Council Agendas
Hammond City Council Agenda – March 10, 2026
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 10, 2026
5:30pm
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC HEARING
1. 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. 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. An Ordinance to update the Unified Development Code (UDC) by the City Planner regarding Definitions and Uses. (Charles Borchers) (Frankie Legaux)
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 10, 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 24, 2026 Meeting.
VI. Presentation – Shawntell Lewis, Northshore Regional Director- Gulf Coast Social Service
Councilman Andrews- Presentation
VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:
1. Final adoption 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. Final adoption 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. Final adoption of an Ordinance to update the Unified Development Cod (UDC) by the City Planner regarding Definitions and Uses. (Frankie Legaux)
VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:
1. Introduction of an Ordinance to to correct Ordinance No.26-5790 Regarding Rezoning of 803, 807, and 809 South Oak Street. (Frankie Legaux)
2. Introduction of Ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision on Hewitt Road, in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)
IX. RESOLUTIONS:
1. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with LEI, Inc for Household Hazardous Waste services in the approximated annual amount of $41,925.19 RFP 26-18. (Charles Borchers)
2. A resolution authorizing the purchase of equipment (for the New 2026 Dodge Durango’s) from Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for the Total of $52,744.60. (Charles Borchers)
3. A Resolution Establishing the “City Of Hammond Emergency Shelter Feasibility Committee” to Study the Implementation of Short-Term Warming and Cooling Centers Operated by Volunteer Organizations. (Councilwoman Gonzales)
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 9th Day March 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.”
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. “You may access the live broadcast of this meeting by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@cityofhammondla”
