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Quality of Life Committee

Date: Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Meeting Documents (3)

04-23-25 QLC Agenda 042325

AgendaPosted 4/23/2025

04-23-25 QLC Agenda Packet 042325

Agenda PacketPosted 4/23/2025

Meeting Minutes 04/02/2025

MinutesPosted 5/1/2025

Agenda Items (23)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda

5. Presentations

5-a. Overview of Current Housing Conditions in Santa Fe

Johanna Nelson, Office of Economic Development Directorjcnelson@santafenm.gov
jcnelson@santafenm.gov
Avilla Buieno, Director - Root Policy ResearchAvilla@rootpolicy.com
Avilla@rootpolicy.com

6. Action Items: Consent Agenda

6-a. Request for Approval of the April 2, 2025, Quality of Life Committee Meeting Minutes.

Marcella A. Apodaca, Business Operations Managermaapodaca1@santafenm.gov
maapodaca1@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/23/2025

Quality of Life Minutes 4-2-25 Signed

6-b. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $90,000 into FY25 Revenue and Expenses for Transitional Housing and Shelter Facilities for Victims of Domestic Violence.

Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Directorjjsanchez@santafenm.gov
jjsanchez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/23/2025
  • Finance Committee04/28/2025
  • Governing Body04/30/2025

DFA Grant FY25- Consuelo's Place-Packet

6-c. Request for Approval of Grant Agreement from the State of New Mexico's Department of Health in the Amount of $818,387.10 for a Coordinated Community Response to Community Violence to Include but not Limited to Youth Violence and Gun Violence.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Budget $818,387.10 into FY25 Revenue and Expenses for a Coordinated Community Response to Community Violence.

Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Directorjjsanchez@santafenm.gov
jjsanchez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee04/23/2025
  • Finance Committee04/28/2025
  • Governing Body04/30/2025

DoH Grant Memo and BAR-Packet 1

6-d. 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 Concerts Sponsored by the International Folk Art Market on July 9, 10, and 11, 2025, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction — Quality of Life Committee: 04/23/2025Governing Body: 04/30/2025)04/09/2025

IFAM Sponsored Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concerts Alcohol Approval (Memo)

IFAM Sponsored Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concerts Alcohol Approval (Resolution)

IFAM Sponsored Railyard Plaza Summer Scene Concerts Alcohol Approval (FIR)

6-e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Signe Lindell)A Resolution Correcting the Required Permit Named for Resolutions 2025-16, Regarding the Movies in the Park Event Series; and 2025-23, Regarding the Summer Scene Concert Event Series, Changing Each from a Special Dispenser Permit to a Public Celebration Permit.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 04/23/2025Governing Body: 04/30/2025)04/09/2025

Correcting the Permit Requirement on Alcohol Approval Resolution Nos. 2025-16 and 2025-23 (Memo)

Correcting the Permit Requirement on Alcohol Approval Resolutions Nos. 2025-16 and 2025-23 (Resolution)

Correcting the Permit Requirement on Alcohol Approval Resolution Nos. 2025-16 and 2025-23 (FIR)

6-f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Widening of Zia Road to Accommodate a Necessary Deceleration Lane, Using Adjacent, Unimproved Land Comprising Approximately One Percent (1%) of Candelero Park, on its Far Northern Boundary; and Directing the City Manager to Designate an Agent to Apply for a Lot Line Adjustment and Any Other Administrative Steps Required as the Governing Body’s Agent.

Rebecca Mnuk-Herrmann, Assistant City Attorneyramnukherrmann@santafenm.gov
ramnukherrmann@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/21/2025Quality of Life Committee: 04/23/2025Governing Body: 04/30/2035)04/09/2025

Zia Station Lot Line Adjustment for Deceleration Lane (Memo)

Zia Station Lot Line Adjustment for Deceleration Lane (Resolution)

Zia Station Lot Line Adjustment for Deceleration Lane (FIR)

Co-Sponsorship - Councilor Faulkner

6-g. CONSIDERATION OF Bill NO. 2025-9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025____. (Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Alma Castro, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Bill Amending Section 11-14.5 of the Economic Development Fund Ordinance to Change the Sunset Date for Depositing Certain Land Sale Revenues in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030. Committee Review Governing Body (Introduced): 02/26/2025Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/12/2025Economic Development Advisory Committee: 04/02/2025Quality of Life Committee: 04/23/2025Finance Committee: 04/28/2025Governing Body: 05/14/2025

Johanna Nelson, Director of Office of Economic Development and Interim Director of Office of Affordable Housingjcnelson@santafenm.gov
jcnelson@santafenm.gov

Amending Economic Development Fund Ordinance to Extend Sunset from 2025 to 2030 (Memo)

Amending Economic Development Fund Ordinance to Extend Sunset from 2025 to 2030 (Bill)

Amending Economic Development Fund Ordinance to Extend Sunset from 2025 to 2030 (FIR)

6-h. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Signe Lindell, Councilor Michael Garcia)

A Resolution Amending the Immigration Committee's Purpose and Membership.

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaeannarino@santafenm.gov
maeannarino@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)04/09/2025
  • Immigration Committee04/14/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee04/23/2025
  • Governing Body04/30/2025

Amending Immigration Committee Membership and Purpose (Memo)

Amending Immigration Committee's Membership and Purpose (Resolution)

Amending Immigration Committee's Membership and Purpose (FIR)

Amendment A - Amending Immigration Committees Membership and Purpose

IN CONTEXT - Amendment A - Amending Immigration Committees Membership and Purpose (Resolution)

7. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

7-a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025____. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Signe Lindell, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, and Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Establishing a Plan for Use of Budgeted Funds to Study Hiring Council Staff.

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaeannarino@santafenm.gov
maeannarino@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 04/23/2025Finance Committee: 04/28/2025Governing Body: 04/30/2035)04/09/2025

Study on Staff Support for City Councilors (Memo)

Study on Staff Support for City Councilors (Resolution)

Study on Staff Support for City Councilors (FIR)

Amendment A - Study on Staff Support for City Councilors

IN CONTEXT - Amendment A - Study on Staff Support for City Councilors (Resolution)

8. Executive Session

9. Matters from Staff

10. Matters from the Committee

11. Matters from the Chair

12. Next Meeting: May 7, 2025

13. Adjourn