Minutes - City Council

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, August 3, 2026

5:00 PM

Vincent E. Griego Chambers

One Civic Plaza NW

City of Albuquerque Government Center

TWENTY-SEVENTH COUNCIL - FIFTEENTH MEETING

ROLL CALL

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

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

Telles

Present

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

OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}

15.

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 into 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. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

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

those specified in the motion for closure.

PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL

June 15, 2026

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of

any Councilor}

EC-26-126

Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for

Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Modrall Sperling and the

City of Albuquerque

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

17, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

Mayor's re-appointment of Amy M. Kindrick to the Domestic Violence

and Sexual Assault Commission

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

Mayor's re-appointment of Sara Yvonne Escobar to the Domestic

Violence and Sexual Assault Commission

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

Mayor's re-appointment of Jodie L. Jaramillo to the Domestic Violence

and Sexual Assault Commission

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

Mayor's re-appointment of Chearie J. Alipat to the Domestic Violence

and Sexual Assault Commission

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

EC-26-179

EC-26-182

1522 Edith Vacation Of Public Right-Of-Way

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Sonora Rodriguez to the Housing &

Neighborhood Economic Development Committee

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

Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

EC-26-183

Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Catherine E. Mexal to the Housing &

Neighborhood Economic Development Committee

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

OC-26-10

OC-26-11

CPOA’s 2025 July-December Semi-Annual Report

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

Re-appointment of Senator Bill Tallman to the Albuquerque Museum

Board of Trustees for District 8

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

R-26-27

Relating To The Approval Of The Capital Development Agreement For

The Encuentro Home Health Aid Training Center, Developed By La

Plaza De Encuentro Gathering Place (Baca, by request)

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

carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}

13.

EC-26-160

Approval of the Agreement with Homewise, Inc. to Utilize Housing and

Neighborhood Economic Development Funds (HNEDF) in the amount

of $2,835,000.00 to Administer a Home Owner Rehabilitation Program

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

August 17, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

2 - Bassan, and Peña

For:

Against:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

10.

O-26-38

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)

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

17, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

2 - Bassan, and Grout

For:

Against:

APPEALS

11.

12.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}

13.

EC-26-195

Authorization for a Social Services Agreement with New Mexico

Veterans Integration Centers Utilizing Opioid Settlement Fund

Appropriations as Outlined in City Council Resolution R-25-128

*a.

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

EC-26-196

Approval Requested to Increase Funding for FY27 Substance Use

Treatment Voucher Contract with Albuquerque Behavioral Health

*b.

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

EC-26-197

Approval Requested to Increase Funding for the FY27 Substance Use

Treatment Voucher Contract with Engender, Inc

*c.

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

FINAL ACTIONS

14.

O-26-32

Amending The “Secondhand Catalytic Converter Purchase

Ordinance;” Renaming It The “Sale Of Recycled Metals Ordinance;”

Expanding The Scope To Include Copper Or Brass Materials;

Updating Reporting And Recordkeeping Requirements; And

Mandating The Form Of Tender For Transactions Subject To This

Ordinance (Grout and Fiebelkorn)

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

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

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

1 - Peña

For:

Against:

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

Grout moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

2 - Lewis, and Peña

For:

Against:

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

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

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

2 - Lewis, and Peña

For:

Against:

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

Grout moved Amendment No. 4.

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

Councilor Rogers moved Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 4. Councilor

Rogers withdrew Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 4. The motion carried

by the following vote:

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

3 - Baca, Champine, and Peña

For:

Against:

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

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

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

2 - Lewis, and Peña

For:

Against:

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

Grout moved Amendment. No. 5. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

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

Grout moved Amendment No. 6. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

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

Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

1 - Lewis

For:

Against:

O-26-35

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)

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

carried by the following vote:

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

1 - Lewis

For:

Against:

O-26-39

Amending The Integrated Development Ordinance To Revise

Regulations For Cannabis And Nicotine Retail Uses In Table 4-2-1:

Allowable Uses And Section 14-16-4-3 (Grout, by request)

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:

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

2 - Baca, and Rogers

For:

Against:

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

Grout moved Amendment No. 1. The motion failed by the following vote:

4 - Baca, Bassan, Grout, and Rogers

For:

5 - Champine, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, Peña, and Telles

Against:

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

failed by the following vote:

3 - Baca, Bassan, and Grout

For:

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

Against:

O-26-40

F/S Repealing ROA 1994, Chapter 2, Articles 10 And 17; Creating A

Consolidated “Accountability In Government Ordinance” Governing

The Ago Committee, Office Of Internal Audit, And Office Of The

Inspector General (Bassan)

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that the rules be suspended for the

purpose of allowing O-26-40 to be adopted the same evening it is substituted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

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

Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

O-26-41

Amending The Whistleblower Ordinance, ROA 1994, Chapter 3,

Article 7 (Bassan)

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

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

following vote:

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

Telles

For:

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

Councilor Telles moved Amendment No. 2. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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

Telles

For:

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

Councilor Telles moved Amendment No. 3. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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

2 - Bassan, and Grout

For:

Against:

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

Councilor Telles moved Amendment No. 4. The motion failed by the following

vote:

4 - Baca, Fiebelkorn, Rogers, and Telles

For:

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

Against:

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

Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Telles

For:

P-26-2

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)

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

Telles

For:

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:

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

Telles

For:

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:

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

Telles

For:

A motion was made by Vice-President Champine that this matter be Passed as

Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

3 - Bassan, Peña, and Rogers

For:

Against:

R-26-30

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)

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:

Excused:

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:

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

1 - Lewis

For:

Excused:

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:

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

1 - Lewis

For:

Excused:

A motion was made by Vice-President Champine that this matter be Tabled.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, and Telles

For:

3 - Bassan, Peña, and Rogers

1 - Lewis

Against:

Excused:

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

for the purpose of extending the meeting to 12:30 a.m. The motion failed by the

following vote:

5 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, and Telles

3 - Bassan, Peña, and Rogers

1 - Lewis

For:

Against:

Excused:

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan to reconsider the motion to suspend

the rules for the purpose of extending the meeting to 12:30 a.m. The motion

carried by the following vote:

6 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, and Telles

For:

Against:

Excused:

2 - Peña, and Rogers

1 - Lewis

A motion was made by Councilor Bassan that the rules be suspended for the

purpose of extending the meeting to 12:30 a.m. The motion carried by the

following vote:

6 - Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, and Telles

For:

Against:

Excused:

2 - Peña, and Rogers

1 - Lewis

R-26-56

Amending The Adopted Capital Implementation Program Of The City

Of Albuquerque By Supplementing Current Grant Appropriations And

Approving New Projects (Baca, by request)

*i.

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

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

following vote:

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

For:

Against:

Excused:

1 - Peña

1 - Lewis

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

1 - Lewis

For:

Excused:

R-26-57

Dedicating State Capital Outlay Funds To Specific Projects And

Phases And Requiring Council Approval Of Scope Changes

(Fiebelkorn)

*j.

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

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

following vote:

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

For:

Against:

Excused:

2 - Bassan, and Peña

1 - Lewis

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:

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

For:

Against:

Excused:

1 - Peña

1 - Lewis

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:

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

1 - Lewis

For:

Excused:

A motion was made by Councilor Fiebelkorn that this matter be Postponed as

Amended to August 17, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

1 - Lewis

For:

Excused:

R-26-30

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)

A motion was made by Vice-President Champine that this matter be Removed

from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

1 - Lewis

For:

Excused:

A motion was made by Vice-President Champine that this matter be Passed as

Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, and Telles

3 - Bassan, Peña, and Rogers

1 - Lewis

For:

Against:

Excused:

There being no further business, this City Council meeting adjourned at 12:24 p.m.