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Mayor’s Statement on Recent Violent Events In an effort to highlight the positive changes that have been made in light of recent tragedies, Mayor Richard J. Berry hosted several meetings and discussions with the community. Mayor Richard J. Berry explained that he is working diligently with legislators to stop repeat offenders and to make sure the public is safe on our city’s streets. He discussed laws that needed to be changed in New Mexico to fight against repeat offenders. “We need help from our partners at the legislative level to effect change,” Mayor Richard J. Berry said. Mayor Richard J. Berry appreciates the communities’ support and united attitude by coming together over the last few weeks. To learn more watch the Mayor’s YouTube video: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOI1Ak2a1FM>. City Launches Request for Proposals for National Marketing Program The City of Albuquerque is seeking a firm to proactively market Albuquerque on a national level as a premier location for relocating and expanding companies. Firms experienced in economic development and marketing are needed to increase awareness of Albuquerque within the national and international marketplace. It is also request- ing firms to promote the area as a premier location to potential entrepreneurs, businesses and industries seeking to relocate or expand their operations. We are also requesting for investors to recognize the potential within Al- buquerque companies. The goal of the marketing program is to increase awareness of Albuquerque as a positive place to live and grow a business among local residents. This Marketing Program will have a special focus on audiences within the startup community, including business founders, investors, management and workforce tal- ent and their influencers. The primary goal is to recognize the Albuquerque as an entrepreneurship friendly city. $400,000 Awarded to ABQ’s TechHire Initiative & Youth Employment Initiative Mayor Richard J. Berry along with Innovate+Educate announced combined funding of $400,000 from the City of Albuquerque and The Rockefeller Foundation to continue their work in Albuquerque to advance a competency- based pathway to employment based on skills. The Albuquerque City Council approved funding of $200,000 to Innovate+Educate to expand their successful Talent ABQ model to focus on IT related jobs, including many adja- cent jobs that require IT skills. Under the leadership of Mayor Richard J. Berry, Albuquerque was one of 21 initial cities that committed to the White House Tech Hire Initiative in 2014 with a goal of opening up jobs that required IT skills to workers that had not been seen in the traditional system of hiring. The funding is being matched by The Rockefeller Foundation’s grant to Innovate+Educate opened in support of advancing skills based hiring to unlock new employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth. November/December 2015

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Mayor’s Statement on Recent Violent Events

In an effort to highlight the positive changes that have been made in light of recent tragedies, Mayor Richard J. Berry hosted several meetings and discussions with the community. Mayor Richard J. Berry explained that he is working diligently with legislators to stop repeat offenders and to make sure the public is safe on our city’s streets. He discussed laws that needed to be changed in New Mexico to fight against repeat offenders.

“We need help from our partners at the legislative level to effect change,” Mayor Richard J. Berry said.

Mayor Richard J. Berry appreciates the communities’ support and united attitude by coming together over the last few weeks. To learn more watch the Mayor’s

YouTube video: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOI1Ak2a1FM>. City Launches Request for Proposals for National Marketing Program

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a firm to proactively market Albuquerque on a national level as a premier location for relocating and expanding companies. Firms experienced in economic development and marketing are needed to increase awareness of Albuquerque within the national and international marketplace. It is also request-ing firms to promote the area as a premier location to potential entrepreneurs, businesses and industries seeking to relocate or expand their operations. We are also requesting for investors to recognize the potential within Al-buquerque companies. The goal of the marketing program is to increase awareness of Albuquerque as a positive place to live and grow a business among local residents. This Marketing Program will have a special focus on audiences within the startup community, including business founders, investors, management and workforce tal-ent and their influencers. The primary goal is to recognize the Albuquerque as an entrepreneurship friendly city.

$400,000 Awarded to ABQ’s TechHire Initiative & Youth Employment Initiative

Mayor Richard J. Berry along with Innovate+Educate announced combined funding of $400,000 from the City of Albuquerque and The Rockefeller Foundation to continue their work in Albuquerque to advance a competency-based pathway to employment based on skills. The Albuquerque City Council approved funding of $200,000 to Innovate+Educate to expand their successful Talent ABQ model to focus on IT related jobs, including many adja-cent jobs that require IT skills. Under the leadership of Mayor Richard J. Berry, Albuquerque was one of 21 initial cities that committed to the White House Tech Hire Initiative in 2014 with a goal of opening up jobs that required IT skills to workers that had not been seen in the traditional system of hiring. The funding is being matched by The Rockefeller Foundation’s grant to Innovate+Educate opened in support of advancing skills based hiring to unlock new employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth.

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APD Crime Prevention Submitted by Steve Sink

“Dedicated to providing information about City Government and Increasing Communication between Neighborhood and/or Homeowner Associations”

CONTENTS - Neighborhood News November/December 2015 Edition - Volume 31, No. 11 Published Monthly

Inside This EditionMessage from the Mayor ..........................................1APD Crime Prevention .............................................2Albuquerque Housing Authority ........................ 3/4 Cultural Services Department ..................................4ABQ Ride, Planning Department ...........................5Parks and Recreation Department ..................... 6/7ABCWUA ....................................................................7Planning Department, NM State Associationof Parliamentarians ....................................................8

Important Telephone Numbers ....................................9Department Directors ..................................................10November/December 2015 Calendar/Legend ........11EPC Cases ............................................................... 12/13Albuquerque Housing Authority ................................13Planning Department ...................................................14ABCWUA, Planning Department ..............................15

Holiday Safety

Shopping and Out In Public

• Always by aware of your surroundings and trust your in-stincts.

• Give some thought to what is considered “normal behavior” in a given environment. Ex. People do not typically stand around in parking lots. If you notice a suspicious person or activity in a parking lot, return to the store, ask for an escort and/or notify security or store personnel.

• Always be aware of other people around you and make note of their behavior.

• Walk with authority, purpose and awareness.

• Park your vehicle as close to an entrance as possible and/or park in well lit and active locations.

• Lock all personal items in the trunk or away from view – roll up windows, take the keys and lock the doors.

• Keep all items inside your vehicle away from view. Any thing in full view could potentially by a target of opportunity.

• Have your keys ready when approaching your vehicle and limit the number of items in your hands.

• Get in you vehicle as soon as possible, lock the doors im-mediately and then get settled. (Note: Continue to be aware of persons in your area and keep your doors locked till you reach your next destination.)

• Remove all visible targets that might make you a victim of a crime - WOMEN SHOULD NEVER CARRY A PURSE IN PUBLIC. Rather, carry only those items necessary for a particular trip. (Ex. Drivers license, medical card, some form of payment, like a debt card and a little bit of money.) Carry these items concealed from view.

• If you choose to carry a defensive device like pepper spray – have proper training.

• Panhandlers – Avoid panhandlers when ever possible. Their behavior could be potentially unpredictable. Do not give them cash or offer any kind of substitute like food or other types of assistance. In most cases cash will not be used for what they are suggesting. It will typically be used to support a substance abuse habit. (Note: If you want to assist them, make a donation to one of several service providers avail-able.)

Securing Your Residence Prior To Holiday Travel

• Ask a trusted neighbor to watch your residence and report suspicious activity.

• If possible, have a trusted friend or family member stay at your home.

• Install automatic timers on lights, TV’s and radios to give the impression someone is home.

• Do not have mail and newspaper delivery stopped. This in-formation could fall into the wrong hands. Ask the trusted neighbor to collect them each day.

• If you have a rollout trash dumpster have a neighbor place it in the street on pick up day and return it that evening.

• Ask a neighbor to park a vehicle in the driveway when ever possible.

• Be extra cautious about locking all doors and windows. All primary window locks should be operational and secondary locks should be installed.

• Make sure trees and shrubs are trimmed to allow for good natural surveillance of your property.

• Make arrangements to have exterior lights on each night.

• Each entrance should have solid core or metal doors and deadbolt locks.

• Let neighbors, family and friends know when you plan to return from a trip.

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Albuquerque Housing AuthoritySubmitted by Brian Eagan Albuquerque Housing Authority

Empowering people in our community through affordable housing and self-sufficiency opportunities

Landlord – Tenant Law Workshop

You are invited to attend this FREE seminar – open to the publicon Thursday evening, December 3, 2015

From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (repeats on Thursday, March 3, 2016)

At the Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Officein the Carnis Salisbury Building, Manuel Cordova Conference Room

at 1840 University Boulevard SE, <www.ABQHA.org>. The Workshop is open to all landlords and tenants of any income level, from anywhere in NM.

Advance Reservations are encouraged for this FREE workshop. Walk-ins without a reservation will be accommodated on a space available basis – first come, first served; limited to 45 attendees. Please e-mail Mundy Boen at <[email protected]> to make

a reservation or call her office at 505-764-3915.

Topics include:1. Landlord rights and responsibilities.

2. Tenant rights and responsibilities.

3. Evictions (and the basic process for going to Metropolitan Court).

4. Security Deposit disputes (when can a landlord keep a deposit vs. pay a refund?).

5. How to request repairs from your landlord (need to make request in writing not just by phone).

Attorneys from Law Access New Mexico will present a slide show with information on New Mexico law governing landlord/tenant relationships and will then answer general questions from the audience.

Please bring a pen and paper to take notes. A printed copy of the slide show will be handed out.

The workshops offer legal information rather than personal legal advice. Workshops are sponsored by:Law Access New Mexico and funded by the City of Albuquerque and hosted by AHA.

For FREE legal advice: on Landlord/Tenant law, call Law Access NM at: 505-998-4LAW (4529) or 1-800-340-9771 (toll free). For info on Law Access NM, please see <www.lawaccess.org>.

Please contact Law Access NM to submit a request for reasonable accommodation of a disability (for example: if you need a sign language interpreter to be able to ask questions). Law Access New Mexico also offers free legal advice by telephone in many dif-ferent languages (Se Habla Español) to people statewide on a variety of legal topics (including family law: divorce, child support and custody issues). Call 505-998-4LAW (open Monday to Friday) or see their website for details on the legal advice helpline.

Directions and FREE Parking: the AHA office is located on the east side of University Boulevard SE, one and a half blocks north of Gibson Boulevard SE – near the Albuquerque Sunport, east of I-25. There is free, wheelchair lift van accessible park-ing in the AHA office lot at the front door. Please enter using the south doors. The AHA office is situated along ABQ Ride bus route #16 and the office is ADA accessible.

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Notice of Public MeetingAnd opportunity to provide public comment

Regarding the Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA)Changes in Utility Allowances for its Low Rent Public Housing Program

The Albuquerque Housing Authority invites public comment on changes to the utility allowances for its Low Rent Public Housing Pro-gram. These changes may be reviewed at <www.abqha.org> or at our office.

Public Comments will be accepted in writing from November 1 to November 30, 2015 and may be directed to:

Andrew Estocin, Deputy DirectorAlbuquerque Housing Authority

1840 University Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106505-764-3991 office, e-mail: <[email protected]>

A Public Meeting about the changes to the Utility Allowances (and to hear comments) will be held on:

Monday, November 23, 2015, from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.at the Administrative Office of Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA)

In the Carnis Salisbury Building, in the Manuel Cordova Conference RoomAt 1840 University Boulevard SE

(on University Boulevard SE, just north of Gibson Boulelvard)

AHA is committed to being in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have any special needs, please con-tact the AHA at 505-764-3991 to speak with a staff person who may assist you. The New Mexico Relay is available by dialing 7-1-1

for the hearing impaired. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Old Town Holiday StrollThe City of Albuquerque and the Old Town Merchants invite you to revel in the magic of the season with Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 4 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Historic Old Town! Enjoy the lighting of the Old Town tree, holiday shopping and dining, photos with Santa and live entertainment. There will be FREE admission and holiday activities at the Albuquerque Museum, Explora and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. FREE parking and shuttle at 18th Street NW and Bellamah Avenue NW.

Twinkle Light Parade Parade begins at 5:15 p.m.

Mayor Richard J. Berry and the City of Albuquer-que invite you to kick-off the holiday season with the Twinkle Light Parade on Saturday, December 5! The parade is an Albuquerque tradition with dozens of festive floats, dancers, car clubs, ani-mals, marching bands and more. The parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. and head west on Central Av-enue from Washington Street through historic Nob Hill to Girard Boulevard.

For more information visit <CultureABQ.com> or call 311.

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“ASK ART”

Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART)

Q: I have read the ABQ NAIOP “Study” reports from the FTA and other sources but still cannot find evidence of how ART will promote economic growth. Yes there is real evidence of real estate development along corridors where these buses travel but real estate development is being confused with economic growth. Why is this?

A: The NAIOP Study, for instance, says that development along the ART route could create several thousand new res-idences and importantly several thousand new jobs. The creation of jobs is the very definition of economic develop-ment. Organizations like LAVU, Molina, Fat Pipe and In-novate ABQ could go anywhere in the City they wanted. They chose the Central Corridor.

Q: Route 66 is sparsely populated from east to west. A number of Albuquerque’s largest employers are situated on this cor-ridor; the City/County, UNM, two hospitals and Sandia Labs/Kirtland Base. My question is how many of their employees actually live along Central? It seems to me that ART would be worth the investment only if we had an enormous population that needed to move along this corridor from end-to-end. Isn’t this true?

A: One mile wide and ten miles long, the Corridor contains about 5% of the area of the City of Albuquerque but is home to 15% of all households and 23% of all jobs in the City. The three routes on Central carry 42% of all transit rider-ship on the system and connect to 32 routes that crisscross the City. The Central Corridor is a busy place.

Q: Lomas Boulevard runs parallel to Central/Route 66 and also services all of the same employers. The difference is Lo-mas Boulevard has always been a service street from west of Downtown to Tramway Boulevard. Lomas Boulevard is low on character has very little charm almost no residential. If we must build the ART, why wouldn’t Lomas Boulevard be the best street to use?

A: Lomas Boulevard doesn’t serve important locations like the International District, Nob Hill and Presbyterian Hospi-tal and does not perform the vital chore of crossing the Rio Grande River. Compared to Central Avenue (using the same one mile corridor approach) it has 20% fewer jobs and only half the number of households. Transit is supposed to con-nect people to places. Central Avenue is the much stronger Corridor.

Q: The proposed plans for Central Avenue tell me this proj-ect will not enhance the charm of the street but rather degrade its historic and charming value. At the least in areas where the streets are narrow and charming it will clog up the streets and slow traffic. Why would the city authorize and promote this?

A: The ART project will contribute and in some areas en-hance the character of Central Avenue. Widening sidewalks, removing sidewalk ADA deficiencies, adding sidewalk land-scaping and improving pedestrian lighting create a walk-able environment. This type of environment attracts people and businesses. Many areas along Central Avenue want slower traffic. This increases the safety of pedestrian and bicycle users and makes businesses more “visible”.

ABQ RideSubmitted by Rick De Reyes

Proposed Text Amendments to the Huning High-land Sector Development Plan (HHSDP)

Proposed Text Amendments to the Huning Highland Sector Development Plan (HHSDP). At its regularly scheduled Pub-lic Hearing on December 10, 2015, the Environmental Plan-ning Commission (EPC) will consider text amendments to the HHSDP to amend the SU-2/CRZ Corridor Revitalization Zone to allow: 1) the sale of beer and wine for on-premise consump-tion for establishments with a small brewer’s license or wine-grower’s license that are not restaurants, and 2) alcohol sales for off-premise consumption for establishments with a small brewer’s license or winegrower’s license as a conditional use.

The intent is to allow licensed tap rooms as a permissive use and to allow the sale of growlers. The proposed text amend-ments would apply only to the HHSDP area. Please contact Catalina Lehner, AICP, Senior Planner at 505-924-3935 for more information.

Planning DepartmentSubmitted by Catalina Lehner

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Parks and Recreation Department Submitted by Jen Samp

November 2015 Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Master Calendar

Recreation / Aquatics / Open Space Sports/Tennis / Parks / GolfABQ

All Year Long - 25 Cent Night. All Open City Pools.Fridays from 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Who: Open to the Public.What: Entry is only 25 cents every Friday Night! Come swim for a fraction of our regular admission! West Mesa will be 50 cents.Where: All City of Albuquerque Pools.Contact Information: Please go to <cabq.gov/aquatics> for specific pool hours or call your nearest pool!

November 1 – December 28 - Yoga with a View Open Space Visitor Center.Sundays from 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Who: Adults of all levels.What: Yoga (Vinyassa).Join us for a rejuvenating yoga practice at the beautiful Albu-querque Open Space Visitor Center.Class is held inside, with a gorgeous view of the bosque and Sandia Mountains. All levels welcome.Where: Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Boulevard NW Contact: 505-897-8831 or Grateful Life Yoga Instructor Jenny Dominique.

Bike Clinic - Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education CenterTuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday from Noon - 7 p.m.Who: Youth and Adults.What: Public access to all of the tools and guidance that you need to maintain your bike! This is a non-rsvp, first come-first serve time for you to learn all of the details about your bike in a friendly and inviting environment.Where: 5600 Esperanza NW. Contact: <[email protected]> or 505-224-6668

Winter Specials - GolfABQ - All Four Albuquerque Golf Courses.Specials are valid Monday through Friday from October 17, 2015 to February 29, 2016.

12 p.m. Special 9 holes, no cart - $15. 9 holes, 1/2 cart - $20.2 p.m. Special 9 holes, no cart - $9. 9 holes, 1/2 cart - $15.

Weekday Specials - GolfABQ - All Four Albuquerque Golf Courses.Includes green fee, bucket of balls, hot dog and a drink.Monday: Los Altos - $30.Tuesday: Ladera - $30.Wednesday: Arroyo del Oso - $30.Thursday: Puerto del Sol - $20.

November 25-29, 2015 - Sandia Pool American Red Cross Lifeguard at Sandia Swimming Pool.Thursday -Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Who: Ages 15 and older.What: American Red Cross Lifeguard Class. Please sign up at the pool where the class will be held; if we don’t have enough participants before the first day of class the class may be canceled so sign up early! Upon successful completion of the course you will receive an American Red Cross Universal Certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.

Before Class Starts• You must register for the course prior to the first day of class. The fee is $50.

• You must download the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual and purchase a Resuscitation Mask. The mask is $15 and available at the facility where the course is being held.

• You must be at least 15 years old by the last scheduled date of the class in order to enroll.

First Day of Class• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Goggles may be used.

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a ten pound ob-ject, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

• Tread water for two minutes using only the legs.

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The city is working to make trails safer with the “Retractable Bollard Initiative”. The Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department maintains 140 of 170 miles of trails. After much consideration, the city has begun Phase 1 of replacing existing bollards with retractable bollards throughout the trail system.Bollards are vertical posts designed to obstruct the passage of motor vehicles. There are two types of bollards - removable and stationary.

When a removable bollard is stolen or vandalized there is an approximate three inch metal sleeve which protrudes above the surface of the trail resulting in a possible hazard. The Parks and Recreation Department has begun to install retractable bollards that can be lowered into the ground and remain flush with the trail surface during trail maintenance. The new material has no resale value reducing the desire to steal the posts saving the city money.

Changing the type of bollard and reducing the total number of bollards used throughout the city will enhance the safety for trail users. The city has already reduced the total number of bol-lards by 37%.

This is part of a larger safety initiative that includes: • A study evaluating the assets and needs of the city’s bike

trail and bridges.• Adding mile markers, locator signs so a trail user can easily

provide their location.• Adding safety signs for trail users to use caution in con-

gested areas.

The bollard initiative will cost approximately $580,000 from the transportation tax. Phase 2 started Monday, November 16, 2015 which included the installation of more retractable bol-lards. DMD is overseeing the construction of the Retractable Bollard Initiative. Franklin’s Earthmoving Inc. is the contractor.

Locations:• Paseo Del Nordeste• Paseo de las Montañas• Bosque from Central to I-40 Freeway

Parks and Recreation Department Submitted by Jen Samp

City Undertakes the Retractable Bollard Initiative

Cold Weather Water WatchResidents Urged to Be Prepared,

Avoid Frozen Pipes

With Albuquerque now experiencing sub-freezing temperatures at night, the Water Authority reminds its customers that it’s time to shut down sprinkler systems for the winter and to prepare household water pipes for cold weather. Fines can be assessed for allowing water (including sprinkler overspray) to freeze on streets and sidewalks. Property owners can also be held legally responsible for damages and injuries that occur as a result of ice hazards.

During severe cold snaps, Water Authority operators take as many as 200 calls per day from people with frozen and burst pipes. Avoid trouble by taking precautions NOW:

Find the master shutoff valve.The master shutoff valve turns off the water to the entire house. Learn its location and make sure everyone in the household knows where it is. This could be critical if a pipe should burst.

Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses and shut down your sprinkler system.Detaching the hose allows water to drain from the pipe so an overnight freeze doesn’t burst the faucet or the pipe it’s con-nected to. Insulate faucets and exposed outdoor pipes. For sprinkler systems, turn off the automatic timer and bleed the system of water. It’s time to put your landscaping to bed for the winter.

Insulate pipes and faucets in unheated areas.Wrap exposed water pipes in unheated areas (such as the ga-rage, basement, crawl space, or space beneath your mobile home) before temperatures plummet. You can find pipe wrap-ping materials at any hardware or building supply store. For a high-tech solution, consider installing “heat tape” or similar materials on exposed water pipe. Be sure to use only UL-listed products and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

Seal off access doors, air vents and cracks.Winter winds whistling through overlooked openings can quickly freeze exposed water pipes. DO NOT plug air vents used by your furnace or water heater.

Drip a faucet, open cabinet doors.In very cold weather, drip a faucet at the back of the house overnight or if you’re going to be away for an extended period. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate around pipes.

What if it’s too late?Pipes can freeze even if precautions have been taken. If a pipe on your property freezes, the Water Authority recommends that you call a licensed plumber to make necessary repairs. If a pipe bursts and you need an emergency water shut-off, please call 842-WATR and select Option 1.

ABCWUA Submitted by Patti Watson

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Did You Know?

A “fixer-upper” car is permitted to be parked in a home’s backyard if the vehicle is in working con-dition. All motor vehicles parked in an R-1 residen-tial zone must be oper-able unless they’re parked inside a building such as a garage or carport. Ve-hicles covered by tarps or stored in the rear yard must still be in operating condition.

Planning Department Submitted by Melissa Perez

Planning Department – Administration Division

The Planning Department is now on Facebook. Follow us for details on the latest news, events and more! You can find us at <facebook.com/CABQPlanning>.

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The City of Albuquerque does not discriminate on the ba-sis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, dis-ability, age, gender, Vietnam Era or disabled verteran status, sexual orientation or medical condition in employment or in the profision of servies. If you have a disability and will need special assistance to benefit from any of the meetings, hear-ings or workshops, etc., appearing in the newsletter contact the office sponsoring the event two weeks prior to the date of the meeting you plan to attend Whenever possible, TTY phone numbers will be listed. TTY users may call any phone number listed in this publication via Relay New Mexico at 1-800-659-8331.

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How is the language in the bylaws of your organization inter-preted???

Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition states, “In preparing bylaws and interpreting them, the following prin-ciples of interpretation … may be of assistance.” (p. 588)

1. Ambiguity – Look for statements in various articles that do not agree. Ambiguous statements must be interpreted and worded in accordance with the intention of the as-sociation.

2. Meaning – Look for provisions that are susceptible to two meanings. State something once and state it cor-rectly.

3. General vs Specific – Look for statements that are gen-eral and other statements on the same subject that are specific. A general statement has less authority than a specific statement.

4. Authorized vs Prohibited – A statement of authorization can be carried how far. If a statement authorizes some-thing specifically, other things of the same class are pro-hibited.

5. Certain Privileges vs Greater Privileges – When certain privileges are granted, greater privileges are prohibited.

6. Limitations - A limitation prohibits everything greater than what is prohibited.

7. Definition of Penalty – A penalty definetly stated prohib-its the increase of the penalty.

Wording used when writing, amending or revising bylaws must be carefully considered. It is advised to use “tight” clarity and precision in word choice, sentence structure and punctuation. (p. 568) Punctuation has an important effect. “Each sentence should be written so as to be impossible to quote out of con-text; that is either its complete meaning should be clear without reference to sentences preceding or following….” (p. 568-569)

The Albuquerque Parliamentarian Unit (APU) offers short twenty-minute parliamentary programs to organizations. Con-tact Barbara Posler, APU President at 505-268-1210 or <[email protected]> to schedule a program or contact Jan Strand, Treasurer of the New Mexico State Association of Par-liamentarians at 505-821-5227 or <[email protected]>.

“Interpretation of Bylaws”

NM State Association of Parlimentarians Submitted by Janice Strand

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Planning DepartmentOffice of Neighborhood Coordination

TTY Users: Call any number listed through Relay New Mexico at 1-800-659-8331. This contact list is published by the Office of Neighborhood Coordination, a division of the City of Albuquerque Planning Department.

ADA Coord. for City Sponsored Programs 768-3969Albuquerque Police Department Police/Fire/Rescue (emergency) 911 Abandoned Cars Hotline 311 Crime Analysis Section 244-6645 Crime Prevention 924-3600 Crime Stoppers 843-7867 Police (non-emergency) 242-2677 Substations: Foothills (12800 Lomas NE) 332-5240 Northeast (8201 Osuna NE) 823-4455 Northwest (4051 Ellison NW) 768-4850 Southeast (800 Louisiana SE) 256-2050 Southwest (6404 Los Volcanes NW) 831-4705 Valley (5408 2nd St. NW) 761-8800 Meth Alert Tip Hotline 764-6384 Records 768-2025 Telephone Reporting Unit 768-2030ABQ Ride (Transit Department) Ridepool, Suntran & Sunvan 243-7433Animal Welfare Department Animal Control (Eastside & Westside) 311Bernalillo County Animal Care Services 468-7387 County Assessor (property ownership) 222-3700 County Clerk (voter registration) 768-4090 County Commission 768-4000 County Zoning & Planning 314-0350 Sheriff’s Department (non-emergency) 798-7000Citizen Contact Center 311City Council Department City Council 768-3100 City Council Hotline (mtgs & agendas) 768-4777Crime Stoppers 843-7867Cultural Services Department Library 768-5140 Biological Parks 311 Special Events & Block Party Permits 768-3556Environmental Health Department Air Quality Info Line 768-4731 Burn/No Burn Advisory 768-2876 General Information 311 Vehicle Pollution 764-1110Fire Department Fire (non-emergency & illegal fireworks) 833-7390 Fire Marshal’s Office 764-6300

Gas Leaks (24 Hours) 246-5700Mayor & CAO’s Office 768-3000Municipal Development Department After Hours (all divisions) 311 Barricades 924-3400 Parking Enforcement 924-3950 Pothole Repair 311 Sandbags 311 Sidewalk Obstructions 311 Stop Signs/Street Maintenance 311 Trees (obstructing view) 311 Traffic Information 311Parks & Recreation Department Lights, Park Maintenance, Vandalism 857-8650 Open Space General Info 452-5200 Reservations for Parks 311Planning Department Dumping on Vacant Lots 311 Housing Code Enforcement 924-3850 Inoperable Vehicles (on private property) 311 Office of Neighborhood Coord. 924-3914 Weed & Litter Complaints 311 (private property & vacant lots only) Zoning Violations 311Poison & Drug Information 272-2222Solid Waste Management Department Info for City Landfills 761-8300 Don Reservoir Conv. Ctr 836-8757 Eagle Rock Conv. Ctr 857-8318 Montessa Park Conv. Ctr 873-6607 Garbage Collection Issues 761-8100 Graffiti Removal Services (24 Hours) 311 Illegal Dumping/Littering 311 Keep Albuquerque Beautiful 761-8334 Residential Large Item Pickup 311 Recycling Info 761-8100 Weed & Litter Complaints 311 (Major Streets & Medians only)State Police 841-9256Streetlights Out/Down Power Lines 246-5700Water Utility Department Billing/Customer Service 768-2800 Cockroach Hotline 873-7009 Emergencies (water & sewer) 857-8250 Wasted Water Hotline 768-3640 Water Conservation 768-3655

Important Telephone Numbers

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Planning Departm

entO

ffice of Neighborhood Coordination

ABQ Ride (Transit D

epartment)

Director: Bruce Rizzieri

100 1st St. SWAlbuquerque, N

M 87102

(505) 724-3100brizzieri@

cabq.gov

Animal W

elfare Departm

entD

irector: Barbara Bruin8920 Lom

as Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM

87112(505) 768-1975bbruin@

cabq.gov

Aviation Departm

entD

irector: Jim H

inde2200 Sunport SEAlbuquerque, N

M 87106

(505) 244-7700jhinde@

cabq.gov

City Clerk’s Office

City Clerk: Natalie H

oward

600 2nd Street NW

, 7th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87102

(505) 924-3650cityclerk@

cabq.gov

City CouncilKen Sanchez, D

istrict 1, [email protected]

Isaac Benton, District 2, ibenton@

cabq.govKlarissa Pena, D

istrict 3, [email protected]

Brad Winter, D

istrict 4, bwinter@

cabq.govD

an Lewis, D

istrict 5, danlewis@

cabq.govRey Garduno, D

istrict 6, [email protected]

Diane Gibson, D

istrict 7, [email protected]

Trudy Jones, District 8, trudyjones@

cabq.govD

on Harris, D

istrict 9, [email protected]

Jon Zaman, D

irector, jzamon@

cabq.govCity/County Building, 9th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-3100

Cultural Services Departm

entD

irector: Betty RiveraCity/County Building, 6th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-3556brivera@

cabq.gov

Economic D

evelopment O

fficeD

irector: Gary Oppedahl

City/County Building, 11th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-3270garyo@

cabq.gov

Emergency M

anagment O

fficeEm

ergency Manager: Roger Ebner

11510 Sunset Garden SWAlbuquerque, N

M 87121

(505) 833-7393rebner@

cabq.gov

Environmental H

ealth Departm

entD

irector: Mary Lou Leonard

City/County Building, 3rd FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-2600m

[email protected]

Family and Com

munity Services D

epartment

Director: D

oug ChaplinCity/County Building, 5th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-2860dchaplin@

cabq.gov

Finance and Administrative Services

Director: Lou H

offman

City/County Building, 11th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-3500dfaldh@

cabq.gov

Fire Departm

entChief: D

avid Dow

ney11510 Sunset Gardens SWAlbuquerque, N

M 87121

(505) 768-9300ddow

[email protected]

Hum

an Resources Departm

entD

irector: Mary L. Scott

City/County Building, 7th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-3700m

[email protected]

Departm

ent Director’s C

ontact List

This contact list is published by the Office of N

eighborhood Coordination, a division of the City of Albuquerque Planning Departm

ent.

Planning Departm

entO

ffice of Neighborhood Coordination

Internal Audit and InvestigationsD

irector: Debra D

. Yoshimura

City/County Building, 5th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-3158dyoshim

[email protected]

Inspector General’s Office

Acting Inspector General: Peter PachecoCity/County Building, 5th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-3150ppacheco@

cabq.gov

Legal Departm

entCity Attorney: Jessica H

ernandezCity/County Building, 4th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-4500jm

[email protected]

Managem

ent and Budget Office

Director: Gerald Rom

eroCity/County Building, 11th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-2953grom

[email protected]

Mayor’s O

fficeM

ayor: Richard J. Berrym

[email protected]

CAO: Robert J. Perry

marcchavez@

cabq.gov (Office M

gr & Assistant to CAO)

COO

: Michael Riordan

mriordan@

cabq.gov

Deputy CAO

: Gilbert Montano

gamontano@

cabq.gov

Media Relations M

anager: Rhiannon Schroederrschroeder@

cabq.gov

City/County Building, 11th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-3000Fax: (505) 768-3019

Municipal D

evelopment D

epartment

Director: W

ilfred GallegosCity/County Building, 7th FloorAlbuquerque, N

M 87103

(505) 768-3830w

[email protected]

Parks and Recreation Departm

entD

irector: Barbara Taylor1801 4th Street N

WAlbuquerque, N

M 87102

(505) 768-5300btaylor@

cabq.gov

Planning Departm

entD

irector: Suzanne Lubar600 2nd Street N

W, 3rd Floor

Albuquerque, NM

87102(505) 924-3860slubar@

cabq.gov

Police Departm

entChief: Gordon Eden400 Rom

a NW

Albuquerque, NM

87102(505) 768-2200geden7@

cabq.gov

Senior Affairs Departm

entD

irector: Jorja Armijo-Brasher

714 7th Street SWAlbuquerque, N

M 87102

(505) 764-6469jabrasher@

cabq.gov

Solid Waste D

epartment

Director: John Soladay

4600 Edith NE

Albuquerque, NM

87107(505) 761-8100jsoladay@

cabq.gov

Updated: 7/2015

Departm

ent Director’s C

ontact List

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Tuesday, December 1• SWAN - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, December 2• DRB - 9 a.m.• SWAC Community

Policing Council Mtg. - 6 p.m.

• Westside Coalition - 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 3• EPC Case Distribution

- 3 p.m.

Monday, December 7• FHAC Community

Policing Council Mtg. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 8• NEAC Community

Policing Council Mtg. - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 9• DRB - 9 a.m.• LUCC - 3 p.m.• City Council - 5 p.m.• NWAC Community

Policing Council Mtg. - 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 10• EPC Public Hearing - 8:30 a.m.• South Valley Coalition - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15• ZHE - 9 a.m.

Wednesday, December 16• DRB - 9 a.m.• AHA - 12 p.m. • VAC Community Policing Council Mtg. - 10 a.m.

Tuesday, November 24• BOA - 9 a.m.

Thursday, November 26• Thanksgiving Day - City Offices Closed

Friday, November 27• Day After Thanks-giving - City Offices Closed

NO MEETINGS IN DECEMBER FOR:• District 4 Coalition • District 7 Coalition • District 8 Coalition• East Gateway Coali-tion

• DRB-on November 23 and December 30

AAB - Airport Advisory Board, Albuquerque International Sunport, 3rd Floor, Aviation Department Administrative Office Confer-ence Room, 2200 Sunport Boulevard SEAHA - Albuquerque Housing Authority, Carnis Salisbury Building, Manuel Cordova Conference Room, 1840 University Boulevard SE, 505-764-3915 BOA - Board of Appeals, Plaza del Sol Hearing Room Basement Level, 600 Second Street NWCity Council - Vincent E. Griego Council Chambers, Basement Level, City HallDistrict 4 Coalition - North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, Community Room, 7521 Carmel Avenue NEDistrict 7 Coalition - TBD District 8 Coalition - Holiday Park Community Center, 11710 Comanche Road NE East Gateway Coalition - Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth Street SEEPC - Environmental Planning Commission, Plaza del Sol Hearing Room, (Basement Level), 600 Second Street NWEPC Case Distribution - Planning Department, Plaza del Sol, Hearing Room, (Basement Level), 600 Second Street NW Foothills Area Command - Holiday Park Community Center, 11710 Comanche Road NENortheast Area Command - North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Avenue NENorthwest Area Command - Don Newton-Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina Road NWSoutheast Area Command - Cesar Chavez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn SESouthwest Area Command - Alamosa Community Center, 6900 Gonzales Road SWValley Area Command - Los Duranes Community Center, 2920 Leopoldo NWLUCC - Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission, Plaza del Sol, Hearing Room, (Basement Level), 600 Second Street NW SVCNA - South Valley Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, Sheriff’s Department South Area Command, 2039 Isleta Boulevard SWSWAN - South West Alliance of Neighbors, Alamosa Multi-Purpose Center, 6900 Gonzales Road SW Westside Coalition - Don Newton/Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina Drive NW ZHE - Zoning Hearing Examiner Office - Plaza del Sol Building, 3rd Floor, 505-924-3894; ZHE Hearing are held in the Plaza del Sol Hearing Room, (Basement Level), 600 Second Street NW

2015 CALENDAR/LEGEND

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 3124 - 30Thursday, December 17• AAB - 8:15 a.m.• SEAC Community Policing Council Mtg. - 6 p.m.

Monday, December 21• City Council - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, December 22• BOA - 9 a.m.

Wednesday, December 23• DRB - 9 a.m.

Friday, December 25• Christmas Day - City Offices Closed

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EPC Hearing NoticeNeighborhood Alert - Be aware that public comments at EPC Meeting have a time limitation due to the length of the EPC Hearings. The 48-Hour Rule of the EPC: All written materials and other documents shall be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 9 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the Public Hearing Week. For an Appeal Hearing - no communication with EPC is allowed within five days of the Public Hearing.

In order to make maximum use of the following information - please note:

• Scan the entire list to see if your neighobrhood association has a case this month.• The name and phone number of the developer/agent is listed so that you can easily contact them should you have any questions. • The assigned staff planner is identified with each agenda item should you need additional information (i.e., check on the actual

placement of your case on the agenda). All staff may be reached at 505-924-3860. • On the day of the EPC Public Hearing, call the Planning Department at 505-924-3860 and the receptionist will give you the status

of the EPC Public Hearing. • Staff Reports are available at the Planning Department beginning at 3 p.m. on the 1st Thursday prior to the EPC Public Hearing.

On the 1st Thursday of each month, the EPC has a Case Distribution to review the applications scheduled for the all-day Public Hearing which occurs on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

As with the Public Hearing, the public is invited to attend the Case Distribution, however, Case Distributions do not provide an open forum. Discussion is limited to staff and the EPC. Case Distributions regularly begin at 3 p.m. in the Planning Department Hearing Room, Plaza Del Sol Building. Please call the Planning Department at 505-924-3860 to confirm the Case Distribution schedule will happen at the times listed as time adjustments are made occasionally.

Northeast

No Neighborhood and/or Homeowner Associations, East Gateway (neighborhood/homeowner association/coalition); 15EPC-40066, 40067, Project #1004382 (case #’s); Approximately 15.37 acres located on the north side of Skyline Road NE between Paisano Street NE and Interstate 40 (location of request); K-L-22 (zone atlas page #); Consensus Planning Inc. at 505-764-9801, agent for Kampgrounds of America Inc. (applicant or agency and phone #); Requests an Zone Map Amendment from SU-2/SU-1 for Overnight Trailer-Camper Facility to SU-2/SU-1 for Overnight Trailer-Camper Facility, including Outdoor Storage of Recreational Vehicles and Boats and an Amendment to the Site Development Plan for Building Permit at the current location of the KOA Kampgrounds (action requested); Vicente Quevedo at 505-924-3357, e-mail: <[email protected]>. (City staff planner)

La Mesa Community Improvement, District 6 Coalition of NA’s; 15EPC-40065, Project #1010649; Approximately .9975 acres located on the west side of Virginia Street NE between Lomas Boulevard NE and Roma Avenue NE; K-19; Anderson Wahlen & Associates at 505-801-8254, agent for Miller Family Real Estate; Requests a Zone Map Amendment from (P) Parking and O-1 to C-2 for use of their existing car dealership; Vicente Quevedo at 505-924-3357, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

Barelas, Broadway Central Corridors Partnership, Citizens Information Committee of Martineztown, Downtown, Huning Highland Historic District, Martineztown Work Group, Raynolds Addition, Santa Barbara-Martineztown, Silver Platinum Downtown, South Broadway, No Coalition; 15EPC-40069, Project #1010650; Boundaries of the Huning Highland Sector Development Plan (HHSDP) Area – North – Martin Luther King Avenue; South – Coal Avenue; East – Locust Street; West – Broadway Boulevard; K-14; City of Albuquerque, Planning Department at 505-924-3860; requests the actions for Amending the HHSDP to allow licensed tap rooms as a permissive use and to allow the sale of growlers – only in the HHSDP area; see page 5 of newsletter for detailed information on this EPC Project; Catalina Lehner at 505-924-3935, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

No Neighborhood and/or Homeowner Associations, North Valley Coalition; 15EPC-40016, Project #1008519; Approximately 1.3 acres located on or near 4875 Pan American Freeway NE between Office Boulevard NE and Chappell Drive NE; F-17; Garcia/Kraemer and Associates at 505-440-1524, agent for Motorplex Real Estate, Ltd., Co.; Requests a Site Development Plan for Building Permit for a proposed hotel at the subject site – Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites; Catalina Lehner at 505-924-3935, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

The EPC Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in the Planning Department Hearing Room, (basement level), 600 Second Street NW for the following case:

continued on page 13

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Northwest

Laurelwood, Parkway, Westside Coalition of NA’s; 15EPC-40068, Project #1003275; Approximately 9.054 acres located on the east side of Unser Boulevard NW between Ladera Drive NW and Market Street NW; H-J-9; Tierra West, LLC at 505-858-3100, agent for Western Albuquerque Land Holdings, LLC; Requests a Site Development Plan for Building Permit for a proposed apartment complex with two/three story complexes; Maggie Gould at 505-924-3910, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

Rio Grande Blvd., Alvarado Gardens, North Valley Coalition; 15EPC-40062, 40063, 40064, Project #1003373; Approximately 1.24 acres located on the east side of Rio Grande Boulevard NW between Candelaria Road NW and Campbell Road NW; G-13; Consensus Planning Inc., at 505-764-9801, agent for Garrett Lee Studio; Requests a Zone Map Amendment from RA-2 to SU-1 for PRD and a Site Development Plan for Building Permit and Subdivision for rehabbing two existing single family homes and construct ten new small dwelling at the rear of the property; Maggie Gould at 505-924-3910, e-mail: <[email protected]>.

EPC - continued from page 12

Emergency Winter Shelter

The Emergency Winter Shelter will operate this year from November 15, 2015 thru March 15, 2016.

We accept single Men and Women and also Families with children under age 18.

Emergency Van Pick-up Points:East BoundA. 3rd STREET & IRON AVENUE B. CENTRAL AVENUE & ALCAZAR STREETC. CENTRAL AVENUE & WYOMING BOULEVARD (under the Hillson’s sign)D. CENTRAL AVENUE & EUBANK BOULEVARD (under the Home Depot sign) E. CENTRAL AVENUE & JUAN TABO BOULEVARD (north east corner) F. CENTRAL AVENUE & TRAMWAY BOULEVARD (next to the United Artists Sign)

West BoundG. CENTRAL AVENUE & PARSIFAL STREET (in the parking lot) H. CENTRAL AVENUE & WISCONSIN STREET (under the stop sign)I. CENTRAL AVENUE & LOUISIANA BOULEVARD (in front of the fairgrounds) J. CENTRAL AVENUE & TRUMAN STREET (corner of parking lot)K. CENTRAL AVENUE & DARTMOUTH DRIVE (in front of the substation)L. CENTRAL AVENUE & SUNSET DRIVE (Vacant lot)M. CENTRAL AVENUE & COORS BOULEVARD ( Behind bus stop)

Emergency Van hours: 8 p.m. to Midnight

Albuquerque Rescue Mission On Site Registration/Transportation

3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

525 2nd Street SW (2nd and Iron)/(Enter on Iron Street)

346-4673 #114 (3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Daily) 346-4673 #122 (after 8 p.m. Daily)

For more information contact:Darryl K. Clark 505-346-4673 ext. 120 (M-F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)Rene Palacios 505-346-4673 ext. 119 (M-F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Albuquerque Housing AuthoritySubmitted by Brian Eagan

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module-1-public-draft> and provide your comments via the email link on the site.

Hard copies of the document are available at your local com-munity center, library or senior/multi-generational center.

Comments may also be emailed to the project team at <[email protected]> or mailed to: ABC-Z Project, City Planning Department, P.O. Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - UPCOMING MEETINGSA week of meetings November 30-December 4 will focus on the Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). The Focus Group meet-ings will provide in-depth opportunities to discuss each topic by chapter and to have a working session to review and edit the relevant policies for each chapter.

COMP PLAN FOCUS GROUPS BY CHAPTERMeetings will be held at Plaza del Sol, Basement Hearing Room, 600 2nd Street NW.

Monday, November 30• 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. FG 1: Neighborhoods • 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. FG 2: Urban Design• 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. FG 3: Land Use• 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. FG 4: Transportation

Tuesday, December 1• 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. FG 5: Economic Development • 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. FG 6: Housing • 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. FG 7: Parks, Open Space & Com-

munity Facilities• 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. FG 8: Heritage Conservation

Friday, December 4 • 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. FG 9: Resiliency and Sustainability • 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. FG 10: Service Provision• 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. FG 11: Implementation/Small Area

Planning

COMP PLAN DRAFT OPEN HOUSES Please note the meetings originally scheduled for Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3 will be rescheduled for a later date. Additional public meetings will be scheduled in early December to focus on Bernalillo County. Check the project website for meeting announcements <www.abc-zone.com>.

LEARN MOREFor more information and to sign up for updates, please visit <www.abc-zone.com> or <https://www.facebook.com/abc-tozoning>.

ABC-Z UPDATE – MODULE 1 AND COMPRE-HENSIVE PLAN

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE – MOD-ULE 1 MEETINGS REPORT BACK

In October, the project team unveiled Module 1 of the Inte-grated Development Ordinance (IDO). This is the first of three modules proposed to replace the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Code and become a new Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO). Module 1 proposes new zones, the land uses allowed and associated use-specific standards.

Over 150 people participated in multiple public and staff meet-ings to discuss Module 1 on October 19, 20 and 29.

Module 2, which will include dimensional standards for build-ing heights, setbacks, landscaping, parking requirements, etc., will be posted for public review in February/March of 2016.

Module 3, which will discuss the review and approval process for private development, will be out for public review in the Summer of 2016.

We still need your assistance to cre-ate a successful IDO and shape the fu-ture of Albuquerque. Participating and providing feedback is easy! Simply review Module 1 online at <http://abc-zone.com/document/abq-ido-

Planning Department Submitted by Mikaela Renz-Whitmore

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In Time for Thanksgiving: Water Authority Resumes its War on Grease

Animated elephant again reminds customers to “Cool It, Can It, Chuck It”

Just in time for Thanksgiving the Water Authority today launched its annual PSA campaign to remind customers of the proper way to dispose of cooking grease this holiday season. Billboards and TV and radio spots resurrect last year’s “spokes-elephant,” who points out that it makes as much sense to put a pachyderm down the sink as it does to pour grease down the drain.

FOG – Fats, Oils, and Grease – are a leading cause of sewer overflows, which in turn can cause thousands of dollars in property damage and create a public health threat. Water Authority custom-ers are asked to do their part to prevent costly and hazardous sewer overflows:

1) Dispose of cooking grease in the trash, not the sink. Kitchen grease should be poured into a can or milk carton or soaked up with a paper towel and thrown into the garbage for disposal at the landfill. Otherwise it can col-lect and harden in the sewer system. For the same reason, greasy food scraps should be thrown away, not put in the garbage disposal. Remember: Cool it, Can it, Chuck it!

2) Don’t put rags or disposable wipes down the sink or toilet. Rags of any sort—even ones advertising themselves as “flush-able”—can cause sewer blockages especially if they get caught on tree roots. Rags and disposable wipes should be thrown into the garbage for disposal at the landfill.

3) Plant trees well away from sewer lines. Roots grow toward breaks and cracks in sewer lines in search of water. Once they’ve penetrated a pipe, the roots can cause blockages lead-ing to sewer overflows.

4) Note your location. Homeowners with basements or plumb-ing below the elevation of the next upstream sewer manhole should ask their plumber about installation of an approved backflow prevention valve.

Annual Reports Due to ONC

Just a reminder: As of this publication date, all recognized and unrecognized neighborhood/homeowners associations and coalitions need to submit a “Yearly Annual Report Form for Neighborhood, Homeowner Associations and Coalitions” in order to maintain their “R” recognized and/or “active” status on our list.

We will need the Annual Report and a copy of the announcement of your Annual Meet-ing submitted to our office BEFORE your Annual Report will be approved for the year. Please make sure that you have the correct contact information (i.e., addresses, name, phone numbers and e-mail address) listed for your officers on your Annual Report. Please call Dalaina at 505-924-3914 if you have any questions.

Please mail to: Office of Neighborhood Coordination Attn: Dalaina Carmona 600 Second Street NW 4th Floor, Room 440 Albuquerque, NM 87102 -OR-

Scan your Annual Report and e-mail it to <[email protected]> with the backup material attached.

Annual Meeting Due to ONC January April 1 February May 1 March June 1 April July 1 May August 1 June September 1 July October 1 August November 1 September December 1 October January 1 November February 1 December March 1

FYI: If you post your “Annual Meeting” date on your NA Marquee please take a picture as that will be your proof of notification to ONC when filing your Annual Report Form.

Please PRINT all information clearly.

ABCWUA Submitted by Patti Watson

Planning DepartmentSubmitted By Dalaina Carmona

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Neighborhood News is published monthly by the Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC), a division of the Planning Department, City of Albuquerque. Articles and information from neighborhood associations and others are welcome.

ONC reserves the right to edit and/or reject any submissions.

City of AlbuquerqueRichard J. Berry, MayorRobert J. Perry, Chief Administrative Officer

Planning DepartmentSuzanne Lubar, Planning DirectorBrennon Williams, Associate Director

Office of Neighborhood Coordination StaffStephani Winklepleck, Neighborhood LiaisonDalaina Carmona, Senior Administrative Assistant

Newsletter Editor: Dalaina Carmona(Please send submissions as e-mail attachments in a word document to: [email protected] and [email protected]).

Questions or Comments - direct them to:City of Albuquerque Planning DepartmentOffice of Neighborhood Coordination, Room 440Plaza del Sol Building, 600 Second Street NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102Phone: 505-924-3914 1-800-659-8331 (TTY)Fax: 505-924-3913

ONC Website: <http://www.cabq.gov/planning/office-of-neighborhood-coordination>

Upon request, the Neighborhood News is available in alternative formats. The Neighborhood News can be accessed at the City’s Website: <www.cabq.gov/planning/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/neighborhood-newsletter>. (Available in HTML/PDF files, including archived editions.)

Related ONC Links

URL for printable Annual Report Form (pdf): <www.cabq.gov/planning/documents/AnnualReportForm092614.pdf>

URL for neighborhood association individual maps: <http://data.cabq.gov/community/neighborhoods/pdf/>

URL for “Neighborhood News” ONC newsletter: <www.cabq.gov/planning/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/neigh-borhood-newsletter>

URL for current Department Directors List: <www.cabq.gov/planning/neighborhood-coordination/ONC-DeptDi-rectorContactList-July2015.pdf>

URL for Important Telephone Numbers List: <www.cabq.gov/planning/neighborhood-coordination/ONC-Impor-tantPhoneNumbers.pdf>

URL for On-going Sector Plans and other Planning Projects: <www.cabq.gov/planning/urban-design-and-development>

URL for Building and Safety Permit/Application Information: <www.cabq.gov/planning/building-safety-permits>

Neighborhood News - November/December 2015