Eric Enriquez Mayor Pro Tem John Munoz Councilors Cassie McClure William Mattiace Michael Harris Johana Bencomo Becky Corran | CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, July 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM Council Chambers
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CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes and Items on the Consent Agenda Are Considered Routine Items and Will Be Voted on with One Motion Unless a Councilor Requests That a Specific Item Be Removed. There Will Be No Discussion. |
OPENING CEREMONIES |
1.1. | Pledge of Allegiance - Councilor Munoz. |
1.2. | Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation/Proclamations - Councilor Munoz. |
1.3. | Departmental Highlights. |
1.4. | Pets of the Week. |
CONFLICT OF INTEREST INQUIRY BY MAYOR AS REQUIRED BY LCMC SECTION 2-27 (E)(2) |
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA |
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES |
5.1. | Regular Meeting of June 1, 2026. | 5 - 25 |
5.2. | Work Session of June 8, 2026. | 26 - 49 |
RESOLUTION(S) AND/OR ORDINANCE(S) FOR CONSENT AGENDA |
6.1. | RESOLUTION NO. 27-001: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INCREASES IN THE COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT FOR STORAGE OF THE LAS CRUCES MUSEUM SYSTEM'S COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITS WITH BINNS ENTERPRISES OF LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO TO A MAXIMUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $113,138.16 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2029, SUBJECT TO APPROVED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS (25-26-111). This resolution will approve an increase to the lease of storage for museum collections and exhibits not currently on display. | 50 - 74 |
6.2. | RESOLUTION NO. 27-002: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $265,000, PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES, FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DESTINATION MARKETING SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS WITH AFFLUX MEDIA DBA NMCO STUDIO OF LAS CRUCES, NM, SUBJECT TO APPROVED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS (PROCUREMENT NO. 25-26-050). This resolution will approve marketing services for Visit Las Cruces. | 75 - 126 |
6.3. | RESOLUTION NO. 27-003: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAS CRUCES (CITY) TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS THROUGH AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S ADOPTED FY2027 BUDGET. This resolution will approve grants for Police and Sustainability. | 127 - 197 |
RESOLUTION(S) AND/OR ORDINANCE(S) FOR DISCUSSION |
7.1. | PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED. RESOLUTION NO. 27-004: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF INTER-LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSE NO. DIS-001067 WITH ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION TO CATTLE BARON RESTAURANTS, INC., D/B/A CATTLE BARON STEAK AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 790 S. TELSHOR BOULEVARD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001. This resolution will approve the issuance of a liquor license to Cattle Baron Restaurant. | 198 - 222 |
7.2. | PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED. RESOLUTION NO. 27-005: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF INTER-LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSE NO. DIS-001141 WITH ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION TO CATTLE BARON RESTAURANTS, INC., D/B/A FARLEY’S FOOD FUN AND PUB, LOCATED AT 3499 FOOTHILLS ROAD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001. This resolution will approve the issuance of a liquor license to Farley's Food Fun and Pub. | 223 - 247 |
7.3. | RESOLUTION NO. 27-006: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAS CRUCES (CITY) TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO AMEND THE CITY’S ADOPTED FY2026 BUDGET. This resolution will approve a grant for the Youth Leadership Academy. | 248 - 256 |
7.4. | RESOLUTION NO. 27-007: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAS CRUCES (CITY) TO ACCEPT VARIOUS BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS THROUGH AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 BUDGET. This resolution will approve budget adjustments related to various grants. | 257 - 267 |
7.5. | RESOLUTION NO. 27-008: AA RESOLUTION TO REALLOCATE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING FROM THE CASA LINDA ACRES RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO THE CORTEZ DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. This resolution will approve reallocation of funds to meet expenditure requirements. | 268 - 271 |
7.6. | RESOLUTION NO. 27-009: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTABLE UTILITY, GENERAL BILLING, AND LIBRARY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,081.93. This resolution will approve write-offs per state statute. | 272 - 318 |
BOARD APPOINTMENTS |
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE(S) 1) There will be no public discussion. 2) A Councilor may ask staff for clarification on the proposed ordinance(s). |
9.1. | COUNCIL BILL NO. 27-001; ORDINANCE NO. 3117: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED LAND PARCELS IN THE METRO VERDE ARCADIA PHASE 4 SUBDIVISION TO TIERRA DEL SOL HOUSING CORPORATION AND MESILLA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. This ordinance will approve the disposition of lots for affordable housing. | 319 - 324 |
9.2. | COUNCIL BILL NO. 27-002; ORDINANCE NO. 3118: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR AN UNSUBDIVIDED PARCEL WITHIN THE ROYAL CROSSING DEVELOPMENT. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED SOUTH OF MERCY DRIVE, ENCOMPASSES APPROXIMATELY 22.08 ACRES, IS ZONED NH-2U (NEIGHBORHOOD 2 URBAN), NH-3U (NEIGHBORHOOD 3 URBAN), AND OS-1U (OPEN SPACE RECREATIONAL URBAN). PROPOSED ZONING IS NH-1U (NEIGHBORHOOD 1 URBAN), NH-3U (NEIGHBORHOOD 3 URBAN), OS-1U (OPEN SPACE RECREATIONAL URBAN), AND OS-2U (OPEN SPACE DRAINAGE URBAN). NO CHANGES TO THE TOWN CENTER OVERLAY. SUBMITTED BY SOUDER MILLER AND ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF LC LAND LLC., PROPERTY OWNER. (26ZO0500015) This ordinance will approve rezoning in the Royal Crossing Development. | 325 - 370 |
9.3. | COUNCIL BILL NO. 27-003; ORDINANCE NO. 3119: AN ORDINANCE SUPPORTING INVESTMENT OF $50,000 IN AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF LAS CRUCES LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GYM MAGIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC. This ordinance will approve a LEDA agreement with Gym Magic Child Development Center. | 371 - 392 |
9.4. | COUNCIL BILL NO. 27-004; ORDINANCE NO. 3120: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 7. SELECT COMMITTEES AND DIVISION 9. POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE (PRC) OF THE LAS CRUCES MUNICIPAL CODE IN THEIR ENTIRETY. This ordinance will approve the repeal of Select and Policy Review Committees. | 393 - 402 |
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER BOARD REPORTS AND COMMENT |
CITY MANAGER REPORT |
ADJOURNMENT |