Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · April 27, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, April 27, 2023,
in regular session at 6:00 PM. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilman Christopher Ortiz,
Councilman James Runyon, Councilman, Cruz Munoz and Councilman Gino Romero were present. Meeting was conducted in person and
recorded through TEAMS.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: James Runyon, excused
Council: Gino Romero
Christopher Ortiz
Cruz Munoz, excused
Also present were Debra Sanchez, Gregory D. Martin, Luis Brown, and Craig Donahoe. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following
agenda was prepared and circulated as required:
1. LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 785 MAIN ST. SW.
2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR VALLECITO OESTE AT FIESTA.
3. INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE VALLECITO OESTE AT FIESTA.
4. RESOLUTION 23-03 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDEMENT OF A DESIGNATRED AREA WITHIN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECORDS DESTRUCTION.
6. APROVE IMPACT FEES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) Hire FT Library Technician – Library Department.
b) Hire 5 (five) – Seasonal Summer Recreation College Aides- Recreation Division / Parks and Recreation
Department.
c) Hire 16 (sixteen) – Seasonal Summer Recreation High School Aides – Recreation Division / Parks and
Recreation Department.
d) Hire 30 (thirty) – Seasonal Summer Youth Participants – Human Resources Division / Administration
Department.
e) Hire FT Recreation Supervisor – Recreation Division / Parks and Recreation Department.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes from April 13. 2023, 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 Ralph Mims to lead the Council and TEAMS participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego announced Item 4 was withdrawn from agenda. With that amendment, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda as amended.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
None.
1. LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 785 MAIN ST. SW.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to adjourn and go into a public meeting.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda as amended.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Debra Sanchez swore in Erin Callahan and owner of Cuco’s. Minutes are on last page. Adjourned at 6:01PM
Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: motion to approve liquor license
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR VALLECITO OESTE AT FIESTA.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to adjourn and go into a public meeting.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda as amended.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Debra Sanchez swore in Erin Callahan and Steve Hernandez. Adjourned at 6:06PM. (Items two and three were presented together).
Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: motion to approve final plat
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE VALLECITO OESTE AT FIESTA.
Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve infrastructure acceptance
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. RESOLUTION 23-03 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
Item was withdrawn from agenda.
5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECORDS DESTRUCTION.
Ms. Erin Callahan presented item five. This is a routine item from the Community Development Department per state statue administrative
code for certain records that we keep. They have been going through old paper records that have been in their achieves. Requesting
permission to destroy records that are outdated. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego
asked for a recommendation.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to adjourn and resume as a council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
6. APPROVE IMPACT FEES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Ms. Erin Callahan presented item six. An advisory committee to review impact fee capital improvements must be appointed by the governing
body of the municipality prior to approval of impact fee capital improvements plan or the approval or amendment of any impact fees. The
recommended committee are Michael Sivage, Scott Edeal, Ruth Huning-Gonzales, Gus Harbaugh, and Andy Gomez. Mayor Griego asked for a
motion from Council to adjourn and resume as a council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
7. 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
matter may be discussed in closed session: hiring of a FT Library Technician, hire five Seasonal Summer Recreation College Aides, hire
sixteen Summer Recreation High School Aides, hire thirty Seasonal Summer Youth Participants, and the hiring of the FT Recreation
Supervisor will be discussed but no decision will be made due to a lack of a quorum.
APPROVAL: Motion to adjourn into executive session
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:18PM
At 6:46PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed the hiring of a FT Library Technician, hire five
Seasonal Summer Recreation College Aides, hire sixteen Summer Recreation High School Aides, and hire thirty Seasonal Summer Youth
Participants.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:46PM
Regarding the hiring of a FT Library Technician, Mayor Griego put up the name of Sabastian Baca.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST
Regarding the hiring of five Seasonal Summer Recreation College Aides – list was given to Marcos Castillo, HR Director.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST
Regarding the hiring of sixteen Seasonal Summer Recreation High School Aides – list was given to Marcos Castillo, HR Director.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST
Regarding the hiring of thirty Seasonal Summer Youth Participants – list was given to Marcos Castillo, HR Director.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST
The FT Recreation Supervisor – could not be hired at this time due to a direct relationship with a council member (no quorum). Will be
tabled until next council meeting (May 11, 2023).
8. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of the April 11, 2023, Council Meeting – there were none.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 6:50PM.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023
1. LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 785 MAIN ST. SW.
Ms. Erin Callahan presented item one. Cucos Kitchen 300, LLC dba Cuco’s Chelas y Mas has applied for a liquor license for the property
located at 785 Main St. SW, for the purpose of a Restaurant A – Beer and Wine Liquor License with on premise consumption only and patio
service. License was submitted on March 22, 2023. This is in Council District 3 – Councilman Cruz Munoz. Current zoning is C-1 and
current land use is restaurant. It’s in FEMA flood zone X. The notice was published in the Valencia County News Bulletin on March 30 and
April 6, 2023. There was no letters or phone calls in opposition. Staff found that it is compliant with the Village municipal code. The
Development Review committee met regarding the application on March 23, 2023. Public Works noted that if any improvements are
planned for the driveway, an updated NMDOT access permit will be required. Erin asked if there were any questions – there were none.
Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. He then asked the audience if there were any comments – there
were none.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to adjourn and resume as a council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Ended at 6:05PM
2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR VALLECITO OESTE AT FIESTA.
&
3. INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE VALLECITO OESTE AT FIESTA.
Ms. Erin Callahan presented item two and three together. Development Managing Consultants, acting agent for Sivage Community
Development LLC, has requested final plat approval and infrastructure acceptance for Vallecito Oeste at Fiesta. The applicant is seeking final
plat approval for a 24-lot subdivision and public infrastructure dedication. The proposed use is for single family residential dwellings in a
master planned community. This is council district 2 – Councilman Gino Romero. FEMA flood zone X and shaded X. This item was published
in the Valencia County News Bulletin on April 6, 2023. Certified mail was sent out to adjacent properties. The Community Development
Department has received 0 calls or letters in favor and 0 calls or letters in opposition to the request. The Development Review Committee
met regarding the application on March 23, 2023. The committee did not have any issues with the application as submitted. On the
infrastructure acceptance final punch list items were addressed in a walk through on April 17, 2023 by Molzen-Corbin. We did receive the
letter and included in your packets noting that they recommend all infrastructure within this plat to be accepted by the Village for
maintenance. Erin asked if there were any questions. Mayor Griego asked Council if there were any comments – Councilman Romero
commented that they bull dozed all the hills for four-wheelers, but other than that, he liked the project. Mr. Steve Hernandez approached the
podium, this is a small efficient 24-lot subdivision. He also asked assistance from the Village to assist with the four-wheelers, they are
damaging the walking trails. Councilman Romero asked that Open Space assist with Mr. Hernandez’s request and also Police Department.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to adjourn and resume as a council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Ended at 6:14PM
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 – 6:00PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 660 MAIN STREET
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
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♦ CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
♦ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
♦ APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
♦ PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
ERIN CALLAHAN 1. LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 785 MAIN ST. SW.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Cucos Kitchen 300, LLC dba Cuco’s Chelas y Mas has applied for a liquor license for the property described as
Subd: Land of Glenn E. & Ira R. Morehouse Tract: B 0.80 AC 2013 Rev B-5-28, with a street address of 785 Main
St SW, for the purpose of a Restaurant A – Beer and Wine Liquor License with on premises consumption only
and patio service.
ERIN CALLAHAN 2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR VALLECITO OESTE AT FIESTA.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Development Managing Consultants, acting agent for Sivage Community Development LLC, has requested final
plat approval for the property described as Subd: Inspiracion Oeste Tract: Parcel A S: 17 T: 7N R: 2E 34.40 Acres
M-599, for the purpose of creating the Vallecito Oeste subdivision. The property is located north of Los Cerritos
Rd NW and west of Vallecito LP NW.
ERIN CALLAHAN 3. INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE VALLECITO OESTE AT FIESTA.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Development Managing Consultants LLC, acting agent for Sivage Community Development LLC, has requested
infrastructure acceptance for the Vallecito Oeste Subdivision in the Fiesta Area Plan.
ERIN CALLAHAN 4. RESOLUTION 23-03 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA
WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Dekker Perich Sabatini, acting agent for Huning LLC, has applied for a Special Use Amendment for the Los
Senderos Area Plan, located west of I-25 and south of Main St for the purpose of amending the Los Senderos
Area Plan to accommodate the I-25 Morris Road interchange final geometry and required easement dedication.
ERIN CALLAHAN 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECORDS DESTRUCTION.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The following Community Development records are due for destruction, per the schedule provided
by the NMAC:
Liquor License Files, 1991-2018: NMAC 18.06.002
Residential Complaint forms for code enforcement and animal control, 2014-2015: NMAC 18.01.014
IPRA Requests, 2016-2020: NMAC 18.01.039
Code Enforcement Citations, 2013-2018: NMAC 18.07.012
Correspondence with business owners, 2018: NMAC 18.01.014
Project Files for planning documents, 1995-2015: NMAC 18.07.022
ERIN CALLAHAN 6. APPROVE IMPACT FEES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TAB 6.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Per NMSA 5-8-37, an advisory committee to review impact fee capital improvements must be appointed by the
governing body of the municipality prior to approval of an impact fee capital improvements plan or the approval
or amendment of any impact fees. The Community Development Department recommends the following for
approval:
Michael Sivage
Scott Edeal
Ruth Huning-Gonzales
Gus Harbaugh
Andy Gomez
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 Library Technician – Library Department.
b) Hire 5 (five)-Seasonal Summer Recreation College Aides – Recreation Division / Parks and
Recreation Department.
c) Hire 16 (sixteen) -Summer Recreation High School Aides – Recreation Division / Parks and
Recreation Department.
d) Hire 30 (thirty) -Seasonal Summer Youth Participants - Human Resources Division /
Administration Department.
e) Hire FT Recreation Supervisor – Recreation Division / Parks and Recreation Department.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
TAB 8.
a) Minutes from April 13, 2023, Council Meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
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