Hammond City Council Agenda – June 14, 2022

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
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 14, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to amend the FY2022 budget: (1) to add $2.5 million in sales tax revenue, (2) to transfer $365,000 from the Sales Tax Fund (203) balance to “FY22 Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements” (Project 12205), and (3) to transfer $435,000 from the General Fund (100) balance to the Health Insurance Fund (720). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Laura Hammett)

2. An Ordinance to grant an Expanded Conditional Use (ECU) by Brooke Chambers (applicant) and Charles Carr (Owner) to allow for a mobile home located at 814 Hoover St., per survey by Richmond W. Krebs & Associates, LLC, dated 4/20/2022; Zoned RS-3. (Z-2022-04-00103) (Lacy Landrum)

3. An ordinance to adopt and establish a tax on all the taxable property within the corporate limits of Hammond for the Year 2022. (Laura Hammett)
Public Works: 2.00 Mills
General Alimony: 9.04 Mills
Police & Fire: 10.00 Mills
Total 21.04 Mills

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 14, 2022
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 the May 24, 2022 meetings

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction to an Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment’s meeting day to allow for a process that expedites applications to the City Council. (TA-2022-05-00026) (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 5:30pm

2. Introduction to an Ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Vince Roubique (owner) and Andrew Faller (applicant) to rezone Lot 5A1-B from I-L and C-H to I-L, located at 206 Tower Drive, per survey by Andrew Faller, PLS, dated 4/27/2022; Zoned C-H and I-L. (Z-2022-04-00109) (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 5:30pm

3. Introduction to an Ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Meshach F. Samuel (owner) to rezone a 0.313 acres of land from RS-3 to C-N, located at 1102 N Cherry St. per survey by William J Bodin, PLS dated 2/8/2022; Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-04-00107) (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 5:30pm

4. Introduction of an ordinance to create a special fund designated as the Hammond Housing Trust Fund to create homeownership and neighborhood stability. (Council President Andrews)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 5:30pm

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to amend the FY2022 budget: (1) to add $2.5 million in sales tax revenue, (2) to transfer $365,000 from the Sales Tax Fund (203) balance to “FY22 Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements” (Project 12205), and (3) to transfer $435,000 from the General Fund (100) balance to the Health Insurance Fund (720). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Laura Hammett)

2. Final adoption of an Ordinance to grant an Expanded Conditional Use (ECU) by Brooke Chambers (applicant) and Charles Carr (Owner) to allow for a mobile home located at 814 Hoover St., per survey by Richmond W. Krebs & Associates, LLC, dated 4/20/2022; Zoned RS-3. (Z-2022-04-00103) (Lacy Landrum)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance to adopt and establish a tax on all the taxable property within the corporate limits of Hammond for the Year 2022. (Laura Hammett)
Public Works: 2.00 Mills
General Alimony: 9.04 Mills
Police & Fire: 10.00 Mills
Total 21.04 Mills

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of dash cameras for the Hammond City Police Department in the amount of $106,823.19.
(Marcus McMillian)

2. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Peregrine Corporation for Utility Billing Services in the approximate annual amount of $48,000.00. (Jana Soileau)

3. A resolution to authorize the Downtown Development District to serve alcohol during the Picnic in the Park events, held on the following Fridays – July 1, 2022, September 9, 2022, October 7, 2022, November 4, 2022 — each from 5:00pm-8:30pm. Alcohol will be served on the 100 block of W. Charles St. (Chelsea Tallo Little)

4. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container Law to the Downtown Development District during the Picnic in the Park events, held on the following Fridays — July 1, 2022, September 9, 2022, October 7, 2022, November 4, 2022 — — each from 5:00pm-8:30prn. The event boundaries are W. Charles St., N. Magnolia St., W. Robert St. and N. Oak St. (Chelsea Tallo Little)

5. A resolution to authorize the Downtown Development District and its approved merchants to serve alcohol during the events — Hot August Night, held on Friday, August 26th, 2022 and Starry November Night, held on Friday, November 18th, 2022 – each from 5:30pm-10:00pm. These events are held within the boundaries of E. and W. Charles St., N. and S. Cherry St., E. and W. Coleman St., and N. and S. Pine St. (Chelsea Tallo Little)

6. A resolution to grant a Waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container Law to the Downtown Development District during the events — Hot August Night, held on Friday, August 26th, 2022 and Starry November Night, held on Friday, November 18th, 2022 – each from 5:30pm-10:00pm. These events are held within the boundaries of E. and W. Charles St., N. and S. Cherry St., E. and W. Coleman St., and N. and S. Pine St. (Chelsea Tallo Little)

7. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Maintenance Agreement including Mowing and Litter Pickup for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023 between Hammond and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Engineering. (Lacy Landrum)

8. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 500 E. Robinson St, (100% damaged), locate in Council District 1. The owner Estate of Felix & Inez Charles, PO Box 546, Hammond, LA 70401. Eric Charles 5255 Dickens Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70812, Eric Charles, 6147 Buttonwood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70812, Eric Charles, 913 Martin Luther King Ave, Hammond, LA 70401, James Raymond Charles, 2511 Wedglea Dr, APT 509, Dallas, TX 75357, James Raymond Charles, PO Box 570246, Dallas, TX 75357, James Raymond Charles, 2519 John West Rd, APT 509, Dallas Texas 75211, Erika Charles Oguanobi, 3047 Viburnum Dr.,Wylie, TX 75098, Erika Charles Oguanobi, 2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA70122, Nishawn Leneigh Stovall, 1820 Carolyn Sue Dr., APT E, Baton Rouge. , Nishawn Leneigh Stovall, 155 Marily Dr, APT 52C, Baton Rouge LA 70815. (Bobby Mitchell)

9. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 502 E. Robinson St, (94% damaged), locate in Council District 1. The owner Estate of Felix & Inez Charles, PO Box 546, Hammond, LA 70401. Eric Charles 5255 Dickens Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70812, Eric Charles, 6147 Buttonwood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70812, Eric Charles, 913 Martin Luther King Ave, Hammond, LA 70401, James Raymond Charles, 2511 Wedglea Dr, APT 509, Dallas, TX 75357, James Raymond Charles, PO Box 570246, Dallas, TX 75357, James Raymond Charles, 2519 John West Rd, APT 509, Dallas Texas 75211, Erika Charles Oguanobi, 3047 Viburnum Dr.,Wylie, TX 75098, Erika Charles Oguanobi, 2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA70122, Nishawn Leneigh Stovall, 1820 Carolyn Sue Dr., APT E, Baton Rouge, Nishawn Leneigh Stovall, 155 Marily Dr, APT 52C, Baton Rouge LA 70815. (Bobby Mitchell)

10. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 504 E. Robinson St, (91% damaged), locate in Council District 1. The owner Estate of Lillie Weatherby, 8426 205th Court, Spanaway, WA 98387. (Bobby Mitchell)

11. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 1012 E. Morris Ave. (88 % damaged), locate in Council District 1. The owner Estate of Al J. Alack & Barbara S. Alack, 47593 Monticello Dr, Hammond, LA 70403 (Bobby Mitchell)

12. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 1015 E. Merry Ave. (84% damaged), locate in Council District 1. The owner Estate of Umbrella Solution, LLC, 4956 Lonely Oak Dr. New Orleans, LA 70126. (Bobby Mitchell)

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 13th Day of June 2022 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 at 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.