Albuquerque, NM

City Council

The City Council will discuss financial instruments, zoning appeals, and updates to the Integrated Development Ordinance. The meeting includes votes on mayoral appointments and the creation of a Charter Review Task Force.

• R-26-74: Issuance of South Campus Tax Increment Development District bonds up to $160,000
• AC-26-08: Appeal by Sawmill Community Land Trust regarding zoning at 1050 18th Street NW
• O-26-65: Ordinance changing the process for Integrated Development Ordinance updates
• O-26-66: Ordinance creating the Charter Review Task Force
• R-26-78: Amendment to the Capital Implementation Program to supplement current appropriations

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Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state and federal lobbyists regarding elections and budgets. The body will also review federal priority presentations for Fiscal Year 28 from the Administration and City Council.

• Report from state lobbyists on elections, state budget, and capital outlay
• Report from federal lobbyists on mid-term elections and appropriations
• Presentation of Administration Federal Fiscal Year 28 Federal Priorities
• Presentation of City Council Federal Fiscal Year 28 Federal Priorities

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to the traffic code and aviation department funding. The meeting includes proposals regarding animal welfare and the use of public spaces at the Lofts At Albuquerque High.

• O-26-63: Establishing a new Downtown Mobile Food Unit Parking Permit
• O-26-62: Prohibiting the use and sale of glue traps within the city
• R-26-72: Amending the Aviation Department Capital Improvement Program to transfer funds and approve new projects
• EC-26-252: Mayor's Recommendation of Award for Aviation On Call Sustainability Consultation Services
• EC-26-262: Approval of Real Estate Sales Agreement for Choke Cherry Farmington Exchange Lands

The Finance & Government Operations Committee recommended several items for Council approval, including a ban on glue traps and aviation project funding. Two items were recommended for withdrawal by administration, and two others were postponed to November 9, 2026.

• Recommended approval of Aviation On Call Sustainability Consultation Services (3-0)
• Recommended withdrawal of ICAM Grant Funds application for Gateway Mobility Network (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Choke Cherry Farmington Exchange Lands sales agreement (4-0)
• Recommended withdrawal of 2026 Updated Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (4-0)
• Recommended 'Do Pass' for amended HEART Ordinance banning glue traps (3-1)
• Postponed Downtown Mobile Food Unit Parking Permit to Nov 9, 2026 (4-0)
• Postponed Lofts At Albuquerque High courtyard moratorium to Nov 9, 2026 (4-0)
• Recommended 'Do Pass' for Albuquerque Museum Foundation funding and aviation CIP amendments (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several final actions, including the appropriation of opioid settlement funds and changes to IDO application fees. The body is also reviewing a project to support the expansion of a year-round chile and produce processing facility.

• O-26-64: Project involving Sichler Farms, LLC for chile and produce processing facility
• R-26-69: Appropriation of opioid settlement funds
• O-26-60: Amending Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) related to application fees
• R-26-57: Dedicating state capital outlay funds to specific projects
• R-26-76: Lease agreement for the Uptown Connect Project

The City Council approved a project for Sichler Farms, LLC to expand a chile and produce processing facility. Council also passed the appropriation of opioid settlement funds and approved a lease agreement for the Uptown Connect project.

• Approved project for Sichler Farms, LLC produce facility expansion (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved appropriation of opioid settlement funds (9-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Uptown Connect project (9-0)
• Approved amendment to IDO application fees (5-4)
• Approved amended Capital Implementation Program projects (9-0)
• Confirmed 8 mayoral appointments to various boards and committees (8-0, 1 excused)
• Confirmed Lucas Abel Pedraza to Accountability in Government Oversight Committee (9-0)
• Postponed Charter Review Task Force ordinance to Nov 2, 2026 (8-0, 1 excused)

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The Council referred the Transit Department's 2026 Updated Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and a resolution regarding the Indicators Progress Commission to the Finance & Government Operations Committee. Several appointments and resolutions were scheduled for a future meeting on November 2, 2026.

• Referred 2026 Updated Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (EC-26-284) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred resolution to update Indicators Progress Commission name and duties (R-26-75) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled appointment of Ayanna Zahra to African American Advisory Board (EC-26-285) for 11/2/2026
• Scheduled appointment of John M. Valles to Old Town Portal Market Advisory Board (EC-26-286) for 11/2/2026
• Scheduled South Campus Tax Increment Development District bond issuance (R-26-74) for 11/2/2026
• Scheduled amendment to Council Rules of Procedure (RA-26-1) for 11/2/2026

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will review assessment reports for two community planning areas. The committee will also consider an ordinance to change how the Integrated Development Ordinance is updated.

• Plan-2026-00003: North I-25 Community Planning Area Assessment Report
• Plan-2026-00002: Near North Valley Community Planning Area Assessment Report
• O-26-65: Ordinance to remove biennial updates from the Integrated Development Ordinance and establish a new Planning Department update process

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

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The October 5, 2026 Albuquerque City Council meeting was largely procedural. Council members introduced several ordinances and resolutions, including O-26-64, which would approve a project involving Sichler Farms, LLC under the Local Economic Development Act for a year-round chile and produce processing facility. Most items were referred to committees or scheduled for a future hearing on October 19, 2026; no substantive decisions or votes were recorded in these minutes.

• Introduced O-26-64: economic development project for Sichler Farms, LLC chile processing facility (Rogers, by request); hearing set for 10/19/2026
• Introduced O-26-65: removing biennial IDO updates and adding new update process (Bassan); referred to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Introduced O-26-66: creating Charter Review Task Force (Grout, Telles, Rogers, Champine); hearing set for 10/19/2026
• Introduced R-26-71: amending Capital Implementation Program with grant appropriations and new projects (Grout, by request); hearing set for 10/19/2026
• Introduced R-26-72: amending Aviation Department Capital Improvement Program (Rogers and Telles, by request); referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Plan-2026-00003 North I-25 Community Planning Area Assessment Report to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred Plan-2026-00002 Near North Valley Community Planning Area Assessment Report to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Mayor's appointments to various boards (Museum, Housing, Energy, African American Advisory, Personnel, Affordable Housing) set for hearing 10/19/2026

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers at One Civic Plaza NW. The agenda includes final actions on ordinances amending Integrated Development Ordinance application fees and the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance, plus two memorials urging the State Legislature to change zoning appeal rules. The Council will also consider an appropriation of opioid settlement funds and a zoning appeal for a wall/fence permit at 637 Solar Rd NW. Much of the consent agenda consists of mayoral appointments to boards and commissions, and one item (EC-26-246) was withdrawn by the Administration.

• O-26-60: Amending ROA 1994 Section 16-16-6-4(F) of the Integrated Development Ordinance related to application fees (Lewis)
• O-26-61: Amending the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance and corresponding IDO and blasting permit notice amendments (Lewis)
• R-26-69: Appropriation of opioid settlement funds (Rogers, by request)
• AC-26-06: Appeal of Zoning Hearing Examiner's approval of a major wall/fence permit at 637 Solar Rd NW, zoned R-1
• EC-26-246: 2027 Administration Priority Capital and Policy Requests — withdrawn by Administration

The Council passed an amended ordinance regarding neighborhood association recognition and two memorials urging the state legislature to change zoning appeal authority. Several mayoral appointments were confirmed, and a zoning appeal regarding a wall at 637 Solar Rd NW was adopted.

• Approved Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance amendments (5-4)
• Passed memorial urging state to remove zoning appeal standing restrictions (9-0)
• Passed memorial urging state to allow zoning appeals for District Court review (6-3)
• Accepted findings for zoning appeal at 637 Solar Rd NW (8-1)
• Approved grant funds from NM State Tourism Department (9-0)
• Approved budget adjustments for Transit and Planning departments (9-0)
• Confirmed 23 mayoral appointments to various boards and commissions (9-0 each)
• Postponed amended application fee ordinance to October 19, 2026 (8-1)

City Council Study Session

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss the findings of an impact fee study conducted under OC-23-33 by Tischler Bise and Council Staff. The session will cover the study process, results, the city's current impact fee framework, and policy recommendations. This is a discussion-only meeting; no action will be taken except approval of the summary minutes, and public comment will not be taken.

• Presentation of Impact Fee Study findings per OC-23-33
• Review of City's framework of Impact Fee Program
• Discussion of policy recommendations
• No action items other than approval of summary minutes
• Meeting held via Zoom Webinar

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will hold its 18th meeting of the 27th Council, with a consent agenda covering appointments, grants, and reports, plus several public hearings on zoning appeals. Key items include a proposed ordinance to support the expansion of No Bull Prime Meats processing facility, two redevelopment tax abatements, and multiple appeals of zoning decisions. The meeting also includes final action on a comprehensive plan amendment and various administrative approvals.

• O-26-59: Approving Local Economic Development Act project for No Bull Prime Meats expansion with cold dry storage, HVAC, and smoke room improvements
• R-26-60: Redevelopment tax abatement for Sichler Farms Development Project in Central Highland/Upper Nob Hill
• R-26-61: Redevelopment tax abatement for La Curva Development Project in Historic Central Metropolitan Redevelopment Area
• AC-26-07: Appeal of conditional use approval for overnight shelter at 2300 Yale Blvd SE
• AC-26-09 through AC-26-13: Appeals of denied digital billboard conversions at five locations

The City Council passed an ordinance supporting the expansion of the No Bull Prime Meats processing facility under the Local Economic Development Act, authorizing a project participation agreement and appropriating funds. The council also approved several redevelopment tax abatements, including for the La Curva and Sichler Farms projects, and confirmed multiple mayoral appointments to advisory boards. Several items were postponed, including the 2027 Administration Priority Capital and Policy Requests and the Final Objectives Report for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Approved No Bull Prime Meats expansion project under LEDA (7-2)
• Approved redevelopment tax abatement for La Curva Development Project (9-0)
• Approved redevelopment tax abatement for Sichler Farms Development Project (9-0)
• Granted appeal reversing ZHE approval of wall/fence permit at 637 Solar Rd NW (7-2)
• Approved conditional use for overnight shelter at 2300 Yale Blvd SE (6-3)
• Denied appeals to convert billboards to digital at five locations (7-2 each)
• Confirmed Timothy L. Allen to Board of Ethics (6-2)
• Postponed 2027 Administration Priority Capital and Policy Requests to Oct 5

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The Albuquerque City Council meeting on September 21, 2026, was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The council introduced several ordinances, resolutions, and mayoral appointments, most of which were scheduled for hearings on October 5, 2026, or referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee. No votes were recorded on any items.

• Introduced O-26-60 amending IDO application fees (referred to 10/5/2026 hearing)
• Introduced O-26-61 amending Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance (referred to 10/5/2026 hearing)
• Introduced O-26-62 prohibiting glue traps (referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee)
• Introduced O-26-63 establishing downtown mobile food unit parking permit (referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee)
• Introduced R-26-70 accepting Albuquerque Museum Foundation funding (referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee)
• Introduced M-26-1 urging state legislature to amend zoning appeal standing requirements (referred to 10/5/2026 hearing)
• Introduced M-26-2 urging state legislature to allow direct zoning appeals to district court (referred to 10/5/2026 hearing)
• Received 26 mayoral appointments and recommendations, most scheduled for 10/5/2026 hearing

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider several contract awards, including aviation construction project management, renewable natural gas credit management, and Gateway Center security services. It will also review the second and third quarter IPRA report, a proposed moratorium on public use of the Lofts at Albuquerque High central courtyard, a state tourism grant appropriation, budget adjustments for transit and planning, and an opioid settlement fund appropriation. Public comment sign-up closes at 3:30 p.m. on the meeting day.

• EC-26-230: Award recommendation for aviation construction project manager and construction manager services
• EC-26-242: Award recommendation for RIN credit management for renewable natural gas
• EC-26-244: Award recommendation for Gateway Center security guard services
• R-26-55: Moratorium on opening Lofts at Albuquerque High common area central courtyard for public use between 9 AM and dusk
• R-26-69: Appropriation of opioid settlement funds

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send multiple contract awards and grant approvals to the City Council. The committee also amended a FY 2027 budget appropriation for transit and planning and postponed a moratorium on courtyard use.

• Recommended approval of aviation construction project manager and construction manager services (4-0)
• Recommended approval of RIN Credit Management for renewable natural gas (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Gateway Center security guard services (4-0)
• Noted receipt of the FY 2026 IPRA report (4-0)
• Postponed moratorium on Lofts at Albuquerque High courtyard use to October 26, 2026 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of New Mexico State Tourism Department grant funds (4-0)
• Amended and recommended approval of FY 2027 budget adjustments for transit positions and planning vehicles (4-0)
• Recommended approval of opioid settlement fund appropriation (4-0)

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The City Council held a meeting on September 9, 2026, to introduce various communications, appointments, and legislative items. Most items were scheduled for future hearings on September 21, 2026, or referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee for further review.

• Referred Aviation construction services award to Finance & Government Operations
• Referred RIN Credit Management award to Finance & Government Operations
• Referred Gateway Center security services award to Finance & Government Operations
• Referred IPRA report to Finance & Government Operations
• Referred tourism grant appropriation to Finance & Government Operations
• Referred Transit and Planning budget adjustments to Finance & Government Operations
• Referred opioid settlement fund appropriation to Finance & Government Operations

City Council

The City Council will vote on several final actions, including the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Ordinance and a Virtual Currency Ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions on recycling requirements for multi-family dwellings and updates to the Complete Streets Ordinance.

• Creation of an 'Artificial Intelligence Ordinance' (O-26-43)
• Establishment of a 'Virtual Currency Ordinance' prohibiting certain ATM and cashier transactions (O-26-49)
• New recycling requirements for multi-family dwellings and city-owned buildings (O-26-46)
• Approval of grant funds for the ARPA Community Wi-Fi Parks Project (R-26-66)
• Appeal regarding a conditional use permit for an overnight shelter at 2300 Yale Blvd SE (AC-26-07)

The City Council confirmed Joshua D. Boone as City Attorney and overrode the mayor's veto of O-26-54, which reorganizes the City Attorney and Legal Department. The council also passed several ordinances, including the Artificial Intelligence Ordinance, the Emerging Technology Advisory Board, and a recycling mandate for multi-family dwellings. A proposed ordinance regulating fiber infrastructure excavation failed to pass after amendments.

• Confirmed Joshua D. Boone as City Attorney (9-0)
• Overrode mayor's veto of O-26-54, reorganizing City Attorney and Legal Department (6-3)
• Passed Artificial Intelligence Ordinance (9-0)
• Created Emerging Technology Advisory Board (9-0)
• Passed ordinance requiring recycling in multi-family dwellings and city buildings (8-1)
• Failed to pass fiber infrastructure excavation ordinance (4-5)
• Passed Virtual Currency Ordinance, banning crypto ATMs and cashier-facilitated transactions (6-3)
• Passed resolution directing funding for affordable housing development (7-2)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee will review several executive consents and resolutions. Key decisions include establishing a residential parking permit at 400 Hannett Avenue NE and approving redevelopment tax abatements for two specific projects. The committee will also consider a moratorium on public access to the courtyard at the Lofts at Albuquerque High and accept various grant funds.

• Establishing Residential Parking Permits at 400 Hannett Avenue Northeast
• Approval of Redevelopment Tax Abatement for the Sichler Farms Development Project
• Approval of Redevelopment Tax Abatement for the La Curva Development Project
• Establishing a moratorium on opening the Common Area Central Courtyard at the Lofts at Albuquerque High between 9:00 AM and dusk
• Acceptance of grant funds from the National Recreation and Parks Association, Nike, and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations, including residential parking permits for 400 Hannett Ave NE, a grant application for rail safety improvements, and awards for environmental maintenance and golf course concessions. It also recommended approval of the FY2027 Internal Audit Plan, grant funds for youth coaching programs, and a mosquito surveillance grant. A moratorium on public use of the Lofts at Albuquerque High courtyard was postponed to September 14, 2026.

• Sent residential parking permits for 400 Hannett Ave NE to Council with recommendation to approve (5-0)
• Sent Aviation Department CRISI grant application to Council with recommendation to approve (5-0)
• Sent Environmental Maintenance, Hospitality, and Safety Services award to Council with recommendation to approve (4-1, Champine against)
• Sent Golf Course Concessions for Ladera Golf Course to Council without recommendation (5-0)
• Sent FY2027 Internal Audit Plan to Council with recommendation to pass (5-0)
• Sent grant acceptance for 'How to Coach Kids' and 'How to Coach Girls' to Council with recommendation to pass (5-0)
• Postponed moratorium on Lofts at Albuquerque High courtyard public use to September 14, 2026 (5-0)
• Sent mosquito surveillance grant acceptance to Council with recommendation to pass (5-0)

Local Government Coordinating Commission

The Local Government Coordinating Commission, a joint city-county-schools body, will hear updates on opioid settlement fund projects and discuss potential collaboration on shared-use spaces like school parks, the AMIRA learning application, and large community-wide projects. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no listed votes or contracts.

• Opioid Settlement Funds Project Updates - City, County & APS
• Discussion regarding shared-use spaces, including school parks
• AMIRA learning application discussion
• Discussion of potential collaboration on large and expensive projects with community-wide positive impact
• Approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is meeting to consider several financial instruments, including a $40.5 million industrial revenue bond for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project, and economic development agreements for Securin, Quantinuum, and BlackVe. The council will also hear an appeal of a zoning decision for an overnight shelter and take final action on various ordinances and resolutions. Several items are on the consent agenda, including appointments and grant applications.

• O-26-38: $40,520,267 taxable industrial revenue bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel (Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites, 135 rooms)
• O-26-52, O-26-53, O-26-56: LEDA project participation agreements for Securin, Quantinuum, and BlackVe expansions
• AC-26-07: Appeal of Zoning Hearing Examiner's approval of overnight shelter at 2300 Yale Blvd SE
• EC-26-160: $2,835,000 agreement with Homewise, Inc. for Home Owner Rehabilitation Program
• R-26-54: $6,160,000 Water Project Fund grant for John St. Pump Station and storm drain improvements

The City Council approved a $40.5 million taxable industrial revenue bond for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project, a dual-branded Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites with 135 guestrooms, after adopting an amendment. The council also passed ordinances supporting economic development projects for Securin, Inc., Quantinuum LLC, and BlackVe, Inc., and approved a zoning map amendment for 165 acres at 6000 Alexander Dr. NE. A veto of a charter amendment proposition was not overridden, and several appointments and agreements were approved.

• Approved $40,520,267 industrial revenue bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel (8-1)
• Passed ordinance supporting Securin, Inc. cybersecurity expansion (8-0, 1 excused)
• Passed ordinance supporting Quantinuum quantum computing facility (9-0)
• Passed ordinance supporting BlackVe, Inc. satellite facility at MaxQ Campus (9-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment from NR-SU to NR-LM for 165 acres at 6000 Alexander Dr NE (8-0, 1 excused)
• Failed to override veto of R-26-30 (charter amendment proposition) (4-5)
• Approved Uptown Connect Affordable Housing Project development agreement (8-0, 1 excused)
• Postponed R-26-51 (Cottages at 161 Chama affordable housing) to September 9, 2026 (8-0, 1 excused)

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The meeting was procedural only. The Council received several communications, including a veto of R-26-30, and referred new resolutions to committees. No final decisions were made.

• Received EC-26-213 through EC-26-222 and OC-26-15 as communications.
• Referred EC-26-218 (Golf Course Concessions) to Finance & Government Operations Committee.
• Referred R-26-59 (Mosquito Surveillance Grant) to Finance & Government Operations Committee.
• Referred R-26-60 (Sichler Farms Tax Abatement) to Finance & Government Operations Committee.
• Referred R-26-61 (La Curva Tax Abatement) to Finance & Government Operations Committee.
• Scheduled most communications for hearing on 9/9/2026.
• Noted immediate action on veto of R-26-30 per City Charter.

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider two items: a mayoral appointment to the Environmental Planning Commission and an ordinance to require the city to consider quick-build safety treatments during road construction, resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction, or restriping projects. Public comment is available via Zoom with sign-up required by 3:30 p.m. on the meeting day.

• EC-26-208: Mayor's appointment of Trula M. Howe to the Environmental Planning Commission
• O-26-55: Ordinance amending Complete Streets Ordinance to require consideration of quick-build safety treatments for road projects

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted 5-0 to recommend confirmation of Trula M. Howe to the Environmental Planning Commission. The committee also voted 5-0 to recommend passage of an ordinance amending the Complete Streets Ordinance to require the city to consider quick-build safety treatments in road projects. Both items now go to the full City Council.

• Recommended confirmation of Trula M. Howe to Environmental Planning Commission (5-0)
• Recommended passage of O-26-55, amending Complete Streets Ordinance to require quick-build safety treatments consideration (5-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider several ordinances and lease agreements, including a proposed Artificial Intelligence Ordinance, a requirement for recycling at multi-family dwellings and city buildings, and a ban on virtual currency ATMs. The committee will also review lease agreements for office space and a rental car concession, plus a downtown parking study and a residential parking permit request.

• O-26-43: Creating an Artificial Intelligence Ordinance in City Code
• O-26-46: Requiring recycling service at multi-family dwellings and city-owned buildings
• O-26-49: Prohibiting virtual currency ATMs and cashier-facilitated transactions
• EC-26-190: Lease with CLNKids for office space at 1500 Walter SE
• EC-26-191: First Amendment to rental car concession with Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, etc.

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted on 14 items, sending most to the full City Council with recommendations. Notable actions include approving a lease for CLNKids, advancing an AI ordinance, a recycling mandate for multi-family dwellings, and a virtual currency ATM ban. One item, the residential parking permit for 400 Hannett Ave NE, was postponed to September 14, 2026.

• Sent 2025 Downtown Parking Study to Council with Receipt Noted (5-0)
• Postponed residential parking permits at 400 Hannett Ave NE to Sept 14, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved lease with CLNKids for office space at John Marshall Center (5-0)
• Approved rental car concession lease amendment with Avis, Enterprise, etc. (5-0)
• Approved FY27 MainStreet Capital Outlay request submission (5-0)
• Sent lease with New Mexico Solutions at 5400 Gibson Blvd SE to Council without recommendation (5-0)
• Approved Small Properties Disposal Agreement with PIRU Group for 1016 3rd St NW (5-0)
• Sent AI Ordinance, Emerging Technology Advisory Board, recycling, fiber, and virtual currency ordinances to Council (various votes)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive updates from state and federal lobbyists regarding revenue estimates and appropriations. The City Council will also begin identifying 2027 Capital Outlay Requests and coordinating with legislators.

• State of New Mexico Consensus, Revenue and Capital Estimates update
• State Legislature Interim Committees update
• Federal FY27 Appropriations and Surface Transportation Act updates
• Updates on Great American Outdoors, America the Beautiful Act, and Legacy Restoration Fund
• Identification of 2027 Capital Outlay Requests

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances including waste disposal fee increases and cannabis retail regulations. The body is also considering a proposition to amend the City Charter regarding the City Attorney and City Clerk for a general election vote.

• O-26-38: Taxable Industrial Revenue Bond of $40,520,267 for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel
• EC-26-160: $2,835,000 agreement with Homewise, Inc. for a Home Owner Rehabilitation Program
• R-26-54: $6,160,000 grant for water projects including John St. Pump Station and Barelas Ditch
• O-26-35: Increase in disposal fees for convenience centers for non-residents
• O-26-32: Expansion of the Secondhand Catalytic Converter Purchase Ordinance to include copper and brass

The City Council passed a consolidated Accountability In Government Ordinance and an amended Whistleblower Ordinance. They also approved a ballot proposition for the 2026 General Election regarding the appointment and independence of the City Attorney and City Clerk.

• Passed consolidated Accountability In Government Ordinance (9-0)
• Passed amended Whistleblower Ordinance (9-0)
• Approved ballot proposition for 2026 election regarding City Attorney and City Clerk (6-3)
• Passed amended Sale Of Recycled Metals Ordinance (8-1)
• Passed increase in disposal fees for non-residents at convenience centers (8-1)
• Approved social services agreement with NM Veterans Integration Centers (9-0)
• Approved funding increases for substance use treatment vouchers with Albuquerque Behavioral Health and Engender, Inc (9-0)
• Confirmed re-appointments of Amy M. Kindrick, Sara Yvonne Escobar, Jodie L. Jaramillo, and Chearie J. Alipat to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission (9-0)

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The council processed a series of communications and introductions, primarily referring items to committees or scheduling them for a future meeting on August 17, 2026. Several items were marked for immediate action, though no final votes were recorded in the document.

• Referred lease agreement for CLNKids (EC-26-190) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred rental car lease amendment (EC-26-191) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred street outreach housing award (EC-26-192) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred MainStreet Capital Outlay request (EC-26-199) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred lease agreement for New Mexico Solutions (EC-26-200) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred property disposal agreement with PIRU Group, LLC (EC-26-201) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred appointment of Trula M. Howe to Environmental Planning Commission (EC-26-208) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred Complete Streets Ordinance amendment (O-26-55) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Esta es una reunión de actualización procedimental sin comentarios públicos ni votaciones. El comité escuchará a los cabilderos de la ciudad sobre las prioridades estatales y federales. El personal cubrirá la reforma del gasto de capital, los ingresos consensuados, la legislación sobre vivienda y transporte, y las reglas propuestas para subvenciones federales.

• Cabilderos estatales cubrirán la reforma del gasto de capital y los ingresos consensuados.
• El cabildero federal revisará la legislación sobre vivienda y transporte, y las reglas de subvenciones.
• Actualizaciones sobre las actividades del comité interino estatal.
• No hay comentarios públicos ni elementos de acción programados.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal tomará una acción final sobre un impuesto municipal propuesto del 0.4875% sobre los ingresos brutos que se sometería a los votantes en la próxima elección general como el 'Impuesto de Mejora Comunitaria e Inversión Local.' También considerarán ordenanzas que autorizan hasta $65.5 millones en bonos de ingresos industriales para dos proyectos hoteleros y la formación del Distrito de Mejora Pública de Savio Ridge.

• Acción final sobre R-26-43: impuesto del 0.4875% sobre ingresos brutos para la boleta (Impuesto de Mejora Comunitaria e Inversión Local)
• O-26-37: $25,008,118 en bonos de ingresos industriales gravables para el Hotel Dreamcatcher Journal Center (Home2 Suites)
• O-26-38: $40,520,267 en bonos de ingresos industriales gravables para el Hotel Dreamcatcher Sawmill (Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites de marca dual)
• R-26-35: Formación del Distrito de Mejora Pública de Savio Ridge por Pulte Homes de Nuevo México
• O-26-36: Proyecto de la Ley de Desarrollo Económico Local para la expansión de la farmacia de compuestos Eden Pharmacy

Council approved a $40.5M taxable industrial revenue bond for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project (6-3) and a separate $25M bond for a Dreamcatcher Journal Center Hotel (9-0). They also approved a LEDA project for Eden Pharmaceuticals expansion and several grants and appointments. Two charter amendment proposals were postponed to August 3.

• Approved $40.5M bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel (6-3)
• Approved $25M bond for Dreamcatcher Journal Center Hotel (9-0)
• Approved Eden Pharmaceuticals expansion via LEDA (9-0)
• Postponed charter amendment on city attorney/clerk independence to Aug 3 (9-0)
• Postponed another charter amendment to Aug 3 (9-0)
• Approved grant for Crestview Bluffs Park (9-0)
• Approved appointment of hearing officers (9-0)
• Approved violence intervention fund grant (9-0)

President

The meeting consisted entirely of introducing communications and ordinances, all of which were either referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No votes were taken on any item.

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

El Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee considerará y potencialmente votará sobre la Ordenanza O-26-39, que modifica la Integrated Development Ordinance para revisar las regulaciones sobre usos minoristas de cannabis y nicotina. La reunión incluye oportunidades de comentarios públicos a través de Zoom.

• O-26-39: Modificación de la Integrated Development Ordinance para revisar las regulaciones de uso minorista de cannabis y nicotina (Table 4-2-1 y Section 14-16-4-3)

The committee voted 4-1 to send O-26-39 (amending cannabis and nicotine retail regulations) to the full City Council with a recommendation of 'Do Not Pass' after an earlier motion to send without recommendation failed. The ordinance had first been amended unanimously.

• Amended O-26-39 (Amendment No. 1) (5-0)
• Motion to send O-26-39 to Council without recommendation failed (2-3)
• Motion to send O-26-39 to Council with recommendation of Do Not Pass, as amended, carried (4-1)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

El comité considerará un acuerdo de $2.8 millones con Homewise para administrar un programa de rehabilitación de propietarios de viviendas utilizando fondos de Desarrollo Económico de Vivienda y Vecindario. También revisará adjudicaciones para personal técnico de producción de conciertos y servicios de ama de casa/cuidado personal/cuidado de relevo. Varias ordenanzas están en la agenda, incluyendo la expansión de la ordenanza de convertidores catalíticos para cubrir materiales de cobre/latón, crear una ordenanza de responsabilidad consolidada y enmendar la ordenanza de denunciantes.

• $2,835,000 acuerdo con Homewise, Inc. para programa de rehabilitación de propietarios de viviendas utilizando fondos HNEDF
• Adjudicación para Servicios de Personal Técnico de Producción de Conciertos (EC-26-116)
• Adjudicación para Servicios de Ama de Casa/Cuidado Personal/Cuidado de Relevo (EC-26-159)
• Ordenanza que expande la 'Ordenanza de Compra de Convertidores Catalíticos de Segunda Mano' para incluir cobre/latón (O-26-32)
• Ordenanza que crea la 'Ordenanza de Responsabilidad en el Gobierno' consolidada que cubre el comité AGO, auditoría interna, inspector general (O-26-40)

The committee recommended approval of a $2.8 million home rehabilitation program with Homewise, Inc., using Housing and Neighborhood Economic Development Funds. It also advanced several ordinances, including expanding the regulated metals purchase ordinance to cover copper and brass, and consolidating accountability in government rules. The whistleblower ordinance was recommended for passage on a 4-1 vote after multiple amendment motions failed.

• Sent concert production staffing contract to council (4-0)
• Sent homemaker/personal care contract to council (4-0, then 5-0 for immediate action)
• Approved $2.8M Homewise home rehab agreement to council (5-0)
• Noted CPOA semi-annual report (5-0)
• Expanded metals purchase ordinance to include copper/brass, sent to council (5-0)
• Consolidated Accountability in Government ordinance sent to council (5-0)
• Whistleblower ordinance sent to council after amendment failures (4-1)
• Approved transit Title VI program and Encuentro center agreement (both 5-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

President

This meeting was a President's Letter of Introduction session, listing communications and introductions for items to be heard later. No votes or approvals were recorded.