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Public Works and Utilities Committee

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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11-3-25 Public Works and Utilities Committee FINAL

MinutesPosted 12/3/2025

11-03-25 PWUC Agenda

AgendaPosted 10/31/2025

11-03-25 PWUC Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 10/31/2025

Agenda Items (27)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda

5. Public Comment

6. Presentations

Public Utilities Department Employee of the Month November 2025: Jennifer Perez, Account Specialist, Utility Billing. (Evangeline Tso-Olivas, Utility Billing Manager; eltso-olivas@santafenm.gov, and Nancy Jimenez, Utility Billing and Administrative Division Director; nljimenez@santafenm.gov)

6-a. Public Utilities Department Employee of the Month October 2025: Jennifer Perez, Account Specialist, Utility Billing.

Evangeline Tso-Olivas, Utility Billing Managereltso-olivas@santafenm.gov
eltso-olivas@santafenm.gov
Nancy Jimenez, Utility Billing and Administrative Division Directornljimenez@santafenm.gov
nljimenez@santafenm.gov

6-b. Transit Achievements, Projects and Next Steps Report.

Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administrationgnchavez@santafenm.gov
gnchavez@santafenm.gov
Andrew Baca, Interim Transit Director of Operations and Maintenanceajbaca@santafenm.gov
ajbaca@santafenm.gov

Santa Fe Transit Achievements Project Next Steps Oct2025 V2

7. Action Items: Consent Agenda

7-a. Request for Approval of the October 20, 2025, Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes.

Elsa Ornelas-Segura, Administrative Manageregornelassegura@santafenm.gov
egornelassegura@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025

Minutes for the 10.20.2025 Public Works and Utilities Meeting

7-b. Request for Approval of the 2023 Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program Sub-Grant Agreement DR-4652-0041-NM with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the Cerro Gordo Culvert Improvements Design Project in the Total Amount of $797,143.90 through May 14, 2028.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Appropriate $607,173 from the Grant and $189, 971 from Stormwater Utility Funds to WIP Design and Professional Contracts.

Kyle Morgan, Interim Director Office of Emergency Managementklmorgan@santafenm.gov
klmorgan@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

Packet HMGP Cerro Gordo SGA GB Ready

7-c. Request for Approval of Capital Appropriation Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for Project 25-J3153 Improvements to the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in the Total Amount of $100,000 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2029.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $99,000 to FY26 Revenue and Facilities WIP Construction for Improvements to the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.

Sam Burnett, Facilities Division Directorjsburnett@santafenm.gov
jsburnett@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

GB Packet Grant 25-J3153 GCCC $100K 09 22 2025 W p.p.JSB - GRANT sigs

7-d. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) from Water and Wastewater Enterprise Cash Balances in the Total Amount of $176,549 to Fund Operator Certification Level-Based Retention Incentive Pilot Program.

Jonathan Montoya, Interim Water Division Directorjmmontoya@santafenm.gov
jmmontoya@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

Level-Based Retention Incentive Memo 10.8.2025 Budget approved

AFSCME Memo of Agreement PUD Certification Incentives 8.8.2025

7-e. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Small Enterprise Agreement Item #22-0583 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $270,900 for a New Total of $435,900 and to Extend the Termination Date to December 31, 2028, to Support Citywide Mapping Needs for Public Works, 911 Addressing, City Events, Utilities, and Land Use.

Eric Candelaria, ITT Directoredcandelaria@santafenm.gov
edcandelaria@santafenm.gov

Environmental Systems Research Institute Amendment No. 1 Packet committee ready

7-f. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with New Mexico Health Care Authority in the Total Amount of $833,228.51 to Facilitate an Inter-Governmental Transfer of Funds for the Purpose of Participation in the NM Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program through June 30, 2026.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $833,228.51 from the MOA to Miscellaneous Expenses to Fund the Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program.

Brian Moya, Fire Chiefbjmoya@santafenm.gov
bjmoya@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

GB- 200-Memo HCA CY25 & BAR encrypted

7-g. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Increase Software Subscriptions, Equipment and Machinery and Employee Training/Tuition in the Total Amount of $100,000 from Grant Proceeds Awarded to the Fire Department from the State of New Mexico DOH and the EMS Fund Act Rules 7.27.4 NMAC.

Brian Moya, Fire Chiefbjmoya@santafenm.gov
bjmoya@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

MUNIS BAR Form - 20192 State of NM DOH - EMS Act Fund FY26 pckt Approved

7-h. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Wolf and Mermaid Enterprises, LLC to Operate the Kitchen in the Terminal at Santa Fe Regional Airport In the Total Amount of $10,600.50 for the First Year for an Initial Term of Five Years with Two Option Terms of Five Years Each.

Jimmy Gunn, Airport Managerjdgunn@santafenm.gov
jdgunn@santafenm.gov
Terry Lease, Asset Development Managertjlease@santafenm.gov
tjlease@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

Wolf-Mermaid Airport Lease Packet 4

7-i. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)

A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Department of Transportation, Appropriation ID Number I3319, Control Number C5243319, to Acquire Rights of Way for and to Plan, Design, Construct,...

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Directorrawheeler@santafenm.gov
rawheeler@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)10/29/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

C5243319 ($50,000) Rufina Lopez Lane Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (Memo)

C5243319 ($50,000) Rufina Lopez Lane Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (Resolution)

C5243319 ($50,000) Rufina Lopez Lane Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (FIR)

Co-Sponsorship - Cassutt

7-j. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Jamie Cassutt) A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Department of Transportation, Appropriation ID Number J3296, Control Number C5253296, to Acquire Rights of Way for and to Plan, Design, and Construct Improvements to Rufina Street and Lopez Lane Intersection and Accepting Responsibility for the Project.

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Directorrawheeler@santafenm.gov
rawheeler@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)10/29/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

C5253296 ($400,000) Rufina Lopez Lande Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (Memo)

C5253296 ($400,000) Rufina Lopez Lane Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (Resolution)

C5253296 ($400,000) Rufina Lopez Lande Intersection Designating Signatory and Responsibility (FIR)

Co-Sponsorship - Cassutt

7-k. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)

A Resolution Requiring a “Micro Community” in Every City of Santa Fe Council District by January 1, 2027, or, if that Timeline is Not Met, A Presentation explaining the Barriers to Meeting the Timeline and Recommending How and When the Goal of a Micro Community in Every District Can Be Achieved.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)09/24/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee10/01/2025
  • Finance Committee10/27/2025
  • Governing Body((POSTPONED TO GOVERNING BODY 11/12/2025 AND REFERRED BACK TO COMMITTEES))10/29/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/03/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee11/05/2025
  • Finance Committee11/10/2025
  • Governing Body11/12/2025

A Micro-Community in Each District (Memo)

A Micro-Community in Each District (Resolution)

A Micro-Community in Each District (FIR)

Amendment A - Cassutt, Romero-Wirth, Faulkner, Lindell - A Micro-Community in Each District

Amendment B - M. Garcia - A Micro-Community in Each District (Resolution)

Amendment C - A Micro-Community in Each District (Resolution)

8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

9. Executive Session

10. Matters from Staff

11. Matters from the Committee

12. Matters from the Chair

13. Next Meeting: Monday, December 1, 2025

14. Adjourn