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Regular Governing Body Meeting - Last Wednesday

Date: Wed, May 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Meeting Documents (3)

05-28-25 gb zoom link 2

AgendaPosted 5/28/2025

05-28-25 GB Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 5/23/2025

05-28-25 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

MinutesPosted 6/23/2025

Agenda Items (47)

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

2-a. Councilor Chavez

3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

3-a. Councilor Castro

4. Invocation and Rememberances

4-a. Councilor Michael Garcia

5. Roll Call

6. Approval of Agenda

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

8. Presentations

9. Action Items: Consent Agenda

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

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body05/14/2025

04-30-25 Regular Governiing Body Meeting Minutes

9-b. Request for Approval of the May 14, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body05/28/2025

05-14-25 Regular Governiing Body Meeting Minutes

9-c. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with Great Western Electrical, Inc. in the Total Amount of $5,409,375 Including NMGRT for On-Call Electrical Services through June 30, 2029.

Committee Review Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/19/2025 Finance Committee: 05/27/2025 Governing Body: 05/28/2025

Joshua Bohlman, Public Works Project Managerjbohlman@santafenm.gov
jbohlman@santafenm.gov

Contract Packet Great Western ITB 25078 On-Call Electrical signed

9-d. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Item # 23-0157 with Thatcher Company of Arizona, Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $62.890.08 for a New Total Contract Amount of $4,641,890.08 to Provide Chemicals for the Treatment of Drinking Water at the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Ultility Committee05/19/2025
  • Fiannce Committee05/27/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

THATCHER AMEND 2 $62,890 signed by purch GB MEMO

9-e. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Construction Contract Item #23-0224 with GME General Building LLC to Extend the Term through May 30, 2026, Update the Price List and Allow Contract Extensions for Up to Ten Years.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities05/19/2025
  • Finance Committee05/27/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

GB 600 GME General Builders Amendment 1 signed

9-f. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Construction Contract Item #23-0565 with CF Padilla to Increase the Compensation by $606,315.66 for a New Total Amount Not to Exceed $19,839,842.92, Including NMGRT for Construction of the Nichols Dam Rehibilitation Project.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $606,316 from the Water Enterprise Fund Balance to Water WIP Construction for the Nichols Dam Outlet Works Rehabilitation Project.

Taylor Jurgens, Engineertrjurgens@santafenm.gov
trjurgens@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee05/19/2025
  • Finance Committee05/27/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

CF Padilla #23-0565 Amendment #3 3204481 to GB OCR

9-g. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Government Portfolio Advisors (GPA) for Investment Advisory Services in the Total Amount of $389,475 for a Four-Year Term.

Emily K. Oster, Finance Directorekoster@santafenm.gov
ekoster@santafenm.gov
: Alexis Lotero, Assistant Finance Directoraclotero@santafenm.gov
aclotero@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/27/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

Government Portfolio Advisors 24078 Contract Packet

9-h. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___. (Councilor Signe Lindell)A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine During Portions of the International Folk Art Market on July 10 and 12, 2025, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 05/21/2025)05/14/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

2025 International Folk Art Market Alcohol Approval (Memo)

2025 International Folk Art Market Alcohol Approval (Resolution)

2025 International Folk Art Market Alcohol Approval (FIR)

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

A Resolution Restricting the Weight Limit on the Cerro Gordo Bridge No. 8838 Not to Exceed a Gross Weight Limit of Fifteen (15) Tons Until Repairs are Made; Directing Installation of Weight Limitation Signs in Advance of the Bridge and Notice of this Resolution Sent to the New Me...

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee(Introduced)05/27/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

Cerro Gordo Bridge Weight Limitation (memo)

Memo Attachment - Cerro Gordo Bridge - Ariel Photo

Memo Attachment - Cerro Gordo Bridge - Field Observation Report

Cerro Gordo Bridge Weight Limitation (resolution)

Cerro Gordo Bridge Weight Limitation (FIR)

10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

10-a. Request for Approval to Enter a Memorandum of Agreement with the New Mexico Health Care Authority (NMHCA) for the Purpose of Participation in the New Mexico Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program to Facilitate an Inter-Governmental Transfer of Funds Paid by the City to NMHCA in the Amount of $871,970.20 with a Return Revenue of $3,181,211.95 to the City from the Federal Medicaid Program.

Sten Johnson, Assistant Fire Chiefsajohnson@santafenm.gov
sajohnson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/27/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

memo sten-combined encrypted (2) 5-23-25

10-b. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Solutions Agreement Item #22-0176 with Mainline Information Systems to Increase the Compensation by $323,605 for a New Total Amount of $1,038,873.48, Extend the Term to May 31st, 2026, and Add Additional Products.

Eric Candeleria, ITT Department Directoredcandelaria@santafenm.gov
edcandelaria@santafenm.gov
Larry Worstell, ISD Managerlfworstell@santafenm.gov
lfworstell@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/27/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

Mainline Information Systems Amendment 3 Packet FULLY EXECUTED

10-c. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Item #25-0012 Construction Contract with Vital Consulting Group, LLC. to Increase Compensation by $322,018.62, for a New Total Amount of $7,504,116.67 Including NMGRT, to Change the Scope of Work and to Complete Demolition and Reconstruction of the Terminal Ramp at the Santa Fe Regional Airport.

Sebastian Gallegos, Project Administratorsfgallegos@santafenm.gov
sfgallegos@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/27/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

Signed Amendment 1 Full Packet Termianl ramp Project SG, UL

10-d. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Agreement Item #23-0635 with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $120,000 for a New Total Amount of $412,160.25 Including NMGRT for Legal Services Related to the Development of the Midtown Property

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/27/2025
  • Governing Body05/28/2025

Brownstein packet 5-27-25

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)(8) (Discussion of the Disposition of Real Property), Discussion of the Premises Located at 2801 Cerrillos Road, Currently Leased to Interfaith Community Shelter Group.

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

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-_____. (Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine During the Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concert Sponsored by IndigenousWays on August 15, 2025, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.

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

Committee Review

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

IndigenousWays Sponsored Railyard Plaza Concert Alcohol Approval (Memo)

IndigenousWays Sponsored Railyard Plaza Concert Alcohol Approval (Resolution)

IndigenousWays Sponsored Railyard Plaza Concert Alcohol Approval (FIR)

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

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

Committee Review

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

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

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

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

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

Committee Review

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

General Obligation Bond Parameters (Memo)

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

General Obligation Bond Parameters (Bill)

General Obligation Bond Parameters (FIR)

Disclosure Memo to City Council 5.28.25

Draft Preliminary Official Statement 5.24.25

Registrar and Paying Agent Agreement 5.20.25

Santa Fe - GO Bond Issuance Process - 5.16.2025

Santa Fe - GO Bond Issuance Process - 5.16.2025

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

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities: 06/02/2025Governing Body Special Meeting: 06/03/2025)05/28/2025

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

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

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

17. Petitions from the Floor

17-a. Public Comments

Public Comment - Amy Weber

Public Comment - Autumn Fink

Public Comment - Clarissa Miller

Public Comment - DeAnnette Roybal

Public Comment - Debbie Masse

Public Comment - James Oconnell

Public Comment - Katherine Kincade

Public Comment - Katy Gross

Public Comment - L Atalla

Public Comment - Lisa Neimeth

Public Comment - Madison Taylor-Hayden

Public Comment - Marcia Baker

Public Comment - Meryl Lieberman

Public Comment - Riley Masse

Public Comment - Susan Garbett

Public Comment - Asa Bensin Core

Public Comment - Ellen Zieselman

Public Comment - Kate Nelson

Public Comment - Kim Nguyen

Public Comment - Lynn Finnegan

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

18-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-12. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025____. (Mayor Alan Webber)Be it Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe: Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement by and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (the “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount of $5,500,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $2,200,000; Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Repairs to the Nichols Dam Outlet Conduit, Including Sealing of Conduit Joints, Conduit Lining, Installation of Filter Diaphragm Around Outlet Conduit, Including Related Work and Revisions, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan/Grant Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Amount and an Administrative Fee Solely from the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower/Grantee; Certifying that the Loan/Grant Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower/Grantee, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan/Grant Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing all Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of other Action in Connection with the Execution and Delivery of the Loan/Grant Agreement.

Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinator Assistantaghook@santafenm.gov
aghook@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Governing Body (Public Comment): 05/28/2025Public Works and Utilities Committee: 06/02/2025Finance Committee: 06/09/2025Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/25/2025)05/14/2025

WFP 6316 - Authorize Execution of Loan & Grant for Nicols Dam Repair (Memo)

WPF 6316 - Authorizing Execution of Loan & Grant for Nichols Dam Repair (Bill)

WFP 6361 - Authorize Execution of Loan & Grant for Nicols Dam Repair (FIR)

19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)

19-a. 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)03/26/2025
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee04/02/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee04/02/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee04/21/2025
  • Finance Committee04/28/2025
  • Governing Body(POSTPONED TO MAY 28, 2025, REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MEETING)04/30/2025
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)05/28/2025

Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation (Memo)

Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation (Resolution)

Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation (FIR)

SF MRA Presentation

Amendment A - Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation

IN CONTEXT - Amendment A - Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation

CITY OF SANTA FE-MAIN 93713 93438

City of Santa Fe signiture

NOPH Midtown Local Innovation Corridor Overlay District

NoPH - Resolution - Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation 2

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

21. Appointments

21-a. Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority Chris Graeser - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2030Lynne Canning - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2030John Wheeler - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2030

Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority Committee Recomendation (002) Redacted

22. Adjourn