Governing Body Special Meeting
Special MeetingSanta Fe, NM · August 22, 2023
Agenda
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE GOVERNING BODY
AUGUST 22, 2023 5:00 PM
AGENDA SANTA FE COMMUNITY
CONVENTION CENTER –
SWEENEY BALLROOM B
201 W. MARCY STREET
PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING
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meeting.
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during Petitions from the Floor, Public Comment, Final Action on Legislation, or Public
Hearings.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilor Chavez
3. SALUTE TO THE NEW MEXICO FLAG
Councilor Cassutt
4. INVOCATION
Councilor Michael Garcia
5. ROLL CALL
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA
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a. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Collective Bargaining
Agreement Between the City of Santa Fe and Local 3999 City of Santa
Fe Employees of the American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees, Council 18, AFL-CIO, for All Bargaining Unit
Employees to Receive a 3% Pay Increase who Earn Less than $100,000
Annually and 1% for Bargaining Unit Employees who Earn $100,000 or
More Annually the First Full Pay Period in July 2023. (Bernadette
Salazar, Human Resources Director, 505-955-6591,
bjsalazar@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee (Removed from Agenda): 06/20/2023
Quality of Life Committee (Removed from Agenda): 06/21/2023
Special Governing Body (Removed from Agenda): 07/05/2023
Governing Body (Removed from Agenda): 07/12/2023
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
8. FINAL ACTION ON LEGISLATION (Public Hearing)
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-23. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 2023-____. (Councilor Cassutt and Councilwoman Villarreal)
A Bill Creating Article 18-18, the High-End Excise Tax for Affordable
Housing Ordinance; Establishing an Excise Tax on the Transfer of
Certain Residential Property and Dedicating the Revenues to Affordable
Housing. (Erin McSherry, City Attorney: ekmcsherry@santanm.gov and
Alexandra Ladd, Director of Office of Affordable Housing:
agladd@santafenm.gov)
Consideración del Proyecto de Ley Número 2023-23. Adopción de la
Ordenanza No. 2023-____. (Councilor Cassutt and Councilwoman
Villarreal)
Un proyecto de ley por el que se crea el artículo 18-18, la ordenanza
sobre el impuesto especial de lujo para el beneficio de la vivienda
asequible; por el que se establece un impuesto especial sobre la
transferencia de determinadas propiedades residenciales y por el que se
dedican sus ingresos a la vivienda asequible. (Erin McSherry, City
Attorney: ekmcsherry@santanm.gov and Alexandra Ladd, Director of
Office of Affordable Housing: agladd@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
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Quality of Life Committee (Introduced): 07/05/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 07/12/2023
Community Development Commission: 07/19/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 07/19/2023
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Economic Development Advisory Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL
GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
BREAK - 15 MINUTES
9. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Jamie
Cassutt and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City of
Santa Fe’s Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election
Regarding Approval of the City Ordinance Establishing a High-End
Excise Tax for Affordable Housing. (Erin McSherry, City Attorney,
ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6512)
Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Jamie
Cassutt and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral
que se presentará a los votantes de la Ciudad de Santa Fe durante la
elección local ordinaria del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la
aprobación de la ordenanza de la ciudad que establece un impuesto
especial de lujo a beneficio de la vivienda asequible. (Erin McSherry,
City Attorney, ekmcsherry@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6512)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/26/2023)
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL
GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
b. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___. (Councilor Michael
Garcia)
A Resolution Proposing Two Ballot Questions to be Submitted to the
City’s Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election to
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Amend the City’s Charter to Require the Governing Body to Establish an
Office of Equity and Inclusion and a Human Rights Commission in
Ordinance. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy
Innovation, maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia)
Una resolución que propone agregar dos preguntas a la boleta electoral
que se presentarán a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones
locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 para enmendar la Carta
Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" a fin de requerir que el Órgano
de Gobierno establezca por ordenanza una Oficina de Equidad e
Inclusión y una Comisión de Derechos Humanos. (Marci Eannarino,
Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation,
maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Committee Review
Finance Committee (Introduction): 08/14/2023
Quality of Life Committee (Removed from the Agenda): 08/16/2023
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
c. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia)
A Resolution Submitting a Ballot Question to the City’s Voters During the
November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding Amending the
City’s Charter to Regulate Adoption of the City’s Budget and “Capital
Program”, Require Adoption of Ordinances Updating Financial Processes
and Accounting Systems, Require Sufficient Staff to Facilitate Timely
Completion of Independent Audits, and Consolidate those New Sections
with Existing Sections of the Charter Regarding Finance Topics,
Including Investments, Procurement, and Independent Audit Committee,
in a New Article Called “Financial Management”. (Marci Eannarino,
Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation,
maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral
que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones
locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la
enmienda de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" para
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regular la adopción del presupuesto de la ciudad y del "programa
capital", requerir la adopción de ordenanzas que actualicen los procesos
financieros y los sistemas contables, requerir personal suficiente para
facilitar la realización puntual de auditorías independientes, y consolidar
esas nuevas secciones con las secciones existentes de la Carta
Orgánica relativas a temas financieros, incluidas las inversiones, las
adquisiciones y el comité de auditoría independiente, en un nuevo
artículo denominado "Administración Financiera". (Marci Eannarino,
Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation,
maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee (Introduced): 08/14/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/16/2023
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
d. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia and Councilor Chris Rivera)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to Be Submitted to the City’s
Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding
Amending the City’s Charter to Include a Provision Stating that the
Governing Body, Commissions, and Boards Must Adopt Procedural
Rules Stating that they Must Adhere to Established Principles of
Procedural Due Process and Fundamental Fairness when Functioning in
a Quasi-Judicial Role. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and
Policy Innovation, maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia and Councilor Chris Rivera)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral
que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones
locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la
enmienda de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" para
incluir una disposición que establezca que el Órgano de Gobierno, las
Comisiones y las Juntas Directivas deben adoptar normas de
procedimiento que establezcan que deben adherirse a los principios
establecidos de debido proceso procesal e imparcialidad fundamental
cuando funcionen en un rol de naturaleza cuasi judicial. (Marci
Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation,
maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
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Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL
GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City’s
Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding
Amending Article X of the City’s Charter to Specify the Santa Fe
Municipal Charter Commission’s Appointment, Terms, and
Functions. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy
Innovation, maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral
que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones
locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la
enmienda del Artículo X de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's
Charter" para especificar el nombramiento, los términos y las funciones
de la Comisión de la Carta Orgánica Municipal de Santa Fe. (Marci
Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation,
maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Committee Review
Finance Committee (Introduced): 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL
GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
f. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City’s
Voters During the November 7, 2023 Regular Local Election Regarding
Amending the City’s Charter to Reduce the Signature Requirements for
Referenda and Initiatives From 33.3 Percent to 15 Percent, Provide that
the Denominator Used to Calculate the Percentages is the Total Number
of Voters who Voted in the Most Recent Election that Included the
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Election of the Office of the Mayor, and Make Appropriate Technical
Changes to Sections 3.01, 3.02 and 3.03, Consistent With Ordinance No.
2018-24 Regarding the City’s Adoption of the Local Election Act. (Marci
Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation,
maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia and Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral
que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante la elección local
ordinaria del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la enmienda de la
Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" para reducir los requisitos
de firmas para referendos e iniciativas del 33.3 por ciento al 15 por
ciento, establecer que el denominador utilizado para calcular los
porcentajes sea el número total de votantes que votaron en la elección
más reciente, incluida la elección del cargo de alcalde, y llevar a cabo
los cambios técnicos apropiados a las secciones 3.01, 3.02 y 3.03, en
conformidad con la ordenanza n.º 2018-24 respecto a la adopción por
parte de la ciudad de la ley electoral local. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of
Legislation and Policy Innovation, maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-
955-6518)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL
GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
g. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___ . (Councilor Michael
Garcia)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City’s
Voters During the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Regarding
Amending the City’s Charter to Limit the Mayor’s Ability to Vote when
there is a Tie. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy
Innovation, maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Michael
Garcia)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral
que se presentará a los votantes de la ciudad durante las elecciones
locales ordinarias del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a la
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enmienda de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o “City’s Charter” para
limitar la capacidad del alcalde de votar cuando hay un empate.
(Marci Eannarino, Manager of Legislation and Policy Innovation,
maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6518)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 08/09/2023
Finance Committee (Denied): 08/14/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/16/2023
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
h. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-____. (Councilor Chris
Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Lee Garcia and
Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
A Resolution Proposing a Ballot Question to be Submitted to the City of
Santa Fe’s Voters During the November 7, 2023 Regular Local Election
Regarding Amending the City’s Charter to Include a Provision
Establishing an Independent Office of Inspector General for the City of
Santa Fe.
Consideración de la Resolución Número 2023-____. (Councilor Chris
Rivera, Councilor Michael Garcia, Councilor Lee Garcia and
Councilwoman Renee Villarreal)
Una resolución que propone agregar una pregunta a la boleta electoral
que se presentará a los votantes de la Ciudad de Santa Fe durante la
elección local ordinaria del 7 de noviembre de 2023 con respecto a
enmendar la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad o "City's Charter" para incluir
una disposición que establezca la Oficina Independiente del Inspector
General para la Ciudad de Santa Fe. (Marci Eannarino, Manager of
Legislation and Policy Innovation , maeannarino@santafenm.gov, 505-
955-6518)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduction) 07/26/2023
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body : 08/09/2023 (POSTPONED TO THE SPECIAL
GOVERNING BODY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023)
Special Governing Body: 08/22/2023
10. ADJOURN
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