Quality of Life Committee
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · August 2, 2023
Agenda
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE
AGENDA AUGUST 02, 2023
5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
201 LINCOLN AVENUE
PROCEDURES FOR QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Update on the El Lucero Crossing Economic Feasibility Study and
Planning Efforts. (Noah Berke, Wilson & Company Planning Manager:
noah.berke@wilsonco.com) (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager,
Office of Economic Development: tjlease@santafenm.gov, 505-629-
2206)
b. Update on the Lamplighter Inn Motel Conversion Project (Jeff Curry,
Director of Development, JL Gray Co.: Jeff@jlgray.com; Cody
Minnich, Project Manager, Office of Affordable Housing:
cjminnich@santafenm.gov)
6. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT
a. Request for Approval of Minutes for the July 19, 2023 Quality of Life
Committee Meeting (Loretta Olguin, Business Operations Manager:
lsolguin@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6334)
b. Request for the Approval of Lease Agreement between the City of Santa
Fe and the Solace Crisis Treatment Center in the Amount of $78,852 for
the Use of Office Space for the Santa Fe Police Department’s Special
Victims Unit Staff (Ben Valdez, Deputy Police Chief;
bpvaldez@santafenm.gov).
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body Committee: 08/09/2023
c. Request for Approval of Good and Services Contract with
CamNet through June 30, 2026 in the Total Amount of $461,940.70
Including NMGRT for the Purchase and Installation of Security
Equipment at the Santa Fe Regional Airport. (James Garduno, Project
Administrator, jdgarduno@santafenm.gov; James Harris, Airport
Manager, jcharris@santafenm.gov)
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Committee Review:
Finance: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
d. Request for Approval of Budget Adjustment Resolution (BAR) for FY24 in
the Amount of $300,000 for the Planning and Land Use Department
Budget, in Order for the City’s Internal Budget to Match What is Available
in the City’s Third-Party Plan Review Contract with SAFEbuilt, LLC.
(Thomas M. Graham, Assistant Director, Planning and Land Use
Department – Development Branch, tmgraham@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
e. Request for Approval of an Agreement of Sale to Purchase New Mexico
State Game Commission Property located at 1085 Richards Avenue in
Santa Fe for the Purchase Price of $2,100,000.00. (Alexandra Ladd,
Director, Office of Affordable Housing: agladd@santafenm.gov, 505-955-
6346; Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager:
tjlease@santafenm.gov, 505-629-2206)
Committee Review:
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/2/2023
Public Works & Utilities Committee: 08/07/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
f. CONSIDERATION OF A BILL 2023-22 (Councilor Chris Rivera, Councilor
Carol Romero-Wirth, Councilor Jamie Cassutt, Councilor Renee
Villarreal)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 12-3.9 to Ban the Sale and Use of
Certain Fireworks During Severe Drought Conditions. (Brian Moya, Fire
Chief, bjmoya@santafenm.gov, 505-955-3111)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/12/2023
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Governing Body (Public Comment): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/07/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/30/2023
g. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-24. (Councilor Lindell, Councilor
Cassutt and Councilor Michael Garcia)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 23-5.1 to Include a Definition for
Unicycles; Amending the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (UTO), Exhibit A to
Chapter 24 By Creating a New Section 12-1-86.5 to Add a Definition for
“Unicycle” and “Electric Unicycle, Amending Section 12-1-40 to Exclude
Electric Unicycles from the Definition of Motor Vehicles, Amending
Section 12-1-88 to Include Electric Unicycles in the Definition of Vehicle,
and Amending Article 8, Sections 12-8-1 through 12-8-16 and Section
12-10-3.1 to Apply the Rules of Operation of Bicycles to Unicycles to the
Extent Feasible and to Prohibit Anyone Under the Age of Sixteen from
Riding a Class Two Electric Unicycle. (Romella Glorioso-Moss, Capital
Projects Manager, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6623)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 07/12/2023
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 07/13/23
Governing Body (Public Comment): 07/26/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/2/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 08/07/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/30/2023
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h. 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)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduction) 07/26/2023)
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
i. 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. (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
j. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION 2023-___ (Councilor Michael
Garcia, 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
Election of the Office of the Mayor, and Make Appropriate Technical
Changes to Sections 3.01, 3.02 And 3.03, Consistent With Ordinance
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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)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduction) 07/26/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
k. 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)
Committee Review:
Governing Body: (Introduction) 07/26/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
l. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2023-20. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 2023-____. (Mayor Webber, Councilor Cassutt, Councilor Romero-
Wirth and Councilor M. Garcia)
A Bill Relating to Metropolitan Redevelopment; Deleting the Content of
Section 7-2 Regarding “Urban Renewal”, Repealed by State Law in
2008, and Replacing it with the City’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Code,
Sections 6-13 and 6-14, Amended to be Consistent with State Law,
Delete Language Specific to a Business Capitol District, Limit
Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission Leasing Authority to that
Specified in a Particular Metropolitan Development Plan, and Specify
Qualifications for Metropolitan Redevelopment Commissioners (Rich
Brown, rdbrown@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6625, Marcos Martinez,
mdmartinez, 505-955-6502)
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Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduction): 06/14/2023
Governing Body (Public Comment): 06/28/2023
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 07/10/2023
Finance Committee: 07/17/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 07/19/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing) (Postponed to the 08/08/2023 Regular
Governing Body Meeting): 07/26/2023
Finance Committee: 07/31/2023
Quality of Life Committee: 08/02/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 08/09/2023
m. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2023-__ (Councilor Michael
Garcia, 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)
Committee Review
Finance Committee: (Introduced) 07/31/2023
Quality of Life: 08/02/2023
Governing Body: 08/09/2023
7. MATTERS FROM STAFF
8. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE
9. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR
10. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
11. ADJOURN
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