County Council - Session - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The County Council discussed the Atomic City Transit Saturday Service Pilot Program and a Bandelier service update, noting the success of the Saturday pilot and the challenges of driver retention. They also approved a lease agreement for the golf course restaurant space and a liquor license for the SALA Event Center. The Council further discussed a letter to the New Mexico Environment Department regarding DOE cleanup priorities, emphasizing the hexavalent chromium plume.

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Government Body
County Council - Session
Meeting Type
County Council - Session
Location
Los Alamos County, NM
Meeting Date
March 31, 2026

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONSItem 21408-26

Briefing to Council Regarding Atomic City Transit Saturday Service Pilot Program and Bandelier Service Update

Presenters: Anna Brunson, Management Analyst, James Barela, Transit Manager and Keith Wilson, Deputy Public Works Director. Attachments: A - Transit Presentation, B – NPS 2026 Bandelier Shuttle Service Press Release

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21317-26

Approval of County Council Minutes for the March 17, 2026, Work Session

Presenters: Michael Redondo, County Clerk. Attachments: A - Council Minutes for March 17 2026.pdf

CONSENT AGENDAItem AGR1203-26

Approval of Services Agreement No. AGR26-36 with Loftin Equipment Company for a Mobile 560kW Generator and Maintenance Services for the Water Production Division in the amount of $436,603.00 Plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the term of Seven Years

Presenters: Clay Moseley, Deputy Utility Manager-GWS Services. Attachments: A - AGR26-36 Loftin Equipment Co.

CONSENT AGENDAItem AGR1205-26

Approval of Task Order No. 30 under Services Agreement No. AGR22-18a with All-Rite Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $570,281.16 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for Justice Center Computer Room Air Conditioning System Improvements and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $790,000

Presenters: Miguel Jimenez, Senior Engineer and Eric Martinez, Public Works Director. Attachments: A – Task Order No. 30 - AGR22-18a, B - Project Budget Spreadsheet

CONSENT AGENDAItem AGR1207-26

Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Services Agreement AGR22-18a with All-Rite Construction, Inc.; AGR22-18c with GME General Building, LLC; AGR22-18d with Pluma, LLC; and AGR22-18e with R and M Construction LLC for On-Call Facility Construction Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $21,000,000 Plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax

Presenters: Miguel Jimenez, Senior Engineer and Eric Ulibarri, County Engineer. Attachments: A - AGR22-18 a Amendment No. 2 - All Rite Construction, Inc, B - AGR22-18 c Amendment No. 2 - GME General Building, LLC, C - AGR22-18 d Amendment No. 2 - Pluma, LLC, D - AGR22-18 e Amendment No. 2 - R&M Construction, E - AGR22-18 a - e Amendment No. 1 to AGR 22-18, F – AGR22-18 a – e Executed Contracts – AGR 22-18

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21239-26

Award of Bid No. IFB 26-23 for the Purpose of the San Ildefonso Waterline Replacement Project in the Amount of $1,617,673.80 and a contingency in the amount of $346,384.40, for a Total Project Amount of $2,078,307, including NMGRT

Presenters: James Martinez, Senior Engineer. Attachments: A - LAC WPF-6583 Executed Loan Grant Agreement, B - IFB 26-23 Construction Plans

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21339-26

Approval of the Calculation of Revenue Transfer from Electric & Gas Funds for Operations during Fiscal Year 2025 and Approval of Budget Revision 2026-48

Presenters: Joann Gentry, Deputy Utility Manager-Finance & Admin. and Erika Thomas, Budget and Performance Manager. Attachments: A - Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance 02-324, B - Utility Profit Transfer Schedule - FY2026 for FY2025, C - Budget Revision 2026-48, D - Revenue Transfer Presentation

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21392-26

Approval of Modification 26 to Extend the Contract Term by One-Hundred and Twenty-Days of the Electric Coordination Agreement (ECA) between the Incorporated County of Los Alamos and the United States Department of Energy (DOE)

Presenters: Ben Olbrich, Deputy Utility Manager-Power Supply. Attachments: A - ECA MOD 26

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21393-26

Approval to Execute a Power Purchase Agreement in an Amount not to Exceed $3,833,000 Plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, to Meet Forecasted Los Alamos Power Pool Load for the Months of April 2026 through June 2026

Presenters: Ben Olbrich, Deputy Utility Manager-Power Supply

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21395-26

Approval of Budget Revision 2026-47 to Budget Funds Received From the New Mexico Department of Public Safety for Law Enforcement Retention Fund (LERF)

Presenters: Erika Thomas, Budget and Performance Manager and Dino Sgambellone, Police Chief. Attachments: A - Budget Revision 2026-47

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21409-26

Grant of Waiver from Any Potential, Actual, or Perceived Conflict of Interest of Public Relations Manager Catherine D'Anna for the Purpose of Los Alamos County Obtaining On-Call Photography and Videography Services from Samantha D'Anna Photography as part of a Multiple Award Contract, in an Aggregate Not to Exceed Amount of $280,000

Presenters: Leslie Bucklin, Assistant Public Information Officer

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21419-26

Approval of the Revised FY26 Salary Plan Job Class Order

Presenters: Bernadette Martinez, Human Resources Manager and Sonya Ortiz, Compensation Manager. Attachments: A - FY26 REVISED Salary Plan Job Class Order, B - Deputy Detention Administrator Job Description, C - Instructor Job Description, D - Tourism and Marketing Program Manager Job Description, E - AMI - MDMS Utilities Supervisor Job Description, F - Risk Analyst 1, 2, 3 Job Description

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21429-26

Boards/Commission Appointments - Parks & Recreation

Presenters: Theresa Cull, Councilor and Wendy Parker, Parks Superintendent. Attachments: A - Application Packet for Jasmine Stevens, B - Interview Panel Recommendation, C - PRB Board Roster

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21451-26

Board/Commission Appointments - Library Board

Presenters: David Reagor, Councilor and Gwen Kalavaza, Library Manager. Attachments: A - Board Member Roster, B - Interview Panel Recommendations, C - Application Packet for Jones-Gulsby

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21461-26

Approval of Task Order #14 under Services Agreement No. AGR 22-18e with R and M Construction, LLC, in the Amount $501,443.60 plus applicable Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the Mesa Public Library, and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $1,184,000 including GRT and Contingency

Presenters: Miguel Jimenez, Project Manager and Eric Martinez, Public Works Director. Attachments: A - Project Budget, B - AGR 22-18e Task Order #14

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21480-26

Approval of Budget Revision 2026-52 for an Increase to the Municipal Court Budget for Software Integration

Presenters: Melissa Dadzie, Chief Financial Officer and Elizabeth Allen, Municipal Court Judge. Attachments: A - Budget Revision 2026-52

CONSENT AGENDAItem 21496-26

Board/Commission Appointment - Planning & Zoning Commission

Presenters: Suzie Havemann, Councilor and Karen Easton, Chair-Planning & Zoning Commission. Attachments: A - Application Packet R. Grimm, B - Interview Panel Recommendation RG, C - Application Packet K. Bruell, D - Interview Panel Recommendation KB, E - Planning & Zoning Commission Roster

PUBLIC HEARING(S)Item OR1117-26b

Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 753; An Ordinance Authorizing the Lease of Restaurant Space at the Golf Course to the 19th Hole Sports Pub LLC, a New Mexico Limited Liability Company, to Provide Food and Beverage Services

Presenters: Cory Styron, Community Services Director and Anne Laurent, County Manager. Attachments: A - Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance 753, B - Publication Notice

PUBLIC HEARING(S)Item 21334-26

New Liquor License Application, Special Independent Theater Liquor License with on Premises Consumption Only With No Patio Service, filed by Applicant, SALA Los Alamos Event Center, LLC, DBA SALA Event Center, Los Alamos, NM 87544

Presenters: County Council. Attachments: A - SALA Los Alamos Event Center - Publication Form, B - SALA Los Alamos Event Center - PD Memo, C - SALA Los Alamos Event Center - CDD Memo, D - SALA Los Alamos Event Center - Liquor License

BUSINESSItem 21374-26

Quarterly Update on Small/Local Business Action Items

Presenters: Anne Laurent, County Manager and Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director. Attachments: A - March 2026 Update Report, B - Local & Small Business Engagement Work Group Report

BUSINESSItem 21447-26

Amendment No. 1 to the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement for Real Property Located in the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Commonly Referred to as A-8-A

Presenters: Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director and Dan Osborn, Housing and Special Projects Manager. Attachments: A - Amendment No. 1 to PSA Los Alamos Final 03-10-2026

COUNCIL BUSINESSItem 21511-26

Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Council Chair to Sign a Letter To New Mexico Environment Department Secretary on DOE Cleanup Priorities

Presenters: County Council. Attachments: A - Draft Letter, B - NMED Administrative Compliance Order

COUNCIL BUSINESSItem 21114-26

County Manager's Report for February 2026

Presenters: Anne Laurent, County Manager. Attachments: A - February County Manager's Update, B - Retail LEDA Update

COUNCIL BUSINESSItem 21088-26

Tickler Report of Upcoming Agenda Items

Presenters: County Council. Attachments: A - Tickler Report dated March 27, 2026