Albuquerque public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a public camping ban, a requirement for cooling systems in rental housing, and a shopping cart abandonment prevention measure. Also up for final action: a manufactured home community stability ordinance, automated parking enforcement, and a new business licensing system. The council will vote on expanding downtown redevelopment areas for gross receipts and property tax increment financing. A consent agenda includes items like Sunport fire protection contracts, a lease at 501 Tijeras NW, and appointments to various committees.

• Consideration of a public camping ordinance (O-24-58)
• Requiring cooling systems in rental housing (O-24-59)
• Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area tax increment financing (R-102, R-103)
• Manufactured Home Community Stability and Empowerment Ordinance (O-24-52)
• Repeal of business registration ordinance for a new business licensing system (O-24-60)

The Albuquerque City Council approved the Manufactured Home Community Stability and Empowerment Ordinance, passed a public camping ban, and adopted a parks ordinance amendment. It also approved several contracts, grants, and appointments, and tabled a resolution on affordable housing funding.

• Passed Manufactured Home Community Stability and Empowerment Ordinance (9-0)
• Passed Public Camping ordinance (5-4)
• Passed Parks Ordinance amendment (6-3)
• Passed Automated Parking Enforcement ordinance (7-1)
• Passed Business Registration Ordinance replacement (7-2)
• Approved Sunport retail concessions award (8-1)
• Tabled affordable housing funding resolution (9-0)
• Postponed two Small Business Regulatory Committee appointments to Jan 6, 2025 (9-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on December 16, 2024, was procedural, with no final votes taken. The council introduced 17 communications, ordinances, and resolutions, referring several to the Finance & Government Operations Committee and scheduling most others for hearings on January 6, 2025. Items included a $72.6 million industrial revenue bond for SolAero Technologies, a nuisance abatement ordinance repeal, and a housing development ordinance amendment.

• Introduced EC-24-276 right-of-way vacation for Avenida de Jaimito NW (hearing 1/6/2025)
• Introduced EC-24-277 2025 Administration Federal Requests (immediate action requested)
• Introduced EC-24-278 Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency 2024 Annual Report (hearing 1/6/2025)
• Introduced EC-24-279 Mayor's appointment of Jason Anderson to Small Business Regulatory Committee (hearing 1/6/2025)
• Introduced OC-24-28 Legislative Program for 119th Congress (immediate action requested)
• Referred O-24-63 (nuisance abatement repeal) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-24-64 (open records safehouse interviews) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Introduced O-24-65 authorizing $72.6M industrial revenue bond for SolAero Technologies (hearing 1/6/2025)

Local Government Coordinating Commission

The Local Government Coordinating Commission will discuss updates regarding opioid settlement funds. The meeting also includes a presentation on a Grief Center.

• Grief Center Presentation
• Opioid Settlement Funds discussion
• Subcommittee updates

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The body will also discuss the Administration and City Council Federal Legislative Program.

• Report from State Lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Report from Federal Lobbyist John O'Donnell
• Discussion of Administration and City Council Federal Legislative Program

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council meets December 2, 2024, with several items withdrawn or deferred. The council will consider approving a property manager for affordable housing, the 2025 mayor-administration legislative requests, and a grant from the Aspen Institute. Appointments to advisory boards are also on the agenda. The Housing Needs Assessment and Bikeway Plan are deferred to December 16.

• Mayor's recommendation of award for property manager for affordable housing (EC-24-262)
• 2025 mayor-administration legislative requests (EC-24-263)
• Grant from Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program (R-24-105)
• Deferral of Housing Needs Assessment (OC-24-27) and Bikeway and Trail Facilities Plan (R-24-94) to Dec 16
• Appointments to Senior Affairs Advisory Council, Cable/Internet/PEG Board, Municipal Golf Board, and Small Business Regulatory Committee

The Albuquerque City Council approved the mayor's recommendation for a property manager for affordable housing, confirmed several appointments, and noted the Q1 FY25 ABQ RIDE security report. It postponed the Housing Needs Assessment and the Bikeway and Trail Facilities Plan to December 16, 2024, and withdrew a social service agreement with Endeavors and the mayoral/council legislative agenda. The council also amended and noted the city's legislative program for the 57th New Mexico State Legislature.

• Approved property manager award for affordable housing (8-0)
• Confirmed Dr. Sheila Hundley to Senior Affairs Advisory Council (8-0)
• Confirmed Gene Gutierrez to Cable, Internet and PEG Advisory Board (8-0)
• Confirmed Mathew Munoz to Municipal Golf Advisory Board (8-0)
• Postponed Housing Needs Assessment to Dec 16, 2024 (8-0)
• Postponed Bikeway and Trail Facilities Plan to Dec 16, 2024 (8-0)
• Withdrew social service agreement with Endeavors (8-0)
• Amended and noted legislative program for 57th NM Legislature (8-0)

President

The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The Council received 15 communications from the Mayor and other departments, and introduced two ordinances and three resolutions, referring most items to committees or scheduling them for the December 16 council meeting.

• Received EC-24-261 through EC-24-275 communications (no vote)
• Introduced O-24-61 Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance, referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Introduced O-24-62 Animal Welfare purchasing amendment, referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Introduced R-24-105 Aspen Institute grant acceptance, immediate action requested
• Introduced R-24-106 FY2024/2025 appropriation adjustments, scheduled for 12/16/2024
• Introduced R-24-107 NRDC grant acceptance, scheduled for 12/16/2024

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will discuss several proposed ordinances and grant appropriations. The meeting includes reviews of contracts for the Albuquerque International Sunport and various social service agreements.

• O-24-54: Proposal to allow for automated parking enforcement
• O-24-59: Proposal to require cooling systems in residential rental properties
• EC-24-247: Mayor's recommendation for Retail Concessions Program at Albuquerque International Sunport
• EC-24-256: Lease agreement for property located at 501 Tijeras NW
• R-24-102 and R-24-103: Approval of Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area for tax increment financing

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations, including approval of architectural consultants and a retail concessions program for the Albuquerque International Sunport, a social service agreement for senior case management, and amendments to the housing code requiring cooling systems (with a 'Do Not Pass' recommendation). The committee also postponed a pilot program for homeless employment support to January 13, 2025, and tabled then later advanced a gross receipts tax increment financing measure for downtown redevelopment. Several ordinances were sent without recommendation, including those on manufactured home communities, automated parking enforcement, parks, shopping cart abandonment, public camping, and business licensing.

• Postponed homeless employment pilot program to Jan 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Sunport pre-security fire protection architectural consultants (5-0)
• Approved Sunport terminal renovation public artwork appropriation (5-0)
• Approved social service agreement with Sierra Health Care for senior case management (5-0)
• Approved Sunport retail concessions program (3-2)
• Approved lease agreement for 501 Tijeras NW (5-0)
• Failed to send manufactured home ordinance without recommendation (2-3), later reconsidered and sent without recommendation (4-1)
• Sent housing code cooling systems amendment to Council with 'Do Not Pass' recommendation (3-2)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will meet to approve contracts for social services and sexual assault nurse examiners, amend administrative fees, and establish a new boundary area advisory committee. The agenda also includes appointments to the Small Business Regulatory Committee and a legislative agenda for the upcoming state legislature.

• Approval of contract for Albuquerque Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E) Collaborative
• Amending 2024 Uniform Administrative Code to adjust certain fees
• Establishing the Boundary Area Advisory Committee
• Mayor's appointments to the Small Business Regulatory Committee
• Directing development of a City social media policy

The City Council approved several ordinances, including updates to the Uniform Administrative Code and the creation of a Boundary Area Advisory Committee. Councilors also passed a resolution establishing a social media policy for city accounts and approved various service contracts. Several appointments and funding requests were postponed to the December 2, 2024, meeting.

• Approved S.A.N.E. and DVRC INC contracts (9-0)
• Approved CLNKids agreement for John Marshall Center (9-0)
• Withdrew five appeals regarding The Pearl Addition site plan (9-0)
• Postponed appointments to Small Business Regulatory Committee (5-4)
• Passed O-24-41, amending Uniform Administrative Code fees (8-1)
• Passed O-24-49, creating Boundary Area Advisory Committee (8-1)
• Passed O-24-50, requiring written responses to Q&A period (7-2)
• Passed R-24-89, establishing city social media policy (8-1)

President

The Albuquerque City Council met on November 18, 2024, and introduced several ordinances and resolutions, all of which were referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee. No final votes were taken on these items. The introductions include a public camping ordinance, a shopping cart abandonment prevention ordinance, a requirement for cooling systems in rental properties, and a business licensing ordinance. Additionally, the council received communications to be heard at the December 2, 2024 meeting, including a quarterly security report and several appointments.

• Introduced public camping ordinance (O-24-58), referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Introduced shopping cart abandonment prevention ordinance (O-24-57), referred to committee
• Introduced ordinance requiring cooling systems in rental properties (O-24-59), referred to committee
• Introduced business licensing ordinance (O-24-60), referred to committee
• Introduced parks ordinance amendment (O-24-56), referred to committee
• Introduced resolution accepting Bernalillo County grant for Sawmill Community Land Trust (R-24-104), referred to committee
• Received communications for Dec 2 meeting, including ABQ RIDE security report and mayoral appointments

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee is considering Resolution R-24-94 to adopt a citywide Rank 2 Bikeway and Trail Facilities Plan (2024) and repeal the 2015 plan. Public comment will be accepted via Zoom with advance sign-up. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• R-24-94: Amending city code to adopt the 2024 Citywide Rank 2 Bikeway and Trail Facilities Plan and repeal the 2015 Bikeways & Trails Facility Plan

The Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted to send a resolution amending the city code and adopting the 2024 Citywide Rank 2 Bikeway and Trail Facilities Plan to the full council with a recommendation to pass. The plan will repeal the previous 2015 Bikeways & Trails Facility Plan. The committee meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

• Sent R-24-94 to City Council with a recommendation of Do Pass (5-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will hear reports from state and federal lobbyists and review proposed ordinance O-24-50 amending the Intergovernmental Relations Ordinance. They will also receive an update on the development of federal priorities legislation. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyist Joe Thompson
• Report from Federal Lobbyist John O'Donnell
• Review of Proposal Ordinance O-24-50 (amendments to Intergovernmental Relations Ordinance)
• Report on Status of Development of Federal Priorities Legislation

City Council

The council will consider a financial instrument authorizing a project with Kairos Power, LLC under the Local Economic Development Act. It will hear an appeal from the Barelas Neighborhood Association concerning a conditional use for a drive‑through at 310 Avenida Cesar Chavez SW. Several consent agenda items will be approved, including a lease with IO Management Company, LLC and the Mayor’s recommendation for city‑wide on‑call architectural services. The council will also adopt a new Apprenticeship Empowerment Ordinance and amend the Intergovernmental Relations Ordinance.

• O-24-51: Approve Kairos Power, LLC project under the Local Economic Development Act
• AC-24-25: Barelas Neighborhood Association appeal of conditional use for drive‑through at 310 Avenida Cesar Chavez SW
• EC-24-218: Mayor’s recommendation of city‑wide on‑call architectural services
• EC-24-239: Lease agreement with IO Management Company, LLC (Ideal Option) at 5400 Gibson Blvd. SE
• O-24-39: Adopt new Apprenticeship Empowerment Ordinance for public construction contracts

The City Council approved a project involving Kairos Power, LLC under the Local Economic Development Act, supporting acquisition, renovation, and improvement of R&D facilities in Albuquerque (8-1). The council also passed an ordinance amending the Intergovernmental Relations Ordinance for preparing federal and state legislation (8-0, with one excused). Several appointments and contracts were approved, while some items were postponed or withdrawn.

• Approved Kairos Power R&D facilities project (8-1)
• Passed ordinance amending Intergovernmental Relations Ordinance (8-0, Lewis excused)
• Approved city-wide on-call architectural services (9-0)
• Approved FAA grant application for Double Eagle II Taxiway B Edge Drain Installation (9-0)
• Approved lease agreement with IO Management for 5400 Gibson Blvd. SE (9-0)
• Confirmed Onastine Nunez Jaramillo to Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development Committee (9-0)
• Approved Chicanos Por La Causa social service agreements for Gateway West (9-0)
• Postponed appointments to Small Business Regulatory Committee to Nov 18 (6-3)

President

The City Council introduced several items for consideration, including social service agreements and redevelopment financing plans. These items were either referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee or requested for immediate action.

• Referred lease agreement for 501 Tijeras NW to committee
• Referred U.S. DOJ grant for APD to committee
• Referred Downtown 2025 GRT financing plan to committee
• Referred Downtown 2025 property tax financing plan to committee
• Requested immediate action on Chicanos Por La Causa agreement
• Requested immediate action on financial services consultant award

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will review and vote on multiple contracts and funding proposals, including a pilot program for homelessness support, contracts for sexual assault nurse examiners and domestic violence services, and social service agreements for recovery-focused shelters. The meeting also includes proposed ordinance amendments related to fees, economic development, and advisory committees.

• Approval of contract for Albuquerque Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E) Collaborative
• Approval of contract for DVRC INC
• Funding request for recovery-focused shelter services with Endeavors
• Authorization of social service agreement with Chicanos Por La Causa for Gateway West operations
• Amending 2024 Uniform Administrative Code to adjust fees and clarify permit rules

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send multiple contracts and ordinances to the full City Council with approval recommendations, including the S.A.N.E. Collaborative, DVRC Inc., on-call architectural services, BioPark renovation consultants, and several social service agreements. It deferred a pilot program for homeless employment support to November 25, 2024. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Deferred homeless employment pilot program to Nov 25, 2024 (4-1)
• Approved S.A.N.E. Collaborative contract (5-0)
• Approved DVRC Inc. contract (5-0)
• Approved on-call architectural services contract (5-0)
• Approved BioPark Children's Fantasy Garden renovation consultants (4-1)
• Approved CLNKids first amendment (5-0)
• Approved Endeavors shelter services agreement (5-0)
• Approved Chicanos Por La Causa Gateway West operations (5-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The body will also review a proposed ordinance to revise the IGR Ordinance.

• Review of introduced ordinance to revise the IGR Ordinance
• Report from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Report from federal lobbyist John O’Donnell

Local Government Coordinating Commission

The Local Government Coordinating Commission will hold presentations on several community programs. The body will discuss a universal basic income program for homeless students and a landlord engagement program.

• Guaranteed Payment for Attendance (GPA) universal basic income for homeless students
• Landlord Engagement Program presentation
• Breakaway Population Media Center presentation
• Katharsis Media Film & Television Apprenticeship Program presentation
• Strategic Plan for Opioid Settlement Funds Vital Strategies presentation

City Council

The City Council will vote on final actions including City Charter amendments and the designation of two city landmarks. The body will also hear appeals regarding zoning and site plan amendments for the Gateway Subdivision.

• O-24-25: Amending City Charter articles regarding disclosure, elections, and public campaign financing
• AC-24-18 and AC-24-19: Appeals of EPC decisions for zoning and site plan amendments at 1100 Woodward Pl NE
• O-24-38 and O-24-48: Designating Aldo Leopold House and Historic Fairview Cemetery as city landmarks
• O-24-39: The Apprenticeship Empowerment Ordinance for public construction project contracts
• R-24-81: Creating an Artificial Intelligence Policy Working Group and providing an appropriation to the Department of Technology and Innovation

The Albuquerque City Council met on October 21, 2024, with all nine members present. The council approved a series of consent agenda items, including a mayor's recommendation of award for automated speed enforcement and several board and committee appointments, and passed several ordinances and resolutions. A motion to override the mayor's veto of R-24-85, which would have amended the city code related to the Charter Review Task Force, failed 5-4, so the veto stands. The council also postponed the Apprenticeship Empowerment Ordinance to November 4, 2024, and accepted Land Use Hearing Officer recommendations on two appeals concerning a zoning map amendment and site plan near 1100 Woodward Pl NE.

• Approved Mayor's Recommendation of Award for Automated Speed Enforcement (9-0)
• Confirmed Sonja Y. Brown, Jill Riester, Adam Silverman, Aaron Nieto, and Jennifer A. Facio Maddox to boards/committees (each 9-0)
• Passed R-24-92 approving Transit Department's 2024 Updated Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (9-0)
• Passed O-24-25 amending City Charter articles on disclosure, elections, and public campaign financing (7-2)
• Passed O-24-38 designating the Aldo Leopold House as a City Landmark (9-0)
• Passed O-24-48 designating the Historic Fairview Cemetery as a City Landmark (9-0)
• Passed R-24-81 creating an Artificial Intelligence Policy Working Group and appropriating funds to the Department of Technology and Innovation (7-2)
• Failed to override mayoral veto of R-24-85 regarding the Charter Review Task Force (5-4)

President

The City Council meeting on October 21, 2024, was primarily procedural, with no final votes taken. The Council introduced several items for future consideration, including a proposed ordinance to support a Kairos Power research and development project, a manufactured home community stability ordinance, and various appointments and grant applications. Most items were referred to committees or scheduled for the November 4, 2024 Council meeting.

• Introduced O-24-51 for Kairos Power project (referred to 11/4/2024 meeting)
• Introduced O-24-52 Manufactured Home Community Stability and Empowerment Ordinance (referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee)
• Introduced O-24-54 to allow automated parking enforcement (referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee)
• Introduced R-24-95 celebrating Sandia National Laboratories 75th anniversary (immediate action requested)
• Introduced R-24-100 establishing affordable housing as citywide priority (referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee)
• Received veto of R-24-85 regarding Charter Review Task Force (immediate action pursuant to City Charter)
• Received multiple mayoral appointments and grant applications for future consideration

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. It will then review and approve the City Wide and the Mayor/Administration/City Council Priority Resolution and attached lists. The meeting includes an item for other business. No public comment will be taken.

• Report from State lobbyists
• Report from Federal lobbyists
• Review and approval of the City Wide and Mayor/Administration/City Council Priority Resolution
• Other business

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several lease agreements and mayoral appointments. It will vote on a package of downtown ordinances that create a Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance, a Dilapidation Ordinance, and a No Obstruction Zone Ordinance. The Council will also approve the FY2025 audit plan and accept grant funding for firefighter and EMT recruitment.

• O-24-42: Adopt the Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance, Downtown Dilapidation Ordinance, and No Obstruction Zone Ordinance
• R-24-84: Approve the FY2025 Audit Plan as submitted by the Accountability in Government Oversight Committee
• R-24-86: Accept grant funds from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety for firefighter and EMT recruitment (FY2025‑FY2027) and appropriate an appropriation to the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Department
• EC-24-190: Land Lease and Agreement between the City of Albuquerque and KAEG Hangars LLC
• EC-24-191: Air Cargo Building Lease and Agreement between the City of Albuquerque and Peak Supply Chain Solutions

The City Council approved amendments to the Albuquerque Food Service and Retail Ordinance regarding permit fees and administration. Several lease agreements and board appointments were confirmed, while a downtown vacant buildings ordinance failed to pass.

• Approved amendments to Food Service and Retail Ordinance permit fees (7-1)
• Approved Social Service Agreement with Youth Development Inc. (7-2)
• Confirmed Lia Armstrong to Accountability in Government Oversight Committee (9-0)
• Passed resolution for children and youth policy action plan (9-0)
• Passed resolution for Charter Review Task Force amendments (7-2)
• Approved lease agreements with KAEG Hangars LLC, Peak Supply Chain Solutions, and AirDialog LLC (9-0 each)
• Denied 'Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance' as amended (1-8)
• Postponed 'Apprenticeship Empowerment Ordinance' to October 21, 2024 (9-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on October 7, 2024, was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. All items were either referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No votes were taken on any ordinance or resolution.

• Referred O-24-50 (written responses to questions) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-24-90 (tourism marketing district fees) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-24-94 (bikeway and trail plan) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Scheduled EC-24-231 through EC-24-237, OC-24-22 through OC-24-24, R-24-92 for 10/21/2024 hearing
• Requested immediate action on R-24-91 (grant application) and R-24-93 (GO bonds for Explora)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will review and vote on the city’s legislative priorities for the upcoming state and federal sessions. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Review and Approval of City, State Legislative Priorities

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state and federal lobbyists if needed. It will then review and approve the city's and state's legislative priorities. The meeting will also address any other business items. No public comment will be taken.

• Report from State Lobbyists (if needed)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists (if needed)
• Review and Approval of City, State Legislative Priorities
• Other Business

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will meet to conduct routine business including approving appointments, contracts, and ordinances. Key decisions include adopting new ordinances to address downtown vacant buildings and approving economic development projects for solar manufacturing and film studios. The council will also consider a $300 million bond for advanced energy research facilities.

• Adopt Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance to require registration and fees for vacant properties
• Approve $300M taxable industrial revenue bond for advanced energy research facilities
• Approve economic development projects for Ebon Solar solar panel manufacturing at Mesa del Sol and Mesa Film Studios sound stage facilities
• Consider appeals on zoning changes for Harvard Drive SE properties
• Defer pollution abatement proposal for Mountain View neighborhood to December meeting

The City Council passed three economic development ordinances supporting major projects: Ebon Solar LLC (photovoltaic cell manufacturing at Mesa Del Sol), Mesa Film Studios LLC (sound stage studios), and a $300M taxable industrial revenue bond for advanced energy technology research facilities (Project MAIA). The Council also denied an appeal of a zoning map amendment at 201 & 203 Harvard Drive SE, and postponed the Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance to October 7, 2024.

• Approved Ebon Solar LLC project ordinance (9-0)
• Approved Mesa Film Studios LLC project ordinance (9-0)
• Approved $300M industrial revenue bond for Project MAIA (8-1, Fiebelkorn against)
• Denied University Heights Neighborhood Association zoning appeal, adopted EPC findings (6-3)
• Postponed Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance to Oct 7, 2024 (8-1)
• Substituted and amended charter amendment on disclosure, elections, public campaign financing, postponed to Oct 7 (9-0)
• Passed amended City Council rules on legislative priorities resolutions (8-1, Fiebelkorn against)
• Withdrew automated speed enforcement award and Kaizen Institute contract (9-0)

President

The City Council recorded several communications, introductions of ordinances, and resolutions, referring them to appropriate committees or scheduling them for future council meetings on October 7, 2024. No final substantive votes or approvals were made during this session.

• Referred S.A.N.E Collaborative contract to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred DVRC INC contract to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Coronado Dog Park Real Estate Sales Agreement to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred On-Call Architectural Services recommendation to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred BioPark Children’s Fantasy Garden Renovation architectural consultants to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled 4010 Carlisle Blvd. NE Right of Way Vacation for 10/7/2024 Council Meeting
• Referred Local Economic Development Act Plan ordinance amendment to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Historic Fairview Cemetery landmark designation to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to review the first draft of the 2025 State Priorities Resolution. The agenda also includes potential reports from state and federal lobbyists.

• Review of first draft of 2025 State Priorities Resolution
• Report from State Lobbyists
• Report from Federal Lobbyists

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several lease agreements and ordinances. The body will discuss the creation of an AI policy working group and a new ordinance regarding apprentices for public construction projects.

• O-24-39: The Apprenticeship Empowerment Ordinance for public construction project contracts
• R-24-81: Creation of an Artificial Intelligence Policy Working Group
• EC-24-205: Lease agreement for 2810 Coors Blvd. NW, Suite A
• O-24-41: Amendments to the 2024 Uniform Administrative Code to adjust fees
• EC-24-194: Social Service Agreement with Youth Development Inc. for violence intervention

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted 3-0 (with two excused) to send five lease agreements and several ordinances and resolutions to the full City Council with a recommendation of approval. Two ordinances were postponed to later dates, and one ordinance was amended before being recommended for passage. All actions were procedural recommendations; final decisions rest with the City Council.

• Sent KAEG Hangars LLC land lease to Council with 'Be Approved' recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Peak Supply Chain Solutions air cargo building lease to Council with 'Be Approved' recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Youth Development Inc. violence intervention services agreement to Council with 'Be Approved' recommendation (3-0)
• Sent West Bluff Center LLC lease at 2810 Coors Blvd. NW to Council with 'Be Approved' recommendation (3-0)
• Sent AirDialog LLC d/b/a Reliable Airlines hangar lease to Council with 'Be Approved' recommendation (3-0)
• Postponed Environmental Justice Air Quality Permit ordinance to Dec 9, 2024 (3-0)
• Amended and sent Food Service and Retail Ordinance fee changes to Council with 'Do Pass' recommendation (3-0)
• Sent FY2025 Audit Plan resolution to Council with 'Do Pass' recommendation (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and decide on several ordinances, including changes to short-term rental permits and food truck fee moratoriums. The body is also reviewing multiple redevelopment tax abatements and grant acceptances for fire rescue and open space.

• O-24-40: Amending the Short Term Rental Ordinance to add separation requirements for permits in certain areas
• R-24-83: Establishing a moratorium on permit and administrative fees for food truck establishments
• R-24-75 through R-24-78: Redevelopment tax abatements for Park Central Apartments, SOMOS Affordable Housing, Highlands Residence Inn & Food Hall, and Garfield Townhomes
• R-24-70: Federal grant for acquisition of the Diamond Rock Property for the Major Public Open Space Program
• R-24-82: Grant application for a stormwater pond on John Street Southwest

The City Council approved several consent agenda items, including grants and appointments, and passed an amended ordinance updating the city's federal and state priorities legislation. A proposed short-term rental separation requirement was amended but failed to pass. The council also approved multiple redevelopment tax abatements and capital program amendments.

• Approved sole source purchase for Albuquerque Fire Rescue web app (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments to ABQ Volunteers, Accountability in Government, Indicators Progress, Civilian Police Oversight boards (9-0)
• Withdrew manufactured home community stability ordinance (9-0)
• Withdrew $115M industrial revenue bond for Cinelease sound stage (9-0)
• Passed grant acceptances for fire rescue, open space, IRC, and water trust (9-0)
• Approved redevelopment tax abatements for Park Central, SOMOS, Highlands, Garfield (9-0)
• Passed amended intergovernmental priorities ordinance (8-1)
• Failed short-term rental separation requirement (3-6)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to discuss legislative priorities. The primary focus is the review of the first draft of the 2025 State Priorities Resolution.

• Review of first draft of 2025 State Priorities Resolution
• Reports from State Lobbyists
• Reports from Federal Lobbyists

President

The City Council meeting on September 4, 2024, was procedural, with no final votes taken. The Council introduced several ordinances and resolutions, including a downtown vacant buildings and properties ordinance, economic development projects for Ebon Solar and Mesa Film Studios, and a $300 million industrial revenue bond for Project MAIA. All items were scheduled for hearings on September 16, 2024, or referred to committees.

• Introduced downtown vacant buildings, dilapidation, and no obstruction zone ordinances (O-24-42)
• Introduced Ebon Solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing project ordinance (O-24-43)
• Introduced Mesa Film Studios sound stage project ordinance (O-24-44)
• Introduced $300M industrial revenue bond for Project MAIA (O-24-45)
• Introduced food service permit fee amendment (O-24-46), referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Introduced city council rules amendment on legislative priorities (RA-24-2)
• Introduced FY2025 audit plan resolution (R-24-84), referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Introduced charter review task force amendment (R-24-85), referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will review the first draft of the 2025 State Priorities Resolution during its August 28 meeting. The committee may also receive reports from state and federal lobbyists if needed. No public comment will be taken.

• Review first draft of 2025 State Priorities Resolution
• Possible reports from State and Federal Lobbyists

Local Government Coordinating Commission

The Local Government Coordinating Commission will discuss updates to its own rules and purpose. The body will also receive updates on the Crisis Triage Center, the Gateway Receiving Center, and opioid settlement planning.

• 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

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will review proposed amendments to ordinance O-24-35 and receive updates on state and federal lobbying efforts. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Review of O-24-35 IGR Ordinance Proposed Amendments
• Status Update State Priority Resolution

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes the issuance of the Inspiration Public Improvement District Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Series 2024. It will also vote on several redevelopment tax abatements for projects such as Park Central Apartments, SOMOS Affordable Housing, Highlands Residence Inn & Food Hall, and Garfield Townhomes. Additional items include reports, lease agreements, and appeals before the council moves to final actions.

• R-24-73 Authorization and sale of Inspiration Public Improvement District Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
• R-24-75 Redevelopment tax abatement for the Park Central Apartments (Route 66 Multifamily, LLC)
• R-24-76 Redevelopment tax abatement for the SOMOS Affordable Housing Project (Sol Housing)
• R-24-77 Redevelopment tax abatement for the Highlands Residence Inn & Food Hall (Titan Development)
• R-24-78 Redevelopment tax abatement for the Garfield Townhomes (Garfield Townhomes LLC and Sunlight Properties LLC)

The City Council approved the Land Use Hearing Officer's recommendation on the Balloon Fiesta Park Master Development Plan appeal (8-1), and passed a resolution authorizing the Inspiration Public Improvement District's special levy revenue bonds (9-0). A proposed minimum wage ordinance amendment was passed but the ordinance as amended failed (3-6). Several appointments, contracts, and reports were approved or noted on the consent agenda.

• Approved Balloon Fiesta Park Master Development Plan appeal recommendation (8-1)
• Passed resolution authorizing Inspiration PID special levy revenue bonds (9-0)
• Minimum wage ordinance amendment passed (9-0), but ordinance as amended failed (3-6)
• Confirmed Frances P. Armijo to Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development Committee (9-0)
• Approved lease at 4904 4th Street NW (9-0)
• Approved supplemental agreements for substance use treatment with Engender, Inc. and Albuquerque Behavioral Health (9-0)
• Approved Route 66 Centennial Grant application filing (9-0)
• Passed ordinance amending demolition processes (9-0)

President

The City Council meeting on August 19, 2024, was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. All items were introduced and either referred to committees or scheduled for a future council meeting on September 4, 2024. No votes were taken on any ordinance or resolution.

• Referred EC-24-190 (KAEG Hangars lease) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-24-191 (Air Cargo Building lease) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-24-194 (Youth Development Inc. violence intervention) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-24-197 (Automated Speed Enforcement award) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-24-38 (Aldo Leopold House landmark) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred O-24-39 (Apprenticeship Empowerment Ordinance) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-24-41 (Uniform Administrative Code fee adjustments) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-24-80 (Children and youth action plan) to Finance & Government Operations Committee

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will hear a report from state lobbyists and a report from federal lobbyists. No public comment will be taken. The meeting will also include any other business items.

• Report from State Lobbyists
• Report from Federal Lobbyists
• Other Business

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will discuss several ordinances and resolutions regarding city funding, grants, and land agreements. Key items include a large-scale industrial revenue bond for a film production facility and a new ordinance for manufactured home community stability.

• O-24-36: Taxable Industrial Revenue Bond of up to $115,000,000 for Cinelease LLC sound stage facility
• O-24-31: Manufactured Home Community Stability and Empowerment Ordinance
• O-24-37: Project participation agreement with Cinelease, Inc. under the Local Economic Development Act
• R-24-70: Federal grant for the acquisition of the Diamond Rock property for public open space
• EC-24-168: Sole source purchase of a web-based application for Albuquerque Fire Rescue

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted to send several items to the full City Council with recommendations. It approved a $115 million taxable industrial revenue bond for a Cinelease sound stage facility and related economic development project, both with 'Do Pass' recommendations. It also recommended approval of a sole-source web application purchase for Albuquerque Fire Rescue, multiple grant acceptances, and a capital improvements program amendment. The committee postponed an environmental justice air quality permit ordinance to September 9, 2024, and withdrew two other items.

• Approved sole source purchase of web-based application for Albuquerque Fire Rescue (5-0, Lewis excused)
• Sent exchange agreement with State of New Mexico to Council without recommendation (5-0)
• Withdrew review of FY2025 audit plan (5-0)
• Postponed environmental justice air quality permit ordinance to September 9, 2024 (5-0)
• Withdrew Manufactured Home Community Stability and Empowerment Ordinance by sponsor (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for $115M Cinelease industrial revenue bond (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Cinelease economic development project (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for capital improvements program amendment, as amended (4-2, Peña and Lewis excused)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee is meeting to receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The body will also coordinate with administration staff on the State Capital Outlay Bill.

• Report from State Lobbyists
• Report from Federal Lobbyists
• Preparation of State Capital Outlay Bill

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider a package of items, including authorizing the issuance of Series 2024 municipal infrastructure bonds for up to $9,250,000 to fund energy‑efficiency upgrades to city facilities. The agenda also contains a consent agenda with several approvals, a new energy‑savings performance contract, and multiple charter amendment proposals that would change City Council election cycles. Additional items include amendments to traffic code for e‑bikes and an extension of the city’s audit services contract.

• O‑24‑34: Authorize issuance, sale and delivery of Series 2024 bonds up to $9,250,000 for energy‑efficiency projects
• O‑24‑33: Accept Energy Savings Performance Contract with Yearout Energy Services Company, LLC
• P‑24‑5, R‑24‑65, P‑24‑6, R‑24‑66: Charter amendment proposals to alter City Council election cycles for the 2024 general election
• O‑24‑14: Amend traffic code to define and regulate electric‑assisted bicycles (e‑bikes)
• R‑24‑172: Request approval of extension of audit services contract

The City Council passed an ordinance regulating e-bikes and other personal motorized transportation (O-24-14) as amended, and approved the issuance of up to $9.25 million in municipal infrastructure gross receipts tax revenue bonds for energy efficiency projects. Several other items were approved, including a development agreement for affordable housing, an audit services contract extension, and a resolution accepting state grant funds for parks. A proposed charter amendment on council election cycles failed, and a veto of a related resolution was not overridden.

• Passed e-bike ordinance O-24-14 as amended (8-1)
• Approved $9.25M Series 2024 energy efficiency bonds (9-0)
• Approved West Mesa Ridge A development agreement with YES Housing, Inc. for affordable housing (9-0)
• Approved extension of audit services contract (9-0)
• Passed resolution accepting state highway grant funds for Parks and Recreation (9-0)
• Failed to override mayoral veto of R-24-47 (5-4)
• Failed charter amendment proposal on council election cycles P-24-5 (3-6)
• Postponed minimum wage ordinance O-24-21 to August 19 (5-4)

President

The City Council meeting on August 5, 2024, was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The council received a communication from the mayor regarding a veto of a resolution that would have placed charter amendments on the ballot, along with several other communications and introductions. All items were either referred to committees or scheduled for future council meetings, with no votes or approvals recorded.

• Received EC-24-175, veto of R-24-47 (charter amendment ballot proposition) — no action taken
• Referred EC-24-186 (land exchange agreement with State of New Mexico) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred OC-24-14 (FY2025 audit plan) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-24-36 (Cinelease LLC industrial revenue bond) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-24-37 (Cinelease, Inc. LEDA project) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-24-68, R-24-69, R-24-70, R-24-72, R-24-73, R-24-74 (grants and bond approvals) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled most communications and introductions for hearing at the 8/19/2024 Council Meeting

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The agenda consists of procedural updates and other business.

• Report from State Lobbyists
• Report from Federal Lobbyists

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will receive reports from the state and federal delegations. The meeting may include an IGR ordinance review if needed.

• Report from State Delegation
• Report from Federal Delegation
• IGR Ordinance Review

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will receive reports from the state and federal delegations. The agenda also includes a potential review of IGR ordinances and other business.

• Report from State Delegation
• Report from Federal Delegation
• IGR Ordinance Review

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The committee is also scheduled to review the third draft of IGR Ordinance Updates.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Review of third draft of IGR Ordinance Updates

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive routine updates from city lobbyists tracking state and federal legislation. This agenda contains only reporting items and does not include policy votes, rezonings, or public comment. Residents can view the meeting via YouTube or Zoom.

• State lobbyist report from Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Federal lobbyist report from John O’Donnel (if needed)
• Committee review of ongoing legislative tracking

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several propositions to be sent to voters during the 2024 General Election. These include changes to election cycles, appointment procedures for city officials, and separation of powers. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments and bond issuances.

• Issuance of $8,500,000 in Energy Savings/Municipal Infrastructure Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds
• Charter amendment regarding minimum votes for elected offices and runoff elections
• Charter amendment regarding appointment and removal of the City Attorney and City Clerk
• Charter amendment regarding appointment and removal of the Chief of Police and Fire Chief
• Zoning text amendments for the Volcano Heights Urban Center to allow drive-throughs

The City Council passed several propositions to be sent to voters in the 2024 General Election regarding city charter amendments. The Council also approved updates to the Integrated Development Ordinance and several mayoral appointments.

• Passed P-24-1 regarding minimum votes for elected offices and runoff elections (6-3)
• Passed P-24-3 regarding appointment of administrative officers and police/fire chiefs (6-3)
• Passed P-24-4 regarding separation of powers issues (7-2)
• Passed R-24-47, R-24-49, and R-24-50 ballot designations for charter amendments
• Approved O-24-13 citywide text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance (9-0)
• Approved O-24-11 allowing drive-throughs in Volcano Heights mixed-use districts (6-3)
• Approved O-24-12 requiring tribal representative referrals for Northwest Mesa Escarpment (9-0)
• Established a three-month moratorium on specific building demolition language (9-0)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will review community planning area assessment reports. The committee is also considering ordinances regarding electric-assisted bicycles and shared active transportation programs.

• EC-24-157 East Gateway ABQ CPA Assessment Report
• EC-24-159 Central Albuquerque CPA Assessment Report
• O-24-14 Ordinance to regulate electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes)
• O-24-23 Ordinance regarding shared active transportation program standards and permit fees

The committee recommended that the City Council pass an ordinance defining and regulating e-bikes and other personal motorized transportation. Two community planning area assessment reports were sent to Council for receipt. One ordinance regarding shared active transportation programs was sent to Council without a recommendation.

• Recommended 'Do Pass' for O-24-14 regarding e-bike and motorized transport regulation (5-0)
• Recommended 'Receipt Be Noted' for EC-24-157 East Gateway ABQ CPA report (5-0)
• Recommended 'Receipt Be Noted' for EC-24-159 Central Albuquerque CPA report (5-0)
• Sent O-24-23 regarding shared active transportation programs to Council without recommendation (5-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several items including a development agreement for affordable rental housing and architectural consultants for the Sunport. The agenda also includes amendments to city ordinances regarding elections, animal welfare funds, and transit security deadlines.

• Development Agreement with YES Housing, Inc. for West Mesa Ridge A affordable rental housing
• Architectural Consultants for In-Line Baggage System at the Albuquerque Sunport
• Amendment to extend the deadline for the Transit Department security study
• Amendment to City Charter regarding elections and public campaign financing
• Creation of a Heart Ordinance Fund for the Animal Welfare Department

The Finance & Government Operations Committee reviewed several legislative items, forwarding most to the full City Council with recommendations for approval or passage. The committee amended and forwarded an election and campaign finance ordinance without recommendation and declined to forward two street-naming resolutions. One resolution regarding transit vehicle advertising was forwarded with a recommendation to pass.

• Approved West Mesa Ridge A development agreement (5-0)
• Approved Sunport baggage system consultants (5-0)
• Forwarded transit security study extension (5-0)
• Forwarded amended election/campaign finance ordinance (5-0)
• Forwarded Heart Ordinance fund creation (5-0)
• Forwarded Parks and Recreation grant appropriation (5-0)
• Withdrew ATIIP grant application resolution (5-0)
• Failed to forward street name changes for Jim Baca and Herb Denish Avenues (2-3)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will discuss creating an IGR subgroup to monitor State Legislature Interim Committees and potential Capital Outlay reform. The meeting also includes reports from state and federal lobbyists.

• Proposal to establish an IGR member and staff working group
• Monitoring of State Interim Committees and Capital Outlay process changes
• Second review of IGR Amendments

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is reviewing several items, including multiple propositions to be sent to voters regarding the City Charter. The agenda also includes various consent agenda items, grant applications, and final actions on city policies.

• Propositions for the 2024 General Election regarding minimum votes, runoff elections, and appointment/removal procedures
• Adopting a Ranked Choice Voting System to amend the City Charter
• Creation of a task force to review the Albuquerque City Charter
• Real estate sales agreement for 2500 Leo Rd SW (0.30 acre)
• Grant applications for HUD, New Mexico Tourism Department, and FEMA

The City Council approved multiple grant applications, professional contracts, and a program to develop anti-human trafficking training and public awareness. Several proposed charter amendments and a ranked choice voting system were postponed or denied.

• Approved anti-human trafficking training and public awareness campaign (9-0)
• Approved 2024 Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds (9-0)
• Approved Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Ordinance amendments (9-0)
• Approved day labor pilot program for people experiencing homelessness (8-1)
• Approved Coronado Dog Park as not essential for municipal purposes (6-3)
• Denied adoption of a Ranked Choice Voting system (3-6)
• Denied amendment to the Immigrant Friendly Policy (4-5)
• Postponed multiple City Charter amendment propositions to June 17, 2024 (9-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council President introduced several new items for consideration. Key proposals include issuing $8.5 million in bonds for renewable energy projects and creating a new Route 66 Visitors Center Commission. Other items referred to committees include a housing development agreement and amendments to the Heart Ordinance. Several mayoral appointments and grant applications were also introduced for future action.

• Introduced O-24-27: Authorize $8.5M energy savings bonds (to be heard 6/17)
• Introduced O-24-29: Create Route 66 Visitors Center Commission (to be heard 6/17)
• Introduced O-24-30: Amend Heart Ordinance to dedicate fees to Animal Welfare Dept (referred to Finance Committee)
• Introduced EC-24-158: West Mesa Ridge A Development Agreement with YES Housing (referred to Finance Committee)
• Introduced R-24-62: Accept FEMA grant awards for FY2025-2027 (immediate action requested)
• Introduced R-24-63: Assign funds from Coronado Dog Park property sale (immediate action requested)
• Introduced EC-24-156: Appointment of James M. Dorn to Fire Code Board of Appeals (to be heard 6/17)
• Introduced EC-24-161: Appointment of John Osmon to Cable, Internet and PEG Advisory Board (to be heard 6/17)

City Council

The City Council will vote on funding for 2025 fiscal year government operations. The agenda also includes several propositions to be sent to voters regarding changes to the City Charter. Additionally, the council will review a $1 million bond issuance for Isotopes Stadium improvements.

• Appropriation of funds for FY 2025 city government operations (R-24-36)
• Issuance of up to $1,000,000 in lodgers’ tax bonds for Isotopes Stadium (O-24-20)
• Charter amendments regarding election procedures and official appointments (P-24-1, P-24-2, P-24-3)
• Replacement of the city's sustainability resolution (R-24-34)
• Appointment of John W. Grassham to the Albuquerque Museum Board of Trustees (EC-138)

The City Council passed the FY 2025 operating budget and established one-year objectives for the coming fiscal year. Council approved the issuance of up to $1 million in bonds for Isotopes Stadium improvements and passed a new Sustainability Resolution. Several proposed City Charter amendments were postponed to June 3, 2024.

• Approved FY 2025 operating budget as amended (8-1)
• Approved FY 2025 one-year objectives as amended (9-0)
• Passed O-24-20 authorizing up to $1M in bonds for Isotopes Stadium improvements (9-0)
• Passed R-24-34 replacing Article 9 of Chapter 3 with the Sustainability Resolution (9-0)
• Approved grant applications and potential awards for multiple departments as amended (8-0, 1 excused)
• Confirmed appointments of John W. Grassham to Museum Board and Dr. Anthony Fleg to Open Space Advisory Board (9-0)
• Approved lease agreements for Alamosa Health, Springer Industrial Center, and WIC program (9-0)
• Postponed multiple City Charter amendment propositions to June 3, 2024

President

The Council processed a series of communications and introductions. No final votes were recorded; items were either referred to specific committees or scheduled for a future meeting on June 3, 2024.

• Referred O-24-23 (shared active transportation standards) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred O-24-24 (transit security study deadline) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-24-25 (campaign financing) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-24-53 (state highway grant funds) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-24-54 (MRA ATIIP grant application) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-24-55 (renaming Eastman Crossing to Jim Baca Avenue) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-24-56 (renaming Crick Avenue to Herb Denish Avenue) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred R-24-60 (transit vehicle advertisements) to Finance & Government Operations Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss appropriations for city government operations for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also includes a discussion on establishing one-year objectives to meet five-year goals.

• R-24-36: Appropriating funds for city government operations for fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
• R-24-36: Adjusting fiscal year 2024 appropriations
• R-24-36: Appropriating capital funds
• R-24-40: Establishing one-year objectives for fiscal year 2025 to meet five-year goals

The Committee of the Whole approved a recommendation to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 budget appropriations and the city's one-year objectives. Both matters were substituted and amended before being sent to the City Council for action.

• Recommended Do Pass for FY 2025 budget appropriations R-24-36 (8-1)
• Sent FY 2025 budget appropriations R-24-36 to Council for Immediate Action (9-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for FY 2025 city objectives R-24-40 (9-0)
• Sent FY 2025 city objectives R-24-40 to Council for Immediate Action (9-0)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee is considering several ordinances regarding city codes and development standards. Items include regulating electric-assisted bicycles, metropolitan redevelopment authority, and specific text amendments for the Volcano Heights Urban Center and Rail Trail areas.

• O-24-14: Amending Traffic Code and Open Space Lands to regulate e-bikes
• O-24-22: Amending the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Ordinance
• R-24-46: Confirming authority for Tax Increment Financing via O-24-22
• O-24-13: Adopting 2023 IDO Annual Update citywide text amendments
• O-24-11: Allowing drive-throughs in Volcano Heights Urban Center mixed-use districts

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met May 15, 2024 with all five members present. It postponed the e-bike ordinance (O-24-14) to June 12, 2024, and sent the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency ordinance (O-24-22) and the related tax increment financing resolution (R-24-46) to Council with a Do Pass recommendation. The 2023 IDO Annual Update (O-24-13) was amended through several votes and sent to Council without recommendation, as were three small area text amendments (O-24-11, O-24-12, O-24-17). The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.

• Postponed e-bike and personal motorized transportation ordinance O-24-14 to June 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Sent Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency ordinance O-24-22 to Council with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)
• Sent tax increment financing resolution R-24-46 to Council with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)
• Adopted IDO Amendment No. 1 to O-24-13 (5-0)
• Adopted IDO Amendment No. 2 to O-24-13 (5-0)
• Adopted IDO Amendment No. 3 to O-24-13 (4-1, Grout against)
• Adopted IDO Amendment No. 4 to O-24-13 (4-1, Champine against)
• Failed IDO Amendment No. 5 to O-24-13 (2-3, Bassan, Champine, Grout against)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will review multiple proposals including ordinance amendments, contract awards, lease agreements, and grant applications. Key actions involve updating the city minimum wage and energy conservation codes, issuing up to $1,000,000 in bonds for Isotopes Stadium improvements, and allocating funds for homelessness and health services. These decisions will affect local business costs, building standards, stadium funding, and community support programs.

• O-24-20: Issuing up to $1,000,000 in Short-Term Lodgers’ Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds for Isotopes Stadium improvements
• O-24-21: Amending the Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance
• R-24-30 & R-24-33: Adopting 2024 CDBG/ESG fund plans and applying for a HUD Continuum of Care grant for homelessness services
• EC-24-129: Selling 0.30 acre vacant land at 2500 Leo Rd SW
• O-24-19: Updating city energy conservation codes to align with 2021 New Mexico standards

The committee recommended approval of $1 million in revenue bonds for tourist-related facilities, specifically Isotopes Stadium. Several contracts for airport consultants, health services, and professional testing were recommended for approval. The committee also advanced resolutions regarding HUD funding and homelessness day labor pilots.

• Recommended approval of up to $1M in bonds for Isotopes Stadium (5-0)
• Recommended Coronado Dog Park be declared not essential for municipal purposes (3-2)
• Recommended approval of architectural consultants for Sunport and Double Eagle II Airport (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 HUD entitlement funds action plan (5-0)
• Sent minimum wage ordinance amendment to Council without recommendation (3-2)
• Sent immigrant friendly policy amendment to Council without recommendation (3-2)
• Postponed Environmental Justice Air Quality Permit to August 12, 2024 (4-0, 1 recused)
• Recommended approval of real estate sales agreement for 2500 Leo Rd SW (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss resolutions regarding the City of Albuquerque's budget for fiscal year 2025. This includes appropriating funds for city operations and capital projects, as well as establishing one-year objectives to meet five-year goals.

• Resolution R-24-36: Appropriating funds for FY 2025 city operations and capital funds
• Resolution R-24-40: Establishing one-year objectives for fiscal year 2025

The Committee of the Whole unanimously voted to postpone two items: the appropriation of funds for the City of Albuquerque's fiscal year 2025 operations and capital funds, and the establishment of one-year objectives for fiscal year 2025. Both matters were moved to May 16, 2024, by motion from Councilor Peña.

• Postponed R-24-36 (FY2025 appropriations) to May 16, 2024 (9-0)
• Postponed R-24-40 (FY2025 one-year objectives) to May 16, 2024 (9-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will review amendments to the IGR Resolution and a resolution adding the final list of 2024 federal earmark requests to the city's federal priorities. Reports from state and federal lobbyists may also be provided if needed. Public comment is not permitted at this meeting.

• Review of amendments to IGR Resolution
• Review of resolution adding 2024 final list of federal earmark requests to the 2024 Federal Priorities Resolution
• Potential reports from state and federal lobbyists

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to issue up to $22,500,000 in gross receipts tax improvement revenue bonds for capital projects. The agenda also includes several appointments, grant applications, and amendments to city ordinances.

• $22,500,000 bond issuance for various capital improvements including the Southwest Public Safety Center
• Food and Beverage Concessions Program at the Sunport
• Advanced Air, LLC Commuter Airline Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement
• Mesa Verde Park renovation grant application
• Amending the Human Rights Ordinance

The City Council approved the issuance of Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds to fund various public safety and community projects. The council also passed a new Food Service and Retail Ordinance and updated the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved issuance of up to $22.5M in Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds (9-0)
• Passed O-24-15 creating the Food Service and Retail Ordinance (8-1)
• Adopted updated Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan (9-0)
• Approved grant application for Mesa Verde Park renovation (9-0)
• Accepted Land Use Hearing Officer recommendation regarding cannabis retail site plan (9-0)
• Approved recyclable material processing and marketing services award (8-1)
• Passed amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance (9-0)
• Passed amendments to City Code relating to elections and petitions (9-0)

President

The May 6, 2024 Council meeting was a letter-of-introduction session: items were introduced and referred to committees or scheduled for a future hearing, with no substantive decisions or votes recorded. Introductions included four proposed City Charter amendments (P-24-1 through P-24-4) and companion resolutions (R-24-47 through R-24-50) to place them on the 2024 General Election ballot, an ordinance amending the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Ordinance (O-24-22), and a resolution on tax increment financing (R-24-46). Several mayoral appointments, legal and financial reports, lease amendments, and grant items were also introduced. Most items were set to be heard at the Council Meeting on 5/20/2024 or referred to the Finance & Government Operations or Land Use, Planning, and Zoning committees.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; items were introduced and referred or scheduled
• Charter amendment propositions P-24-1 to P-24-4 introduced (Lewis, Peña, Grout); set for 5/20/2024 hearing
• Companion ballot resolutions R-24-47 to R-24-50 introduced; set for 5/20/2024 hearing
• O-24-22 amending Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Ordinance referred to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• R-24-46 on tax increment financing referred to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• R-24-45 amending Immigrant Friendly Policy referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Mayoral appointments (Horine, Grassham, Fleg) and legal/financial reports set for 5/20/2024 hearing
• Lease amendments and grant items referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss appropriations for city government operations for fiscal year 2025. The committee will also review one-year objectives intended to meet five-year goals.

• R-24-36: Appropriating funds for operating the government of the City of Albuquerque for fiscal year 2025
• R-24-40: Establishing one-year objectives for fiscal year 2025 to meet five-year goals

The Committee of the Whole postponed discussions on the Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital funds appropriation and the establishment of one-year city objectives. Both items were moved to May 9, 2024.

• Postponed R-24-36 regarding FY 2025 appropriations to May 9, 2024 (9-0)
• Postponed R-24-40 regarding FY 2025 one-year objectives to May 9, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved rule suspension to extend meeting to 11:00 p.m. (9-0)
• Approved rule suspension to extend meeting to 11:15 p.m. (9-0)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council is meeting to discuss several administrative actions, including the authorization of gross receipts tax improvement revenue bonds. The agenda includes multiple mayoral appointments, grant applications, and updates to city code and procedures.

• Authorization of up to $20,000,000 in Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds
• Ordinance to amend the City of Albuquerque Code of Ordinances regarding grants administration
• Resolution establishing a two-year policy for priority site plan approval and construction permitting
• Resolution directing the Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness to report on unhoused services expenditure
• Grant application for USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry inflation reduction funds

The City Council established a two-year policy to prioritize site plan approval and permitting for permanent housing projects. The Council also approved the appropriation of opioid settlement funds and updated grants administrative processes.

• Passed R-24-22 establishing priority permitting for permanent housing projects (9-0)
• Passed R-24-29 appropriation of opioid settlement funds (5-4)
• Passed O-24-18 and RA-24-1 to improve grants administrative processes (9-0)
• Passed R-24-35 directing a report on city funds spent on services for the unhoused (9-0)
• Approved grant application for Route 66 East Gateway Sign Project (9-0)
• Approved grant application for Cities For Financial Empowerment Fund (9-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement for Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. legal services (9-0)
• Postponed O-24-10 regarding $22.5M in Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds to May 6, 2024 (9-0)

President

The Council processed a series of communications and introductions. Most items, including proposed ordinances for energy codes and minimum wage, were referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings.

• Referred FY/23 Outstanding Encumbrances report to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred real estate sales agreement for 2500 Leo Rd SW to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred energy conservation code amendments to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred $1M bond issuance for Isotopes Stadium to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred minimum wage ordinance amendments to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred day labor pilot program for homeless individuals to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred anti-human trafficking training and outreach to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred FY 2025 one-year objectives to the Committee of the Whole

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will review several amendments to city ordinances and development codes. This includes updates to the regional comprehensive plan and new regulations for e-bikes and motorized transportation.

• Adopting an updated Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan
• Regulating e-bikes and other personal motorized modes of transportation
• Allowing drive-throughs in Volcano Heights Urban Center mixed-use zones
• Grant application for the renovation of Mesa Verde Park
• New development standards for properties adjacent to the Rail Trail

The committee recommended that the City Council approve an updated Comprehensive Plan and a federal grant application for Mesa Verde Park. Five other ordinances regarding e-bikes, zoning amendments, and rail trail standards were postponed to May 15, 2024.

• Recommended Do Pass for R-24-26 federal grant for Mesa Verde Park renovation (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for R-24-27 updated Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Postponed O-24-14 regarding e-bikes and motorized transportation to May 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Postponed O-24-13 Integrated Development Ordinance annual update to May 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Postponed O-24-11 regarding Volcano Heights drive-throughs to May 15, 2024 (4-0)
• Postponed O-24-12 regarding Northwest Mesa Escarpment tribal referrals to May 15, 2024 (4-0)
• Postponed O-24-17 regarding Rail Trail development standards to May 15, 2024 (4-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several municipal actions including property declarations, contract awards, and ordinance amendments. Items include food service regulations, airport terminal agreements, and various grant applications for community safety and arts.

• Award recommendation for recyclable material processing and marketing services
• Award recommendation for Sunport food and beverage concessions program
• Commuter airline terminal lease and operating agreement with Advanced Air, LLC
• Amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance
• Grant application for a Violence Intervention Fund via the NM Department of Health

The Finance & Government Operations Committee recommended approval for multiple property disposals, a Sunport concessions program, and a five-year financial forecast. The committee recommended passing amendments to the Human Rights and Elections ordinances, but failed to recommend a recyclable material processing contract.

• Recommended approval for declaring 528 Charleston St SE, 2117 Osuna Rd NE, and 341 Charleston St SE not essential for municipal purposes (4-0)
• Denied recommendation for recyclable material processing award RFP-2023-463-DSW-EV (0-4)
• Recommended approval for Sunport food and beverage concessions and Advanced Air lease (4-0)
• Recommended approval for the Five-Year Forecast FY2024 To FY2028 (4-0)
• Recommended 'Do Pass' for substituted Human Rights Ordinance O-24-5 (4-0)
• Sent Food Service and Retail Ordinance O-24-15 to Council without recommendation (4-0)
• Recommended 'Do Pass' for elections petition amendment O-24-16 and grants process amendment O-24-18 (4-0)
• Recommended 'Do Pass' for gun violence prevention and state library grant applications (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering the issuance and sale of several series of general obligation bonds. The agenda also includes various mayoral appointments, land use requests, and a declaration regarding the Police Chief.

• $111,850,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Series 2024A and 2024B)
• Designation of Central Avenue Bridge Crossing Site as a City Landmark
• Alignment of the Rio Grande Trail
• Application for Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Northern Sand Dunes property
• Declaration of No Confidence in Police Chief Harold Medina

The Albuquerque City Council approved a substituted ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $111,850,000 in general obligation bonds, split into $102,850,000 General Purpose Series 2024A and $9,000,000 Storm Sewer Series 2024B, and passed a related resolution authorizing notices for bids on those bonds. The council also sustained a line-item veto of R-24-8, the capital implementation program amendment, with no motion or vote taken. A declaration of no confidence in Police Chief Harold Medina was withdrawn after a motion to postpone it to April 15 failed 4-5. The council postponed an opioid settlement appropriation and a priority site plan approval policy to April 15, and approved a long consent agenda of appointments, contracts, and grant applications.

• Passed as substituted O-24-4 authorizing up to $111,850,000 in general obligation bonds (9-0)
• Passed as substituted R-24-17 authorizing notices for bids on the 2024A and 2024B bonds (9-0)
• Sustained line-item veto of R-24-8 capital implementation program amendment (no motion or vote taken)
• Withdrew declaration of no confidence in Police Chief Harold Medina (9-0) after postponement motion failed 4-5
• Postponed R-24-29 opioid settlement appropriation to April 15 (9-0)
• Postponed R-24-22 priority site plan approval policy to April 15 (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including appointments, grant applications, and a ground lease with Mesa Media Holdings LLC (9-0)
• Passed O-24-3 designating the Central Avenue Bridge Crossing Site as a city landmark (9-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee is reviewing ranked lists of earmarks for Senator Lujan’s office and project requests for Representatives Stansbury and Vasquez. Staff will also present proposed changes to the IGR Ordinance for review at a future meeting.

• Review/approval of earmarked projects for Senator Lujan’s Office
• Review/approval of project requests for Representative Stansbury’s and Vasquez’s offices
• Presentation on proposed changes to the IGR Ordinance
• Federal lobbyist report regarding earmarks

President

The Council processed a series of communications and introductions, referring several contracts, grant applications, and reports to specific committees for review. No final votes on the listed items were recorded in this document.

• Referred Coronado Dog Park essentiality (EC-24-110) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred promotional testing award (EC-24-111) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Sunport and Double Eagle II architectural consultants (EC-24-112) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Youth Development, Inc social service agreement (EC-24-113) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred CTE professional/technical contract (EC-24-114) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Comprehensive Counseling 505 LLC contract (EC-24-115) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Housing Forward Fund FY24 Report (EC-24-116) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred FY 2025 operating budget appropriation (R-24-36) to Committee of the Whole

City Council

The Council will consider appointments for the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. The agenda includes contracts for migrant assistance services and a reimbursement increase for the Uptown Transit Center. Members will also review grant applications for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program.

• Emergency purchase of migrant sheltering services
• Reimbursement increase for Uptown Transit Center Joint Development Partnership Agreement
• Award recommendation for Migrant Assistance Services RFP
• Grant funding application for Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
• Appointments for Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer

The City Council approved emergency and awarded contracts for migrant sheltering and assistance services. The council confirmed the appointments of the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer, and approved grant funding for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program.

• Approved emergency purchase of migrant sheltering services (8-1)
• Approved award for RFP-2024-522-DFA-EV Migrant Assistance Services (9-0)
• Confirmed Kevin Sourisseau as Chief Financial Officer (7-0)
• Confirmed Patrick Montoya as Chief Operations Officer (9-0)
• Approved grant funds for Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program Phase 2 (9-0)
• Confirmed 7 board appointments including Affordable Housing Committee (9-0)
• Denied appointment of Andrea Calderon to Accountability in Government Oversight Committee (4-5)
• Confirmed Robert J. Aragon to Accountability in Government Oversight Committee (6-3)

President

The provided document is a Letter of Introduction listing communications and proposed legislation. No substantive decisions were made; items were either referred to committees or scheduled for a future meeting on April 3, 2024.

• Referred O-24-10 ($20M bond issuance) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-24-11 (Volcano Heights drive-throughs) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred O-24-12 (Tribal referrals for VPO-2) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred O-24-13 (2023 IDO Annual Update) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred O-24-14 (E-bike regulation) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred O-24-15 (Food Service and Retail Ordinance) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-24-16 (Elections and Petitions) to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred O-24-17 (Rail Trail development standards) to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The committee will consider several items regarding land use and infrastructure. This includes a proposed two-year policy to prioritize permitting for permanent housing projects in specific areas. Members will also discuss landmark designations and grant applications for open space acquisition.

• Designating Central Avenue Bridge Crossing Site as a City Landmark
• Amending Complete Streets Ordinance regarding green stormwater infrastructure
• Grant application for Northern Sand Dunes property acquisition
• Approving the Rio Grande Trail alignment
• Priority permitting policy for permanent housing projects

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee recommended several ordinances and resolutions to the City Council, including a new housing priority policy and landmark designation. The committee also recommended the confirmation of a mayoral appointment to the Environmental Planning Commission.

• Recommended confirmation of Daniel Aragon to the Environmental Planning Commission (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass, as Amended, for designating the Central Avenue Bridge Crossing Site as a City Landmark (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass, as Substituted, for amending the Complete Streets Ordinance regarding Green Stormwater Infrastructure (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for a federal grant application to acquire the Northern Sand Dunes Property (4-1)
• Recommended Do Pass for the Rio Grande Trail alignment (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass, as Amended, for a two-year priority site plan and permitting policy for permanent housing (5-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The committee will review the issuance of over $111 million in bonds for public safety and infrastructure. The agenda also includes a declaration of no confidence in Police Chief Harold Medina and amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance. Additionally, several grant applications and contract awards will be discussed.

• Issuance of $111,850,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Declaration of No Confidence in Police Chief Harold Medina
• Amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance
• Violence Intervention Fund Grant application
• Award recommendations for Disclosure and Bond Counsel services

The committee recommended that the City Council approve the issuance and sale of up to $111.85 million in general obligation bonds for various city projects. Several grant applications and counsel service awards were also advanced to the Council. A declaration of no confidence in Police Chief Harold Medina was sent to the Council without a recommendation.

• Recommended approval of $111.85M in General Obligation Bonds (5-0)
• Sent declaration of no confidence in Police Chief Harold Medina to Council without recommendation (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Certified Local Government Subgrants for Planning Department (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Disclosure and Bond Counsel services awards (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan corrections (5-0)
• Recommended approval of grant application for disc golf facilities (5-0)
• Postponed decision on Lot 8 Block 26 Emil Mann Addition to April 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Postponed Human Rights Ordinance amendment to April 8, 2024 (5-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will review the 2024 state legislative session and receive an update on federal congressional earmarks. Members will also discuss updating the IGR Ordinance regarding priorities resolution format.

• Review of 2024 Legislative Session (State Lobbyists)
• 2024 Federal Congressional Earmarks Update (Federal Lobbyists)
• Discussion of updating IGR Ordinance regarding Priorities Resolution Format

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider a directive for a multi-agency investigation into an incident involving Police Chief Harold Medina. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding the demolition of unsafe buildings and emergency migrant sheltering services.

• Investigation into February 17, 2024, incident involving Police Chief Harold Medina
• Ordinance for administrative demolition of unsafe commercial or residential structures
• Emergency purchase of migrant sheltering services
• Zoning appeal for a 1.6-acre site in Volcano Cliffs at Resolana Pl NW
• Lease agreement with G3 Investors LLC at 707 Broadway NE

The City Council approved an ordinance for the administrative demolition of unsafe commercial buildings and dwellings. Other key actions included updating flood hazard drainage controls and approving several board appointments.

• Passed ordinance for administrative demolition of unsafe buildings (7-2)
• Passed amendments to flood hazard and drainage control designations (9-0)
• Denied request for multi-agency investigation into Feb 17 incident involving Police Chief (4-5)
• Approved lease agreement with G3 Investors LLC at 707 Broadway NE (9-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement for legal services with Holland & Hart, LLP (9-0)
• Accepted Land Use Hearing Officer recommendation regarding zoning appeal at Resolana Pl NW (9-0)
• Postponed emergency purchase of migrant sheltering services to March 18, 2024 (5-4)
• Confirmed 16 mayoral appointments to various city advisory boards (9-0 each)

President

The Albuquerque City Council received a list of communications and introductions but did not vote on most items during this session. Several appointments and grant applications were referred to committees or scheduled for a future meeting on March 18, 2024. Two items requested immediate action: a supplemental agreement for legal services and a directive for an investigation into a police incident.

• EC-24-66: Requested immediate action for Risk Second Supplemental Agreement for Outside Counsel Legal Services
• EC-24-67: Referred declaration of 2117 Osuna Rd NE as not essential to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• EC-24-71: Requested immediate action for appointment of Brian C. Patterson to Impact Fee Committee
• R-24-23: Requested immediate action to amend official list of City Council meetings for 2024
• R-24-24: Requested immediate action to direct administration to request multi-agency investigation into Feb 17 police incident
• R-24-22: Referred two-year policy for priority site plan approval to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• R-24-21: Referred grant application for Disc Golf Facilities to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Multiple appointments (EC-24-68 through EC-24-80, OC-24-8, OC-24-9) scheduled for hearing on 3/18/2024

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will discuss several infrastructure and public safety proposals. This includes a resolution for Central Avenue improvements and converting Marquette and Tijeras Avenues to two-way roadways. The Council will also consider an ordinance regarding the demolition of unsafe commercial buildings and dwellings.

• Ordinance for administrative demolition of unsafe commercial buildings or dwellings
• Central Avenue Right Of Way Improvements Project between 1st and 8th Streets
• Resolution creating a program for human feces disposal on properties
• Approval of the Long Range Transit Security Program Study and Plan
• Award recommendation for grant consulting services

The City Council passed resolutions to improve the Central Avenue right of way and create a program for the disposal of human feces on city properties. The Council also approved a Long Range Transit Security Program Study and Plan and confirmed multiple board appointments.

• Passed R-24-10 for Central Avenue right of way improvements and converting Marquette and Tijeras Avenues to two-way roadways (9-0)
• Passed R-24-3 to create a program for the disposal of human feces on city properties (9-0)
• Approved Long Range Transit Security Program Study and Plan (8-0, 1 excused)
• Passed R-24-11 requiring quarterly reports on Route 66 Centennial preparations (9-0)
• Passed R-24-1 to supplement current appropriations for the Capital Implementation Program (8-0, 1 excused)
• Denied appointment of Dr. Michael Wartell to the Personnel Board (0-9)
• Passed M-24-2 supporting state legislation on criminal competency determination (6-3)
• Postponed O-24-1 regarding administrative demolition of unsafe buildings to March 4, 2024 (8-0, 1 excused)

President

The meeting consisted of a Letter of Introduction where various communications, appointments, and proposed ordinances were referred to committees or scheduled for future hearings. No final votes or substantive decisions were recorded in this document.

• Referred EC-24-40, EC-24-41, EC-24-43, EC-24-46, EC-24-61, OC-24-7, O-24-4, O-24-5, R-24-14, R-24-15, and R-24-17 to the Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred EC-24-55, O-24-3, O-24-6, R-24-16, and R-24-18 to the Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Scheduled EC-24-45, EC-24-47, EC-24-48, EC-24-49, EC-24-50, EC-24-51, EC-24-52, EC-24-53, EC-24-54, EC-24-56, EC-24-57, EC-24-58, EC-24-59, EC-24-60, EC-24-62, EC-24-63, EC-24-64, EC-24-65, O-24-7, and R-24-19 for the 3/4/2024 Council Meeting
• Requested immediate action for EC-24-42 and EC-24-44

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive a report from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The agenda also includes a potential report from a federal lobbyist.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Potential report from Federal Lobbyist

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will review reports from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The agenda also includes a potential report from a federal lobbyist.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Report from Federal Lobbyist if needed

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will receive reports from state lobbyists and discuss the state legislature. A report from a federal lobbyist may also be provided if needed. Public comment will not be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Potential report from Federal Lobbyist

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will review several items including emergency service purchases and new environmental ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on grant applications for community safety, cultural properties, and energy efficiency development.

• Emergency purchase of migrant sheltering services (EC-24-35)
• Environmental Justice In Air Quality Permitting Ordinance (O-23-96)
• Amendments to flood hazard and drainage control regulations (O-24-2)
• Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant application (R-24-4)
• Updates to the City's Capital Implementation Program (R-24-8)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will review reports regarding the State Legislature. The agenda also includes a potential report from a federal lobbyist.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Report from Federal Lobbyist if needed

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive a report from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The agenda also includes a potential report from a federal lobbyist and other business.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Report from Federal Lobbyist if needed

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive a report from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The agenda also includes a potential report from a federal lobbyist.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Report from Federal Lobbyist if needed

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet for routine legislative liaison updates. The agenda lists a report on the State Legislature, an optional federal lobbyist update, and other business. This is a procedural session with no public comment or specific actions scheduled.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Optional Report from Federal Lobbyist
• Other Business

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to receive a report from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The agenda also includes a potential report from a federal lobbyist and other business.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Report from Federal Lobbyist if needed

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive a report from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The meeting may also include a report from a federal lobbyist if required.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Potential report from Federal Lobbyist

City Council

The City Council is considering several administrative actions including board appointments and a right-of-way vacation. The meeting also includes a final action regarding rural supplemental grant funds for the Economic Development Department.

• Sole source purchase of an interactive driving simulator for DMD/Street Maintenance Division
• Vacation of public right-of-way at Knotts Landing Court NW (approx. 6.9 acres)
• Creation of a Hospitality Renewal Initiative Working Group to explore motel voucher options
• Selection of the Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency
• Acceptance of Rural Supplemental Grant Funds for the Economic Development Department

The Albuquerque City Council confirmed Diane McDermott as Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency (9-0) after first tabling and then removing the item from the table. The council also passed R-24-5 creating a working group to explore options for the motel voucher program, and approved a sole source purchase of an interactive driving simulator for the Street Maintenance Division. Several mayoral appointments were confirmed, and one appointment was postponed to February 21, 2024.

• Confirmed Diane McDermott as Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency (9-0)
• Passed R-24-5 creating the Hospitality Renewal Initiative Working Group to explore motel voucher program options (9-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of an interactive driving simulator for DMD/Street Maintenance Division (9-0)
• Approved Knotts Landing Court NW right-of-way vacation, Project# PR-2023-009260 (9-0)
• Passed R-24-6 accepting Rural Supplemental Grant Funds from the Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (9-0)
• Confirmed Dayan Hochman-Vigil to Airport Advisory Board (9-0)
• Confirmed Wendy C. Santiesteban to ABQ Volunteers Advisory Board (9-0)
• Confirmed Jan DeMay and Travis Kellerman to Impact Fee Committee (9-0 each)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee is meeting to receive reports from state lobbyists on the current state legislature and possibly from a federal lobbyist. The agenda also includes other business. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Report from Federal Lobbyist if needed
• Other Business
• No public comment will be taken

President

The Albuquerque City Council received a letter of introduction listing numerous Mayor's appointments to advisory boards, which are scheduled for a hearing on February 21, 2024. Several resolutions regarding grants, capital projects, and flood hazard regulations were referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee. One resolution requesting immediate action for Rural Supplemental Grant funds was introduced, while a report on outstanding encumbrances was withdrawn by the Administration.

• EC-24-31 Report of FY/23 Outstanding Encumbrances withdrawn by Administration
• EC-24-19 Engineering Consultants for Geotechnical Services referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• EC-24-33 Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency 2023 Annual Report referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• EC-24-35 Emergency Purchase of Migrant Sheltering Services referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• O-24-2 Amending Flood Hazard and Drainage Control regulations referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• R-24-6 Rural Supplemental Grant Funds appropriation introduced with Immediate Action Requested
• R-24-7 State Cultural Properties Restoration Fund grant application referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• R-24-8 Capital Implementation Program amendments referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to receive a report from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The agenda also includes a potential report from a federal lobbyist and other business.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Report from Federal Lobbyist if needed

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will receive reports from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. A report from a federal lobbyist may also be provided if needed. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists and discussion of State Legislature
• Potential report from Federal Lobbyist

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to hear a report from state lobbyists regarding the State Legislature. The agenda also includes an election for a Vice-Chair and potential updates from a federal lobbyist.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Report from Federal Lobbyist if needed

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will review a long-range transit security plan and a program for the disposal of human feces on properties. The committee also intends to defer discussions regarding an air quality ordinance and a federal grant application until February 12, 2024.

• Approval of Long Range Transit Security Program Study and Plan
• Sole source purchase of interactive driving simulator for DMD/Street Maintenance Division
• Administrative demolition of unsafe commercial buildings and structures
• Creation of a program for the disposal of human feces on properties
• Creation of a working group to reimagine the Motel Voucher Program

The Finance & Government Operations Committee recommended several items for Council approval, including a transit security plan and grant consulting services. The committee also advanced resolutions regarding human feces disposal and the Hospitality Renewal Initiative Working Group. Two items were postponed to February 12, 2024.

• Recommended approval of Long Range Transit Security Program Study and Plan (5-0)
• Recommended approval of sole source purchase for interactive driving simulator (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Grant Consulting Services award (5-0)
• Postponed Environmental Justice In Air Quality Permitting Ordinance to Feb 12 (5-0)
• Sent administrative demolition of unsafe buildings to Council without recommendation (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Capital Implementation Program appropriation supplement (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for human feces disposal program (5-0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Hospitality Renewal Initiative Working Group (5-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

This meeting consists of procedural reports from state and federal lobbyists regarding the legislature. The committee will also discuss other business. Public comment is not permitted at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists and Discussion of State Legislature
• Report from Federal Lobbyist if needed

City Council

The City Council will consider several final actions, including grant applications for a medical sobering center and air monitoring. The body will also discuss establishing priorities for the 2025 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Grant application for the Albuquerque Medical Sobering Center via U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Inflation Reduction Act Air Monitoring Grant application for the Environmental Health Department
• Establishment of priorities and criteria for the 2025 Capital Improvements Plan
• Adoption of a new Fire Code to replace the 2019 code
• Declaration regarding 508 1st Street NW

The City Council approved R-23-194, setting priorities and criteria for the 2025 Capital Improvements Plan and allocating amounts within the 2025 General Obligation Bond program. It also passed R-24-2, establishing federal programming and policy priorities for federal fiscal years 2024/2025, after substituting and amending it; an amendment by President Lewis failed 1-8 while an amendment by Councilor Peña carried 9-0. The council confirmed several mayoral appointments to boards and commissions and passed a new fire code (O-23-92), while postponing two items to February 21, 2024 and withdrawing a grant item. All recorded votes were unanimous 9-0 except the failed Lewis amendment.

• Passed R-23-194 setting 2025 Capital Improvements Plan priorities and General Obligation Bond allocations (9-0)
• Passed R-24-2 establishing federal programming and policy priorities for FY2024/2025, as substituted and amended (9-0)
• Lewis Amendment No. 1 to R-24-2 failed (1-8)
• Peña Amendment No. 2 to R-24-2 carried (9-0)
• Passed O-23-92 adopting a new fire code and repealing the 2019 Fire Prevention Code (9-0)
• Passed R-23-188 authorizing a grant application and acceptance for the Medical Sobering Center (9-0)
• Confirmed mayoral appointments to the Environmental Planning Commission, Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board, Senior Affairs Advisory Council, and Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board (9-0 each)
• Postponed EC-23-391 (Personnel Board appointment) and EC-23-383 (508 1st Street NW) to February 21, 2024 (9-0 each)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee is meeting to review federal priorities legislation. The committee will also receive a report from the State Lobby Team and discuss the State Legislative Session.

• Review of Federal Priorities Legislation
• Report from State Lobby Team (Joe Thompson, Al Park)
• Discussion on State Legislative Session

City Council

The City Council will review updates to the Uniform Administrative and Technical Codes for buildings, plumbing, and electrical installations. The agenda also includes a proposal to increase maximum building heights in Mesa Del Sol. Additionally, the Council will address federal policy priorities for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

• Adopting new Uniform Administrative and Technical Codes for buildings and plumbing
• Increasing maximum building heights in Mesa Del Sol from 80 to 110 feet
• Awarding redevelopment services contract to multiple firms
• Terminal Building lease and operating agreement with United Airlines
• Resolution urging state legislature changes to pretrial detention systems

The City Council elected its leadership for the term and approved a uniform administrative and technical code for building construction and repair. The Council also approved a lease agreement with United Airlines and a redevelopment services award.

• Elected Dan Lewis as Council President (8-1)
• Elected Renée Grout as Vice-President (unanimous)
• Elected Klarissa Peña as Chair of the Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Approved Terminal Building Lease and Operating Agreement with United Airlines, Inc. (9-0)
• Passed O-23-95 adopting a Uniform Administrative Code and Technical Codes for buildings (9-0)
• Passed R-23-196 increasing maximum building height from 80 to 110 feet for Mesa Del Sol (9-0)
• Passed M-24-1 urging state legislature to change criminal justice pretrial detention system (9-0)
• Approved award for redevelopment services to SB Friedman Development Advisors and partners (9-0)

President

The Albuquerque City Council met on January 8, 2024, to introduce communications, executive communications, mayoral appointments, and proposed resolutions and ordinances. Items were either referred to committees for future review or scheduled for upcoming council meetings, with no final legislative decisions recorded in the provided minutes.

• Referred Long Range Transit Security Program Study and Plan to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred sole source purchase of interactive driving simulator to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled re-appointments of Mr. Deepesh Kholwadwala, Mr. Steve Borbas, and Ms. Lorey A. Esquibel for hearing on 1/22/2024
• Referred Grant Consulting Services RFP award recommendation to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred ordinance on administrative demolition of unsafe buildings to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred capital implementation program amendment to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred program for disposal of human feces on properties to Finance & Government Operations Committee

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will review and recommend the City of Albuquerque’s federal legislative priorities for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. No public comment will be accepted at this meeting. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond a general discussion period.

• Review and recommendation of federal FY 2024 & 2025 legislative priorities for the City of Albuquerque
• General discussion under "Other Business"