Hammond City Council Agenda – January 27, 2026

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
January 27, 2026
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

Old Business

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)

New Business

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
January 27 , 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 January 13, 2026 Meeting.

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

Old Business

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)

New Business

1. Final adoption 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. Final adoption 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. 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)

4. 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)

5. Final adoption 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. Final adoption 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)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Stephen Scherer to rezone 300 Morris Road from RS-11. A to I-L, to match the zoning to the East of the property 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 rezoning request by Mona Pellichino to rezone 502 East Morris Avenue from RM-2 to MX-C for a counseling office in District 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0) (Charles Borchers)

3. Introduction 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)

4. Introduction of an ordinance to eliminate the 2,000-gallon minimum charge for water service. (Charles Borchers IV)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve Hammond Citgo located at 1200 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain a permit to sell packaged Hi/Low alcohol. The owner is OM Morrison Hammond Oil LLC. (Charles Borchers)

2. A resolution granting the Hammond-Ponchatoula Sunriser Rotary Club a waiver of open container law for the Chili Cook-off from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event will take place in the downtown parking mall and grassy area west of the railroad track and bound by W Morris Ave, S Cate St, W Coleman Ave and SW Railroad Ave. (Nick Gagliano)

3. A resolution granting Hammond BBQ, Inc. a waiver of open container law for the Hammond BBQ Challenge from 2:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026 and from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28. 2026. The event will take place within the boundaries of East Robert Street, North Cate Street, East Charles Street, and the railroad tracks and on railroad property just north of East Robert Street between North Cate Street and the railroad tracks. (Brian Shirey)

4. Resolution to ratify proposals received in response to RFP 26-13 – Independent Auditing Services and awarding a contract to the lowest responsive proposer. (Carolyn Howard)

5 . A resolution authorizing the purchase of 21 bulletproof vests for Hammond police officers from Perret’s at a cost of $31,786.23. The purchase will be made using $28,385.36 in Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant funds and $3,400.87 in Hammond Police Department funds. (Charles Borchers IV)

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 26th Day January 2026 at 4:00pm.

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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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