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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
June 1, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Finance & Government Operations Committee - June 8, 2026
Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee - June 10, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
Mayor’s Recommendation of Award for the Concert Production Technical Staffing Services
Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Modrall Sperling and the City of Albuquerque
Recommendation of Award for Homemaker/Personal Care/Respite Care
Appointment of (Ripley B. Harwood, Frank Coppler, Joshua Howard and Justice K. Irons) Hearing Officers for the Independent Hearing Office (IHO)
Filing of Funding Application for FY26 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
Recommendation of Award for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services
Recommendation of Award for Workers Compensation Cost Containment Service-Pharmacy Benefit Management
Recommendation of Award for MRA Redevelopment Services On Call RFP, FY27
Mayor's re-appointment of Lauren Sandoval to the Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development Committee
Mayor's appointment of Michael W. Plantenberg to the Indicators Progress Commission
Mayor's appointment of Jessilyn S. Hobby to the Biological Park Board
Mayor's appointment of Benjamin J. Tobias to the Human Rights Board
Mayor's appointment of Cecilia J. Navarrete to the Albuquerque Museum Board of Trustees
Approving The Transit Department’s 2026 Title VI Program (Baca, by request)
Approving And Authorizing The Filing Of Grant Applications And The Acceptance Of Potential Grant Awards For Multiple City Departments From Associated Grantor Agencies And Providing For An Appropriation To The City Of Albuquerque (Grout, by request)
Approving The Appointment Of Directors To Fill Vacancies On The Governing Body Of The Saltillo Public Improvement District Caused By The Resignations Of Directors, Pursuant To The Public Improvement District Act, NMSA 1978, Sections 5-11-1 Through 27, As Amended, And ROA 1994, Sections 6-9-1 Through 7; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Resolution (Lewis)
Approving And Authorizing A Grant From The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For The Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum Of Care Grant And Providing An Appropriation To The Department Of Health, Housing & Homelessness, For City Fiscal Year 2027 (Rogers, by request)
Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Grant From The Federal Land And Water Conservation Fund, Administered By The State Of New Mexico Energy, Minerals And Natural Resources Department, And A Grant From The State Of New Mexico, Department Of Finance And Administration, For Partial Funding Of The Crestview Bluffs Park Project (Peña, by request)
Approving And Authorizing A Grant Application From Dennis Friends Foundation And Providing An Appropriation To The City Of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department In Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Fiebelkorn, by request)
Approving And Authorizing A Grant Application From The PetSmart Charities And Providing An Appropriation To The City Of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department In Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Fiebelkorn, by request)
Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds For A Violence Intervention Fund Grant From The New Mexico Department Of Health Office Of Gun Violence Prevention And Grant Funds From The State Of New Mexico Healthcare Authority Behavioral Health Regional Investment Act Grant Through An Intergovernmental Agreement With Bernalillo County; Providing An Appropriation To The Albuquerque Community Safety Department In Fiscal Year 2027 (Baca, by request)
Amending R-25-177 (Enactment No. R-2025-054) To Adjust The Funds For The Golden Forward Gizmo Projects (Baca)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Approving A Project Involving Eden Pharmaceuticals, LLC Pursuant To The Local Economic Development Act And City Ordinance F/S O-04-10, The City's Implementing Legislation For That Act, To Support The Expansion Of Eden Pharmaceuticals Compounding Pharmacy And Fulfillment Center To Be Located In Albuquerque, New Mexico; Authorizing The Execution Of A Project Participation Agreement And Other Documents In Connection With The Project; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Project Including The Appropriation Of Funds; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance (Bassan, by request)
Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Taxable Industrial Revenue Bond (Dreamcatcher Journal Center Hotel Project), Series 2026 In The Maximum Principal Amount Of $25,008,118 To Provide Funds To Acquire, Construct, Equip, And Improve The Dreamcatcher Journal Center Hotel, A Home2 Suites By Hilton Hotel With An Anticipated 103 Guestrooms, And Associated Site Improvements; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of An Indenture, Lease Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Bonds, And Other Documents In Connection With The Bonds; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Bonds And The Project; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance (Bassan, by request)
Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Taxable Industrial Revenue Bond (Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel Project), Series 2026 In The Maximum Principal Amount Of $40,520,267 To Provide Funds To Acquire, Construct, Equip, And Improve The Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel, A Dual Branded Hampton Inn And Home2 Suites With An Anticipated 135 Guestrooms, And Associated Site Improvements; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of An Indenture, Lease Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Bonds, And Other Documents In Connection With The Bonds; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Bonds And The Project; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance (Baca, by request)
F/S 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}
Update on City Department efforts related to pollinator protection and conservation
FINAL ACTIONS
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next General Election Concerning The Imposition Of A 0.4875% Municipal Gross Receipts Tax For Essential Services, To Be Known As The “Community Enhancement And Local Investment Tax” And Providing The Form Of The Question And The Designation Clause For Such Question On The Ballot (Bassan, Peña)
Imposing A Municipal Gross Receipts Tax And Providing For The Use Of Revenues For Municipal Operations And Maintenance And Cost-Of-Living, And For Municipal Community Enhancement Projects, Including Related Debt Service (Bassan, Peña)
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 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)
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)
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)
Adjusting Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs (Peña, Baca and Champine)
OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
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.
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APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
Deferrals/Withdrawals
Approving A Project Involving Eden Pharmaceuticals, LLC Pursuant To The Local Economic Development Act And City Ordinance F/S O-04-10, The City's Implementing Legislation For That Act, To Support The Expansion Of Eden Pharmaceuticals Compounding Pharmacy And Fulfillment Center To Be Located In Albuquerque, New Mexico; Authorizing The Execution Of A Project Participation Agreement And Other Documents In Connection With The Project; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Project Including The Appropriation Of Funds; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance (Bassan, by request)
Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Taxable Industrial Revenue Bond (Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel Project), Series 2026 In The Maximum Principal Amount Of $40,520,267 To Provide Funds To Acquire, Construct, Equip, And Improve The Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel, A Dual Branded Hampton Inn And Home2 Suites With An Anticipated 135 Guestrooms, And Associated Site Improvements; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of An Indenture, Lease Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Bonds, And Other Documents In Connection With The Bonds; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Bonds And The Project; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance (Baca, by request)
F/S 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)
F/S 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)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next General Election Concerning The Imposition Of A 0.4875% Municipal Gross Receipts Tax For Essential Services, To Be Known As The “Community Enhancement And Local Investment Tax” And Providing The Form Of The Question And The Designation Clause For Such Question On The Ballot (Bassan, Peña)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Agenda Item
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next General Election Concerning The Imposition Of A 0.4875% Municipal Gross Receipts Tax For Essential Services, To Be Known As The “Community Enhancement And Local Investment Tax” And Providing The Form Of The Question And The Designation Clause For Such Question On The Ballot (Bassan, Peña)