Meeting

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF
THE GOVERNING BODY
August 22, 2023 5:00 PM
SANTA FE COMMUNITY CONVENTION CENTER – SWEENEY BALLROOM B
201 W. MARCY STREET

PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING

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Radio Broadcast: The meeting can be heard on radio station KSFR 101.1.

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The agenda and packet for the meeting will be posted at https://santafe.primegov.com/public/portal.

1.	CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilor Chavez

SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG

Councilor Cassutt

INVOCATION

Councilor Michael Garcia

5.	ROLL CALL

6.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA

ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA

Request for Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Santa Fe and Local 3999 City of Santa Fe Employees of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 18, AFL-CIO, for All Bargaining Unit Employees to Receive a 3% Pay Increase who Earn Less than $100,000 Annually and 1% for Bargaining Unit Employees who Earn $100,000 or More Annually the First Full Pay Period in July 2023. (Bernadette Salazar, Human Resources Director, 505-955-6591, [email protected])

Committee Review:
Finance Committee (Removed from Agenda): 06/20/2023
Quality of Life Committee (Removed from Agenda): 06/21/2023
Special Governing Body (Removed from Agenda): 07/05/2023
Governing Body (Removed from Agenda): 07/12/2023
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (Public Hearing)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-23. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-____. (Councilor Cassutt and Councilwoman Villarreal)
A Bill Creating Article 18-18, the High-End Excise Tax for Affordable Housing Ordinance; Establishing an Excise Tax on the Transfer of Certain Residential Property and Dedicating the Revenues to Affordable Housing. (Erin McSherry, City Attorney: [email protected] and Alexandra Ladd, Director of Office of Affordable Housing: [email protected])

Consideración del Proyecto de Ley Número 2023-23. Adopción de la Ordenanza No. 2023-____. (Councilor Cassutt and Councilwoman Villarreal)
Un proyecto de ley por el que se crea el artículo 18-18, la ordenanza sobre el impuesto especial de lujo para el beneficio de la vivienda asequible; por el que se establece un impuesto especial sobre la transferencia de determinadas propiedades residenciales y por el que se dedican sus ingresos a la vivienda asequible. (Erin McSherry, City Attorney: [email protected] and Alexandra Ladd, Director of Office of Affordable Housing: [email protected])

Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee (Introduced): 07/05/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 07/12/2023
Community Development Commission: 07/19/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 07/19/2023
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

BREAK - 15 MINUTES

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City of Santa Fe’s Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding Approval of the City Ordinance Establishing a High-End Excise Tax for Affordable Housing. (Erin McSherry, City Attorney, [email protected], 505-955-6512)

Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral que se presentará a los votantes de la Ciudad de Santa Fe durante la elección local ordinaria del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la aprobación de la ordenanza de la ciudad que establece un impuesto especial de lujo a beneficio de la vivienda asequible. (Erin McSherry, City Attorney, [email protected], 505-955-6512)

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/26/2023)
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___. (Councilor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Proposing Two Ballot Questions to be Submitted to the City’s Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election to Amend the City’s Charter to Require the Governing Body to Establish an Office of Equity and Inclusion and a Human Rights Commission in Ordinance. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Michael Garcia)
Una resolución que propone agregar dos preguntas a la boleta electoral que se presentarán a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 para enmendar la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" a fin de requerir que el Órgano de Gobierno establezca por ordenanza una Oficina de Equidad e Inclusión y una Comisión de Derechos Humanos. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Committee Review
Finance Committee (Introduction): 08/14/2023
Quality of Life Committee (Removed from the Agenda): 08/16/2023
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Submitting a Ballot Question to the City’s Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the City’s Charter to Regulate Adoption of the City’s Budget and “Capital Program”, Require Adoption of Ordinances Updating Financial Processes and Accounting Systems, Require Sufficient Staff to Facilitate Timely Completion of Independent Audits, and Consolidate those New Sections with Existing Sections of the Charter Regarding Finance Topics, Including Investments, Procurement, and Independent Audit Committee, in a New Article Called “Financial Management”. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Michael Garcia)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la enmienda de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" para regular la adopción del presupuesto de la ciudad y del "programa capital", requerir la adopción de ordenanzas que actualicen los procesos financieros y los sistemas contables, requerir personal suficiente para facilitar la realización puntual de auditorías independientes, y consolidar esas nuevas secciones con las secciones existentes de la Carta Orgánica relativas a temas financieros, incluidas las inversiones, las adquisiciones y el comité de auditoría independiente, en un nuevo artículo denominado "Administración Financiera". (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Committee Review:
Finance Committee (Introduced): 08/14/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/16/2023
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Michael Garcia and Councilor Chris Rivera)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to Be Submitted to the City’s Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the City’s Charter to Include a Provision Stating that the Governing Body, Commissions, and Boards Must Adopt Procedural Rules Stating that they Must Adhere to Established Principles of Procedural Due Process and Fundamental Fairness when Functioning in a Quasi-Judicial Role.  (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____.  (Councilor Michael Garcia and Councilor Chris Rivera)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la enmienda de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" para incluir una disposición que establezca que el Órgano de Gobierno, las Comisiones y las Juntas Directivas deben adoptar normas de procedimiento que establezcan que deben adherirse a los principios establecidos de debido proceso procesal e imparcialidad fundamental cuando funcionen en un rol de naturaleza cuasi judicial.  (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023  (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Michael Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City’s Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding Amending Article X of the City’s Charter to Specify the Santa Fe Municipal Charter Commission’s Appointment, Terms, and Functions.  (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____.  (Councilor Michael Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la enmienda del Artículo X de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" para especificar el nombramiento, los términos y las funciones de la Comisión de la Carta Orgánica Municipal de Santa Fe. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Committee Review
Finance Committee (Introduced): 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023  (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Michael Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City’s Voters During the November 7, 2023 Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the City’s Charter to Reduce the Signature Requirements for Referenda and Initiatives From 33.3 Percent to 15 Percent, Provide that the Denominator Used to Calculate the Percentages is the Total Number of Voters who Voted in the Most Recent Election that Included the Election of the Office of the Mayor, and Make Appropriate Technical Changes to Sections 3.01, 3.02 and 3.03, Consistent With Ordinance No. 2018-24 Regarding the City’s Adoption of the Local Election Act.  (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____.  (Councilor Michael Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante la elección local ordinaria del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la enmienda de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" para reducir los requisitos de firmas para referendos e iniciativas del 33.3 por ciento al 15 por ciento, establecer que el denominador utilizado para calcular los porcentajes sea el número total de votantes que votaron en la elección más reciente, incluida la elección del cargo de alcalde, y llevar a cabo los cambios técnicos apropiados a las secciones 3.01, 3.02 y 3.03, en conformidad con la ordenanza n.º 2018-24 respecto a la adopción por parte de la ciudad de la ley electoral local. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023  (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___ . (Councilor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City’s Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the City’s Charter to Limit the Mayor’s Ability to Vote when there is a Tie. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Michael Garcia)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la enmienda de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o “City’s Charter” para limitar la capacidad del alcalde de votar cuando hay un empate.
(Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation, [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 08/09/2023
Finance Committee (Denied): 08/14/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/16/2023
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Lee Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City of Santa Fe’s Voters During the November 7, 2023 Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the City’s Charter to Include a Provision Establishing an Independent Office of Inspector General for the City of Santa Fe.

Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____.  (Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Lee Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral que se presentará a los votantes de la Ciudad de Santa Fe durante la elección local ordinaria del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a enmendar la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" para incluir una disposición que establezca la Oficina Independiente del Inspector General para la Ciudad de Santa Fe.  (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation , [email protected], 505-955-6518)

Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduction) 07/26/2023
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023  (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023

10.	ADJOURN

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