Public Comment Sign Up for March 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/mar-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.
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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
CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
Mayor’s Recommendation of On-Call Architectural Services for the Aviation Department
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Renn Halstead to the Environmental Planning Commission
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Abdul Ganiu Tanko to the Environmental Planning Commission
First Quarter FY2026 IPRA Report
Q2 FY26 ABQ RIDE Quarterly Security Report with APD, ACS, and Metro Security Data
Report of All Grant Applications for July through December 2025
Department of Youth and Family Services Progress Report on Implementation of Resolution R-25-186
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Killian K. McDonald to the Human Rights Board
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Joseph S. Allred to the EMS Providers Advisory Committee
Mayor's re-appointment of Mrs. Michelle L. Denbleyker to the Affordable Housing Committee
Mayor’s re-appointment of Dr. Kimberly M. Pruett to the EMS Medical Control Board
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Shaun P. Hart to the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Christopher T. Martinez to the EMS Providers Advisory Committee
Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Connie M. Chavez to the Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Gene Gutierrez to the Cable, Internet and PEG Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Alana Banks to the Human Rights Board
Amending The City Code Of Ordinances Relating To The Preparation Of Reports, Plans, Technical Documents And Drawings By The City Council Services Department (Grout)
Amending Section 14-16-6-4(U)(5) Of The Integrated Development Ordinance To Define The Criteria For Awarding Appeal Costs (Peña)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
APPEALS
Maria Gonzales (Agent) Appeals The Zoning Hearing Examiner’s Decision To Deny A Variance Of 30 Inches To Allow A 66-Inch Projecting Wall Sign At The Property Located At 3715 Silver Ave SE, Zoned MX-M, VA-2025-00170
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Please refer to the instructions at the beginning of this Council Agenda.
APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
FINAL ACTIONS
Establishing The African American Advisory Board (Rogers)
Requiring The Albuquerque Fire And Rescue Department, The Albuquerque Police Department And The Albuquerque Community Safety Department To Provide Quarterly Operations Reports (Grout)
Amending R-25-122 Regarding Minimum Staffing Requirements For Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Rescue Apparatus (Peña and Fiebelkorn)
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 D-202-CV-2025-04659.
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Maria Gonzales (Agent) Appeals The Zoning Hearing Examiner’s Decision To Deny A Variance Of 30 Inches To Allow A 66-Inch Projecting Wall Sign At The Property Located At 3715 Silver Ave SE, Zoned MX-M, VA-2025-00170
Establishing The African American Advisory Board (Rogers)
Establishing The African American Advisory Board (Rogers)
Establishing The African American Advisory Board (Rogers)
Establishing The African American Advisory Board (Rogers)
Agenda Item
President Peña issued a statement to observe a moment of silence to honor the following individuals:
- Mr. Michael Schlattman, a Sergeant with Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
- Mr. John Santoru, CEO of Albuquerque's Holmans USA
- Mr. Joe Chavez, a Board member of West Central Community Development Group
- United States service members who lost their lives in Iran
Agenda Item
Recommendation of Award for APD Mental Health & Support Services
Early Head Start Quarterly Report for October 2025 through December 2025
Department of Youth and Family Services Progress Report on Implementation of Resolution R-25-186
Metropolitan Redevelopment’s State of New Mexico Trails+ grant request for West Old Town Rail Trail
Transportation Infrastructure Tax Report
Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between German & Burnette Associates LLC and the City of Albuquerque
Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 1st Quarter of FY 2026 (Greater than 10,000)
Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 2nd Quarter of FY 2025 (Greater than 10,000)
Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 3rd Quarter of FY 2025 (Greater than 10,000)
Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 4th Quarter of FY 2025 (Greater than 10,000)
Mayor’s re-appointment of Dr. Justin L. Hazen to the EMS Medical Control Board
Mayor's re-appointment of Mrs. Malini Perumal to the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Marijo J. Rymer to the Affordable Housing Committee
Mayor’s re-appointment of Dr. Ian Ma Medoro to the EMS Medical Control Board
Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Jennifer Brower to the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board
Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Christopher W. Root to the EMS Medical Control Board
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Maisie J. M. Creelman to the Affordable Housing Committee
Appointment of Mr. Ricardo Reichsfeld to the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board
Adopting The “Enhanced Service And Safety Zone Ordinance” To Provide Better City Services And Enhance Safety Provisions For All To Support Economic Vitality (Baca)
Adopting A New Section In ROA 1994, Chapter 5, Article 1, Prohibiting The Use Of City Property For Immigration Enforcement; Adopting New Article In ROA 1994, Chapter 13, To Be Known As The “Safer Community Places Ordinance” (Peña, Telles, Baca, Rogers)
Imposing A Municipal Gross Receipts Tax And Providing For The Use Of Revenues For Municipal Capital Projects, Including Related Debt Service, And Municipal Operations (Baca and Bassan)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2026 General Election; Proposing To Amend The Charter To Require Appointment And Confirmation Of The Director Of Albuquerque Community Safety (“ACS”) And Designating The Position As “ACS Chief” (Baca and Rogers)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning An Amendment To Article V, Section 4 Of The Albuquerque City Charter; Providing The Form Of The Question And The Designation Clause For Such Question On The Ballot (Baca and Rogers)
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