Santa Fe, NM

Audit Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet for a study session regarding the General Plan update, titled “Santa Fe Forward.” This session includes the Technical Working Group and consultant WSP USA, Inc.

• Study session on the “Santa Fe Forward” General Plan update with WSP USA, Inc.

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will meet to receive updates on publicity and survey rollout. The body will discuss reports from the Budget/Strategic Planning and Governance subcommittees, as well as an October 15 input session.

• Update on publicity and survey rollout by Chris Peralta
• Report on October 15, 2026 Input Session
• Budget/Strategic Planning Subcommittee Report
• Governance Subcommittee Report

Archaeological Review Committee

The Archaeological Review Committee is meeting to consider several requests for monitoring reports, clearance waivers, and excavation approvals. These items primarily concern utility installations and drainage improvements across various archaeological review districts.

• Test excavations at Swan Park for 80 acres of park services
• Monitoring report for 4,700' of new water main at Casa Alegre Subdivision
• Monitoring report for 3,345' of new water main at Camino del Monte Sol Neighborhood
• Clearance waiver for 68' utility trench at 655 Old Santa Fe Trail
• Monitoring plan for drainage improvements at Sheridan & W. Palace Aves.

Occupancy Tax Advisory Board

The board will receive presentations from six organizations regarding various festivals and exhibitions. The meeting includes a discussion between board members and TSF staff.

• Presentation by New Mexico Photography 200
• Presentation by Siler Rufina District Festival
• Presentation by Santa Fe Pro Musica Bach Festival
• Presentation by Human Rights Alliance regarding Pride Week
• Presentations by El Museo (Mayan Weaving) and SITE Santa Fe (13th Biennial)

Finance Committee

Early Neighborhood Notification

The City of Santa Fe Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency is holding an Early Neighborhood Notification meeting. The body is proposing amendments to the Midtown Master Plan regarding infrastructure design, prohibited and conditional uses, and electrification.

• Proposed amendment to Section 5.2: Review of Infrastructure a 90% Design
• Proposed amendment to Section 5.5, Table 5.5.A: Prohibited and Conditional Use
• Proposed amendment to Section 6.3: Full Electrification & Gas Infrastructure
• Project location: 1600 St. Michaels Drive

Historic Districts Review Board

The Historic Districts Review Board will consider several requests for exceptions to height and material regulations. The meeting includes proposals for new multi-family residences, a museum addition, and renovations to existing historic structures.

• 507 Paseo de Peralta: Proposed 4,235 sq. ft. multi-family residence requesting height exception
• 511 Paseo de Peralta: Proposed 6,212 sq. ft. multi-family residence requesting height exception
• 613 W. San Francisco St.: Request to convert flat roof to pitched and install solar panels
• 135 Grant Ave.: Proposal to reconstruct west portal, balcony, pergola, and trellis
• 704 Camino Lejo: Proposed 2,060 sq. ft. addition to the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian

Historic Districts Review Board Field Trip

Governing Body

Public Works and Utilities Committee

Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Council

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request for a micro community at 2395 Richards Ave. The board will also consider approving findings and conclusions for two conditional use cases.

• Case #2026-13291: Conditional Use Approval for a micro community at 2395 Richards Ave featuring 6,485 square feet of shelters, restrooms, community buildings, and offices
• Case #2026-012069: Approval of findings/conclusions for a Conditional Use Permit at 27698/27700 West Frontage Road
• Case #2026-13291: Approval of findings/conclusions for 2395 Richards Ave

Mayor's Committee on Disability

Economic Development Advisory Committee

General

Quality of Life Committee

Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission

Buckman Direct Diversion Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item is a request to change the zoning of a 1.00-acre lot to allow for more dwelling units.

• Case #2026-13073: Request to rezone 2509 Siringo Lane from R-1 (1 unit per acre) to R-3 (3 units per acre)

General

Finance Committee

Immigration Committee

Arts Commission

Water Conservation Committee

Historic Districts Review Board

Governing Body

Historic Districts Review Board Field Trip

Airport Advisory Board

Children and Youth Commission

Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy

Bicycle and Pedestrians Advisory Committee

Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee

Public Safety Committee

Santa Fe Women's Commission

Occupancy Tax Advisory Board

Veterans Advisory Board

Santa Fe Public Library Board

Community Development Commission

Sister Cities Committee

Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board

Planning Commission

Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board

Archaeological Review Committee

Historic Districts Review Board

Historic Districts Review Board Field Trip

Public Works and Utilities Committee

Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Council

Board of Adjustment

Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission

Mayor's Committee on Disability

Quality of Life Committee

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Buckman Direct Diversion Board

Finance Committee

Historic Districts Review Board

Water Conservation Committee

Historic Districts Review Board Field Trip

Santa Fe Women's Commission

Governing Body

Bicycle and Pedestrians Advisory Committee

Transit Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy

Santa Fe River Commission

Arts Commission

Immigration Committee

Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee

Public Safety Committee

Veterans Advisory Board

Santa Fe Public Library Board

Human Services Committee

Community Development Commission

Sister Cities Committee

Planning Commission

Archaeological Review Committee

Historic Districts Review Board Field Trip

Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee

Community Development Commission

Quality of Life Committee

The Quality of Life Committee will meet to discuss a performance evaluation report required for federal housing grants. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding Feria Southside.

• Presentation on Feria Southside by Economic Development and Communication Administrator Elizabeth Camacho
• Public hearing for approval of the Program Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for HUD
• Approval of October 7, 2026, meeting minutes

Sister Cities Committee

The Sister Cities Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding various international partner cities. The agenda includes a report from the TOURISM Santa Fe Executive Director.

• TOURISM Santa Fe updates from Executive Director Randy Randall
• Updates on partner cities including Livingstone, Zambia and Parrell, Mexico
• Updates on partner cities including Holguin, Cuba and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
• Updates on partner cities including Santa Fe de la Vega, Spain and Sorrento, Italy
• Updates on partner cities including Icheon, South Korea, Tsuyama, Japan, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, and Zhangijajie, China

Community Development Commission

The Community Development Commission will receive a financial overview of the Community Development Block Grant and Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The body will also discuss member terms and new appointments.

• Financial overview of Community Development Block Grant & Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Discussion of Commission member terms and new appointments

Occupancy Tax Advisory Board

Human Services Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on the CYC Strategic Plan from Program Manager Sierra Vigil-Trujillo. Members will also decide on the 2027 meeting calendar and a change to the December 15th meeting format.

• CYC Strategic Plan presentation
• 2027 Meeting Calendar
• Veterans Advisory Board Legislation discussion
• Opioid Abatement Subcommittee discussion
• Unveiling of new ARU Program Model on October 21st

Veterans Advisory Board

Santa Fe Public Library Board

The Santa Fe Public Library Board will meet to receive reports from the Library Division Director and the Board President. The board is scheduled to review the policy regarding meeting room use.

• Policy Review: Meeting Room Use
• Friends of the Library Report by William Karnoscak

Santa Fe Women's Commission

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider applicants for an open member seat. The meeting includes a presentation on drone team accomplishments and updates on crime statistics and mapping from September 2026.

• Recommendation for open Public Safety Committee member seat
• Drone Team Accomplishments & Appreciations presentation
• September 2026 My 90 survey results
• September 2026 Crime Stats and Mapping
• Discussion on police advisory board/PSC role

Public Works and Utilities Committee

The Public Works and Utilities Committee is reviewing several budget adjustments and contract amendments. Key items include funding for roadway preservation, transit center construction, and engineering services.

• Budget adjustment of $3,450,000 for city-wide roadway preservation, sidewalk repair, and drainage improvements with the Georgia O'Keefe Museum
• Budget adjustment of $2,326,183 from the Transit Fund Balance to begin Phase I of the Southside Transit Center
• Contract amendment with SKM Engineering increasing compensation by $811,406.25 for SCADA and Control Engineering Services
• Appropriation of $263,054 from Road Impact Fees for the Henry Lynch Road Reconstruction Project engineering design
• Contract amendment with Piedmont Technical Services increasing compensation by $265,075.60 for UV3000 Disinfection System maintenance

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss the Mayor’s Mural Initiative and Art in Public Places. The body will also discuss calls for a City Historian and Poet Laureate.

• Presentation by Santa Fe County Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission
• Discussion regarding Art in Public Places and Mayor’s Mural Initiative
• Discussion regarding call for Poet Laureate and City Historian

Early Neighborhood Notification

This is an Early Neighborhood Notification meeting for a proposed Family Transfer Subdivision at 1835 Paseo de La Conquistadora. The applicants seek to divide the 1.041-acre R-6 zoned property into five lots to be gifted to adult children, and request a variance to allow the existing non-conforming private driveway to serve more than eight lots/units. The meeting is virtual; no decisions are made at this notification stage.

• Proposed Family Transfer Subdivision: five lots on 1.041 acres
• Variance request under Chapter 14-6.5E.7 and 14-6.5E.8III.V. for driveway access
• Property zoned R-6 (5 dwelling units/acre)
• Applicants: Nicole and John Romero; agent Dalton Land Insights, LLC
• Virtual meeting via Zoom; staff contact A. George Terry

Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee

Immigration Committee

The Immigration Committee will hold a work session featuring a U-Visa quarterly report and a presentation on the Santuario mobile app. The body will also discuss recent ICE activity and review City Council resolutions regarding immigration and enforcement cooperation.

• U-Visa Quarterly Report by Lt. Heinz DeLuca
• Presentation on Santuario mobile application by Gina Auz
• Presentation from SAFERR regarding recent ICE activity
• Distribution of City Council resolutions on immigration and enforcement cooperation

Transit Advisory Board

The Transit Advisory Board will meet to discuss public information updates regarding the St. Michaels Corridor and microtransit processes. The board will also consider the 2027 meeting schedule and a Mayoral invitation.

• Public information updates for the St. Michaels Corridor and microtransit
• Approval of 2027 TAB meeting dates
• Discount Bulk Bus Passes purchase methodology
• Update on MOA for NMDOT and City Legal discussion

Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board

The Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board will discuss landfill maintenance and expansion. The board is reviewing several contracts for excavation and design services at the Caja del Rio Landfill, as well as a classification and compensation study.

• Excavation services with Enviroworks, LLC at Caja del Rio Landfill for $394,414.33
• Design and construction management for a new maintenance shop and admin building with Parkhill for a total not-to-exceed $744,918.75
• Proposed $2,000,000 Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan application for the Caja del Rio Landfill Water Main
• Amendment to Rusty's Weigh Scales & Service, Inc. agreement increasing compensation by $20,000
• Approval of 2027 Residential Free Days and 2027 Meeting Calendar

Charter Review Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct routine business and receive staff communications. This includes a presentation on transportation planning and a training session on commission procedures.

• Informational presentation from the Transportation Division on ridership, partnerships, and transit planning
• Training on Planning Commission procedures and Robert's Rules of Order

Governing Body

The Governing Body will review several budget adjustments and land acquisitions, including funding for city-wide road preservation. The meeting includes decisions on liquor licenses and a legal settlement payment.

• Budget adjustment of $3,450,000 for Complete Streets roadway preservation and sidewalk repair
• Purchase of 122.634 acres of land adjacent to Paseo Real Water Reclamation Facility for $1,200,000
• Settlement agreement payment of $1,328,367.74 for Estate of Gracen Coon, et al. v. City of Santa Fe
• Rezoning of 1.695-acre lot at 1202 West Alameda Street to expand permitted uses
• Lease agreement with La Familia Medical Center for 1035 Alto Street at $435,385 for the first year

Water Conservation Committee

The Water Conservation Committee will meet virtually to review a program update and a presentation on a partnership between Santa Fe and the EPA. The committee will also consider the approval of the September 8, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Water Conservation Program Update by Christine Chavez
• Presentation on Santa Fe and EPA Partnership by ERG scientists Holly Cannon and Robbie Pickering
• Approval of September 8, 2026 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several budget adjustments, land purchases, and lease agreements. The meeting includes reviews of funding for city-wide road preservation and the acquisition of undeveloped land for wastewater facilities.

• Budget adjustment of $3,450,000 for Complete Streets roadway preservation and drainage improvements
• Purchase of 122.634 acres of land near Paseo Real Water Reclamation Facility for $1,200,000
• Budget adjustment of $1,500,000 for critical repairs to city facilities
• Lease agreement with La Familia Medical Center for 1035 Alto Street at $435,385 for the first year
• New Mexico Department of Health grant of $100,000 for the Santa Fe Fire Department

Historic Districts Review Board

Santa Fe's Historic Districts Review Board meets Oct. 13, 2026, to review proposed construction and alterations in several historic districts. Old Business includes two multi-family residences on Paseo de Peralta, one seeking a height exception. New Business covers facade designations, a status review, a postponed Vista Catedral residence, and partial demolition on E. Buena Vista. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• 511 Paseo de Peralta: 6,212 sq. ft. multi-family residence proposed at 27'-6" height where 23'-0" is allowed
• 507 Paseo de Peralta: 4,235 sq. ft. multi-family residence proposed at the 25'-0" maximum height
• 216 Maynard Unit A & B: window replacement, garage door converted to window, and a 4'-4" yard wall, with exceptions to 14-4.6(E)(4)(I)(a)
• 817 Vista Catedral: 4,500 sq. ft. residence proposed at 19'-6" where 16'-0" is allowed, postponed from 9.22.2026
• 330A E. Buena Vista: partial demolition and 508 sq. ft. garage/storage addition, window replacement, and fence

Historic Districts Review Board Field Trip

The Historic Districts Review Board will visit several locations for a field trip. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.

• Site visit to 1545 Canyon Rd.
• Site visit to 311 Old Santa Fe Trl.
• Site visit to 330A E. Buena Vista St.
• Site visit to 460 Camino De Las Animas
• Site visits to 216 Maynard St. Unit A & B, 713 Dunlap St., 507 Paseo de Peralta, and 511 Paseo de Peralta

Veterans Advisory Board

Bicycle and Pedestrians Advisory Committee

Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy

The Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy holds its regular meeting on October 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Santa Fe County Extension Office, 3229 Rodeo Road. The council will discuss updates to 2027 New Mexico legislative food and agriculture priorities, which would be submitted to the County and City once approved by the SFFPC. It will also review draft proposed maps for the Food Plan and hear a presentation on school and senior nutrition programs.

• Discussion of 2027 NM legislative food and agriculture priorities, for submission to the County and City once approved by the SFFPC [ACTION]
• Drafts of proposed maps for the Food Plan presented by nate crail and County team
• Presentation: "Great Ingredients, Great Cafeteria Food, New Mexico Grown" by Diana M Tarasiewicz, Director, Nutrition Services, Santa Fe Public Schools
• Presentation by James Martinez, SF County Senior Services Nutrition Manager, on Santa Fe County Seniors and New Mexican Grown Food
• Draft website re-build and transfer presented by Helen Henry

The council did not have a quorum and therefore could not take formal action on the agenda or previous minutes. Members discussed state legislative priorities for food and agriculture and received presentations on nutrition services for local schools and seniors.

• Approval of agenda: Not performed (no quorum)
• Acceptance of minutes: Not performed (no quorum)
• Membership: Approved Harrison Gibson's membership

Airport Advisory Board

The Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board holds a regular meeting on October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Santa Fe Regional Airport Administrative Building, 121 Aviation Drive. The agenda is largely procedural: approval of the agenda and of minutes from the 09/10/2026 meeting, public comment, and reports. The only substantive items listed are staff updates on Terminal Upgrades and Runway 2/20 Repair; no decisions, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings are specified in the agenda text.

• Staff update on Terminal Upgrades
• Staff update on Runway 2/20 Repair
• Approval of minutes from the 09/10/2026 Airport Advisory Board meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2026

Community Development Commission

The Community Development Commission meets October 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Councilors' Conference Room at City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe. The commission will hear an Economic Development Strategy Update and a Community Development Block Grant & Affordable Housing Trust Fund financial overview. It will then go into executive session under the Open Meetings Act to discuss funding recommendations for competitive sealed proposals for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund under AHTF FY27-RFP-103, followed by a public action item to approve those AHTF FY27-RFP-103 funding recommendations. The agenda does not list specific dollar amounts or the proposals' contents.

• Action item: approval of Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) FY27-RFP-103 funding recommendations
• Executive session on AHTF FY27-RFP-103 funding recommendations under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(6)
• Presentation: Economic Development Strategy Update by Johanna Nelson, Economic Development Division Director
• Presentation: Community Development Block Grant & Affordable Housing Trust Fund Financial Overview by Matthew Bonifer, Accounting Officer, Finance
• Next meeting: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meets October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Councilors' Conference Room at City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue. The agenda is largely procedural: call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, consent agenda, and minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting. The one substantive item is a presentation on the Santa Fe Opp Center by Abby Bordner of United Way of North Central NM and Sesha Lee of Goodwill Industries of New Mexico. No action items, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the agenda.

• Presentation: Santa Fe Opp Center Update by Abby Bordner (United Way of North Central NM) and Sesha Lee (Goodwill Industries of New Mexico)
• Approval of EDAC minutes from September 2, 2026
• Subcommittee Working Group Updates under Matters from the Committee
• Public Comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026