Twice-weekly briefing — email only.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
2-a. Councilor Chavez
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag
3-a. Councilor Feghali
4. Invocation and Rememberances
4-a. Councilor Barrett
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
8. Presentations
8-a. Citizen Recognition for Courageous Action
8-b. 2026 Capital Outlay Requests and Analysis. (JD Bullington, Government Relations, LLC)
8-c. Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report.
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
9-a. Request for Approval of the March 11, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.
9-b. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Mark A Lopez Development, to Operate a Retail Gift Shop and Hallway Displays at the Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Amount of $6,734.75 for the First Year with a 2.5% Yearly Increase, Plus a Gross Receipts Fee of 12% for an Initial Term of Five Years and Two Option Terms of Five Years Each.
9-c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item # 24-0304 with New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department to Decrease the Compensation Amount by $72,000 for a New Total Amount of $241,120 for Volunteer Program Services.
9-d. 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.
9-e. 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.
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
10-a. Request for Ratification of Aviation Grant Agreement #SAF-26-02 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Aviation Division in the Amount of $56,200 for the Reconstruct of the Electrical Vault at the Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
10-b. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Aviation Grant Agreement Item #25-0035 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division to Increase Compensation by $61,933 for a New Total Amount of $1,296,856 for Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,296,856 to Increase WIP Construction Fund Using NMDOT Funding for the Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron.
10-c. Request for Ratification of a Notice of Intent to Disburse Law Enforcement Retention Funds from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety in the Total Amount of $104,783.97 for the Purpose of Providing Retention Differential Disbursements to Eligible Santa Fe Police Department Officers.
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $104,783.97 from New Mexico Department of Public Safety to Police Incentives and Police FICA.
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)(8), Discussion of the Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights by the Public Body of City-Owned Property at 2571 Cristo's Rd/Camino Entrada.
13. Executive Session Action Items
13-a. Discussion and Action Regarding the Disposition of City-Owned Property.
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)
A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Office of the State Engineer Grant Agreement DSB-FY26-HHPD-01, to Plan and Design the Rehabilitation of McClure Dam.
16-b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (Councilor Alma Castro)A Resolution Approving the Consumption of Beer and Wine During Site Santa Fe’s Annual Gala Dinner Event on July 1st, 2026, at The Ramada in the Railyard Park, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.
16-c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, Mayor Michael Garcia, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)A Joint Resolution Recognizing the Value of Periodic Joint Meetings Between Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe and Establishing a Framework for Conducting Those Meetings.
17. Petitions from the Floor
18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)
18-a. 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...
18-b. 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.
19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)
19-a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-02. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 11-13 to Expand Exemptions Permitted by NMSA 1978, Sections 13-1-98 Through 13-1-98.2, Including Certain Purchase Types and Legal Service Types; Adding Exemptions for Certain Prepayment Required Items, Not Exceeding $100,000 and for Lobbying Services Representing the City of Santa Fe’s Interests; Requiring the Procurement Manual to be Adopted by Resolution; Establishing an Eight-Year Maximum Term for Professional Service Contracts; Authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to Approve Purchase Orders and to Approve the Use of Requests for Applications; Adopting Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method Procedures; Modifying Certain Amounts Listed in NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-125; Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Amendments that Do Not Materially Alter the Scope of Work.
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing)
21. Appointments
21-a. Appointment of Marcos Martinez to City Attorney - Term Ending December 31, 2029
21-b. Appointment of Geralyn Cardenas to City Clerk and Director of Community Engagement - Term Ending December 31, 2029
21-c. Occupancy Tax Advisory Board Michael Trujillo - Appointment (At-Large Member)
21-d. Historic Districts Review Board Joe Simmons - Appointment - Term Ending 01/2028
22. Adjourn