have the Burden of Proof for Establishing Legal Non-C...

Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Directormrmoore@santafenm.gov

mrmoore@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Governing Body(Introduction)10/08/2025
Special Governing Body(Public Comment)10/09/2025
Historic District Review Board10/14/2025
Planning Commission10/16/2025
Public Works and Utilities Committee10/20/2025
Quality of Life Committee10/22/2025
Finance Committee10/27/2025
Special Governing Body(Public Hearing)11/19/2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Repealing and Replacing SFCC 1987 Chapter 14 (“Land Development Code”); Clarifying and Consolidating Various References to Code Violations Into One Violations Section; Specifying that the Applicant or the Property Owner Have the Burden of Proof for Establishing Legal Non-Conformities; Reducing the Early Neighborhood Notification Requirement for City Capital Improvement Projects to those Exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars; Renaming “Special Use Permit” to “Conditional Use Permit”; Removing Historic District Review Board’s (“HDRB”) Authority to Recommend Personal Property Acquisitions; Requiring Archaeologists to Hold a New Mexico State Burial Excavation Permit for Certain Work; Removing Waivers of Qualifications for Archaeologists by Archaeological Review Committee; Increasing Permitted Building Heights for Residential Districts and Non-Residential Development; Establishing Densities and Height By Right for Certain Residential Zones Exceeding Ten Units Per Acre; Creating a Parks and Open Space Zoning District; Permitting Additional Flexibility for Certain Structures and Situations Regarding Setbacks; Eliminating Residential Suite Hotel_Motel and Ecological Resource Protection Overlay Zoning Districts; Reducing the Length at Which an Archaeological Clearance Permit is Required for Sewer and Utility Main Construction; Removing Alcohol Sale Regulations in the Airport Road Overlay; Identifying a Strategy to Review and Approve Land Uses Not Specifically Listed in the “Summary Table of Allowed Uses”; Clarifying that Duplexes, Triplexes, Townhomes, and Residential Complexes are Permitted Uses; Creating Use Categories and Subcategories and Reorganizing Some Existing Uses Into New Categories within the Table of Allowed Uses; Requiring Trees to be Integrated Into Stormwater Infrastructure in the Airport Road Overlay District; Removing Certain Prohibitions for Vehicle Parking at Residences; Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units to be the Maximum Allowable Height of the Zoning District; Establishing Design and Dimensional Standards for Residential Compound Development; Regulating In-Ground and Above-Ground Pools; Regulating Agricultural Home Occupations; Reassigning the Use, “Laboratory, Research, or Testing” From Industrial to Commercial; Regulating Outdoor Dining; Updating Telecommunication Facilities Code to be Consistent with Federal Standards; Establishing New Subdistrict Regulations in the Historic District Overlays; Specifying Primary Facades for Significant Structures and the Strategy for Identifying Primary Facades On Contributing Structures; Updating Definitions For Façade and Elevation; Prohibiting Enclosure Of Existing Porches and Portals on Primary Facades of Contributing Structures; Requiring Window Depth and Other Characteristics of Windows and Doors be Preserved in Historic Districts; Increasing Affordability Incentives, Including Administrative Review and Density Bonuses; Specifying that Open Space Requirements in the C-2 District are Per Dwelling Unit; Expanding Options to Reduce On-Site Parking and Exempting the Business Capital District from Parking Requirements in Table 7-4; Reducing Required Off-Street Parking Spaces; Requiring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for All New Developments; Distinguishing Parking Regulations Applicable to Bicycles from those Applicable to Vehicles, and Requiring Long-Term Bicycle Storage and Parking; Eliminating Content-Based Sign Restrictions; Imposing a Variety of New Regulations Protecting the City’s Terrain and Stormwater Management; Imposing New Landscaping Standards for Plants and Trees; Eliminating Allowance for High- and Low-Pressure Sodium Lamps and Mercury Vapor, Adding Led as the Permitted Lamp Type, and Decreasing the Permitted Incandescent Watts from 160 to 150; Sunsetting the Business Capitol District Design Review Committee and Long Range Planning Subcommittee; Defining Numerous Terms; Imbedding Graphical Depictions of Processes; and Making Non-Substantive Chapter Organizational Changes. (Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Director; mrmoore@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduction)_ 10_08_2025Special Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_09_2025Historic District Review Board_ 10_14_2025Planning Commission_ 10_16_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 10_20_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 10_22_2025Finance Committee_ 10_27_2025Special Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 11_19_2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Repealing and Replacing SFCC 1987 Chapter 14 (“Land Development Code”); Clarifying and Consolidating Various References to Code Violations Into One Violations Section; Specifying that the Applicant or the Property Owner Have the Burden of Proof for Establishing Legal Non-Conformities; Reducing the Early Neighborhood Notification Requirement for City Capital Improvement Projects to those Exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars; Renaming “Special Use Permit” to “Conditional Use Permit”; Removing Historic District Review Board’s (“HDRB”) Authority to Recommend Personal Property Acquisitions; Requiring Archaeologists to Hold a New Mexico State Burial Excavation Permit for Certain Work; Removing Waivers of Qualifications for Archaeologists by Archaeological Review Committee; Increasing Permitted Building Heights for Residential Districts and Non-Residential Development; Establishing Densities and Height By Right for Certain Residential Zones Exceeding Ten Units Per Acre; Creating a Parks and Open Space Zoning District; Permitting Additional Flexibility for Certain Structures and Situations Regarding Setbacks; Eliminating Residential Suite Hotel_Motel and Ecological Resource Protection Overlay Zoning Districts; Reducing the Length at Which an Archaeological Clearance Permit is Required for Sewer and Utility Main Construction; Removing Alcohol Sale Regulations in the Airport Road Overlay; Identifying a Strategy to Review and Approve Land Uses Not Specifically Listed in the “Summary Table of Allowed Uses”; Clarifying that Duplexes, Triplexes, Townhomes, and Residential Complexes are Permitted Uses; Creating Use Categories and Subcategories and Reorganizing Some Existing Uses Into New Categories within the Table of Allowed Uses; Requiring Trees to be Integrated Into Stormwater Infrastructure in the Airport Road Overlay District; Removing Certain Prohibitions for Vehicle Parking at Residences; Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units to be the Maximum Allowable Height of the Zoning District; Establishing Design and Dimensional Standards for Residential Compound Development; Regulating In-Ground and Above-Ground Pools; Regulating Agricultural Home Occupations; Reassigning the Use, “Laboratory, Research, or Testing” From Industrial to Commercial; Regulating Outdoor Dining; Updating Telecommunication Facilities Code to be Consistent with Federal Standards; Establishing New Subdistrict Regulations in the Historic District Overlays; Specifying Primary Facades for Significant Structures and the Strategy for Identifying Primary Facades On Contributing Structures; Updating Definitions For Façade and Elevation; Prohibiting Enclosure Of Existing Porches and Portals on Primary Facades of Contributing Structures; Requiring Window Depth and Other Characteristics of Windows and Doors be Preserved in Historic Districts; Increasing Affordability Incentives, Including Administrative Review and Density Bonuses; Specifying that Open Space Requirements in the C-2 District are Per Dwelling Unit; Expanding Options to Reduce On-Site Parking and Exempting the Business Capital District from Parking Requirements in Table 7-4; Reducing Required Off-Street Parking Spaces; Requiring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for All New Developments; Distinguishing Parking Regulations Applicable to Bicycles from those Applicable to Vehicles, and Requiring Long-Term Bicycle Storage and Parking; Eliminating Content-Based Sign Restrictions; Imposing a Variety of New Regulations Protecting the City’s Terrain and Stormwater Management; Imposing New Landscaping Standards for Plants and Trees; Eliminating Allowance for High- and Low-Pressure Sodium Lamps and Mercury Vapor, Adding Led as the Permitted Lamp Type, and Decreasing the Permitted Incandescent Watts from 160 to 150; Sunsetting the Business Capitol District Design Review Committee and Long Range Planning Subcommittee; Defining Numerous Terms; Imbedding Graphical Depictions of Processes; and Making Non-Substantive Chapter Organizational Changes. (Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Director; mrmoore@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduction)_ 10_08_2025Special Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_09_2025Historic District Review Board_ 10_14_2025Planning Commission_ 10_16_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 10_20_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 10_22_2025Finance Committee_ 10_27_2025Special Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 11_19_2025 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Repealing and Replacing SFCC 1987 Chapter 14 (“Land Development Code”); Clarifying and Consolidating Various References to Code Violations Into One Violations Section; Specifying that the Applicant or the Property Owner Have the Burden of Proof for Establishing Legal Non-Conformities; Reducing the Early Neighborhood Notification Requirement for City Capital Improvement Projects to those Exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars; Renaming “Special Use Permit” to “Conditional Use Permit”; Removing Historic District Review Board’s (“HDRB”) Authority to Recommend Personal Property Acquisitions; Requiring Archaeologists to Hold a New Mexico State Burial Excavation Permit for Certain Work; Removing Waivers of Qualifications for Archaeologists by Archaeological Review Committee; Increasing Permitted Building Heights for Residential Districts and Non-Residential Development; Establishing Densities and Height By Right for Certain Residential Zones Exceeding Ten Units Per Acre; Creating a Parks and Open Space Zoning District; Permitting Additional Flexibility for Certain Structures and Situations Regarding Setbacks; Eliminating Residential Suite Hotel_Motel and Ecological Resource Protection Overlay Zoning Districts; Reducing the Length at Which an Archaeological Clearance Permit is Required for Sewer and Utility Main Construction; Removing Alcohol Sale Regulations in the Airport Road Overlay; Identifying a Strategy to Review and Approve Land Uses Not Specifically Listed in the “Summary Table of Allowed Uses”; Clarifying that Duplexes, Triplexes, Townhomes, and Residential Complexes are Permitted Uses; Creating Use Categories and Subcategories and Reorganizing Some Existing Uses Into New Categories within the Table of Allowed Uses; Requiring Trees to be Integrated Into Stormwater Infrastructure in the Airport Road Overlay District; Removing Certain Prohibitions for Vehicle Parking at Residences; Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units to be the Maximum Allowable Height of the Zoning District; Establishing Design and Dimensional Standards for Residential Compound Development; Regulating In-Ground and Above-Ground Pools; Regulating Agricultural Home Occupations; Reassigning the Use, “Laboratory, Research, or Testing” From Industrial to Commercial; Regulating Outdoor Dining; Updating Telecommunication Facilities Code to be Consistent with Federal Standards; Establishing New Subdistrict Regulations in the Historic District Overlays; Specifying Primary Facades for Significant Structures and the Strategy for Identifying Primary Facades On Contributing Structures; Updating Definitions For Façade and Elevation; Prohibiting Enclosure Of Existing Porches and Portals on Primary Facades of Contributing Structures; Requiring Window Depth and Other Characteristics of Windows and Doors be Preserved in Historic Districts; Increasing Affordability Incentives, Including Administrative Review and Density Bonuses; Specifying that Open Space Requirements in the C-2 District are Per Dwelling Unit; Expanding Options to Reduce On-Site Parking and Exempting the Business Capital District from Parking Requirements in Table 7-4; Reducing Required Off-Street Parking Spaces; Requiring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for All New Developments; Distinguishing Parking Regulations Applicable to Bicycles from those Applicable to Vehicles, and Requiring Long-Term Bicycle Storage and Parking; Eliminating Content-Based Sign Restrictions; Imposing a Variety of New Regulations Protecting the City’s Terrain and Stormwater Management; Imposing New Landscaping Standards for Plants and Trees; Eliminating Allowance for High- and Low-Pressure Sodium Lamps and Mercury Vapor, Adding Led as the Permitted Lamp Type, and Decreasing the Permitted Incandescent Watts from 160 to 150; Sunsetting the Business Capitol District Design Review Committee and Long Range Planning Subcommittee; Defining Numerous Terms; Imbedding Graphical Depictions of Processes; and Making Non-Substantive Chapter Organizational Changes. (Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Director; mrmoore@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduction)_ 10_08_2025Special Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_09_2025Historic District Review Board_ 10_14_2025Planning Commission_ 10_16_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 10_20_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 10_22_2025Finance Committee_ 10_27_2025Special Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 11_19_2025 (3)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Repealing and Replacing SFCC 1987 Chapter 14 (“Land Development Code”); Clarifying and Consolidating Various References to Code Violations Into One Violations Section; Specifying that the Applicant or the Property Owner Have the Burden of Proof for Establishing Legal Non-Conformities; Reducing the Early Neighborhood Notification Requirement for City Capital Improvement Projects to those Exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars; Renaming “Special Use Permit” to “Conditional Use Permit”; Removing Historic District Review Board’s (“HDRB”) Authority to Recommend Personal Property Acquisitions; Requiring Archaeologists to Hold a New Mexico State Burial Excavation Permit for Certain Work; Removing Waivers of Qualifications for Archaeologists by Archaeological Review Committee; Increasing Permitted Building Heights for Residential Districts and Non-Residential Development; Establishing Densities and Height By Right for Certain Residential Zones Exceeding Ten Units Per Acre; Creating a Parks and Open Space Zoning District; Permitting Additional Flexibility for Certain Structures and Situations Regarding Setbacks; Eliminating Residential Suite Hotel_Motel and Ecological Resource Protection Overlay Zoning Districts; Reducing the Length at Which an Archaeological Clearance Permit is Required for Sewer and Utility Main Construction; Removing Alcohol Sale Regulations in the Airport Road Overlay; Identifying a Strategy to Review and Approve Land Uses Not Specifically Listed in the “Summary Table of Allowed Uses”; Clarifying that Duplexes, Triplexes, Townhomes, and Residential Complexes are Permitted Uses; Creating Use Categories and Subcategories and Reorganizing Some Existing Uses Into New Categories within the Table of Allowed Uses; Requiring Trees to be Integrated Into Stormwater Infrastructure in the Airport Road Overlay District; Removing Certain Prohibitions for Vehicle Parking at Residences; Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units to be the Maximum Allowable Height of the Zoning District; Establishing Design and Dimensional Standards for Residential Compound Development; Regulating In-Ground and Above-Ground Pools; Regulating Agricultural Home Occupations; Reassigning the Use, “Laboratory, Research, or Testing” From Industrial to Commercial; Regulating Outdoor Dining; Updating Telecommunication Facilities Code to be Consistent with Federal Standards; Establishing New Subdistrict Regulations in the Historic District Overlays; Specifying Primary Facades for Significant Structures and the Strategy for Identifying Primary Facades On Contributing Structures; Updating Definitions For Façade and Elevation; Prohibiting Enclosure Of Existing Porches and Portals on Primary Facades of Contributing Structures; Requiring Window Depth and Other Characteristics of Windows and Doors be Preserved in Historic Districts; Increasing Affordability Incentives, Including Administrative Review and Density Bonuses; Specifying that Open Space Requirements in the C-2 District are Per Dwelling Unit; Expanding Options to Reduce On-Site Parking and Exempting the Business Capital District from Parking Requirements in Table 7-4; Reducing Required Off-Street Parking Spaces; Requiring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for All New Developments; Distinguishing Parking Regulations Applicable to Bicycles from those Applicable to Vehicles, and Requiring Long-Term Bicycle Storage and Parking; Eliminating Content-Based Sign Restrictions; Imposing a Variety of New Regulations Protecting the City’s Terrain and Stormwater Management; Imposing New Landscaping Standards for Plants and Trees; Eliminating Allowance for High- and Low-Pressure Sodium Lamps and Mercury Vapor, Adding Led as the Permitted Lamp Type, and Decreasing the Permitted Incandescent Watts from 160 to 150; Sunsetting the Business Capitol District Design Review Committee and Long Range Planning Subcommittee; Defining Numerous Terms; Imbedding Graphical Depictions of Processes; and Making Non-Substantive Chapter Organizational Changes. (Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Director; mrmoore@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduction)_ 10_08_2025Special Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_09_2025Historic District Review Board_ 10_14_2025Planning Commission_ 10_16_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 10_20_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 10_22_2025Finance Committee_ 10_27_2025Special Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 11_19_2025 (4)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Repealing and Replacing SFCC 1987 Chapter 14 (“Land Development Code”); Clarifying and Consolidating Various References to Code Violations Into One Violations Section; Specifying that the Applicant or the Property Owner Have the Burden of Proof for Establishing Legal Non-Conformities; Reducing the Early Neighborhood Notification Requirement for City Capital Improvement Projects to those Exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars; Renaming “Special Use Permit” to “Conditional Use Permit”; Removing Historic District Review Board’s (“HDRB”) Authority to Recommend Personal Property Acquisitions; Requiring Archaeologists to Hold a New Mexico State Burial Excavation Permit for Certain Work; Removing Waivers of Qualifications for Archaeologists by Archaeological Review Committee; Increasing Permitted Building Heights for Residential Districts and Non-Residential Development; Establishing Densities and Height By Right for Certain Residential Zones Exceeding Ten Units Per Acre; Creating a Parks and Open Space Zoning District; Permitting Additional Flexibility for Certain Structures and Situations Regarding Setbacks; Eliminating Residential Suite Hotel_Motel and Ecological Resource Protection Overlay Zoning Districts; Reducing the Length at Which an Archaeological Clearance Permit is Required for Sewer and Utility Main Construction; Removing Alcohol Sale Regulations in the Airport Road Overlay; Identifying a Strategy to Review and Approve Land Uses Not Specifically Listed in the “Summary Table of Allowed Uses”; Clarifying that Duplexes, Triplexes, Townhomes, and Residential Complexes are Permitted Uses; Creating Use Categories and Subcategories and Reorganizing Some Existing Uses Into New Categories within the Table of Allowed Uses; Requiring Trees to be Integrated Into Stormwater Infrastructure in the Airport Road Overlay District; Removing Certain Prohibitions for Vehicle Parking at Residences; Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units to be the Maximum Allowable Height of the Zoning District; Establishing Design and Dimensional Standards for Residential Compound Development; Regulating In-Ground and Above-Ground Pools; Regulating Agricultural Home Occupations; Reassigning the Use, “Laboratory, Research, or Testing” From Industrial to Commercial; Regulating Outdoor Dining; Updating Telecommunication Facilities Code to be Consistent with Federal Standards; Establishing New Subdistrict Regulations in the Historic District Overlays; Specifying Primary Facades for Significant Structures and the Strategy for Identifying Primary Facades On Contributing Structures; Updating Definitions For Façade and Elevation; Prohibiting Enclosure Of Existing Porches and Portals on Primary Facades of Contributing Structures; Requiring Window Depth and Other Characteristics of Windows and Doors be Preserved in Historic Districts; Increasing Affordability Incentives, Including Administrative Review and Density Bonuses; Specifying that Open Space Requirements in the C-2 District are Per Dwelling Unit; Expanding Options to Reduce On-Site Parking and Exempting the Business Capital District from Parking Requirements in Table 7-4; Reducing Required Off-Street Parking Spaces; Requiring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for All New Developments; Distinguishing Parking Regulations Applicable to Bicycles from those Applicable to Vehicles, and Requiring Long-Term Bicycle Storage and Parking; Eliminating Content-Based Sign Restrictions; Imposing a Variety of New Regulations Protecting the City’s Terrain and Stormwater Management; Imposing New Landscaping Standards for Plants and Trees; Eliminating Allowance for High- and Low-Pressure Sodium Lamps and Mercury Vapor, Adding Led as the Permitted Lamp Type, and Decreasing the Permitted Incandescent Watts from 160 to 150; Sunsetting the Business Capitol District Design Review Committee and Long Range Planning Subcommittee; Defining Numerous Terms; Imbedding Graphical Depictions of Processes; and Making Non-Substantive Chapter Organizational Changes. (Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Director; mrmoore@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduction)_ 10_08_2025Special Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_09_2025Historic District Review Board_ 10_14_2025Planning Commission_ 10_16_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 10_20_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 10_22_2025Finance Committee_ 10_27_2025Special Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 11_19_2025 (5)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Repealing and Replacing SFCC 1987 Chapter 14 (“Land Development Code”); Clarifying and Consolidating Various References to Code Violations Into One Violations Section; Specifying that the Applicant or the Property Owner Have the Burden of Proof for Establishing Legal Non-Conformities; Reducing the Early Neighborhood Notification Requirement for City Capital Improvement Projects to those Exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars; Renaming “Special Use Permit” to “Conditional Use Permit”; Removing Historic District Review Board’s (“HDRB”) Authority to Recommend Personal Property Acquisitions; Requiring Archaeologists to Hold a New Mexico State Burial Excavation Permit for Certain Work; Removing Waivers of Qualifications for Archaeologists by Archaeological Review Committee; Increasing Permitted Building Heights for Residential Districts and Non-Residential Development; Establishing Densities and Height By Right for Certain Residential Zones Exceeding Ten Units Per Acre; Creating a Parks and Open Space Zoning District; Permitting Additional Flexibility for Certain Structures and Situations Regarding Setbacks; Eliminating Residential Suite Hotel_Motel and Ecological Resource Protection Overlay Zoning Districts; Reducing the Length at Which an Archaeological Clearance Permit is Required for Sewer and Utility Main Construction; Removing Alcohol Sale Regulations in the Airport Road Overlay; Identifying a Strategy to Review and Approve Land Uses Not Specifically Listed in the “Summary Table of Allowed Uses”; Clarifying that Duplexes, Triplexes, Townhomes, and Residential Complexes are Permitted Uses; Creating Use Categories and Subcategories and Reorganizing Some Existing Uses Into New Categories within the Table of Allowed Uses; Requiring Trees to be Integrated Into Stormwater Infrastructure in the Airport Road Overlay District; Removing Certain Prohibitions for Vehicle Parking at Residences; Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units to be the Maximum Allowable Height of the Zoning District; Establishing Design and Dimensional Standards for Residential Compound Development; Regulating In-Ground and Above-Ground Pools; Regulating Agricultural Home Occupations; Reassigning the Use, “Laboratory, Research, or Testing” From Industrial to Commercial; Regulating Outdoor Dining; Updating Telecommunication Facilities Code to be Consistent with Federal Standards; Establishing New Subdistrict Regulations in the Historic District Overlays; Specifying Primary Facades for Significant Structures and the Strategy for Identifying Primary Facades On Contributing Structures; Updating Definitions For Façade and Elevation; Prohibiting Enclosure Of Existing Porches and Portals on Primary Facades of Contributing Structures; Requiring Window Depth and Other Characteristics of Windows and Doors be Preserved in Historic Districts; Increasing Affordability Incentives, Including Administrative Review and Density Bonuses; Specifying that Open Space Requirements in the C-2 District are Per Dwelling Unit; Expanding Options to Reduce On-Site Parking and Exempting the Business Capital District from Parking Requirements in Table 7-4; Reducing Required Off-Street Parking Spaces; Requiring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for All New Developments; Distinguishing Parking Regulations Applicable to Bicycles from those Applicable to Vehicles, and Requiring Long-Term Bicycle Storage and Parking; Eliminating Content-Based Sign Restrictions; Imposing a Variety of New Regulations Protecting the City’s Terrain and Stormwater Management; Imposing New Landscaping Standards for Plants and Trees; Eliminating Allowance for High- and Low-Pressure Sodium Lamps and Mercury Vapor, Adding Led as the Permitted Lamp Type, and Decreasing the Permitted Incandescent Watts from 160 to 150; Sunsetting the Business Capitol District Design Review Committee and Long Range Planning Subcommittee; Defining Numerous Terms; Imbedding Graphical Depictions of Processes; and Making Non-Substantive Chapter Organizational Changes. (Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Director; mrmoore@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduction)_ 10_08_2025Special Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_09_2025Historic District Review Board_ 10_14_2025Planning Commission_ 10_16_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 10_20_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 10_22_2025Finance Committee_ 10_27_2025Special Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 11_19_2025 (6)

17. Petitions from the Floor

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

18-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Signe Lindell, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Michael Garcia)A Bill Relating to the Santa Fe Traffic Operations Program; Amending Section 24-4 to Remove the Requirement for Police Department Oversight; Provide for the Use of Cameras that Detect Vehicle Noise Violations Using an Automated Compliance Enforcement System; and Impose a Fine for System-Detected Vehicle Noise Violations.

Benjamin Valdez, Deputy Chief of Policebpvaldez@santafenm.gov

bpvaldez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Governing Body(Introduced — Governing Body (Public Comment): 10/08/2025Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/20/2025Quality of Life Committee: 10/22/2025Finance Committee: 10/27/2025Governing Body: 11/12/2025)09/24/2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Signe Lindell, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Michael Garcia)A Bill Relating to the Santa Fe Traffic Operations Program; Amending Section 24-4 to Remove the Requirement for Police Department Oversight; Provide for the Use of Cameras that Detect Vehicle Noise Violations Using an Automated Compliance Enforcement System; and Impose a Fine for System-Detected Vehicle Noise Violations. (Benjamin Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_08_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 10_20_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 10_22_2025Finance Committee_ 10_27_2025Governing Body_ 11_12_2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Signe Lindell, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Michael Garcia)A Bill Relating to the Santa Fe Traffic Operations Program; Amending Section 24-4 to Remove the Requirement for Police Department Oversight; Provide for the Use of Cameras that Detect Vehicle Noise Violations Using an Automated Compliance Enforcement System; and Impose a Fine for System-Detected Vehicle Noise Violations. (Benjamin Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_08_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 10_20_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 10_22_2025Finance Committee_ 10_27_2025Governing Body_ 11_12_2025 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Signe Lindell, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Michael Garcia)A Bill Relating to the Santa Fe Traffic Operations Program; Amending Section 24-4 to Remove the Requirement for Police Department Oversight; Provide for the Use of Cameras that Detect Vehicle Noise Violations Using an Automated Compliance Enforcement System; and Impose a Fine for System-Detected Vehicle Noise Violations. (Benjamin Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 10_08_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 10_20_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 10_22_2025Finance Committee_ 10_27_2025Governing Body_ 11_12_2025 (3)

19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)

19-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 25-1.8(A) to Require the City of Santa Fe (“City”) to Continue to Monitor the Naturally Occurring Fluoride Levels in its Water System at Representative Sample Locations and to End the Requirement to Add Fluoride to the System.

Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Directorjdroach@santafenm.gov

jdroach@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Governing Body(Introduced — Governing Body (Public Comment): 09/10/2025Public Works and Utilities Committee: 09/15/2025Finance Committee: 09/22/2025Governing Body: 10/08/2025)08/27/2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 25-1.8(A) to Require the City of Santa Fe (“City”) to Continue to Monitor the Naturally Occurring Fluoride Levels in its Water System at Representative Sample Locations and to End the Requirement to Add Fluoride to the System. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 08_27_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 09_10_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_15_2025Finance Committee_ 09_22_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 25-1.8(A) to Require the City of Santa Fe (“City”) to Continue to Monitor the Naturally Occurring Fluoride Levels in its Water System at Representative Sample Locations and to End the Requirement to Add Fluoride to the System. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 08_27_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 09_10_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_15_2025Finance Committee_ 09_22_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-17. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 25-1.8(A) to Require the City of Santa Fe (“City”) to Continue to Monitor the Naturally Occurring Fluoride Levels in its Water System at Representative Sample Locations and to End the Requirement to Add Fluoride to the System. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 08_27_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 09_10_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_15_2025Finance Committee_ 09_22_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (3)

19-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Signe Lindell)

A Bill Establishing a Ten (10) Year Plaza Pushcart Vendor License for which Vendors who have Completed Twenty-Five (25) Consecutive Years of Vending are Eligible to Apply.

Xavier Martinez, Constituent Services Managerxbmartinez@santafenm.gov

xbmartinez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Governing Body(Introduced)08/27/2025
Economic Development Advisory Committee09/03/2025
Governing Body(Public Comment)09/10/2025
Quality of Life Committee09/17/2025
Finance Committee09/22/2025
Governing Body(Public Hearing)10/08/2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Signe Lindell)A Bill Establishing a Ten (10) Year Plaza Pushcart Vendor License for which Vendors who have Completed Twenty-Five (25) Consecutive Years of Vending are Eligible to Apply. (Xavier Martinez, Constituent Services Manager; xbmartinez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduced)_ 08_27_2025Economic Development Advisory Committee_ 09_03_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 09_10_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 09_17_2025Finance Committee_ 09_22_2025Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 10_08_2025

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Signe Lindell)A Bill Establishing a Ten (10) Year Plaza Pushcart Vendor License for which Vendors who have Completed Twenty-Five (25) Consecutive Years of Vending are Eligible to Apply. (Xavier Martinez, Constituent Services Manager; xbmartinez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduced)_ 08_27_2025Economic Development Advisory Committee_ 09_03_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 09_10_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 09_17_2025Finance Committee_ 09_22_2025Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 10_08_2025 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Signe Lindell)A Bill Establishing a Ten (10) Year Plaza Pushcart Vendor License for which Vendors who have Completed Twenty-Five (25) Consecutive Years of Vending are Eligible to Apply. (Xavier Martinez, Constituent Services Manager; xbmartinez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduced)_ 08_27_2025Economic Development Advisory Committee_ 09_03_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 09_10_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 09_17_2025Finance Committee_ 09_22_2025Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 10_08_2025 (3)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Signe Lindell)A Bill Establishing a Ten (10) Year Plaza Pushcart Vendor License for which Vendors who have Completed Twenty-Five (25) Consecutive Years of Vending are Eligible to Apply. (Xavier Martinez, Constituent Services Manager; xbmartinez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_Governing Body (Introduced)_ 08_27_2025Economic Development Advisory Committee_ 09_03_2025Governing Body (Public Comment)_ 09_10_2025Quality of Life Committee_ 09_17_2025Finance Committee_ 09_22_2025Governing Body (Public Hearing)_ 10_08_2025 (4)

19-c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)

A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights.

Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Directorjdroach@santafenm.gov

jdroach@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

Governing Body(Introduced)09/24/2025
Public Works and Utilities Committee09/29/2025
Finance Committee10/06/2025
Governing Body10/08/2025

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (2)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (3)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (4)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (5)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (6)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (7)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)A Resolution Updating the Water Offset Requirement Fee Chart to More Accurately Reflect the Current Market Value of Water Rights. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 09_24_2025Public Works and Utilities Committee_ 09_29_2025Finance Committee_ 10_06_2025Governing Body_ 10_08_2025 (8)

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

21. Appointments

21-a. Arts Commission April Cleveland - Appointment - Term Ending 10/2027Winoka Yepa - Reappointment - Term Ending 10/2027Robyne Robinson - Reappointment - Term Ending 10/2027

Arts CommissionApril Cleveland - Appointment - Term Ending 10_2027Winoka Yepa - Reappointment - Term Ending 10_2027Robyne Robinson - Reappointment - Term Ending 10_2027

Arts CommissionApril Cleveland - Appointment - Term Ending 10_2027Winoka Yepa - Reappointment - Term Ending 10_2027Robyne Robinson - Reappointment - Term Ending 10_2027 (2)

21-b. Planning Commission Thomas J. Rieland - Reappointment - Term Ending 06/2027

Planning CommissionThomas J. Rieland - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027

Planning CommissionThomas J. Rieland - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027 (2)

Planning CommissionThomas J. Rieland - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027 (3)

21-c. Economic Development Advisory Committee Mary Ondine Frauenglass - Reappointment - Term Ending 06/2027Myrriah Tomar - Reappointment - Term Ending 06/2027David Perez - Reappointment - Term Ending 06/2027Kenneth Resnick - Reappointment - Term Ending 06/2027Dulce Marti - Appointment - Term Ending 06/2027

Economic Development Advisory CommitteeMary Ondine Frauenglass - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027Myrriah Tomar - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027David Perez - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027Kenneth Resnick - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027Dulce Marti - Appointment - Term Ending 06_2027

22. Adjourn

Regular Governing Body Meeting - Second Wednesday

Regular Governing Body Meeting - Second Wednesday

Meeting Documents (3)

10-08-25 GB Agenda 100825

10-08-25 GB Agenda Packet 100825

10-08-25 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

Agenda at a Glance

Agenda Items (51)

Update on the Conservation and Sustainability Division. (Christine Chavez, Water Conservation Manager, cychavez@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review

Request for Approval of the September 24, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Deputy City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafennm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Approval of a Settlement Agreement and Release in the Amount of $375,000, Resolving Pending Litigation Regarding Mark Lopez, v. City of Santa Fe, et al., D-101-CV-2023-02458. (Christopher Ryan, Senior Assistant City Attorney_ cwryan@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Arts CommissionApril Cleveland - Appointment - Term Ending 10_2027Winoka Yepa - Reappointment - Term Ending 10_2027Robyne Robinson - Reappointment - Term Ending 10_2027

Arts CommissionApril Cleveland - Appointment - Term Ending 10_2027Winoka Yepa - Reappointment - Term Ending 10_2027Robyne Robinson - Reappointment - Term Ending 10_2027 (2)

Planning CommissionThomas J. Rieland - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027

Planning CommissionThomas J. Rieland - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027 (2)

Planning CommissionThomas J. Rieland - Reappointment - Term Ending 06_2027 (3)

Meeting Documents (3)

10-08-25 GB Agenda 100825

10-08-25 GB Agenda Packet 100825

10-08-25 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

Agenda at a Glance

Agenda Items (51)

Update on the Conservation and Sustainability Division. (Christine Chavez, Water Conservation Manager, cychavez@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review

Request for Approval of the September 24, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Deputy City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafennm.gov)Committee Review_Governing Body_ 10_08_2025

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Approval of a Settlement Agreement and Release in the Amount of $375,000, Resolving Pending Litigation Regarding Mark Lopez, v. City of Santa Fe, et al., D-101-CV-2023-02458. (Christopher Ryan, Senior Assistant City Attorney_ cwryan@santafenm.gov)

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review

Committee Review