Hammond City Council Agenda – November 15, 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
November 15, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to approve a rezoning request by RE 3 Properties, LLC (owner) to rezone Lots 60, 61, & 62 of Block 3 of Vacarro Park Subdivision, located at 1409 West Church Street from RM-2 to MX-C (Z-2022-09-00112). Recommended approval by the Zoning Commission (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
November 15, 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 October 27, 2022 meeting

VI. PRESENTATION– Lois Colson, Civix -Housing Study Update

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final Adoption of an ordinance to approve a rezoning request by RE 3 Properties, LLC (owner) to rezone Lots 60, 61, & 62 of Block 3 of Vacarro Park Subdivision, located at 1409 West Church Street from RM-2 to MX-C (Z-2022-09-00112). Recommended approval by the Zoning Commission (Lacy Landrum)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

A. OLD BUSINESS

1. Introduction of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Hayven LaFrance (owner) to allow for a mobile home located at 3605 Delia Randall Road per survey
by Gilbert Sullivan, RLS dated 3/1/78; Zoned RM-2 (Z-2022-09-00111) 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.
Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday December 9, 2022 at 5:30pm

B. NEW BUSINESS

1. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a request by Locascio LLC to resubdivide parcel 2-A-1 into parcels 2-A-1-A and 2-A-1-B of the Locascio Subdivision located at 1955 Southwest Railroad Avenue, and to accept the dedication of Locascio Drive and the cul-de-sac in accordance with a preliminary survey by David Patterson, PLS, dated 10/4/22; Zoned C-H (SUB-2022-10-00198). Recommend approval by the Planning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday December 9, 2022 at 5:30pm

2. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a request by Eric Long (owner) to allow for a mobile home located at 1400 Apple Street per survey by Richmond Krebs, PLS, dated 6/3/19; Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-10-00114) 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.
Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday December 9, 2022 at 5:30pm

3. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a request by Christopher Ruffin (owner) to rezone Lot A, Block 1 of Pine Ridge Addition, located at 712 Magazine St. from RS-3 to MX-N in accordance with a survey by William Bodin, PLS dated 1/31/22 (Z-2022-05-0010) with the following conditions:

1. No alcohol sales.

2. No marijuana sales.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday December 9, 2022 at 5:30pm

4. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a request by Christopher Ruffin (owner) to rezone Lot B, Block 1 of Pine Ridge Addition, located at 706 Magazine St. from RS-3 to MX-N in accordance with a survey by William Bodin, PLS dated 1/31/22 (Z-2022-10-00113) with the following conditions:

1. No alcohol sales.

2. No marijuana sales.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday December 9, 2022 at 5:30pm

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve Star Mike Star LLC located at 3151 Highway 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain a permit to sell packaged Hi/Low alcohol. The owner is Star Mike Star LLC. (Kasey Daigle)

2. A resolution to accept the proposed health insurance package for calendar year 2023. (Henry Powell)

3. A resolution to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and to authorize the Mayor to sign the questionnaire. (Laura Hammett)

4. A Resolution authorizing the purchase of equipment (for the New 2022 Police Tahoe’s) from Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for the Total of $64,998.31. (Chief Bergeron)

5. A Resolution authorizing the purchase of equipment and installation (for the New 2022 Police Tahoe’s) from Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for the Total of $108,720.60. (Chief Bergeron)

6. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign an Addendum to the Rail Spur Lease with Home Depot extending the term period to 2024. (Lacy Landrum)

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 14th Day of November 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 @ 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.