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Quality of Life Committee

Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location:

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

Last synced 53m ago

Meeting Documents (2)

06-03-26 QLC Agenda

AgendaPosted 5/29/2026

06-03-26 QLC Packet

Agenda PacketPosted 5/30/2026

Agenda Items (22)

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda

5. Presentations

5-a. Building Watershed Resiliency: Parks and Open Space Green Infrastructure Initiatives and Community Partnerships

Zoë Isaacson, River and Watershed Manager, Parks and Open Spacezrisaacson@santafenm.gov
zrisaacson@santafenm.gov
Reese Baker, The Rain Catcherreese@theraincatcherinc.com
reese@theraincatcherinc.com

Building Watershed Resiliency_ Parks and Open Space Green Infrastructure Initiatives and Community Partnerships (Zoë Isaacson, River and Watershed Manager, Parks and Open Space, zrisaacson@santafenm.gov and Reese Baker, The Rain Catcher, reese@theraincatcherinc.com)

6. Public Comment

7. Action Items: Consent Agenda

7-a. Request for Approval of the May 20, 2026, Quality of Life Committee Meeting Minutes.

Marcella A. Apodaca, Business Operations Managermaapodaca1@santafenm.gov
maapodaca1@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee06/03/2026

Request for Approval of the May 20, 2026, Quality of Life Committee Meeting Minutes. (Marcella A. Apodaca, Business Operations Manager; maapodaca1@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026

7-b. 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.

Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Managerakphilllips@santafenm.gov
akphilllips@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee06/03/2026
  • Finance Committee06/08/2026
  • Governing Body06/10/2026

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. (Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager, akphilllips@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Finance Committee_ 06_08_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026

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. (Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager, akphilllips@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Finance Committee_ 06_08_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026 (2)

7-c. 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.

Lizzy Portillo, Economic Development Specialist IIemportillo@santafenm.gov
emportillo@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee06/03/2026
  • Finance Committee06/08/2026
  • Governing Body06/10/2026

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. (Lizzy Portillo, Economic Development Specialist II; emportillo@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Finance Committee_ 06_08_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026

7-d. 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.

Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Managerkrwoods@santafenm.gov
krwoods@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee06/03/2026
  • Finance Committee06/08/2026
  • Governing Body06/10/2026

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. (Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Manager, krwoods@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Finance Committee_ 06_08_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026

7-e. 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.

Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Managerkrwoods@santafenm.gov
krwoods@santafenm.gov

Committee Review

  • Quality of Life Committee06/03/2026
  • Finance Committee06/08/2026
  • Governing Body06/10/2026

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. (Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Manager; krwoods@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Finance Committee_ 06_08_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026

7-f. 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

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 Director; lasalaverry@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 05_27_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026

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 Director; lasalaverry@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 05_27_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026 (2)

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 Director; lasalaverry@santafenm.gov) Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 05_27_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026 (3)

7-g. 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

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 Manager; aavaldez1@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 05_27_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Finance Committee_ 06_08_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026

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 Manager; aavaldez1@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 05_27_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Finance Committee_ 06_08_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026 (2)

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 Manager; aavaldez1@santafenm.gov)Committee Review_ Governing Body (Introduced)_ 05_27_2026Quality of Life Committee_ 06_03_2026Finance Committee_ 06_08_2026Governing Body_ 06_10_2026 (3)

8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda

9. Executive Session

10. Matters from Staff

11. Matters from the Committee

12. Matters from the Chair

13. Next Meeting: Wednesday June 17, 2026

14. Adjourn