County Council - Regular Session
Council Chambers - 1000 Central Avenue
Agenda — 51 items
- 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
- 1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
- 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 3. STATEMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
- 5 July 28, 2026 Closed Session Motion
- 4. PUBLIC COMMENT
- 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
- 6. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
- A. Briefing to Council On Progress of The Los Alamos MainStreet Program by Jacquelyn Connolly, Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District Executive Director
- 7. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA
- 8. CONSENT AGENDA
- 13 Consent Motion -
- A. Approval of County Council Minutes for the May 13, 2025, Work Session and May 20, 2025, Regular Session
- B. Approval for General Services, Agreement No. 25-968 with Life Assist Inc. in the Amount of $1,500,000, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of Emergency Medical Supplies for the Term of Seven (7) Years
- C. Approval of a Budget Increase for Task Order 11 of Agreement No. AGR23-53e, for Additional Design Services and Project Contingency Related to the North Mesa Transportation and Utilities Infrastructure Study, in an Amount Not to Exceed $371,221.99, Plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, to Match the Available Grant Funding
- D. Approval of Services Agreement No. AGR25-976 with Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,000,000 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for On-Call Roadway Repair and Construction Services through December 31, 2025
- E. Approval of Services Agreement No. AGR25-914 with Cummins Inc. for Generator Maintenance and Repair Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the Term of Five (5) Years
- F. Approval of Department of Energy / Los Alamos County Electric Resource Pool Budget for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027
- G. Approval of Budget Revision 2025-64 for the Purpose of Including the Cost of Water, Cost of Electric and Gas Labor
- H. Approval of Task Order No.5, AGR 22-18c for the Abiquiu Hydroelectric Plant Firewall and Office Project with GME General Building, LLC in the Amount of $409,207.95 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the Purpose of Upgrading the Plant’s Powerhouse for the Term of Six (6) Months
- I. Approval of Services Agreement No. AGR25-35 with Los Alamos Historical Society in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,413,675.00 for the Services of Historical Education and Operation of History Museum and Archives for the Term of Seven (7) Years
- J. Approval of Budget Revision 2025-56 to Budget Funds Received from the Law Enforcement Retention Fund
- K. Approval of Budget Revision 2025-72 to Budget the Transfer from Major Facilities Maintenance (MFM) in the General Fund to the Arts in Public Places (AIPP) Fund
- 9. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
- A. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-365; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40, Article III, Sections 40-121, 40-122 and 40-123 Relating to Electric Rate Schedules, Electric Customer Service Charges and Electric Energy Charges
- B. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-366; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40, Article III, Sections 40-201 Relating to Sewage Service Rates
- C. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 740; An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Certain County-Owned Real Property to the Richard Skotnicki and Pamela Skotnicki Revocable Trust
- D. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 743; An Ordinance Authorizing Los Alamos County to Execute an Amendment to Existing Loan Subsidy Grant Agreement CWSRL EQ 135 for Additional Funding in the amount of $700,000 from the New Mexico Environment Department Clean Water State Revolving Loan Program for the Bayo Non-Potable Booster Rehabilitation Project
- 10. BUSINESS
- A. Presentation and Possible Action on Funding for the Rio Arriba County Projects through the Regional Strategic Fund
- B. Consideration and Possible Approval of a Cover Structure Selection for the Los Alamos Ice Rink
- C. Consideration to Purchase Real Property Located in the Incorporated County of Los Alamos and Commonly Referred To as the Units of Sherwood Village Condominium #4, Comprised of Lot 5B of the Subdivision of Lot 5 of Commercial Parcel A of Sherwood Village Subdivision, for a Total Purchase Price of $927,470 plus Applicable Fees, and for the Purpose of Re-Aligning Longview Drive
- D. Presentation and Possible Approval of Revised Art in Public Places Board Policies and Guidelines
- 11. COUNCIL BUSINESS
- A. General Council Business
- 1) Discussion and Possible Approval of Los Alamos County Policy Proposals to the National Association of Counties (NACo)
- 2) Los Alamos County Resolutions for New Mexico Municipal League Consideration
- 3) Discussion and Possible Action on Support of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Conference "Mayor's Declaration"
- B. Appointments
- C. Board and Commission Vacancy Report
- 1) Board and Commission Vacancy Report
- D. Boards and Commission Reports
- E. County Manager's Report
- F. Council Chair Report
- G. Approval of Councilor Expenses
- H. Preview of Upcoming Agenda Items
- 1) Tickler Report of Upcoming Agenda Items
- 12. COUNCILOR COMMENTS
- 13. WORKING GROUPS AND EXTERNAL ENTITIES REPORTS
- 14. ADJOURNMENT
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