Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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://taosnm.gov/tcm

1. Opening Items

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

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

Summary/Background:

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Subject: B. Roll Call

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

Summary/Background:

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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: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: E. Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: F. Moment of Silence

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Information, Procedural

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Subject: G. Approval of Agenda

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Recommend approval.

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April 23, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (103 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: Apr 23, 2024 - 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 Parks and Recreation Employee - Lillian R. Martinez. (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 3. Awards and Recognitions

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Parks and Recreation Employee - Lillian R. Martinez, Lifeguard I; Effective 04/15/2023. (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

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Subject: B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Parks and Recreation Employee - Raul Ortega. (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 3. Awards and Recognitions

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Parks and Recreation Employee - Raul Ortega, Parks Maintenance Specialist I; effective 04/15/2024. (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

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4. Presentations

Subject: A. Housing Update Presentation by Taos Housing Partnership Executive Director Lisa O'Brien and Project Moxie President Jenn Lopez. (Note: The agenda was amended to include this item.)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 4. Presentations

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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THP - TOWN OF TAOS UPDATE - pdf.pdf (441 KB)

_2024-4-22 THP Town Update VSHARE PowerPoint.pptx (1,025 KB)

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 March 26, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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: B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of 2023/2024 FY Final Budget ~ 3rd Quarter Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2024 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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:

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Town of Taos 3rd Quarter Financial Report ~ for the period ending March 31, 2024.pdf (2,730 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: C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval awarding RFP 23-24-06 to JSX in the amount of $1,805,200.00 to provide year-round air service at the Taos Regional Airport. (Town Manager Andrew Gonzales & Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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)

Fiscal Impact: Yes

Dollar Amount: $1,805,200.00

Budgeted: Yes

Summary/Background:

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JSX Original Proposal.pdf (595 KB)

Updated - JSX Routes 2024.pdf (953 KB)

JSX Routes 2024.pdf (61 KB)

Subject: D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 29, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to transfer permanent cash from the General Fund 11 in the amount of $195,000.00 into the Facilities Improvement Fund 50 for various Facilities Improvement Projects related to the relocation of Municipal Court and for a contingency budget to allow for projects to continue without interruption (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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:

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DFA Resolution No. 29.pdf (178 KB)

DFA Resolution No. 29 Budget Detail.pdf (129 KB)

DFA BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO 29.pdf (36 KB)

Subject: E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 30, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to transfer permanent cash from the General Fund 11 in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Historic District Fund 33 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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:

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DFA Resolution No. 30.pdf (175 KB)

DFA Resolution No. 30 Budget Detail.pdf (125 KB)

DFA BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 30.pdf (31 KB)

Subject: F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 24-11, a resolution authorizing the creation of a new bank account pursuant to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal requirements (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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:

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Resolution 24-11.pdf (381 KB)

Subject: G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 24-12, a resolution authorizing a time extension request from the New Mexico Department of Transportation for the Camino del Medio Improvement Project. (Public Works Director Dena Miller)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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)

Preferred Date: Apr 23, 2024

Absolute Date: Apr 23, 2024

Fiscal Impact: No

Budgeted: Yes

Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of resolution to request an extension from NMDOT.

Summary/Background:

It is requested that a request for an extension for the Municipal Arterial Project (MAP) Camino del Medio Improvement Project. The public entity shall provide written notice along with detailed justification to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) sixty (60) calendar days prior to expiration in order to ensure timely processing of an amendment. The request would extend the deadline to June 30, 2025.

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Resolution 24-12 LGRF Extension.pdf (49 KB)

6. Matters from Staff

Subject: A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 24-13, a resolution of the Town of Taos instituting an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for its prospective and current employees. (HR Director Tamara Chavez and Town Manager Andrew Gonzales)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 6. Matters from Staff

Type: Action

Summary/Background:

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Resolution 24-13 EEOC.pdf (181 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 24-03, an ordinance annexing a parcel of land consisting of approximately 1.0 acres physically located on Maestas Road and amending the Town of Taos Zoning Map and the Town of Taos Land Use Development Code to include the annexed property with an R-1 "Single Family Residential" zoning designation. UPC Number1-074-145-120-335 and Owner 21970. Note: This agenda item was continued from the April 9, 2024, Town Council Regular Meeting. (Long Range Planner Nathan Sanchez and Planning and Zoning Director Christopher Larsen)

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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

Summary/Background:

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Ordinance 24-03 Annexation and Zone Change Located on Maestas Road.pdf (800 KB)

Annexation Application.pdf (183 KB)

Letter from El Valle de Los Ranchos Water & Sanitation District.pdf (47 KB)

Town Limits and Land Use Zones After Annexation.pdf (99 KB)

Town Limits and Land Use Zones Before Annexation.pdf (92 KB)

Survey.pdf (46 KB)

Proximity to ToT Utilities Map - Before Change - 1826 Maestas Rd (1).pdf (1,171 KB)

Town Council Staff Report Ordinance 24-03 Dickinson Annexation and Zone Designation.pdf (383 KB)

Notice of Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 24-03.pdf (438 KB)

Ranchos de Taos Neighborhood Association Links.docx (14 KB)

Agua Fria Village Assoc Letter.pdf (77 KB)

C. Arguello Letter.pdf (72 KB)

D. Eger & R. Eaton Letter.pdf (21 KB)

D. Grover Letter.pdf (113 KB)

E. Lopez Letter.pdf (53 KB)

El Valle de los Ranchos W&S Dist. Letter.pdf (71 KB)

F. Gonzales Letter.pdf (34 KB)

F. Serna Statement.pdf (41 KB)

H. Saxe & C. Patterson Letter.pdf (151 KB)

J. & P. MacArthur Letter.pdf (54 KB)

L. Medina Letter.pdf (54 KB)

P. Archuleta - J. Archuleta Letter.pdf (63 KB)

Ranchos de Taos Neighborhood Assoc Ltr..pdf (92 KB)

S. Lopez Letter.pdf (49 KB)

T. & G. Minton Letter.pdf (35 KB)

Taos News Bill Baron Editorial Cartoon .pdf (168 KB)

U. Mulnick Letter.pdf (60 KB)

K_Cordova Letter.pdf (1,075 KB)

L_Hersman letter.pdf (58 KB)

M_Gonzales Letter.pdf (71 KB)

001_Petitions.pdf (13,012 KB)

002_Petitions.pdf (8,590 KB)

003_Petitions.pdf (195 KB)

004_Petitions.pdf (80 KB)

Taos County Letter - 2024.04.23 Letter to Town of Taos RE ordinance 24-3.pdf (248 KB)

000_#1_LasComunidades Binder.pdf (21,713 KB)

001_Coppler Stmt to ToT_ 04172024_Ranchos THC.pdf (1,669 KB)

002_Opponent's Evidence_THC Primer.pdf (319 KB)

004_2022-70 Resolution 2022-70.pdf (12,477 KB)

C_Patterson Council Comments.docx (15 KB)

Subject: B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 24-04, an ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 18-01 pertaining to Title 3- Governance and Personnel of the Town of Taos Code and adopting a revised personnel policy. (HR Director Tamara Chavez) Note: This agenda item was continued from the April 9, 2024, Town Council Regular Meeting.

Meeting: Apr 23, 2024 - 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

Summary/Background:

Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 24-04; An ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 18-01 pertaining to Title 3- Governance and Personnel of the Town of Taos Code and adopting a revised personnel policy.

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REDLINED 1. MAIN VERSION 1. TOT DRAFT PERSONNEL POLICY 3-25-2024.pdf (690 KB)

Clean Version 03-25-2024.pdf (1,869 KB)

24-04 Town of Taos Personnel Policy.pdf (1,134 KB)

Legal Notice - Ordinance 24-04.pdf (349 KB)

2nd Public Hearing Notice.pdf (487 KB)

8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager