Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · January 14, 2021
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, January 14, 2021 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, Councilman Gino Romero and Councilmen Christopher Ortiz. Meeting was conducted and recorded
through Webex.com.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz
Council: Gino Romero
Phillip Jaramillo
Cruz Munoz
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin and Debra Sanchez.
In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required:
1. DESTRUCTION OF POLICE RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW MEXICO MUNICIPAL RECORDS LISA VALENZUELARETENTION
SCHEDULE. (DESIGNATING THE RECORDS RETENTION & DISPOSITION SCHEDULES FOR THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS – RESOLUTION
16-16 / APPROVED 7/14/16).
2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SUBD: JUBILEE SUBDIVISION PHASE 2E TRACT: B S: 24 T: 7N R: 1E 10.27 ACRES PLAT M-475.
3. MINOR SUBDIVISION – DON ERNESTO LN SW.
4. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE – DON ERNESTO LN SW.
5. ORDINANCE 276-2021-1 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING OF A DESIGNATRED AREA WITHIN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
6. UNM VALENCIA WESTSIDE CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Hire FT Streets Laborer – Streets Division / Public Works Department.
b) Hire FT Public Works Technician – Water/Sewer Division / Public Works Department.
c) Hire FT Computer Technician – IT Division / Administration Department.
d) Hire FT Facility Maintenance Technician II – Facility Maintenance Division / Parks and
Recreation Department.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) December 17, 2020 Council Meeting.
9. 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 Erin Callahan to lead the Council and WebEx participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego announced that items 3 and 4 had withdrew. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council with the amendments.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve amended council agenda.
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. DESTRUCTION OF POLICE RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW MEXICO MUNICIPAL RECORDS LISA VALENZUELARETENTION
SCHEDULE. (DESIGNATING THE RECORDS RETENTION & DISPOSITION SCHEDULES FOR THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS – RESOLUTION
16-16 / APPROVED 7/14/16).
Lt. Lisa Valenzuela presented item one. Request permission to destroy outdated police records per New Mexico Municipal Retention
Schedule. Destruction of police records will allow for more organized storage of records. Mayor Griego asked for a decision from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes;
Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:30PM – (minutes on last page)
2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SUBD: JUBILEE SUBDIVISION PHASE 2E TRACT: B S: 24 T: 7N R: 1E 10.27 ACRES PLAT M-475.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess as Council and continue in a public forum.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes;
Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Recess – 6:13PM.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council
APPROVAL: Motion to approve final plat approval.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes;
Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Minutes on last page.
3. MINOR SUBDIVISION – DON ERNESTO LN SW.
WITHDREW
4. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE – DON ERNESTO LN SW.
WITHDREW
5. ORDINANCE 276-2021-1 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING OF A DESIGNATRED AREA WITHIN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess as Council and continue in a public forum.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes;
Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Recess – 6:20PM.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve zone change and adopt findings of Planning & Zoning.
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
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. UNM VALENCIA WESTSIDE CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
Ms. Erin Callahan presented item six. The Village of Los Lunas seeks to enter into a development agreement with the University of New
Mexico for the development of infrastructure improvements for the UNM/Valencia Westside campus. Lands were donated by the Honing’s.
Plans will be reviewed by the state and not by the Village. Mayor Griego asked about their timetable for building. Erin replied that she
thinks it is at the end of 2021. Mayor Griego asked Council for comments – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agreement.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes;
Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Griego announced that the Council would be going into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following
matters may be discussed in closed session: the hiring of a FT Streets Laborer, FT Public Works Technician, FT Computer Technician, and a
FT Facility Maintenance Technician II.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes;
Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:30PM
At 7:00PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed a request to hire FT Streets Laborer, FT Public
Works Technician, FT Computer Technician, and a FT Facility Maintenance Technician II.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes;
Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the FT Streets Laborer, Mayor Griego recommended Mr. Charles Tenorio.
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. 7:26PM
Regarding the FT Public Works Technician, Mayor Griego recommended Mr. Christopher Bustillo.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes;
Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the FT Computer Technician, Mayor Griego recommended Mr. Craig Donhue.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Munoz
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.
Regarding the FT Facility Maintenance Technician II, Mayor Griego recommended Mr. Kenneth Peralta.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes;
Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
10. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of December 17, 2020 – there were none.
MOTION: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
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.
11. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:00PM.
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Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021
2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SUBD: JUBILEE SUBDIVISION PHASE 2E TRACT: B S: 24 T: 7N R: 1E 10.27 ACRES PLAT M-475.
Ms. Erin Callahan presented item two. This is a final plat approval – legal description: JUBILEE SUBDIVISION PHASE 2E TRACT: B S: 24 T:
7N R: 1E 10.27 ACRES PLAT M-475. This is located in Council District 1. The proposed use is single family residential – property owner is
Avalon Jubilee LLC. Notice of public hearing was mailed per sub-division ordinance – letter of opposition were received. Meets with future
land standards. Been working with Jubilee for a few years (secondary access for emergency purposes) – as development continues to build
out they will be coordinating with Community Development, Public Works and Fire Department when time is appropriate this moves to a
full public access. Committee has meet and applicant has addressed any comments that committee has had and the plat submitted tonight is
recommended for approval. Mayor Griego asked Erin is there was any comments from the public – there was none per Erin. Mayor Griego
asked Council if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked if there was any comments from the public –there were
none, Steve commented on staff, very helpful Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to close the public hearing and reconvene as a
council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes ;) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST. 6:19PM
5. ORDINANCE 276-2021-1 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING OF A DESIGNATRED AREA WITHIN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
Ms. Erin Callahan presented item five. This zone change was heard by the Planning & Zoning Commission on December 16, 2020 and
recommended to Council for approval. The location for this request is located by Adobe Lane and Vivian J. Cordova Dr. NE and that such
zoning will take effect only after a lot split and summary plat has been approved. The proposed use single family residential and keeping the
vacant fields – property owners are Robert Gonzales, Avalon Cordova and Frank Gallegos. Mayor Griego asked Council if there were any
questions of Ern – there were none. Avalon and her husband explained that they have been trying to acquire the property for several years,
property is land locked between Frank and themselves. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor
Griego asked the public if there any comments for or against – there were none.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes ;) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST. 6:19PM
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021 – 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 660 MAIN STREET
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
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• CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
NAITHAN GURULE & 1. DESTRUCTION OF POLICE RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW MEXICO MUNICIPAL RECORDS
LISA VALENZUELA RETENTION SCHEDULE. (DESIGNATING THE RECORDS RETENTION & DISPOSITION SCHEDULES FOR THE
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS – RESOLUTION 16-16 / APPROVED 7/14/16).
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Destroy police records having exceeded the date for destruction per New Mexico Municipal Retention Schedule.
Destruction of police records will allow for organized storage of records required retention. To be destroyed:
Arrest Reports/Adult Records of arrest/booking of subject, Arrest Reports/Juvenile Records of the
arrest/booking of subject, Arrest Warrants, Citations/Records related to the management of citations, including
but not limited to parking and traffic violations, Criminal History Records, Criminal Investigation Case files,
Criminal Investigation Juvenile, Incident Reports, NCIC Records, Radio Frequency/Telephone Audio Recordings,
Restraining Orders, Uniform Accident Report, Uniform Accident Report – Fatal, Video Recordings/Case File,
and Video Recordings/Other.
ERIN CALLAHAN 2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SUBD: JUBILEE SUBDIVISION PHASE 2E TRACT: B S: 24 T: 7N R: 1E 10.27
ACRES PLAT M-475.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Jeremy Shell of RESPEC, representing Avalon Jubilee LLC, has requested final plat approval for Jubilee
Subdivision Phase 2E Phase 2 in the Jubilee at Los Lunas Community.
ERIN CALLAHAN 3. MINOR SUBDIVISION – DON ERNESTO LN SW.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Chris Sichler, acting agent for Ranchos Don Ernesto LLC, has requested minor subdivision, road dedication, and
public utility dedication approval for Subd: Land of Ranchos Don Ernesto LLC Tract: 1B2 2.64 AC 2012 Rev B-5-
28; Subd: Land of Ranchos Don Ernest LLC Tract: 1B1 2.54 AC 2012 Rev B-5-28; Subd: Land of Ranchos Don
Ernesto LLC Tract 1A2 3.11 AC 2012 Rev B-5-28; and Subd Land of Ranchos Don Ernesto LLC Tract 1A1 3.18 AC
2012 Rev B-5-28, near Sichler Rd SW and Don Ernesto Ln SW.
ERIN CALLAHAN 4. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE – DON ERNESTO LN SW.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Chris Sichler, acting agent for Ranchos Don Ernesto LLC, has requested minor subdivision, road dedication, and
public utility dedication approval for Subd: Land of Ranchos Don Ernesto LLC Tract: 1B2 2.64 AC 2012 Rev B-5-
28; Subd: Land of Ranchos Don Ernest LLC Tract: 1B1 2.54 AC 2012 Rev B-5-28; Subd: Land of Ranchos Don
Ernesto LLC Tract 1A2 3.11 AC 2012 Rev B-5-28; and Subd Land of Ranchos Don Ernesto LLC Tract 1A1 3.18 AC
2012 Rev B-5-28, near Sichler Rd SW and Don Ernesto Ln SW.
ERIN CALLAHAN 5. ORDINANCE 276-2021-1 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING OF A DESIGNATRED
AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
TAB 5.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Avalon Cordova and Joseph Gonzales, representing themselves and Frank Gallegos, have requested conditional
approval for a zone change to R-R for Subd: Land of Mike & Pauline Padilla Tract 37A1B2 0.44 Acre 2011 Rev
and Tract: 43B1 S:27 T:7N R: 2E 0.03 Acre Map 72, near Adobe Ln NE and Vivian J Cordova Dr NE. and that such
zoning will take effect only after a lot split and summary plat has been approved for Subd: Land of Mike &
Pauline Padilla Tract 37A1B2 0.44 Acre 2011 Rev, Tract: 43B1 S:27 T:7N R: 2E 0.03 Acre Map 72, Tract 43A1D S:
27 T: 7N R: 2E 0.50 Acre Map 72, and Tract 43A1D S: 27 T: 7N R. 2E 0.50 Acre Map 72 to ensure the minimum lot
size is met for such zone
Avalon Cordova and Joseph Gonzales, representing themselves and Frank Gallegos, have additionally requested
conditional approval that the east portion of Tract 43A1D S: 27 T: 7N R: 2E 0.50 Acre Map 72, near Adobe Ln NE
and Vivian J Cordova Dr NE, shall be zoned R-1 and the west portion zoned R-R, and that such zoning will take
effect only after a lot split and summary plat has been approved for Subd: Land of Mike & Pauline Padilla Tract
37A1B2 0.44 Acre 2011 Rev, Tract: 43B1 S:27 T:7N R: 2E 0.03 Acre Map 72, Tract 43A1D S: 27 T: 7N R: 2E 0.50
Acre Map 72, and Tract 43A1D S: 27 T: 7N R. 2E 0.50 Acre Map 72 to ensure that the current Tract 43A1D S: 27
T: 7N R. 2E 0.50 Acre Map 72 does not have split zoning and minimum lot sizes are met for such zones;
ERIN CALLAHAN 6. UNM VALENCIA WESTSIDE CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
TAB 6.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas seeks to enter into a development agreement with the University of New Mexico, for
the development of infrastructure improvements for the UNM Valencia Westside Campus, located at Tract 1-A-
1-H1-B in Huning Ranch, on Huning Ranch East Loop SW.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matters may be
discussed in closed session:
TAB 7.
a) Hire FT Streets Laborer – Streets Division / Public Works Department.
b) Hire FT Public Works Technician – Water/Sewer Division / Public Works Department.
c) Hire FT Computer Technician – IT Division / Administration Department.
d) Hire FT Facility Maintenance Technician II – Facility Maintenance Division / Parks and
Recreation Department.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
TAB 8.
a) Minutes from December 17, 2020, Council Meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
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