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Governing Body

Date: Thu, Jan 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Last synced 187d ago

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Santa Fe City Hall. Without the 6-hour meetings.

Twice-weekly briefing — email only.

Meeting Documents (2)

01-05-26 GB Agenda w/ Zoom Link

AgendaPosted 1/12/2026

01-15-26 GB Agenda Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 1/9/2026

Agenda Items (45)

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

2-a. Councilor Chavez

3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

3-a. Councilor Cassutt

4. Invocation and Rememberances

4-a. Councilor 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 December 10, 2025, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk and Director of Community Engagementgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body01/15/2025

12-10-25 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

9-b. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Nuckolls Brewing Company, LLC for a Small Brewer Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption and Package Sales with Patio Service to be Located at Nuckolls Brewing Co., 1611 Alcaldesa Street.

Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk and Director of Community Engagementgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing01/05/2026
  • Governing Body01/15/2026

Liquor Hearing Packet - Nuckolls Brewing Co

Nuckolls - Alcaldesa St

9-c. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Nuckolls Brewing Company, LLC for a Special Independent Theater Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption Only with Patio Services to be Located at Sky Cinemas midtown, 1020 Midtown Call Central.

Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk and Director of Community Engagementgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing01/05/2026
  • Governing Body01/15/2026

Sky Cinemas Midtown Staff Verification form-

9-d. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Tender Fire Kitchen, LLC for a Restaurant B (Beer, Wine and Spirits) Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption Only with Patio Service to be Located at Tender Fire Kitchen, 1025 Midtown Calle Central.

Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk and Director of Community Engagementgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing01/05/2026
  • Governing Body01/15/2026

Liquor License Packet - Tender Fire Kitchen

9-e. Request for Ratification of Second Amendment to Cooperative Project Agreement – Design Work Item #25-0546 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to Extend the Term through December 30, 2027, to Complete the Engineering Design of S100650 Acequia Trail Extension Project.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body01/15/2026

GM NMDOT Amendment #2 Acequia Trail Ratification

9-f. Request for Ratification of Second Amendment to Cooperative Project Agreement – Construction Work Item #24-0535 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation for $2,000,000 to Extend the Term through December 30, 2026, to Complete the Construction of S100770 Tierra Contenta Trail Extension Project – A Federally Funded Project.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body01/15/2025

GB NMDOT Ratification Amendment #2 Tierra Contenta Trail

9-g. Request for Approval of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for the Master Plan Amendment, Case #2025-10706, Midtown Redevelopment Agency, Applicant, through its Agent, Emily Reynolds of NV5 Inc, wherein the Governing Body Approved the Request to Adopt a Resolution Amending Standards within the Midtown Master Plan in Section 5.4, “Development Standards Regulating Plan”, Section 5.5, “Sub-Zone Standards”, Section 5.6, “Façade-Zone Standards”, and Section 5.8, “Design Standards General to All”.

Joel Cruz-Haber, Case Managerjacruzhaber@santafenm.gov
jacruzhaber@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body01/15/2026

FOFCOL 2025-10706 Midtown Master Plan Amendment (FER signed)

10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

11. Matters from the City Manager

12. Matters from the City Attorney

12-a. EXECUTIVE SESSION In Accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, sec. 10-15-1.H.8, Discussion of the Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights by the City of Santa Fe.

Marcos Martinez, Interim City Attorneymdmartinez@santafenm.gov
mdmartinez@santafenm.gov

13. Executive Session Action Items

13-a. Discussion and Action Directing Staff to Continue Discussions with the State of New Mexico Regarding a Property Exchange.

Carly ​Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Directorcavenditti@santafenm.gov
cavenditti@santafenm.gov

14. Matters from the City Clerk

15. Communications from the Governing Body

16. Introduction of Legislation

16-a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Obtain an Updated Appraisal and Negotiate a Sales Price for Potential Acquisition of 122.634 Acres of Land Adjacent to the Paseo Real Water Reclamation Facility.

Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Directorjdroach@santafenm.gov
jdroach@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)01/15/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee01/20/2026
  • Finance Committee01/26/2026
  • Governing Body01/28/2026

Negotiate Purchase of Land Adjacent to Wastewater Treatment Plant (Memo)

Negotiate Purchase of Land Adjacent to Wastewater Treatment Plant (Resolution)

Negotiate Purchase of Land Adjacent to Wastewater Treatment Plant (FIR)

17. Petitions from the Floor

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

18-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-26. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-___. (Mayor Alan Webber, Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Jamie Cassutt) A Bill Approving a Community Energy Efficiency Development (“CEED”) Block Grant From the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Energy Conservation and Management Division, Pursuant to the “CEED Block Grant Act”, to Authorize a CEED Program Project and Approve the Terms and Conditions of the Grant Agreement.

Christine Chavez, Water Conservation Managercychavez@santafenm.gov
cychavez@santafenm.gov
Erica N. Renaud, Sustainability Supervisorenrenaud@santafenm.gov
enrenaud@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)12/10/2025
  • Governing Body01/15/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee01/20/2026
  • Governing Body02/11/2026

Approving the Execution of a CEED Project (Memo)

Approving the Execution of a CEED Project (Bill) (12.10.2025)

Approving the Execution of a CEED Project (FIR)

18-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-23. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____.(Councilor Jame Cassutt and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 2-4.2, to Require City Managers to Be International City Manager Association (“ICMA”) – Credentialed or Credential-Eligible Unless an Appointment and Consent of Such a Candidate Is Not Possible After Five Months; Requiring Candidates for Deputy City Manager to Have the Same Qualifications Pursuant to Section 2-4.6(L); Removing Portions of Section 2-4.3 That Conflict With City Charter; and Removing the Prohibition for an Acting City Manager to Employ and Discharge Personnel.

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaeannario@santafenm.gov
maeannario@santafenm.gov
Christine Spiers, Legislative Assistantcmspiers@santafenm.gov
cmspiers@santafenm.gov
Palmer Anderson, Policy Analystpcanderson@santafenm.gov
pcanderson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)12/10/2025
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)01/15/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee01/20/2025
  • Quality of Life Committee01/21/2025
  • Finance Committee01/26/2025
  • Governing Body02/11/2025

Updating City Manager Qualifications (Memo)

Updating City Manager Qualifications (Bill)

Updating City Manager Qualifications (FIR)

19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)

19-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-25. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez, Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Jamie Cassutt)

A Bill Updating the Rates and Service Charges for Water Utility Services.

Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Directorjdroach@santafenm.gov
jdroach@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)10/29/2025
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)11/12/2025
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee12/01/2025
  • Finance Committee12/08/2025
  • Governing Body((PENDING APPROVAL OF MEETING DATES))01/14/2025

Rate Increases for Water Utility Services (Memo)

Rate Increases for Water Utility Services (Bill)

Rate Increases for Water Utility Services (FIR)

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

21. Appointments

21-a. Appointment of Chief Brian Moya to Interim City Manager

21-b. Appointment of Marcos Martinez to Interim City Attorney

21-c. Appointment of Geralyn Cardenas to Interim City Clerk and Director of Community Engagement

21-d. Appointment of Councilor Lee Garcia to Mayor Pro-Tem

21-e. Announcement of Appointment of Councilor Alma Castro to Parliamentarian (Not Vote Required)

21-f. Appointment of City Council Committees

2026 Governing Body Appointments 1.15.25

21-g. Sister Cities Committee

Mara Christian Harris - Appointment as Alternate - Term Ending 10/2028Barbara Vigil - Appointment as Alternate - Term Ending 10/2027

MARA RESUME 2025 Redacted

2025-Barbara.Vigil.Resume.2 Redacted

22. Adjourn