Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met virtually Thursday, June 9, 2022 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, and Councilman James Runyon. Councilman Gino Romero was excused. Meeting was conducted in person and recorded through Webex.com. Mayor: Charles Griego Mayor Pro Tem: Cruz Munoz Council: Gino Romero, excused Christopher Ortiz James Runyon Also present were Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez,, and Luis Brown. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required: 1. PROCLAMATION – RESTRICT THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS. 2. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) – ADOPT UPDATED MOU BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AND THE VALENCIA COUNTY DETENTION CENTER. 3. ORDINANCE 276-2022-2 – AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING A ZONE CHANGE OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 4. ORDINANCE 463 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 8 – HEALTH AND SAFETY, TITLE 16 – SUBDIVISIONS, AND TITLE 17 – ZONING, OF THE LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR HORIZONTAL MULTI-FAMILY DETACHED HOUSING. 5. RESOLUTION 22-09 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 6. SERVING ALCOHOLLIC BEVERAGES AT JULY 4TH CELEBRATION. 7. BID AWARD RECOMMENTATION / PROJECT 1B PHASE 1 – CENTRAL RAIL PARK WATER LINE EXTENSION. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Discuss bargaining Strategy for Firefighters Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). b) Hire FT Recreation Assistant – Recreation Division / Parks and Recreation Department. c) Hire (4) FT Police Officers – Police Department. d) Promotion – Deputy Chief – Police Department. e) Promotion – Lieutenant – Police Department. f) Hire (1) Ft Firefighter/EMT – Fire Department. g) Hire FT Truck Driver/Equipment Operator – Street Division / Public Works Department. 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes from May 19, 2022 Council Meeting. b) Minutes from April 27 & 28, 2022, Budget Workshop. 10. 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 Craig Donohue to lead the Council and WebEx participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. • APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mayor Griego announced that Councilman Romero was excused from meeting. Mayor Griego asked if there were any comments on the agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve council agenda. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. • PUBLIC INPUT FORUM. Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone who wanted to speak to the Council who did not have an item on the agenda. Fire Chief John Gabaldon approached the podium – he wanted to introduce two Firefighters/EMT’s who just completed their Firefighter 1 & 2 training and came off probation: Firefighter/EMT’s Amy Marie Abeita and Miguel Najar. 1. PROCLAMATION – RESTRICT THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS. Fire Chief Gabaldon presented item one. Fire Chief Gabaldon wanted to emphasized that we, the Village and the State, are in the middle of a drought and that his proclamation follows the guidelines set forth by the State. The Chief encouraged for everyone to attend the Village sponsored Fourth of July fireworks event to be held at the Daniel Fernandez Park. If anyone was going to buy fireworks, to buy from vendors within the Village limits. Sale of Ariel fireworks were prohibited within the Village. Mayor Griego announced that his was a public hearing and asked if there were any comments from the public for or against the proclamation – there were none. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a decision from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve proclamation MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) – ADOPT UPDATED MOU BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AND THE VALENCIA COUNTY DETENTION CENTER. Police Chief Frank Lucero presented item two. Chief Lucero is requesting for approval to adopt the proposed MOU between the Village of Los Lunas and the Valencia County Detention Center. The agreement is proposing a price increase in housing/medical/feeding of prisoners. These costs are only for municipal charges and warrants. Village attorney has reviewed MOU. The proposed increase is from $95 to $120/day per prisoner. Mayor Griego asked Council for their decision as to the agreement from the NMDOT. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOU MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. ORDINANCE 276-2022-2 – AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING A ZONE CHANGE OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess from regular session and reconvene in a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:15PM – minutes on last page. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve ordinance 276-2022-2 MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. ORDINANCE 463 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDIN PORTIONS OF TITLE 8 – HEALTH AND SAFETY, TITLE 16 – SUBDIVISIONS, AND TITLE 17 – ZONING OF THE LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR HORIZONTAL MULTI-FAMILY DETACHED HOUSING. 5. RESOLUTION 22-09 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPEICAL USE AMENDMENT OF DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Mayor Griego announced that items 4 and 5 would be heard together. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess from regular session and reconvene in a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:26PM – minutes on last page Mayor Griego asked for a motion for ordinance 463. APPROVAL: Motion to approve ordinance 463 MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Griego asked for a motion for resolution 22-09. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-09 MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6. SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT JULY 4TH CELEBRATION. Mr. Jason Duran presented item six. Our previous vendor cancelled so we are here today to present resolution 22-11. In order to have a beer garden in the park he was required to submit a resolution to the governing body. Steel Bender Brewer will be serving/selling alcoholic beverages during this event. There will b a gated area and ID’s will be checked. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions. Councilman Runyon asked if the drinking will be in one area or will they be wondering around. Jason replied, they will be in a gated area. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had a decision. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-11 MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION / PROJECT 1B PHASE 1 – CENTRAL RAIL PARK WATER LINE EXTENSION. Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item seven. This request is to ratify the award that EDA had already approved – funding comes through the FED’s. Public Works received four bids at the bid opening held on March 22, 2022 for this project. Project is partially funded through the US Department of Commerce and administered through its Austin Teas Regional Office of Economic Administration (EDA) $1.3 million and local LEDA fund $1.3 million matching funds. The funds have been allocated for the construction of approximately 7,230 feet of 18 and 12-inch diameter potable water pipeline and 8,270 feet of SCADA optic conduit extending west along NM State Road 6 to the Transfer Station Site. EDA has reviewed the bid packets and has approved the award to the low bidder. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion. APPROVAL: Motion to approve low bidder – TLC Plumbing & Utility for $2,334,077.00. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 8.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: discuss Bargaining Strategy for Firefighters Collective Bargaining Agreement; hire FT Recreation Assistant; hire four FT Police Officers; Promotion – Deputy Chief; Promotion – Lieutenant; hire one FT Firefighter/EMT; ad hire FT Truck Driver/Equipment Operator. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7:00PM At 7:55PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed: Bargaining Strategy for Firefighters Collective Bargaining Agreement; hire FT Recreation Assistant; hire four FT Police Officers; Promotion – Deputy Chief; Promotion – Lieutenant; hire one FT Firefighter/EMT; ad hire FT Truck Driver/Equipment Operator. Regarding the Bargaining Strategy for Firefighters Collective Bargaining Agreement – no decisions were made/nothing to report out. Regarding the hiring of a Recreation Assistant, Mayor Griego put up the name of Angelina Martina. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of four Police Officers, Mayor Griego put up the names of: Tasha Baca APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Justin Reeser APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Michael Lopez APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Diego Amaro APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the promotion of Deputy Chief, Mayor Griego put up the name of Cassandra Kanyuck. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the promotion of Lieutenant, Mayor Griego put up the name of John Valdez. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a Firefighter/EMT, Mayor Griego put up the name of Tyler Harris. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of a Truck Driver/Equipment Operator, Mayor Griego put up the name of Dominic Padilla. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 9. MINUTES. Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of May 19, 2022 Council Meeting – there were none. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of April 27 & 28, 2022 Budget Workshop – there were none. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST 10. ADJOURNMENT. Council meeting adjourned at 8:00PM. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor  MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022 3. ORDINANCE 276-2022-2 – AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING A ZONE CHANGE OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Mr. Alex Ochoa presented item three. Donald and Anita Lucero, representing D & A Properties LLC, have applied for a special use amendment for the property with a street address of 3414 Highway 47 – for purpose of allowing an RV park. Proposed northern parcel is to allow for a park, the southern parcel will remain C1. Planning and Zoning met on May 18th and recommended to Council. Property is located in District 4 and current zoning is C-1 / Commercial Strip Mall. Ordinance was published in the Valencia County News Bulletin on April 28, 2022 – certified mail was sent out to adjacent properties within 100ft – review committee received no calls or letters in opposition or in favor of the request. Based on the Los Lunas Municipal Code and the Comprehensive Plan, the Community Development Department recommends approval of the SU amendment contingent on the approval of the summary plat. Councilman Runyon asked how long of stay is permitted. Alex responded between 14 to 30 days – he will need to review code. Mayor Griego asked if there were any comments from the public – there were none. Mr. Lucero (owner) approached the podium – this is only to provide Valencia County with an additional RV park. Councilman Munoz asked how many units. Mr. Lucero replied 10 to 12 units. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to close the public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST Closed at 6:25PM 4. ORDINANCE 463 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDIN PORTIONS OF TITLE 8 – HEALTH AND SAFETY, TITLE 16 – SUBDIVISIONS, AND TITLE 17 – ZONING OF THE LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR HORIZONTAL MULTI-FAMILY DETACHED HOUSING. 5. RESOLUTION 22-09 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPEICAL USE AMENDMENT OF DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Mr. Alex Ochoa presented items four and five. This ordinance (463) is an update to our municipal code. The applicant is the Los Lunas Community Development Department, application type is an ordinance update. This was presented at the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 18, 2022. Explanation: The Village has received an inquiry to develop horizontal multi-family housing. The Municipal Code does not have provisions allowing for such a development. The update would amend Title B – Health and Safety, Title 16 – subdivision, and Title 17 – zoning. Horizontal multi-family detached - means three or more single-family detached dwelling unites rented or leased and situated on the same parcel with no less than ten dwelling units per acre. Notification of Ordinance 463 was published in the Valencia County News Bulletin on April 28, 2022, we did not receive any calls or letters in opposition of the request. Regarding the second part of this request – applicants came in asking if they were able to develop this type of housing. Request is to amend the Huning Ranch Area Plan to allow for Horizontal Multi-Family detached housing in the H designation and to change the land use designation for the subject parcel from C to H. The project name is 22-03-R Huning Ranch Area Plan SU; applicant name is Tierra West LLC; property owner is Huning LC / Huning Limited Partnership; application type is special use amendment. This is within Council District 1 – Councilman Chris Ortiz. Staff committee did not have any issues with the proposed use and amendment. However, at the time of development, the developer must coordinate with Public Works various requirements. The Planning and Zoning Department recommends approval of the special use amendment. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions. Councilman Ortiz asked which information went with Ordinance 463 and Resolution 22-09. Alex went over quickly the details. Councilman Munoz asked how many units were going to be in this area. Alex replied, 277. Councilman Munoz also asked where the egress was located to get in and out of this area. Alex replied, that this is just a proposed development. Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions from the public either for or against the proposed ordinance/resolution. Mr. Ron Bohanan (developer) approached the podium – he spoke in favor. Ms. Nancy Schmierbach (property owner) spoke in favor. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to close the public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST Closed at 6:49PM