Hammond City Council Agenda – January 13, 2026

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
January 13, 2026
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance an ordinance to approve a request by Mary Lavigne to Annex 21.77 and 18 Acres of Magazine Street into the City’s corporate limits. The property is to be zoned RS-3 and located in District 1. The Planning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
January 13 , 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. ELECTION

• Election of President of City Council for 2026

• Election of Vice President of City Council for 2026

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of December 9, 2025 Meeting.

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a request by Mary Lavigne to Annex 21.77 and 18 Acres of Magazine Street into the City’s corporate limits. The property is to be zoned RS-3 and located in District 1. The Planning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Vince Robique to rezone 206 Tower Drive from I-L to C-H to expand on the allowed uses for the property. The property is located in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

2. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a Revocation of City-Right-of-Way by Sergio Mesa, East of 711 East Morris Avenue for future subdivision of the property. The property is located in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

3. Introduction 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)

4. Introduction 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)

5. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision by Chad Stevens at 610 Hewitt Road, located in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

6. Introduction of an ordinance by the City Planner to amend General Definitions from the City’s Unified Development Code, (UDC). The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve the appointment of Mary Mowad Guiteau to the Downtown Development District Board, representing the Chamber of Commerce, for a two-year term effective immediately to December 31, 2027. (Michelle Kendall)

2. A resolution to approve the appointment of Evan Singer to the Downtown Development District Board, representing largest assessed property owner First Guaranty Bank, to fulfill the current seat term effective immediately to December 31, 2026. (Michelle Kendall)

3. A resolution to approve the appointment of Todd Delaune to the Downtown Development District Board, representing the City of Hammond Mayor, for a two-year term effective immediately to December 31, 2027. (Michelle Kendall)

4. A resolution to approve the appointment of Ryan Oliphant to the Downtown Development District Board, representing the district’s East side business and property owners, for a two-year term effective immediately to December 31, 2027. (Michelle Kendall)

5. A resolution to authorize the purchase of a 2027 Freightliner M2-106 with 30 cubic yard dump body trash truck from Covington Sales and Services Inc. Total sale Price $159,997.00 RFP 26-10. (Charles Borchers)

6. A resolution 1) accepting a $142,500 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for “Runway 13/31 Overlay & Striping (Design)” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution 1) accepting a $7,500 grant from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Aviation Division for “Runway 13/31 Overlay & Striping (Design)” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)

8. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Work Authorization in the amount of $108,872.08 with Michael Baker International for “Runway 13/31 Overlay & Striping (Design)” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. (Charles Borchers IV)

X. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

XI . 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 January 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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