Finance Committee
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · February 9, 2026
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Finance Committee
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Finance Committee was called to order by Councilor
Faulkner at 5:00 PM, on Monday, February 9, 2026, in the Council Chambers, CIty Hall,
200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT
Councilor Jamie Cassutt
Councilor Pilar Faulkner
Councilor Lee Garcia
Councilor Alma Castro
Councilor Paul Bustamante
MEMBERS EXCUSED
OTHER PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING
Andrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Manager and Interim Finance Department Director
Erminia M. Tapia, Business Operations Manager
Destiny C. Duran, Administrative Manager
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to
Approve.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to
Amend.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
Items pulled for Discussion:
• Item 7c
• Item 7f
• Item 7i
5. Public Comment
6. Presentations
a. GPA Introductions and Investment Strategy (Deanne Woodring, Government
Portfolio Advisors)
7. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. Request for Approval of the January 26, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting
Minutes. (Erminia Tapia, Business Operations Manager;
emtapia@santafenm.gov)
Approved on Consent.
b. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Andritz Separation
Inc. in the Total Amount of $771,319.52 Including NMGRT for Refurbishment
of No 2 & No 3 Belt Filter Presses at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for a
Two-Year Term. (Leroy Alvarado, Operations Superintendent;
lmalvarado@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $771,320 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
Approved on Consent.
c. Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with the New Mexico
Department of Finance and Administration in the Total Amount of $260,000 for Project
Completion of the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge Including Demolition and New
Construction, Project 25-J5984 With a Reversion Date of April 11, 2027. (Scott Overlie,
Public Works Project Manager III; saoverlie@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $260,000
from the 2025 Capital Appropriation to FY26 Revenue and WIP Construction.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to
Approve.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
d. Request for Approval to Purchase Two Roll-Off Collection Vehicles from Rush
Truck Centers of New Mexico, Inc. in the Total Amount of $548,338. (Martin
Valdez, ESD Fleet Manager; mjvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
Approved on Consent.
e. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount
of $1,060,091 from Municipal Recreation Complex (MRC) Cash Balance to the
Lodgers' Tax Fund to Reconcile Costs Associated with the Startup of the Golf
Course Operating Agreement in FY24. (Phillip Lujan, MRC Business Manager;
pmlujan@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
Approved on Consent.
f. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract
Item #24-0112 with WSP USA, Inc. for Owner’s Representative Project
Manager Services to Support Redevelopment at Midtown to Increase the
Amount of Compensation by $1,173,861 for a Total Compensation of
$5,083,861. (Carly Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy
Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to
Approve.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
g. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Santa Fe
Business Incubator for Business Incubation Services in the Total Amount of
$600,000 for a Three-Year Term. (Johanna Nelson, Office of Economic
Development Director; jcnelson@santafenm.gov and Noah Tamas-Parris,
Contracts Administrator; nmtamasparris@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 02/04/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 02/04/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
Approved on Consent.
h. Request for Approval of the New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration
Certification for Allocation 23-ZH5048-81-3 (Year 3) in the Amount of $93,750 for the
Hiring of Law Enforcement/Support Positions at the Santa Fe Police Department for FY26
until June 30, 2026. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov).
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution in the Total Amount of
$93,750 from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Fund to the
Police Salaries Fund.
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 02/04/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
Approved on Consent.
i. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Item # 22-0521
with Clarion Associates to Increase the Compensation by $50,982.06 for a
New Total Contract Amount of $246,697.06 for the Update of the Land
Development Code. (Heather Lamboy, Planning & Land Use Director;
hllamboy@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 02/04/2026
FInance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to
Approve.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
j. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda
Chavez)
A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign
Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Environment
Department, for Grant Agreement Number SAP 25-J2459-GF to Plan, Design,
and Construct a Wastewater Treatment Facility. (Carol Swenson, Business
Operations Manager; ycswenson@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/28/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
Approved on Consent.
8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
9. Public Hearing
a. Request for Issuance of a Cease-and-Desist Order to Close Korea Spa, 2008
Rosina, Unit B, ZCK, LLC, Zaiqin Wei and Yun Chin, Owners, (505-490-8339)
Code Enforcement Case# 2025-005022, Violation of SFCC 18-1.7 Notice of
Violation; Penalty, Operating in a Manner Contrary to the Public Welfare.
(Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Director; mrmoore@santafenm.gov)
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante, to Revoke Business License and Issue Cease-and-Desist Order.
VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote.
10. Matters from Staff
11. Matters from the Committee
12. Matters from the Chair
13. Next Meeting: Monday, February 23, 2026
14. Adjourn
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Pilar Faulkner (Mar 2, 2026 08:46:43 MST)
Liaison Chair
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Agenda
Agenda Regular Meeting of the Finance
Committee
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
5. Public Comment
6. Presentations
a. GPA Introductions and Investment Strategy (Deanne Woodring, Government
Portfolio Advisors)
7. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. Request for Approval of the January 26, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting
Minutes. (Erminia Tapia, Business Operations Manager;
emtapia@santafenm.gov)
b. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Andritz Separation
Inc. in the Total Amount of $771,319.52 Including NMGRT for Refurbishment
of No 2 & No 3 Belt Filter Presses at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for a
Two-Year Term. (Leroy Alvarado, Operations Superintendent;
lmalvarado@santafenm.gov)
Finance Committee
February 9, 2026
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1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total
Amount of $771,320 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to WIP Construction.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
c. Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with the New Mexico
Department of Finance and Administration in the Total Amount of $260,000 for Project
Completion of the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge Including Demolition and New
Construction, Project 25-J5984 With a Reversion Date of April 11, 2027. (Scott Overlie,
Public Works Project Manager III; saoverlie@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $260,000
from the 2025 Capital Appropriation to FY26 Revenue and WIP Construction.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
d. Request for Approval to Purchase Two Roll-Off Collection Vehicles from Rush
Truck Centers of New Mexico, Inc. in the Total Amount of $548,338. (Martin
Valdez, ESD Fleet Manager; mjvaldez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
e. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Amount
of $1,060,091 from Municipal Recreation Complex (MRC) Cash Balance to the
Lodgers' Tax Fund to Reconcile Costs Associated with the Startup of the Golf
Course Operating Agreement in FY24. (Phillip Lujan, MRC Business Manager;
pmlujan@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
f. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract
Item #24-0112 with WSP USA, Inc. for Owner’s Representative Project
Manager Services to Support Redevelopment at Midtown to Increase the
Amount of Compensation by $1,173,861 for a Total Compensation of
$5,083,861. (Carly Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy
Finance Committee
February 9, 2026
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Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
g. Request for Approval of Professional Services Contract with Santa Fe
Business Incubator for Business Incubation Services in the Total Amount of
$600,000 for a Three-Year Term. (Johanna Nelson, Office of Economic
Development Director; jcnelson@santafenm.gov and Noah Tamas-Parris,
Contracts Administrator; nmtamasparris@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 02/04/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 02/04/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
h. Request for Approval of the New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration
Certification for Allocation 23-ZH5048-81-3 (Year 3) in the Amount of $93,750 for the
Hiring of Law Enforcement/Support Positions at the Santa Fe Police Department for FY26
until June 30, 2026. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov).
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution in the Total Amount of
$93,750 from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Fund to the
Police Salaries Fund.
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 02/04/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
i. Request for Approval of Amendment No.1 to Item # 22-0521
with Clarion Associates to Increase the Compensation by $50,982.06 for a
New Total Contract Amount of $246,697.06 for the Update of the Land
Development Code. (Heather Lamboy, Planning & Land Use Director;
hllamboy@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 02/04/2026
FInance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
j. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda
Chavez)
A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign
Finance Committee
February 9, 2026
Page 3 of 4
Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Environment
Department, for Grant Agreement Number SAP 25-J2459-GF to Plan, Design,
and Construct a Wastewater Treatment Facility. (Carol Swenson, Business
Operations Manager; ycswenson@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 01/28/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 02/02/2026
Finance Committee: 02/09/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
9. Public Hearing
a. Request for Issuance of a Cease-and-Desist Order to Close Korea Spa, 2008
Rosina, Unit B, ZCK, LLC, Zaiqin Wei and Yun Chin, Owners, (505-490-8339)
Code Enforcement Case# 2025-005022, Violation of SFCC 18-1.7 Notice of
Violation; Penalty, Operating in a Manner Contrary to the Public Welfare.
(Maggie Moore, Assistant Land Use Director; mrmoore@santafenm.gov)
10. Matters from Staff
11. Matters from the Committee
12. Matters from the Chair
13. Next Meeting: Monday, February 23, 2026
14. Adjourn
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