Governing Body
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · August 30, 2023
Agenda
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE GOVERNING BODY
AUGUST 30, 2023 5:00 PM
AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL
200 LINCOLN AVENUE
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilor Chavez
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
Councilwoman Villarreal
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
Councilor Michael Garcia
5. ROLL CALL
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Audit Update and Overview. (Emily Oster, Finance
Director, ekoster@santafenm.gov)
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request for Approval of the August 9, 2023 Regular Governing Body
Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Assistant City Clerk:
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
b. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer’s Recommendation to
Approve the Request from City of Santa Fe, for a Governmental Liquor
License with On-Premises Consumption and Patio Service, to be
Located at Fort Marcy Park, 490 Bishops Lodge Road. (Alexandria
Mares, Marketing & Special Events
Coordinator: armares@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 08/14/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
c. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer’s Recommendation to
Approve the Request from Inn of the Governors LTD, for a Transfer of
Ownership of Dispenser Liquor License No. 0894, to Remain Located at
Inn of the Governors / Del Charro, 101 West Alameda. (Alexandria
Mares, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator:
armares@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 08/07/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
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d. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer’s Recommendation to
Approve the Request from Dumpling Cafe, LLC, for the Following:
(Alexandria Mares, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator:
armares@santafenm.gov)
1. Pursuant to §60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of
the 300 Foot Location Restriction to Allow the Sale of Alcohol at
Dumpling Cafe, 500 Sandoval Street, Which is Within 300 Feet of
the Santa Fe Jewish Center, Located at 230 W. Manhattan Avenue.
2. If the Waiver of the 300 Foot Location Restriction is Granted,
Consideration of a Request for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine)
Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption and Patio Service,
to be Located at Dumpling Cafe, 500 Sandoval Street.
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 08/07/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
e. Request for Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the
City of Santa Fe and New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural
Resources Department (EMNRD) Forestry Division to Establish a
Collaborative Framework for Implementing Wildland Hazardous Fuels
Reduction and Forest Health Projects on City Lands and would
Supersede and Terminate a Previous Joint Powers Agreement Between
the City of Santa Fe and EMNRD; Share No. 000...12272. (Kyle Morgan,
Emergency Management Specialist; klmorgan@santafenm.gov, 505-
955-6704; Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinator;
aghook@santafenm.gov, 505-955-4205; and Nathan Millier, Wildland
Superintendent; nfmiller@santafenm.gov, 505-955-3901)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 08/14/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/16/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/28/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
f. Request for Approval of Purchasing Agreement with Southwest
Ambulance Sales in the Total Amount of $187,726 for the Purchase of a
New Metro Express 150 Type III Ambulance Utilizing the HGACBUY
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Price Agreement. (Brian Moya, Fire Chief, bjmoya@santafenm.gov,
Daniel Garcia, Fire Fleet Manager, dagarcia@santafenm.gov.)
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 08/07/2023
Finance Committee: 08/14/2023
Public Safety Committee: 08/15/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
g. Request for Approval of Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) in the
Amount of $902,130.49 to Create and Fund 5 New Full Time Employees
Including Salaries and Benefits for an Airport Security Coordinator,
Airport Operations Officer, Project Manager, Airport Maintenance Worker,
and Heavy Equipment Mechanic, and Costs for Security Services at the
Airport. (James Harris, Airport Manager: jcharris@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Finance Committee: 08/14/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/28/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
h. Request for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding per Agreement
#2023-0208-CSD/BT between Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe
in the Total Amount of $25,000 for Reimbursement of Funds Spent in
Pursuit of Providing Library Services through the City’s Southside Library
Branch. (Margaret Neill, Library Division Director;
mmneill@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Finance Committee: 08/14/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/16/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
i. Request for Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Huitt-
Zollars Inc. for the Design of Administrative Offices and Maintenance
Facility for Environmental Services Division (ESD) in the Total Amount of
$954,254.40 Including NMGRT through June 30, 2024. (Lawrence
Garcia, ESD Fleet Manager, lmgarcia@santafenm.gov, 505-955-2241)
Committee Review
Finance Committee: 08/14/2023
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Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/28/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
j. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between
the City of Santa Fe and the Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque to
Waive $585 in Event Fees for an Event to Celebrate “El Grito” to be Held
on September 16, 2023 on the Santa Fe Plaza and for Every Saturday
Closest to the 16th of September Until 2025. (Barbara Lopez,
bvlopez@santafenm.gov, 505-699-7603)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/28/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
k. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-__ (Councilor Jamie
Cassutt, Councilor Amanda Chavez)
A Resolution Accepting a Municipal Arterial Program Cooperative Grant
Identified as Control Number L500561 for the Planning, Design,
Construction, Reconstruction, Pavement Rehabilitation, Construction
Management, Drainage, and Miscellaneous Improvements of the Henry
Lynch Road Reconstruction Project. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital
Projects Manager, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6623)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 08/09/2023
Finance Committee: 08/14/2023
Quality of Life: 08/16/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
a. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Contract #22-0417 with
Carr, Riggs, Ingram to Extend the Term of the Contract through
December 31, 2023 to Provide Audit Services for FYE 6/30/2022. (Emily
K. Oster, Finance Director: ekoster@@santafenm.gov, 505-629-3411)
Committee Review:
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 8/28/2023
Governing Body: 8/30/2023
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b. Request for Approval of the New Mexico Department of Transportation
Aviation Division Grant Agreement # SAF-24-01 in the Amount of
$4,000,000 for Terminal Expansion and Infrastructure Improvements.
(James Harris, Airport Manager: jcharris@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in
the Total Amount of $4,000,000 to Increase the WIP Construction
Fund Using NMDOT Funding for Terminal Expansion and
Improvements.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities: 08/28/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
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,
Part (H), Subparts (6) and (8), Discussion Regarding the Contents of Proposals
Responsive to Competitive Solicitations for the Development of Certain Portions of the
Midtown Property, Pursuant to the Procurement Code and in Furtherance of Contract
Negotiations; and Discussion of Property Disposition, Specifically, Portions of the
Property on the Midtown Property Located at 1600 St. Michael’s Drive. (Erin K.
McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6512)
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
a. Request for Approval to Enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement
between the City of Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Art Institute, for the
Purpose of Performing Due Diligence Activities and Negotiating Terms for
Land and Building Disposition and Redevelopment of the Midtown Visual
Arts Center Pursuant to the City's Request for Proposal No. 23/17/P.
(Lee Logston, Midtown Asset Development Manager:
lrlogston@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6914; Rich Brown, Director,
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Community Development: rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 505-670-0559;
Daniel Hernandez, Midtown Redevelopment Project Manager, Proyecto:
daniel@proyecto.is)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 08/14/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/16/2023
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 08/28/2023
Governing Body: 08/30/2023
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (First Public Comment, No Action)
19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (Public Hearing)
a. CONSIDERATION OF A BILL 2023-22. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 2023-____. (Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth,
Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Renee Villarreal)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 12-3.9 to Ban the Sale and Use of
Certain Fireworks During Severe Drought Conditions. (Brian Moya, Fire
Chief, bjmoya@santafenm.gov, 505-955-3111)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/12/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/07/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/30/2023
b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-24. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 2023-____. (Councilor Lindell, Councilor Cassutt and Councilor
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Michael Garcia)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 23-5.1 to Include a Definition for
Unicycles; Amending the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (UTO), Exhibit A to
Chapter 24 By Creating a New Section 12-1-86.5 to Add a Definition for
“Unicycle” and “Electric Unicycle, Amending Section 12-1-40 to Exclude
Electric Unicycles from the Definition of Motor Vehicles, Amending
Section 12-1-88 to Include Electric Unicycles in the Definition of Vehicle,
and Amending Article 8, Sections 12-8-1 through 12-8-16 and Section
12-10-3.1 to Apply the Rules of Operation of Bicycles to Unicycles to the
Extent Feasible and to Prohibit Anyone Under the Age of Sixteen from
Riding a Class Two Electric Unicycle. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital
Projects Manager, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6623)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/12/2023
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 07/13/23
Governing Body (Public Comment): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/2/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/07/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/30/2023
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Land Use Cases, Appeals, and Other Items Required
to Have a Public Hearing)
a. 2023-006552-HDRB. 135 Grant Ave. Hugo Iribarren, Agent for the
O’Keeffe Research Center, Owners, Proposed to Replace Non-Historic
Doors with Aluminum Store-Front Doors On a Significant Structure, the
Bergere House. The Applicant Requests a Style Exception to 14-5.2(D)
(5) (a)(i), Windows, Doors, and Architectural Features. (Ramón J.
Sarason, Senior Planner: rjsarason@santafenm.gov)
b. 2023-006852-HDRB. 1233 Cerro Gordo Rd. Downtown and Eastside
Historic District. Non-Contributing. Positive Energy Solar, Agent for
William Earl, Owner, Proposes to Install a Publicly Visible Rooftop Solar
Array. An Exception is Requested for Publicly Visible Rooftop
Appurtenances to Section 14-5.2(E)(1)(d). (Lani McCulley, Planner
Senior: ljmcculley@santafenm.gov)
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c. 2022-006059-HDRB. 513 Canyon Rd. Downtown and Eastside Historic
District. Gayla Bechtol, Agent for Morning Star Gallery, Owner, Proposes
to Create an Addition to a Primary Facade on a Contributing Building and
Requests Exception to 14-5.2(D)(2)(d). (Heather Lamboy, Assistant
Land Use Director: hllamboy@santafenm.gov)
21. APPOINTMENTS
22. ADJOURN
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additional accommodations, contact the City Clerk’s office at 505-955-6521, five (5)
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