Governing Body
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · May 13, 2026
Agenda
Agenda Regular Meeting of the
Governing Body
May 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers, City
Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
a. Councilor Garcia
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3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag
a. Councilor Chavez
4. Invocation and Rememberances
a. Councilor Castro
5. Roll Call
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
8. Presentations
a. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
b. Santa Fe Police Officers Association
c. Santa Fe Firefighters Association International Association of Firefighters —
Local 2059
d. Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget Presentation. (Brian Moya, Interim City
Manager; bjmoya@santafenm.gov and Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager
and Interim Finance Director; akphillips@santafenm.gov)
9. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. Request for Approval of the April 29, 2026, Regular Governing Body
Committee Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk;
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
b. Request for Approval of a Special Dispenser Permit Application from Star
Investment, LLC to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and
Cider at the Pride Santa Fe Event to be Held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with
Alcohol Service from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM in a Beer Garden Located on
Lincoln Avenue and Marcy Street, which is Located on City Property, with an
Expected 500 Attendees, Pursuant to SFCC 1987 §23-6.2(C) and Consistent
with NMSA 1978, §60-6A-12. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk;
gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
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c. Request For Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Number 065 to
Increase the Compensation by $244,007 for a New Total Contract Amount of
$6,333,707 for the Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron. (Jimmy Gunn,
Interim Airport Director; jdgunn@santafenm.gov; Paulette Ortiz, Administrative
Grant Administrator; pkortiz@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Allocate
$244,007 from the FAA Grant Amendment to WIP Construction for the
Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron.
Committee Review:
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
d. Request for Approval of Goods and Services Contract with Trojan
Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of UV3000 Replacement Parts for the
Public Utilities Department in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a Four Year
Term. (Paul Heerbrandt, P.E., Engineer
Supervisor: pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
e. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Cassidy's
Landscaping, Inc in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On-
Call Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian
Gallegos, Airport Project Manager; sfgallegos@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
f. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Mark A. Lopez
Development in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On-Call
Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian
Gallegos, Airport Project Manager, sfgallegos@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
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Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
g. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Contract
Item # 25-0451 with St. Elizabeth’s Shelter Corporation to Increase
Compensation by $340,000 for a New Total Amount of $590,000 to Extend the
Term to June 30, 2027, for Homeless Services. (Kristen Woods, Youth and
Family Services Program Manager; krwoods@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
h. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Contract Item # 25-
0364 with Christ Lutheran Church to Increase Compensation by $136,000 for a New Total
Compensation of $272,000 and Extend the Term to August 8, 2027, for Homeless
Services. (Kristen Woods, Youth and Family Services Program Manager;
krwoods@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
i. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Cassidy's
Landscaping, Inc in the Total Amount of $1,081,875 Including NMGRT for On-
Call Landscape and Snow and Ice Control for a Term of Ten Years. (Sebastian
Gallegos, Airport Project Manager; sfgallegos@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
j. 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: 05/04/1016
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
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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)(7), Meetings Subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege Pertaining to
Threatened or Pending Litigation in which the Public Body is or May Become a
Participant, Including but not limited to EMCO v. City of Santa Fe, Notice of
Public Works Mediation. (Marcos Martinez, City Attorney:
mdmartinez@santafenm.gov)
13. Executive Session Action Items
14. Matters from the City Clerk
15. Communications from the Governing Body
16. Introduction of Legislation
a. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Paul Bustamante,
Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Alma Castro)
A Resolution Ensuring the Availability of Narcan for City of Santa Fe Transit, Library, and
Recreation Staff; Requiring Training for Appropriate Employees to Recognize Opioid
Overdoses and Administer Narcan; and Directing the City Manager to Identify and
Allocate Funding to Maintain the Supply of Narcan Nasal Spray and Training of Narcan.
(Mario Risso, Assistant Fire Chief; mdrisso@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 05/13/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Jamie Cassutt,
Councilor Amanda Chavez, Mayor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Santa Fe Midtown Metropolitan
Redevelopment Area Plan. (Carly Venditti, Midtown Redevelopment Agency Department
Deputy Director; cavenditti@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 05/13/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026 (PENDING WAIVER OF GOVERNING
BODY PROCEDURAL RULE IV(C)(3.a.))
Quality of Life Committee: 05/20/2026
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Metropolitan Development Commission: 06/03/2026
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 06/03/2026
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 06/10/2026
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c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia)
A Resolution Adopting the City of Santa Fe’s Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating Budget for
the City of Santa Fe. (Andy Hopkins, Budget officer; ajhopkins@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 05/13/2026
Special Governing Body (Budget Hearing): 05/14/2026
Special Governing Body (Budget Hearing): 05/15/2026
Finance Committee: 05/26/2026
Governing Body: 05/27/2026
17. Petitions from the Floor
a. Written Public Comments
18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action)
a. 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
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 05/06/2026
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
b. 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
“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-
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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
19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing)
a. 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 (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
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 City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (The
“City”) and the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”), in the Total Amount of
Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000) (“Loan”) Evidencing a Special Limited
Obligation of the City to Pay a Maximum Repayable Principal Amount of Eight
Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($8,500,000), Together with Interest
and Administrative Fees 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 City (The “Project”), 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 System of the City;
Amending the Master Ordinance (Ordinance 2016-19); Approving the Form of
and Other Details Concerning the Loan Agreement; Ratifying Actions
Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent with this Ordinance; and
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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 (POSTPONED FOR NOTICE)
Governing Body (Final Action): 5/13/2026
20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a
Public Hearing)
a. Request for Approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan in Compliance with HUD, Public Hearing, and
Public Comment. (Faviola Chavez, Affordable Housing Director,
fachavez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 05/06/2026
Finance Committee: 05/11/2026
Governing Body: 05/13/2026
21. Appointments
a. Children and Youth Commission
• Seargent Erasmo Montijo - Appointment to Juvenile Justice
Representative - Term Ending 01/2029
22. Adjourn
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