Council Agendas
Hammond City Council Agenda – April 27, 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, Tonia Banks
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
April 27, 2021
5:30pm
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. An ordinance for a Text Amendment to Ordinance #14-5364
1) Article 6.1.3 Mixed Use MX-N to removed several allowed uses, and
2) Add required construction routes for developments to be approved prior to issuance of permits. (TA-2020-07-00019). (Tracie Schillace)
2. An ordinance to transfer $14,640.50 from the Hammond Downtown Development District’s general fund to advertising for the Millage Renewal Public Awareness Campaign. (Chelsea Tallo)
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
April 27, 2021
6:00pm or at conclusion of Public Hearing
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PRAYER: Dr. Daniel Crosby
Pastor New Hope Baptist Church
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute.
Obie Griffin-8th Grade Hammond Westside Montessori
V. REPORTS:
1. Mayor
2. Council
A. Dr. Peltier, Chief Medical Officer, North Oaks
B. Tom Hogan
VI. Minutes
B. Minutes of March 31, 2021 (Special Meeting)
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1. A resolution authorizing Tacos & Beer to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Wednesday, May 5 2021, from 3:00pm to 10:00pm in the Morrison Alley Park behind the restaurants and between Cypress and Cherry Streets. (Jose Valencia)
2. A resolution authorizing One Thirteen, located at 113 North Oak Street, to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, from 1:00pm to 10:00pm in the restaurant’s parking lot. (Mary Royer)
3. A resolution authorizing Si Senor Taqueria, located at 1905 West Thomas Street, to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, from 1:00pm to 10:00pm in the restaurant’s parking lot within Seville Plaza. (Mary Royer)
4. A resolution authorizing La Carreta, located at 108 Northwest Railroad Avenue, to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, from 1:00pm to 10:00pm in the closed area of West Charles Street in front of the restaurant and in the south side of the Casa de Fresa parking lot. (Mary Royer)
5. A resolution authorizing the purchase of a Kubota Excavator Model #KX040-4R 1A in the amount of $49,970.40 for the Street Department (State Contract) #4400018611. (Jana Thurman)
9.. A resolution 1) ratifying bids received April 22, 2021 in response to RFP 21-17—Playground Equipment for Cate Square Park (Project 12014); 2) approving the award of a contract to the responsive proposer; and 3) authorizing the Mayor to enter into this contract. (Charles W. Borchers IV)
10. A resolution 1) supporting the submission a $105,000 grant application to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program to perform a sewer system evaluation survey of west Hammond; and 2) supporting a cash match of $45,000. (Charles Borchers IV)
VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
1. Final adoption of an ordinance for a Text Amendment to Ordinance #14-5364
1) Article 6.1.3 Mixed Use MX-N to removed several allowed uses, and
2) Add required construction routes for developments to be approved prior to issuance of permits (TA-2020-07-00019). (Tracie Schillace)
IX. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
X. ADJOURN:
I, COUNCIL CLERK, TONIA BANKS, 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 26th Day of April 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 Tonia Banks at 985-277-5610. Request should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
