Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Town Council Regular Meeting

4:00 p.m.
Hybrid Meeting (Option to attend in-person or virtually.)
The Town of Taos will hold its hybrid Town Council Regular Meeting at the Town Council Chambers, 120 Civic Plaza Drive. Members of the public can livestream the meeting or view it in archived format on the Town’s website taosnm.gov. - https://www.taosnm.gov/259/Public-Meetings---Live-Archive. Those wishing to submit comments may contact Town Clerk Francella Garcia at (575)751-2004 or email fgarcia@taosnm.gov.
Those wishing to participate virtually, please use meeting attendee link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84057756900

1. Opening Items

Subject: A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

Summary/Background:

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Subject: B. Roll Call

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: C. Land Acknowledgement: "It is respectful to recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous People and their traditional territories. We acknowledge that we are on the historic homeland of the Red Willow People within the original territory of Taos Pueblo. This acknowledgement will oblige as a reminder of our ongoing efforts to respectfully recognize, honor, reconcile and partner with the Red Willow People whose land and water we benefit from in this great valley today."

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

Summary/Background:

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Land Acknowledgement Image.pdf (55 KB)

Subject: D. Salute to the Flag of New Mexico - "I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico, the Zia symbol of perfect friendship among united cultures."

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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American Flag and NM Flag.pdf (443 KB)

Subject: E. Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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American FLAG pdf.pdf (474 KB)

Subject: F. Moment of Silence

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Information, Procedural

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Moment of Silence -Winter .pdf (442 KB)

Subject: G. Approval of Agenda

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Recommend approval.

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December 12, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (102 KB)

2. Citizens Forum

Subject: A. Citizens wishing to speak shall limit their comments to 5 minutes. Citizens may submit comments to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosnm.gov. No action may be taken.

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 2. Citizens Forum

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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3. Awards and Recognitions

Subject: A. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Taos Public Library Employee - Femelisa Garza (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 3. Awards and Recognitions

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Taos Public Library Employee - Femelisa Garza, Head Librarian; Effective 12/11/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

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4. Presentations

Subject: A. A presentation and initiative updates of the Alcohol Harms Association Coalition by Candice Abasta and Cassandra Romero.

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 4. Presentations

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

https://ahacoalition.org/

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5. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

Subject: A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of November 27, 2023 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 5. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

Type: Minutes

Summary/Background:

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Subject: B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of November 14, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 5. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

Type: Minutes

Summary/Background:

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Subject: C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of December 4, 2023 Town Council Special Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 5. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

Type: Action, Minutes

Summary/Background:

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Subject: D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 23-46 designating the 2024 Town of Taos employee holiday schedule in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. (Human Resource Director Tamara Chavez)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 5. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

Type: Action (Consent)

Summary/Background:

Pursuant to Ordinance 18-01 the Personnel Policy Section 3.90.180: Legal public holidays shall be approved and authorized by the Town Council for each calendar year, usually at the regular Council meeting held in December for the next calendar years designated holidays. This schedule is also in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement: Article 9. Holidays.

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Resolution 23-46 2024 Employee Holiday Schedule.pdf (133 KB)

Employee Calendar 2024.pdf (100 KB)

The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

Subject: E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 15, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to transfer permanent cash from the General Fund 11 in the amount of $260,000 into the Capital Projects Fund 51 to establish a budget for the Mary D. Medina Building Demolition Project located at 812 Gusdorf Road. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 5. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

Type

Summary/Background:

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DFA Resolution No. 15.pdf (179 KB)

DFA Resolution No. 15 Budget Detail.pdf (131 KB)

DFA RESOLUTION NO. 15.pdf (67 KB)

Subject: F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 16, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to establish an expenditure budget for the Cannabis Excise Tax Fund 20 as discussed during a Regular Meeting held October 10, 2023 for the purposes of a community school initiative. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 5. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

Type

Summary/Background:

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DFA Resolution No. 16.pdf (178 KB)

DFA Resolution No. 16 Budget Detail.pdf (130 KB)

DFA RESOLUTION NO. 16 - CANNABIS FUND.pdf (35 KB)

Town of Taos Mail - Allocating Funds to the Community School Oct 10, 2023 Regular Meeting.pdf (105 KB)

6. Matters from Staff

Subject: A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to utilize CES contract 2020-28B-C102-ALL with Keers Remediation and proposal no. 23-195 in the amount of $236,169.00 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax for the Mary D. Medina Building Demolition Project located at 812 Gusdorf Road. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 6. Matters from Staff

Type: Action

Dollar Amount: $256,656.66

Budgeted: No

Summary/Background:

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Updated Proposal for Medina Bldg. Town of Taos.pdf (508 KB)

Proposal for Medina Bldg. Town of Taos (2).pdf (506 KB)

Keers CES 2020-28B-C102-ALL.pdf (1,210 KB)

Subject: B. Update on the personnel policy revision. (Human Resources Director Tamara Chavez)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 6. Matters from Staff

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

Update on personnel policy revision. (Human Resources Director, Tamara Chavez)

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Draftt Personnel Policy.pdf (811 KB)

7. Public Hearings - Citizens may attend in-person, virtually, or submit their comments or questions in writing to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosnm.gov, and comments will be read during the meeting.

Subject: A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 23-16 amending the Town of Taos official zoning map by creating a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with respect to a parcel totaling 2.858 acres with UPC Number 1073146455048. (Long Range Planner Nathan Sanchez)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 7. Public Hearings - Citizens may attend in-person, virtually, or submit their comments or questions in writing to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosnm.gov, and comments will be read during the meeting.

Type: Action

Preferred Date: Dec 12, 2023

Absolute Date: Dec 12, 2023

Fiscal Impact: No

Budgeted: No

Recommended Action: Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance No. 23-16 amending the Town of Taos official Zoning Map by creating a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with respect to a parcel at 1321 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur within the C-2 Commercial Zone, totaling 2.858 acres with UPC Number 1073146455048. (Planning Director Christopher W. Larsen)

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Ordinance 23-16 PUD 1321 Paseo de Pueblo Sur.docx pdf.pdf (321 KB)

2107mast pud-SITE LANDSC (2)3.pdf (547 KB)

Memo from Public Works.pdf (31 KB)

PUD MAP After - 1321 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR - 1 073 146 455 048 - 22020 - MADAN, SK & - 20231130.pdf (954 KB)

PUD MAP Before - 1321 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR - 1 073 146 455 048 - 22020 - MADAN, SK & - 20231130.pdf (954 KB)

Signed Affidavit.pdf (67 KB)

Food Park Landscaping Plan.pdf (3,904 KB)

Legal Notice.pdf (236 KB)

8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

Subject: A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

Subject: A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-50 calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestine and calling for an international solution for peace.

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

Type: Action

Summary/Background:

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Resolution 23-50.pdf (680 KB)

Suzie Schwartz.pdf (280 KB)

Jennifer Lein.pdf (95 KB)

Max Wilson.pdf (275 KB)

Madison Grisham.pdf (60 KB)

Yousra Morningstar.pdf (138 KB)

Erin Averill.pdf (151 KB)

Blake Myers.pdf (109 KB)

Kaira Loving.pdf (66 KB)

Subject: B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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10. Matters and Reports from the Council

Subject: A. Matters and Reports from the Council.

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 10. Matters and Reports from the Council

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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11. Closed Executive Session

Subject: A. The Council will conduct a Closed Executive Session to discuss the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8).

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 11. Closed Executive Session

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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Subject: B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 11. Closed Executive Session

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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Subject: C. Action on item discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)

Meeting: Dec 12, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 11. Closed Executive Session

Type

Summary/Background:

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12. Adjourn