Council Agendas

Hammond City Council Agenda – November 10, 2020

Hammond City Council Members
Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales- President
Councilman Sam DiVittorio- Vice President
Councilman Devon Wells
Councilman Kip Andrews
Councilman Steve Leon
City Council Clerk, Tonia Banks
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
November 10, 2020
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
November 10, 2020
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. REPORTS:

1. Council:

2. Mayor:

VI. Minutes
A. October 19, 2020
B. October 27, 2020
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
1. A resolution to approve B & J Grocery 2021 alcohol renewal. (Laura Hammett)
2. A resolution to approve Magazine Food Mart alcohol renewal. (Laura Hammett)
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1. A resolution to accept the revised Zemurray Park Final Master Plan Map (TA-2020-09-00021). (Charles Borchers)
VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE: NONE
IX. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE:
1. Introduction of an Ordinance for an Expanded Conditional Use request by Laronda Varnado to allow placement of a manufactured home to be placed on proposed lot 1 of the Ethel Varnado Estate at 202 S. Scanlan St. in accordance with survey by George D. Sullivan (Z-2020-07-00078) Zoning commission recommends approval with the following 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 Laronda Varnado, and 2) the manufactured home must meet all requirements of placement and must be constructed to meet the latest HUD standards. (Tracie Schillace)
Public Hearing is set for Monday, November 23, 2020 at 5:30pm
2. Introduction of an ordinance to accept a dedication of servitude for all public utilities and infrastructure on S. Scanlan Street in accordance with survey by George D. Sullivan (SUB-2020-10-00139) Planning Commission recommends acceptance. (Tracie Schillace)
Public Hearing is set for Monday, November 23, 2020 at 5:30pm
3. Introduction of an Ordinance to annex City of Hammond property being a parcel being 56.15 acres (Parcel# 20T6R80000111) located south of the Hammond Airport and Hwy 190 East, & East of W-3 (W. Selsers Canal) to be zoned S-2 and in City Council District #1 (Z-2020-09-00085) Zoning commission recommends approval. (Tracie Schillace)
Public Hearing is set for Monday, November 23, 2020 at 5:30pm
4. Introduction of an Ordinance request by Rose Guest House LLC (owner) & Adrian Ishman (applicant) to allow placement of a manufactured home located on Lot 13 square 2 of Greenville Park Addition located at 206 E. Green Street (Z-2020-10-00087) with the following conditions: Zoning commission recommends approval with the following 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 Adrian Ishman, and 2) the manufactured home must meet all requirements of placement and must be constructed to meet the latest HUD standards. (Tracie Schillace)
Public Hearing is set for Monday, November 23, 2020 at 5:30pm
X. ADJOURN
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. Prior to the vote of a particular item on the agenda, the presiding officer shall allow time for the public discussion of that agenda item.
2. 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.
3. After recognition, the participant is requested to give his/her name and address and duly noted in the minutes.
4. All questions and comments are to be address to the presiding officer only and shall be limited to the agenda item under consideration.
5. There shall be no indulging in personalities, no offensive or profane language shall be used and the participant must adhere to the item at hand, and the decorum of the Council.
6. When a person refuses to adhere to these 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 person or persons.
7. The presiding officer may limit the amount of time for public comment in the interest of an orderly meeting. Repetitive comments are discouraged.
8. All speakers, regardless of whether s/he represents an organization will be allotted no more than 3 minutes for comment. An individual cannot give his/her time to another individual.
9. 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.”
10. During the period of a declared public health or public safety emergency, the number of persons attending the meeting in person may be limited or rules maintaining an appropriate distance from others may be imposed to comply with any emergency proclamation or in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Office of Public Health or the Louisiana Department of Health. In such instances, or in order to comply with any emergency proclamation, the Council shall provide an alternate method for public participation and public comment such as via internet, video, e-mail, facsimile or telephone. The specific procedure for any alternate method of public participation and comment shall be contained in the public notice or agenda for the meeting.
11. Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Tonia Banks at 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.