Hammond City Council Agenda – April 14, 2026

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
April 14, 2026
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING

1. An Ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision by Trent Anthony at 401 J. W. Davis Drive, in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0) (Frankie Legaux, Charles Borchers)

2. An Ordinance to Name the Pavilion in Martin Luther King, Jr Park, The Maxine Dixon Pavilion in honor of Maxine Dixon. (Councilman Andrews)

3. An Ordinance to Name the Softball Field in Martin Luther King, Jr Park in honor of Leon “Blue” McCray. (Councilman Andrews)

4. An Ordinance to Name the Basketball Court in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Honor of Wilfred Don Stepteau. (Councilman Andrews)

5. An Ordinance to Name the Safe Haven Building in Martin Luther King, Jr Park in honor of Dr. Clara V. Robertson. (Councilman Andrews)

6. An Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances Regarding Renewal, Suspension and Revocation of Alcohol Permits and Related Matters. (Councilman Andrews)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
April 14, 2026
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 March 24, 2026 Meeting.

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision by Trent Anthony at 401 J. W. Davis Drive, in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0) (Frankie Legaux, Charles Borchers)

2. Final adoption of an Ordinance to Name the Pavilion in Martin Luther King, Jr Park, The Maxine Dixon Pavilion in honor of Maxine Dixon. (Councilman Andrews)

3. Final adoption of an Ordinance to Name the Softball Field in Martin Luther King, Jr Park in honor of Leon “Blue” McCray. (Councilman Andrews)

4. Final adoption of an Ordinance to Name the Basketball Court in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Honor of Wilfred Don Stepteau. (Councilman Andrews)

5. Final adoption an Ordinance to Name the Safe Haven Building in Martin Luther King, Jr Park in honor of Dr. Clara V. Robertson. (Councilman Andrews)

6. Final adoption of an Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances Regarding Renewal, Suspension and Revocation of Alcohol Permits and Related Matters. (Councilman Andrews)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of Ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code, (UDC), by the City Planner regarding Applicability and Minimum Requirements. (Charles Borchers)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container Law to La Carreta Restaurant, located at 108 NW Railroad Ave., for our annual Cinco De Mayo celebration, Tuesday, May 05, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the closed area of West Charles Street in front of the restaurant and in the south of the Case de Fresa parking lot. (Kayli Payne)

2. A resolution to approve Fuel Market 1 located at 285 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain a permit to sell packaged Hi/Low alcohol as a convenience store. The owner is Fuel Market 1 LLC. (Charles Borchers)

3. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew insurance coverage for the City of Hammond for the period of May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. (Don Steil)

4. A resolution accepting a $10,000 grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts for the installation of public art in Morrison Alley; approving a cash match of $5,000 from the Grant Match Fund; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers)

5. A resolution supporting the submission of a $19,197 application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase license plate readers for the Hammond Police Department and recognizing there is NO cash match requirement. (Charles Borchers)

6. A resolution accepting 1) a $13,512 grant from from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase license plate readers for the Hammond Police Department; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is no match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with FAA in the amount of $37,648.51 to perform a flight inspection of the precision approach path indicators (PAPIs) and runway end identifier lights (REILs) at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. Funds with come from the Airport. (Charles Borchers IV)

8. A Resolution Establishing the “City Of Hammond Emergency Shelter Feasibility Committee” to Study the Implementation of Short-Term Warming and Cooling Centers Operated by Volunteer Organizations. (Councilman Andrews)

IX. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

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 13th Day April 2026 at 4:00pm.
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