Albuquerque public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider approving $47 million in gross receipts tax bonds for the Juniper Flats housing project and a 'Rental Practices Ordinance' to codify state laws on tenant fees. The body will also vote on several appointments and a zoning map amendment for the Menaul area.

• Approval of $47M gross receipts tax bonds for Juniper Flats housing
• Adoption of 'Rental Practices Ordinance' codifying SB 267
• Zoning map amendment for Menaul Metropolitan Redevelopment Area
• Appointment of member to Open Space Advisory Board
• Approval of contract with IDEMIA for AFIS platform

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including a redevelopment tax abatement for a multi-family residential project at 4th and La Plata, a lease agreement for 516 ARTS, and a recommendation to award a group benefits consultant contract. Other items include approving the Transit Department's safety plan, requiring quarterly operations reports from public safety departments, and amending the capital implementation program for a roadway project and new grant appropriations.

• R-25-212: Redevelopment tax abatement for 4th & La Plata Multi-Family Residential Development Project (4th & La Plata, LLC)
• EC-25-482: 516 ARTS Operating and Facility Lease Agreement 2025-2031
• EC-25-537: Mayor's recommendation to award Group Benefits Consultant contract for Human Resources Department
• R-25-209: Amending capital program to add McMahon Boulevard roadway project between Kayenta Street and Universe Boulevard Northwest
• R-25-205: Requiring quarterly operations reports from Albuquerque Fire, Police, and Community Safety Departments

The Finance & Government Operations Committee approved several items and sent them to the full council with recommendations. The amendment to the City’s Capital Implementation Program (R-25-211) was approved 4‑0 and forwarded. A redevelopment tax abatement (R-25-212) was amended but the recommendation to send it to council failed 2‑2. All other motions passed unanimously and were sent to council.

• Sent EC-25-482 arts lease to council with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Sent EC-25-537 mayor’s award for group benefits consultant to council with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Sent R-25-202 transit safety plan to council with recommendation to pass (4-0)
• Amended R-25-209 road project, then sent to council with recommendation to pass as amended (4-0)
• Sent R-25-205 quarterly reports requirement to council with recommendation to pass (4-0)
• Sent R-25-211 capital implementation program amendment to council with recommendation to pass (4-0)
• Amended R-25-212 redevelopment tax abatement but failed to send to council (2-2)
• All other motions passed unanimously; meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will hear reports from state and federal lobbyists on current legislative matters. An update on the capital outlay process will also be presented. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Report from Federal Lobbyist John O'Donnell
• Update on Capital Outlay Process from Administration Representative Tom Menicucci and City Council Representative

City Council

The City Council will vote on issuing up to $47 million in gross receipts tax revenue bonds, including $18 million for the Juniper Flats housing development and $29 million to refund existing bonds. Final actions include a proposal to repeal the charter requirement for a public vote on performing arts center, sending it to the 2026 general election. The consent agenda includes on-call engineering contracts, domestic violence advocacy awards, and the quarterly ABQ RIDE security report.

• O-25-99: Issue up to $47M in bonds — $18M for Juniper Flats housing, $29M for refunding Series 2015A bonds
• P-25-8 & R-25-208: Propose repealing Article XI, Section 7 of the city charter (public vote on performing arts center) for 2026 ballot
• R-25-199: Establish affordable housing as a citywide priority for the 57th New Mexico State Legislature
• R-25-183: Establish emergency funding for replacing dying turf grass in parks city-wide
• R-25-204: Repeal the St. Joseph Hospital Metropolitan Redevelopment Area designation and plan

The council postponed a $47 million bond issuance to Dec. 15 and approved city‑wide on‑call engineering services for transportation and storm‑drainage projects. It adopted amendments to the city code to improve budget processes, established affordable‑housing funding, and created emergency turf‑replacement funding for parks. The council also repealed the St. Joseph Hospital redevelopment designation and passed two voter propositions to amend Article XI, Section 7 of the charter for the Performing Arts Center.

• Postponed O-25-99 Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds issuance to Dec 15 (9-0)
• Approved EC-25-521 City‑wide on‑call engineering services for transportation and storm drainage (9-0)
• Amended Chapter 2, Article 11 of the City Code to improve budget proposal processes (9-0)
• Established funding for affordable housing as a citywide priority (R-25-199) (9-0)
• Amended R-25-183 Emergency parks grass and turf replacement funding (9-0)
• Repealed St. Joseph Hospital Metropolitan Redevelopment Area designation (R-25-204) (9-0)
• Passed P-25-8 proposition to be sent to voters in 2026 to repeal Article XI, Section 7 (Performing Arts Center) (9-0)
• Passed R-25-208 proposition to be submitted to voters to amend Article XI, Section 7 (9-0)

President

The Dec 1, 2025 meeting was a President Letter of Introduction with no votes taken. Two agenda items—R‑25‑211 and R‑25‑212—were referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee for further review. All other items were scheduled to be heard at the Dec 15, 2025 council meeting. No other actions were decided.

• R-25-211 referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• R-25-212 referred to Finance & Government Operations Committee

City Council

This meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple items, but the most consequential is a proposed $47M bond ordinance to finance the Juniper Flats housing development and refund existing bonds. The council will also take final action on several resolutions, including emergency parks turf replacement, an airport observation deck project, a master plan amendment for 60 acres of residential development, and a proposal to repeal the public vote requirement for performing arts center. Additionally, there is an appeal regarding a zoning variance for a wall at 5501 Bluewater Road NW.

• O-25-99: $47M bond for Juniper Flats housing (up to $18M) and refunding bonds (up to $29M)
• EC-25-485: Artificial Intelligence Policy and Deliverables (consent)
• R-25-203: Text amendment to Westland Master Plan to change 60 acres from Education to Residential
• R-25-183: Emergency parks grass and turf replacement funding city-wide
• P-25-8 / R-25-208: Proposition to repeal Article XI, Section 7 of City Charter (public vote on performing arts center)

The council voted to postpone the issuance and sale of up to $47,000,000 in gross receipts tax revenue bonds to December 1, 2025 (8‑0, Peña excused). It approved the Mayor’s recommendation for city‑wide on‑call engineering and architectural services (8‑0, Peña excused). Additional approvals included an artificial‑intelligence policy, grant funding for the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Department, and a capital‑improvement amendment for the Aviation Department observation deck project.

• Postponed O-25-99 bond issuance (8‑0, Peña excused)
• Approved EC-25-467 on‑call engineering/architectural services (8‑0, Peña excused)
• Approved EC-25-485 Artificial Intelligence policy (8‑0, Peña excused)
• Approved R-25-190 grant funds for Fire Rescue Department (8‑0, Peña excused)
• Approved R-25-193 grant funds for Fire Rescue Honor Guard (8‑0, Peña excused)
• Approved R-25-200 amendment to Aviation Department Capital Improvement Program (8‑0, Peña excused)
• Accepted AC-25-04 appeal recommendation for 5501 Bluewater Road variance (8‑0, Peña excused)
• Approved EC-25-533 retail concession lease assignment (8‑0, Peña excused)

President

The President’s introduction listed several communications and proposals, all marked as “Immediate Action Requested,” “To be heard at the Council Meeting on 12/1/2025,” or referred to committees. No items were approved, denied, or voted on during this session. Consequently, no substantive decisions were recorded.

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will meet to discuss a Community Planning Area Assessment for Northwest Mesa and consider repealing the St. Joseph Hospital redevelopment area designation.

• Community Planning Area Assessment Report for Northwest Mesa
• Repealing St. Joseph Hospital Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee approved sending the EC-25-530 Northwest Mesa Community Planning Area Assessment Report to Council with a recommendation of “Receipt Be Noted.” The committee also amended the R-25-204 repeal resolution (Amendment No. 1) and then sent the amended resolution to Council with a recommendation of “Do Pass.” Both actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Sent EC-25-530 Northwest Mesa CPA report to Council with recommendation 'Receipt Be Noted' (5-0)
• Amended R-25-204 repeal resolution (Amendment No. 1) (5-0)
• Sent amended R-25-204 resolution to Council with recommendation 'Do Pass' (5-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will hear several items, including a recommendation to amend the Public Purchases Ordinance for affordable housing (EC-25-518), an ordinance to improve budget proposal and oversight processes (O-24-67), and resolutions on capital improvements for aviation (R-25-197), tourism marketing district fees (R-25-198), and affordable housing as a citywide priority for the state legislature (R-25-199). The committee also will consider on-call engineering and architectural services contracts, a domestic violence advocacy program award, and a Child Friendly Community Action Plan.

• Recommendation to amend the Public Purchases Ordinance for affordable housing development (EC-25-518)
• Ordinance O-24-67 to improve budget proposal processes and strengthen oversight
• Resolution R-25-197 amending the capital improvement program for the Aviation Department
• Resolution R-25-198 assessing district benefit fees for the Albuquerque Tourism Marketing District
• Resolution R-25-199 establishing affordable housing as a citywide priority for the state legislature

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted on ten items. Eight motions were approved to send recommendations to the City Council, while one item failed and another was not sent. The committee also substituted and forwarded a code amendment without a recommendation.

• EC-25-518 motion to send to council with recommendation Be Approved failed (2-2)
• EC-25-521 sent to council with recommendation Be Approved (4-0)
• EC-25-522 sent to council with recommendation Withdrawn by Administration (3-0)
• EC-25-523 sent to council with recommendation Be Approved (3-0)
• EC-25-524 sent to council with recommendation Be Approved (3-0)
• EC-25-525 sent to council with recommendation Receipt Be Noted (3-0)
• O-24-67 substituted and sent to council without recommendation (3-1)
• R-25-197 sent to council with recommendation Do Pass (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing the sale of up to $47 million in Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds to acquire and improve the Juniper Flats housing development. The body will also vote on ordinances to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists and amend the city's traffic code.

• O-25-99: Issuance of up to $47,000,000 in bonds for Juniper Flats housing development
• O-25-98: Amendments to Traffic Code and Sidewalk Ordinance for bicyclist and pedestrian protection
• AC-25-02: Zoning appeal for a wall/fence permit at 3421 Abbey Ct NW
• EC-25-477: Mayor's recommendation for Albuquerque BioPark Retail Concession Services
• RA-25-7: Amendment to City Council Rules of Procedure

The council accepted the Land Use Hearing Officer’s recommendation denying a fence variance at 3421 Abbey Ct NW (7‑2). It postponed the $47 million gross receipts tax bond series to Nov. 17, 2025 (9‑0). Major traffic‑code and sidewalk ordinance amendments to protect bicyclists and pedestrians were adopted, and a safety‑measure resolution for vulnerable road users was passed (both 9‑0). The BioPark retail concession award was approved and several mayoral appointments were confirmed.

• Accepted Land Use Hearing Officer recommendation on AC-25-02 (7-2)
• Postponed O-25-99 bond issuance to Nov 17, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved BioPark retail concession award EC-25-477 (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Scott R. Quakkelaar, Joseph A. Moriarty, Krista R. Chico (9-0 each)
• Approved contract amendments for Lotus Engineering and Morrow Reardon Wilkinson Miller (9-0 each)
• Amended and passed traffic code and sidewalk ordinance O-25-98 (9-0)
• Amended and passed safety measures for vulnerable road users R-25-196 (9-0)
• Passed resolution preserving the name “Juniper Flats” for 25 Hotel Circle NE (9-0)

President

The council did not approve, deny, or adopt any measures at this meeting. Several mayoral appointments and advisory board items were noted to be heard at the November 17, 2025 council meeting. Two items were referred to committees: the Northwest Mesa CPA plan to the Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee and the transit safety plan to the Finance & Government Operations Committee. No votes or outcomes were recorded.

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will hear reports from state and federal lobbyists, review draft federal priority recommendations for the full City Council, and consider approving the 2026 IGR calendar. No public comment will be taken.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson & Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists (John O’Donnell)
• Review Recommendation to Full Council on Administration Federal Priorities
• Review Recommendation to Full Council on City Council Federal Requests
• Approval of the 2026 IGR Calendar

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider a proposed Artificial Intelligence Policy and deliverables, an ordinance amending the city's budget proposal processes, and declaring 5511 Holly Ave NE as surplus property. Other items include awards for engineering services, BioPark concessions, transit advertising, and acceptance of grants for firefighter recruitment and honor guard equipment. Annual reports from the Inspector General and Internal Audit will also be presented.

• Artificial Intelligence Policy and deliverables (EC-25-485)
• Ordinance to amend budget proposal processes and strengthen oversight (O-24-67)
• Declaration of 5511 Holly Ave NE as not essential for municipal purposes (EC-25-495)
• Award for advertising on transit buses and bus shelters (EC-25-496)
• Grant from NM Department of Finance for firefighter and EMT recruitment (R-25-190)

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to send to Council recommendations to approve city‑wide on‑call engineering services, the Albuquerque BioPark retail concession award, the artificial‑intelligence policy, the declaration that 5511 Holly Ave NE is not essential for municipal purposes, and the advertising contract for transit buses. The committee also approved the FY2026 audit plan and the FY2026 operating‑budget amendment that adds pro‑am sports and recreation support. It postponed the ordinance to improve the city’s budget‑proposal processes to a later date. All votes were 5‑0 except the capital‑improvement program amendment, which passed 3‑2.

• Approved recommendation to send city‑wide on‑call engineering services to Council (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Albuquerque BioPark retail concession award to Council (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Artificial Intelligence policy to Council (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send declaration of 5511 Holly Ave NE as non‑essential to Council (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send advertising for transit buses contract to Council (5‑0)
• Postponed ordinance to improve budget‑proposal processes to Nov 10, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved FY2026 audit plan recommendation to Council (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Aviation Department capital‑improvement program for observation‑deck project (3‑2)

City Council

The City Council will consider final adoption of the Downtown 2050 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan, replacing the existing plan. It will also vote on an ordinance to improve protections for bicyclists and pedestrians and direct speed enforcement revenue to Vision Zero, a resolution for emergency funding to replace dying park turf, and a resolution to prioritize residential solar permits. The consent agenda includes numerous board appointments and a report on the FY25 Workforce Housing Trust Fund.

• Final adoption of Downtown 2050 redevelopment plan (R-25-182)
• Ordinance to improve protections for bicyclists, pedestrians, and vulnerable users and direct speed enforcement revenue to Vision Zero (O-25-98)
• Resolution establishing emergency funding for replacing dying turf grass in city parks (R-25-183)
• Resolution prioritizing residential solar permits until start of 2026 due to expiring tax credits (R-25-194)
• Consent item: First supplemental agreement with Albuquerque Housing Authority for Casitas del Camino affordable rental housing project (EC-25-499)

The council adopted the Downtown 2050 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan, passing it as amended with an 8‑1 vote. It also approved priority for residential solar permits through 2025 and amended the traffic code to improve safety for vulnerable users, with several of those measures postponed to November 2025. Numerous mayoral appointments to boards and advisory councils were confirmed.

• Adopted Downtown 2050 Redevelopment Plan (amended) (8-1)
• Postponed Emergency Parks Grass & Turf Funding to Nov 17, 2025 (8-1)
• Passed priority for residential solar permits until 2026 (9-0)
• Amended traffic code and sidewalk ordinance for safety and Vision Zero funding (9-0)
• Postponed amended traffic code changes to Nov 5, 2025 (9-0)
• Amended measures to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians (9-0)
• Postponed amended safety measures to Nov 5, 2025 (9-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Ms. Olivia Amaya Ortiz to the Arts Board (8-1)

President

The meeting consisted of a letter of introduction, item listings, and referrals to committees. All items were referred for further consideration or scheduled for future council meetings. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will review three items at its October 15, 2025 meeting: the mayor’s appointment of Mrs. Jessie L. Hunt to the Environmental Planning Commission; a request to amend the Traffic Code, Sidewalk Ordinance, and Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance to improve protections for bicyclists and pedestrians and to direct revenue to Vision Zero traffic safety initiatives; and a measure to improve safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users.

• EC-25-479: Appointment of Mrs. Jessie L. Hunt to the Environmental Planning Commission.
• O-25-98: Proposed amendments to the Traffic Code, Sidewalk Ordinance, and Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance to enhance safety for bicyclists and pedestrians and to fund Vision Zero initiatives.
• R-25-196: Proposal to adopt measures to improve safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users.

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee unanimously approved all proposed amendments to the traffic code, sidewalk ordinance, and automated speed enforcement ordinance, and recommended that the measures be sent to the City Council for passage. It also approved an amendment to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians and sent that recommendation to Council. The committee sent the mayor's appointment of Mrs. Jessie L. Hunt to the Environmental Planning Commission to Council with a recommendation to withdraw it.

• Sent EC-25-479 appointment of Mrs. Jessie L. Hunt to Council with recommendation Withdrawn (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to O-25-98 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 2 to O-25-98 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 3 to O-25-98 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 4 to O-25-98 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 5 to O-25-98 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 6 to O-25-98 (5-0)
• Sent O-25-98 to Council with recommendation Do Pass, as Amended (5-0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee is holding a special meeting to receive reports from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park, and federal lobbyist John O'Donnell. No public comment will be taken. The agenda consists solely of informational updates and other business.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists (John O'Donnell)
• Other Business

City Council

The City Council will consider replacing existing flood hazard and drainage ordinances with a new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. The body is also deciding on funding for substance use disorder services and a spending plan for short-term lodgers’ tax improvement revenue bonds.

• O-25-83: Repealing flood hazard and drainage ordinances to adopt a new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• R-25-180: Appropriating funds for individuals experiencing substance use disorder
• R-25-195: Spending plan for Short-Term Lodgers’ Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2025
• R-25-183: Establishing emergency funding for city-wide parks grass and turf replacement
• EC-25-440: ABQ Ride Uptown Connect Project Development Agreement

The council unanimously approved several contract awards for the Aviation Department, the Sunport shuttle service, employee benefits survey, and a lease for the Belly Freight building. It also approved the ABQ Ride Uptown Connect development agreement and adopted a new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, repealing the previous flood ordinance. Additional actions included confirming advisory board appointments and appropriating funds for fire rescue and substance‑use services.

• Approved EC-25-437 award for Landscape and Irrigation Services (vote: For Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, Sanchez)
• Approved EC-25-443 award for Albuquerque International Sunport Rental Car Shuttle Bus Services (vote: For Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, Sanchez)
• Approved EC-25-444 employee benefits survey questions (vote: For Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, Sanchez)
• Approved EC-25-465 Belly Freight Building lease and operating agreement (vote: For Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, Sanchez)
• Approved EC-25-490 FEMA grant appropriation to Albuquerque Fire Rescue Department (vote: For Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, Sanchez)
• Approved ABQ Ride Uptown Connect Project development agreement (vote: For Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, Sanchez)
• Passed ordinance repealing Chapter 14, Article 5 flood ordinances and adopting new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (vote: For Baca, Bassan, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, Sanchez; Excused Champine)
• Confirmed appointment of Ms. Nan Burke to the Library Advisory Board (vote: For Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, Sanchez)

President

The October 6, 2025 council meeting consisted of a President’s Letter of Introduction listing numerous items for future consideration. All listed items, including appointments, grant approvals, and policy proposals, were noted as “to be heard” or “Immediate Action Requested” but no motions were adopted, denied, or voted on. Consequently, the meeting did not result in any formal decisions.

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to review state priorities and receive briefings on upcoming October special session and federal appropriations. Public comment is not permitted.

• Briefing on upcoming October special session
• Briefing on status of federal appropriations bill
• Recommendation on administration state priorities
• Recommendation on city council state priorities
• Other business

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider adopting the Downtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan – Downtown 2050, replacing the current 2025 plan. The agenda also includes a mayoral appointment to the Environmental Planning Commission and a memorial supporting federal stewardship of public lands in the area.

• R-25-182: Approving the Downtown 2050 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan and repealing the Downtown 2025 plan
• EC-25-479: Mayor's appointment of Jessie L. Hunt to the Environmental Planning Commission
• M-25-5: Memorial expressing City Council support for continued federal stewardship of public lands in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County

The committee voted to postpone the mayor's appointment of Mrs. Jessie L. Hunt to the Environmental Planning Commission until October 15, 2025. It also voted to send the Downtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan (R-25-182) to the City Council with a recommendation to pass. Additionally, the committee sent the support statement for continued federal stewardship of public lands (M-25-5) to the Council with a Do Pass recommendation and for immediate action. All motions carried unanimously (5‑0).

• Postponed EC-25-479 appointment of Jessie L. Hunt to Oct 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Sent R-25-182 Downtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan to Council with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)
• Sent M-25-5 support for continued federal stewardship of public lands to Council with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)
• Sent M-25-5 to Council for Immediate Action (5-0)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider approving a $776.6 million bond issuance to fund a fusion energy facility and finalize appointments to various advisory boards. The meeting also includes a public comment period and the final action on the PATCH housing program.

• Approval of $776.6M bond for Pacific Fusion energy facility
• Final action on PATCH housing program for income-qualified homeowners
• Mayor's appointments to Municipal Golf, Airport, and Library advisory boards
• Request to add funds to Social Services Agreement with Chicanos Por La Causa
• Establishment of a Sobriety Housing Voucher Pilot Program

The council approved a $776.6 million industrial revenue bond to fund Pacific Fusion’s fusion‑energy facility and authorized the related project agreement. It also approved additional funding for a social‑services contract, adopted the PATCH housing‑repair program, and authorized state funds for homeless services and a sobriety‑housing voucher pilot. Several mayoral appointments were confirmed.

• Approved Pacific Fusion project agreement (O-25-96) – Passed (8‑0, 1 excused)
• Authorized $776.6 M industrial revenue bond for Pacific Fusion (O-25-97) – Passed as Substituted (8‑0, 1 excused)
• Approved added funds to Social Services Agreement with Chicanos Por La Causa (EC-25-481) – Approved (7‑1, 1 excused)
• Established PATCH housing‑repair program (O-25-91) – Passed as Amended (5‑3, 1 excused)
• Authorized acceptance of state funds for homeless services (R-25-188) – Passed (8‑0, 1 excused)
• Amended council rules on proclamations (RA-25-6) – Passed as Amended (8‑0, 1 excused)
• Created sobriety‑housing voucher pilot program (R-25-179) – Passed (8‑0, 1 excused)
• Confirmed appointment of Cory Armstrong to Municipal Golf Advisory Board (EC-25-470) – Confirmed (8‑0, 1 excused)

President

The council introduced its members and reviewed a series of items. Several items—including the Artificial Intelligence Policy (EC‑25‑485) and the Office of Inspector General’s annual report (OC‑25‑47)—were referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee. Other items, such as mayoral appointments and grant applications, were noted for discussion at the October 6, 2025 meeting. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded.

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed overhaul of the city's budget proposal and oversight process. The agenda also includes multiple contract recommendations for landscape and irrigation services, rental car shuttle bus operations, and a building lease at the Sunport, as well as resolutions to fund a sobriety housing voucher pilot program and address substance use disorder.

• O-24-67: Ordinance amending budget proposal processes and strengthening oversight and accountability measures.
• EC-25-437: Mayor's recommendation of award for landscape and irrigation services for the Aviation Department.
• EC-25-443: Recommendation of award for Albuquerque International Sunport rental car shuttle bus services.
• R-25-179: Resolution establishing a sobriety housing voucher pilot program for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• R-25-183: Resolution establishing an emergency parks grass and turf replacement funding source for city parks.

The Finance & Government Operations Committee unanimously approved several contracts and projects, recommending they be sent to the full council for approval. One ordinance amendment was postponed to October 27, 2025, and another was substituted with a new flood‑damage prevention ordinance. Additional items related to housing, substance‑use services, and park turf replacement were also sent to council with a recommendation to approve.

• Sent EC-25-437 Landscape and Irrigation Services award to Council with recommendation to approve (unanimous)
• Sent EC-25-440 ABQ Ride Uptown Connect Project agreement to Council with recommendation to approve (unanimous)
• Sent EC-25-443 Rental Car Shuttle Bus Services award to Council with recommendation to approve (unanimous)
• Sent EC-25-444 Employee Benefits Survey Questions approval to Council with recommendation to approve (unanimous)
• Sent EC-25-465 Belly Freight Building lease to Council with recommendation to approve (unanimous)
• Postponed O-24-67 amendment to improve budget proposal processes to Oct 27 2025 (unanimous)
• Substituted O-25-83 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, replacing prior flood hazard ordinances (unanimous)
• Sent R-25-179 Continuing Sobriety Housing Voucher Pilot Program to Council with recommendation to approve (unanimous)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will vote on establishing the "Preserving Albuquerque Through Critical Housing" (PATCH) program to fund structural repairs for income‑qualified homeowners. The meeting also includes actions on annexing 5 acres near Sage Road SW with new R‑1A zoning, designating 23 acres in the San Mateo Boulevard area as blighted and amending the Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan, and updating the Comprehensive Plan to reclassify certain corridors as major transit routes. Several professional service agreements for housing navigation expansions will also be considered.

• O-25-91: Create PATCH program for structural repairs to income‑qualified homeowners
• O-25-93: Annex ~5 acres north of Sage Road SW, between 82nd St and Corel Dr, and add R‑1A zoning
• R-25-170: Designate ~23 acres in San Mateo Blvd area as blighted and amend the Central/Highland/Upper Nob Hill Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan
• R-25-175: Amend the Comprehensive Plan to change Rio Grande Blvd NW, Indian School Rd NW, and Menaul Blvd designations to major transit corridors
• EC-25-426: Add funds to the Professional Service Agreement with Chicanos Por La Causa for Gateway Women’s Housing Navigation Expansion

The Albuquerque City Council approved the annexation of about 5 acres north of Sage Road SW and changed its zoning to R-1A. It also designated 23 acres as blighted, amended the redevelopment area boundaries, and adopted a new code section requiring comprehensive‑plan accountability analysis. Additionally, the council approved funding for Gateway women’s and men’s housing navigation services and confirmed several mayoral appointments.

• Approved annexation of ~5 acres north of Sage Road SW and rezoned to R-1A (9-0)
• Designated ~23 acres in San Mateo Blvd area as blighted and amended redevelopment area boundaries (9-0)
• Adopted new Section 3-2-16 requiring comprehensive‑plan accountability analysis (9-0)
• Approved addition of funds to Chicanos Por La Causa for Gateway Women’s Housing Navigation (7-2)
• Approved addition of funds to Community Bridges for Gateway Men’s Housing Navigation (7-2)
• Approved professional service agreement with Youth Development Inc. for young‑adult sheltering (9-0)
• Confirmed mayor’s appointments to the Landmarks Commission (Daniel Solares, Sarah M. Berwald) (9-0)
• Confirmed mayor’s appointments to the Arts Board (Sam J. Snell, Holly J. Barnet‑Sanchez, Christopher R. Baca) (9-0)

President

The President’s Letter of Introduction listed numerous mayoral appointments and project proposals to be considered at the September 15, 2025 council meeting. Items were referred to various committees or marked for immediate action, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded at this session.

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park, and potentially from federal lobbyists and staff on capital outlay preparation. No public comment will be taken. The meeting is largely procedural updates.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists if needed (John O'Donnell)
• Report on Upcoming Preparation for 2025 Capital Outlay if needed (Tom Menicucci/Libby Anaya)

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council meets on August 18, 2025, to consider a consent agenda with numerous appointments and routine items, along with final actions on two ordinances. The council will vote on O-25-95, which amends the Public Purchases Ordinance to simplify processes for affordable and transitional housing projects, and R-25-181, which rescinds a moratorium on fiber internet installation permits. Several items, including funding additions for Gateway Women’s and Men’s Housing Navigation expansions, are proposed for deferral to September 3, 2025.

• O-25-95: Amending Public Purchases Ordinance to streamline affordable and transitional housing development (final action)
• R-25-181: Rescinding moratorium on fiber internet installation permits (final action)
• EC-25-469: Uptown Transit Center Joint Development Partnership Agreement – 6th Supplemental reimbursement increase
• EC-25-459 & EC-25-460: FY26 Substance Use Treatment Voucher Contracts exceeding $100,000 for Albuquerque Behavioral Health and Engender, Inc.
• EC-25-456: Development Agreement for Serenade at Park Central (consent agenda)

The council voted 9‑0 to rescind the moratorium on fiber‑internet installation permits. It also approved a public‑purchases ordinance amendment to streamline affordable‑housing development and approved the Development Agreement for Serenade at Park Central. Two FY26 substance‑use treatment voucher contracts exceeding $100,000 were approved, as was an increased reimbursement for the Uptown Transit Center joint‑development partnership. Numerous mayoral appointments were confirmed and two housing‑navigation funding requests were postponed to September 3, 2025.

• Rescinded R‑25‑181 fiber‑internet permit moratorium (9‑0)
• Amended Public Purchases Ordinance to streamline affordable‑housing development (9‑0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Serenade at Park Central (9‑0)
• Approved FY26 Substance Use Treatment Voucher contract for Albuquerque Health Services (9‑0)
• Approved FY26 Substance Use Treatment Voucher contract for Engender, Inc. (9‑0)
• Approved Uptown Transit Center Joint Development Partnership Agreement increase reimbursement (9‑0)
• Postponed EC‑25‑426 and EC‑25‑427 housing‑navigation funding requests to Sept 3 2025 (9‑0)
• Confirmed multiple mayoral appointments (9‑0)

President

The council introduced multiple mayoral appointments, reports, and proposals but did not approve, deny, or adopt any. Most items were scheduled for a future hearing on September 3, 2025 or referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee or the Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee. Two items were marked as Immediate Action Requested.

• Referred Belly Freight Building Lease to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Mayor’s Recommendation of City‑Wide On‑Call Engineering/Architectural Services to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Downtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan adoption to Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee
• Referred Continuing Sobriety Housing Voucher Pilot Program to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Referred Emergency Parks Grass and Turf Replacement Funding to Finance & Government Operations Committee
• Scheduled mayoral appointments to the Arts Board for hearing on 9/3/2025
• Scheduled Q4 FY25 ABQ RIDE Security Report for hearing on 9/3/2025
• Marked Uptown Transit Center Joint Development Partnership Agreement as Immediate Action Requested

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider several appointments and ordinance changes. Items include the mayor’s appointments to the Landmarks Commission, adoption of the Renter’s Empowerment and Neighborhood Transparency (RENT) Ordinance, and amendments to the Safe Outdoor Space Operator's Permit Ordinance and the Integrated Development Ordinance. The committee will also discuss a blighted‑area designation in the San Mateo Boulevard area and a change to the comprehensive plan for Rio Grande, Indian School, and Menaul Boulevards.

• Mayor’s appointment of Daniel Solares to the Landmarks Commission (EC-25-433)
• Mayor’s appointment of Sarah M. Berwald to the Landmarks Commission (EC-25-454)
• Adoption of the Renter’s Empowerment and Neighborhood Transparency (RENT) Ordinance (O-25-88)
• Amending the Safe Outdoor Space Operator's Permit Ordinance (O-25-89)
• Designating ~23 acres in the San Mateo Boulevard area as blighted (R-25-170)

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee approved several items and forwarded them to the City Council. Key actions include confirming two mayoral appointments, rejecting the RENT ordinance, and sending a comprehensive plan amendment that redesignates major corridors as transit corridors. All votes and outcomes are recorded as per the minutes.

• Sent Daniel Solares appointment to Council with recommendation to confirm (5-0)
• Sent Sarah M. Berwald appointment to Council with recommendation to confirm (5-0)
• Sent RENT Ordinance to Council with recommendation Do Not Pass (3-2)
• Sent Safe Outdoor Space Operator's Permit Ordinance to Council with recommendation Do Not Pass (3-2)
• Sent Integrated Development Ordinance amendment to Council with recommendation Do Not Pass (3-2)
• Sent Open Space Management Ordinance amendment to Council with recommendation Do Pass, as amended (5-0)
• Amended Opt-In Process for Legislative Zoning Conversions (5-0); recommendation to Council Do Pass failed (1-4)
• Sent Comprehensive Plan amendment redesignating major corridors as transit corridors to Council without recommendation, as amended (5-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a new ordinance to establish the PATCH program providing structural housing repairs for income-qualified homeowners. Two other ordinances are intended to be deferred to the September 8 meeting. The committee will also consider a professional service agreement with Youth Development Incorporated for young adult sheltering and housing navigation services.

• Ordinance O-25-91 creating the 'Preserving Albuquerque Through Critical Housing' (PATCH) program for structural repairs to income-qualified homeowners
• Professional service agreement with Youth Development Incorporated for young adult sheltering, case management, and housing navigation services
• Deferral of ordinance O-24-67 (budget proposal process reforms) to September 8, 2025
• Deferral of ordinance O-25-83 (new drainage ordinance) to September 8, 2025
• Reappropriation of FY24 outstanding encumbrances into FY25

The Finance & Government Operations Committee sent the FY/24 outstanding encumbrances report to council with a recommendation of receipt be noted. It also sent a professional service agreement with Youth Development Incorporated to council without recommendation. Several items, including an amendment to Article 11 and a drainage ordinance revision, were postponed to September 8, 2025. The PATCH program for structural housing repairs was substituted and then sent to council without recommendation.

• Sent EC-25-419 FY/24 Outstanding Encumbrances to council with recommendation of receipt be noted (3 for, 2 excused)
• Sent EC-25-428 Youth Development Inc. service agreement to council without recommendation (4 for, 1 excused)
• Postponed O-24-67 amendment to Article 11 to September 8, 2025 (4 for, 1 excused)
• Postponed O-25-83 drainage ordinance changes to September 8, 2025 (4 for, 1 excused)
• Substituted O-25-91 PATCH housing repair program (3 for, 1 against, 1 excused)
• Sent O-25-91 PATCH program to council without recommendation (as substituted) (4 for, 1 excused)

City Council

The Council will consider consent agenda items including a $1M lodgers' tax bond, a lease with Heading Home, and several legal service agreements. Final actions include amending the HEART ordinance on animal sales and appropriating funds for affordable housing projects. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the mayor's lawsuit against the council.

• O-25-86: Up to $1M in lodgers' tax bonds for tourist facilities
• EC-25-426: Additional funds for Gateway Women's Housing Navigation with Chicanos Por La Causa
• EC-25-427: Additional funds for Gateway Men's Housing Navigation with Community Bridges
• O-25-84: Amendment to HEART ordinance on sale or gifting of animals on public property
• R-25-177: Appropriation for affordable housing projects in District 2

The council voted unanimously to authorize up to $1 million in short‑term lodging tax improvement bonds and to place a reserve on the bond proceeds. It also approved supplemental legal service agreements, grant agreements for early childhood and environmental programs, and appropriated funding for affordable housing projects. The HEART ordinance on animal sales was amended, and two housing navigation funding requests were postponed to August 18 2025.

• Authorized issuance and sale of short‑term lodgers’ tax improvement bonds up to $1 M (9‑0) – Passed
• Placed a reserve on bond proceeds and required council‑approved spending plan (9‑0) – Passed
• Approved Risk First supplemental agreement with Mayer LLP for outside counsel funds (9‑0) – Approved
• Approved Risk First supplemental agreement with Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker for outside counsel funds (9‑0) – Approved
• Approved grant agreement with NM Early Childhood Education & Care Dept and FY 2026‑2029 appropriation (9‑0) – Passed
• Approved grant agreement with NM Environment Dept (RAID) and FY 2025 appropriation to Solid Waste Dept (9‑0) – Passed
• Amended HEART Ordinance sections on sale/gifting of animals on public property (9‑0) – Passed as amended
• Postponed funding additions to Gateway Women’s and Men’s Housing Navigation expansions to Aug 18 2025 (6‑3 and 7‑2) – Postponed

President

The Albuquerque City Council took immediate action to appropriate funding for specific affordable‑housing projects in Council District 2. It also approved the appointment of directors to the Ventana West Public Improvement District board. Both actions were recorded as immediate‑action requests.

• Approved appointment of directors to the Ventana West Public Improvement District board (R-25-176)
• Appropriated funding to specific affordable‑housing projects in Council District 2 (R-25-177)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

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

• Report from State Lobbyists
• Report from Federal Lobbyists

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider a consent agenda and several individual actions. Key items include authorizing a $227.5 million industrial revenue bond to fund the Sawmill Bellamah mixed‑use development, approving tax abatements for the Sycamore Plaza and Vassar & Phoenix projects, and adopting lease and social‑services agreements with nonprofit Heading Home. The Council will also make a number of mayoral appointments and adopt other procedural items.

• O-25-87: Authorize issuance of a $227,500,000 industrial revenue bond for the Sawmill Bellamah development (hotel, residences, mixed‑use).
• R-25-165: Approve a redevelopment tax abatement for the Sycamore Plaza Mixed‑Use Project.
• R-25-166: Approve a redevelopment tax abatement for the Vassar & Phoenix Warehouse Development.
• EC-25-424: Lease agreement with Heading Home, a nonprofit at 2040 4th Street NW.
• EC-25-425: Social services agreements with Heading Home, New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, and S.A.F.E House for permanent supportive housing.

The council approved a $227.5 million taxable industrial revenue bond to fund the Sawmill Hotel, Chaco Residences, and mixed‑use development after an 8‑1 amendment vote and a final 9‑0 approval. All nine mayoral appointments to commissions and advisory boards were confirmed unanimously. The council also passed the FY 2026‑27 Urban Enhancement Trust Fund program, accepted a Trails+ grant, approved tax abatements for two redevelopment projects, approved a lease with Heading Home, approved three social‑services agreements, and confirmed Inspector General William Hoffman (6‑3).

• Bond issuance amended (8‑1) then approved as amended (9‑0) for $227.5 M Sawmill project
• Confirmed nine mayoral appointments to commissions and advisory boards (9‑0)
• Passed FY 2026‑27 Urban Enhancement Trust Fund program (9‑0)
• Approved acceptance of New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Trails+ grant (9‑0)
• Approved tax abatements for Sycamore Plaza and Vassar & Phoenix projects (9‑0)
• Approved lease agreement with Heading Home nonprofit (9‑0)
• Approved social‑services agreements with Heading Home, NM Coalition to End Homelessness, and S.A.F.E House (9‑0)
• Confirmed Inspector General William Hoffman (6‑3)

President

The June 16, 2025 council meeting presented a series of items ranging from budget line‑item vetoes and outstanding encumbrances to lease agreements, housing service contracts, and zoning proposals. Most items were referred to committees or scheduled for future council hearings, and none were noted as approved, denied, or voted on in the minutes. Consequently, no substantive decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on June 11, 2025, to discuss two agenda items. The first is a proposed Renter’s Empowerment and Neighborhood Transparency (RENT) Ordinance (O-25-88). The second is a resolution to create a working group to explore a fixed pricing disposition program for selling city-owned vacant buildings and lots for housing development (R-25-160).

• O-25-88: Adopting the Renter’s Empowerment and Neighborhood Transparency (RENT) Ordinance
• R-25-160: Creating a working group to explore a fixed pricing disposition program for sale of city-owned vacant buildings and lots for housing development

The committee approved an amendment to R-25-160, creating a working group to explore a fixed‑pricing disposition program for city‑owned vacant buildings and lots for housing development (vote 4‑1). The motion to send the amended proposal to the City Council with a “Do Pass” recommendation was rejected (vote 2‑3). Both motions on the RENT Ordinance—to postpone consideration to August 13, 2025, and to send it to Council without recommendation—were defeated (each vote 2‑3).

• Amended R-25-160 to create working group (4‑1)
• Rejected sending R-25-160 to Council with Do Pass recommendation (2‑3)
• Rejected postponement of RENT Ordinance to Aug 13, 2025 (2‑3)
• Rejected sending RENT Ordinance to Council without recommendation (2‑3)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will discuss several ordinances and resolutions regarding city appropriations, grants, and budget oversight. Key items include the issuance of Short-Term Lodgers’ Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds and updates to the HEART Ordinance.

• O-25-86: Issuance of Short-Term Lodgers’ Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds up to $1,000,000
• O-24-67: Amending the City Code to improve budget proposal processes and oversight
• O-25-84: Amending the HEART Ordinance regarding the sale or gifting of animals on public property
• R-25-147: Adopting the FY 2026 - FY 2027 Two-Year Urban Enhancement Trust Fund Program
• EC-25-401: Lease agreement with Heading Home at 2040 4th Street NW (Withdrawn)

The Finance & Government Operations Committee voted unanimously (4‑0) to send eight items to the full City Council with recommendations, including authorizing up to $1 million in short‑term lodgers’ tax improvement bonds and a related reserve provision. It also sent a child‑friendly community plan and a lease agreement with Heading Home to council with differing recommendations, postponed an ordinance amendment to August 11 2025, and sent a HEART ordinance amendment without recommendation. All motions were carried with Councilor Lewis excused.

• EC-25-376 Child Friendly Community Action Plan – Sent to Council, recommendation Receipt Be Noted (4‑0)
• EC-25-401 Lease Agreement with Heading Home – Sent to Council, recommendation Withdrawn by Administration (4‑0)
• O-24-67 Amend Article 11 of City Code – Postponed to August 11, 2025 (4‑0)
• O-25-84 Amend HEART Ordinance sections – Sent to Council without recommendation (4‑0)
• O-25-86 Authorize up to $1,000,000 short‑term lodgers’ tax bonds – Sent to Council, recommendation Do Pass (4‑0)
• R-25-157 Place reserve on bond proceeds, require spending plan – Sent to Council, recommendation Do Pass (4‑0)
• R-25-147 Adopt FY 2026‑27 Urban Enhancement Trust Fund Program – Sent to Council, recommendation Do Pass (4‑0)
• R-25-155 Approve NM Outdoor Recreation Division Trails+ grant – Sent to Council, recommendation Do Pass (4‑0)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will hear reports from state lobbyists on the special session and from the federal lobbyist on the federal budget. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists on Special Session
• Report from Federal Lobbyist on Federal Budget
• Other Business

City Council

The City Council will take final action on the Intoxicating Hemp Products Ordinance (O-25-78). It will also consider a consent agenda including a contract for Sunport rental car shuttle bus services, approval of a third supplemental agreement for the Calle Cuarta affordable rental housing project using state capital outlay and ARPA funds, and several board appointments. The selection of the Inspector General (OC-25-39) has been deferred to June 16.

• Final action on O-25-78, Intoxicating Hemp Products Ordinance
• EC-25-398: Recommendation of Award for Albuquerque International Sunport Rental Car Shuttle Bus Services
• EC-25-402: Third Supplemental Agreement to Calle Cuarta Development Agreement with YES Housing for affordable rental housing project
• OC-25-39: Selection of Inspector General (deferred to June 16, 2025)
• R-25-142: Approving Transit Department's Service Equity Analysis of proposed ABQ Ride Forward Recovery Network

The council approved the third supplemental agreement for the Calle Cuarta affordable rental housing project with YES Housing. It also adopted a new "Intoxicating Hemp Products Ordinance" by a 7‑2 vote. Additional actions included approving a contract with Benefits Claims Intelligence LLC, confirming several mayoral appointments, passing the 2025 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan, and approving a Pohlad Foundation grant for the Community Safety Department.

• Approved Third Supplemental Agreement for Calle Cuarta affordable housing (9‑0)
• Adopted Intoxicating Hemp Products Ordinance (7‑2)
• Passed Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan for 2025 (9‑0)
• Approved Pohlad Foundation grant application for Community Safety Dept (9‑0)
• Approved Benefits Claims Intelligence LLC contract (9‑0)
• Confirmed appointment of Matthew E. Archuleta to Environmental Planning Commission (9‑0)
• Withdrawn Violence Intervention Programming grant recommendation by Administration (9‑0)
• Postponed selection of Inspector General to June 16, 2025 (9‑0)

President

The President’s introduction listed several agenda items that will be heard at the City Council meeting on June 16, 2025. Items include a right‑of‑way vacation for the Hi‑Way Hotel, a lease amendment for High Flying Hangars, an Early Head Start quarterly report, multiple mayoral appointments, a bond authorization for the Sawmill Bellamah project, the RENT ordinance, and various amendments and grant approvals. No actions were taken or votes recorded at this June 2 meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider appropriating funds for the City of Albuquerque government for Fiscal Year 2026. The body is also deciding on a moratorium for fiber internet installation permits and various board appointments.

• R-25-132: Appropriating funds for City government operations for Fiscal Year 2026
• R-25-154: Establishing a moratorium on fiber internet installation permits
• R-25-158: Pilot program for police vehicle gas cards at Northwest and Southwest Area Commands
• R-25-159: Funding for a senior stability cottage development in District Six
• R-25-146: Concerning the local election to be held on November 4, 2025

The Albuquerque City Council confirmed two mayoral appointments and approved several contracts, including a supplemental legal services agreement and airline lease supplements. It passed a moratorium on new fiber‑internet installation permits and created a working group to review permitting criteria. The council also approved a HUD Continuum of Care grant, a medical sheltering award, a pilot gas‑card program for police vehicles, and adopted one‑year objectives for FY 2026.

• Confirmed appointment of Eric W. Nelius to the Environmental Planning Commission (8‑0, Bassan excused)
• Approved Risk Second Supplemental Agreement with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli (8‑0, Bassan excused)
• Approved First Supplement to the Scheduled Airline Operating Agreement (8‑0, Bassan excused)
• Approved award for Medical Sheltering and Social Support Services (8‑0, Bassan excused)
• Passed moratorium on fiber‑internet installation permits and created a working group, adopted amended version (7‑1‑0, Bassan excused)
• Approved grant application to HUD Continuum of Care for FY 2026 (8‑0, Bassan excused)
• Passed one‑year objectives for the City for FY 2026 (8‑0, Bassan excused)
• Pilot program to provide gas cards for police vehicles passed as amended (vote not recorded)

President

The President presented a letter of introduction listing numerous items for future council consideration, including board appointments, lease agreements, grant authorizations, and bond authorizations. All items were either referred to committees, scheduled for discussion at the June 2, 2025 council meeting, or marked as immediate action requested, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. Consequently, the meeting resulted in no substantive decisions.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss two resolutions: R-25-132, which appropriates funds for operating the City of Albuquerque in Fiscal Year 2026 and adjusts current-year appropriations, and R-25-153, which establishes one-year objectives for FY2026 to meet five-year goals. Live public comment on R-25-132 is not available at this meeting; it will be taken at the May 19 City Council meeting.

• R-25-132: Appropriating funds for FY2026 city operations and capital, and adjusting FY2025 appropriations.
• R-25-153: Setting one-year objectives for FY2026 to align with five-year goals.
• Public comment on the budget bill is postponed to the City Council meeting on May 19, 2025.

The Committee of the Whole adopted a substitution for the FY2026 budget appropriation (R-25-132) and approved several amendments to it. After multiple amendment votes, the council voted to send the amended budget to the full Council with a recommendation to pass. The one‑year objectives for FY2026 (R-25-153) were also sent to Council with a Do Pass recommendation.

• Substituted FY2026 budget appropriation (R-25-132) approved (9‑0)
• Amendments 1‑4 to R-25-132 approved (9‑0 each)
• Amendment 5 to R-25-132 failed (2‑7)
• Amendment 6 to R-25-132 failed (3‑6)
• Amendment 9 to R-25-132 approved (8‑1)
• Amendment 11 to R-25-132 approved (6‑3)
• Motion to send R-25-132 to Council with Do Pass recommendation passed (7‑2)
• Motion to send R-25-153 to Council with Do Pass recommendation passed (7‑2)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on May 14, 2025, with a single agenda item: the mayor's appointment of Matthew E. Archuleta to the Environmental Planning Commission. No other decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• EC-25-385: Mayor's appointment of Matthew E. Archuleta to the Environmental Planning Commission

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee considered the mayor's appointment of Mr. Matthew E. Archuleta to the Environmental Planning Commission. The committee voted to forward the appointment to the City Council with a recommendation to confirm it. The motion passed unanimously with all five members voting in favor. No further business was taken.

• Sent mayor's appointment of Matthew E. Archuleta to Council with recommendation to confirm (5-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will discuss various ordinances, resolutions, and grant applications. Key items include a new intoxicating hemp products ordinance and the 2025 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan priorities.

• O-25-78: Intoxicating Hemp Products Ordinance
• R-25-126: Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP) Priorities for 2025
• EC-25-356: Contract approval for Benefits Claims Intelligence LLC
• R-25-133 and R-25-134: Grant applications for the Albuquerque Community Safety Department
• O-24-67: Proposed budget proposal process and oversight amendments (intended for deferral)

The Finance & Government Operations Committee approved sending several items to the City Council with recommendations, including the Voucher Task Force plan and a new infrastructure capital improvements plan. It amended the Intoxicating Hemp Products Ordinance and forwarded it to council without a recommendation. One grant application was withdrawn and a performing‑arts directive amendment failed.

• EC-25-353 Voucher Task Force plan – Sent to Council, recommended approval (4‑0)
• EC-25-356 Contract with Benefits Claims Intelligence LLC – Sent to Council, recommended approval (4‑0)
• O-25-78 Intoxicating Hemp Products Ordinance – Amended and sent to Council without recommendation (4‑0)
• O-25-81 Charter citation corrections – Sent to Council, recommended passage (4‑0)
• R-25-126 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan – Sent to Council, recommended passage (4‑0)
• R-25-133 Pohlad Foundation grant application – Sent to Council, recommended passage (4‑0)
• R-25-134 Violence Intervention grant – Withdrawn by Administration (4‑0)
• R-25-145 Local performing‑arts directive – Amendment failed; then sent to Council without recommendation (4‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the appropriation of funds for the City of Albuquerque government for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting includes a review of adjusting Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations and the appropriation of capital funds.

• R-25-132: Appropriating funds for City government operations for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• R-25-132: Adjusting Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations
• R-25-132: Appropriating capital funds

Councilor Renée Grout moved to postpone the appropriations bill R‑25‑132 to May 15, 2025. The motion carried with seven votes in favor and one against. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Postponed R-25-132 appropriations matter to May 15, 2025 (7-1)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state and federal lobbyists on interim committees and pending issues, and will consider approval of new congressional projects. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from state lobbyists regarding summer interim committees
• Report from federal lobbyists
• New congressional projects approval

City Council

The City Council will vote on the issuance of several series of general obligation bonds to fund public safety, parks, and infrastructure. The body is also considering a new municipal gross receipts tax to create a Quality-Of-Life Enhancement Fund.

• O-25-76: Issuance of bonds not to exceed $88,150,000 for public safety, parks, and transportation
• O-25-77 and R-25-127: Proposed 0.375% municipal gross receipts tax for a Quality-Of-Life Enhancement Fund
• O-25-80: Zoning map amendment for approximately 73 acres between 98th Street and Unser Boulevard
• EC-25-328, EC-25-329, EC-25-326, EC-25-327: Lease agreements for agricultural use of Major Public Open Space
• R-25-129: 2025 Action Plan for CDBG, Home, and ESG funds for the Department of Health, Housing & Homelessness

The council approved two agricultural lease agreements, several public‑art appropriations for the ABQ Sunport Terminal, and confirmed multiple mayoral appointments. It also authorized the issuance and sale of up to $88,150,000 in Series 2025 general‑obligation bonds and passed an amendment to the Sycamore Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. All actions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved EC‑25‑328 lease for agricultural use of Los Poblanos Fields (9‑0)
• Approved EC‑25‑329 lease for agricultural use of Rio Grande Community Farm (9‑0)
• Approved public‑art appropriation EC‑25‑333 for ABQ Sunport Terminal (artist Michael Toya) (9‑0)
• Approved public‑art appropriation EC‑25‑334 for ABQ Sunport Terminal (Sky Candy LLC) (9‑0)
• Approved public‑art appropriation EC‑25‑338 for ABQ Sunport Terminal (artist Virgil Ortiz) (9‑0)
• Confirmed Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Taylor Y. Harvey to the Municipal Golf Advisory Board (9‑0)
• Authorized issuance of Series 2025 bonds up to $88,150,000 for various city projects (9‑0)
• Passed amendment R‑25‑135 to add ~0.80 acres to the Sycamore Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (9‑0)

President

The President's Letter of Introduction listed numerous items, including mayoral appointments, supplemental agreements, and ordinance changes. Each item was referred to a committee or scheduled to be heard at the council meeting on May 19, 2025. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded at this session.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the appropriation of funds for the City of Albuquerque government for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also covers adjustments to Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations and the appropriation of capital funds.

• R-25-132: Appropriating funds for City government operations for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• R-25-132: Adjusting Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations
• R-25-132: Appropriating capital funds

The Committee of the Whole voted 8‑1 to suspend its rules so the meeting could run until 12:00 a.m. A separate motion to postpone the R‑25‑132 appropriations item to May 8, 2025 passed unanimously (9‑0). The meeting then adjourned at 11:57 p.m.

• Suspended rules to extend meeting to 12:00 a.m. (8-1)
• Postponed R-25-132 appropriations matter to May 8, 2025 (9-0)

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider two items: a transmittal of the Bosque Assessment and Update Prioritization document, and a mayoral appointment to the Environmental Planning Commission. Both are procedural actions with no public hearings or substantive decisions.

• Transmittal of the Bosque Assessment and Update Prioritization document
• Mayor's appointment of Eric W. Nelius to the Environmental Planning Commission

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee approved sending the Bosque Assessment and Update Prioritization document to the City Council with a recommendation to note receipt. The committee also approved sending the mayor’s appointment of Eric Nelius to the Environmental Planning Commission to the council with a recommendation to confirm the appointment. Both motions carried with votes of 4‑1 and 5‑0 respectively.

• Send Bosque Assessment document to Council, recommendation "Receipt Be Noted" (4-1)
• Send mayor’s appointment of Eric Nelius to Council, recommendation "Be Confirmed" (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hear an appeal from five parties regarding the approval of a site plan for the Mesa Film Studio at Double Eagle II Airport. The body is also deciding on several housing agreements and the expansion of the Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area.

• Appeal of Environmental Planning Commission decision for Mesa Film Studio at 7401 Paseo del Volcan NW
• Expansion of Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area to include McClellan Park and Railroad areas
• Project approval for Vitality Works, Inc. for botanical and nutraceutical supplement manufacturing
• Agreement with Sol Housing for Farolito Senior Community and Somos Apartments using ARPA and HUD HOME funds
• Professional Service Agreements with Youth Development Incorporated and Chicanos Por La Causa for housing navigation

The council approved the expansion of the Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area to include the McClellan Park, Railroad, and Broadway/Lomas properties. It also approved the Vitality Works project to modernize local production of botanical and nutraceutical supplements. Several mayoral appointments and re‑appointments to advisory boards were confirmed, and a housing fund report was noted. A few items, such as the FY25 operating appropriations adjustment, were postponed to May 5, 2025.

• Approved EC-25-354 Metropolitan Redevelopment Trails+ grant request (9 for, 0 against)
• Confirmed Mayor's re‑appointment of David A. Mueller to the Energy Council (9 for, 0 against)
• Confirmed Mayor's appointment of Roman Varela to the Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee (9 for, 0 against)
• Passed expansion of Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area boundary (R-25-123) (9 for, 0 against)
• Noted receipt of Housing Forward Fund FY25 Report (9 for, 0 against)
• Postponed adjustment of FY2025 Operating Appropriations to May 5 2025 (9 for, 0 against)
• Approved Vitality Works project (O-25-82) (9 for, 0 against)
• Approved Second Supplemental Agreement to Farolito Senior Community Development Agreement (6 for, 0 against, 3 excused)

President

The President presented a Letter of Introduction listing numerous items, including mayoral appointments, funding requests, and referrals to committees. All items are scheduled to be heard or acted upon at the council meeting on May 5, 2025, or referred for further review. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during this session.

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The committee is deciding on two items: a zoning map amendment for the Salazar Family Trust property (73 acres between 98th Street and Unser Boulevard) and an amendment to the Sycamore Metropolitan Redevelopment Area boundary to include five additional lots. Public comment is open before the vote.

• O-25-80: Zoning map amendment from PD to R-1A (7 acres), PD to MX-T (44 acres), and R-1A to MX-T (22 acres) for Salazar Family Trust, located between 98th Street and Unser Boulevard.
• R-25-135: Amendment to Sycamore Metropolitan Redevelopment Area boundary to include approximately 5 adjacent lots totaling 0.80+/- acres.

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee voted to postpone the O-25-80 zoning map amendment to May 14, 2025. It also approved sending the R-25-135 amendment to the Sycamore Metropolitan Redevelopment Area boundary to the City Council with a recommendation to pass.

• Postponed O-25-80 zoning map amendment to May 14, 2025 (vote 4-0, 1 excused)
• Sent R-25-135 boundary amendment to Council with recommendation to pass (vote 4-0, 1 excused)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider several items including a proposed ordinance to adopt a 0.375% municipal gross receipts tax to create a Quality-of-Life Enhancement Fund, and a resolution to submit the measure to voters. Also on the agenda are authorizations for up to $88,150,000 in general obligation bonds for various city projects, and multiple public artwork appropriations for the ABQ Sunport Terminal Renovation. The committee will also review lease agreements for agricultural use of open space and a recommendation for a PATH Voucher Database award.

• O-25-77 adopts a 0.375% municipal gross receipts tax for a Quality-of-Life Enhancement Fund
• O-25-76 authorizes $88,150,000 in general obligation bonds for public safety, parks, streets, and other projects
• R-25-127 submits the gross receipts tax proposition to voters at the next city election
• Multiple public artwork appropriation requests for ABQ Sunport Terminal Renovation (artists Michael Toya, Sky Candy LLC, Virgil Ortiz, Jodie Herrera)
• EC-25-342 Mayor's recommendation of award for 'PATH Voucher Database'

The Finance & Government Operations Committee approved several lease agreements for agricultural use and sent them to council. It approved the issuance of up to $88,150,000 in general‑obligation bonds and related tax notices. The committee adopted a 0.375 % municipal gross receipts tax to fund a quality‑of‑life enhancement fund. It also approved the 2025 action plan for HUD grant funds and multiple public‑art appropriations for the ABQ Sunport Terminal.

• Sent EC-25-327 lease (Alamo Farm) to Council – approved (3-1)
• Sent EC-25-328 lease (Los Poblanos Fields) to Council – approved (4-0)
• Sent EC-25-329 lease (Rio Grande Community Farm) to Council – approved (4-0)
• Sent EC-25-332 five‑year forecast FY2025‑FY2029 to Council – noted (4-0)
• Approved public‑art appropriation for ABQ Sunport Terminal (Michael Toya) – approved (4-0)
• Postponed Board of Ethics & Campaign Practices rules to May 12 2025 – approved (4-0)
• Authorized issuance of up to $88,150,000 in Series 2025 bonds – approved (4-0)
• Adopted 0.375 % municipal gross receipts tax for Quality‑of‑Life fund – approved (3-1)

City Council

The City Council will hear two appeals: one from the Westside Coalition of Neighborhood Associations regarding a preliminary plat on Paseo Del Norte, and another from multiple groups appealing the approval of the Mesa Film Studio site plan at Double Eagle II Airport. Final actions include adopting the 2025-2034 Capital Improvements Decade Plan, approving expansion of the Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area to include McClellan Park and Railroad areas, and adopting an opioid settlement implementation plan. The Council will also consider issuing a $5.6 million industrial revenue bond for the Geltmore Karsten Project.

• Appeal of Mesa Film Studio site plan at Double Eagle II Airport (7401 Paseo del Volcan NW)
• Appeal of preliminary plat for 8.26 acres at Paseo Del Norte and Kimmick Dr NW
• Authorization of $5,600,000 taxable industrial revenue bond for Geltmore Karsten Project building renovation
• Approval of Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area expansion to include McClellan Park and Railroad areas
• Adoption of Local Government Coordinating Commission Joint Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan and appropriation of opioid settlement funds

The council approved several city agreements and mayoral appointments, including the exchange agreement for property at 2245 Louisiana Blvd NE and appointments to the Biological Park Board and Youth Advisory Council. A CEED block grant from the New Mexico State Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department was passed. Two resolutions on the FY 2026 operating budget and the capital implementation program were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees.

• Approved EC-25-312 Exchange Agreement for property at 2245 Louisiana Blvd NE (approved)
• Approved EC-25-313 Mayor’s recommendation of award for WE CARE training (approved)
• Approved EC-25-315 Mayor’s recommendation of award for Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Services (approved)
• Approved EC-25-316 Land lease and agreement with Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (approved)
• Confirmed appointment of Mrs. Valarie L. Thietten to the Biological Park Board (confirmed)
• Confirmed appointment of Mr. Jacob Thomas to the Youth Advisory Council (confirmed)
• Passed O-25-74 CEED Block Grant to support a community energy efficiency development (passed)
• Introduced R-25-132 FY 2026 operating fund appropriations and referred to Committee of the Whole (introduced)

City Council Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Opioid Settlement Fund, including its balance, allowable uses, and spending timeframe. No action will be taken on the fund during this meeting.

• Discussion of Opioid Settlement Fund balance and usage
• Approval of Summary Minutes from December 6, 2023

President

The April 7, 2025 meeting listed mayoral appointments, grant requests, zoning map amendments, and budget items. Each item was referred to a committee or set to be heard at a future council meeting. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded, so no substantive decisions were made.

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive post-legislative briefings from state lobbyists and an optional report from federal lobbyists. Members will also discuss the status of federal community project grants. No public comment will be taken at this informational meeting.

• Post Legislative Briefing from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists if needed (John O'Donnell)
• Status of Federal Community Project Grants (Dave Parkinson & Tom Menicucci)
• Other Business

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state and federal lobbyists and discuss the status of federal community project grants. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Report from Federal Lobbyist John O'Donnell (if needed)
• Status update on Federal Community Project Grants from Dave Parkinson and Tom Menicucci
• Other business as needed
• No public comment permitted

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will hear reports from state and federal lobbyists and receive an update on the status of federal community project grants. No public comment will be taken at this meeting. The agenda is limited to informational items and other business.

• Report from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Report from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell (if needed)
• Status update on federal community project grants from Dave Parkinson and Tom Menicucci

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to receive reports from state and federal lobbyists and discuss federal community project grants. Public comment is not permitted at this session.

• Report from state lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from federal lobbyists (John O'Donnell)
• Status of Federal Community Project Grants
• Meeting held via Zoom and YouTube
• No public comment will be taken

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park, and potentially from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell. Dave Parkinson and Tom Menicucci will provide a status update on Federal Community Project Grants. No public comment will be taken. The meeting consists of informational updates only, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Report from state lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from federal lobbyists (John O'Donnell) if needed
• Status of Federal Community Project Grants (Dave Parkinson & Tom Menicucci)
• No public comment allowed at this meeting

City Council

The City Council will hear an appeal (AC-25-01) of the Environmental Planning Commission's approval of the Mesa Film Studio site plan at Double Eagle II Airport. The Council also considers a resolution directing enhanced enforcement of rental unit habitability standards (R-25-120) and an ordinance amending appeal costs under the Integrated Development Ordinance (O-25-73). Consent items include board appointments and a quarterly litigation report.

• Appeal of Mesa Film Studio site plan at Double Eagle II Airport (7401 Paseo del Volcan NW)
• Resolution R-25-120 to enhance enforcement of rental unit habitability standards
• Ordinance O-25-73 amending appeal costs in the Integrated Development Ordinance
• Mayor's appointments to Arts Board, Museum Board, Parks Board, and Impact Fee Committee (consent agenda)
• Legal Department's Quarterly Litigation Report for Q1 FY2025

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive a report from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park, a report from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell if needed, and an update on Federal Community Project Grants from Dave Parkinson and Tom Menicucci. No public comment will be taken. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyist (John O'Donnell) if needed
• Status update on Federal Community Project Grants (Dave Parkinson & Tom Menicucci)
• Other Business

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The body will also discuss the status of Federal Community Project Grants.

• Report from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Report from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell
• Status of Federal Community Project Grants

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports on state and federal legislative activities, including updates from lobbyists and the status of federal community project grants. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists if needed (John O'Donnell)
• Status of Federal Community Project Grants (Dave Parkinson & Tom Menicucci)
• Other Business

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will discuss a new article for a state energy efficiency block grant. The body will also consider expanding the Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area boundary.

• O-25-74: Approval of a Community Energy Efficiency Development (CEED) Block Grant from the New Mexico State Energy, Minerals And Natural Resources Department
• R-25-123: Expansion of the Downtown 2025 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area to include McClellan Park and Railroad areas

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

This meeting of the Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee is informational, featuring reports from state lobbyists on legislative matters and a status update on federal community project grants. Federal lobbyists may report if needed. Public comment is not taken.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists if needed (John O'Donnell)
• Status of Federal Community Project Grants (Dave Parkinson & Tom Menicucci)
• Other Business

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider a property exchange declaring 2245 Louisiana Blvd NE not essential and approving an exchange for the former Kimo Park site. Other items include awards for WE CARE Training and workers' compensation medical bill review, a land lease with Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, a pilot program for homeless employment support, and a resolution to enforce rental habitability standards. Ordinance O-24-67 on budget processes is intended to be deferred to April 14.

• Property exchange for 2245 Louisiana Blvd NE and former Kimo Park site (EC-25-312)
• Land lease between City and Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (EC-25-316)
• Pilot program providing comprehensive employment and support for homeless individuals (EC-25-319)
• Resolution directing enhanced enforcement of rental unit habitability standards (R-25-120)
• Mayor's recommendation of award for Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Services (EC-25-315)

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The body will also review Congressional Community Project Lists.

• Report from State Lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Report from Federal Lobbyist John O'Donnell
• Review of Congressional Community Project Lists

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider agenda item R-25-117, which seeks approval of the programming of funds and projects for the City’s 2025‑2034 Decade Plan for Capital Improvements, including the 2025 two‑year capital budget. The item is presented by Councilmember Renée Grout at the request of the Council. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• R-25-117 – Approve programming of funds and projects for the 2025‑2034 Decade Plan for Capital Improvements, including the 2025 two‑year capital budget

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

This meeting of the Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee is procedural, featuring updates from the city's state lobbyists and, if needed, its federal lobbyist. No public comment will be taken, and no votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are scheduled.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists if needed (John O'Donnell)
• Other Business

City Council

The City Council will convene to approve the journal, committee reports, and a consent agenda of contracts and appointments. The body will also consider final actions including a proposed ballot measure to repeal a public vote requirement for an arts center and a measure to set minimum staffing for Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

• Approval of FY24 Audit
• Appointment of James D. Souter to Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Appointment of Marie Elizabeth Eszenyi to Library Advisory Board
• Repealing nuisance abatement ordinance and replacing with new ordinance
• Proposed ballot measure to repeal public vote requirement for performing arts center

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will meet via Zoom to hear reports from state and federal lobbyists. The agenda consists of updates on legislative relations and other business.

• Report from State Lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Report from Federal Lobbyist John O'Donnell

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly take action on R-25-117, which programs funds and projects for the 10-year Capital Improvements Plan (2025-2034) and the 2025 Two-Year Capital Budget. Public comment is available via in-person or Zoom with advance sign-up. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• R-25-117: Approving programming of funds and projects for the 2025-2034 Decade Plan for Capital Improvements including the 2025 Two-Year Capital Budget

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The committee will meet via Zoom to receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The agenda does not list any items for decision or public comment.

• Report from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Report from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss one legislative item. The body will review a proposal to amend the Integrated Development Ordinance.

• O-25-73: Amending The Integrated Development Ordinance Regarding Appeal Costs

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee. Members will receive updates from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park and, if needed, from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell. No public comment will be taken. The agenda contains only procedural items with no votes or action items.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists if needed (John O'Donnell)
• Other Business

Local Government Coordinating Commission

The commission will hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The body will also discuss opioid settlement funds and receive presentations from the NM Harm Reduction Collaborative and Goldfinch.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Discussion of Opioid Settlement Funds
• NM Harm Reduction Collaborative presentation
• Goldfinch presentation

City Council

The City Council will take final action on a proposition to repeal Article XI, Section 7 of the city charter, which requires a public vote on a performing arts center, and send it to voters at the 2025 regular local election. The council will also consider a request for a masterplan for the Historic Route 66 area in the Atrisco Land Grant, a memorial supporting military spouse license portability, and an extension of $25,000 for administrative hearing contracts. Additionally, the council will enter executive session regarding EPA complaints related to threatened litigation.

• Proposition (P-25-7) and resolution (R-25-119) to repeal the charter requirement for a public vote on a performing arts center and place the amendment on the 2025 ballot
• Request for a masterplan for Historic Route 66 in the Atrisco Land Grant (R-25-121)
• Memorial supporting military spouse professional license portability (M-25-4, with amended title)
• Contract amount extension of $25,000 for Administrative Hearings (EC-25-309)
• Executive session on EPA Complaint Nos. 04NO-24-R6 and 06RNO-24-R6

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will hear a report from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park on legislative matters. A federal lobbyist report from John O'Donnell may also be given if needed. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Possible report from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell if needed

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will hear a report from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park. If needed, a report from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell will be presented. No public comment will be taken, and the meeting will be streamed via YouTube and Zoom.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists if needed (John O'Donnell)
• Other Business

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider several items including contracts for forensic interview services and banking, a social service agreement for opioid recovery, an ordinance to improve budget processes (deferred to March), an ordinance on public boards, a resolution adjusting Marijuana Equity and Community Reinvestment Fund 202 appropriations, and a resolution amending South Campus TIDD governance. Public comment is accepted via Zoom or in person with sign-up required by 3:30 p.m.

• EC-25-296: Approval of contract for Forensic Interview Solutions LLC
• EC-25-297: Mayor’s recommendation for fiscal agent bank services
• EC-25-318: Social service agreement with Endeavors for opioid recovery services
• O-24-67: Ordinance to amend budget proposal processes (deferred to March 10, 2025)
• R-25-116: Adjusting FY2025 appropriations for the Marijuana Equity and Community Reinvestment Fund

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park, and possibly from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• Report from state lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from federal lobbyist (John O'Donnell) if needed
• Other business
• No public comment allowed

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive reports from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park. A federal lobbyist report may also be given if needed. No public comment will be taken. The meeting is procedural with no items for decision.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Possible report from Federal Lobbyist John O'Donnelll
• Other Business

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider a $30,000,000 industrial revenue bond to fund the United Athletic Club multi‑use stadium. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with contracts for an AR experience on Route 66 and a solar utility agreement, several mayoral appointments, and a zoning appeal from Faith Lutheran Church. Additional items cover a social service agreement for opioid recovery and ordinance amendments.

• O-25-71: Authorize issuance of a $30,000,000 industrial revenue bond for the United Athletic Club stadium project
• EC-24-272: Contract with Refract AR LLC for a Route 66 Augmented Reality Experience
• EC-25-286: Master Utility Service Agreement with Sustainability Partners to increase solar infrastructure on city facilities
• AC-24-29: Faith Lutheran Church appeal of a zoning variance denial for an illuminated sign
• EC-25-318: Authorization of a social service agreement with Family Endeavors, Inc. for opioid recovery services

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet via Zoom on February 1, 2025. It will consider electing a Vice Chair, if needed, and hear reports from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park. A report from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell will be presented if needed, followed by other business. No public comment will be taken.

• Elect Vice Chair (if needed)
• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists (John O'Donnell, if needed)
• Other Business

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to elect a vice chair and receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The meeting also includes updates to the 2025 calendar and other business. Public comment will not be taken.

• Election of vice chair
• Report from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park
• Potential report from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell
• Updates to 2025 committee calendar

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet to elect a vice chair and receive reports from state and federal lobbyists. The public will not be allowed to comment during this session.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists (John O'Donnell)
• Public comment not permitted

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will receive updates from state lobbyists Joe Thompson and Al Park, and potentially from federal lobbyist John O'Donnell. No public comment will be taken at this meeting. The committee is discussing ongoing legislative priorities but no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson and Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists if Needed (John O'Donnell)
• Other Business
• No public comment will be taken

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee is discussing several city contracts, policy updates, and ordinance amendments. Key items include a pilot program for individuals experiencing homelessness and a replacement of the nuisance abatement ordinance.

• EC-24-206: Pilot program for comprehensive employment and support for individuals experiencing homelessness
• EC-24-272: Route 66 Augmented Reality Experience contract with Refract AR LLC
• O-24-63: Repealing and replacing the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance
• EC-25-286: Master Utility Service Agreement with Sustainability Partners for solar infrastructure
• R-25-112 and R-25-113: Amendments to the Capital Implementation Program and Aviation Department projects

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee receives updates from state and federal lobbyists on legislative matters. The committee also considers adopting an amended 2025 meeting schedule that includes Saturday dates during the legislative session. Public comment is not taken at this meeting.

• Report from State Lobbyists (Joe Thompson & Al Park)
• Report from Federal Lobbyists (John O'Donnell)
• Adoption of Amended 2025 Meeting Schedule including Saturday dates
• No public comment

City Council

The Albuquerque City Council will consider a financial instrument authorizing the issuance and sale of a $72,600,000 taxable industrial revenue bond to fund the SolAero Technologies solar cell manufacturing expansion. It will also approve a related project agreement under the Local Economic Development Act, adopt the Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance, and consider funding increases for permanent supportive housing services. Additional items include amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance and a directive to improve the housing voucher program.

• O-24-65: Authorize $72,600,000 bond for SolAero Technologies solar cell manufacturing expansion
• O-24-66: Approve SolAero Technologies project under the Local Economic Development Act
• O-24-61: Adopt the Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance
• O-24-69: Amend the Integrated Development Ordinance to ease housing development restrictions
• EC-25-280: Increase funding for Good Shepherd Center’s permanent supportive housing services