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Regular Governing Body Meeting - Last Wednesday

Date: Wed, Mar 26, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Santa Fe City Hall. Without the 6-hour meetings.

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Meeting Documents (3)

03/26/25 GB Agenda

AgendaPosted 3/21/2025

03/26/25 GB Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 3/21/2025

03-26-25 Governing Body Signed Minutes

MinutesPosted 4/21/2025

Agenda Items (45)

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

2-a. Councilor Cassutt

3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

3-a. Councilor Lindell

4. Invocation and Rememberances

4-a. Councilor Romero-Wirth

5. Roll Call

6. Approval of Agenda

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

8. Presentations

8-a. Strengthening Communities: Leveraging State and Local Recovery Funds for Human Services.

Julie Sanchez, Youth & Family Division Directorjjsanchez@santafenm.gov
jjsanchez@santafenm.gov
Emily Oster, Finance Directorekoster@santafenm.gov
ekoster@santafenm.gov

YFSD ARPA Presentation 03.26.2025-FINAL v.2

9. Action Items: Consent Agenda

9-a. Request for Approval of the March 12, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body03/26/2025

03-12-25 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

9-b. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Keers Facility Services LLC in the Total Amount of $1,000,000 for On-Call Remediation Services with Term Ending December 31, 2028.

Committee Schedule: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/17/2025 Finance Committee: 03/24/2025 Governing Body: 03/26/2025

Caryn Grosse, Public Works Project Manager IIIclgrosse@santafenm.gov
clgrosse@santafenm.gov

Contract Packet Keers Remediation CW on-call Signed

9-c. Request for Approval of Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the Total Amount of $339,388 Including NMGRT for Engineering Design Services for a Four-Year Term.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $339,388 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Wastewater WIP Design.

Paul F. Heerbrant, PE Engineer Supervisor:pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/17/2025
  • Finance Committee03/24/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

HDR Memo Compost HDR purch sign packet

9-d. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement Item #24-0505 with WH Pacific Inc to Reflect Company's Name Change to NV5 Inc.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee03/17/2025
  • Finance Committee03/24/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

GB 600 WHPacific Amendment 1 dept signed

9-e. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with Alive Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $600,000 Excluding NMGRT for On-Call General Electrical Services for a Four-Year Term.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $649,125 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.

Fred Heerbrandt, Engineer Supervisor:pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/17/2025
  • Finance Committee03/24/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

GB 550 ALIVE ITB packet On- Call Gen Elec int signed

9-f. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Price Agreement Item #21-0378 with Sub Surface Contracting, Inc. to Increase Compensation by $542,187.50 for a New Total Amount of $2,168,751 Including NMGRT for On-Call City-Wide Water Utility Construction and Repair.

Bill Huey, Engineerbchuey@santafenm.gov
bchuey@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/17/2025
  • Finance Committee03/24/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

3202777 GB PW Amend 3 Sub Surface Packet 2 OCR

9-g. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Price Agreement Item #21-0378 with A.A.C.

Construction, LLC to Increase Compensation by $542,187.50 for a New Total Amount of $1,626,562.50 Including NMGRT for On Call City-Wide Water Utility Construction and Repair.

Bill Huey, Engineerbchuey@santafenm.gov
bchuey@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/17/2025
  • Finance Committee03/24/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

3202778 Amendment OCR

9-h. Request for Approval of General Services Contract with Newterra Corporation, Inc., in the Amount of $249,984 for the Rental of Six Aerators for a Six-Month Term.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $249,984 from Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund to Wastewater Capital Projects WIP Construction.

Michael Dozier, Wastewater Management Division Directormldozier@santafenm.gov
mldozier@santafenm.gov
LeRoy Alvarado, Wastewater Division Operations Supervisorlmalvarado@santafenm.gov
lmalvarado@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/17/2025
  • Finance Committee03/24/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

Newterra EMERGENCY packet and BAR purch signed FINAL

9-i. Request Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $150,000 to Fund Temporary Positions within the Public Utilities Department Administrative Division.

Nancy Jimenez, Utility Billing Division Directornljimenez@santafenm.gov
nljimenez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/17/2025
  • Finance Committee02/24/2025
  • Governing Body(POSTPONED)02/26/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

Temporary Staffing Memo and BAR 2025.xls

9-j. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025- ____. (Councilor Alma Castro)

A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine During the 2025 Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concerts on June 5, 2025; June 6, 2025; June 12, 2025; June 13, 2025; June 19, 2025; June 20, 2025; June 26, 2025; July 18, 2025; July 25, 2025; August 1, 2025; August 8...

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)03/12/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee03/19/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concerts 2025 (Memo)

Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concerts 2025 (Resolution)

Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concerts 2025 (FIR)

9-k. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025- ____. (Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Approving the Consumption of Beer and Wine During SITE Santa Fe’s Annual Gala Dinner Event on July 18th, 2025, at the Ramada in the Railyard Park, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987, and Rescinding the Approval for Consumption on June 26th, 2025, which was Granted in Resolution 2023-7.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 03/19/2025Governing Body: 03/026/2025)03/12/2025

SITE Santa Fe Annual Benefit 2025 Alcohol Approval (Memo)

SITE Santa Fe Annual Benefit 2025 Alcohol Approval (Resolution)

SITE Santa Fe Annual Benefit 2025 Alcohol Approval (FIR)

9-l. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.____(Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents for an Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department, Regarding Agreement Number SAP-I2457-GF, to Plan, Design, and Construct Improvements on Jemez Road, Including a Sewer Line South of Airport Road, to Improve Residential Septic Systems.

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)03/12/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/17/2025
  • Finance Committee03/24/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

SAP 24-I2457-GF Jemez Road Sewer ($210,000) Authorized Representatives and Agents (Memo)

SAP 24-I2457-GF Jemez Road Sewer ($210,000) Authorized Representatives and Agents (Resolution)

SAP 24-I2457-GF Jemez Road Sewer ($210,000) Authorized Representatives and Agents (FIR)

10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

10-a. Request for Approval to Purchase Traffic Barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC in the Total Amount of $233,286.79.

Brian Williams, Director of Emergency Managementbgwilliams@santafenm.gov
bgwilliams@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee03/24/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

Memo Meridian Barriers 3-17-25 Updated Signed

10-b. Approval of a Proposed Announcement of the Sale or Lease of Midtown Site Parcels Pursuant to Resolution 2021-16

Daniel Hernandez, Director Metropolitan Redevelopment Agencydahernandez@santafenm.gov
dahernandez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee03/24/2025
  • Governing Body03/26/2025

Public Announcement Disposition Memo For Signature FINAL Packet

MRA-Disposition 03.24.2025

11. Matters from the City Manager

12. Matters from the City Attorney

13. Matters from the City Clerk

14. Communications from the Governing Body

15. Introduction of Legislation

15-a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine During the Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concert Sponsored by SITE Santa Fe on June 25, 2025, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2© SFCC 1987.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 04/02/2025Governing Body: 04/09/2025)03/26/2025

SITE Santa Fe Sponsored Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concert Alcohol Approval (Memo)

SITE Santa Fe Sponsored Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concert Alcohol Approval (Resolution)

SITE Santa Fe Sponsored Railyard Paza Summer Scene Concert Alcohol Approval (FIR)

15-b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents for an Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department, Regarding Agreement Number SAP-24-I2455-GF, to Acquire Land For, and Plan, Design, Construct, Purchase, Repair, Permit, and Improve, a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Mike Dozier, Wastewater Division Directormldozier@santafenm.gov
mldozier@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/31/2025Finance Committee: 04/07/2025Governing Body: 04/09/2025)03/26/2025

SAP 24-I2455-GF Paseo Real Wastewater Authorized Representatives and Agents (Memo)

SAP 24-I2455-GF Paseo Real Wastewater Authorized Representatives and Agents (Resolution)

SAP 24-I2455-GF Paseo Real Wastewater Authorized Representatives and Agents (FIR)

15-c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing Representatives and Agents for an Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department, Regarding Agreement Number SAP-24-I2458-GF, to Plan, Design and Construct Wastewater System Improvements, Including Sewer Services and a Stormwater Plan for Vereda de Valencia.

Zoe Isaacson, River and Watershed Managerzrisaacson@santafenm.gov
zrisaacson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/31/2025Finance Committee: 04/07/2025Governing Body: 04/09/2025)03/26/2025

SAP 24-I2458-GF Vereda de Valencia Authorized Representatives and Agents (Memo)

SAP 24-I2457-GF ($160,000) Vereda de Valencia Authorized Representatives and Agents

SAP 24-I2458-GF Vereda de Valencia Authorized Representatives and Agents (FIR)

15-d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Making a Finding of Necessity and Designating an Area Comprised of a Majority of the Midtown Local Innovation Corridor Overlay District as a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area.

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Metropolitan Development Agencydahernandez@santafenm.gov
dahernandez@santafenm.gov
Carly Vendetti, Asset Development Manager, Metropolitan Development Agencycavenditti@santafenm.gov
cavenditti@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Economic Development Advisory Committee: 04/02/2025Quality of Life Committee: 04/02/2025Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/21/2025Finance Committee: 04/28/2025Governing Body: 04/30/2025)03/26/2025

Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation (Memo)

Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation (Resolution)

Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation (FIR)

16. Petitions from the Floor

16-a. Public Comments

Public Comment - Meryl Lieberman

Public Comment - Stefanie Beninato

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

18. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)

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

20. Appointments

20-a. Ethics and Campaign Review Board James P. Sullivan - Appointment - Term Ending 07/2026

jps resume 2024 Redacted

21. Adjourn