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County Council - Regular Session

June 9, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers - 1000 Central Avenue

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Agenda — 65 items

  1. 1 NOTE: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 Webinar ID: 854 4861 9994
  2. 1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
  3. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. 3. STATEMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
  5. A. July 28, 2026 Closed Session Motion
  6. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT
  7. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  8. 6. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
  9. A. Proclamation Declaring June 7-13 as “LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos” (Accepted by Los Alamos Pride Board Member Xeph Ivankovich) 21157-26
  10. B. Recognition for Special Olympic Athletes Participating in Jemez Mountain Trail Run 21706-26
  11. C. Presentation on the Wildlife Assessment Project by Representatives from Environmental Solutions and Innovations, Inc. 21653-26
  12. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA
  13. 8. CONSENT AGENDA
  14. 15 Consent Motion -
  15. A. Approval of County Council Minutes for the May 12, 2026, Work Session and May 19, 2026, Regular Session 21665-26
  16. B. Approval of Contract for General Services, Agreement No. AGR25-963-A2 with Stryker Sales, LLC, Increasing the Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount to $1,201,186.57 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of Six (6) Additional LifePak35 Cardiac Monitors, Including Software and Maintenance, for a term of up to Seven (7) Years AGR1222-26
  17. C. Approval of Recommendation from the Art in Public Places Board to Deaccession the Broken Wind Sculpture “Split Infinity” by Artist Mark White and to Accept “Blooming Lily 3 Medium” as a Replacement at No Cost to the County 21649-26
  18. D. Award of Bid No. 26-61 for the Western Area Twin Tanks,Tank Piping Upgrades Phase 2 Project to NM Underground Utilities, Inc. in the Amount of $607,890.00 plus Applicable NMGRT 21666-26
  19. E. Approval of Recommendation from the Art in Public Places Board to Deaccession the “Aquatic Figures” Mural at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center and to Authorize the Use of Art in Public Places Funds in an Amount Not-to-exceed $45,000 Plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, to Return the Wall To Its Original Condition 21668-26
  20. F. Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters (UAPP), Local Union No. 412, Covering the Period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031 21724-26
  21. G. Approval to Execute a Power Purchase Agreement in an Amount not to Exceed $4,725,000 Plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, to Supply Power and Energy to the Los Alamos Power Pool for the Month of July 2026 21725-26
  22. H. Board/Commission Appointment - Planning & Zoning Commission 21731-26
  23. I. Approval of Budget Revision 2026-79 to Budget the Transfer from Major Facilities Maintenance (MFM) in the General Fund to the Arts in Public Places (AIPP) Fund 21742-26
  24. J. Vacation of Utility Easement Within Lot 4 of Eastern Area No.2 (1110 Canyon Road) 21755-26
  25. K. Approval of Submission of 2028-2032 Capital Outlay Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) for Senior Centers to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), as Required by the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department (ALTSD) 21765-26
  26. L. Approval of Budget Revision 2026-81 for an Additional Increase of $40,000 to the Municipal Court Budget for Software Integration 21770-26
  27. 9. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S)
  28. A. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No.02-383 An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinance of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos by Repealing Chapter 8 Boards and Commissions, an Article XIV, in its Entirety and Replacing it with Provisions to Create an Inclusivity Board CO0758-26
  29. B. Introduction of Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-380; An Ordinance Amending the Department of Public Utilities' Water Service Rate Schedules, Chapter 40, Article III, Sections 40-171, 40-173 and 40-175, and adding new Sections 40-176, 40-177, and 40-178 to the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code CO0746-26
  30. C. Introduction of Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 756; An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of The Incorporated County Of Los Alamos, New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A (The “ Bonds”), In The Principal Amount Not To Exceed $35,000,000 For The Purpose Of Acquiring, Extending, Enlarging, Bettering, Repairing And Otherwise Improving Fire Station Number 4, Fire Fighting And Safety Facilities And Equipment, And Other Public Buildings, Facilities And Infrastructure; Providing That The Bonds Will Be Payable And Collectible From Certain Gross Receipts Tax Revenues Distributed To The County; Providing For The Disposition Of The Receipts Derived From Certain Gross Receipts Tax Revenues; Delegating Authority To The County Council Chair And County Manager To Approve Certain Terms And Details Of The Bonds At The Time The Bonds Are Priced; Prescribing Other Details Concerning The Bonds And Gross Receipts Tax Revenues, Including But Not Limited To Covenants And Agreements In Connection With The Bonds And The Form And Manner Of Execution Of The Bonds; Authorizing The Preparation Of A Preliminary Official Statement And The Form Of A Final Official Statement For The Marketing Of The Bonds; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Bond Purchase Agreement If The Bonds Are Sold In A Negotiated Sale, And Other Agreements And Certificates In Connection With The Bonds; Ratifying Action Previously Taken In Connection With The Bonds; And Repealing All Ordinances In Conflict Herewith OR1133-26
  31. D. Introduction of Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-384, Amending Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-10, Bites; Impounding CO0759-26
  32. 10. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
  33. A. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 754: An Ordinance Granting a Cable Franchise to Comcast of Florida/Michigan/New Mexico/Pennsylvania/Washington LLC, to Construct, Operate and Maintain a Cable System in the Public Rights-of-Way and to Provide Cable Service, Within the Incorporated County of Los Alamos; Establishing the Terms and Conditions of the Franchise Agreement; and Establishing Certain Remedies for the Violation of the Franchise OR1127-26c
  34. B. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-379; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40, Article III, Sections 40-151, and 40-152 of the Code of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Pertaining to Gas Service Rates CO0745-26b
  35. C. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 755 - An Ordinance Proposing Amendment to Article III, Section 305, Subsection 305.4 of the Charter of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos to be Submitted to the Electorate for Adoption or Rejection at a General Election on November 3, 2026, Pertaining to Standing Boards and Commissions and Ad Hoc Advisory Committees OR1130-26b
  36. D. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 26-11, Proclamation Imposing Restrictions and Limiting the Use of Fireworks During Severe Drought Conditions RE0684-26
  37. E. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 26-10; Declaring the Official Intent of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, New Mexico to Reimburse Itself From Bond Proceeds for Amounts Advanced to Pay Costs of Construction of Certain Projects of the County; Stating the Maximum Principal Amount of Bonds Expected to be Issued and Estimating the Expenditures to be Reimbursed from Proceeds of the Bonds; and Authorizing Incidental Action RE0688-26
  38. 11. BUSINESS
  39. A. Consideration and Possible Award of Bid No. 26-22 in the Amount of $2,023,166.50 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax to H.O. Construction, Inc. for the Finch Street Extension Project and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $2,720,000 AGR1206-26
  40. B. Approval of Department of Energy / Los Alamos County Electric Resource Pool Budget for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 21206-26
  41. C. Discussion and Possible Action of the Council Charter Review of Utilities Profit Transfer; Council Procedures for Filling Partial Terms of Elected Officials; and Party Affiliation Requirements for Boards and Commission Members 21584-26
  42. D. Discussion of the Possible Purchase of the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Building 21616-26
  43. E. Approval of Budget Revision 2026-80 for FEMA Grant to Fund the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project - Electrical Undergrounding in the Federal Share Amount of $2,632,746.18 and accept sub-grant agreement DR-4652-0006-NM 21743-26
  44. F. Possible Approval of the Submission of the 2027 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) 21756-26
  45. 12. COUNCIL BUSINESS
  46. A. General Council Business
  47. 1) Discussion and Possible Approval of Los Alamos County Policy Proposals to the National Association of Counties (NACo) 21768-26
  48. 2) Consideration of Sponsoring the Los Alamos Nuclear Forum August 25, 2026 21785-26
  49. 3) Consideration of Sending Letter from the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Council to the Carson National Forest Supervisor Opposing Uranium Exploratory Drilling in Carson National Forest 21786-26
  50. B. Appointments
  51. 1) Board/Commission Appointment - Historic Preservation Advisory Board 21560-26
  52. 2) Board/Commission Appointment(s) - Los Alamos County Health Council 21763-26
  53. C. Board and Commission Vacancy Report
  54. 1) Board and Commission Vacancy Report 21181-26
  55. D. Boards and Commission Reports
  56. E. County Manager's Report
  57. F. Council Chair Report
  58. G. Working Group and External Entities Report
  59. 1) Councilor Submitted Reports 21781-26
  60. H. Approval of Councilor Expenses
  61. I. Preview of Upcoming Agenda Items
  62. 1) Tickler Report of Upcoming Agenda Items 21094-26
  63. 13. COUNCILOR COMMENTS
  64. 14. ADJOURNMENT
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