Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, November 5, 2020 in regular session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilman Phillip Jaramillo, Councilman Cruz Munoz, and Councilmen Christopher Ortiz. Meeting was conducted and recorded through Webex.com. Mayor: Charles Griego Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz Council: Gino Romero, excused Phillip Jaramillo Cruz Munoz Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez and Martin Callahan. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required: 1. DESIGNATED USE – 3509 MAIN STREETS SE (STORAGE FACILITY). 2. RESOLUTION 20-29 – EMERGENCY COVID-19 SAFE PRACTICES RESOLUTION. 3. RESOLUTION 21-01 – VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. 4. 2021 COUNCIL MEETING DATES AND 2021 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE. 5. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ACCEPT THREE BAIT CARS FROM THE CITY OF RIO RANCHO. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Pursuant to §10-15-1(H) (7) NMSA 1978, discussion in Executive Session of making an offer to resolve the lawsuit of City of Albuquerque et. al. v. New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) October 22, 2020 Council Meeting. 8. ADJOURMENT. • CALL MEETING TO ORDER. At 6:00 PM, Mayor Griego brought the meeting to order and welcomed the audience. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Griego asked Councilman Jaramillo to lead the Council and WebEx participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. • APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mayor Griego asked if there were any changes to the agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve council agenda. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Griego mentioned that Council Romero was excused from tonight’s council meeting. 1. DESIGNATED USE – 3509 MAIN STREETS SE (STORAGE FACILITY). Mayor Griego asked council for a motion to recess and go in to a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:09PM Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council regarding the designated use. APPROVAL: Motion to approve with recommendation from Planning & Zoning. MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Minutes on last page. 2. RESOLUTION 20-29 – EMERGENCY COVID – 20-29 SAFE PRACTICES RESOLUTION. Fire Chief John Gabaldon presented item two. The Mayor and Council reiterate their support of the New Mexico public health orders and strongly urge all Los Lunas residents to adhere to the COVID-19 Safe Practices. Chief Gabaldon read the resolution. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 20-29. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Cruz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. RESOLUTION 21-01 – VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. Mr. Gregory D. Martin presented item three. Each year the Village is required to adopt the Open Meetings Act, which sets the guidelines, and schedule. Greg highlighted changes to the meetings act regarding to virtual meetings. Mayor Griego asked Council if there were any questions – there were none. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 21-01. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. 2021 COUNCIL MEETING DATES AND 2021 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE. Mr. Gregory D. Martin presented item four. The 2021 Council Meeting schedule and 2120 Holiday Schedule is complete and ready for Council approval. Mayor Griego asked Council if there were any questions – there were none. APPROVAL: Motion to approve. MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo SECONDED: Councilman Cruz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 5. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ACCEPT THREE BAIT CARS FROM THE CITY OF RIO RANCHO. Police Chief Naithan Gurule presented item five. Chief Gurule is requesting permission to accept three bait cars from Rio Rancho at no cost to the Village. Vehicles are equipped with cameras. Mayor Griego asked Council if there were any questions – there were none. APPROVAL: Motion to approve. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Cruz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION. a) Mayor Griego announced that the Council would be going into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matter may be discussed in closed session: Pursuant to §10-15-1(H) (7) NMSA 1978, discussion in Executive Session of making an offer to resolve the lawsuit of City of Albuquerque et. al. v. New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:29PM Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council after discussing making an offer to resolve the lawsuit of City of Albuquerque et. al. v. New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7:21PM Mayor Griego announced that Council has given direction to the Village attorney and will be back at the next meeting or two. 7. MINUTES. Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of October 22, 2020 – there were none. MOTION: Motion to approve. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 8. ADJOURNMENT. Council meeting adjourned at 7:23PM. ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor  MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 1. DESIGNATED USE – 3509 MAIN STREETS SE (STORAGE FACILITY). Ms. Erin Callahan presented item one. This is a request for designated use – located at 3509 Main Street. Jetty LLC, represented by Mark Sannes and William Harris, owns the property. Purpose is for allowing a storage facility after combining the two parcels. No phone calls or letters were received in opposition of the request. Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend approval. Community Development has reviewed this application and recommends approval based on the current zoning land uses. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked Mr. Sannes and Mr. Harris if they had any comments. Mr. Sannes commented that he did not have any comments. Mayor Griego asked if there was any one from the audience who wanted to comment – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to close the public hearing and reconvene as a council to make a decision. APPROVAL: Motion to approve. MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:13PM