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City of Albuquerque

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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, March 16, 2026

5:00 PM

Vincent E. Griego Chambers

One Civic Plaza NW

City of Albuquerque Government Center

TWENTY-SEVENTH COUNCIL - SEVENTH 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.

PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL

March 2, 2026

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Finance & Government Operations Committee - March 9, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request

of any Councilor}

EC-26-20

*a.

Mayor’s Recommendation of Award for Fully Insured & Self-Funded

Group Dental Insurance for the Human Resources Department

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-26-57

EC-26-61

Early Head Start Quarterly Report for October 2025 through December

2025

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

Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for

Outside Counsel Legal Services Between German & Burnette

Associates LLC 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

Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 1st Quarter of FY

2026 (Greater than 10,000)

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

Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 2nd Quarter of FY

2025 (Greater than 10,000)

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

Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 3rd Quarter of FY

2025 (Greater than 10,000)

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

Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 4th Quarter of FY

2025 (Greater than 10,000)

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

Mayor’s re-appointment of Dr. Justin L. Hazen to the EMS Medical

Control Board

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

Mayor's re-appointment of Mrs. Malini Perumal to the Lodgers’ Tax

Advisory Board

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Marijo J. Rymer to the Affordable Housing

Committee

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

Mayor’s re-appointment of Dr. Ian Ma Medoro to the EMS Medical

Control Board

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Jennifer Brower to the Lodgers’ Tax

Advisory Board

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Christopher W. Root to the EMS Medical

Control Board

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

Mayor's appointment of Ms. Maisie J. M. Creelman to the Affordable

Housing Committee

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

OC-26-4

Appointment of Mr. Ricardo Reichsfeld to the Civilian Police Oversight

Advisory Board

A motion was made by President Peña that this matter be Confirmed. 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 April

6, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}

EC-26-60

Transportation Infrastructure Tax Report

A motion was made by Councilor Grout 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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

10.

R-26-7

*a.

Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The

City Of Albuquerque By Supplementing Current Operating Grant

Appropriations And Approving New Projects (Bassan, by request)

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

APPEALS

11.

AC-25-05

Maria Gonzales (Agent) Appeals The Zoning Hearing Examiner’s

Decision To Deny A Variance Of 30 Inches To Allow A 66-Inch Projecting

Wall Sign At The Property Located At 3715 Silver Ave SE, Zoned MX-M,

VA-2025-00170

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

Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the

following vote:

8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Peña, Rogers, and Telles

1 - Lewis

For:

Against:

A motion was made by Councilor Lewis for Adoption of Findings as Amended.

The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

AC-26-01

The Pueblo of Santa Clara, the Pueblo of Laguna, and the West Side

Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (WSCONA), appeal the

Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) decision to Approve a Site

Plan - EPC, for all or a portion of Tract 1-B Plat of Tracts 1-A & 1-B,

Block 2, Volcano Cliffs Subdivision, Unit 26 (A Replat of Tract 1, Block 2

and Lot 5, Block 6 Volcano Cliffs Subdivision, Unit 26), containing

approximately 10-acres at the intersection of Kimmick Dr. and Rosa

Parks Rd., just south of Paseo del Norte Blvd. NW, zoned MX-L

(PR-2022-007712, SP-2025-00093)

A motion was made by Councilor Lewis to Accept the Land Use Hearing Officer

Recommendation and Findings. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}

13.

EC-26-58

Department of Youth and Family Services Progress Report on

Implementation of Resolution R-25-186

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

The motion failed by the following vote:

2 - Bassan, and Peña

For:

7 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Rogers, and Telles

Against:

EC-26-45

*b.

Mayor’s Recommendation of City Wide On-Call for Traffic Engineering

Services

A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

FINAL ACTIONS

12.

14.

O-26-16

Imposing A Municipal Gross Receipts Tax And Providing For The Use Of

Revenues For Municipal Capital Projects, Including Related Debt

Service, And Municipal Operations (Baca and Bassan)

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

Councilor Fiebelkorn 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 Fiebelkorn that this matter be Amended.

Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the

following vote:

6 - Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Rogers, and Telles

3 - Baca, Bassan, and Peña

For:

Against:

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

Councilor Fiebelkorn moved Amendment No. 3. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 - Bassan, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, Rogers, and Telles

4 - Baca, Champine, Grout, and Peña

For:

Against:

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

Grout moved Amendment No. 4. The motion failed by the following vote:

2 - Grout, and Rogers

For:

7 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, Peña, and Telles

Against:

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that this matter be Passed as

Amended. The motion failed by the following vote:

1 - Fiebelkorn

For:

8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Grout, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, and Telles

Against:

A motion was made by Vice-President Champine that the rules be suspended

for the purpose of extending the meeting to 12:00 a.m. The motion carried by

the following vote:

6 - Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, Peña, and Telles

3 - Baca, Grout, and Rogers

For:

Against:

O-26-15

Adopting A New Section In ROA 1994, Chapter 5, Article 1, Prohibiting

The Use Of City Property For Immigration Enforcement; Adopting New

Article In ROA 1994, Chapter 13, To Be Known As The “Safer

Community Places Ordinance” (Peña, Telles, Baca, Rogers)

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

Councilor Lewis moved Amendment No. 1. The motion failed by the following

vote:

1 - Lewis

For:

8 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Peña, Rogers, and Telles

Against:

A motion was made by Councilor Telles that this matter be Passed. The motion

carried by the following vote:

5 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, Peña, Rogers, and Telles

4 - Bassan, Champine, Grout, and Lewis

For:

Against:

P-26-1

Adopting A Proposition To Be Sent To The Voters At The 2026 General

Election; Proposing To Amend The Charter To Require Appointment

And Confirmation Of The Director Of Albuquerque Community Safety

(“ACS”) And Designating The Position As “ACS Chief” (Baca and

Rogers)

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

6, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

R-26-5

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 (Baca and Rogers)

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

6, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

For:

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

Telles

15.

OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other

Items}

There being no further business, this City Council meeting adjourned at 11:21 p.m.