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President Letter of Introduction — 12/01/2025: Appointments, Reports, and Introductions

AlbuquerqueDec 1, 20252 min read

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The President's Letter of Introduction (Dec. 1, 2025) lists communications and introduced items for the City of Albuquerque Council. Items include mayoral appointments and reappointments to advisory boards, Early Head Start quarterly reports, a supplemental agreement for outside counsel, the Office of Inspector General whistleblower report (immediate action requested), and the introduction of a Rental Practices Ordinance tied to New Mexico Senate Bill 267. Many items are scheduled to be heard at the Council meeting on 12/15/2025; several resolutions were referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee.

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EC-25-539: Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Christopher G. Ortiz to the EMS Providers Advisory Committee (to be heard 12/15/2025).
EC-25-540: Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. William W. Wilson to the EMS Providers Advisory Committee (to be heard 12/15/2025).
EC-25-541: Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Ben Garland to the Transit Advisory Board (to be heard 12/15/2025).
EC-25-542: Mayor's appointment of Mr. Christopher Faverino to the Paratransit Advisory Board (to be heard 12/15/2025).
EC-25-543: Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Jopaul Valles to the EMS Providers Advisory Committee (to be heard 12/15/2025).
EC-25-544: Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services between Bardacke Allison Miller LLP and the City of Albuquerque (to be heard 12/15/2025).
EC-25-545: Early Head Start Quarterly Report, April–June 2025 (to be heard 12/15/2025).
EC-25-546: Early Head Start Quarterly Report, July–September 2025 (to be heard 12/15/2025).
EC-25-547: Mayor's appointment of Mr. John M. Gauthier to the Affordable Housing Committee (to be heard 12/15/2025).
OC-25-55: CPOA’s 2025 January–June Semi-Annual Report (to be heard 12/15/2025).
OC-25-56: The Office of Inspector General’s Annual Whistleblower Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (Immediate Action Requested).
O-25-102: Introduction of the “Rental Practices Ordinance” to codify provisions of New Mexico Senate Bill 267 (2025) regarding rental practices, screening fees, fee disclosures, late fees, and requiring owners to offer a no-fee payment option (to be heard 12/15/2025).
R-25-211: Amendment to the Adopted Capital Implementation Program by supplementing current operating grant appropriations and approving new projects (Fiebelkorn, by request) — referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee.
R-25-212: Relating to approval of a redevelopment tax abatement for the 4th & La Plata multi-family residential development project, developed by 4th & La Plata, LLC (Baca, by request) — referred to the Finance & Government Operations Committee.
R-25-213: Amending R-25-169 to extend the deadline for implementation of a working web-based tool for comprehensive plan analysis (Bassan) (to be heard 12/15/2025).

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Dec 1, 2025, 12:00 AMscheduled

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COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Christopher G. Ortiz to the EMS Providers Advisory Committee
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. William W. Wilson to the EMS Providers Advisory Committee
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Ben Garland to the Transit Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Christopher Faverino to the Paratransit Advisory Board
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Jopaul Valles to the EMS Providers Advisory Committee
Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Bardacke Allison Miller LLP and the City of Albuquerque
Early Head Start Quarterly Report for April 2025 through June 2025
Early Head Start Quarterly Report for July 2025 through September 2025
Mayor's appointment of Mr. John M. Gauthier to the Affordable Housing Committee
CPOA’s 2025 January-June Semi-Annual Report
The Office of Inspector General’s Annual Whistleblower Report for Fiscal Year 2025
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Adopting The “Rental Practices Ordinance” To Codify Provisions Of New Mexico Senate Bill 267 (2025) Regarding Rental Practices, Screening Fees, Fee Disclosures, And Late Fees; Requiring Owners To Offer A No-Fee Payment Option (Rogers)
Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The City Of Albuquerque By Supplementing Current Operating Grant Appropriations And Approving New Projects (Fiebelkorn, by request)
Relating To The Approval Of A Redevelopment Tax Abatement For The 4th And La Plata Multi-Family Residential Development Project, Developed By 4th & La Plata, LLC (Baca, by request)
Amending R-25-169 To Extend The Deadline For Implementation Of A Working Web-Based Tool For Use When Submitting A Comprehensive Plan Analysis For Relevant Legislative Items (Bassan)

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Minuteshttps://legistar.granicus.com/cabq/meetings/2025/12/3082_M_President_25-12-01_Letter_of_Introduction.pdf

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