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Quality of Life Committee

Regular Meeting

Santa Fe, NM · January 21, 2026

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Agenda Regular Meeting of the Quality of Life Committee January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 200 Lincoln Avenue Procedures for Quality of Life 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 Governing Body 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. 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 Quality of Life Committee January 21, 2026 Page 1 of 4 $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: Quality of Life Committee January 21, 2026 Page 2 of 4 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 Quality of Life Committee January 21, 2026 Page 3 of 4 13. 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. Quality of Life Committee January 21, 2026 Page 4 of 4

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