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Quality of Life Committee

Date: Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 189d ago

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Meeting Documents (3)

08-20-25 QLC Agenda

AgendaPosted 8/15/2025

08-20-25 QLC Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 8/15/2025

8-20-25 Quality of Life Committee FINAL

MinutesPosted 11/19/2025

Agenda Items (24)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda

5. Presentations

5-a. Economic Development Broadband and Wi-Fi Update

Johanna Nelson, Economic Development Directorjcnelson@santafenm.gov
jcnelson@santafenm.gov
Lizzy Portillo, Economic Development Specialistemportillo@santafenm.gov
emportillo@santafenm.gov
Tony Flores, F5 Planning and Consultingtflores@f5planningandconsulting.net
tflores@f5planningandconsulting.net

Broadband Strategic Planv4.1

Broadband Strategic Plan Draft - OED CoSF

5-b. GCCC Ice Arena Update

Brian Stinett, Recreation Division Directorbjstinett@santafenm.gov
bjstinett@santafenm.gov

Final Presentation Deck for Quality of Life

6. Action Items: Consent Agenda

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

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

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee08/20/2025

Quality of Life Minutes 8-6-25 Signed Final

6-b. Request for Approval of a Title III Federal and State Sub-Award # 2025-26-60026 for Services with North Central New Mexico Economic Development District Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging in Home Support, Transportation, Nutrition, in the Total Amount of $737,207.56 through June 30, 2026.

Manuel Sanchez Senior Services Directormnsanchez@santafenm.gov
mnsanchez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life08/20/2025
  • Finance Committee08/25/2025
  • Governing Body08/27/2025

NCMEDD NMAAA Contract packet

6-c. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $244,838 to Re-Appropriate One-Time Funding from FY25 to FY26 for Security Services.

Randy Randall, TSF Executive Directorrrandall@santafenm.gov
rrandall@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee08/20/2025
  • Finance Committee08/25/2025
  • Governing Body08/27/2025

BAR One Time Funding Carry Foward VSF

6-d. Request for Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the New Mexico Health Care Authority in the Amount of $583,620.26 for the Purpose of Participation in the NM Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program with a Return Revenue of $2,094,456.35 from the Federal Medicaid Program.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Increase Fire Emergency Services Miscellaneous Expenses in the Total Amount of $583,620.26.

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

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee8/20/2025
  • Finance Committee8/25/2025
  • Governing Body8/27/2025

MOA 25-630-8000-0120 CY24 Jul-Dec CoSF Fire Dept ASPP PACKET SIGNED

6-e. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate FY25 One-Time Funding to the FY26 Budget in the Amount of $78,285.

Loretta Olguin, Business Operations Manager:lsolguin@santafenm.gov
lsolguin@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee08/20/2025
  • Finance Committee08/25/2025
  • Governing Body08/27/2025

BAR Packet One-Time Funding $78,285

6-f. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Headwater Economics, Inc., a Montana Nonprofit Corporation for Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire Program.

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

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee8/20/2025
  • Finance Committee8/25/2025
  • Governing Body08/27/2025

Purchasing Memo V7 4.21 .25 Headwaters Santa Fe MOU 2025 Signed

6-g. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Mayor Alan Webber)Calling on the New Mexico Congressional Delegation to Advocate for the Preservation and Management of New Mexico’s Public Lands.

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaeannarino@santafenm.gov
maeannarino@santafenm.gov
Christine Spiers, Legislative Assistantcmspiers@santafenm.gov
cmspiers@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 08/20/2025)08/13/2025
  • Governing Body08/27/2025

Resolution Supporting Public Lands (Memo)

Resolution Supporting Public Lands (Resolution)

Resolution Supporting Public Lands (FIR)

6-h. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, and Mayor Alan Webber)A Resolution Adopting Improvements to the Budget Process for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Annual Operating Budget.

Rod Gould, Senior Advisor and Public Engagement Coordinatorrsgould@santafenm.gov
rsgould@santafenm.gov
Emily K. Oster, Finance Directorekoster@santafenm.gov
ekoster@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)08/13/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee08/20/2025
  • Finance Committee08/25/2025
  • Governing Body08/27/2025

FY26-27 Budget Development (Memo)

FY26-27 Budget Development (Resolution)

FY26-27 Budget Development (FIR)

Memo Attachment - FY26-27 Budget Development PowerPoint

6-i. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Alma Castro)

A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine During the Route 66 Centennial Festival 2025 Concert on October 11, 2025, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee(Introduced)08/18/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee08/20/2025
  • Governing Body08/27/2025

Alcohol Approval Route 66 Centennial Festival 2025 Concert (Memo)

Alcohol Approval Route 66 Centennial Festival 2025 Concert (Resolution)

Alcohol Approval Route 66 Centennial Festival 2025 Concert (FIR)

Amendment A - Cassutt

IN CONTEXT - Amendment A - Alcohol Approval Route 66 Centennial Festival 2025 Concert (Resolution)

7. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

8. Executive Session

9. Matters from Staff

10. Matters from the Committee

11. Matters from the Chair

12. Next Meeting: Wednesday September 3, 2025

13. Adjourn