Tue Dec 02

County Council - Regular Session

County of Los Alamos

Agenda - Final

Los Alamos, NM 87544 www.losalamosnm.us

Theresa Cull, Council Chair; Suzie Havemann, Vice-Chair; Melanee Hand; Ryn Herrmann; Beverly Neal-Clinton; David Reagor; and Randall Ryti, Councilors

Council Chambers - 1000 Central Avenue 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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1. OPENING/ROLL CALL

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public
on items that do not require action by the Council or are not
otherwise on the agenda.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

A.

20803-25

Presentation of the Draft Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide
EV Charging Plan

Presenters:

Angelica Gurule, Sustainability Manager

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A - Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide EV
Charging Plan Update Presentation
B - Draft Fleet Conversion Plan
C - Draft Community-WIde EV Charging Plan

Attachments:

6. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S)

A.

OR1108-25

Introduction of Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No.
749, An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water
Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico
Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the Incorporated County of Los
Alamos, New Mexico (The “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount
of $2,000,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $200,000,
Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the
Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of financing cost of
constructing a replacement of the waterline in San Ildefonso Road,
and Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan/Grant Agreement;
Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Amount and an
Administrative Fee Solely From Net System Revenues of the Joint
Utility System of the Borrower/Grantee; Certifying That the
Loan/Grant Amount, Together With Other Funds Available to the
Borrower/Grantee, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving
the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan/Grant Agreement;
Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent
With This Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in
Connection With the Execution and Delivery of the Loan/Grant
Agreement

Presenters:

James Alarid, Deputy Utility Manager-Engineering

A - Ordinance No. 749
B - Loan Grant Agreement
C - Delivery, Deposit and Cross-Receipt Certificate
D - Borrower's Counsel Opinion
E - General and No Litigation Certificate

Attachments:

B.

OR1109-25

Introduction of Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No.
751, An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Water
Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement By and Between the New Mexico
Finance Authority (“NMFA”) and the Incorporated County of Los
Alamos, New Mexico (The “Borrower/Grantee”), in the Total Amount
of $2,500,000, Including a Loan in the Amount of $250,000,
Evidencing an Obligation of the Borrower/Grantee to Utilize the
Loan/Grant Amount Solely for the Purpose of financing cost of
constructing a replacement 14-Inch Water Transmission Line , and

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Solely in the Manner Described in the Loan/Grant Agreement;
Providing for the Pledge and Payment of the Loan Amount and an
Administrative Fee Solely From Net System Revenues of the Joint
Utility System of the Borrower/Grantee; Certifying That the
Loan/Grant Amount, Together With Other Funds Available to the
Borrower/Grantee, is Sufficient to Complete the Project; Approving
the Form of and Other Details Concerning the Loan/Grant Agreement;
Ratifying Actions Heretofore Taken; Repealing All Action Inconsistent
With This Ordinance; and Authorizing the Taking of Other Actions in
Connection With the Execution and Delivery of the Loan/Grant
Agreement

Presenters:

James Alarid, Deputy Utility Manager-Engineering

A - Ordinance No. 751
B - Loan Grant Agreement
C - Delivery Deposit and Cross-Receipt Certificate
D - Borrower's Counsel Opinion
E - General and No Litigation Certificate

Attachments:

7. BUSINESS

A.

20752-25

Possible Approval of County Council Minutes for the November 18,
2025, Regular Session

Presenters:

Michael Redondo, County Clerk

A - County Council Minutes for the November 18 2025
Regular Session.pdf

Attachments:

B.

20838-25

Project Update and Possible Approval of a Maintenance Agreement
with the New Mexico Department of Transportation for a Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the Intersection of Trinity Drive
(NM 502) and 20th Street as part of the Trinity Drive Safety and ADA
Improvements Project from Oppenheimer Drive to Knecht Street and
Approve Related Budget Revision 2026-24 in the amount of
$3,340,000

Presenters:

Eric Ulibarri, County Engineer and Eric Martinez,
Public Works Director

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A – Resolution No. 24-29
B – FHWA RRFB Proven Safety Counter Measures
C – RRFB Details
D - DRAFT Public Information and Involve Plan
E – NMDOT Maintenance Agreement
F - Funding Details
G – Budget Revision 2026-24
H - Grant Matrix

I – Trinity Dr. Safety and ADA Improvements Project
Update

Attachments:

8. COUNCIL BUSINESS

A. General Council Business

1)

20814-25

Discussion and Possible Approval of 2026 Los Alamos County State
Legislative Agenda

Presenters:

Theresa Cull, Council Chair, Melanee Hand,
Councilor, David Reagor, Councilor and Danielle
Duran, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager

A - 2026 State Agenda Draft
B - 2025 State Agenda Final

Attachments:

2)

20911-25

Discussion About Follow-up on Council Local/Small Business
Engagement Working Group and Los Alamos Local Business
Coalition Recommendations

Presenters:

Anne Laurent, County Manager and Theresa Cull,
County Council Chair

A - December 2, 2025 Update Report

Attachments:

B. Appointments

1)

20909-25

Board Appointment - Lodger's Tax Advisory Board

Presenters:

Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director and
Ellyn Felton, Marketing Specialist

A -  Board Member List
B - Application Packet for Brandi Engeman
C- Application Packet for Kevin Holsapple
D - Interview Panel Recommendation

Attachments:

C. Board and Commission Vacancy Report

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1)

19674-25

Board and Commission Vacancy Report

Presenters:

County Council

A - BCC Vacancy Report December 2025

Attachments:

D. Boards and Commission Reports

E. County Manager's Report

F. Council Chair Report

G. Approval of Councilor Expenses

H. Preview of Upcoming Agenda Items

Note:  This report shows tentative Council agenda items and is for
planning purposes only.  All items on the report are subject to
changes such as item title, meeting date and/or being removed or not
considered by Council.

1)

19695-25

Tickler Report of Upcoming Agenda Items

Presenters:

County Council

A - Tickler Report dated November 26, 2025

Attachments:

9. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

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