Hammond City Council Agenda – July 13, 2021

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
July 13, 2021
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 13, 2021
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. Mayor:

2. Council:

VI. Minutes

A. Minutes of June 22, 2021

VII. RESOLUTIONS

A. OLD BUSINESS:

B. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into a contract with The Daily Star as the Official Journal for the City of Hammond, LA from July 1, 2021- June 30, 2022 (Jana Thurman)

2. A resolution A resolution supporting the submission of a $21,650 application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase radio equipment for the Hammond Police Department (Charles Borchers)

3. A resolution supporting the submission of an application to the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program for 125 trees for the City’s annual Louisiana Arbor Day tree giveaway January 21, 2022. (Charles Borchers)

4. A resolution 1) accepting a $148,000 grant from the Airport Rescue Grants Program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)

5. A resolution to appoint Monica Perez to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a four-year term from July 14,2021-June 14, 2024 (Mayor Panepinto)

6. A resolution to reappoint David Danel to the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a three-year term from July 29,2021-July 29, 2024 (Mayor Panepinto)

7. A resolution to confirm the appointment of Diana Guzman-McMahon to Human Resources Director for the City of Hammond. (Mayor Panepinto)

8. A resolution to ratify and award bids received on 6/17/2021, for “Sidewalk & Drainage Improvements (FY2021) – Project 420-12107 awarding to the low bidder, Stranco, LLC for the Base Bid plus Add. Alt. No. 1 in the amount of $781,619.00 (Chuck Spangler)

9. A resolution to approve 1TEN, Located at 1406 Corbin Rd, Hammond, LA 70403 for High/Low alcohol approval on premise. The ownership is 1TEN LLC. (Laura Hammet)

10. A resolution to approve Son of a Biscuit, Located at 221 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 for High/Low alcohol approval on premise. The ownership is MENDEZ LLC. (Laura Hammet)

11. A resolution to approve Truth Moroccan Courtside Hookah Lounge, Located at 111 East Morris Ave., Hammond, LA 70403 for High/Low alcohol approval on premise. The ownership is Truth Moroccan Courtside Hookah Lounge, LLC. (Laura Hammett)

12. A resolution to approve Tru Juice Bar & Healthy Bites, Located at 200 Hewitt Rd, Ste. G., Hammond, LA 70403 for High/Low alcohol approval on premise. The ownership is Tru Juice Bar & Healthy Bites, LLC. (Laura Hammett)

13. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an annual support agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the Munis & Engov. Software System in the amount of $69,509.82 (Marcus McMillian)

14. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with Softchoice Corporation, in the amount of $51,376.98 Annually for Microsoft Licenses and Software. (Marcus McMillian)

15. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement between Tangipahoa Parish Government Animal Control and the City of Hammond for $60,057 from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (Lacy Landrum)

16. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa for $10,757 from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (Lacy Landrum)

17. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Child Advocacy Services, Inc. for $25,000 from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (Lacy Landrum)

18. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging for $60,000 from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (Lacy Landrum)

19. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum for $50,000 from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (Lacy Landrum)

20. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center for $90,000 from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (Lacy Landrum)

21. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs for $1,892 from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (Lacy Landrum)

22. A resolution from the City Council requiring quarterly financial reports. Be it resolved, a quarterly Financial Report shall be generated by the City Accounting Department. (Councilman Sam DiVittorio)

23. A resolution from the Charter Review Committee to request an extension until August 31, 2021 to deliver the committee’s report. (Frank DiVittorio)

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

A. OLD BUSINESS:

B. NEW BUSINESS:

IX. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction for an Ordinance to rezone Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 25 Square 9 Greenville Park Addition located at 402 Washington Ave. from RS-3 to C-H (Z-2021-06-00092) (Heather Alvarez)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for July 27, 2021 at 5:30

X. 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 12th Day of July 2021 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 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 “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. Request should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.