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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Albuquerque public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Integrated Development Ordinance update process change
Ordinance O-26-65 would scrap the Integrated Development Ordinance's biennial update requirement and replace it with a Planning Department-driven process with two effective dates each year.
South Campus TIDD bond issuance
A resolution would authorize up to $160,000 in short-term tax increment revenue bonds to finance public infrastructure in the South Campus TIDD, paid back with gross receipts tax increment generated in the district.
Opioid settlement funds for Gateway treatment connections
The council approved using opioid settlement money to connect people in city shelters to substance abuse treatment. A fight over whether to strip APS's school-based Crossroads program funding was resolved when the amendment was withdrawn, and the administration committed to including Gateway operations in next year's budget.
Sichler Farms LEDA economic development subsidy
The city is putting $100,000 into Sichler Farms' expansion of a year-round chile and produce processing facility, with clawback provisions if the business closes or misses performance metrics.
Raising development appeal fees (O-26-60)
The council raised the fee to appeal an approved development project to $925 while keeping appeals of denials at $300, with waivers for low-income appellants. Neighborhood groups said the cost locks volunteers out of the appeal process; builders said appeals already cost homebuyers thousands in project delays.
City Council Meeting
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Uptown Connect transit-oriented affordable housing
The council joined a Bernalillo County lease agreement to finalize the Uptown Connect affordable housing project in District 7, moved urgently after the city's signature requirement was discovered late.
African American Advisory Board (O-26-11)
Councilor Rogers' ordinance creates a permanent advisory board for Black community input on economic opportunity, public safety, health and civic engagement. Community members split over permanent organizational seats and whether the selection process was transparent enough.
98th Street and Molamosa traffic safety
A young woman was killed in a weekend crash at 98th and Molamosa, an intersection Councilor Peña has been pushing to signalize. Design money is being sought; the council discussed adding it to the city's capital priorities.
Robertson Park operations and encampment policy
Councilors found conflicting closure signage at Robertson Park and no clearing during posted closures, and Councilor Rogers demanded the encampment notification form record what services were actually offered. The administration defended its multi-department approach.