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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
May 27, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
Recommendation of Award for Real Property Right-of-Way Services
Scheduled Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Building Lease with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Inc., Delta Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines Co., and United Airlines, Inc., and the Scheduled Cargo Airline Operating Agreement and Cargo Building Lease with Federal Express Corp., and United Parcel Services
Approval of Real Estate Sales Agreement for 5511 Holly Ave NE
Transmitting the Third Quarter Update on Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives
Submission Of The Five-Year Forecast FY2026 To FY2030
Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Modrall Sperling and the City of Albuquerque
Mayor's re-appointment of Pauline Joe to the Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs
Mayor's appointment of Antonia M. Vig to the Youth Advisory Council
Mayor's appointment of Abena Armijo to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Michelle Debele Waters McMullan to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Dr. Arnold Sanchez to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Harlow Ba Hovey to the Youth Advisory Council
Mayor's appointment of Michaela M. Wood to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory Board
62nd Street - Habitat for Humanity Development Right-of-Way Vacation(s)
Approval to apply for grant funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the NM Department of Transportation (NM DOT) for the Double Eagle II (DEII) Airport Taxiway A Pavement Seal and Marking Design project
Approval to apply for grant funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the NM Department of Transportation (NM DOT) for the Double Eagle II Airport Taxiways B & C Lighting Rehabilitation design project
Q3 FY26 ABQ RIDE Quarterly Security Report with APD, ACS, and Metro Security Data
Early Head Start Quarterly Report for January 2026 through March 2026
Mayor's reappointment of John I. Ajie to the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Mayor's appointment of Rowan Nichols-Barry to the Youth Advisory Council
Approval of Outside Counsel for Legal Services Agreement with North Star Legal Group, LLC
Project Management of City Council Sponsored Projects and Hallmark Capital Projects
Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds From A New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Trails+ Grant And Providing An Appropriation To The Department Of Municipal Development In Fiscal Year 2026 (Baca, by request)
Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The City Of Albuquerque By Supplementing Current Grant Appropriations And Approving New Projects (Grout, by request)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Making Findings In Connection With The Mesa Del Sol Public Improvement District No. 1 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Mesa Del Sol Public Improvement District No. 1 Special Levy Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $14,000,000, And Mesa Del Sol Public Improvement District No. 1 Special Levy Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $6,000,000; Ratifying And Approving The Issuance And Sale Of The Series 2026 Bonds As Substantially Consistent With The Requirements Of City Ordinance Enactment No. 0-2003-12 And City Council Resolution Enactment No. R-2008-045 Adopted On March 3, 2008 (Rogers, by request)
Approving The Application And Petition Of Pulte Homes Of New Mexico, Inc. For Formation Of The Savio Ridge Public Improvement District Pursuant To The Public Improvement District Act, NMSA 1978, §§ 5-11-1 To 5-11-27, As Amended, And City Ordinance Enactment No. 2003-12 Council Bill No. F/S O-03-84; Making Findings In Connection With The Application And Petition And Supporting Documentation Requesting Approval Of The Formation Of The District; Determining The Real Property To Be Included Within The District And The Purposes For Which The District Is Being Formed; Approving The General Plan, Feasibility Study, Rate, Method Of Apportionment And Manner Of Collection Of A Special Levy To Be Imposed Upon Real Property Within The District, And Approving A Development Agreement For The District; Establishing Parameters For The Issuance Of Special Levy Bonds; Authorizing The District To Issue Subordinate Obligations; Providing For Governance Of The District; Providing That Bonds And Other Obligations Of The District Shall Not Be Obligations Of The City; Waiving And Canceling Certain Requirements To Formation Of A Public Improvement District; Ratifying Certain Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Formation Resolution; Directing The Mailing Of A Notice Of Adoption Of This Formation Resolution By The City Clerk; And Taking Related Action (Telles, by request)
APPEALS
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Please refer to the instructions at the beginning of this Council Agenda.
APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
FINAL ACTIONS
Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)
Establishing Code Enforcement Priorities For The Protection Of Residential Tenants (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)
Amending Chapter 14, Article 8 Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque 1994 To Create A Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Board And Update The Powers Of The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency & City Council Accordingly (Grout, by request)
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)
F/S 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)
F/S 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 “Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance” (ROA 1994, Chapter 14, Article 24) (Baca)
Amending The Public Safety Tax Advisory Board Ordinance To Define The Role Of The Board; Improve Transparency; And Clarify Program Administration, Oversight, And Reporting Requirements (Rogers and Baca)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Updating The Dedication Of The Public Safety Gross Receipts Tax (Rogers and Baca)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994 § 9-10-1 “Municipal Solid Waste Ordinance” Appendix: Collection And Disposal Rates To Increase Disposal Fees For Convenience Center For Residents And Businesses Outside Of City Of Albuquerque Limits; And § 9-10-1-11 "Collection Fees" For Use Of City Municipal Landfill And Convenience Centers To Require Proof of Residency (Peña, by request)
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 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)
Establishing A Cruisers For Route 66 Program Along Central Avenue To Celebrate The Route 66 Centennial And Support Community Stewardship (Peña, Grout, Telles)
Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The City Of Albuquerque By Approving New Projects, Supplementing Current Appropriations And Changing The Scope Of Existing Projects (Grout, by request)
Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs And Rescinding R-26-36 (Champine)
Appropriating Funds Within The Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget To Support Juneteenth Activities And Rescinding R-26-31 (Rogers)
Approving And Authorizing A Request To Utilize $140,000 From Fund 265 FY25 Rapid Rehousing Project To Support Continued Housing For 31 Households Through The Heading Home Continuum Of Care Permanent Supportive Housing Program (Peña, by request)
OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
Agenda Item
Deferrals/Withdrawals
APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The City Of Albuquerque By Supplementing Current Grant Appropriations And Approving New Projects (Grout, by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Agenda Item
Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)
Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)
Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)
Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)
Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)
F/S 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)
F/S 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)
F/S 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 “Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance” (ROA 1994, Chapter 14, Article 24) (Baca)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Updating The Dedication Of The Public Safety Gross Receipts Tax (Rogers and Baca)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Updating The Dedication Of The Public Safety Gross Receipts Tax (Rogers and Baca)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Updating The Dedication Of The Public Safety Gross Receipts Tax (Rogers and Baca)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Updating The Dedication Of The Public Safety Gross Receipts Tax (Rogers and Baca)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Updating The Dedication Of The Public Safety Gross Receipts Tax (Rogers and Baca)
Amending ROA 1994 § 9-10-1 “Municipal Solid Waste Ordinance” Appendix: Collection And Disposal Rates To Increase Disposal Fees For Convenience Center For Residents And Businesses Outside Of City Of Albuquerque Limits; And § 9-10-1-11 "Collection Fees" For Use Of City Municipal Landfill And Convenience Centers To Require Proof of Residency (Peña, by request)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Updating The Dedication Of The Public Safety Gross Receipts Tax (Rogers and Baca)
Establishing A Cruisers For Route 66 Program Along Central Avenue To Celebrate The Route 66 Centennial And Support Community Stewardship (Peña, Grout, Telles)
Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The City Of Albuquerque By Approving New Projects, Supplementing Current Appropriations And Changing The Scope Of Existing Projects (Grout, by request)
Agenda Item
Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs And Rescinding R-26-36 (Champine)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)
Amending ROA 1994, Chapter 13, Article 12 (“The Albuquerque Minimum Wage Ordinance”) To Increase The Minimum Wage Rate, Change The Calculation Method For Annual Cost Of Living Adjustments, And Remove Obsolete Provisions (Fiebelkorn, Baca, Rogers, and Telles by request)