County Council - Regular Session

Council Chambers - 1000 Central Avenue

Agenda — 43 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/84587518059 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 845 8751 8059
2. 1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
3. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:27
4. 3. STATEMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 2:51
5. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 3:31
6. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ▶ jump to 4:10
7. 6. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 5:08
8. A. Recognition of Los Alamos County Election Officials (Accepted by County Clerk Naomi D. Maestas and Los Alamos County Election Officials) ▶ jump to 5:14
9. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 13:14
10. 8. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 13:46
11. 13 Consent Motion - ▶ jump to 14:11
12. A. Approval of County Council Minutes for the January 9, 2024, Regular Session 18272-24
13. B. Approval of Amendment No. 3 under Services Agreement No. AGR 18-10b with Waste Management of New Mexico, Inc., to Increase the Compensation Amount by $450,000.00 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Compensation Amount of $3,278,832.05 Plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for Solid Waste Disposal Services AGR1017-24
14. C. Award of IFB24-35 for the Purpose of the El Vado Fiber Optic Project with Kelly Cable of New Mexico LLC
15. D. Approval of Amendment #4 to Task Order No. 4 to AGR20-48b for the Purpose of Engineering Services Associated with the TA-50 Waterline Relocation Project with CDM Smith
16. E. Approval of Change Order No. 5 to IFB23-05 for the Purpose of Construction Services Associated with the TA-50 Waterline Relocation Project with DUB-L-EE, LLC
17. F. Approval and Ratification of Amendment No. 1 to AGR20-23 Engineering Services for the Otowi Well No. 2 and Otowi Well No. 4 MCC Replacement Project with Wilson & Company Inc. Engineers and Architects AGR1022-24
18. G. Approval of the Calculation of Revenue Transfer from Electric and Gas Funds for Operations during Fiscal Year 2023, Approval of Budget Revision 2024-43, and Extension of Profit Transfer Redirection Option
19. H. Approval of Budget Revision 2024-47 for the Purpose of Funding Vertical Breakers 18227-24
20. 9. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S) ▶ jump to 15:39
21. A. Introduction of Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 24-728, An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, New Mexico (The “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount of $5,000,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $2,400,000, Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Construction and Replacement 16,500 Feet of Existing 16-Inch Pipe and Waterlines, and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan/Grant Agreement; Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Amount and an Administrative Fee Solely From Net System Revenues of the Joint Utility System of the Borrower/Grantee; Certifying That the Loan/Grant Amount, Together With Other Funds Available to the Borrower/Grantee, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan/Grant Agreement; Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent With This Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in Connection With the Execution and Delivery of the Loan/Grant Agreement ▶ jump to 15:42
22. 10. PUBLIC HEARING(S) ▶ jump to 17:08
23. A. Approval of Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 24-04 A Resolution In Support of Paid Family and Medical Leave RE0586-24 ▶ jump to 17:18
24. B. Approval of Incorporated County Of Los Alamos Resolution No. 24-03, Adopting The Los Alamos County, New Mexico All-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan In Compliance With The State Of New Mexico Civil Emergency Preparedness Act (12-10-1 Through 12-10-10) ▶ jump to 29:04
25. 11. BUSINESS ▶ jump to 70:18
26. A. Board/Commission Appointment(s) - Board of Public Utilities 18245-24 ▶ jump to 70:23
27. B. Discussion and Possible Action on the Initiation of an Evaluation Process and Possible Application to Modify Downtown Los Alamos (DT-LA) Zoning District Boundaries ▶ jump to 85:10
28. 12. COUNCIL BUSINESS ▶ jump to 97:45
29. A. General Council Business ▶ jump to 97:49
30. 1) Board and Commission Liaisons and Council Working Groups Assignments 18270-24 ▶ jump to 97:50
31. 2) Review and Possible Action on Boards and Commissions' Revised Work Plan Template 18307-24 ▶ jump to 99:11
32. B. Appointments ▶ jump to 134:06
33. C. Board and Commission Vacancy Report ▶ jump to 134:17
34. D. Board, Commission and Working Group Reports ▶ jump to 134:24
35. E. County Manager's Report ▶ jump to 143:11
36. 1) County Manager's Report for December 2023 18282-24 ▶ jump to 143:17
37. F. Council Chair Report ▶ jump to 157:10
38. G. Approval of Councilor Expenses ▶ jump to 158:46
39. H. Preview of Upcoming Agenda Items ▶ jump to 160:37
40. 1) Tickler Report of Upcoming Agenda Items 18295-24 ▶ jump to 160:42
41. 13. COUNCILOR COMMENTS ▶ jump to 163:10
42. 14. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 167:41
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