QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE 11-04-26

The City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met on November 4, 2026. Members approved the agenda and consent agenda; no procurement-related motions or contract awards were reported. Staff said construction on the teen center expansion was beginning that week and would continue for several months, but provided no project cost, contractor, or contract details. Staff also reported that plans for the Richards Avenue micro-community had passed the Board of Adjustment, with a conditional use permit in progress. A downtown coordinator position presentation was postponed for rescheduling.

Economic development staff highlighted upcoming small-business events, including a finance fair connecting businesses with banks, credit unions, and grant funders, and reported that the business navigator program made connections associated with $2.3 million in grants during October. The committee chair said another RFP related to funding was expected in January or February 2027; its scope and amount were not specified. Staff also provided updates on the age-friendly action plan and community-services response to a recent tornado. No vendor selection, bid approval, or spending allocation was identified.