Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met virtually Thursday, December 2, 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. PRESENTATION – VERRA MOBILITY TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT. 2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR TESORO PHASE 2. 3. INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE FOR TESORO PHASES 1 AND 2. 4. INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE FOR LOS CERRITOS RD. NW OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS. 5. ORDINANCE 454 – WATER RIGHTS ORDINANCE UPDAE. 6. RESOLUTION 21-29 – AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPALITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOCAL DWI GRANT AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Hire FT Transfer Station Truck Driver – Solid Waste Division / Public Works Department. b) Hire 3-FT Police Officers – Police Department. c) Hire Information Technology Director – IT Division / Administration. 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes from November 4, 2021 Council Meeting. b) November 18, 2021 council meeting cancelled – no agenda items. 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 Danny Sullivan 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 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. PRESENTATION – VERRA MOBILITY TRAFFIC ENCORCEMENT. Sgt. Valdez presented item one. Sgt. Valdez introduced Mr. Ross Preston who would be making the presentation. High end overview, it is completely violator-funded, no upfront costs. Verra Mobility has been in business for over thirty years. They provide red-light safety cameras, speed safety cameras, school bus stop-arm safety cameras, bus lane cameras, and ALPR cameras. They service approximately 270 cities with systems deployed in 23 states and 4 Canadian Provinces with over 6,000 active cameras. The end-to-end services: installation/training, maintenance/field services, event processing, citation printing/mailing, program analytics/reporting, payment facilitation, court support, and public awareness efforts. Local safety camera program in Rio Rancho, NM, experience account management and support teams, turnkey violator-funded road safety camera solutions, and high-performance speed enforcement technology. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – Councilman Romero asked if all the equipment was included. Mr. Preston replied, yes. Councilman Munoz asked the Chief of Police how many units we would need if they voted in favor. Chief Gurule replied – the company did conduct a review for them and they identified two units. Councilman Munoz asked Chief if he had stats as to how many citations they are issuing today versus a year ago. Chief Gurule replied that he did not have those number, but would make them available to council. Councilman Jaramillo asked about the fees collected, does the State get a portion of those fees. Mr. Preston replied that he did not have that information. A little more discussion was held. Chief Gurule said that he was looking for direction. Mayor Griego mentioned to Chief Gurule that it would be up to him and his staff to make recommendations to Council. 2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR TESORO PHASE 2. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess and go into a public hearing. 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. 6:41PM Mayor Griego asked for a decision from Council regarding final plat for Tesoro Phase 2. APPROVAL: Motion to approve final plat. 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. Minutes on last page. 3. INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE FOR TESORO PHASES 1 AND 2. Items three and four will be presented together – two action items. Ms. Erin Callahan presented items three and four. Next two items are for acceptance for Tesoro Phases 1 and 2 as well as the Los Cerritos offsite improvements. When we have a preliminary plat that comes in, the developer has the option to either complete the infrastructure to the Village’s standard and submit for us to accept the infrastructure for maintenance at the time of final plat or submit the final sub-division with a financial guarantee indicating that they will come back and complete those improvements at a later date. Tesoro Phase 1 was approved for a final plat and with a financial guarantee – Tesoro Phase 2 was not submitted with a financial guarantee, infrastructure has been completed, fully inspected and recommended for approval by the Village engineer as well as the Public Works staff. In addition, the offsites at Los Cerritos Road was submitted with a financial guarantee – not exactly tied to one of the subdivisions but of course it is required. This all has been fully inspected and signed off and developed to the Village standards and so we do recommend acceptance of maintenance both phases of Tesoro and Los Cerritos offsites. Mayor Griego asked if all the punch list items have been resolved – Erin replied, yes. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to accept Tesoro Phases 1 and 2. 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. 4. INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE FOR LOS CERRITOS RD NW OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council on the acceptance for Los Cerritos Rd offsite improvements. 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. 5. ORDINANCE 454 – WATER RIGHTS ORDINANCE UPDATE. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess and go into a public hearing. 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. 6:49PM Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council regarding ordinance 454. APPROVAL: Motion to approve ordinance 454 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. RESOLUTION 21-29 – AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPALITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOCAL DWI GRANT AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. Ms. Ginny Adame presented item six. Ginny is seeking approval of resolution 21-29 to submit an application to the Department of Finance and Administration/Local DWI grant and distribution program. Ginny gave a brief summary of the DWI program to the Mayor and Council. The average age for DWI offenders was 36 years old, 58% of the clients were male, 32% were female – 24% were White, 2% were African American, 59% were Hispanic, 8% were Native American, and 7% were multi-racial/other. Education level of clients: 24% had less than 11 years of education and additional 50% had 12 years of education or less. Income: 27% made $10,000/year and 19% had between $10,000- $20,000 of annual income. Between 2014 and 2019, Valencia County was responsible for 5.3, which is 388 out of 7,214 DWI arrests that happened in New Mexico. Last year the LDWI program funded 20 operations. Councilman Jaramillo inquired about the Treatment Program. Ginny replied that treatment is not face to face, it’s all virtual. Clients like the one-on-one and are showing up on time. Ginny said they have seen an increase in alcohol consumption due to the COVID. Presentation was very detailed and will need to look at other funding areas to address current issues. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any comments – Council were very happy with presentation. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 21-29. 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 Transfer Station Truck Driver, hire 3-FT Police Officers, and hire a FT Information Technology Director. 7:13PM 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. 6:29PM At 8:05PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed:: hiring of a FT Transfer Station Truck Driver, hire 3-FT Police Officers, and hire a FT Information Technology Director. 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. Regarding the hiring of a FT Transfer Truck Driver, Mayor Griego submitted the name of Thomas Gurule 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 hiring of a FT Police Officer, Mayor Griego submitted the name of Jason Chavez. 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 Police Officer, Mayor Griego submitted the name of Isiah Chavez. 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 hiring of a FT Police Officer, Mayor Griego submitted the name of Thomas Gomez. 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. Regarding the hiring of a FT Information Technology Director, Mayor Griego submitted the name of Luis Brown. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo 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. MINUTES. Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of November 4, 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 8:08PM. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor  MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2021 2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR TESORO PHASE 2. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item two. Development Managing Consultants, acting agent for Sivage Community Development LLC, has requested final plat approval for 11.3474 Acres of the northeasterly portion of Subd: Las Terrazas at Fiesta Subdivision Tract: LC-F S: 16 T: 7N R: 2E 26.71 Acres Plat M-480, for the purpose of Phase 2 of the Tesoro Subdivision. This plat will create 51 lots – single family residential in a master plan community. The notice of public haring was mailed in accordance with the sub-division ordinance. The review committee has received no phone calls or letters in opposition. Review committee reviewed preliminary plat in November of 2020 and there were no issues with the plat at that time. Phase 1/final plat of Tesoro has already gone to Council and was approved. Community Development recommends approval of final plat. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone in the public who had any comments for or against final plat – there were none. Mr. Steve Hernandez thanked the Village for allowing them to develop in the Los Lunas community. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to close the public hearing. MOTION: 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. 6:45PM 5. ORDINANCE 454 – WATER RIGHTS ORDINANCE UPDATE. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item five. Correspondence and draft ordinance was included in the Council’s agenda packet explaining the purpose of this request and some of the changes that are being recommended. The Village does provide, through ordinance, means by which new development needs to ensure that they provide the adequate water rights to meet the development needs. The water rights ordinance is established – it is located in Title 13 our Public Services Chapter. Several years ago we did an update of our subdivision ordinance as well as a small update to our water rights ordinance to make sure we provided clear guidance for commercial projects and what those needed to provide as far as water rights. Any non-residential projects, you are authorized to use up to 3-acre ft. per year of water – typically enough to accommodate any small business, normal size restaurant, and retail store. We have industrial zoning – anything over 3-acre ft. of water, they need to provide water rights to the Village either by purchasing water rights on the market and transferring those in to the Village’s well permit. We have third party credit holders within the Village’s permit now – they may need to facilitate a transaction where they purchase those credits in order for their project to use. We also have a fee in lieu of transfer – our water rights consultant will calculate the appraised value a comparable size of water rights and then authorize, then charge that amount per acre feet, plus 25% - this would be a fee in lieu of transferring water rights. Some of the changes that we are recommending to our water rights ordinance are a result of all the development going on in the Village. An item that has come up, is the water rights for multi-family development. We do have interested developers and we have land that is zoned for multi-family development. However, residential development currently has a minimum per dwelling unit amount of acre feet of water rights per dwelling unit that is very high for multi-family. One proposal is that we are recommending is to add a much lower minimum per dwelling amount which would be more conducive for a multi-family development. In addition, we are recommending that we have establish categories for non-residential projects. We have updated the manner in which we collect fees. They had also gone through and organized the text of the ordinance. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego commented that the ordinance is more concise – easier to read. Mayor Griego asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak for or against Ordinance 454 – there were no comments. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to close the public hearing. MOTION: Motion to close public hearing. 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. 6:49PM