Meeting  
Santa Fe Seal AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF
THE GOVERNING BODY
October 30, 2024 5:00 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
200 LINCOLN AVENUE
 
 
PROCEDURES FOR GOVERNING BODY MEETING
 
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Radio Broadcast: The meeting can be heard on radio station KSFR 101.1.
 
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Live Public Comment: Members of the public may provide public comment in person during Petitions from the Floor, Public Comment, Final Action on Legislation, or Public Hearings.

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1.
CALL TO ORDER
 
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
Councilor Lindell
 
3.
SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
 
Councilir Michael Garcia
 
4.
INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
 
Councilor Faulkner
 
5.
ROLL CALL
 
6.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
7.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
 
8.
PRESENTATIONS                                                                                                     
 
a.
New Mexico Voices for Children Report.  (Gabrielle Uballez, Executive Director, New Mexico Voices for Children and Emily Wildau, MMP, Senior Policy Analyst & KIDS COUNT Coordinator)
 
b.
Guaranteed Income: A Pathway to Dignity and Opportunity (Julie Sanchez, Youth and Family Services Division Director; [email protected] and Yoselin Cordova, Ph.D. Candidate, UPenn Fellow, UNM Graduate Research Fellow)
 
9.
ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                                              
 
a.
Request for Approval of the October 9, 2024 Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes.  (Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body:  10/30/2024
 
b.
Request for Approval to Amend the 2024 Governing Body and Council Committee Calendar to Remove the Finance Committee Meeting Scheduled on Monday, November 25, 2024, and to Remove the Governing Body Meeting Scheduled on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. (Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body:  10/30/2024
 
c.
Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer’s Recommendation to Approve the Request from Grupo Prometeo LLC, for a Restaurant B (Beer, Wine & Spirits) Liquor License, to be Located at Terracotta Wine Bistro LLC, 304 Johnson Street. (Alexandria Mares, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing:  10/15/2024
Governing Body:  10/30/2024
 
d.
Request for Approval of State of New Mexico Department of Transportation Fund 89200 Capital Appropriations Project Agreement in the Amount of $1,170,000 for Median Improvements with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2026. (Scott A. Overlie, Parks and Open Space Project Administrator; [email protected])
 
  1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate the Capital Appropriations in the Amount of $1,170,000 into FY25 Revenue and Parks and Trails CIP WIP Construction. 
     
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/21/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
e.
Request for Ratification of Amendment No. 1 to Item #23-0577 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to Extend the Term through September 30, 2026 for the Agua Fria – Cottownwood Roundabout Project. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Complete Streets Capital Projects Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
f.
Request for Ratification of the City Manager’s Approval of U.S Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Grant # 3-35-0037-065-2024 in the Amount of $6,089,700 for the Reconstruction of the Airport Apron. (James Harris, Airport Manager, [email protected]; Kelly Bynon, Administrative Manager, [email protected])

Committee Review
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
g.
Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Item #24-0420 Title III Federal and State Sub-Award #2023-24-60026 with North Central New Mexico Economic Development District Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging to Decrease the Compensation by $2,127.45 for a New Total Contract Amount of $773,721.95. (Manuel Sanchez, Division of Senior Services Director; [email protected])

Committee Review:

Quality of life Committee: 10/23/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
h.
Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with CTS Software for Transit Dispatch Management Software in the Total Amount of $1,255,529.17 Including NMGRT for a Five Year Term. (Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration; [email protected])
 
  1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Move $381,166 from Transit Fund Balance into FY25 Software Subscriptions for TripMaster Dispatch Management Software.

Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/21/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
i.
Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Santa Fe Watershed Association for Management and Administration of the Adopt-A-River and Adopt-an-Arroyo Programs in the Total Amount of $260,000 for a Four Year Term. (Zoe Isaacson, River & Watershed Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee:10/21/2024
Finance Committee:10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
j.
Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with AquaSight LLC for Software Services for the Paseo Real Wastewater Reclamation Facility in the Total Amount of $350,000 for a Three Year Term. (Michael Dozier, Wastewater Division Director; [email protected])

Committee Review
Public Works and Utilites Committee: 10/21/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
k.
Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement Item #24-0175 with HEI Inc. to Change the Scope for Additional Hardware, Increase the Compensation by $393,080.51 for a New Total Amount of $506,978.62 and to Extend the Termination Date by One Year. (Eric Candelaria, ITT Department Director; edcandelaria @santafenm.gov and Larry Worstell; [email protected])

Committee Review:

Quality of Life Committee: 10/23/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
l.
Request for the Approval of Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement Item #23-0555 with Vermont Systems to Increase the Compensation by $292,985.25 for a New Total Amount of $441,652.90 and to Extend the Term to September 13, 2027. (Eric Candelaria, ITT Department Director; edcandelaria @santafenm.gov)

Committee Review:

Quality of Life Committee: 10/23/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
m.
Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with AON Consulting, Inc. for Health Benefits Consulting Services in the Total Amount $379,700 for a Four Year Term. (Alvin Valdez, Benefits & Wellness Supervisor, [email protected] and Bernadette Salazar, Human Resources Director, [email protected])

Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 10/23/2024
Finance Committee 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
n.
Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $6,089,700 to Increase WIP Construction Using U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Funding for the Reconstruction of the Airport Apron.  (James Harris, Airport Manager; [email protected] and Kelly Bynon, Administrative Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 10/21/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
o.
Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $150,000 to the City Manager’s Budget to Provide Salary and Benefits for the Office of Equity and Inclusion Director. (Layla Archuletta-Maestas, Deputy City Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 10/23/2024
Finance Commitee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
p.
Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount of $402,612 to Increase WIP Design Using FY25 Available Budgeted Airport Revenue in Excess of Budgeted Expenditures to Fund Multiple Engineering and Administrative Task Orders from Molzen Corbin. (James Harris, Airport Manager; [email protected] and Kelly Bynon, Administrative Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/21/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024

 
 
q.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2024-____.  (Councilor Alma Castro)
A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to a Local Government Roads Fund Program Cooperative Agreement from the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Identified as Control Number L500532, and Granting a Time Extension for the Planning, Design, and Construction of Henry Lynch Roundabout Project.  (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital Projects Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 10/09/2024
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/21/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
r.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2024-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth)
A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Identify and Apply for Federal and State Funding Sources for Water, Wastewater, and Other Water Related Projects; Identify A State Legislative Priority List; and Approve the Applications Submitted to the New Mexico Water Trust Board.

Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee (Introduced): 10/21/2024
Finance Committee: 10/28/2024
Governing Body: 10/30/2024
 
10.
ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
 
a.
Request for Approval of General Services Contract with Ardham Technologies for Broadcom VMware Subscription Licenses and Support in the Total Amount of $499,986.20 through June 30, 2027. (Eric Candelaria, ITT Department Director; [email protected] and Larry Worstell, Infrastructure Services Manager; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Finance Committee 10/28/2024
Governing Body 10/30/2024

 
 
b.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2024-____. (Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Alma Castro, and Councilor Amanda Chavez) 
A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Investigate the Feasibility of Relocating the Soldiers’ Monument to the Santa Fe National Cemetery and Recognizing the Distinct Purposes of the Plaza and the Monument. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney; [email protected]

Committee Review: 
Governing Body (Introduction): 08/14/2024
Public Works and Utilities Committee – 08/19/2024 – SCHEDULE CHANGED PURSUANT TO GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV (A) (4)
Finance Committee – 08/26/2024 – SCHEDULE CHANGED PURSUANT TO GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV (A) (4)
Historic Districts Review Board: 08/27/2024 (MEETING CANCELLED)
Veterans Advisory Board: 08/20/2024 (MEETING CANCELLED FOR A LACK OF QUORUM)
Arts Commission: 09/09/2024
Veterans Advisory Board:  09/10/2024
Public Works and Utilities Committee:  09/16/2024 
Quality of Life Committee: 09/18/2024 (AMENDMENT A- APPROVED)
Finance Committee: 09/23/2024
Historic Districts Review Board: 09/24/2024 (GOVERNING BODY APPROVED SCHEDULE CHANGE PURSUANT TO GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(C)(3)(a))
Governing Body: 09/25/2024 (POSTPONED)
Governing Body: 10/30/2024

 
 
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, Subparts (H)(2),(7) and (8), Limited Personnel Matters, in Particular Appointments of Erin McSherry as Interim City Manager and Marcos Martinez as Interim City Attorney;
Attorney-Client Privileged Discussion of Pending and Threatened Litigation, Including, but Not Limited to, a Quarterly Litigation Update and Threatened Litigation by the Education Retirement Board Regarding the City’s Contract for Water Service at 5211 Las Soleras Drive; and Disposition of City Properties Located on West Alameda, in Particular, a 0.25 Acre Parcel at 1522 West Alameda and a 1.85 Acre Parcel Identified as APN 99308146, Further West on West Alameda.  (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
 
a.
CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2024-12. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024___. (Councilor Signe Lindell)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 12-3, Pertaining to the Public Display of Fireworks; Recognizing the Fire Department will Apply the International Fire Code to the Public Display of Fireworks; Making Other Terms Consistent with the International Fire Code; and Providing for Governing Body Approval of Public Fireworks Display Permits without Legislation. (Geronimo Griego, Fire Marshal; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 10/30/2024
Governing Body (Public Comment): 11/13/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 11/20/2024
Governing Body: 12/11/2024

 
 
b.
CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2024-19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-___. (Mayor Alan Webber)
A Bill Approving the Sale of City-Owned Buildings, Improvements, and Six Parcels Located at 1600 St. Michael's Drive Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Aspect QOZB,LLC, in Three Phases, for a Total of $5,000,000. (Daniel Hernandez, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Director; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 10/30/2024
Governing Body (Public Comment): 11/13/2024
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/18/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 11/20/2024
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 12/04/2024
Finance Committee:  12/09/2024
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 12/11/2024

 
 
17.
PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
 
18.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (First Public Comment, No Action)
 
a.
CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2024-16. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-___. (Mayor Alan Webber)
A Bill Related to Ethics and Campaign Review Board Nominations; Amending Section 6-16.1 of SFCC 1987 to Remove the Requirement that the First Judicial Bar Association Submit a List of Eight Nominees, from which the Four Attorney Members Must be Appointed, and Requiring that the City Clerk Solicit Nominations for Board Members from at Least Three Local Sources.  (Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 10/09/2024
Governing Body (Public Comment): 10/30/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 11/06/2024
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 11/27/2024 (MEETING CANCELED AND LEGISLATION POSTPONED TO 12/11/2024) 

Governing Body (Public Hearing): 12/11/2024

 
 
b.
CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2024-15. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-__. (Mayor Alan Webber)
A Bill Granting Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, a Non-Exclusive Franchise, to Operate a Telecommunications Network within the City of Santa Fe; the Right to use City Public Rights-of-Way to Provide Telecommunications Services within the City; and Fixing the Terms and Conditions Thereof. (Sean Moody, Project Administrator; [email protected])

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 10/09/2024
Governing Body (Public Comment): 10/30/2024
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 11/06/2024

Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/18/2024
Finance Committee: 11/25/2024 (MEETING CANCELED AND LEGISLATION POSTPONED TO 12/09/2024)
Finance Committee: 12/09/2024
Governing Body: 12/11/2024

 
 
19.
FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (Public Hearing)
 
a.
CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2024-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2024-____.(Mayor Alan Webber)
A Bill Relating to the City of Santa Fe’s (“City’s”) Office of Economic 
Development Plan Ordinance, Section 11-11-5 SFCC 1987; Repealing and Replacing Ordinance 2023-15, Including Approving a Local Economic Development Project Participation Agreement Between the City and Parting Stone Inc. for Design, Development, and Construction of Tenant Improvements; Lease Payments; and Expansion of a Corporate Headquarters, a Local Economic Development Project. (Johanna Nelson, Office of Economic Development; [email protected] and Casey Dalbor, Business Growth Manager; [email protected]).

Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 09/11/2024

Governing Body (Public Comment): 09/25/2024
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 10/02/2024
Quality of Life Committee: 10/02/2024

Finance Committee: 10/07/2024
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 10/30/2024

 
 
20.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Land Use Cases, Appeals, and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing)
 
21.
APPOINTMENTS
 
a.
Planning Commission
 
  • Piper Kapin – Appointment as At-Large Member – Term Ending 6/2026
 
b.
Archaeological Review Committee
 
  • Derek Pierce – Reappointment – Term Ending 06/2026
 
c.
Water Conservation Committee
 
  • Bill Roth – Reappointment – Term Ending 07/2026
  • Autumn Leiker – Reappointment – Term Ending 07/2026
  • Evan Ripley – Reappointment – Term Ending 07/2026
 
d.
Economic Development Advisory Committee
 
  • George Gamble – Appointment – Term Ending 06/2026
 
e.
Arts Commission
 
  • Karl Duncan – Appointment to Chair – Term Ending 10/2026
  • Antoinette Villamil – Appointment – Term Ending 10/2026
  • Marcia Mikulak – Reappointment – Term Ending 10/2025
  • Winoka Yepa – Reappointment – Term Ending 10/2025
  • Heidi McKinnon – Reappointment – Term Ending 10/2026
 
f.
Interim City Manager
 
  • Consent to Appoint Erin McSherry as Interim City Manager, beginning November 2, 2024.
 
g.
Interim City Attorney
 
  • Consent to Appoint Marcos Martinez as Interim City Attorney, beginning November 2, 2024.
 
h.
City Clerk
 
  • Consent to Appoint Andrea Salazar as City Clerk, beginning November 9, 2024
 
22.
ADJOURN
 
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