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From: City Councilor Pat Davis
Sent: Oct 21, 2018 4:35 PM
To: Ronald Halbgewachs
Subject: Behind the Netflix deal; Cleaner safer Central Ave & more

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When I first came to City Hall, there was no regular way for residents to engage with their city councilor - so I built my own.  This is for you, so share with your neighbors and friends via Nextdoor or your own email list. About once a month you'll get my updates from city hall: Alerts on upcoming legislation so you can weigh in Neighborhood meetings so you can become engaged News from our neighborhoods to help you be better connected   Did someone forward you this email? Get your own now. Subscribe now. you can unsubscribe anytime using the link at the bottom of the email. --> Behind the Netflix Deal What's Next for Film Jobs and Local Companies Wanting to Sell to Netflix It’s the biggest economic development project in Albuquerque history, and it’s coming to the new Mesa del Sol right here in District 6. Film spending in all of New Mexico was just over $234 million last year. Netflix will add an average of $100 million per year for at least 10 years - a 40% increase in film spending almost overnight.  And that's just local spending that goes to local workers, contractors and vendors.  That's a big boost to our workforce and local economy both in terms of new spending, new taxes and new jobs to keep our families here in New Mexico in good-paying jobs they can be proud of. When Governor Martinez and Mayor Keller announced the deal, the City Council still had to turn their tabletop deal into actual legislation. The final LEDA legislation, sponsored together with Councilor Sanchez and myself, took us 10 days to structure and complete updated fiscal analyses, test the assumptions and lobby for the votes. The entire City Council stepped up to attend special briefings and dig into the details. In the end, the City Council and Mayor’s office all agreed that our nearly $15 million investment to incentivize the Netflix purchase would reap far more than that for our community. Read more in my longer post linked below, including: The details: jobs, clawbacks and total spending in the final deal Preparing an expanding film workforce How can my business become a film industry vendor? READ MORE: Behind the Netflix Deal, and What’s Next for Film Jobs and Local Companies Wanting to Sell to Netflix --> Get Involved. Attend a meeting of the Community Policing Council.  The SE Area Command Council meets from 6-8pm on the third Thursday of every month at the Cesar Chavez Community Center (7505 Kathryn SE). Parkland Hills Neighborhood Association Tuesday October 22, 6:30-9pm Whittier Community Center 6:30-7:00 meet and greet, 7:00-9:00 meeting   --> --> Did you see?! Despite our challenges, Albuquerque has a lot to celebrate.  Every month, I'm highlighting some good news stories you might have missed. --> Nob Hill gets new team to keep Central clean, safe   Davis introduces Block by Block, along with APD bike patrols, helping to make Central Avenue welcoming to customers and business   As workers started hauling away the orange barrels last year, I was working with a coalitions of Central Avenue business owners to ensure that the new Nob Hill remained clean and safe.  After all, we want everyone’s first trip back to the new Central Avenue to be so good they come back again! Hearing from businesses, I passed legislation to bring back bicycle patrols to our Central Avenue business district and earlier this year Mayor Keller and Chief Geier did just that. This week, I welcomed the next phase of our plan: expanding the popular downtown Block by Block program to Nob Hill. These brightly colored ambassadors will patrol Nob Hill during our busiest business hours, cleaning up graffiti, picking up litter (and calling in Solid Waste Department for the big stuff!), helping our homeless, and being extra eyes and ears for APD. For customers of Central businesses, they also provide “how can I help?” Service to help find the best lunch spot or just the right shop for that special gift.   For businesses and their employees, escorts to and from their shops provided an added sense of security, and the extra hands to keep the area clean make Central Avenue more welcoming for customers. KRQE’s Chris McKee gave a preview of the new program earlier this week. Watch here: City expands street sweeping, cleaning crews to Nob Hill - KRQE.com A special thanks to our Solid Waste Department employees, including Director Matthew Whelen and Billy Gallegos, along with Mayor Keller for working to put this program in place so quickly! --> --> --> --> Contact me   Get help from City Hall Phone: 768-3152 patdavis@cabq.gov --> --> --> -->  Legislation to Watch Stay up-to-date with legislation I'm sponsoring and following. The City Council meets at 5pm, usually on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.  Check cabq.gov/council for more This month, I passed two important pieces of legislation with the Council's support: PASSED: Authorizing the creation of regulations for shared electric scooters.  The administration is now developing the regulation to issue permits by year's-end. PASSED: Dedicating $150,000 in new housing vouchers to formerly incarcerated persons leaving MDC with no housing options.  These vouchers are provided through the County's Re-Entry Resource Center to help homeless and unhoused inmates obtain stable and supportive housing - a key component to avoiding recidivism. COMING SOON O-18-27 Adopting Small Wireless Facilities Regulations To Authorize And Regulate Certain Small Wireless Facilities Installations Within City Rights Of Ways Or On City-Owned Utility Poles (Davis, Jones, Peña, Sanchez) Cellular phone providers are ramping up to provide the next generation network, 5G. Our legislation creates a permitting structure to allow companies to bring faster, more-reliable cell phone and data service to Albuquerque. Pending before the Finance & Government Operations Committee. O-18-37 Amending The Merit System; Personnel Policy Ordinance To Include Paid Parental Leave (Davis) Providing parental leave to all city employees.  Parental leave for new parents is key to starting children off right and it is one of the most requested benefits from a new millennial workforce. R-18-79  A Nuisance, Substandard Dwelling Or Structure In Need Of Abatement At 113 Eubank Blvd NE 87123 Within The City Limits Of Albuquerque, New Mexico Is So Ruined, Damaged And Dilapidated As To Be A Menace To The Public Comfort, Health, Peace Or Safety And That It Is To Be Required To Be Removed (Davis, by request) O-18-32 Approving The Formation Of The Albuquerque Renewable Energy Financing District Pursuant To The Renewable Energy Financing District Act, NMSA (1978) § 5-18-1 Et Seq; Determining The Method Of Including Commercial Real Property Within The District And The Purposes For Which The District Is Formed; Approving The Manner Of Collection Of A Renewable Energy Improvement Assessment To Be Imposed Upon Real Property Included In The District; Providing For Governance Of The District; Providing For The Inclusion Of Real Property Within The District By Subsequent Resolutions; And Related Matters (Davis) This legislation creates a new C-PACE program in the city, helping to incentivize commercial businesses to replace their coal-fired powered electricity with clean, renewable energy.  Eligible companies will be able to install solar to power their companies with lower borrowing rates thanks to PACE financing supported by the City. Neighborhood Events

Every Monday, 6:00pm - Indivisible Nob Hill Meetings. ONiells at Washington and Central SE.  Monday November 5, 5pm - City Council Meeting. 1 Civic Plaza, Council Chambers. Agenda: cabq.gov/council Connections 2040 The Mid Region Council of Governments (MRCOG) invites the public to attend a series of public input meetings for the Connections 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The Connections 2040 MTP is the region's long-range transportation plan. Connections 2040 will take a look at how our metro area will grow over the next 20 years, what transportation needs will be, and how those needs can be met. • Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30-7:00 pm, Cabezón Community Center, 2307 Cabezón Blvd., Rio Rancho • Tuesday, Oct. 30, 5:30-7:00 pm, Los Lunas Rail Runner Station, 101 Courthouse Rd SE, Los Lunas You can learn more about the Connections 2040 MTP at: https://www.mrcog-nm.gov/503/Connections-2040-MTP New Public Notice Requirements for Developments Your Neighborhood Association Needs to Know The new Integrated Development Ordinance is now in effect and one of the biggest changes involves how new developments and proposed changes are presented to neighborhood associations.  The old process let developers submit plans before consulting with neighbors, but the Council flipped that script when we passed the new code.  Today, developers of major projects must present their plans and work with neighborhoods before seeking city approval.  And even smaller lot-sized changes have new opportunities for community input. If you care about development options in your neighborhood association, join us to learn how you can be involved. Choose One: Daytime: Monday, November 5, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Evening: Wednesday, November 7, 5:30-7:00 p.m. WHERE: Basement Hearing Room, Plaza del Sol, 600 2nd St. NW. Come learn about ONC's role, applicant responsibilities, neighborhood association responsibilities, the difference between a neighborhood meeting and a facilitated meeting, and the continued role of the City's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) office. Food will be provided. Free parking is available in the Plaza del Sol parking lot. Space is limited, so please RSVP by emailing onc@cabq.gov or calling the ONC office at 768-3334.

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Politics

I'm happy to help host one of the last Albuquerque-area fundraisers for two amazing women New Mexico needs in Congress: my friends Deb Haaland and Xochitl Torres Small! Join us this Wednesday, October 24 at 5:30 pm, along with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal at the home of Antionette Sedillo-Lopez, with a lot of friends.   RSVP and donate online before you go: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pjevent-patdavis

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