City Council Voting Record: February 7, 2011

EC-11-333
Mayor's Recommendation of Morrow Reardon Wilkinson Miller, Ltd. for Landscape
Architectural Consultants for Los Altos Park Renovation Master Plan and Westside
Park Master Planning Services
Motion: Approve
Voted: For
Status: Passed

EC-11-368
Approval of Modification of Agreement Between Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. and the
City of Albuquerque
Motion: Approve
Voted: For
Status: Passed

R-10-67
F/S Requesting the Administration to Conduct an Evaluation of Costs Associated With
the City's Washington Representative to Determine How it Compares to Other
Jurisdictions (Jones)
Motion: Do Pass as Substituted
Voted: For
Status: Passed

R-10-174
Amending R-05-259 To Mandate That All City Building Construction Projects Shall
Meet The Requirements Of The 2009 Interim Albuquerque Energy Conservation Code
(Jones)
Motion: Do Pass as Amended
Voted: For
Status: Passed

R-11-188
Establishing A Moratorium Until June 30, 2011 On The Approval Of Any New
Electronic Sign, Including Electronic Display Panels And Electronic Message Reader
Boards; Exempting Certain Signs (Benton)
Motion: Do Pass
Voted: For
Status: Passed

M-10-2
C/S Urging The State Of New Mexico, The Rio Metro Board Of Directors, The
Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railroad, Bernalillo County, The City Of
Albuquerque And Property Owners Served By The Public Service And The General
Mills Cereals Railroad Spurs, To Work Together To Designate Crossings Along The
Spurs As Quiet Crossings And To Identify The Necessary Financial Resources
(O'Malley)
Motion: Do Pass
Voted: For
Status: Passed

Zuni Road Study Public Information Meeting

The City of Albuquerque will hold a Public Meeting at Highland High School for the study of Zuni Road Between Washington and Moon Street, to improce the safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. The study will last until early fall of 2011.

This meeting is an opportunity for the public to come give their suggestions and ask questions about the study and receive helpful information about the study and meet the study team members. Also, please tell us what you are experiencing living in the Zuni area and how it can be improved.

Public Meeting

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Lecture Hall, Highland High School

4700 Coal Avenue SE

Albuquerque, NM 87108

You can come to the main parking lot of Highland High School from Zuni and Jefferson or Coal and Jefferson intersections.

ADA: To request Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-related accommodations for this meeting, contact Moby Mirza at (505) 768-2767

Information for Possible Gas Shortage in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico -- City, County and State leaders continue to monitor and plan for potential displaced residents based on the ongoing natural gas service interruptions.

According to the New Mexico Gas Company, potential outages are possible in the areas of Four Hills, Kinney Brick, Downtown Albuquerque and Tijeras. There are additional areas that the gas company is concerned about.

At this point, Albuquerque has not seen widespread interruptions in service. However there have been sporadic customer interruptions.

The NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY reports that the pipeline system is intact and crews are working to minimize the impact of this situation.

Customers have experienced an interruption of service in several communities. These include: Tularosa, La Luz, Espanola, Taos, Questa, Red River, the town of Bernalillo, Placitas, Santa Clara Pueblo, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Alamogordo, Silver City, San Ildefonso Pueblo, and Santa Ana Pueblo.

NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY has been working with National, County and State emergency services and officials, as well as local assistance agencies.

City, County and State officials are working with local Red Cross representatives to set up shelters for local residents as well as New Mexicans from other cities and towns affected by natural gas outages should they be needed. Shelters are being set up at the following locations:
* Highland High School, 4700 Coal Avenue SE
* Manzano High School, 12200 Lomas NE

Bernalillo County is providing the following facilities as
"warming centers" (which are not Red Cross designated shelters):
* Los Padillas Community Center in the South Valley
* Paradise Hills Community Centers on the Westside
* Raymond Sanchez Community Center in the North Valley
* Vista Grande Community Center in the East Mountains

The Red Cross reminds people to pack the following essential items if they need to go to a shelter:
* Prescription Medications
* Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, contact solution, soap, etc)
* Pillows
* Extra blankets and sleeping bags
* Cell phone chargers and communication devices
* Changes of clothes

*Do not bring pets to shelters - If you have a pet that you need sheltered, please call 311 and Animal Welfare will shelter your pet once you sign a release.

Mayor Berry and other local and state officials stressed that residents from other areas of New Mexico who have been displaced are welcome to come to Albuquerque. "If you live outside of the metropolitan area and need shelter, you can come to Albuquerque and Bernalillo County facilities" said the mayor. "We are prepared to provide shelter to those New Mexicans in need."

The mayor once again asked Albuquerque residents to do the following:
* LOWER THERMOSTATS TO 60 DEGREES.
* Limit hot water usage.
* Check on your neighbors, in particular the elderly and disabled.
* Keep animals inside.

For more information and updates, access the City of Albuquerque website at www.cabq.govhttp://www.cabq.gov/> or www.bernco.govhttp://www.bernco.gov/> . Residents may also contact the city information center at 311 if they need further assistance.

Slideshow of Wilson Mid School Students Balancing APS Budget Deficit

Photos: Middle School Students Role Play Budget Deficit - Photos - KOAT Albuquerque

Neat slideshow and story, but I would like to hear their recommendations. Does anyone have this information?

from KOAT

Albuquerque Heading Home Community Conversation on Sunday, January 30, 2011

Albuquerque Heading Home is a new initiative to address chronic homelessness in the City of Albuquerque. It is a multi-step approach that incorporates hundreds of volunteers, the business community, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and the faith community.

There is more information on the City website. You can find referral and volunteering information here at the ABQ Heading Home website.

Albuquerque Heading Home will be hosting a Community Conversation on Sunday, January 30th at 3:30pm in the Albuquerque Convention Center, located at 401 2nd Street NW