Quality of Life Committee
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · January 21, 2026
Agenda
Agenda Regular Meeting of the Quality
of Life Committee
January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
5. Presentations
a. Inclusionary Zoning Policy (Rick Jacobus, Principle Street Level Advisors;
Rick@streetleveladvisors.com)
6. Action Items: Consent Agenda
a. Request for Approval of the December 03, 2025, Quality of Life Committee
Meeting Minutes. (Marcella A. Apodaca, Business Operations Manager;
maapodaca1@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 01/21/2026
b. Request for Approval of a Grant Agreement with the New Mexico Department of
Transportation to Fund the End Driving While Impaired Project, Buckle Up, Click it or
Ticket Project, Distracted Driving Project, and Selective Traffic Enforcement Program,
Summer Enforcement Period Project in the Total Amount of $87,349 through September
30, 2026. (John Garcia, Police Sergeant: jmgarcia@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) in the Total Amount of
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$87,349 from the New Mexico Department of Transportation Fund – State Grants to the
Police Overtime Fund.
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 01/21/2026
Finance Committee: 01/27/2026
Governing Body Committee: 01/28/2026
c. Request for Approval of a Capital Outlay Grant Agreement for Capital Appropriation
Project A22-G5353 with the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department for
the Purchase and Installation of Meals Equipment and Other Equipment for the Mary
Esther Gonzales Senior Center in the Total Amount of $235,630 through June 30, 2026.
(Manuel Sanchez, Interim Community Services Director; mnsanchez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 01/21/2026
Finance Committee: 01/26/2026
Governing Body Committee: 01/28/2026
d. Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement for Capital Appropriation Project
A22-G5354 with New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department for the
Purchase and Installation of Meals Equipment and Other Equipment for the Pasatiempo
Senior Center in the Total Amount of $65,805 through June 30, 2026. (Manuel Sanchez,
Senior Services Director; mnsanchez@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 01/21/2026
Finance Committee: 01/26/2026
Governing Body Committee: 01/28/2026
e. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Item #25-0011 with the Santa Fe Animal
Shelter and Humane Society, Inc. to Increase the Compensation by $136,800 for a New
Total Contract Amount of $567,089 and Extend the Term for an Additional Three Months
for Animal Boarding and Care Services. (Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police;
bpvaldez@santafennm.gov)
Committee Review:
Quality of Life Committee: 01/21/2026
Finance Committee: 01/26/2026
Governing Body: 01/28/2026
f. Request for Approval of Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with New Mexico Department of
Finance and Administration for Project 25-J3157 in the Total Amount of $710,000 for
Permanent and Transitional Housing to End Homelessness with a Reversion Date of June
30, 2029. (Lia Salaverry, Youth & Families Services Division Director;
lasalaverry@santafenm.gov)
1. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) to Allocate $702,900
from the 2025 Capital Appropriation to FY26 Revenue and WIP Construction for
Permanent and Transitional Housing.
Committee Review:
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Quality of Life Committee: 01/21/2026
Finance Committee: 01/26/2026
Governing Body: 01/28/2026
g. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___. (Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor
Jamie Cassutt)
A Resolution Adopting Annual Open Meetings Act Notice Standards For 2026. (Geralyn
Cardenas, Interim City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 12/10/2025
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/20/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 01/21/2026
Finance Committee: 01/26/2026
Governing Body: 01/28/2026
h. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2025-23. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
2026-____.(Councilor Jamie Cassutt and Councilor Pilar Faulkner)
A Bill Amending SFCC 1987, Section 2-4.2, to Require City Managers to Be
International City Manager Association (“ICMA”) – Credentialed or Credential-
Eligible Unless an Appointment and Consent of Such a Candidate Is Not
Possible After Five Months; Requiring Candidates for Deputy City Manager to
Have the Same Qualifications Pursuant to Section 2-4.6(L); Removing
Portions of Section 2-4.3 That Conflict With City Charter; and Removing the
Prohibition for an Acting City Manager to Employ and Discharge Personnel.
(Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager;
maeannario@santafenm.gov, Christine Spiers, Legislative Assistant;
cmspiers@santafenm.gov, Palmer Anderson, Policy Analyst;
pcanderson@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 12/10/2025
Governing Body (Public Comment): 01/15/2026
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 01/20/2026
Quality of Life Committee: 01/21/2026
Finance Committee: 01/26/2026
Governing Body: 02/11/2026
7. Action Items: Discussion Agenda
8. Executive Session
9. Matters from Staff
10. Matters from the Committee
11. Matters from the Chair
12. Next Meeting: Wednesday February 4, 2026
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13. Adjourn
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