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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/20/2026 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Center
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EC-26-82 c.Executive CommunicationAppointment of Raul Bujanda to the position of Executive Director of Public SafetyConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-83 d.Executive CommunicationAppointment of Interim Chief of Police Cecily A. Barker to the position of Chief of Police of the Albuquerque Police DepartmentConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-112  Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Mrs. Jessie Hunt to the Balloon Museum Board of TrusteesReceived  Action details
EC-26-113  Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Dede Feldman to the Indicators Progress CommissionReceived  Action details
EC-26-114  Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Mr. Daniel C. Martinez to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory BoardReceived  Action details
OC-26-8  Other CommunicationCPOAB Policies and Procedures annual reviewReceived  Action details
O-26-24  OrdinanceRental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)Introduced and Referred  Action details
O-26-25  OrdinanceAmending 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)Introduced and Referred  Action details
R-26-15  ResolutionAdopting The 2026 Action Plan And Program Investment Summary For The Expenditure Of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) And Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funds And Workforce Housing Trust Funds (WHTF). Providing An Appropriation To The Department Of Health, Housing & Homelessness For 2026 U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Funds (Rogers, by request)Introduced  Action details
R-26-19  ResolutionApproving And Authorizing The Acceptance And Use Of Grant Funds For An Amendment To The Community Energy Efficiency Development (CEED) Block Grant And Authorizing An Appropriation To The General Services Department In Fiscal Year 2026 (Fiebelkorn, by request)Introduced and Referred  Action details
R-26-20  ResolutionEstablishing Code Enforcement Priorities For The Protection Of Residential Tenants (Fiebelkorn, Rogers, Telles, Baca)Introduced and Referred  Action details
R-26-21  ResolutionApproving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds From The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) And Providing An Appropriation To The General Services Department Beginning In Fiscal Year 2027 (Fiebelkorn, by request)Introduced (Immediate Action Requested)  Action details
R-26-22  ResolutionEstablishing A Cruisers For Route 66 Program Along Central Avenue To Celebrate The Route 66 Centennial And Support Community Stewardship (Peña, Grout, Telles)Introduced and Referred  Action details
EC-26-56  Executive CommunicationRecommendation of Award for APD Mental Health & Support ServicesAccepted with a recommendation Be Approved  Action details
EC-26-59  Executive CommunicationMetropolitan Redevelopment’s State of New Mexico Trails+ grant request for West Old Town Rail TrailAccepted with a recommendation Be Approved  Action details
EC-26-76  Executive CommunicationGround Lease Agreement between City of Albuquerque and Operating Engineers Local 953 Journeyman & Apprenticeship Training Trust FundAccepted with a recommendation Be Approved  Action details
EC-26-78  Executive CommunicationInsurance and Benefits SurveyAccepted with a recommendation Receipt Be Noted  Action details
EC-26-80  Executive CommunicationRevenue & Expense Report for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026Accepted with a recommendation Receipt Be Noted  Action details
EC-26-81  Executive CommunicationPresentation of FY25 AuditAccepted with a recommendation Receipt Be Noted  Action details
R-26-8  ResolutionAdjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Appropriations In The Albuquerque Fire Rescue’s Fire Fund (210) In Order To Provide Funding To The Capital Acquisition Fund (305) For The Fire Station 11 Bunk Room Addition (Rogers, by request)Accepted with a Recommendation Do Pass  Action details
R-26-9  ResolutionEstablishing The City’s Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP) Priorities For 2026 (Grout, by request)Accepted with a Recommendation Do Pass  Action details
O-26-14  OrdinanceAdopting The “Enhanced Service And Safety Zone Ordinance” To Provide Better City Services And Enhance Safety Provisions For All To Support Economic Vitality (Baca)Accepted with a recommendation Do Pass, As Amended  Action details
O-26-17  OrdinanceC/S Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By And Between The New Mexico Finance Authority (“Finance Authority”) And The City Of Albuquerque (The “Borrower/Grantee”), Evidencing An Obligation Of The Borrower/Grantee To Utilize The Loan/Grant Amount Solely For A Water Storage, Conveyance And Delivery Project For Puerto Del Sol Golf Course In The Total Amount Of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000), Including A Loan In The Amount Of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000); Solely In The Manner Described In The Loan/Grant Agreement; Providing For The Pledge And Payment Of The Loan Amount And An Administrative Fee Solely From The Revenues Of The Tax Distributions Received By The Governmental Unit Pursuant To NMSA 1978, § 7-1-6.1, NMSA 1978, § 7-1-6.4, NMSA 1978, § 7-1-6.15, And NMSA 1978, § 7-9-4, As Amended; Certifying That The Loan/Grant Amount, Together With Other Funds Available To The Borrower/Grantee, Are Sufficient To Complete The Project; Approving The Form Of And Other Details Concerning The Loan/Grant Agreement; Ratifying Actions HerAccepted with a Recommendation Do Pass, as Substituted (Immediate Action)  Action details
O-26-20  OrdinanceF/S Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, In Three Series In A Collective Par Amount Not To Exceed $89,610,000, Consisting Of (I) $56,360,000 General Obligation General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A, (II) $8,250,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2026B, And (III) $25,000,000 Short-Term General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2026C (The Series 2026A Bonds, Series 2026B Bonds And Series 2026C Bonds, Collectively, Are Referred To As The “Series 2026 Bonds”), Authorized At An Election Of The City Held On November 4, 2025 To Finance Projects Relating To Public Safety, Citizens’ Centers And Community Enhancement, Parks And Recreation, Energy/Water Conservation, Facilities And Equipment, Library, Museum And Cultural Facilities, Storm Sewers, Streets, And Public Transportation; Providing For The Levy And Collection Of Ad Valorem Taxes For The Payment Of The Series 2026 Bonds; Approving The Delegation Of Authority To Make Certain Determinations Regarding The Sale Of The Series 2026 Bonds Pursuant To The SupplemAccepted with a Recommendation Do Pass (Immediate Action)  Action details
R-26-10  ResolutionF/S Authorizing The Giving Of Notices For Bids For The Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds Consisting Of $56,360,000 General Obligation General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A, And $8,250,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2026B (Grout, by request)Accepted with a Recommendation Do Pass (Immediate Action)  Action details
O-26-8  OrdinanceRequiring The Mayor’s Office To Share Applications To Any Board Or Commission With The Councilor Of The Council District In Which The Applicant Resides (Fiebelkorn)Accepted with a recommendation of Withdrawn by Sponsor  Action details
R-26-2  ResolutionDirecting The City To Update All Maps, Information, And Documentation To Accurately Reflect The City’s Ownership Of The Montaño Bridge (Baca)Accepted with a Recommendation Do Pass  Action details
R-26-6  ResolutionDesignating Approximately 36 Acres On San Pedro Dr As Blighted; Approving An Expansion Amendment To The Boundary Of The Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area; Approving A Corresponding Non-Substantial Amendment To The Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan; Amending Section 1-12-11 Of The Code Of Resolutions (Fiebelkorn and Rogers, by request)Accepted with a Recommendation Do Pass  Action details
EC-26-84 a.Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Ms. Miriam McIntosh to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-85 b.Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Ms. Melani Buchanan Farmer, PhD to the ABQ Volunteers Advisory BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-86 c.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Mr. Andrew Keleher to the Greater Albuquerque Active Transportation CommitteeConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-87 d.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Ms. Melinda Ann Montoya to the Greater Albuquerque Active Transportation CommitteeConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-88 e.Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Nalleli Reyes Garcia to the Airport Advisory BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-89 f.Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Ms. Chloe Mae Caswell to the Affordable Housing CommitteeConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-90 g.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Mr. Kenneth Delmus Mitchell to the Municipal Golf Advisory BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-91 h.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Ms. Lam N. Ho to the Library Advisory BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-92 i.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Mrs. Maria Gallegos to the Municipal Golf Advisory BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-93 j.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Ms. Alexis Kerschner Tappan to the Indicators Progress CommissionConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-94 k.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Mr. Johnny I. Mangu to the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-97 m.Executive CommunicationApproval of the Risk Fourth Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Holland & Hart, LLP and the City of AlbuquerqueApprovedPass Action details
EC-26-103 o.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Ms. Ciara C. Stiles to the Youth Advisory CouncilConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-104 p.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Mr. Kevin A. Castelo to the EMS Providers Advisory CommitteeConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-106 q.Executive CommunicationMayor's appointment of Mr. Kevin D. Helfert to the Cable, Internet and PEG Advisory BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-108 r.Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Mr. Adrian N. Carver to the Greater Albuquerque Active Transportation CommitteeConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-109 s.Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Mr. Alex Applegate to the Greater Albuquerque Active Transportation CommitteeConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-111 t.Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Mr. Coby R. Gentry to the Albuquerque Energy CouncilConfirmedPass Action details
O-26-1 u.OrdinanceAmending The City Code Of Ordinances Relating To The Preparation Of Reports, Plans, Technical Documents And Drawings By The City Council Services Department (Grout)PostponedPass Action details
OC-26-6 w.Other CommunicationAppointment of Ms. Georgia Duncan to the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory BoardConfirmedPass Action details
R-26-11 y.ResolutionAmending R-24-109 To Extend The Deadline For Implementation Of Directives Related To The City’s Housing Voucher Programs; Adding A Directive To Develop A Plan To Integrate Data Across Housing, Homelessness, And Related Service Dashboards; And Adding A Member With Lived Experience Using A Housing Voucher To The Task Force (Grout and Rogers)PassedPass Action details
OC-26-7 x.Other CommunicationRecommendation of Award for “On-Call Planning Services for City Council” (RFP-2025-688-CCS-LB)Postponed  Action details
OC-26-7 x.Other CommunicationRecommendation of Award for “On-Call Planning Services for City Council” (RFP-2025-688-CCS-LB)PostponedPass Action details
EC-26-96 l.Executive CommunicationHousing Forward Fund FY26 ReportReceipt Be NotedPass Action details
EC-26-99 n.Executive CommunicationAlbuquerque Energy Council FY 2025 Annual ReportReceipt Be NotedPass Action details
OC-26-5 v.Other CommunicationCPOA C/S R-25-153 FY26 One Year Objectives UpdateReceipt Be NotedPass Action details
O-26-17 *a.OrdinanceC/S Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By And Between The New Mexico Finance Authority (“Finance Authority”) And The City Of Albuquerque (The “Borrower/Grantee”), Evidencing An Obligation Of The Borrower/Grantee To Utilize The Loan/Grant Amount Solely For A Water Storage, Conveyance And Delivery Project For Puerto Del Sol Golf Course In The Total Amount Of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000), Including A Loan In The Amount Of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000); Solely In The Manner Described In The Loan/Grant Agreement; Providing For The Pledge And Payment Of The Loan Amount And An Administrative Fee Solely From The Revenues Of The Tax Distributions Received By The Governmental Unit Pursuant To NMSA 1978, § 7-1-6.1, NMSA 1978, § 7-1-6.4, NMSA 1978, § 7-1-6.15, And NMSA 1978, § 7-9-4, As Amended; Certifying That The Loan/Grant Amount, Together With Other Funds Available To The Borrower/Grantee, Are Sufficient To Complete The Project; Approving The Form Of And Other Details Concerning The Loan/Grant Agreement; Ratifying Actions HerPassedPass Action details
O-26-20 *b.OrdinanceF/S Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, In Three Series In A Collective Par Amount Not To Exceed $89,610,000, Consisting Of (I) $56,360,000 General Obligation General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A, (II) $8,250,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2026B, And (III) $25,000,000 Short-Term General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2026C (The Series 2026A Bonds, Series 2026B Bonds And Series 2026C Bonds, Collectively, Are Referred To As The “Series 2026 Bonds”), Authorized At An Election Of The City Held On November 4, 2025 To Finance Projects Relating To Public Safety, Citizens’ Centers And Community Enhancement, Parks And Recreation, Energy/Water Conservation, Facilities And Equipment, Library, Museum And Cultural Facilities, Storm Sewers, Streets, And Public Transportation; Providing For The Levy And Collection Of Ad Valorem Taxes For The Payment Of The Series 2026 Bonds; Approving The Delegation Of Authority To Make Certain Determinations Regarding The Sale Of The Series 2026 Bonds Pursuant To The SupplemSubstitutedPass Action details
O-26-20  OrdinanceF/S Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, In Three Series In A Collective Par Amount Not To Exceed $89,610,000, Consisting Of (I) $56,360,000 General Obligation General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A, (II) $8,250,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2026B, And (III) $25,000,000 Short-Term General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2026C (The Series 2026A Bonds, Series 2026B Bonds And Series 2026C Bonds, Collectively, Are Referred To As The “Series 2026 Bonds”), Authorized At An Election Of The City Held On November 4, 2025 To Finance Projects Relating To Public Safety, Citizens’ Centers And Community Enhancement, Parks And Recreation, Energy/Water Conservation, Facilities And Equipment, Library, Museum And Cultural Facilities, Storm Sewers, Streets, And Public Transportation; Providing For The Levy And Collection Of Ad Valorem Taxes For The Payment Of The Series 2026 Bonds; Approving The Delegation Of Authority To Make Certain Determinations Regarding The Sale Of The Series 2026 Bonds Pursuant To The SupplemPassed as SubstitutedPass Action details
R-26-10 *c.ResolutionF/S Authorizing The Giving Of Notices For Bids For The Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds Consisting Of $56,360,000 General Obligation General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A, And $8,250,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2026B (Grout, by request)SubstitutedPass Action details
R-26-10  ResolutionF/S Authorizing The Giving Of Notices For Bids For The Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds Consisting Of $56,360,000 General Obligation General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A, And $8,250,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2026B (Grout, by request)Passed as SubstitutedPass Action details
AC-26-02 a.AppealDalila Solis ("Applicant") appeals the Zoning Hearing Examiner's decision to DENY a variance of 3 feet to install a 6-foot perimeter steel fence in the front yard for the property located at 237 Wyoming Blvd NE, zoned MX-M - VA-2025-00162Withdrawn by ApplicantPass Action details
AC-26-03 b.AppealMatthew Cunningham (“Applicant”) appeal the Zoning Hearing Examiner’s decision to Deny a variance to install a 5-foot 10-inch perimeter steel fence in the front yard of the property located at 2513 4th Street NW, zoned MX-M and NR-C - VA-2025-00154To Accept the Land Use Hearing Officer Recommendation and FindingsPass Action details
EC-26-105 a.Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Mr. Dennis F. Armijo Sr. to the Joint Air Quality BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-110 b.Executive CommunicationMayor's re-appointment of Dr. Joseph Galewsky to the Joint Air Quality BoardConfirmedPass Action details
EC-26-100 e.Executive CommunicationTraining and Enforcement Plan Update Pursuant to Council Bill No. R-25-196Receipt Be NotedPass Action details
O-26-22 a.OrdinanceAmending Section 14-3-3-2 Of The Uniform Housing Code To Establish Cooling System Performance Requirements (Champine, Bassan, Grout)AmendedPass Action details
O-26-22  OrdinanceAmending Section 14-3-3-2 Of The Uniform Housing Code To Establish Cooling System Performance Requirements (Champine, Bassan, Grout)Withdrawn by SponsorFail Action details
O-26-22  OrdinanceAmending Section 14-3-3-2 Of The Uniform Housing Code To Establish Cooling System Performance Requirements (Champine, Bassan, Grout)Passed as AmendedPass Action details
O-26-23 b.OrdinanceAmending The Police Oversight Ordinance To Clarify The CPOA’s Authority To Investigate APD Personnel (Grout, Fiebelkorn, Rogers)PostponedPass Action details
R-26-18 c.ResolutionAmending R-24-22 To Extend The Two-Year Policy Of FasTrax Permitting Eligibility For Housing Projects In Centers And Corridors And Development Projects Within Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas (Baca)Motion  Action details
R-26-18 c.ResolutionAmending R-24-22 To Extend The Two-Year Policy Of FasTrax Permitting Eligibility For Housing Projects In Centers And Corridors And Development Projects Within Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas (Baca)PassedPass Action details
R-26-21 *d.ResolutionApproving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds From The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) And Providing An Appropriation To The General Services Department Beginning In Fiscal Year 2027 (Fiebelkorn, by request)PassedPass Action details