Albuquerque, NM

Local Government Coordinating Commission

The Local Government Coordinating Commission, a joint city-county-schools body, will hear updates on opioid settlement fund projects and discuss potential collaboration on shared-use spaces like school parks, the AMIRA learning application, and large community-wide projects. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no listed votes or contracts.

• Opioid Settlement Funds Project Updates - City, County & APS
• Discussion regarding shared-use spaces, including school parks
• AMIRA learning application discussion
• Discussion of potential collaboration on large and expensive projects with community-wide positive impact
• Approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes

President

The meeting was procedural only. The Council received several communications, including a veto of R-26-30, and referred new resolutions to committees. No final decisions were made.

• Received EC-26-213 through EC-26-222 and OC-26-15 as communications.
• Referred EC-26-218 (Golf Course Concessions) to Finance & Government Operations Committee.
• Referred R-26-59 (Mosquito Surveillance Grant) to Finance & Government Operations Committee.
• Referred R-26-60 (Sichler Farms Tax Abatement) to Finance & Government Operations Committee.
• Referred R-26-61 (La Curva Tax Abatement) to Finance & Government Operations Committee.
• Scheduled most communications for hearing on 9/9/2026.
• Noted immediate action on veto of R-26-30 per City Charter.

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is meeting to consider several financial instruments, including a $40.5 million industrial revenue bond for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project, and economic development agreements for Securin, Quantinuum, and BlackVe. The council will also hear an appeal of a zoning decision for an overnight shelter and take final action on various ordinances and resolutions. Several items are on the consent agenda, including appointments and grant applications.

• O-26-38: $40,520,267 taxable industrial revenue bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel (Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites, 135 rooms)
• O-26-52, O-26-53, O-26-56: LEDA project participation agreements for Securin, Quantinuum, and BlackVe expansions
• AC-26-07: Appeal of Zoning Hearing Examiner's approval of overnight shelter at 2300 Yale Blvd SE
• EC-26-160: $2,835,000 agreement with Homewise, Inc. for Home Owner Rehabilitation Program
• R-26-54: $6,160,000 Water Project Fund grant for John St. Pump Station and storm drain improvements

The City Council approved a $40.5 million taxable industrial revenue bond for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project, a dual-branded Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites with 135 guestrooms, after adopting an amendment. The council also passed ordinances supporting economic development projects for Securin, Inc., Quantinuum LLC, and BlackVe, Inc., and approved a zoning map amendment for 165 acres at 6000 Alexander Dr. NE. A veto of a charter amendment proposition was not overridden, and several appointments and agreements were approved.

• Approved $40,520,267 industrial revenue bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel (8-1)
• Passed ordinance supporting Securin, Inc. cybersecurity expansion (8-0, 1 excused)
• Passed ordinance supporting Quantinuum quantum computing facility (9-0)
• Passed ordinance supporting BlackVe, Inc. satellite facility at MaxQ Campus (9-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment from NR-SU to NR-LM for 165 acres at 6000 Alexander Dr NE (8-0, 1 excused)
• Failed to override veto of R-26-30 (charter amendment proposition) (4-5)
• Approved Uptown Connect Affordable Housing Project development agreement (8-0, 1 excused)
• Postponed R-26-51 (Cottages at 161 Chama affordable housing) to September 9, 2026 (8-0, 1 excused)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider two items: a mayoral appointment to the Environmental Planning Commission and an ordinance to require the city to consider quick-build safety treatments during road construction, resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction, or restriping projects. Public comment is available via Zoom with sign-up required by 3:30 p.m. on the meeting day.

• EC-26-208: Mayor's appointment of Trula M. Howe to the Environmental Planning Commission
• O-26-55: Ordinance amending Complete Streets Ordinance to require consideration of quick-build safety treatments for road projects

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted 5-0 to recommend confirmation of Trula M. Howe to the Environmental Planning Commission. The committee also voted 5-0 to recommend passage of an ordinance amending the Complete Streets Ordinance to require the city to consider quick-build safety treatments in road projects. Both items now go to the full City Council.

• Recommended confirmation of Trula M. Howe to Environmental Planning Commission (5-0)
• Recommended passage of O-26-55, amending Complete Streets Ordinance to require quick-build safety treatments consideration (5-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider several ordinances and lease agreements, including a proposed Artificial Intelligence Ordinance, a requirement for recycling at multi-family dwellings and city buildings, and a ban on virtual currency ATMs. The committee will also review lease agreements for office space and a rental car concession, plus a downtown parking study and a residential parking permit request.

• O-26-43: Creating an Artificial Intelligence Ordinance in City Code
• O-26-46: Requiring recycling service at multi-family dwellings and city-owned buildings
• O-26-49: Prohibiting virtual currency ATMs and cashier-facilitated transactions
• EC-26-190: Lease with CLNKids for office space at 1500 Walter SE
• EC-26-191: First Amendment to rental car concession with Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, etc.

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted on 14 items, sending most to the full City Council with recommendations. Notable actions include approving a lease for CLNKids, advancing an AI ordinance, a recycling mandate for multi-family dwellings, and a virtual currency ATM ban. One item, the residential parking permit for 400 Hannett Ave NE, was postponed to September 14, 2026.

• Sent 2025 Downtown Parking Study to Council with Receipt Noted (5-0)
• Postponed residential parking permits at 400 Hannett Ave NE to Sept 14, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved lease with CLNKids for office space at John Marshall Center (5-0)
• Approved rental car concession lease amendment with Avis, Enterprise, etc. (5-0)
• Approved FY27 MainStreet Capital Outlay request submission (5-0)
• Sent lease with New Mexico Solutions at 5400 Gibson Blvd SE to Council without recommendation (5-0)
• Approved Small Properties Disposal Agreement with PIRU Group for 1016 3rd St NW (5-0)
• Sent AI Ordinance, Emerging Technology Advisory Board, recycling, fiber, and virtual currency ordinances to Council (various votes)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive updates from state and federal lobbyists regarding revenue estimates and appropriations. The City Council will also begin identifying 2027 Capital Outlay Requests and coordinating with legislators.

• State of New Mexico Consensus, Revenue and Capital Estimates update
• State Legislature Interim Committees update
• Federal FY27 Appropriations and Surface Transportation Act updates
• Updates on Great American Outdoors, America the Beautiful Act, and Legacy Restoration Fund
• Identification of 2027 Capital Outlay Requests

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances including waste disposal fee increases and cannabis retail regulations. The body is also considering a proposition to amend the City Charter regarding the City Attorney and City Clerk for a general election vote.

• O-26-38: Taxable Industrial Revenue Bond of $40,520,267 for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel
• EC-26-160: $2,835,000 agreement with Homewise, Inc. for a Home Owner Rehabilitation Program
• R-26-54: $6,160,000 grant for water projects including John St. Pump Station and Barelas Ditch
• O-26-35: Increase in disposal fees for convenience centers for non-residents
• O-26-32: Expansion of the Secondhand Catalytic Converter Purchase Ordinance to include copper and brass

The City Council passed a consolidated Accountability In Government Ordinance and an amended Whistleblower Ordinance. They also approved a ballot proposition for the 2026 General Election regarding the appointment and independence of the City Attorney and City Clerk.

• Passed consolidated Accountability In Government Ordinance (9-0)
• Passed amended Whistleblower Ordinance (9-0)
• Approved ballot proposition for 2026 election regarding City Attorney and City Clerk (6-3)
• Passed amended Sale Of Recycled Metals Ordinance (8-1)
• Passed increase in disposal fees for non-residents at convenience centers (8-1)
• Approved social services agreement with NM Veterans Integration Centers (9-0)
• Approved funding increases for substance use treatment vouchers with Albuquerque Behavioral Health and Engender, Inc (9-0)
• Confirmed re-appointments of Amy M. Kindrick, Sara Yvonne Escobar, Jodie L. Jaramillo, and Chearie J. Alipat to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission (9-0)

President

The council processed a series of communications and introductions, primarily referring items to committees or scheduling them for a future meeting on August 17, 2026. Several items were marked for immediate action, though no final votes were recorded in the document.

• Referred lease agreement for CLNKids (EC-26-190) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred rental car lease amendment (EC-26-191) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred street outreach housing award (EC-26-192) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred MainStreet Capital Outlay request (EC-26-199) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred lease agreement for New Mexico Solutions (EC-26-200) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred property disposal agreement with PIRU Group, LLC (EC-26-201) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred appointment of Trula M. Howe to Environmental Planning Commission (EC-26-208) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred Complete Streets Ordinance amendment (O-26-55) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

This is a procedural update meeting with no public comment or voting. The committee will hear from city lobbyists on state and federal priorities. Staff will cover capital outlay reform, consensus revenues, housing and transportation legislation, and proposed federal grant rules.

• State lobbyists to cover capital outlay reform and consensus revenues
• Federal lobbyist to review housing, transportation legislation, and grant rules
• Updates on state interim committee activities
• No public comment or action items scheduled

President

The meeting consisted entirely of introducing communications and ordinances, all of which were either referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No votes were taken on any item.

City Council

The City Council will take final action on a proposed 0.4875% municipal gross receipts tax that would go before voters at the next general election as the 'Community Enhancement and Local Investment Tax.' They will also consider ordinances authorizing up to $65.5 million in industrial revenue bonds for two hotel projects and the formation of the Savio Ridge Public Improvement District.

• Final action on R-26-43: 0.4875% gross receipts tax for ballot (Community Enhancement and Local Investment Tax)
• O-26-37: $25,008,118 taxable industrial revenue bond for Dreamcatcher Journal Center Hotel (Home2 Suites)
• O-26-38: $40,520,267 taxable industrial revenue bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel (dual-branded Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites)
• R-26-35: Formation of Savio Ridge Public Improvement District by Pulte Homes of New Mexico
• O-26-36: Local Economic Development Act project for Eden Pharmacy compounding pharmacy expansion

Council approved a $40.5M taxable industrial revenue bond for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project (6-3) and a separate $25M bond for a Dreamcatcher Journal Center Hotel (9-0). They also approved a LEDA project for Eden Pharmaceuticals expansion and several grants and appointments. Two charter amendment proposals were postponed to August 3.

• Approved $40.5M bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel (6-3)
• Approved $25M bond for Dreamcatcher Journal Center Hotel (9-0)
• Approved Eden Pharmaceuticals expansion via LEDA (9-0)
• Postponed charter amendment on city attorney/clerk independence to Aug 3 (9-0)
• Postponed another charter amendment to Aug 3 (9-0)
• Approved grant for Crestview Bluffs Park (9-0)
• Approved appointment of hearing officers (9-0)
• Approved violence intervention fund grant (9-0)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider and potentially vote on Ordinance O-26-39, which amends the Integrated Development Ordinance to revise regulations for cannabis and nicotine retail uses. The meeting includes public comment opportunities via Zoom.

• O-26-39: Amending Integrated Development Ordinance to revise cannabis and nicotine retail use regulations (Table 4-2-1 and Section 14-16-4-3)

The committee voted 4-1 to send O-26-39 (amending cannabis and nicotine retail regulations) to the full City Council with a recommendation of 'Do Not Pass' after an earlier motion to send without recommendation failed. The ordinance had first been amended unanimously.

• Amended O-26-39 (Amendment No. 1) (5-0)
• Motion to send O-26-39 to Council without recommendation failed (2-3)
• Motion to send O-26-39 to Council with recommendation of Do Not Pass, as amended, carried (4-1)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The committee will consider a $2.8 million agreement with Homewise to administer a homeowner rehabilitation program using Housing and Neighborhood Economic Development Funds. It will also review awards for concert production technical staffing and homemaker/personal care/respite care services. Several ordinances are on the agenda, including expanding the catalytic converter ordinance to cover copper/brass materials, creating a consolidated accountability ordinance, and amending the whistleblower ordinance.

• $2,835,000 agreement with Homewise, Inc. for homeowner rehabilitation program using HNEDF funds
• Award for Concert Production Technical Staffing Services (EC-26-116)
• Award for Homemaker/Personal Care/Respite Care (EC-26-159)
• Ordinance expanding 'Secondhand Catalytic Converter Purchase Ordinance' to include copper/brass (O-26-32)
• Ordinance creating consolidated 'Accountability in Government Ordinance' covering AGO committee, internal audit, inspector general (O-26-40)

The committee recommended approval of a $2.8 million home rehabilitation program with Homewise, Inc., using Housing and Neighborhood Economic Development Funds. It also advanced several ordinances, including expanding the regulated metals purchase ordinance to cover copper and brass, and consolidating accountability in government rules. The whistleblower ordinance was recommended for passage on a 4-1 vote after multiple amendment motions failed.

• Sent concert production staffing contract to council (4-0)
• Sent homemaker/personal care contract to council (4-0, then 5-0 for immediate action)
• Approved $2.8M Homewise home rehab agreement to council (5-0)
• Noted CPOA semi-annual report (5-0)
• Expanded metals purchase ordinance to include copper/brass, sent to council (5-0)
• Consolidated Accountability in Government ordinance sent to council (5-0)
• Whistleblower ordinance sent to council after amendment failures (4-1)
• Approved transit Title VI program and Encuentro center agreement (both 5-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

City Council

The Council will hold final votes on several major ordinances, including a minimum wage increase with a revised cost-of-living adjustment, a new storm water utility fee, and a rental habitability enforcement ordinance. They will also consider authorizing up to $20 million in bonds for the Mesa Del Sol improvement district and forming the Savio Ridge Public Improvement District for a new housing development.

• O-26-33: Increase minimum wage and change annual cost-of-living adjustment calculation
• R-26-29: Proposition to update dedication of public safety gross receipts tax for November ballot
• R-26-35: Approve formation of Savio Ridge Public Improvement District by Pulte Homes
• O-26-26: Create a Storm Water Utility Ordinance with new fees
• R-26-25: Issue up to $20M in bonds for Mesa Del Sol Public Improvement District

The City Council unanimously approved the issuance of up to $20 million in special levy bonds for the Mesa Del Sol Public Improvement District. They also passed an amendment to the capital implementation program and advanced a minimum wage ordinance amendment (first amendment passed 5-4, others failed). Numerous consent agenda items were approved, including airline leases, FAA grants, and board appointments. Items related to the TIF board, Savio Ridge PID, and an outside counsel contract were postponed to June 15.

• Approved $14M Series 2026A and $6M Series 2026B bonds for Mesa Del Sol PID (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Capital Implementation Program (9-0)
• Amended minimum wage ordinance (Amendment 1 passed 5-4; Amendments 2 & 3 failed; reconsideration of Amendment 2 granted)
• Approved consent agenda: airline leases, real estate sale at 5511 Holly Ave NE, FAA grants, right-of-way vacation, etc. (9-0)
• Postponed TIF board ordinance (O-26-25) to June 15 (9-0)
• Postponed Savio Ridge PID formation (R-26-35) to June 15 (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Commission on American Indian & Alaska Native Affairs, Youth Advisory Council, ABQ Volunteers, etc. (9-0)
• Received Q3 FY26 ABQ RIDE security report and Early Head Start quarterly report

President

This meeting was a President's Letter of Introduction session, listing communications and introductions for items to be heard later. No votes or approvals were recorded.

President

The minutes record only procedural items: a semi-annual report was referred to committee, and three resolutions were introduced for future action or immediate consideration. No votes or final decisions occurred.

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment on any topic and on specific agenda items. They will take final action on three resolutions: adjusting FY2026 operating appropriations (R-26-37), appropriating funds for Juneteenth activities (R-26-38), and adjusting FY2027 appropriations (R-26-39). Other business includes a consent agenda, committee reports, and approvals of contracts and appointments.

• R-26-37: Adjusting FY2026 operating appropriations for certain funds and programs, rescinding R-26-36
• R-26-38: Appropriating funds within the FY2026 operating budget to support Juneteenth activities, rescinding R-26-31
• R-26-39: Adjusting FY2027 appropriations for certain funds and programs for actual expenditures and budget reconciliation corrections
• Consent agenda with items that may be removed by any councilor
• Public comment sign-up required by 4:00 pm on meeting day for up to 30 speakers

The council passed R-26-39, adjusting Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations for certain funds and budget reconciliation corrections, by an 8-0 vote with one excused. Two other items, R-26-37 (FY2026 operating adjustments) and R-26-38 (Juneteenth activities funding), were postponed to June 1, 2026.

• Passed R-26-39 FY2027 appropriations adjustment (8-0, 1 excused)
• Postponed R-26-37 FY2026 operating appropriations adjustment to June 1
• Postponed R-26-38 Juneteenth activities funding to June 1

City Council

The City Council will take final action on several major items, including the $1 billion+ FY2027 operating budget, a new storm water utility ordinance to fund drainage improvements, and amendments to the police oversight ordinance clarifying CPOA's authority. Also up for a vote are charter amendments to change appointment and removal of the city attorney and city clerk, and an affordable housing capital project.

• R-26-17 C/S: Approve FY2027 operating budget of $1.1 billion beginning July 1, 2026
• O-26-26: Adopt Storm Water Utility Ordinance creating new fee for drainage
• O-26-23: Amend police oversight ordinance to expand CPOA investigative authority over APD
• P-26-2: Send charter amendment to voters on city attorney and city clerk independence
• R-26-34: Supplement grant funds for affordable housing project

The City Council passed O-26-23 to clarify the Civilian Police Oversight Agency's authority to investigate APD personnel, approved numerous appointments and contract extensions on the consent agenda, and postponed several items including the Storm Water Utility Ordinance (5-4) and the Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance as amended. Councilor Champine's measure to amend the City Attorney ordinance failed (4-5).

• Passed O-26-23 clarifying CPOA's authority to investigate APD (9-0)
• Postponed Storm Water Utility Ordinance O-26-26 to June 1 (5-4)
• Failed O-26-29 amending City Attorney ordinance (4-5)
• Postponed Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance O-26-30 as amended to June 1 (9-0)
• Approved contract extension with DNA Labs International (9-0)
• Approved four supplemental agreements for outside counsel legal services (9-0)
• Confirmed 18 mayoral appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Passed R-26-32 accepting Youth Climate Action Fund grant (9-0)

President

The meeting consisted entirely of introductions of communications, ordinances, and resolutions, all referred to committees or scheduled for future council meetings. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider Resolution R-26-17 to appropriate funds for the City of Albuquerque's FY2027 operating budget, adjust FY2026 appropriations, and allocate capital funds. They will also discuss Resolution R-26-28 to establish one-year objectives for FY2027 aligned with five-year goals and reporting requirements. Public comment on the budget resolution is deferred to the May 18 City Council meeting.

• R-26-17: Appropriating funds for FY2027 operating budget and adjusting FY2026 appropriations
• R-26-28: Establishing one-year objectives for FY2027 and reporting requirements
• No public comment on R-26-17 at this meeting; comments taken at May 18 Council meeting

The Committee of the Whole voted to substitute and amend R-26-17 (FY2027 budget appropriation) and R-26-28 (one-year objectives), then sent both to the full City Council with a Do Pass recommendation. Amendment No. 4 to the budget passed 8-1, with Councilor Bassan dissenting. Councilor Lewis was excused from the vote on R-26-28's Do Pass recommendation. Both items were also sent for immediate action.

• Recommended R-26-17 (FY2027 budget) to council Do Pass (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to R-26-17 (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to R-26-17 (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to R-26-17 (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to R-26-17 (8-1, Bassan against)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to R-26-17 (9-0)
• Recommended R-26-28 (one-year objectives) to council Do Pass (8-0, Lewis excused)
• Sent both items to council for immediate action (9-0)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider multiple items, including a $20 million bond issuance for the Mesa Del Sol public improvement district, a rental unit habitability enforcement ordinance, and creation of a Tax Increment Finance board. Other business includes airline operating agreements at the airport, a real estate sale on Holly Ave, and a proposal for updating the public safety gross receipts tax dedication.

• Mesa Del Sol PID bond issuance: up to $14M Series 2026A and $6M Series 2026B
• Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (O-26-24)
• Creation of Tax Increment Finance Board (O-26-25)
• Scheduled airline operating agreements with Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, United, and cargo with FedEx and UPS
• Real estate sale agreement for 5511 Holly Ave NE

The Finance & Government Operations Committee recommended approval of the Mesa Del Sol bond issuance (up to $20M), airline operating agreements, a real estate sales agreement, and several policy ordinances. They sent a rental habitability enforcement ordinance to council without recommendation and amended tenant protection priorities, a TIF board ordinance, and a public safety tax proposition. Actions were mostly unanimous except for a few split votes.

• Approved Mesa Del Sol bonds up to $20M (4-1, Telles opposed)
• Approved airline operating agreements and leases (5-0)
• Approved real estate sales agreement for 5511 Holly Ave NE (5-0)
• Sent rental habitability enforcement ordinance to council without recommendation (5-0)
• Amended and passed tenant protection priorities resolution (5-0)
• Amended and passed Tax Increment Finance Board ordinance (5-0)
• Amended and passed public safety tax gross receipts proposition (4-1, Champine opposed)
• Approved Trails+ grant acceptance and Route 66 cruiser program (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider R-26-17, an ordinance appropriating funds for operating the City of Albuquerque for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), adjusting FY2026 appropriations, and appropriating capital funds. This is the primary substantive item on the agenda.

• R-26-17: Appropriating funds for FY2027 city operations, adjusting FY2026 appropriations, and capital funds

The Committee of the Whole voted 9-0 to postpone R-26-17, the FY2027 budget appropriation, to May 14, 2026. The meeting was extended to 11:59 p.m. by a 7-2 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed FY2027 budget appropriation to May 14, 2026 (9-0)
• Extended meeting to 11:59 p.m. (7-2)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will hear reports from state lobbyists on the post-session and interim committee process, and from federal lobbyists on earmark awards. No public comment will be taken at this meeting. The meeting is primarily informational with no voting items.

• Post-session report from State Lobbyist Joe Thompson (LFC)
• Legislative Council Interim Committee Process update by Al Park
• Federal earmark awards report by John O'Donnell

President

The City Council held a Letter of Introduction meeting on May 4, 2026. All items were either referred to committees, scheduled for the May 18 council meeting, or withdrawn. No substantive decisions or votes were taken.

• Withdrawn: Exchange agreement at 2117 Osuna Rd (EC-26-119)
• Withdrawn: CIP amendment for affordable housing (R-26-23)
• All other items referred or scheduled for future meetings

City Council

The City Council will hold final votes on several ordinances, including creating an Enhanced Service and Safety Zone to improve city services and safety for economic vitality, and clarifying the Police Oversight Authority's power to investigate APD personnel. They will also consider designating 36 acres on San Pedro Dr as blighted for redevelopment, adopting the 2026 HUD Action Plan for housing funds, and may override two mayoral vetoes on budget adjustments and cooling system performance requirements.

• Final action on O-26-14: Enhanced Service and Safety Zone Ordinance
• Final action on O-26-23: Police Oversight Ordinance amendment to clarify CPOA authority
• Final action on R-26-6: Designate ~36 acres on San Pedro Dr as blighted for Near Heights redevelopment area expansion
• Final action on R-26-15: Adopt 2026 HUD Action Plan and appropriations for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and Workforce Housing Trust Funds
• Mayoral vetoes: R-26-12 (budget adjustments) and O-26-22 (cooling system performance requirements)

Council passed the Enhanced Service and Safety Zone Ordinance (O-26-14) with a 6-3 vote after adopting three amendments. The body also approved blight designation for 36 acres on San Pedro Dr, adopted the 2026 HUD entitlement spending plan, and confirmed multiple mayoral appointments. A veto of a cooling system performance ordinance was sustained when an override attempt failed (5-4).

• Passed O-26-14 Enhanced Service and Safety Zone Ordinance as amended (6-3)
• Failed to override veto of O-26-22 cooling system performance requirements (5-4)
• Passed R-26-6 blight designation for 36 acres on San Pedro Dr (7-0-1 excused, 1 recused)
• Passed R-26-15 2026 HUD entitlement and workforce housing plan as amended (9-0)
• Failed EC-26-144 Capital Implementation Program indirect overhead for FY27 (2-7)
• Confirmed appointments to Balloon Museum, Indicators Progress, ABQ Volunteers boards (9-0 each)
• Postponed O-26-23 Police Oversight Ordinance amendment to May 18 (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved APD Mental Health & Support Services contract (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly amend R-26-17, an ordinance appropriating funds for city operations for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). The item also adjusts current FY2026 appropriations and appropriates capital funds. Public comment is available in person or via Zoom with advance sign-up by 3:30 p.m. on the meeting day.

• R-26-17: Appropriating $X million for FY2027 city operations, adjusting FY2026 appropriations, and appropriating capital funds (no dollar amounts specified in agenda)

The Committee of the Whole voted 8-0 to postpone consideration of R-26-17, the FY2027 operating budget ordinance, to May 7, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed R-26-17 FY2027 budget to May 7, 2026 (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on issuing $89.6 million in general obligation bonds for public safety, parks, streets, and other projects. Other key actions include appointing a new Chief of Police and an Executive Director of Public Safety, and amending the housing code to require cooling systems. The council will also consider a $3 million loan for a water project at Puerto Del Sol Golf Course and updates to the police oversight ordinance.

• Issue $89.6M in general obligation bonds (Series 2026) for public safety, parks, streets, and storm sewers
• Appoint Cecily A. Barker as Chief of Police and Raul Bujanda as Executive Director of Public Safety
• Authorize $3M loan/grant for water storage and conveyance at Puerto Del Sol Golf Course
• Amend Uniform Housing Code to establish cooling system performance requirements
• Amend Police Oversight Ordinance to clarify CPOA authority to investigate APD personnel

The City Council unanimously confirmed Raul Bujanda as Executive Director of Public Safety and Cecily A. Barker as Chief of Police. They authorized up to $89.61 million in general obligation bonds for capital projects including public safety, parks, and streets. Several board appointments were approved, and two items were postponed to May 4, 2026.

• Confirmed Raul Bujanda as Executive Director of Public Safety (9-0)
• Confirmed Cecily A. Barker as Chief of Police (9-0)
• Approved $89.61M General Obligation Bonds Series 2026 (9-0 after substitution)
• Passed $3M water project loan/grant for Puerto Del Sol Golf Course (9-0)
• Passed R-26-11 extending housing voucher program deadlines (9-0)
• Postponed O-26-1 (report preparation amendment) to May 4 (9-0)
• Postponed OC-26-7 (on-call planning services award) to May 4 (9-0)
• Noted receipts of Housing Forward Fund, Energy Council annual reports, and CPOA objectives update

President

This letter of introduction from the Council President lists several communications and introductions that are scheduled for future hearings or have been referred to committees. No votes, approvals, or denials occurred during this session.

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider two items: a resolution to update city maps to reflect ownership of Montaño Bridge, and a resolution to designate approximately 36 acres on San Pedro Dr as blighted, approving an expansion of the Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area.

• Update maps for Montaño Bridge ownership
• Designate 36 acres on San Pedro Dr as blighted
• Expand Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area boundary
• Amend Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan
• Amend Section 1-12-11 of Code of Resolutions

The committee voted to send both resolutions to the full City Council with a recommendation of Do Pass. R-26-2 directs updating maps to reflect city ownership of the Montaño Bridge, and R-26-6 designates 36 acres on San Pedro Dr as blighted and expands the Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. Councilor Grout recused herself on the second resolution.

• R-26-2 (Montaño Bridge map update) sent to council with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)
• R-26-6 (blight designation, redevelopment area expansion) sent to council with Do Pass recommendation (4-0, Grout recused)