Quality of Life Committee approves agenda and consent items, hears staff updates on events and housing

The Quality of Life Committee approved its meeting agenda and consent agenda by roll-call votes and moved on to staff reports and committee announcements.

At the start of the session the chair asked for a motion to approve the agenda; a motion and second were recorded and the committee voted by roll call with Councilors Figalli, Barrett, Travis, Cassette and Castro indicating "yes." The chair then opened the consent agenda, allowed members to pull items (none were pulled), and the consent agenda also passed on a roll-call vote.

Staff from the Office of Economic Development provided several community updates. The staff member reported on InvestHer programming to support women business owners; noted Earth Day tabling at the venue yard and a Museum on the Move race fundraiser for the children's museum; and highlighted a SAFE grant available to businesses that experienced crime, offering assistance to applicants. The staffer encouraged local businesses to participate in outreach efforts.

A committee member noted Volunteer Month and an upcoming recognition event at the senior center. Other committee announcements included an Earth Day bike ride organized with Bike Santa Fe, community cleanups through Keep Santa Fe Beautiful, Grama Days, a homelessness summit, and the release of RFPs for affordable housing. The chair also reminded members of International Workers' Day activities and an AFSCME picnic scheduled for May 2 at Young Park.

The committee adjourned and set the next meeting for May 6. No additional formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.