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Regular Governing Body Meeting - Second Wednesday

Date: Wed, Mar 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location:

City Council Chambers, City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue Santa Fe , New Mexico 87501

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Meeting Documents (2)

03-11-26 GB Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 3/6/2026

03-11-26 GB Agenda

AgendaPosted 3/6/2026

Agenda Items (63)

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

2-a. Councilor Faulkner

3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

3-a. Councilor Garcia

4. Invocation and Rememberances

4-a. Councilor Cassutt

5. Roll Call

6. Approval of Agenda

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

8. Presentations

8-a. ForeKids Organization Youth Recreation Impact Recognition.

Philip Lujan, Parks and Open Space Division, MRC Business Managerpmlujan@santafenm.gov
pmlujan@santafenm.gov

9. Action Items: Consent Agenda

9-a. Request for Approval of the February 25, 2026 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

Geralyn F. Cardenas, Interim City Clerkgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body03/11/2026

02-25-26 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

9-b. Request for Approval of the February 24, 2026, Special Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

Geralyn F. Cardenas, Interim City Clerkgfcardenas@santafenm.gov
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body03/11/2026

02-24-26 Special Governing Body Meeting Minutes

9-c. Request for Approval of the Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from New Mexico Hard Cider, LLC dba New Mexico Hard Cider Taproom 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 New Mexico Hard Cider, 505 Cerrillos Rd. Suite A105, Which is Within 300 feet of Santa Fe Jewish Center, located at 230 W. Manhattan Ave. 2. If the Waiv...

Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialistemaragon@santafenm.gov
emaragon@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

NM Hard Cider Plan Expansion Application

HO Report Hard Cider 03.09.2026

Packet to RBG-NM Hard Cider

9-d. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $241,200 to Transfer One-Time Funding in FY26 from ITT Gross Receipts Tax to ITT Enterprise Resource Planning to Offset Funds That Were Transferred Out of ITT.

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

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee03/04/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

Memo BAR

9-e. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $408,669 to Transfer One-Time Funding in FY26 from Human Resources to ITT Department for ERP Project to Ensure That the Project Budget is Properly Allocated.

Eric Candelaria, ITT Directoredcandelaria@santafenm.gov
edcandelaria@santafenm.gov
Sarah Bollteter-Gonzales, Human Resource Interim Directorsnbolleter-gonzales@santafenm.gov
snbolleter-gonzales@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee03/04/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

Completed 408K BAR

9-f. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Increase Professional Contracts in the Total Amount of $199,137 to Fund the New Mexico Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program.

Scott Ouderkirk, Interim Fire Chiefslouderkirk@santafenm.gov
slouderkirk@santafenm.gov
Mario D. Risso, Assistant Fire Chiefmdrisso@santafenm.gov
mdrisso@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Public Safety Committee03/17/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

MOA 25-630-8000-0120 CY24 Jul-Dec 2024 CofSF Fire Dept ASPP fully executed

Memo Packet PCG prep of ASPP CY24 Jul-Dec cost report Approved

9-g. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with EAN Holdings dba Enterprise Rent-a-Car to Operate Car Rental Services at the Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Amount of $48,762.20 for the First Year with a 2.5% Yearly Increase for an Initial Term of Five Years with Two Option Terms of Five Years Each.

Jimmy Gunn, Interim Santa Fe Regional Airport Directorjdgunn@santafenm.gov
jdgunn@santafenm.gov
Terry Lease, Asset Development Managertjlease@santafenm.gov
tjlease@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

1. Enterprise Lease Packet

9-h. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC to Operate Car Rental Services at the Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Amount of $49,914.20 for the First Year with a 2.5% Yearly Increase for an Initial Term of Five Years and Two Option Terms of Five Years Each.

Jimmy Gunn, Interim Santa Fe Regional Airport Directorjdgunn@santafenm.gov
jdgunn@santafenm.gov
Terry Lease, Asset Development Managertjlease@santafenm.gov
tjlease@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Financy Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

1. BudgetAvis LeaseAgreement Packet

9-i. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with The Hertz Corporation, dba Hertz Rent A Car and Dollar Rent A Car to Operate Car Rental Services at the Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Amount of $51,570.20 for the First Year with a 2.5% Yearly Increase for an Initial Term of Five Years with Two Option Terms of Five Years Each.

Jimmy Gunn, Interim Santa Fe Regional Airport Directorjdgunn@santafenm.gov
jdgunn@santafenm.gov
Terry Lease, Asset Development Managertjlease@santafenm.gov
tjlease@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

1. Hertz-Dollar Airport Rental Car Lease Packet

9-j. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Public Consulting Group for Consulting to Develop, Implement and Support the Fire Department’s Participation in Medicaid Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program in the Total Amount of $1,800,000 Excluding NMGRT for a Term of Four-Years.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $450,000 From Existing General Fund Cash Balances to Pay for Year One, Which Also Includes a 14% Contingency Fee the City of Santa Fe Pays to Public Consulting Group.

Scott Ouderkirk, Interim Fire Chiefslouderkirk@santafenm.gov
slouderkirk@santafenm.gov
Mario D. Risso, Assistant Fire Chiefmdrisso@santafenm.gov
mdrisso@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Public Safety Committee03/17/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

GB-200-Public Consulting Group, LLC

9-k. Request for Approval of a General Service Contract with AAC Construction, LLC for the Replacement and Installation of the Anaerobic Digestor Gas Burner in the Total Amount of $818,085.78 for a 1-Year Term.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body Committee03/11/2026

GB-550-AAC Construction, LLC

9-l. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement #16-116 with Santa Fe Health Club, LLC to Extend the Lease Term to February 28, 2031, and Increase Rent by $15,361.01 Per Year with an Escalation of 2.5% Per Year for the Lease of Land Adjacent to 786 Calle Mejia for Use as a Parking Lot.

Terry Leasetjlease@santafenm.gov
tjlease@santafenm.gov
Nina A. Nguyennanguyen@santafenm.gov
nanguyen@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee03/04/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

1. SF Health Club Packet

9-m. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #25-0480 with Financial Consulting Solutions Group Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $81,075.71 for a New Total Contract Amount of $1,316,488.25 Including NMGRT for Financial Management On-Call Services.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

GB-FCS Group-25-0480-A1

9-n. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Construction Contract Item #23-0222 with GM Emulsion LLC to Increase the Amount of Compensation by $10,000,000 for a New Total Compensation of $20,000,000 Excluding NMGRT and Extend the Term to May 14, 2033 for On-Call Roadway and Trails Construction Services.

Sam Burnett, Interim Public Works Department Directorjsburnett@santafenm.gov
jsburnett@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

Signed GB -600-Packet Construction ITB 23-48-B Amend 2 GM Emulsion

9-o. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Construction Contract Item #23-0221 with Espanola Mercantile Company DBA EMCO of Santa Fe LLC to Increase the Amount of Compensation by $10,000,000 for a New Total Compensation of $20,000,000 Excluding NMGRT and Extend the Term to May 14, 2033 for On-Call Roadway and Trails Construction Services.

Sam Burnett, Interim Public Works Department Directorjsburnett@santafenm.gov
jsburnett@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

Signed GB-600 Packet Construction ITB 23-48-B Amend 2 EMCO

9-p. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Construction Contract Item #23-0224 with GME General Building LLC to Increase the Amount of Compensation by $10,000,000 for a New Total Compensation of $20,000,000 Excluding NMGRT and Extend the Term to May 14, 2033 for On-Call Roadway and Trails Construction Services.

Sam Burnett, Interim Public Works Department Directorjsburnett@santafenm.gov
jsburnett@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

Signed GB Packet Construction ITB 23-48-B Amend 2 GME General Building

9-q. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Construction Contract Item #23-0223 with JDR & Associates LLC to Increase the Amount of Compensation by $10,000,000 for a New Total Compensation of $20,000,000 Excluding NMGRT and Extend the Term to May 14, 2033 for On-Call Roadway and Trails Construction Services.

Sam Burnett, Interim Public Works Department Directorjsburnett@santafenm.gov
jsburnett@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

Signed GB -6000-Packet Construction ITB 23-48-B Amend 2 JDR

9-r. Request for Approval of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Case #2025-11028, General Plan Amendment at 2904 Rufina St, Lot 3, Requested by JenkinsGavin, Agent, on Behalf of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe, Applicant, wherein the Governing Body Approved the Request to Adopt a Resolution Amending the Future Land Use Map for this Parcel from Industrial and Business Park to Community Commercial.

Alexa Hempel, Case Manageranhempel@santafenm.gov
anhempel@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body03/11/2026

FOFCOL GB GPA 2025-11028 GovBody

9-s. Request for Approval of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Case #2025-11029, Rezoning at 2904 Rufina St, Lot 3, Requested by JenkinsGavin, Agent, on Behalf of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe, Applicant, wherein the Governing Body Approved the Request to Adopt an Ordinance for this Parcel Changing the Zoning from Light Industrial (I-1) and General Industrial (I-2) to General Commercial (C-2).

Alexa Hempel, Case Manageranhempel@santafenm.gov
anhempel@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Govewrning Body03/11/2026

FOFCOL GB Rezone 2025-11029 GovBody

9-t. Request for Approval of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Case #2025-11030, Master Plan at 2904 Rufina St, Lot 3 and 2A, 2-2, Requested by JenkinsGavin, Agent, on Behalf of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe, Applicant, wherein the Governing Body Approved the Request to Adopt a Resolution for the Master Plan of a Youth Center.

Alexa Hempel, Case Manageranhempel@santafenm.gov
anhempel@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body03/11/2026

FOFCOL GB Master Plan 2025-11030 GovBody

9-u. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Department of Transportation, for Grant Agreement Control Number C5243320 to Acquire Rights of Way to Plan, Design, and Construct Road and Spine Infrastructure Extensions to Paseo Del Sol Per the Tierra Contenta Master Plan for Affordable Housing in Santa Fe County.

Carol Swenson, Public Works Business Operations Managerycswenson@santafenm.gov
ycswenson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)02/25/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

C5243320 Authorized Signatories and Agenda for NMDOT Legislation Grant (Memo)

C5243320 Authorized Signatories and Agenda for NMDOT Legislation Grant (Resolution)

C5243320 Authorized Signatories and Agenda for NMDOT Legislation Grant (FIR)

9-v. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Lee Garcia, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Resolution Supporting the Placement of the Remnants of the Soldiers’ Monument in the New Mexico History Museum on a Temporary Basis; Authorizing the City Manager to Work with State Officials to Enter into a Temporary Loan Agreement.

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaennarino@santafenm.gov
maennarino@santafenm.gov
Christine Spiers, Legislative Coordinatorcmspiers@santafenm.gov
cmspiers@santafenm.gov
Palmer Anderson, Policy Analystpcanderson@santafenm.gov
pcanderson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)02/25/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee03/04/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

Loan of the Soldiers' Monument to the New Mexico History Museum (Memo)

Loan of the Soldiers' Monument to the New Mexico History Museum (Resolution)

Loan of the Soldiers' Monument to the New Mexico History Museum (FIR)

Loan of City Property to New Mexico History Museum (co-sponsorship)

9-w. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Department of Transportation, for Grant Agreement Control Number C5243320 to Acquire Rights of Way to Plan, Design, and Construct Road and Spine Infrastructure Extensions to Paseo Del Sol Per the Tierra Contenta Master Plan for Affordable Housing in Santa Fe County.

Carol Swenson, Public Works Business Operations Managerycswenson@santafenm.gov
ycswenson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)02/25/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/02/2026
  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

DW 6522 - DWSRLF Loan for Flocculation Sedimentation Upgrades at CRWTP (Memo)

DW 6522 - DWSRLF Loan for Flocculation Sedimentation Upgrades at CRWTP (Bill)

DW 6522 - DWSRLF Loan for Flocculation Sedimentation Upgrades at CRWTP (FIR)

10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

10-a. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Item #22-0521 with Clarion Associates to Reassign the Contract to Goebel Partners LLC, Change the Scope of Work to Include Land Code Update Phase 2 Substantive Updates to Regulations and Procedures in the Land Development Code that Implement Key Community Standards and Land Development Policies, Increase the Compensation by $519,657 for a New Total Amount of $766,354.06 and Extend the Term to December 31, 2027 for the Land Code Update.

Heather Lamboy, Planning & Land Use Directorhllamboy@santafenm.gov
hllamboy@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee03/09/2026
  • Governing Body03/11/2026

GB-450-Goebel Partners LLC

Letter Santa Fe LDC Assignment Clarion to Goebel 030226

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, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7), Attorney-Client Discussion of Pending and Threatened Litigation, Including but not Limited to, Discussion of Jared O’Shell v. Keisha Chavez, D-101-CV-202402682 and Subpart (H)(8), Discussion of ...

Marcos Martinez, Interim City Attorney:mdmartinez@santafenm.gov
mdmartinez@santafenm.gov

13. Executive Session Action Items

13-a. Discussion and Action. Discussion and Action on Settlement in Jared O’Shell v. Keisha Chavez, D-101-CV-202402682.

Kevin L. Nault, Assistant City Attorney:klnault@santafenm.gov
klnault@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-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Hard Cider During the Party on the Pitch Soccer Tournament on May 30, 2026, Pursuant to Section 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)03/11/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/16/2026
  • Governing Body03/25/2026

Party on the Pitch Alcohol Approval (Memo)

Party on the Pitch Alcohol Approval (Resolution)

Party on the Pitch Alcohol Approval (FIR)

16-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Alma Castro)

A Bill Amending Section 23-6, SFCC 1987 to Remove the Resolution Requirement for the Purpose of Approving Sales and Consumption of Alcohol at Public Events on City Property and Requiring that Governing Body Approval Be Recorded in Regular Governing Body Minutes Upon the City Cler...

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaennarino@santafenm.gov
maennarino@santafenm.gov
Christine Spiers, Legislative Coordinatorcmspiers@santafenm.gov
cmspiers@santafenm.gov
Palmer Anderson, Policy Analystpcanderson@santafenm.gov
pcanderson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction)03/11/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)03/25/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee04/01/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)04/29/2026

Amending Section 23-6 to Remove Resolution Requirements for Alcohol Events (Memo)

Amending Section 23-6 to Remove Resolution Requirements for Alcohol Events (Bill)

Amending Section 23-6 to Remove Resolution Requirements for Alcohol Events (FIR)

16-c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____.(Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Bill Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (the “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount of $2,500,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $1,000,000 Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Designing McClure Dam to the Outlet Conduit and Spillway, Including Related Work and Revisions, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan/Grant Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Amount and an Administrative Fee Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower/Grantee; Certifying that the Loan/Grant Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower/Grantee; is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan/Grant Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection with the Execution and Delivery of the Loan/Grant Agreement.

Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinatoraghook@santafenm.gov
aghook@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction)03/11/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)03/25/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/30/2026
  • Finance Committee04/06/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)04/29/2026

6613-WPF $2.5 Million Loan & Grant Agreement McClure Dam (Memo)

6613-WPF $2.5 Million Loan & Grant Agreement McClure Dam (Bill)

6613-WPF $2.5 Million Loan & Grant Agreement McClure Dam (FIR)

16-d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)Approving Budget Amendments and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s Second Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026.

Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analystcfmartinez@santafenm.gov
cfmartinez@santafenm.gov
Andy Hopkins, Budget Officerajhopkins@santafenm.gov
ajhopkins@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body03/11/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/16/2026
  • Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body03/25/2026

FY26 Second Quarter Budget Amendments (Memo)

FY26 Second Quarter Budget Amendments (Resolution)

FY26 Second Quarter Budget Amendments (FIR)

17. Petitions from the Floor

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

18-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-03. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Relating to City Administration; Amending Section 2-8 SFCC 1987 to Reorganize Certain City Departments; Creating New Sections of Code to Include 2-8.10, 2-8.11, 2-8.12, 2-8.13, 2-8.14, and 2-8.15; Amending Section 2-8.1 SFCC 1987 to Include a General Provisions Section and Exhibit A; Amending Section 2-8.2 to Rename Community Health and Safety Department to “Community Services Department” and to Include Youth and Family Services and Recreation, and to Remove the Office of Emergency Management; Amending Section 2-8.3 SFCC 1987 to Eliminate the Community Development Department; Amending 2-8.4 to Establish the Office of Emergency Management and Changing the Name From Office of Emergency Management to “Emergency Management Department”; Amending Section 2-8.5 Creating a New Department, the “Economic Development Department” and to Include the Arts and Culture Division and the Film Division; Amending 2-8.6 Creating a Department the “Land Use Department” and to Include the Affordable Housing Division; Amending Section 2-8.7 Creating Tourism Santa Fe Department; Creating Section 2-8.14 to Include a New “Regional Airport Department”; Creating Section 2-8.15 to Include the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency and Renaming it “Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (“MRA”) Department”; Repealing Sections 2-14, 2-15, and 2-20 SFCC 1987; Repealing Exhibit C of SFCC 1987, “City Organization”.

Brian Moya, Interim City Managerbjmoya@santafenm.gov
bjmoya@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)02/25/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)03/11/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/16/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee(MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED)03/18/2026
  • Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)04/07/2026

Reorganizing City Departments (Memo)

Reorganizing City Departments (Bill)

Reorganizing City Departments (FIR)

18-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Alma Castro)Be It Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe:

Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Loan and Subsidy Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) by and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (“the Borrower”), in the Total Amount of Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000), Evidencing an Obli...

Clinton Peterson, Public Utilities Engineercdpeterson@santafenm.gov
cdpeterson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction)02/25/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)03/11/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee03/16/2026
  • Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)04/07/2026

DW 6522 - DWSRLF Loan for Flocculation Sedimentation Upgrades at CRWTP (Memo)

DW 6522 - DWSRLF Loan for Flocculation Sedimentation Upgrades at CRWTP (Bill)

DW 6522 - DWSRLF Loan for Flocculation Sedimentation Upgrades at CRWTP (FIR)

18-c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-07. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Bill Creating a New Section 2-2.10 of SFCC 1987 to Establish City Attorney and City Clerk Authority to Correct Scrivener’s Errors.

Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Managermaennarino@santafenm.gov
maennarino@santafenm.gov
Christine Spiers, Legislative Coordinatorcmspiers@santafenm.gov
cmspiers@santafenm.gov
Palmer Anderson, Policy Analystpcanderson@santafenm.gov
pcanderson@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)02/25/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)03/11/2026
  • Quality of Life Committee(MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED)03/18/2026
  • ​Finance Committee03/23/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)04/07/2026

Authority to Correct Scrivener's Errors (memo)

Authority to Correct Scrivener's Errors (bill)

Authority to Correct Scrivener's Errors (FIR)

19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)

19-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-14. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Alma Castro)A Bill Amending Section 25-4.1, Exhibit A, Rule Number 2 to Adopt New Definitions and Adopting a New Rule Number 7, Imposing Requirements for Backflow Prevention and Control for Certain Customers, Imposing Fees for Administering the Program, and Imposing Fines for Violations.

Justin Gonzales, Cross Connection Specialistjmgonzales1@santafenm.gov
jmgonzales1@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)01/28/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)02/11/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/16/2026
  • Finance Committee02/23/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)03/11/2026

Adopting a Backflow Prevention and Control Rules (Memo)

Adopting a Backflow Prevention and Control Program (Bill)

Adopting a Backflow Prevention and Control Program (FIR)

19-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-01. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____.(Councilor Amanda Chavez)Be It Ordained By the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe: Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement by and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (the “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount of $7,750,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $3,100,000 Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Construction of New Flocculation and Sedimentation Improvements to the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant, Including Demolition of Existing Clarifier Equipment, Structural Additions, New Flocculation and Sedimentation Equipment, All Associated Power, Controls, Process and Chemical Piping, and Valves, New Flocculation Master Control Center Electrical Building and Associated Grading and Paving, Potable Water Yard Piping Relocation and All Associated Instrumentation, Electrical, Architectural and HVAC Design Components, Including Related Work and Revisions, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan/Grant Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Amount and an Administrative Fee Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower/Grantee; Certifying that the Loan/Grant Amount, Together With Other Funds Available to the Borrower/Grantee, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan/Grant Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent With this Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection With the Execution and Delivery of the Loan/Grant Agreement.

Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinatoraghook@santafenm.gov
aghook@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced)01/28/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Comment)02/11/2026
  • Public Works and Utilities Committee02/16/2026
  • Finance Committee02/23/2026
  • Governing Body(Public Hearing)03/11/2026

6314 CRWTP Improvements Loan and Grant Agreement for $7,750,000 (Memo)

6314 CRWTP Improvements Loan and Grant Agreement for $7,750,000 (Bill)

6314 CRWTP Improvements Loan and Grant Agreement for $7,750,000 (FIR)

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

21. Appointments

21-a. Charter Review Commission Pamela Ray - Appointed by Mayor Michael Garcia - Term Ending 04/2027Renee Villarreal - Appointed by Councilor Castro - Term Ending 04/2027Maria Perez - Appointed by Councilor Feghali - Term Ending 04/2027Brandon Vella - Appointed by Councilor Bustamante - Term Ending 04/2027Rod Gould - Appointed by Councilor Barrett - Term Ending 04/2027Kendal Chavez - Appointed by Councilor Faulkner - Term Ending 04/2027John Paul Granillo - Appointed by Councilor Garcia - Term Ending 04/2027Roberta Duran - Appointed by Councilor Cassutt - Term Ending 04/2027Lillie Mae Ortiz - Appointed by Councilor Chavez - Term Ending 04/2027

Pamela Ray

Renee Villarreal

Maria Perez

Brandon Vella

Rod Gould

Kendal Chavez

John Paul Granillo

Roberta Duran

Lilliemae Ortiz

21-b. Human Services Committee Orion Block - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2028Mark Glaser - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2028

HSC Appointment Memo Mark Glaser and Orion Block signed

Mark Glaser resume and cover letter Redacted1

Orion Block resume and cover letter Redacted

22. Adjourn