Governing Body

October 14, 2026 Final

Agenda — 20 items

Approval of a Settlement Agreement and Release of Funds in the Amount of $1,328,367.74, Resolving Estate of Gracen Coon, et al. v. City of Santa Fe, D-101-CV-2024-02345 (Andrea Phillips, Deputy City Manager; akphillips@santafenm.gov and Marcos Martinez, City Attorney; mdmartinez@santafenm.gov)
Request for Approval of an Agreement to Construct Required Development Improvements with Homewise and New Mexico of Workforce Solutions for the Construction of Spine Infrastructure Serving the Planned Tierra Contenta Phase 3 Project. (Heather Lamboy, Land Use Director; hllamboy@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Quality of Life Committee: 10/07/2026Finance Committee: 10/13/2026Governing Body: 10/14/2026
CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2026-20. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2026-__. (Councilor Amanda Chavez and Councilor Pilar Faulkner) A Bill Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico (“The Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount of $2,550,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $1,020,000 Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of Financing the Costs of Designing Upgrades to the Chemical Feed Equipment Incorporated in the Water Utility System Owned and Operated by the City for the Purpose of Improving the Water Utility System, 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 the Net Revenues of the Water 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. (Alan G. Hook, Water Resources Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Governing Body (Introduction): 10/14/2026Governing Body (Public Comment): 10/28/2026Public Works and Utilities Committee: 11/02/2026Finance Committee: 11/09/2026Governing Body (Public Hearing): 12/09/2026
Request for Approval of a Purchase Agreement with BMT Holdings, LLC to Purchase 122.634 Acres of Undeveloped Land Adjacent to Paseo Real Water Reclamation Facility in the Total Amount of $1,200,000 from Available FY27 Wastewater Budget Funds. (Jesse Roach, Interim Public Utilities Department Director; jdroach@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/05/2026Finance Committee: 10/13/2026Governing Body: 10/14/2026
Request for Approval of Lease Agreement with La Familia Medical Center for Use of a City-Owned Building Located at 1035 Alto Street to Provide Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Services to Low Income and Medically Indigent Residents in the Amount of $435,385 for the First Year with a 2% Annual Increase for an Initial Ten-Year Term with Two Option Terms of Five Years Each. (Terry Lease, Asset Development Manager: tjlease@santafenm.gov; Nina A. Nguyen, Project Manager: nanguyen@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Quality of Life Committee: 10/07/2026Finance Committee: 10/13/2026Governing Body: 10/14/2026
Request for Approval of the 2027 City of Santa Fe Employee Calendar. (Monica Acevedo, Human Recources Director; mxacevedo@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Governing Body: 10/14/2026
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__. (Councilor Pilar Faulkner, Councilor Lee Garcia, Councilor Amanda Chavez, Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Jamie Cassutt) A Resolution Affirming the City of Santa Fe’s Commitment to Past Resolutions Supporting Immigrant Communities in Santa Fe and Recognizing the City’s Police and Fire Department’s Roles; Reaffirming Governing Body Support of Local Law Enforcement and Emergency Services; Encouraging All Community Members and Community Leaders to Fact-Check Public Safety Information. (Scott Ouderkirk, Santa Fe Fire Department Chief; slouderkirk@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 09/09/2026 Immigration Committee: 09/14/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 09/23/2026 (POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 7, 2026, QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE) <s>Governing Body: 09/30/2026</s> Quality of Life Committee - 10/07/2026 Governing Body: 10/14/2026
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__. (Mayor Michael Garcia) A Resolution Establishing the City of Santa Fe’s Priorities for Consideration By the New Mexico State Legislature During the 58th Legislature – State of New Mexico – First Session, 2027. (Sam Burnett, Public Works Director; jsburnett@santafenm.gov, Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Manager; maeannarino@santafenm.gov, Indira Nadasen-Gladstone, Legislative Administrator; innadasen-gladstone@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 09/30/2026 Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/05/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 10/07/2026 Finance Committee: 10/13/2026 Governing Body: 10/14/2026
Request for Approval of the New Mexico Department of Health Grant Award in the Total Amount of $100,000 to the Santa Fe Fire Department Pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Fund Act Rules, 7.27.4 NMAC through June 30, 2027. (Mario Risso, Assistant Fire Chief; mdrisso@santafenm.gov) Committee Review:Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/05/2026Finance Committee: 10/13/2026Governing Body: 10/14/2026
Request for Approval of the September 30, 2026, Regular Governing Body Meeting Minutes. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Governing Body: 10/14/2026
Executive Session In Accordance with the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1, Subpart (H)(7), Meetings Subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege Pertaining to Threatened or Pending Litigation in which the City is or May Become a Participant Including but Not Limited to Estate of Gracen Coon, et al. v. City of Santa Fe, D-101-CV-2024-02345. (Marcos Martinez, mdmartinez@santafenm.gov)
Request for Approval of the 2027 Governing Body Regular Meeting, Study Session and Council Standing Committee Meeting Calendar. (Xavier Vigil, Assistant City Clerk; xivigil@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Governing Body: 10/14/2026
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026- __ (Councilor Alma Castro, Councilor Elizabeth Barrett, Mayor Michael Garcia, Councilor Paul Bustamante) A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2015-31 to Update the Immigration Committee’s Rules and Procedures. (Marci Eannarino, Legislation and Policy Innovation Office Manager; maeannarino@santafenm.gov, Indira Nadasen-Gladstone, Legislative Administrator; @innadasen-gladstone@santafenm.gov, Palmer Anderson, Policy Analyst; pcanderson@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 09/09/2026 Immigration Committee: 09/14/2026 Quality of Life Committee: 09/23/2026 (POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 7, 2026, QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE) <s>Governing Body: 09/30/2026</s> Quality of Life Committee: 10/07/2026 Governing Body: 10/14/2026
CONSIDERATION OF BILL 2026-19. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2026-__. A Bill Rezoning an Approximately +/- 1.695-Acre Lot at 1202 West Alameda Street from C-2 PUD (General Commercial Planned Unit Development), with an Existing Permitted Use Limited to a “Feed Bin Store”, to C-2 PUD (General Commercial Planned Unit Development) with Expanded Permitted Uses to Include: Residential; Retail; Food and Beverages; Office; Woodshop (Light Assembly and Manufacturing); Storage; and Arts and Crafts Studio, Gallery or School; and Concurrent Approval of a Final Development Plan for the Property Pursuant to SFCC Section 14-4.1.A.3.III (Case Nos. 2026-12047 and 2026-12048. (Natalie Cauley, Assistant City Attorney; nscauley@santafenm.gov, Claudia Kath, Planner Senior; cmkath@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Governing Body: 10/14/2026
Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $3,450,000 to Allocate 1/2% GRT to Complete Streets FY27 WIP Construction and Design for City-Wide Roadway Preservation, Sidewalk Repair, Pavement Condition Assessment and a Cooperative Cost-Share for Drainage Infrastructure Improvements with the Georgia O'Keefe Museum. (Marcos Esquibel, Interim Complete Streets Division Director, mpesquibel@santafenm.gov) Committee Review:Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/05/2026Finance Committee: 10/13/2026Governing Body: 10/14/2026
Request for Approval of a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) in the Total Amount of $1,500,000 from Facilities Capital Reserve Balance to Facilities Maintenance Division CIP for the Current Needs and Unforeseen Critical Repairs to City Facilities. (Tim Farrell, Public Works Interim Facilities Division Director; tgfarrell@santafenm.gov)Committee ReviewPublic Works and Utilities Committee: 10/05/2026Finance Committee: 10/13/2026Governing Body: 10/14/2026
Fiscal Year 2026 Health Benefits End of Year Performance Presentation. (Monica Acevedo, Human Resources Director, mxacevedo@santafenm.gov, Sarah Bolleter-Gonzales, Assistant Human Resources Director, snbolleter-gonzales@santafenm.gov, Alvin Valdez, Benefits and Wellness Manger, aavaldez1@santafenm.gov. AON Staff Member, Trey Sarsfield, Consulting Actuary)
Request for Approval of the Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Area 505 Restaurant, LLC Regarding a Restaurant B (Beer, Wine & Spirits) Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption Only and Patio Services to be Located at Area 505 Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 135 W. Palace Ave., Ste. 300 & 301, Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Consitiuent Services Specialist; emaragon@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Liquor Hearing: 10/07/2026Governing Body: 10/14/2026
Request for Approval of the Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Amalfi Pizzeria, LLC Regarding a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption Only to be Located at Amalfi Pizzeria, 1722 St. Michaels Dr. Ste. A, Santa Fe. (Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialists; emaragon@santafenm.gov)Committee Review:Liquor Hearing: 10/07/2026Governing Body: 10/14/2026
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__. (Councilor Amanda Chavez)A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Identify and Apply for Federal and State Funding Sources for Water, Wastewater, and Other Water Related Projects; Identify a State Legislative Priority List; and Approve the Applications Submitted to the New Mexico Water Trust Board. (Alan Hook, Water Sources Coordinator; aghook@santafenm.gov)Committee Review: Governing Body (Introduction): 09/30/2026Public Works and Utilities Committee: 10/05/2026Finance Committee: 10/13/2026Governing Body: 10/14/2026

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