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Albuquerque public meetings in 2022

77 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Committee reviews townhome redevelopment and city service contracts

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will review several city contracts, including lease agreements and funding for legal services. The agenda also includes resolutions to abate nuisance structures at various locations and updates to the transit safety plan. Several proposed ordinances regarding rental permits and scrap tires are intended for deferral.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of several leases and city project updates

The Finance & Government Operations Committee recommended approval for multiple lease agreements, legal services, and capital program amendments. Several ordinances regarding scrap tires, rental permits, and tenant protection were postponed to January 9, 2023. The committee also recommended the removal of four substandard structures.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council considers new transit fare structure and security plans

The Albuquerque City Council is scheduled to take final action on several ordinances regarding transit fares, public safety, and city code amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on economic development and various administrative appointments.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves election charter changes and new domestic violence commission

The City Council passed several ordinances updating election and campaign financing rules, establishing a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission, and creating a new tax preparer ordinance. The council also approved a project for a beverage manufacturing facility and a pilot program for automated noise enforcement cameras.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: City Council introduces legislative priorities and new city ordinances

The Council processed several communications and introductions, including requests for immediate action on lobbying services and a lease supplement with the US Air Force. Multiple ordinances regarding catalytic converters, transit security, and economic development were introduced and referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings.

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Fri Dec 2, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Review of state and federal legislative priorities and lobbying services

The committee will review draft state and federal legislative priorities and an update to the Intergovernmental Affairs Ordinance. They will also consider an agreement with HROD Inc for federal lobbying services. Public comment is not permitted at this meeting.

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Mon Nov 21, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque Council considers $3 million in lodgers' tax revenue bonds

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing ordinances for new food vendor and outdoor space permits. The agenda also includes funding for irrigation projects at several city parks and the issuance of tourism-related bonds. Some items, such as a transit security plan, have been deferred to a future meeting.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $3M in bonds for tourist facilities and new vendor ordinances

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $3 million in Short-Term Lodgers’ Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds for tourist attractions. The council also passed ordinances establishing a market food vendor permitting fee and a safe outdoor space operator's permit. Additionally, the body approved several grant-funded projects for parks and senior services.

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Mon Nov 21, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: City Council refers multiple ordinances and resolutions to committees

The Council processed a series of communications and introductions, primarily referring items to the Finance & Government Operations and Public Safety committees. No final votes or decisions were recorded for the listed items, though immediate action was requested for supportive housing vouchers and the Urban Tree Canopy Grant Program.

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Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Committee to review University Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan and ordinance changes

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider two items on November 16, 2022. The agenda includes a request to approve the University Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan and an amendment to remove references to Safe Outdoor Spaces from the Integrated Development Ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends passing University Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan

The committee approved two amendments to the University Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan and recommended it for council approval. The committee also recommended that the council not pass an ordinance removing references to Safe Outdoor Spaces from the Integrated Development Ordinance.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Public Safety Committee

Committee to consider DNA testing services and new firearm tip line program

The committee will review a recommendation for DNA testing and analysis services. They will also discuss establishing a tip line program for reporting illegally used or possessed firearms. This includes adjusting fiscal year 2023 appropriations to support the program.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee recommends approval of CODIS DNA testing services

The committee recommended the approval of a contract for CODIS STR DNA Testing and Analysis Services. A proposal to establish a tip line for illegally used or possessed firearms was postponed.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Committee to consider ranked choice voting and election law changes

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several proposed amendments to the City Charter and City Code. These include updates to election laws, financial disclosure rules for officials, and the creation of a new commission. The committee will also consider contracts for wildfire mitigation and a pilot program for noise cameras.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends against ranked choice voting and approves several city ordinances

The Finance & Government Operations Committee recommended that the City Council not pass a ranked choice voting charter amendment. The committee recommended approval for several other items, including a domestic violence commission, noise camera pilot program, and a lease with Peak Supply Chain Solutions.

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Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council considers ending the Zero Fare Pilot Project.

The Council will vote on amendments to the Transit Fares Ordinance, including plans for new security protocols and a pass-based system. Members will also consider establishing a permit and fee system for Safe Outdoor Space operators. Additionally, the Council will discuss regional housing authority legislation.

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✓ Decided: City Council restricts site plan for 'Brown Property' residential development

The City Council passed a resolution regarding the low-density residential development at 3525 4th St NW. The council also approved a lease agreement with Vizionz-Sankofa and a professional technical agreement with Albuquerque Behavioral Health.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: City Council introduces various lease agreements, appointments, and ordinances

The meeting served as a letter of introduction for multiple items. Most items were referred to committees or scheduled for a future meeting on November 21, 2022.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Review of draft state and federal priorities resolutions

The committee will review draft resolutions regarding state and federal priorities. The agenda also includes a report on the FGO hearing for an IGR ordinance update.

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Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Albuquerque committee reviews new food vendor, scrap tire, and transit security items

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several city ordinances and reports. Agenda items include new regulations for food vendors and scrap tires, alongside updates on housing funds and transit security.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances housing fund, food vendor, and scrap tire ordinances

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the Housing and Neighborhood Economic Development Fund 2022 Ten Year Plan, the Albuquerque Market Food Vendor Ordinance, and the Intergovernmental Relations Ordinance update. Several items were postponed, including the revenue report and election-related ordinances. All votes were unanimous among the four present members, with two excused.

Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque Council considers new outdoor space permits and property development rules

The City Council will consider a new ordinance establishing Safe Outdoor Space Operator’s Permits and fees. The agenda also includes a zoning appeal for a courtyard wall in Nob Hill and a resolution regarding the 'Brown Property' at 3525 4th St NW. Additionally, the Council will review several mayoral appointments to various advisory boards.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects resolution urging repeal of state rent control ban

The City Council voted 7-2 against a resolution urging the New Mexico State Legislature to repeal the state's rent control prohibition. The council also confirmed multiple mayoral appointments and approved architectural consultant recommendations. A resolution regarding development at 3525 4th St NW was postponed to November 7, 2022.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council refers 9 items to committees; no final votes taken

The October 17, 2022, City Council meeting was procedural only. All nine introduced items—including a resolution on qualified immunity, a housing authority request, and several ordinances and resolutions—were referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Public Safety Committee

Proposal to establish a Safe Outdoor Space Operator’s Permit and fee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing Ordinance O-22-43, which would create a new 'Safe Outdoor Space Operator’s Permit' under Chapter 9 of the Revised Ordinances of Albuquerque 1994. This proposal includes the establishment of both the permit and a permitting fee.

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Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Reports on state and federal lobbying and capital outlay coordination

The committee will receive reports from the state and federal lobbyists regarding upcoming legislative sessions. Staff will also report on coordination between City Council and the Administration concerning capital outlay requests. The committee will also review City Council priority requests.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider ordinance limiting policy advocacy by the City Legal Department

The Albuquerque City Council will review several ordinances and lease agreements. Final actions include amendments to municipal art rules and the authority of the City Legal Department. The Council will also address a veto regarding funds for homeless veterans.

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✓ Decided: Council overrides veto of homeless veterans funding, fails 5-4

The Council voted 5-4 to override the mayor's veto of R-22-65, which would have redirected funds from Safe Outdoor Spaces to support homeless veterans, but the override failed because it needed six votes. The Council also passed ordinances prohibiting policy advocacy by the city legal department and increasing conservation funds for public art, and approved several consent agenda items including leases and grant applications.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council receives veto of homeless funds redesignation, refers items to committees

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on October 3, 2022, was largely procedural, receiving communications and introductions of ordinances and resolutions. The council received a mayoral veto (EC-22-145) of a resolution directing funds for safe outdoor spaces to be redesignated for homeless veterans. Most items were referred to committees or scheduled for future council meetings, with no final votes taken on substantive decisions.

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Mon Sep 19, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council to consider redistricting nine council districts

The City Council will review several appointments and administrative reports. The agenda includes a vote on redistricting city council districts and a zoning amendment for 10035 Country Club Land NW. The Council will also consider collective bargaining agreements for firefighters and prisoner transport officers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves redistricting map 7-2, adopts zoning change

The City Council approved a new redistricting map for the nine council districts (7-2) and adopted a zoning map amendment for a 0.76-acre site at 10035 Country Club Land NW from NR-C to R-ML (6-3). Two proposed amendments to the redistricting ordinance failed. The council also approved multiple appointments, engineering contracts, and collective bargaining agreements with prisoner transport officers and firefighters, all by unanimous votes. Two ordinances to prohibit smoking cannabis in public were withdrawn by their sponsors.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Mon Sep 19, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council refers all agenda items to Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Albuquerque City Council met on September 19, 2022, and referred all communications, introductions, and resolutions to the Finance & Government Operations Committee. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural referrals.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Proposed program for retrieving and disposing of abandoned shopping carts

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will review several city contracts and labor agreements. The agenda also includes discussions on amending the City Attorney's authority and updating municipal art ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances 12 items to full Council, postpones 2

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted unanimously (4-0, with one excused) to send 12 items to the full City Council with recommendations for approval, noting receipt, or passage. Two items were postponed to October 24, 2022. No items were denied or tabled.

Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque Council considers $95 million bond for renewable energy project

The City Council will vote on redistricting city council districts and a $95 million bond for a renewable energy storage project. The agenda also includes funding for Route 66 improvements and the redesignation of funds to support veterans experiencing homelessness.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $95M bond for renewable energy storage facility

The City Council approved a $95 million industrial revenue bond for the Sandia Peak Grid Project, a renewable energy storage facility. It also confirmed Lawrence Rael as Chief Administrative Officer, approved contracts for the Wellness 2 Hotel for homeless families, and passed a resolution to redesignate Safe Outdoor Spaces funds for homeless veterans. A veto of a moratorium on Safe Outdoor Spaces was not overridden, and a zoning map amendment was denied.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 5:00 PM

President

✓ Decided: Council receives communications and introductions, no votes taken

The meeting was procedural only, consisting of receiving communications from the mayor (appointments, veto, contract recommendations) and introductions of ordinances and resolutions. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded; all items were either referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will review IGR Ordinance Amendments Option A for approval.

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will review ordinance amendments and discuss development review coordination with independent government units. The agenda also includes a call for federal priorities legislation and reports from state and federal lobbyists.

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Mon Aug 15, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council considers a moratorium on Safe Outdoor Spaces

The City Council will review several items including budget adjustments and appointments. The agenda includes a proposed 12-month moratorium for Safe Outdoor Spaces and a social service agreement with Heading Home.

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✓ Decided: Council passes FY2023 budget with amendments on 5-4 vote

The City Council passed the Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget (R-22-46) as amended, with a 5-4 vote. Two amendments were adopted: Amendment No. 1 (sponsored by Councilor Grout) passed 5-4, and Amendment No. 2 (sponsored by Councilor Fiebelkorn) passed 5-4. A motion to table the budget failed 4-5. The Council also passed a 12-month moratorium on Safe Outdoor Spaces (R-22-56) as amended, 6-3, and approved a resolution (R-22-62) directing repayment of HUD funds related to the Cibola Loop affordable housing project, 7-2. Several consent agenda items and appointments were approved unanimously.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Mon Aug 15, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council refers all items to committees; no final votes taken

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on August 15, 2022, was procedural, with all communications and introductions referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No substantive decisions were made, and no votes were taken on the items listed.

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Wed Aug 10, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Committee reviews Villa Agave development and downtown redevelopment plans

The committee will consider a development agreement for Villa Agave and a project within the Downtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. Agenda items also include zoning changes for 10035 Country Club Land NW and appointments to the Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of Villa Agave development agreement

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted 4-0 (with one excused) to send the Villa Agave Development Agreement to the full Council with a recommendation of approval. It also recommended confirming two mayoral appointments to the Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission. The committee forwarded a zoning map amendment without recommendation, and advanced two resolutions with amendments, including one for the Villa Agave redevelopment project, recommending passage and immediate action.

Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Public Safety Committee

Committee reviews ordinances to prohibit smoking cannabis in public

The Public Safety Committee will consider two ordinances regarding the prohibition of smoking cannabis in public. The committee is also reviewing reports from the Civilian Police Oversight Agency and the Arroyo Ditch and Water Safety Task Force.

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Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Mon Aug 8, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Finance & Government Operations Committee

New community improvement program proposed for Route 66

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider several city programs and contracts. This includes establishing a community improvement program for Route 66 and a new process for managing abandoned shopping carts.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves HR&A contract, Unifi lease, SB Friedman award, Route 66 program

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send four items to the full City Council with approval recommendations: the HR&A supplemental agreement, the Unifi Aviation building lease, the SB Friedman development advisory award, and the Route 66 Community Improvement Program. The committee also postponed the abandoned shopping cart program resolution to September 12, 2022. All votes were 3-0 or 4-0 with one excused member.

Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 City of Albuquerque Government Center
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Tue Aug 2, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Review of ordinance amendments and planning for federal and state priorities

The committee will review ordinance amendments and discuss planning for upcoming federal and state priorities. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the participation of independent government units in developing City of Albuquerque infrastructure.

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Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council considers $95 million bond for renewable energy project

The City Council will consider a $95,000,000 bond issuance for the Able Grid Project to fund a renewable energy storage facility. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding unauthorized camping in water conveyance systems and the designation of a new redevelopment area.

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✓ Decided: Council passes camping ban in water conveyance systems

The Council passed O-22-31, adding a new section to the criminal code to prohibit unauthorized presence and camping in water conveyance systems, with an 8-1 vote. The Council also approved a contract for on-site medical services with Concentra Medical Centers, and designated the University Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. A proposed postponement of the camping ordinance failed.

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Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council introduces safe outdoor spaces removal, redistricting, Villa Agave deal

The City Council meeting on August 1, 2022, was largely introductory and procedural, with no final votes taken. Councilors introduced several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposal to remove safe outdoor spaces from the Integrated Development Ordinance, a redistricting plan for the nine council districts, and a resolution to establish a 12-month moratorium on safe outdoor spaces. Numerous items were referred to committees or scheduled for future council meetings.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque Council considers $95 million bond for renewable energy storage project

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing several large-scale financial agreements and ordinances. This includes approving bonds for industrial and energy projects, as well as allocating millions in federal ARPA funds for housing and community needs.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $16.2M BlueHalo bond and ARPA funding

The Albuquerque City Council approved several major items, including a $16.2 million industrial revenue bond for BlueHalo, a $95 million bond for Able Grid (postponed to August 1), and $3.3 million in ARPA funds for Homewise. It also confirmed Lauren Keefe as City Attorney and Deirdre Ewing as Civilian Police Oversight Agency Executive Director. A resolution to develop safe outdoor spaces operating procedures failed, and a cannabis moratorium extension in Old Town passed 6-2 with one recusal.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022 · 5:00 PM

President

✓ Decided: Council fails to fast-track safe outdoor spaces moratorium

The council introduced several items but made no final decisions. A motion to suspend rules to fast-track a 12-month moratorium on safe outdoor spaces failed 5-4, as did a related motion to amend the Integrated Development Ordinance to remove references to safe outdoor spaces. Other items were referred to committees or scheduled for future meetings.

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Wed Jun 15, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Committee discusses University Metropolitan Redevelopment Area designation

The committee will consider designating the University Metropolitan Redevelopment Area and authorizing a redevelopment plan. The agenda also includes establishing community planning area assessments for 2022-2027 and a zoning map amendment for 10035 Country Club Land NW.

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Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Tue Jun 14, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Public Safety Committee

Proposed bans on public cannabis use and camping in water systems

The committee will review the annual performance evaluation of the CPOAB Executive Director. It will also consider proposed ordinances regarding cannabis use in public and unauthorized camping in water conveyance systems.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances camping ban in water conveyances, postpones cannabis smoking bans

The Public Safety Committee voted 3-0 to send an amended ordinance (O-22-31) to the full Council with a 'Do Pass' recommendation, prohibiting unauthorized presence and camping in water conveyance systems. Two separate ordinances to prohibit smoking cannabis in public (O-22-26 and O-22-30) were postponed to the next committee meeting. The committee also noted receipt of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board's annual performance evaluation of its executive director.

Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Mon Jun 13, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Committee considers endorsing 2022 Congressional Directed Spending Grant Applications

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will discuss the city's process for state legislative advocacy and review proposed amendments to the Intergovernmental Relations Ordinance. The committee will also consider endorsing specific federal grant applications as city priorities.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Council considers $100 million in bonds for city infrastructure improvements

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to human rights protections and waste management rates. The agenda also includes funding for local development projects and the authorization of large-scale municipal bonds.

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✓ Decided: Council passes $100M gross receipts tax bond for capital improvements

The City Council passed a $100 million gross receipts tax improvement revenue bond to fund capital projects including roads, recreational facilities, affordable housing, and public safety. It also passed the 2021 Integrated Development Ordinance annual update after extensive amendments, and amended the Human Rights Ordinance to prohibit source-of-income discrimination. Several items were postponed, including the food sanitation and retailers ordinances related to edible cannabis products.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Mon Jun 6, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council introduces 27 items including $95M bond for Able Grid project

The June 6, 2022 City Council meeting was a letter of introduction with no substantive decisions made. All items were introduced and either scheduled for the June 22 council meeting or referred to committees. No votes were taken.

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Mon May 16, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

City Council to consider FY 2023 budget and $1.6M workforce housing agreement

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing several items, including the Fiscal Year 2023 budget appropriations. The agenda also includes a $1.6 million agreement for workforce housing and the creation of an opioid settlement fund.

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✓ Decided: Council passes FY2023 budget with amendments after reconsideration

The City Council passed the FY2023 operating and capital budget (C/S R-22-24) as amended, following a reconsideration vote and multiple amendments, with a final 7-2 vote. The Council also passed the Curia New Mexico economic development project, the Menaul Metropolitan Redevelopment Area designation, and overrode the mayor's veto of the revised Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Mon May 16, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council receives veto of neighborhood association ordinance; no votes taken

The May 16, 2022 meeting was procedural only. The Council received the mayor's veto of O-22-15 (neighborhood association recognition ordinance) and several appointments and recommendations, all scheduled for future meetings. No substantive decisions were made.

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Thu May 12, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Authorization of up to $90,000,000 in Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several financial and budgetary items for the City of Albuquerque. Discussions include proposed adjustments to the FY23 budget and pandemic recovery funding through ARPA. The committee will also consider a residential solid waste rate increase and new capital improvement projects.

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✓ Decided: Council advances FY23 budget, trash fee hike, $100M bond

The Committee of the Whole voted to send several major items to the full Council with recommendations. The FY23 operating budget (R-22-24) was substituted, amended 15 times, and sent without recommendation (8-1), with immediate action approved. The trash rate increase (O-22-24) passed 5-4, but immediate action failed. The $100M gross receipts tax bond (O-22-25) was amended and passed 9-0. The ARPA appropriation (R-22-21) and capital program (R-22-34) also passed 9-0. One-year objectives (R-22-25) passed 8-1.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Tue May 10, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Public Safety Committee

Committee discusses cannabis smoking ban and police oversight evaluation

The committee will review the annual performance evaluation of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board Executive Director. The meeting also includes a discussion on amending the criminal code to prohibit smoking cannabis in public.

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Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Mon May 9, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Proposed changes to prohibit discrimination based on source of income

The committee will consider ordinance amendments regarding human rights protections and edible cannabis regulations. Members will also discuss adopting new building and technical codes and setting priorities for the 2023 Capital Improvements Plan. The meeting includes reviews of grant acceptances and financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances human rights, cannabis, building code items

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted unanimously (5-0) on all items. It sent the human rights ordinance amendment prohibiting source-of-income discrimination to Council without recommendation, as substituted. It also approved amendments to the retailers and food sanitation ordinances to regulate edible cannabis products, and sent the uniform building code to Council without recommendation. The priority-based budgeting pilot was postponed to June 13, 2022.

Council Committee Room 9th Floor, Suite 9081 Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Thu May 5, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Albuquerque discusses $90 million bond issuance for capital improvements

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing items related to the city's FY23 budget and operations. This includes a proposed residential solid waste rate increase and the authorization of up to $90,000,000 in revenue bonds. The committee will also discuss adjustments to pandemic recovery funds.

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✓ Decided: Council postpones all six agenda items to May 12

The Committee of the Whole voted to postpone all six agenda items to May 12, 2022. No substantive decisions were made; all matters were deferred.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Mon May 2, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

City Council considers IDO amendments and a new plastic bag task force

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including updates to the Integrated Development Ordinance and the creation of a plastic bag task force. The agenda also includes decisions on designating Barelas Community Center as a landmark and establishing an automated speed enforcement fund. Some items, such as the appointment of a new City Attorney, are intended for deferral.

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✓ Decided: Council passes IDO amendments, recycling plan, speed enforcement fund

The council approved several items, including the 2021 Integrated Development Ordinance annual update (postponed as amended to May 16), designated the Barelas Community Center as a city landmark, passed a resolution to develop an enhanced recycling program and create a plastic bag task force, and established an automated speed enforcement fund. It also approved the 2022 HUD entitlement funds action plan as amended and confirmed multiple mayoral appointments. Several items were postponed, including the appointment of a city attorney and a resolution on the Menaul redevelopment area.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Thu Apr 28, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Review of proposed FY2023 budget and pandemic recovery fund adjustments

The Committee is reviewing resolutions regarding city appropriations and fiscal planning. This includes proposals for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and adjustments to American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic response and recovery.

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✓ Decided: Council postpones three budget and ARPA items to May 5

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to postpone three resolutions to May 5, 2022: R-22-21 (adjusting fund and program appropriations, including ARPA funds), R-22-24 (FY2023 operating and capital appropriations), and R-22-25 (FY2023 one-year objectives). No substantive decisions were made; all items were tabled for further consideration.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Mon Apr 18, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Council considers adjustments to pandemic response and recovery appropriations

The City Council will review items including the establishment of an automated speed enforcement fund. The agenda also includes grant agreements for early childhood education and updates to neighborhood association ordinances. A public hearing is scheduled regarding construction at 524 Romero St. NW.

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✓ Decided: Council passes revised neighborhood association ordinance 5-4

The City Council passed a revised Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance (O-22-15) as amended, with a 5-4 vote. The council also overrode a mayoral veto attempt failed, and approved several consent agenda items including a lease amendment and grant agreements.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Wed Apr 13, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Committee considers citywide zoning updates and new redevelopment area

The committee will discuss citywide text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance for the 2021 annual update. The meeting also includes proposals to designate the Barelas Community Center as a City Landmark and establish the Menaul Metropolitan Redevelopment Area.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances IDO annual update with amendments

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted to send the 2021 Integrated Development Ordinance annual update to the full Council with a 'Do Pass' recommendation, after adopting two amendments. It also recommended designating the Barelas Community Center as a City Landmark, with an amendment, and approved the Menaul Metropolitan Redevelopment Area designation. All votes were 5-0 with two excused.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Mon Apr 11, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Proposed amendments to human rights ordinance regarding source of income

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider several proposals, including amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance and new recycling initiatives. The agenda also includes reviewing grant agreements for early childhood services and arts funding.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances 12 items to full Council, postpones housing discrimination ordinance

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted 5-0 (with Benton excused) to send most items to the full City Council with recommendations, including approval of outside counsel funds, the five-year forecast, and several grant agreements. The committee postponed the human rights ordinance amendment banning source-of-income discrimination to May 9, 2022. It also recommended passage of resolutions on BioPark discounts, recycling, Paseo del Norte funding, stop signs, and various grants.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque Government Center
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Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque Council to consider cannabis consumption rules and tax changes

The City Council will decide on ordinances regarding public cannabis consumption and Gross Receipts Tax rates. The meeting also includes discussions on rescinding Project Labor Agreements for certain public works projects.

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Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 5:00 PM

President

✓ Decided: Council receives vetoes on plastic bag ban and vaccine mandate

The City Council meeting on April 4, 2022, was largely procedural, with no final votes taken. The council received two mayoral vetoes: one for the repeal of the plastic bag ban (EC-22-51) and one for a resolution banning COVID-19 vaccine requirements for city employees (EC-22-56). All other items were introduced and referred to committees for future consideration.

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Wed Mar 30, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Committee to consider 2021 IDO annual updates and Old Town historic zone amendments

The committee will consider ordinance O-22-10 regarding the Integrated Development Ordinance. This includes citywide text amendments for the 2021 IDO annual update. The item also covers text amendments for the Old Town Historic Protection Overlay Zone (HPO-5).

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Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Thu Mar 24, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Planning for 2023 state and federal legislative priorities

The committee will discuss planning for 2023 state and federal legislative priorities, including capital outlay and congressional earmark requests. A report from the City Lobbyist regarding the status of a special session will also be provided. Public comment will not be taken at this meeting.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Council considers banning COVID-19 vaccine requirements for city employees

The Albuquerque City Council is scheduled to vote on several final actions, including a policy to ban vaccine requirements for city employees. The council will also consider establishing the Albuquerque Tourism Marketing District and approving economic development projects. Additionally, the agenda includes amendments to cannabis consumption rules in public outdoor areas.

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✓ Decided: Council passes Pajarito Powder economic development project

The Council approved two economic development projects under the Local Economic Development Act: one supporting Pajarito Powder, LLC, a renewable energy technology and catalyst manufacturing facility, and another for Aspen & Autumn, LLC, a warehouse and office facility for distribution of New Mexico-related foods and tourist items. Both passed unanimously. The Council also passed an ordinance establishing the Albuquerque Tourism Marketing District, a business improvement district. A resolution setting city policy banning COVID-19 vaccine requirements for city employees was passed as substituted, but was later vetoed by the mayor and the override attempt failed.

Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center
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Mon Mar 21, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council receives mayor's veto of civil emergency powers ordinance

The City Council meeting on March 21, 2022, was largely procedural, with no final votes taken. The mayor's veto of O-22-2 (updating civil emergency powers relating to public health orders) was received for immediate action, and numerous appointments, ordinances, and resolutions were introduced and referred to committees or scheduled for future meetings.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Committee to review park fund management and zoning amendments

The committee will consider directing the Parks and Recreation Department to review the Open Space Trust Fund and public open space plans. They will also consider adopting citywide text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends open space trust fund review; defers IDO update

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted 5-0 to send R-22-8 to the full Council with a recommendation to pass, which directs the Parks and Recreation Department to review the Open Space Trust Fund and recommend updates to the Major Public Open Space Facility Plan. The committee deferred O-22-10, the 2021 IDO annual update and Old Town Historic Protection Overlay Zone amendments, to March 30, 2022, with a 4-0 vote (Sanchez excused).

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Public Safety Committee

Review of 2021 Civilian Police Oversight Agency semi-annual report

The Public Safety Committee will review the 2021 Civilian Police Oversight Agency (CPOA) Semi-Annual Report. The remainder of the agenda contains procedural instructions for public participation via Zoom and email.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards CPOA semi-annual report to Council with receipt noted

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to send the 2021 Civilian Police Oversight Agency (CPOA) Semi-Annual Report to the full City Council with a recommendation that receipt be noted. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Committee reviews hangar leases and economic development projects

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several items including airport hangar leases and economic development projects. The committee will also consider rescinding requirements for project labor agreements on certain public works construction projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances Sunport hangar leases and economic development projects

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations, including approval of three Sunport hangar leases with Eclipse Aerospace, the FY21 audit, and two economic development ordinances for Pajarito Powder and Aspen & Autumn. It also postponed a proposal to rescind project labor agreement requirements. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Councilor Lewis excused.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council considers $105.7 million in general obligation bonds

The City Council is reviewing several legislative changes, including updates to cannabis regulations and the repeal of the plastic bag ordinance. The council will also consider authorizing over $105 million in general obligation bonds for public safety, parks, and infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: Council passes $105.7M bond issuance, repeals plastic bag ban

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $105.7 million in general obligation bonds for voter-approved projects, passed several cannabis-related ordinance updates, and repealed the city's plastic bag ban. The council also confirmed Ethan Watson as City Clerk, postponed the City Attorney appointment, and tabled or postponed several other items.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council refers LEDA projects for Pajarito Powder and Aspen & Autumn to committee

The City Council meeting on March 7, 2022, was largely procedural, with no final votes taken. All communications and introductions were referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. Key items included two LEDA economic development ordinances for Pajarito Powder and Aspen & Autumn, both referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council considers police officers' collective bargaining agreement

The City Council will review committee reports and discuss economic development. The agenda includes several mayoral appointments to advisory boards and a multi-year labor agreement with the Albuquerque Police Officers’ Association.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 · 5:00 PM

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✓ Decided: Council introduces $105.7M GO bond ordinance and IDO amendments

The City Council meeting on February 23, 2022, was largely procedural, with no final votes taken. The Council introduced several items for future consideration, including a $105.7 million general obligation bond ordinance and citywide text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance. Numerous mayoral appointments and reappointments to various boards were also introduced, along with several items referred to committees.

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Wed Feb 16, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Committee to review cannabis consumption rules and Harper Road NE zoning change

The committee will consider amendments to the Albuquerque Clean Indoor Air Ordinance regarding cannabis consumption. They will also review a zoning map amendment for a 14.1-acre site on southern Harper Road NE to facilitate future development. Additionally, the meeting includes discussing policy for evaluating competing cannabis business requests within 600 feet of each other.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances cannabis ordinance and zoning change to full council

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted to send O-21-83, amending the Clean Indoor Air Ordinance for public cannabis consumption, to the full council with a do-pass recommendation after amendments. It also approved a zoning map amendment (O-22-7) for a 14.1-acre site on Harper Road NE, changing from MX-L to R-1C, and sent a policy resolution (R-22-6) on cannabis business registration requests without recommendation. All actions were taken with recorded votes.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Public Safety Committee

Committee considers repealing the Marijuana Possession Ordinance

The Public Safety Committee will discuss ordinances regarding cannabis regulations and COVID-19 vaccination mandates for certain city employees. The committee will also review a directive to evaluate a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and a police officers' collective bargaining agreement.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Committee reviews General Obligation bond bids and tax rate amendments

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is considering several items, including the authorization of bids for General Obligation bonds. The agenda also includes proposals to amend gross receipts tax rates and repeal the city's plastic bag ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves outside counsel contract, lease, grants, and bond sale

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send several items to the full Council with recommendations. It approved a supplemental agreement for outside counsel legal services, a lease with Southwest Airlines for the Belly Freight Building, and a resolution authorizing grant applications and acceptance. It also approved resolutions for state library grant funds and for bond sale notices totaling over $105 million. Two gross receipts tax ordinances were substituted and postponed to March 14, 2022, and several other items were sent without recommendation.

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Thu Feb 10, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Report from the State Legislative Delegation

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive a report from the State Legislative Delegation and address other business. Public comment will not be taken at this meeting.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council considers $5 million in bonds for local industrial projects

The council will consider bond issuances totaling $5,000,000 for the Heritage Defender and Agenda LLC projects. Other items include infrastructure recommendations for the Sunport and appointments to various city boards. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding a nuisance structure at 1804 High St SE.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $5M industrial revenue bonds for two projects

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $5 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Heritage Defender and Agenda LLC projects, and passed related economic development agreements. It also postponed the police oversight ordinance amendment to February 23, 2022, and approved several appointments and other routine items.

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Thu Feb 3, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will review federal priorities legislation and receive a lobbyist report.

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee is meeting to review the Federal Priorities Legislation and its attachments. The agenda also includes a report from the City’s State Lobbyists. Public comment will not be taken at this meeting.

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Mon Jan 31, 2022 · 11:30 AM

City Council Study Session

City Council discusses Police Oversight Ordinance with Civilian Police Oversight Board

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Police Oversight Ordinance with the Civilian Police Oversight Board. No action will be taken on this discussion item during the meeting. The council will also approve summary minutes from December 20, 2021.

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Thu Jan 27, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Committee to review federal priorities legislation and elect a Vice Chair

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will elect a new Vice Chair. The committee is also scheduled to receive a report from the City’s state lobbyists and review federal priorities legislation. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Review of federal priorities legislation and lobbyist reports

The committee will receive reports from the city's federal and state lobbyists. Members will also review and provide recommendations on federal priorities legislation and attachments. Public comment is not permitted at this meeting.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council to consider Police Oversight Ordinance amendments

The City Council is considering amendments to the Police Oversight Ordinance and the creation of a redistricting committee. The agenda also includes approving a master development agreement for the South Campus Tax Increment Development District.

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✓ Decided: Council passes redistricting committee resolution after amendments

The Albuquerque City Council passed a resolution establishing a redistricting committee to review the nine council districts, after adopting several amendments. The council also approved the One Albuquerque Age-Friendly Action Plan, a master development agreement for the South Campus Tax Increment Development District, and the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. A veto of an ordinance related to open space funding was sustained, and several items were postponed or died on expiration of tenure.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 3:00 PM

President

✓ Decided: Council receives veto of open space fund ordinance; refers new bills to committees

The City Council meeting on January 19, 2022, was largely procedural. The Council received a veto (EC-22-1) of an ordinance related to the Open Space Trust Fund and land administration, which was set for immediate action. Several new ordinances and resolutions were introduced and referred to committees, including a proposal to repeal a gross receipts tax, an update to civil emergency powers, a repeal of the plastic bag ordinance, and a resolution to ban vaccine requirements for city employees. No final votes were taken on these items.

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Thu Jan 13, 2022 · 11:00 AM

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Review of federal priorities legislation and lobbyist reports

The committee will receive reports from the City's federal and state lobbyists. Members will also review federal priorities legislation and related attachments. No public comment is scheduled for this meeting.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Albuquerque City Council holds special meeting to elect leadership

This special meeting for the twenty-fifth council consists of procedural items and administrative discussions. The agenda lists categories for contracts and public hearings but does not detail specific projects or amounts. Key actions include electing the Council President and Vice-President.

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✓ Decided: Council elects Benton as President, Lewis as Vice-President

The City Council held its first meeting of 2022, electing Isaac Benton as Council President by a 6-3 vote and Dan Lewis as Vice-President by a 6-3 vote. Brook Bassan was elected unanimously as Chair of the Committee of the Whole. Committee appointments were deferred to the January 19, 2022 meeting.

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