Hammond City Council Agenda – February 24, 2026

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
February 24, 2026
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

Wilbert Dangerfield Award of Excellence Ceremony will be immediately following our regular session.

Old Business

1. An ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Joe Lombardo to rezone 800, 801, 803, 807, and 809 South Oak Street from RS-3 and RM-2 to C-N, to match the East side of 800 South Oak Street, for an expansion of their Behavioral Health Center. The property is located in District 2. Applicant is proposing to add outpatient services and an additional 24 more beds to the proposed new facility. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

2. An ordinance to approve a Revocation of City-Right-of-Way by Joe Lombardo, West of 800 South Oak Street, Block 8 and 9 of the Barber Addition, to be zoned C-N, for an expansion of their Behavioral Health Center. The property is located in District 2. Applicant is proposing to add outpatient services and an additional 24 more beds to the proposed new facility. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

3. An ordinance by the City Planner to amend the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding Appeals. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
February 24 , 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 February 10, 2026 Meeting.

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

Old Business

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Joe Lombardo to rezone 800, 801, 803, 807, and 809 South Oak Street from RS-3 and RM-2 to C-N, to match the East side of 800 South Oak Street, for an expansion of their Behavioral Health Center. The property is located in District 2. Applicant is proposing to add outpatient services and an additional 24 more beds to the proposed new facility. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a Revocation of City-Right-of-Way by Joe Lombardo, West of 800 South Oak Street, Block 8 and 9 of the Barber Addition, to be zoned C-N, for an expansion of their Behavioral Health Center. The property is located in District 2. Applicant is proposing to add outpatient services and an additional 24 more beds to the proposed new facility. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance by the City Planner to amend the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding Appeals. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an Ordinance request by Raquelle Collins for a Variance to open a Daycare Facility at 101 Alida Drive, Unit A. in District 4. (Charles Borchers)

2. Introduction of an Ordinance request by Regina Showers-Gordon for a Variance to open a Daycare Facility at 1809 and 1901 North Morrison Boulevard, in Distrit 5. (Charles Borchers)

3. Introduction of Ordinance to update the Unified Development Cod (UDC) by the City Planner regarding Definitions and Uses. (Charles Borchers)

4. Introduction of Ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code regarding Required Signage and Notices. (Councilman DiVittorio)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution supporting the acceptance of a grant award from the LADOTD Local Road Safety Program for traffic safety improvements at five intersections in Hammond, and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)

2. Review and ratify bids received 02/05/2026 for “Evangeline Dr. Drainage Improvements” – project no. 420-42202. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Mitchell D. Roniger).

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 23rd Day February 2026 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 addressed to the presiding officer only.
4. There shall be no indulging in personalities. 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 (three minute time limit for public comment).
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.”

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