Governing Body
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · January 11, 2023
Agenda
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE GOVERNING BODY
AGENDA JANUARY 11, 2023 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
200 LINCOLN AVENUE
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilor Rivera
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
Councilor Cassutt
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
Mayor Webber
5. ROLL CALL
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation from Shannon Jones, Public Utilities Status Update
b. Audit Update for FY21. (Emily Oster, Finance
Director: ekoster@santafenm.gov, 505-629-3411)
c. Community Health and Safety Task Force Quarterly Update
Presentation. (Councilwoman Villarreal and Councilor Rivera)
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request for Approval of the November 2, 2022 Governing Body Study
Session Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Assistant City Clerk:
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6519)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Postponed): 12/14/2022
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
b. Request for Approval of the November 30, 2022 Special Governing Body
Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Assistant City Clerk:
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6519).
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
c. Request for Approval to Purchase a Ferrera Rescue Pumper for the City
of Santa Fe Fire Department from 411 Equipment LLC in the Total
Amount of $687,800. (Brian Moya, Fire Chief: bjmoya@santafenm.gov,
505-955-3111)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee 12/12/2022
Finance Committee 01/3/2023
Governing Body 01/11/2023
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d. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with No Funding
Attached Between the City of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, and United
Way of North Central New Mexico Regarding a Shared Wellness Fund
for CONNECT, a Joint City and County Partnership, to Address Social
Determinants of Health. (Christa Hernandez, Youth and Family Service
Program Manager: chernandez@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6728)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 01/04/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
e. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) in the
Amount of $215,488 from the Water Enterprise Fund Cash Balance, for
Approved Operating Budget Contracts and Projects Purchase Order
Amounts Carried Forward from FY2022 (Jesse Roach, Water Division
Director: jdroach@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/07/2022
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
f. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with the Kiwanis
Club of Santa Fe to Plan, Coordinate and Execute Celebrations for New
Year’s Eve and Dia de los Muertos for Four Years in the Total Amount of
$300,000 Including NMGRT. (Randy Randall, Executive Director of
TOURISM Santa Fe: rrandall@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6209)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/12/2022
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
g. Request for Approval of an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Recovery
Funds Sub-Recipient Contract with Santa Fe Public Schools in the Total
Amount of $797,600 for Jobs Training and Work-Based Learning Under
the 2.10 Assistance to Unemployed or Underemployed
Workers Statutory Category; to Respond to the COVID-19 Public Health
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Emergency or its Negative Economic Impacts (Rich Brown, Community
& Economic Development Director: rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 505-955-
6626)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 11/28/2022
Quality of Life Committee: 12/7/2022
Public Works Committee: 12/12/2022
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 12/14/2022
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
h. Request for Approval of Recovery Funds Subrecipient Project
Participation Agreement in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 of American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Underwrite the Acquisition of
the Lamplighter Inn – This Agreement Falls Under the First Statutory
Category, to Respond to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency or its
Negative Economic Impacts; Bella Luz Apartments 2022 LLP. (Cody
Minnich, Housing Grant Manager: cjminnich@santafenm.gov, 505-955-
6574)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Quality of Life: 01/04/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
i. Request for the Approval of State of New Mexico Aging and Long Term
Services Department Capital Appropriation Project Grant Agreement
A20E5289 in the Total Amount of $358,865 for the Plan and Design of a
Senior Center, Term Ending June 30, 2024. (Anya Alarid, Senior
Services Program Manager, aalarid@santafenm.gov, 505-955-4744)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 01/04/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
j. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 6 to Original On-Call Contract
No. 19-0234 with Carollo Engineers for an Increase of $440,260
Excluding NMGRT. (Fred Heerbrandt, Engineer
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Supervisor: pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR)
from the WWMD Cash Balance in the Amount of $505,738.84 for
On-Call Contract, Reimbursement to Water and Past Due Invoices.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/12/2022
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
k. Request for Approval of Purchase of a Digester Sludge Transfer
Progressive Cavity Pump #2 with VFD Controller and Installation
Services with Miscowater Intermountain/TW Associates in the Total
Amount of $74,595 Term Ending June 30, 2023. (Fred Heerbrandt,
Engineer Supervisor: pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) In
the Amount of $74,595.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/12/2022
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
l. Request for Approval to Purchase Seven (7) Pinch Valves and Five
(5) Rotork Valve Actuators Including Installation Services with
Miscowater Intermountain/TW Associates In the Total Amount of
$142,512 Excluding NMGRT, Term Ending June 30, 2023. (Fred
Heerbrandt, Engineer Supervisor: pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) In
the Amount of $142,512.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/12/2022
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
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m. Request for Approval of Midyear Budget Amendment Resolutions
(BAR’s) Utilizing FY22 (Prior Year) Gross Receipts and Lodgers’ Tax
Revenue, Above Budgeted Estimates, to Fund a Package of Priorities
that Include the Southside Teen Center, Police Department
Administration, Tourism Santa Fe, Public Safety Radio System and
Regional Emergency Communication Center Recording System Totaling
$983,873. (Emily K. Oster, Finance Director, ekoster@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Quality of Life: 01/04/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
n. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-__. (Mayor Webber)
A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2022-2 Relating to the Open
Meetings Act; and Adopting Annual Notice Requirements for 2023.
(Kristine Bustos Mihelcic, City Clerk: kmmihelcic@santafenm.gov, 505-
955-6521)
Committee Review:
Special Governing Body (Introduced): 12/21/2022
Finance Committee: 1/3/2023
Governing Body: 01/11/2023
o. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__. (Mayor Webber,
Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Chavez)
A Resolution Adopting the Midtown Community Development Plan for the
Midtown Redevelopment Project. (Lee Logston, Midtown Asset
Development Manager: lrlogston@santafenm.gov, 505-995-6914)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 11/09/2022 (Postponed)
Governing Body (Introduced): 11/30/2022 (Postponed)
Governing Body (Introduced): 12/14/2022
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Community Development Commission: 01/04/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 01/04/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/09/2023
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 01/11/2023
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Governing Body: 01/11/2023
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, Specifically NMSA 1978,
Section 10-15-1, Part (H)(8), Discussion of Property Acquisition, Specifically Property
Located at 1085 Richards Avenue. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney:
ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov)
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
a. Request for Approval of the Second Amendment to the Purchase
Agreement for Approximately 23.08 Acres Located at 1085 Richards
Avenue, Item #22-0500, Amending the Consideration for the Purchase to
$2.1 Million and Closing Costs. (Terry Lease, Asset Development
Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov)
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-__. (Councilwoman
Villarreal and Councilor Lindell)
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol During
SITE Santa Fe’s Annual Benefit and Concert on City Property for the
Years 2023-2027, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987.
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(Kristine Mihelcic, City Clerk: kmmihelcic@santafenm.gov, 955-6521)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 01/18/2023
Finance Committee: 01/30/2023
Governing Body: 02/08/2023
b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-__. (Councilor Lindell
and Councilor Romero-Wirth)
A Resolution Accepting Donations from the Santa Fe Pickleball Club and
the Mammel Foundation for the Design and Construction of Pickleball
Courts at Fort Marcy Park and Directing the Use of Capital Improvement
Funds to Construct Six Additional Pickleball Courts. (Melissa McDonald,
Parks and Open Space Division Director: mamcdonald@santafenm.gov,
955-6840)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/23/2023
Finance Committee: 01/30/2023
Governing Body: 02/08/2023
c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-4. (Councilor Cassutt and
Councilwoman Villarreal)
An Ordinance Amending SFCC 1987 to Use Gender-Neutral Language.
(Pat Feghali, Assistant City Attorney: pfeghali@santafenm.gov, 955-
6501)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 01/25/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 02/01/2023
Governing Body: 02/22/2023
d. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-6. (Mayor Webber)
An Ordinance Amending Section 2-8.2(A), “Creation of Department” by
Removing Language that Prescribes a “Recreation Division” as a
Division of the Community Health and Safety Department and “Family
and Youth Services” as a Component of the Community Services
Department; and by Removing the Term “Safety” from the Name of the
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“Office of Emergency Management and Safety”. (Kyra Ochoa,
Community Health and Safety Department Director:
krochoa@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 01/25/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 02/01/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/06/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 02/22/2023
e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-__. (Councilor Cassutt)
A Resolution Approving the Updated Santa Fe Trails Agency Safety Plan
and Directing its Submission to the Federal Transit Administration. (David
Chapman, Technical and Grant Writer: dachapman@santafenm.gov,
505-955-6824)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/23/2023
Governing Body: 01/25/2023
f. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-7. (Mayor Webber)
An Ordinance Relating to Fire Safety; Creating a New Section 12-7
SFCC 1987 to Allow the City Manager, in Consultation with the Fire
Chief, Emergency Manager, and the Director of the Community Health
and Safety Department, to Close Certain Public Spaces if Fire Conditions
Require Such Closure to Protect Life or Property, and to Preserve Public
Peace and Safety. (Brian Moya, Fire Chief: bjmoya@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 01/25/2023
Public Safety Committee: 02/21/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 03/01/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/06/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Governing Body: 03/22/2023
g. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-8. (Mayor Webber)
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An Ordinance Amending Section 14-6.2(I) to Permit Cannabis Retailers
Wholly Owned by a Tribe Within Four Hundred (400) Feet of Another
Retailer if the Other Retailer Initiates its Application for a Cannabis Retail
License After the Retailer Wholly Owned by a Tribe. (Pat Feghali,
Assistant City Attorney: pfeghali@santafenm.gov, 955-6501)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/11/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 01/25/2023
Planning Commission: 02/02/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/06/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 02/22/2023
h. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-5 (Councilor Romero-Wirth,
Councilor Cassutt)
An Ordinance Amending Sections 2-1.9, 2-4.6, and 19-4. SFCC 1987, to
Authorize Governing Body Members to Employ Staff When Funds are
Budgeted for that Purpose and Aligning those Sections with the City of
Santa Fe Charter. (Bernadette Salazar, Human Resources Director,
bjsalazar@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6591)
Committee Review:
Introduced: 01/11/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 01/25/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 03/01/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/06/2023
Finance Committee: 03/13/2023
Governing Body: 03/22/2023
17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
18. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2022 REGULAR
GOVERNING BODY MEETING (Motion was made at the December 14, 2022
Regular Governing Body Meeting to dictate the location on the agenda to
immediately follow Petitions from the Floor)
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2022-22. ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-____.
Case #2022-5063. 2200 Old Pecos Trail Rezoning. Case #2022-
5063. Montoya Land Use Consulting, Inc., Agent for Pierre Amestoy,
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Applicant, Requests Approval of a Bill to Rezone Approximately 9.59
Acres, Located at 2200 Old Pecos Trail, within the South Central
Highway Corridor Overlay District and the Suburban Archaeological
Review Overlay District, from R-1 (Residential - One Dwelling Per Acre)
to R-3 (Residential-Three Dwellings Per Acre). (Dan Esquibel, Case
Manager: daesquibel@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6587)
19. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION)
20. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING)
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2022-23. (Councilor Lindell, Mayor
Webber, Councilor Chavez)
An Ordinance Amending Section 12-10-1.10 of the Uniform Traffic
Ordinance Governing Mufflers and Emission Control Devices; and
Amending Schedule A of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance to Increase
Penalties for Muffler Noise Violations. (Matthew Champlin, Deputy Chief
of Police: mrchamplin@santafenm.gov, 505-955-5201)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 09/14/2022
Governing Body (Public Comment): 09/28/2022
Quality of Life Committee (Postponed): 10/05/2022
Quality of Life Committee (Forwarded with No Recommendation):
10/19/2022
Public Works and Utilities Committee (Postponed): 10/24/2022
Public Works and Utilities Committee (Forwarded with No
Recommendation): 11/07/2022
Finance Committee: 11/28/2022
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 01/11/2023
21. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Appeal # 2022-5536-APPL of Case # 2022-5189-HDRB. Appeal by
Heidi & John Mullican of the Historic Districts Review Board’s Denial of a
Proposal to Reconstruct a Yard Wall on a Property at 330 Don Cubero
Pl. in the Don Gaspar Area Historic District. (Frank Ruybalid, Assistant
City Attorney: feruybalid@santafenm.gov).
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b. Case #2021-5505. NM Land Solutions LLC, Agent, for Dry Creek
Partnership, Applicant, requests approval of a Resolution to amend the
General Plan Future Land Use Map to change the Future Land Use
Classification for approximately 2.2 acres of land located at 6350 Airport
Road, from Office to Community Commercial. (Heather Lamboy,
Assistant Land Use Director: hllamboy@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6598)
POSTPONED TO THE JANUARY 25, 2023 REGULAR GOVERNING
BODY MEETING
c. Case #2021-5506. NM Land Solutions LLC, Agent, for Dry Creek
Partnership, Applicant, requests approval of a Bill to rezone
approximately 2.2 acres of land located at 6350 Airport Road, from C-1
(Office and Related Commercial District) to C-2 (General Commercial
District). (Heather Lamboy, Assistant Land Use Director:
hllamboy@santafenm.gov; 505-955-6598) POSTPONED TO THE
JANUARY 25, 2023 REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MEETING
22. APPOINTMENTS
a. Audit Committee
• Stephanie Woodruff – Appointment – Term Ending 1/2025
23. ADJOURN
Closed captions are provided for this meeting. Persons with disabilities in need fo
additional accommodations, contact the City Clerk’s office at 505-955-6521, five (5)
working days prior to meeting date.
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