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City Council, March 2, 2026

Votes on Withdrawal of Public Safety Quarterly Reports Resolution, unanimous (9-0)

3h 39m32,450 words
70 mentionsland usezoningvarianceapprovedresidentialdenieddensityduplexpublic hearingAlbuquerque, NM
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What happened

The Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved the creation of an African American Advisory Board (O-26-11) with 17 voting members, including permanent seats for black-serving organizations.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Albuquerque, NM
Governing body
Final authority
Date
March 2, 2026
Decisions
4 zoning decisions
Outcome
Voted, unanimous (9-0)

Projects in this meeting (1)

Silver Sign

Approved 5-4
1 condition of approval

Free sample: decision 1 of 4

African American Advisory Board Establishment

O-26-11 creates a 17-member voting advisory board focused on economic mobility, public safety, health outcomes, cultural events, and civic engagement for the black community. Includes permanent seats for organizations like NAACP, UNM Health, APS, and African American Museum. Amendments added voting rights for all members and required bylaws/policies within first year.

  • Board must establish bylaws and policies/procedures by end of first year with annual review. Quorum of 9 members required for voting.

The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.

Meeting Summary

The Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved the creation of an African American Advisory Board (O-26-11) with 17 voting members, including permanent seats for black-serving organizations.

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Key Decisions (4)

Approved

African American Advisory Board Establishment

Vote: unanimous (9-0)Conditions attached
Approved

Sign Variance Appeal for City on Hill Church at 3715 Silver Ave SE

Vote: 5-4Conditions attached
Amended

AFR Minimum Staffing Requirements Amendment

Vote: unanimous (9-0)
Other

Withdrawal of Public Safety Quarterly Reports Resolution

Vote: unanimous (9-0)Conditions attached

Zoning Changes (1)

Market Signals (3)

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Agenda scorecard

3715 Silver Ave variance

Case AC-25-05
Approved 5-4Not forecast
freeApproved 5-41 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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