Governing Body
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · October 25, 2023
Agenda
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE GOVERNING BODY
OCTOBER 25, 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 Jamie Cassutt
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
Councilor Signe Lindell
4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES
Councilor Lee Garcia
5. ROLL CALL
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Community Risk Reduction Analysis and Strategic Plan for the City of
Santa Fe Fire Department. (Steven G. Knight, PhD, Fitch and
Associates)
b. Audit Update and Overview. (Emily Oster, Finance
Director, ekoster@santafenm.gov)
9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request for Approval of the October 11, 2023 Governing Body Meeting
Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk;
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
b. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer’s Recommendation to
Approve the Request from Bentley Legacy Group, LLC, for a Restaurant
B (Beer, Wine & Spirits) Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption
Only and Patio Service, to be Located at Old Santa Fe Inn, 201
Montezuma Avenue. (Alexandria Mares, Marketing & Special Events
Coordinator: armares@santafenm.gov, 955-6520)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 10/16/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
c. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer’s Recommendation to
Approve the Request from Second Wind Partners, Inc., for a Bed &
Breakfast Liquor License, to be Located at Inn of the Turquoise Bear, 342
E. Buena Vista Street. (Alexandria Mares, Marketing & Special Events
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Coordinator: armares@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Liquor Hearing: 10/05/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
d. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to
Increase the Funds for FY2024 for Audit Preparation and Accounting
Consulting in the Total Amount of $795,883, which is the Unexpended
Amount Originally Budgeted for FY2023. (Emily K. Oster, Finance
Director: ekoster@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 10/18/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
e. Request for Approval of New Mexico Department of Transportation
Aviation Division Grant # SAF-24-03 for the Design of the Terminal Apron
Replacement in the Amount of $284,610. (James Harris, Airport
Manager: jcharris@santafenm.gov; Kelly Bynon, Administrative Manager:
kabynon@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in
the Total Amount of $284,610 in Increase WIP Design Fund using
NMDOT Funding for the Design of the Terminal Apron
Replacement.
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/23/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
f. Request for Approval of the New Mexico Department of Finance &
Administration Certification for Allocation 22-ZG1016-48 for Recruitment
and Retention Stipends for Law Enforcement Officers at the Santa Fe
Police Department for FY24 in the Total Amount of $112,500. (Ben
Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police: bpvaldez@santafenm.gov)
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1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) in
the Total Amount of $112,500 from the NM Department of Finance
and Administration Fund to the Police Incentive Fund.
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 10/18/2023
Governing Body Committee: 10/25/2023
g. Request for Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Bohannan
Huston Inc. for On-Call Engineering Services in the Total Amount of
$3,243,975 Including NMGRT through October 5, 2026. (Zoe Isaacson,
River & Watershed Manager, zrisaacson@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 10/23/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
h. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to the New Mexico
Department of Transportation Aviation Division Grant # SAF-24-02 in the
Amount of $391,033 for the Repair of the Runway Midfield Intersection,
Bringing the Total Amount of the Grant to $1,727,033. (James Harris,
Airport Manager: jcharris@santafenm.gov; Kelly Bynon, Administrative
Manager: kabynon@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in
the Total Amount of $391,033 to Increase WIP Construction Fund
Using NMDOT Funding for the Repair of the Runway Midfield
Intersection.
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/23/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
i. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Professional Services
Agreement Item #22-0378 with Tyler Technologies Munis Upgrade for
Senior Finance Subject Matter Experts and Testers Services with IT
Connect Inc. for Consulting Services for the Finance Department in the
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Total Amount of $108,312.50 through June 30, 2024. (Emily Oster,
Finance Director: ekoster@santafenm.gov and Eric Candelaria, IT
Director: edcandelaria@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Quality Of Life Committee: 10/18/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
j. Request the Approval of Amendment No.1 to General Services
Agreement Item #22-0389 with the Santa Fe Railyard Park Conservancy
to Clarify Responsibilities and Reporting and Increase the Compensation
by $300,000 for the Total Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 through June
30, 2026. (Tim Farrell, Property Development
Manager: tgfarrell@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 10/10/2023
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
k. Request for Approval to Purchase Two (2) Ford F150 Pickup Trucks and
One (1) Ford F450 Pickup Truck for the City of Santa Fe’s Wastewater
Management Division in the Total Amount of $184,097 from Chalmers
Ford. (Benjamin Sandoval, Collections Manager,
WWMD: basandoval@santafenm.gov)
1.Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) in the
Total Amount of $184,097 from the Cash Balance.
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/23/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
l. Request for Approval of Purchasing Agreement with Southwest
Ambulance Sales for the Purchase of a New Ford E-350 XL Cutaway
Ambulance Utilizing the HGACBUY Price Agreement #AMl0-20; in the
Total Amount of $187,726. (Brian Moya, Fire
Chief: bjmoya@santafenm.gov; Daniel Garcia, Fire Fleet
Manager: dagarcia@sanatafenm.gov)
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Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Public Safety Committee: 10/17/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/23/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
a. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Audit Contract Item #22-
0417 with Carr, Riggs, Ingram to Increase Compensation by $113,287 for
a New Contract Amount of $382,741 Including NMGRT 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: 10/23/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
b. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___. (Councilor Carol
Romero-Wirth, Councilor Renee Villarreal, Councilor Chris Rivera, and
Councilor Amanda Chavez)
A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Establish an Office of Equity
and Inclusion. (John Blair, City Manager, jwblair@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Governing Body (Introduced):09/27/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 10/04/2023
Finance Committee: 10/16/2023
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
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,
Subpart (H)(7), Attorney-Client Privileged Discussion of a Quarterly Update on Pending
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and Threatened Litigation in which the City is or may Become a Party, Including, but
not Limited to, City of Santa Fe vs. Purdue Pharma, LP, et. al, Union Protectiva vs. City
of Santa Fe and Mayor Alan Webber, and Hill, Newton, and Santa Fe Association of
Realtors, Inc. v. City of Santa Fe. (Erin K. McSherry, City Attorney:
ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov)
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
a. Request for Approval of a Waiver of Conflict of Interest - Consultation,
Disclosure, and Informed Consent to Representation with Brownstein
Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, which represents Allergen in City of Santa Fe
vs. Purdue Pharma, LP, et. al. (Erin McSherry, City Attorney;
ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov)
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-25 (Councilor Jamie Cassutt)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Sections 23-4.13 And 23-7.5, to Remove Youth
Leagues’ Priority Use of Certain City Sports Fields; and Adult Leagues’ Priority
Use of the Municipal Recreation Complex Sports Fields; and to Require Annual
Review and Publication of a Field Use Management Plan. (Jonathan Weiss,
Golf Course & MRC Manager: jwweiss@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 10/25/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 11/08/2023
Finance Committee: 11/13/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 11/15/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/27/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 11/29/2023
b. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___. (Councilor Chris
Rivera and Councilor Lee Garcia)
A Resolution Approving the City of Santa Fe’s Participation in a
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Transportation Project Fund Program Administered by New Mexico
Department of Transportation for Improvements to the Agua Fria/South
Meadows Intersection. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Projects Administrator;
rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
Finance Committee: 10/30/2023
Public Works Committee: 11/06/2023
Governing Body: 11/08/2023
c. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___. (Mayor Alan Webber)
A Resolution Requesting Approval of First Quarter Budget Amendments
for Fiscal Year 2024. (Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer:
ajhopkins@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 10/25/2023
Finance Committee: 10/30/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 11/01/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/06/2023
Governing Body: 11/08/2023
d. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___. (Councilor Michael
Garcia)
A Resolution Supporting the Administrative and Legislative Protection of
the Upper Pecos River Watershed Through the Withdrawal of Mineral
Rights. (Marci Eannarino, Manager Legislation & Policy Innovation:
maeannarino@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 10/25/2023
Finance Committee: 10/30/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 11/01/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/06/2023
Governing Body: 11/08/2023
17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (First Public Comment, No Action)
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a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-24 (Councilor Signe Lindell)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 14-5.2, to Authorize the Historic
Districts Review Board to Approve Additional Exceptions, Including
Exceptions for Signs and Murals; and to Remove Certain Administrative
Requirements for Land Use Staff Approvals and Disapprovals of Signs
and Murals. (Heather Lamboy, Assistant Land Use Director;
hllamboy@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 10/11/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 10/25/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 11/01/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/06/2023
Historic Districts Review Board: 11/14/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 11/29/2023
19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (Public Hearing)
20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Land Use Cases, Appeals, and Other Items Required
to Have a Public Hearing)
21. APPOINTMENTS
a. Audit Committee
• Diane Rubin – Appointment – Term Ending 11/2025
22. 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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