Albuquerque public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include affordable rental housing development and updates to the city's building and plumbing codes. The council will also consider transit equity for the zero-fare pilot and language access improvements.

• Calle Cuarta Development Agreement with YES Housing for affordable rental housing
• $8,500,000 industrial revenue bonds for Hope Christian Schools project
• New Uniform Administrative Code for building, plumbing, and electrical standards
• Transit Department’s Equity Analysis for the Zero Fare Pilot program
• Traffic signal project on Louisiana Boulevard using federal funds

The Albuquerque City Council approved several items, including amendments to the Open Space Trust Fund ordinance to make permanent a 2% CIP set-aside for open space acquisitions, and confirmed Gene Gallegos as Fire Chief. The council also passed a resolution denouncing anti-Asian hate, approved a resolution for language access services, and passed a resolution for a zero-fare transit pilot. An attempt to override the mayor's veto of a resolution regarding Los Altos Park failed.

• Confirmed Gene Gallegos as Fire Chief (9-0)
• Passed O-21-79 amending Open Space Trust Fund, making 2% CIP set-aside permanent (5-4)
• Failed to override mayor's veto of R-21-208 on Los Altos Park (5-4, needed 6)
• Passed R-21-229 denouncing anti-Asian hate crimes (8-0, 1 excused)
• Passed R-21-231 directing language access services (8-0, 1 excused)
• Passed R-21-233 approving Transit Department's equity analysis for Zero Fare Pilot (8-0, 1 excused)
• Passed O-21-76 adopting new uniform building codes (8-0, 1 excused)
• Postponed R-21-225 South Campus TIDD master development agreement to Jan 19, 2022 (9-0)

City Council Study Session

The City Council will meet via Zoom to approve the May 24, 2021, summary minutes. The session also includes a discussion regarding the resignation of CPOA Board members. No other actions will be taken during this study session.

• Approval of May 24, 2021, summary minutes
• Discussion regarding resignation of CPOA Board members

President

The meeting was procedural, with all communications and introductions referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No substantive decisions were made.

• Referred EC-21-484 through EC-21-487 to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled EC-21-488 through EC-21-492 and OC-21-53 through OC-21-55 for 1/19/2022 hearing
• Noted EC-21-493 veto for immediate action
• Referred R-21-232 to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Requested immediate action on R-21-233 and R-21-234
• Scheduled R-21-235 and R-21-236 for 1/19/2022 hearing

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The committee will consider various city contracts, leases, and ordinances. Items include a redistricting committee proposal and an age-friendly action plan. Two items are intended for deferral to later dates.

• $8,500,000 industrial revenue bond issuance for Hope Christian Schools, Inc.
• Establishment of a Redistricting Committee to review council districts
• Lease agreement with Zia Community Cares, LLC at 5400 Gibson Blvd. SE
• Approval of the One Albuquerque Age-Friendly Action Plan
• Supplemental agreement for legal services with German * Burnette & Associates, LLC

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations, including approval of a lease amendment with the National Weather Service, a supplemental legal services agreement, a lease at 5400 Gibson Blvd. SE, and a $8.5M tax-exempt bond issuance for Hope Christian Schools. It also recommended receipt of the BioPark admissions assistance study and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency annual report, and postponed two ordinances. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Sent BioPark admissions assistance study to Council with 'Receipt Be Noted' (4-0, Harris excused)
• Approved second amendment to National Weather Service lease (4-0, Harris excused)
• Approved supplemental agreement with German Burnette & Associates for outside counsel (4-0, Harris excused)
• Approved lease with Zia Community Cares at 5400 Gibson Blvd. SE (4-0, Harris excused)
• Sent Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency 2021 Annual Report to Council with 'Receipt Be Noted' (5-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement with Jaramillo Law Firm PC and sent for immediate action (5-0)
• Postponed tax preparer ordinance (O-21-77) to January 10, 2022 (4-1, Borrego against)
• Approved $8.5M industrial revenue bonds for Hope Christian Schools and sent for immediate action (5-0)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing several items related to city infrastructure and funding. This includes authorizing the sale of bonds for capital improvements like roads and public safety. The Council will also address park renovations and legislative priorities.

• Authorization of up to $110,000,000 in Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds
• Funding and renovations for Los Altos Park
• Zoning appeal for a major wall or fence at 8921 Democracy Rd NE
• Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District bond issuance
• Appointment of Jana Lynne Pfeiffer to the Environmental Planning Commission

The Council passed several resolutions, including one to establish a Healthy Communities, Public Health, and Sustainability Committee, which was withdrawn by its sponsor. The most significant action was the approval of a bond ordinance authorizing up to $110 million in gross receipts tax revenue bonds for capital improvements, though it failed to pass on a 5-4 vote. The Council also approved a resolution supporting the renovation of Los Altos Park and passed a resolution adjusting the city's fiscal year 2022 operating appropriations.

President

The December 6, 2021 City Council meeting was largely procedural, with most items introduced and referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No substantive decisions were made; the only action on a motion was the failure of an immediate action request for R-21-223, which then went to committee.

• Referred EC-21-481, EC-21-482, O-21-85, O-21-86, R-21-223, R-21-226, R-21-227 to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-21-230 to Albuquerque Development Commission
• Scheduled EC-21-477, EC-21-478, EC-21-479, EC-21-480, EC-21-483, OC-21-51, R-21-225, R-21-228, R-21-229, R-21-231 for 12/20/2021 Council meeting
• Failed motion for immediate action on R-21-223 (meeting schedule amendment), referred to committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several contract awards and city ordinances. Agenda items include a development agreement for affordable rental housing and updates to technical building codes.

• Calle Cuarta Development Agreement with YES Housing for affordable rental housing
• Adoption of Uniform Administrative and Technical Codes for buildings and structures
• Contract award to Mitchell International for pharmacy benefit management services
• Contract award to Jarrett Walker & Associates, LLC for ABQ RIDE system evaluation
• Grant agreement with New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted 5-0 to send three items to the full Council with approval recommendations: a workers' compensation pharmacy benefit management contract with Resource X, an ABQ RIDE system evaluation and redesign contract with Jarrett Walker & Associates, and a development agreement with YES Housing for a mixed-use affordable rental project using Workforce Housing Trust Funds and city-owned property. The committee also amended and advanced a uniform building code ordinance (O-21-76) and an open space trust fund amendment (O-21-79), but failed to send either for immediate action. Two items were postponed to December 13, 2021: a tax preparer ordinance (O-21-77) and a project labor agreement resolution for a soccer stadium (R-21-192). A grant agreement with the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (R-21-210) was recommended for approval.

• Approved recommendation for EC-21-466: Workers' comp pharmacy benefit management contract with Resource X (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for EC-21-467: ABQ RIDE system evaluation and redesign contract with Jarrett Walker & Associates (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for EC-21-468: Calle Cuarta affordable housing development agreement with YES Housing (5-0)
• Amended and recommended Do Pass for O-21-76: Uniform administrative and technical building codes (4-0, Harris excused)
• Failed to send O-21-76 for immediate action (3-1, Harris excused)
• Amended and sent O-21-79: Open space trust fund amendment to Council without recommendation (4-1, Borrego against)
• Postponed O-21-77: Tax preparer ordinance to December 13, 2021 (4-0, Harris excused)
• Postponed R-21-192: Soccer stadium project labor agreement to December 13, 2021 (4-0, Harris excused)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing several resolutions and contract amendments. Key items include infrastructure improvements for 118th Street and updates to the Los Altos Park renovation plan. The council will also address various appointments and lease agreements.

• Lease amendment for Kairos Power LLC involving $125,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds
• Resolution for corridor improvements and an interchange at 118th Street
• Resolution regarding Los Altos Park renovations and alcohol consumption rules
• Lease agreement with CLNKids at the John Marshall Health and Social Service Center
• Funding request for substance use treatment voucher contractors exceeding $100,000

The Council passed a resolution prioritizing 118th Street corridor improvements from I-40 to Senator Dennis Chavez Boulevard, amended to include a partnership with Bernalillo County, after a motion to postpone failed. It also approved the Transit Department's 2021 updated Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, and passed the Capital Implementation Program amendments with four amendments. A resolution on Los Altos Park was amended and postponed to December 6, 2021.

• Postponed O-21-49 (capital set-aside for underserved areas) to Feb 23, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved 18 consent items including leases, reports, and appointments (9-0 each)
• Passed R-21-211 (Kairos Power lease amendment) as substituted (9-0)
• Passed R-21-182 (118th Street corridor priority) as amended (5-4)
• Passed R-21-204 (Transit safety plan) (9-0)
• Amended and postponed R-21-208 (Los Altos Park) to Dec 6, 2021 (5-4)
• Passed R-21-212 (Capital Implementation Program) as amended (9-0)
• Passed R-21-213 (stay of tax preparer ordinance) (5-3, 1 excused)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on November 15, 2021, was largely procedural, with no final votes taken. Several communications and introductions were referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. Key items include ordinances to repeal the marijuana possession ordinance, amend drug paraphernalia rules, and adjust the clean indoor air ordinance for cannabis, all referred to committees. A $110 million bond ordinance and a resolution on Winrock Town Center bonds were set for a December 6 hearing.

• Referred O-21-81 (repeal marijuana possession ordinance) to Public Safety Committee
• Referred O-21-82 (drug paraphernalia amendment) to Public Safety Committee
• Referred O-21-83 (clean indoor air ordinance amendment) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Set O-21-84 ($110M bond issuance) for hearing on 12/6/2021
• Set R-21-215 (Winrock Town Center bonds) for hearing on 12/6/2021
• Referred R-21-220 (alternative government study) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-21-221 (Age-Friendly Action Plan) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Set R-21-222 (state legislative priorities) for hearing on 12/6/2021

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider the Mayor's appointment of Jana Lynne Pfeiffer to the Environmental Planning Commission. The meeting is being held via Zoom video conference.

• Mayor's appointment of Jana Lynne Pfeiffer to the Environmental Planning Commission (EC-21-460)

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee considered the mayor's appointment of Jana Lynne Pfeiffer to the Environmental Planning Commission. Two motions to send the appointment to the full Council—one without recommendation and one with a recommendation to confirm—both failed on 2-2 votes. The committee then voted 4-0 to postpone the matter to December 15, 2021.

• Motion to send appointment to Council without recommendation failed (2-2)
• Motion to send appointment to Council with recommendation to confirm failed (2-2)
• Motion to postpone appointment to December 15, 2021 carried (4-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is considering several contracts and ordinances. Items include an affordable housing development agreement, building code updates, and pharmacy benefit management awards. One tax preparer ordinance is intended to be deferred.

• Calle Cuarta Development Agreement with YES Housing for affordable rental housing
• Award recommendation to Mitchell International for pharmacy benefit management
• Award recommendation to Jarrett Walker & Associates, LLC for ABQ RIDE evaluation
• Adoption of new Uniform Administrative and Technical Codes for buildings
• Project Labor Agreement requirement for a new multi-purpose soccer stadium

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider a ground lease and development agreement with Amazon.com Services LLC. The agenda also includes amendments to the City Budget Ordinance and the adoption of the Menaul Redevelopment Study recommendations.

• Ground lease and development agreement with Amazon.com Services LLC
• Amendment to the City Budget Ordinance regarding annual operating budget preparation
• Adoption of the Menaul Redevelopment Study and recommendations as city policy
• Appointment of Diane McDermott as Interim Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency
• Corridor improvements for 118th Street from Interstate 40 to Senator Dennis Chavez Boulevard

The Albuquerque City Council approved a ground lease and development agreement with Amazon.com Services LLC, confirmed Diane McDermott as interim director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency, and passed a resolution reaffirming commitment to end crime drivers. Several items were postponed or withdrawn, including a nuisance abatement for 1804 High St SE and a budget ordinance amendment.

• Approved ground lease and development agreement with Amazon.com Services LLC (9-0)
• Confirmed Diane McDermott as Interim Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency (9-0)
• Passed resolution reaffirming commitment to end drivers of crime, including criminal firearm use and recidivism, as amended (9-0)
• Adopted Menaul Redevelopment Study and Recommendations as city policy (9-0)
• Postponed nuisance abatement for 1804 High St SE to February 7, 2022 (9-0)
• Postponed intergovernmental agreement to reform Albuquerque Bernalillo County Government Commission to January 19, 2022 (9-0)
• Withdrew ordinance amending City Budget Ordinance (9-0)
• Postponed corridor improvements for 118th Street to November 15, 2021 (8-0, Borrego excused)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on November 3, 2021, was largely procedural, with all items being referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No substantive decisions were made; the council referred several mayoral appointments and recommendations to committees, and introduced ordinances and resolutions for later consideration.

• Referred appointment of Jana Lynne Pfeiffer to Environmental Planning Commission to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred appointment of Jesse Payne Jr. to Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Board to 11/15/2021 Council Meeting
• Referred appointment of Julie Radoslovich to Metropolitan Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to 11/15/2021 Council Meeting
• Referred re-appointment of Camilla Feibelman to Water Protection Advisory Board to 11/15/2021 Council Meeting
• Referred recommendation of architectural consultants for Aviation Department to 11/15/2021 Council Meeting
• Referred recommendation of award to Mitchell International for workers' comp pharmacy benefit management to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred recommendation of award to Jarrett Walker & Associates for ABQ RIDE evaluation to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Calle Cuarta Development Agreement with YES Housing to Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several city ordinances and contracts. Agenda items include updates to building and plumbing codes, a transit agency safety plan, and park renovation details. The committee will also review annual reports from the Office of Internal Audit and the Office of Inspector General.

• Project Labor Agreement for new multi-purpose soccer stadium (R-21-192)
• Adoption of Uniform Administrative and Technical Codes for buildings and plumbing (O-21-76)
• Lease agreement with CLNKids at 1500 Walter SE (EC-21-453)
• Substance use treatment voucher funding exceeding $100,000 (EC-21-457)
• Los Altos Park renovation and new security vehicle facility (R-21-208)

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations, including approving a lease amendment for TSA use of the Old Terminal Building, a lease with CLNKids, supplemental legal services funding, and a request for substance use treatment voucher contractors to exceed $100,000. It also noted receipt of various reports, including the Legal Department's quarterly litigation reports and annual reports from Internal Audit and the Inspector General. The committee postponed three items to November 8, 2021: the uniform administrative and technical codes ordinance, the tax preparer ordinance, and a resolution on a project labor agreement for a soccer stadium. It also sent the Transit Department's 2021 safety plan with a do-pass recommendation and forwarded a resolution on Los Altos Park without recommendation.

• Approved lease amendment for TSA use of Old Terminal Building (4-0, Harris excused)
• Approved lease with CLNKids at John Marshall Health Center (5-0)
• Approved supplemental legal services funding with Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker (5-0)
• Approved FY22 substance use treatment voucher contractors exceeding $100,000 (5-0)
• Noted receipt of Legal Department's Q3 and Q4 FY21 litigation reports (5-0)
• Noted receipt of Internal Audit and Inspector General annual reports (4-0, Harris against on IG report)
• Postponed uniform administrative/technical codes ordinance to Nov 8 (5-0)
• Postponed tax preparer ordinance and soccer stadium PLA resolution to Nov 8 (5-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will receive updates from city legislative liaisons regarding the New Mexico Legislature and the 117th Congress. The meeting includes a review of draft federal and state priority resolutions for 2022. Public comment is not permitted at this meeting.

• Update on New Mexico State Legislative Interim Committee and 2022 Short Session
• Update on the current session of the 117th Congress
• Review of draft federal and state priorities resolutions for 2022

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council approved the consent agenda, including contracts, grants, and appointments, and postponed several items to November 3, 2021, including the city budget ordinance amendment and a resolution on crime. The council also passed a resolution authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds for the Trails Public Improvement District.

• Approved consent agenda items including Domestic Violence Resource Center contract (8-0)
• Approved architectural consultants for BioPark Aquatics/Sharks Quarantine Facility (8-0)
• Approved building lease with ADACEN, LLC (8-0)
• Approved alley right-of-way vacation on San Mateo Blvd (8-0)
• Confirmed appointments to advisory boards (8-0)
• Passed grant acceptance resolutions for Animal Welfare, Senior Affairs, and Legal Department (8-0)
• Passed resolution authorizing Trails Public Improvement District refunding bonds (7-0, 2 excused)
• Postponed budget ordinance amendment O-21-50 to November 3, 2021 (8-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council met on October 18, 2021, and took no final votes on substantive items. All communications and introductions were referred to committees or scheduled for future meetings. The council referred a lease agreement, legal services contracts, litigation reports, and a substance use treatment voucher request to the Finance & Government Operations Committee. It also referred a police oversight ordinance amendment and a resolution requiring COVID-19 vaccination for certain city employees to the Public Safety Committee. An appointment to the Accountability in Government Oversight Committee and a legal department training evaluation were noted as immediate action requests.

• Referred lease agreement with CLNKids to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred supplemental legal services agreement to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred quarterly litigation reports to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred substance use treatment voucher request to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled Amazon ground lease and development agreement for Council meeting on 11/3/2021
• Scheduled S.A.N.E. Collaborative supplemental agreement for Council meeting on 11/3/2021
• Referred police oversight ordinance amendment to Public Safety Committee
• Referred COVID-19 vaccination resolution to Public Safety Committee

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee is considering R-21-207 to adopt the Menaul Redevelopment Study and its recommendations as official city policy. The agenda also outlines procedures for public participation via Zoom and email.

• Adoption of the Menaul Redevelopment Study and Recommendations (R-21-207)

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted 5-0 to adopt the Menaul Redevelopment Study and Recommendations as city policy, with amendments. The item was sent to the full City Council with a recommendation of Do Pass, as Amended.

• Adopted Menaul Redevelopment Study as city policy, with amendments (5-0)
• Sent R-21-207 to Council with Do Pass recommendation, as amended (5-0)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a new ordinance for automated speed enforcement cameras. The agenda also includes the formation of a new tax increment development district and various grant approvals for economic development and parks.

• Enacting the Albuquerque Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance for speed cameras
• Approving the formation of the South Campus Tax Increment Development District
• Public hearing regarding an appeal for a drive-through facility at 1901 Ladera DR NW
• Accepting grant funds from the MBDA for the Economic Development Department
• Recognizing the Albuquerque Indian School Cemetery as a sacred burial site

The Council passed the Albuquerque Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance as substituted and amended, with Councilor Davis voting against. It also approved the South Campus Tax Increment Development District, confirmed Jesse Crawford to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board, and passed a resolution recognizing the Albuquerque Indian School Cemetery at 4H Park as a sacred burial site.

• Passed automated speed enforcement ordinance (O-21-69) as substituted and amended (8-1)
• Approved South Campus Tax Increment Development District (R-21-202) as substituted (8-0, Harris excused)
• Confirmed Jesse Crawford to Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board (9-0)
• Passed resolution recognizing Albuquerque Indian School Cemetery at 4H Park as sacred burial site (8-0, Harris excused)
• Passed resolution directing CPOA training compliance report (R-21-195) as amended (7-2)
• Approved State Grid Modernization Grant application (EC-21-431) (9-0)
• Accepted Land Use Hearing Officer recommendation for drive-through at 1901 Ladera Dr NW (6-3)
• Postponed nuisance abatement at 1804 High St SE to November 3, 2021 (9-0)

President

The City Council meeting was largely procedural, with most items referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No substantive decisions were made. One appointment was removed from the Letter of Introduction by unanimous motion.

• Removed OC-21-42 (appointment of Jared Robert Vander Dussen to Accountability in Government Oversight Committee) from Letter of Introduction (unanimous)
• Referred EC-21-440 (TSA lease amendment) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-443 (FY2021 Year End Status Report) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-444 (Aging Population Study) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred OC-21-43 (Internal Audit Annual Report) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred OC-21-44 (Inspector General Annual Report) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-21-204 (Transit Safety Plan) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-21-207 (Menaul Redevelopment Study) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Public Safety Committee

The Albuquerque Public Safety Committee will meet on September 28, 2021. The agenda includes consideration of a fourth supplemental agreement with the Domestic Violence Resource Center.

• Approval of Fourth Supplemental Agreement with Domestic Violence Resource Center (EC-21-428)

The Public Safety Committee voted 3-0 to send EC-21-428, the approval of a fourth supplemental agreement with the Domestic Violence Resource Center, to the full City Council with a recommendation of approval. Councilors Benton and Jones were excused and did not vote.

• Approved sending EC-21-428 (fourth supplemental agreement with Domestic Violence Resource Center) to Council with recommendation of approval (3-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several items including building code updates and grant applications. The meeting also covers intergovernmental agreements and various city department appropriations.

• Adopting new Uniform Administrative and Technical Codes for buildings (O-21-76)
• Requiring a Project Labor Agreement for new soccer stadium construction (R-21-192)
• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with Bernalillo County and APS (R-21-190)
• Accepting grant funds from the Dennis Friends Foundation for Animal Welfare (R-21-199)
• Reviewing a building lease agreement with ADACEN, LLC (EC-21-433)

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted unanimously (4-0, with one excused) to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations for approval, including a state grid modernization grant application, architectural consultants for the BioPark aquatics facility, a building lease with ADACEN, LLC, and multiple grant acceptances. The committee also postponed several ordinances and resolutions to later dates, including the uniform administrative code update and the tax preparer ordinance, and substituted a resolution for a minority business development grant before recommending it pass.

• Approved sending EC-21-431 (state grid modernization grant) to Council with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Approved sending EC-21-432 (BioPark aquatics architectural consultants) to Council with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Approved sending EC-21-433 (building lease with ADACEN, LLC) to Council with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Approved sending EC-21-434, EC-21-435, EC-21-436 (year-end updates) to Council with recommendation to note receipt (4-0)
• Postponed O-21-76 (uniform administrative code) to October 25, 2021 (4-0)
• Postponed O-21-77 (tax preparer ordinance) to October 25, 2021 (4-0)
• Postponed R-20-122 (La Jornada art installation) to December 13, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved sending R-21-190 (Local Government Coordinating Commission) to Council with recommendation to pass (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances for a zero fare transit pilot and automated speed enforcement via cameras. The agenda also includes reviewing mayoral appointments and zoning appeals regarding wall heights. Additionally, the council will consider a contract award for ARPA fund management.

• Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance using cameras
• Zero Fare Transit Pilot Project
• Contract award to Guidehouse Inc. for ARPA Fund Management Services
• Right of Way Vacation for Netflix Studios, LLC
• Zoning appeals regarding wall heights in University Heights and Torreon Addition

The City Council passed a zero-fare transit pilot program (O-21-67) and related budget and objective resolutions (R-21-173, R-21-178) to implement it, all with 8-0 votes (Councilor Harris excused). The council also passed a revised Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance (O-21-71) on a 5-4 vote after adopting 13 amendments, but a motion for reconsideration succeeded, and the ordinance was then postponed to November 15, 2021. A resolution requiring a community benefits agreement for any new soccer stadium (R-21-191) was passed 9-0. The council also confirmed seven mayoral appointments and approved a right-of-way vacation for Netflix Studios.

• Passed zero-fare transit pilot ordinance O-21-67 as amended (8-0, Harris excused)
• Passed resolution R-21-173 adding zero-fare transit objective (8-0, Harris excused)
• Passed budget language resolution R-21-178 for zero-fare pilot (7-0, Harris and Peña excused)
• Passed revised Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance O-21-71 as amended (5-4), then granted reconsideration and postponed to Nov 15
• Passed resolution R-21-191 requiring community benefits agreement for soccer stadium (9-0)
• Denied appeal AC-21-9 of Nob Hill wall height variance (8-1)
• Approved appeal AC-21-11 for 6-foot wall variance at 700 Gibson Blvd SE (9-0)
• Approved Netflix Studios right-of-way vacation of Eastman Ave and Hawking Dr (9-0)

President

The City Council meeting on September 20, 2021, was largely procedural. All communications (EC-21-432 through EC-21-439) were referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee or scheduled for future hearings. Several resolutions (R-21-198 through R-21-201) were also referred to committee, while others (R-21-196, R-21-197, R-21-202) were set for the October 4, 2021, Council meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• Referred EC-21-432 (BioPark architectural consultants) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-433 (ADACEN building lease) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-434 (FY21 energy goals update) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-435 (training cost benefit review) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-436 (city planner salary study) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled EC-21-437, EC-21-438, EC-21-439 (reappointments) for 10/4/2021 Council meeting
• Referred R-21-198 (Minority Business Development grant) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-21-199, R-21-200, R-21-201 (grant funds) to Finance & Government Operations Committee

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding 118th Street corridor improvements and soccer stadium development. One item proposes prioritizing construction at the I-40 and 118th Street interchange. Another item discusses requiring community benefits agreements for neighborhoods impacted by new soccer stadiums.

• R-21-182: Prioritizing 118th Street corridor improvements from Interstate 40 to Senator Dennis Chavez Boulevard
• R-21-191: Requiring community benefits agreements for new soccer stadium zone change applications

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted to send R-21-182 to the full Council with a Do Pass recommendation, after adopting three amendments. The resolution establishes 118th Street corridor improvements as a city priority and encourages NMDOT to prioritize an interchange at I-40 and 118th Street. The committee also voted to send R-21-191 to Council with a Do Pass recommendation and for immediate action, requiring a community benefits agreement before any soccer stadium zone change application is submitted.

• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to R-21-182 (5-0).
• Adopted Amendment No. 2 to R-21-182 (5-0).
• Adopted Amendment No. 3 to R-21-182 (3-2).
• Sent R-21-182 to Council with Do Pass recommendation, as amended (4-1).
• Sent R-21-191 to Council with Do Pass recommendation (4-0, Borrego excused).
• Sent R-21-191 to Council for Immediate Action (4-0, Borrego excused).

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing ordinances for a zero-fare transit pilot and automated speed enforcement cameras. The agenda also includes contract awards for concert services and ARPA fund management. Some budget and committee items have been deferred to future meetings.

• Zero Fare Transit Pilot Project ordinance (O-20-67)
• Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance (O-21-69)
• Contract award for 'Concert Productions and Backline Services' (EC-21-396)
• Contract award for 'ARPA Fund Management Services' (EC-21-426)
• Zoning appeal regarding wall height in University Heights (AC-21-9)

The Albuquerque City Council passed amendments to the hospitality fee and lodgers' tax ordinances, and approved a resolution on Candelaria Nature Preserve management. Several items were postponed to September 20, including the automated speed enforcement ordinance, zero fare transit pilot, and ARPA fund management contract. A zoning appeal was continued to the next meeting.

• Passed O-21-68 amending hospitality fee ordinance (8-0)
• Passed O-21-75 amending lodgers' tax ordinance (8-0)
• Passed R-21-171 on Candelaria Nature Preserve management as amended (8-0)
• Passed R-21-184 forming Aspire Public Improvement District (8-0)
• Postponed O-21-69 automated speed enforcement ordinance to Sept 20 (6-2)
• Postponed O-21-67 zero fare transit pilot to Sept 20 (6-2)
• Postponed EC-21-426 ARPA fund management contract to Sept 20 (5-3)
• Continued AC-21-9 Nob Hill wall height variance appeal to Sept 20 (8-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on September 8, 2021, was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The council received several communications from the Mayor, including appointments and recommendations, and introduced new legislation. All items were either referred to committees or scheduled for a future council meeting on September 20, 2021.

• Referred EC-21-428 (Fourth Supplemental Agreement with Domestic Violence Resource Center) to Public Safety Committee
• Referred EC-21-431 (State Grid Modernization Grant application) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-21-76 (Uniform Administrative Code) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-21-77 (Tax Preparer and Consumer Rights Ordinance amendment) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-21-194 (Parks and Recreation MOA amendment) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled EC-21-418 through EC-21-427, EC-21-429, EC-21-430, and R-21-195 for hearing on 9/20/2021

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The committee is reviewing ordinance O-21-71. This proposal seeks to repeal and replace the current Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance and update the responsibilities of the Office of Neighborhood Coordination. The item also includes revisions to neighborhood association notice requirements in the Integrated Development Ordinance.

• Repeal and replacement of 'The Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance' (O-21-71)
• Revisions to Integrated Development Ordinance regarding neighborhood association notice

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted to amend and send O-21-71, which repeals and replaces the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance, to the full City Council without recommendation. Two amendments were approved: Amendment No. 1 (4-1) and Amendment No. 2 (3-2). The final motion to send the amended ordinance to Council passed 4-1.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 to O-21-71 (4-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to O-21-71 (3-2)
• Sent O-21-71 to Council without recommendation, as amended (4-1)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is meeting to consider Ordinance O-21-69. This ordinance proposes enacting automated speed enforcement through cameras to monitor travel and enforce speed limits.

• Ordinance O-21-69: Albuquerque Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to send O-21-69, the Albuquerque Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance, to the full Council with a recommendation to pass, and also voted to send it for immediate action. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Sent O-21-69 (automated speed enforcement ordinance) to Council with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)
• Sent O-21-69 to Council for Immediate Action (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several measures to establish a zero fare transit pilot project and a bond election for a multi-use public stadium. The agenda also includes mayoral appointments to various boards and resolutions regarding nuisance property abatements.

• Ordinance to provide for a Zero Fare Pilot Project in the Transit System
• Resolution for a bond election up to $60,000,000 for a multi-use public stadium
• Resolutions for the abatement of nuisance dwellings on Edith Blvd SE, High St SE, and Estancia Dr NW
• Resolution concerning the future management of Candelaria Nature Preserve
• Zoning variance appeal for 20 Richmond DR SE

The City Council passed a resolution to place a $50 million gross receipts tax revenue bond question for a multi-use stadium on the November 2, 2021 ballot, after adopting two amendments. A competing resolution to expand site selection to include west-of-river options failed. The council also approved numerous mayoral appointments and several other items, while postponing several ordinances and resolutions to future meetings.

• Passed R-21-187 as amended, placing $50M stadium bond question on Nov. 2 ballot (7-2)
• Failed R-21-193 to expand stadium site selection west of the river (3-6)
• Approved 20 mayoral appointments to various boards (all 9-0)
• Approved Volcano Road right-of-way vacation for Macritchie Storage Ventures (9-0)
• Postponed O-21-49 (capital set-aside for underserved areas) to Nov. 15 (8-0)
• Postponed O-21-50 (budget ordinance) to Sept. 8 (8-0)
• Postponed M-21-10 (criminal justice reform) to Sept. 8 (8-0)
• Passed R-21-156 ordering abatement of nuisance dwelling at 832 Estancia Dr NW (8-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on August 16, 2021, was primarily introductory, with no final votes taken. Several items were introduced and referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings, including amendments to a bond ordinance and lodgers' tax, and resolutions related to a proposed soccer stadium.

• Introduced O-21-74 amending industrial revenue bond for El Encanto, Inc. (immediate action requested)
• Introduced O-21-75 amending lodgers' tax ordinance (to be heard 9/8/2021)
• Introduced R-21-189 accepting FAA ARPA grant for Aviation Department (immediate action requested)
• Introduced R-21-190 to reform government commission, referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Introduced R-21-191 requiring community benefits agreement for soccer stadium, referred to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Introduced R-21-192 requiring project labor agreement for soccer stadium, referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Introduced R-21-193 directing site selection evaluation west of river for soccer stadium (immediate action requested)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee is considering several ordinance amendments related to neighborhood associations and redevelopment agencies. The committee will also discuss prioritizing corridor improvements for 118th Street between Interstate 40 and Senator Dennis Chavez Boulevard.

• Revision of the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance (O-21-71)
• Creation of a Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission (O-21-72)
• Changes to the Development Commission's role regarding redevelopment agencies (O-21-73)
• Prioritizing corridor improvements for 118th Street from I-40 to Senator Dennis Chavez Boulevard (R-21-182)

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met on August 11, 2021, and voted to postpone all four agenda items to future meetings. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural postponements.

• Postponed O-21-71 (neighborhood association recognition ordinance) to August 25, 2021 (4-0)
• Postponed O-21-72 (Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission) to September 15, 2021 (4-0)
• Postponed O-21-73 (Development Commission amendments) to September 15, 2021 (4-0)
• Postponed R-21-182 (118th Street corridor improvements) to September 15, 2021 (3-1)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a resolution to study the safety of storm water channels, arroyos, and irrigation canals. The agenda also includes reviewing the 2020 Civilian Police Oversight Agency semi-annual report.

• Presentation from Albuquerque Fire Department on community connect and 4th of July efforts
• 3rd Supplemental Agreement with Troy Luna, dba Comprehensive Counseling, LLC (EC-21-397)
• 2020 Civilian Police Oversight Agency (CPOA) Semi-Annual Report (OC-21-36)
• Resolution for a study on storm water channel and irrigation canal safety (R-21-188)

The Public Safety Committee voted to send a third supplemental agreement with Troy Luna, dba Comprehensive Counseling, LLC to the full Council with a recommendation of approval. It also noted the 2020 Civilian Police Oversight Agency Semi-Annual Report and advanced a resolution encouraging a study on storm water channel safety, with amendments, to the Council for immediate action.

• Approved 3rd Supplemental Agreement with Troy Luna, dba Comprehensive Counseling, LLC (5-0)
• Noted receipt of 2020 CPOA Semi-Annual Report (3-0, 2 excused)
• Amended R-21-188 (storm water safety study) with Amendment No. 1 (3-0, 2 excused)
• Amended R-21-188 with Amendment No. 2 (3-0, 2 excused)
• Sent R-21-188 to Council with Do Pass recommendation, as amended (3-0, 2 excused)
• Sent R-21-188 to Council for Immediate Action (3-0, 2 excused)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider several city contracts and development agreements. This includes reviewing awards for airport services and legal personnel, as well as a report on the Wells Park Neighborhood. A proposed automated speed enforcement ordinance has been deferred to August 23.

• Springer Square Sky Link Development Agreement with Zydeco 66, LLC
• Formation of the Aspire Public Improvement District
• Rental car concessions at Albuquerque International Sunport
• Aviation sustainability consultation services contract
• Amendments to the Hospitality Fee Ordinance

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted 5-0 (with Harris excused) to send 16 items to the full City Council with recommendations, including approvals for contracts, agreements, and ordinances. The automated speed enforcement ordinance (O-21-69) was postponed to August 23, 2021. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Sent Wells Park Neighborhood report to Council without recommendation (5-0)
• Approved award to db Production Services LLC for concert production (5-0)
• Approved award to Copper Law Firm and Rita G. Siegel LLC for hearing officers (5-0)
• Approved Springer Square Sky Link Development Agreement with Zydeco 66, LLC (5-0)
• Approved rental car concessions at Sunport (5-0)
• Approved Nuevo Atrisco Commercial Development Agreement (5-0)
• Postponed automated speed enforcement ordinance to Aug 23, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved formation of Aspire Public Improvement District (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to establish a zero-fare transit pilot and create capital improvements for underserved areas. The agenda also includes public hearings on zoning appeals and resolutions regarding nuisance property abatements.

• Ordinance to provide for a Zero Fare Pilot Project (O-21-67)
• Capital Improvements Ordinance amendment for underserved areas (O-21-49)
• Zoning appeals for 1203 Coal Ave SE (AC-21-6 and AC-21-7)
• Nuisance property abatement resolutions for 1717 Edith Blvd SE, 1804 High St SE, and 832 Estancia Dr NW
• Accepting recommendations from the Balloon Landing Task Force (R-21-160)

The Albuquerque City Council confirmed Chris Melendrez as Director of Council Services (9-0). It also passed resolutions accepting the Balloon Landing Task Force recommendations and supporting the Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. Several items were postponed to August 16, including the zero-fare transit pilot ordinance and related resolutions, and a proposed tax increment development district for South Campus.

• Confirmed Chris Melendrez as Director of Council Services (9-0)
• Passed R-21-160 accepting Balloon Landing Task Force recommendations (9-0)
• Passed R-21-163 supporting Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026 (9-0)
• Passed R-21-181 establishing federal priorities for FY21-FY22, as amended (9-0)
• Postponed O-21-67 zero-fare transit pilot ordinance to August 16 (9-0)
• Postponed R-21-173 and R-21-178 related to zero-fare transit to August 16 (9-0)
• Postponed R-21-179 South Campus TIDD formation to August 16 (8-0, Harris excused)
• Confirmed multiple mayoral appointments to boards and commissions (9-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on August 2, 2021, was largely procedural. The council received numerous communications from the mayor, including appointments, contract awards, and right-of-way vacations, and referred most items to committees for further review. Several items were scheduled for a future council meeting on August 16, 2021. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Referred EC-21-396 (db Production Services contract) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-397 (Comprehensive Counseling agreement) to Public Safety Committee
• Referred EC-21-398 (Copper Law Firm and Rita G. Siegel LLC) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-400 (Springer Square Sky Link Development Agreement) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-401 (Rental Car Concessions at Sunport) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-402 (Q3 FY2021 Revenue & Expense Report) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-404 (Nuevo Atrisco Development Agreement) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-407 (C & S Companies Aviation Sustainability) to Finance & Government Operations Committee

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will consider a resolution establishing federal priorities for the City of Albuquerque's 2021-2022 community project funds. The committee will also discuss preparations with Washington and state legislature liaisons regarding future funding submittals and policy advocacy. No public comment is scheduled for this meeting.

• Consideration of R-21-181 establishing federal priorities for 2021-2022 community project funds
• Discussion on preparations for Federal Fiscal Year 23 Congressional Community Project Funds
• Discussion regarding City Policy Goals for the 55th New Mexico Legislature

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting including an economic development discussion and an administration question and answer period. The Council is also scheduled to take final action on an ordinance amendment regarding labor management relations.

• Ordinance O-21-70 amending the Labor Management Relations Ordinance
• Economic development discussion
• Administration question and answer period

The City Council passed O-21-70, amending the Labor Management Relations Ordinance to ensure compliance with changes to state law regarding public employee bargaining, as directed by the New Mexico Public Employee Labor Relations Board. The motion carried with 8 votes in favor and 1 excused.

• Passed O-21-70, amending the Labor Management Relations Ordinance for state law compliance (8-0, with 1 excused).

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council meeting includes discussions on economic development and various administrative appointments. The agenda features several items for approval, including legal service contracts, property leases, and nuisance abatement resolutions.

• Sublease agreement between the City of Albuquerque and Netflix Studios, LLC
• Lease of 3333 Truman Street NE to the Boys & Girls Club of Central New Mexico
• Blanket amendment to airline operating agreements and terminal building leases
• Vacation of public right of way for Columbia Drive by the Aviation Department
• Abatement of nuisance dwellings at 1717 Edith Blvd SE, 6816 Ina Dr NE, and 1804 High St SE

The Albuquerque City Council passed a resolution establishing a moratorium on cannabis retail, cultivation, and manufacturing uses in the Old Town Historic Protection Overlay Zone until July 1, 2022, or when the 2021 Integrated Development Ordinance update becomes effective. The council also passed a resolution concerning a general obligation bond election to be held on November 2, 2021, and confirmed the selection of Melissa Santistevan as Inspector General.

• Passed R-21-165, establishing a cannabis moratorium in the Old Town Historic Protection Overlay Zone (9-0).
• Passed R-21-169, concerning a general obligation bond election on November 2, 2021 (8-0, Harris excused).
• Confirmed the selection of Melissa Santistevan as Inspector General (8-1, Bassan against).
• Approved a sublease agreement between the City and Netflix Studios, LLC (9-0).
• Approved the lease of 3333 Truman Street NE to the Boys & Girls Club of Central New Mexico (9-0).
• Postponed R-21-171, concerning the Candelaria Nature Preserve management plan, to August 2, 2021 (8-0, Peña excused).
• Postponed O-21-50, amending the City Budget Ordinance, to August 2, 2021 (8-0, Peña excused).
• Passed R-21-180, dedicating a section of Coors Boulevard to honor Father Graham R. Golden (9-0).

President

The City Council introduced several items, including a proposed automated speed enforcement ordinance (O-21-69) which was referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee. The Council also referred the 2020 Civilian Police Oversight Agency Semi-Annual Report to the Public Safety Committee. No final decisions were made on these items; they are pending further review.

• Referred O-21-69 (automated speed enforcement ordinance) to the Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred OC-36 (2020 CPOA Semi-Annual Report) to the Public Safety Committee
• Introduced O-21-70 (labor management relations amendment) to be heard at a special meeting on 6/25/2021
• Introduced R-21-179 (South Campus Tax Increment Development District) with a public hearing set for 8/16/2021
• Introduced R-21-180 (Coors Boulevard dedication) with immediate action requested
• Introduced R-21-181 (federal priorities) to be heard on 8/2/2021
• Received mayor's appointments and recommendations (EC-21-379 through EC-21-388) with some scheduled for 8/2/2021 and others for immediate action

City Council

The City Council will hold an economic development discussion and a question and answer period with administration officials. The council is also scheduled to consider adoption of text amendments for the 2020 Integrated Development Ordinance annual update.

• Adoption of text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance §14-16 (O-21-60)
• Economic development discussion
• Administration question and answer period

The City Council passed O-21-60, adopting text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance for the 2020 annual update, after considering 23 amendments. Of these, 11 amendments were approved and 12 failed, including a failed attempt to reconsider Amendment No. 23. The final vote to pass the ordinance as amended was 6-3.

• Passed O-21-60, the 2020 IDO annual update, as amended (6-3)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 (5-4)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 8 (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 9 (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 14 (6-3)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The committee will discuss the 2021 Albuquerque Climate Action Plan and the future management of Candelaria Nature Preserve. The agenda also includes consideration of a mayoral appointment to the Environmental Planning Commission.

• Appointment of Dennis F. Armijo Sr to the Environmental Planning Commission (EC-21-370)
• 2021 Albuquerque Climate Action Plan (EC-21-378)
• Future management and 2020 Resource Management Plan for Candelaria Nature Preserve (R-21-171)

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted 5-0 to recommend confirming Dennis F. Armijo Sr to the Environmental Planning Commission and sent it to the City Council for immediate action. The committee also voted 5-0 to note receipt of the 2021 Albuquerque Climate Action Plan, and recommended passage of R-21-171 concerning the Candelaria Nature Preserve's future management and 2020 Resource Management Plan, also with immediate action.

• Recommended confirmation of Dennis F. Armijo Sr to Environmental Planning Commission (5-0)
• Sent Armijo appointment to Council for immediate action (5-0)
• Noted receipt of 2021 Albuquerque Climate Action Plan (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for R-21-171 on Candelaria Nature Preserve management (5-0)
• Sent R-21-171 to Council for immediate action (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear a presentation from the Detective Academy. The committee will also review agreement EC-21-373 with New Mexico Tactical Emergency Medical Support.

• Presentation from the Detective Academy
• Agreement EC-21-373 with New Mexico Tactical Emergency Medical Support

The Public Safety Committee voted to send an agreement with New Mexico Tactical Emergency Medical Support to the full City Council with a recommendation for approval. The committee also voted to send the matter to Council for immediate action. Councilor Isaac Benton was excused and did not participate.

• Approved sending EC-21-373 (agreement with New Mexico Tactical Emergency Medical Support) to Council with recommendation to approve (4-0, Benton excused)
• Approved sending EC-21-373 to Council for immediate action (4-0, Benton excused)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is considering several ordinances and resolutions regarding city services. Proposed items include a zero-fare transit pilot project and new capital set-asides for underserved areas. The committee will also review various legal service agreements and federal grant acceptances.

• Amendments to the Transit System Ordinance for a Zero Fare Pilot Project (O-21-67)
• Creation of a capital set-aside for underserved areas and communities (O-21-49)
• Acceptance of U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds (R-21-167)
• Traffic management and safety improvements on Universe Boulevard (R-21-161)
• Approval of various outside counsel legal services agreements for FY22

The Finance & Government Operations Committee met on June 14, 2021, and voted to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations. Notably, it advanced a zero-fare transit pilot ordinance (O-21-67) and a capital set-aside for underserved communities (O-21-49) without recommendation, and approved a resolution to accept Balloon Landing Task Force recommendations. It also recommended approval of multiple outside counsel agreements and a resolution for emergency rental assistance funding. One item, a nuisance abatement for 376 Dolores Dr NW, was withdrawn by the sponsor.

• Sent O-21-49 (capital set-aside for underserved areas) to Council without recommendation (5-0)
• Sent O-21-67 (zero fare transit pilot) to Council without recommendation (5-0)
• Postponed R-20-122 (La Jornada art installation) to September 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Withdrew R-21-131 (nuisance abatement at 376 Dolores Dr NW) by sponsor
• Sent R-21-160 (Balloon Landing Task Force recommendations) to Council with Do Pass (5-0)
• Sent R-21-167 (emergency rental assistance award) to Council with Do Pass (5-0)
• Sent R-21-168 (HHS grant application) to Council with Do Pass (4-1, Bassan against)
• Sent R-21-174 (Urban Enhancement Trust Fund program) to Council with Do Pass (5-0)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council meeting includes discussions on ordinance amendments and city agreements. Proposed items include repealing voter ID requirements for municipal elections and updating the Integrated Development Ordinance. The council will also review zoning appeals regarding a fueling station on Bridge Blvd SW.

• $10,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bond for El Encanto, Inc.
• Repeal of voter ID requirements for municipal elections
• Agreement between Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Albuquerque Ambulance Service
• Zoning appeals for a light vehicle fueling station on Bridge Blvd SW
• Text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance

The Albuquerque City Council passed a $10 million industrial revenue bond to finance construction and equipping of a manufacturing facility for El Encanto, Inc. The council also approved a solar energy economic development project, confirmed multiple board appointments, and passed several nuisance property abatement resolutions. A proposal to repeal voter ID requirements for municipal elections failed, and a veto of a gasoline tax ordinance was not overridden.

• Passed $10M industrial revenue bond for El Encanto, Inc. manufacturing facility (8-0, Bassan excused)
• Passed economic development project for Affordable Solar Installation, Inc. (8-0, Bassan excused)
• Failed to repeal voter ID requirements for municipal elections (6-2, Bassan excused)
• Failed to override mayoral veto of 2-cent gasoline tax ordinance (5-4)
• Passed nuisance abatement at 5912 Sweet Water Dr NW (7-1, Bassan excused)
• Passed nuisance abatement at 400 Mesilla St SE (7-1, Bassan excused)
• Passed nuisance abatement at 404 Mesilla St SE (7-0, Bassan and Peña excused)
• Postponed 2020 IDO Annual Update text amendments to special meeting June 17 (5-4)

President

The City Council meeting on June 7, 2021, was largely procedural, with no final votes taken. The council referred multiple communications and introductions to various committees, including the Finance & Government Operations Committee, Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee, and Public Safety Committee. Several items were scheduled to be heard at the next Council meeting on June 21, 2021. Two items were withdrawn by their sponsors, and one veto was noted for immediate action.

• Referred EC-21-348 through EC-21-356, EC-21-375 to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-370 and EC-21-378 to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred EC-21-373 to Public Safety Committee
• Scheduled EC-21-346, EC-21-347, EC-21-357 through EC-21-374, EC-21-376, and others for June 21 Council meeting
• Withdrawn O-21-66 and RA-21-5 by sponsor
• Referred O-21-67, O-21-68, R-21-167, R-21-168, R-21-172, R-21-173, R-21-174, R-21-176, R-21-177, R-21-178 to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-21-171 to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Noted EC-21-377 (veto of gasoline tax) for immediate action

City Council Study Session

This study session is for discussion only, and no action will be taken except for the approval of previous minutes. The Council will hear a presentation regarding the New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act.

• Approval of June 25, 2020 Summary Minutes
• Presentation on the New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act by Senator Katy M. Duhigg

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal for a two-cent municipal gasoline tax to fund road repairs. The agenda also includes using American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic recovery and approving the FY 2022 operating budget.

• Proposed two-cent per gallon municipal gasoline tax for road rehabilitation
• Use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic response and recovery
• Appropriation of funds for the FY 2022 City operating budget
• Lease agreement between the City and MW Development LLC
• Selection of the City Auditor

The City Council passed the FY2022 operating budget (R-21-147) as amended, approved a two-cent municipal gasoline tax conditional on voter approval (O-20-18), and authorized use of American Rescue Plan Act funds (R-21-157) as amended. The council also confirmed Nicole Kelley as City Auditor and postponed a charter amendment on voter ID requirements to June 7.

• Passed FY2022 budget R-21-147 as substituted and amended (9-0)
• Passed 2-cent gas tax O-20-18 as amended (5-4)
• Authorized ARPA fund use R-21-157 as amended (8-1)
• Confirmed Nicole Kelley as City Auditor (9-0)
• Postponed voter ID charter amendment O-21-61 to June 7 (9-0)
• Approved lease with MW Development LLC (9-0)
• Confirmed Laura L. Harris to Biological Park Board (9-0)
• Confirmed Dr. Karl Horak to Biological Park Board (9-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on May 17, 2021, was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The council introduced several ordinances and resolutions, including appointments to city boards, a right-of-way vacation, an ambulance service agreement, and various policy items. All items were either scheduled for a future council meeting on June 7, 2021, or referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee for further review.

• Introduced O-21-62, supporting Affordable Solar Installation Inc. under the Local Economic Development Act (to be heard 6/7/2021)
• Introduced O-21-63, amending the Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee to include active transportation users (to be heard 6/7/2021)
• Introduced O-21-64, clarifying disabled parking placard requirements (to be heard 6/7/2021)
• Introduced O-21-65, authorizing $10M industrial revenue bond for El Encanto, Inc. (to be heard 6/7/2021)
• Introduced R-21-160, accepting Balloon Landing Task Force recommendations (referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee)
• Introduced R-21-161, prioritizing traffic management on Universe Boulevard (referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee)
• Introduced R-21-162, prioritizing complete street improvements on San Pedro Drive (to be heard 6/7/2021)
• Introduced R-21-163, supporting Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026 (referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the City's annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The agenda includes establishing one-year objectives and appropriating funds for city operations. Members will also consider using American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic response and recovery.

• Amendment to the City Budget Ordinance (O-21-50)
• Appropriation of FY 2022 operating and capital funds (R-21-147)
• Establishment of one-year objectives for FY 2022 (R-21-148)
• Use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic response (R-21-157)

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously (8-0, with one excused) to send the FY2022 operating budget ordinance (O-21-50) and the budget appropriation resolution (R-21-147) to the full Council without recommendation, after adopting five amendments to the resolution. It also approved amendments to the one-year objectives resolution (R-21-148) and sent it forward, and sent the American Rescue Plan Act funding resolution (R-21-157) to Council without recommendation. All items were also recommended for immediate action by the Council.

• Sent O-21-50 (budget ordinance amendment) to Council without recommendation (8-0)
• Sent O-21-50 to Council for immediate action (8-0)
• Substituted R-21-147 (FY2022 appropriations) and adopted 5 amendments (8-0, except Amendment 5: 7-1)
• Sent R-21-147 to Council without recommendation, as substituted and amended (8-0)
• Sent R-21-147 to Council for immediate action (8-0)
• Adopted 3 amendments to R-21-148 (one-year objectives) and sent to Council without recommendation (8-0)
• Sent R-21-148 to Council for immediate action (8-0)
• Sent R-21-157 (ARPA funding use) to Council without recommendation and for immediate action (8-0)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The committee will consider ordinance O-21-60 regarding text amendments for the 2020 IDO Annual Update. This includes amendments for Small Mapped Areas.

• Ordinance O-21-60: Text amendments to Integrated Development Ordinance §14-16

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee considered O-21-60, the 2020 Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) annual update, including text amendments for small mapped areas. A motion to postpone to June 16 failed 2-3. The committee adopted 18 amendments (A1, A2, A5, A7-A11, A13-A18) and then voted 5-0 to send the ordinance to the full Council with a recommendation of Do Pass, as amended.

• Postponement to June 16, 2021 failed (2-3)
• Amendment A1 adopted (5-0)
• Amendment A2 adopted (5-0)
• Amendment A5 adopted (4-1)
• Amendment A7 adopted (3-2)
• Amendment A8 adopted (3-2)
• Amendment A9 adopted (3-2)
• Amendment A10 adopted (3-2)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review presentations from the Albuquerque Fire Department regarding H.E.A.R.T. and logistics. The committee will also consider agreements with New Mexico Solutions, DLG Accounting Advisory Services, and a real estate lease for parts of the Rosenwald Building Condominiums.

• Presentation from Albuquerque Fire Department's H.E.A.R.T. team
• Albuquerque Fire Department logistics overview presentation
• 4th Supplemental Agreement with New Mexico Solutions (EC-21-330)
• Real estate purchase and lease agreement for Rosenwald Building Condominiums (EC-21-331)
• Agreement with DLG Accounting Advisory Services (EC-21-335)

The Public Safety Committee heard a presentation on the Albuquerque Fire Department's H.E.A.R.T. program and voted to send three items to the full City Council with a recommendation of approval. All votes were 4-0 with one excused absence. The items include a supplemental agreement with New Mexico Solutions, a real estate purchase and lease for the Rosenwald Building, and an agreement with DLG Accounting Advisory Services.

• Sent EC-21-330 (4th Supplemental Agreement with New Mexico Solutions) to Council with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Sent EC-21-331 (Rosenwald Building purchase and lease agreement) to Council with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Sent EC-21-335 (Agreement with DLG Accounting Advisory Services) to Council with recommendation to approve (4-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The committee is reviewing ordinance amendments and city lease agreements. The agenda includes discussions on nuisance property abatements and federal grant approvals. Financial reports, including the FY20 audit, are also scheduled for review.

• Repealing voter ID requirements for municipal elections (O-21-61)
• Lease agreements with MW Development LLC and 10 Tanker Air Carrier (EC-322, EC-323)
• Nuisance property abatement requests at multiple addresses (R-21-152, R-21-153, R-21-154, R-21-155, R-21-156)
• Approval of the FY20 audit (EC-321)
• Adopting the 2021 Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds (R-21-159)

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted 4-0 (with Harris excused) to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations. These included approving lease agreements with MW Development LLC and 10 Tanker Air Carrier, a charter amendment repealing voter ID requirements for municipal elections, and multiple nuisance property abatement resolutions. The committee also postponed a nuisance abatement for 376 Dolores Dr NW to June 14, 2021.

• Approved lease agreement with MW Development LLC (4-0)
• Approved building lease with 10 Tanker Air Carrier (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass on charter amendment repealing voter ID requirements (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass on professional services ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Postponed nuisance abatement at 376 Dolores Dr NW to June 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass on nuisance abatement at 1804 High St SE (3-1)
• Recommended Do Pass on nuisance abatement at 832 Estancia Dr NW (3-1)
• Recommended Do Pass on 2021 HUD entitlement funds action plan (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing resolutions for the City of Albuquerque's fiscal year 2022 budget. This includes appropriating funds for city operations and capital needs. The committee will also discuss using American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic response and recovery.

• Appropriation of funds for FY 2022 city operations and capital funds (R-21-147)
• Use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic response and recovery (R-21-157)
• Establishment of one-year objectives for fiscal year 2022 (R-21-148)
• Amendment to the City Budget Ordinance regarding annual budget preparation (O-21-50)

The Committee of the Whole met via Zoom on May 6, 2021, with six councilors present and three excused. All four agenda items—the FY2022 operating and capital budget appropriation (R-21-147), the one-year objectives resolution (R-21-148), the American Rescue Plan Act funding authorization (R-21-157), and the budget ordinance amendment (O-21-50)—were postponed to May 13, 2021. Each postponement motion carried unanimously (6-0) with the same six councilors voting in favor. No substantive decisions were made; all items were tabled for later consideration.

• Postponed R-21-147 (FY2022 budget appropriation) to May 13, 2021 (6-0)
• Postponed R-21-148 (FY2022 one-year objectives) to May 13, 2021 (6-0)
• Postponed R-21-157 (ARPA funding authorization) to May 13, 2021 (6-0)
• Postponed O-21-50 (budget ordinance amendment) to May 13, 2021 (6-0)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss ordinance updates. The committee will consider adopting text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance §14-16. These amendments are part of the 2020 IDO annual update and include provisions for small mapped areas.

• Adopting text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance §14-16 (O-21-60)

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted unanimously to postpone action on O-21-60, which would adopt text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance §14-16 for the 2020 IDO Annual Update, including amendments for small mapped areas. The item was rescheduled to May 12, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed O-21-60 (2020 IDO Annual Update text amendments) to May 12, 2021 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including ground lease agreements and transit department grants. Proposed actions include amending the traffic code for residential parking and adopting a 'Safe Harbor' policy for victims of violence. The council will also address nuisance abatement for specific properties.

• Highlands East redevelopment in the Sycamore Metropolitan Redevelopment Area
• Amendments to the Traffic Code regarding residential permit parking areas
• Adoption of a 'Safe Harbor' policy for victims of domestic and other violence
• Authorization of grant applications for Transit Department programs
• Nuisance abatement for structures at 5912 Sweet Water Dr NW and 1717 Edith Blvd SE

The Albuquerque City Council passed a resolution creating a 'Safe Harbor' policy allowing domestic violence victims to engage with police without fear of arrest, after adopting three amendments. The council also passed ordinances amending the traffic code for residential permit parking, renaming the cable board, and approving the Highlands East redevelopment project. Several appointments and reports were approved on the consent agenda.

• Approved Safe Harbor policy for domestic violence victims (6-2, Benton excused)
• Passed O-21-54 amending traffic code for residential permit parking areas (9-0)
• Passed O-21-55 renaming cable board to Albuquerque Cable, Internet and PEG Advisory Board (9-0)
• Passed O-21-57 approving Highlands East redevelopment project (9-0)
• Approved ground lease with Saylor Family Trust at 3712 Edith Blvd NE (8-0, Borrego recused)
• Confirmed Richard Johnson to Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board (9-0)
• Postponed nuisance abatement at 5912 Sweet Water Dr NW to May 17, 2021 (9-0)
• Postponed nuisance abatement at 1717 Edith Blvd SE to June 7, 2021 (9-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on May 3, 2021, was procedural only. All communications and introductions were referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings; no substantive decisions were made.

• Referred 4th Supplemental Agreement with New Mexico Solutions to Public Safety Committee
• Referred Rosenwald Building purchase/lease agreement to Public Safety Committee
• Referred Q2 FY2021 Revenue & Expense Report to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled Mayor's appointment of Laura L. Harris to Biological Park Board for 5/17/2021 hearing
• Scheduled Mayor's re-appointment of Dr. Karl Horak to Biological Park Board for 5/17/2021 hearing
• Referred DLG Accounting Advisory Services agreement to Public Safety Committee
• Scheduled City Auditor selection for 5/17/2021 hearing
• Referred IDO text amendments, charter amendment on voter ID, and HUD grant items to respective committees

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the City of Albuquerque's fiscal year 2022 budget and objectives. This includes proposals for operating and capital fund appropriations. The committee will also consider using American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic response and recovery efforts.

• FY 2022 budget appropriations and adjustments (R-21-147)
• One-year objectives for fiscal year 2022 (R-21-148)
• Use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic recovery (R-21-157)
• Amendments to the City Budget Ordinance (O-21-50)

The Committee of the Whole met via Zoom and voted unanimously (8-0, with one excused) to postpone four items to May 6, 2021. These included the FY2022 operating budget appropriation (R-21-147), FY2022 one-year objectives (R-21-148), authorization of American Rescue Plan Act direct funding (R-21-157), and an ordinance amending the City Budget Ordinance (O-21-50). No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural postponements.

• Postponed R-21-147 (FY2022 budget appropriation) to May 6, 2021 (8-0)
• Postponed R-21-148 (FY2022 one-year objectives) to May 6, 2021 (8-0)
• Postponed R-21-157 (ARPA direct funding authorization) to May 6, 2021 (8-0)
• Postponed O-21-50 (City Budget Ordinance amendment) to May 6, 2021 (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing final actions regarding industrial revenue bonds for El Encanto, Inc. and the Affordable Solar Project. The agenda also includes mayoral appointments to several municipal boards and budget adjustments for Pan-Asian student community support.

• Up to $10,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the El Encanto, Inc. project
• $8,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bond for the Affordable Solar Project
• Ground Lease and Development Agreement with Theia Group, Inc.
• Appointments to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board
• General Fund appropriations for Pan-Asian Student Community support

The Albuquerque City Council approved a resolution declaring intent to issue up to $10 million in industrial revenue bonds for the El Encanto, Inc. (Bueno Foods) project, and passed an ordinance supporting the construction of a freezer warehouse. The council also passed an ordinance authorizing $7.578 million in industrial revenue bonds for the Affordable Solar Project, and approved a supplemental agreement with the NM Asian Family Center for Pan-Asian student community support. Several appointments to city boards were confirmed, and a proposed gasoline tax was postponed to May 17, 2021.

• Approved resolution to issue up to $10M industrial revenue bonds for El Encanto, Inc. (Bueno Foods) project (9-0)
• Passed ordinance supporting El Encanto freezer warehouse project under Local Economic Development Act (9-0)
• Authorized $7.578M industrial revenue bonds for Affordable Solar Project (8-0, Benton excused)
• Passed resolution adjusting FY2021 appropriations for Pan-Asian student community support via NM Asian Family Center (7-0, Benton and Gibson excused)
• Postponed municipal gasoline tax ordinance (O-20-18) to May 17, 2021 (9-0)
• Confirmed 16 mayoral appointments to various boards (9-0 each)
• Approved supplemental agreement with Jaramillo Law Firm PC (9-0)
• Withdrawn by administration: real estate sales agreement for Ives Addition lot and Freeman Avenue right-of-way vacation (9-0 each)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on April 19, 2021, was largely procedural. All communications and introductions were referred to committees or scheduled for future meetings, with no substantive decisions or final votes taken. Items included committee referrals for the FY20 audit, a lease agreement, and several nuisance property abatement resolutions, as well as appointments to be heard on May 3.

• Referred Early Head Start Quarterly Report to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred FY20 Audit approval to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred MW Development LLC lease agreement to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred 10 Tanker Air Carrier building lease to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Mayor's appointments to Urban Enhancement Trust Fund, Small Business Regulatory Advisory Committee, Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Indicators Progress Commission to be heard 5/3/2021
• Referred Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board appointment for immediate action
• Referred Professional Services Ordinance amendment to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred American Rescue Plan Act funding resolution to Committee of the Whole

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The committee will consider requests for additional community input regarding the proposed Gateway Center at the former Lovelace Hospital site. It will also discuss adopting recommendations from the Juan Tabo Connectivity Study.

• R-21-141: Requesting additional community input and good neighbor measures for the proposed Gateway Center
• R-21-143: Adopting recommendations from the Juan Tabo Connectivity Study near Eubank, Southern Boulevard, and Tijeras Arroyo

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted 5-0 to send two resolutions to the full City Council with a 'Do Pass' recommendation. The first calls for additional community input and good neighbor measures for the proposed Gateway Center at the former Lovelace Hospital site. The second adopts the Juan Tabo Connectivity Study, making its recommendations policy priorities for Juan Tabo Boulevard near Eubank Boulevard, Southern Boulevard, and the Tijeras Arroyo.

• Sent R-21-141 to Council with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)
• Sent R-21-143 to Council with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review Albuquerque Police Department expenditure reports related to the Court Approved Settlement Agreement. The committee will also discuss the 2020 CPOA Semi-Annual Report and a resolution regarding a “Safe Harbor” policy for crime victims.

• Resolution R-21-142: Adopting a policy to create a “Safe Harbor” for victims of domestic violence and other violence to engage with police without fear of arrest.
• EC-21-311: Report on Albuquerque Police Department expenditures related to the Court Approved Settlement Agreement (CASA).
• OC-21-29: 2020 CPOA Semi-Annual Report.

The Public Safety Committee voted 4-0 to send R-21-142 to the full Council with a recommendation to pass, creating a 'Safe Harbor' policy allowing domestic violence victims to engage with police without fear of arrest. The committee also noted receipt of two reports: APD's CASA expenditure report for Q4 FY2019 and the 2020 CPOA Semi-Annual Report. Councilor Bassan was excused.

• Sent R-21-142 (Safe Harbor for domestic violence victims) to Council with Do Pass recommendation (4-0)
• Sent EC-21-311 (APD CASA expenditures Q4 FY2019) to Council with Receipt Be Noted (4-0)
• Sent OC-21-29 (2020 CPOA Semi-Annual Report) to Council with Receipt Be Noted (4-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several items including ground lease agreements and transit department grants. The agenda includes proposed changes to residential permit parking and the abatement of nuisance structures. The committee will also review the 2020 Workforce Housing Trust Fund Report.

• Redevelopment of the Sycamore Metropolitan area for Springhill Suites
• Amendments to the Traffic Code for new residential permit parking areas
• Ground lease agreements for properties at 3712 Edith Blvd. NE and 6325 Hanover Rd., NW
• Grant applications for Transit Department programs from the Federal Transit Administration
• Abatement of nuisance structures at 376 Dolores Dr NW, 5912 Sweet Water Dr NW, and 1717 Edith Blvd SE

The Finance & Government Operations Committee met and voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of several items to the full City Council, including a supplemental agreement with Jaramillo Law Firm, ground leases, and various reports. They also recommended passage of ordinances related to residential parking, cable franchise board changes, and a redevelopment project, and recommended approval of nuisance abatement resolutions for specific properties.

• Approved supplemental agreement with Jaramillo Law Firm (EC-21-306) - 5-0
• Approved ground lease with Saylor Family Trust at 6325 Hanover Rd NW - 5-0
• Approved ground lease with Mary Beth Maloy and Dion Patrick Maloy at 6325 Hanover Rd NW and 1301 & 1010 64th St NW - 5-0
• Noted receipt of Legal Department's Quarterly Litigation Report - 5-0
• Noted receipt of 2020 Workforce Housing Trust Fund Report - 5-0
• Noted receipt of Five-Year Forecast FY2021-FY2025 - 5-0
• Recommended passage of ordinance on residential permit parking (O-21-54) - 5-0
• Recommended passage of ordinance on Cable Franchise and Hearing Board changes (O-21-55) - 5-0

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is meeting via Zoom to discuss energy sustainability goals and various mayoral appointments. The agenda includes a public hearing for a zoning appeal regarding an electronic sign on Lomas Blvd NE. The Council will also consider a resolution to temporarily halt the creation of new residential parking permit areas.

• Zoning appeal for an electronic sign at 99999 Lomas Blvd NE
• Resolution to halt new residential parking permit areas
• Agreement with Boomalli Consulting to commission art at Albuquerque BioPark
• Appointment of Richard Johnson to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board
• Award to Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories for drug testing services

The Albuquerque City Council passed a resolution establishing a temporary halt on creating new residential parking permit areas and directing the city to stay enforcement of the permit area on Trellis Drive and Decker Road between Campbell and Candelaria Roads. The resolution was amended and passed as amended by a 7-0 vote, with two councilors excused. The council also approved several contracts and appointments on the consent agenda, and postponed two items to later meetings.

• Passed as amended R-21-144, temporary halt on new residential parking permit areas and stay of enforcement for Trellis/Decker area (7-0)
• Approved EC-21-263, professional service agreement with Boomalli Consulting for BioPark art (7-0)
• Approved EC-21-271, award to Embodied Spirit Therapies for mindfulness program (7-0)
• Approved EC-21-272, award to Quest Diagnostics for alcohol/drug testing services (7-0)
• Approved EC-21-273, increase for Presbyterian Health Plan counseling services (7-0)
• Approved EC-21-274, first amendment to Verizon Wireless lease (7-0)
• Approved EC-21-276, supplemental agreement for outside counsel legal services (7-0)
• Postponed O-20-39 (paid leave ordinance) to April 19, 2021 (7-0)

President

The April 5, 2021 City Council meeting was largely procedural, with no final votes on substantive items. The council referred numerous mayoral appointments, ordinances, and resolutions to committees for further review, including the FY2022 budget and several land and bond measures. Several items were scheduled for public hearing at the April 19 council meeting.

• Referred FY2022 budget ordinance (R-147) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred FY2022 one-year objectives (R-148) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred 10 mayoral board appointments to April 19 council meeting
• Referred 3 ground lease agreements to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred supplemental agreement with Jaramillo Law Firm to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred APD CASA expenditure report to Public Safety Committee
• Referred domestic violence 'Safe Harbor' resolution (R-142) to Public Safety Committee
• Referred Juan Tabo Connectivity Study (R-143) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will review reports from state and federal lobbyists. The committee will also discuss guidance for lobbyists and address potential action items resulting from these reports.

• Report from State Lobbyists on State Legislature
• Discussion of guidance for lobbyists
• Update from Federal Lobbyists
• Potential action items in response to lobbyist reports

City Council

The City Council will meet via Zoom to consider several financial and administrative items. Key actions include authorizing the sale of General Oblable Bonds totaling up to $42,960,000 and appointing Harold Medina as Chief of Police. The agenda also includes infrastructure projects and updates to the Integrated Development Ordinance.

• Appointment of Harold Medina as Chief of Police
• Authorization of up to $42,960,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Engineering consultants for Tierra Pintada Blvd. and Mirehaven Pkwy. roundabout
• Grant funds for the Waste Isolation Pilot Program for Albuquerque Fire Rescue
• Moratorium on specific sections of the Integrated Development Ordinance

The Albuquerque City Council confirmed Harold Medina as Chief of Police, approved two Local Economic Development Act projects for Los Poblanos and Build With Robots, and passed a resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds. It also passed the 2021-2030 capital improvements plan with amendments, and approved a moratorium on certain IDO wall and fence sections.

• Confirmed Harold Medina as Chief of Police (9-0)
• Approved LEDA project for Los Poblanos production facility (9-0)
• Approved LEDA project for Build With Robots facilities (9-0)
• Authorized sale of $22.96M GO bonds and $27.98M refunding bonds (9-0)
• Passed 2021-2030 capital improvements plan as amended (6-3)
• Declared moratorium on IDO wall and fence sections (9-0)
• Declared stay of enforcement on IDO administrative decision delay (8-1)
• Rejected transfer of excess parking revenue to redevelopment fund (3-6)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on March 15, 2021, was procedural only. The council received a list of mayor's appointments to various boards and committees, including the appointment of Harold Medina as Chief of Police, which was marked for immediate action. All other appointments were scheduled to be heard at the April 5, 2021, council meeting. No decisions were made, and no ordinances or resolutions were voted on.

• Received Mayor's appointment of Harold Medina as Chief of Police (EC-21-293) — immediate action requested.
• Received Mayor's appointments to the Youth Advisory Council (EC-21-281, EC-21-283, EC-21-284, EC-21-286, EC-21-287) — to be heard 4/5/2021.
• Received Mayor's appointments to the Transit Advisory Board (EC-21-282, EC-21-289, EC-21-290) — to be heard 4/5/2021.
• Received Mayor's appointments to the Affordable Housing Committee (EC-21-279, EC-21-291) — to be heard 4/5/2021.
• Received Mayor's appointments to the Indicators Progress Commission (EC-21-292, EC-21-295) — to be heard 4/5/2021.
• Received Mayor's appointment to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory Board (EC-21-280) — to be heard 4/5/2021.
• Received Mayor's appointment to the Albuquerque Energy Council (EC-21-285) — to be heard 4/5/2021.
• Received Mayor's re-appointment to the ADA Advisory Council (EC-21-288) — to be heard 4/5/2021.

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will review reports from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature and discuss guidance for lobbyists. The meeting also includes a review of City Agent recommendations for a list of potential federal funding projects.

• Report from State Lobbyists on State Legislature
• Discussion of guidance for lobbyists
• Review of Federal Funding Project List recommendations

Public Safety Committee

The committee will receive an update from the Albuquerque Community Safety Department Coordinator. The meeting also includes a quarterly report for the new department under FY21 R-20-99, Objective 16.

• Albuquerque Community Safety Department Update
• EC-21-269 Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) Department Quarterly Report

The Public Safety Committee reviewed the Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) Department Quarterly Report for FY21 (EC-21-269) and voted unanimously to send it to the City Council with a recommendation that the receipt be noted. The motion was made by Councilor Sena and carried 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Sent EC-21-269 (ACS Quarterly Report) to Council with recommendation of Receipt Be Noted (motion by Sena, carried 5-0).

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The committee will consider several contract awards, including employee health and testing services. It will also discuss ordinances regarding property abatements and capital improvement funding.

• Professional Service Agreement with Boomalli Consulting Pty, Ltd. for Albuquerque BioPark art
• Ordinance to create a capital set-aside for underserved areas and communities
• Direction on La Jornada Art Installation pending criminal investigation
• Funding addition for the HopeWorks Displaced Tenant Relocation contract
• Roadway project for Ventura Street and Holly Avenue traffic circle

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted 4-0 to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations to approve, including a professional services agreement for BioPark art, an energy and sustainability goals report, and awards for employee wellness, drug testing, and counseling services. It also approved a lease amendment with Verizon Wireless, supplemental funding for tenant relocation and legal services, and a capital improvements ordinance amendment for underserved areas. Two items were postponed to June 14, 2021, and two nuisance abatement resolutions were postponed to April 12, 2021. One roadway project was amended and sent to Council with a do-pass recommendation.

• Approved sending EC-21-263 (Boomalli Consulting art commission) to Council with recommendation to approve.
• Approved sending EC-21-268 (Energy and Sustainability Goals) to Council with recommendation to note receipt.
• Approved sending EC-21-271 (Embodied Spirit Therapies mindfulness program) to Council with recommendation to approve.
• Approved sending EC-21-272 (Quest Diagnostics drug testing services) to Council with recommendation to approve.
• Approved sending EC-21-273 (Presbyterian Health Plan counseling services) to Council with recommendation to approve.
• Approved sending EC-21-274 (Verizon Wireless lease amendment) to Council with recommendation to approve.
• Approved sending EC-21-275 (HopeWorks tenant relocation funding) to Council with recommendation to approve and immediate action.
• Approved sending EC-21-276 (Kennedy, Moulton & Wells legal services) to Council with recommendation to approve.

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will review reports from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature and discuss guidance for lobbyists. The agenda also includes a review of a potential project list for federal funding; public comment will not be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists on State Legislature
• Discussion of guidance for lobbyists
• Federal Funding Potential Project List

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider several resolutions, including establishing a policy committee for public health and sustainability. The council is also reviewing priorities for future open space land acquisitions and an update to the 2014 Social Service Gap Analysis Study. Public hearings are scheduled regarding zoning appeals for properties on Martin Luther King Ave NE and Edith Blvd NE.

• Real estate sales agreement for approximately 0.32 acres in the Ives Addition
• Establishing a City Healthy Communities, Public Health, and Sustainability Policy Committee
• Creating a priorities list for future open space land acquisitions
• Zoning appeals for properties at 405 Martin Luther King Ave NE and Edith Blvd NE
• Proposed Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance regarding employer-provided paid leave

The City Council approved revised committee appointments and amended its rules of procedure regarding council committees. It also passed resolutions to update the 2014 Social Service Gap Analysis and establish a priorities list for future open space land acquisitions, both as amended. Several items were postponed to April 5, 2021, including the Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance and the establishment of a Healthy Communities, Public Health, and Sustainability Policy Committee.

• Approved Revised Committee Appointments (9-0).
• Passed as amended RA-21-4, amending City Council Rules of Procedure relating to committees (9-0).
• Postponed to April 5, 2021, R-21-130, establishing a Healthy Communities, Public Health, and Sustainability Policy Committee (9-0).
• Postponed to April 5, 2021, O-20-39, the Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance (9-0).
• Approved EC-21-253, the real estate sales agreement for Lot 1, Block 3 of the IVES ADDITION (9-0).
• Passed R-21-129, accepting grant funds from Living Cities (9-0).
• Passed as amended R-21-133, commissioning an update to the 2014 Social Service Gap Analysis Study (9-0).
• Passed as amended R-21-134, establishing a priorities list for future open space land acquisitions (9-0).

President

The City Council meeting on March 1, 2021, was largely procedural, with no final votes taken. The Council introduced several ordinances and resolutions, including a $42.96 million general obligation bond issuance and a $30 million refunding bond, as well as mayoral appointments to boards and commissions. All items were scheduled for hearing at the next Council meeting on March 15, 2021, or referred to committees.

• Introduced O-21-53 authorizing up to $42.96M in GO bonds and $30M refunding bonds (to be heard 3/15)
• Introduced R-21-138 authorizing notices for bids for GO bond sales (to be heard 3/15)
• Introduced O-21-51 for Los Poblanos LLLP economic development project (to be heard 3/15)
• Introduced O-21-52 for Build With Robots, Inc. economic development project (to be heard 3/15)
• Referred EC-21-268 (energy goals) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-269 (ACS quarterly report) to Public Safety Committee
• Referred multiple mayoral award recommendations to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled mayoral appointments (Mena, Caffrey, Sampsel) for 3/15 hearing

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will elect a Vice Chair and receive updates from state and federal lobbyists. The meeting includes discussions on guidance for lobbyists based on recent reports.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Report from State Lobbyists on the State Legislature
• Discussion of guidance for lobbyists
• Federal update from federal lobbyists

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will consider R-21-128 regarding the programming of funds and projects for the 2021-2030 Decade Plan for Capital Improvements. This item also includes the 2021 Two-Year Capital Budget.

• Approval of funds and projects for the 2021-2030 Decade Plan for Capital Improvements
• Approval of the 2021 Two-Year Capital Budget

The Committee of the Whole voted 5-4 to send R-21-128, the 2021-2030 Decade Plan for Capital Improvements including the 2021 Two-Year Capital Budget, to the full Council with a recommendation of Do Pass, as substituted and amended. A motion to postpone the item to the next meeting failed 4-5. The substitution and amendment were approved by votes of 5-4 and 9-0, respectively.

• Substituted R-21-128 (5-4)
• Amended R-21-128 with Amendment No. 1 (9-0)
• Postponement to next Committee of the Whole meeting failed (4-5)
• Sent to Council with recommendation of Do Pass, as Substituted, as Amended (5-4)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss support for State House Bill 156 regarding penalties for peace officers. It will also consider approving grant funds for the FY21 Waste Isolation Pilot Program to fund Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

• Support for State House Bill 156 regarding criminal sexual penetration penalties (M-21-9)
• Approval of FY21 Waste Isolation Pilot Program grant funds for Albuquerque Fire Rescue (R-21-136)

The Public Safety Committee voted 4-0 to send M-21-9 to the full Council with a Do Pass recommendation, supporting House Bill 156, which would prescribe a penalty for criminal sexual penetration by a peace officer on a suspect, victim, witness, or detained person. The committee also voted 4-0 to send the measure for immediate action. Additionally, the committee voted 4-0 to send R-21-136 to Council with a Do Pass recommendation, approving grant funds for the FY21 Waste Isolation Pilot Program and appropriating funds to Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

• Sent M-21-9 to Council with Do Pass recommendation (4-0)
• Sent M-21-9 to Council for Immediate Action (4-0)
• Sent R-21-136 to Council with Do Pass recommendation (4-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will receive a report from state lobbyists concerning the State Legislature. Members will discuss the report and establish guidance for lobbyists. The committee may also take action items in response to the report if needed.

• Report from state lobbyists on the State Legislature
• Discussion of lobbyist guidance
• Potential action items following the lobbyist report

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is scheduled to take final action on several resolutions. These include establishing a new policy committee for public health and sustainability and addressing procedures for police chief vacancies. The agenda also includes mayoral appointments to various advisory boards.

• Establishing a City Healthy Communities, Public Health, and Sustainability Policy Committee
• Developing procedures for Albuquerque Police Chief vacancies or unavailability
• Abatement of a nuisance dwelling at 5609 Everitt Rd NW
• Implementing a community equity criterion for the Capital Implementation Program
• Mayor's appointments to Transit and Airport Advisory Boards

The City Council passed two amended resolutions: R-20-85, which adds a community equity criterion to capital improvement priorities, and R-20-123, which directs development of a policy for unexpected police chief departures and requires recruitment updates. Both passed unanimously after amendments. A nuisance abatement resolution for 5609 Everitt Rd NW was withdrawn, and a gasoline tax ordinance was postponed to April 19, 2021.

• Passed R-20-85 as amended, adding community equity criterion to capital program priorities (9-0)
• Passed R-20-123 as amended, directing policy for police chief vacancy and recruitment updates (9-0)
• Withdrew R-20-18, nuisance abatement for 5609 Everitt Rd NW (9-0)
• Postponed O-20-18, municipal gasoline tax ordinance, to April 19, 2021 (9-0)
• Postponed R-21-130, establishing health and sustainability policy committee, to March 1, 2021 (9-0)
• Confirmed 11 mayoral appointments to boards including Airport, Transit, Housing, and Civilian Police Oversight (all 9-0)

President

The February 17, 2021, meeting was procedural only. All communications and introductions were referred to committees or scheduled for the March 1 council meeting, with no substantive decisions made.

• Referred EC-21-263 (BioPark art agreement) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-21-264 (investigative services agreement) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-21-135 (nuisance property at 1717 Edith Blvd SE) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-21-136 (WIPP grant funds) to Public Safety Committee
• Referred R-21-137 (Ventura Street/Holly Avenue traffic circle) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred M-21-9 (state legislation support) to Public Safety Committee
• Referred O-21-50 (budget ordinance amendment) to Committee of the Whole

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will review a report from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The committee will also discuss guidance for lobbyists and consider potential action items in response to the report. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists on State Legislature
• Discussion of guidance for lobbyists
• Potential action items in response to the lobbyist report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider approving funds and projects for the 2021-2030 Decade Plan for Capital Improvements. This includes the 2021 Two-Year Capital Budget.

• Approval of funds and projects for the 2021-2030 Decade Plan for Capital Improvements (R-21-128)

The Committee of the Whole voted to postpone consideration of R-21-128, which would approve the programming of funds and projects for the 2021-2030 Decade Plan for Capital Improvements, including the 2021 Two-Year Capital Budget. The postponement moves the matter to February 25, 2021. No substantive decisions were made on the plan itself.

• Postponed R-21-128 (2021-2030 capital improvements plan) to February 25, 2021 (8-0, Harris excused)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will discuss establishing a priorities list for the City of Albuquerque's future open space land acquisitions. This includes identifying immediate priorities and special provisions for certain properties.

• Resolution R-21-134: Establishing a priorities list for future open space land acquisitions

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee amended R-21-134, which establishes a priorities list for future open space land acquisitions, and then voted to send it to the full City Council without recommendation. The amendment and the motion to send were both approved unanimously (5-0).

• Amended R-21-134 via Amendment No. 1 (5-0)
• Sent R-21-134 to Council without recommendation, as amended (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear a presentation from the Albuquerque Police Department's Rapid Accountability Diversion (RAD) Program. The committee will also consider R-21-133, which proposes updating the 2014 Social Service Gap Analysis Study and adjusting Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund appropriations.

• Presentation from Albuquerque Police Department's Rapid Accountability Diversion (RAD) Program
• R-21-133: Update to the 2014 Social Service Gap Analysis Study and FY 2021 General Fund appropriation adjustment

The Public Safety Committee voted 4-0 to send R-21-133, which commissions an update to the 2014 Social Service Gap Analysis Study and adjusts FY2021 appropriations to fund it, to the full City Council without a recommendation. Councilor Patrick Davis was excused. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a presentation from the Albuquerque Police Department's Rapid Accountability Diversion (RAD) Program.

• Sent R-21-133 (Social Service Gap Analysis update and FY2021 funding) to Council without recommendation (4-0, Davis excused)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will review several proposals regarding city funding and land use. The agenda includes an ordinance amendment for underserved communities and a new priorities list for open space acquisitions.

• Amending the Capital Improvements Ordinance for underserved areas (O-21-49)
• Real estate sales agreement for 0.32 acres in Ives Addition (EC-21-253)
• Establishing priorities for future open space land acquisitions (R-21-134)
• Transferring excess Parking Division revenue to the General Fund (R-20-127)
• Accepting grant funds from Living Cities for the Legal Department (R-21-129)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will review a report from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The committee will also discuss guidance for lobbyists and consider potential action items if needed.

• Report from State Lobbyists on State Legislature
• Discussion of Report from State Lobbyists and Guidance for Lobbyists
• Potential action items in response to the report

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a mandate for employers to provide paid leave. The meeting also includes discussions on adding racial equity criteria to the city's capital implementation plan and establishing a new public health policy committee.

• Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance regarding paid leave
• Resolution to add racial equity criteria to the Capital Implementation Program
• Policy for interim appointments of Albuquerque Police Chiefs
• Imperial Inn Development Agreement
• Belly Freight Building Lease and Operating Agreement

The Albuquerque City Council approved the Imperial Inn Development Agreement with Imperial Palindrome LLC (5-3) after a motion to postpone it to February 17 failed on a 4-4 tie. The council also passed ordinances incorporating design-build services into the Selection Advisory Committee process and creating the Albuquerque Tax Preparers and Consumer Rights Ordinance, both as amended. Several other items were approved, postponed, or noted as part of the consent agenda and final actions.

• Approved Imperial Inn Development Agreement with Imperial Palindrome LLC (5-3)
• Postponed Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance to March 1, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved declaration of 14000 Mel Smith Rd NE as not essential for municipal purposes (8-0)
• Approved Fourth Supplemental Agreement for Route 66 Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Center (8-0)
• Approved Belly Freight Building Lease with Global Aviation Services (8-0)
• Approved Ground Lease Agreement with New Mexico BioPark Society (8-0)
• Passed ordinance amending Selection Advisory Committee to include design-build services (8-0)
• Passed Albuquerque Tax Preparers and Consumer Rights Ordinance as amended (8-0)

Internal Operations Committee

The committee will review various office updates, including staffing and audio visual equipment. The agenda also includes a department budget update. Public comment will not be taken at this meeting due to the Public Health Emergency.

• Office updates regarding front office, audio visual equipment, and staffing
• Discussion of City Hall / Bernalillo County Exit
• Department Budget Update

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is considering several final actions, including adding a racial equity criterion to the development of the Capital Implementation Program. The agenda also includes requests for state-level road priorities and various appointments to city boards.

• Adding a racial equity criterion to the Capital Implementation Program (R-20-85)
• Requesting NM DOT prioritize Coors Road development as an urban arterial (R-20-121)
• Extending the moratorium on Irving Boulevard through December 31, 2021 (R-20-124)
• Approving engineering consultants for De Vargas Rd. Widening and University Blvd reconstruction
• Abatement of a nuisance structure at 1623 Central Ave NW (R-20-2)

The Albuquerque City Council approved several resolutions, including urging the state to prioritize improvements to NM State Highway 45 (Coors Boulevard) and to establish a state public bank. It also passed a resolution urging state legislators to address climate change and extended a moratorium on Irving Boulevard. A resolution adding a racial equity criterion to capital planning was amended and postponed to February 1, 2021.

• Approved R-20-121 urging state priority for Coors Blvd improvements (9-0)
• Passed M-20-6 urging state public bank (7-2)
• Passed M-20-7 urging climate change policies (9-0)
• Extended Irving Blvd moratorium through Dec 31, 2021 (9-0)
• Postponed R-20-85 (racial equity criterion) to Feb 1, 2021 (8-1)
• Postponed R-20-2 (nuisance abatement at 1623 Central Ave NW) to Feb 1, 2021 (9-0)
• Passed M-21-8 urging Health Security Planning and Design Board Act (9-0)
• Approved multiple board appointments and engineering contracts (8-0, Peña excused)

President

The City Council meeting on January 20, 2021, was largely procedural, introducing several items for future consideration. No final votes were taken. Key introductions included an ordinance to support Southwest Pattern Works under the Local Economic Development Act, a resolution for the 2021-2030 Capital Improvements Plan, and multiple appointments and reports scheduled for the February 1 council meeting.

• Introduced O-21-48 for Southwest Pattern Works LEDA project (no vote)
• Introduced R-21-128 for 2021-2030 Capital Improvements Plan (no vote)
• Introduced M-21-8 urging state legislature to support Health Security Act (no vote)
• Referred EC-21-236 and EC-21-238 to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled EC-21-237, EC-21-239, EC-21-240, EC-21-241, EC-21-242, EC-21-243, OC-21-24 for 2/1/2021 meeting

Public Safety Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on COVID-19 services offered by Family and Community Services and Senior Affairs. Members will also discuss resolution R-20-123, which sets policy for interim appointments of Albuquerque Police Chiefs.

• Presentation on COVID-19 services from Family and Community Services and Senior Affairs
• Resolution R-20-123 regarding interim Albuquerque Police Chief appointment policy

The Public Safety Committee heard a presentation on COVID-19 services from Family and Community Services and Senior Affairs. The committee voted 5-0 to send R-20-123, which sets policy for interim appointments of Albuquerque police chiefs, to the full Council without a recommendation.

• Sent R-20-123 (interim police chief appointment policy) to Council without recommendation (5-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The committee will consider several items including lease agreements for the Belly Freight Building and New Mexico BioPark Society. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding property abatement at 1623 Central Ave NW and changes to parking revenue distribution.

• Lease agreement with Global Aviation Services, LLC for Belly Freight Building
• Ground Lease Agreement with the New Mexico BioPark Society
• Nuisance abatement at 1623 Central Ave NW
• Transfer of excess Parking Division revenue to the General Fund
• Permanent funding for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

The Finance & Government Operations Committee met via Zoom and voted 4-0 (with Councilor Davis excused) to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations. These included declaring 14000 Mel Smith Rd NE not essential for municipal purposes, approving a supplemental contract for Route 66 Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Center, approving a lease with Global Aviation Services for the Belly Freight Building, and approving a ground lease with the New Mexico BioPark Society. The committee also sent a nuisance abatement resolution for 1623 Central Ave NW to Council without recommendation and for immediate action, and recommended passage of a resolution establishing permanent funding for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Two items were postponed: R-20-122 (La Jornada art installation) to March 8, 2021, and R-20-127 (excess parking revenue transfer) to February 8, 2021.

• Sent EC-20-217 (declare 14000 Mel Smith Rd NE not essential) to Council with 'Be Approved' recommendation (4-0)
• Sent EC-20-218 (Route 66 Veterinary supplemental contract) to Council with 'Be Approved' recommendation (4-0)
• Sent EC-20-230 (Belly Freight Building lease with PrimeFlight GSE) to Council with 'Be Approved' recommendation (4-0)
• Sent EC-20-231 (ground lease with New Mexico BioPark Society) to Council with 'Be Approved' recommendation (4-0)
• Sent R-20-2 (nuisance abatement at 1623 Central Ave NW) to Council without recommendation and for immediate action (4-0)
• Postponed R-20-122 (La Jornada art installation) to March 8, 2021 (4-0)
• Sent R-20-125 (permanent funding for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program) to Council with 'Do Pass' recommendation (4-0)
• Postponed R-20-127 (excess parking revenue transfer) to February 8, 2021 (4-0)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including updates to the Human Rights Ordinance regarding hair styles. The meeting also includes discussions on racial equity criteria for city programs and infrastructure priorities for Coors Road. Some items related to tax preparers and nuisance abatement have been deferred.

• Amend Human Rights Ordinance to prohibit discrimination based on hair types and styles
• Add a racial equity criterion to the Capital Implementation Program
• Prioritize development of NM State Highway 45 (Coors Road)
• Zoning appeal for wall height at 3812 Zion Ct NE
• Award contract to McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. for group benefits consulting

The Albuquerque City Council held its organizational meeting, electing Cynthia Borrego as Council President and Diane Gibson as Vice-President, each by a 5-4 vote. Klarissa Peña was elected Chair of the Committee of the Whole. The Council also passed the Crown Act amendments prohibiting hair-based discrimination, and approved several appointments and contracts. One resolution regarding a nuisance property at 318 Mesilla St NE failed.

• Elected Cynthia Borrego as Council President (5-4)
• Elected Diane Gibson as Council Vice-President (5-4)
• Elected Klarissa Peña as Chair of the Committee of the Whole (5-4)
• Deferred committee appointments to January 20, 2021 (9-0)
• Passed O-20-47 Crown Act amendments prohibiting hair-based discrimination (9-0)
• Approved $2.1M road contract (5-2)
• Confirmed Yvette Nunez to Albuquerque Housing Authority Board (9-0)
• Failed R-20-120 to enforce nuisance abatement at 318 Mesilla St NE (1-7)