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City Council Action Summary — May 18, 2026: FY2027 budget passed as amended; police oversight clarified; multiple appointments, grants, and appropriations approved

AlbuquerqueMay 18, 20263 min read

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Council passed the FY2027 operating appropriation ordinance as amended, approved an amendment clarifying the CPOA’s authority to investigate APD personnel, confirmed multiple appointments and board re-appointments, accepted a Youth Climate Action Fund grant for the Environmental Health Department, and approved several appropriations and contract actions. Several ordinance items (including a storm water utility ordinance and charter propositions) were postponed to June 1, 2026; one legal-department ordinance failed.

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R-26-17 (FY2027 operating appropriations) Passed as amended (vote: 7-2).
O-26-23 (Police Oversight Ordinance clarifying CPOA authority to investigate APD personnel) Passed unanimously (9-0).
R-26-32 (Acceptance of Youth Climate Action Fund grant and appropriation to Environmental Health Department beginning FY2027) Passed (9-0).
EC-26-121 Approved contract extension and price increase with DNA Labs International (DLI).
Multiple outside-counsel supplemental agreements approved (Modrall Sperling postponed to June 1; others approved).
EC-26-142 Mayor's appointment of Jeremy Sment to the Joint Air Quality Board Confirmed (For:7, Against:1, Recused:1).
Numerous mayoral appointments and re-appointments to boards and commissions were confirmed (including Energy Council, Balloon Museum Board, Library Advisory Board, Affordable Housing Committee, and others).
R-26-31 Appropriation to support Juneteenth activities Passed (9-0).
R-26-34 Supplementing grant appropriations and approving a new affordable housing project Passed (9-0).
O-26-26 (Storm Water Utility Ordinance) Postponed to June 1, 2026 (vote: 5-4).
O-26-29 (Amendment to Legal Department/City Attorney ordinance) Failed (4-5).
O-26-30 (Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance) Amended and Postponed to June 1, 2026 (9-0).
P-26-2 and R-26-30 (Propositions regarding City Attorney/City Clerk appointment/removal and charter amendment submission) Postponed to June 1, 2026.

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May 18, 2026, 12:00 AMVincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Centerscheduled

TWENTY-SEVENTH COUNCIL - ELEVENTH MEETING

Agenda

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
May 4, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Rayellen S. Smith to the Albuquerque Housing Authority Board
Educational Campaign and Crosswalk and Signal Update Pursuant to Council Bill No. R-25-196
Approval of contract extension and price increase with DNA Labs International (DLI)
Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Allen Shepherd & Lewis PA and the City of Albuquerque
Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Snell & Wilmer, LLP and the City of Albuquerque
Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A. and the City of Albuquerque
Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency submission of a State Tourism Department Destination Forward FY27 grant application
Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Modrall Sperling and the City of Albuquerque
Mayor's appointment of Dr. Clifford Ho to the Albuquerque Energy Council
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Victor J. Segura to the Balloon Museum Board of Trustees
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Alec Claude Mullet to the Library Advisory Board
Mayor's re-appointment of Dr. Jonathan Wolfe to the Balloon Museum Board of Trustees
Mayor's re-appointment of John "Jerry" Matthews to the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Abram A. Sanchez to the Personnel Board
Mayor's re-appointment of Mary Schmidt to the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund
Mayor's appointment of Pilar Westell to the Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development Committee
Mayor's appointment of Mercedes Dominique Metzgar to the Airport Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Robert Stokowy to the Indicators Progress Commission
Mayor's re-appointment of Julie Radoslovich to the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Joseph Garcia to the Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development Committee
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Aaron Nieto to the Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development Committee
Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Miriam Diemer to the Information Services Committee
Mayor's appointment of Joseph Greenwood to the Affordable Housing Committee
Mayor's appointment of Jeremy Sment to the Joint Air Quality Board
Mayor's appointment of Tabitha N. Stallworth to the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board
Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2026 General Election, Proposing To Amend Article V The Charter Regarding The Appointment, Removal, And Independence Of The City Attorney And City Clerk (Champine)
Adopting A New Article In The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque 1994, Chapter 6, Adding Article 12, To Be Known As The “Storm Water Utility Ordinance;” Amending Chapter 6, Article 11 Storm Water Quality Ordinance, Section 2, Definitions, To Include A Definition Of Arid Adapted Green Stormwater Infrastructure, And Adding A New Section 15 (Peña, by request)
Amending Chapter 2, Article 6, Part 1, To Add A New Section 9 To Be Known As “The Sunset Review Clause” To Mandate Periodic Review Process To Evaluate The Continued Necessity, Efficiency, And Effectiveness Of Every Board, Commission, Or Committee Established By The City Of Albuquerque (Bassan)
Repealing Ordinances Related To Boards And/Or Commissions And/Or Committees That Are No Longer In Effect (ROA 1994 §§ 2-6-3 (Information Services Committee), 2-6-13 (The Central Avenue Business Advisory Board), 9-1-1 (Commission On Alcohol And Substance Abuse), 10-10-1 (Balloon Fiesta Park Commission), And 14-5-6-10 (Appeals; Technical Standards Committee)); Adding A New Section 2-6-21-1 Et Seq To Create “The GAATC And GARTC Merging Task Force”; And Amending Selection Advisory Committee § 14-7-2-3(A)(2) (Bassan)
Amending The Legal Department; City Attorney Ordinance (ROA 1994, Chapter 2, Article 7, Part 2) (Champine)
Amending The “Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance” (ROA 1994, Chapter 14, Article 24) (Baca)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Establishing One-Year Objectives For The City Of Albuquerque In Fiscal Year 2027 To Meet Five-Year Goals And Establishing Reporting Requirements (Grout)
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 (Champine)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
APPEALS
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Please refer to the instructions at the beginning of this Council Agenda.
APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
FINAL ACTIONS
Amending The City Code Of Ordinances Relating To The Preparation Of Reports, Plans, Technical Documents And Drawings By The City Council Services Department (Grout)
OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
Agenda Item
Amending The Police Oversight Ordinance To Clarify The CPOA’s Authority To Investigate APD Personnel (Grout, Fiebelkorn, Rogers)
Finance and Government Operations Committee - May 11, 2026
Committee of the Whole - May 14, 2026
Public Comment Sign Up for May 18, 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/may-18-2026-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.
Recommendation of Award for Audit Services
Appropriating Funds Within The Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget To Support Juneteenth Activities (Rogers)
Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds From The Youth Climate Action Fund And Providing An Appropriation To The Environmental Health Department Beginning In Fiscal Year 2027 (Fiebelkorn, by request)
Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The City Of Albuquerque By Supplementing Current Grant Appropriations And Approving A New Project For Affordable Housing (Rogers, by request)
Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs (Champine)
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Deferrals/Withdrawals
Amending The “Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance” (ROA 1994, Chapter 14, Article 24) (Baca)
C/S Establishing One-Year Objectives For The City Of Albuquerque In Fiscal Year 2027 To Meet Five-Year Goals And Establishing Reporting Requirements (Grout)
C/S Establishing One-Year Objectives For The City Of Albuquerque In Fiscal Year 2027 To Meet Five-Year Goals And Establishing Reporting Requirements (Grout)
C/S Establishing One-Year Objectives For The City Of Albuquerque In Fiscal Year 2027 To Meet Five-Year Goals And Establishing Reporting Requirements (Grout)
Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs (Champine)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
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C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)
C/S Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds (Grout)

City Council Action Summary — May 18, 2026: FY2027 budget passed as amended; police oversight clarified; multiple appointments, grants, and appropriations approved

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