Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met virtually Thursday, November 4, 2021 in regular session at 6:00 PM. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilman Cruz Munoz, Councilman Christopher Ortiz, Councilman Phillip Jaramillo and Councilman Gino Romero. Meeting was conducted in person 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, Debra Sanchez, Pauline Hernandez, Craig Donohoe, and Martin Callahan. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required: 1. EASEMENT VACATION APPROVAL FOR SUBD: LAND OF ERNEST & SUNDAY CORDOVA TRACT: B1B1 .50 AC B-5-28 2001 REV. 2. ORDINANCE 461 – RECREATIONAL CANNABIS REGULATIONS. 3. RIO METRO TRANSIT DISTRICT – THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) REQUEST FOR FLEET MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2021/2022. 4. RENEWAL – RIO METRO TRANSIT DISTRICT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) – FLEET MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 2021/2022. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Hire FT Water Maintenance Operator. b) Hire 2-FT Solid Waste Laborers. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes from October 7, 2021 Council Meeting. 7. 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 Sandy Schauer to lead the Council and WebEx participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. b • 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 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. • PUBLIC INPUT FORUM. None. 1. EASEMENT VACATION APPROVAL FOR SUBD: LAND OF ERNEST & SUNDAY CORDOVA TRACT: B1B1 .50 AC B-5-28 2001 REV. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove from tabled status. APPROVAL: Motion to remove 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. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess and go into a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to remove 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. 6:04PM Mayor Griego asked for a motion regarding the easement vacation. APPROVAL: Motion to approve easement vacation 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. 2. ORDINANCE 461 – RECREATIONAL CANNABIS REGULATIONS. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove from tabled status. APPROVAL: Motion to remove 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. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess and go into a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Ortiz 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. 6:11PM Mayor Griego asked for a decision from Council regarding Ordinance 461. APPROVAL: Motion to approve Ordinance 461 as amended. 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. Minutes on last page. 3. MOA - THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – REQUEST FOR FLEET MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2021/2022. Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item three. Entering into the thirteenth amendment memorandum of agreement between the Village of Los Lunas and Rio Metro. Services are for performing fleet maintenance and storage of vehicles. Will continue to pay costs for fuel, supplies and storage of units. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOA 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. 4. MOA – MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – RIO METRO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT 2021/2022. Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item four. Rio Metro is asking to continue the MOA (second year) between the Village of Los Lunas to fund the annual salary and benefits for one Heavy Duty Mechanic position within the Public Works Department Fleet Maintenance Division for 2021/2022. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOA 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. 5. 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: hiring of a FT Water Maintenance Operator and hire two (2) FT Solid Waste Laborers. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Cruz 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 At 6:43PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed: : hiring of a FT Water Maintenance Operator and hire two (2) FT Solid Waste Laborers. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo 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. Regarding the hiring of a FT Water Maintenance Operator, I submit the name of Fernando Martinez. 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. Regarding the hiring of a FT Solid Waste Laborer, I submit the name of Curtis Martinez. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz 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 hiring of a FT Solid Waste Laborer, I submit the name of Mark Thompson. 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. 6. MINUTES. Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of October 21, 2021 Council Meeting – there were none. MOTION: 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. 7. ADJOURNMENT. Council meeting adjourned at 6:45PM. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor  MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 1. EASEMENT VACATION APPROVAL FOR SUBD: LAND OF ERNEST & SUNDAY CORDOVA TRACT: B1B1 .50 AC B-5-28 2001 REV. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item 1. This is an easement vacation located south of Sichler Rd SW and west of Amistad Rd SW. The Mariano Chavez Family Partnership has requested plat vacation approval for a 10’ public utility easement at Subd: Land of Ernest & Sunday Cordova Tract: B1B1 .50 AC B-5-28 2001 Rev. This request is to vacate a ten-foot utility easement that is located in the middle of the parcel. Property is located in Council District 3 and not in a FEMA zone. This is a vacant lot. Surround by R-1 single family. Item was posted in the Valencia County News Bulletin on September 16, 2021 and letters went out to adjacent property owners. There were no protests received on the request. All utilities have been installed in the public right of way. The Community Development Department recommends approval of this public utility easement vacation. Mayor Griego asked if there were ay questions from Council – there were none. Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to speak. Ms. Elizabeth Autry spoke in favor of the easement vacation. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to close the public hearing. 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. 6:10PM 2. ORDINANCE 461 – RECREATIONAL CANNABIS REGULATIONS. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item two. Presented to Council is an update to Ordinance 461. This item has been extensively discussed with presentations by Mr. Alex Ochoa. This ordinance will establish guidelines for recreational cannabis – basically time/place and matter regulations that we are allowed to establish per state statue. An informational discussion was held at a Council Workshop to discuss a refined draft of the ordinance. Updates were given by Council - buffers at 300 ft. at the property line of the cannabis establishment, buffers around churches, other cannabis establishments, daycare centers, public parks, schools, and Village facilities. We also looked at our density requirements which we are allowed to establish by statue – one establishment per two square miles. Also, considered prohibiting any cannabis consumption areas. Council updates were made – Alex included all the buffers on a map and with all the buffers the Village would prohibit any cannabis shop in the Village. Legal counsel, Larry Guggino, noted that I would be an excessive regulation to provide an ordinance that was so restrictive. Mr. Guggino gave a couple of recommendations – as far as the buffers are concerned, 300 ft. is not an issue, however, he recommends that the only buffer are the two items that the state specifically addresses in the statue are schools and day cares. The ordinance was amended to include only schools and day care facilities. He also had a concern with density – he recommended that we use a per capita density. He also recommended that we do not prohibit consumption areas – the state statue notes that we may allow consumption areas in the Village. With all this in mind, updates and restrictions were made. Councilman Romero asked for an example on he density per capita. Erin replied, one cannabis establishment per 2,000 residents. Based on the last census which put us over 17,000 residents, so that would mean 9 establishments. Mayor Griego asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak for or against Ordinance 461 – there was no comment. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to close the public hearing. MOTION: Motion to close public hearing. 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. 6:23PM