Public Works and Utilities Committee

Agenda Regular Meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee March 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue Procedures for Public Works and Utilities Committee 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 Public Works and Utilities Committee 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. If relevant technology is available and functioning for City use, the following options may be available: Virtual Public Comment: To provide public comment virtually, you must join the Zoom meeting by internet or phone, using the following link: • Internet: Join the Zoom meeting on the internet using a computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Attendees should use the “Raise Hand” function to be recognized by the Mayor to speak at the appropriate time. • Phone: To join the Zoom meeting using a phone, use the following phone numbers and Webinar ID: US: - Webinar ID: Phone attendees should press *9 to use the “Raise Hand” function to be recognized by the Chair to speak at the appropriate time. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Public Comment 6. Presentations a. Public Works Department Employee of the Month for March 2026: Orlando Public Works and Utilities Committee March 16, 2026 Page 1 of 5  Valdez, CDL Driver III, Transit Division. (Sam Burnett, Interim Public Works Director, jsburnett@santafenm.gov) b. City of Santa Fe Facilities Management Division (FMD): Digital Infrastructure Management for Integrated Facilities Management. (Sam Burnett, Interim Public Works Director; jsburnett@santafenm.gov, Tim Farrell, Interim Facilities Division Director; tgfarrell@santafenm.gov) c. The Water Resources Indicator: A Data Based Tool to Inform Seasonal Conservation Policy. (Walker Williamson, Water Resources Coordinator; wrwilliamson@santafenm.gov) 7. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the March 2, 2026, Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes. (Elsa Ornelas-Segura, Administrative Manager; egornelssegura@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 b. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Mark A Lopez Development, to Operate a Retail Gift Shop and Hallway Displays at the Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Amount of $6,734.75 for the First Year with a 2.5% Yearly Increase, Plus a Gross Receipts Fee of 12% for an Initial Term of Five Years and Two Option Terms of Five Years Each. (Jimmy Gunn, jdgunn@santafenm.gov; Terry Lease, tjlease@santafenm.gov). Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body: 03/25/2026 c. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Item # 24-0304 with New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department to Decrease the Compensation Amount by $72,000 for a New Total Amount of $241,120 for Volunteer Program Services. (Manuel Sanchez, Interim Community Services Department Director/Senior Services Division Director; mnsanchez@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body: 03/25/2026 d. 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 Public Works and Utilities Committee March 16, 2026 Page 2 of 5  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 Quality of Life Committee: 03/18/2026 MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body (Public Hearing): 04/07/2026 e. 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 Public Works and Utilities Committee March 16, 2026 Page 3 of 5  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 f. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Consumption of Beer and Hard Cider During the Party on the Pitch Soccer Tournament on May 30, 2026, Pursuant to Section 23-6.2(C) SFCC 1987. (Geralyn Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduced): 03/11/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Governing Body: 03/25/2026 g. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Resolution Approving Budget Amendments and Requesting that New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approve the City of Santa Fe’s Second Quarter Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026. (Christina Martinez, Senior Budget Analyst; cfmartinez@santafenm.gov, Andy Hopkins, Budget Officer; ajhopkins@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body: 03/11/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 03/16/2026 Finance Committee: 03/23/2026 Governing Body: 03/25/2026 8. Action Items: Discussion Agenda 9. Executive Session 10. Matters from Staff 11. Matters from the Committee 12. Matters from the Chair 13. Next Meeting: Monday, March 30, 2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee March 16, 2026 Page 4 of 5 14. Adjourn Persons with disabilities in need of accommodations, contact the City Clerk's office at 955-6521, five (5) working days prior to meeting date. Public Works and Utilities Committee March 16, 2026 Page 5 of 5