Meeting

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF
THE GOVERNING BODY
April 24, 2024 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
200 LINCOLN AVENUE

PROCEDURES FOR GOVERNING BODY MEETING

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1.	CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilor Lindell

SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG

Councilor Romero-Wirth

INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES

Councilor Lee Garcia

5.	ROLL CALL

6.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA

7.	APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

a.	Audit Update (Emily K. Oster, Finance Director, [email protected])

City of Santa Fe Water Spring Update. (Jesse Roach Water Division Director [email protected])

ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA

Request for Approval of the April 10, 2024 Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body: 04/24/2024

Request for Approval of a Construction Services Contract With Hellas Construction, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $12,997,500 Inclusive of New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax for On-Call Construction Services Over Four Years. (Scott A. Overlie, Parks Project Administrator; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 04/15/2024
Finance Committee: 04/22/2024
Governing Body: 04/24/2024

Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network for an Urban and Community Forestry Grant through March 20, 2027 for Improvements to Frenchy's Park in the Amount of $1,000,000 . (Melissa McDonald, Parks and Open Space Division Director; [email protected])

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Budget Revenue in the Amount of $1,000,000 from USDN Forestry Grant and Budget Expenses for Design and Construction Services for Frenchy's Field Park.

Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/15/2024
Finance Committee: 04/22/2024
Governing Body: 04/24/2024

Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Contract Item #24-0112 with WSP USA, Inc. for Owner Representative Services to Support Infrastructure Redevelopment at Midtown to Increase the Not to Exceed Amount to $1,000,000 Annually, Including NMGRT and to Extend the Term to December 31, 2028. (Tim Farrell, Facilities Division Property Development Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/15/2024
Finance Committee: 04/22/2024
Governing Body: 04/24/2024

Request for Approval of a Purchasing Agreement with Southwest Ambulance Sales to Purchase a New Ford E-450 Ambulance Utilizing the HGACBUY Price Agreement #AM10-20 in the Total Amount of $211,830. (Brian Moya, Fire Chief, [email protected]; Daniel Garcia, Fleet Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review
Quality of Life Committee: 04/17/2024
Finance Committee: 04/22/2024
Governing Body: 04/24/2024

Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) via the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339, for Public Transportation Service Funding in the Amount of $590,679. (Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration; [email protected])

Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $738,349 to Budget Proceeds from the MOA with NMDOT in the Amount of $590,679 and Matching Funds of $147,670 from Transit Operating Budget to Purchase Transit Buses.

Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 04/15/2024
Finance Committee: 04/22/2024
Governing Body: 04/24/2024

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-___. (Councilor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Hard Cider During the Party on the Pitch Soccer Tournament on June 1-2, 2024, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2 (C) SFCC 1987. (Geralyn F. Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/10/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 04/17/2024
Governing Body: 04/24/2024

10.	ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA

11.	MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

12.

MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY

Executive Session
In Accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7), Attorney-Client Privileged Discussion of Pending and Threatened Litigation, Including, but Not Limited , Dylan Wrobel v. City of Santa Fe, D-101-CV-2022-01912; and Throne, et al. v. City of Santa Fe and Pierre Amestoy, D-101-CV-2024-00892. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney; [email protected])

13.	EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS

14.	MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK

15.	COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY

16.

INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024___. (Councilor Alma Castro and Councilor Signe Lindell)
A Resolution Updating the Terms for Consumption of Alcohol on City Property Previously Approved in Resolution 2023-7 to Authorize Consumption During Site Santa Fe’s Benefit Dinner on July 19, 2024, at the Ramada in the Railyard Park, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987, and Retracting the Previously Approved Date of June 20, 2024. (Geralyn F. Cardenas, Interim City Clerk: [email protected] )

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/24/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 05/01/2024
Governing Body: 05/08/2024

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024____. (Mayor Alan Webber)
A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Operating Budget. (Emily Oster, Finance Director; [email protected] and Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/24/2024
Finance Committee (Budget Hearing): 04/29/2024
Finance Committee: 05/06/2024
Governing Body: 05/08/2024

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2024____. (Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, and Mayor Alan Webber)
A Resolution Calling on the New Mexico Congressional Delegation to Advocate for an Immediate Ceasefire and an End to Violence in Gaza and Israel, for the Safe and Immediate Return of all Innocent Hostages and Unjustly Held Prisoners, for the Immediate Increase and Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza; Condemning all Forms of Discrimination, Including Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, Anti-Palestinian, and Anti-Israeli Bigotry; Encouraging all Residents to Seek, Invite, and Practice Civil Discourse; Expressing Sorrow Over the Loss of Lives and Over the Suffering Endured by Civilians in Gaza and Israel; and Extending Sympathies to Santa Fe Residents Who Have Been Directly Impacted by the On-Going Violence. (Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body: 04/24/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 05/01/2024
Governing Body: 05/08/2024

17.	PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR

18.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (First Public Comment, No Action)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2024-_____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Alma Casto)
A Bill Relating to Housing Discrimination; Defining “Source of Income” and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Source of Income; Including “Sex” in Addition to “Gender” as a Protected Class; Defining “Owner”; and Making Technical Corrections. (Alexandra Ladd, Project Manager- Affordable Housing Department; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/10/2024
Governing Body (Public Comment): 04/24/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 05/01/2024
Finance Committee: 05/28/2024
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 05/29/2024

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2024_____. (Mayor Alan Webber)
A Bill Relating to the High-End Excise Tax for Affordable Housing; Assigning the Purchaser/Grantee the Responsibility to Attest to Consideration. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/10/2024
Governing Body (Public Comment): 04/24/2024
Finance Committee: 05/06/2024
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 05/29/2024

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2024____. (Mayor Alan Webber)
A Bill Relating to Median Safety; Creating a New Section 20-6 SFCC 1987 Regulating the Use of Medians in the City of Santa Fe. (Marcos Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 04/10/2024
Governing Body (Public Comment): 04/24/2024
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/29/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 05/01/2024
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 05/29/2024

19.

FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (Public Hearing)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-2. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-____. (Councilor Lee Garica)
A Bill Amending Section 12-2.1 of SFCC 1987 to Replace the 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code with the 2021 Edition; and Specify that City Code Supersedes the Adopted International Fire Code; Repealing and Replacing Exhibit A of Chapter 12. (Geronimo G. Griego, Fire Marshal; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 03/13/2024
Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/27/2024
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/01/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 04/03/2024
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/24/2024

20.

PUBLIC HEARINGS (Land Use Cases, Appeals, and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing)

CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2024-05. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2024_____.
A Bill Rezoning Approximately 0.13 Acre Tract of Land at 1309 South St. Francis Drive, From R-21 (Residential Twenty-One (21) Dwelling Units Per Acre) to C-1 (Office and Related Commercial); and Providing an Effective Date. (Case No. 2023-7639) (Daniel Alvarado, Planner Senior; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body: 04/24/2024

21.

APPOINTMENTS

State-Local Government Historic Review Board

Cecilia Rios

22.	ADJOURN

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