Public Comment Sign Up for January 21, 2026 City Council Meeting
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ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Vice-President Champine led the Pledge of Allegiance in English.
Councilor Bassan led the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
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COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Finance & Government Operations Committee - January 12, 2026
Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee - January 14, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Mynatt Springer P.C. and the City of Albuquerque
Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Robles Rael & Anaya P.C. and the City of Albuquerque
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Bruce Perlman to the Labor-Management Board
Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Vicky G. Estrada-Bustillo to the Water Protection Advisory Board
Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Christine M. Kiser to the Open Space Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Joyce Marie Gilbert to the Senior Affairs Advisory Council
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Nancy A. Roll to the Biological Park Board
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Michael A. Puelle to the Albuquerque Development Commission
Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds In Two Series In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $47,000,000: (I) Gross Receipts Tax/Project Revenue Improvement Revenue Bonds (Juniper Flats Project), Series 2025A In The Maximum Principal Amount Of $18,000,000, And (II) Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B In The Maximum Principal Amount Of $29,000,000 To Finance The (1) Cost Of Acquiring, Improving And Equipping The Juniper Flats Housing Development And Paying Expenses, And (2) Financing The Cost Of Refunding The City’s Outstanding Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A And Paying Expenses; Providing For (I) The Payment Of The Series 2025A Bonds From Certain Gross Receipts Tax Revenues And Certain Project Revenues, And (II) The Payment Of The Series 2025B Bonds From Certain Gross Receipts Tax Revenues; Providing For The Collection Of Certain Gross Receipts Taxes And Certain Project Revenues; Approving The Delegation Of Authority To Make Certain Determinations Regarding The Sale Of The Series 2025 Bonds Pursuant To The Supplemental Public Securities Act; Providing For The Terms And Other Details Concerning The Series 2025 Bonds; Providing For Certain Documents Pertaining To The Series 2025 Bonds; Ratifying Action Previously Taken; Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Authorizing The Taking Of Other Actions In Connection With The Issue And Sale Of The Series 2025 Bonds (Grout, by request)
Requiring The Albuquerque Fire And Rescue Department, The Albuquerque Police Department And The Albuquerque Community Safety Department To Provide Quarterly Operations Reports (Grout)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
APPEALS
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Please refer to the instructions at the beginning of this Council Agenda.
APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
Appointment of Mr. Clay Campbell to the Open Space Advisory Board
Re-appointment of Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Samantha Sengel to the position of Chief Administrative Officer
Re-appointment of Chief Emily V. Jaramillo to the position of Chief of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue
Request Approval of a Social Services Agreement with Catholic Charities to implement and operate the Housing Resource Center and the Move-In Mentor Program
La Semilla Project: NextGen Resource Management Internship Program Contract
Request for use of FY25 Fund (265) Rapid Rehousing Project appropriated funds to increase the Heading Home Contract by $662,526.92 to Maintain Housing for 92 Households through the end of FY26
FINAL ACTIONS
Approving And Authorizing A Request To Increase Heading Home By $662,526.92 To Maintain Housing For 92 Households In Fiscal Year 2026 (Fiebelkorn, by request)
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)
Adopting A Small Area Text Amendment To The Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) To Remove The Parcel Located At 229 Broadway Blvd. NE And The Parcel Located At 101 Lomas Blvd. NE From The Martineztown/Santa Barbara Character Protection Overlay Zone (CPO-7) (Baca, by request)
OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
Executive Session pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(7) - Discussion subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to Mayor Tim Keller v. Albuquerque City Council litigation matters.
Approval of Committee Appointments
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OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
Appointment of Mr. Clay Campbell to the Open Space Advisory Board
Appointment of Mr. Clay Campbell to the Open Space Advisory Board
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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Adopting A Small Area Text Amendment To The Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) To Remove The Parcel Located At 229 Broadway Blvd. NE And The Parcel Located At 101 Lomas Blvd. NE From The Martineztown/Santa Barbara Character Protection Overlay Zone (CPO-7) (Baca, by request)
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Request Approval of a Social Services Agreement with Catholic Charities to implement and operate the Housing Resource Center and the Move-In Mentor Program
La Semilla Project: NextGen Resource Management Internship Program Contract
Request Approval of a Social Services Agreement with Catholic Charities to implement and operate the Housing Resource Center and the Move-In Mentor Program
La Semilla Project: NextGen Resource Management Internship Program Contract
Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Robles Rael & Anaya PC. and the City of Albuquerque
Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC and the City of Albuquerque
Mayor’s Recommendation of On-Call Architectural Services for the Aviation Department
Revenue & Expense Report for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026
Transmitting the Mid-Year Update on Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives
Amending The Appointment Method, Membership Requirements, And Duties Of The Open Space Advisory Board (Fiebelkorn)
Amending ROA 1994, Section 2-1-10 Repealing The “Administration Question And Answer Period” (Peña)
Requiring The Mayor’s Office To Share Applications To Any Board Or Commission With The Councilor Of The Council District In Which The Applicant Resides (Fiebelkorn)
Lease Agreement between the City of Albuquerque and ProView Networks, a nonprofit organization
The Public Boards, Commissions, and Committees Advisory Task Force 2025 Findings and Recommendations Report
Amending ROA 1994, Section 9-2-2-4(B) Of The Humane And Ethical Animal Rules And Treatment Related To Housing And Restraint Standards (Fiebelkorn, by request)
Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds From The New Mexico State Highway And Transportation NMDOT Department And Providing An Appropriation To The Parks And Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2026 (Fiebelkorn, by request)
Establishing Priorities For The 2027 Capital Improvements Plan; Defining The Criteria To Be Used In Rating Project Proposals; Assigning Weights To The Criteria; Allocating Amounts For Different Purposes Within The 2027 General Obligation Bond Program (Grout, by request)
Recommendation In Response To Enactment No. R-2025-060 “Establishing A Continuing Sobriety Housing Voucher Pilot Program For Individuals Experiencing Homelessness; Directing The Department Of Health, Housing And Homelessness To Develop A Plan To Implement A Pilot Program And Report On Outcomes” (Grout, by request)
Amending The Short Term Rental Ordinance To Add A Separation Requirement For Short Term Rental Permits (Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers and Telles)
Community Planning Area Assessment Report - West Mesa CPA
C/S Amending The Transit System Ordinance Related To The Major Transit Route Network Service Changes To The Transit Route Network (Lewis, Rogers)
Amending The Short Term Rental Ordinance To Add A Separation Requirement For Short Term Rental Permits (Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers and Telles)
Amending The City Code Of Ordinances Relating To The Preparation Of Reports, Plans, Technical Documents And Drawings By The City Council Services Department (Grout)
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