Public Comment Sign Up for February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting
To provide public comments to the Council, in person or virtually, everyone must sign up by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting by completing this web form: https://www.cabq.gov/feb-2-2026-comment. For members of the public without internet service, you may call our office at 505-768-3100 for assistance.
The Council will accept General Public Comment on any topic, as well as comments on specific agenda items, from a maximum of 30 speakers per meeting on a first-come, first-served basis.
In accordance with Council rules, individuals wishing to address the Council may sign up to speak during General Public Comment and on up to two (2) agenda items per meeting. Comments on specific agenda items must be germane to the item under consideration.
It is at the discretion of the Council President to determine the time limit for public comment, with a maximum of 2 minutes, dependent on the number of public comment sign-ups. If more than 50 individuals sign up to speak, the time per speaker will likely be less than two minutes. All time limits will be strictly enforced.
Public comments must be directed to the Council through the Council President and not toward staff or members of the audience.
General Public Comment is near the beginning of the meeting. If you sign up to speak on a specific agenda item, your name will be called when that item is heard.
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ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
President Peña 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
Agenda Item
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee - January 28, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
Lease Agreement between the City of Albuquerque and ProView Networks, a nonprofit organization
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
The Public Boards, Commissions, and Committees Advisory Task Force 2025 Findings and Recommendations Report
C/S Amending The Transit System Ordinance Related To The Major Transit Route Network Service Changes To The Transit Route Network (Lewis, Rogers)
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)
Amending The City Code Of Ordinances Relating To The Preparation Of Reports, Plans, Technical Documents And Drawings By The City Council Services Department (Grout)
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)
Declaring Support For The Housing Affordability Amendment To The New Mexico Metropolitan Redevelopment Code (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}
Community Planning Area Assessment Report - West Mesa CPA
Revenue & Expense Report for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026
FINAL ACTIONS
Amending The Short Term Rental Ordinance To Add A Separation Requirement For Short Term Rental Permits (Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers and Telles)
Amending ROA 1994, Section 2-1-10 Repealing The “Administration Question And Answer Period” (Peña)
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.
Executive Session pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(2) - Discussion of limited personnel matter pertaining to the Inspector General investigation of City Attorney, Lauren Keefe.
Approval of Committee Appointments.
Agenda Item
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OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
Agenda Item
Deferrals/Withdrawals
Amending The Short Term Rental Ordinance To Add A Separation Requirement For Short Term Rental Permits (Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers and Telles)
Amending The Short Term Rental Ordinance To Add A Separation Requirement For Short Term Rental Permits (Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers and Telles)
Amending The Short Term Rental Ordinance To Add A Separation Requirement For Short Term Rental Permits (Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers and Telles)
Amending The Short Term Rental Ordinance To Add A Separation Requirement For Short Term Rental Permits (Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers and Telles)
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Agenda Item
Mayor’s Recommendation of Award for Fully Insured & Self-Funded Group Dental Insurance for the Human Resources Department
Appointment of Associate Chief Administrative Officer Carla Martinez to the position of Chief Financial Officer
Appointment of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Matthew Whelan to the position of Chief Operations Officer
Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Barbara J. Lawrence to the Municipal Golf Advisory Board
Mayor's re-appointment of Mrs. Kathleen Cantwell to the Municipal Golf Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Dan Hyman to the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Renn Halstead to the Environmental Planning Commission
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Cassandra Ann Porter to the Human Rights Board
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Maria Adriana Sultemeier to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Sara Aghaebrahimi Samani to the Human Rights Board
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Yasmeen V. Najmi to the Open Space Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Cara Gordon G. Potter to the Albuquerque Museum Board of Trustees
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Coby R. Gentry to the Albuquerque Energy Council
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Mathew Munoz to the Municipal Golf Advisory Board
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Sean Champagne to the Human Rights Board
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Abdul Ganiu Tanko to the Environmental Planning Commission
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Ted L. Jurney to the Paratransit Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Michael J. Vigil to the Cable, Internet and PEG Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Nathan Behrens to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory Board
Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Robles Rael & Anaya PC. and the City of Albuquerque
Re-appointment of Mr. Aaron Calderon to the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board
Amending Section 14-16-6-4(U)(5) Of The Integrated Development Ordinance To Define The Criteria For Awarding Appeal Costs (Peña)
Establishing The African American Advisory Board (Rogers)
Amending The City Of Albuquerque Component Capital Implementation Program To Include A Storm Drain Facilities Improvement Project, Backbone Subdivision (Peña)
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Agenda Item
Adopting Citywide Text Amendments To The Integrated Development Ordinance § 14-16 For The 2025 IDO Biennial Update (Fiebelkorn, by request)
Amending The Appointment Method, Membership Requirements, And Duties Of The Open Space Advisory Board (Fiebelkorn)
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