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AGENDA
GALLUP CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023; 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
GALLUP CITY HALL, 110 WEST AZTEC AVENUE
Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor
Linda Garcia, Councilor, Dist. 1 Michael Schaaf, Councilor, Dist. 2
Sarah Piano, Councilor, Dist. 3 Vacant, Councilor, Dist. 4
Jon DeYoung, Interim City Manager
David Eason, City Attorney
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A.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Presentation of Proclamation
In Memory of Juan Delgado
D.
Consent Agenda
These items are placed on the Consent Agenda so City Council can designate by unanimous consent those routine items they wish to be approved or acknowledged by one motion. If any item does not meet the approval of all Council members or if a citizen so requests, it will be heard as a separate item.
Action Needed:
Motion to approve or acknowledge Items 1-9 on the Consent Agenda by unanimous vote:
1.
Appointment of Tammy Parker to the Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful Board
Tammy Parker is recommended to fill a vacancy on the Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful (KGCB) Board.
- Fiscal Impact:
- None.
- Recommendation:
- Approve the appointment of Tammy Parker to the KGCB Board.
- Speaker's Name
- Mayor Louie Bonaguidi
Documents:
2.
Request for Street Closures for the Miyamura High School Homecoming Parade to be Held on Thursday, September 7, 2023
Hiroshi Miyamura High School is requesting approval of the closure of Aztec Avenue from 8th Street to Puerco Drive for their 2023 Homecoming Parade. The proposed street closure is set in accordance with the standardized parade route established by the City Council. The parade setup is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and the start of the parade will be at 4:30 p.m.
- Fiscal Impact:
- TBD - City staff to provide support services for the event.
- Recommendation:
- Miyamura High School recommends approval of the request.
- Speaker's Name
- Nick Garro, Principal
Documents:
3.
Request for Closure of the Lower Parking Lot at the Courthouse Square for Rally 4 Recovery Event to be held on September 16, 2023
Maura Schanefelt of Four Corners Detox Recovery Center will present the request to close the lower parking lot at the Courthouse Square for this event.
- Fiscal Impact:
- TBD - City staff to provide support services for the event.
- Recommendation:
- Event sponsors recommend approval of the request.
- Speaker's Name
- Maura Schanefelt
Documents:
4.
Request for Closure of the Lower Parking Lot at the Courthouse Square for the Gallup Pride Celebration to be Held on September 30, 2023
The Gallup Pride Planning Committee is requesting approval to close the lower parking lot at the Courthouse Square for the Gallup Pride Celebration. The main event at the Courthouse Square will be held on Saturday, September 30th. In addition to the main event, a Golf Course Rainbow Run/Walk will take place at the Fox Run Golf Course on Sunday, October 1st.
- Fiscal Impact:
- TBD - City staff to provide support services for the event.
- Recommendation:
- The Gallup Pride Planning Committee recommends approval of the parking lot closure.
- Speaker's Name
- Dr. Jennie Wei
Documents:
5.
Request for Street Closure for the Annual St. Francis Parish Fiesta to be Held on October 1, 2023
St. Francis Parish is requesting the closure of Wilson Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street for their annual Fiesta. The event will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Fiscal Impact:
- TBD - City staff to provide support services.
- Recommendation:
- St. Francis Parish recommends approval of the street closure.
- Speaker's Name
- Geraldine Montoya
6.
Request $6590.00 in funding from general fund reserves and a budget adjustment for OFPL expenditures
OFPL must purchase a dual-blower HEPA filter for the laser engraver in the library MakerSpace. This is an additional component that is required to safely operate the laser engraver and an unexpected expense as a result of the procurement process.
- Fiscal Impact:
- $6590.00 increase in funding from general reserves and a budget adjustment for OFPL expenditures
- Recommendation:
- Staff recommends approval of the requested budget adjustment and expenditures.
- Speaker's Name
- Tammi Moe
Documents:
7.
Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Protection Fund (LEPF) Carryover
The Gallup Police Department received $96,000 in LEPF funding in fiscal year 2023 and expended all but $14,857.06 by the end of fiscal year 2023. GPD is requesting approval for a budget adjustment increase of $14,857.06 in fund 211 from the fiscal year 2023 carryover. GPD is receiving $162,500 for FY 24 funding. Budget adjustment to expenditures for the FY24 increase of 66,500.
- Fiscal Impact:
- Increase in expenditures of $14,857.06 in fund 211. Budget adjustment to expenditures for the FY24 increase of 66,500.
- Recommendation:
- Approval of budget adjustment increase for $14,857.06.
- Speaker's Name
- Erin Toadlena-Pablo
8.
Gallup Senior Program City Match Budget Adjustment and Senior ICIP Resolution No. R2023-24
1. The Senior Program is requesting a Budget Adjustment of $14,095.00 from the Senior Program General Fund Balance to the City Match Budget (GS2403). This will change the City Match from $300,000.00 to $314,095.00. This adjustment will supplement current funding to cover expenses associated with increased costs in service, city ordinance changes re: grease trap cleanings, and unexpected vehicle repairs.
a. Additional Shamrock food/non-food costs for FY 23-24
b. Gallup Pumping Service (12 months)
c. Vehicle Repair costs
2. The Senior Program is requesting the approval of Resolution R2023-24 which will allow the Gallup Senior Program to submit the FY 25-29 Senior Center Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP).
- Fiscal Impact:
- 1. Award will increase Sr. Program budget revenue & expenditure by $14,095.00. 2. There is no direct fiscal impact to the FY 23-24 Budget related to ICIP Resolution.
- Recommendation:
- Approve the City Match Budget Adjustment and the Senior ICIP Resolution.
- Speaker's Name
- Kimberly Ross-Toledo, Senior Program Manager
9.
Resolution No. R2023-25; Approval Of The New Mexico Tourism Department Clean & Beautiful Grant Agreement And Related Budget Adjustments
In partnership between the City of Gallup and the NMTD, the Solid Waste Department seeks acceptance of the FY2024 Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful Grant award in the amount of $17,050 and implementation of this grant.
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the Mayor and City Council approve Resolution R2023-25 accepting the FY2024 Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful grant award between the City of Gallup and the New Mexico Tourism Department and related budget adjustment of revenue and expenditures.
- Fiscal Impact:
- Budget adjustment of revenue and expenditures in the amount of $17,050 into Fund 218. The grant requires an indirect 25% in-kind match consisting of city staff labor hours and services from Fund 504 or community volunteer cleanup hours.
- Recommendation:
- Approval of Resolution No. R2023-25
- Speaker's Name
- Elizabeth Barriga, Environmental Programs Coordinator
E.
Discussion/Action Topics
1.
Appointment for District 4 City Councilor
Mayor and Council had a work session on Monday, August 21, 2023 to interview persons interested in filling the vacancy for City Council District #4 and receive public input. The City Council will now have a discussion to make their decision for filling the vacancy on the Council.
- Fiscal Impact:
- None, salary is included in the FY2024 budget.
- Recommendation:
- Approve the appointment of a District 4 Councilor as provided by the City Charter.
- Speaker's Name
- Mayor Louis Bonaguidi
F.
Presentation and Information Item
1.
Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) Annual Report
Tommy Haws, President of the GGEDC and Bruce Armstrong, Economic Development Manager of the GGEDC, will present their annual report for Fiscal Year 2023.
- Fiscal Impact:
- None.
- Recommendation:
- No action required - presentation item only.
- Speaker's Name
- Tommy Haws and Bruce Armstrong
Documents:
G.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
Members of the public are invited to comment on matters not appearing on the meeting agenda.
H.
Comments by Mayor and City Councilors
I.
Comments by City Manager and City Attorney
J.