Albuquerque, NM

Local Government Coordinating Commission

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

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

President

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

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

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

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

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

Finance & Government Operations Committee

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

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

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

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

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

President

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

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

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

Esta es una reunión de actualización procedimental sin comentarios públicos ni votaciones. El comité escuchará a los cabilderos de la ciudad sobre las prioridades estatales y federales. El personal cubrirá la reforma del gasto de capital, los ingresos consensuados, la legislación sobre vivienda y transporte, y las reglas propuestas para subvenciones federales.

• Cabilderos estatales cubrirán la reforma del gasto de capital y los ingresos consensuados.
• El cabildero federal revisará la legislación sobre vivienda y transporte, y las reglas de subvenciones.
• Actualizaciones sobre las actividades del comité interino estatal.
• No hay comentarios públicos ni elementos de acción programados.

President

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

City Council

El Concejo Municipal tomará una acción final sobre un impuesto municipal propuesto del 0.4875% sobre los ingresos brutos que se sometería a los votantes en la próxima elección general como el 'Impuesto de Mejora Comunitaria e Inversión Local.' También considerarán ordenanzas que autorizan hasta $65.5 millones en bonos de ingresos industriales para dos proyectos hoteleros y la formación del Distrito de Mejora Pública de Savio Ridge.

• Acción final sobre R-26-43: impuesto del 0.4875% sobre ingresos brutos para la boleta (Impuesto de Mejora Comunitaria e Inversión Local)
• O-26-37: $25,008,118 en bonos de ingresos industriales gravables para el Hotel Dreamcatcher Journal Center (Home2 Suites)
• O-26-38: $40,520,267 en bonos de ingresos industriales gravables para el Hotel Dreamcatcher Sawmill (Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites de marca dual)
• R-26-35: Formación del Distrito de Mejora Pública de Savio Ridge por Pulte Homes de Nuevo México
• O-26-36: Proyecto de la Ley de Desarrollo Económico Local para la expansión de la farmacia de compuestos Eden Pharmacy

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

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

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

El Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee considerará y potencialmente votará sobre la Ordenanza O-26-39, que modifica la Integrated Development Ordinance para revisar las regulaciones sobre usos minoristas de cannabis y nicotina. La reunión incluye oportunidades de comentarios públicos a través de Zoom.

• O-26-39: Modificación de la Integrated Development Ordinance para revisar las regulaciones de uso minorista de cannabis y nicotina (Table 4-2-1 y Section 14-16-4-3)

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

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

Finance & Government Operations Committee

El comité considerará un acuerdo de $2.8 millones con Homewise para administrar un programa de rehabilitación de propietarios de viviendas utilizando fondos de Desarrollo Económico de Vivienda y Vecindario. También revisará adjudicaciones para personal técnico de producción de conciertos y servicios de ama de casa/cuidado personal/cuidado de relevo. Varias ordenanzas están en la agenda, incluyendo la expansión de la ordenanza de convertidores catalíticos para cubrir materiales de cobre/latón, crear una ordenanza de responsabilidad consolidada y enmendar la ordenanza de denunciantes.

• $2,835,000 acuerdo con Homewise, Inc. para programa de rehabilitación de propietarios de viviendas utilizando fondos HNEDF
• Adjudicación para Servicios de Personal Técnico de Producción de Conciertos (EC-26-116)
• Adjudicación para Servicios de Ama de Casa/Cuidado Personal/Cuidado de Relevo (EC-26-159)
• Ordenanza que expande la 'Ordenanza de Compra de Convertidores Catalíticos de Segunda Mano' para incluir cobre/latón (O-26-32)
• Ordenanza que crea la 'Ordenanza de Responsabilidad en el Gobierno' consolidada que cubre el comité AGO, auditoría interna, inspector general (O-26-40)

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

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

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

City Council

El Concejo llevará a cabo votaciones finales sobre varias ordenanzas importantes, que incluyen un aumento del salario mínimo con un ajuste por costo de vida revisado, una nueva tarifa de servicio de aguas pluviales y una ordenanza de cumplimiento de habitabilidad de alquileres. También considerarán autorizar hasta $20 millones en bonos para el distrito de mejora de Mesa Del Sol y la formación del Distrito de Mejora Pública de Savio Ridge para un nuevo desarrollo de viviendas.

• O-26-33: Aumentar el salario mínimo y cambiar el cálculo del ajuste anual por costo de vida
• R-26-29: Propuesta para actualizar la dedicación del impuesto sobre los ingresos brutos de seguridad pública para la boleta de noviembre
• R-26-35: Aprobar la formación del Distrito de Mejora Pública de Savio Ridge por parte de Pulte Homes
• O-26-26: Crear una Ordenanza de Servicio de Aguas Pluviales con nuevas tarifas
• R-26-25: Emitir hasta $20M en bonos para el Distrito de Mejora Pública de Mesa Del Sol

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

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

President

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

President

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

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Albuquerque celebrará una reunión ordinaria con comentarios públicos sobre cualquier tema y sobre asuntos específicos del orden del día. Tomarán medidas finales sobre tres resoluciones: ajustar las asignaciones operativas del año fiscal 2026 (R-26-37), asignar fondos para las actividades del Juneteenth (R-26-38) y ajustar las asignaciones del año fiscal 2027 (R-26-39). Otros asuntos incluyen una agenda de consentimiento, informes de comités y aprobaciones de contratos y nombramientos.

• R-26-37: Ajuste de las asignaciones operativas del año fiscal 2026 para ciertos fondos y programas, derogando R-26-36
• R-26-38: Asignación de fondos dentro del presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 2026 para apoyar las actividades del Juneteenth, derogando R-26-31
• R-26-39: Ajuste de las asignaciones del año fiscal 2027 para ciertos fondos y programas según los gastos reales y las correcciones de conciliación presupuestaria
• Agenda de consentimiento con elementos que pueden ser retirados por cualquier concejal
• Registro de comentarios públicos requerido antes de las 4:00 pm del día de la reunión para hasta 30 oradores

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

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

City Council

El Concejo Municipal tomará una decisión final sobre varios asuntos importantes, incluido el presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 2027 de más de $1 mil millones, una nueva ordenanza de servicio de aguas pluviales para financiar mejoras de drenaje, y enmiendas a la ordenanza de supervisión policial que aclaran la autoridad de CPOA. También se someterán a votación enmiendas a la carta para cambiar el nombramiento y la destitución del fiscal de la ciudad y del secretario de la ciudad, así como un proyecto de capital de vivienda asequible.

• R-26-17 C/S: Aprobar el presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 2027 de $1.1 mil millones a partir del 1 de julio de 2026
• O-26-26: Adoptar la Ordenanza del Servicio de Aguas Pluviales que crea una nueva tarifa para el drenaje
• O-26-23: Modificar la ordenanza de supervisión policial para ampliar la autoridad investigativa de CPOA sobre APD
• P-26-2: Enviar a los votantes una enmienda a la carta sobre la independencia del fiscal de la ciudad y del secretario de la ciudad
• R-26-34: Complementar fondos de subvención para el proyecto de vivienda asequible

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

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

President

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

Committee of the Whole

El Committee of the Whole considerará la Resolución R-26-17 para apropiar fondos para el presupuesto operativo del FY2027 de la City of Albuquerque, ajustar las apropiaciones del FY2026 y asignar fondos de capital. También discutirán la Resolución R-26-28 para establecer objetivos de un año para el FY2027 alineados con metas de cinco años y requisitos de informes. El comentario público sobre la resolución presupuestaria se aplaza a la reunión del City Council del 18 de mayo.

• R-26-17: Apropiación de fondos para el presupuesto operativo del FY2027 y ajuste de las apropiaciones del FY2026
• R-26-28: Establecimiento de objetivos de un año para el FY2027 y requisitos de informes
• Sin comentario público sobre R-26-17 en esta reunión; comentarios se recibirán en la reunión del Council del 18 de mayo

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

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

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

El Comité de Finanzas y Operaciones Gubernamentales considerará varios asuntos, incluyendo una emisión de bonos de $20 millones para el distrito de mejoras públicas de Mesa Del Sol, una ordenanza de aplicación de habitabilidad de unidades de alquiler y la creación de una junta de financiamiento de incremento de impuestos. Otros negocios incluyen acuerdos de operación de aerolíneas en el aeropuerto, una venta de bienes raíces en Holly Ave y una propuesta para actualizar la dedicación del impuesto a las ventas brutas de seguridad pública.

• Emisión de bonos PID de Mesa Del Sol: hasta $14M Serie 2026A y $6M Serie 2026B
• Ordenanza de Aplicación de Habitabilidad de Unidades de Alquiler (O-26-24)
• Creación de la Junta de Financiamiento de Incremento de Impuestos (O-26-25)
• Acuerdos de operación de aerolíneas programadas con Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, United, y carga con FedEx y UPS
• Acuerdo de venta de bienes raíces para 5511 Holly Ave NE

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

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

Committee of the Whole

El Comité Plenario considerará R-26-17, una ordenanza que asigna fondos para el funcionamiento de la Ciudad de Albuquerque para el Año Fiscal 2027 (del 1 de julio de 2026 al 30 de junio de 2027), ajustando las asignaciones del AF2026 y asignando fondos de capital. Este es el elemento sustantivo principal de la agenda.

• R-26-17: Asignación de fondos para las operaciones de la ciudad del AF2027, ajuste de asignaciones del AF2026 y fondos de capital

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

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

Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee

El Comité de Relaciones Legislativas Intergubernamentales escuchará informes de cabilderos estatales sobre el proceso de la post-sesión y del comité interino, y de cabilderos federales sobre premios de earmarks. No se tomarán comentarios públicos en esta reunión. La reunión es principalmente informativa, sin temas de votación.

• Informe post-sesión del cabildero estatal Joe Thompson (LFC)
• Actualización del proceso del Comité Interino del Legislative Council por Al Park
• Informe de premios de earmarks federales por John O'Donnell

President

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

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

City Council

El Concejo Municipal realizará votaciones finales sobre varias ordenanzas, incluyendo la creación de una Zona de Servicio y Seguridad Mejorada para mejorar los servicios de la ciudad y la seguridad para la vitalidad económica, y aclarar el poder de la Autoridad de Supervisión Policial para investigar al personal de APD. También considerarán designar 36 acres en San Pedro Dr como área deteriorada para reurbanización, adoptar el Plan de Acción 2026 de HUD para fondos de vivienda, y podrían anular dos vetos del alcalde sobre ajustes presupuestarios y requisitos de rendimiento del sistema de refrigeración.

• Acción final sobre O-26-14: Ordenanza de la Zona de Servicio y Seguridad Mejorada
• Acción final sobre O-26-23: Enmienda a la Ordenanza de Supervisión Policial para aclarar la autoridad de CPOA
• Acción final sobre R-26-6: Designar ~36 acres en San Pedro Dr como área deteriorada para la expansión del área de reurbanización de Near Heights
• Acción final sobre R-26-15: Adoptar el Plan de Acción 2026 de HUD y las asignaciones para CDBG, HOME, ESG y el Fondo Fiduciario de Vivienda para Trabajadores
• Vetos del alcalde: R-26-12 (ajustes presupuestarios) y O-26-22 (requisitos de rendimiento del sistema de refrigeración)

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

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

Committee of the Whole

El Comité Plenario discutirá y posiblemente modificará la R-26-17, una ordenanza que asigna fondos para las operaciones de la ciudad para el Año Fiscal 2027 (1 de julio de 2026 – 30 de junio de 2027). El asunto también ajusta las asignaciones actuales del AF2026 y asigna fondos de capital. El comentario público está disponible en persona o vía Zoom con inscripción anticipada antes de las 3:30 p.m. del día de la reunión.

• R-26-17: Asignación de $X millones para operaciones de la ciudad en AF2027, ajuste de asignaciones del AF2026 y asignación de fondos de capital (no se especifican montos en dólares en la agenda)

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

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

City Council

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre la emisión de $89.6 millones en bonos de obligación general para seguridad pública, parques, calles y otros proyectos. Otras acciones clave incluyen nombrar un nuevo Jefe de Policía y un Director Ejecutivo de Seguridad Pública, y modificar el código de vivienda para exigir sistemas de enfriamiento. El concejo también considerará un préstamo de $3 millones para un proyecto de agua en Puerto Del Sol Golf Course y actualizaciones a la ordenanza de supervisión policial.

• Emitir $89.6M en bonos de obligación general (Serie 2026) para seguridad pública, parques, calles y alcantarillado pluvial
• Nombrar a Cecily A. Barker como Jefa de Policía y a Raul Bujanda como Director Ejecutivo de Seguridad Pública
• Autorizar préstamo/subsidio de $3M para almacenamiento y conducción de agua en Puerto Del Sol Golf Course
• Modificar el Código Uniforme de Vivienda para establecer requisitos de rendimiento de sistemas de enfriamiento
• Modificar la Ordenanza de Supervisión Policial para aclarar la autoridad de CPOA para investigar al personal de APD

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

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

President

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

Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee

El Comité de Uso de Suelo, Planificación y Zonificación considerará dos puntos: una resolución para actualizar los mapas de la ciudad para reflejar la propiedad del Puente Montaño, y una resolución para designar aproximadamente 36 acres en San Pedro Dr como deteriorados, aprobando una expansión del Área de Redesarrollo Metropolitano de Near Heights.

• Actualizar mapas para la propiedad del Puente Montaño
• Designar 36 acres en San Pedro Dr como deteriorados
• Expandir el límite del Área de Redesarrollo Metropolitano de Near Heights
• Enmendar el Plan del Área de Redesarrollo Metropolitano de Near Heights
• Enmendar la Sección 1-12-11 del Código de Resoluciones

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

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