Governing Body

Agenda Regular Meeting of the Governing Body April 29, 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 Cassutt Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 1 of 11 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. City of Santa Fe Water Annual Update. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Department Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) b. Planning & Land Use Development Manual Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Report. (Heather Lamboy; Director of Planning and Land Use Department; hllamboy@santafenm.gov) 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the April 7, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/29/2026 b. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Wagon Hospitality, LLC for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor License with on Premises Consumption Only and Patio Service, to be Located at Hyatt Place Santa Fe, 4320 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 04/16/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 c. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from Palace Hospitality Group, LLC for a Transfer of Ownership of Dispenser Liquor License No. DIS-001158 with on Premises Consumption Only with Patio Service, to be Located at Palace, 142 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov) Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 2 of 11  Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 04/16/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 d. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen, LLC for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor License with on Premises Consumption Only and Patio Service, to be Located at Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen, 1512 Pacheco St., BLDG B, Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 04/16/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 e. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve the Request from Kelly Liquor Barn for the Following: 1. Pursuant to §60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of the 300- Foot Location Restriction to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Alcohol at the National Dance Institute of New Mexico (NDI), 1140 Alto St., which is within 300 Feet of Aspen Community Magnet School, 450 La Madera St. and La Communidad de Los Ninos Head Start, 1121 Alto St.; Santa Fe; 2. If the Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction is Granted, Consideration of a Request to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Alcohol at their 2026 Annual Gala, which will be Held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 04/16/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 f. Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for the Replacement of Natural Turf with Artificial Turf at Ragle Park Project 25-J3158 in the Total Amount of $300,000 with a Reversion Date of June 30, 2029. (Scott Overlie, Public Works, Project Manager III, saoverlie@santafenm.gov) 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate $300,000 from the 2025 Capital Appropriation to FY26 Revenue and WIP Construction. Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 04/20/2026 Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 3 of 11  Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 g. Request for Approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to Negotiate the Sale of Midtown Tracts R2-1B to Homewise Inc. for Development as a Mixed- Use Development. (Carly Venditti, Asset Development Manager; cavenditti@santafenm.gov). Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 h. Request for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with the Santa Fe Animal Shelter for Animal Boarding and Care Services in the Total Amount of $1,927,125 through June 30, 2030. (Ben Valdez; Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 i. Request for Approval of a General Services Agreement with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC for Automated Speed and Noise Enforcement Services in the Total Amount of $4,000,000 for a Five Year Term. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 j. Request for Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Mesa Vista Wellness dba Earth Spirit Awakening LLC for DUI/Drug Court Programs in the Total Amount of $238,000 through June 30, 2030. (Justine Hines, Paralegal Municipal Court; jahines@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 k. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $80,000 from FY26 Contributions/Donations to Repair and Maintenance Building/Structure to pay for Landscaping, Pest Control, and other Repair and Maintenance Needs at the Southside Library. (Margaret Neill, Library Division Director; mmneill@santafenm.gov) Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 4 of 11  Committee Review: Quality of Life Committee: 04/22/2026 Finance Committee: 04/27/2026 Governing Body: 04/29/2026 l. Request for Approval of Written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Reflecting the April 7, 2026, Decision by the Governing Body to Deny Appeal # 2025-11633-APPL of the Planning Commission’s Decision to Approve the Zorro Blanco Development Plan for a 7.9-Acre Parcel at 7205 Plaza Central in Case # 2024-9320, and Finding that the Development Is Not Subject to the Affordable Housing Guidelines of the Santa Fe Homes Program. (Frank Ruybalid, Assistant City Attorney; feruybalid@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/09/2026 m. 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 n. 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 o. 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 Designation of a Traditional Historic Community of Agua Fria, and to Convene, Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 5 of 11  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 10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda a. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the New Mexico General Services Department, Facilities Management Division to Provide a Specific Description of the Respective Duties, Powers and Rights of the Parties with Regard to the Land Swap to Establish a Mutual Understanding between All Parties for Terms Affiliated with New Mexico Senate Joint Resolution 7. (Carly Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/29/2026 b. Request for Scrivener’s Error Correction for Ordinance No. 2026-04. An Ordinance Rezoning an Approximately 4.12-Acre Tract of Land Located at 2768 Agua Fria, From M-U (Mixed-Use) to C-2 (General Commercial) (Case No. 2025-8902). (Marcos Martinez, City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 04/29/2026 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, Properties at 2405 Cerrillos Road, 1324 Luana Street, the Midtown Campus, and 170 Mesa Verde in Santa Fe. (Marcos Martinez, City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) 13. Executive Session Action Items Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 6 of 11 14. Matters from the City Clerk 15. Communications from the Governing Body 16. Introduction of Legislation a. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Amanda Chavez) A Resolution Authorizing the Installation of Fifty Banners from June 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027, on City of Santa Fe-Owned Light Poles, on the Midtown Campus to Promote the Opening of New Businesses and Draw Attention to the Midtown Campus. (Carly Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 04/29/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026 Finance Committee: 05/11/2026 Governing Body: 05/13/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garica, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, and Councilor Jamie Cassutt). A Bill Approving the Ground Lease and Development Agreement of a City-Owned Building, the Midtown Visual Arts Center, with Midtown Arts and Design Alliance, LLC. (Carly Venditti, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 04/29/2026 Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission: 05/06/2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(C)) Governing Body (Public Comment): 05/13/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/10/2026 c. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez) A Bill Amending Subsection 12-6-12.3 of Article VI of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (“UTO”) to Eliminate Minimum Penalties for Reckless Driving and Raising Maximum Penalties From Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) to Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) for First Convictions and From Three Hundred Dollars ($300) to Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for Second or Subsequent Convictions; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.4A of Article VI of the UTO, Exhibit A to Chapter 24, SFCC 1987 to Define, Criminalize, and Penalize “Aggressive Driving”; Amending the UTO’s Schedule a Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule to Increase Certain Penalties, to Specify that all Reckless Driving Fines, Aggressive Driving Fines, as Well as all Schedule A Penalties (Except for Those Dedicated to Traffic Calming) Shall be Split Equally Between the Law Enforcement Fund and the Fire Support Services Fund, and to Require a Mandatory Court Appearance for Violations Related to Aggressive Driving; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.25 of Article VI “Engaging in Prolonged, Deliberate, and/or Excessive Tailing of Another Vehicle” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same; Creating a New Subsection 12-6-12.26 of Article VI Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 7 of 11  “Unsafe Sudden Stops” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same; Creating a New Subsection 12-6- 12.27 of Article VI “Throwing Items Outside of Vehicle at Another Vehicle or at a Pedestrian” and Establishing a Penalty in Santa Fe’s UTO, Schedule A, Traffic Violation Penalty Assessment Schedule for the Same. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police; bpvaldez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 04/29/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 05/13/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026 Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/10/2026 17. Petitions from the Floor a. Public Comments 18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action) 19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing) 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 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 Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 8 of 11  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 c. 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 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 9 of 11  Quality of Life Committee: 03/18/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/07/2026 d. 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 (POSTPONED) Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/29/2026 20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing) 21. Appointments a. North Central New Mexico Economic Development District Johanna Nelson - Appointment as Alternate - Term Ending 12/2027 b. Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 10 of 11  Robert Gonzalez - Appointment - Term Ending 01/2031 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 29, 2026 Page 11 of 11  SUMMARY OF ACTION REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 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 Cassutt 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. Water Annual Update Given 4 b. Planning and Land Use Given 5 9. Action Items: Consent Agenda Approved 5-8 10. Action Items: Discussion Items a. MOU Approved 8-9 b. Scrivener’s Correction Approved 9 11. Matters from the City Manager Heard 9 12. Matters from the City Attorney Heard 9 Executive Session Held 9-10 13. Executive Session Action Items None 10 14. Matters from the City Clerk None 10 15. Comm. From Gov. Body Heard 10 17. Petitions From The Floor Heard 10-11 Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 1 16. Introduction of Legislation a. Resolution No. 2026-_____ Introduced 10-11 b. Bill No. 2026-6 Introduced 11-12 c. Bill No. 2026-9 Introduced 12-13 18. Public Comment on Bills None 13 19. Final Action on Legislation a. Bill No. 2026-8 Approved 13 b. Bill No. 2026-5 Approved 14 c. Bill No. 2026-03 Approved 15-16 d. Bill No. 2026-04 Approved 16 20. Public Hearings None 16 21. Appointments a. North Central NM Econ. Dist Approved 16-17 b. MRC Approved 17 22. Adjourn Adjourned at 8:39 pm 17 Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 2  REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 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 29, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. COUNCILOR CASSUTT 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 Lee Garcia Councilor Pilar Faulkner Councilor Patricia Feghali Councilor Elizabeth Barrett Councilor Paul Bustamante Mayor Michael Garcia MEMBERS ABSENT Councilor Amanda Chavez Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 3  OTHERS PRESENT Brian Moya, Interim City Manager Marcos Martinez, City Attorney Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Cardenas stated that items 9 (G) and 9 (I) have been pulled for discussion by Councilor Castro. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve the consent agenda as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 8. PRESENTATIONS A. CITY OF SANTA FE ANNUAL WATER UPDATE Given. B. PLANNING AND LAND USE DEVELOPMENT MANUAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT Given. 9. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 4  A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 7, 2026, REGULAR GOVERNING BODY MEETING MINUTES. Approved on consent. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM WAGON HOSPITALITY, LLC FOR A RESTAURANT A (BEER AND WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY AND PATIO SERVICE, TO BE LOCATED AT HYATT PLACE SANTA FE, 4320 CERRILLOS RD., SANTA FE. Approved on consent. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM PALACE HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC FOR A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF DISPENSER LIQUOR LICENSE NO. DIS-001158 WITH ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY WITH PATIO SERVICE, TO BE LOCATED AT PALACE, 142 W. PALACE AVE., SANTA FE. Approved on consent. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM SWEETWATER HARVEST KITCHEN, LLC FOR A RESTAURANT A (BEER AND WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY AND PATIO SERVICE, TO BE LOCATED AT SWEETWATER HARVEST KITCHEN, 1512 PACHECO ST., BLDG B, SANTA FE. Approved on consent. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM KELLY LIQUOR BARN FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. PURSUANT TO SECTION 60-6B 10 NMSA 1978, CONSIDERATION OF A WAIVER OF THE 300-FOOT LOCATION RESTRICTION TO ALLOW THE DISPENSING/CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT THE NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE OF NEW MEXICO (NDI), 1140 ALTO ST., WHICH IS WITHIN 300 FEET OF Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 5  ASPEN COMMUNITY MAGNET SCHOOL, 450 LA MADERA ST. AND LA COMMUNIDAD DE LOS NINOS HEAD START, 1121 ALTO ST., SANTA FE. 2. IF THE WAIVER OF THE 300-FOOT LOCATION RESTRICTION IS GRANTED, CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ALLOW THE DISPENSING/CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT THEIR 2026 ANNUAL GALA, WHICH WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026, WITH ALCOHOL SERVICE FROM 4:30 PM TO 10:30 PM. Approved on consent. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CAPITAL OUTLAY GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF NATURAL TURF WITH ARTIFICIAL TURF AT RAGLE PARK PROJECT 25-J3158 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $300,000 WITH A REVERSION DATE OF JUNE 30, 2029. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (BAR) TO ALLOCATE $300,000 FROM THE 2025 CAPITAL APPROPRIATION TO FY26 REVENUE AND WIP CONSTRUCTION. Approved on consent. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF MIDTOWN TRACTS R2-1B TO HOMEWISE INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT AS A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA FE ANIMAL SHELTER FOR ANIMAL Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 6  BOARDING AND CARE SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,927,125 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030. Approved on consent. I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JENOPTIK SMART MOBILITY SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR AUTOMATED SPEED AND NOISE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,000,000 FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to approve the General Services Agreement. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MESA VISTA WELLNESS DBA EARTH SPIRIT AWAKENING LLC FOR DUI/DRUG COURT PROGRAMS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $238,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030. Approved on consent. K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (BAR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $80,000 FROM FY26 CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS TO REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING/STRUCTURE TO PAY FOR LANDSCAPING, PEST CONTROL, AND OTHER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE NEEDS AT THE SOUTHSIDE LIBRARY. Approved on consent. L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF WRITTEN FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REFLECTING THE APRIL 7, 2026, DECISION BY THE GOVERNING BODY TO DENY APPEAL #2025-11633-APPL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE THE ZORRO BLANCO DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 7.9 - ACRE PARCEL AT 7205 PLAZA CENTRAL IN CASE # 2024-9320, AND FINDING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING GUIDELINES OF THE SANTA FE HOMES PROGRAM. Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 7  Approved on consent. M. 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. Approved on consent. N. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2003-33; AND ADOPTING NEW RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND RETENTION POLICY. Approved on consent. O. 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. Approved on consent. 10. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NEW MEXICO GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES, POWERS AND RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES WITH REGARD TO THE LAND SWAP TO ESTABLISH A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN ALL PARTIES FOR TERMS AFFILIATED WITH NEW MEXICO SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 7. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Castro, Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 8  to approve the Memorandum of Understanding. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. B. REQUEST FOR SCRIVENER’S ERROR CORRECTION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04. AN ORDINANCE REZONING AND APPROXIMATELY 4.12-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 2768 AGUA FRIA, FROM M-U (MIXED-USE) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) (CASE NO. 2025-8902. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve the request for scrivener’s error correction. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Heard. 12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY Heard. 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, PROPERTIES AT 2405 CERRILLOS ROAD, 1324 LUANA STREET, THE MIDTOWN CAMPUS, AND 170 MESA VERDE IN SANTA FE. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to enter into Executive Session in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(8). Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 9 VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: 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 6:37 pm. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, 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 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 7:15 pm. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS None. 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY CLERK None. 15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Heard. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Castro, to move to item 17, Petitions From the Floor, as the next item on the agenda. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: 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 Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 10  No name given. He spoke to the Councilors about them failing the City Ramos. Ramos spoke to his concern about the ARU. John Wilkes. Mr. Wilkes spoke to removal of nuclear waste and remediation of LANL waste. Marsha Emmerton. District 4. Ms. Emmerton spoke against the hotel on Cerrillos and about homelessness. Brian Bird. District 2. Mr. Bird thanked the Council for approving the speed cameras and gave his support for bill regarding reckless driving and aggressive driving. Meghan. District 2. Meghan spoke about urban farming and her request to update the urban farming Ordinance. Andres Mercado. Mr. Mercado spoke about reduction in services in mobile health. Molly Langley. District 2. Ms. Langley thanked the Council for their service and for voting for the noise and speed cameras. Shane Brown. Taos. Spoke about draft resolution being done for Governing Body opposing pit production. Jennifer Reed. District 2. Ms. Reed spoke in support of the noise and speed cameras and legislation regarding aggressive driving. Stephanie Beninato. District 2. Ms. Beninato spoke in opposition to efforts to do away with the H Board and enforcement on political signs and Zorro Ranch issue. 16. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF FIFTY BANNERS FROM JUNE 1, 2026 TO JUNE 1, 2027, ON CITY OF SANTA FE - OWNED LIGHT POLES, ON THE MIDTOWN CAMPUS TO PROMOTE THE OPENING OF NEW BUSINESSES AND DRAW ATTENTION TO THE MIDTOWN CAMPUS. Introduced. Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 11  B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL APPROVING THE GROUND LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OF A CITY-OWNED BUILDING, THE MIDTOWN VISUAL ARTS CENTER, WITH MIDTOWN ARTS AND DESIGN ALLIANCE, LLC. Introduced. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Castro, to waive the procedural rules and change the committee schedule for Bill No. 2026-6. The new committee schedule will be May 13th for public comment at Governing Body; Public Works on May 18th; Quality of Life on May 20th; Governing Body and MRC on June 6th. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: 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 Cassutt, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to suspend the procedural rules and add to the committee schedule EDAC on May 6th. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. C. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL AMENDING SUBSECTION 12-6-12.3 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE (“UTO”) TO ELIMINATE MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR RECKLESS DRIVING AND RAISING MAXIMUM PENALTIES FROM TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25) TO TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) FOR FIRST CONVICTIONS AND FROM THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300) TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) FOR SECOND OF SUBSEQUENT CONVICTIONS; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.4A OF ARTICLE VI OF THE UTO EXHIBIT A TO CHAPTER 24, SFCC 1987 TO DEFINE, CRIMINALIZE, AND PENALIZE “AGGRESSIVE DRIVING”, AMENDING THE UTO’S SCHEDULE A TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE TO INCREASE CERTAIN PENALTIES, TO SPECIFY THAT ALL RECKLESS DRIVING FINES, Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 12  AGGRESSIVE DRIVING FINES, AS WELL AS ALL SCHEDULE A PENALTIES (EXCEPT FOR THOSE DEDICATED TO TRAFFIC CALMING) SHALL BE SPLIT EQUALLY BETWEEN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND AND FIRE SUPPORT SERVICES FUND, AND TO REQUIRE A MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE FOR VIOLATIONS RELATED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.25 OF ARTICLE VI “ENGAGING IN PROLONGED, DELIBERATE, AND/OR EXCESSIVE TAILING OF ANOTHER VEHICLE” AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN SANTA FE’S UTO, SCHEDULE A, TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SAME; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.26 OF ARTICLE VI “UNSAFE SUDDEN STOPS” AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN SANTA FE’S UTO, SCHEDULE A, TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR SAME; CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 12-6-12.27 OF ARTICLE VI “THROWING ITEMS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE AT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR AT A PEDESTRIAN” AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN SANTA FE’S UTO, SCHEDULE A, TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SAME. Introduced. 18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BILLS (FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT, NO ACTION) None. 19. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (PUBLIC HEARING) 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. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke against the Bill and against alcohol use. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Garcia, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve Bill No. 2026-8. Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 13 VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes: Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. B. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. 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 AIN 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 THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke in favor of the Bill. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Castro, to approve Bill No. 2026-5. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes: Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. C. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026–3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. A BILL RELATING TO CITY ADMINISTRATION: Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 14  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 2-9.4 TO ESTABLISH THE 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 2-9.7 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 RENAMING SECTIONS 2-14, 2-15, AND 2-20 SFCC 1987, REPEALING EXHIBIT C OF SFCC 1987. “CITY ORGANIZATION”. Ramos. Ramos spoke to the support of paramedics and EMS service. Andres Mercado. Mr. Mercado spoke in support of mobile healthcare servcies and EMS. Stephanie Beninato. Ms. Beninato spoke in support of the Bill. MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Feghali, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to approve Bill No. 2026-03. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, no; Councilor Faulkner, yes: Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. D. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-04. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 15  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 PLAN 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 AN 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. There was no public comment. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to move an amendment to the Bill. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes: Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. Mayor Garcia said this bill will be on the agenda for the meeting on May 13th for final approval. 20. PUBLIC HEARINGS (LAND USE CASES, APPEALS AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING) None, Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 16 21. APPOINTMENTS A. NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - JOHANNA NELSON - APPOINTMENT AS ALTERNATE - TERM ENDING 12/2027 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Cassutt, to approve the appointment to the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes: Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. B. METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - ROBERT GONZALEZ - APPOINTMENT - TERM ENDING 01/2031 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Castro, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve the appointment to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission. VOTE The motion passed on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Barrett, yes; Councilor Cassutt, yes; Councilor Faulkner, yes: Councilor Castro, yes; Councilor Garcia, yes; Councilor Feghali, yes; Councilor Bustamante, yes. 22. ADJOURN There being no further business before the Governing Body, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 pm. ________________________ Mayor Michael Garcia Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 17  Attested To By: ___________________________________ Geralyn F. Cardenas, City Clerk Respectfully Submitted By: __________________________________ Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer Governing Body April 29, 2026 Page 18  GOVERNING BODY MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION April 29, 2026 The Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe met in an executive session duly called on April 29, 2026, beginning at 6:41 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, Properties at 2405 Cerrillos Road, 1324 Luana Street, the Midtown Campus, and 170 Mesa Verde in Santa Fe. (Marcos Martinez, City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov) PRESENT Mayor Garcia Councilor Barrett Councilor Bustamante Councilor Cassutt Councilor Castro Councilor Faulkner Councilor Feghali Councilor Garcia NOT PRESENT Councilor Chavez STAFF PRESENT Brian Moya, Interim City Manager Andrea Philips, Deputy City Manager Marcos Martinez, City Attorney Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk Terry Lease, Asset Manager (left at 6:57 PM) There being no further business to discuss, the executive session was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. ________________________________________________ Geralyn F. 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