City of Albuquerque

Government Center

One Civic Plaza

City of Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Action Summary

City Council

Council President, Klarissa J. Peña, District 3

Council Vice-President, Dan Champine, District 8

Stephanie W. Telles, District 1; Joaquín Baca, District 2;

Brook Bassan, District 4; Dan Lewis, District 5;

Nichole Rogers, District 6; Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 7;

Renée Grout, District 9

Monday, February 2, 2026

5:00 PM

Vincent E. Griego Chambers

One Civic Plaza NW

City of Albuquerque Government Center

TWENTY-SEVENTH COUNCIL - THIRD MEETING

ROLL CALL

9 -

Present

Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Renée

Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers, and Stephanie W. Telles

MOMENT OF SILENCE

President Peña led the Pledge of Allegiance in English.

Councilor Bassan led the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.

ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

15.

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 Mayor Tim Keller v. Albuquerque City Council

litigation matters.

A motion was made by President Peña that they move to Executive Session to

discuss matters related to 10-15-1(H)(7) - Discussion subject to attorney-client

privilege pertaining to litigation in Mayor Tim Keller v. Albuquerque City

Council.

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

President Peña affirmed that matters discussed in executive session were limited to

those specified in the motion for closure.

Approval of Committee Appointments.

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan to Approve the Revised 2026

Committee Appointments. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL

January 21, 2026

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee - January 28, 2026

Deferrals/Withdrawals

EC-25-549

Community Planning Area Assessment Report - West Mesa CPA

A motion was made by Councilor Telles that this matter be Postponed to

February 18, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request

of any Councilor}

EC-25-551

Lease Agreement between the City of Albuquerque and ProView

Networks, a nonprofit organization

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

EC-26-15

Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for

Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Robles Rael & Anaya PC. and

the City of Albuquerque

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Withdrawn by

Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

EC-26-16

Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for

Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Jones, Skelton & Hochuli,

PLC and the City of Albuquerque

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

OC-26-1

The Public Boards, Commissions, and Committees Advisory Task Force

2025 Findings and Recommendations Report

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Receipt Be Noted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

O-25-103

C/S Amending The Transit System Ordinance Related To The Major

Transit Route Network Service Changes To The Transit Route Network

(Lewis, Rogers)

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Passed. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

O-25-104

Amending ROA 1994, Section 9-2-2-4(B) Of The Humane And Ethical

Animal Rules And Treatment Related To Housing And Restraint

Standards (Fiebelkorn, by request)

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Passed. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

O-26-1

Amending The City Code Of Ordinances Relating To The Preparation Of

Reports, Plans, Technical Documents And Drawings By The City Council

Services Department (Grout)

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Postponed to

February 18, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

R-25-214

Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Grant Funds From The

New Mexico State Highway And Transportation NMDOT Department

And Providing An Appropriation To The Parks And Recreation

Department Fiscal Year 2026 (Fiebelkorn, by request)

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Passed. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

R-25-217

Establishing Priorities For The 2027 Capital Improvements Plan;

Defining The Criteria To Be Used In Rating Project Proposals; Assigning

Weights To The Criteria; Allocating Amounts For Different Purposes

Within The 2027 General Obligation Bond Program (Grout, by request)

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Passed. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

R-25-218

Recommendation In Response To Enactment No. R-2025-060

“Establishing A Continuing Sobriety Housing Voucher Pilot Program For

Individuals Experiencing Homelessness; Directing The Department Of

Health, Housing And Homelessness To Develop A Plan To Implement A

Pilot Program And Report On Outcomes” (Grout, by request)

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Passed. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

M-25-6

Declaring Support For The Housing Affordability Amendment To The

New Mexico Metropolitan Redevelopment Code (Grout)

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Withdrawn by

Sponsor. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

10.

11.

12.

APPEALS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}

13.

EC-26-18

Revenue & Expense Report for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Receipt Be Noted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

FINAL ACTIONS

14.

O-26-5

Amending The Short Term Rental Ordinance To Add A Separation

Requirement For Short Term Rental Permits (Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers

and Telles)

A motion was made by Councilor Baca that this matter be Amended. Councilor

Baca moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

A motion was made by Councilor Baca that this matter be Amended. Councilor

Baca moved Amendment No. 2. The motion failed for lack of a second.

A motion was made by Councilor Baca that this matter be Amended. Councilor

Baca moved Amendment No. 3. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

A motion was made by Councilor Baca that this matter be Amended. Councilor

Baca moved Amendment No. 4. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

A motion was made by Councilor Baca that this matter be Passed as Amended.

The motion failed by the following vote:

4 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers, and Telles

For:

5 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, and Peña

Against:

O-26-7

Amending ROA 1994, Section 2-1-10 Repealing The “Administration

Question And Answer Period” (Peña)

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Passed. The motion

carried by the following vote:

5 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, and Peña

4 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers, and Telles

For:

Against:

15.

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.

A motion was made by President Peña that they move to Executive Session to

discuss matters related 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.

9 -

For:

Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and

Telles

President Peña affirmed that matters discussed in executive session were limited to

those specified in the motion for closure.