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Governing Body

Regular Meeting

Santa Fe, NM · May 27, 2026

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Agenda Regular Meeting of the Governing Body May 27, 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 Bustamante 3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag Governing Body May 27, 2026 Page 1 of 7 a. Councilor Faulkner 4. Invocation and Rememberances a. Councilor Cassutt 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 May 13, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 05/27/2026 b. Request for Approval of the Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Zeng S, LLC for a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption Only, to be Located at Fu Sushi, 2400 Cerrillos Road, Unit 2428, Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 05/19/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 c. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Barnes Holdings, LLC, for a Transfer of Ownership of Dispenser Liquor License No. DIS-000067 with On-Premises Consumption Only and Patio Service, to be Located at La Casa Sena de Santa Fe,125 East Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, Which is Within 300 Feet of The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Assisi, 131 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe; However, a Waiver is not Required, Because a License has Been Approved at this Location Previously. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 05/19/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 d. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from L&W Service Company, LLC, for a Transfer of Ownership and Governing Body May 27, 2026 Page 2 of 7 Location of Inter-Local Dispenser Liquor License No. DIS-000992 with On- Premises Consumption Only, to be Located at Santa Fe Food Market, 150 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialists; emaragon@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 05/19/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 e. Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Santa Fe Brewing Co. for the Following: 1. Pursuant to §60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of the 300- Foot Location Restriction to Allow Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and Cider at Franklin Miles Park Located at 1027 Camino Carlos Rey, Field 3, Which is Within 300 Feet of Francis X. Nava Elementary School, 2655 Siringo Road and Property of the City of Santa Fe. 2. If the Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction is Granted, Consideration of a Request to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and Cider at the Fourth of July Firework Celebration Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, Which will be Held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; 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: Liquor Hearing: 05/19/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 f. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with New Mexico Office of the State Engineer in the Total Amount of $1,354,479 for Planning and Design for the Rehabilitation of McClure Dam Award No. MG26-91655 with a Reversion Date of September 24, 2027. (Taylor Jurgens, Engineer; tyjurgens@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities: 05/18/2026 Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 g. Request for Approval of Grant Agreement FTA G-34 with the U.S. Department of Transportation via the Section 5307 Operating Assistance Formula Grant Program in the Total Amount of $2,167,799 through December 31, 2027. (Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration; gnchavez@santafenm.gov) Governing Body May 27, 2026 Page 3 of 7 1. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $2,167,799 from the FTA Grant to Transit Revenue. Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026 Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 h. Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to Reduce Grant Revenue from the New Mexico Local Match Grant from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration in the Total Amount of $2,558,970 for FY26. (Gabrielle Chavez, Transit Director of Administration; gnchavez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026 Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 i. Request for Approval of a Special Appropriation Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer to Reimburse Fiscal Year 2026 Costs Associated with Critical Maintenance and Improvements at Nichols Dam in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 through June 30, 2026. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Department Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026 Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 j. Request for Approval of a Real Estate Donation Agreement with The Supreme Court Building Commission of The State of New Mexico to Donate the Public Alley Located on the North Side of East De Vargas Street for the Purpose of Enhancing Security of The Supreme Court Building, Its Judges, Staff, and Invitees. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager; tjlease@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 k. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Councilor Paul Bustamante, Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Jamie Cassutt) 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. Governing Body May 27, 2026 Page 4 of 7 (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 10. Action Items: Discussion Agenda a. Request for Ratification of a Grant Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration Section 112 via the New Mexico Department of Transportation in the Total Amount of $380,368, Including a Local Match of $54,194.36, for Operating Assistance for the Metropolitan Planning Organization. (Erick Aune, Santa Fe MPO Director; ejaune@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/18/2026 Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 b. Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Fe County Designating the City as Lead Agency for Funding Applications, Project Administration and Construction of the Henry Lynch Road Reconstruction and Roundabout Project, Including Portions within County Jurisdiction. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Complete Streets Capital Project Manager; rsglorioso- moss@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to General Plan Update Contract Item #24-0352 with WSP USA Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $649,125.00 for a New Total Amount of $2,691,220.56 to Expedite the Project Schedule, Provide Additional Public Engagement and Enhance Functionality of the Digital User Platform. (Heather Lamboy, Planning and Land Use Department Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov and Janice Biletnikoff, Long- Range Strategic Planner; jibiletnikoff@santafenm.gov). Committee Review: Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 d. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Thatcher Company, Inc. for the Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite Supply to Treat Microorganisms for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a Governing Body May 27, 2026 Page 5 of 7 Four-Year Term. (Paul Heerbrandt, P.E, Engineer Supervisor; pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 e. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with PVS DX Inc. for the Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite Supply to Treat Microorganisms for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Total Amount of $2,000,000 for a Four- Year Term. (Paul Heerbrandt, P.E, Engineer Supervisor; pfheerbrandt@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Finance Committee: 05/26/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026 f. 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 11. Matters from the City Manager 12. Matters from the City Attorney 13. Executive Session Action Items 14. Matters from the City Clerk 15. Communications from the Governing Body 16. Introduction of Legislation a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2026-11. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia and Councilor Alma Castro) A Bill Relating to the Santa Fe Homes Program and Requirements for Rental Units; Amending Section 26-1.22 to Make Certain Technical Changes, to Clarify the Calculation of Fees Paid in Lieu of Providing On-Site Affordable Units, to Amend the Fee-in-Lieu Calculation to Use Thirty Percent of the Area Median Income Instead of Sixty-Five Percent when Determining Base Fee Amount. (Faviola Chavez, Affordable Housing Director; fachavez@santafenm.gov) Governing Body May 27, 2026 Page 6 of 7 Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 05/27/2026 Governing Body (Public Comment): 06/10/2026 Quality of Life Committee 06/17/2026 Finance Committee: 06/22/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 07/08/2026 b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez, and Councilor Jamie Cassutt) A Resolution Updating Resolution No. 2025-38 to Include Seniors in the Scope of Service at the Micro Community to be Located at 2395 Richards Avenue. (Lia Salaverry, Youth and Family Services Division Director; lasalaverry@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 05/27/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026 Governing Body: 06/10/2026 c. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____. (Councilor Amanda Chavez) A Resolution Removing “Pilot” Status from the Wellness Leave Pilot Program, Establishing Personnel Rules 13.91 and 13.92 as Permanent, and Adding a Requirement that Employees Complete all Required Trainings to Remain Eligible to Receive Wellness Day Leave. (Alvin Valdez, Benefits and Wellness Manager; aavaldez1@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 05/27/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 06/03/2026 Finance Committee: 06/08/2026 Governing Body: 06/10/2026 17. Petitions from the Floor 18. Public Comment on Bills (First Public Comment, No Action) 19. Final Action on Legislation (Public Hearing) 20. Public Hearings (Land Use Cases, Appeals and Other Items Required to Have a Public Hearing) 21. Appointments 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 May 27, 2026 Page 7 of 7

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