{"MatterId":14752,"MatterGuid":"0158BDB2-D7F0-493F-A13D-EBA2381CF87D","MatterLastModifiedUtc":"2026-07-27T22:42:23.59","MatterRowVersion":"AAAAAADOp8E=","MatterFile":"R-26-6","MatterName":null,"MatterTitle":"Designating Approximately 36 Acres On San Pedro Dr As Blighted; Approving An Expansion Amendment To The Boundary Of The Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area; Approving A Corresponding Non-Substantial Amendment To The Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan; Amending Section 1-12-11 Of The Code Of Resolutions (Fiebelkorn and Rogers, by request)","MatterTypeId":4,"MatterTypeName":"Resolution","MatterStatusId":20,"MatterStatusName":"Enacted","MatterBodyId":1,"MatterBodyName":"City Council","MatterIntroDate":"2026-03-16T00:00:00","MatterAgendaDate":null,"MatterPassedDate":"2026-05-04T00:00:00","MatterEnactmentDate":"2026-05-19T00:00:00","MatterEnactmentNumber":"R-2026-022","MatterRequester":null,"MatterNotes":null,"MatterVersion":"3","MatterCost":null,"MatterText1":null,"MatterText2":null,"MatterText3":null,"MatterText4":null,"MatterText5":null,"MatterDate1":null,"MatterDate2":null,"MatterEXText1":"CC 5/4/26 (od)\r\n\r\nBrief Summary: The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the Council’s approval to: (1) designate an area along San Pedro Drive, within Council District 7, as exhibiting conditions of “blight” or “slum,” as defined in the New Mexico Metropolitan Redevelopment Code, Section 3-60A NMSA 1978; (2) annex the designated area into the existing boundary of the Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area; (3) amend the associated Metropolitan Redevelopment Plan; and (4) amend the corresponding section in code of Resolutions—all in a single legislative action. In addition, the Council directs the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency & GIS department to update all public-facing maps. \r\n\r\nAnalysis: The area proposed for designation and expansion into the Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area and Plan, adopted in 2000, (the “MRA”), is depicted in Figure A. 67 real property parcels are proposed for inclusion in the boundary, along with portions of the public rights-of-way. \r\n\r\nThe designation and incorporation into the City’s MRA portfolio allows for the city to advance adopted goals by leveraging public funding and programs with private sector capital for the future re-development or renovation of land and infrastructure.  All future projects must be in conformance with laws and procedures in place at the time of development, including following the rules and regulations of the City’s Integrated Development Ordinance, the Development Process Manual, and all other regulating public agencies. The MR Agency, as the City’s lead implementation arm may, with the appropriation and/or approval of the Council:\r\n1.\tDevelop new or expanded existing programmatic interventions such as sign \r\nimprovement or building renovation/refresh programs; \r\n2.\tLand bank and offer property within its control for redevelopment;\r\n3.\tIncorporate the area into a Tax Increment Financing District; \r\n4.\tIssue MRA Bonds for public capital improvements;\r\n5.\tRFP gap financing for new commercial, housing, or mixed-use projects; and/or \r\n6.\tUtilize its tax abatement powers (up to 14 years) to support redevelopment in \r\naccordance with the goals of the Near Heights MRA plan. \r\n\r\nIt is within the Council’s purview to accept a determination of blight as valid, based on the definitions of ‘blight’ and ‘slum’ provided in the section § 3-60A-4 of the Redevelopment Code. This can include deteriorated buildings, site or infrastructure issues, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, economic decline, housing issues, faulty lot or street layout,  ownership or title issues, overcrowding of buildings and areas, and conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes, and the area is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency or crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals or welfare.\r\n\r\nThe MR Agency had developed an easy to follow Blight Matrix to vet existing and new areas. \r\n\r\nThe Applicant, in the Designation report, cites the following markers of blight (reference Figure B & C for images): \r\n•\tStructural deterioration was observed for at least 20% of buildings. \r\n•\t20% or more of the sidewalk network in disrepair.\r\n•\t250 code violations in 2025.\r\n•\tApproximately 44.5% of the property values have grown less than 20% over the past \r\n10 years – indicating stagnating property values when compared to the adjacent areas. \r\n•\t20% vacancy rate of existing commercial inventory.\r\n•\tFragmented ownership along the corridor poses a significant challenge to \r\nredevelopment. \r\n\r\nPublic Notice: Public notice was met to the standard of the Redevelopment Law, Section 3-60A-8, NMSA 1978 evidenced by a notice in a newspaper of general circulation 20 days before the public hearing. Publication of the notice in the Albuquerque Journal was coordinated by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency for a publication date of January 29 and 30. \r\n\r\nNotice was mailed, first class, to all property owners of record on February 6, 2026, along with an email to neighborhood associations identified by the Office of Neighborhood Coordination as germane to include Alvarado Park NA, D6 & D7 Coalitions, Fair West NA, La Messa Community Improvement Association, Mark Twain NA, and Mile Hi NA\r\n\r\nCouncil Planning Services held a hybrid public meeting, inviting area property and business owners to participate. The meeting included a PowerPoint presentation followed by a discussion and Q&A session. Approximately 30 attendees were present, including neighborhood association representatives, residents, and property and business owners. Public questions focused on public infrastructure improvements, potential adverse impacts, future projects, and general information about metropolitan redevelopment. \r\n\r\nAlbuquerque Development Commission Recommendation: On February 19, 2026, the Albuquerque Development Commission held a public hearing and recommended to City Council approval of this MR Area boundary amendment and inclusion into the Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area and Plan. \r\n\r\nFiscal Impact: None with this action. \r\n\r\nComments: A Designation and a Plan Amendment as defined by Section 3-60A-8 and 3-60A-9 of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Statute require 2 rounds of public notice via newspaper, 2 rounds of public meetings by the governing body, and mailed notice to property owners. To achieve this requirement, the bill will undergo the following City Council process:  \r\n1.\tIntro to full Council on 3/16 - complete\r\n2.\tLUPZ on 4/15– in progress\r\n3.\tReported out on 4/20 - pending\r\n4.\tFinal Action on 5/4 - pending\r\n\r\nCouncil Planning staff, Omega Delgado & Deepa Bansal, acted as agents through the public hearing process.\r\n\r\nLUPZ: This item was heard by the Committee on April 15, 2026. The applicant provided a presentation to the Committee, and there were no questions or discussion. The item was recommended with a Do Pass motion on a vote of 4 in favor and 1 recusal.\r\n\r\nFigure A\r\n\r\n[See map on write-up]\r\n\r\nFigure B\r\n\r\n[See photos on write-up]\r\n\r\nFigure C\r\n\r\n[See photos on write-up]\r\n\r\nLUPZ 4/15/26 (od)\r\n\r\n[see full write-up in the 4/15/26 LUPZ memo]\r\n\r\nBrief Summary: The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the Council’s approval to: (1) designate an area along San Pedro Drive, within Council District 7, as exhibiting conditions of “blight” or “slum,” as defined in the New Mexico Metropolitan Redevelopment Code, Section 3-60A NMSA 1978; (2) annex the designated area into the existing boundary of the Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area; (3) amend the associated Metropolitan Redevelopment Plan; and (4) amend the corresponding section in code of Resolutions—all in a single legislative action. In addition, the Council directs the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency & GIS department to update all public-facing maps. \r\n\r\nAnalysis: The area proposed for designation and expansion into the Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area and Plan, adopted in 2000, (the “MRA”), is depicted in Figure A. 67 real property parcels are proposed for inclusion in the boundary, along with portions of the public rights-of-way. \r\n\r\nThe designation and incorporation into the City’s MRA portfolio allows for the city to advance adopted goals by leveraging public funding and programs with private sector capital for the future re-development or renovation of land and infrastructure. All future projects must be in conformance with laws and procedures in place at the time of development, including following the rules and regulations of the City’s Integrated Development Ordinance, the Development Process Manual, and all other regulating public agencies. The MR Agency, as the City’s lead implementation arm may, with the appropriation and/or approval of the Council:\r\n1. Develop new or expanded existing programmatic interventions such as sign improvement or building renovation/refresh programs; \r\n2. Land bank or offer property within its control for redevelopment;\r\n3. Incorporate the area into a Tax Increment Financing District; \r\n4. Issue MRA Bonds for public capital improvements;\r\n5. RFP gap financing for new commercial, housing, or mixed-use projects; and/or \r\n6. Utilize its tax abatement powers (up to 14 years) to support redevelopment in accordance with the goals of the Near Heights MRA plan. \r\n\r\nIt is within the Council’s purview to accept a determination of blight as valid, based on the definitions of ‘blight’ and ‘slum’ provided in the section § 3-60A-4 of the Redevelopment Code. This can include deteriorated buildings, site or infrastructure issues, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, economic decline, housing issues, faulty lot or street layout, ownership or title issues, overcrowding of buildings and areas, and conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes, and the area is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency or crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals or welfare.\r\n\r\nThe MR Agency had developed an easy to follow Blight Matrix to vet existing and new areas. \r\n\r\nThe Applicant, in the Designation report, cites the following markers of blight (reference Figure B & C for images): \r\n• Structural deterioration was observed for at least 20% of buildings. \r\n• 20% or more of the sidewalk network in disrepair.\r\n• 250 code violations in 2025.\r\n• Approximately 44.5% of the property values have grown less than 20% over the past 10 years – indicating stagnating property values when compared to the adjacent areas. \r\n• 20% vacancy rate of existing commercial inventory.\r\n• Fragmented ownership along the corridor poses a significant challenge to redevelopment. \r\n\r\nPublic Notice: Public notice was met to the standard of the Redevelopment Law, Section 3-60A-8, NMSA 1978 evidenced by a notice in a newspaper of general circulation 20 days before the public hearing. Publication of the notice in the Albuquerque Journal was coordinated by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency for a publication date of January 29 and 30. \r\n\r\nNotice was mailed, first class, to all property owners of record on February 6, 2026, along with an email to neighborhood associations identified by the Office of Neighborhood Coordination as germane to include Alvarado Park NA, D6 & D7 Coalitions, Fair West NA, La Mesa Community Improvement Association, Mark Twain NA, and Mile Hi NA\r\n\r\nCouncil Planning Services held a hybrid public meeting, inviting area property and business owners to participate. The meeting included a PowerPoint presentation followed by a discussion and Q&A session. Approximately 30 attendees were present, including neighborhood association representatives, residents, and property and business owners. Public questions focused on public infrastructure improvements, potential adverse impacts, future projects, and general information about metropolitan redevelopment. \r\n\r\nAlbuquerque Development Commission Recommendation: On February 19, 2026, the Albuquerque Development Commission held a public hearing and recommended to City Council approval of this MR Area boundary amendment and inclusion into the Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area and Plan. \r\n\r\nFiscal Impact: NA \r\n\r\nComments: A Designation and a Plan Amendment as defined by Section 3-60A-8 and 3-60A-9 of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Statute require 2 rounds of public notice via newspaper, 2 rounds of public meetings by the governing body, and mailed notice to property owners. To achieve this requirement, the bill will undergo the following City Council process:  \r\n1. Intro to full Council on 3/16 - complete\r\n2. LUPZ on 4/15– in progress\r\n3. Reported out on 4/20 - pending\r\n4. 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