Bernalillo County public meetings in 2024

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will discuss an agreement regarding reporting requirements for county funding. The body will also receive a presentation on the Affordable Housing Act and discuss the Executive Director position.

• Action item: MOU between Bernalillo County and MRGHC for $500,000 appropriation reporting
• Presentation on the Affordable Housing Act by Joseph Montoya
• Discussion regarding the Executive Director position update

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bernalillo County. The MOU establishes quarterly reporting requirements to track how county funds are spent. The collaborative also discussed the State Affordable Housing Act and its potential role in land banking and supporting smaller developers, but took no action on those items. The executive director position was reposted with a salary range, with applications to be reviewed in early January.

• Approved MOU with Bernalillo County for quarterly reporting on fund use (unanimous)
• Reposted executive director position with salary range
• Discussed State Affordable Housing Act and collaborative's potential role, no action taken

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a hearing on December 18, 2024, to consider a single item: a request to continue the nuisance abatement case for the property at 714 Isleta Blvd SW. The owner has obtained a demolition permit, and staff recommends granting a continuance to allow demolition to be completed. If demolition is finished and debris removed, the case may be withdrawn.

• Continuance request for ENAO2024-0016 to coincide with demolition permit expiration
• Property at 714 Isleta Blvd SW, 2.58 acres, zoned C-1
• Owner: Raymond Sr. & Clara Pena
• Demolition permit obtained on December 12, 2024
• Case continued from October 16, 2024 hearing

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to review media efforts and pricing for vests. The board will also discuss how to provide updates to the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners and the Keep America Beautiful Organization.

• Vote on November 12 meeting minutes
• Updates on KBCB website and media efforts
• Vest pricing information
• Reporting process for Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners and Keep America Beautiful Organization

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board voted to purchase 100 vests (25 each of small, medium, large) for $800 to be used by volunteers during clean-up events. The board also discussed website development updates and planned to present updates to the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners in March, with a focus on creating a plan in January.

• Approved purchase of 100 vests for $800 (unanimous)
• Approved November 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Planned to present board updates to County Commissioners in March

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board meets via Microsoft Teams to discuss behavioral health topics. The agenda includes a presentation on a harm reduction conversation guide from Presbyterian and updates on the Metropolitan Detention Center and CARE Campus. Members will also review the opioid use settlement strategic plan and buprenorphine shortages.

• Harm Reduction Conversation Guide Presentation by Art Salazar, Presbyterian
• Metropolitan Detention Center Updates by Rodney McNease
• CARE Campus Updates by Jessica Jaramillo and Joshua Gamez
• Opioid Use Settlement Strategic Plan by Dr. Wayne Lindstrom
• Update on Buprenorphine Shortages Letter to the Attorney General

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved the November 18, 2024 minutes and the amended agenda. Members heard updates on CARE Campus expansion, MDC detox numbers, and the Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan, with recommendations to be made to City Council and County Commissioners in March. No formal public comments were submitted, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Paul Chavez, second by William Campbell)
• Approved agenda with changes to move CARE Campus Updates and add two announcements (unanimous)

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from November 9th, welcome new board member Richard Clark Jr., and consider the 2024 Annual Report. Public comment and sheriff's office comment are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from November 9th meeting
• Announcement of new board member Richard Clark Jr.
• Approval of 2024 Annual Report

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board approved the 2024 annual report (draft seven) as amended, agreeing to attach detailed listening session comments as an exhibit and footnote. The board also approved the November 9th meeting minutes and scheduled the next meeting for January 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

• Approved November 9th meeting minutes
• Approved 2024 annual report (draft seven) as amended, with listening session comments attached as exhibit
• Scheduled next meeting for January 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm

DWI Planning Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear presentations from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and a UNM researcher, and discuss appointment recommendations and subcommittee work. The session is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

• MADD presentation by Katrina Latka
• UNM data presentation by Jessica Bloom
• Appointment recommendations (action item)
• Subcommittee discussion (action item)

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council met on December 12, 2024, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters; the council discussed potential appointments and subcommittee participation, with plans for follow-up emails and a future retreat.

• Approved December 12, 2024 agenda
• Approved October 10, 2024 minutes

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee will meet to review its purpose, roles, and memorandum of understanding. Members will discuss the hypothetical dissolution of the committee if the Estancia Basin is included in a larger region for the upcoming round of RWP.

• Discussion of hypothetical committee dissolution regarding RWP regional inclusion
• Review and amendment of the 2025 EBWPC meeting calendar
• Review of MOU and discussion of committee purpose and roles
• Status of contributions from municipalities
• Discussion of board member headshots and bios for the website

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority is meeting to discuss and consider various final plats and sketch plats for land subdivisions and replats across the county. The agenda includes proposed developments in areas such as the South West, South Valley, North Valley, and East Mountains. Projects range from small two-lot splits to a 100-lot subdivision on Grace Vigil Rd. SW.

• Final Plat request (SRP2024-0078) for a 2-lot subdivision on 4.99 acres± on Central Ave. NW
• Final Plat request (SRP2024-0115) for a 2-lot subdivision on 3.59 acres± at 294 Shirk Lane SW
• Sketch Plat request (SC2024-0011) for a 100-lot subdivision on 20.01 acres± at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd. SW
• Sketch Plat request (SRP2024-0121) for a replat of 30.64 acres± south of Jaguar Blvd SW
• Sketch Plat request (SRP2024-0127) for a 4-lot subdivision on 155.73 acres± at 150 Oak Flat Rd

The County Development Review Authority acted on nine subdivision plats, approving two final plats (SRP2024-0078 and SRP2024-0115) and one sketch plat (SRP2024-0126) with conditions, while denying six sketch plats (SC2024-0011, SRP2024-0121, SRP2024-0122, SRP2024-0124, SRP2024-0125, SRP2024-0127) due to non-concurrences from staff agencies. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved final plat SRP2024-0078 (Quest Network/Medrano) with conditions
• Approved final plat SRP2024-0115 (Villegas Trust) with conditions
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0126 (Southwest Elegant Homes) with conditions
• Denied sketch plat SC2024-0011 (Evergreen Southwest Mesa) due to Fire non-concurrence
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0121 (Corazon Energy Storage) due to Planning, Zoning, Fire non-concurrence
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0122 (Ginger Properties) due to multiple non-concurrences
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0124 (Lisa D. Almeida) due to non-concurrence
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0127 (Starfire Tree Farm) due to Public Works (DRAIN) non-concurrence

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission (LGCC) of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is meeting to discuss and take action on several items. The agenda includes a presentation on a Grief Center, a review of Opioid Settlement Funds, and updates from a subcommittee. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment and approval of prior minutes also scheduled.

• Grief Center Presentation
• Opioid Settlement Funds review
• Updates from Subcommittee
• Review Timeline and Next Steps
• Approval of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will hold hearings to consider various conditional use approvals and variance requests. These items include requests for accessory structures, home businesses, and medical hardship mobile home placements.

• Conditional use for commercial stables and riding academy at 10159 Bosque Cir. NW
• Conditional use for a school at 6810 Twister Way SW
• Conditional use for apartments and multiple single family dwellings at 1030 Goff Blvd. SW
• Conditional use for a Family Day Care Home at 2349 Southfield Dr. SW
• Three separate requests for 3-year medical hardship mobile home placements

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on December 11, 2024, to consider 19 requests for conditional uses, variances, and other land-use approvals. The minutes list each case with its location and request but do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials. The document appears to be a notice of hearing rather than minutes of actions taken.

• No decisions recorded in the minutes

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to review and approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, receive updates on veterans homelessness and the Built for Zero initiative, and hear reports from subcommittees on Native American homelessness, African American homelessness, reentry, and homeless prevention. New items include a discussion on a Medicaid waiver, a recap of cold weather responses, and a proposal to post meeting videos. The meeting is open to public comment via email or live Zoom.

• Veterans Homelessness Update by Camilla Lopez
• Built for Zero Update by Jazmin Moreno
• Subcommittee updates on Native American and African American homelessness, reentry, and homeless prevention
• Medicaid Waiver Discussion
• Recap of Cold Weather Response by Entity

The Homeless Coordinating Council met virtually on December 10, 2024, and approved the agenda and November minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the council deferred a vote on supporting a Medicaid waiver until after a presentation by Dr. Richards in January. The council also agreed to post meeting videos online and discussed various updates on homelessness initiatives.

• Approved December 10, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on Medicaid waiver support until January meeting
• Agreed to post recorded meeting videos along with minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Special Zoning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan. The proposed changes involve updating water and wastewater systems, drainage documentation, and zoning formatting.

• SPR2024-0002: Amendment of the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan
• Proposal to replace Albuquerque Water Authority system with a privately developed public water and wastewater system
• Update to drainage section to reflect recent grading north of the Tijeras Arroyo
• Zoning clarification to allow outdoor storage of stacked shipping containers
• Approval of November 12, 2024 Zoning Meeting minutes

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners held a special zoning meeting on December 10, 2024. They approved the minutes from the November 12 zoning meeting and granted a 60-day deferral for agenda item 5A, the amendment to the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan, to allow the applicant to continue working with the Water Authority. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 zoning meeting (unanimous)
• Granted 60-day deferral for Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan amendment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss two items under attorney-client privilege for threatened or pending litigation. The items are the Campbell Ranch Annexation involving Campbell Farming Corp and a PNM rate case before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. No public decisions will be made.

• Closed under NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1.H(7) for attorney-client privileged communication
• Update and discussion of Campbell Ranch Annexation (Campbell Farming Corp, agent CDS/Sheldon Greer)
• Update and discussion of NMPRC Case No. 24-00089-UT (PNM retail electric rate revision, Advice Notice No. 625)

Board of County Commissioners - Nuisance Abatement Appeal Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on three appeals from property owners seeking reconsideration of administrative resolutions that authorize the county to enter, demolish, and clean nuisance properties at 4307, 4309, and 4311 Wallace St SE. The board previously approved these resolutions in September 2024. Staff recommends denying the appeals and upholding the original decisions.

• Appeal of AR 2024-109 for 4307 Wallace St SE (Lot 4, Block J, Mountain View Addition)
• Appeal of AR 2024-108 for 4309 Wallace St SE (Lot 3, Block J, Mountain View Addition)
• Appeal of AR 2024-107 for 4311 Wallace St SE (Lot 2, Block J, Mountain View Addition)
• All properties are zoned M-H and approximately 0.19 acres each
• Staff recommends denial of all appeals

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is discussing the creation of a task force to develop a program assisting residents with housing for multi-generational or special-needs family members. The body is also voting on several contracts, bond fund appropriations, and industrial revenue bonds.

• Appropriation of $40,500,000 in 2024 General Obligation Bond funds plus $810,000 for issuance costs
• Proposed $50,000,000 in Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for 3D Glass Solutions expansion
• Proposed $28,900,000 in Project/Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for West Mesa Ridge A
• Purchase of AVI-SPL conference room support services for $766,989.00
• Notice of intent to sell General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, not to exceed $31,630,000

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve a 15% salary increase for countywide elected officials (assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff, treasurer), effective for those taking office in January 2025. The board rejected a motion to create a permanent independent salary commission and also failed to pass an amendment to the Code of Conduct that would have allowed countywide elected officials to appoint deputies who are former county elected officials. The board also approved several resolutions, including the 2025 legislative priorities and a $31.6 million general obligation bond notice.

• Approved 15% salary increase for countywide elected officials (3-2)
• Rejected motion to create permanent independent salary commission (2-3)
• Failed to amend Code of Conduct to allow countywide electeds to hire former elected officials as deputies (3-2, required 4)
• Approved Notice of Intent for $31.63M General Obligation Bonds Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 legislative priorities with added public safety amendments (4-1)
• Approved resolution supporting county participation in Infrastructure and Local Government Services Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved extension for Casitas del Camino affordable housing project (unanimous)
• Approved $55M industrial revenue bond inducement for 3D Glass Solutions (unanimous)

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will hold hearings on petitions to amend rules regarding new source performance standards and hazardous air pollutants for stationary sources. Members will also consider replacing the Board Attorney and may enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Hearing on Petition AQCB 2024-04 to amend rule 20.11.63 NMAC (New Source Performance Standards)
• Hearing on Petition AQCB 2024-05 to amend rule 20.11.64 NMAC (Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants)
• Replacement of Board Attorney
• Discussion on closed session regarding litigation cases 202-CV-2-23-09295 and D-202-CV-2023-09435
• Discussion on appeals of Clean Cars II and Health Equity Environmental Impacts (HEEI) regulations

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and the November 13, 2024 minutes, with a unanimous vote. Deputy Director Terrance Smith provided a brief update on public consultations and development of the OBA map. No public comments were made. The hearing on the petition to amend NSPS rule was initiated but no decision was made.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will meet to review its budget and the administrative process for a 1.5% increase. The board will also consider a price adjustment for a sculpture by Jarrett West.

• Budget review and administrative instruction for 1.5% increase
• Price adjustment for Jarrett West sculpture
• Memorials approval process
• Metro Exhibit planning
• Discussion of Arts Board goals

The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously approved a motion requesting that the artist Jarrett West resubmit his sculpture proposal in the next unsolicited proposals round with an adjusted price of $16,246.69 (up from $15,300) to include taxes. The board also reviewed the Public Art budget increase to 1.5% of bond-funded capital projects, discussed a draft memorials approval process, and scheduled a celebration for January 6. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to request artist resubmit Jarrett West sculpture with tax-inclusive price of $16,246.69 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Special Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board scheduled a special meeting to hold a working session for the 2024 Draft Annual Report. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Working Session for 2024 Draft Annual Report

The Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board met for a special work session to discuss the 2024 draft annual report, with voting scheduled for the December 13th meeting. No formal decisions were made during this session; it was procedural only.

• Held work session on 2024 draft annual report (no vote)
• Scheduled voting on annual report for December 13, 2024 meeting

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Sub-Committee Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission Sub-Committee will discuss the strategic plan for opioid settlement funds. The body will review services provided by the County, City, and APS, and discuss funding allocations.

• Review of Strategic Plan for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Update on services provided by the County, City, and APS
• Discussion on funding allocations

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve past minutes, discuss updates on Mesa Del Sol planning, and elect a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Nominations have been submitted for Bill Blair as Chairman and Gloria Faber as Vice-Chairman.

• Nominations for Chairman: Bill Blair
• Nominations for Vice-Chairman: Gloria Faber
• Update on Mesa Del Sol progress and planning
• Elections for Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission approved the October 3, 2024 minutes and elected Bill Blair as Chairman and Gloria Faber as Vice-chairman by acclamation. The commission also discussed referee recruitment with County Commissioner Barboa, received a progress report on Mesa Del Sol fields, and set a strategic planning meeting.

• Approved October 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Elected Bill Blair as Chairman by acclamation
• Elected Gloria Faber as Vice-chairman by acclamation

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve its agenda, minutes, and FY24 first-quarter report. The board will also nominate and elect a new vice chair, receive an update from a subcommittee on proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct, and discuss whether to form a subcommittee for further review of the code and board rules.

• Approval of FY24 1st Quarter Report
• Nomination and election of new Vice Chair
• Update from subcommittee on proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct
• Discussion on forming a subcommittee to review the Code of Conduct and board rules

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board approved the agenda, the August 16, 2024 minutes, and the FY25 first-quarter report. It elected Robert Doucette and Chuck McCune as co-vice chairs. The board discussed potential amendments to the Code of Conduct, including AI use, campaign contribution limits, and anonymous complaints, but took no formal action on these topics.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-1)
• Approved August 16, 2024 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved FY25 first-quarter report with correction to agenda type (3-0-1)
• Elected Robert Doucette and Chuck McCune as co-vice chairs (4-0)

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three new requests: an annexation into Albuquerque for a Habitat for Humanity lot, a zone change from A-1 to SD-WC-C-LI on a frontage road tract, and a zone change from C-1/Special Use Permit to SD-N14-RC on a Sandia Crest Road lot. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Annexation request AXBC2024-0001: 5.00 acres at Sage Rd. SW and 82nd St. SW into City of Albuquerque
• Zone change CZ2024-0009: 5.01 acres at 13751 I-40 West Frontage Rd. NW from A-1 to SD-WC-C-LI
• Zone change CZ2024-0010: 2.84 acres at 6 Sandia Crest Rd. from C-1/Special Use Permit to SD-N14-RC
• Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of three items to the Board of County Commissioners: an annexation of 5 acres into Albuquerque for Habitat for Humanity, a zone change from A-1 to SD-WC-C-LI for a 5.01-acre tract, and a zone change from C-1/Special Use Permit to SD-N14-RC for a 2.84-acre lot. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Recommended approval of annexation of Lot 464, Town of Atrisco Grant Unit 7 (5 acres) into City of Albuquerque
• Recommended approval of zone change from A-1 to SD-WC-C-LI for Tract 129 (5.01 acres) at 13751 I-40 West Frontage Rd. NW
• Recommended approval of zone change from C-1/Special Use Permit to SD-N14-RC for Lot A (2.84 acres) at 6 Sandia Crest Rd.

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative discussed its $100 million affordable housing funding request to the Governor and state legislature. Members agreed to draft a formal letter outlining the ask and to seek a meeting with the Governor's office. The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2024.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 9/26/24 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 10/24/24 (unanimous)
• Agreed to draft a letter to Governor and legislature requesting $100M for affordable housing
• Agreed to seek a meeting with the Governor's office
• Scheduled next meeting for Thursday, December 19, 2024

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is meeting to review meeting minutes, discuss board bylaws, and address vacancies. New business includes reviewing the strategic plan for opioid settlement funds, a CARE Campus detox expansion update, and a status update on the behavioral health strategic plan.

• Review and Adoption of Bylaws
• Review of Strategic Plan for the Opioid Settlement Funds
• CARE Campus Detox Expansion
• Update on the Status of the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board tabled the review and adoption of its bylaws pending County Legal review, and tabled a request to add two new board positions. The board approved a motion to alternate meetings between virtual and in-person/hybrid, starting with in-person next month. It also approved a motion to collect member feedback on the Opioid Settlement Funds strategic plan by December 5, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Tabled review and adoption of bylaws pending legal review
• Tabled request to add two new board positions
• Approved motion to alternate meetings between virtual and in-person/hybrid (motion passed)
• Approved motion to compile member feedback on Opioid Settlement Funds strategic plan by Dec 5, 2024 (motion passed)

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board meets to discuss PREA recommendations, legislative priorities for the sixty-day session, and county cannabis policy effects on detention facility staff. The board will also review Metropolitan Detention Center ordinance reports, including grievance, staffing, population, and PREA reports.

• PREA Recommendations status update
• Legislative Priorities and updates for the sixty-day session
• Effects of proposed county cannabis policy changes on detention facility staff
• MDC Update Ordinance Reports: Grievance, Staffing, Population, and PREA reports

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board approved an amended agenda adding Recruitment and Retention as a line item, and unanimously approved the consent agenda containing grievance, staffing, population, and PREA reports. The board tabled approval of October meeting minutes to next month and discussed PREA recommendations and legislative priorities. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with added Recruitment and Retention line item (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: Grievance, Staffing, Population, PREA reports (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of October 16, 2024 minutes to next meeting

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer is reviewing requests to enter properties to remove nuisances and secure or demolish dilapidated structures. If approved, these items will be recommended to the Bernalillo County Commission.

• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 939 Atrisco Dr SW
• Request to board, secure structures, and remove nuisances at 3027 De Vita Rd SW
• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at a 10-acre property on Pajarito Mesa

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board will review past meeting minutes and discuss new business including an Opioid Use Settlement Strategic Plan with Vital Strategies and membership criteria. Old business items include updates on Standards of Care, a letter regarding buprenorphine shortages, member concerns, and membership applications.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes from September 16, 2024, and October 21, 2024
• Opioid Use Settlement Strategic Plan – Vital Strategies
• Review of Membership Criteria
• Update on the Standards of Care
• Update on Buprenorphine Shortages Letter to the Attorney General

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved minutes from September and October, approved the agenda with a change, and declined four membership applications. The board received an update on the Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan, including a recommendation to hire a coordinator and focus on five priorities. Members were assigned to review standards of care, and a letter on buprenorphine shortages is being sent to the Attorney General.

• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Stern, second by Donald)
• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Stern, second by Maviglia)
• Approved agenda with change to move Item D under Old Business (motion by Stern, second by Donald)
• Declined membership applications from Barry Ore, Nicole Storey, Joshua Peralta, and Debbie Johnson (motion by McCrady, second by Stern)

Board of Canvass - Board of Canvass

The Board of Canvass is meeting to certify the results of the General Election held on November 5, 2024. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2024.

• Certification of November 5, 2024, General Election results
• Approval of June 17, 2024, Board of Canvass meeting minutes

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will consider seven sketch-plat requests for small rural subdivisions in the East Mountains, South Valley, and Southwest areas, plus one minor action under the electric system facility plan. No final decisions are listed; the body is reviewing proposals.

• Replat of 20.80-acre Tract 3-C-R and 3-D at 45 Taco Trail, East Mountains
• Two-lot subdivision at 294 Shirk Lane SW, South Valley
• Two-lot subdivision at 4 Shasta Ct., East Mountains
• Three-lot subdivision at 3110 El Pinon Lane SW, South Valley
• Four-lot subdivision on Pajarito Rd. SW, Southwest area

The County Development Review Authority denied a sketch plat for a 20.8-acre replat at 45 Taco Trail in the East Mountains due to non-concurrence from Public Works and Fire. The board approved seven other sketch plats and one special project review, all with concurrence from reviewing agencies, and set final plat completion deadlines of December 12, 2024.

• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0114 for 45 Taco Trail (20.8 acres, A-2) due to Public Works and Fire non-concurrence
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0115 for 294 Shirk Lane SW (3.59 acres, A-1) with final plat due Dec 12, 2024
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0116 for 4 Shasta Ct. (7.10 acres, A-2) with final plat due Dec 12, 2024
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0117 for 3110 El Pinon Lane SW (6.16 acres, A-1) with final plat due Dec 12, 2024
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0118 for Pajarito Rd. SW (9.97 acres, A-1) with final plat due Dec 12, 2024
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0119 for 5201 James Cook Dr SW (10.14 acres, A-1) with final plat due Dec 12, 2024
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0120 for 226 Paa-Ko Dr. (17.31 acres, A-2) with final plat due Dec 12, 2024
• Approved special project review SPR2024-0006 for Corazon Energy (minor action under electric system facility plan)

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Special/Closed Meeting

The body will interview two qualified applicants and select an Executive Director. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the candidates before returning to open session for a final decision.

• Interviews of applicants Hallie Brown and Joseph Lessard
• Selection of Executive Director
• Authorization for Chair to enter contract negotiations with the selected applicant

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative interviewed two candidates for the Executive Director position and selected Hallie Brown. The board voted unanimously to approve Brown and to enter into contract negotiations with her. The meeting included a closed session to review applications before the vote.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Convened closed session to review Executive Director applications (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)
• Approved Hallie Brown as new Executive Director (all in favor)
• Approved entering contract negotiations with Hallie Brown (all in favor)

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold its November 13, 2024 meeting virtually to discuss ozone issues, approve meeting schedules, and consider entering closed session for pending litigation. The board will also hear public comments and review resolutions on meeting notices and 2025 meeting dates.

• Resolution 2024-1: Determining Reasonable Notice of Public Meetings of the AQCB
• Resolution 2024-2: Setting the Official List of Regular AQCB Meetings for the Year 2025
• Creation of a Committee Regarding the Open AQCB Attorney Position
• Consideration of closed session for litigation: Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board vs. City of Albuquerque (202-CV-2-23-09295) and GCC Rio Grande et al vs AQCB (D-202-CV-2023-09435)
• Ozone Presentation and Discussion

The Air Quality Control Board approved two resolutions: one establishing reasonable notice procedures for public meetings and another setting the official 2025 meeting schedule. Both passed unanimously. The board also voted to enter closed session to discuss pending litigation, with no decisions made, and discussed creating a committee for the open attorney position.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-1 on reasonable notice for public meetings (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-2 setting 2025 regular meeting dates (7-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss pending litigation (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Volunteered members for attorney position subcommittee

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hear 18 land-use requests, including conditional use approvals for commercial stables, home occupations, and accessory structures, as well as multiple setback variances. Most items were deferred from prior hearings.

• Conditional use approval for commercial stables on 10-acre tract at 5541 Niese Dr. SW (ZA2024-0103)
• Variance requests for side-yard setbacks at 2758 Los Padillas Rd. SW (ZA2024-0053) and 9851 Modesto Ave. NE (ZA2024-0122, ZA2024-0123)
• Home occupation approval for massage therapy at 36 Western Saddle Dr. (ZA2024-0116)
• Conditional use approval for a 720 sq. ft. carport at 2424 Filvera Rd. SW (ZA2024-0109)
• Variance for a 1,200 sq. ft. woodworking shop at 3168 Granada Ct. SW (ZA2024-0131)

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on November 13, 2024, to consider 18 requests for conditional uses and variances. The minutes list each case but do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials. The document serves as a notice of hearing rather than a record of outcomes.

• No decisions recorded in the minutes; all items were listed for hearing only.

Board of County Commissioners - Board of Finance

The Bernalillo County Board of Finance will meet to approve minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting, hear the County Treasurer’s report, and give advice and consent to the proposed quarterly investment strategy. The meeting is procedural with no new decisions on taxes or spending.

• Approval of August 27, 2024 Board of Finance meeting minutes
• Quarterly investment strategy presented by County Treasurer Nancy M. Bearce
• Next Board of Finance meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025

The Board of Finance approved the proposed quarterly investment strategy for the county's portfolio, as recommended by Government Portfolio Advisors. The board also received the FY25 first-quarter investment report from County Treasurer Nancy Bearce, who presented her final report before leaving office. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved August 27, 2024 Board of Finance meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed quarterly investment strategy (unanimous)

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council (HCC) will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and approve the agenda, minutes from the prior meeting, and receive updates from its subcommittees, including those focused on Native American homelessness, veterans, re-entry, data sharing barriers, African American homelessness, and homeless prevention. Public comment is accepted both in writing and live via Zoom.

• Subcommittee updates on Native American homelessness, veterans, re-entry, data sharing barriers, African American homelessness, and homeless prevention
• Review and approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period open for written and live Zoom submissions

The Homeless Coordinating Council met virtually on December 10, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so voting items were postponed until after introductions. The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the November 12, 2024 minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the council deferred action on a Medicaid waiver support letter and a draft media response until the January meeting. Updates were given on veteran homelessness, Built for Zero data, and subcommittees.

• Approved December 10, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on Medicaid waiver support letter until January meeting
• Deferred vote on draft media response until January meeting
• Agreed to post video recordings of HCC meetings along with minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners is holding an administrative meeting to discuss the Vital Strategies Draft Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Plan and consider various financial resolutions, zoning amendments, and property nuisance abatements. Key items include budgeting $6,505,000 for nonprofit capital outlay grants, a $33,500,000 inducement resolution for St. Anthony's Plaza housing revenue bonds, and an $800,000 capital contribution for the CABQ Recovery Housing Campus.

• Budgeting $6,505,000 for 2024 Capital Outlay Grants for nonprofit organizations and services
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Albuquerque in the amount of $448,910 for Community Connections Supportive Housing vouchers and position
• Inducement resolution for Project Revenue Bonds/Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds not to exceed $33,500,000 for the acquisition and rehabilitation of St. Anthony's Plaza
• Acceptance and budgeting of $800,000 from the General Fund for the CABQ Recovery Housing Campus capital contribution
• Reallocation of $4,350,430.61 in ARPA funds from the Upper La Cueva Watershed Project to Metropolitan Detention Center public safety payroll and benefits

The Board approved a resolution to revise the county's drug and alcohol-free workplace policy, allowing employees to use cannabis while off duty, consistent with state law. The board also approved several other items, including zoning amendments for food truck courts, secondary dwelling units, and shooting ranges, as well as funding for a recovery housing campus and reallocated ARPA funds for jail staffing.

• Approved drug and alcohol-free workplace policy revisions allowing off-duty cannabis use (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to allow food truck courts in C-LI zone (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to allow secondary dwelling units as permissive use in A-1, A-2, R-1 zones (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to allow indoor and outdoor shooting ranges (4-0)
• Approved $1M intergovernmental agreement with MRCOG for GRO Fund administration (4-0)
• Approved inducement resolution for St. Anthony's Plaza affordable housing rehabilitation (4-0)
• Approved $800,000 for recovery housing campus at 3401 Pan American Freeway NE (4-0)
• Reallocated $4,350,430.61 in ARPA funds from Upper La Cueva Watershed Project to MDC public safety payroll (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve an amendment to the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approving past meeting minutes and setting the next zoning meeting date.

• Public hearing on SPR2024-0002: Amendment of the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan
• Motion to approve AR 2024- amending the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners voted to defer a decision on amending the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan to its December 10, 2024 zoning meeting. The amendment would allow a privately owned public water and wastewater system, update drainage plans, and clarify zoning for commercial and light industrial uses. The deferral was made to allow more time for discussion, including with the Albuquerque Water Authority, despite the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation for approval.

• Deferred SPR 2024-0002 (Valle del Sol Sector Plan amendment) to Dec. 10, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 zoning meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed meeting to receive updates on two legal matters: ongoing litigation in Bernalillo County v CIV 95-24 JAP/KBM McClendon and a New Mexico Public Regulation Commission case regarding Public Service Company of New Mexico's electric rate revision. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Update on Bernalillo County v CIV 95-24 JAP/KBM McClendon Litigation
• Discussion of NMPRC Case No. 24-00089-UT regarding Public Service Company of New Mexico electric rate revision

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to review past meeting minutes, hear public comment, and discuss media strategy, trash bag options, and costs for in-house cigarette butt disposal receptacles. The board will also receive updates on website and media efforts.

• Vote on past meeting minutes (October 22)
• Discussion on alternate black trash bag options
• Cost details for fabricating cigarette butt disposal receptacles in-house
• Updates on KBCB website and media efforts

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Sub-Committee Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission Sub-Committee is meeting to review the strategic plan for opioid settlement funds, including recapping recommendations, prioritizing them, and reviewing funding disbursement. Public comment will be taken via Zoom. The agenda contains only this one substantive item.

• Review of Strategic Plan for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Recap of recommendations
• Prioritizing recommendations
• Review of funding disbursement

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board will meet to approve its 2024 Annual Report. The board will also receive a briefing on a listening session held in the South Valley on October 26, 2024.

• Approval of 2024 Annual Report
• Briefing on October 26, 2024, SOARB South Valley Listening Session
• Approval of October 18, 2024, meeting minutes

The board approved a motion to hold a working session on December 6th to finalize the 2024 annual report and a regular meeting on December 13th to vote on its approval. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18th meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates only.

• Approved minutes of October 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to hold working session Dec 6 and regular meeting Dec 13 to finalize and vote on 2024 annual report (unanimous)

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Special Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority will hold a special meeting to approve a contract amendment for methadone treatment services. The board will also confirm a quorum, approve the agenda, and announce the next regular meeting date.

• Authorize Chair to approve Provider Services Agreement Amendment #3 for Methadone Treatment Services

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority voted unanimously to authorize its Chair to execute Amendment #3 to the contract, enabling the methadone clinic at MDC to transition to UNMH. The decision was made to meet a DEA deadline for the fully executed agreement, which was needed by Monday. The motion passed without opposition.

• Authorized Chair to execute Amendment #3 for methadone clinic transition to UNMH (unanimous)

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting - Cancelled Meeting

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board scheduled a regular meeting for November 7, 2024, at Alvarado Square in Albuquerque, which was cancelled. The agenda included reviewing the FY24 first-quarter report, meeting minutes, and updates on proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct.

• Approval of the August 16, 2024 Minutes
• Approval of the FY24 – 1st Quarter Report
• Subcommittee on Proposed Amendments to the Code of Conduct Update

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will consider two requests to change land zoning to residential and hear one appeal regarding a side yard setback variance.

• CZ2024-0007: Request to change 3.68 acres at 3570 San Ygnacio Rd. SW from A-1 to R-1
• CZ2024-0008: Request to change 0.33 acres at 1430 Corfield Place SW from M-H to R-1
• BOA2024-0003 / ZA2024-0088: Appeal for a 4 ft. 2 in. variance to the 6 ft. side yard setback at 1224 Mechenbier Ln. SW

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission recommended approval of two zone changes to the Board of County Commissioners: CZ2024-0007 (A-1 to R-1 at 3570 San Ygnacio Rd. SW) and CZ2024-0008 (M-H to R-1 at 1430 Corfield Place SW). It also remanded a variance request (BOA2024-0003) to the Zoning Administrator. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of zone change from A-1 to R-1 for Lot 399, Town of Atrisco Grant Unit 3 (CZ2024-0007)
• Recommended approval of zone change from M-H to R-1 for Lot 12B3, AFC No. 1 subdivision (CZ2024-0008)
• Remanded variance request for 4 ft 2 in side yard setback at 1224 Mechenbier Ln. SW to Zoning Administrator (BOA2024-0003)

Audit Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing the FY24 Internal Audit Follow-up Report. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of September 16, 2024 meeting
• Review/approve Internal Audit Report – FY24 Follow-up Report
• Status update on audit activities
• Set next meeting date

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee approved the minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting and the FY24 Follow-up Report, which tracks progress on prior audit recommendations. The report covered updates on IT mobile device management, Public Works project prioritization, Emergency Management equipment tracking, Behavioral Health work plans, and credit card controls. No new substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved minutes from September 16, 2024 meeting (2-0)
• Approved FY24 Follow-up Report (2-0)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss updates on public art projects, including the La Juventud de Albuquerque Mural, and review the board’s goals. The meeting also includes subcommittee updates on projects like the Alvarado Square 200K Project and Bridge Blvd phases.

• Update on La Juventud de Albuquerque Mural/Marcos Baca Memorial
• Arts Board Goals discussion
• Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square 200K Project update
• Bridge Blvd Phases II and III update
• West Side Community Center subcommittee update

The Bernalillo County Arts Board held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. Members unanimously approved the agenda, the September minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for December 9. Updates were provided on public art projects, including the La Juventud de Albuquerque mural, Route 66 Visitor Center, and West Side Community Center, but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September minutes (unanimous)
• Approved next meeting on December 9 (unanimous)

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of the August 22, 2024 minutes, public comment, and presentations on several new business items. These include the Landlord Engagement Program, media-related programs, a universal basic income proposal for homeless students, and before/after school programs with Boys and Girls Clubs. The commission will also revisit the strategic plan for opioid settlement funds.

• Landlord Engagement Program presentation: offers up to $3,000 damage reimbursement, $1,000 for HUD standard improvements, 1 month vacancy loss, and $500 flex funds for landlords renting to Permanent Supportive Housing voucher holders
• Breakaway Population Media Center presentation
• Katharsis Media Film & Television Apprenticeship Program presentation
• Guaranteed Payment for Attendance (GPA) universal basic income for homeless students
• Before and after school programs with Boys and Girls Clubs

The Local Government Coordinating Commission approved the August 22, 2024 meeting minutes and established a sub-committee to recommend changes to the Strategic Plan for Opioid Settlement Funds. The sub-committee will report back to the LGCC for a vote. Several presentations were given on housing, youth programs, and other topics, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved August 22, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0, Benavidez abstained)
• Established sub-committee to recommend changes to Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan (8-0)

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority (CDRA) will consider six subdivision plat requests at its October 24, 2024 meeting. These include final plats, sketch plats, and one combined sketch/final plat, covering properties in the East Mountain, South West, and South Valley areas. The most notable item is a sketch plat for a seven-lot subdivision at 2204 Centro Familiar Blvd SW, where Bernalillo County proposes to develop a health clinic, housing complex, and shelter.

• Final plat to vacate an access easement and replat Tracts 2 and 3 at 8 Melcor de Canoncito Rd (4.61 acres, A-2 zoning)
• Final plat for a two-lot subdivision at 3100 Pajarito Rd SW (3.31 acres, A-1 zoning)
• Sketch/final plat for a four-lot subdivision at 6090 Douglas Rd SW (10.12 acres, A-1 zoning)
• Sketch plat for a seven-lot subdivision at 2204 Centro Familiar Blvd SW, including a health clinic and housing complex (9.50 acres, R-1 with special use permit)
• Sketch plats for four-lot subdivisions at 1222 Foothill Rd SW and Parker Place SW

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority met on October 24, 2024, and took action on several plat requests. Three sketch plats were denied: SC2024-0010 (7-lot subdivision at 2204 Centro Familiar Blvd SW), SRP2024-0111 (4-lot subdivision at 1222 Foothill Rd SW), and SRP2024-0112 (4-lot subdivision on Parker Place SW). Two final plats (SRP2024-0081 and SRP2024-0085) and one sketch/final plat (SRP2024-0113) were approved with requirements for completion by November 14, 2024. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved final plat SRP2024-0081 (Tapia) with requirements due Nov 14, 2024
• Approved final plat SRP2024-0085 (Cazares) with requirements due Nov 14, 2024
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2024-0113 (Tarin & Luna) with requirements due Nov 14, 2024
• Denied sketch plat SC2024-0010 (Bernalillo County) at Oct 24 meeting
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0111 (De Baca) at Oct 24 meeting
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0112 (Womack) at Oct 24 meeting

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative is meeting to hear a presentation on current affordable housing projects from city and county staff, and to discuss updates on the Executive Director position, subcommittees, communications, administrative matters, draft bylaws, and legislative communications. The agenda includes a draft of the Collaborative's bylaws for discussion, which outline meeting procedures, officer roles, and audit requirements.

• Presentation on current affordable housing projects by Marcos Gonzales, Joseph Montoya, and Amanda Colburn
• Discussion of draft bylaws for the Housing Collaborative
• Update on the Executive Director position
• Subcommittee discussion
• Communications and website update

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) proposals and budget reconciliations. The meeting includes presentations on buprenorphine shortages and property tax exemptions for veterans.

• Proposed $190 million in Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for Sun Lasso Energy Center LLC battery energy storage system
• Proposed IRB inducements for Sawmill Mixed Use ($15.7M), Chaco Residences ($70.4M), and Sawmill Hotel ($76.3M)
• Budget reconciliation including $3,403,329 in ARPA fund interest and $414,718 from the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
• Additional $608,438.53 in ARPA funding for water and sewer initiatives via ABCWUA
• Proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct regarding employment after leaving office

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to discuss environmental quality and community outreach. The board is scheduled to vote on locations for clean-up sites on November 1.

• Vote on Friday, Nov. 1 Clean-Up Sites/Locations
• Update on Intel/InnovAge receptacle placement
• Discussion on volunteering outcomes from meetings with Sandia and PNM
• Report on viable options for alternate black trash bags
• Vote on September 30 meeting minutes

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board approved installing 8 cigarette receptacles: 5 at Intel, 2 at InnovAge, and 1 at Smart Girl Defense, leaving 4 in stock. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes. No public comment was given, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved installation of 8 receptacles (5 Intel, 2 InnovAge, 1 Smart Girl Defense) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board will review updates on local treatment facilities, including the Metropolitan Detention Center and CARE Campus, and discuss standards of care. Members will also consider a letter to the Governor and Attorney General and review a harm reduction conversation guide.

• Board of Commission approval of ATAB letter to Governor & Attorney General
• Review of Presbyterian Harm Reduction Conversation Guide by Donald Hume
• Metropolitan Detention Center updates by Rodney McNease
• CARE Campus updates by Jessica Jaramillo & Joshua Gamez
• Update on Standards of Care

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved the September minutes and agenda, tabled the Presbyterian Harm Reduction Conversation Guide and the Standards of Care update, and denied all four applications for three board vacancies because applicants did not meet criteria. Updates were given on MDC detox and methadone programs, and the CARE Campus Young Adult Program opened.

• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved agenda
• Tabled Presbyterian Harm Reduction Conversation Guide
• Tabled Standards of Care update
• Denied all four applications for board vacancies (unanimous)

Older American Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Older Americans Advisory Council is meeting to receive updates on new staff, FY23/24 monitoring, the FY25 budget and expansion, provider training, the NM Universal Assessment, policies and procedures, the Conference on Aging, and the FY25 legislative request. The council will also discuss recruiting members to fill vacancies and take community feedback. The agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• FY23/24 ALTSD AAA monitoring update
• FY25 budget and expansion updates
• NM Universal Assessment update
• Recruitment to fill council vacancies
• Conference on Aging on October 28, 2024

The Older Americans Advisory Council met and unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting. Staff provided updates on new hires, office relocation, state monitoring findings, budget, training, and a new state assessment tool. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes, public comment, and updates. Old business includes an update on the South Valley listening session and discussion of the 2024 annual report. New business includes a discussion of a KRQE news story about Sheriff Allen commenting on a drug informant case involving two BCSO deputies.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2024 meeting
• Update on SOARB South Valley Listening Session
• Discussion on 2024 Annual Report
• Discussion on KRQE article about Sheriff Allen and drug informant case involving two BCSO deputies

The board approved a flyer for the upcoming South Valley listening session and discussed the 2024 annual report, including potential recommendations on funding for sheriff's office positions and public education on red flag laws. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved flyer for South Valley listening session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Regular Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from July 17, 2024, receive updates on mental health and medical site visits, and vote on a Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #1 with the State Risk Management Division. The board will also approve the 2025 meeting calendar. Public comment is limited to 30 speakers at 2 minutes each.

• Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #1 between MDCHA and State Risk Management Division
• Approval of 2025 MDCHCA Meeting Calendar
• Mental Health Site Visit update by Dr. Metzner
• Medical Site Visit update by Dr. Kumar (October 28-30)
• Adoption of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority approved Amendment #1 to the Memorandum of Agreement with the State Risk Management Division for the Public Liability Fund insurance for fiscal year 2025. The board also approved the 2025 meeting calendar, which includes quarterly meetings and new standing agenda items for Executive Director and addiction medicine updates. Members received updates on upcoming medical site visits and reported progress on compliance issues.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to MOA with State Risk Management for FY25 insurance (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar with added standing agenda items (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is meeting to organize itself: electing a chair and vice chair, addressing board vacancies, setting its meeting cadence, and developing bylaws. The board will also receive an overview of the county's behavioral health initiative and ordinance, and get updates on procurement projects and strategic plans.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of board vacancies
• Development of bylaws
• Updates on procurement projects: Small Provider & Multi-Award
• Report to Board of Commissioners scheduled for December 10, 2024

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board elected Holley Mell as Chair and Joseph Shaw as Vice Chair, and approved a motion to hold meetings on the third Thursday of each month in a hybrid format. The board tabled the development of its bylaws and noted four vacancies. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Holley Mell as Chair and Joseph Shaw as Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Approved monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday via hybrid format
• Tabled development of bylaws

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will receive status updates on PREA recommendations and legislative funding requests for Bernalillo County and the MDC. Members will also review the McClendon Domain update and various facility reports.

• PREA Recommendations status update
• Legislative funding requests for Bernalillo County and MDC
• McClendon Domain update
• Grievance, Staffing, MDC Population, and PREA reports

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board met on October 16, 2024, and approved the agenda, the September 18, 2024 minutes, and several consent agenda items (grievance, staffing, population, and PREA reports) unanimously. No public comment was given, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals. The PREA recommendations had no updates, and no questions were submitted for the McClendon Domain update.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: Grievance Report, Staffing Report, MDC Population Report, PREA Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a hearing on October 16, 2024, to consider a request from the Nuisance Abatement Officer to enter the property at 714 Isleta Blvd SW, demolish a dilapidated structure, and remove all nuisances. The property has been in violation since 2020, with the owner unresponsive. The hearing officer will decide whether to recommend approval to the Bernalillo County Commission.

• Request ENAO2024-0016 to demolish a dilapidated structure and remove nuisances at 714 Isleta Blvd SW (Tract 128, MRGCD Map 41 and 44, zoned C-1, ~2.58 acres)
• Property owned by Raymond Sr. & Clara Pena, 710 Isleta Blvd SW
• Enforcement since July 2020 for abandoned, unsecure dwelling, weeds, trash, and debris
• Final 10-day notice of violation mailed May 2, 2024; case referred to Nuisance Abatement Officer May 20, 2024
• Recommendation: Approval and recommend resolution to Bernalillo County Commission

DWI Planning Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council is meeting to discuss its purpose, including program funding, treatment services, and result measurements, as well as a community program supervisor position and a grant application. The council will also address subcommittee discussions and recruitment of new members. No minutes will be approved because a quorum was not achieved at the previous meeting.

• Discussion of DWI Council purpose, including program funding and expected results
• Community Program Supervisor position
• Grant application
• Subcommittee discussion (action item)
• Council vacancies and recruitment

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council approved the June 13, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections. The council discussed program funding, performance measurement, and the need for better data on prevention impact, but took no formal action on these topics. The next meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2024.

• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (motion by Robert Unthank, second by Billy Baldwin)
• Discussed council vacancies and application process, but no action taken
• Discussed program funding and performance measurement, but no formal decision
• Agreed to receive program reports from Erica for review at a future meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for December 12, 2024

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will consider requests for final, preliminary, and sketch plats for four different properties. These proposals involve subdividing land into smaller lots in the North Valley, North East, and South Valley areas.

• Final plat for a 3-lot subdivision on Edith Blvd NE (3.80 acres±)
• Preliminary plat for a 6-lot subdivision at 7626 Edith Blvd NE (3.25 acres±)
• Sketch plat for a replat at 10801 Holly Ave. NE (1.77 acres±)
• Sketch plat for a 2-lot subdivision at 7744 Black Mesa Loop SW (3.04 acres±)

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority met on October 10, 2024, and took action on four subdivision requests. It approved a final plat for a three-lot subdivision on Edith Blvd NE, a preliminary plat for a six-lot subdivision at 7626 Edith Blvd NE, and a sketch plat for a replat at 10801 Holly Ave NE. A sketch plat for a two-lot subdivision at 7744 Black Mesa Loop SW was denied. All approved plats have requirements for completion due October 25, 2024.

• Approved final plat SRP2024-0069 for 3-lot subdivision on Edith Blvd NE
• Approved preliminary plat SC2024-0009 for 6-lot subdivision at 7626 Edith Blvd NE
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0109 for replat at 10801 Holly Ave NE
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0110 for 2-lot subdivision at 7744 Black Mesa Loop SW

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a hearing on October 9, 2024, to consider 20 requests for conditional use approvals and variances. Many items were deferred from previous hearings, including a nonprofit animal facility, a day care center, and several setback variances. The hearing will take place at 9:00 AM in the Ken Sanchez Chambers, 415 Silver Avenue SW, Albuquerque.

• Conditional use for nonprofit animal facility at 21 & 23 Locust Hill Rd. (ZA2024-0046)
• Variance for 1 ft 6 in side yard setback at 2758 Los Padillas Rd. SW (ZA2024-0053)
• Conditional use for Day Care Center at 315 Camino Cinco SW (ZA2024-0063)
• Multiple variances and conditional use for carport at 2424 Filvera Rd. SW (ZA2024-0109 to -0113)
• Conditional use for mobile home for medical hardship at 2810 San Ygnacio Rd. SW (ZA2024-0075)

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, where it will consider and potentially vote on several petitions to amend existing air quality regulations, including ambient air quality standards, operating permits, and emission standards. The board will also discuss litigation and possible closed session, and consider replacing its attorney.

• Petition AQCB 2024-01 to amend Rule 20.11.8 NMAC (Ambient Air Quality Standards)
• Petition AQCB 2024-02 to amend Rule 20.11.42 NMAC (Operating Permits) to remove affirmative defense provisions
• Petition AQCB 2024-04 to amend Rule 20.11.63 NMAC (New Source Performance Standards)
• Petition AQCB 2024-05 to amend Rule 20.11.64 NMAC (Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants)
• Discussion of pending litigation and possible closed session

The Board approved amendments to two air quality rules: AQCB 2024-01 (Ambient Air Quality Standards) and AQCB 2024-02 (Operating Permits, removing affirmative defense provisions). It also scheduled hearings for two other petitions (AQCB 2024-04 and 2024-05) and entered closed session to discuss pending litigation, with no decisions made there.

• Approved amendments to Rule 20.11.8 NMAC Ambient Air Quality Standards (6-0)
• Approved petition to amend Rule 20.11.42 NMAC Operating Permits, removing affirmative defense provisions (5-0)
• Scheduled hearing for AQCB 2024-04 (Rule 20.11.63 NSPS) for December 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (6-0)
• Scheduled hearing for AQCB 2024-05 (Rule 20.11.64 Hazardous Air Pollutants) (6-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss pending litigation (6-0, 1 abstention); no decisions made

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council will meet virtually to review and approve the agenda and minutes, hear updates on the Built for Zero program, Native American homelessness, and veterans, and discuss new items including whether to invite Albuquerque Police and the Metropolitan Detention Center to join the Council and how to develop subcommittees to accomplish its mission. Public comments are accepted in writing or live by sign-up.

• Discussion on inviting Albuquerque Police and MDC to become Council members
• Developing subcommittees to accomplish HCC mission
• Update on Community Solutions Built for Zero program
• Subcommittee update on Native American Homelessness
• Veterans update

The Homeless Coordinating Council approved the creation of four new subcommittees: Re-Entry, Data Sharing Barriers, African American Homelessness, and Homeless Prevention. Champions were assigned for the Re-Entry and African American Homelessness subcommittees, while the other two will be revisited at the next meeting. The council also discussed but did not vote on inviting APD and MDC as members, instead agreeing to address those issues through subcommittees.

• Created Re-Entry Subcommittee, championed by Commissioner Barboa
• Created Data Sharing Barriers Subcommittee, champion to be determined
• Created African American Homelessness Subcommittee, championed by Vice-Chair Rogers
• Created Homeless Prevention Subcommittee, champion to be determined
• Agreed not to invite APD/MDC as regular HCC members, but to address via subcommittees
• Approved agenda and September 10, 2024 minutes unanimously

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will decide on funding and contracts for multiple projects, including a $15 million RAISE Grant for the I-40 TradePort Corridor Project. The board will also vote on a $55 million bond resolution for the Tierra Linda Apartments affordable housing project and approve several construction and service agreements.

• Motion to approve $15,000,000 RAISE Grant for I-40 TradePort Corridor Project
• Motion to approve $55,000,000 bond resolution for Tierra Linda Apartments (240-unit affordable housing)
• Motion to award RFP-6-25-DC for South Valley Economic Development Center Building Addition
• Motion to approve $350,000 grant for 2024 General Election from Institute for Responsive Government
• Motion to award RFP #46-24-EM for Multi-Award Behavioral Health Program Services

The Board approved a resolution supporting a $100 million state funding request for the Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative, along with a $15 million USDOT RAISE grant agreement for the I-40 TradePort corridor planning. It also approved a $551,500 contract with Deep Sea Consulting for diversity, equity, and inclusion services. The board amended the 2024 capital outlay priorities to add a $2 million project for affordable housing in the International District.

• Approved $100M Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative legislative request (4-1)
• Approved $15M USDOT RAISE grant for I-40 TradePort corridor planning (unanimous)
• Approved $551,500 DEI consulting contract with Deep Sea Consulting (4-1)
• Approved 2025 capital outlay priorities with $2M International District housing amendment (4-1)
• Approved moving Tohajiilee polling place to Desiderio Chapter Administration building (unanimous)
• Approved FMLA policy revisions (unanimous)
• Approved behavioral health services RFP (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will meet to review and potentially approve finalists for two major public art projects: the North Valley Aquatics Center and the West Side Community Center. The board will also discuss updates on the La Juventud de Albuquerque mural and review goals for the Public Art Census.

• Approval of North Valley Aquatics Center Finalist
• Approval of West Side Community Center Semi-finalists
• Recommendations for La Juventud de Albuquerque Mural/Marcos Baca Memorial
• Public Art Census Update
• Arts Board Goals discussion

The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously approved Nani Chacon as the finalist for the North Valley Aquatics Center mural, despite Paz having a higher proposal score, citing positive public comments and goals to diversify the public art collection. The board also approved semi-finalists for the West Side Community Center Public Art Project, approved restoration of two historic murals at the YDI building, and approved the purchase of Al Na'ir Lara's piece 'At Peace' for $3,000.

• Approved Nani Chacon as finalist for North Valley Aquatics Center mural (unanimous)
• Approved Mike Kimbal, Eric Garcia, and Noe Barnett as semi-finalists for West Side Community Center Public Art Project (unanimous)
• Approved restoration of two historic murals at YDI building (unanimous)
• Approved creation of selection committee and collaboration with artist Sam Leyba for Marcos Baca Memorial mural (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Al Na'ir Lara's 'At Peace' for $3,000 (unanimous)

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission is meeting to approve minutes and receive updates on using APS facilities for programs and on progress at Mesa Del Sol. They will also discuss the commission's future direction.

• Update on county use of APS facilities and program possibilities
• Update on Mesa Del Sol progress and planning
• Discussion on the direction of the Youth Sports Commission

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will hear new requests for zone changes and special use permits, plus three text amendments to the county zoning code. Items include a zone change in the South Valley, a medical clinic and school on Second Street NW, and a community center with event space and food uses on Isleta Boulevard SW.

• Zone change CZ2024-0006: C-1 to SD-IMU Mixed Use at 2250 Isleta Blvd SW (0.34 acres)
• Special Use Permit CSU2024-0011: Medical Clinic and School at 7930 2nd St NW (1.22 acres)
• Special Use Permit CSU2024-0012: Community Center with event center, retail, and food uses at 318 Isleta Blvd SW (2 acres)
• Zoning text amendments to allow mobile food courts in C-LI zones county-wide
• Zoning text amendments to allow secondary dwelling units in A-1, A-2, and R-1 zones county-wide

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission recommended approval of three county-wide zoning code amendments to the Board of County Commissioners, covering mobile food establishment courts in C-LI zones, secondary dwelling units in A-1, A-2, and R-1 zones, and definitions/regulations for indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. It also recommended approval of a zone change in the South Valley and approved two special use permits. The commission approved the September 4, 2024 minutes.

• Recommended approval of zone change from C-1 to SD-IMU at 2250 Isleta Blvd SW (CZ2024-0006)
• Approved special use permit for medical clinic and school at 7930 2nd St NW (CSU2024-0011)
• Approved special use permit for community center and multiple uses at 318 Isleta Blvd SW (CSU2024-0012)
• Recommended approval of zoning code amendment to allow mobile food establishment courts in C-LI zone (ZTC2024-0001)
• Recommended approval of zoning code amendment to allow secondary dwelling units in A-1, A-2, R-1 zones (ZTC2024-0002)
• Recommended approval of zoning code amendment for indoor/outdoor shooting range regulations (ZTC2024-0003)
• Approved September 4, 2024 minutes

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to vote on past meeting minutes and discuss updates on litter-reduction efforts, illegal dumping initiatives, and a tourism grant. The board will also review plans for public trash receptacles and potential vouchers for property upkeep.

• Vote on past meeting minutes (August 27)
• Update on Breaking Butts trash receptacle placements and public reaction
• Discussion on illegal dumping initiatives and observations from a trash tour
• Review of NM True tourism grant updates and cigarette-voting station planning

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority (CDRA) will hold a regular meeting to review and act on 13 subdivision plat requests, including final plats, sketch/final plats, and sketch plats, across various areas of Bernalillo County. These requests involve lot splits, replats, and subdivisions on properties zoned for residential or agricultural use. The meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2024, at 9:00 AM.

• Final plat for 2-lot subdivision at 106 Fresquez Lane NE (SRP2024-0056)
• Final plat for replat at 618 Foothill Rd. SW (SRP2024-0095)
• Sketch/final plat for replat and right-of-way vacation at 900 Armijo Rd. SW (SRP2024-0101)
• Sketch plat for 5-lot subdivision on Webster Lane SW (SRP2024-0098)
• Sketch plat for 5-lot subdivision at 26 Jose Pohl Rd (SRP2024-0107)

The County Development Review Authority approved 10 subdivision plats and denied 4, with all approvals subject to completion requirements by October 10, 2024. Denials included SRP2024-0105, SRP2024-0106, SRP2024-0107, and one other item listed under Other Matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final plat SRP2024-0056 (2-lot subdivision at 106 Fresquez Lane NE)
• Approved final plat SRP2024-0095 (replat at 618 Foothill Rd. SW)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2024-0101 (replat at 900 Armijo Rd. SW)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2024-0102 (2-lot subdivision at 6643 Coors Blvd SW)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2024-0103 (replat at 305 Camino Ocho SW)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2024-0108 (replat at 754 Goff Blvd SW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0098 (5-lot subdivision on Webster Lane SW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0099 (2-lot subdivision at 2810 San Ygnacio Rd. SW)

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will consider a fiscal agency agreement with the Mid Region Council of Governments. The body will also discuss legislative priorities, state funding requests, and a resolution recommending the use of state funds for affordable housing.

• Fiscal Agency Agreement between Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative and Mid Region Council of Governments
• Resolution recommending use of State funds for affordable housing
• Updates on the Executive Director position
• Discussion of legislative strategy and priorities
• Presentation of County Housing Projects

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative approved a resolution for state funding requests, amended to remove the Downtowner project and clarify that funds support affordable housing. They also approved a Fiscal Agency Agreement with MRCOG and authorized the Chair to amend it if needed.

• Approved Fiscal Agency Agreement with MRCOG (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to amend Fiscal Agent Agreement if necessary (unanimous)
• Approved state funding resolution as amended, removing Downtowner and specifying affordable housing (unanimous)

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will discuss a deferred medical audit and programs provided at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Members will also review PREA recommendations and responses and receive a McClendon update.

• Medical Audit discussion
• Review of programs at Metropolitan Detention Center
• Review of PREA recommendations and responses
• McClendon update
• Reports on grievances, staffing, MDC population, and PREA

The Detention Facility Advisory Board approved its agenda, the August 21, 2024 minutes, and a consent agenda containing grievance, staffing, population, and PREA reports. The board also discussed a medical audit, inmate programs, and deferred the McClendon update to next month. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: Grievance, Staffing, MDC Population, PREA reports (unanimous)
• Deferred McClendon update to October meeting

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will review requests to enter properties to remove nuisances and, in some cases, demolish dilapidated structures. The officer will decide whether to approve these actions and recommend them to the Bernalillo County Commission.

• 9740 Pajarito Rd SW: Request to remove all nuisances (continued from June 21, 2024)
• 2207 Jerry Rd SW: Request to demolish a dilapidated structure and remove nuisances
• 2203 Jerry Rd SW: Request to remove all nuisances
• Pajarito Mesa (UPC 200305009746610174): Request to demolish a dilapidated structure and remove nuisances
• 8958 Pajarito Rd SW: Request to demolish a dilapidated structure and remove nuisances

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting - Cancelled Meeting

The meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda had listed discussions on illegal dumping, cleanup vouchers, and the Breaking Butts initiative.

• Update on Breaking Butts receptacle placements
• Illegal dumping initiatives following a trash tour
• Vouchers for property owners in need of upkeep
• NM True tourism grant updates regarding artwork and cigarette voting stations

Audit Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving minutes and setting the next meeting date. They will also review and potentially approve an internal audit follow-up report and receive a status update on the MDC FMLA follow-up.

• Approve minutes of June 20, 2024 meeting
• MDC FMLA follow-up discussion
• Review/approve Internal Audit Follow-up Report
• Status update on audit activities

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee met and approved the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting. The main agenda item was a status update on the MDC FMLA administration follow-up, where the Benefits Manager reported that the updated FMLA policy is under legal review and will be sent to MDC after confirmation. No formal decisions were made on the policy; the committee discussed implementation timelines and communication plans.

• Approved minutes from June 20, 2024 Audit Committee meeting (2-0)
• Discussed MDC FMLA policy update; no formal action taken

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board is meeting to review a letter addressed to the Attorney General and New Mexico Health and Human Services. Members will also receive updates on the Metropolitan Detention Center and CARE Campus.

• ATAB Letter to the Attorney General & New Mexico Health and Human Services
• Alcohol treatment needs discussion
• Metropolitan Detention Center updates
• CARE Campus updates
• Formation of committee to update SOCs

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved the August 19, 2024 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda. The board discussed a draft letter to the Attorney General and New Mexico Health & Human Services regarding buprenorphine shortages, providing feedback to add context and include state advocacy organizations. Updates were given on Metropolitan Detention Center and CARE Campus services, and a committee was formed to update standards of care. No formal public comments were submitted.

• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Donald, second by Paul)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Dr. Stern, second by Donald)
• Formed committee to update standards of care (members: Marcello, Donald, Paul, Ashley)
• Tabled ATAB vacancies discussion

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board will meet to discuss the 2024 Annual Report and New Mexico's Red Flag Law. The board will also review an article regarding the potential use of AI to write reports within the BCSO.

• Discussion on New Mexico's Red Flag Law
• Discussion on Albuquerque Journal article regarding BCSO use of AI for reports
• Update on South Valley Listening Session dates, locations, and outreach
• Discussion on 2024 Annual Report
• Introduction and mentor designation for new board members Matthew Ray and William Walker

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority (CDRA) is meeting to review and decide on nine subdivision plat requests, including two final plats and seven sketch plats, across Bernalillo County. These requests involve creating new lots, replatting existing tracts, and one vacation of right-of-way. The meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM.

• Final Plat: 3-lot subdivision at 856 NM 217, East Mountain (14.07 acres, A-2 zoning)
• Final Plat: Replat at 305 Camino Ocho SW, South Valley (3.85 acres, M-H zoning)
• Sketch Plat: Replat and vacation of right-of-way on Central Ave. NW, South West (18.36 acres, SD-WC-CLI zoning) - deferred from August 8, 2024
• Sketch Plat: 10-lot subdivision at 4420 Ward Dr. SW, South West (10.22 acres, R-1 zoning)
• Sketch Plat: 12-lot subdivision at 3217 Love Rd SW, South West (15.25 acres, A-1 zoning)

The County Development Review Authority reviewed nine subdivision plat requests. Six were approved with conditions, including final plat requirements due September 16, 2024. Three sketch plats were denied: SC2024-0007 (Padilla), SRP2024-0093 (Gomez et al.), and SRP2024-0094 (Roybal).

• Approved final plat SRP2024-0059 (Golden, 3 lots) with conditions
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2024-0096 (Hewett et al., replat) with conditions
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0087 (Pan American LLC, replat/vacation) with conditions
• Denied sketch plat SC2024-0007 (Padilla, 10 lots) - Fire and Natural Resource Services did not concur
• Approved sketch plat SC2024-0008 (Ortiz, 12 lots) with conditions
• Approved sketch plat SC2024-0009 (Candelaria, 6 lots) with conditions
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0093 (Gomez et al., 5 lots) - Public Works and Fire did not concur
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0094 (Roybal, replat) - Planning, Zoning, and Fire did not concur

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on September 11, 2024, to consider 22 requests for conditional use approvals and variances. These include proposals for commercial stables, accessory structures, secondary dwelling units, home occupations, and setback variances across various properties in the county. Two items are deferred or continued from previous hearings.

• Conditional use for commercial stables and riding academy at 10159 Bosque Cir. NW (deferred from June 12)
• Conditional use for 9,180 sq. ft. pavilion/storage at 626 Grecian Ave. NW (continued from August 14)
• Conditional use for home occupation (motorcycle parts) at 46 Mulberry
• Variance requests for setbacks at 1408 Trujillo Rd. SW, 1719 Gonzales Rd. SW, 1240 Foothill Rd. SW, and 2424 Filvera Rd. SW
• Conditional use for mobile home during construction at 93 Sundance Kid Rd.

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on September 11, 2024, to consider 22 requests for conditional use approvals and variances. The minutes list each request but do not record the outcomes or vote tallies for any of them. No substantive decisions are documented in the provided text.

• No decisions recorded in minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several financial resolutions and appointments. Key items include approving a $2.25 million grant for the November 2024 general election, appropriating $800,000 for mental health services at the Metropolitan Detention Center, and considering an inducement resolution for up to $186 million in industrial revenue bonds for Mesa Film Studios. The board will also vote on appointments to advisory boards and several proclamations.

• Approve $2,250,000 grant for 2024 General Election via Secretary of State MOU
• Appropriate $800,000 for McClendon mental health CAP at Metropolitan Detention Center
• Inducement resolution for $186,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds for Mesa Film Studios
• Accept $3,018,750 state grant for corrections officer recruitment at MDC
• Accept $2,625,000 state grant for detention officer hiring at Youth Services Center

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved an inducement resolution for up to $186 million in industrial revenue bonds for Mesa Film Studios LLC, a proposed film production campus on city-owned land near Double Eagle II Airport. The board also approved a $3,018,750 state grant for corrections officer hiring, a 6.5% solid waste fee increase, and a $2,625,000 grant for Youth Services Center staffing. Several proclamations and board appointments were also approved.

• Approved inducement resolution for Mesa Film Studios IRB up to $186M (unanimous)
• Approved $3,018,750 state grant for MDC corrections officer hiring (unanimous)
• Approved 6.5% solid waste residential fee increase (3-1)
• Approved $2,625,000 state grant for Youth Services Center staffing (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA fund redistributions and Water Utility Authority amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Dupree to Joint Air Quality Control Board (3-1)
• Reappointed Jonathan Gonzalez and Bart Ferris to Water Protection Advisory Board (3-1)
• Approved two Behavioral Health Advisory Board appointments (unanimous)

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to review and approve the agenda and August minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on several initiatives: the Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference Committee, the Community Solutions Built for Zero program, the Native American Homelessness subcommittee, and the VA Homeless Standdown. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no major decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference Committee update
• Community Solutions Built for Zero Program update
• Native American Homelessness subcommittee update
• VA Homeless Standdown update
• Public comment via email or live (max 10 speakers, 1.5 minutes each)

The Homeless Coordinating Council heard a presentation from the Built for Zero program, which reported that since May 2024, 14 families have been discussed in case conferencing, 7 assessed, and 2 housed. The council also received updates on the upcoming Dual Diagnosis Conference, the Native American Homelessness Subcommittee, and the VA Homeless Standdown. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only actions were unanimous approvals of the agenda and the August meeting minutes.

• Approved September 10, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard Built for Zero update: 2 families housed, 7 assessed since May 2024
• Heard update on Dual Diagnosis Conference: 307 registered, 35 groups tabling
• Heard update on Native American Homelessness Subcommittee
• Heard announcement of VA Homeless Standdown on October 18

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and take action on unsolicited public art proposals and finalists for the Outposts Public Art program. The board will also discuss a memorial mural proposal and receive updates on the Public Art Census.

• Selection of Unsolicited Proposals through May 31, 2024
• Outposts Public Art Finalists Selection
• Marcos Baca Memorial Mural Proposal YDI
• Public Art Census Update

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will consider a deferred amendment to the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan to allow an on-site community water and sewer system, separate from the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. The commission will also hear two appeals of zoning administrator decisions regarding variances for a carport and a wall height. The agenda includes approval of the August 7, 2024 minutes and other routine matters.

• SPR2024-0002: Amendment to Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan for on-site water/sewer utility system (deferred from August 7)
• BA2024-0001: Appeal of variance to reduce required 10-foot separation to 5 feet for a carport at 11920 Anaheim Ave. NE
• BA2024-0002: Appeal of variance to increase wall height from 8 feet to 9 feet at 9145 Guadalupe Trail

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission recommended approval of an amendment to the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan, which would allow an on-site community water and sewer system separate from ABCWUA. The commission also denied two appeals, upholding the Zoning Administrator's decisions to approve a 5-foot variance for a carport and a 1-foot wall height variance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan amendment (SPR2024-0002)
• Denied appeal BA2024-0001, upholding 5-foot variance for carport at 11920 Anaheim Ave NE
• Denied appeal BA2024-0002, upholding 1-foot wall height variance at 9145 Guadalupe Trail

Air Quality Control Board - Special Hearing

The Air Quality Control Board is holding a special hearing to discuss and decide on a petition regarding the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) Element for the Second Planning Period.

• Decision on AQCB 2024-03: Petition regarding the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) Element for the Second Planning Period

The Air Quality Control Board held a special hearing on September 3, 2024, to consider AQCB 2024-03, a petition regarding the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) Element for the Second Planning Period. After presentations, board questions, and closing statements, the board voted unanimously (4-0, with one member absent) to accept the Regional Haze SIP Element document. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Approved Regional Haze SIP Element for Second Planning Period (4-0, 1 absent)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will decide on major contracts and funding, including $1.8M for law enforcement technology upgrades, $1M for Los Vecinos Community Center renovations, and $763K in recurring behavioral health services. They will also vote on a new county manager employment agreement and several board appointments.

• Approve $711,132.20 for BCSO law enforcement tech upgrades via Mobile Concepts
• $1,102,188.15 for Peregrine software platform for BCSO tech upgrades
• $1,000,000 General Fund appropriation for Los Vecinos Community Center & Site Renovations
• Approve $300,000 annually for Unite Us closed-loop referral platform with City of Albuquerque
• Vote on Cindy Chavez’s employment agreement as County Manager

The Board approved a four-year contract for Cindy Chavez as county manager, starting November 13, 2024, with a base salary of $230,000 plus a $20,000 retirement contribution. The board also approved $300,000 for the Unite Us care coordination platform and $463,216 for expanding the Observation and Assessment unit at the CARES campus. Several appointments to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board were approved, and the consent agenda was passed.

• Approved county manager contract for Cindy Chavez (4-year, $230k base + $20k retirement) (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 for Unite Us care coordination platform (unanimous)
• Approved $463,216 for Observation and Assessment unit expansion (unanimous)
• Approved four Behavioral Health Advisory Board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FR 2024-95 (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2024 administrative meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board of Finance

The Bernalillo County Board of Finance will meet to approve minutes, hear the County Treasurer's quarterly report, and vote on the quarterly investment strategy and proposed changes to the Investment Policy. The meeting includes a decision between two investment strategy options depending on whether policy revisions are adopted.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 Board of Finance meeting minutes
• County Treasurer's Board of Finance Report for August 27, 2024
• Advice and consent on quarterly investment strategy: Option A invests $40-$50 million in 5-10 year maturities with a blended benchmark; Option B reinvests maturities to existing targets
• Approval of changes to the Investment Policy

The Bernalillo County Board of Finance approved the quarterly investment strategy (Option A) and changes to the investment policy, including extending the maximum maturity from 8 to 10 years, adjusting the benchmark to 90% zero-to-5-year and 10% five-to-10-year, capping CDs at 1 year, and reducing the bank deposit maximum from 100% to 75%. The board also approved the May 28, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting included a presentation on the Treasurer's Office quarterly report for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.

• Approved May 28, 2024 Board of Finance meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly investment strategy Option A (unanimous)
• Approved investment policy changes: max maturity 8 to 10 years, benchmark 90% zero-to-5 / 10% five-to-10, CD cap 1 year, bank deposit max 100% to 75% (unanimous)

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission will discuss revisions to its rules and procedures and its overall purpose. The body will also receive an introduction to the new Bernalillo County Division of Behavioral Health.

• Revision of Local Government Coordinating Commission Rules and Procedures
• Introduction of Dr. Lindstrom and the new Bernalillo County Division of Behavioral Health
• Opioid Settlement Planning dates for community and stakeholder input
• Crisis Triage Center update
• Gateway Receiving Center update

The Local Government Coordinating Commission approved amended Rules and Procedures, incorporating APS as a voting body and revising quorum requirements, after correcting two clerical errors. The commission also received updates on the new Behavioral Health Division, opioid settlement planning, and the Crisis Triage Center, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved June 27, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, Benson excused)
• Approved amendment to correct clerical errors in draft Rules of Procedures (7-0)
• Approved amended Rules of Procedures (7-0)

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will consider ten plat applications, including final plats, sketch plats, and sketch/final plats, for properties in the North Valley, South Valley, Southwest, and Northeast areas. These requests involve subdivisions, replats, and right-of-way actions, all on agriculturally zoned land (A-1) except one R-1. The meeting is a regular review session where the board will decide on these development proposals.

• Final plat for 9.42-acre replat at 100 & 116 Alameda Rd NW and 9814 2nd St. NW (SRP2024-0040)
• Final plat for 3.87-acre replat at 7041 Edith Blvd. NE (SRP2024-0052)
• Court-ordered 2-lot subdivision of 18.84 acres at 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW (SRP2024-0074)
• Sketch/final plat for 2.53-acre replat at 10440 4th St. NW for All Saints Orthodox Church (SRP2024-0090)
• Sketch plats for 7-lot subdivision on San Ygnacio Rd. SW and 9-lot subdivision at 8640 Vidal Rd. SW (SC2024-0005, SC2024-0006)

The County Development Review Authority approved six final and sketch plats, including replats in the North Valley and subdivisions in the South Valley and Southwest, all with conditions and requirements due by September 12, 2024. Three sketch plats related to Paseo del Norte and Dennison Park were denied due to non-concurrence from Planning and/or Zoning.

• Approved Final Plat SRP2024-0040 (replat at 100 & 116 Alameda Rd NW and 9814 2nd St NW)
• Approved Final Plat SRP2024-0052 (replat at 7041 Edith Blvd NE)
• Approved Final Plat SRP2024-0074 (court-ordered 2-lot subdivision at 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW)
• Approved Sketch/Final Plat SRP2024-0090 (replat at 10440 4th St NW)
• Approved Sketch Plat SC2024-0005 (7-lot subdivision on San Ygnacio Rd SW)
• Approved Sketch Plat SC2024-0006 (9-lot subdivision at 8640 Vidal Rd SW)
• Denied Sketch Plat SRP2024-0088 (Paseo del Norte right-of-way vacation)
• Denied Sketch Plat SRP2024-0089 (Paseo del Norte road dedication)

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative, a joint City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County effort, is meeting to elect commission officers, hear a presentation from the interim county manager, and consider approving a job description for an executive director. The agenda also includes introductions of two individuals, public comment, and administrative updates.

• Election of Commission Officers
• Approval of job description for Executive Director
• Presentation from Shirley Ragin, Bernalillo County Interim County Manager
• Introduction of Ian Robertson and Steve Anaya
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2024 meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative approved the job description for an Executive Director and authorized advertising the position, with a salary range of at least $100k and a subcommittee to negotiate salary. The board also elected officers, with Talia Freedman continuing as Chair, Dan Majewski as Vice Chair, and Ian Robertson as Secretary. No public comment was made, and a presentation from the interim county manager was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved executive director job description and marketing (5-0)
• Authorized advertising the position and salary negotiation subcommittee (5-0)
• Re-elected Talia Freedman as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Dan Majewski as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Ian Robertson as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will review requests to enter properties, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances. These actions are proposed for properties where owners have failed to bring sites into compliance with safety codes.

• Request to demolish structure and remove nuisances at 2929 Maplewood DR SW (0.56 acres)
• Request to demolish structure and remove nuisances at 4307 Wallace St SE (0.19 acres)
• Request to demolish structure and remove nuisances at 4309 Wallace St SE (0.19 acres)
• Request to demolish structure and remove nuisances at 4311 Wallace St SE (0.19 acres)

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several operational issues, including a corrections officer-involved incident, an internet outage update, and inmate releasing procedures. The board will also receive reports on legislation, jail updates, and various ordinance-related reports. The medical audit is deferred to next month's meeting.

• Discussion of corrections officer involved incident
• Internet outage update
• Inmate releasing procedure discussion
• Legislative special session report
• Medical audit deferred to next month

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will review a letter to the Attorney General and New Mexico Health and Human Services. Members will also receive presentations on specialized courts and updates on standards of care.

• Letter to the Attorney General & New Mexico Health and Human Services
• Presentation on Young Adult, Mental Health, and DWI Courts by Tanya Tijerina
• Standards of Care update from Dr. Wayne Lindstrom
• Discussion on alcohol treatment needs with Dr. McCrady
• Discussion on harm reduction strategies and board vacancies

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved the July 15, 2024 minutes and the agenda with a change to move the Standards of Care update after public comment. The board decided to form a group to update the Standards of Care, with changes to be included in an addendum. A letter to the Attorney General and New Mexico Health and Human Services was tabled. No formal public comments were submitted.

• Approved July 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved agenda with change to move Standards of Care update after public comment
• Formed group to update Standards of Care, changes to be in addendum
• Tabled letter to Attorney General and NM Health and Human Services

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Board is meeting to review and potentially issue an advisory opinion regarding request AO2024-001. Members will also discuss proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct and review quarterly reports.

• Approval of FY23 4th Quarter Reports
• Approval, modification, and/or issuance of Advisory Opinion AO2024-001
• Report from Chief Compliance Officer regarding August 27, 2024 reporting to the Board of County Commissioners
• Discussion by the Subcommittee on Proposed Amendments to the Code of Conduct

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, the amended FY24 Q4 report, and advisory opinion AO2024-001, all by unanimous 3-0 votes. The board also discussed anonymous complaints but reached no consensus, deciding to remove related suggestions from the Code of Conduct proposal and continue discussion later.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 3, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 27, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved amended FY24 Q4 report (3-0)
• Approved advisory opinion AO2024-001 (3-0)
• Removed anonymous complaint suggestions from Code of Conduct proposal

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator is holding a hearing to consider various conditional use approvals and variance requests. Decisions will be made on items including animal facilities, day care centers, and residential setbacks.

• Conditional use for a nonprofit animal facility at 21 & 23 Locust Hill Rd.
• Conditional use for a school at 1401 Old Coors Dr. SW
• Conditional use for a Day Care Center at 315 Camino Cinco SW
• Conditional use for a 9,180 sq. ft. pavilion/storage structure at 626 Grecian Ave. NW
• Medical hardship requests for temporary mobile homes at 2810 San Ygnacio Rd. SW and 2433 Cristo Rey Ct. SW

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will consider procedural matters and rescheduling for three petitions to amend air quality rules. Members will also decide whether to enter a closed session to discuss several pending lawsuits regarding air quality regulations.

• Petition AQCB 2024-01 to amend Rule 20.11.8 NMAC regarding Ambient Air Quality Standards
• Petition AQCB 2024-02 to amend Rule 20.11.42 NMAC regarding Operating Permits
• Petition AQCB 2024-03 regarding the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) Element
• Potential closed session regarding litigation cases 202-CV-2-23-09295 and D-202-CV-2023-09435
• Discussion on Health Equity Environmental Impacts (HEEI) and monitoring updates

The Board rescheduled hearings for petitions 2024-01 and 2024-02 to October 9, 2024, at the City Council chambers, with Chair Galewsky as hearing officer. It also set a September 3, 2024 meeting for petition 2024-03 on the Regional Haze SIP, with Member Armijo as hearing officer. The Board approved the consent agenda, entered closed session for litigation discussions, and canceled the September 11, 2024 regular meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda and July 10 minutes) (5-0)
• Rescheduled hearings for rules 20.11.8 and 20.11.42 to Oct 9, 2024 at City Council chambers, Galewsky as hearing officer (5-0)
• Set Sept 3, 2024 meeting for Regional Haze SIP petition 2024-03, Armijo as hearing officer (5-0)
• Moved into closed session for litigation discussions (5-0)
• Canceled September 11, 2024 regular meeting

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council is meeting to receive updates on homelessness initiatives. The body will discuss a training conference, the Built for Zero program, and Native American homelessness.

• Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference Committee updates
• Community Solutions Built for Zero Program update
• Subcommittee update on Native American Homelessness

The Homeless Coordinating Council met virtually and unanimously approved the August 13 agenda and the July 9 meeting minutes. Members received updates on the renamed Gateway West emergency housing center, the Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference, and the Built for Zero program, which reported a reduction in the CES waitlist from 376 to 359 families. No formal policy decisions were made; discussions focused on program updates and future actions.

• Approved August 13, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several board appointments, property nuisance abatements, and a building code update. The body is also considering significant financial authorizations for land acquisition and industrial revenue bonds.

• Proposed Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $942,000,000 for Project Apollo (Ebon Solar)
• Authorization of $921,500 for the acquisition of 2051 Wyoming NE Albuquerque
• Dedication of $2,500,000 local match for the Carnuel Water and Wastewater Project grant
• Budgeting of $939,584.56 from Opioid Settlement Distributions
• Nuisance abatement and demolition for properties at 3940 Camino Del Valle SW, 6412 Commercial St NE, 801 Atrisco Dr SW A, and 3304 Grace Vigil Rd SW

The Board approved a $2.5 million contribution to the Carnuel wastewater project, which will leverage state funds for a larger phase. It also advanced an inducement resolution for Ebon Solar, a $942 million solar chip manufacturing project expected to create 911 jobs. The Board approved a $4.3 million renovation of the Los Vecinos Community Center and a $921,500 property purchase for Wings for Life. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2.5M for Carnuel wastewater project (unanimous)
• Approved inducement resolution for Ebon Solar $942M project (unanimous)
• Approved $4.3M Los Vecinos Community Center renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $921,500 property purchase at 2051 Wyoming NE (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 building codes update (unanimous)
• Approved 5 appointments to Behavioral Health Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board will meet to discuss the 2024 Annual Report. The board will also receive an update on South Valley Listening Session dates, locations, and community outreach.

• Discussion on 2024 Annual Report
• Update on South Valley Listening Session dates, locations, and community outreach
• Approval of June 14th, 2024, meeting minutes

DWI Planning Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June, discuss subcommittee work, review a Traffic Safety Division grant application for federal CDWI funding, and address council member vacancies. The meeting includes routine procedural items like attendance and agenda approval.

• Traffic Safety Division grant application for CDWI funding
• Presentation by Wings for Life International
• Vacancies and recruitment of new council members

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council met on August 8, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes were taken on the agenda or minutes. The council agreed to fund the Traffic Safety Division (TSD) grant application for CDWI, with the chair signing the agreement. A presentation from Wings for Life highlighted their DWI prevention programs, and public comment covered topics like treatment capacity and prevention strategies.

• Approved TSD grant application for CDWI funding (signed by chair)
• Agenda approval postponed due to lack of quorum
• Minutes approval postponed due to lack of quorum

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to address membership appointments and the water situation in the Town of Estancia. Members will also discuss modifying support agreements to streamline funding from municipalities and Santa Fe County.

• Appointment of Manny Encinas to Torrance Co Ag Position
• Term renewal for Bill King
• At Large member vote for Matias Roybal
• Review of 2024 Financial Report presented by Don Goen
• Discussion on modifying support agreements regarding contributions from Edgewood and Santa Fe County

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority is meeting to consider several requests for final plats, sketch plats, and replats. These proposals involve dividing or reconfiguring land parcels across the South Valley, North Valley, and South West areas.

• Six-lot subdivision and replat of 15.19 acres at 9700 2nd St NW (SRP2024-0080)
• Replat of 8.56 acres at 7800 Isleta Blvd SW (SRP2024-0084)
• Replat and vacation of right of way for 18.36 acres on Central Ave. NW (SRP2024-0087)
• Two-lot subdivision of 1.01 acres at 2019 Sanford Ave. SW (SRP2024-0077)
• Two-lot subdivision of 2.00 acres at 6643 Coors Blvd SW, deferred from April 11 (SRP2024-0048)

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will review deferred and new zoning cases, including a special use permit for an event center with alcohol service at 949 Montoya Rd. NW and a zone change from A-1 to SD-WC-CLI for a RV park at 10201 Volcano Rd. NW. The commission will also discuss a sector development plan amendment for 540 acres near the Albuquerque International Airport.

• Special Use Permit CSU2024-0009 for event center with alcohol at 949 Montoya Rd. NW (deferred from June 5, 2024)
• Zone change CZ2024-0005 from A-1 to SD-WC-CLI for RV park at 10201 Volcano Rd. NW
• Sector Development Plan amendment SPR2024-0002 for 540-acre Valle del Sol area near I-25

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission approved a special use permit for an indoor/outdoor amusement enterprise (event center serving alcohol) at 949 Montoya Rd. NW, and recommended approval of a zone change for a property at 10201 Volcano Rd. NW. The commission deferred a sector development plan amendment for Valle del Sol to the September 4, 2024 hearing. The June 5, 2024 minutes were approved.

• Approved special use permit for indoor/outdoor amusement enterprise (event center serving alcohol) at 949 Montoya Rd. NW
• Recommended approval of zone change from A-1 to SD-WC-CLI for 10201 Volcano Rd. NW
• Deferred Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan amendment to September 4, 2024
• Approved June 5, 2024 minutes

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will discuss a memorial mural proposal and updates for Mesa del Sol. The board is also scheduled to take action on unsolicited proposals received through May 31, 2024.

• Marcos Baca Memorial Mural Proposal YDI
• Mesa del Sol Renovations/Covid Memorial Update
• Action on unsolicited proposals received through May 31, 2024
• Discussion of Arts Board goals for 2024

The Bernalillo County Arts Board met on August 5, 2024, and unanimously approved the agenda, the June minutes, and a motion to postpone the selection of unsolicited proposals until September. The board also discussed the Marcos Baca Memorial Mural proposal by YDI, raising concerns about the removal of an existing mural by artist Sam Leyba, and agreed to continue the discussion at the September meeting. An update on the Mesa del Sol Covid Memorial was presented, with design about 60% complete and public art elements still being defined.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed unsolicited proposals selection to September (unanimous)
• Postponed Arts Board goals discussion to September

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority is meeting to discuss and review several land use proposals, including a final plat for a two-lot subdivision and various sketch plats for replats and subdivisions across the East Mountains, South Valley, North Valley, and Southwest areas. These items matter to residents because they shape local development patterns, property lines, and neighborhood zoning compliance. The meeting includes reviews of proposals at 13 Meikle Rd., 1317 Vista Del Rio SW, 9700 2nd St NW, 8 Melcor de Canoncito Rd, and Pajarito Mesa.

• SRP2024-0066: Final plat request by Virginia A.G. and Maurice Benavides for a two-lot subdivision on 5.64 acres at 13 Meikle Rd. (East Mountains)
• SRP2024-0079: Sketch plat request by Aldrich Land Surveying for a replat of Tracts 47 and 48, Elena Addition, on 0.43 acres at 1317 Vista Del Rio SW (South Valley)
• SRP2024-0080: Sketch plat request by Aldrich Land Surveying Inc. for a six-lot subdivision and replat on 15.19 acres at 9700 2nd St NW (North Valley)
• SRP2024-0081: Sketch plat request by Joe Felix Tapia and Larissa M. Tapia for an access easement vacation and replat on 4.61 acres at 8 Melcor de Canoncito Rd (East Mountains)
• SRP2024-0082: Sketch plat request by Arch + Plan Land Use Consultants, LLC for a four-lot subdivision of 10.17 unplatted acres on Pajarito Mesa (Southwest)

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Regular Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the MDC-Joint Powers Agreement medical services internal audit, addiction medicine, and a federal monitor's visit. The board will also vote on a Medical Malpractice Claims Management Procedural Concurrence and hear a presentation on a proposed metrics dashboard for regular reporting.

• Vote on Medical Malpractice Claims Management Procedural Concurrence
• Update on MDC-Joint Powers Agreement Medical Services Internal Audit-REDW
• Update on Addiction Medicine at the MDC by Dr. Caitlin Bonney
• Update on Dr. Kumar's monitor visit by Dr. Becky Fastle
• Presentation of proposed metrics dashboard for regular reporting by Rodney McNease

The board approved delegating medical malpractice claims management to the UNM Office of University Counsel and the Bernalillo County Attorney's Office, which will vet claims and bring only significant cases to the board. The board also received updates on the internal audit of the Joint Powers Agreement, addiction medicine services, and the medical monitor's visit, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved delegation of medical malpractice claims management to UNM and County Attorney offices (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2024 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer meets to consider a request from the Nuisance Abatement Officer to enter and remove nuisances from a 5-acre property located at Pajarito Mesa. The property is zoned A-1 and is owned by Manuel J. Maldonado and Martha J. Carrasco. This item was continued from the May 15, 2024, hearing.

• Consideration of ENAO2024-0005 to enter and remove nuisances from a 5-acre property at Pajarito Mesa (UPC 100705003250620182)

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will meet to discuss behavioral health initiatives and review updates on the Metropolitan Detention Center and CARE Campus. The meeting includes a presentation from the New Mexico State Epidemiologist and a discussion regarding a letter to the Attorney General.

• Presentation by New Mexico State Epidemiologist Nora Holzinger
• Discussion of ATAB letter to the Attorney General and New Mexico Health and Human Services
• Metropolitan Detention Center updates from Rodney McNease and Natalie Vance
• CARE Campus updates from Jessica Jaramillo and Joshua Gamez
• Discussion on implications of the Behavioral Health Authority Ordinance

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting - Cancelled Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board did not meet on July 12, 2024; the regular meeting was cancelled. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings were scheduled or conducted.

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will consider two final plats, five sketch plats for subdivisions across Bernalillo County, and a deferred special project review for an electric system facility. All items are requests for approval of proposed lot splits and replats.

• Final plat for 3-lot subdivision at 1525 Beverly Rd SW and 1281 Sunset Rd SW (SRP2024-0019)
• Final plat for 2-lot subdivision at 7108 Isleta Blvd SW (SRP2024-0065)
• Sketch plat for court-ordered 2-lot subdivision at 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW (SRP2024-0074)
• Sketch plat for 3-lot subdivision at 1716 Marcelino Rd SW (SRP2024-0075)
• Deferred special project review for electric facility (SPR2024-0001)

The County Development Review Authority approved three final plats and four sketch plats, and denied one sketch plat (SRP2024-0075) at the July 11, 2024 meeting. One special project review was deferred from the June 27 meeting. All approved items have requirements for final plat completion due July 25, 2024.

• Approved final plat SRP2024-0019 (3-lot subdivision at 1525 Beverly Rd SW and 1281 Sunset Rd SW)
• Approved final plat SRP2024-0065 (2-lot subdivision at 7108 Isleta Blvd SW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0074 (2-lot subdivision at 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW)
• Denied sketch plat SRP2024-0075 (3-lot subdivision at 1716 Marcelino Rd SW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0076 (2-lot subdivision at 6307 Coors Blvd SW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0077 (2-lot subdivision at 2019 Sanford Ave SW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0078 (2-lot subdivision on Central Ave NW)
• Deferred special project review SPR2024-0001 (from June 27 meeting)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will hold hearings to consider various requests for conditional use approvals and variances. These items include requests for secondary dwelling units, accessory structures, and home occupations across the North Valley, South Valley, and East Mountains.

• Conditional use for a church and incidental facilities at 9600 2nd St. NW
• Conditional use for commercial stables at 9719 Loretta Dr. NW
• Conditional use for secondary dwelling units at 2406 Raymac Rd. and 2700 Lucca Ave. SW
• Administrative Amendment for site layout at 7615 Peck Rd. NW
• Conditional use for a mobile home due to medical hardship at 2810 San Ygnacio Rd. SW

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on July 10, 2024, to consider 15 requests including variances, conditional uses, and an administrative amendment. The minutes list the agenda items but do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials. No substantive outcomes are documented.

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, addressing a petition on the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan, procedural matters for two petitions to amend air quality rules, and a possible closed session on pending litigation. The board will also receive updates on the PM Advance Program and the Good Neighbor Ozone Transport Rule, and take public comment.

• Petition AQCB 2024-03 on Regional Haze SIP Element for Second Planning Period
• Appointment of hearing officer for AQCB 2024-01 to amend Rule 20.11.8 NMAC (Ambient Air Quality Standards)
• Appointment of hearing officer for AQCB 2024-02 to amend Rule 20.11.42 NMAC (Operating Permits, removal of affirmative defense)
• Closed session discussion on litigation: AQCB vs. City of Albuquerque (202-CV-2-23-09295) and GCC Rio Grande et al vs. AQCB (D-202-CV-2023-09435)
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person

The Board voted unanimously to hold a hearing on petition AQCB 2024-03 regarding the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan on September 3-4, fully remote, with a board member as hearing officer. It also rescinded the date and location from pre-hearing orders for petitions 2024-01 and 2024-02 due to flood damage at Plaza del Sol, deferring hearing officer selection. The Board approved the agenda and June 12 minutes, and entered closed session for litigation discussion, taking no votes during it.

• Approved July 10, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Set hearing on Regional Haze SIP petition 2024-03 for Sept 3-4, remote (6-0)
• Rescinded date/location in pre-hearing orders for 2024-01 and 2024-02 (6-0)
• Moved into closed session for litigation discussion (6-0)

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council meets virtually via Zoom to discuss leadership elections, street outreach, substance use treatment, and the Built for Zero program. The agenda also includes updates from the Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference Committee and the Native American Homelessness subcommittee. Residents may provide public comments via email or live during the meeting.

• Homeless Coordinating Council Leadership – nominations and elections for officers
• Street Outreach and Coordination
• UNM Substance use Treatment
• Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference Committee – updates & actions needed
• Update Community Solutions Built for Zero Program

The Homeless Coordinating Council approved an amended agenda and the June 11 meeting minutes. They deferred the UNM Substance Use Treatment update (Item #8) and discussed a letter to the NM Human Services Department, forming a subgroup to prepare. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved amended agenda (deferring Item #8) (motion by Barboa, 2nd by Rogers)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Barboa, 2nd by McNeese)
• Formed subgroup to work on letter to NM Human Services Department (motion by Ziedonis, 2nd by Barboa)
• Nominated Matthew McGahran for Vice Chair (remainder of term) and Chair-elect
• Nominated Councilor Nichole Rogers for Vice Chair Elect

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to discuss outreach and environmental preservation efforts. The board will review updates on a media release and a board advocacy initiative.

• Breaking Butts launch event media and news release update
• Board Advocacy initiative to prevent and enforce on illegal dumping
• Trouble areas tour dates
• Vote on June 18th meeting minutes

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board approved the June 18 meeting minutes and discussed plans for the Breaking Butts cigarette receptacle launch event, tentatively scheduling it for August 13, 2024, from 1:30-2:00 PM. The board also discussed an advocacy initiative to prevent illegal dumping, agreeing to set up a meeting with the Bernalillo County legal office to explore using cameras for enforcement. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved June 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tentatively scheduled Breaking Butts launch event for Aug 13, 1:30-2:00 PM
• Agreed to set up meeting with county legal office on illegal dumping camera enforcement

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission + APS will discuss the Safe Haven Baby Box Program, consider a resolution and intergovernmental agreement for the Local Government Coordinating Commission, and receive updates on behavioral health initiatives. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comment.

• Discussion of Safe Haven Baby Box Program
• Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement for Local Government Coordinating Commission
• Continuing Behavioral Health Initiative Updates
• Approval of February 22, 2024 and April 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment sign-up required by 3:30 p.m. on meeting day

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority (CDRA) will consider four plat applications and one special project review. The plats include a final plat for a 2.01-acre property, a sketch/final plat for a 4.05-acre property, a sketch/final plat for a 260.36-acre property, and a sketch plat for a 0.33-acre property. The special project review is a minor action under the Electric System Transmission and Generation Facility Plan. All items are for discussion and possible action.

• Final plat for 2.01 acres at 11615 Glendale Ave. NE (SRP2024-0067)
• Sketch/final plat for 4.05 acres at 2431 Malpais Rd. SW (SRP2024-0071)
• Sketch/final plat for 260.36 acres on Atrisco Vista Blvd. NW and Reservoir Rd. NW (SRP2024-0072)
• Sketch plat for 0.33 acres at 153 Daniel Circle NW (SRP2024-0073)
• Special project review for minor action under electric system facility plan (SPR2024-0001)

The County Development Review Authority approved four plat requests (SRP2024-0067, SRP2024-0071, SRP2024-0072, SRP2024-0073) with concurrence from all reviewing departments. A special project review (SPR2024-0001) was deferred to the July 11, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final plat SRP2024-0067 for replat of Lots 1 & 2, Lands of Allred, 11615 Glendale Ave. NE (concurred)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2024-0071 for replat of Lots 1A1 & 2A1, Ranchito de Paz, 2431 Malpais Rd. SW (concurred)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2024-0072 for replat of Tracts 8,9,40,39A,41A,41B, Upper Petroglyphs II, Atrisco Vista Blvd. NW (concurred)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0073 for replat of Tracts 231C2A & 231C2B, 153 Daniel Circle NW (concurred)
• Deferred special project review SPR2024-0001 for Sunset Ranch Partners, LLC to July 11, 2024 meeting

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss legislative updates from the recent special session, introduce the new MDC Warden Steven Kai Smith, and receive reports on grievances, staffing, population, and PREA compliance. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and allow public comment.

• Introduction of Steven Kai Smith as new MDC Warden
• Legislative Special Session Report from Legal or Lobbyist
• MDC Population Report from CJCC
• Grievance Report
• PREA Report

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board approved the April and May 2024 meeting minutes unanimously and moved ordinance reports (grievance, staffing, population, PREA) to the consent agenda. The board also heard updates on MDC operations, including a 33% correctional officer vacancy rate, new facility projects, and legislative session outcomes. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the procedural approvals.

• Approved April and May 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance reports to consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hear the State of the County Address, recognize retiring County Manager Julie Morgas Baca, and select her successor, contingent on contract negotiations. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants, including a $14.7 million food and laundry services deal for the detention center, and hold public hearings on three ordinances.

• Approve selection of next County Manager and interim appointment
• Award $14,669,509.82 food/laundry contract to Elior Inc (Summit Food Service) and $1,819,584 commissary contract to Keefe Commissary Network for MDC
• Accept $750,000 DPS hiring grant and $550,000 gun violence grant for Sheriff's Office
• Approve $79,902,022.27 carryover budget and $1,125,000 fund balance for one-time payments
• Public hearings on ordinances for Behavioral Health Authority, Art in Public Places amendments, and Water Well ordinance

The Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to select Cindy Chavez as the next County Manager, contingent on a background check and contract negotiations. The board also approved a $40.5 million General Obligation Bond package for the November ballot, with amendments, and passed a new Behavioral Health Authority Ordinance on a 3-2 vote. The meeting included the adoption of the FY 2025 budget adjustments and several other resolutions.

• Selected Cindy Chavez as County Manager (3-2)
• Approved $40.5M GO Bond package for Nov. ballot (4-1)
• Adopted Behavioral Health Authority Ordinance (3-2)
• Approved FY2025 budget adjustments incl. $79.9M carryover
• Approved 10% raises for AFSCME white-collar and Firefighters unions
• Awarded $14.67M MDC food/laundry contract to Summit Foods
• Approved $2.5M for Veterans Integration Center Phase 2
• Approved 1.5% for public art funding increase

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting in a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The discussion focuses on the selection of a permanent and interim Bernalillo County Manager.

• Selection of the next Bernalillo County Manager
• Appointment of an interim Bernalillo County Manager

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve past minutes, elect a new chair and vice chair, and review updates on behavioral health implementation, standards of care, and opioid settlement funding. Members will also discuss a new adolescent detox and crisis triage center proposed by Serenity Mesa.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adolescent Detox and Crisis Triage Center – Serenity Mesa presentation by Jennifer Burke
• Behavioral Health Implementation Plan Update by Dr. Wayne Lundstrom
• Standards of Care Update by Dr. Wayne Lundstrom
• Opioid Settlement Funding Brainstorming Session

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved the May 20 meeting minutes with edits, approved the agenda, and elected Dr. Rifka Stern as Chair and Dr. Barbara McCrady as Vice Chair. Members heard a presentation on Serenity Mesa's new six-bed youth detox center and discussed updates on the Behavioral Health Division ordinance and opioid settlement funding. No formal public comments were submitted.

• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes with edits (motion passed)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Elected Dr. Rifka Stern as Chair and Dr. Barbara McCrady as Vice Chair (motion passed)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer is considering requests to enter properties to remove nuisances, secure structures, or demolish dilapidated buildings. The officer will make recommendations to the Bernalillo County Commission for approval.

• Request to demolish a dilapidated structure and remove nuisances at 3204 Draxton Ave SW
• Request to remove all nuisances at 9740 Pajarito Rd SW
• Request to remove all nuisances at Pajarito Mesa (UPC# 100605129803340105)
• Request to board, secure, and remove nuisances at 3304 Grace Vigil Rd SW
• Request to demolish dilapidated structures and remove nuisances at 801 Atrisco Dr SW A

Audit Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee will meet to review and approve several internal audit reports. The committee is also scheduled to review the FY25 Risk Assessment & Audit Plan.

• Internal Audit Report – Treasurer’s Office
• Internal Audit Report – Assessor’s Office
• Internal Audit Report – Planning & Development Services
• Internal Audit Report – MDC Joint Powers Agreement
• FY25 Risk Assessment & Audit Plan

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee approved the minutes from March 11, 2024, and all five internal audit reports presented by REDW, covering the Treasurer's Office, Assessor's Office, Planning & Development Services, MDC Joint Powers Agreement Medical Services, and MDC FMLA Administration. The committee also approved the FY25/26 Internal Audit Plan. All motions carried unanimously (3-0), except the minutes approval which carried 2-0.

• Approved minutes from March 11, 2024 meeting (2-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Office internal audit report (3-0)
• Approved Assessor's Office internal audit report (3-0)
• Approved Planning & Development Services internal audit report (3-0)
• Approved MDC Joint Powers Agreement Medical Services internal audit report (3-0)
• Approved MDC FMLA Administration internal audit report (3-0)
• Approved FY25/26 Internal Audit Plan (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the selection of the next County Manager and an interim appointment. The meeting includes a State of the County Address and decisions on several multi-million dollar contracts and grants.

• Contract for MDC food and laundry services with Elior Inc for $14,669,509.82 and commissary services with Keefe Commissary Network LLC for $1,819,584.00
• Proposed $16,500,000 in Project Revenue Bonds for Casitas del Camino public housing
• Approval of $79,902,022.27 in unencumbered carryover budget for fiscal year 2025
• Public hearings for ordinances establishing a Behavioral Health Authority Division and updating Water Well and Art in Public Places codes
• Grant acceptances including $1,061,339 for Enhanced 911 and $750,000 for law enforcement hiring

Board of County Commissioners - Special Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to ratify AR 2024-43 and subsequent actions related to the County Manager search. The meeting includes a period for public comment specifically reserved for this approval item.

• Ratification of County Manager Search AR 2024-43

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve past meeting minutes and discuss logistics for a cigarette butt cleanup launch event, progress on trash receptacle installations, and a vote on illegal dumping site visits. The board will also hear public comment.

• Vote on approving past meeting minutes (May 21)
• Discussion on Breaking Butts launch event logistics
• Report on trash receptacle location and installation progress
• Vote on illegal dumping and problematic trash site visits

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board approved the May 21 meeting minutes. They discussed logistics for the Breaking Butts cigarette receptacle program, including media outreach and a possible interview. A vote on a problematic trash site visit was postponed to the next meeting on July 9th.

• Approved May 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed vote on trash site visit date to July 9th meeting

Board of Canvass - Board of Canvass

The Bernalillo County Board of Canvass will meet to certify the results of the June 4, 2024 Primary Election. The board also reviews minutes from the December 18, 2023 meeting and sets the next meeting for November 18, 2024.

• Certify June 4, 2024 Primary Election results
• Approve December 18, 2023 Board of Canvass meeting minutes
• Set next meeting for November 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board will convene a regular meeting on June 14, 2024, at 1 pm in Albuquerque. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call, approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and a sheriff’s office update. No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed for this meeting.

The Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board approved the minutes from the May 10, 2024 meeting with corrections. Board members discussed the June 12 listening session at Patrick J. Baca Library, noting that no public attendees showed up, and considered future outreach for a South Valley session. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved May 10, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Discussed June 12 listening session at Patrick J. Baca Library with no public attendance
• Noted South Valley listening session is on agenda for future discussion

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee will approve the April 11, 2024 minutes and a 2023 financial report. Members will vote on new appointments to fill a Santa Fe governmental representative seat and an East Torrance soil-and-water seat, and will hear a brief update on committee finances.

• Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of Don Goen’s 2023 Financial Report
• Vote to appoint Manny Encinas to Torrance County Agricultural position
• Vote to appoint Matias Roybal as At-Large member
• Groundwater monitoring presentation by Erwin Melis (JSAI)

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority is meeting to decide on nine land-division proposals, including final plats, sketch plats, and one preliminary plat. All items are zoning-related and located in the South West, South Valley, East Mountains, North East, and North Valley areas.

• Replat of 20.20 acres at Douglas Rd SW (SRP2024-0034)
• Two-lot subdivision at 6040 Douglas Rd SW (SRP2024-0050)
• Replat of 3.85 acres at 305 Camino Ocho SW (SRP2024-0064)
• Four-lot subdivision at 7800 Isleta Blvd SW (SRP2024-0068)
• Thirty-nine-lot subdivision at 2901 Amalia Rd SW and 3114–3126 75th St SW (SC2024-0002)

The County Development Review Authority approved eight final, preliminary, and sketch plats for subdivisions and replats across Bernalillo County, with conditions and a June 27, 2024 deadline for final plat completion. Two requests were denied: a sketch/final plat for a four-lot subdivision at 7800 Isleta Blvd SW (SRP2024-0068) and a sketch plat for a five-lot subdivision at 9725 Pajarito Rd SW (SRP2024-0070). One preliminary plat for a 39-lot subdivision at 2901 Amalia Rd SW (SC2024-0002) was deferred from the May 23 meeting.

• Approved final plat SRP2024-0034 (replat, 20.20 acres, Douglas Rd SW)
• Approved final plat SRP2024-0050 (2-lot subdivision, 6040 Douglas Rd SW)
• Approved final plat SRP2024-0064 (replat, 305 Camino Ocho SW)
• Denied sketch/final plat SRP2024-0068 (4-lot subdivision, 7800 Isleta Blvd SW)
• Deferred preliminary plat SC2024-0002 (39-lot subdivision, 2901 Amalia Rd SW)
• Approved sketch plat SC2024-0003 (12-lot subdivision, 3217 Love Rd SW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0066 (2-lot subdivision, 13 Meikle Rd)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2024-0067 (replat, 11701 Glendale Ave NE)

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold its June 12, 2024 regular meeting in hybrid format to discuss and possibly vote on two petitions to amend state air-quality rules. The board will also consider entering closed session to discuss pending litigation related to Clean Cars II and HEEI regulations.

• AQCB 2024-01: Petition to amend Rule 20.11.8 NMAC on ambient air-quality standards
• AQCB 2024-02: Petition to amend Rule 20.11.42 NMAC on operating permits (removal of affirmative defense provision)
• Possible closed-session discussion on Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board vs. City of Albuquerque litigation and Clean Cars II/HEEI appeals

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will consider eight requests for conditional use approvals and variances. These include requests for business operations, residential setbacks, and temporary dwelling allowances.

• Conditional use for a 2,890 sq. ft. cannabis nursery at 5325 Raglin Ave. SW
• Conditional use for commercial stables and riding academy at 10159 Bosque Cir. NW
• Conditional use for a Day Care Center at 315 Camino Cinco SW
• Variance of 1 ft. 6 in. for a side yard setback at 2758 Los Padillas Rd. SW
• Conditional use for a mobile home for a three-year medical hardship at 1905 Lakeview Rd. SW

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss the top three candidates for the County Manager position and to discuss a pending lawsuit, Palindrome Communities LLC v. Joe D Craig. The meeting is closed under state law exceptions for personnel matters and attorney-client privileged communication about litigation.

• Discuss top three County Manager position candidates
• Discuss D-202-CV-202400118 Palindrome Communities LLC, et al., v. Joe D Craig, et al.

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council (HCC) will hold a virtual meeting to review past minutes, discuss member updates, and elect new officers. Presentations include updates on the Built for Zero program and a Native American homelessness subcommittee.

• Elect officers for HCC leadership
• Presentation by Peter Cubra
• Update on Community Solutions Built for Zero Program
• Subcommittee update on Native American homelessness
• Next meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024, with UNM substance use treatment presentation

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the top three candidates for the Bernalillo County Manager position. The meeting includes votes on several land acquisitions, budget reconciliations, and the allocation of state legislative appropriations.

• Approval of $23,463,000 in 2024 State of New Mexico legislative capital outlay appropriations
• Acquisition of vacant land at 4th St NW and Vineyard Dr NW for $725,274 and 10705 Central Ave NE for $560,000
• Budgeting up to $2,750,000 for Array Technologies Inc. (Project Sunflower) via LEDA
• Zone Map Amendment from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to SD/MV-TOD (Mountain View Transit Oriented Development)
• Capital contribution of $525,000 for the design and construction of the CABQ Brillante Early Learning Center

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider acknowledging the City of Albuquerque's 2017 Comprehensive Plan and a jointly adopted addendum.

• SPR2023-0003: Acknowledgement of the City of Albuquerque Comprehensive Plan
• SPR2023-0004: Adoption of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan, Volume II
• Approval of May 14, 2024 Zoning Meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss the county manager search, including updates from the search committee and HR/legal, and to conduct candidate interviews. The meeting is closed under state law for personnel matters.

• Update from CM Search Committee Chair Juan Vigil
• Update from HR and Legal on the CM search process
• Bernalillo County Manager Candidate Interviews

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will consider two special use permit requests for commercial activities. The body will also review and approve minutes from the May 1, 2024, meeting.

• CSU2024-0008: Special Use Permit for stone processing and limited C-1 uses at 2821 Gun Club Rd. SW
• CSU2024-0009: Special Use Permit for an event center serving alcohol, restaurant with liquor license, and dwellings at 949 Montoya Rd. NW

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair and set goals for 2024. The board will also review updates on public art projects and select finalists for the North Valley Aquatics project.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Selection of North Valley Aquatics finalists
• Update on Mesa del Sol Renovations/Covid Memorial
• Discussion regarding Alvarado Square Public Art

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission will hold a regular meeting to review past minutes, hear updates from Visit Albuquerque on youth basketball, and receive an update on Mesa Del Sol. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

• Discussion on youth basketball in the community
• Update on Mesa Del Sol from John Barney, Gary Wolfe, and Jim Tilley

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is deciding on several funding allocations, including one-time appropriations and behavioral health supports. The body is also considering ordinances to establish a Behavioral Health Authority and a property improvement financing program.

• Appropriation of $24,875,802 in earned unbudgeted revenue for FY24 one-time appropriations
• Appropriation of $3,506,759.00 for Workday post-go live support from Knowbrist Corp. and Accenture
• Proposed ordinance establishing the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Authority
• Proposed Improvement Special Assessment Program for agricultural, commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties
• Nuisance abatement and demolition for properties at 1536 Foothill Rd SW, 1506/3121 Foothill Rd SW, and 2933 Payne Rd SW

Board of County Commissioners - Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will receive a report from the County Treasurer and consider a proposed quarterly investment strategy. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting.

• Advice and consent for the proposed quarterly investment strategy
• County Treasurer's Board of Finance Report

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged communication. The session focuses on threatened or pending litigation.

• Update and discussion regarding Bernalillo County v CIV 95-24 JAP/KBM McClendon Litigation

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority is reviewing six subdivision requests, including sketch/final plats, a preliminary plat, and sketch plats, across the South Valley and Southwest areas. The most consequential item is a 39-lot residential subdivision at 2901 Amalia Rd SW and nearby 75th St SW addresses. The board will decide or discuss these plats, which involve replats and subdivisions of various parcels.

• 39-lot preliminary plat at 2901 Amalia Rd SW and 3114-3126 75th St SW (SC2024-0002)
• Replat of 9.99 acres at Central Ave NW (SRP2024-0061)
• Court-ordered 13-lot subdivision at 2706 Foothill Rd SW (SRP2024-0063)
• Replat of 3.93 acres at 4321 Broadway Blvd SE (SRP2024-0062)
• Replat of 3.85 acres at 305 Camino Ocho SW (SRP2024-0064)

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The advisory board meets to approve past meeting minutes and discuss routine operations, including placement and purchase of cigarette butt receptacles, vacant board representation, and a New Mexico True grant update. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Vote to approve past meeting minutes (March 15, March 22, May 1)
• Discuss Breaking Butts receptacle locations and purchase quantities
• Review New Mexico True grant status
• Update on tire amnesty days and program successes
• Consider vacant board representation for Districts 2 and 3

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board meets virtually to discuss updates from the Metropolitan Detention Center, Recovery Services of New Mexico, and the CARE Campus. The board will also hear a presentation on the GRACE Program and brainstorm uses for opioid settlement funds.

• Member Wascher presentation on the GRACE Program for expectant mothers with substance abuse
• Metropolitan Detention Center update by Rodney McNease and Natalie Vance
• Recovery Services of New Mexico update by Angela Goolsby-Lucero and Lorena Blanco
• Bernalillo County CARE Campus update by Jessica Jaramillo
• Brainstorming session on the use of Opioid Settlement money

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will discuss the appointment of New Warden Steven Smith and receive updates on the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). Members will also review reports on staffing, grievances, population, and PREA.

• Appointment of New Warden Steven Smith
• Update on 2024 New Mexico Legislature Special Session scheduled for 7/18/2024
• MDC Grievance Report
• MDC Staffing Report
• MDC Population Report from CJCC and PREA Report

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing to consider three requests from the Nuisance Abatement Officer. Each request seeks approval to enter properties, remove nuisances, and in one case demolish structures, with recommendations to the County Commission. The properties are located at Pajarito Mesa, 2604 Ramirez Rd SW, and 801 A Atrisco Dr SW.

• ENAO2024-0005: Enter and remove nuisances (tires, trash, debris) on 5-acre A-1 zoned property at Pajarito Mesa
• ENAO2024-0010: Place lien for costs of emergency securing and boarding at 2604 Ramirez Rd SW (0.14 acres, R-1)
• ENAO2024-0012: Enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances at 801 A Atrisco Dr SW (0.93 acres, R-1)

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged communication. The session focuses on threatened or pending litigation.

• Update and discussion on National Prescription Opiate Litigation (MDL No. 2804, CIV 19-45301-DAP)

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council is holding a virtual meeting to review and approve the agenda and April minutes, receive updates from member agencies, and hear reports from subcommittees and a presentation. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review and approve April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates from Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque, UNMH/HSC, and VA
• WEHC Concerns Subcommittee Report
• Presentation by Peter Cubra
• Update on Community Solutions Built for Zero Program

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve consent agenda items including property acquisitions, a grant, and a fire alarm project, plus introduce ordinance changes and approve a collective bargaining agreement. They will also discuss a UNM Hospital mill levy ballot question for the November 2024 election.

• Approve $1,118,616 for acquisition of 704 Wyoming Blvd NE
• Approve $498,000 for acquisition at Acoma and Alvarado SE
• Accept $2.5M state grant (23-H5043-9)
• Introduce ordinance to raise Art in Public Places fee from 1% to 1.5%
• Approve UNM Hospital mill levy ballot language for Nov 2024

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve two administrative resolutions: one acknowledging the City of Albuquerque’s 2017 Comprehensive Plan and another adopting the Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of past meeting minutes and scheduling the next zoning meeting.

• Motion to approve Administrative Resolution AR 2024- acknowledging the City of Albuquerque Comprehensive Plan (SPR2023-0003)
• Motion to approve Administrative Resolution AR 2024- adopting the Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan (SPR2023-0004)

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board is meeting to discuss deputy court attendance monitoring and community outreach. The board will review updates on South Valley listening sessions and plan public relations for an upcoming session in June.

• BCSO response regarding how deputies' attendance at court dates is monitored
• Update on South Valley Listening Session dates, locations, and community outreach
• PR discussion for Listening Session at Patrick J. Baca Library on 6/12/2024

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will discuss its bylaws, task force, and the job description for an Executive Director. The body may also elect a fifth member to the commission from three candidates.

• Possible election of 5th Commission Member: Ian Robertson, Steve Anaya, or Crystal Dawn Wilson
• Discussion of draft job description for Executive Director
• Update from County Legal regarding tax filing
• Discussion of Bylaws and Task Force

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will consider one final plat and three sketch plats for subdivisions and replats in the South Valley and East Mountain areas. These are land-use decisions that determine how properties can be divided and developed. The meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024, at 9:00 AM.

• Final plat for replat of Tracts A & B, Lands of Villalobos, 430 Isleta Blvd. SW, 1.63 acres, zoned SD-IVC
• Sketch plat for replat of Lots 1A1 & 2A1, Ranchito de Paz, 2431 Malpais Rd. SW, 4.05 acres, zoned A-1
• Sketch plat for 3-lot subdivision of Lot 5-A, Lands of Ohlsen, 856 NM 217, 14.07 acres, zoned A-2
• Sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision of Tract K, Block 2, Mountainview Addition, 524 Prosperity Lane SE, 0.50 acres, zoned M-H

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator is holding a public hearing to consider 18 requests for conditional use approvals, accessory structures, setbacks, and variances across the South Valley, North Valley, and East Mountains areas. Several items on the agenda are deferred cases from previous hearings in March and April 2024.

• ZA2024-0027: Conditional use approval for a 720 sq. ft. storage/processing crops and cannabis cultivation accessory structure at 2440 Los Faisanes Rd. SW
• ZA2024-0043: Conditional use approval for a 1,600 sq. ft. garage at 2713 Blake Rd. SW
• ZA2024-0046: Conditional use approval for a nonprofit animal facility at 21 & 23 Locust Hill Rd.
• ZA2024-0057: Conditional use approval for a church and incidental facilities at the NW corner of Pino Ave. NE and Holbrook St. NE
• ZA2024-0060: Conditional use approval for commercial stables and riding academy at 10159 Bosque Cir. NW

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, reviewing air quality program updates and taking action on the final 2022 Regional Sulfur Dioxide Emissions and Milestone Report. The board will also consider entering a closed session to discuss pending litigation involving the City of Albuquerque and other parties. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Action on Final 2022 Regional Sulfur Dioxide Emissions and Milestone Report per Section 309 Regional Haze SIP Element
• Closed session consideration on litigation: AQCB vs. City of Albuquerque (202-CV-2-23-09295) and GCC Rio Grande et al vs. AQCB (D-202-CV-2023-09435)
• Updates on Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plan and Regional Haze SIP Element
• Discussion of future NMAC revisions (EPA updates)
• Updated US Air Quality Index (AQI) for Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, elect a new chair and vice chair, and discuss Mesa del Sol renovations including a COVID memorial. The board will also review 2024 goals and youth art purchases.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Mesa del Sol Renovations/Covid Memorial presentation by BernCo Parks and Recreation
• Youth Art Purchases action item
• Arts Board goals for 2024 discussion
• Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square 200K Project subcommittee update

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Code of Conduct Review Board will consider final proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct. The board will also review several quarterly reports from FY23 and FY24 and discuss pending or threatened litigation in a closed session.

• Approval of Final Proposed Amendments to the Code of Conduct
• Approval of Amended Quarterly Report for FY23 – 4th Quarter
• Approval of Quarterly Reports for FY24 – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Quarters
• Closed session regarding pending or threatened litigation
• Report from Chief Compliance Officer regarding November 17, 2023 reporting to the Board of County Commissioners

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will review three new requests: a special use permit for truck and trailer storage in the South Valley, a zone change from heavy industrial to transit-oriented development for 97 acres near Rio Bravo and 2nd Street, and a proposed cancellation of a special use permit for auto storage and tire repair due to unmet conditions at 40 Arroyo Seco Road in the East Mountains.

• Special Use Permit CSU2024-0007 for truck/trailer storage and contractor’s equipment storage at 218 Ray Barr Road SW (5.25 acres)
• Zone Change CZ2024-0004 from M-2 to SD/MV-TOD for 97 acres at 450/410 Rio Bravo Blvd SW and adjacent parcel
• Proposed cancellation of Special Use Permit CSU2022-0003 for auto storage and tire repair at 40 Arroyo Seco Road due to unmet conditions and violations

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on internal matters. The board will select a new chair, receive an update on grant applications, and vote on a new meeting day and time. The agenda contains no items for public decision on specific projects or policies.

• Selection of new Board Chair
• Grant application status update
• Vote on new meeting day and time

UNMH Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The UNM Hospital Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting open to the public on April 26, 2024, at 9:30 AM in Albuquerque. After public business, the meeting will close for strategic planning discussions under state law. No specific agenda items are listed beyond general business.

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission and APS will discuss a proposed behavioral health ordinance and a resolution for the Local Government Coordinating Commission. The meeting includes updates on opioid settlement funds and a presentation from Goodwill.

• Proposed Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Ordinance
• Resolution and IGA for Local Government Coordinating Commission
• Vital Strategies and Opioid Settlement Update
• Goodwill Presentation
• Discussion on hybrid vs. in-person meetings

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority (CDRA) is meeting to consider two subdivision plat requests. The first is a sketch/final plat for a two-lot subdivision on 91.19 acres at 171 Sundance Kid Rd. in the East Mountains. The second is a sketch plat for a two-lot subdivision on 2 acres at 106 Fresquez Lane NE in the North Valley. The agenda also includes routine items like sign-in, introductions, and announcements.

• Sketch/Final Plat SRP2024-0057: two-lot subdivision of Tract A-2-A, Monarch Subdivision, 171 Sundance Kid Rd., 91.19 acres, zoned A-2
• Sketch Plat SRP2024-0056: two-lot subdivision of Lot E, Hughes Estates Subdivision, 106 Fresquez Lane NE, 2.00 acres, zoned R-1

Board of County Commissioners - Nuisance Abatement Appeal Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an appeal by property owner Elias Seidel against Administrative Resolution AR 2023-101, which authorizes entry, demolition, and cleanup of a nuisance property at 7 Amber Rd, Tijeras, NM. The hearing officer previously found the property still a nuisance and recommended enforcement. Staff recommends denial of the appeal, upholding the resolution.

• Public hearing on appeal of AR 2023-101 for 7 Amber Rd, Tijeras, NM (Lot 31, Village of Cedro, 0.81 acres, zoned M-H)
• Resolution authorizes entry, demolition of unsafe structures, removal of nuisances, placement of lien, and possible foreclosure
• Appeal by Elias Seidel, property owner of record
• Prior hearings: Sept 26, 2023 (BCC approved resolution), Dec 20, 2023 (deferred), Mar 20, 2024 (found still a nuisance)
• Staff recommends denial of appeal

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss opposing a proposed state rule regarding ground and surface water protection for water reuse. The body is also deciding on several economic development ordinances and the reallocation of ARPA funds.

• Proposed resolution opposing NMAC rule 20.6.8 regarding water reuse
• Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $49,500,000 for Array Technologies
• LEDA project authorization up to $250,000 for Array Technologies
• Reallocation of $5,750,000 in ARPA funds for various infrastructure and economic projects
• Budgeting of $538,749.90 from Opioid Settlement Distributions

Board of County Commissioners - Special UNMH Budget Work Session

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners is holding a special work session to review the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) draft FY25 operating budget and receive an update on the UNMH mill levy and memorandum of understanding (MOU). This is a discussion and presentation session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• UNMH Draft FY25 Operating Budget presentation
• Update on UNMH Mill Levy and MOU

Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board is meeting to fill leadership vacancies and authorize required tax documents. The board will consider appointing an interim executive director and a new treasurer.

• Appointment of Amanda Colburn as Interim Executive Director
• Appointment of Kari Ellis as Treasurer
• Authorization for the Executive Director to sign the 2023 IRS Tax Form 990
• Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting - Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board was cancelled. The agenda would have included selecting a new board chair, a grant application status update, and Earth Day event updates, but no decisions or discussions occurred.

• Meeting cancelled
• Selection of new Board Chair
• Grant application status update
• Earth Day event updates

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will meet to receive updates on the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), including the status of investigations into in-custody deaths. Members will also discuss filling the MDC Warden and County Manager positions.

• Status of investigations of in-custody deaths at the facility
• Status of filling the MDC Warden position
• Status of filling the County Manager position
• 2024 New Mexico Legislature update
• Review of Grievance, Staffing, Population, and PREA reports

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Regular Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority will discuss updates to addiction medicine and clinical services, consider forming a claims committee, and vote on a provider services agreement amendment. The board will also hear public comments and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Discuss establishing a claims committee for MDC-HCA Claims Management
• Update on MDC Addiction Medicine services
• Update on Quality and Operational MDC Clinical Services
• Authorize Chair to execute Provider Services Agreement amendment #2 for FY25 budget updates

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on April 17, 2024, to consider two requests from the Nuisance Abatement Officer to enter properties, demolish unsafe structures, and remove nuisances. The first item, deferred from March 20, involves a burned, dilapidated house at 4 Herrera Dr SE. The second involves a dilapidated structure at 1110 Lovato Rd SW. Staff recommends approval for both, which would then go to the County Commission.

• Request to demolish burned, dilapidated structure at 4 Herrera Dr SE (Lot B, Griego-Simon Subdivision, 0.13 acres, zoned C-1)
• Request to demolish dilapidated structure at 1110 Lovato Rd SW (Lot 77A, MRGCD Map 41, 0.10 acres, zoned R-1)
• Public hearing scheduled for April 17, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Ken Sanchez Chambers, 415 Silver Ave SW
• Written comments due at least 48 hours before hearing
• First item deferred from March 20, 2024 hearing

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda, hear public comment, and receive updates on youth treatment services, the Metropolitan Detention Center, and the CARE Campus. The board will also discuss membership vacancies and member concerns.

• Youth Treatment Services Update – Dr. Stromberg
• Metropolitan Detention Center Update – Rodney McNease and Natalie Vance
• Bernalillo County CARE Campus Update – Jessica Jaramillo
• Review of Membership Vacancies

Senior Affairs Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Advisory Council is meeting to receive a report from the Highland Senior Center manager and an overview of the annual Department of Senior Affairs survey. The body will also receive administrative updates from division managers.

• Overview of Annual DSA Survey regarding Home Delivered Meals, Meal sites, and Centers
• Center Manager Report for Highland Senior Center
• Tour of Highland Senior Center

Board of Canvass - Board of Canvass

The Bernalillo County Board of Canvass meets to approve minutes from its March 13 meeting and certify the April 9, 2024 City of Rio Rancho Municipal Officer Runoff Election. The agenda is procedural; no substantive discussion or decisions beyond routine certification are listed.

• Motion to approve March 13, 2024 Board of Canvass meeting minutes
• Motion to certify April 9, 2024 City of Rio Rancho Municipal Officer Runoff Election

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss community listening sessions, subcommittee updates, and Sheriff's Office responses regarding court attendance and charitable reimbursement policies. The agenda also includes public comment and the approval of minutes from the March 22, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of March 22nd, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on South Valley Listening Session dates and community outreach
• Proposed listening session at Patrick J. Baca Library on 4/25/24
• Report on BCSO monitoring of deputies' court attendance
• Report on BCSO policies for reimbursing deputies' charitable expenditures

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative, a joint entity between the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, is meeting to discuss the selection of its fifth commission member and review a draft job description for its Executive Director. The commission will also receive a tax filing update from County Legal and handle administrative updates.

• Selection of 5th Commission member
• Draft Job description for Executive Director
• Update from County Legal on tax filing

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority (CDRA) is meeting to review 13 subdivision requests, including four final plats and nine sketch plats. These are land-use decisions that determine how properties can be divided and developed. The most notable item is a deferred 39-lot residential subdivision in the South Valley.

• Final plat for replat of Lots 55-57, San Miguel Acres, 43-47 Camino Circular, East Mountains (1.90 acres)
• Final plat for replat of Lots 5-A & 5-B, Vineyard Addition No. 1, 505 Mission Ave. NE, North Valley (1.59 acres)
• Sketch plat for 39-lot subdivision, 2901 Amalia Rd SW and 75th St SW, South Valley (6.07 acres, deferred from March 28)
• Sketch plat for 4-lot subdivision, 150 Oak Flat Rd, East Mountains (155.73 acres)
• Sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision, 6643 Coors Blvd SW, South Valley (2.00 acres)

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to address membership appointments and financial reports. Members will discuss objections to applications E-166 and E-508 regarding the temporary change of place and purpose of groundwater use within the Estancia Underground Basin.

• Vote on Matias Roybal for At Large member
• Appointment of Manny Encinas to Torrance Co Ag Position
• Discussion of Application No. (E-166 & E-508)-T regarding groundwater use
• Review of 2023 Financial Report
• Update on JSAI groundwater monitoring program status

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on April 10, 2024, to consider 22 zoning requests. These include conditional use approvals, administrative amendments to special use permits, and variances. Many items were deferred from the March 13, 2024 hearing. The requests cover a range of uses such as accessory structures, secondary dwellings, a church, a commercial animal establishment, and a solar array for a fire station.

• ZA2024-0019: Solar array and site layout amendment for fire station at 6810 Edith Blvd. NE (deferred).
• ZA2024-0030: Commercial animal establishment (kennels, animal hospital, breeding/sale) at 9515 2nd St. SW (deferred).
• ZA2024-0035: Church and incidental facilities at 10426 & 10440 4th St. NW (deferred).
• ZA2024-0037: 2,890 sq. ft. cannabis nursery accessory structure at 5325 Raglin Ave. SW.
• ZA2024-0046: Nonprofit animal facility on 17 acres at 21 & 23 Locust Hill Rd.

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024-2025. Members will also consider entering a closed session to discuss litigation regarding Clean Cars II and HEEI regulations.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024-2025
• Update on SO2 Milestone Report
• Update on Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plan
• Possible closed session regarding case 202-CV-2-23-09295 (Board/County vs. City of Albuquerque)
• Possible closed session regarding case D-202-CV-2023-09435 (GCC Rio Grande et al vs. Board/City)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners is holding an administrative meeting to discuss and decide on various items, including the FY25 and FY26 biennial budget, economic development contracts, board appointments, and property nuisance abatements. The agenda also features multiple proclamations honoring community members and organizations.

• Awarded RFP 24-24-NH to Partnership for Community Action at $1,000,000 total for BIPOC and underserved business services
• Authorized a sole source agreement with GLD Partners as Project Coordinators for the I-40 TradePort Corridor in an amount not to exceed $914,000
• Established the County of Bernalillo General Fund Biennial Budget of $442,239,755 for FY25 and $456,271,745 for FY26
• Approved ARPA fund usage of $545,000 for District 4 Roads and $2,250,000 for Public Safety & General Fleet
• Approved property nuisance abatements for unsafe structures at 839 Armijo Rd SW and 2402 Salvador Rd SW

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council is meeting to receive updates from county, city, and health partners. The body will discuss the Built for Zero program and progress from the Native American Homelessness subcommittee.

• Updates from Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque, UNMH/HSC, and VA
• Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference Committee updates
• Community Solutions Built for Zero Program update
• Native American Homelessness subcommittee update

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially approve a resolution acknowledging the City of Albuquerque's 2017 Comprehensive Plan and a strategy for a shared vision document with the city. The item was continued from a March 19, 2024 hearing. The board will also discuss the adoption of the Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan.

• SPR2023-0003: Acknowledgement of City of Albuquerque Comprehensive Plan (2017)
• SPR2023-0004: Adoption of Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan
• Proposal for jointly adopted City-County Addendum
• Draft resolution for recognition of City's plan
• Public comment period for discussion items

Older American Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Older Americans Advisory Council, part of the Area Agency on Aging, will hold its regular meeting to receive updates on FY24 provider monitoring, FY25 budget and contracting plans, and implementation of new Older Americans Act regulations. Members will also discuss recruitment to fill vacancies and gather community feedback.

• FY25 budget and contracting plans
• Recruitment to fill advisory council vacancies
• Implementation of updated Older Americans Act regulations
• Blue Zones Bound: Live to 100 in New Mexico presentation with Dan Buettner

Air Quality Control Board - Special Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss and take action on motions for a stay regarding new motor vehicle emission standards. The board will review member attendance and the record from a March 22, 2024 Environmental Improvement Board meeting, and will consider whether to enter into a closed session for deliberations.

• Discussion and action on motions for stay filed by New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association and Aútomundo de Garcia in AQCB Petition No. 2023-01
• Disclosure of board member attendance at the March 22, 2024 Environmental Improvement Board meeting
• Affirmation of review and reliance on the March 22, 2024 EIB meeting record
• Discussion and vote on whether to go into closed session regarding meeting procedures and deliberations

Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque / Bernalillo County Library Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library. The agenda includes public comment, organizational reports from the Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Public Library, and the Director's Report.

• Public comment session
• Public Library Foundation Report
• Friends of the Public Library Report
• Board Chair Report
• Director's Report

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board is holding a special meeting to take one action item: selecting a piece of art from APS Metro Youth Art. The meeting is short, scheduled for 30 minutes, and is being held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Selection of APS Metro Youth Art

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2024, to consider three zoning and land-use requests. The body will also address deferred minutes and a deferred zone change request from its March 6 meeting.

• Deferred zone change CZ2024-0001 from A-1 to C-LI on 2.38-acre parcel near Bridge Boulevard and Coors Boulevard
• New zone change request CZ2024-0003 from A-1 and M-H to M-H on 21.46-acre tract at 4721 Don Pedro Padilla Rd SW
• Special use permit CSU2024-0006 for rock, sand, and gravel operations on 10-acre parcel at 12000 Paseo del Norte NW

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board will consider approving final proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct, along with several quarterly reports and other action items. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss pending or threatened litigation. Most items are routine approvals, but the code amendments are the main substantive decision.

• Approval of final proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct
• Approval of amended FY23 4th quarter report and FY24 1st and 2nd quarter reports
• Approval of Annual Open Meetings Act Resolution per NMSA 1978
• Closed session on pending or threatened litigation
• Approval of minutes from Nov 27, 2023 and Mar 21, 2024 meetings

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will meet to approve a design for the Alvarado Square project and select from unsolicited proposals. The board will also review an ordinance amendment and discuss goals for 2024.

• Approval of updated design for Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square Public Art Project
• Selection of unsolicited proposals submitted through December 31, 2023
• Ordinance Amendment Presentation Review
• Route 66 Visitor Center Update

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative is holding its initial organizational meeting. The body will discuss the implementation of its Joint Powers Agreement and establish administrative support.

• Approval of Policy on Public Notice of Commission Meetings
• Election of the 5th Commissioner for the Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative
• Discussion of administrative support from the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and Mid-Region Council of Governments
• Overview of the Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative Joint Powers Agreement

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority is meeting to decide or discuss 11 land-use plats, including final plats for two subdivisions and sketch plats for nine others across South Valley, East Mountain, North Valley, and Southwest areas. The agenda includes procedural items such as sign-in, introductions, and announcements, with no other business listed.

• Final plat for 2-lot subdivision at 1058 Sunset Blvd SW (SRP2024-0014)
• Final plat for replat of 6.21-acre property at 13 and 21 Jeannie Lane (SRP2024-0015)
• Sketch plat for 9.42-acre replat with wood moulding plant at 100 & 116 Alameda Rd NW and 9814 2nd St NW (SRP2024-0040)
• Sketch plat for 38-lot subdivision at 2901 Amalia Rd SW and 3114-3126 75th St SW (SC2024-0002)
• Sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision at 6030 Niese Dr SW (SRP2024-0043)

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss updates to the 2024 SOARB Strategic Plan regarding public engagement and the modification of sub-committees. Members will also follow up on recent matters involving the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.

• Update on 2024 SOARB Strategic Plan to enhance public engagement
• Proposal to revise or modify SOARB sub-committees
• Follow-up on BCSO mental health plan and a veteran's death
• Follow-up on charges against a third Bernalillo County deputy in a drunken off-duty incident
• Discussion on holding SOARB meetings or listen sessions at other locations

Air Quality Control Board - Special Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold a special virtual meeting to discuss proposed amendments to New Mexico’s motor vehicle emission standards. The board will also take general public comment and consider other routine business.

• EIB 23-56: PUBLIC HEARING on proposed Amendments to 20.2.91 NMAC – New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board is meeting to discuss organizing details, arrangements, and updates for the Earth Day NM 2024 event scheduled for Sunday, April 1. The agenda includes call to order, quorum determination, public comment, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Earth Day NM 2024 event on Sunday, April 1
• Public comment period
• Hybrid meeting with in-person option at Alvarado Square, 7th floor Juniper Conference Room, 415 Silver SW, Albuquerque, NM

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners opens a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 and FY2026 biennial budget. The $1.2 billion plan raises the General Fund to $440.3 million (9.4% higher than FY24) and includes $729.3 million in non-General Funds. No final vote is taken; adoption is scheduled for April 9, 2024.

• $440.3M General Fund (9.4% increase over FY24)
• $729.3M Non-General Funds including $407.7M life-to-date expenditures
• $1.2B total budget balanced across all funds
• Public hearing scheduled for March 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM in Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers
• Final budget adoption resolution set for April 9, 2024

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board is meeting to consider subcommittee recommendations. The board will discuss proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct.

• Subcommittee recommendations on proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting - Cancelled Meeting

The regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda had listed discussions regarding the MDC Warden and County Manager positions, as well as investigations into in-custody deaths.

• Status of filling the MDC Warden position
• Status of filling the County Manager position
• Investigations of in-custody deaths at the facility
• 2024 New Mexico Legislature update
• MDC reports on grievances, staffing, population, and PREA

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Special Meeting

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority will hold a special meeting to approve a liability coverage agreement and discuss expanding buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder at the jail. The board will also adopt prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with New Mexico General Services Department Risk Management Division for operational liability policy coverage
• Adoption of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Vote on Amendment 1 to expand buprenorphine treatment services at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer meets to consider requests to enter, demolish dilapidated or burned structures, remove nuisances, and place liens for property cleanup costs at multiple locations. Cases include properties on Herrera Drive SE, Payne Road SW, Camino Alameda SW, Foothill Road SW, and Amber Road in Tijeras.

• Request to demolish a burned, dilapidated structure and remove nuisances at 4 Herrera Dr SE (ENAO2023-0003)
• Request to demolish a dilapidated structure and remove nuisances at 2933 Payne Rd SW (ENAO2023-0004)
• Request for placement of a lien for costs associated with securing and removing nuisances at 3501 Camino Alameda SW (ENAO2024-0006)
• Request to enter, board/secure structure, and remove nuisances at 1506 Foothill Rd SW, also known as 3121 Foothill Rd SW (ENAO2024-0007)
• Request to demolish a burned, dilapidated structure and remove nuisances at 1536 Foothill Rd SW (ENAO2024-0008)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss funding for a sector plan and public park in the Mountain View neighborhood. The body is also deciding on several contracts, bond fund budgetings, and amendments to the County Subdivision Ordinance.

• Proposed $1,250,000 allocation for Mountain View neighborhood sector plan, environmental improvement, and a public park
• Proposed $914,000 sole source procurement with GLD Partners for I-40 TradePort Corridor project coordination
• Budgeting of $22,402,394.90 from General Obligation Bonds Series 2024
• Appropriation of $2,000,000 for Metropolitan Detention Center Health Care Authority risk insurance
• Public hearing and vote on amendments to the Bernalillo County Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 74

Board of County Commissioners - Special Zoning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is discussing the acknowledgement of the City of Albuquerque's 2017 Comprehensive Plan. The body is also reviewing a proposal for a jointly adopted addendum to coordinate shared planning goals and services between the city and county.

• SPR2023-0003: Acknowledgement of the City of Albuquerque Comprehensive Plan
• SPR2023-0004: Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan
• Proposal for a Jointly Adopted City-County Addendum to respective Comprehensive Plans

Senior Affairs Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Senior Affairs Advisory Council is meeting to advise the Department of Senior Affairs on senior issues. The agenda includes a center manager report, updates on an age-inclusive workgroup, proposed committee revisions, administrative updates, and a bylaws review and approval. Public comment is allowed.

• Proposed revisions for committees
• Bylaws review and approval
• US Conference of Mayor’s Age-Inclusive Workgroup update
• Tour of Los Volcanes Senior Center
• Members available for re-appointment

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board holds its monthly meeting to review past minutes, hear updates on treatment expansions, and discuss opioid settlement funding. The board also addresses ongoing projects like the CARE Campus and Metropolitan Detention Center initiatives.

• COA Gateway Expansion and Medical Sobering Unit Update
• Opioid Settlement Funding Update
• Bernalillo County CARE Campus Update
• Metropolitan Detention Center Update
• Adolescent Detox and Acute Stabilization Center – Serenity Mesa

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy for unions ahead of the FY25 budget preparations. No public decisions will be made during this session.

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several operational items. The board will review a grant application, website updates, and the board action plan.

• Grant application discussion
• KBCB Website update
• Revising board action plan
• Touring dates for illegal dumping areas
• Advisory Board treasurer nomination

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority is meeting to consider various requests for final plats, sketch plats, and replats. These proposals involve subdividing or replatting land across the North Valley, South Valley, East Mountain, and Southwest areas.

• Six-lot subdivision proposal at 9700 & 9750 2nd St NW (SRP2024-0031)
• Three-lot subdivision proposal on Nizhoni Ct. (SRP2024-0038)
• Two-lot subdivision proposal at 4010 Broadway Blvd. SE (SRP2024-0029)
• Replat of 19.17 acres at 131, 133, and 135 Buckboard Rd. (SRP2024-0030)
• Five-lot subdivision proposal on Pajarito Rd. SW (SRP2024-0036)

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will consider motions for stay regarding the repeal and replacement of motor vehicle emission standards. Members will also discuss a Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plan and potential changes to meeting locations.

• Presentation on Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plan and Public Comment Period
• Motion for Stay by New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association regarding Rule 20.11.104 NMAC (New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards)
• Motion for Stay by Automundo de Garcia regarding Rule 20.11.104 NMAC (New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards)
• Draft Order regarding the request to correct regulations in Title 20, Chapter 11, Part 72 of the New Mexico Administrative Code
• Possible action on amending AQCB Bylaws to change meeting location

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on March 13, 2024, to consider 19 zoning requests. These include administrative amendments to special use permits, variances, and conditional use approvals for properties across the county. Several items were deferred from previous hearings.

• Administrative amendment to remove veterinary clinic/equestrian center from special use permit at 8817, 8815, 8819 2nd St. NW (deferred from Nov. 8, 2023)
• Variance of 15 ft. to front yard setback at 12110 Palomas Ave. NE (deferred from Feb. 14, 2024)
• Administrative amendment for ground-mounted solar array at fire station, 6810 Edith Blvd. NE (deferred from Feb. 14, 2024)
• Conditional use for church and incidental facilities at 10426 & 10440 4th St. NW
• Conditional use for commercial animal establishment (kennels, animal hospital) at 9515 2nd St. SW

Board of Canvass - Board of Canvass

The Bernalillo County Board of Canvass is meeting to certify the March 5, 2024 City of Rio Rancho Municipal Officer Election. The board will consider a motion to certify the election results. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Motion to certify the March 5, 2024 City of Rio Rancho Municipal Officer Election

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council is holding a regular virtual meeting to review and approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes, receive updates from member organizations, and discuss ongoing initiatives including a dual-diagnosis training conference, the Built for Zero program, and a subcommittee on Native American homelessness. Public comment is available via written submissions or live sign-up.

• Review and approve February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates from Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque, UNMH/HSC, and VA
• Update on Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference
• Update on Community Solutions Built for Zero Program
• Subcommittee update on Native American Homelessness

Audit Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve three internal audit reports covering IT-cybersecurity, credit card and travel programs, and fleet and facilities management. The committee will also confirm a quorum, adopt the agenda, and approve minutes from the November 6, 2023 meeting. This is a routine oversight meeting focused on internal audit findings.

• Review/approve Internal Audit Report – IT-Cybersecurity
• Review/approve Internal Audit Report – Credit Card & Travel Program
• Review/approve Internal Audit Report – Fleet & Facilities Management
• Approve minutes of the November 6, 2023, meeting

Water Protection Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Water Protection Advisory Board is meeting to conduct a merits hearing. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Merits Hearing

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will consider several special use permits and one zone change request. The body will also hold an election for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair.

• Special Use Permit for sale of household, yard, and garden equipment at 9610 and 9614 4th St. NW
• Zone change from A-1 to C-LI for a 2.38-acre parcel adjacent to Bridge Boulevard west of Coors Boulevard
• Special Use Permit for water utility technical operation at 1330 NM 333
• Special Use Permit for two single-family dwellings at 10139 and 10413 Guadalupe Trail, NW
• Special Use Permit for a residential planned development area on approximately 57 acres adjacent to Paseo del Norte NW

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss creating a sector development plan for the Mountain View neighborhood and reconstituting the County's Environmental Health Section. The body is also deciding on several appointments and infrastructure grants.

• USDOT Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Grant for I-40 TradePort Corridor in the amount of $974,000
• Approval of expenditures exceeding $300,000 for preventative maintenance
• Proposed stipulated order regarding call buttons at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC)
• Certification of the 2024 Bernalillo County Road Inventory
• Amendment of the 2023 Polling Places resolution for 2024 and 2025 elections

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting in a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communications. The session focuses on pending or threatened litigation.

• Condemnation for the Mountain View Pond Project
• Update on Bernalillo County v CIV 95-24 JAP/KBM McClendon Litigation

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will meet to discuss updates on public art projects, instructional videos, and ordinance amendments. The board will also review 2024 goals and action items, including the selection of unsolicited proposals through December 31, 2023.

• Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square Public Art Update
• Update on Instructional Videos
• Route 66 Visitor Center Update
• Ordinance Amendment Update and Timeline
• Selection of Unsolicited Proposals through December 31, 2023

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on March 1, 2024, at Alvarado Square in Albuquerque. The agenda includes a report from Director Antonio Jaramillo on his attendance at the Keep America Beautiful National Conference in February 2024.

Senior Affairs Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Senior Affairs Advisory Council will review progress on its strategic plan, discuss bylaws revisions, and introduce new members and staff. The meeting is held in person at Bear Canyon Senior Center and includes public comment time.

• New Council Member: Lorey Esquibel
• Bylaws Revision
• Strategic Plan Progress Update
• New Employee: Janely Gamboa, Program Data Analyst II
• Tour of Bear Canyon Senior Center

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission and APS will meet to select a Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the 2024 meeting schedule. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Plan and behavioral health initiatives.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2024 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of 2024 Reasonable Notice of Meetings Resolution
• Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Plan Update
• Continuing Behavioral Health Initiative Updates

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority is meeting to decide on seven land-plat requests across East Mountain, South Valley, North Valley, and Southwest Bernalillo County. All items are subdivision or replat proposals under the county’s rural and semi-urban area plans; no contracts, fees, or ordinances are listed.

• Replat of 10-acre tract at 50 Moon Ranch Rd, East Mountain (SRP2023-0118)
• Replat of Lots 7 & 8, Sandia Derby Estates, 9 & 11 Stonebrook Lane, East Mountain (SRP2024-0020)
• Two-lot subdivision at 321 Rio Bravo Blvd SE, South Valley (SRP2024-0022)
• Two-lot subdivision at 955 Montoya Rd NW, North Valley (SRP2024-0023)
• Three-lot subdivision on Nizhoni Ct, East Mountain (SRP2024-0025)

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on the 2024 New Mexico Legislature, the process for reviewing major incidents at the facility, medical provider services, and the status of new correctional officers. They will also receive reports on grievances, staffing, population, and PREA compliance.

• 2024 New Mexico Legislature update
• Review process for major incidents at the facility
• Update on medical provider services
• Class of 247th Cadet Academy graduates now serving as Correctional Officers
• Reports on grievances, staffing, population, and PREA

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Officer will present three requests to the County Commission to enter, demolish, and remove all nuisances from properties at 3204 Draxton Ave SW, 2402 Salvador Rd SW, and 839 Armijo Rd SW. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers. The officer recommends approval of each request.

• Approve demolition and nuisance removal at 3204 Draxton Ave SW (Lot 3, Block 2, El Centro Addition, 0.38 acres, R‑1 zoning)
• Approve demolition and nuisance removal at 2402 Salvador Rd SW (Lot 69A, MRGCD Map 42, 0.10 acres, R‑1 zoning)
• Approve demolition and nuisance removal at 839 Armijo Rd SW (Lot 126C, MRGCD Map 44, 0.12 acres, R‑1 zoning)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on a series of financial resolutions, appointments, and grant awards at the February 20, 2024 administrative meeting. Major items include a $21,945,332 budget for the Metropolitan Detention Center Health Authority, a $3,000,000 contribution for the CABQ Gateway Center housing navigation expansion, and a $500,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for law‑enforcement equipment. The board will also approve appointments to the DWI Planning Council, Senior Affairs Advisory Board, and Addiction Treatment Advisory Board, and will discuss a UNM Hospital second‑quarter report. Additional actions cover a $1,974,000 primary‑election reimbursable grant, $393,740 for MDC handheld radios, and a $3,589,129 sole‑source procurement for Serenity Mesa adolescent detox.

• Approve $21,945,332 budget for Metropolitan Detention Center Health Authority (Financial Resolution FR 2024‑__)
• Approve $3,000,000 funding from Behavioral Health Gross Receipts Tax for CABQ Gateway Center housing navigation center expansion
• Approve $500,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office law‑enforcement equipment
• Approve $393,740 purchase of 110 handheld radios for the Metropolitan Detention Center
• Approve $3,589,129 sole‑source procurement contract with Serenity Mesa for adolescent detox services

Board of County Commissioners - Board of Finance

The Bernalillo County Board of Finance will meet to approve minutes from the November 14, 2023 meeting, receive the County Treasurer's quarterly report, and consider giving advice and consent to the proposed quarterly investment strategy. The agenda is largely routine financial oversight, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of November 14, 2023 Board of Finance meeting minutes
• County Treasurer's Board of Finance Report for February 20, 2024
• Advice and consent on the quarterly investment strategy as outlined in the report

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board is meeting to review updates on the Metropolitan Detention Center, the CARE Campus, opioid settlement funding, and the Behavioral Health Implementation Plan. They will also discuss membership applications and vacancies. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Metropolitan Detention Center update by Rodney McNease and Anna Golding
• Bernalillo County CARE Campus update by Jessica Jaramillo
• Opioid Settlement Funding update
• Behavioral Health Implementation Plan update by Pam Acosta
• Review of membership applications and vacancies

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and plan its Earth Day event, including sponsorship, recycling education demonstrations, and booth items. The board will also plan field trips to problem areas in Bernalillo County and review updates to its website, email, and action plan. This is a regular meeting with routine agenda items.

• Sponsorship update for Earth Day event
• Recycling education demonstration update for Earth Day event
• Earth Day event booth items
• Field trip to Bernalillo County problem areas planning and schedule
• Website and email update

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board meets to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an EPA update on the PM2.5 standard, a motion for stay filed by the New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association regarding new motor vehicle emission standards, and a motion to correct adopted rules on health and equity impacts. The board will also consider amending its bylaws to change the meeting day, discuss litigation in closed session, and address the resignation of Dr. Johnnye Lewis. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• EPA's February 7, 2024 PM2.5 NAAQS standard update
• Motion for Stay by New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association on Rule 20.11.104 NMAC (new motor vehicle emission standards)
• Motion for Correction of Adopted Rules on health, environment, and equity impacts (Title 20, Chapter 11, Part 72 NMAC)
• Discussion on amending AQCB Bylaws to change meeting day from 2nd to 1st or 3rd Wednesday
• Closed meeting on litigation: AQCB v. City of Albuquerque (202-CV-2-23-09295) and GCC Rio Grande et al. (D-202-Cv-2023-09435)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on February 14, 2024, to consider 15 zoning requests. These include conditional use approvals for multiple dwellings, accessory structures, and secondary dwelling units, as well as variances for setbacks, wall heights, and separation distances. Several items were deferred from the January 10, 2024 hearing. The meeting is not purely procedural; it involves substantive land-use decisions.

• Conditional use for multiple single-family dwellings at 4 Dustys Pl. (ZA2023-0113)
• Variance for 13 ft. front yard setback at 10426 4th St. NW E (ZA2023-0119)
• Conditional use for 700 sq. ft. RV carport at 293 Sedillo Hill Rd. (ZA2024-0002)
• Conditional use for 860 sq. ft. secondary dwelling unit at 3204 Draxton Ave. SW (ZA2024-0013)
• Administrative amendment for solar array at 6810 Edith Blvd. NE (ZA2024-0019)

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council is holding a regular virtual meeting to review and approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates from the City of Albuquerque, UNMH/HSC, and the VA. The council will also discuss the Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference, the Community Solutions Built for Zero program, and a subcommittee update on Native American homelessness. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Review and approve January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates from City of Albuquerque, UNMH/HSC, and VA
• Update on Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference
• Update on Community Solutions Built for Zero Program
• Subcommittee update on Native American homelessness

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and a sheriff's office update. The main discussion item is the 2024 SOARB Strategic Plan, focusing on public engagement, continuity, and best practices from other boards. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2024 meeting
• Sheriff's Office comment from BH Unit – Dosal
• Discussion of 2024 SOARB Strategic Plan (enhance public engagement, continuity, best practices)

Water Protection Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Water Protection Advisory Board is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes from January 24, 2024, receive updates on PIC (likely a program or project), and hear a report from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee. The main item is a panel discussion on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) featuring experts from academia, the Water Authority, and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. The board will also set its next meeting for March 8, 2024, which will include a site overview of the Carlisle Village Cleaners.

• PFAS panel discussion with Mark L. Brusseau (University of Arizona), Danielle Shuryn (Water Authority), and David Dani (Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment)
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 24, 2024
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee report
• Next meeting scheduled for March 8, 2024, with agenda item on Carlisle Village Cleaners Site Overview

DWI Planning Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council will meet to review the 2024 budget for FY25 DFA funding, consider new providers, and examine media/marketing statistics. They will also approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and discuss subcommittee scheduling.

• Review 2024 Budget for FY25 DFA Funding (ACTION ITEM)
• Review possible new providers for FY25 (ACTION ITEM)
• Review Media/Marketing Statistics (ACTION ITEM)
• Approval of Agenda for February 8th, 2024 (ACTION ITEM)
• Approval of Minutes from December 14th, 2023 (ACTION ITEM)

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and the 2023 financial report. They will also discuss filling a vacant Santa Fe governmental representative position, consider a potential appointment change, and explore groundwater monitoring grant funding options. The meeting includes updates on the groundwater monitoring program and discussion of New Mexico's 50-year water plan.

• Vacant Santa Fe Governmental Rep position to be filled
• Approval of 2023 Financial Report
• Discussion of Edgewood MOU
• Options for groundwater monitoring grant funding via Claunche-Pinto SWCD
• Discussion of NM 50-year water plan

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will consider one final plat and five sketch plats for subdivisions and replats in the South Valley and East Mountains. These are requests for approval of plats, which are steps in the subdivision process.

• Final plat for replat at 1533 Hooper Rd. SW (0.27 acres, R-1)
• Sketch plat for replat at 1717 & 1721 Deluvina Dr. SW (0.32 acres, R-1)
• Sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision at 171 Sundance Kid Rd. (91.17 acres, A-2)
• Sketch plat for replat at 1525 Beverly Rd. SW and 1281 Sunset Rd. SW (1.10 acres, R-1)
• Sketch plat for replat at 9 and 11 Stonebrook Lane (1.58 acres, A-2)

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will vote on a special use permit for office, contractor's equipment storage, machine shop, and warehouse uses at 8817 Second Street NW, replacing a vet clinic/equestrian center use. The applicant requests a permanent permit instead of the recommended 10-year term. The agenda also includes approval of the January 3, 2024 minutes and a cancellation of a special use permit for auto storage and tire repair at 40 Arroyo Seco Rd.

• Special use permit for office, contractor's equipment storage, machine shop, and warehouse at 8817 Second St. NW (CSU2024-0001)
• Applicant requests permanent permit instead of 10-year term
• Waiver of solid wall/fence requirement adjacent to residential properties to the north
• Cancellation of special use permit for auto storage and tire repair at 40 Arroyo Seco Rd. (CSU2022-0003)
• Approval of January 3, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider a $1 million allocation to support the City of Albuquerque's efforts to address pollution in the Mountain View neighborhood, along with several property acquisitions, ordinance amendments, and appointments. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent agenda items, and recognitions.

• Approve $1,000,000 from General Fund for Mountain View neighborhood pollution abatement (AR 2024-, FR 2024-)
• Approve $775,000 for acquisition of 6060 Isleta Blvd SW and 6072 Appleton Rd SW
• Adopt amendments to Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 74, Articles I-IX (public hearing)
• Approve ARPA funds up to $500,000 for Central Atrisco Fiber Optic Expansion
• Approve 2024 Housing Department Utility Allowances (AR 2024-)

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and consider a conditional special use permit for specific C-LI uses (office, contractor's equipment storage, machine shop, warehouse). The agenda includes one appeal item and routine procedural actions.

• Approval of November 14, 2023 zoning meeting minutes
• Special Use Permit COA2024-0001_CSU2024-0001 for office, contractor's equipment storage, machine shop, and warehouse (conditional approval)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board is meeting to review the Gallery Purchases Policy, approve the Open Meetings Resolution, and select unsolicited proposals received through December 31, 2023. They will also discuss supporting consultant contracts, set 2024 goals, and review the budget. Public comment is scheduled.

• Review of Gallery Purchases Policy
• Open Meetings Resolution Approval
• Selection of Unsolicited Proposals through December 31, 2023
• Discussion on supporting and endorsing contracts with consultants/contractors
• Arts Board goals for 2024 and budget discussion

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear from a Visit Albuquerque sports director, and discuss youth basketball, fundraising for scholarships, and funding for Mesa del Sol. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no formal votes or contracts listed.

• Approval of December 4, 2023 minutes
• Presentation by Angie Jepson, Director of Sports at Visit Albuquerque
• Discussion on youth basketball in the community
• Discussion on fundraising for scholarships
• Discussion on Mesa del Sol funding

UNMH Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The UNM Hospital Board of Trustees will consider approving several capital projects totaling $3.65 million, including HVAC and chiller replacements, an oncology room upgrade, and imaging equipment replacement. The board will also review financials through December 2023 and receive administrative reports. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• Children’s Psychiatric Center – Administration HVAC Upgrade - nte $1,700,000
• UH Main – Chiller Replacement (Phase 3) - nte $1,000,000
• UH Main – Oncology CAR-T Room Upgrade - nte $450,000
• UH Main – SPEC-CT Replacement - nte $500,000
• TriWest Investment recommendation

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority (CDRA) will consider eight subdivision plat requests, including one final plat and seven sketch or sketch/final plats, across the South Valley, North Valley, and East Mountains. The agenda includes a 5-lot subdivision at 7102 Ilfield Rd. SW, a 2-lot subdivision at 6981 Isleta Blvd., a court-ordered replat at 6 Pine Ridge Rd., and several other sketch plats. All items are for review and decision.

• Final plat for 5-lot subdivision, 7102 Ilfield Rd. SW, 24.96 acres, A-1 zoning
• Sketch/final plat for 2-lot subdivision, 6981 Isleta Blvd., 2.37 acres, A-1 and C-N zoning
• Court-ordered replat of Tracts B, C, D, Romero Tracts; Lot 21, Pine Ridge Estates, 6 Pine Ridge Rd., 13.14 acres
• Sketch plat for 3-lot subdivision, 1700 & 1704 Shadyside Dr. SW, 0.99 acres, R-1 zoning
• Sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision, 955 Montoya Rd. NW, 2.78 acres, A-1 zoning

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to consider several items, including appointments to a housing collaborative, budget adjustments, and multiple public hearings on ordinances. Key actions include a resolution to issue up to $205 million in industrial revenue bonds for a battery storage project, approval of a $658,970 Vactor purchase, and adoption of zoning code amendments. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and consent agenda items.

• Approve appointments to Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative (Serge Martinez, Dan Majewski)
• Approve $205M Industrial Revenue Bond inducement for Sun Lasso Energy Center LLC battery storage project
• Approve $658,970.41 purchase of Vactor 2100i with ESGRT funds
• Adopt ordinance extending 1/16th percent Healthcare Gross Receipts Tax through June 30, 2029
• Adopt ordinance authorizing up to $21,115,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024

Upper Petroglyphs Public Improvement Districts One and Four through Eleven - Regular Meeting

The Upper Petroglyphs Public Improvement Districts 1 and 4 through 11 boards will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, consider resolutions, and hear reports. Key actions include a resolution to declare intent to remove land from the districts (requiring a public hearing) and a resolution to amend the Notice of Formation. The agenda also includes adopting an Open Meetings Act policy and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution No. 2024-02: Declaring intent to remove land from the districts (public hearing required)
• Resolution No. 2024-03: Amending the Notice of Formation
• Resolution No. 2024-01: Establishing Open Meetings Act policy
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the boards
• Consideration of minutes from October 27, 2020 meeting

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board will review December minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on the Tiny Home Village Transitional Living Program, the Metropolitan Detention Center, and the Bernalillo County CARE Campus. The board will also discuss membership applications and vacancies. This is a regular monthly meeting with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Update on Tiny Home Village Transitional Living Program
• Metropolitan Detention Center update
• Bernalillo County CARE Campus update
• Review of membership applications and vacancies
• Items for next meeting: Medical Sobering Unit at Gateway Center, MDC medical treatment services

Senior Affairs Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Senior Affairs Advisory Council is meeting to advise the Department of Senior Affairs on senior issues. The agenda includes a budget submission, new employee introductions, and council business such as electing a chair and vice-chair. Public comments are allowed.

• Budget submission by Director Sanchez
• New employee introductions: Juan Sotres (Advocate Specialist) and Eddy Wauneka (Mealsite Supervisor)
• Nominations and elections for Chair and Vice-Chair
• 2024 schedule of meetings
• Dedication celebration for Ken Baugh on January 23, 2024

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from December 29th, and to discuss three items: transitioning meetings from biweekly to monthly, planning the Earth Day Festival, and strategic planning. Public comment is also scheduled. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance at Alvarado Square and virtual options.

• Discussion: Transitioning future meetings to a monthly cadence from biweekly
• Discussion: Earth Day Festival
• Discussion: Strategic planning
• Approval of minutes from December 29th
• Public comment period

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the status of the warden search, legislative funding priorities, and investigations into inmate and officer deaths. They will also review the final 2023 annual report and receive updates on the peer counseling program and jail operations.

• Status of warden search
• Legislative funding requests/priorities
• Investigations regarding inmate and officer deaths
• Final Detention Facility Management Advisory Annual Report for 2023
• MDC updates including grievance, staffing, population, and PREA reports

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Regular Meeting - Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority was cancelled. The agenda would have included routine items such as approving the December 6, 2023 minutes, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included approval of December 6, 2023 minutes
• Public comment period with 30-speaker limit and 2-minute speaking time
• Next regular meeting announced for April 17, 2024

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board (SOARB) is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing public and sheriff's office comments, and electing a new chair and vice chair. The board will also discuss its 2024 strategic plan and consider holding future meetings or listen sessions at other locations. An update on presenting the annual report to the County Commission is also on the agenda.

• Election of SOARB Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of 2024 SOARB Strategic Plan
• Discussion on holding meetings or listen sessions at other locations
• Update on presentation of Annual Report at Commission Meeting
• Update on Sheriff's Office new units

Water Protection Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Water Protection Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: electing 2024 officers, approving an open meetings resolution and the 2024 work plan, and receiving reports from subcommittees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Elect 2024 WPAB Officers
• Approval of WPAB Open Meetings Resolution
• Approval of 2024 WPAB Work Plan
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee Report
• Next meeting February 9, 2024, featuring PFAS Panel

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will review 12 subdivision plat requests, including final plats, sketch/final plats, and sketch plats, across Bernalillo County. The agenda includes two final plats, three sketch/final plats, and seven sketch plats, covering residential and industrial subdivisions. No public hearings are listed; the body will decide on these plat applications.

• Final plat for 2-lot subdivision at 3105 Barcelona Rd SW (5.03 acres, R-1)
• Final plat for 3-lot subdivision at 521 NM 217 (9.93 acres, A-2)
• Sketch/final plat for replat of Tract 4, Upper Petroglyphs I, Atrisco Vista Blvd NW (39.49 acres)
• Sketch/final plat for 4-lot subdivision at 8000 Broadway Blvd SE (22.06 acres, M-1)
• Sketch plat for 38-lot subdivision at 2901 Amalia Rd SW and 75th St SW (6.07 acres)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on January 10, 2024, to consider 15 zoning requests. These include conditional use approvals for accessory structures, secondary dwelling units, a school, and variances for setbacks and wall height. Several items were deferred from the December 13, 2023 hearing.

• Conditional use for multiple single-family dwellings at 4 Dustys Pl. (deferred)
• Variance for 13 ft. front yard setback at 10426 4th St. NW E (deferred)
• Variance for 8 ft. rear yard setback at 10426 4th St. NW E (deferred)
• Conditional use for a school at 5816 Evans Rd. SW
• Conditional use for a 3,199 sq. ft. storage structure at 2533 Don Gregorio Rd. SW

Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board will vote on accepting its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting. The audit received an unmodified opinion, and acceptance will make the report public.

• Acceptance of FY2023 audited financial statements (unmodified opinion)
• Approval of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Net position of $1,370,814 as of June 30, 2023
• Operating revenue exceeded expenses by $72,149 (10%)
• First audit performed by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

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Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council is meeting to receive updates from county, city, and health partners. The body will discuss homelessness programs and review a demonstration of the City of Albuquerque Bed Tracker.

• Update on Community Solutions Built for Zero Program
• Update on Dual-Diagnosis Training Conference
• Subcommittee update on Native American Homelessness
• VA Program presentation by Camila Lopez
• City of Albuquerque Bed Tracker demonstration

Older American Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Older Americans Advisory Council will review several updates, including a presentation on the Blue Zones Bound initiative and the upcoming Aging Well in New Mexico Day. The meeting will include a report from Meals on Wheels, discussion of recruitment to fill council vacancies, and a session for member community feedback. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Blue Zones Bound presentation with Dan Buettner
• Aging Well in New Mexico Day (formerly Senior Day) update
• Meals on Wheels report
• Recruitment to fill council vacancies and member terms
• Advisory member community feedback session

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will hold its regular meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, receive reports on the public art collection, the Route 66 Public Art Project, and the budget, and consider an ordinance amendment. The board will also take action on a Gallery Purchase Policy and discuss a process for supporting and endorsing contracts with consultants or contractors. Public comment is scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Route 66 Public Art Project report
• Budget Report
• Ordinance Amendment Report
• Action on Gallery Purchase Policy

Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with public comment, reports from the Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, the Board Chair, and the Director, and a review of action items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or proposals listed.

• Public comment period (2 minutes per guest)
• Public Library Foundation Report
• Friends of the Public Library Report
• Director's Report
• Review of Action Items from previous meeting

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will consider two new special use permit requests in the North Valley, acknowledge the City of Albuquerque's 2017 Comprehensive Plan, and continue hearings on adopting the Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other procedural matters.

• Special use permit for office, contractor's equipment storage, machine shop, and warehouse at 8817 2nd St. NW (1.08 acres, R-1 zoned)
• Special use permit for sale of household, yard, and garden equipment and materials, plus office, at 9610 4th St. NW (3.18 acres, R-1 zoned)
• Recognition of City of Albuquerque 2017 Comprehensive Plan and continued City-County collaboration
• Adoption of Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan (update to 2013 plan) for unincorporated areas
• Approval of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes