Santa Fe public meetings in 2024
51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Archaeological Review Committee
The Archaeological Review Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item is a request for approval of an archaeological monitoring report regarding utility line installation.
- Approval of archaeological monitoring report for 205’ of subsurface fiber optic utility lines from 340 Read St. to South Guadalupe St. (Case 2024-009575-ARC)
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The Human Services Committee will discuss and potentially approve components of a Request for Applications (RFA), including reimbursement rates, contract totals, application questions, and program support. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other procedural items.
- Discussion and approval of HSC RFA components: reimbursement rate, contract total, application questions, program support
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The committee will review the Water Conservation Annual Report with draft scorecard recommendations and an update on Water Resource Indicator Policy Responses. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Presentation of Water Conservation Annual Report with Draft Scorecard Recommendations
- Presentation of Updated Water Resource Indicator Policy Responses
- Approval of November 5, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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The Veterans Advisory Board will vote on developing criteria to evaluate proposals for the Navigator program. The meeting includes updates on the Navigator contract and a presentation from the New Mexico Coalition to End Homeless regarding veteran temporary shelters.
- Vote on developing criteria to evaluate selection for RFQ Proposal for Navigator
- Update on Navigator Contract
- Presentation on securing site for dedicated veteran temporary shelters
- Welcome new Board Member Larry Hinkle
- Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025
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This Early Neighborhood Notification (ENN) meeting is a public input session for a development plan to demolish two existing buildings and construct a three-story building at 5999 Airport Road, increasing units from 62 to 84. The applicant is the Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority with agent JenkinsGavin Inc. No decisions are made at ENN meetings; the purpose is to gather neighborhood feedback before a formal application.
- Demolition of two existing buildings and construction of a new three-story building
- Unit count increase from 62 to 84 units at 5999 Airport Road
- Applicant: Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority/JenkinsGavin Inc
- Virtual meeting via Zoom with dial-in options
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The Santa Fe Women's Commission is meeting virtually to conduct regular business. The commission will consider an action item regarding the 2025 SF Women's Commission Calendar.
- Action item: 2025 SF Women's Commission Calendar
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The Santa Fe Public Library Board will consider a communication strategy aimed at sharing ideas while complying with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. The board will also review a recent teleconference with Jamie LaRue and discuss recommendations and policies. Additional reports include the Friends of the Library liaison update and next steps for the library's mission statement.
- Communication strategy to avoid rolling quorum violations under the NM Open Meetings Act
- Review of teleconference call with Jamie LaRue and related policy recommendations
- Friends of the Library liaison report
- Mission statement next steps
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The City of Santa Fe's Parks and Open Spaces Division is hosting an Early Neighborhood Notification meeting to discuss new playground equipment for children ages 2-5 at La Resolana Park. The meeting is for gathering community feedback on final design and features. No decisions are being made; it is an informational and input session.
- Installation of new playground equipment for 2-5 year age group at La Resolana Park
- Meeting at Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87507
- Comments accepted in-person, via comment form, or by email to [email protected]
Occupancy Tax Advisory Board
The board will hear presentations regarding SWAIA and Santa Fe Film funding. Staff reports include updates on the Lodger's Tax, TSF Sales, TSF Marketing, and the TSF Executive Director.
- SWAIA OTAB Funding Presentation
- Santa Fe Film OTAB Funding Presentation
- Lodger's Report
- Lodger's Tax Report
- TSF Sales, Marketing, and Executive Director reports
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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The Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy will discuss the Farmer's Market Nutrition Program and food safety. The meeting includes a legislative update and a presentation from The Food Depot.
- Farmer's Market Nutrition Program Letter of Support
- Legislative Update from Pam Roy and Hvtce Miller
- Fermented Foods and Food Safety discussion
- Presentation by Sergio Mata-Cisneros of The Food Depot
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The Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board holds a regular meeting with procedural items: approving the agenda and October 2024 minutes. Under old business, the board will receive updates on airport operations and the Grand Prix De Santa Fe easement. No votes on new policies or expenditures are listed.
- Approval of minutes from October 10, 2024
- Airport updates from manager James Harris
- Grand Prix De Santa Fe Easement discussion
- Public communication period
- Next meeting date to be set
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The committee will meet to discuss several transit and safety items, including intersection analysis and trail signage. Members will also review reconstruction progress for Governor Miles.
- Downtown Multimodal Analysis of five signalized intersections
- Potential use of speed limits, striping, and signage on multi-use trails
- Governor Miles reconstruction progress plans
- Bike Santa Fe Bike Audit presentation
- Appointment of Technical Review Subcommittee Chair
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The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss the formation of sub-committees. The agenda also includes a discussion on river restoration above Cerro Gordo Road.
- Approval of amended August 8, 2024, and October 10, 2024, meeting minutes
- Update from Santa Fe Watershed Association
- Discussion on restoration of the river above Cerro Gordo Road
- Formation of sub-committees
- Approval of the 2025 meeting calendar
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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The Community Development Commission will consider approving the 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to HUD, a condition for the city's Community Development Block Grant. Members will also discuss funding priorities for the 2025-2026 CDBG and Affordable Housing Trust Fund programs.
- Request for approval of 2023-2024 CAPER for HUD submittal as condition of CDBG
- Discussion of CDBG and AHTF 2025-2026 funding priorities
- Review of funding history and scoring criteria for upcoming program year
Governing Body
The Governing Body is reviewing a series of consent agenda items including police grants, infrastructure projects, and professional services contracts. Key discussions focus on wastewater facility compliance and on-call project management.
- Three on-call project management contracts with Capital Program Management Services LLC, Wilson & Company, and Leroy N. Pacheco, each not to exceed $4,327,500
- Contract amendment with Hazen & Sawyer to increase compensation by $2,666,930 for Paseo Real Wastewater Reclamation Facility compliance
- Purchase of a BME Type 3 wildland vehicle from Siddons Fire Apparatus for $486,350
- Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for a street parking mobile app for $235,800
- Grant agreement with NM Department of Transportation for $82,835 for traffic enforcement projects
Governing Body
The Governing Body is meeting for its annual Legislative Breakfast. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.
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The Children and Youth Commission will discuss and vote on a proposed amendment to a contract with the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). The meeting is largely procedural with only one substantive action item.
- Discussion and approval of CYFD contract amendment
Water Conservation Committee
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific action items, presentations, or discussion topics are listed.
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This meeting is largely procedural, covering routine approvals, updates, and a 2024 meeting calendar. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.
- Action item: Approval of 2024 Meeting Calendar
- Discussion: Recommendation updates from the commission
- Discussion: Vacancy updates on the commission
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The Historic Districts Review Board will consider several requests for construction, design changes, and code exceptions within the Downtown & Eastside Historic District. The board will also receive a status report on the General Plan and Land Development Code updates.
- 449 Camino Monte Vista: Proposal for a 4,695 sq. ft. residence, 1,111 sq. ft. casita, 436 sq. ft. accessory structure, and 877 sq. ft. garage
- 465 Camino Manzano: Proposed design changes to south entrance portal, courtyard fireplace, and 8-foot coyote fence
- 346 Hillside Ave.: Request to alter previous approval for windows, doors, metal roof, and water feature
- 614 Paseo de Peralta: Proposal for a 5’-8” high coyote fence exceeding the 4’-6” maximum allowable height
- 710 Canyon Rd.: Proposal to remove part of a portal, raise parapets, and replace the roof not in-kind
Arts Commission
The Santa Fe Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve past meeting minutes, discuss recruitment of new commissioners (deadline January 15), and approve the 2025 meeting calendar. The meeting also includes updates from staff on Arts & Culture Department and UNESCO 20th Anniversary initiatives. No major funding decisions or new policies are on the agenda.
- Discussion of recruitment of new commissioners with January 15 deadline
- Approval of 2025 Arts Commission meeting calendar
- Approval of minutes from June, August, October, and November 2024 meetings
- General Arts & Culture Department updates from Director Chelsey Johnson
- Updates on UNESCO 20th Anniversary initiatives
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda with over 20 items, including multiple contracts, grants, and amendments. Key items include a $1.39 million budget amendment for employee retention incentives, a $4.3 million contract for on-call project management services, and grants for police equipment and traffic enforcement. The committee will also hear presentations on internal controls and the Paseo Real Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan.
- $1,389,478 budget amendment to fund $1,000 retention incentives for all city employees
- $4,327,500 contract with Capital Program Management Services for on-call project management
- $550,000 grant from NM Energy Dept for the BRAIN energy information tool
- $589,730 contract with Paradise Power for BRAIN implementation
- $486,350 purchase of a wildland fire vehicle from Siddons Fire Apparatus
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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The Mayor's Youth Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on Dec 9, 2024, at 6 PM in Council Chambers. Items include a presentation on Landen Kessler's nomination, moving the MYAB Teen Night from Dec 21 to Dec 28, and planning the 2025 meeting schedule and January/February Teen Night themes. The board will also receive updates on the Posada Latina event, Teen Center Steering Committee, and a MYAB resolution.
- Landen Kessler nomination
- MYAB Teen Night moved from Dec 21 to Dec 28
- 2025 meeting schedule planning
- January and February Teen Night themes
- MYAB Chair vacancy
Buckman Direct Diversion Board
The Buckman Direct Diversion Board will approve the schedule for its 2025 meetings and discuss delegating authority to the chair to amend a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy regarding water monitoring.
- Approval of 2025 Board meeting dates
- Discussion on delegating authority to amend MOU with U.S. Department of Energy
- Presentation on 2024 Compliance Order with New Mexico Environment Department
- Presentation on Settlement Agreement regarding Rio Grande Silvery Minnow
- Announcement of new BDD Facilities Manager
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider development plans for a warehouse and two automotive dealership projects. The body will also review a rezoning request for a property owned by the Santa Fe Opera.
- Case #2024-9318: Development Plan for a 62,200 square foot warehouse at 4400 Hart Road
- Case #2024-8550: Development Plan for a 25,541 square foot automotive dealership at 4994 Governor Miles Road
- Case #2024-9304: Development Plan for a 20,894 square foot automotive dealership at 4994 Governor Miles Road
- Case #2024-8898: Rezoning of 2.50 acres at 214 Camino De Los Marquez from R-21 PUD to R-29
- Staff communication regarding City of Santa Fe Water Development utilizing the Water Bank Process
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The Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission will hear presentations on the current MRA budget, ethics for public officials, and summaries of two RFPs: one for the redevelopment and expansion of Midtown Production Studios (including a disposition agreement with Aspect QOZB, LLC) and one for the redevelopment of the Midtown Visual Arts Center (including an exclusive negotiation agreement with the Santa Fe Art Institute). The commission will also acknowledge the Mayor's appointments for Chair and Vice Chair. No action items are listed beyond consent agenda approval.
- Presentation of current MRA budget by Daniel Hernandez
- Presentation of RFP summary for redevelopment and expansion of Midtown Production Studios, including disposition agreement with Aspect QOZB, LLC
- Presentation of RFP summary for redevelopment of Midtown Visual Arts Center, including exclusive negotiation agreement with Santa Fe Art Institute
- Presentation on ethics for public officials by Assistant City Attorney Patricia Feghali
- Acknowledgment of Mayor’s appointments: Dion Silva as Chair, Jenny Parks as Vice Chair
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The Economic Development Advisory Committee will review Bill 2024-19, which proposes selling six parcels and buildings at 1600 St. Michael's Drive to Aspect QOZB, LLC for $5 million. The committee also receives updates on the SPUR economic development initiative and outdoor recreation programs. This is an advisory review ahead of the governing body's public hearing on December 11.
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 2024-___ for sale of city-owned property at 1600 St. Michael's Drive for $5,000,000
- SPUR Update presentation from Economic Development Director and Business Growth Manager
- Outdoor Recreation Update presentation from Economic Development Specialist
- Next meeting scheduled for February 1, 2025
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The Mayor's Committee on Disability is meeting to review snow removal notices and transportation needs in Santa Fe. The committee will consider votes on transcript edits and the appointment of a City Council representative.
- Vote on edits to the November 6, 2024 CART Transcript
- Vote on requesting Councilor Michael Garcia as the Committee’s City Council representative
- Review of snow removal reference letter for public distribution
- Discussion of senior transportation, paratransit, and public buses
- Discussion of public-right-of-way obstructions and Transition Plan updates
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Quality of Life Committee
The Quality of Life Committee will consider multiple consent agenda items including the $5M sale of six parcels at 1600 St. Michael's Drive, a $486,350 purchase of a wildland fire vehicle, a $297,515 contract with UNM for entrepreneurial support, and several budget amendments. These items will also go to the Finance Committee and Governing Body for final approval. A presentation on the Human Services Committee Strategic Action Plan updates for 2025-2029 is also scheduled.
- Sale of six city-owned parcels at 1600 St. Michael's Drive to Aspect QOZB, LLC for $5,000,000 over three phases
- Purchase of a BME Type 3 wildland fire vehicle from Siddons Fire Apparatus for $486,350
- General services contract with UNM Anderson School for entrepreneurial support and accelerator program totaling $297,515.63 over three years
- Reappropriation of $463,482 in unspent FY24 funds for the General Plan Update Step 1
- Grant agreement with NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for $283,975 in emergency preparedness equipment and training
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The Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Council is meeting to receive presentations from the New Mexico Media Arts Collaborative (NMMAC) and a debrief from the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival. They will also hear updates from the Santa Fe Film Office and discuss working groups for the Strategic Action Plan. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions or agenda items with specific dollar amounts.
- Presentation by NMMAC Acting Executive Director Mateo Frazier
- Debrief from Santa Fe Independent Film Festival by Stephanie Love-Riner and Liesette Bailey
- Santa Fe Film Office update from Commissioner Jennifer LaBar-Tapia
- Strategic Action Plan working groups updates led by Chair Gay Dillingham
- Approval of minutes from October 1, 2024 meeting
Public Works and Utilities Committee
The Public Works and Utilities Committee is reviewing several high-value professional services contracts and budget amendments. Key items include wastewater facility compliance and on-call project management services.
- Three on-call project management contracts not to exceed $4,327,500 each with Capital Program Management Services LLC, Wilson & Company, and Leroy N. Pacheco
- Contract amendment with A.A.C. Construction increasing compensation by $4,109,144.16 for Paseo Real Wastewater Reclamation Facility compliance
- Contract amendment with Hazen & Sawyer increasing compensation by $2,666,930 for Paseo Real Wastewater Reclamation Facility compliance
- Agreement with NMDOT for $300,000 for the engineering design of the Arroyo Chamisos Trail Extension
- Budget allocation of $489,000 for construction engineering of the Agua Fria Street and Cottonwood Drive Roundabout Project
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Historic Districts Review Board
The Historic Districts Review Board will approve findings from July 2024 cases, adopt the 2025 review calendar, and hear numerous new business items, including requests for status reviews, primary facade designations, and proposals for additions and modifications in historic districts. Several applicants seek exceptions to height and setback rules, notably a 794 sq ft addition with a height increase from 13’-6” to 24’0” at 821 Acequia Madre, and a new 4,695 sq ft residence at 449 Camino Monte Vista. Two items are postponed.
- 821 Acequia Madre: 794 sq ft addition and 1,223 sq ft garage remodel with second story; requests height exception to 24 ft (max 16’11") and setback exception.
- 449 Camino Monte Vista: propose 4,695 sq ft residence, 1,111 sq ft casita, 436 sq ft accessory, 877 sq ft garage (max height 17’10").
- 345 Garcia St.: request downgrade of historic status from Contributing to Non-Contributing for residential and accessory structures.
- 835 E. Alameda St.: proposal for 284 sq ft addition and HVAC relocation.
- Multiple status reviews and primary facade designations for properties including 1 Plaza Fatima, 1030½ W. Houghton St., and 907 Don Miguel Pl.
Governing Body
The Governing Body will consider a resolution establishing Santa Fe's priorities for the 57th New Mexico Legislature's first session. They will also introduce resolutions to enable the Santa Fe County Improvement Special Assessment Program and approve budget amendments for the Buckman Direct Diversion Board and the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency.
- Resolution 2024-____: City priorities for the 2025 state legislative session
- Resolution 2024___: Enabling the Santa Fe County Improvement Special Assessment Program in the city
- Resolution 2024___: Budget amendments for Buckman Direct Diversion Board and Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency
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The Mayor's Youth Advisory Board is meeting to select a new Chair following the resignation of Charles Chapman. The board will also discuss upcoming youth events and the 2025 meeting calendar.
- Selection of new Chair following Charles Chapman's resignation
- Interview with Landen Kessler
- MYAB Resolution update by Counselor Castro
- Planning for Christmas Cards for Seniors and December Teen Night @ GCCC
- Discussion of 2025 Meeting Calendar
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The Children and Youth Commission will meet virtually to discuss program updates and administrative preferences. The body is scheduled to vote on its 2025 meeting calendar and a contract amendment with the CYFD.
- Approval of CYFD contract amendment
- Vote on 2025 meeting calendar
- Vote on meeting preference (in person, virtual, or hybrid)
- Growing Up New Mexico program updates
- Grantee site visit updates
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The Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board is meeting to consider approval of FFY 2024-2029 TIP Amendment 5 and the 2025 MPO Meeting Calendar. The board will also welcome new members and recognize departing members. Other items include approval of prior meeting minutes and routine procedural matters.
- Approval of FFY 2024-2029 TIP Amendment 5 via self-certification
- Approval of the 2025 MPO Meeting Calendar
- Welcome new members and recognize departing members
- Approval of TPB Minutes from September 26, 2024
Archaeological Review Committee
The Archaeological Review Committee will vote on approving an archaeological monitoring plan for a PNM subsurface electrical line bore at Airport Road, South Meadows Road, and Jaguar Drive. The committee also will consider listing Berenika Byszewski/Chama Consulting as an approved archaeologist and historian. An update on the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum MOA is scheduled.
- Approval of archaeological monitoring plan for PNM's 4,390' subsurface electrical line at Airport Road and South Meadows Road and Jaguar Drive
- Consideration of Berenika Byszewski/Chama Consulting for listing as approved archaeologist for all three districts and historian
- Georgia O'Keeffe Museum bi-monthly MOA update
Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board
The Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board will consider several amendments to existing service agreements, extending contract terms and raising total compensation amounts. The amendments include increases of $124,602 for SCS Engineers, $70,400 for Ambitions Technology Group, $10,000 for Concentra, and $99,258 for CDM Smith, as well as a new $83,900 professional services agreement with NewGen Strategies. The board will also receive updates on free recycling days, the FY‑24 audit, and staff reports.
- Amendment No. 3 to SCS Engineers contract: extend term to 11/18/2025, increase compensation by $124,602 (total not to exceed $437,868.86)
- Amendment No. 4 to Ambitions Technology Group contract: extend term to 11/19/2025, increase compensation by $70,400 (total not to exceed $311,000)
- Amendment No. 4 to Concentra contract: extend term to 11/18/2025, increase compensation by $10,000 (total not to exceed $50,000)
- Amendment No. 5 to CDM Smith contract: add design task, increase compensation by $99,258 (total not to exceed $261,130)
- New professional services agreement with NewGen Strategies for a cost‑of‑service study, amount $83,900
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will decide on a time extension for a previously approved development plan to build a 221-unit apartment complex at 7261 Airport Road. A preliminary subdivision plat for six lots at 4000 and 4200 Beckner Road is also on the agenda. Two development plans for a Fiesta Hyundai dealership at 4994 Governor Miles Road have been postponed to December 5, 2024.
- Time extension for 221-unit multi-family apartment complex (261,000 sq ft) at 7261 Airport Road, zoned C-2 in Airport Road Overlay
- Preliminary serial subdivision plat for six lots at 4000 and 4200 Beckner Road (Lots 18A and 18B of Las Soleras Master Plan)
- Two Fiesta Hyundai dealership development plans (25,541 sq ft and 20,894 sq ft) at 4994 Governor Miles Road postponed to December 5, 2024
- Approval of minutes from October 3 and October 17, 2024 Planning Commission meetings
Quality of Life Committee
The Quality of Life Committee will hear presentations on financial empowerment centers and Santa Fe's AI approach. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and multiple police grants, affordable housing contract amendments, and a traffic enforcement grant. Discussion items include a fireworks ordinance update, sale of city property at 1600 St. Michael's Drive for $5,000,000, state legislative priorities, and revisions to ethics board nomination procedures.
- Presentation on Santa Fe’s AI approach in city government
- Request for approval of $187,500 grant for police hiring and equipment
- Request for approval of $250,000 police equipment grant
- Consideration of Bill 2024-12 amending fireworks display regulations
- Consideration of Bill 2024-19 approving sale of six parcels at 1600 St. Michael's Drive for $5,000,000
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The Public Safety Committee will vote on approving a $187,500 state grant for hiring law enforcement and support positions at the Santa Fe Police Department. A related budget adjustment resolution is also on the table. The committee will also receive October 2024 crime statistics and discuss the 2025 meeting calendar.
- Request to approve $187,500 grant from NM Department of Finance & Administration for police hiring (Action Item 6a)
- Budget adjustment resolution transferring $187,500 to police salaries fund
- Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation of October 2024 crime stats and crime mapping
- Adoption of 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting calendar
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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The Human Services Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and approve a Strategic Action Plan. The committee will also consider the approval of HSC grantee contract terms.
- Discussion and approval of HSC Strategic Action Plan
- Discussion and approval of HSC grantee contract term
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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The Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee will meet to consider action items including approval of the FFY 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 5 and adoption of the 2025 MPO meeting calendar. Discussion items include project updates from agencies. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and committee matters.
- Approval of FFY 2024-2029 TIP Amendment 5
- Approval of 2025 MPO Meeting Calendar
- Project updates from agencies
- Approval of minutes from September 23, 2024 meeting
Public Works and Utilities Committee
The Public Works and Utilities Committee will consider several consent agenda items, including the sale of city-owned buildings at 1600 St. Michael's Drive for $5 million, a $235,800 contract with ParkMobile for a parking app, and a franchise for Ezee Fiber to operate a telecom network. They will also hear a presentation on the Guadalupe Streets Reconstruction Project and discuss the city's 2025 state legislative priorities.
- Sale of six parcels and buildings at 1600 St. Michael's Drive to Aspect QOZB, LLC for $5,000,000
- Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for mobile app for street parking at $235,800 over 3 years
- Non-exclusive franchise for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC to operate a telecommunications network in city rights-of-way
- Permanent access easement to Grand Prix De Santa Fe, LLC for $39,000 compensation to the city
- Agreement to provide potable water to Lower Acequia Madre in exchange for reduced river water delivery obligation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Arts Commission
The Santa Fe Arts Commission will discuss and vote on approving five recipients for the Art is the Solution program. The meeting also includes a budget update, introductions of new commissioners and staff, and approval of the 2025 meeting calendar. Public comments and departmental updates will be presented.
- Approval of five Art is the Solution recipients
- Discussion and approval of the 2025 Arts Commission meeting calendar
- Budget update from Arts Services Coordinator Melissa Velasquez
- Introductions of new Arts Commissioner Antoinette Villamil and new Gallery Manager Rebecca Aubin
- Discussion of recruitment of new commissioners
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The Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy will consider several agenda items, including routine approvals of minutes and agenda items. The council will vote on accepting the schedule of meetings for 2025. Additional presentations on farmer's market programs and regenerative economics will be given, but no decisions are noted for those topics.
- Vote to accept the 2025 meeting schedule
- Approval of agenda for November 14, 2024
- Approval of minutes from September 12 and October 10, 2024
- Presentation on the Farmer's Market Nutrition Program
- Presentation on regenerative economics practices
Airport Advisory Board
The Airport Advisory Board will receive updates from the Airport Manager and a presentation from Signature Aviation on a new building concept. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from October.
- Presentation of Signature Aviation New Building Concept
- Airport Updates from Airport Manager James Harris
Bicycle and Pedestrians Advisory Committee
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will approve meeting dates for 2025 and discuss the St. Michael’s Drive/Llano St. intersection improvements project. The committee will also review survey results and decisions made on the Bishop’s Lodge Road and Governor Miles Road projects.
- Approval of 2025 BPAC meeting dates
- St. Michael’s Drive/Llano St. Intersection Improvements Project 100% Design
- Review of BPAC Spring 2024 Survey Results
- Discussion on Bishop’s Lodge Road and Governor Miles Road projects
- Public communications from Safe Route to School and Bike Santa Fe
Governing Body
The Governing Body will consider a consent agenda with 18 items, including approvals of federal grants for microgrids, flood mitigation, and a $5 million capital appropriation for Fort Marcy Park improvements. Several contract amendments for water and sewer line repairs, cloud storage services, and streetlight LED conversions are also up for approval.
- $5,000,000 DFA grant for improvements at Fort Marcy Park
- $524,999 FEMA sub-award for design of community microgrids
- $709,122.47 FEMA grant to design flood mitigation at Ashbaugh Park
- Amendment to Denovo cloud storage contract, adding $1,819,244 (new total $3,196,884.77)
- Amendment No. 1 to sewer contract with Sub Surface Contracting Inc., increasing compensation by $1,500,000
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hear presentations on the GO bond issuance process and a review of FY24 revenue. The main business is a consent agenda with 20 items, including approval of grants, contracts, and budget amendments for infrastructure projects, parks, emergency management, and technology.
- Request to approve $5,000,000 state grant for improvements at Fort Marcy Park
- Request to approve $3,275,028.20 contract for rehab of 10,500 feet of sewer pipe
- Request to approve $1,819,244 increase to Denovo contract for cloud storage and AS400 maintenance
- Request to approve $240,000 grant to replace Shelby Street pedestrian bridge over Santa Fe River
- Request to approve $709,122.47 FEMA grant to design flood mitigation at Ashbaugh Park
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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The Santa Fe Women's Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, and committee updates. Action items include discussions on committee vacancies, recommendations, and website review. No specific decisions or financial items are on the agenda.
- Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Committee vacancies update discussion
- Recommendation updates review
- Website review discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024