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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
2-a. Councilor Feghali
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag
3-a. Councilor Barrett
4. Invocation and Rememberances
4-a. Councilor Garcia
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
8. Presentations
8-a. Council Staffing Study Results by Baker Tilly
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
9-a. Request for Approval of the May 14, 2026, Special Governing Body Meeting Minutes.
9-b. Request for Approval of the May 15, 2026, Special Governing Body Meeting Minutes.
9-c. Request for Approval of the May 27, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.
9-d. Request for Approval of a Private Celebration Permit Application from TumbleRoot Brewing, LLC to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and Cider at the International Folk Art Market's Opening Night to be Held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in a Beer Garden Located in the Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe NM, Which is Located on City Property, with an Expected 1200 Attendees Pursuant to SFCC 1987 §23-6.2(C) and Consistent with NMSA 1978, §60-6A-12.
9-e. Request for Approval of a Public Celebration Permit Application from TumbleRoot Brewing, LLC to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and Cider at the International Folk Art Market's Night Market to be Held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in a Beer Garden Located in the Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe NM, Which is Located on City Property, with an Expected 300 Attendees Pursuant to SFCC 1987 §23-6.2(C) and Consistent with NMSA 1978, §60-6A-12.
9-f. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request From Raices y Sazon, LLC DBA Raices y Sazon:
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 Raices y Sazon, 3565 Cerrillos Rd., Which is Within 300 Feet of Iglesia Del Evangelio Church, 3575 Cerrillos Rd. 2. If the Waiver of the 300-Foot Loc...
9-g. Request for Approval of a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior U.S.
Geological Survey in the Total Amount of $135,137 for the Continuation of a Joint Study Between the City of Santa Fe and U.S. Geological Survey for Water Resource Investigation for a Two-Year Term.
9-h. Request for Approval of a Cooperative Project Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to Construct Phase I of S100880 Rail Trail Intersection Improvements Project using Federal Highway Administration Funding in the Total Amount of $300,000 through December 31, 2028.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate Grant Proceeds of $256,320 to Complete Streets FY26 Revenue and Expenses.
9-i. Request for Approval of a Cooperative Project Agreement with New Mexico Department of Transportation to Design S100900 Acequia Trail Extension from Otowi to La Cieneguita Using Federal Highway Administration Funding in the Total Amount of $250,000 through December 31, 2028.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate Grant Proceeds of $213,600 to Complete Streets FY 26 Revenue and Expenses.
9-j. Request for Approval of a Cooperative Project Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to Conduct the Location Study Phases A and B for S100890 St.
Michael's Drive Reconstruction Project Using Federal Highway Administration Funding in the Total Amount of $400,000 through December 31, 2028. 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate Grant Proceeds of $341,760 to Complete Streets FY26 Revenue and Expenses.
9-k. Request for Approval of Construction Contract with Jocelyn Water and Sewer, LLC for the Santa Fe River Improvements at Cristobal Colon in the Amount of $767,195 through June 30, 2030.
9-l. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #25-0373 with Vertosoft, LLC to Increase the Compensation by $209,278.24 for a New Total Amount of $1,035,141.40 for Additional OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management Software Domains.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) from the Water Enterprise Fund to Public Utilities Administrative Software in the Total Amount of $84,705.
9-m. Request For Approval to Charge a Passenger Facility Charge for Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Total Amount of $3 Per Passenger.
9-n. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Item #22-0303 with Condor – New Age Logistics, LLC for Security Guard Services at City Facilities to Increase Compensation by $2,200,00 for a New Total Amount of $8,800,000 and Extend the Term to June 30, 2028.
9-o. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Item #22-0301 with Aarrowhead Security dba Vet-Sec Protection Agency for Security Guard Services at City Facilities to Increase Compensation by $2,200,00 for a New Total Amount of $12,100,000 and Extend the Term to June 30, 2028.
9-p. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Amount of $150,000 from General Fund to Tourism/Lodging Tax Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 Downtown Security Contract.
9-q. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item #25-0054 with Santa Fe Public Schools to Increase the Compensation by $500,000 for a New Total Amount of $1,700,000 for Santa Fe Public Schools Work Based Learning Internship Programming.
Committee Review Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC): 06/03/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026 Finance Committee: 06/08/2026 Governing Body: 06/10/2026
9-r. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract Item #25-0217 with Urban Alchemy to Increase the Amount of Compensation by $522,000 for a New Total Amount of $2,020,303 for Shelter Operations of Homeless Services.
9-s. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract Item #24-0490 with Interfaith Community Shelter Group to Increase Compensation by $780,000 for a New Total Amount of $2,310,000 and Extend the Term through June 30, 2027, to Provide Aid in Operations at Consuelo's Place Shelter.
9-t. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez, and Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Resolution Updating Resolution No. 2025-38 to Include Seniors in the Scope of Service at the Micro Community to be Located at 2395 Richards Avenue.
9-u. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Removing “Pilot” Status from the Wellness Leave Pilot Program, Establishing Personnel Rules 13.91 and 13.92 as Permanent, and Adding a Requirement that Employees Complete all Required Trainings to Remain Eligible to Receive Wellness Day Leave.
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
10-a. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Homewise, Inc. to Administer the Community Energy Efficiency Development (CEED) Program for Eligible Low-Income Households in the City of Santa Fe Utilizing State of New Mexico CEED Grant Funds Awarded through the Energy Conservation and Management Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, in the Total Amount of $1,254,170 through December 30, 2027.
10-b. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Urban Alchemy for Operation of an Emergency Homeless Shelter in the Total Amount of $1,343,993 for a Six-Month Term.
10-c. Request for Approval of Dates for Governing Body Study Sessions for the Remainder of the Year.
1. If Governing Body Study Session Dates are Approved, Consideration of Approving the Amended 2026 Governing Body and Council Committee Calendar to Include the Governing Body Study Session Dates.
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), Discussions Subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege Pertaining to Threatened or Pending Litigation in Which the Public Body is or May Become a Participant.
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. 2026-12. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Paul Bustamante and Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Specifying that Specific and Limited Fishing Events on City-Owned Property in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed May be Approved by the Governing Body.
16-b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Adopting the City of Santa Fe’s 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan.
16-c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Mayor Michael Garcia and Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Authorizing the Annual Installation of Twenty-Five Banners from October 1 to November 1, Commemorating the Santa Fe International Film Festival Along the Guadalupe Corridor.
17. Petitions from the Floor
18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)
18-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-11. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Alma Castro, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Bill Relating to the Santa Fe Homes Program and Requirements for Rental Units; Amending Section 26-1.22 to Make Certain Technical Changes, to Clarify the Calculation of Fees Paid in Lieu of Providing On-Site Affordable Units, to Amend the Fee-in-Lieu Calculation to Use Thirty Percent of the Area Median Income Instead of Sixty-Five Percent when Determining Base Fee Amount.
19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)
19-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garica, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, and Councilor Jamie Cassutt).A Bill Approving the Ground Lease and Development Agreement of a City-Owned Building, the Midtown Visual Arts Center, with Midtown Arts and Design Alliance, LLC.
19-b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Bill Amending Subsection 12-6-12.3 of Article VI of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (“UTO”) to Eliminate Minimum Penalties for Reckless Driving and Raising Maximum Penalties From Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) to Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) for First Convictions and From Three Hundred Dollars ($300) to Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for Second or Subsequent Convictions; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.4A of Article VI of the UTO, Exhibit A to Chapter 24, SFCC 1987 to Define, Criminalize, and Penalize “Aggressive Driving”; Amending the UTO’s Schedule A Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule to Increase Certain Penalties, to Specify that all Reckless Driving Fines, Aggressive Driving Fines, as Well as all Schedule A Penalties (Except for Those Dedicated to Traffic Calming) Shall be Split Equally Between the Law Enforcement Fund and the Fire Support Services Fund, and to Require a Mandatory Court Appearance for Violations Related to Aggressive Driving; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.25 of Article VI “Engaging in Prolonged, Deliberate, and/or Excessive Tailing of Another Vehicle” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.26 of Article VI “Unsafe Sudden Stops” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.27 of Article VI “Throwing Items Outside of Vehicle at Another Vehicle or at a Pedestrian” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same.
19-c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Amanda Chavez, Mayor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Santa Fe Midtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan.
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing)
21. Appointments
21-a. Veterans Advisory Board Gary Donato - Appointment as Chair - Term Ending 05/2028Ari Jontry - Appointment - Term Ending 05/2028
21-b. Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy Erica Renaud - Appointment as City of Santa Fe Representative - Term Ending 03/2028
22. Adjourn