City Council Meeting Agenda – October 1, 2013

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 1, 2013
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:  Jason Hood, President

II. ROLL CALL: Johnny Blount (  ) Jason Hood (  ) Robert “Bobby “Martin (  ) Lemar Marshall (  )Mike Williams (  )

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance for Final approval request for Garden District Subdivision (Lots 1-38 & G1), acceptance of dedication of Octavia Street and Freret Street (60’ right of ways), of all public utilities, 10’ utility servitudes along said right of ways, and 15’ sewer servitude in accordance with revised plat by Wm. J. Bodin Jr. (SDF2013-8-2) recommended approval by Planning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

2. An Ordinance to amend ordinance #12-5319 to extend the date of the required completion of construction of the permanent cul-de-sac at the end of Dr. John Lambert Drive in Providence Ridge Subdivision Phase II. (SDF2008-8-2) recommended approved to extend for 1 year by the Planning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

3. An Ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Lloyd A. Carlton to allow placement of a mobile home meeting all code requirements on 213 Green St.; Zoned R4 (ECU2013-8-1) recommend denial by the Zoning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

4. An Ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Jenny E. Reyna (occupant/applicant) and Jimmy Nguyen (owner) to allow consumption of alcohol in Jovanni’s Food Mart LLC in a B2 & C2 District located at 605 Pecan St. (ECU2013-8-2) recommended denial by the Zoning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

5. An Ordinance to approve the rezoning request by Lloyd Engeran Jr. & Laura E. Sanfilippo ETAL to rezone the most easterly portion of Lots 6, 7, & 8 Block 3 of the Oakridge Addition (approx 300’+/-) from R4 to C3 located at 923, 925, & 927 South Morrison Blvd. (RZ2013-8-1) failure of majority vote by Zoning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 1, 2013
6:00 PM or immediately following public hearing.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Jason Hood, President

II. ROLL CALL:  Johnny Blount ( ) Jason Hood ( ) Robert “Bobby” Martin ( ) Lemar Marshall ( ) Mike Williams ( )

III. PRAYER:

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 

V. REPORTS:

a. Council:

b. Mayor:

c. New Businesses:

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 

Minutes of September 17, 2013

VII. RESOLUTIONS:

VIII. OLD BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution authorizing the Downtown Development District to serve alcohol and a waiver of the Open Container Law for Starry November Nights, on Friday for November 15, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. within the boundaries of the Downtown Development District. Most of the activities will be concentrated on E. & W. Robert Street, E. & W. Thomas St. and W. Charles Street from NW Railroad Avenue to Cate Street, N. Cypress Street and the Casa de Fresa and the Kidder Parking Mall. (Terry Lynn Smith)

2. A resolution to approve the Hammond Regional Airport Capital Improvement Master Plan Application for State Financial Assistance through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Division of Aviation and to authorize the Mayor to sign all documents related to this matter. Attachment#1 Attachment#2  (Jason Ball)

3. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for improvements at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport [State Project No. H.010746]. (Jason Ball)

4. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for improvements at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport [State Project No. H.010755]. (Jason Ball)

5. A resolution authorizing the Hammond Fraternal Order of Police to sell alcohol and waive the Open Container Law within the boundaries of Hanson Ave. to East Thomas Street and within the Saik, the Alvis, the Northern House and the St. James Parking Malls for the Chili Cook off event on Saturday November 2, 2013 from 8:00 am until 6:00pm. (George Bergeron)

6. A resolution to approve Change Order No.1 (Final) on “North Oak Street Improvements” [project #420-11309] with $55,136.97 credit. (Kiley Bates)

7. A resolution of acceptance of Work as substantially complete on “North Oak Street Improvements” [project #420-11309], commencing 45 day lien period withholding 10% retainage. (Kiley Bates)

8. A resolution to request the Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development to provide directional signage to the Chappapeela Sports Park at appropriate locations. (Jason Hood)

X. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance for Final approval request for Garden District Subdivision (Lots 1-38 & G1), acceptance of dedication of Octavia Street and Freret Street (60’ right of ways), of all public utilities, 10’ utility servitudes along said right of ways, and 15’ sewer servitude in accordance with revised plat by Wm. J. Bodin Jr. (SDF2013-8-2) recommended approval by Planning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

2. Final adoption of an Ordinance to amend ordinance #12-5319 to extend the date of the required completion of construction of the permanent cul-de-sac at the end of Dr. John Lambert Drive in Providence Ridge Subdivision Phase II. (SDF2008-8-2) recommended approved to extend for 1 year by the Planning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

3. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Lloyd A. Carlton to allow placement of a mobile home meeting all code requirements on 213 Green St.; Zoned R4 (ECU2013-8-1) recommend denial by the Zoning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

4. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Jenny E. Reyna (occupant/applicant) and Jimmy Nguyen (owner) to allow consumption of alcohol in Jovanni’s Food Mart LLC in a B2 & C2 District located at 605 Pecan St. (ECU2013-8-2) recommended denial by the Zoning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

5. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve the rezoning request by Lloyd Engeran Jr. & Laura E. Sanfilippo ETAL to rezone the most easterly portion of Lots 6, 7, & 8 Block 3 of the Oakridge Addition (approx 300’+/-) from R4 to C3 located at 923, 925, & 927 South Morrison Blvd. (RZ2013-8-1) failure of majority vote by Zoning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

XI. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 10-5197 C.S. establishing certain requirements for the discharge of wastewater in the City of Hammond. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Garry Knight)

2.Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the borrowing of funds from the Sales Tax Fund No. 20395000-590185 in the amount not to exceed $350,000 for the Airport Control Tower Project at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. (Mayor Foster)

3. Introduction of an ordinance  to change the name of Alabama Street to George Perkins Drive (approx 50’ wide and 1282’ in length) in its entirety from the east starting at J. W. Davis Drive  running west to Mooney Ave. as a part of the Colonial Place Addition. (Robert “Bobby” Martin)

XII. ADJOURN.

I, WHITNEY COOPER CLERK OF THE HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING WAS POSTED AT THE COUNCIL’S OFFICE AT 312 EAST CHARLES STREET, HAMMOND, LOUISIANA IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 42:4.7, ON THE 30th   day of  September  ,  2013.

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 address to the presiding officer only.

4.   There shall be no indulging in personalities and 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.