Community DataBank: Local Government Meetings (July 27)

(Editor’s Note: The following agendas should be considered draft agendas until 72 hours prior to the meetings.)

When: 6 p.m., Thursday, July 27, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Background and historical context for land use regulations

Also on the agenda

• Constitutional amendments that impact land use regulations
• Legislative actions vs. quasi-judicial hearings
• The council and planning and zoning commissions role in quasi-judicial hearings
• Best practices for quasi-judicial hearings
• Tips for good deliberations
• Issues related to closing out the hearing process
• The issuance of a decision granting or denying the land use request
• Tips for avoiding conflicts as a quasi judge

When: 8 a.m., Monday, July 31, at Valencia High School

Agenda highlight: Los Lunas Schools district convocation

When: 4 p.m., Monday, July 31, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Discussion of zoning ordinance

When: 6 p.m., Monday, July 31, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of a variance on the required minimum lot ground area and width in order to construct new condos on Lala Street

Also on the agenda

• Public comment
• Consideration of a variance permit on an existing R-1 zone to allow the placement of a decorative feature along fence and gate that exceeds the allowable height at 136 Al Serry Dr.
• Communication from the commission and staff

When: 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 31, in the commission chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of 2023-24 final operating budget

Also on the agenda

• Public comment
• Commissioners, committees and report
• Consideration of final budget adjustment
• Consideration of fourth quarter financial report
• Consideration of 2025 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
• Consideration of Aging and Long Term junior bill agreement
• Consideration of professional services agreement with Grant Plant
• Consideration of NM Department of Finance and Administration junior bill agreements
• Consideration of NM PED agreement
• Consideration of memorandum of understanding with Cibola County for providing housing and care for animals originating from jurisdiction of the county of Cibola
• Consideration of supporting the right of county citizens to participate in the referendum process
• Consideration of allowing for an increased hiring pay rates for deputies with experience as a certified law enforcement officer
• Consideration of a contract for audit services
• Executive session to discuss personnel, including Warden Randy Gutierrez, County Manager Danny Monette; administrative adjudicatory proceedings for estate of Dwane Lucero v. BOCC and Maldonado v. BOCC; request for proposals for a hospital in Valencia County; and pending or threatened litigation, NM Counties v. General Services Department and 20 Frances Lane

When: 6 p.m., Monday, July 31, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Public hearing and consideration of Chapter 4 zoning code

Also on the agenda

• Consideration of Zia Sports Academy (Joshua Kerns event planner)

When: 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, in the boardroom

Agenda highlight: Consideration of bylaws and open meeting resolution

Also on the agenda

• Public forum
• Review of operating agreement
• Chancellor update
• Dean of Instruction update
• Faculty assembly update
• Student Services update
• Student government update
• Business operations update
• Staff Association update

When: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Election of library board officers

Also on the agenda

• Consideration of moving the memorandum of understanding between the city of Rio Communities, the city of Rio Communities Public Library and the Amigos of the Library, a non-profit organization to the city council
• Discussion of library budget
• Public comment
• General board discussion and future agenda items

When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Discussion of zoning ordinance update

Also on the agenda

• Commission updates
• Community Development update
• Code enforcement update

When: 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Discussion of comprehensive plan

Also on the agenda

• Public comment
• General commission discussion and future agenda items