City of Albuquerque

The board discussed the rollout of new training resources for all city boards and commissions, covering board member duties, Robert's Rules of Order, and ADA compliance. They reviewed and proposed amendments to the 2025 meeting schedule and discussed the open meetings policy, including the chair's authority to cancel meetings when no action is required and the potential for in-person hearings regarding election-related or ethics complaints.

The board discussed and approved several public art initiatives, including the final design for Smart 49, the artist selection for the Rail Yard Tender Repair Mural Project, the donation of David Santiago's 'Paige' artwork, the design and continuation of the ALMA 2026 Civic Mosaics plan, and the approval of the International Museum of Dance's unsolicited proposal for the Cyclical-Artistic Mentorship Program. Additionally, the meeting included introductions to projects such as the Balloon Museum Adventure Mural, the Tijeras Mural, and the SawMural! Creative Industries Grant, along with various administrative updates regarding public art installations, exhibition schedules, and ongoing district projects.

The board received a final campaign finance audit update for the recent election cycle from an independent auditor. Discussions focused on the challenges of reconciling campaign finance reports with bank statements, leading to recommendations for stricter reconciliation requirements in future cycles. Additionally, the board reviewed a special investigation report concerning financial discrepancies and unauthorized transactions within the campaign finances of a candidate, specifically addressing the control exerted by a campaign management firm.

The meeting focused on the nomination and election process for the position of chair of the Board of Ethics. Members discussed the vacancy and established a procedure to nominate candidates, which includes a two-week posting period for public commentary and review. It was determined that nominees must provide a resume or biographical information to be posted on the city clerk's website, and that candidates will be invited to discuss their interest in the role at a subsequent meeting.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda after removing an item concerning Serious Use of Force APD Case #25-0020291, and the approval of the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. Departmental reports covered updates from Albuquerque Police Department's Internal Affairs Professional Standards (IAPS) and Internal Affairs Force Division (IAFD) regarding January 2025 data, Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) trends, ongoing federal litigation cases managed by the City Attorney, and City Council updates regarding Board member reappointment. A significant portion of the meeting involved an appeal hearing (CPC #230-24) concerning an officer's conduct regarding a handicapped parking spot and a related professional code of conduct violation (SOP 1-1), resulting in modifications to the CPOA's findings. The Board also affirmed and upheld the findings for two other cases: Serious Use of Force APD Case #25-0038135 and Officer-Involved Shooting Cases APD #25-0016652 and APD #25-0022570. Discussions on policy included an annual review of CPOAB Policies and Procedures and updates on SOP 1-78 concerning Police Service Aide (PSA) duties, including concerns regarding PSA authority to issue citations.