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Regular Meeting

Santa Fe, NM · April 7, 2026

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Agenda Regular Meeting of the Governing Body April 7, 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 Feghali Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 1 of 9 3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag a. Councilor Bustamante 4. Invocation and Rememberances a. Councilor Garcia 5. Roll Call 6. Approval of Agenda 7. Approval of Consent Agenda 8. Presentations 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the March 7, 2022, Emergency Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 b. Request for Approval of the March 18, 2026, Governing Body Study Session Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 c. Request for Approval of the March 25, 2026, Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 d. Request for Approval of a Purchase Order Change with ITSQuest, Inc. in the Total Amount of $241,268.95 for Utility Billing System Modernization Project. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $181,972 from the Public Utilities Cash Enterprise Fund to Public Utilities Admin Service Contracts for the Utility Billing Modernization Project with ITSQuest, Inc. Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 2 of 9 e. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Item #23-0551 Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Fe County to Increase the Compensation by $25,000 for a New Total Amount of $225,000 for Local LDWI Grant Funds. (Patrick Trujillo, Police Captain; pjtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 f. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe to Produce the City's Fourth of July Celebrations in the Total Amount of $885,507 through April 15, 2030. (Melissa McDonald, Parks and Open Space Director:mamcdonald@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body : 04/07/2026 g. Request for Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Santa Fe Community Housing Trust for Mortgage Reduction Assistance in the Total Amount of $208,072.18 through September 30, 2026. (Faviola A. Chavez, Director of Affordable Housing; fachavez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 h. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $609,755 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Grants and Services for the Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreements for Grant Years 2023, 2024 and 2025. (Roberta Catanach, Project Administrator; rlcatanach@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 i. 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 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 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 3 of 9 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 j. 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 k. 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 10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda a. Request for Ratification of Attorney Employment Agreement with Marcos D. Martinez with a Term Ending on December 31, 2029. (Mayor Michael Garcia, mjgarcia@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 b. Request for Ratification of Employment Agreement with Geralyn F. Cardenas as City Clerk/Director of Community Engagement with a Term Ending December 31, 2029. (Mayor Michael Garcia, mjgarcia@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 c. Request for Approval of City Sponsored International Travel to the United Kingdom for David Carr, TOURISM Santa Fe, Director of Sales, June 20–27, 2026, for the Cooperative Sales Mission with the New Mexico Tourism Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 4 of 9 Department Focused on Group Tour and Travel Business for Santa Fe with an Anticipated Cost of $6,353.71. (Randy Randall, Executive Director of TOURISM Santa Fe, rrandall@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 d. Request for Ratification of Grant #SAF-26-03 with New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division for Airport Maintenance and Consumable Items in the Total Amount of $20,000 for a Two Year Term. (State Funding) (Jimmy Gunn, Interim Airport Director; jdgunn@santafenm.gov) 1. Request For Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $20,000 to Increase WIP Repair and Maintenance Grounds/Rd Using New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division Funding for Airport Maintenance and Consumable Items. Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 e. Request for Approval of Dates for Governing Body Study Sessions for the Remainder of the Year. (Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager; akphillips@santafenm.gov) 1. If Governing Body Study Session Dates are Approved, Consideration of Approving the Amended 2026 Governing Body and Council Committee Calendar to Include the Governing Body Study Session Dates. Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 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 City, Including but Not Limited to, 2801 Cerillos and Las Estrellas. (Marcos D. Martinez, City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) 13. Executive Session Action Items 14. Matters from the City Clerk 15. Communications from the Governing Body Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 5 of 9 16. Introduction of Legislation a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Resolution Repealing City of Santa Fe Resolution No. 2000-11, a Joint City/County Resolution Which Sponsored and Supported an Annual Marching Parade on Airport Road in Celebration of Cesar E. Chavez. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Bill Approving the Sale of Seven City-Owned Parcels, Located in Las Estrellas in the Northwest Quadrant, Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Santa Fe Housing Trust for a Total of $4,490,000.00. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(B)) Public Works and Utilities Committee (Public Comment): 04/20/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 05/13/2026 c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Alma Castro and Councilor Paul Bustamante) A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2003-33; and Adopting New Records Information Management and Retention Policy. (Christina Montoya, Records Management Technician; ccmontoya@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2026-___. (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, County Commissioner Adam Fulton Johnson, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Patricia Feghali, and Mayor Michael Garcia) A Joint Resolution Directing Staff to Bring Forward an Amendment to the Settlement and Annexation Phasing Agreements to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation, to Waive The City’s Right to Challenge Santa Fe County’s Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 6 of 9 Designation of a Traditional Historic Community of Agua Fria, and to Convene, With Santa Fe County, the Extraterritorial Land Use Authority to Make Any Necessary Extraterritorial Land-Use Ordinance Changes to Effectuate the City and County’s Decision to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation. (Heather Lamboy, Land Use Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/20/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 17. Petitions from the Floor 18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action) 19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing) a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-03. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Bill Relating to City Administration; Amending Section 2-8 SFCC 1987 to Reorganize Certain City Departments; Creating New Sections of Code to Include 2-8.10, 2-8.11, 2-8.12, 2-8.13, 2-8.14, and 2-8.15; Amending Section 2-8.1 SFCC 1987 to Include a General Provisions Section and Exhibit A; Amending Section 2-8.2 to Rename Community Health and Safety Department to “Community Services Department” and to Include Youth and Family Services and Recreation, and to Remove the Office of Emergency Management; Amending Section 2-8.3 SFCC 1987 to Eliminate the Community Development Department; Amending 2-8.4 to Establish the Office of Emergency Management and Changing the Name From Office of Emergency Management to “Emergency Management Department”; Amending 2-8.5 Creating a New Department the “Economic Development Department” and to Include the Arts and Culture Division and the Film Division; Amending 2-8.6 Creating a Department the “Land Use Department” and to Include the Affordable Housing Division; Amending Section 2-8.7 Creating Tourism Santa Fe Department; Creating Section 2-8.14 to Include a New “Regional Airport Department”; Creating Section 2-8.15 to Include the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency and Renaming it “Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (“MRA”) Department”; Repealing Sections 2-14, 2-15, and 2-20 SFCC 1987; Repealing Exhibit C of SFCC 1987, “City Organization”. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 02/25/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/11/2026 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 7 of 9 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 03/18/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/07/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Alma Castro) Be It Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe: Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Loan and Subsidy Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) by and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (“the Borrower”), in the Total Amount of Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000), Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower to Utilize the Loan Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Constructing a New Flocculation and Sedimentation Process and Making Improvements to the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant as a Component of the System Owned and Operated by the Borrower, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower; Certifying that the Loan Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and other Details Concerning the Loan 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 Agreement. (Clinton Peterson, Public Utilities Engineer; cdpeterson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 02/25/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/11/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/07/2026 c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-07. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt) A Bill Creating a New Section 2-2.10 of SFCC 1987 to Establish City Attorney and City Clerk Authority to Correct Scrivener’s Errors. (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 (Introduced): 02/25/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/11/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 03/18/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/07/2026 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 8 of 9 20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing) a. Appeal # 2025-11633-APPL of Case # 2024-9320. Adjoining Property Owner Tierra Contenta Corp. Appeals the Planning Commission’s October 16, 2025, Decision Approving a Development Plan by Zydeco, LLC, for a 7.9-Acre Parcel at 7205 Plaza Central and Finding that the Development Is Not Subject to the Affordable Housing Guidelines of the Santa Fe Homes Program, SFCC Section 14-8.11(D)(3)(a). (Frank Ruybalid, Assistant City Attorney; feruybalid@santafenm.gov) 21. Appointments a. Human Services Committee • Karen Baldwin - Reappointment as Chair - Term Ending 03/2029 • Emily Haozous - Reappointment as Vice-Chair - Term Ending 03/2029 • Jennifer Romero - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2029 • Kathleen Tunney - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2029 b. Economic Development Advisory Committee James Johnson - Appointment - Term Ending 06/2028 c. Archaeological Review Committee Shelby Mageson - Appointment - Term Ending 06/2028 d. Santa Fe Public Library Board • Nicholas Taylor - Appointment - Filling an Unexpired Term Ending 07/2027 • Kate Goddard - Appointment - Filling an Unexpired Term Ending 07/2027 22. Adjourn Closed captions are provided for this meeting. Persons with disabilities in need of additional accommodations, contact the City Clerk’s office at 505-955-6521, five (5) working days prior to meeting date. Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 9 of 9 SUMMARY OF ACTION REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 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 Feghali 3 3. Salute to the NM Flag Councilor Bustamante 3 4. Invocation and Remembrances Councilor Garcia 3 5. Roll Call Quorum 3-4 6. Approval of Agenda Approved 4 7. Approval of Consent Agenda Approved 4 8. Presentations None 4 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda Approved 4-7 10. Action Items: Discussion Items a. Ratification Ratified 7-8 b. Ratification Ratified 8 c. International Travel Approved 8 d. Ratification Grant Ratified 8-9 e. GB Study Sessions No Action Taken 9 11. Matters from the City Manager None 9 12. Matters from the City Attorney Heard 9-10 Executive Session Held 10 17. Petitions From The Floor Heard 10-11 13. Executive Session Action Items None 11 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 1 14. Matters from the City Clerk Heard 11 15. Comm. From Gov. Body Heard 11 16. Introduction of Legislation a. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 11 b. Bill No. 2026-10 Introduced 11 c. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 11 d. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 11-12 18. Public Comment on Bills None 12 19. Final Action on Legislation a. Bill No. 2026-03 Heard and Postponed 12-13 b. Bill No. 2026-04 Postponed 13-14 c. Bill No. 2026-07 Approved 14 20. Public Hearings a. Appeal # 2025-11633-APPL Appeal Denied 14-15 21. Appointments a. Human Services Comm. Approved 15-16 b. Economic Dev. Adv. Comm. Approved 16 c. Archaeological Review Comm. Approved 16-17 d. Santa Fe Public Library Bd. Approved 17 22. Adjourn Adjourned at 10:29 pm 17-18 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 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 Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. COUNCILOR FEGHALI Recited. 3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG A. COUNCILOR BUSTAMANTE Recited. 4. INVOCATION AND REMEMBRANCES A. COUNCILOR GARCIA Given. 5. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Councilor Jamie Cassutt Councilor Alma Castro Councilor Amanda Chavez, virtually Councilor Lee Garcia Councilor Pilar Faulkner Councilor Patricia Feghali Councilor Elizabeth Barrett Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 3 Councilor Paul Bustamante Mayor Michael Garcia OTHERS PRESENT Brian Moya, Interim City Manager Marcos Martinez, City Attorney Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 19 B was postponed to a later date. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve the agenda as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Item 9 F was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion by Councilor Castro. Items 9 J and K were pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion by Mayor Garcia. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the consent agenda as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 8. PRESENTATIONS None. 9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 4 A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 7, 2026, EMERGENCY GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES. Approved on consent. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 18, 2026, GOVERNING BODY STUDY SESSION MINUTES. Approved on consent. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 25, 2026, GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES. Approved on consent. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER CHANGE WITH ITSQUEST, INC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $241,268.95 FOR UTILITY BILLING SYSTEM MODERNIZATION PROJECT. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $181,972 FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CASH ENTERPRISE FUND TO PUBLIC UTILITIES ADMIN SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE UTILITY BILLING MODERNIZATION PROJECT WITH ITSQUEST, INC. Approved on consent. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO ITEM #23-0551 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SANTA FE COUNTY TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION BY $25,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $225,000 FOR LOCAL LDWI GRANT FUNDS. Approved on consent. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA FE TO PRODUCE THE CITY’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $885,507 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2030. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the request. Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 5 VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, no; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SANTA FE COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST FOR MORTGAGE REDUCTION ASSISTANCE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $208,072.18 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. Approved on consent H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $609,755 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO GRANTS AND SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS FOR GRANT YEARS 2023, 2024, AND 2025. Approved on consent. I. 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-FY16-HHPD-01, TO PLAN AND DESIGN THE REHABILITATION OF MCCLURE DAM. Approved on consent. J. 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. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve the Resolution. Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 6 MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to move Amendment A to the Resolution. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. K. 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. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to approve the Resolution. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to move an Amendment to the Resolution. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA A. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARCOS D. MARTINEZ WITH A TERM ENDING Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 7 ON DECEMBER 31, 2029. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to ratify the agreement. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. B. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH GERALYN F. CARDENAS AS CITY CLERK/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2029. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to ratify the agreement. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CITY SPONSORED INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO UNITED KINGDOM FOR DAVID CARR, TOURISM SANTA FE, DIRECTOR OF SALES, JUNE 20-27, 2026, FOR THE COOPERATIVE SALES MISSION WITH THE NEW MEXICO TOURISM DEPARTMENT FOCUSED ON GROUP TOUR AND TRAVEL BUSINESS FOR SANTA FE WITH AN ANTICIPATED COST OF $6,353.71. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to approve the travel request. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 8 D. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF GRANT #SAF-26-03 WITH NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AVIATION DIVISION FOR AIRPORT MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR A TWO YEAR TERM. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,000 TO INCREASE WIP REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE GROUNDS/RD USING NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AVIATION DIVISION FUNDING FOR AIRPORT MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to ratify Grant # SAF-26-03. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DATES FOR GOVERNING BODY STUDY SESSIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. 1. IF GOVERNING BODY STUDY SESSION DATES ARE APPROVED, CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE AMENDED 2026 GOVERNING BODY AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE CALENDAR TO INCLUDE THE GOVERNING BODY STUDY SESSION DATES. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM. 11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER None. 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 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 9 WATER RIGHTS BY THE CITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 2801 CERRILLOS AND LAS ESTRELLAS. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Chavez, seconded by Councilor Feghali, to enter into Executive Session in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H) (8) to discuss matters as noticed in the agenda. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. The Governing Body entered into Executive Session at 6:40 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 Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. The Governing Body reconvened in open session at 7:14 pm. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Barrett, to move to item 17, Petitions From The Floor, as the next item of business. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 17. PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Greg Mello. Mr. Mello spoke about his concerns regarding the growth of weapons under the President and the President’s genocidal thoughts of a nation. Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 10 Dana. Dana spoke against the increased pit production in Los Alamos. Roberto Roybal. Mr. Roybal spoke about nuclear weapon production in New Mexico and the President’s defense budget. Shane Brown. Mr. Brown thanked the Council for their previous push back on pit production in Los Alamos Natasha Doral. Ms. Doral spoke against increasing pit production in Los Alamos. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS None. 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK None. 15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Heard. 16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION REPEALING CITY OF SANTA FE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11, A JOINT CITY/COUNTY RESOLUTION WHICH SPONSORED AND SUPPORTED AN ANNUAL MARCHING PARADE ON AIRPORT ROAD IN CELEBRATION OF CESAR E. CHAVEZ. Introduced. B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL APPROVING THE SALE OF SEVEN CITY-OWNED PARCELS, LOCATED IN LAS ESTRELLAS IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT, WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, TO SANTA FE HOUSING TRUST FOR A TOTAL OF $4,490,000.00 Introduced. Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 11 C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2003-33; AND ADOPTING NEW RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND RETENTION POLICY. Introduced. D. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO BRING FORWARD AN AMENDMENT TO THE SETTLEMENT AND ANNEXATION PHASING AGREEMENTS TO TERMINATE PHASE THREE OF ANNEXATION, TO WAIVE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO CHALLENGE SANTA FE COUNTY’S DESIGNATION OF A TRADITIONAL HISTORIC COMMUNITY OF AGUA FRIA, AND TO CONVENE, WITH SANTA FE COUNTY, THE EXTRATERRITORIAL LAND USE AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY EXTRATERRITORIAL LAND-USE ORDINANCE CHANGES TO EFFECTUATE THE CITY AND COUNTY’S DECISION TO TERMINATE PHASE THREE OF ANNEXATION. Introduced. 18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS None. 19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING) A. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-03. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL RELATING TO CITY ADMINISTRATION; AMENDING SECTION 2-8 SFCC 1987 TO REORGANIZE CERTAIN CITY DEPARTMENTS; CREATING NEW SECTIONS OF CODE TO INCLUDE 2-8. 10, 2-8.11, 2-8. 12. 2-8. 13, 2-8 14, AND 2-8. 15; AMENDING SECTION 2-8.1 SFCC 1987 TO INCLUDE A GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION AND EXHIBIT A; AMENDING SECTION 2-8.2 TO RENAME COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO “COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT” AND TO INCLUDE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AND RECREATION, AND TO REMOVE THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 2-8.3 SFCC 1987 TO ELIMINATE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 12 DEPARTMENT; AMENDING 208.4 TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO “EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT”; AMENDING 208.5 CREATING A NEW DEPARTMENT THE “ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT” AND TO INCLUDE THE ARTS AND CULTURE DIVISION AND THE FILM DIVISION; AMENDING 2-8.6 CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF “LAND USE DEPARTMENT” AND TO INCLUDE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DIVISION, AMENDING SECTION 208.7 CREATING TOURISM SANTA FE DEPARTMENT; CREATING SECTION 2-8.14 TO INCLUDE A NEW “REGIONAL AIRPORT DEPARTMENT; CREATING SECTION 2-8.15 TO INCLUDE THE METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RENAMING IT “METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“MRA”) DEPARTMENT”; REPEALING SECTIONS 2-14, 2-15, AND 2-20 SFCC 1987; REPEALING EXHIBIT C OF SFCC 1987, “CITY ORGANIZATION”. There were no public comments. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve Bill No. 2026-03. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to move Amendment C to Bill No. 2026-03. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Chavez, to postpone this item to the next Governing Body meeting. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE: AUTHORIZING THE Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 13 EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AND SUBSIDY AGREEMENT (“LOAN AGREEMENT”) BY AND BETWEEN THE NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY (“NMFA”) AND CITY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (“THE BORROWER”), IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($17,000,000), EVIDENCING AN OBLIGATION OF THE BORROWER TO UTILIZE THE LOAN AMOUNT SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW FLOCCULATION AND SEDIMENTATION PROCESS AND MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CANYON ROAD WATER TREATMENT PLANT AS A COMPONENT OF THE SYSTEM OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE BORROWER, AND SOLELY IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE PLEDGE AND PAYMENT OF THE LOAN SOLEY FROM THE NET REVENUES OF THE WATER UTILITY SYSTEM OF THE BORROWER, IS SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE LOAN 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 AGREEMENT. This item was postponed to a later date. C. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-07. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL CREATING A NEW SECTION 2-2.10 OF SFCC 1987 TO ESTABLISH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK AUTHORITY TO CORRECT SCRIVENER’S ERRORS. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve Bill No. 2026-07. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING) A. APPEAL #2025-11633-APPL OF CASE # 2024-9320. ADJOINING Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 14 PROPERTY OWNER TIERRA CONTENTA CORP. APPEALS THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S OCTOBER 16, 2025, DECISION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY ZYDECO, LLC, FOR A 7.9 ACRE PARCEL AT 7205 PLAZA CENTRAL AND FINDING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING GUIDELINES OF THE SANTA FE HOMES PROGRAM, SFCC SECTION 14-8.11 (D)(3)(a). Mayor Garcia reviewed the public hearing process. The public hearing was held and the following people were sworn in and made public comment: Carl Summer. Mr. Summer spoke against the appeal. Kathy Collins. Ms. Collins spoke for the appeal. Maura Baer. Ms. Baer spoke for the appeal. Anne Watkins. Ms. Watkins spoke for the appeal and asked that the Council fix this problem. John Paul Granillo. Mr. Granillo spoke against the appeal. Mike Lofton. Mr. Lofton spoke about the decision the City needs to make in this case. Anthony Guida. Mr. Guida spoke in favor of the applicability of the Santa Fe Homes Program in this case. Gayla Bectal. Ms. Bectal spoke in favor of the appeal. Michelle Williams. Ms. Williams spoke in favor of the appeal. Marissa Ruel. Ms. Ruel spoke to the importance of affordable housing allocations in development or payment of the fee in lieu of. The public hearing was closed. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Feghali, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to deny appeal #2025-11633-APPL of Case # 2024-9320. Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 15 VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. Councilor Castro briefly left the meeting. 21. APPOINTMENTS A. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE - KAREN BALDWIN - REAPPOINTMENT AS CHAIR - TERM ENDING 03/2029 - EMILY HAOZOUS - REAPPOINTMENT AS VICE-CHAIR - TERM ENDING 03/2029 - JENNIFER ROMERO - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2029 - KATHLEEN TUNNEY - REAPPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 03/2029 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve the appointments to the Human Services Committee. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - JAMES JOHNSON - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 06/2028 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to approve the appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 16 Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. C. ARCHAEOLOGICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE - SHELBY MAGESON - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 06/2028 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to approve the appointment to the Archaeological Review Committee. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. Councilor Castro returned to the meeting. D. SANTA FE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - NICHOLAS TAYLOR - APPOINTMENT - FILLING AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING 07/2027 - KATE GODDARD - APPOINTMENT - FILLING AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING 07./2027 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve the appointments to the Santa Fe Public Library Board. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Chavez, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 22. ADJOURN There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting adjourned at 10:29 pm. Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 17 ________________________ Mayor Michael Garcia Attested To By: ___________________________________ Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk Respectfully Submitted By: Elizabeth Martin __________________________________ Elizabeth Martin (Apr 25, 2026 09:18:32 MDT) Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 18 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 19 GOVERNING BODY MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION April 7, 2026 The Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe met in an executive session duly called on April 7, 2026, beginning at 6:44 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 City, Including but Not Limited to, 2801 Cerillos and Las Estrellas. (Marcos D. Martinez, City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) PRESENT Mayor Garcia Councilor Barrett Councilor Bustamante Councilor Cassutt Councilor Castro Councilor Chavez Councilor Faulkner Councilor Feghali Councilor Garcia NOT PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Brian Moya, Interim City Manager Andrea Philips, Deputy City Manager Marcos Martinez, City Attorney Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk There being no further business to discuss, the executive session was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. ________________________________________________ Geralyn F. 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Agenda Regular Meeting of the Governing Body April 7, 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 Feghali Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 1 of 9 3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag a. Councilor Bustamante 4. Invocation and Rememberances a. Councilor Garcia 5. Roll Call 6. Approval of Agenda 7. Approval of Consent Agenda 8. Presentations 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the March 7, 2022, Emergency Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 b. Request for Approval of the March 18, 2026, Governing Body Study Session Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 c. Request for Approval of the March 25, 2026, Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 d. Request for Approval of a Purchase Order Change with ITSQuest, Inc. in the Total Amount of $241,268.95 for Utility Billing System Modernization Project. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $181,972 from the Public Utilities Cash Enterprise Fund to Public Utilities Admin Service Contracts for the Utility Billing Modernization Project with ITSQuest, Inc. Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 2 of 9 e. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Item #23-0551 Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Fe County to Increase the Compensation by $25,000 for a New Total Amount of $225,000 for Local LDWI Grant Funds. (Patrick Trujillo, Police Captain; pjtrujillo@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 f. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe to Produce the City's Fourth of July Celebrations in the Total Amount of $885,507 through April 15, 2030. (Melissa McDonald, Parks and Open Space Director:mamcdonald@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body : 04/07/2026 g. Request for Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Santa Fe Community Housing Trust for Mortgage Reduction Assistance in the Total Amount of $208,072.18 through September 30, 2026. (Faviola A. Chavez, Director of Affordable Housing; fachavez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 h. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $609,755 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Grants and Services for the Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreements for Grant Years 2023, 2024 and 2025. (Roberta Catanach, Project Administrator; rlcatanach@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/01/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 i. 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 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 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 3 of 9 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/30/2026 Finance Committee: 04/06/2026 Governing Body: 04/07/2026 j. 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 k. 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 10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda a. Request for Ratification of Attorney Employment Agreement with Marcos D. Martinez with a Term Ending on December 31, 2029. (Mayor Michael Garcia, mjgarcia@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 b. Request for Ratification of Employment Agreement with Geralyn F. Cardenas as City Clerk/Director of Community Engagement with a Term Ending December 31, 2029. (Mayor Michael Garcia, mjgarcia@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 c. Request for Approval of City Sponsored International Travel to the United Kingdom for David Carr, TOURISM Santa Fe, Director of Sales, June 20–27, 2026, for the Cooperative Sales Mission with the New Mexico Tourism Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 4 of 9 Department Focused on Group Tour and Travel Business for Santa Fe with an Anticipated Cost of $6,353.71. (Randy Randall, Executive Director of TOURISM Santa Fe, rrandall@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 d. Request for Ratification of Grant #SAF-26-03 with New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division for Airport Maintenance and Consumable Items in the Total Amount of $20,000 for a Two Year Term. (State Funding) (Jimmy Gunn, Interim Airport Director; jdgunn@santafenm.gov) 1. Request For Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $20,000 to Increase WIP Repair and Maintenance Grounds/Rd Using New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division Funding for Airport Maintenance and Consumable Items. Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 e. Request for Approval of Dates for Governing Body Study Sessions for the Remainder of the Year. (Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager; akphillips@santafenm.gov) 1. If Governing Body Study Session Dates are Approved, Consideration of Approving the Amended 2026 Governing Body and Council Committee Calendar to Include the Governing Body Study Session Dates. Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/07/2026 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 City, Including but Not Limited to, 2801 Cerillos and Las Estrellas. (Marcos D. Martinez, City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) 13. Executive Session Action Items 14. Matters from the City Clerk 15. Communications from the Governing Body Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 5 of 9 16. Introduction of Legislation a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Resolution Repealing City of Santa Fe Resolution No. 2000-11, a Joint City/County Resolution Which Sponsored and Supported an Annual Marching Parade on Airport Road in Celebration of Cesar E. Chavez. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Bill Approving the Sale of Seven City-Owned Parcels, Located in Las Estrellas in the Northwest Quadrant, Within the City and County of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Santa Fe Housing Trust for a Total of $4,490,000.00. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(B)) Public Works and Utilities Committee (Public Comment): 04/20/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 05/13/2026 c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Alma Castro and Councilor Paul Bustamante) A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2003-33; and Adopting New Records Information Management and Retention Policy. (Christina Montoya, Records Management Technician; ccmontoya@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2026-___. (County Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, County Commissioner Adam Fulton Johnson, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Patricia Feghali, and Mayor Michael Garcia) A Joint Resolution Directing Staff to Bring Forward an Amendment to the Settlement and Annexation Phasing Agreements to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation, to Waive The City’s Right to Challenge Santa Fe County’s Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 6 of 9 Designation of a Traditional Historic Community of Agua Fria, and to Convene, With Santa Fe County, the Extraterritorial Land Use Authority to Make Any Necessary Extraterritorial Land-Use Ordinance Changes to Effectuate the City and County’s Decision to Terminate Phase Three of Annexation. (Heather Lamboy, Land Use Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/07/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/20/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 17. Petitions from the Floor 18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action) 19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing) a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-03. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Bill Relating to City Administration; Amending Section 2-8 SFCC 1987 to Reorganize Certain City Departments; Creating New Sections of Code to Include 2-8.10, 2-8.11, 2-8.12, 2-8.13, 2-8.14, and 2-8.15; Amending Section 2-8.1 SFCC 1987 to Include a General Provisions Section and Exhibit A; Amending Section 2-8.2 to Rename Community Health and Safety Department to “Community Services Department” and to Include Youth and Family Services and Recreation, and to Remove the Office of Emergency Management; Amending Section 2-8.3 SFCC 1987 to Eliminate the Community Development Department; Amending 2-8.4 to Establish the Office of Emergency Management and Changing the Name From Office of Emergency Management to “Emergency Management Department”; Amending 2-8.5 Creating a New Department the “Economic Development Department” and to Include the Arts and Culture Division and the Film Division; Amending 2-8.6 Creating a Department the “Land Use Department” and to Include the Affordable Housing Division; Amending Section 2-8.7 Creating Tourism Santa Fe Department; Creating Section 2-8.14 to Include a New “Regional Airport Department”; Creating Section 2-8.15 to Include the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency and Renaming it “Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (“MRA”) Department”; Repealing Sections 2-14, 2-15, and 2-20 SFCC 1987; Repealing Exhibit C of SFCC 1987, “City Organization”. (Brian Moya, Interim City Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 02/25/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/11/2026 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 7 of 9 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 03/18/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/07/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Alma Castro) Be It Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe: Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Loan and Subsidy Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) by and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (“the Borrower”), in the Total Amount of Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000), Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower to Utilize the Loan Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Constructing a New Flocculation and Sedimentation Process and Making Improvements to the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant as a Component of the System Owned and Operated by the Borrower, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Solely From the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Borrower; Certifying that the Loan Amount, Together with Other Funds Available to the Borrower, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and other Details Concerning the Loan 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 Agreement. (Clinton Peterson, Public Utilities Engineer; cdpeterson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 02/25/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/11/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/07/2026 c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-07. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt) A Bill Creating a New Section 2-2.10 of SFCC 1987 to Establish City Attorney and City Clerk Authority to Correct Scrivener’s Errors. (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 (Introduced): 02/25/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 03/11/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 03/18/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/07/2026 Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 8 of 9 20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing) a. Appeal # 2025-11633-APPL of Case # 2024-9320. Adjoining Property Owner Tierra Contenta Corp. Appeals the Planning Commission’s October 16, 2025, Decision Approving a Development Plan by Zydeco, LLC, for a 7.9-Acre Parcel at 7205 Plaza Central and Finding that the Development Is Not Subject to the Affordable Housing Guidelines of the Santa Fe Homes Program, SFCC Section 14-8.11(D)(3)(a). (Frank Ruybalid, Assistant City Attorney; feruybalid@santafenm.gov) 21. Appointments a. Human Services Committee • Karen Baldwin - Reappointment as Chair - Term Ending 03/2029 • Emily Haozous - Reappointment as Vice-Chair - Term Ending 03/2029 • Jennifer Romero - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2029 • Kathleen Tunney - Reappointment - Term Ending 03/2029 b. Economic Development Advisory Committee James Johnson - Appointment - Term Ending 06/2028 c. Archaeological Review Committee Shelby Mageson - Appointment - Term Ending 06/2028 d. Santa Fe Public Library Board • Nicholas Taylor - Appointment - Filling an Unexpired Term Ending 07/2027 • Kate Goddard - Appointment - Filling an Unexpired Term Ending 07/2027 22. Adjourn Closed captions are provided for this meeting. Persons with disabilities in need of additional accommodations, contact the City Clerk’s office at 505-955-6521, five (5) working days prior to meeting date. Governing Body April 7, 2026 Page 9 of 9

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