The following is a list of the active boards, commissions, and committees for the City of Santa Fe. Click here to view the current meeting schedules and find information about upcoming agendas and packets. Click here to view City Council Committees.
Citizen Advisory Committee
The board shall make reports and recommendations to the governing body on the airport's ongoing operations. The board shall also advise the governing body on the implementation of short and long-range plans as they relate to the airport master plan and make recommendations on amendments to or the need for a new master plan.
Active from 10/13/1982 to present
Location: Community Room, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive
Eligibility: The Mayor, with the approval of the city council, shall appoint one member of the Governing Body and six citizens who have knowledge and interest in the city airport. The citizens shall be residents of the City of Santa Fe or the County of Santa Fe who reside within 10 miles of the city limits. One citizen shall be from a residential area in the vicinity of the airport. One citizen shall be a representative of the airport tenants. The remaining five citizens shall be citizens at-large.
Staff Liason: Bobbi Huseman bjhuseman@santafenm.gov
Archaeological Review Committee
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active from 01/01/1980 to present
Location: Councilors’ Conference Room City Hall 200 Lincoln Ave
Staff Liaison: Carly Piccarello cpiccarello@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active from 01/01/1950 to present
Location: Community Gallery, 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe
Staff Liason: Marcella Apodaca maapodaca1@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active From: 01/01/1950
Location: Virtually - youtube.com/user/cityofsantafe
Max Terms: 5
Staff Liaison: Carolynn Roibal clroibal@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is to provide input and advice that supports the ongoing development and maintenance of a transportation infrastructure that makes bicycling and walking in the City of Santa Fe safe, equitable, viable, and comfortable modes of transportation, commuting, and recreation. This includes the responsibility to deliberate on City projects, plans, and policies that impact both on-road and off-road bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and to advise the Governing Body on such matters.
The Committee shall:
- Assist in the prioritization of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects to be completed using city, state, and federal funds through the development of the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization ("SFMPO") Bicycle Master Plan and the SFMPO Pedestrian Master Plan;
- Review preliminary designs for new Public Works projects involving public roadways and trails funded out of city, state, or federal sources to ensure designs comply with the City's commitment to make bicycling and walking safe, equitable, viable, and comfortable modes of transportation. Design plan reviews shall take place at 30% design and before plans are presented to the public for comments or submitted for review to the New Mexico Department of Transportation ("NMDOT");
- Advise on policies, programs, and ordinances as they relate to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure safety, design, construction, and operation and maintenance;
- Develop, review, and advise on media and educational campaigns providing information and promoting bicycle- and pedestrian-related activities and education;
- Work with other agencies for the enhancement of city and county trail systems;
- Review and recommend updates to the Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Parks Master Plan related to trails, and the City's Land Use Development Code as they pertain to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and associated regulations;
- Seek funding from city, state, and federal sources to implement the City-led projects identified in the SFMPO's 2019 Bicycle Master Plan and 2020 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and consider reoccurring funding sources from the City to be applied to the implementation of policies, programs, and other projects that are supported by the plans;
- Pursue the League of American Bicyclists Diamond-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation for the City of Santa Fe, as well as any other local, state, or national awards or designations that the City deems worthy of pursuit;
- Advise on policies, projects, ordinances, and funding as they relate to bicycling and walking as safe, equitable, viable, and comfortable modes of transportation and
- Educate the public on the work of the Committee.
Active From: 01/01/1950
Location: Roundhouse Room, Market Station, 500 Market Street, Suite 200
Eligibility: The Committee shall consist of a member of the City Council who shall also serve as its chair, along with nine members of the public, of whom eight shall be residents of the city and one may be a resident of Santa Fe County. Recommendations for members shall be made by the City Council to the Mayor, who shall appoint the committee members, balancing interests among recreationists, youth, and neighborhood group users, commuters, and bicyclists, with Council approval. The chair may appoint subcommittees, as needed, to study, in-depth, certain responsibilities assigned to the Committee and to present such information to the Committee. The subcommittees shall be made up of no more than four members of the Committee and three interested members of the public.
Staff Liaison: Romella Gorioso-Moss rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Board of Adjustment shall have the review and decision-making responsibilities set forth in Table 14-2.1-1 to be carried out by the terms of this chapter. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall have the following additional responsibilities under this chapter:
- Appeals: To hear appeals of final actions of the Land Use Director interpreting or applying the provisions of this chapter, unless jurisdiction for such appeals is otherwise specifically reserved to any other Land Use Board.
- Special Exceptions: To hear and decide an application for special exceptions as the Board is specifically authorized to pass on by the terms of this chapter; to decide such questions as are involved in determining whether special exceptions should be granted; and to grant special exceptions with such conditions and safeguards as are appropriate under this chapter or to deny special exceptions when not in harmony with the intent and purpose of this chapter.
- Variances: To authorize in specific cases such variances from the terms of this chapter as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter would result in unnecessary hardship.
Active From: 01/01/1950
Eligibility: At least two of the board members may be members of the Planning Commission, and there shall be five members-at-large. Members of the Governing Body may serve as at-large members.
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue
Staff Liaison: Geraldine Gurule gagurule@santafenm.gov
Joint Board
Active From 01/01/1950
Location City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue
Staff Liaison: Delfin Peterson dapeterson@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) recommends projects to be included in the Impact Fee Capital Improvements Project lists. Santa Fe has four impact fee funds: Roads, Parks/Trails, Fire/EMS, and Police. Fees are collected when construction permits are issued for all new structures for each of these funds pursuant to the New Mexico Development Fees Act (Sec. 5-8-1, et seq., New Mexico Revised Statues).
These rules include a requirement for an advisory committee to
- Advise and assist the municipality or county in adopting land use assumptions
- Review the capital improvements plan and file written comments
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the capital improvements plan and
- File annual reports with respect to the progress of the capital improvement plan and report to the municipality or county perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee
- Advise the municipality or county of the need to update or revise the land use assumptions, capital improvements plan, and impact fee.
Active From: 01/01/1995
Location: Virtual via YouTube
Eligibility: The committee shall consist of a total of nine members. The Mayor and each city councilor shall appoint one member. The committee shall elect its own chairperson. Members are not required to be city residents. NMSA requires a minimum of four members to be employed in real estate, development, or the building industry. Members of the committee shall have two-year terms and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing bodies. They may be removed at any time, with or without cause.
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln AvenueCity Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue
Staff Liason: Connor Murphy clmurphy@santafenm.gov
In accomplishing its tasks, the commission shall survey and assess the needs of the children and youth within the city of Santa Fe; identify and recommend to the governing body existing legislation, policies, and programs that promote the healthy development of young people; determine priorities for program development; advocate in the community on behalf of children and youth; and plan short and long-range improvements for young people, from birth through the age of twenty-one. The commission shall make a recommendation to the governing body for the use of the children and youth fund for children and youth programs as set forth in Section 18-14 SFCC 1987.
The commission shall conduct an annual strategic planning process that recommends funding priorities. Upon completion of the annual strategic planning process, the recommended funding priorities shall be presented to the governing body for review and approval. The commission shall make a recommendation to the governing body for the use of the children and youth fund for children and youth programs as set forth in Section 18-4 SFCC 1987.
When evaluating and voting on a program developed to submit for grant funding under Section 9-2A-14.1 and 9-2-16 NMSA 1978, the statutorily required members identified in Section 6-10.2(a) above must be involved.
Location: Roundhouse Room, Market Station, 500 Market Street, Santa Fe
Eligibility: Residents of Santa Fe County shall broadly represent all areas concerned with the healthy development of children and youth from birth through the age of twenty-one.
Staff Liaison: Christa Hernandez chernandez@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active From: 01/01/1950
Location: Roundhouse Room, Market Station, 500 Market Street
Staff Liaison: Cody Minnich cjminnich@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
- At the discretion of the economic development advisory committee, reviewing and making a recommendation to the governing body on proposed ordinances amending the city code, resolutions or other city regulations which may have a potential impact on businesses in the community. The committee shall conduct a public meeting regarding such proposed ordinances, resolutions, or regulations as early as possible in their development. Items under consideration by the committee may be moved to another committee or to the governing body for appropriate consideration upon a majority vote of the governing body at any time.
- Providing timely information to businesses regarding those proposed ordinances, resolutions, and regulations.
- Informing the governing body, in a timely manner, as to the potential impacts of proposed ordinances, resolutions, or regulations on the business community.
- Initiating proposals through an annual work plan, which would improve the business climate and the quality of life in the community as a whole, including, but not limited to, modifications to city regulations and operations and staff responsibilities for the governing body's consideration.
- Advising the governing body on matters of importance to the business community and the community as a whole, including, but not limited to, impacts on the business community and the community as a whole due to city regulations and operations and suggesting improvements for city services.
- Reviewing and making recommendations to the governing body on implementing the economic development plan and the annual budget for implementing the economic development plan. The committee, in coordination with public groups, shall appoint working groups or advisory subcommittees of the economic development committee, as needed, to implement the economic development plan.
- Making recommendations to the governing body regarding:
- Applications for assistance for economic development projects.
- Reviewing and making recommendations to the governing body on applications for industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) as set forth in Resolution No. 1995-83 as may be amended.
- Adopting procedures, schedules, and administrative policies for matters within the committee's powers and duties in order to provide information and assistance to city staff, the public, and the governing body.
Active From: 01/01/1990
Location: Roundhouse Room, Market Station, 500 Market Street, Suite 200
Eligibility:
- One member of the Governing Body
- Nine members representing a broad range of business interests, including small and large businesses, within the City, including, but not limited to, arts and culture industries; development, design, and construction; hospitality; technology; retail trade and services; workforce development representatives; and healthcare.
Staff Liaison: Casey Dalbor cjdalbor@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active From: 01/01/1990
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue
Eligibility:
The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the city council, in the following manner: Four members appointed from a list of eight attorneys licensed to practice in New Mexico submitted by the First Judicial District Bar Association; Three members at large. Members shall be qualified by training and experience and have the ability to exercise sound and practical judgment regarding the powers and duties of the board. Each member of the board shall be a resident of the city. No member of the board shall be a member of the governing body, the city manager, the city attorney, the city clerk, or a "public employee" or a member of the "family" of any of these persons (the quoted terms being used as defined in Section 1-7.5 SFCC 1987). No member of the board shall make a contribution to or participate in the campaign of any candidate for an elected municipal office.
Staff Liaison: Geralyn Cardenas gfcardenas@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue
Staff Liaison: Carly Piccarello cpiccarello@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Committee is to understand the community needs and support services that meet the essential health and human services needs of the citizens of Santa Fe.
The Committee shall:
- Oversee the Human Services Fund;
- Review applications and make recommendations to the Governing Body;
- Oversee contractors to ensure access to services for all persons, including low-income persons;
- Keep current on the health and human service needs of our community.
Active From: 08/10/2016
Location: Attend Virtually
Eligibility: Resident of Santa Fe County
Staff Liaison: Christa Hernandez chernandez@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
The committee shall monitor the human rights status of non-citizens residing in the city of Santa Fe and report its findings and recommendations to the Governing Body.
Active From: 01/13/1999
Eligibility: The committee membership shall consist of nine representatives residing in the county of Santa Fe and selected from the following areas: human rights, social services, business community, health care, labor organizations, religious community, youth services providers, women’s advocacy groups, educators, and legal services.
Staff Liaison: Julie Sanchez jjsanchez@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active From: 03/17/2022
Active To: 03/17/2023
Max Terms: 1
Staff Liaison: Geralyn Cardenas gfcardenas@santafenm.gov
6-19 - INDEPENDENT SALARY COMMISSION.
6-19.1 - Name; creation; purpose.
A. There is hereby created the independent salary commission ("commission") as required by the Santa Fe Municipal Charter amendments approved by voters of the city of Santa Fe on March 4, 2014.
B. The sole purpose of the commission shall be to review and set the mayor's salary, pursuant to Article 6.02(D) of the Santa Fe Municipal Charter.
C. The commission shall act independently from the office of the mayor and the governing body so as to remove all conflicts of interest.
(Ord. #2016-43 § 2; Ord. #2021-9 , § 1)
6-19.2 - Powers and duties.
A. The commission shall have the sole power to review and set the mayor's salary.
B. The commission shall set the salary of the mayor by comparing the salaries of other public executives within the County of Santa Fe, including the Santa Fe County manager, superintendent of Santa Fe public schools, and the City of Santa Fe city manager, as well as the mayor's salary in cities of comparable size, cost of living, and diversity within the region.
C. The salary set by the commission shall go into effect on January 1 following the regular election for mayor.
(Ord. #2016-43 § 2; Ord. #2021-9 , § 2)
6-19.3 - Membership; terms; vacancies.
A. Membership. The commission shall be comprised of seven (7) members, all of whom must reside within the municipal boundaries of the city of Santa Fe. The ethics and campaign review board shall appoint the members of the commission. The commission shall consist of one (1) member from each of the following categories:
(1)One (1) shall be a member of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce.
(2)One (1) shall be a representative of a neighborhood association.
(3)One (1) shall be a representative of a community organization.
(4)One (1) shall be a current or retired attorney or judge.
(5)One (1) shall be a representative of the human resources industry or an employment consultant.
(6)One (1) shall be a current or retired chief executive officer.
(7)One (1) member shall be appointed at-large.
Nominees to the commission shall have the ability to exercise sound and practical judgment in the implementation of their powers and duties as members of the commission. Members of the commission shall appoint a chairperson at the first meeting of the commission. The chairperson shall then appoint a vice-chairperson at the first regular meeting.
B. Terms. Members of the commission shall serve four-year terms. A member shall serve for no more than two (2) terms. After two (2) consecutive unexcused absences, a commission member shall be automatically removed from the commission, and a new member shall be appointed consistent with the provisions of paragraph A.
C. Vacancies. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled consistent with the provisions of paragraph A.
(Ord. #2016-43 § 2; Ord. #2021-9 , § 3; Ord. #2021-12 , § 1)
6-19.4 - Meetings; staff.
A. Meetings. Beginning in 2024, the commission shall meet and set the salary for the office of mayor every four (4) years, no later than April 30, to be budgeted for the next mayoral term, whether the mayor in office in the next term is in a first or subsequent term.B.Staff. The human resources director, or the human resources director's designee, shall serve as staff liaison for the commission at all meetings.
(Ord. #2016-43 § 2; Ord. #2021-9 , § 4)
Staff Liaison: Bernadette Salazar bjsalazar@santafenm.gov
Staff Liaison: Alexandria Mares armares@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active From: 01/01/1950
Location: Virtually www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW5Fb7iWuKpTdsWYNDurgA
Location: Attend Virtually
Staff Liason: Tom Graham tmgraham@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Location: Roundhouse Room - Market Station
Staff Liaison: Christa Hernandez chernandez@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission, as it deems appropriate and consistent with its budget and direction from the Governing Body, shall carry out studies and analysis of financial and structuring options for the planning, preservation, rehabilitation, redevelopment, development, or management of the properties under its purview and may recommend to the Governing Body proposals for creation of or contracting with public-private partnerships, public or private agencies to carry out metropolitan redevelopment plans or portions thereof. The Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission may approve leases within a designated metropolitan redevelopment area consistent with the plan adopted by the Governing Body.
Active From: 08/09/2023
Eligibility: The Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission shall consist of five (5) commissioners, initially appointed to serve staggered terms as follows from the date of their appointment:
Two (2) members for three-year (3) terms
Two (2) members for two-year (2) terms; and
One (1) member for a one-year (1) term.
Thereafter, commissioners shall be appointed for terms of five (5) years each. The Commission’s Membership should include persons with expertise or experience, including but not limited to the following areas:
Commercial property development
Affordable Housing Development
Banking or Financial Services
Representing Marginalized Communities
Members shall be selected to reflect the diversity of the Santa Fe community and shall include a diversity of perspectives.
Staff Liaison: Lee Logston lrlogston@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active From: 01/01/1990
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Staff Liason: Jessie Benaviez jbbenavidez@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
The board shall advise the governing body on the expenditure of funds authorized under subsection 18-11.17A of this section for advertising, publicizing, and promoting tourist attractions and facilities in the municipality and surrounding areas. The recommendations for the expenditures of funds shall be submitted to the governing body by the board. The budget approved by the governing body shall be furnished to the advisory board.
Active From: 01/01/1950
Location: Council Chambers
The mayor shall appoint an advisory board of five (5) members, two (2) of whom shall be owners or operators of lodgings subject to the tax within the municipality, two (2) of whom are owners or operators of industries within the municipality that primarily provide services or products to tourists and on (1) member who is a resident of the municipality and represents the general public.
Staff Liason: Shirley Spencer sjspencer@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
The commission shall review and make recommendations to the governing body and city staff related to parks and open space.
- Make recommendations regarding the priorities for funding parks and recreation improvements in the Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan in a timely manner.
- Provide ongoing advice regarding all park and recreation-related issues, including acquisition, dedication, planning, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.
- Consult with the following groups as needed: the Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department, Public Utilities Department, Planning and Land Use Department, the County of Santa Fe, the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee, the Santa Fe River Commission, the Planning Commission and other City Division and advisory committees.
Active From: 06/30/1999
Max Terms: 3
The PARC membership shall consist of nine members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the Governing Body, three of whom may be residents of Santa Fe County. Members shall be persons who have expressed an interest in serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission, who represent a broad range of parks and recreation users; have backgrounds related to active, passive, regional, community, or neighborhood parks and recreation policies; have knowledge of parks and recreation use, maintenance or construction; and who are qualified by training, experience, and ability to exercise sound and practical judgment regarding the duties and responsibilities of the PARC.
Citizen Advisory Committee
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln
Staff Liaison: Geraldine Gurule gagurule@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active From: 01/01/1950
Location: City Council Chambers
Staff Liaison: Katherine Christner kchristner@santafenm.gov
City Council Standing Committee
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue
Staff Liaison: Jamie-Rae Diaz jldiaz@santafenm.gov
City Council Standing Committee
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue
Staff Liaison: Loretta Olguin lsolguin@santafenm.gov
Joint Board
Location: Roundhouse Room - Market Station
Erick Aune ejaune@santafenm.gov
Joint Board
The purpose of the Council is to integrate all departments of the City and County, as well as non-profit organizations and food and farming businesses, in a common effort to improve the availability of safe and nutritious food at reasonable prices for all residents, particularly those in need.
1) The Council may:
a) Monitor the availability, price, and quality of food throughout Santa Fe County;
b) Collect data on the food security and nutritional status of city and county residents;
c) Through the issuance of reports and other communication, inform City and County policymakers, administrators, and the public at large about the status of the region’s food system and food security;
d) Monitor and analyze the administration of City and County food and nutrition programs;
e) Explore new means for City and County governments to improve the food economy, the availability, accessibility, and quality of food and assist the City and County governments in the coordination of their efforts;
f) Recommend to the City and County administrations adoption of measures that will improve existing and add new programs, projects, regulations, or services; Recommend food policies for City and County governments to adopt and implement related to Transportation;
1) Direct service of food;
2) land and building use;
3) lobbying and advocacy before state and federal legislature and agencies
4) Referrals to social services;
5) Education;
6) Business development;
7) Direct and indirect purchase of food;
8) Support of private efforts;
9) Emergency food supplies; and
10) Monitoring and communicating data,
2) Council members will:
a) Prioritize issues for Council action;
b) Serve on the Council’s subcommittees;
c) Assume a leadership role within the community related to food issues;
d) Bring areas of concern to the Council;
e) Serve as the eyes and ears of the Council in the broader community;
f) Attend meetings and public events as necessary;
g) Participate in special Council activities and events;
h) Identify and recommend leaders in the community for appointment to the Council
3) The Council will report to the Governing Body and the Board of County Commissioners on at least an annual basis.
Active From: 01/01/1970
Eligibility: Nine shall be from the private sector, two employees of the City of Santa Fe, and two employees of the County of Santa Fe. Of the nine from the private sector, five members shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the City Council, and four members shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Members shall reside in the state of New Mexico and shall have expertise in relevant fields and, to the extent possible, represent the diversity of the community in aspects such as culture, gender, age, and geography. The City and County employee shall be the City Manager and County Manager or his/her designee and one member from the department with the largest involvement in food-related issues and services or as otherwise appointed. Of the nine private sector members, all should be actively engaged in at least one program, service, or business related to hunger and food insecurity, the production, processing, and distribution of food, including representatives from the food industry, consumers, educators, and dieticians. From among these nine, at least one should represent the food of nutrition education, and one should represent the for-profit food industry. Representation from related state, federal, and local governments should be encouraged, including (but not limited to) the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program administered by the New Mexico Department of Health, the food stamp program administered by the Income Support Division of the New Mexico Human Services Department, the county extension office administered by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and the Santa Fe School District.
Staff Liason: Maria Sanchez-Tucker, email metucker@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
Active From: 03/01/1950
Location: Meeting Virtually
Staff Liason: Casey Dalbor cjdalbor@santafenm.gov
Joint Board
Location: Roundhouse Room - Market Station
Staff Liason: Erick Aune ejaune@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Library Board is an advisory board to the governing body. The board is charged with recommending, in consultation with the head librarian and staff, policies on the use of the library, book selection, acceptance of gifts and bequests, and such other matters as a Library Board may properly recommend policy on.
Active From: 01/01/1950
Location: Pick Room, Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue
The board shall consist of seven (7) members, five (5) of whom shall be residents of the city and two (2) of whom shall be residents of Santa Fe County outside the incorporated boundaries of the city. City resident members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the City Council. County residents shall be appointed by the Mayor on the advice of the County Commission and with approval of a majority of the City Council.
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Santa Fe River Commission shall review and make recommendations to the Governing Body on matters related to the Santa Fe River and its watershed. To this end, the Santa Fe River Commission shall consult with City Staff, Santa Fe County, including Open Space and Trails staff, Cochiti Pueblo, acequi associations, other city committees, interested community groups, individuals, businesses, and youth, and other governmental bodies that have responsibility for any aspect of the Santa Fe River or its watershed.
The Santa Fe River Commission shall advise the Governing Body with the aim of restoring the Santa Fe River to a living river and improving the health of the watershed as per the Santa Fe River Corridor Master Plan. In particular, the Santa Fe River Commission shall:
(1) Consult with City Staff and other interested parties regarding the implementation of Sections 5, 6, and 7 of Ordinance No. 2006-28 regarding the “Voluntary River Conservation Fund” (which may be alternatively referred to as the “Living River Fund”) and advise the Governing Body regarding the fund’s implementation and operation.
(2) Consult with City Staff and other interested parties regarding the implementation of a scientifically sound process of establishing a recommended minimum environmental flow that will result in a healthy and sustainable riparian ecosystem for the Santa Fe River and advise the Governing Body regarding the establishment of environmental flow.
(3) Consult with City Staff, the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee (“BTAC”), and other interested parties regarding the establishment of a river trail within the Santa Fe River corridor where feasible and advise the Governing Body regarding such a trail.
(4) Consult with City Staff and other interested parties regarding the expenditure of CIP funds, repayment of CIP funds by the Water Division, legislative funds, or other funds that may be directed to river or watershed projects and advise the Governing Body regarding the expenditure of such funds.
(5) Consult with City Staff and other interested parties regarding education and outreach to the community for river and watershed issues (including the Living River Fund, environmental flow, stormwater management, use of treated effluent, wildland-urban interface management, the pending Army Corps of Engineers watershed study, and other issues that impact the River and its watershed) and advise the Governing Body regarding such issues
(6) Consider and utilize river and watershed restoration as a means to involve Santa Fe’s youth in shaping the future of the River while providing workforce development and training opportunities for youth.
Active From: 03/13/1996
Location: Roundhouse Room - Market Station
Eligibility: The Santa Fe River Commission shall consist of seven members and two alternate members, all appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The alternates may fully participate in all River Commission meetings but may only vote in the absence of a member (alternates will vote on a rotating-by-meeting basis in the absence of a member; both alternates may vote in the absence of two or more members). A quorum shall be a majority of the members, although, in the absence of member(s), attending alternates shall be counted toward establishing a quorum. Members shall be residents of the City of Santa Fe or Santa Fe County and shall collectively represent a range of skills and our diverse community through their service on the Santa Fe River Commission.
Staff Liaison: Zoe R Isaacson zrisaacson@santafenm.gov
The purpose of the Santa Fe Women’s Commission is to advance the causes of gender equity and opportunity for all women and girls in Santa Fe.
A. The Santa Fe Women’s Commission shall provide a gender equity policy lens through which to view the City’s programs, policies, services, ordinances, budget, and practices as they relate to and affect women and girls; recommend changes to improve the lives of women and girls; and explore broader community issues of gender equity and opportunity on behalf of the women and girls of Santa Fe. The recommendations of the Santa Fe Women’s Commission shall include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
1. The impact of existing or proposed ordinances and/or City policies or practices on women and girls in the City and surrounding communities;
2. The impact of the structure, policies, and/or practices of City departments on women and girls working for the City;
3. The impact of the City’s public statements, advertising, messaging, and/or marketing on women and girls;
4. Ways the City can use evidence- and data-driven decision-making to align its programs, policies, and practices with larger aims of social justice and human rights, including issues of equity and opportunity; and
5. Ensuring that diverse voices of women in the community at large are being represented and heard.
B. The Women’s Commission shall also research and recommend policies and actions related to the following considerations:
1. Representation of women and girls on other advisory bodies associated with the City;
2. City policies affecting women in the workplace, including, but not limited to recruitment, compensation, advancement, maternity and parental leave, FMLA, public breastfeeding, gender-based violence, childcare, sexual harassment, discrimination, and misogyny;
3. Existing internal and external barriers that make it difficult for women and girls to thrive personally and professionally in the City;
4. Opportunities to partner with other organizations, community members, and agencies to ensure women and girls have equal opportunity and representation in decision-making roles;
5. The many factors that impact women’s quality of life including, but not limited to:
a. Employment, pay, and advancement;
b. Education;
c. Health and child care
d. Housing;
e. Parks and recreation
f. Public transportation
g. Sexual harassment and assault;
h. Public safety and domestic violence;
i. Immigration status; and
j. City services.
Active From: 11/01/2019
Location Virtually - youtube.com/cityofsantafe
Eligibility: The Women’s Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Governing Body. Each district shall be represented by one (1) member, with three (3) members selected at-large. In addition, the Mayor shall appoint two (2) alternates with the approval of the Governing Body. Alternates may only vote in the absence of a permanent member, and alternates shall rotate the order in which they fill in for permanent members. The Santa Fe Women’s Commission shall be comprised solely of women as defined above. Special attention shall be made to ensure that women of color are represented to reflect our City’s demographic makeup and ample consideration shall be given to assure the membership includes a range of ages and professional and community backgrounds. Members must reside within the municipal boundaries of the City. Additionally, advisory members from the community may be consulted as needed for local expertise on topics of equity, opportunity, and/or gender justice.
Staff Liaison: Julie Sanchez jjsanchez@santafenm.gov
Staff Liason: Lugi Gonzales lgonzales@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
(A) The committee shall establish a program to set forth policies and procedures to rejuvenate and continue our current sister-city relationships and to establish a network with Sister Cities International for the purpose of maintaining current sister-city relationships and establishing future sister-city relationships.
(B) The committee shall strengthen the cultural, historical, educational, and economic ties between Santa Fe and its official sister cities.
(C) The committee, through its chairperson, shall act as a liaison with the New Mexico Sister Cities International Management Team and with the Sister Cities International headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
(D) The committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the governing body to evaluate existing sister-city relationships and to recommend forming additional sister-city relationships.
(E) The committee may solicit community input as may be beneficial in carrying out their powers and duties.
(F) The chairperson may appoint sub-committees and sub-committee chairpersons as needed. Subcommittees may include Sister City Committee members or non-committee members. There shall be two standing subcommittees as follows:
1. The Sister City Network Liaison Subcommittee comprised of one member representing each sister city to advise the Sister City Committee on current sister city relationships and
2. The Sister City Liaison Network Subcommittee comprised of three members to advise the Sister City Committee on working with Sister Cities International.
Location: Tourism Santa Fe Conference Room
Eligibility: The Committee may be comprised of City Councilors and citizens at large.
Staff Liason: Shirley Spencer sjspencer@santafenm.gov
County Commission
Location: Virtually - youtube.com/user/cityofsantafe
Staff Liason: Rosalie Cardenas rcardenas@sfswma.org
Citizen Advisory Committee
A. Advise the City and the Regional Planning Authority regarding means of improving the public transportation system and increasing its utilization, including but not limited to promotions, fares, scheduling, routing, public amenities, education, Santa Fe Ride, and Ridefinders.
B. Serve as a vehicle for citizen input on the public transportation system and for public education about the system. The Transit Advisory Board shall seek to increase community involvement in the system's public relations program.
C. Encourage private efforts to foster energy-conserving transportation utilizing New Mexico-produced fuels and providing service to employment or commercial centers.
D. Recommend to the City and the Regional Planning Authority programs and facilities for further development of the public transportation system. The recommendations shall include means of financing them.
E. Seek input from and work cooperatively with other appropriate city boards and commissions, including but not limited to those in the areas of land use, transportation planning, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and affordable housing, to coordinate transit services and transit planning efforts.
F. Continue to provide and promote public transportation services in the Santa Fe Region. The Board shall work with Santa Fe Trails and the general public, including employers and employees, in implementing public transit service while recognizing Santa Fe Trails' responsibilities for operating the system.
G. Recommend reasonable performance standards and reporting requirements to monitor system efficiency and customer satisfaction.
H. Study and assist all existing transportation systems in the Santa Fe Region.
I. Make recommendations to prevent the duplication of transit services wherever possible and to improve the system-wide efficiency of public transportation in Santa Fe.
J. Promote the safety of passengers and employees of Santa Fe Trails, Santa Fe Ride, Ridefinders, and future transit programs.
Active From: 04/11/2001
Location: Virtually
Eligibility: The Transit Advisory Board shall have nine (9) members, all of whom shall be residents of Santa Fe County. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council and shall be comprised of one member representing each of the following interest groups: Business/Chamber of Commerce, Education, Elderly, Disabled, Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourism, Institutional/Governmental, (3) At Large Members.
Citizen Advisory Committee
A. Make recommendations for the use of funds received from the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services, in accordance with state law and the New Mexico Veterans’ National Cemetery Fund, for veteran programs, pursuant to City of Santa Fe Resolution No. 2013-2.
B. Make recommendations related to transition services for soon-to-be discharged veterans who would meet with Workforce Development to assess if the person holds or, because of military experience, could earn licensure that would be needed in a civilian job, job-seeking skills, registration with Workforce Development.
C. Compile and maintain a listing of physical and behavioral health services available for veterans.
D. Compile and maintain a “how-to” for veterans to receive:
(1) Down-payment assistance for home ownership; or
(2) Rental assistance for first-time renters; or
(3) Shelter plus care rental for those needing additional services to maintain housing.
E. Review and make recommendations on how to provide assistance to veterans for items that cannot be paid for with federal funds, i.e., bus passes, Railrunner passes to go to the Albuquerque VA Hospital and Veteran’s Integration Center, a resource directory and access to a computer with fax and printer for veterans.
F. Assist local nonprofits who work with individuals to access Social Security benefits; investigate SOAR, a program to streamline the application process to access Social Security benefits.
G. Work with local nonprofits to bring in more life skills and behavioral health capacity services.
H. Work with the State of NM Workforce Development to promote existing services.
I. Work with the Santa Fe Resource Opportunity Center to make outreach efforts to veterans who are experiencing homelessness.
J. Recognize and honor the accomplishments of local veterans.
Active From: 02/11/2015
The board shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the Governing Body. Appointees of the Board shall be residents of the Santa Fe County. At all times, a minimum of three members of the Board shall be veterans or immediate family of veterans. To the greatest extent possible, the Board shall include representation from:
- The business community
- A mental health provider
- A homeless service provider
- A local housing service provider
- A financial services provider
- A medical services provider
- An outdoor oriented non-profit
- Arts oriented non-profit
- Animal oriented non-profit
- Or other relative programs.
Staff Liaison: Julie Sanchez jjsanchez@santafenm.gov
Citizen Advisory Committee
1. Advising the City on ways in which it can manage precious water resources by:
a. Conserving water in its own activities;
b. Promoting and providing incentives for water conservation by residents, businesses, and visitors; and
c. Establishing building and construction codes, ordinances, and other forms of regulation that will result in water conservation;
2. Identifying and recommending ways to educate and inform city residents of all ages regarding the need for and importance of water conservation and the ways in which residents can conserve water;
3. Providing recommendations to the Governing Body regarding the work program and activities of the City’s Water Conservation Office and assisting the Governing Body in establishing priorities and evaluating the effectiveness of its policies;
4. Evaluating various means of water conservation and offering guidance to the City regarding their relative costs and benefits;
5. Considering the probability and extent of future misalignment between water supply and water demand in Santa Fe, advising the City of any anticipated misalignment, and recommending actions to align the supply and demand;
6. Establishing a cooperative and ongoing working relationship with elected officials, the Water Policy Advisory Board, and the water conservation staff of Santa Fe County (“County”), working with them to avoid the City and the County establishing and engaging in conflicting or contradictory water conservation policies and programs, and encouraging and facilitating establishment and operation of complementary policies and programs;
7. Reviewing the effects on water use and conservation of existing building code provisions, construction practices, and land use policies, both in Santa Fe and elsewhere, and recommending revisions to the City’s laws, policies, and practices in order to increase their effectiveness in conserving water and facilitate their application by developers, builders, and contractors; and
8. Considering and making recommendations to the City regarding existing or proposed City policies, programs, and activities focused either on water conservation, specifically, or on other or broader aspects of sustainability, conservation, and efficient use of resources that may affect or be affected by water conservation.
Active From: 01/01/1950
Location: Meeting Virtually
Eligibility: Ten members with expertise in:
1. landscaping water conservation practices;
2. building construction practices;
3. creation and/or implementation of education programs;
4. land use policies;
5. hydrology, engineering, or other forms of water-related technical expertise;
6. water quality; and
7. the perspectives of other constituency groups that are an important part of a comprehensive discussion of and strategy for water conservation, including homeowners, business owners, youth, and state government.
One member shall be a resident of Santa Fe County who resides outside the municipal boundaries of the City of Santa Fe.
Staff Liason: Christine Chavez cychavez@santafenm.gov