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Governing Body Meeting

Date: Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Meeting Documents (3)

Governing Body Agenda

AgendaPosted 11/13/2024

Governing Body Agenda Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 11/13/2024

11-13-2024 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

MinutesPosted 4/22/2025

Agenda Items (55)

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

9. Action Items: Consent Agenda

9-a. Request for Approval of the October 30, 2024 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body11/13/2024

10-30-24 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

9-b. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer’s Recommendation to Approve the Request from Zeng, LLC, for the Following: 1.

Pursuant to §60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of the 300 Foot Location Restriction to Allow the Sale of Alcohol at Zeng Chinese Restaurant, 311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Which is Within 300 Feet of San Miguel Chapel, Located at 401 Old Santa Fe Trail. 2. If the Waiver of t...

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

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing10/28/2024
  • Governing Body11/13/2024

Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law - Zeng, LLC (DBA Zeng Chinese Restaurant)

Packet to RBG signed - Zeng, LLC (DBA Zeng Chinese Restaurant)

9-c. Request for Approval of the 2025 Council Committee and Governing Body Meeting Calendar.

Xavier Vigil, Committee and Contracts Coordinatorxivigil@santafenm.gov
xivigil@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Quality of Life Committee: 11/06/2024Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

2025 Governing Body and Council Committee Calendar Final Packet

9-d. Request for Approval of the 2022 FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities Sub-award Grant Agreement EMT-2022-BR-001 in the Total Amount of $524,999 from the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the Design of Microgrids for Community Resiliency.

​1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $524,999 to Fund FY25 Expenditures, Grant Revenue, and Required Local Match for the Sub- Recipient Grant Award from FEMA. ​

Brian Williams, Office of Emergency Management Directorbgwilliams@santafenm.gov
bgwilliams@santafenm.gov
Regina Wheeler, Public Works Directorrawheeler@santafenm.gov
rawheeler@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/4/2024

BRIC 2022 Microgrids CouncilPacket 2024-

9-e. Request for Approval of the 2022 FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities Sub-Grant Agreement EMT-2022-BR-0002 in the Total Amount of $709,122.47 with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to Design Flood Mitigation Solution at Ashbaugh Park.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Budget $506,576.60 in Awarded Grant Funds into Storm Water WIP Design, $168,858.87 in Matching Funds from the Storm Water Utility Service Fee to Storm Water WIP Design, and $33,687 in Grant Funds for Subrecipient M...

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

BRIC 2022 Stormwater Council Packet 2024-10-21

9-f. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Re-Appropriate Unspent FY 24 Budget in the Amount of $175,000 into Professional Services to Engage a Consultant to Compile the Public Infrastructure Development Standards for Chapter 14 Code Revisions.

Jeanne Wolfenbarger P.E., Public Works Complete Streets Engineerjawolfenbarger@santafenm.gov
jawolfenbarger@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee11/04/2024
  • Finance Committee11/12/2024
  • Governing Body11/13/2024

FY 25 BAR - REAPPROPRIATE FOR CH 14 CODE REVISIONS

9-g. Request for Approval of the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Sub-Grant Agreement DR-5430-0012-NM in the Total Amount of $364,820.91 with New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Storm Water Projects.

Request for Approval of a FY25 Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Budget $350,961.66 in Awarded Federal Grant Funds to Stormwater WIP Design, $13,859.25 in Awarded Federal Grant Funds for Subrecipient Management Costs into Emergency Management Professional Contracts, and $87,74...

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

HMGP 2023 ADLP Council Packet 2024-10-23

24-0636 New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration

9-h. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to General Service Contract Item #21-0660 with TLC Plumbing to Increase Compensation by $116,000 for a New Total Amount Not to Exceed $657,613.77 for On-Call Repairs and Rehabilitation of the Sewer Collection System. . 1.

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $116,000 from the Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund into FY25 Repair and Maintenance.

P. Fred Heerbrandt, P.E.pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)10/21/2024

3203058 TLC amed 1 packet to pay June invoices

9-i. Request for Approval of Addendum A to Professional Services Agreement Item #23-0595 with Denovo to Increase the Compensation for Cloud Storage and Maintenance of the City of Santa Fe AS400 data by $1,819,244 for a New Total Amount of $3,196,884.77 and to Extend the Termination Date to June 30, 2027. ​

Eric Candelaria, ITT Department Directoredcandelaria@santafenm.gov
edcandelaria@santafenm.gov
Larry Worstell, Infrastructure Managerlfworstell@santafenm.gov
lfworstell@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/06/2024

Denovo Addendum A Packet

9-j. Request for Approval of a New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration General Fund 93100 Capital Appropriation Project Grant 24-I3147 in the Amount of $240,000 to Replace the Santa Fe River Pedestrian Bridge at Shelby Street with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028. 1.

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate the DFA Funding in the Amount of $240,000 into FY25 Revenue and Parks and Trails CIP WIP Construction.

Scott A. Overlie, Parks and Open Space Project Administratorsaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

GB Grant PKT 24-13147 Shelby SF River Bridge

9-k. Request for Approval of a New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration General Fund 93100 Capital Appropriation Project Grant 24-I3142 in the Amount of $5,000,000 for Improvements at Fort Marcy Park with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2028. 1.

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate the DFA Funding in the Amount of $5,000,000 into FY25 Parks and Trails CIP Revenue and WIP Construction.

Scott A. Overlie, Parks and Open Space Project Administratorsaoverlie@santafenm.gov
saoverlie@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

GB Grant PKT 24-13142-Ft Marcy Improvements

9-l. Request for Approval of the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Sub-Grant Agreement DR-4652-0011-NM in the Total Amount of $163,509.97 with New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for updating the City of Santa Fe Hazard Mitigation Plan and Development of a Wildfire Risk Assessment. 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $163,509.97 to Budget Awarded Grant Funds to the Office of Emergency Management Professional Contracts.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

2023 HMGP HazardMitigationPlan Council Packet 2024-10-23

24-0637 New Mexico Department of Finance and Adeministration

9-m. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Capital Improvement Program Agreement Item #21-0660 with Sub Surface Contracting Inc. to Increase Compensation by $1,500,000 for a New Total Contract Amount of $2,463,475.12 for On-Call Repair, Replacements, Extention, and Rehabilitation of Sewer Collection Systems. 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,500,000 from the Wastewater Cash Fund to Repair and Maintenance System Equipment and WIP Construction.

P. Fred Heerbrandt P.E., Engineer Supervisorpfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

GB SUB SURFACE AMEND 1 NEW MEMO PACKET sign by purch

9-n. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Item #23-0578 With Intera Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $229,132.72 for a New Total Contract Amount of $528,621.73 to Provide Regulatory Groundwater Monitoring, Soil Vapor Monitoring and Other Environmental and Engineering Services for Frank Ortiz Park Landfill. 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $229,132.72 from the Environmental Services Enterprise Fund to Professional Contracts.

Sandra Gabaldon, Environmental Compliance Specialstsgabaldon@santafenm.gov
sgabaldon@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

3204358 INTERA Amendment 2 Packet FINAL 1

9-o. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Priority Line Replacement Price Agreement Item #23-0183 with A.A.C.

Construction LLC to Increase Compensation by $1,581,875 for a New Total Contract Amount of $5,041,875.30 Including NMGRT for On-Call Water Line Replacement. 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,581,875 from the Water Cash Fund t...

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

GB AAC Contract Amendment 2 Munis Contract 3202927

9-p. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Priority Line Replacement Price Agreement Item # 21-0484 with Sub Surface Contracting, Inc. to Increase Maximum Compensation by $1,656,807 for a New Total Contract Amount of $6,696,807 Including NMGRT. 1.

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,656,807 from the Water Cash Fund to Water Capital Project, WIP Construction.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

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9-q. Request for Approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement for Conversion of Streetlights Owned by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) Item #24-0120 with PNM to Increase the Compensation by $480,000 for a New Not to Exceed Amount of $1,050,000 Including NMGRT and to Extend the Term for One Year to Complete the Conversion of Streetlights to LEDs.

Mike Dalmolin, PE, Traffic Operations Engineering Supervisormrdalmolin@santafenm.gov
mrdalmolin@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

24-0120 Public Service Company of New Mexico - PNM

23-24 PNM - COI - City of Santa Fe Public Works Dept

URGENT GB 600 PNM Amendment

9-r. Request for Approval of a Construction Contract with SKE Contractors, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 10,500 Feet of Vitrified Clay Sewer Pipe in the Total Amount of $3,275,028.20 for a Two-Year Term. 1.

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $3,275,029 From the WWMD Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.

P. Fred Heerbrandt, P.E.pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov
pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works & Utility Committee(Finance Committee: 11/12/2024 Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

SKE Emergency Calle Mejia ED Packet signed by John Blair 4 final final 3

9-s. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Price Agreement Item #21-0378 with Sub Surface Contracting, Inc. to Increase Compensation by $542,187.50 for a New Total Contract Amount of $1,626,562.50 Including NMGRT to Provide Construction Services for City Wide Construction and Repair for the City of Santa Fe. 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $542,188 from the Water Cash Fund to Water Capital Projects, WIP Construction.Committee Reivew:Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/4/2024Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024

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

URGENT GB Subsurface CW Contract 3202777 Amend 2 Full Packet For Purchasing Budget FD Sig 11Nov24

9-t. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____. (Councilor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Transportation Project Fund Program Administered by New Mexico Department of Transportation and Entering into Grant Agreement Control Number HW2LP50060.

Romella Glorioso-Moss, Public Works Project Administratorrsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov
rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Introduced — Finance Committee: 11/12/2024Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/04/2024

TPFG Agreement Buckman Pavement Project (Memo)

TPFG Agreement Buckman Pavement Project (Resolution)

TPFG Agreement Buckman Pavement Project (FIR)

9-u. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____. (Mayor Alan Webber)Establishing the City of Santa Fe’s Priorities for Consideration by the New Mexico State Legislature During the 57th Legislature- State of New Mexico – First Session, 2025.

Regina Wheeler, Public Works Directorrawheeler@santafenm.gov
rawheeler@santafenm.gov
Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaeannarino@santafenm.gov
maeannarino@santafenm.gov
Christine M. Spiers, Legislative Assistantcmspiers@santafenm.gov
cmspiers@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee(Introduced — Governing Body: 11/13/2024 (Postponed to Quality of Life Committee on 11/18/2024 and Governing Body 11/25/2024)Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/18/2024)11/12/2024
  • Quality of Life Committee11/20/2024
  • Governing Body(Special Meeting)11/25/2024

2025 Legislative Priorities (Memo)

2025 Legislative Priorities (Resolution)

2025 Legislative Priorities (FIR)

Amendment A - 2025 Legislative Priorities (Romero-Wirth)

REDLINE - Amendment A- 2025 Legislative Priorities (Romero-Wirth)

10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

10-a. Request for Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 with the Life Link Item# 23-0700 of Recovery Funds Subrecipient Contract Increasing the Total Amount to $1,600,000 for Professional Services and Extend the Term to June 30, 2026.

Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Directorjjsanchez@santafenm.gov
jjsanchez@santafenm.gov
Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Managerkrwoods@santafenm.gov
krwoods@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee(Governing Body: 11/13/2024)11/12/2024

URGENT Life Link Amend-1-Packet (1) encrypted

10-b. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement with North Central New Mexico Economic Development District for Fiscal Agent Services Item #23-0688 to Add 2024 Capital Appropriations to the Agreement.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee11/12/2024
  • Governing Body11/13/2024

2024-10-25 - Fiscal Agent Services Amendment #3 packet

10-c. Request for Approval of an Addendum to a Customer Order with Lumen Technology Government Solutions, Inc. for City Data Networks and Internet Services Fiber Network In the Total Amount of $343,760 Excluding NMGRT for a Term of 36 Months.

Larry Worstell, ITT Infrastructure Managerlfworstell@santafenm.gov
lfworstell@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee11/12/2024
  • Governing Body11/13/2024

Lumen GB Packet

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)(5), Discussion of Bargaining Strategy Preliminary to Collective Bargaining Negotiations with the City’s Unions.

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 BILL NO. 2024-12. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024___. (Councilor Signe Lindell and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Bill Making a Technical Correction; Relocating Subparagraphs A-G of Section 12-1-23.1 of Article I (“Definitions”) of Exhibit A, Chapter 24, SFCC 1987, to Section 12-10-1.10 of Article X (“Vehicle Regulations”) of the Same Exhibit.

Kyle Hibner, Assistant City Attorney/City Prosecutorkjhibner@santafenm.gov
kjhibner@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Governing Body (Public Comment): 12/11/2024Quality of Life Committee: 01/08/2025Finance Committee: 01/27/2025Governing Body: 01/29/2025)11/13/2024

Mufflers Technical Corrections (Memo)

Mufflers Technical Corrections (Bill)

Mufflers Technical Corrections (FIR)

16-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-13. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024___. (Councilor Signe Lindell and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Bill Amending Schedule A of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance to Increase Penalties for Muffler Noise Violations, Eliminate a Distinction Between the Categories “Second Offense” and “Subsequent Violations”, Recognizing Community Service is an Alternative to All Traffic Violation Penalties Under the City’s General Penalty, and Establish an Effective Date.

Kyle Hibner, Assistant City Attorney/City Prosecutorkjhibner@santafenm.gov
kjhibner@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Governing Body (Public Comment): 12/11/2024Quality of Life Committee: 01/08/2025 Finance Committee: 01/27/2025 Governing Body: 01/29/2025)11/13/2024

Change Fee Schedule for Muffler Noise Violation (Memo)

Change Fee Schedule for Muffler Noise Violation (Bill)

Change Fee Schedule for Muffler Noise Violation (FIR)

16-c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024___. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Assigning Authorized Officers and Agents for Grant Agreement Number SAP 22-G2419-STB for the Plan, Design, and Construction of Improvements on Jemez Road.

Sean Moody, Capital Projects Managersxmoody@santafenm.gov
sxmoody@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/18/2024Finance Committee: 12/09/2024Governing Body: 12/11/2024)11/13/2024

Authorizing the Assignment of Officers and Agents for SAP 22-G2419-STB (Resolution)

Authorizing the Assignment of Officers and Agents for SAP 22-G2419-STB (Memo)

Authorizing the Assignment of Officers and Agents for SAP 22-G2419-STB (FIR)

17. Petitions from the Floor

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

18-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2024-19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-___. (Mayor Alan Webber)A Bill Approving the Sale of City-Owned Buildings, Improvements, and Six Parcels Located at 1600 St. Michael's Drive Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Aspect QOZB,LLC, in Three Phases, for a Total of $5,000,000.

Daniel Hernandez, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Directordahernandez@santafenm.gov
dahernandez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Governing Body (Public Comment): 11/13/2024Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/18/2024Quality of Life Committee: 11/20/2024Economic Development Advisory Committee: 12/04/2024Finance Committee: 12/09/2024Governing Body (Public Hearing): 12/11/2024)10/30/2024

Approval of Midtown Buildings and Parcel Sale (Memo)

Approval of Midtown Buildings and Parcel Sale (Bill)

Approval of Midtown Buildings and Parcel Sale (FIR)

Memo Attachment - Lease Summary

Memo Attachment - Purchase Price Consideration rev-10-28-2024

February 23 2024 Appraisal Purchase Price Consideration

November 15 2023 Appraisal Purchase Price Consideration

18-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2024-12. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-___. (Councilor Signe Lindell)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 12-3, Pertaining to the Public Display of Fireworks; Recognizing the Fire Department will Apply the International Fire Code to the Public Display of Fireworks; Making Other Terms Consistent with the International Fire Code; and Providing for Governing Body Approval of Public Fireworks Display Permits without Legislation.

Geronimo Griego, Fire Marshalgggriego@santafenm.gov
gggriego@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Governing Body (Public Comment): 11/13/2024Quality of Life Committee: 11/20/2024Governing Body: 12/11/2024)10/30/2024

Changing Fireworks Display Requirements (Memo)

Changing Fireworks Display Requirements (Bill)

Changing Fireworks Display Requirements (FIR)

19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)

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

21. Appointments

22. Adjourn