Hammond City Council Agenda – May 10, 2022

Hammond City Council Members
Councilman Kip Andrews – President
Councilman Sam DiVittorio – Vice President
Councilman Devon Wells
Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales
Councilman Steve Leon

City Council Clerk, Lisa Cockerham
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 10, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance to grant an Expanded Conditional Use (ECU) to allow for a mobile home located in at Proposed Mobile Home Area at 17081 Hoover St. per survey by McLin Land Surveying, Inc., dated 3/14/1994; Zoned RS-3. (Z-2022-03-00101); and the Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions:
1) This approval is with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon a change in occupancy or ownership of Mary Richardson, and
2) The manufactured home must meet all requirements of placement and must be constructed to meet HUD standards.
(Jeffery Leuenberger)

2. An Ordinance to grant an Expanded Conditional Use (ECU) to allow for a tattoo parlor allowed as a conditional use located at 1040 Roma Avenue, Suite A per deed by Roma Street Management, LLC dated 6/23/2017 Zoned C-N (Z-2022- 03-00102); the Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that such a use is a personal right and expires upon change in occupancy or ownership. (Jeffery Leuenberger)

3. An Ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget to transfer $246,000 from the Sales Tax Fund (203) balance to “Jackson Park” (Project 12208). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 10, 2022
6:00pm or at conclusion of Public Hearing

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PRAYER

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of Minutes of the April 26, 2022 meeting

VI. PRESENTATIONS: None

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an Ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in accordance with the procedures of Section 5-03 of the City’s Charter. (Lacy Landrum)

Budget Work Session will be scheduled for Friday, June 10, 2022 at 8:30am. The Final Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 5:30pm.

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to grant an Expanded Conditional Use (ECU) to allow for a mobile home located in at Proposed Mobile Home Area at 17081 Hoover St. per survey by McLin Land Surveying, Inc., dated 3/14/1994; Zoned RS-3. (Z-2022-03-00101); and the Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions:
1) This approval is with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon a change in occupancy or ownership of Mary Richardson, and
2) The manufactured home must meet all requirements of placement and must be constructed to meet HUD standards.
(Jeffery Leuenberger)

2. Final adoption of an Ordinance to grant an Expanded Conditional Use (ECU) to allow for a tattoo parlor allowed as a conditional use located at 1040 Roma Avenue, Suite A per deed by Roma Street Management, LLC dated 6/23/2017 Zoned C-N (Z-2022- 03-00102); the Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that such a use is a personal right and expires upon change in occupancy or ownership. (Jeffery Leuenberger)

3. Final adoption of an Ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget to transfer $246,000 from the Sales Tax Fund (203) balance to “Jackson Park” (Project 12208). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Lacy Landrum)

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to purchase ten (10) police Tahoe’s from Gerry Lane Chevrolet for $355,039.70 (State Contract #4400020203). (Chief Edwin Bergeron, Jr.)

2. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Robinson’s Cleaning Services for janitorial services for all City of Hammond buildings in the amount of $159,380.00 annually. (Jana Soileau)

3. A resolution to transfer $10,000 from Recreation Programs (10050500-500100) to Fireworks Expenses (10012000-560571) for the Fourth of July fireworks display. (Lacy Landrum)

4. A resolution 1) accepting an $8,825 grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase dashboard cameras for the Hammond Police Department; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign grant documents. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

5. A resolution supporting the submission of a $16,030 application to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant Program to expand Camp Blue. (Charles Borchers IV)

6. A resolution 1) supporting the submission of an $8,000 grant application to the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership to purchase new and replacement body armor for Hammond police officers; and 2) supporting a cash match of $4,000 from the Hammond Police Department. (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution authorizing Lisa Cockerham, Hammond City Council Clerk, to certify authorized signatories and signatures for the City’s anticipated Fiscal Year 2021-22 Local Government Assistance Program and Community Water Enrichment Fund grants. (Charles Borchers IV)

X. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council: Discussion of nonprofit partners

XI. ADJOURN

I, COUNCIL CLERK, LISA COCKERHAM, OF THE HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING WAS POSTED AT THE COUNCIL’S CHAMBERS AT 312 EAST CHARLES STREET, HAMMOND, LOUISIANA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 42:19, ON OR BEFORE THE 9th Day of May 2022 at 4:00pm.
RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In the interest of fairness and time, the following guidelines are established, relative to public participation and discussion of any agenda item.
1. All persons desiring to speak on a specific agenda item will request the attention of the presiding officer at the time the item is being considered.
2. After recognitions, the participant is requested to give his/her name and address and duly noted in the minutes.
3. All questions and comments are to be addressed to the presiding officer only.
4. There shall be no indulging in personalities. The participant must adhere to the item at hand, and the rules of decorum of the council.
5. When a council member, citizen, elected or appointed public official refuses to adhere to these procedural policies, and the behavior interferes with or disrupts the normal order of business, the presiding officer may eject or request the removal of the disruptive or obstructive party or parties. The presiding officer shall prior to the discussion of a particular item, allow time for the discussion of that item. The Council Clerk shall be the official timekeeper of the Council and shall interrupt discussion to advise the Council that time has expired. Discussion shall cease, and the matter shall then be voted upon forthwith. When called upon for a vote, each council member present shall respond “yes,” “no” or “abstain.” A failure to answer shall be recorded as “abstain.”

Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Lisa Cockerham at 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.