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Public Works and Utilities Committee

Regular Meeting

Santa Fe, NM · May 4, 2026

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Regular Meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee May 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue MINUTES 1. Call to Order The Regular Meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee Meeting was called to order by Councilor Amanda Chavez at 5:00 PM, on Monday, May 4, 2026, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 2. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT City Councilor, District 4 Amanda Chavez City Councilor, District 1 Patricia Feghali City Councilor, District 2 Elizabeth Barrett City Councilor, District 2 Paul Bustamante City Councilor, District 3 Pilar Faulkner OTHER PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING Sam Burnett, Interim Public Works Department Director Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Department Director Efren Morales, Wastewater Maanagement Plant Manager Leroy Leyba, Utility Operator Intermediate 3. Approval of Agenda MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to Approve. VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote. City Councilor, District 4 Amanda Chavez - yes City Councilor, District 2 Elizabeth Barrett - yes City Councilor, District 2 Paul Bustamante - yes City Councilor, District 3 Pilar Faulkner - yes City Councilor, District 1 Patricia Feghali - yes 4. Approval of Consent Agenda MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Feghali, to Approve. VOTE The motion Passed on a roll call vote. City Councilor, District 4 Amanda Chavez - yes City Councilor, District 2 Elizabeth Barrett - yes City Councilor, District 2 Paul Bustamante - yes City Councilor, District 3 Pilar Faulkner - yes City Councilor, District 1 Patricia Feghali - yes 5. Public Comment 6. Presentations a. Public Utilities Department Employee of the Month for April 2026: Leroy Leyba, Utility Operator Intermediate, Wastewater Management Division. (Efren Morales, emmorales@santafenm.gov) 7. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the April 20, 2026, Public Works and Utilities Committee Minutes. (Elsa Ornelas-Segura, Administrative Manager; egornelassegura@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026 Approved on Consent b. 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 Approved on Consent c. 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 Approved on Consent d. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Casidy's Landscaping, Inc in the Total Amount of $1,081,875.00 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 Approved on Consent e. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Mark A. Lopez Development in the Total Amount of $1,081,875.00 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 Approved on Consent f. 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 Approved on Consent 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, May 18, 2026 14. Adjourn Meeting Adjourned at 5:06 PM Amanda Chavez Amanda Chavez (May 28, 2026 10:44:45 MDT) Liaison Chair

Agenda

Agenda Regular Meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee May 4, 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 Public Works and Utilities Committee May 4, 2026 Page 1 of 3 a. Public Utilities Department Employee of the Month for April 2026: Leroy Leyba, Utility Operator Intermediate, Wastewater Management Division. (Efren Morales, emmorales@santafenm.gov) 7. Action Items: Consent Agenda a. Request for Approval of the April 20, 2026, Public Works and Utilities Committee Minutes. (Elsa Ornelas-Segura, Administrative Manager; egornelassegura@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Public Works and Utilities Committee: 05/04/2026 b. 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 c. 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 d. Request for Approval of a General Services Contract with Casidy's Landscaping, Inc in the Total Amount of $1,081,875.00 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) Public Works and Utilities Committee May 4, 2026 Page 2 of 3 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 Mark A. Lopez Development in the Total Amount of $1,081,875.00 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. 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 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, May 18, 2026 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 May 4, 2026 Page 3 of 3

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