Governing Body

Agenda Regular Meeting of the Governing Body March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue Procedures for Governing Body Meeting Viewing: If the relevant technology is available to record the meeting in City Hall, members of the public may stream the meeting live on the City of Santa Fe’s YouTube channel. The YouTube live stream can be accessed from most smartphones, tablets, or computers. The video recording, if created, of this and all past meetings of the Governing Body will also remain available for viewing at any time on the City’s YouTube channel. Staff is available to help members of the public access pre-recorded Governing Body meetings online at any time during normal business hours. Please call 955-6521 for assistance. 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Phone attendees should press *9 to use the “Raise Hand” function to be recognized by the Mayor to speak at the appropriate time. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance a. Councilor Chavez Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 1 of 8 3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag a. Councilor Feghali 4. Invocation and Rememberances a. Councilor Barrett 5. Roll Call 6. Approval of Agenda 7. Approval of Consent Agenda 8. Presentations a. Citizen Recognition for Courageous Action (Scott Ouderkirk, Interim Fire Chief; Santa Fe Fire Department; slouderkirk@santafenm.gov) b. 2026 Capital Outlay Requests and Analysis. (JD Bullington, Government Relations, LLC) c. Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report. (Anrdrea K. Phillips, Deputy City Manager and Interim Finance Director; akphillips@santafenm.gov and Matthew Bonifer, Accounting Officer; mtbonifer@santafenm.gov and Alan D. A.J. Bowers Jr., Carr Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.; Abowers@CRIadv.com) 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the March 11, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 03/25/2026 b. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Mark A Lopez Development, to Operate a Retail Gift Shop and Hallway Displays at the Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Amount of $6,734.75 for the First Year with a 2.5% Yearly Increase, Plus a Gross Receipts Fee of 12% for an Initial Term of Five Years and Two Option Terms of Five Years Each. (Jimmy Gunn, jdgunn@santafenm.gov; Terry Lease, tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body: 03/25/2026 c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item # 24-0304 with New Mexico Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 2 of 8  Aging and Long-Term Services Department to Decrease the Compensation Amount by $72,000 for a New Total Amount of $241,120 for Volunteer Program Services. (Manuel Sanchez, Interim Community Services Department Director/Senior Services Division Director; mnsanchez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body: 03/25/2026 d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Hard Cider During the Party on the Pitch Soccer Tournament on May 30, 2026, Pursuant to Section 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987. (Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 03/11/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Governing Body: 03/25/2026 e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) Approving Budget Amendments and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s Second Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026. (Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analyst; cfmartinez@santafenm.gov, Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer; ajhopkins@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 03/11/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body: 03/25/2026 10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda a. Request for Ratification of Aviation Grant Agreement #SAF-26-02 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Aviation Division in the Amount of $56,200 for the Reconstruct of the Electrical Vault at the Santa Fe Municipal Airport. (Jimmy Gunn, Interim Airport Manager; jdgunn@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 03/25/2026 b. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Aviation Grant Agreement Item #25-0035 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 3 of 8  to Increase Compensation by $61,933 for a New Total Amount of $1,296,856 for Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron. (Jimmy Gunn, Interim Airport Director; jdgunn@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,296,856 to Increase WIP Construction Fund Using NMDOT Funding for the Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron. Committee Review: Governing Body: 03/25/2026 c. Request for Ratification of a Notice of Intent to Disburse Law Enforcement Retention Funds from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety in the Total Amount of $104,783.97 for the Purpose of Providing Retention Differential Disbursements to Eligible Santa Fe Police Department Officers. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $104,783.97 from New Mexico Department of Public Safety to Police Incentives and Police FICA. Committee Review: Governing Body: 03/25/2026 11. Matters from the City Manager 12. Matters from the City Attorney a. EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(8), Discussion of the Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights by the Public Body of City-Owned Property at 2571 Cristo's Rd/Camino Entrada. (Marcos Martinez, Interim City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) 13. Executive Session Action Items a. Discussion and Action Regarding the Disposition of City-Owned Property. 14. Matters from the City Clerk 15. Communications from the Governing Body 16. Introduction of Legislation a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (Councilor Amanda Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 4 of 8  Chavez) A Resolution Authorizing City of Santa Fe Representatives and Agents to Sign Agreements and Requests for Payment Regarding New Mexico Office of the State Engineer Grant Agreement DSB-FY26-HHPD-01, to Plan and Design the Rehabilitation of McClure Dam. (Taylor Jurgens, Engineer, Water Division; trjurgens@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 03/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/01/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (Councilor Alma Castro) A Resolution Approving the Consumption of Beer and Wine During Site Santa Fe’s Annual Gala Dinner Event on July 1st, 2026, at The Ramada in the Railyard Park, Pursuant to Subsection 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987. (Geralyn F. Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 03/25/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/026 c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, Mayor Michael Garcia, and Councilor Pilar Faulkner) A Joint Resolution Recognizing the Value of Periodic Joint Meetings Between Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe and Establishing a Framework for Conducting Those Meetings. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 03/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 17. Petitions from the Floor 18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action) a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Alma Castro) A Bill Amending Section 23-6, SFCC 1987 to Remove the Resolution Requirement for the Purpose of Approving Sales and Consumption of Alcohol Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 5 of 8  at Public Events on City Property and Requiring that Governing Body Approval Be Recorded in Regular Governing Body Minutes Upon the City Clerk’s Recommendation for Approval. (Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager; maennarino@santafenm.gov; Christine Spiers, Legislative Coordinator; cmspiers@santafenm.gov; Palmer Anderson, Policy Analyst; pcanderson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 03/11/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/25/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/29/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____.(Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Pilar Faulkner) A Bill Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (the “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount of $2,500,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $1,000,000 Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Designing McClure Dam to the Outlet Conduit and Spillway, Including Related Work and Revisions, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan/Grant Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Amount and an Administrative Fee Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower/Grantee; Certifying that the Loan/Grant Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower/Grantee; is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan/Grant Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection with the Execution and Delivery of the Loan/Grant Agreement. (Alan Hook, Water Resources Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 03/11/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/29/2026 19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing) a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-02. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 11-13 to Expand Exemptions Permitted by NMSA 1978, Sections 13-1-98 Through 13-1-98.2, Including Certain Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 6 of 8  Purchase Types and Legal Service Types; Adding Exemptions for Certain Prepayment Required Items, Not Exceeding $100,000 and for Lobbying Services Representing the City of Santa Fe’s Interests; Requiring the Procurement Manual to be Adopted by Resolution; Establishing an Eight-Year Maximum Term for Professional Service Contracts; Authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to Approve Purchase Orders and to Approve the Use of Requests for Applications; Adopting Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method Procedures; Modifying Certain Amounts Listed in NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-125; Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Amendments that Do Not Materially Alter the Scope of Work. (Travis Dutton- Leyda, Purchasing Officer; tkduttonleyda@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 02/11/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 02/25/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/02/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 03/04/2026 Finance Committee: 03/09/2026 Governing Body: 03/25/2026 20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing) 21. Appointments a. Appointment of Marcos Martinez to City Attorney - Term Ending December 31, 2029 b. Appointment of Geralyn Cardenas to City Clerk and Director of Community Engagement - Term Ending December 31, 2029 c. Occupancy Tax Advisory Board Michael Trujillo - Appointment (At-Large Member) d. Historic Districts Review Board Joe Simmons - Appointment - Term Ending 01/2028 22. Adjourn Closed captions are provided for this meeting. Persons with disabilities in need of Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 7 of 8 additional accommodations, contact the City Clerk’s office at 505-955-6521, five (5) working days prior to meeting date. Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 8 of 8  SUMMARY OF ACTION REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026, 5:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 1. Call To Order Convened at 5:00 pm 3 2. Pledge of Allegiance Councilor Chavez 3 3. Salute to the NM Flag Councilor Feghali 3 4. Invocation and Remembrances Councilor Barrett 3 5. Roll Call Quorum 3-4 6. Approval of Agenda Approved 4 7. Approval of Consent Agenda Approved 4 8. Presentations a. Recog. Courageous Action Given 4 b. 2026 Capital Outlay Given 4 c. FY 25 Audit Report Given 4-5 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda Approved 4-5 10. Action Items: Discussion Items a. Grant Agreement Approved 5 b. Amendment No. 1 Approved 6 c. Ratification Approved 6-7 11. Matters from the City Manager None 7 12. Matters from the City Attorney Heard 7 Executive Session Held 7-8 13. Executive Session Action Items a. City Owned Property No Action 8 14. Matters from the City Clerk Heard 8 15. Comm. From Gov. Body Heard 8 Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 1 17. Petitions From The Floor Heard 9 16. Introduction of Legislation a. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 9-10 b. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 10 c. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 10 18. Public Comments on Bills a. Bill No. 2026-08 Heard 10-11 b. Bill No. 2026-05 Heard 11 19. Final Action on Legislation a. Bill No. 2026-02 Approved 11-12 20. Public Hearings None 12 21. Appointments a. City Attorney Approved 12 b. City Clerk Approved 12-13 c. Occupancy Tax Bd. Approved 13 d. Historic Districts Bd. Approved 13 22. Adjourn Adjourned at 7:55 pm 13-14 Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 2  REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026, 5:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Governing Body was called to order by Mayor Garcia, at 5:00 pm, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. COUNCILOR CHAVEZ Recited. 3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG A. COUNCILOR FEGHALI Recited. 4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES A. COUNCILOR BARRETT Given. 5. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Councilor Jamie Cassutt Councilor Alma Castro Councilor Amanda Chavez Councilor Lee Garcia Councilor Pilar Faulkner Councilor Patricia Feghali Councilor Elizabeth Barrett Councilor Paul Bustamante Mayor Michael Garcia Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 3  OTHERS PRESENT Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager and Interim Finance Director Marcos Martinez, Interim City Attorney Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk Marcie Eannarino, Manager, Legislation and Policy innovation Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to approve the consent agenda as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. 8. PRESENTATIONS A. CITIZEN RECOGNITION FOR COURAGEOUS ACTION Recognition was given to Ron Johnson. B. 2026 CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS AND ANALYSIS Given. C. FISCAL YEAR 2025 AUDIT REPORT. Presented. 9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 11, 2026, REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES. Approved on consent. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MARK Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 4  A. LOPEZ DEVELOPMENT, TO OPERATE A RETAIL GIFT SHOP AND HALLWAY DISPLAYS AT THE SANTA FE REGIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,734.75 FOR THE FIRST YEAR WITH A 2.5% YEARLY INCREASE, PLUS A GROSS RECEIPTS FEE OF 12% FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF FIVE YEARS AND TWO OPTION TERMS OF FIVE YEARS EACH. Approved on consent. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ITEM # 24-0304 WITH NEW MEXICO AGING AND LONG-TERM SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO DECREASE THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $72,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $241,120 FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SERVICES. Approved on consent. D. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND HARD CIDER DURING THE PARTY ON THE PITCH SOCCER TOURNAMENT ON MAY 20, 2026, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-6.2 C SFCC 1987. Approved on consent. E. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND REQUESTING THAT NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION APPROVE THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S SECOND QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. Approved on consent. 10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA A. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF AVIATION GRANT AGREEMENT #SAF-26-02 WITH THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AVIATION DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,200 FOR THE RECONSTRUCT OF THE ELECTRICAL VAULT IN THE SANTA FE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the request. Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 5 VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AVIATION GRANT AGREEMENT ITEM #25-0035 WITH THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AVIATION DIVISION TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $61,933 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,296,856 FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TERMINAL APRON. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,296,856 TO INCREASE WIP CONSTRUCTION FUND USING NMDOT FUNDING FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TERMINAL APRON. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve the request. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. C. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISBURSE LAW ENFORCEMENT RETENTION FUNDS FROM THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $104,783.97 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RETENTION DIFFERENTIAL DISBURSEMENTS TO ELIGIBLE SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $104,738.97 FROM NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO POLICE INCENTIVES AND POLICE FICA. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to table this item. Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 6 VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. 11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER None. 12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY A. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NMSA 1978, SECTION 10-15-1, SUBPART (H)(8), DISCUSSION OF THE PURCHASE, ACQUISITION OR DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY OR WATER RIGHTS BY THE PUBLIC BODY OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 2571 CRISTO’S RD/CAMINO ENTRADA. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(8), enter into Executive Session. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. Councilor Faulkner recused herself from the Executive Session and item 13. The Governing Body entered into Executive Session at 6:14 pm. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Castro, to reconvene in open session and that no action was taken in Executive Session. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes. The Governing Body reconvened in open session at 6:57 pm. Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 7 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Castro, to take no action on this item. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes. 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK Heard. 15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Heard. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to move to item 17, Petitions From The Floor, as the next order of business. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. 17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Diana Vargas. Ms. Vargas said she is here on behalf of the Los Alamos Study Group. She spoke against expanded pit production. Judith Gabriel. Ms. Gabriel spoke to an expanded budget to make life safer for people on bikes and pedestrians. Phil Lucero. Mr. Lucero here to advocate for bike infrastructure in Santa Fe. Aria Fuera. Ms. Fuera advocated for the passage of the maintenance Resolution. Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 8  John Pile. Mr. Pile spoke in favor of a part time coordinator position for bike and pedestrian issues. Herbert Zeneka. Mr. Zeneka spoke in favor of protected bike lanes. Chandler Moore. Mr. Moore said thank you for all of your involvement in community events and spoke to allocating more money to bike trails and using the bond money wisely with roads and bike lane striping. Genevive Morgan. Ms. Morgan spoke biking in Santa Fe. Cad Fillington. Mr. Fillington asked that vehicle laws be better enforced to make biking and pedestrian travel safer. Hannah Burnam. Ms. Burnam spoke to necessary key investments in bike safety and pedestrian safety. Elizabeth West. Ms. West spoke to getting the status of the Soldiers Monument. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke to IPRA requests and not getting responses from the City. 16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF SANTA FE REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS TO SIGN AGREEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT REGARDING NEW MEXICO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER GRANT AGREEMENT DSB-FY26-JJPD-01, TO PLAN AND DESIGN THE REHABILITATION OF MCCLURE DAM. Introduced. B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE DURING SITE SANTA FE’S ANNUAL GALA DINNER EVENT ON JULY 1ST, 2026, AT THE RAMADA IN THE RAILYARD PARK, PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION 23-6.2 C SFCC 1987. Introduced. Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 9  C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF PERIODIC JOINT MEETINGS BETWEEN SANTA FE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SANTA FE AND ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK FOR CONDUCTING THOSE MEETINGS. Introduced. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to remove item 10 C from the table and make it the next order of business. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to approve Item 10 C. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. 18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION) A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL AMENDING SECTION 23-6, SFCC 1987 TO REMOVE THE RESOLUTION REQUIREMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING SALES AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT PUBLIC EVENTS ON CITY PROPERTY AND REQUIRING THAT GOVERNING BODY APPROVAL BE RECORDED IN REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MINUTES UPON THE CITY CLERK’S RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL. Elizabeth West. Ms. West said this seems to make sense. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato said she is in favor of this. B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 10  DELIVERY OF A WATER PROJECT FUND LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY (“NMFA”) AND THE CITY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (THE “BORROWER/GRANTEE”), IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,500,000, INCLUDING A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 EVIDENCING AN OBLIGATION OF THE BORROWER/GRANTEE TO UTILIZE THE LOAN/GRANT AMOUNT SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF DESIGNING MCCLURE DAM TO THE OUTLET CONDUIT AND SPILLWAY, INCLUDING RELATED WORK AND REVISIONS, AND SOLELY IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE PLEDGE AND PAYMENT OF THE LOAN AMOUNT AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SOLELY FROM THE NET REVENUES OF THE WATER UTILITY SYSTEM OF THE BORROWER/GRANTEE; CERTIFYING THAT THE LOAN/GRANT AMOUNT, TOGETHER WITH OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE BORROWER/GRANTEE; IS SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT; RATIFYING ACTIONS HERETOFORE TAKEN; REPEALING ALL ACTION INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT. There were no comments. 19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING) A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-02. A BILL AMENDING SFCC 1987, SECTION 11-13 TO EXPAND EXEMPTIONS PERMITTED BY NMSA 1978, SECTIONS 13-1-98 THROUGH 13-1-98.2, INCLUDING CERTAIN PURCHASE TYPES AND LEGAL SERVICE TYPES; ADDING EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN PREPAYMENT REQUIRED ITEMS, NOT EXCEEDING $100,000 AND FOR LOBBYING SERVICES REPRESENTING THE CITY OF SANTA FE’S INTERESTS; REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT MANUAL TO BE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION; ESTABLISHING AN EIGHT-YEAR MAXIMUM TERM FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS AND TO APPROVE THE USE OF REQUESTS FOR APPLICATIONS; ADOPTING CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK DELIVERY METHOD PROCEDURES; MODIFYING CERTAIN AMOUNTS LISTED IN NMSA 1978, SECTION 13-1-125; AUTHORIZING THE CITY Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 11  MANAGER TO APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS THAT DO NOT MATERIALLY ALTER THE SCOPE OF WORK. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke about the legal fees and promoting mediation. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve Bill No. 2026-02. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. 20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING) None. 21. APPOINTMENTS A. APPOINTMENT OF MARCOS MARTINEZ TO CITY ATTORNEY - TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2029 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve the appointment of Marcos Martinez to City Attorney. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. B. APPOINTMENT OF GERALYN CARDENAS TO CITY CLERK AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2029 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the appointment of Geralyn Cardenas to City Clerk. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 12  Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. C. OCCUPANCY TAX ADVISORY BOARD - MICHAEL TRUJILLO - APPOINTMENT (AT-LARGE MEMBER) MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve the appointment. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. D. HISTORIC DISTRICTS REVIEW BOARD -JOE SIMMONS - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 01/2028 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to approve the appointment. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. 22. ADJOURN There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm. ________________________ Mayor Michael Garcia Attested To By: Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 13  ___________________________________ Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk Respectfully Submitted By: __________________________________ Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer Governing Body March 25, 2026 Page 14  GOVERNING BODY MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION March 25, 2026 The Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe met in an executive session duly called on March 25, 2026, beginning at 6:19 p.m. The following was discussed: In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(8), Discussion of the Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights by the Public Body of City-Owned Property at 2571 Cristo's Rd/Camino Entrada. (Marcos Martinez, Interim City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) PRESENT Mayor Garcia Councilor Barrett Councilor Bustamante Councilor Cassutt Councilor Castro Councilor Chavez Councilor Feghali Councilor Garcia NOT PRESENT Councilor Faulkner (Recused Herself) STAFF PRESENT Brian Moya, Interim City Manager Andrea Philips, Deputy City Manager Marcos Martinez, Interim City Attorney Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk Terry Lease, Asset Manager (Left at 6:26 p.m.) There being no further business to discuss, the executive session was adjourned at 6:51 p.m. ______________________________________________ Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk/Director of Community Engagement