City Council
Regular MeetingGallup, NM · January 26, 2016
Minutes
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Gallup City Council, City of Gallup, New Mexico,
held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, at 4:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 26, 2016.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jackie McKinney.
Upon roll call, the following were present:
Mayor: Jackie McKinney
Councilors: Linda Garcia
Allan Landavazo
Yogash Kumar
Fran Palochak
Also present: Maryann Ustick, City Manager
George Kozeliski, City Attorney
The Mayor and Councilors conducted a work session pertaining to the following item:
1. Growth Management Master Plan Update — Clyde (C.B.) Strain, Planning
Director
Ms. Ustick said the Growth Management Master Plan (GMMP) is required to be
updated to be in compliance with State requirements. With the assistance of the
Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments, the City obtained a State grant in the
amount of $50,000 for the update. Although the completion of the update was due in
December 2015, the State authorized a 90-day extension for the completion of the
update as well as a renewal process by various State agencies. She commended the
Steering Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission for their time and
contributions made in preparing the update.
Mr. Strain said the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted an extensive review of
the GMMP Update and sends a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and
Councilors. The update will be presented to the Mayor and Councilors for final adoption
of the plan on February 9,2016.
Mr. Strain introduced Steve Burstein of Architectural Research Consultants, Inc. who
provided a power point presentation of the GMMP Update. A copy of the power point
presentation is attached hereto and made a part of these official Minutes. Mr. Burstein
answered questions regarding employment data, priorities for annexation, the possible
expansion of weatherization assistance programs, and a proposal from the 2009 Plan
regarding a public referendum on an indoor arena.
Discussion followed concerning the need to update the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan from 2004 and additional improvements for enhancing the Sports Complex.
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Mr. Burstein asked the Mayor and Councilors to contract Mr. Strain if they have any
changes or recommendations to the GMMP Update.
There being no further business, the Work Session adjourned until the Regular Meeting
at 6:00 P.M.
Jackie McKinney, Mayor
Approved 2/9/2016
CITY OF
GALLUP
GALLUP GROWTH MANAGEMENT
MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Summary Presentation to Gallup City Council
January 26, 20 16 Workshop
Prepared by
Architectural Research Consultants, Incorporated
PLAN UPDATE
The growth management master CITY OF GALLUP
Growth Management Master Plan Update
plan is an official public document
adopted by the City Council as a
policy guide to decisions about the
physical development of the
community. It presents in a general
way how leaders of the
government want the community
to grow in the ensuing 20-30 years
Current plan was adopted in 2009
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN: ELEMENTS
Land Use
Economic
Facilities Development
Hazards
Mitigation f Trails &
Open Space
Implementation
Actions
Utilities Housing
Water
Transportation
New Plan Element Not Updated Updated Element
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Existing Conditions
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS
McKinley County and City of Gallup Historic Population: 1910-2010
80,000
74,798
71,492
City grew 70,000
60,686
every decade 56,536
60,000
since 1910 43,208
50,000
County 37,209
40.000
population
27 4 5 1
declined 30,000 23,641
3,400 20643 21 678
between
2000 and
2010
1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Source U.S. Census —City of Gallup McKinley County
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POPULATION DRIVERS: DEMOGRAPHICS
City of Gallup has grown each decade for 100 years, including
O adding nearly 1,500 persons 2000 to 2010
O toU.S.2014
Census Bureau estimates Gallup grew by -600 persons 2010
Increase of Native American population shows in-migration
O particularly from Navajo Nation
Births and birth rates have declined gradually in Gallup area and
O more sharply in McKinley County since 1990
O Gallup had a comparatively young population in 2010, with
median age of 3 1.9 years compared to 36.7 years for NM
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POPULATION DRIVERS: ECONOMICS
0 County employment has declined since 2008
Some major employers added jobs in recent years GIMC, El -
Segundo and Lea Ranch mines, and Fire Rock Casino
O Others lost jobs -Wal-Mart, RMCH, City, County, and P&M Coal
Gallup is employment hub of county, strong in “3 l’s” travel, trade
O and tourism retail, medical services, lodging (new hotels,
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restaurants and Indian jewelry
Gallup had substantial new building in I 990s and much of 2000s;
O residential permits have not recovered since 2009; additional
phases of existing subdivisions can build and proposed residential
projects may develop
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POPULATION DRIVERS: ECONOMIC PROSPECTS
O Gallup
Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project proceeding, should reach
in 2023, enabling growth and development
O Widening U.S. 491 improves accessibility to north, to be
completed within 2 years
0 Greater Gallup EDC promoting and coordinating target industries
O Gallup Land Partners (GLP) energy logistics park looks promising
O Film industry potential for growth in Gallup
O Economic development incentives including LEDA,JTIP, IRBs
0 spending
I 35 miles of hiking/biking trails in area spurs some tourism
and may expand further
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Existing Conditions
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
City of Gallup Projected Population: 2000-2040 High Range
Projection: 1.2%
annual rate
Mid Range
Projection: 0.6%
annual rate
Low Range
Projection: -0.2%
annual rate
O 2015 Low Range 0 2015 Mid Range 0 2015 High Range
2020 2030 2035 2040
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Land Use: Physical Constraints
GALLUP AREA PHYSICAL FEATURES
• Rocky terrain & steep slopes constrain development
Hogbacks bottleneck to the east —
Flooding risk along Rio Puerco and some tributary arroyos
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Land Use
EXISTING LAND USE
• Gallup gained 672 acres through the Rehoboth Annexation and
—52 acres of new development over the past 6 years
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Land Use Category 2CC9 2015 Differenco 4arneoatian City Limits
Single Fam:Iy Residennal 1.1704 1.1847 143 57 1.1904
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Public 6672 6750 IO8 6780
2015 Existing Land Use HospitalslMedical Clinics
Schools
537
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558
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Churches/Quasi-Pubic 655 555 00 67 662
Cextery 419 419 00 ,,,,_j 419
Parks and Recreatonal Facilities 9203 9251 88 J,,_,,_926 1
Vacant 53268 02744 -524 4900 a
Ribi ot way 1.5534 1.9350 417 665 I 2,0016
Total 10,0900 12,127.6 37.6 6724 12,600.0
Saarce ARC and City at Gallup analysis
Small changes in arty hmits GPO resulted lea difference 0136 acres wthtn the 2009 baucdary
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Land Use
FUTURE LAND USE
Future Concept Land Use
New Residential School
2009 City of Gallup Growth
Existing Residential Open Spaces
Management Master Plan: Business Parks and Recreation
Public, Church, Cemetery Industrial, Warehouse
1,200-1,600 acres of new
development land (+24-34%)
over next 20 years
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Land Use
ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
P&Z sttongly recommends
Land Development Code update/overhaul clarity, downtown parking,
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park dedication/fee-in-lieu, airport overlay, planned mixed use zone,
planned unit development zone, reexamine all zone districts and
zoning map to encourage in-fill
Require master plans for large scale developments over 80 acres
Extraterritorial planning, platting and zoning
‘ Annexation Priority Map updated
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Land Use
LAND USE SECTORS ADDENDUM
• Rehoboth Annexation Area encourage
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annexation of remainder of subarea, mote
detailed constraints mapping, mix of uses and
phasing
• Mendoza Road Area encourage master
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planning with mix of uses and utilities
improvements coordinated with City and
property owners
• Allison Bridge/Road Extension Area phased
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road and bridge opens up new areas for
development (north of freeway and south)
and improves access to Old 66 and Mendoza
Road area
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Economic Development
ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continuing needs to address area poverty, creation of jobs paying good
wages, workiorce participation and preparation, and growing current
sectors
• Target industries creating base economy jobs identified by GGEDC: oil,
gas, mining equipment, plastic products, warehousing and distribution,
industrial machinery, food processing, and medical cluster development
• Film industry guidance and policies promote film activities with
incentives and permitting process
• Update LEDA ordinance and guide application process
• Downtown MRA and Arts and Cultural District Plans the plan -
incorporates some of key recommendations
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Economic Development
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Assessment
MEDICAL CLUSTER [ Asset
Mapping
Stages Cluster Analysis!
Cluster consists of: medical treatment, Feasibility Study
prevention, research, and light manufacturing in Cluster .zz:zzz
Development Coordination
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Promotion
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Projects and
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Supporting Economic Development
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Economic Development —
FILM ORDINANCE
Designate City point person
(community services coordinator) to
guide film producers through process,
coordinate with state, process
applications
Application form should include film
project description, liability
requirements, and departmental
review and approval process
• Place form on City web site for
convenience
• Enhance film production marketing
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Economic Development
ENERGY LOGISTICS PARK
Gallup supports
development
3,000 acre GLP
site could be
developed using
Gallup utilities,
streets, and other
services
Site of
potential
energy
logistics
park
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Trails & Open Space
MAP AND PRIORITY PROJECTS UPDATE
Gallup and Surroundings Trail Plan Distances IMiles)
Neighbor- Safe Routes
Urban hood Prinnitioe to Schools
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Existing 24 93 6 07 204 062 33.66
Proposed
Total Miles
2070
45,63
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11.18
172
3.76
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Proposed 1995 115 1903 0.53 41.46 CtyUmPu
Total Mites 24.12 1.10 51.04 0.53 76,84
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Housing
DATA AND POLICIES UPDATE
CDY OF GALLUP
GETTING GALLUP GROWING
NUISANCE ABATEMENT
BLIGHT DEMOLmON GHA, NRHA, HUD, USDA, MFA, VA
IMI-)OVi. REPAIR REHAB GRANTS AND LOANS
OVERALL
QUALITY REPAIR REVOLV1NG REHAB LOAN FUND
NEiGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP
EFFJOENCY I PIROVEMENT GRANTS/ LOANS HOUSING TRUST FUND
ASSURE OCCUPIED HOUSING IS SAFE SANITARY
INCREASE OF SECTION 8 RENTAL SUBSIDIES
:iPROVE REVOLViNG MORTGAGE LOAN FLING
AVA’LA3ILITh’ LANDBANKING / M:N:-HOMESTEAD-NG LOCAL NON-PROFITS, DEVELOPERS
& CSi:ONS
FINANCIAL LITERACY, HOMEBLrYER COUNSELING
NCREASE MXED USE HOUSING DOWNTOWN
IMPROVE ASSSTANCE,’ DEVELOPMENT CAFA)
CREATIVE LEASING & DESIGN Ee UCRO UNITS)
LAND DONATION
NEW AFFQRDAIT,E HOUSING
INCREASE NEW MARKEt RATE HOLOING
MARKE-i LOCAL, REGIONAL LENDERS
AOT;VTY JOB CREATION
IMPROVE WAGES
CONVERT COMMUTERS INTO RESIDENTS
ATTRACT RETIREES DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS (FOR PROFIT)
Housing Strategy Options: Possible Steps and Key Players ECONOM DEVELOPMENT ORGS
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Facilities and Parks: Condition Assessments
INVENTORY OF CITY BUILDINGS AND PARKS
•:• Over 1/2 million square feet and I ,220 acres • Coordination with City CIP
and with Asset Management
44 locations with buildings and 2 I parks
Planning
+ Condition assessments were conducted by
City staff
Average rating is 2.9, a little below “fair”
• 889 acres are in parks (green)
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Facilities and Parks: Parks & Rec Survey
COMMUNITY SURVEY
Weighted average to indicate highest projected use frequency
Walking paths
The City conducted a survey of Concerts in the parts
city parks users in August and Family gathering (BBO. picnic tables.
benches)
September, 2015 Gardens. including communily gardens
219 surveys responses were Summer programs
received (39 paper and 180 on Playground equipment
Bicycling (trails, cross country, or bike park)
line) by the end of September
Exercise equipmentl course
2015 Outdoor team sports fields (baseball, soccer,
etc.)
Basketball courts
Tennis courts
Dog walid run
Golf faclldes
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Water
WATER SUPPLY CURRENT AND ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
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I Current ground-water supplies
significantly depleted
Gallup has an application in to the
state engineer to develop a G-22
well field that would supply the city
with 5,000 AFY
1 Gallup is in collaboration with the
Navajo Nation and Jicarilla Apache
Tribe developing the Navajo Gallup
Water Supply Project
Will supply the city with 7,500
AFY
Project expected to deliver
water to Gallup in 2023
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Utilities
CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
K Water
I Replace aging pipes and components of treatment plant; amend utility extension policy,
conduct rate study
I Sewer and Treated Effluent
I Replace aging pipes and components of treatment plant; evaluate pros and cons of regional
wastewater treatment; continue to remedy problem of odor from treatment plant; expand
treated effluent system
I Electric
Continue to improve transmission and service lines, promote energy conservation
I Broadband
I Establish fiber optic redundancy; expand City fiber optic network
I Solid Waste
I Continue curb-side pick up; promote increased recycling
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Hazards Mitigation
CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
S Promote disaster-resistant community
S Continue to map and and notify public of hazards; ensure building and zoning
code enforcement; water conservation; drought planning
S Emergency Response
Review and update emergency response plans, evacuation plans and warning
systems, continue training response team members
S Flooding and Wildfire
S Map high risk areas and distribute information to public; identify and mitigate
risks to critical public facilities
S Man-made hazards
I Engage railroad personnel in setting a hazardous materials notification
procedure
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Gallup City Council, City of Gallup, New Mexico,
held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 26, 2016.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jackie McKinney.
Upon roll call, the following were present:
Mayor: Jackie McKinney
Councilors: Linda Garcia
Allan Landavazo
Yogash Kumar
Fran Palochak
Also present: Maryann Ustick, City Manager
George Kozeliski, City Attorney
Presented to the Mayor and Councilors were the Minutes of the Special and Regular
Meetings of January 12, 2016.
Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the aforementioned Minutes.
Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Kumar, Garcia,
Landavazo, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Presented to the Mayor and Councilors were the following Discussion/Action Topics:
1. Ordinance No. S2016-1; An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and
Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between
the New Mexico Finance Authority and the City of Gallup Vince Tovar,
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Director, Gallup Water and Sanitation Director
Mr. Tovar said staff is requesting authorization to proceed with the closing documents
for Water Trust Board (WTB) Loan/Grant Funding No. 334 in the amount of $4,295,167.
40% of the awarded amount is for the loan component of the agreement in the amount
of $1,718,067. 60% of the awarded amount is for the grant component of the
agreement in the amount of $2,577,100. The proceeds from the Water Project Fund
Loan/Grant Agreement will provide funding for the planning, design and construction of
Reach 27.7a and 27.13 of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP). With the
use of an overhead map, Mr. Tovar provided an overview of the work to be done for
both reaches of the project.
Discussion followed concerning the possibility of property owners being able to tap into
the Sacred Heart water line, the improvements planned for the water tank at Red Rock
Park, and the discussions with the Bureau of Reclamation concerning the City’s request
to cap its costs for the NGWSP.
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Councilor Landavazo made the motion to adopt Ordinance S2016-1. Seconded by
Councilor Palochak. Roll call: Councilors Landavazo, Palochak, Kumar, Garcia, and
Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
2. Approval to Convert Existing Part-Time Judicial Aide to Full-Time Status at
Municipal Court Kb Abeita, Human Resources Director
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Ms. Abeita said the workload at Municipal Court has significantly increased during the
past two years due to more court filings and citations being processed. There have also
been new policies implemented for the timely collection of fees, fines and assessments.
Based on the increased work load, Ms. Abeita recommended converting an existing
part-time Judicial Aide to full-time status. The additional fiscal impact will be $10,624.27
for the remainder of the fiscal year. The source of funds to be used for the additional
impact will be covered by increased Municipal Court revenues.
Mayor McKinney commended Municipal Judge Grant Foutz and his staff for their work
in collecting the outstanding fees that are owed to the City.
Councilor Garcia made the motion to approve the conversion of an existing part-time
Judicial Aide to full-time status at Municipal Court. Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll
call: Councibors Garcia, Kumar, Landavazo, Pabochak, and Mayor McKinney all voted
yes.
3. Approval of Intergovernmental Project Participation Agreement and
Security Agreement with the New Mexico Economic Development
Department for El Morro Theater Rick Snider, General Services Director
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Mr. Snider said the proposed participation agreement will provide $100,000 to the City
for various projects at El Morro Theater, including the creation of two part-time
positions. The funds are restricted for use at the historic theater and cannot be used for
the Events Center. Mr. Snider also recommended utilizing the funds for decorative
curtains and LED aisle lighting in the theater. The recommended improvements should
be completed within a couple of months.
Councilor Landavazo made the motion to approve the Intergovernmental Project
Participation Agreement and Security Agreement with the New Mexico Economic
Development Department for El Morro Theater. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll
call: Councilor Landavazo, Garcia, Palochak, Kumar, and Mayor McKinney all voted
yes.
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4. Resolution No. R2016-10; Authorizing the Investment Grade Energy Audit
and Project Proposal Agreement Between Energy Control, Inc. / Opterra
Energy Services and the City of Gallup Richard Matzke, Director, Gallup
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Electric Department
Mr. Matzke said Energy Control, Inc. (ECI) submitted a proposal to the City of Gallup to
provide an investment grade energy audit of City owned facilities. The proposed project
is a continuation of work initiated in 2011 as part of a joint venture with the Northwest
New Mexico Council of Governments. ECI also recently completed a $2.4 million
project with Mckinley County.
John McAllister of ECI said the proposed work will be done under the New Mexico
Statewide Purchasing Agreement. He presented a power point presentation on the City
of Gallup Efficiency Based Infrastructure Upgrade Programs. A copy of the power point
presentation is attached hereto and made a part of these official Minutes.
Discussion followed concerning the term “guaranteed savings” of the proposed
program; the $2.4 million project with Mckinley County; the City’s practice of replacing
worn-out equipment and fixtures with high efficiency equipment and fixtures; the time-
frame and the process for completing energy saving measures if the City proceeds with
certain recommendations from the audit; the requirement for purchasing the energy
efficient materials from ECI for the Guaranteed Savings Program; options for the City to
conduct certain projects on its own, to solicit bids for certain projects based on the
results of the audit or to proceed with certain projects under the Guaranteed Savings
Program; the procurement process under the Statewide Pricing Agreement; a third party
review to be conducted by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources
Department of the audit results; and the City’s no-payment obligation under the
proposed Investment Grade Energy Audit and Project Proposal Agreement should ECI
and the City execute the Guaranteed Utility Savings Contract. By executing the
Guaranteed Utility Savings Contract, it will allow the cost of the audit to be rolled into the
funding mechanisms of the Guaranteed Utility Savings Contract.
Councilor Kumar made the motion to approve Resolution No. R2016-10. Seconded by
Councilor Landavazo. Roll call: Councilors Kumar, Landavazo, Palochak, Garcia, and
Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
5. Fiscal Year 2016 Lodger’s Tax Funding for Events — Patty Holland, Chief
Financial Officer
Ms. Holland presented the request from Zia Rides for lodger’s tax funding in the amount
of $5,000 for the 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest event. The request has been
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reviewed and approved for funding by the Lodger’s Tax Advisory Committee. Ms.
Holland said the request for lodger’s tax funding for this event was previously approved
by the Mayor and Councilors months ago; however, there has been a change in the
person responsible for organizing the event, therefore a new application for funding was
required to be submitted for approval.
Councilor Landavazo asked about the requirement for the new application for funding.
Ms. Holland said the new application will require the new organizer of the event to abide
by the City’s lodger’s tax guidelines.
Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the lodger’s tax funding for events as
presented. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Councilor Palochak, Garcia, Landavazo,
and Mayor McKinney all voted yes. Councilor Kumar abstained. Motion carried.
6. Resolution No. R2016-9; 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Budget
Adjustments and Report of Actuals Patty Holland, Chief Financial Officer
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Ms. Holland presented the proposed Resolution which encompasses all budget
changes processed October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. She provided an
overview of the Report of Actuals showing cumulative activity as well as the budget
changes for the first quarter. Ms. Holland also presented a mid-year budget proposal
for the funding of items not included in the original FY 2016 budget. Ms. Holland
answered questions regarding the budget adjustments for the Customer Care phone
and website system improvement; budget investment income; the data shown under
Joint Utilities in the Report of Actuals; and the amounts that were overlooked and
missed during the budget preparation process.
Discussion followed concerning the amounts that were overlooked during the budget
preparation process for FY 2016; the City’s high expenses for telephones, cellphones,
T-1 service and group insurance; and the need for accurate budget reporting.
Ms. Holland explained the changes that are going to be made in preparing the budget
for FY 2017. She is also working on a 10-year cash balance analysis for all funds,
cleanup work is being done on the bond funds and a financial policy and procedures
manual is being developed.
Mr. Snider said the City is locked into a long-term contract with CenturyLink for services
set at fixed prices; however, there will be more options available in the next fiscal year
to address the City’s costs for telephones and related services.
For the upcoming budget preparations for FY 2017, Mayor McKinney asked for a true
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picture of the City’s cost of operation. He said accurate information is needed in order
for the Council to properly plan and prepare for the City’s financial future.
Following discussion, Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve Resolution No.
R2016-9. Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Kumar,
Garcia, Landavazo, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
None.
Comments by Mayor and City Councilors
Councilor Palochak reminded everyone to yield to emergency vehicles while driving.
She also invited everyone to McKinley County/Gallup Day at the Legislature on
Thursday, January 28, 2016.
Councilor Landavazo encouraged everyone to “keep believing, keep building and to
support Gallup.”
Councilor Kumar asked Stan Henderson, Public Works Director, for an update of the
City’s Curb and Gutter Replacement Program. Mr. Henderson said he is preparing the
raw data in a format to be presented to the Mayor and Councilors around budget time.
The program is currently suspended at this time due to the cold and inclement weather.
Ms. Ustick said $500,000 was allocated in the CIP for the Curb and Gutter Replacement
Program for this fiscal year; however, staff needs to submit recommendations to the
Mayor and Councilors for their consideration for next fiscal year’s program. Ms. Ustick
said the recommendations will be presented to the Mayor and Councilors separately
from the CIP process within the next couple of months. Discussion followed concerning
the problems staff is encountering with the program, such as the lack of contractors
bidding on the projects, determining priorities for the program and block construction
strategies as a way to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition
plans imposed by state and federal governments.
Councilor Garcia also encouraged everyone to attend McKinley County/Gallup Day at
the Legislature. She said Jackson Gibson, Jeff Kiely, Tawnya and Shawndey Gomez,
Ray Welch, Ralph Richards, Ryan Dashner, Niles Thomas, Wade Bell, Benson Ndolo,
John Dowling, and Dr. Bruce Tempest will be honored at the Legislature.
Mayor McKinney said the City will need to see how it fates with its capital outlay
requests during this year’s 30-day session of the Legislature. He said the City will need
to recognize the financial trouble that is anticipated for the State next year as gas and
oil revenues have vastly declined. Since there are differences in both legislative
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chambers and amongst party lines, Mayor McKinney said he will carry a message to
encourage all legislators to form a consensus on important issues.
Comments by City Attorney and City Manager
Mr. Kozeliski recommended proceeding with concrete work when the weather warms
up.
There being no further business, Councilor Palochak made the motion to adjourn the
meeting. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Garcia,
Kumar, Landavazo, and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Jackie McKinney, Mayor
Approved 2/9/2016
1/26/2016
Gallup Energy Efficiency Assessments
COG I Green Horizon Evaluation COG I Energy Control
> Individual Building Surveys Budget and Building Level Energy
Use and Cost assessment
> Identified Lighting, Weather-sealing,
Water eff, DHW, and other EEM > Streetlights
opportunities
> Water treatment and pumping
Recommended policy and planning
approaches r Wastewater treatment
i- Limited evaluation of actual EEM > Building Level Benchmarks and
cost and savings viable efficiency targets
> Confirmed excellent target EEMs > Utility rate analysis
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Program Energy And Cost Savings
Energy Use Savings (BWISq Foot) Energy Cost and Cost Savings
Current Energy Use Intensity (BTU!Sq Foot)
Currenty Energy
Costs’r
$1,083,000
Future$1
5776 172
72%
Current Greenhouse Gases by Services (pounds)
Streetights
___ 11,260,055
Water I WW
12,386,043_—
38% 4
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Current GHG
Total
.Faciltities
32 million pounds ____—
g,185g7g
28%
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Facility Upgrades
• High Eff Boilers and furnaces
• Lighting
• Exterior and parking lighting
• Occupancy/vacancy sensors
• Domestic Hot Water heaters ‘lhc I .i1ur I rarnid
• Rooftop units
• Pool HVAC systems ai A
• Windows
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• Meters and submeters
r Conservation
Energy
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Water Supply & Treatment System Opportunities
• Pumping Optimization
• Premium efficiency motors
• Variable Speed Drives
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• Treatment System efficiency and
control upgrades
• Hydro electric evaluation
• Back up generators and smart grid
integration
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Vehicle Fleet Opportunities
• Alternative fuels
• Natural Gas
• Electric
• Hybrids Gallup Area
• fleet Management
• GIS
• Idling
• Scheduling
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Solar and Renewable Energy Evaluation
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Next Steps- Execute IGA Agreement
• ECI proposes performing an IGA 11ii I IR(f\ P\r1iy)id
under NM State Pricing Agreement
• —400,000 Sf .r8/Sf = $71,000 +GRT
(includes streetlights, water!W’vV
and fleets) Al
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• IGA effort spans four months
• Integrate recommendations with
Efficiency Lu
Capital Improvement Program
• Prioritize
• financing Choices El
Discussion
Questions and Comments
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