Hammond City Council Agenda – January 10, 2023

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
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
January 10, 2023
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PRAYER: Dr. Daniel Crosby

IV. INDUCTION CEREMONY

Mayor – Pete Panepinto
Honorable Judge C. Britain Sledge, III

Council District 1: Councilman Kip Andrews
Erica D. Williams, Esq. & Pastor Charles E. Brumfield Jr, Esq.

Council District 2: Councilwoman Carlee White Gonzales
Honorable Judge Brenda Bedsole-Ricks

Council District 3: Councilman Devon A. Wells
Mrs. Tracy Washington Wells, Notary Public

Council District 4: Councilman Sam DiVittorio
Frank DiVittorio, Esq.

Council District 5: Councilman Steven J. Leon
Honorable Judge C. Britain Sledge, III

V. ELECTION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS:

VI. CLOSING PRAYER: Pastor Tim Moffety

VII. ADJOURN

The public is invited to attend a reception in the foyer.

Mayor and City Council will take a 20 minute break before moving into the public hearing.

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
January 10, 2023
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Candice T. Bush (owner and applicant) to allow for a mobile home located at 508 Washington Avenue per survey by William J. Bodin, PLS dated 5/18/22; Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-11-00115). Recommended Approval by the Zoning Commission with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record.
(Lacy Landrum)

2. An ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use by Willie J. Richardson (owner and applicant) to allow for a mobile home located at 17085 East Hoover Street per survey; Zoned RS-3. (Z-2022-11-00117). Recommended Approval by the Zoning Commission with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record. (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
January 10, 2023
6:00pm or at conclusion of Public Hearing

I. CALL TO ORDER: Kip Andrews

II. ROLL CALL

III. PRAYER: Elder Ron Matthews

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Khloe Brown, Hammond Eastside Magnet, Upper 7th Grade
All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of Minutes of the December 13, 2022 meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Candice T. Bush (owner and applicant) to allow for a mobile home located at 508 Washington Avenue per survey by William J. Bodin, PLS dated 5/18/22; Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-11-00115). Recommended Approval by the Zoning Commission with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record.
(Lacy Landrum)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use by Willie J. Richardson (owner and applicant) to allow for a mobile home located at 17085 East Hoover Street per survey; Zoned RS-3. (Z-2022-11-00117). Recommended Approval by the Zoning Commission with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record.
(Lacy Landrum)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to extend the moratorium on the acceptance and processing of subdivision plats, site development plans or zoning amendments for multifamily housing within the City of Hammond for an additional 180 days (Councilman DiVittorio)

Public Hearing is scheduled for January 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution ratifying proposals and awarding the contract for “Mooney Avenue Park Playground” (Project 32203) to Planet Recess, Inc. in the amount of $156,088. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

2. A resolution ratifying proposals and awarding the contract for “Clarke Park Playground Improvements” (Project 12316) to Planet Recess, Inc. in the amount of $144,661. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

3. A resolution 1) accepting a $5,000,000 grant from the Water Sector Program for improvements to Hammond’s sewer system; 2) approving a local match of $1,720,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

4. A resolution authorizing Lisa Cockerham, Hammond City Council Clerk, to certify authorized signatories and signatures for the City’s Water Sector Program grant. (Charles Borchers IV)

5. A resolution 1) accepting a $23,000 grant from the Local Government Assistance Program to purchase security cameras for City parking malls; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

6. A resolution 1) accepting a $10,881 grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase portable radios for the Hammond Police Department; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution supporting the submission of a $45,000 application to the Traffic Safety Grant Program for Impaired Driving, Occupant Protection, and Juvenile Underage Drinking Enforcement. (Charles Borchers IV)

8. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Harper Metal Building Services, Inc. for $195,206.00 for the Maintenance Shop Addition. RFP 23-39 (Contingent on the additional funds being appropriated) (Lacy Landrum)

9. A resolution to transfer $14,206 from General Administration – Consultant Fees (10015800-520124) to Maintenance Building Addition/Garage Improvements (Project 12213). (Lacy Landrum)

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 9th Day of January 2023 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. 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 @ 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.