neighborhood news - august/september 2015

August/September 2015

APD Crime Prevention Submitted by Steve Sink

“Dedicated to providing information about City Government and Increasing Communication between Neighborhood and/or Homeowner Associations”

CONTENTS - Neighborhood News August/September 2015 Edition - Volume 31, No. 8 Published Monthly

Inside This EditionAnimal Welfare Department ....................................1APD Crime Prevention .............................................2Department of Family and Community Services ........................................................................3 Cultural Services Department, Albuquerque Housing Authority .....................................................4ABQ Ride ............................................................... 5/6

NM State Association of Parliamentarians .................6 Department of Municipal Development ...........7/8/9City Council ...................................................................10August/September 2015 Calendar/Legend ..............11EPC Cases ............................................................... 12/13Planning Department ......................................13/14/15Parks and Recreation Department .............................15

How To Report A Crime and Be A Good WitnessAll citizens should consider themselves the eyes and ears for the police department and their neighbors. Looking after each other and providing important information to law enforcement is an essential element to preventing crime and apprehending criminals. The fol-lowing information will outline how to recognize suspicious activity, crimes in progress and how to respond.

Emergency 911 and In-Progress Calls: An emergency call is defined as a situation where a person’s life or property is in danger or threatened. In-progress calls are where crimes are being committed at the time of your report.

Contacting 9-1-1: When you call for a Police, Fire or Medical Emergency from a land line, the number determines which 9-1-1 center you reach. Cell phones transmit to the nearest cellular tower and then to the nearest 9-1-1 center. If you are near another jurisdiction, you might reach another call center, but staff will direct the call to the proper location. When you dial 9-1-1 please stay on the line, do not hang up! Calls into 9-1-1 are taken in the order in which they are received. If you hang-up and call back, your call goes to the last in line making you wait longer.

When you call 9-1-1, be prepared to give the following information:1. Where are you?2. What are you observing?3. When did you observe the incident?4. Who – provide physical description.5. These answers might lead to additional questions and information needed. (Note: This process does not delay response time)

Hearing and Speech Impaired: If you are hearing or speech impaired, the City of Albuquerque 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center is equipped with a TTY/TDD to allow communications with your device.

Limited English Proficiency: If you do not speak English, they will provide a translator.

Non-Emergencies – 505-242-COPS (2677): A non-emergency call is a situation where a person’s life and/or property are not in im-mediate danger. Included under this definition are crimes against property, crimes against persons when the victim is not injured and offenders are not at or near the scene. However, a police officer is needed to respond to investigate and take a report. If an officer is not needed at the scene, but you need to report the incident for insurance purposes, etc. or utilize our Telephone Report Unit 505-768-2030. Some crimes can be reported via our website at <cabq.gov/police>. Check the site to determine the types of reportable crimes.

How to be a good witness: When describing a suspicious person or an offender, consider the following features – begin with general information like man/women, tall/short, large/small, approximate age and skin color. If possible, include color of clothing, layered clothing, color of hair, facial hair, tattoos, glasses, head coverings and any unusual features.

However, never place yourself in harm’s way. Always report what you see from a safe and secure environment and never personally challenge a suspicious person or offender. Report what you see and let the police make the contact.

APD Crime Prevention Unit 505-244-6644.

Neighborhood News - August/September 2015

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Department of Family and Community Services Submitted by Marie Chavez

Home Owner Rehabilitation Program700 4th Street SW, Suite ‘A’

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102505-767-5825

If you are a homeowner and your home is in need of repair, the City of Albuquerque may be able to help. With summer upon us and fall quickly approaching, it’s time to check our homes for any needed repairs. It is a good time to take a look at the condition of your roofs, air conditioning, swamp coolers, plumbing, etc. Many homeowners are struggling to make necessary repairs to their homes that can result in serious structural damage or health and safety hazards. Most repairs, if not addressed immediately, end up costing us more money and require additional repairs that could have been avoided. The Home Owner Rehabilitation Program provides 0% interest loans to qualified homeowners. These loans allow homeowners to ad-dress code violations that make homes unsafe, unhealthy and sometimes unlivable. Some of these loans are forgivable and some may need to be paid back depending on the home owner’s level of income.

What Home Improvements are Eligible?

Repairs include, but are not limited to:

Electrical, heating or plumbing installations Hot water heaters Roofs Replacement Windows Structural damage Insulation Handicap accessible bathrooms

Who is Eligible?

Generally, you may qualify for a housing rehabilitation loan if:

• You own and occupy a home within the municipal boundaries of the City of Albuquerque and you have lived in the house as your primary residence for at least one year prior to application.

• Your home has code violation(s).• Your property taxes are paid up-to-date.•Your household income does not exceed the federal guidelines.

The Office of Neighborhood Revitalization staff will examine your income and property to determine if you and your house qualify for housing rehabilitation loan assistance.

Funds are currently available; however, they are limited. In order to obtain an application, you must attend an Orientation meeting. Orientations are normally held four times a year. Please contact our office for dates and times of upcoming meetings. Orientations are held at the Office of Neighborhood Revitalization. We can be reached at 505-767-5825.

If your income falls within these limits, you may qualify for the City of Albu-querque’s Home Owner Rehabilitation Program!

Family Size 2015 Income1……………………. $33,2502……………………. $38,0003……………………. $42,7504……………………. $47,5005……………………. $51,3006……………………. $55,1007……………………. $58,9008……………………. $62,700


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Westside Summerfest Join us for the last Summerfest of the season on August 22 from 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.! Come out to Cottonwood Corners (Ellison Drive NW between Cottonwood Drive NW and Alameda Boulevard NW) for this FREE event. Rock out to live music performed by national headliner George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic in addition to local favorites including Soul Kitchen. Enjoy exploring the different crafts offered by local artisans and bring the kids for a day filled with food, fun and great activities. There will also be a selection of some of Albuquerque’s local food vendors, as well as a Microbrew Garden hosted by Vernon’s Open Door featuring 13 local breweries, wineries and distilleries.

Salsa FiestaThe City of Albuquerque invites you to the 11th Annual Salsa Fiesta in Historic Old Town on Septem-ber 12 from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Watch as contestants make their homemade salsa on site as you enjoy the rhythms of Albuquerque’s Historic Old Town. You will have a spicy time when you get to be a judge as you taste and vote for the best salsa in town! Enjoy live entertainment from local bands and headlin-er Nosotros. FREE kids’ activities, food, shopping and more make this the hottest event of the year!

For more information visit <CultureABQ.com> or call 311.

Cultural Services DepartmentSubmitted by Isabella Oms

Special Events

Albuquerque Housing AuthoritySubmitted by Brian Eagan

Limited Intake of Pre-Applications for Public Housing Four and Five Bedroom Units ONLYAugust 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015

Pre-Applications will be taken online at <www.abqha.org>.

The Albuquerque Housing Authority will accept pre-applications for Public Housing 4 and 5 Bedroom Units Only from August 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Please note pre-applications will be accepted for public housing 4 and 5 bedroom apartments only and not for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

Pre-Applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Remain Restricted

NEW: Pre-applications will be taken online only at <www.abqha.org> starting on August 1, 2015. Pre-Applications will no longer be taken in paper format. Written paper pre-applications will not be accepted. All applicants must apply through <www.abqha.org>. AHA has two computers available to complete your pre-application. These terminals are available by appointment only on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please call 505-764-3914 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT: You are no longer required to visit the Albuquerque Housing Authority Office at 1840 University Boulevard SE to apply for housing nor is supporting documentation required for your pre-application. Your pre-application may be completed anytime from August 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 through an internet connected computer or suitable smartphone at <www.abqha.org>. A list of free and publicly accessible computers is available at the Albuquerque Housing Authority Office, 1840 University Boulevard SE or <www.abqha.org>. AHA is committed to assisting persons with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation or other spe-cial assistance, please call 505-764-3914 or e-mail <[email protected]>. AHA encourages you to save time, money and resources and complete the on-line application.

Albuquerque Housing Authority Empowering people in our community through affordable

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Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART)

“ASK ART”

Question: What’s this all about anyway?

Answer: Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) is planning to im-plement a new form of transit that combines many features of rail transit with the flexibility of buses. ART, at 1/3rd the cost of rail, is the most cost-effective technology for the City of Al-buquerque’s current population and future ridership estimates.

Some key elements of ART include: • Dedicated road, lane or mixed traffic route• Frequent service (every 7.5 minutes) • Prioritized signaling at intersections • Pre-boarding ticketing • Level boarding raised-platform stations

The goal of Albuquerque Rapid Transit is to provide quick and efficient bus service with increased dependability and timeli-ness. The level boarding platforms mean that wheelchairs, walkers, and bicycles can just roll on board; no time-consuming racks or ramps. Combined with off-board fare purchases, ART can reduce the time the bus stands still to pick up passengers, which will greatly improve service speed. This, combined with advanced signal timing and a dedicated lane allows the ART to move more easily through city traffic, with much greater de-pendability than Rapid Ride.

Q: Where will it go?

A: ART will run a nine mile route in dedicated lanes serving 20 stations from Louisiana on the east to Coors on the west. Just as the Rapid Ride does, ART service will extend in undedicated lanes from Louisiana to Tramway and Uptown, and from Coors to the Central and Unser Transit Center.

Q: What’s the difference between this and bus service we al-ready have?

A: There are two, current Rapid Rides run along Central in the existing traffic flow. They utilize stations spread from one to two miles apart. When traffic stacks up at key points during certain times of the day, the Rapid Rides tend to stack up with it, too. ART would be a timelier service, utilizing a mix of dedi-cated lanes, bi-directional lanes, and reversible lanes. It will run by each station every 7½ minutes as intended, without being stuck in regular traffic.

Q: Who’s paying for it and where is the money coming from?

A: The vast majority of the money for this project (80%) is coming from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Small Starts Capital Grant Program. Earlier this year, City Council

also agreed to issue $13 million dollars of gross receipts tax revenue bonds for this project. The remaining money will come from different sources.

Q: Why are we doing this?

A: Two main things. The city wants to improve the timely na-ture of service down Central Avenue, ABQ RIDE’s most-used corridor (roughly 42% of all ridership on ABQ RIDE is concen-trated on Central). Secondly, the city wants to take advantage of the opportunities for development that occur when a transporta-tion system goes into a main corridor. As has happened with so many other cities, business development occurs along areas where many people are concentrated.

Q: How do we know it will do what’s claimed?

A: While no one can foretell the future, other cities such as Ft. Collins, Cleveland and Phoenix have done it. They have all experienced a positive return on their investment in a tran-sit system; anywhere from four to $150 dollars on every dollar spent, and in all cases property values along the line have gone up. There is much supporting documentation on our project website at <brtabq.com>.

Q: Has anyone done any research for this project?

A: Consideration of a replacement for the Rapid Ride began when City Council adopted R-2002-66, instructing us to con-sider Central as the priority corridor for a high-capacity transit project. The “Rapid Transit Project Alternatives Analysis” was received by the City Council in 2003. The Rapid Rides them-selves were instituted in 2004 and 2009 on the basis of that report, both to meet growing demand and as a means of “testing the market” on Central. They have been very successful. So, the first feasibility study specific to BRT was conducted in fall of 2011. Since then, we have examined just about every system in the United States; researched FTA documents, investigated information from the National Bus Rapid Transit Research In-stitute, and the Institute for Transportation Development Policy among many others, to determine what works and why. Many research documents can be found on the <www.brtabq.com> website.

Q: Won’t this add to congestion?

A: A traffic-impact analysis was performed as part of the envi-ronmental evaluation. The impact to each signalized intersec-tion on Central Avenue between Unser Boulevard and Loui-siana Boulevard was assessed using actual traffic counts from morning and afternoon rush hours. The results of the analysis found that all of the intersections would continue to operate in accordance with City of Albuquerque standards. In addi-tion to the intersection-level analysis prepared for the project, the Mid Region Council of Governments (MRCOG) analyzed potential impacts to parallel routes and found that while some through-traffic shifts to parallel routes, those routes have avail-

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able capacity to handle the additional traffic and meet the City’s standards. Nationally, studies have also found that focusing de-velopment in major transit corridors like Central Avenue makes a significant dent in future congestion because it enables more people to use transit or other modes of transportation, including walking.

Q: Won’t existing businesses lose ease of access to their prop-erties?

A: Some left turn access will go away, in favor of legalized, signalized U-turns. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and others have studied the impacts of similar projects on businesses and safety. Some of the important results of this research are:

• the vast majority of businesses have as much (or more) busi-ness after projects that reduced left-turn access;

• customers do not have a problem making U-turns to access a business;

• left-turn restrictions do not significantly impact property val-ues;

• U-turns are significantly safer than left-turns into and out of driveways and side streets.

<http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/amprimer/access_mgmt_primer.htm.>

Q: Is there an opportunity to discuss all this in greater detail?

A: Our public input is ongoing. The next round of public input sessions are likely scheduled for next year. Dates and places will be posted on the project website as well as in this newslet-ter.

Q: Who can I talk to if I have specific questions?

A: You can address questions to <[email protected]>.

Also, you can find a lot more information by going to the Albu-querque Rapid Transit’s website at <www.brtabq.com>.

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Bylaws...The Organization’s Own Basic Rules

The bylaws are the document that contains the organization’s own basic rules that relate specifically to itself as an organiza-tion. The bylaws (1) Define the primary characteristics of the organization. (2) Prescribe how the organization functions. (3) Include all the rules that the organization considers so

important that they: -cannot be changed without previous notice and the vote of a large specified number of members (example: two-thirds vote). -cannot be suspended with the exception of clauses that provide for their own suspension.

Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 11th Edition recom-mends that the bylaws of an organization contain the following articles (not exhaustive as there can be other articles):Article I. Name.Article II. Object/Purpose (should be broad).Article III. Members. Section 1. Classes and qualifications. Section 2. Dues.Article IV. Officers. Section 1. Officers and Duties. Section 2. Nominations. Section 3. Elections and terms of office. Other sections can address term limits and va-cancies.Article V. Meetings. Sections address regular, annual, special meet-ings and quorum.Article VI. Executive Board/Board of Directors. Sections address board composition, duties and power, and meetings.Article VII. Committees. Sections list standing committees and their du-ties, special committees.Article VIII. Parliamentary Authority. The parliamentary authority covers more than meetings.Article IX. Amendment of Bylaws.From Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, (2011) pages 565-591.

**Bylaws must be clear and concise and are written to meet the needs of the organization. Policies and procedures of an orga-nization expand on the bylaws and are more easily amended. **Amendment/Revision of bylaws will be covered later.

Parliamentary Pointers will appear each month. If you have a parliamentary question that could be covered or would like a “Smart Meeting” presentation on Bylaws at your meeting, contact the Janice Strand at <[email protected]> or 505-821-5227.

NM State Association of ParliamentariansSubmitted By Janice Strand


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Department of Municipal Development Submitted by Donna Prieto-Altamirano

The 2015 General Obligation Bond election questions, in-cluding all projects for each bond question are also available on the City’s website <http://www.cabq.gov/dmd>. If you have any questions, would like a hard copy or would like a presentation on the capital program, you may contact Mark Motsko, Manager Capital Planning at 505-768-3830 or e-mail <[email protected]>.

Bond Purpose / Title Amount Public Safety BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $12,900,000 of its general obligation bonds to design, develop, study, construct, modern-ize, automate, renovate, rehabilitate, recondition, landscape, furnish, enhance and otherwise improve and to acquire land, buildings, property, vehicles, apparatus and equipment for, po-lice and fire department facilities? Apparatus Replacement $2,500,000 Facility Repair, Renovation, and Rehabilitation $1,000,000 Construction of Fire Station 9 $2,000,000 Fire Station 4 Rescue Vehicle $185,000 Marked Police Vehicles $4,000,000 Renovation and Repair of APD Facilities $1,000,000 Southeast Area Command $400,000 Public Safety Projects - Council District 1 $50,000 Public Safety Projects - Council District 4 $410,000 Public Safety Projects - Council District 5 $300,000 Public Safety Projects - Council District 6 $100,000 Public Safety Projects - Council District 7 $75,000 Public Safety Projects - Council District 8 $650,000 Public Safety Projects - Council District 9 $100,000 1% for Public Art $130,000 TOTAL $12,900,000 Senior, Family, Community Center and Community Enhancement BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $12,160,000 of its general obligation bonds to plan, design, develop, construct, demol-ish, equip, reconstruct, renovate, rehabilitate, expand, repair, study, landscape, streetscape, enhance and otherwise improve, and to acquire property for, city-owned community centers in-cluding those for families, youth, senior citizens and for other community enhancement projects?

Renovation, Repair, Security and Technology Improvements: Existing FCSD Facilities $2,100,000 Pat Hurley Community Center $1,490,000 Dennis Chavez Community Center $1,400,000 Westgate Community Center $4,350,000 Senior Affairs Facility Renovation / Rehabilitation $1,200,000

2015 General Obligation Bond Program by Purpose

Northwest Multigenerational Center Design $400,000 Senior, Family, Community Center and Community Enhancement Projects - Council District 1 $400,000 Senior, Family, Community Center and Community Enhancement Projects - Council District 3 $400,000 Senior, Family, Community Center and Community Enhancement Projects - Council District 7 $50,000 Senior, Family, Community Center and Community Enhancement Projects - Council District 9 $250,000 1% for Public Art $120,000 TOTAL $12,160,000

Parks and Recreation BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $10,710,000 of its gen-eral obligation bonds to study, map, plan, design, develop, construct, rehabilitate, renovate, expand, furnish, equip, en-hance, otherwise improve and to acquire property, vehicles and equipment for park and recreational facilities, including public parks and facilities within those parks, swimming pools, ten-nis courts, sports fields and other recreational facilities, open space, medians, bikeways, bosque lands and trails? Park Renovation $2,000,000 Recreation Facility Renovations $900,000 Swimming Pool Renovation $750,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Facility Improvements $200,000 Balloon Fiesta Park Improvements $450,000 New Park Development and Land Acquisition $850,000 North Domingo Baca Swimming Pool $1,000,000 Vehicle and Equipment $800,000 Alamosa Skate Park Improvements $300,000 Los Altos Pool / Park $700,000 Coronado Park Improvements $200,000 District 5 Park Improvements $500,000 Parks & Recreation Projects - Council District 1 $200,000 Parks & Recreation Projects - Council District 2 $200,000 Parks & Recreation Projects - Council District 3 $200,000 Parks & Recreation Projects - Council District 4 $50,000 Parks & Recreation Projects - Council District 5 $400,000 Parks & Recreation Projects - Council District 6 $250,000 Parks & Recreation Projects - Council District 7 $475,000 Parks & Recreation Projects - Council District 8 $75,000 Parks & Recreation Projects - Council District 9 $100,000 1% for Public Art $110,000 TOTAL $10,710,000


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Energy and Water Conservation, Public Facilities, and Sys-tem Modernization BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $11,375,000 of its general obligation bonds to modernize, make energy and/or water-effi-cient, upgrade, equip, improve, acquire, design, survey, devel-op, construct, rehabilitate, renovate, expand, furnish, equip, en-hance, and otherwise improve, and to acquire property, vehicles and equipment for, public buildings, facilities, and systems? Animal Shelter Rehabilitation and Equipment $1,000,000 Eastside Shelter Kennel D Renovations $240,000 City Building Improvement and Rehabilitation $850,000 Replacement Vehicles (DMD) $100,000 CIP Parks Construction Heavy Equipment $300,000 Roof Repairs for City Facilities $100,000 Parking Facilities Rehabilitation and Upgrade $100,000 Security Improvements and Rehabilitation $50,000 Health and Safety Equipment, Vehicles and Facilities $600,000 Los Angeles Landfill Remediation $250,000 EPA Ozone Mandate $100,000 Environmental Health Satellite Facility Rehabilitation $250,000 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement: FCS $200,000 IT Infrastructure Upgrade $1,000,000 Network Equipment Upgrade $750,000 Cyber Security $250,000 Business Application Technology $1,000,000 3% for Energy Conservation Program $3,570,000 Electronic Plan Review (ePlan) $100,000 Albuquerque Geographic Information System (AGIS) $250,000 Planning Hardware and Software Upgrades $50,000 Plaza del Sol Rehabilitation $70,000 Planning Department Vehicles $80,000 1% for Public Art $115,000 TOTAL $11,375,000

Library BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $8,685,000 of its general obligation bonds to acquire property, study, plan, design, de-velop, construct, reconstruct, renovate, rehabilitate, modernize, preserve, automate, upgrade, landscape and otherwise improve, and to acquire books, media, and equipment for, public librar-ies? Library Automation $800,000 Library Building Renovations $800,000 Library Materials $3,000,000 Northwest Library Design $500,000 International District Library $2,000,000 Library Projects - Council District 1 $50,000 Library Projects - Council District 2 $150,000 Library Projects - Council District 3 $150,000 Library Projects - Council District 4 $400,000 Library Projects - Council District 6 $400,000

Library Projects - Council District 7 $100,000 Library Projects - Council District 8 $200,000 Library Projects - Council District 9 $50,000 1% for Public Art $85,000 TOTAL $8,685,000

Street BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $33,675,000 of its general obligation bonds to study, design, develop, construct, re-construct, rehabilitate, renovate, automate, modernize, sign, enhance, landscape and otherwise improve, and to acquire property and equipment for municipal streets and roads, inter-state roadways and interchanges, medians, trails, bikeways, walkways, sidewalks, railroad crossings, and bridges? University Boulevard Multi-Modal Improvements $2,500,000 Chappell Road $1,500,000 Central Avenue (TSM/ITS) Improvements $500,000 Reconstruct Major Streets $2,000,000 Reconstruct Major Intersections $2,000,000 Neighborhood Traffic Manag. and Advance Transportation Planning and Engineering (Streets) $700,000 Advance Right-of-Way Acquisition (Streets) $1,000,000 Ladera Road $1,500,000 Major Paving Rehabilitation $5,300,000 Intersection Signalization $2,300,000 Albuquerque Traffic Management System/Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) $1,000,000 Bridge Repair $900,000 Mandatory Traffic Sign Replacement/Pavement Markings (Federal Mandate) $100,000 Safety and Intersection Improvements $2,000,000 Public Works Funding (Streets) $400,000 Replace Street Maintenance Equipment $1,400,000 Street Lighting $500,000 Median and Interstate Landscaping $1,500,000 Trails and Bikeways (5% Mandate) $1,600,000 District 1 Medians $100,000 Downtown Walkability Improvements $900,000 Mile Hi District Lighting $300,000 Uptown Walkability Improvements $325,000 1st Street and Central Avenue Pedestrian Crossing $400,000 Street Projects - Council District 1 $300,000 Street Projects - Council District 2 $650,000 Street Projects - Council District 3 $250,000 Street Projects - Council District 4 $90,000 Street Projects - Council District 5 $300,000 Street Projects - Council District 6 $150,000 Street Projects - Council District 7 $300,000 Street Projects - Council District 8 $75,000 Street Projects - Council District 9 $500,000 1% for Public Art $335,000 TOTAL $33,675,000


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Public Transportation BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $4,445,000 of its general obligation bonds to design, develop, construct, rehabilitate, renovate, expand, recondition, modernize, automate, study, furnish, enhance and otherwise improve, and to acquire proper-ty, vehicles, and equipment for public transportation facilities? Revenue and Support Vehicle Replacement / Expansion $3,790,500 Transit Facility Rehabilitation $125,000 Bus Stop Improvements $47,000 Transit Security Upgrades and Improvements $62,500 Transit Technology $375,000 1% for Public Art $45,000 TOTAL $4,445,000

Storm Sewer System BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $14,240,000 of its general obligation bonds to plan, design, develop, construct, recon-struct, rehabilitate, renovate, expand, extend, enhance, study, monitor and otherwise improve, and to acquire property and equipment for the storm sewer system? NPDES Stormwater Quality MS4 Permit Compliance $2,000,000 Martineztown Storm Drain Rehabilitation $1,000,000 Storm Drain and Pump Station Rehab $1,500,000 Emergency Action Plans and Rehabilitation for City Dams $400,000 Advanced Planning and Engineering $200,000 Storm System Water Quality Facilities and Low Impact Retrofit for Municipal Facilities $1,000,000 Mid-Valley Storm Drainage Improvements $1,300,000 South Broadway Master Plan Drainage Improvements $1,000,000 Loma Hermosa NW Flooding Relief $1,000,000 Arroyo Flash Flood Indication System $300,000 Phoenix NE Storm Drain $1,000,000 Kirtland Airforce Base South Detention Basin $50,000 Gibson-San Mateo Flood Plain Mitigation $50,000 Hahn Arroyo Structural Rehab and Water Quality Features $1,000,000 McKnight and Mary Ellen Storm Drains $400,000 Townsend SW $900,000 Montgomery NE Storm Drain $700,000 Quaker Heights Storm Sewer Improvements $300,000 1% for Public Art $140,000 TOTAL $14,240,000

Museum, Zoo and Biological Park and Cultural Facility BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $3,940,000 of its general obligation bonds to study, design, develop, construct, recon-struct, rehabilitate, renovate, repair, refurbish, modernize, pre-serve, expand, enhance, landscape and otherwise improve and to acquire artifacts, exhibits, animals, plant material, furnish-ings and equipment for City-owned museums and cultural fa-

cilities, or the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden? Balloon Museum Exhibit Development $200,000 Casa San Ysidro $200,000 Renovation & Repair (BioPark) $3,500,000 1% for Public Art $40,000 TOTAL $3,940,000

Affordable Housing BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $4,495,000 of its general obligation bonds in support of the Workforce Housing Act to provide resources towards the construction and rehabilitation of high quality, permanently affordable housing for low to moderate working families, including affordable senior rental? Affordable Housing $4,300,000 Affordable Housing Projects - Council District 4 $50,000 Affordable Housing Projects - Council District 6 $100,000 1% for Public Art $45,000 TOTAL $4,495,000

Metropolitan Redevelopment BondsShall the City of Albuquerque issue $2,375,000 of its general obligation bonds to plan, design, study, construct, develop, demolish, reconstruct, rehabilitate, renovate, modernize, pre-serve, secure, expand, equip, landscape, streetscape, repair, en-hance, acquire or otherwise improve non-right of way and right of way land, property, facilities or infrastructure owned by the City of Albuquerque for Metropolitan Redevelopment Projects within adopted Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas in order to implement the objectives of the New Mexico Metropolitan Re-development Code? Rail Yards $1,500,000 Innovation District/Downtown Improvements $250,000 East Gateway Metropolitan Redevelopment Area $100,000 West Central Metropolitan Redevelopment Area $100,000 Comprehensive Community Planning/Revitalization $400,000 1% for Public Art $25,000 TOTAL $2,375,000 GRAND TOTAL $119,000,000


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This October 6th, the municipal ballot will include a question asking voters to approve the “reallocation” of approximately $6.5 million worth of Metropolitan Redevelopment (MR) bond proceeds so that they can be used for any MR purpose. If the question is approved, the repurposing will have no fiscal impact on tax payers whatsoever – it will simply allow previously issued MR bonds to be used for a wider range of projects, as authorized in the MR statute and ordinance, so that public projects in MR areas may be completed more quickly and efficiently than we’re able to do now.

For background, in the 2005 through 2011 General Obligation bond cycles, voters approved the issuance of $12.75 million worth of bonds for MR projects. By the nature of the City’s bond process, the MR funds were placed before the voters as a part of one of the larger bond question – usually the “Streets” question. Since bond proceeds cannot be used for purposes outside of the bond question under which they were authorized, significant amounts of MR funding can only be used for one type of public project – generally street improvements. That severely limits the City’s ability to use them for most MR purposes. Of the $12.75 million in MR bond funding that the voters have approved since 2005, approximately $6.5 million remains unspent.

In order to remove this restriction, the City must ask voters to approve repurposing those funds for any MR purpose. Here’s the question as it will appear on the October 6th ballot:

“Shall the City of Albuquerque reallocate $6,500,000 of previously approved and issued general obligation metropolitan redevelop-ment bonds to plan, design, develop, landscape, reconstruct, construct, demolish, equip, renovate, refurbish, rehabilitate, modernize, preserve, expand, repair, study, enhance, or acquire property, facilities or infrastructure for Metropolitan Redevelopment Projects within adopted Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas in order to implement the objectives of the New Mexico Metropolitan Redevelopment Code."

City Council

Council staff may be reached at 505-768-3100. The agenda for an upcoming council meeting may be checked by calling 505-768-3100 after 1 p.m. on the Friday immediately prior to the council meeting. The City Council’s fax number is 505-768-3227. Agendas, Action Items and Summaries are available on the Council’s webpage at <www.cabq.gov/council/counsched.html>.

Your City Councilors: (L to R, back row) Dan Lewis, District 5; Klarissa Peña, District 3; Brad Winter, Vice President, District 4; Diane Gibson, District 7; Don Harris, District 9;

Rey Garduño, President, District 6 (L to R, seated) Isaac Benton, District 2; Ken Sanchez, District 1; Trudy Jones, District 8

A Message From YourCity Council

Additional Question During Election


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NO MEETINGS IN SEPTEMBER FOR:• East Gateway Coalition

Tuesday, September 1• SWAN - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, September 2• DRB - 9 a.m. • Westside Coalition - 7 p.m.

• District 7 Coalition- 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 3• EPC Case Distribution

- 3 p.m.

Monday, September 7• City Offices Closed - Labor Day

Wednesday, September 9• DRB - 9 a.m.• LUCC - 3 p.m.• City Council - 5 p.m.

Thursday, September 10• EPC Public Hearing - 8:30 a.m.• South Valley Coalition - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15• ZHE - 9 a.m.

Wednesday, September 16• DRB - 9 a.m.• AHA - 12 p.m.• District 4 Coalition - 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 17• AAB - 8:15 a.m.

Monday, September 21• City Council - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, September 22• BOA - 9 a.m.

Wednesday, September 23• DRB - 9 a.m.

Thursday, September 24 • District 8 Coalition- 7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 30• DRB - 9 a.m.

AAB - Airport Advisory Board, Albuquerque International Sunport, 3rd Floor, Aviation Department Administrative Office Conference Room, 2200 Sunport Boulevard SEAHA - Albuquerque Housing Authority, Carnis Salisbury Building, Manuel Cordova Conference Room, 1840 University Boulevard SE, 505-764-3915 BOA - Board of Appeals, Plaza del Sol Hearing Room Basement Level, 600 Second Street NWCity Council - Vincent E. Griego Council Chambers, Basement Level, City HallDistrict 4 Coalition - North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, Community Room, 7521 Carmel Avenue NEDistrict 7 Coalition - Grant Middle School, Library, 1111 Easterday NE District 8 Coalition - Holiday Park Community Center, 11710 Comanche Road NE East Gateway Coalition - Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth Street SEEPC - Environmental Planning Commission, Plaza del Sol Hearing Room, (Basement Level), 600 Second Street NWEPC Case Distribution - Planning Department, Plaza del Sol, Hearing Room, (Basement Level), 600 Second Street NW LUCC - Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission, Plaza del Sol, Hearing Room, (Basement Level), 600 Second Street NW SVCNA - South Valley Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, Sheriff’s Department South Area Command, 2039 Isleta Boulevard SWSWAN - South West Alliance of Neighbors, Alamosa Multi-Purpose Center, 6900 Gonzales Road SW Westside Coalition - Don Newton/Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina Drive NW ZHE - Zoning Hearing Examiner Office - Plaza del Sol Building, 3rd Floor, 505-924-3894; ZHE Hearing are held in the Plaza del Sol Hearing Room, (Basement Level), 600 Second Street NW

2015 CALENDAR/LEGEND

1 - 7 8 - 16 17 - 3019 - 31Wednesday, August 19• DRB - 9 a.m.• AHA - 12 p.m.• District 4 Coalition - 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 20• AAB - 8:15 a.m.

Tuesday, August 25• BOA - 9 a.m.

Wednesday, August 26• DRB - 9 a.m.


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EPC Hearing NoticeNeighborhood Alert - Be aware that public comments at EPC Meeting have a time limitation due to the length of the EPC Hearings. The 48-Hour Rule of the EPC: All written materials and other documents shall be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 9 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the Public Hearing Week. For an Appeal Hearing - no communication with EPC is allowed within five days of the Public Hearing.

In order to make maximum use of the following information - please note:

• Scan the entire list to see if your neighobrhood association has a case this month.• The name and phone number of the developer/agent is listed so that you can easily contact them should you have any questions. • The assigned staff planner is identified with each agenda item should you need additional information (i.e., check on the actual

placement of your case on the agenda). All staff may be reached at 505-924-3860. • On the day of the EPC Public Hearing, call the Planning Department at 505-924-3860 and the receptionist will give you the status

of the EPC Public Hearing. • Staff Reports are available at the Planning Department beginning at 3 p.m. on the 1st Thursday prior to the EPC Public Hearing.

On the 1st Thursday of each month, the EPC has a Case Distribution to review the applications scheduled for the all-day Public Hearing which occurs on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

As with the Public Hearing, the public is invited to attend the Case Distribution, however, Case Distributions do not provide an open forum. Discussion is limited to staff and the EPC. Case Distributions regularly begin at 3 p.m. in the Planning Department Hearing Room, Plaza Del Sol Building. Please call the Planning Department at 505-924-3860 to confirm the Case Distribution schedule will happen at the times listed as time adjustments are made occasionally.

Northeast

No Neighborhood and/or Homeowner Associations, District 4 Coalition of NA’s, North Valley (neighborhood/homeowner association/coalition); 15EPC-40033, 40044, Project #1000420 (case #’s); Approximately 1.99 acres located on the west side of The 25 Way NE between The 25 Way NE and Jefferson Street NE (location of request); F-17 (zone atlas page #); Answers, Inc. at 636-386-6707, agent for Panera Bread, LLC (applicant or agency and phone #); Requests an Zone Map Amendment from IP to SU-1 IP to include a restaurant with drive thru and an Amendment to the Site Development Plan for Building Permit for a proposed Panera Bread Restaurant (action requested); Maggie Gould at 505-924-3910, e-mail: <[email protected]>. (City staff planner)

Loma Del Rey, District 7 Coalition of NA’s; 15EPC-40032, Project #1010550; Approximately 5.7722 acres located on the west side of Wyoming Boulevard NE and Montgomery Boulevard NE; F-19; Tierra West, LLC at 505-858-3100, agent for W&M Company; Request a Site Development Plan for Subdivision to subdivide the undeveloped parcel into five separate parcels for individual pad users; Vicente Quevedo at 505-924-3357, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

Northwest

Tres Volcanes, Parkway, Avalon, Laurelwood, Los Volcanes, South Valley Coalition of NA’s, South West Alliance of Neighbors (SWAN), Westside Coalition of NA’s; 15EPC-40034, 40036, 40037, 40038, Project #1000599; Approximately 81.3 acres located on the south side of Arroyo Vista Boulevard NW between High Mesa Drive NW and Tierra Pintada Boulevard NW; J-7-8; Consensus Planning, Inc. at 505-764-9801, agent for City of Albuquerque, Parks and Recreation Department; Requests an Zone Map Amendment from SU-2 for Town Center Village to SU-2/SU-1 for Regional Sports Complex, Amendment of the Sector Development Plan Map and an Site Development Plan for Building Permit for a proposed Regional Baseball Complex on the subject site; Vicente Quevedo at 505-924-3357, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

Avalon, South Valley Coalition of NA’s, South West Alliance of Neighbors (SWAN),Westside Coalition of NA’s; 15EPC-40040, Project #1003478; Approximately 9.98 acres located on the west side of 90th Street NW between Bluewater Road NW and Los Volcanes Road NW; K-9; Dekker/Perich/Sabatini at 505-761-9700, agent for Curb Inc.; Requests an Site Development Plan for Building Permit for a proposed 240 units of three and four story rental apartments with associated amenities including a single story clubhouse, garages and usable open space elements; Maggie Gould at 505-924-3910, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

The EPC Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in the Planning Department Hearing Room, (basement level), 600 Second Street NW for the following case:

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Volcano Cliffs, Petroglyph Estates HOA, Westside Coalition of NA’s; 15EPC-40035, Project #1009178; Approximately 7.9143 acres located on the north side of Petirrojo Road NW between Unser Boulevard NW and Urraca Road NW; D-10; J. Matt Myers, Esq., Myers, McCready & Myers, P.C. at 505-247-9080, agent for RTR, LLC; Requests an Site Development Plan for Subdivision requesting a 20% variance to the side-yard and front-yard setback requirements for the 39 lots; Catalina Lehner at 505-924-3935, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

Near North Valley, North Valley Coalition; 15EPC-40031, Project #1010532; Approximately .42 acres located on 4th Street NW and Phoenix Avenue NW; H-14; TI Design Services at 505-608-2914, agent for Zahir Sharife; Request a Zone Map Amendment from C-2 or SU-2 NFTOD/R-1 to C-2 for a proposed addition to the existing Office Building; Catalina Lehner at 505-924-3935, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

Southwest

Route 66 West, South Valley Coalition of NA’s, South West Alliance of Neighbors (SWAN), Westside Coalition of NA’s; 15EPC-40039, 40041, Project #1010551; Approximately 11 acres located on the west side of 98th Street SW between Tower Road SW and DeVargas SW; L-9; Myers, McCready & Myers, P.C. at 505-247-9080, agent for Deemer Properties NM, LLC; Requests a Zone Map Amendment from RT to SU-1/C-2 for Conditional and Permissive Uses to maintain the parcel of land as a Mobile Home Park site; Catalina Lehner at 505-924-3935, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

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The City of Albuquerque does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, age, gender, Vietnam Era or disabled verteran status, sexual orientation or medical condition in employment or in the profi-sion of servies. If you have a disability and will need special assistance to benefit from any of the meetings, hearings or workshops, etc., appearing in the newsletter contact the office sponsoring the event two weeks prior to the date of the meeting you plan to attend Whenever possible, TTY phone numbers will be listed. TTY users may call any phone number listed in this publication via Relay New Mexico at 1-800-659-8331.

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ABC-Z UPDATE

“ABC to Z” is an ambitious project to update the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan (“ABC Comp Plan”) and overhaul the City’s zoning and development framework.

Comp Plan Update

COMP PLAN UPDATEJuly Focus Groups and Public Meetings

In July, the project team hosted a series of 22 focus groups on specific topics and two evening meetings featuring a “Comp Plan 101” presentation and lots of time for questions and an-swers. Over 350 staff and citizens participated over the course of two weeks! Presentations for all the events and notes from the focus groups are posted online here: http://abc-zone.com/documents

The input from these meetings will be used in writing the up-dated Comprehensive Plan. A draft of the updated “Vision” and a new executive summary with “Guiding Principles” is antici-pated in September. The first draft of the full revisions to the Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for November 2015. Public input so far seems to identify several emerging “Guiding Prin-ciples,” or themes that will show up throughout the Compre-hensive Plan. They include community health, sustainability, mobility, identity, and economic development.

Planning Department Submitted by Mikaela Renz-Whitmore



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SURVEY & POLLINGResults from the online survey and instant polling at commu-nity workshops and other meetings is still being compiled and should be online soon, but here’s a sneak peek. From all the input received so far, the two most important issues facing Al-buquerque/Bernalillo County are jobs/economic development and water access/quality. The two greatest strengths of this re-gion, as identified through this process, are our climate/seasons and natural setting. Diversity in this region is also another close runner-up.


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Learn More

For more information and to sign up for updates please visit <www.abc-zone.com> or visit us on Facebook at <https://www.facebook.com/abctozoning>.

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The Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education CenterAlbuquerque’s Own and Only Educational Bike

Center

Have you ever wondered how to change a flat tire on your bike, or tried to fix a broken chain only to realize that you don’t have the right tools? Do you have questions on the safest ways to ride your bike around town? Esperanza can help with this and so much more!

The Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center is a non-retail educational bike center operated by the City of Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department. Our focus is on bicycle edu-cation, with the goal of increasing the safety, self-sufficiency and comfort of all people on bicycles and other road users. To meet our goals, Esperanza provides classes and programs of various types and topics, including bicycle safety, road use and traffic law, mechanics and riding skills. We also offer Open Bike Clinic, a time when you can use Esperanza’s work sta-tions and tools to repair your bike with guidance from our staff of mechanics and volunteers. Esperanza always is excepting bi-cycles, parts and volunteers so come on down and join the team

But that’s not all, the Parks and Recreation Department also of-fers Bike Safety Rodeos and Pump it Up flat tire repair classes and Mountain Biking classes for middle school age kids.

Esperanza continues to strive in our quest to meet your bicy-cling needs; if you would like to discuss how we can meet the needs of your neighborhood, please contact us!

Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center505-224-6668 or e-mail <[email protected]>5600 Esperanza NWAlbuquerque, NM 87105

Parks and Recreation Department Submitted by Hugh Hulse

Parks and Recreation Department Submitted by Jem Samp

New Park Opening in Southeast FoothillsFirst Neighborhood Park Located in the Four Hills Area.

The Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department, Mayor Richard J. Berry, and City Councilor Don Harris are pleased to announce the opening of a brand new park in the Southeast Foothills of Albuquerque.

"We want to be at the forefront of creative venues that encour-age exercise and enhance quality of life," said Mayor Richard J. Berry. "The city will continue to provide recreational options that promote health to all the generations that make up our community."

The Four Hills Village Park features a large play area integrat-ed into a landscape of trees, shrubs and shade structures. Ap-proximately 100 trees were planted throughout the park making it an “urban forest playground” with natural shade and a new playing experience for our children.

The park also consists of exercise stations, a half-basketball court, picnic tables, benches, walking paths and a bridge.

“Four Hills Village is a community of more than 1,500 homes set in about 1.7 sq. miles. After substantial community input, we are very proud to be able to provide them with an environ-mentally friendly park, for all ages to enjoy. The Four Hills Village Park is unique and first of its kind in the City of Albu-querque.”

Additional Information:Cost Total: $1,709,330 from GO Bonds, of which $984,517 is from Council Set Aside (Don Harris, District 9).Consultant: MRWM (Marrow Reardon Wilkinson Miller Ltd.)Contractor: DMD, Park Construction Acres: 2


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Neighborhood News is published monthly by the Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC), a division of the Planning Department, City of Albuquerque. Articles and information from neighborhood associations and others are welcome.

ONC reserves the right to edit and/or reject any submissions.

City of AlbuquerqueRichard J. Berry, MayorRobert J. Perry, Chief Administrative Officer

Planning DepartmentSuzanne Lubar, Planning DirectorBrennon Williams, Acting Associate Director

Office of Neighborhood Coordination StaffStephani Winklepleck, Neighborhood LiaisonDalaina Carmona, Senior Administrative Assistant

Newsletter Editor: Dalaina Carmona(Please send submissions as e-mail attachments in a word document to: [email protected] and [email protected]).

Questions or Comments - direct them to:City of Albuquerque Planning DepartmentOffice of Neighborhood Coordination, Room 440Plaza del Sol Building, 600 Second Street NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102Phone: 505-924-3914 1-800-659-8331 (TTY)Fax: 505-924-3913City of Albuquerque website: <www.cabq.gov>

Upon request, the Neighborhood News is available in alternative formats. The Neighborhood News can be accessed at the City’s Website: <www.cabq.gov/planning/residents/neighborhood-newsletter>. (Available in HTML/PDF files, including archived editions.)

Related ONC Links

URL for printable Annual Report Form (pdf): <www.cabq.gov/planning/documents/ONCAnnualReportForm0413.pdf>

URL for neighborhood association individual maps: <http://data.cabq.gov/community/neighborhoods/pdf/>

URL for “Neighborhood News” ONC newsletter: <www.cabq.gov/planning/residents/neighborhood-newsletter>

URL for current Department Directors List: <www.cabq.gov/planning/documents/DeptDirectorsList060613.pdf>

URL for Important Telephone Numbers List: <www.cabq.gov/planning/documents/ImpTeleph060613.pdf>

URL for On-going Sector Plans and other Planning Projects: <www.cabq.gov/planning/our-department/urban-design-and-develop-ment/planning/residents/sector-development-plan-updates>

URL for Building and Safety Permit/Application Information: <www.cabq.gov/planning/our-department/building-safety>


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