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Regular Governing Body Meeting - Last Wednesday

Date: Wed, May 27, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location:

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

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

Twice-weekly briefing — email only.

Meeting Documents (2)

05-27-26 GB Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 5/22/2026

05-27-26 GB Agenda

AgendaPosted 5/22/2026

Agenda Items (45)

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

2-a. Councilor Bustamante

3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag

3-a. Councilor Faulkner

4. Invocation and Rememberances

4-a. Councilor Cassutt

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 May 13, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.

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

Committee Review

  • Governing Body05/27/2026

05-13-26 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes

9-b. Request for Approval of the Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Zeng S, LLC for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption Only, to be Located at Fu Sushi, 2400 Cerrillos Road, Unit 2428, Santa Fe.

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

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing05/19/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

HO Report Zeng S 05.19.2026

Packet to RBG - Zeng S, LLC

9-c. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Barnes Holdings, LLC, for a Transfer of Ownership of Dispenser Liquor License No.

DIS-000067 with On-Premises Consumption Only and Patio Service, to be Located at La Casa Sena de Santa Fe,125 East Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, Which is Within 300 Feet of The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Assisi, 131 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe; However, a Waiver is not Required, ...

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

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing05/19/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

HO Report Barnes Holdings 05.19.2026

Packet to RBG - Barnes Holdings, LLC

9-d. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from L&W Service Company, LLC, for a Transfer of Ownership and Location of Inter-Local Dispenser Liquor License No.

DIS-000992 with On-Premises Consumption Only, to be Located at Santa Fe Food Market, 150 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe.

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

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing05/19/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

HO Report L&W Service Co 05.19.2026

Packet to RBG - L&W Service Company, LLC

9-e. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Santa Fe Brewing Co. for the Following: 1.

Pursuant to §60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction to Allow Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and Cider at Franklin Miles Park Located at 1027 Camino Carlos Rey, Field 3, Which is Within 300 Feet of Francis X. Nava Elementary School...

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

Committee Review

  • Liquor Hearing05/19/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

HO Report Santa Fe Brewing 05.19.2026

Packet to RBG - Santa Fe Brewing Co. - Fourth of July Firework Celebration

9-f. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with New Mexico Office of the State Engineer in the Total Amount of $1,354,479 for Planning and Design for the Rehabilitation of McClure Dam Award No.

MG26-91655 with a Reversion Date of September 24, 2027.

Taylor Jurgens, Engineertyjurgens@santafenm.gov
tyjurgens@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities05/18/2026
  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

NM OSE Grant Agreement for McClure Dam Rehabilitation Planning and Design

9-g. Request for Approval of Grant Agreement FTA G-34 with the U.S. Department of Transportation via the Section 5307 Operating Assistance Formula Grant Program in the Total Amount of $2,167,799 through December 31, 2027.

1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $2,167,799 from the FTA Grant to Transit Revenue.

Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administrationgnchavez@santafenm.gov
gnchavez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee05/18/2026
  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

TAD2654007 NM2026-006-2167799 (signed)

9-h. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Reduce Grant Revenue from the New Mexico Local Match Grant from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration in the Total Amount of $2,558,970 for FY26.

Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administrationgnchavez@santafenm.gov
gnchavez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee05/18/2026
  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

SIGNED PACKET FY26 Local Match Grant BAR Reduction

9-i. Request for Approval of a Special Appropriation Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer to Reimburse Fiscal Year 2026 Costs Associated with Critical Maintenance and Improvements at Nichols Dam in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 through June 30, 2026.

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

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee05/18/2026
  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

New Mexico Special Appropriation Grant Agreement 2026 Packet2

New Mexico Special Appropriation Grant Agreement 2026 Memo Signed

9-j. Request for Approval of a Real Estate Donation Agreement with The Supreme Court Building Commission of The State of New Mexico to Donate the Public Alley Located on the North Side of East De Vargas Street for the Purpose of Enhancing Security of The Supreme Court Building, Its Judges, Staff, and Invitees.

Terry Lease, Asset Development Managertjlease@santafenm.gov
tjlease@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

1. SupremeCourtAlley Packet

9-k. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Paul Bustamante, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Jamie Cassutt)A Resolution Ensuring the Availability of Narcan for City of Santa Fe Transit, Library, and Recreation Staff; Requiring Training for Appropriate Employees to Recognize Opioid Overdoses and Administer Narcan; and Directing the City Manager to Identify and Allocate Funding to Maintain the Supply of Narcan Nasal Spray and Training of Narcan.

Mario Risso, Assistant Fire Chiefmdrisso@santafenm.gov
mdrisso@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026Governing Body: 05/27/2026)05/13/2026

Increasing Availability of Narcan at Certain City Facilities and Buses (Memo)

Increasing Availability of Narcan at Certain City Facilities and Buses (Resolution)

Increasing Availability of Narcan at Certain City Facilities and Buses (FIR)

Co-Sponsorship Form - Increasing Availability of Narcan at Certain City Facilities and Buses

10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

10-a. Request for Ratification of a Grant Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration Section 112 via the New Mexico Department of Transportation in the Total Amount of $380,368, Including a Local Match of $54,194.36, for Operating Assistance for the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Erick Aune, Santa Fe MPO Directorejaune@santafenm.gov
ejaune@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Public Works and Utilities Committee05/18/2026
  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

GB MPO Revenue grant Sec 112 Packet signed micro

10-b. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Fe County Designating the City as Lead Agency for Funding Applications, Project Administration and Construction of the Henry Lynch Road Reconstruction and Roundabout Project, Including Portions within County Jurisdiction.

Romella Glorioso-Moss, Complete Streets Capital Project Managerrsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov
rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

GB MOA COSF - SFC (Henry Lynch Rd)

10-c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to General Plan Update Contract Item #24-0352 with WSP USA Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $649,125.00 for a New Total Amount of $2,691,220.56 to Expedite the Project Schedule, Provide Additional Public Engagement and Enhance Functionality of the Digital User Platform.

Heather Lamboy, Planning and Land Use Department Directorhllamboy@santafenm.gov
hllamboy@santafenm.gov
Janice Biletnikoff, Long-Range Strategic Plannerjibiletnikoff@santafenm.gov
jibiletnikoff@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

GB-WSP Contract Amendment 2 CoSF

10-d. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Thatcher Company, Inc. for the Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite Supply to Treat Microorganisms for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a Four-Year Term.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

GB-550-THATCHER chemical packet purch sign

10-e. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with PVS DX Inc. for the Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite Supply to Treat Microorganisms for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a Four-Year Term.

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

Committee Review

  • Finance Committee05/26/2026
  • Governing Body05/27/2026

GB 550-PVS chemical PACKET purch sign

10-f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)A Resolution Adopting the City of Santa Fe’s Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating Budget for the City of Santa Fe.

Andy Hopkins, Budget Officerajhopkins@santafenm.gov
ajhopkins@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Special Governing Body (Budget Hearing): 05/14/2026Special Governing Body (Budget Hearing): 05/15/2026Finance Committee: 05/26/2026Governing Body: 05/27/2026)05/13/2026

FY27 Budget Resolution (Memo)

Memo Attachment - FY27 Proposed Budget Book

Revised Pages from FY27 Proposed Budget Book

FY27 Budget Resolution (Resolution)

FY27 Budget Resolution (FIR)

Amendment A - (memo)

Amendment A - FY27 Budget Resolution

FY27 Budget Q and A

11. Matters from the City Manager

12. Matters from the City Attorney

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. 2026-11. 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.

Faviola Chavez, Affordable Housing Directorfachavez@santafenm.gov
fachavez@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduction — Governing Body (Public Comment): 06/10/2026Quality of Life Committee 06/17/2026Finance Committee: 06/22/2026Governing Body (Public Hearing): 07/08/2026)05/27/2026

Updating Fee in Lieu and Affordability Requirements (memo)

Memo Attachment - Example Calculations for SFHP

Updating Fee in Lieu and Affordability Requirements (bill)

Updating Fee in Lieu and Affordability Requirements (FIR)

Co-Sponsorship Form - Updating Fee in Lieu and Affordability Requirements - Councilor Faulkner

16-b. 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.

Lia Salaverry, Youth and Family Services Division Directorlasalaverry@santafenm.gov
lasalaverry@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026Governing Body: 06/10/2026)05/27/2026

Updating Resolution No. 2025-38 to also Prioritize Seniors (Memo)

Updating Resolution No. 2025-38 to also Prioritize Seniors (Resolution)

Updating Resolution No. 2025-38 to also Prioritize Seniors (FIR)

16-c. 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.

Alvin Valdez, Benefits and Wellness Manageraavaldez1@santafenm.gov
aavaldez1@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Governing Body(Introduced — Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026Finance Committee: 06/08/2026Governing Body: 06/10/2026)05/27/2026

Updating the terms for the Physical and Mental Wellness Program (Memo)

Updating the terms for the Physical and Mental Wellness Program (Resolution)

Updating the terms for the Physical and Mental Wellness Program (FIR)

17. Petitions from the Floor

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

19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)

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

21. Appointments

22. Adjourn