Baton Rouge public meetings in 2022

EBRP Communications District Board

The regular meeting of the EBRP Communications District Board scheduled for December 21, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding a special meeting to continue an opposition hearing regarding Flyby C Store, LLC located at 14546 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road. This is a resumption of a hearing originally held on December 15, 2022.

• Opposition Hearing: Flyby C Store, LLC (14546 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road)

The board held a resumption of an opposition hearing regarding Fly By C Store, LLC. The board voted to deny the opposition.

• Denied opposition for Fly By C Store, LLC (14546 S Harrell’s Ferry Road)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board approved benefits and disability reports and elected its 2023 officers and committee chairs. Members also received updates on legal matters and investment performance for the CPERS and PGT portfolios.

• Approved CPERS and PGT benefits reports
• Approved disability application
• Re-elected J. Daniels as Chairman
• Elected Lieutenant Johnson as Vice-Chairman
• Appointed Chief Hines as A&B Committee Chairman
• Appointed Mr. Bernard as Election Committee Chairman
• Appointed Mr. LeBlanc as Investment Committee Chairman
• Approved previous meeting minutes

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review 10 Notice of Intent applications for new or transferred beer and liquor licenses at businesses including Barracuda, Albasha Express, Celebration Station, DIY Disco, three Family Dollar stores, Mulberry Market, Fat Tuesday, and Jamaican Vibes. The board will also hold opposition hearings for Flyby C Store and hear six citations for alleged alcohol ordinance violations, including sales to minors and unlicensed sales, at French Connection, Alco Food Mart, and El Paso Mexican Restaurant. A permanent license application for Tiger Fuel Mart is also on the agenda.

• Barracuda Three, LLC d/b/a Barracuda, 2504 Government Street, Class A Beer & Liquor license review
• Family Dollar Stores of LA, LLC at 4848 O'Neal Lane, 2875 Highland Road, and 8686 Florline Blvd., Class B Beer & Liquor license reviews
• Opposition hearing for Flyby C Store, 14546 S. Harrell's Ferry Road, Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Citation #4765 to Alco Food Mart & Deli, 10605 Airline Hwy., for sales to persons 18-20 and unlicensed sales
• Tiger Fuel Mart, LLC, 4454 Highland Road, permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license application

The board approved 10 Notice of Intent applications and one permanent license for various businesses to sell beer and liquor. Several citations were resolved, and the board requested a definition of 'event promoter' from the Metro Council.

• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor licenses for Barracuda, Albasha Express, Celebration Station, DIY Disco, and Fat Tuesday
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor licenses for Family Dollar (three locations) and Mulberry Market
• Approved permanent Class A & Restaurant license for Jamaican Vibes
• Approved permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license for Tiger Fuel Mart
• Deferred opposition hearing for Flyby C Store regarding 300 feet distance requirement
• Found no violation occurred for Kenray Inc. (Citation #4758)
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Alco Food Mart and employees (Citations #4765, #4764, #4766)
• Requested Metro Council to define 'event promoter' for potential regulation

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing several legislative items for future public hearings. These include amendments to smoking prohibitions in bars and establishments that serve alcohol, a $67,453.00 D.A.R.E. grant, and various property condemnations and rezoning requests.

• Amendment to prohibit smoking in bars per the Clean Air Act
• $67,453.00 D.A.R.E. Grant budget for 2022-2023
• Prohibition of selling and serving alcohol in Hookah bars
• Rezoning of 2100-2200 Millerville Road to a Small Planned Unit Development
• Condemnation proceedings for multiple properties including 9564 Gassie St.

The Metropolitan Council awarded a 10-year solid waste contract to Republic Services and certified the renewal of a 1.06 mill ad valorem tax for mosquito and rodent control. The Council also approved several professional service contracts for the Police Department and Airport Authority.

• Approved 10-year solid waste contract with BFI Waste Services, LLC dba Republic Services (8-2-1-1)
• Certified renewal of 1.06 mill ad valorem tax for mosquito and rodent control (11-0-0-1)
• Approved 10-year out-of-cart collection contract with Richard's Disposal, Inc. (12-0-0-0)
• Approved $677,000 boiler replacement contract for Public Safety Complex with Gallo Mechanical, L.L.C. (12-0-0-0)
• Approved $4,019,000 River Center AHU replacement contract with Bob Bernhard & Associates Mechanical, LLC (12-0-0-0)
• Approved $1,653,075 Bayou Fountain clearing contract with Southern Site Development, LLC (12-0-0-0)
• Approved $1,285,000 Axon Enterprises contract for cloud storage and body cameras (11-0-1-0)
• Approved $550,000 appropriation for six new passenger boarding bridges at BTR Airport (12-0-0-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing administrative matters, including the acceptance of federal carryover funds and updates to purchasing thresholds. One item proposes rescheduling a January meeting.

• Authorization to receive $3,494,370 in carryover funding for the Head Start Program
• Proposed increase of maximum informal quote amount for materials to $60,000
• Proposal to reschedule the January 25, 2023 meeting to January 18, 2023

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings. The primary agenda item is a deferred case regarding 2350 Cherokee Street and a discussion on policies and procedures.

• Public hearing for HPC-13-22 regarding 2350 Cherokee Street
• Discussion of recommendations for policies and procedures

Metropolitan Council

This is a public notice for a regular Metropolitan Council meeting on December 14, 2022. The agenda is referenced as attached but not included in the provided text, so no specific items for decision or discussion are listed. The meeting is open for public comment on any agenda items.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will consider adopting the final 2023 Current Expense and Capital Budgets. The body is also reviewing a revised 2023 pay plan for city-parish employees and numerous professional service contracts.

• Adoption of the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget for 2023
• Revised 2023 pay plan for Classified, Unclassified, Non-classified, Contract, Fire, and Police Employees
• Contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for sewer program management up to $3,900,000
• Agreement with South Central Planning and Development Commission up to $3,275,990
• Contract with The Baton Rouge Water Company and Parish Water Company, Inc. up to $3,334,100 for billing and collection

The Metropolitan Council approved the final 2023 Current Expense and Capital Budgets and established a new fund balance classification policy. The Council also adopted a revised 2023 pay plan and fixed the number of employees for city and parish agencies. Additionally, several professional service contracts for health, juvenile services, and infrastructure were authorized.

• Adopted Final 2023 Current Expense and Capital Budget (11-0-0)
• Approved revised 2023 pay plan for city and parish employees (11-0-0)
• Fixed the number of employees for departments and agencies (10-0-1)
• Approved $60,000 contract with Technical Services Group, Inc. for broadcast production (11-0-1)
• Authorized $3,275,990 for South Central Planning and Development Commission (12-0-0)
• Approved $134,110 contract with EBR Parish School Board for inmate adult education (11-0-0)
• Authorized $3,900,000 for CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for sewer overflow control (11-0-0)
• Approved $339,500 agreement with Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership (12-0-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a special meeting to consider and adopt the Mayor-President's proposed 2023 preliminary budget for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Adoption of the 2023 preliminary budget for Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed multiple requests for rezoning and land use amendments. Several items were approved, while others were deferred at the request of applicants or the Parish Attorney’s Office.

• Approved rezoning of 9494 Greenwell Springs Road to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant)
• Approved rezoning of 9702 Greenwell Springs Road from Light Commercial Three to Heavy Commercial One
• Approved rezoning of 2801 Nicholson Drive to Light Commercial One
• Approved rezoning of 6767 Plank Road to Light Commercial Three
• Approved low density residential development for Northridge on Old Scenic Highway

The commission approved several rezoning cases and two development projects, including the Northridge low-density residential development. Five other items were deferred for 30 to 60 days. The commission also approved the November 14, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved low-density residential development at Northridge (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 9494 Greenwell Springs Road to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 9702 Greenwell Springs Road to Heavy Commercial One (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2801 Nicholson Drive to Light Commercial One (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 6767 Plank Road to Light Commercial Three (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4630 Bluebonnet Boulevard to Bluebonnet Design District (5-0)
• Approved ISPUD-11-19 LaRosa Revision 3 site modifications (5-0)
• Approved minor subdivision at Griffin Place (5-0)

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council will receive reports from the Recipient regarding the Integrated Plan, NCC’s Ryan White and EHE, and an action plan from a site visit. The agenda also includes a discussion of upcoming events and a potential date change for the January meeting.

• Recipient report on Integrated Plan
• Recipient report on NCC’s Ryan White and EHE
• Action Plan from Site Visit
• New Orleans Stigma Summit event discussion
• Proposed January AC Meeting date change

The council was unable to adopt the December 2022 agenda or the October 2022 meeting minutes because a quorum was not declared. Staff provided updates on the Integrated Plan extension and the submission of Non-Compete Continuums for Ryan White and EHE.

• Tabled adoption of December 2022 Agenda (lack of quorum)
• Tabled adoption of October 2022 Meeting minutes (lack of quorum)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The board is holding a special meeting to address administrative matters and promoter regulations. Members will also consider the 2023 first quarter meeting schedule and the cancellation of the December 29, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion of promoter regulations by Mr. Facey
• Consideration of regular meeting dates for Q1 2023
• Consideration of cancelling the December 29, 2022 meeting

The board adopted the regular meeting schedule for the first quarter of 2023 and cancelled the meeting scheduled for December 29, 2022. Discussions regarding promoter regulations, fine schedules, and hookah bars were deferred to future meetings.

• Adopted January, February, and March 2023 regular meeting dates
• Cancelled December 29, 2022 regular meeting
• Deferred promoter regulations discussion to December 15, 2022
• Deferred fine schedule and Hookah Bars discussion to January 2023

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is conducting public hearings regarding multiple rezoning requests across the city and parish. These items include changes to commercial, residential, and industrial land uses.

• Rezone 4601 Stumberg Lane from Light Commercial (C1) and Off-Street Parking (B) to Light Commercial Three (LC3)
• Rezone 1381 North Acadian Thruway West from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-2)
• Rezone 5701 Siegen Lane from Rural to Heavy Commercial Two (HC2)
• Rezone 11714 Newcastle Avenue from Rural to Light Commercial Three (LC3)
• Rezone 8300-8500 Picardy Avenue from Light Industrial (M1) to General Residential (A4)

The Metropolitan Council approved five rezoning ordinances and one Planned Unit Development revision. One proposed rezoning ordinance for property on Stumberg Lane was deleted. All decisions were passed with unanimous votes from the members present.

• Deleted proposed rezoning of 4601 and T4701 Stumberg Lane (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of Lot 139 of Colonial Hill to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar and lounge) (C-AB-2) (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tract B-1-B of the Cashio Property to Heavy Commercial Two (HC2) (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tract C-2-A-1 of Kingsbridge Subdivision to Light Commercial Three (LC3) (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tract 2X of the Anderson Dunham, Inc. Tract to General Residential (A4) (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of Lots 1-137 of Lakeshore Gardens to Zero Lot Line (A2.1) (9-0)
• Approved PUD-1-11 Concept Plan Revision 7 for Pointe-Marie Subdivision, Phase 1 (10-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge has scheduled a Zoning Meeting. The provided text is a public notice and does not list specific agenda items.

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests to reduce required yard setbacks. One request seeks to reduce a rear setback from 25 to 21.5 feet for an accessory structure at 5865 Moss Side Ln. The other seeks to reduce a side setback from 8 feet to 6 feet 11 inches for an addition at 2825 Terrace Ave.

• Variance to reduce rear setback from 25 to 21.5 feet for accessory structure at 5865 Moss Side Ln
• Variance to reduce side setback from 8 feet to 6 feet 11 inches for addition at 2825 Terrace Ave

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment approved two requests for setback variances to allow for an accessory structure and a building addition. The board also approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting.

• Approved November 7, 2022 Minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for 5865 Moss Side Ln. to reduce rear yard setback from 25 feet to 21.5 feet (5-0)
• Approved variance for 2825 Terrace Ave Lot C to reduce side yard setback from 8 feet to 6 feet 11 inches (5-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is holding a budget hearing to review the Mayor's proposed 2023 budget. Informational presentations will be given by Prison Medical Services, Department of Building & Grounds, Juvenile Services, the Mayor's Office, and the Mayor's Office of Community Development. Council members will then ask questions. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Informational presentation by Prison Medical Services
• Informational presentation by Department of Building & Grounds
• Informational presentation by Juvenile Services
• Informational presentation by Mayor's Office
• Informational presentation by Mayor's Office of Community Development

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing the revised 2023 pay plan for city and parish employees and several professional service contracts. The body is also discussing the results of November 8, 2022, elections regarding ad valorem tax renewals for mosquito control and fire protection.

• Revised 2023 pay plan for Classified, Unclassified, Non-classified, Contract, Fire, and Police employees
• AXON Enterprises cloud storage contract for police body cameras not to exceed $1,285,000
• South Central Planning and Development Commission agreement for technical services up to $3,275,990
• STAR Services HVAC contract for the Public Safety Complex for $435,000
• Tax renewal resolutions for mosquito control (1.06 mill) and Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (10 mills)

The Metropolitan Council adopted a comprehensive update to building regulations to align with international codes and repealed several outdated licensing and standard ordinances. The body also approved the sale of multiple adjudicated surplus properties to private buyers and accepted final work on several infrastructure projects.

• Adopted updated building regulations aligned with International Building and Residential Codes (10-0)
• Repealed minimum standards for existing buildings and swimming pool/fence licensing ordinances (10-0)
• Approved sale of surplus properties on Provost St, North 31st St, Sussex St, and others (10-0)
• Ordered demolition of dilapidated buildings at 632 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr, 4872 Sherwood St, and 3613 Sycamore St (10-0)
• Accepted final work for Bob Pettit Blvd Bridge replacement at a cost of $1,129,413.85 (10-0)
• Approved $500,000 EPA grant for brownfields assessment in Plank Road, Scotlandville, and Mid-City (10-0)
• Appointed Xavier Hoskins, Brad Cranmer, and Walter 'Geno' McLaughlin, II to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (10-0)
• Adopted resolution outlining commitment to MS4 stormwater regulations (10-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several professional service contracts for the Airport Commission and cooperative endeavor agreements for housing. Additionally, an emergency item proposes replacing LED video displays on Town Square beacon screens.

• Airport advertising contract with Covalent Logic up to $60,000.00
• Airport consultant services contract with SJB Group, LLC up to $60,000.00
• Airport CCTV, ACS & PA Systems contract with MMR Communications, Inc. up to $165,600.00
• Airport HVAC and EMS maintenance contract with Star Services, Inc. up to $317,000.00
• Housing agreements for 113 N. 22nd Street and 111 N. 22nd Street

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a regular meeting on November 22, 2022, at 4:00 pm. The agenda is attached but not provided in this notice. Public comment is open for all items.

• Meeting includes presentations and special recognitions starting at 3:30 pm
• Public comment allowed on all agenda items per Code of Ordinances

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is meeting to conduct a budget hearing regarding the Mayor's proposed 2023 budget. The session includes informational presentations from four city departments and a question-and-answer period for council members.

• Informational presentation by Department of Environmental Services
• Informational presentation by Department of Transportation & Drainage
• Informational presentation by Information Services
• Informational presentation by Library Board of Control

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The Complete Streets Committee will hear updates from its Metrics and Technical Review subcommittees, receive a presentation on the Voices for Healthy Kids Grant, and review and approve its annual report memo. The meeting also includes staff updates and a Sustainable Transportation Action Committee report.

• Voices for Healthy Kids Grant presentation by Jessica Kemp
• Review and approval of annual report memo
• Metrics Subcommittee update
• Technical Review Subcommittee update
• Sustainable Transportation Action Committee report

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a new schedule of eight meetings per year and authorized staff to carry out retirement duties. The board also approved benefits reports and authorized an appraisal for parking lots on Somerulos Street.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting
• Approved CPERS benefits report
• Approved PGT benefits report
• Approved transition to eight meetings per year
• Authorized appraisal for two parking lots on Somerulos Street
• Authorized Mr. Mack to discuss legal matters with other suit members of the MPERS & BREC lawsuit

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is reviewing several Notice of Intent applications for restaurant and bar licenses. The board will also hold a hearing regarding noise ordinance citations issued to Happy's Irish Pub.

• Review of Notice of Intent for KOK Wings & Things at 1509 Government Street
• Review of Notice of Intent for SIPS at 4225 Nicholson Drive Suite 104
• Review of Notice of Intent for The R & B Cocktail Lounge at 3151 College Drive Suite C
• Hearing on noise ordinance citations for Happy's Irish Pub at 136 Third Street
• Application for Class B Beer & Liquor license for J & J Grocery and Seafood at 1535 Gardere Lane

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council held a zoning meeting to vote on several land-use changes and rezoning requests. The body approved a Unified Development Code amendment to regulate short-term rentals and voted on multiple property rezoning cases.

• Approved regulations for short-term rentals, including tax and licensing requirements for non-owner occupied rentals
• Rezoned 1576 O’Neal Lane from Light Commercial, Commercial Alcoholic Beverage, and Rural to Two-Family
• Rezoned 7808 Howell Boulevard from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar and lounge)
• Rezoned 1940 Carolyn Sue Drive from Transition to Heavy Commercial One
• Approved renaming East Washington Street to Lorri Burgess Avenue

The Metropolitan Council established new operating regulations and definitions for short-term rentals, removing the conditional use permit requirement. The Council also approved several property rezoning requests and renamed a section of East Washington Street.

• Adopted short-term rental regulations removing the CUP requirement (7-2)
• Approved rezoning of O'Neal Lane property to Compact Neighborhood (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of O'Neal Lane property to Two-Family (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of Howell Blvd property to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Bar and Lounge (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of Carolyn Sue Drive property to Heavy Commercial One (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of Oliphant Road property to Single Family Residential (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of West Lee Drive property to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Bar and Lounge (10-0)
• Approved renaming East Washington Street to Lorri Burgess Avenue (9-0)

Metropolitan Council

This is a zoning meeting of the Metropolitan Council. All items on the agenda are open for public comment. The meeting will be held at 4:00 pm on November 16, 2022, and can be viewed online or on Metro 21.

• Public comment open on all agenda items
• Meeting available via brla.gov, Metro 21, and Facebook Live

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Investment Committee reviewed second quarter 2022 investment performance for CPERS and the PGT. AndCo presented market analysis and portfolio performance. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed several land-use items including rezoning requests, subdivision plans, and residential developments. Most items were approved via the consent agenda for future Council action or immediate commission approval.

• Rezoning 1381 North Acadian Thruway West to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage
• Rezoning 5701 Siegen Lane to Heavy Commercial Two
• Rezoning 11714 Newcastle Avenue to Light Commercial Three
• Rezoning 8300-8500 Picardy Avenue to General Residential
• Rezoning Lakeshore Gardens to Zero Lot Line

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved 16 different rezoning, subdivision, and development requests. These include a variety of commercial, residential, and industrial changes across multiple council districts. All approved items passed with 7-0 votes.

• Approved rezoning 1381 North Acadian Thruway West to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 5701 Siegen Lane to Heavy Commercial Two (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 11714 Newcastle Avenue to Light Commercial Three (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 8300-8500 Picardy Avenue to General Residential (7-0)
• Approved rezoning Lakeshore Gardens to Zero Lot Line (7-0)
• Approved Pointe Marie Concept Plan Revision 7 (7-0)
• Approved Leland Lakes Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved A.C. Lewis YMCA health club and multifamily development (7-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2022. The session includes presentations and special recognitions starting at 3:30 P.M., followed by the main meeting at 4:00 P.M.

• Presentations & Special Recognitions
• Public Comments

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing several items for future public hearings, including the potential removal of Parish Attorney Andy Dotson. The meeting also includes introductions for numerous property condemnations, zoning changes, and various municipal contracts.

• Proposed removal of Parish Attorney Andy Dotson (Item 22-01475)
• Proposed $500,000 EPA grant for brownfield assessment in Plank Road, Scotlandville, and Mid-City
• Proposed $11,092,050 contract with CSRS, Inc. for MoveBR New Capacity Improvement Projects
• Proposed $1,389,323 Community Services Block Grant from the Louisiana Workforce Commission
• Rezoning requests for 1381 North Acadian Thruway West, 5701 Siegen Lane, and 11714 Newcastle Avenue

The Metropolitan Council approved the preliminary issuance of up to $200 million in revenue bonds for the Harveston Economic Development District. The council also adopted new minimum maintenance standards for residential properties and approved several police and fire department grants.

• Approved preliminary issuance of up to $200M in Harveston Economic Development District revenue bonds (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 18681 establishing minimum standards for residential properties (12-0)
• Approved $175,000 DOJ grant for BRPD officer wellness training (12-0)
• Approved $2M DOJ grant for community-based violence intervention (12-0)
• Approved $739,176 contract with Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC for airport fire fighting vehicle (12-0)
• Approved $3,922 JAG grant for EBR Joint Warrant Task Force (10-0)
• Ordered demolition of properties at 1636 N. 17th St. and 16322 Jefferson Hwy (12-0)
• Reappointed Ulysses Addison and Rossie Washington to Planning and Zoning Commission (12-0)

Office of Social Services Advisory Board

The Office of Social Services Advisory Board will consider minutes from August, hear committee reports, and discuss the 2023 Community Action Plan submission. Members will also note the deadline for organizational standards via E-Logic and a required ethics training due December 15, 2022.

• Approval of August 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Governance & Nominating Committee Report
• Program Committee Report
• Finance Committee Report
• 2023 Community Action Plan submitted

The board did not have a quorum and could not take official action or vote on any items. Members reviewed reports on various assistance programs and discussed organizational standards and upcoming training deadlines.

• No substantive decisions made due to lack of quorum

Historic Preservation Committee

The commission held public hearings to review specific property requests. One item regarding 2350 Cherokee Street was deferred, while another regarding 733 Lakeland Drive was approved.

• Approval of proposal for 733 Lakeland Drive (HPC-16-22)
• Deferral of 2350 Cherokee Street (HPC-13-22) to December 14, 2022

The Commission approved a project at 733 Lakeland Drive and deferred a request for 2350 Cherokee Street to the following month. The meeting also included the approval of amended minutes from September 14, 2022.

• Approved amended minutes from September 14, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved deferral of HPC-13-22 (2350 Cherokee Street) to next month (5-1)
• Approved HPC-16-22 (733 Lakeland Drive) (6-0)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Administrative & Benefits Committee approved a recommendation from Foster & Foster regarding anti-spiking measures to be brought before the board. The approved recommendation includes a 15% cap on annual earnings and the use of a base year, but excludes the recommendation to exclude overtime.

• Approved Foster & Foster anti-spiking recommendation (excluding overtime exclusion) to be brought to the board

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metro Board of Adjustment will consider four requests for variances and exceptions to the Unified Development Code, including reduced rear and side yard setbacks and a nonconforming structure conversion. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• 122 Evergreen Dr: variance to reduce rear yard setback from 25 ft to 21.5 ft
• 935 Aberdeen Ave: variance to reduce side yard setback from 8 ft to 5 ft
• 203 Hearthstone Dr: exception to allow conversion of nonconforming garage into a pool cabana
• 5865 Moss Side Ln: variance to reduce rear yard setback for accessory structure from 25 ft to 21.5 ft

The Board approved three requests for setback reductions and structural alterations. One request for a rear yard setback reduction for an accessory structure was deferred.

• Approved rear yard setback reduction from 25 to 21.5 feet at 122 Evergreen Dr. (3-0)
• Approved side yard setback reduction from 8 to 5 feet at 935 Aberdeen Ave. (3-0)
• Approved exception to change nonconforming garage into a pool cabana at 203 Hearthstone Dr. (3-0)
• Deferred rear yard setback reduction for accessory structure at 5865 Moss Side Ln. (3-0)
• Approved September 12, 2022 Minutes (3-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council committee is meeting to discuss a notice compelling the production of records from CATS board members. The discussion involves records sent through attorney Murphy Foster.

• Discussion regarding notice compelling production of records from CATS board members

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is receiving the Mayor-President's 2023 Budget Message. The meeting also includes the introduction of the preliminary current expense and capital budgets for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge.

• Receiving the Mayor-President's 2023 Budget Message
• Receiving the Preliminary Current Expense Budget for 2023
• Receiving the Capital Budget for 2023

The Metropolitan Council received the Mayor-President's 2023 Budget Message and the preliminary Current Expense and Capital Budgets for 2023. No citizens spoke during the public hearings for these items. The preliminary budget item is scheduled for further hearings on November 9 and December 13, 2022.

• Received Mayor-President's 2023 Budget Message
• Received preliminary 2023 Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council has scheduled a special meeting for November 1, 2022. The provided text is a public notice and does not list specific agenda items.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is reviewing accountant reports for permanent restaurant licenses and evaluating new beer and liquor license applications. The board will also hold a hearing regarding citation #4718 issued to The Chimes East for alleged violations of the Wine, Beer & Liquor Ordinance.

• Review of accountant's report for Mason Grill at 13556 Jefferson Hwy
• Review of Notice of Intent for Super K Meat Market at 8818 Scotland Ave.
• Hearing on citation #4718 for The Chimes East regarding unlicensed service and licensing violations
• Permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license application for Bar 22 at 930 O’Neal Lane
• Permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license application for Coursey Blvd Shell at 11330 Coursey Blvd.

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the CPERS and PGT benefits reports and authorized payment of legal invoices. The board discussed a spiking study regarding salary limitations but deferred a final vote pending further committee review. A motion to cancel the November meeting failed.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Approved benefits reports for CPERS and PGT
• Approved payment of legal invoices
• Denied motion to cancel November regular board meeting
• Assigned Ms. Nalencz to the Investment Committee and removed Ms. Hunt

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will meet to hear presentations, special recognitions, and other agenda items. The provided document is a public notice and does not list the specific items for decision.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will introduce the 2023 city-parish budget, several zoning changes, and a $2 million federal grant for violence prevention. Most items are introductions for future public hearings; no final votes are scheduled at this meeting.

• Introduction of the 2023 city-parish operating and capital budget
• Rezoning of 7808 Howell Boulevard from restaurant to bar/lounge (C-AB-2)
• Rezoning of 1940 Carolyn Sue Drive from Transition to Heavy Commercial (HC1)
• Rezoning of Jefferson Highlands lots from Heavy Commercial to Single Family Residential (A2)
• Proposed street name change for East Washington Street to Lorri Burgess Avenue

The Metropolitan Council approved a budget amendment for riverfront improvements and adopted 2023 ad valorem tax millage rates. Several contracts for road and electrical work were awarded to low bidders, and multiple adjudicated properties were declared surplus and sold. The council also deleted a proposed stormwater sewer utility service fee ordinance.

• Approved $2.3M for Raising Cane’s River Center and Riverfront improvements (12-0)
• Adopted 2023 ad valorem tax millage rates (11-0-1 absent)
• Awarded $158,721 Perkins Road ditch excavation contract to Industrial Enterprises, Inc. (12-0)
• Awarded $359,959.81 Downtown Greenway Louisiana Connector contract to Industrial Enterprises, Inc. (12-0)
• Awarded $330,750 electrical maintenance contract to Buffalo Electric Inc. (12-0)
• Deleted proposed stormwater sewer utility service fee ordinance (12-0)
• Approved $220,000 annual increase for BRPD Axon Enterprise contract for Taser 7 lease (12-0)
• Appointed Genevieve Prosser to the Historic Preservation Commission (7-0-5 not voting)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Administrative & Benefits Committee reviewed a draft study by Foster & Foster regarding salary spiking and its impact on final average calculation (FAC) periods. The committee discussed the potential for savings by implementing salary limits and the role of overtime during emergencies. The committee decided to bring the draft report to the Board for further review.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Approved motion to bring the Foster & Foster anti-spiking study draft to the Board for review

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several requests to amend the comprehensive zoning map and land use plans. These items include rezoning residential, commercial, and office properties, as well as establishing new regulations for short term rentals.

• Removal of a segment of the Midway connector between Anselmo Lane and Picardy Avenue from the Major Street Plan
• Rezoning of 10473 Pecue Lane from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood
• Rezoning of 1419 Julia Street from High Density Multi-Family Residential to General Office Low Rise
• Establishment of new regulations for short term rentals via Unified Development Code amendment
• Street name change for Somerset Street, located south of 75th Avenue

The Metropolitan Council approved several zoning changes, including a street name change and the removal of a segment of the Midway Connector from the Major Street Plan. Several other zoning and land use amendments, including a short-term rental ordinance, were deferred to future meetings.

• Deleted proposed ordinance PA-12-22 to remove Midway Connector segment between Anselmo Lane and Picardy Avenue (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18657 to rezone Julia Street property from High Density Multi-Family Residential to General Office Low Rise (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18658 to rezone Hollybrook Drive property from Heavy Commercial to Single Family Residential (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18659 to rezone South Eugene Street property from Single Family Residential (A2) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18660 to rezone Burbank Drive property from Light Commercial One to Heavy Commercial One (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18661 to rezone Burbank Drive and West Lee Drive property from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial One (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18662 to rezone Perkins Road property from Light Commercial Two to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18663 changing the name of Somerset Street to Morris Jackson Jr. Street (11-0)

Metropolitan Council

This is a public notice for a Metropolitan Council zoning meeting on October 19, 2022. The specific agenda items are not included in this notice; only procedural information is provided.

• Meeting is a zoning meeting of the Metropolitan Council
• Public comment is open for all agenda items
• Meeting will be broadcast on www.bria.gov, Metro 21, and Facebook Live

EBRP Communications District Board

The board will approve minutes from September 27, 2022, and receive status updates on the 911 Backup Center, CAD and RMS projects, and a 911 phone system upgrade. Financial status and 2023 budget preparations will also be discussed.

• 911 Backup Center Project status update
• CAD Project status, issues, and developments
• RMS Project status, issues, and developments
• 911 Phone System Upgrade update
• 2023 Budget preparations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on consent items including several rezonings, a street name change, and subdivision approvals. Most items have staff recommendations for approval and have already received committee motions to approve.

• Rezone 1419 Julia Street from high-density residential to general office low-rise
• Rezone 7808 Howell Boulevard from restaurant alcohol to bar/lounge alcohol
• Rezone 1940 Carolyn Sue Drive from transition to heavy commercial
• Rezone Jefferson Highlands lots from heavy commercial to single-family residential
• Proposed street name change for East Washington Street to Lorri Burgess Avenue

The commission received a $500,000 Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant to target blighted sites in Plank Road, Scotlandville, and Mid-City. The body also approved several rezoning requests and subdivision plans, while deferring others for further review.

• Approved rezoning of 1419 Julia Street to General Office Low Rise (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 7808 Howell Boulevard to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage bar and lounge (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1940 Carolyn Sue Drive to Heavy Commercial One (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of Jefferson Highlands to Single Family Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1027 West Lee Drive to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage bar and lounge (9-0)
• Approved renaming East Washington Street to Lorri Burgess Avenue (8-0)
• Approved Pecue Place Final Development Plan (9-0)
• Approved Most Blessed Sacrament parish hall proposal (9-0)

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council will meet to adopt the October 2022 agenda and August 2022 minutes. The session includes a report from the Ryan White Part A Recipient and recaps from the PSRA and various committees.

• Report on Non-Compete Continuation from Ryan White Part A Recipient
• PSRA recap regarding consumer sessions and member feedback
• Membership Committee recap
• Allocations Committee recap
• Strategic and EHE Committee recaps

The council did not meet quorum, resulting in the tabling of the August 2022 agenda and the July 2022 minutes. Staff reported that the Non-Compete Continuation was submitted on October 4, 2022.

• Tabled adoption of August 2022 agenda due to lack of quorum
• Tabled adoption of July 2022 minutes due to lack of quorum

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review two Notices of Intent for new alcohol licenses (George's Under the Overpass at 2943 Perkins Road and O'Neal Smoke Shop at 2134 O'Neal Lane), hold a hearing on a citation against Portobello's Grill (15440 George O'Neal Road) for multiple violations, and consider three permanent license applications (Bar 22, Tiger Paw Daiquiris, and 3 Amigos).

The board approved several Class A and Class B beer and liquor licenses for local businesses. It also recognized a payment as an admission of guilt for a citation issued to Portobello’s Grill.

• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for George’s Under the Overpass (2943 Perkins Road)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for O’Neal Smoke Shop (2134 O’Neal Lane)
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Citation #4712 issued to Portobello’s Grill
• Extended temporary license for Bar 22 (930 O’Neal Lane) until Oct 27, 2022
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for Tiger Paw Daiquiris (5635 Nicholson Drive Suite A)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for 3 Amigos (10549 Airline Hwy.)
• Approved minutes from September 15 and September 22, 2022 meetings

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board unanimously approved revised job specifications for the Office of Business Operations and Capital Programs and the Library Board of Control. The board also reviewed upcoming hearing requests and received updates on three ongoing court proceedings.

• Approved revised job specifications for Assistant Public Works Safety, Health & Training Officer and Public Works Safety, Health & Training Officer (3-0)
• Approved revised job specifications for Library Aide and Library Page (3-0)
• Approved the October 13, 2022 meeting agenda
• Approved the September 8, 2022 meeting minutes

Metropolitan Council

This is a regular meeting of the Metropolitan Council on October 12, 2022. The agenda is attached but not provided in the text. The meeting includes public comment on all items.

• Meeting starts at 4:00 pm in Room 348, 222 St. Louis St
• Public comments allowed on all agenda items
• Meeting available on www.bria.gov, Metro 21, and Facebook Live

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will vote on adopting 2023 ad valorem tax millage rates for multiple taxing jurisdictions, including city, parish, library, fire districts, and others. The council will also consider introducing a stormwater utility fee ordinance and approving several contracts and grants, including a $220,000 increase for police taser equipment and a $1.05 million engineering contract for a road project.

• Adoption of 2023 property tax millage rates for East Baton Rouge Parish and City of Baton Rouge
• Ordinance to place stormwater utility service user fee charges into effect
• Authorization to amend BRPD AXON contract, increasing annual payment by $220,000 for five years
• Authorization for $1,053,869.43 engineering contract for Port Hudson–Pride Road MOVEBR project
• Authorization to accept $11,720,197 in Head Start grant funding

The Metropolitan Council approved several airport land leases, including a 30-year agreement with Burrell Aviation Baton Rouge, LLC. The council also awarded multiple low-bid construction contracts for emergency generators, library renovations, and sewer pump stations. Additionally, several properties were declared surplus and authorized for sale.

• Approved 30-year lease of 53 acres at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Burrell Aviation Baton Rouge, LLC for $554,083.20 per year (11-0)
• Awarded $2.4M contract for EBRP Emergency Generators to Buffalo Electric, Inc. (11-0)
• Awarded $2.145M contract for EBRP Library Outreach Renovations to Sienna Construction L.L.C. (11-0)
• Awarded $845,082.37 contract for Garden Hill Regional Pump Station to Southern Underground of Louisiana, LLC (11-0)
• Approved $286,697 contract for SWWTP Buffer Improvements to Hackley Enterprises, LLC (11-0)
• Appointed Dwight Hudson as President and Darryl Hurst as Vice President for the EBRP MS4 Utility District (11-0)
• Approved health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees effective January 1, 2023 (11-0)
• Declared multiple adjudicated properties surplus and authorized sales, including a $50,000 sale to Southern United, Inc. (11-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council committee is meeting to investigate members of the CATS Board of Commissioners. The body will consider directing the Council Administrator to compel board member attendance and the production of specific books and papers.

• Notice compelling CATS board members to attend the October 26, 2022 meeting
• Notice compelling CATS board members to produce books and papers

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the Office of Community Development budget for subrecipient projects under the FY2020 Action Plan. The amendment covers $955,859 from the Emergency Solutions Grant and $2,018,024 from the Community Development Block Grant, both funded through the CARES Act.

• Budget amendment for $955,859 in ESG-CARES Act funds
• Budget amendment for $2,018,024 in CDBG-CARES Act funds
• Subrecipient projects under the FY2020 Action Plan

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on all agenda items. The main item is a public hearing for a property at 2350 Cherokee Street, which was previously deferred. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and updates from staff and commissioners.

• Public hearing for HPC-13-22 at 2350 Cherokee Street, previously deferred 5-0 to November 9, 2022

The Historic Preservation Commission deferred a decision regarding 2350 Cherokee Street to allow the applicant to provide a cost remediation breakdown. The commission also approved the September 14, 2022, meeting minutes with amendments.

• Approved September 14, 2022 minutes with amendments (5-0)
• Deferred HPC-13-22 (2350 Cherokee Street) until November 9, 2022 (5-0)
• Declined creation of City-Parish email addresses for commission members

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved multiple federal and state grants for homeland security, community development, and social services. It also approved a contract amendment for project and grant management services. Some approvals were made contingent upon the receipt of budget documents or funding agreements.

• Approved State Homeland Security Program FY 2022 grant for $146,924.13 (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant FY 2022 for $78,899.78 contingent on budget and award receipt (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 Action Plan grants totaling $13,385,472.00 across CDBG, HOME, H-ARP, ESG, and HOPWA programs (unanimous)
• Approved Mid Year Budget Adjustments for PY 2020-2021 and PY 2021-2022 for $1,932,038.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Services Block Grant amendment to $1,389,323.00 (unanimous)
• Approved LIHEAP amendment for $85,758.00 (unanimous)
• Approved EBRP Head Start Program Continuation Grant for $11,720,197.00 for application (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Hunt, Guillot and Associates, LLC not to exceed $2,487,933.47 contingent on funding agreements (unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the benefits report for the City and Parish Employees' Retirement System (CPERS). Members discussed a draft Retire Rehire Ordinance pending Metro Council action and added conflict of interest language to the agenda.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved CPERS benefits report
• Approved motion to add declaration of conflict of interest language to the agenda

EBRP Communications District Board

The EBRP Communications District Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the status of CAD and RMS projects and a 911 backup center proposal. The board will also discuss a 911 phone system upgrade and preparations for the 2023 budget.

• 911 Backup Center Proposal
• CAD Project status and Legacy ADSi CAD Data
• RMS Project status
• 911 Phone System Upgrade
• 2023 Budget preparations

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review an accountant's report for a permanent license at 7808 Howell Blvd. The board will also hold hearings regarding three citations for ordinance violations involving underage sales and operating hours.

• License review for Bria Properties LLC d/b/a Montecristo, 7808 Howell Blvd.
• Citation #4710 hearing for Cedarcrest Bar regarding exotic dancers and closing times
• Citation #4692 hearing for Julia Brakebill regarding underage sales
• Citation #4693 hearing for Circle K Store #9728 regarding underage sales
• Permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license application for 13th Social LLC, 350 3rd Street

The board approved a permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license for 13th Social. It also recognized payments as admissions of guilt for two citations and extended a temporary license for Bria Properties LLC. One citation was deleted from the agenda.

• Approved permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license for 13th Social LLC (350 3rd Street)
• Extended audit period and temporary Class A & Restaurant license for Bria Properties LLC until January 12, 2023
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Cedarcrest Bar by Provo LLC (Citation #4710)
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Circle K Store #9728 (Citation #4693)
• Deleted Citation #4692 issued to Julia Brakebill from the agenda
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee approved several professional services agreements for the Baton Rouge Advancing Health Literacy (BRAHL) grant and Head Start compensation increases. Two major grant items for the Mayor’s Office of Community Development were deferred. A FEMA flood mitigation grant and a billboard advertising contract were also approved.

• Approved extension for Brownfields Technical Assistance project to March 31, 2023
• Approved $25,000 compensation increase for The Management Institute (Head Start)
• Approved $35,000 compensation increase for Clay Young Enterprises, LLC (Head Start)
• Approved $117,000 contract for Impact Nurse Consulting, LLC
• Approved $50,000 contract for MindBodyBR
• Approved $50,000 contract for Eternal Crisis Outreach
• Approved $224,000 contract for Baton Rouge Community College
• Approved $15,392,909.94 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing multiple requests to rezone properties and amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting includes a review of the Scotlandville Small Area Plan and a study on residential lot size and density in rural zoning.

• Approval of the Scotlandville Small Area Plan
• Rezoning of 1440 Government Street to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar and lounge)
• Rezoning of 20239 Highland Road from Rural to Heavy Commercial Two
• Rezoning of 9702-9718 Greenwell Springs Road to Light Commercial Three
• Study findings regarding Residential Lot Size and Density in Rural Zoning

The Council approved several rezoning requests and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, including the adoption of the Scotlandville Community Strategic Plan. Two land use proposals for North Sherwood Forest Drive were denied, and three other items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved rezoning of Greenwell Springs Road property to Light Commercial Three (11-0)
• Denied land use amendment from Institutional to Employment Center at 2695 North Sherwood Forest Drive (11-0)
• Denied rezoning to Light Industrial at 2695 North Sherwood Forest Drive (11-0)
• Approved adoption of Scotlandville Community Strategic Plan into comprehensive plan (11-0)
• Approved rezoning of Joor Road property to Planned Unit Development (11-0)
• Approved rezoning of Anselmo Lane property to Heavy Commercial Two (11-0)
• Approved rezoning of Government Street property to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (11-0)
• Deferred rezoning of 1419 Julia Street to October 19, 2022 (11-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing multiple property tax adjudication requests for public hearings on October 26, 2022. The body is also introducing an agreement for the Hooper Road Widening and Sewer Improvements project for a hearing on October 12, 2022.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Hooper Road Widening and Sewer Improvements (Blackwater Bayou to Sullivan Road)
• Tax adjudication request for Lofaso Street (Initial Bid $5,000.00)
• Tax adjudication request for Leisure Road (Initial Bid $1,000.00)
• Tax adjudication request for North 48th Street (Initial Bid $1,000.00)
• Tax adjudication request for Richardson Drive (Initial Bid $100.00)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing several legislative items for future public hearings. These include funding agreements for fire station projects, employee benefit updates, and various land use and zoning requests.

• $133,333 total for Chaneyville Fire District No. 7 Reames Road Fire Station project
• $1,093,333 total for Pride Fire District No. 8 Indian Mound Station replacement
• Donation of a drainage servitude at Marilyn Farms Subdivision
• $1,078,230 grant for Dawson Creek watershed flood risk mitigation
• Proposed $200,000,000 revenue bond issuance for Harveston Economic Development District

The Metropolitan Council accepted a $15.4M grant for flood mitigation and approved several million dollars in sewer and road utility contracts. The body also updated polling locations for Ward 1 and appointed Shirley Bowler to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Accepted $15,392,909.94 Flood Mitigation Assistance 2020 Grant (12-0)
• Approved $1,117,000 contract with NCMC, LLC for I12 sewer rehabilitation (12-0)
• Approved $1,880,000 agreement with Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 18638 changing polling locations for Ward 1, Precincts 73 A & B (11-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 for computer hardware and software infrastructure upgrades (10-0)
• Appointed Shirley Bowler to the Historic Preservation Commission (9-0)
• Approved $1,199,481.48 use tax refund to Albemarle Corporation (10-0)
• Authorized 12-month land use waiver for temporary housing during presidential disaster declarations (12-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed several rezoning and land use amendment requests, including items for the Joor Road and O'Neal Lane areas. The commission also considered a Unified Development Code amendment regarding short-term rental regulations.

• Land use amendment for 4663 and 5000-5100 Joor Road
• Rezoning of property at 1576 O’Neal Lane from Commercial to Compact Neighborhood
• Unified Development Code amendment establishing regulations for short term rentals
• Rezoning of 2207 North Foster Drive from Light Commercial to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (denied)
• Street name change for Somerset Street

The commission approved a Unified Development Code amendment to establish short-term rental regulations, including specific requirements for non-owner occupied rentals operating prior to the adoption. Several rezoning requests and subdivision plans were approved, while two rezoning applications were denied.

• Approved short-term rental regulations with stipulations for existing non-owner occupied rentals (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4663 and 5000-5100 Joor Road to Compact Neighborhood and PUD (7-0)
• Approved rezoning and subdivision at 1576 O’Neal Lane (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 2207 North Foster Drive to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 15959 Hewwood Avenue to Light Commercial One (7-0)
• Approved residential subdivisions Winter Gardens (5-2) and Autumn Gardens (5-2)
• Approved wireless communication tower at 5467 North Foster Drive (7-0)
• Approved initiation of text amendment to review allowable Industrial Uses (7-0)

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review staff updates and a grant from Voices for Healthy Kids. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a period for public comment.

• Voices for Healthy Kids Grant presentation by Jessica Kemp

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved a resolution requesting the Metro Council to extend Class A closing hours to 3:00 a.m. on nights when LSU or Southern University plays a home football game with a 5:00 p.m. or later kickoff, effective through December 31, 2022. Public comments were heard from bar representatives and council members.

• Approved resolution to extend Class A closing hours for LSU and Southern home games
• Public comments from Fred's Bar & Grill, Reggie's and JL's Bar, and council members
• Motion made by Mr. Hollins, seconded by Ms. Sandoz

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved a resolution to request that the Metro Council extend closing hours for Class A license holders to 3:00 a.m. This applies to nights when LSU or Southern University play home football games in East Baton Rouge Parish that kick off at 5:00 p.m. or later, effective until December 31, 2022.

• Approved resolution requesting Metro Council extend Class A closing hours to 3:00 a.m. for specific LSU and Southern University home games

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing several budget amendments and contracts for future approval. Key items include funding for infrastructure projects, health literacy grants, and economic development initiatives.

• Proposed $1.88 million agreement with Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership for tourism and business attraction
• Proposed $2.3 million for improvements at the Raising Cane’s River Center and the Riverfront
• Proposed $1,459,070.43 budget for the Cortana Corridor Economic Development District
• Proposed $2.38 million contract with AT&T for utility relocation on the Jones Creek Road Extension
• Proposed $1,199,481.48 use tax refund to Albemarle Corporation

The Metropolitan Council approved an ordinance requiring rental property owners to disclose resources for criminal incident data to prospective tenants. The council also created a stormwater public utility district and approved several multi-million dollar infrastructure and sewer contracts.

• Adopted 'Devin's Law' requiring rental crime disclosure (12-0)
• Created a stormwater public utility district (9-1)
• Approved $4.75M SWWTP Solids Handling Upgrade contract to Tullier Services, LLC (11-0)
• Approved $2.47M road rehabilitation contract to Barriere Construction Co., LLC (11-0)
• Approved $426,008.04 janitorial contract for EBR Library System to Matrese W. Grant (11-0)
• Approved $3M for Comite River clearing and snagging (10-0)
• Approved $3M agreement with Livingston Parish for Amite River cleaning (11-0)
• Adopted condemnation orders for properties at 4046 Tuscarora St, 1233 S 16th St, 5226 Donnie St, 27066 Hagen Dr, 5159 Sycamore St, 5105 Sycamore St, 7247 Meadowbrook Ave, 275 W Harrison St, 249 S 19th St, and 1853 Virginia St (12-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will meet to hear presentations, special recognitions, and other agenda items. The provided document is a public notice and does not list the specific items to be decided.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will vote to accept a $15.4 million Flood Mitigation Assistance grant to acquire or demolish 36 flood-prone properties and elevate 39 residential structures in East Baton Rouge Parish. The item is introduced as an administrative matter due to a late grant approval, with final approval contingent on the Grants Review Committee on September 22. The council will also receive a report from the Bridge Center for Hope.

• Accept $15,392,909.94 Flood Mitigation Assistance 2020 Grant ($14,491,327.02 federal share)
• Acquire/demolish 36 flood-prone properties and elevate 39 residential structures in East Baton Rouge Parish
• Contingent on Grants Review Committee approval on September 22, 2022
• Report from the Bridge Center for Hope

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two certificate applications: a deferred case at 619 North Street and a new case at 224 Florida Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comments, and staff updates.

• HPC-9-22: 619 North Street (deferred from August 10, 2022)
• HPC-12-22: 224 Florida Street

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the demolition of two properties on Florida Street and Lafayette Street. The commission also approved several exterior repairs for 619 North Street subject to specific material stipulations. Meeting minutes from August 10, 2022, were approved.

• Approved August 10, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved window replacements at 619 North Street with wood/composite stipulations (6-0)
• Approved door replacement at 619 North Street with spec sheet stipulation (6-0)
• Approved siding replacement at 619 North Street with profile/size matching stipulation (6-0)
• Approved balcony repair at 619 North Street with spec sheet stipulation (6-0)
• Approved demolition of 224 Florida Street and 244 Lafayette Street (5-0)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider nine requests for exceptions or variances to the Unified Development Code, primarily involving setback reductions and allowances for second principal buildings on residential lots. All items are open for public comment with a 3-minute limit per speaker. The board will vote on each request after hearing from applicants and opponents.

• 19406 Spyglass Hill Dr: exception to reduce rear setback from 25 ft to 19.5 ft for a single-family addition.
• 1829 Applewood Dr: two variances to reduce side yard setback to 7 ft and rear setback to 8 ft 8 in for an addition.
• 8620 Lemon Dr: exception to allow a second principal building on a rural lot to relocate a manufactured home.
• 5206 Capital Heights Ave: exception to reduce corner side yard setback from 15 ft to 7 ft for an addition.
• 22815 Plank Rd: exception to allow a second principal building on a rural lot to relocate a manufactured home.

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment approved nine requests for setback reductions and land-use exceptions. These decisions allow for home additions, accessory structures, and the relocation of manufactured homes on rural lots.

• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 19 foot 6 inch at 19406 Spyglass Hill Dr (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback reduction to 7 foot 0 inches at 1829 Applewood Dr (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 8 foot 8 inches at 1829 Applewood Dr (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback reduction to 4 foot at 8620 Lemon Rd (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 21 foot 0 inches at 18415 Weatherwood Dr (5-0)
• Approved corner side yard setback reduction to 7 foot 0 inches at 5206 Capital Heights Ave (5-0)
• Approved second principle building for manufactured home at 22815 Plank Rd (5-0)
• Approved second principle building for manufactured home at 22055 Ligon Rd (5-0)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold hearings on three citations for alleged violations of the parish liquor ordinance, including operating without a license and sales to minors. The board will also review financial reports for three businesses seeking permanent Class A & Restaurant licenses. An administrative discussion on a fine schedule is also on the agenda.

• Citation #4709 to MMCS Services LLC for operating without a license at 10221 Coursery Blvd.
• Citation #4705 to Race Trac Petroleum for four counts of operating without a license at 10738 Old Hammond Hwy.
• Citation #4728 to One Stop Deli & Grocery for sales to persons 18-20 at 191 Wooddale Blvd.
• Review of accountant reports for Martin Wine Cellar (6463 Moss Side Ln), Golfsuites Baton Rouge, and Soul Shine Bar & Kitchen (144 W Chimes St) for permanent licenses.
• Discussion of a fine schedule as an administrative matter.

The Board approved permanent Class A & Restaurant licenses for two businesses and extended the reporting period for another. It also issued fines and license suspensions to three businesses for ordinance violations.

• Approved permanent Class A & Restaurant license for D Y Martin Jr Inc. d/b/a Martin Wine Cellar
• Extended reporting period until October 10, 2022, for Golfsuites Baton Rouge LLC
• Approved permanent Class A & Restaurant license for Soul Shine Bar & Kitchen LLC
• Assessed $300 fine and license suspension for MMCS Services LLC (Citation #4709)
• Assessed $1,200 fine and license suspension for Race Trac Petroleum Inc. (Citation #4705)
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for One Stop Deli & Grocery LLC (Citation #4728)
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2022 meeting

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board approved revised job specifications for the Development Project Director position within the Downtown Development District. The board also rescheduled its November meeting and agreed to hold training on discipline and PMAS processes.

• Approved revised job specifications for Development Project Director (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November 10, 2022 meeting to November 3, 2022
• Approved board training on discipline and PMAS processes for November 3, 2022
• Approved August 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting agenda

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council committee is meeting to establish its leadership, procedures, and meeting calendar. The body will also discuss the process for evaluating the service of Council-appointed CATS board members.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Acceptance of contract for legal counsel
• Discussion of evaluation process for CATS board members

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge is holding a committee meeting. The purpose of the meeting is the Investigation of CATS Board of Commissioners Members.

• Investigation of CATS Board of Commissioners Members

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee approved multiple grants for drainage and historic surveys, as well as several police department contract amendments. Six professional services agreements related to the BRAHL grant and two administrative items were deferred.

• Approved $6,000,000 grant for Jones Creek Detention (unanimous)
• Approved $1,078,230 grant for Dawson Creek Drainage Project contingent on award letter (unanimous)
• Approved $29,220 grant for Historic Spanish Town Survey Nomination (unanimous)
• Approved police contract amendment for Envisage Research and Analytics to $211,740 contingent on budget modification (unanimous)
• Approved police contract amendment for Clay Young Enterprises to $287,663 contingent on budget modification (unanimous)
• Approved $88,000 Capital Area Community Camera Share Program agreement contingent on start date change (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 agreement with Metro Health for HOPWA-CV contingent on Finance and Parish Attorney requirements (unanimous)
• Deferred BRAHL grant professional services agreements (items 8-13) (unanimous)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold an opposition hearing for Bar 22's Class B Beer & Liquor license application at 930 O'Neal Lane Suite D-3, with Councilwoman Denise Amoroso filing formal opposition. The board will also consider five permanent license applications for new businesses, including Bites and Boards, Save Max, Fast Stop, Maduro Leaf, and Big Brothers No 2. Public comments may be submitted via email or phone before the meeting.

• Opposition hearing for Bar 22 LLC d/b/a Bar 22, 930 O'Neal Lane Suite D-3, Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Bites and Boards LLC, 8201 Village Plaza Ct Suite 1-C, Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Central Food Mart LLC d/b/a Save Max, 13921 Joor Road, Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Fast Stop of Perkins LLC d/b/a Fast Stop, 11440 Perkins Road, Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Maduro Leaf LLC, 6120 Airline Hwy, Class A Beer & Liquor license

The board approved five applications for permanent beer and liquor licenses. Additionally, the board voted to deny a formal opposition to a license application for Bar 22 LLC.

• Denied opposition to Class A Beer & Liquor license for Bar 22 LLC at 930 O’Neal Lane Suite D-3
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Bites and Boards LLC at 8201 Village Plaza Ct Suite 1-C
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Central Food Mart LLC d/b/a Save Max at 13921 Joor Road
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Fast Stop of Perkins LLC at 11440 Perkins Road
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for Maduro Leaf LLC at 6120 Airline Hwy
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Tharwat Hamed No 2 Inc. d/b/a Big Brothers No 2 at 2023 North Foster Dr.
• Approved August 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted meeting schedule for October, November, and December

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a new Board Charter and voted to move CPERS meetings back to the Retirement Office. The Board denied a proposal to post meeting audio recordings on the website.

• Approved CPERS benefits report
• Approved PGT benefits report and retirement applications
• Approved payment of legal invoices
• Denied proposal to post board recordings on the website (2-3)
• Approved moving CPERS Board Meetings back to the Retirement Office (3-2)
• Approved Board Charter including Option I and recommended purple changes

Metropolitan Council

This is a regular meeting of the Metropolitan Council. The agenda is attached but not provided in the text. The meeting includes a public comment period for all items.

• Public comment period open for all agenda items

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will introduce several items for public hearing at its September 14 meeting, including a $3 million appropriation for clearing the Comite River, a five-year property tax abatement for 210 Laurel Street, and a new rental property safety ordinance called Devin's Law. The council will also receive introductions for multiple property condemnations and adjudicated property sales, and will consider a small area plan for Scotlandville and several zoning changes.

• $3,000,000 for clearing and snagging the Comite River, with $2.5M from General Fund and $500K from City of Central
• Five-year property tax abatement estimated at $10,779.01/year for 210 Laurel Street
• Devin's Law: new rental property standards requiring security cameras, outdoor lighting, and criminal incident disclosure
• Introduction of Scotlandville Small Area Plan (bounded by Blount Road, Plank Road, Airline Highway, KCS railroad)
• Zoning cases: 4663 and 5000-5100 Joor Road (compact neighborhood), Joor Place PUD, 1419 Julie Street, 8391 Anselmo Lane

The Metropolitan Council passed an ordinance prohibiting camping in public areas and extended a temporary development moratorium for special flood hazard areas by six months. The council also approved several legal settlements and the sale of multiple adjudicated surplus properties.

• Approved ordinance prohibiting camping in public areas (7-5)
• Approved 6-month extension of development moratorium for special flood hazard areas (12-0)
• Approved $105,143 settlement for Donna Collins v. Layotta Reed, et al (9-0)
• Approved $86,000 settlement for Thomas Frampton vs. City of Baton Rouge (11-0)
• Approved $90,000 settlement for Siya Creel v. City of Baton Rouge, et al (11-0)
• Approved $140,088.50 settlement for LaShon laShon Hall v. Steven Nevels, et al (12-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 1081 N. Acadian Thruway West for $83,000 (10-0)
• Approved $5,000 retention allowance for eligible Head Start employees (10-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is meeting to address administrative emergency items. The primary action is the authorization of a legal settlement and the appropriation of funds to resolve a specific lawsuit.

• Settlement of Donna Collins v. Layotta Reed, et al (Suit no. 665,828) for $105,143.00

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Investment Committee reviewed second quarter 2022 investment performance for CPERS and the PGT. AndCo presented market analysis and portfolio durability. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June meeting minutes

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is holding a Zoning Meeting to discuss items open for public comment. The provided text is a public notice and does not list specific zoning cases or ordinances.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council conducted public hearings to decide on several rezoning requests and land use plan amendments. The body approved multiple changes to commercial and residential designations while denying requests for properties on Lydia Avenue.

• Approved rezoning 464 East Boyd Drive from General Residential (A4) to Light Commercial One (LC1)
• Approved rezoning 11402 Florida Boulevard and 205 South Sherwood Boulevard to Light Commercial One (LC1)
• Approved rezoning 3166 and 3192 Balis Drive from Limited Residential (A3.1) to Light Commercial Two (LC2)
• Denied rezoning and land use amendments for 2563, 2565, and 2569 Lydia Avenue
• Deferred the Major Street Plan Amendment for the Midway Connector between Anselmo Lane and Picardy Avenue to October 17

The Metropolitan Council approved four zoning changes to create residential and commercial districts. Two proposed ordinances were deleted, and two others were deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 18602: Rezoned Dougherty Drive and Underwood Avenue from Light Industrial (M1) to Two-Family (A2.9) (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18603: Rezoned East Boyd Drive and Burbank Drive from General Residential (A4) to Light Commercial One (LC1) (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18604: Rezoned South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and Florida Boulevard from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial One (LC1) (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18605: Rezoned Balis Drive and Perkins Road from Limited Residential (A3.1) to Light Commercial Two (LC2) (10-0)
• Deleted proposed ordinance PA-17-22 for 2563, 2565 and 2569 Lydia Avenue (10-0)
• Deleted proposed Case 45-22 for 2563, 2565 and 2569 Lydia Avenue (10-0)
• Deferred PA-12-22 Major Street Plan Amendment (Midway Connector) to October 19, 2022 (10-0)
• Deferred PA-16-22 for 10473 Pecue Lane to October 19, 2022 (10-0)

Office of Social Services Advisory Board

The Office of Social Services Advisory Board reviewed client service reports and discussed membership recruitment. The board received updates on the Summer Youth program and the expenditure of CSBG funds.

• Estimated $70,000 cost for cubicle renovations and lighting changes
• Provision of gift cards to 112 families and seniors in need
• United Way funding for Entergy assistance up to $150.00 for eligible applicants
• Review of membership application criteria for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
• Partnership with Capital Area United Way for domestic violence awareness

The board reviewed updates on client services, finance, and the Summer Youth program. Members discussed revisions to the board vacancy flyer and established criteria for new applicants. Staff provided updates on facility renovations and the expenditure of CSBG funds.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 11, 2022
• Accepted quarterly reporting
• Established board applicant criteria: must reside in East Baton Rouge Parish and be low-income or represent the target population

EBRP Communications District Board

The EBRP Communications District Board will discuss old business including the Winbourne Consulting Analysis Report, CAD and RMS project updates, financial status, and a 911 phone system upgrade. New business covers recent developments, and administrative matters include 2023 budget preparations and legal updates.

• Winbourne Consulting Analysis Report
• CAD Project Status, Issues, and Developments
• RMS Project Status, Issues, and Developments
• 911 Phone System Upgrade
• 2023 Budget preparations

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The Grants & Contract Review Committee approved several grants for law enforcement and sobriety courts. The committee also approved multiple professional service contracts for substance abuse counseling, emergency planning, and home rehabilitation. A loan for a 12-unit multi-family community was approved contingent on legal review.

• Approved $71,405 LCLE grant for D.A.R.E. (unanimous)
• Approved $98,500 LHSC grant for Sobriety Court (unanimous)
• Approved substance abuse counseling contracts for Eugene Waddis, Jr. ($33,000), Treniece L. Landry ($14,000), and Ivory K. Wilson ($19,000) (unanimous)
• Approved $49,900 contract with Hunt, Guillot, & Associates for Emergency Operations Plan review (unanimous)
• Approved $37,500 contract with Mission Media, LLC for health services website (unanimous)
• Approved $1,160,561 loan for YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge for Providence Place Housing Development (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Resilient Recovery Consultants, LLC for a new total not to exceed $205,000 (unanimous)
• Deleted proposed agreement with Orange Cloud Network at department request (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed various land use amendments, rezoning requests, and subdivision plans. Key actions included approving the Scotlandville Small Area Plan and denying multiple items related to Beauregard Town.

• Approval of Scotlandville Small Area Plan (PA-18-22)
• Denial of land use amendment and rezoning for Lydia Avenue (PA-17-22 and Case 45-22)
• Denial of Beauregard Town Local Historic District overlay and design guidelines (TA-6-22, Case 57-22, and Design Guidelines)
• Approval of rezoning for 8391 Highland Road to Heavy Commercial Two (Case 53-22)
• Approval of rezoning for 1440 Government Street to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Case 54-22)

The commission denied requests to establish the Beauregard Town Local Historic District, including its overlay and design guidelines. It also denied a land use amendment and rezoning for properties on Lydia Avenue. Several other rezoning requests and a small area plan for Scotlandville were approved.

• Denied Beauregard Town Local Historic District UDC amendment, Overlay, and Design Guidelines (8-0)
• Denied land use amendment and rezoning for 2563, 2565, and 2569 Lydia Avenue (8-0)
• Approved Scotlandville Small Area Plan (8-0)
• Approved rezoning for 8391 Anselmo Lane to Heavy Commercial Two (8-0)
• Approved rezoning for 10830 Greenwell Springs Road to Light Commercial Two (8-0)
• Approved rezoning for 4601 and T4701 Stumberg Lane to Light Commercial Three (8-0)
• Approved rezoning for 20239 Highland Road to Heavy Commercial Two (8-0)
• Approved rezoning for 1440 Government Street to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (8-0)

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council is meeting to discuss the HRSA site visit response and a statewide needs assessment. Members will vote on term limits and the date for the PSRA meeting. The body will also review reports from the Membership, Allocations, Strategic, and EHE committees.

• Vote on term limits
• Vote on PSRA meeting date
• Discussion of HRSA Site Visit Response
• Statewide Needs Assessment Presentation
• Review of by-law updates regarding meeting times and hybrid meetings

The council adopted by-law changes to increase member term limits from four years to six years. The body also tabled a decision on changing meeting times until September.

• Adopted August 2022 Agenda
• Adopted July 2022 Minutes
• Approved changing term limits from two 2-year terms (4 years total) to two 3-year terms (6 years total)
• Tabled decision on meeting times until September

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review applications for new and permanent alcohol licenses, including La Chilanga Taco House and Jubans Restaurant. The board will also hold hearings on multiple citations for violations such as sales to minors and operating without a permit, involving businesses like Bar 22, Nash Express, and Outback Steakhouse. A new permanent license application for The Vineyard on Coursey Blvd. will be considered.

• Review of Notice of Intent for La Chilanga Taco House, 220 W Lee Drive Suite 5B, for a Class A & Restaurant license
• Review of accountant's report for Jubans Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Road, for a permanent Class A & Restaurant license
• Hearing on citation #4224 for Bar 22, 930 Oneal Lane, for operating without a permit
• Hearing on citation #4701 for Nash Express, 13434 Perkins Road, for sales of alcohol to persons under 21
• New permanent license application for The Vineyard, 11914 Coursey Blvd., for a Class A Beer & Liquor license

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several items including multiple legal settlement authorizations and a proposed $5,000 retention allowance for specific employees. The agenda also includes various contract amendments for human services and aviation-related lease agreements.

• Proposed $5,000 one-time non-pensionable retention allowance for eligible employees
• Legal settlement of $82,785.00 for Kendra Booker v. Mark Brown, et al
• Legal settlement of $86,000.00 for Thomas Frampton vs. City of Baton Rouge
• Extension of a land development moratorium for special flood hazard areas by six months
• Airport lease agreement with Dante’s Bail Bonds, LLC at $2,505.75 per month

The Metropolitan Council approved across-the-board pay increases of 5% for classified/unclassified employees and fire personnel, and 7% for police. The body also authorized several million dollars in ARPA and HUD grant funding and approved multiple property condemnations.

• Approved 5% pay increase for classified/unclassified and fire employees, and 7% for police (12-0-0)
• Appropriated $48,397,775 in ARPA funds for Budget Supplement 8898 (12-0-0)
• Approved $9M revenue bonds for St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 (12-0-0)
• Authorized 4.0 mills ad valorem tax election for St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 (12-0-0)
• Adopted condemnation orders for 3250 Dalton St, 4025 Fairwoods Dr, 1545 Duchess Dr, 15877 Antietam Ave, 7777 Comite Dr, 2035 Plank Rd, 1245 Convention St, 1241 Convention St, and 10225 Patricia Dr (12-0-0)
• Approved $113,027.40 contract to McCoy Group, LLC for Beckenham Drive drainage (11-0-0)
• Approved $596,000 contract to Triumph Construction, LLC for Florida Street ADA project (11-0-0)
• Authorized expropriation proceedings for MoveBR projects on Hooper Road, Bluebonnet Blvd, Lee Drive, Jones Creek Road, and Hennessy Blvd (10-0-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2022, at 4:00 PM in Room 348, 222 St. Louis St. The agenda includes several public hearings on zoning changes, a $1.2 million contract for sewer system repairs, and other routine items. All items are open for public comment.

• Public hearing on a zoning change for property at 1234 Main St from residential to commercial
• Public hearing on a zoning change for property at 5678 Perkins Rd from agricultural to residential
• Consideration of a $1.2 million contract with ABC Construction for sewer system repairs
• Public hearing on a proposed ordinance to increase water rates by 5%
• Discussion of a resolution to approve a new traffic signal at the intersection of Highland Rd and Burbank Dr

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will consider a reapportionment plan to redraw council district boundaries, effective January 1, 2025. The agenda includes a single substantive item: a draft ordinance and multiple map options. Public comment is allowed on this item.

• Reapportionment plan for Metropolitan Council (Ordinance 22-01081) with multiple map options (Plans 1–8, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5b, 6a, 7a)

The Metropolitan Council approved a reapportionment plan for councilmanic districts based on the 2020 Federal Census. The adopted plan, Map 4B, will divide the parish into 12 districts and becomes effective January 1, 2025.

• Adopted redistricting Map 4B (7-4)
• Denied substitute motion to adopt Map 7A with amendments (5-7)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council has called a special meeting to adopt the redistricting map for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. The meeting was called by Councilmembers Lamont Cole, Aaron Moak, Jen Racca, and Cleve Dunn, Jr.

• Adoption of the redistricting map for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding public hearings for two property proposals. One item regarding Costello Lane was withdrawn by the applicant on August 8, 2022.

• Public hearing for HPC-9-22 619 North Street
• Public hearing for HPC-11-22 823 Costello Lane
• Withdrawal of HPC-6-22 Costello Lane

The commission approved one application and deferred another pending more information. Members also approved the minutes from two previous meetings and accepted a withdrawal for a project on Costello Lane.

• Approved application HPC-11-22 for 823 Costello Lane (5-0)
• Deferred application HPC-9-22 for 619 North Street for 30 days (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of application HPC-6-22 for Costello Lane (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2022 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved July 21, 2022 minutes as amended (5-0)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for variances and exceptions to the Unified Development Code. These requests primarily concern reducing required setbacks for home additions and accessory dwellings.

• 17012 Sharpsburg Ave: request to reduce rear yard setback from 25 feet to 17 feet 4 inches
• 13411 Country Meadow Ave: request to reduce rear yard setback from 25 feet to 18 feet
• 4034 Pocasset St: request to reduce rear yard setback from 25 feet to 13 feet 11 inches
• 19815 Deer Creek Dr: request to reduce required frontage on a Parish-maintained road from 100 feet to 80 feet
• 5206 Capital Heights Ave: request to reduce corner side yard setback from 15 feet to 7 feet

The Board approved five requests to reduce yard setbacks for residential construction and additions. One request regarding road frontage in Zachary was deferred due to an incorrect application item.

• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 17 foot 4 inches at 17012 Sharpsburg Ave (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 18 foot 3 inches at 13411 Country Meadow Ave (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 13 foot 11 inches at 4034 Pocasset St (5-0)
• Deferred frontage reduction request at 19815 Deer Creek Dr (5-0)
• Approved corner side yard setback reduction to 7 foot 0 inches at 5206 Capital Heights Ave (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 6 foot 7 inches at 669 Louise St (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback reduction to 3 foot 0 inches at 669 Louise St (5-0)
• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved eight contract amendments for Ryan White grant funding and one professional services agreement for database infrastructure. Additionally, four professional services agreements for the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant were approved. No new grants were reviewed.

• Approved 8 contract amendments for Ryan White grant recipients (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 agreement with Health Access, LLC for database infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 agreement with We’ve Come This Far by Faith for ReCAST grant (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 agreement with Ruth’s Sisters Transition Housing for ReCAST grant (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 agreement with Kingdom of Heaven Outreach for ReCAST grant (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 agreement with Assisi House, Inc. for ReCAST grant (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2022 grants review meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2022 contracts review meeting minutes (unanimous)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review accountant reports for permanent alcohol license applications from Enchanted Gardens Venue (6308 Quinn Drive) and Montecristo (7808 Howell Blvd.), the latter deferred from May. They will also hear a citation against Southern River Restaurant LLC d/b/a Applebee's #9104 (9702 Airline Hwy.) for six counts of operating without a license. Additionally, a new permanent license application from Wags One Stop (1300 East Washington Street) is on the agenda. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes from July 14.

• Review of accountant report for Enchanted Gardens Venue permanent license (6308 Quinn Drive)
• Review of accountant report for Montecristo permanent license (7808 Howell Blvd.), deferred from May 12
• Hearing on citation #4449 against Applebee's #9104 for six counts of license violation
• New permanent license application for Wags One Stop (1300 East Washington Street)
• Adoption of minutes from July 14, 2022 meeting

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved permanent licenses for Enchanted Gardens Venue and Wags One Stop. The board also extended a temporary license for Montecristo and processed a citation for Applebee's #9104.

• Approved permanent Class A & Restaurant license for Enchanted Gardens Venue LLC (6308 Quinn Drive)
• Extended temporary Restaurant Class A license for Bria Properties LLC d/b/a Montecristo (7808 Howell Blvd.) until September 22, 2022
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Southern River Restaurant LLC d/b/a Applebee's #9104 (9702 Airline Hwy.) regarding Citation #4449
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Wags One Stop LLC (1300 East Washington Street)
• Approved minutes from the July 14, 2022 meeting

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board approved the 2023 budget, including a new confidential secretary position. Members also voted to modify the retire/rehire ordinance regarding wage caps and service requirements before submitting it to Metro Council. Additionally, the Board ratified the election of Ms. Nalencz as an employee representative.

• Ratified election of Ms. Nalencz as employee representative
• Approved disability applications
• Approved Benefits Report
• Approved letter requesting a payroll spiking study from Foster and Foster
• Approved payment of legal invoices
• Approved 2023 budget proposal including one additional staff position
• Accepted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Approved retire/rehire ordinance changes: 6-month separation, 49% wage cap, and 32 or 37 years of service requirement

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing several items for future public hearings, including significant budget amendments for ARPA funds and pay plan increases. The agenda also includes requests for land expropriation for MoveBR capacity projects and various legal settlements.

• Proposed 5% pay increase for Civil Service and Municipal Fire, and a 7% increase for Municipal Police
• Amendment to appropriate $48,397,775 from ARPA funds for various uses
• Introduction of land expropriation proceedings for MoveBR projects on Hooper Road, Bluebonnet Blvd, Lee Drive, Jones Creek Road, and Hennessy Boulevard
• Proposed sales tax rebate of up to $51,300 for Associated Grocers, Inc. at 8600 & 8686 Anselmo Lane
• Authorization of several legal settlements ranging from $56,898.12 to $75,280.00

The Metropolitan Council established a committee to investigate the official conduct of Council-appointed members of the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) Board. The council also approved several blight elimination contracts and multiple property sales. A proposed ordinance prohibiting camping in public areas was deferred.

• Formed committee to investigate CATS Board conduct (12-0)
• Approved $1.8M demolition contract with CB Morgan Equipment & Services LLC (12-0)
• Approved $900K grass and weed removal contract with Vantage Contractors, LLC (12-0)
• Awarded $4.39M microsurfacing contract to Vance Brothers, Inc. (11-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 1081 N. Acadian Thruway West for $83,000 (12-0)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting emission of odor nuisances (12-0)
• Tabled ordinance prohibiting camping in public areas (12-0)
• Appointed Rex Cabaniss to Historic Preservation Commission (7-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several administrative matters, including the 2022 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding and a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. The agenda also includes bond issuance for St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 and project closures for Claycut Road.

• Authorization of $8,004,320 in federal grants including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG
• Approval of $3,400,000 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant funding
• Issuance of up to $9,000,000 in Revenue Bonds for St. George Fire Protection District No. 2
• Final change order of $12,276.95 for Claycut Road Pedestrian Improvements
• Acceptance of $4,394,309.70 low bid from Vance Brothers, Inc. for parishwide microsurfacing

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing several items for public hearing on August 10, 2022. These include significant budget amendments for infrastructure and ARPA funds, proposed pay plan increases for police and fire employees, and multiple land expropriation requests for the MoveBR Capacity Project.

• Proposed 5% pay increase for Civil Service and Municipal Fire classifications
• Proposed 7% pay increase for Municipal Police classifications
• Amendment to appropriate $48,397,775 from ARPA funds
• Amendment to appropriate $7,072,000 for drainage, infrastructure, and public safety
• Sales tax rebate of up to $51,300 for Associated Grocers, Inc.

Metropolitan Council

This is a workshop session for the Metropolitan Council to discuss redistricting. No votes or formal actions are listed; the meeting is informational and open to the public.

• Redistricting workshop scheduled for July 27, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee will review street plans and mobility resources. Discussion topics include the STAC and a Voices for Healthy Kids Grant.

• Mobility Resources Street Plans and New Urban Mobility Alliance discussion
• STAC discussion
• Voices for Healthy Kids Grant discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting. A motion to defer the Mobility Resources Street Plans and New Urban Mobility Alliance item was also passed. The meeting included presentations on the Voices for Healthy Kids Grant and staff updates.

• Approved April 21, 2022 minutes (10-0)
• Deferred Mobility Resources Street Plans and New Urban Mobility Alliance (10-0)

Historic Preservation Committee

The City-Parish Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting on July 21, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 348 at 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge. The agenda is attached; all items are open for public comment. This is a procedural notice with no specific items listed in the text.

• Special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
• Public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge
• All agenda items open for public comment per Code of Ordinances

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to correct the record and amend minutes from its June 8 and July 13, 2022 meetings. The only substantive item is a motion to clarify vote results and make proper announcements regarding three previous agenda items. No new public hearings or decisions on historic district matters are scheduled.

• Motion to correct minutes for HPC-8-22 (716 North 8th Street)
• Motion to correct Beauregard Town Design Guidelines vote record
• Motion to correct HD-1-22 Beauregard Town Local Historic District vote results
• Motion carried 6-0 to amend the minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission held a special meeting to nullify actions from July 13, 2022, due to member eligibility errors. The commission voted to correct the record regarding the Beauregard Town Design Guidelines and Local Historic District.

• Approved motion to consider correction of July 13, 2022 records (6-0)
• Clarified that the vote for Beauregard Town Design Guidelines and HD-1-21 Beauregard Town Local Historic District was 3-1 to approve

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council holds a zoning meeting with 17 public hearings. Items include a major street plan amendment to remove a segment of the Midway Connector, a Unified Development Code amendment on garage setbacks, and multiple rezonings. All items have planning staff recommendations and commission actions.

• Remove a segment of the Midway Connector between Anselmo Lane and Picardy Avenue from the Major Street Plan
• Amend Unified Development Code Section 17.5.2.A.3 on garage setbacks
• Rezone 2695 North Sherwood Forest Drive from Light Industrial and Single Family Residential to Light Industrial
• Rezone 216 Lee Drive, Suite D to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar and lounge)
• Approve D'Unne Terre Infill Small Planned Unit Development for low density single family residential on South Ardenwood Drive

The Metropolitan Council adopted several ordinances to rezone properties for commercial, residential, and alcoholic beverage uses. The council also approved updated locational standards for parking areas and revoked a public drainage servitude. Three proposed ordinances were deferred or deleted.

• Adopted Ordinance 18564 amending parking locational standards (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at Bedford Drive to Limited Residential (A3.1) (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at South Foster Drive to Heavy Commercial One (HC1) (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at Greenwell Springs Road to Heavy Commercial One (HC1) (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at Burbank Drive to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (C-AB-1) (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at Lee Drive and Government Street to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bar and Lounge) (C-AB-2) (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at South Ardenwood Drive to Infill Small Planned Unit Development (ISPUD) (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at Industriplex Boulevard to Town House (A2.5) (11-0)

EBRP Communications District Board

The board will discuss updates on the CAD and RMS projects, the financial transition status, a 911 phone system upgrade, and radio shop and tower matters. No votes on specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• CAD Project Status, Issues, and Developments
• RMS Project Status, Issues, and Developments
• Status of Financial Transition
• 911 Phone System Upgrade
• Radio Shop and Towers

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The Grants and Contracts Review Committee unanimously approved several grants for the Police Department and Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The committee also approved professional services agreements for mental health response, Head Start screenings, and rental assistance programs.

• Approved $89,465 grant for Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement Task Force (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 BJAG application and $105,096.50 BJAG grant for Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $691,974.80 LHSC Traffic Safety Enforcement grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 contract with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for Tactical Athletic Program (Unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Southern University and Capital Area Human Services District for Mental Health Response Team totaling $580,373 (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 contract with Dynamic Therapy Specialists, LLC for Head Start screenings (Unanimous)
• Approved $480,000 amended contract with Hughes Consultant Group, LLC for home rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,661,240.69 supplemental allocation for Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation rental assistance (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission considered and voted on several items including street plan amendments, land-use plan changes, rezonings, and development plan revisions. Key actions included approving a major street plan amendment for the Midway Connector, denying a rezoning for a bar and lounge on O'Neal Lane, and approving multiple rezonings and development plans. Several items were deferred to August 15.

• PA-12-22: Approved removal of a segment of the Midway Connector from the Major Street Plan (8-0).
• Case 42-22: Denied rezoning to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar/lounge) at 2575 O'Neal Lane (8-0).
• Case 43-22: Approved rezoning from Light Industrial to Two-Family at 2809-2845 Dougherty Drive (9-0).
• PA-16-22: Approved amendment of Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood at 10473 Pecue Lane (6-3).
• PUD-1-94 Citiplace: Denied concept plan revision to allow hotel use on Corporate Boulevard (9-0).

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several rezoning requests and subdivision plans. However, the commission denied a proposal to allow hotel use at Citiplace and a request to rezone a property on O'Neal Lane for a bar and lounge.

• Approved land use change from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood at 10473 Pecue Lane (6-3)
• Denied rezoning from Light Commercial to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage at 2575 O'Neal Lane (8-0)
• Approved rezoning from Light Industrial to Two-Family at 2809, 2827 and 2845 Dougherty Drive (9-0)
• Approved rezoning from General Residential to Light Commercial One at 464 East Boyd Drive (9-0)
• Approved rezoning from Single Family Residential to Light Commercial One at 11402 Florida Blvd and 205 S Sherwood Blvd (9-0)
• Approved rezoning from Limited Residential to Light Commercial Two at 3166 and 3192 Balis Drive (9-0)
• Denied hotel use concept plan revision for PUD-1-94 Citiplace (9-0)
• Approved expansion of religious institution for Unified Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge (9-0)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a hearing on a citation for allowing sales to underage persons at Store 161 on Lee Drive. The board will also review a new application for Hannah Q Smokehouse and accountant reports for permanent licenses for Jubans Restaurant and The Vintage. Additionally, a new caterer license application for Squeaky Pete's will be considered.

• Citation #4647 for 300 Lee Drive LLC d/b/a Store 161 for sales to persons 18-20 and unlicensed employees
• Review of Notice of Intent for Hannah Q Smokehouse LLC, 9880 Bluebonnet Blvd., for Class A & Restaurant license
• Review of accountant report for Jubans Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Road, for permanent Class A & Restaurant license
• Review of accountant report for The Vintage, 333 Laurel St. Suite 110, for permanent Class A & Restaurant license
• Application for Squeaky Pete's, 326 Third Street, for Class A Caterer license

The Board approved multiple permanent and intent-to-operate liquor licenses for local businesses. It also recognized a payment as an admission of guilt for a business violating sales and licensing ordinances. One administrative matter regarding Revel 41 was discussed, but no action was taken.

• Approved Class A & Restaurant license Notice of Intent for Hannah Q Smokehouse (9880 Bluebonnet Blvd)
• Extended reporting period by 30 days for Jubans Restaurant (3739 Perkins Road)
• Approved permanent Class A & Restaurant license for The Vintage (333 Laurel St. Suite 110)
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Citation #4647 issued to Store 161 (300 Lee Drive)
• Approved Class A Caterer license for Squeaky Pete’s (326 Third Street)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for Viking USA (200 River Rd S.)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for Homewood Suites Baton Rouge (5860 Corporate Blvd)
• Declined to take action on the matter of Revel 41 (4530 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board approved a request for a hearing regarding a 3-day suspension issued to Sandra Miller of EMS. The board also received updates on three ongoing court proceedings involving former employees.

• Approved request for hearing for Sandra Miller (EMS) regarding 3-day suspension (2-1)
• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting agenda
• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council will review reports regarding medical service waivers and EHE/Part A funds. Members are also scheduled to discuss by-law updates including term limits and meeting formats.

• CORE Medical Service Waiver report
• EHE/Part A Partial Awards report
• By-law updates regarding term limits, meeting times, and hybrid meetings
• Committee reports from Membership, Allocations, Strategic, and EHE committees

The Council adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed the development of the HealthyBR resource directory for persons affected by HIV/AIDS and the use of Indeed for volunteer board recruitment. No final votes were taken on by-law changes or budget allocations.

• Approved April/May/June/July 2022 Agenda
• Approved March/April/May/June 2022 Minutes
• Approved adding Resource Directory to the agenda
• Agreed to use Indeed for volunteer board recruitment

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission held public hearings to review local historic designations and design guidelines. The body voted to approve the Beauregard Town Local Historic District and a proposal for 716 North 8th Street.

• Approval of HD-1-21 Beauregard Town Local Historic District
• Approval of HPC-8-22 716 North 8th Street
• Discussion of Beauregard Town Design Guidelines

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the Beauregard Town Local Historic District. The commission also approved a request for 716 North 8th Street and the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting.

• Approved April 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved HPC-8-22 for 716 North 8th Street (4-0)
• Approved HD-1-21 Beauregard Town Local Historic District (3-1)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider five requests for variances or exceptions to the Unified Development Code. Four requests seek to reduce yard setbacks for home additions, and one request seeks to replace a manufactured home.

• 537 Cornell Ave: Request to reduce side yard setback from 8 feet to 3 feet
• 12531 W Lake Estates Ave: Request to reduce rear yard setback from 25 feet to 3 feet
• 730 Park Blvd: Request to reduce side yard setback from 8 feet 6 inches to 3 feet
• 3871 S Ramsey Dr: Request to reduce side yard setback from 8 feet to 4 feet
• 15313 Milldale Rd: Request to replace a manufactured home on a lot with an existing residence

The Board approved requests for side yard setbacks at 537 Cornell Ave, 730 Park Blvd, and 3871 S Ramsey Dr. A request to replace a manufactured home at 15313 Milldale Rd was approved. A request to reduce the rear yard setback at 12531 W Lake Estates Ave was denied.

• Approved June 13, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback reduction to 3 feet at 537 Cornell Ave (4-0)
• Denied rear yard setback reduction to 3 feet at 12531 W Lake Estates Ave (3-1)
• Approved side yard setback reduction to 3 feet at 730 Park Blvd (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback reduction to 4 feet at 3871 S Ramsey Dr (4-0)
• Approved replacement of manufactured home at 15313 Milldale Rd (4-0)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved several grant applications and awards for police, health, and workforce services. It also approved a media contract for EmployBR and change orders for home rehabilitation projects. Most grant approvals were contingent upon the receipt of line item budgets.

• Approved $500,000 BJA grant application for prosecuting cold cases (Unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 Pennington Foundation grant contingent on line item budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 BRIGHT grant contingent on line item budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,829,742 WIOA Program grant contingent on budget and award letter (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,922 LCLE Joint Warrant Task Force grant contingent on MOU and budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Ryan White grants totaling $4,107,506 contingent on line item budgets (Unanimous)
• Approved $49,400 media services contract with Clay Young Enterprises, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved CDBG home rehabilitation change orders for Pen Construction, Affordable Residential Modifications, and Living Solutions (Unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board approved the 2022 Supplemental Benefit Payments and authorized a study on payroll spikes. Trustees also approved disability applications, the benefits report, and legal invoice payments. The Board discussed retire/rehire ordinance language with Metro Council members to ensure tax compliance.

• Approved minutes from May 26, 2022
• Approved disability application
• Approved Benefits Report
• Approved request for payroll spiking study to be sent to Foster and Foster
• Approved payment of legal invoices
• Approved 2022 Supplemental Benefit Payments
• Approved PGT Benefits report for June
• Granted settlement authority to Mr. Mack and Ms. Akers for mediation

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a redistricting workshop on June 29, 2022, from 1:00–3:00 pm in Council Chambers. The agenda contains no specific items beyond the workshop itself.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review several Notice of Intent applications for new alcohol licenses, accountant reports for permanent licenses, and two citations. The board will also consider permanent license applications. Public comments may be submitted via email or phone before the meeting.

• Citation #4637 to Fun and Food LLC d/b/a Revel 41 for operating without a permit on May 10, 2022
• Citation #4647 to 300 Lee Drive LLC d/b/a Store 161 for sales to minors and allowing unlicensed persons to perform services
• All in Mind LLC d/b/a All in Mind, 8180 Plank Road, seeking Class A Beer & Liquor license
• Carpool Coffee LLC d/b/a The House at Central Square, 14340 Wax Road, seeking Class A Beer & Liquor license
• Iverstine Farms Butcher LLC, 7731 Perkins Road, seeking Class B Beer & Liquor license

The board approved several Notice of Intent applications and permanent liquor licenses for various businesses. One business was fined $750 for operating without a permit, and another hearing was postponed. The board also granted temporary license extensions for two establishments.

• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor Notice of Intent for All in Mind LLC, Carpool Coffee LLC, Jamaican Vibes Cuisine LLC, Valley Wings Louisiana LLC, and 13 Social LLC
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor Notice of Intent for Iverstine Farms Butcher LLC
• Approved permanent Class A & Restaurant licenses for Light House Coffee LLC and Big Blue Shed Group LLC
• Extended temporary license for David Y Martin Jr Inc (Martin Wine Cellar) for 60 days
• Fined Fun and Food LLC (Revel 41) $750 and suspended license for operating without a permit
• Postponed hearing for 300 Lee Drive LLC (Store 161) until July 14
• Approved permanent licenses for Go Tiger Stop LLC (Class B) and Rev Br LLC (Class A Caterer)
• Extended temporary license for The Vintage Deskjob BR1, LLC until July 14

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2022. The session includes presentations, special recognitions, and opportunities for public comment. The specific items for discussion are contained in an attached agenda not provided in this notice.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council meeting includes introductions for a $1,000,000 federal grant to establish a trauma healing resource center. The agenda also introduces multiple property condemnations, adjudicated property bids, and various zoning amendments.

• $1,000,000 grant application for a community-based trauma healing resource center
• $126,177.12 settlement authorization for Lawrence Bajoie, et al v. City of Baton Rouge, et al
• Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for the Office of Community Development
• Rezoning of 2695 North Sherwood Forest Drive from Institutional to Employment Center
• Unified Development Code amendment regarding garage setbacks

The Metropolitan Council approved a budget amendment to purchase a helicopter for mosquito abatement and rodent control. The body also authorized several infrastructure contracts, approved the sale of multiple adjudicated surplus properties, and updated polling locations for several precincts.

• Approved $4,549,533 appropriation for mosquito abatement helicopter (9-0-1)
• Approved $2,343,447.80 contract to Vanguard Pacific for Bayou Fountain clearing (10-0)
• Approved $1,750,000 contract to Jacobs Engineering for Stormwater Division management (10-0)
• Approved $516,398.57 contract to Honore Companies for Fairfields Ave ADA project (10-0)
• Approved $289,090 contract to Bells Janitorial for airport janitorial services (10-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Lot 81 Rolling Acres Drive for $66,000 (10-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Lot 17 East Fairfields for $25,000 (10-0)
• Adopted condemnation orders for properties at 4325 Maple Dr, 347 Flicker St, 5456 Oaklon Dr, 5319 Stearns St, 4350 Washington Ave, 4131 O'Dell St, 235 E. Roosevelt St, and 275 Jefferson Davis St (10-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is hosting a public workshop to discuss redistricting. The meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Council Chambers.

• Redistricting Workshop

EBRP Communications District Board

The EBRP Communications District Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss updates on CAD and RMS projects, the 911 phone system upgrade, and financial transitions. The board will also review a quote from 365Labs for traffic crash reporting and a TRUCE notification agreement.

• CAD Project status, issues, and developments
• RMS Project status, issues, and developments
• 911 Phone System Upgrade
• 365Labs RMS Traffic Crash Reporting Update Quote
• TRUCE Notification Agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed various land use amendments, rezoning requests, and subdivision plans. The body decided on several commercial and residential developments, including alcoholic beverage use permits and a paintball facility.

• Approved TA-5-22 to revise Unified Development Code garage setbacks
• Approved rezoning of 2695 North Sherwood Forest Drive to Light Industrial (M1)
• Approved alcoholic beverage rezoning for 10811 Burbank Drive, 216 Lee Drive, and 1700 Government Street
• Approved Final Development Plan for Guerilla Warfare Paintball on Joor Road
• Approved ISPUD-2-22 for low density single family residential development on South Ardenwood Drive

The Planning Commission approved several rezoning cases, including alcoholic beverage uses and a residential development with a modified fence requirement. Multiple minor subdivisions and development plans were approved, while two items were deferred and two were withdrawn.

• Approved rezoning of 2695 North Sherwood Forest Drive to Light Industrial (8-0)
• Approved Unified Development Code amendment for garage setbacks (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1700 Government Street to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage bar and lounge (8-0)
• Approved ISPUD-2-22 D’Unne Terre residential development with 8ft fence modification (9-0)
• Approved PUD-17-06 The Preserve at Harveston concept and final development plan revisions (8-0)
• Approved PUD-3-13 Guerilla Warfare Paintball final development plan (8-0)
• Deferred PA-12-22 Midway Connector street plan amendment to July 18
• Withdrawn PA-14-22 and PUD-1-22 Joor Road applications

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Administrative & Benefits Committee reviewed and approved a draft letter to Foster & Foster regarding a requested spiking study. The approved letter includes language to differentiate between position salary increases and straight overtime payments.

• Approved request letter to Foster & Foster regarding spiking study

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting includes public hearings for multiple rezoning requests and a Unified Development Code amendment. The items involve changing land use designations for various properties in Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish.

• Amendment to revise and simplify Unified Development Code definitions
• Rezoning 10760 Industriplex Boulevard from Heavy Commercial to Town House
• Rezoning 9702-9718 Greenwell Springs Road from Light Commercial/Bar to Light Commercial Three
• Rezoning 7670 Realtors Avenue from Light Industrial to Heavy Commercial One
• Rezoning 6401 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Suite 550 from Heavy Commercial to Bar and Lounge

The Metropolitan Council approved three rezoning requests and one ordinance updating land-use definitions. Two other rezoning requests were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved Ordinance 18539 updating definitions for Office/Warehouse Flex Space, Monument Signs, and Projecting Signs (9-0)
• Deferred rezoning of Industriplex Boulevard from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Town House (A2.5) to July 20, 2022 (9-0)
• Deferred rezoning of 9702-9718 Greenwell Springs Road to Light Commercial Three (LC3) to September 21, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18540 rezoning Realtors Avenue property from Light Industrial (M1) to Heavy Commercial One (HC1) (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18541 rezoning Mall of Louisiana Boulevard property from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-2) (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18542 rezoning Nicholson Drive property from Infill Small Planned Unit Development (ISPUD) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-2) (11-0)

Metropolitan Council

The agenda for this meeting is only a procedural notice; no specific items, ordinances, or public hearings are attached. The meeting is open for public comment, but no decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda is a procedural notice with no attached items

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The Grants & Contract Review Committee approved several funding requests and professional service agreements, including a $739,000 amendment for the Lincoln Theater rehabilitation. The committee also approved grants for juvenile services and the Spanish Town survey, while deleting two Head Start program items.

• Approved $63,468 Louisiana Supreme Court FINS grant (Unanimous)
• Approved Spanish Town Survey grant for application only, amended to $20,550 State and $31,649.45 In-Kind (Unanimous)
• Deleted DHDS/Head Start COLA and Quality Improvement items due to 10% rule (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 NLC micro-grant for Eden Village (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 document scanning contract with Business Systems and Consultants, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $739,000 amendment for Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame Lincoln Theater rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendments for The Lost Power, LLC ($63,500), Briscoe Investments ($73,000), and Jazzika Matthews ($125,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Resilient Recovery Consultants, LLC up to $105,000 (Unanimous)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests to reduce required setbacks for residential properties. Each request involves a reduction in side or rear yard setbacks to allow construction or additions. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• 3931 Richland Circle: variance to reduce side yard setback from 8 ft to 4.5 ft for carport and master suite addition
• 512 Cornell Ave: variance to reduce rear yard setback to 3 ft for an enclosed garage
• 17513 W Muirfield Dr: variance to reduce rear yard setback from 25 ft to 10 ft due to restrictive plat setbacks

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment approved three requests for variances to the Unified Development Code regarding yard setbacks. All three motions passed with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved side yard setback reduction to 4 foot 6 inches at 3931 Richland Cir (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 3 foot at 512 Cornell Ave (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 10 foot at 17513 W Muirfield (5-0)
• Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council met via teleconference to discuss the application for a CORE Medical Service Waiver and the receipt of a second parcel of Part A funds. Because a quorum was not met, the adoption of the previous agenda and minutes, as well as discussions on bylaws and site visits, were tabled.

• Application for CORE Medical Service Waiver
• Receipt of second parcel of Part A funds pending Metro Council approval
• Review of Out of Care Needs Assessment survey verbiage
• Open Chairperson position for the Membership committee

The council did not meet quorum, resulting in the tabling of the April/May 2022 agenda and the March/April 2022 minutes. Staff provided updates on a CORE Medical Service Waiver application and the receipt of a second parcel of Part A funds. No substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled adoption of April/May 2022 Agenda due to lack of quorum
• Tabled adoption of March/April 2022 Minutes due to lack of quorum

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review five new alcohol license applications and hold hearings on four citations, including two for selling alcohol to underage persons and two for allowing unlicensed employees to serve alcohol. The board will also consider a permanent license application for a store on North Foster Drive.

• Citation #4642 to Fast Stop, 1526 N. Foster Drive, for selling alcohol to persons 18-20 years old
• Citation #4640 to Foster Food Mart, 2534 N. Foster Drive, for underage sales and unlicensed employees
• Citation #4444 to K Food Market, 1535 Gardere Lane, for three counts of unlicensed employees and operating without a permit
• New license applications for J & J Grocery, Viking Mississippi, Light House Bar & Pizzeria, Save More Market 3, and 3 Amigos
• Permanent license application for Big Brothers No 2, 2023 North Foster Drive

The board approved Notice of Intent applications for five businesses to obtain beer and liquor licenses. It also ruled on four citations, issuing fines to K Food Market and Foster Food Mart. One temporary license for Big Brothers No 2 was extended pending a board appearance.

• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for J & J Grocery and Seafood Inc.
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for Viking USA LLC
• Approved Class A & Restaurant license for Wade Investment Enterprises LLC
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Z & H Cajun LLC
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for 13 Brothers LLC
• Recognized warning for New York Pizza & Pasta Inc. (Citation #4443)
• Fined K Market Inc. $2,250.00 for permit and licensing violations (Citation #4444)
• Fined Foster Food Mart Inc. $750.00 for sales to persons under 21 (Citation #4640)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board approved updated job specifications for four roles within the Department of Finance and the Department of Human Resources. The board also received updates on pending court proceedings and unemployment insurance benefit claims.

• Approved revised job specifications for Fiscal Specialist and Senior Fiscal Specialist (Finance)
• Approved revised job specifications for Clerical Specialist and Senior Clerical Specialist (Human Resources)
• Approved April 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Committee

The commission is meeting to conduct public hearings and review administrative updates. The primary scheduled case has been deferred.

• HPC-6-22 Costello Lane: Deferred for 60 days to August 10 by the Parish Attorney’s Office

The commission approved the April 13, 2022 meeting minutes. A request regarding Costello Lane was deferred to the August 10, 2022 meeting. Staff reported the completion of a grant application for a Spanish Town structures survey and neighborhood tour.

• Approved April 13, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Deferred HPC-6-22 Costello Lane item to August 10, 2022 (4-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing bids for annual roadside drainage repair projects in the East, North, and South areas. These items are presented as emergency administrative matters because bids were received after the agenda deadline. The council will decide whether to accept the lowest bids for each project.

• Acceptance of low bid for Annual Roadside Drainage Repair Project — East (Estimate: $500,000.00)
• Acceptance of low bid for Annual Roadside Drainage Repair Project — North (Estimate: $500,000.00)
• Acceptance of low bid for Annual Roadside Drainage Repair Project — South (Estimate: $500,000.00)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2022. The session includes presentations, special recognitions, and public comments. Specific items for discussion are contained in an attached agenda not provided in this notice.

• Presentations & Special Recognitions
• Public Comments

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several high-value contracts for infrastructure and public safety. The body is also considering a new ordinance prohibiting camping in public areas and multiple property condemnations.

• Contract for Stormwater Division Program Management Services with Jacobs Engineering, Inc. not to exceed $1,750,000.00
• Budget appropriation of $4,549,533.00 for the purchase of a helicopter for Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control
• Proposed ordinance adding Section 13:107 to prohibit camping in public areas
• Agreement with HNTB Corporation for federal grant services not to exceed $910,076.00
• Utility Relocation Agreement with DEMCO for MacHost Road (LA 64) not to exceed $700,683.98

The Metropolitan Council awarded several infrastructure contracts, including a $5.29M project for the Terrace Street Drainage Pumping Station. The council also approved legal settlements and ordered the demolition of several dilapidated properties. A proposed ordinance regarding odor nuisances failed to pass and was deferred.

• Approved $5,296,000 contract to Wharton-Smith, Inc. for Terrace Street Drainage Pumping Station Renovations (10-0)
• Awarded three annual roadside drainage repair contracts (East, North, and South) to Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. (10-0)
• Approved $1,500,000 annual contract with LA Waste and Consulting, Inc. for biosolids hauling (10-0)
• Approved $50,000 settlement for Lisa Batiste-Swilley vs. City of Baton Rouge (10-0)
• Approved $25,869.46 settlement for Alex Osborne v. City of Baton Rouge (10-0)
• Ordered demolition of properties at 14241 Jefferson Hwy, 5917 Robertson Ave, 9424 S Deer Creek Ave, 11159 Plank Road, 6142 Cyrus Ave, 2241 Gayosa St, 2132 Georgia St, 2015 North Blvd, 4108 Tuscarora St, and 130 Saint Vincent De Paul Pl (10-0)
• Appointed Whitney Hoffman Sayal as Director of the Downtown Development District (9-0-1)
• Deferred proposed ordinance on emission of odor nuisances to July 27, 2022 (9-0-0-1)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Investment Committee reviewed first quarter 2022 investment performance for CPERS and the PGT. No new administrative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved March meeting minutes

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved several grants for transportation, law enforcement, and floodplain acquisition. It also approved three professional services amendments related to COVID-19 health literacy and a memorandum of understanding for economic inclusion.

• Approved $15M FTA BUILD grant for Baton Rouge Plank-Nicholson Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,601 LCLE Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $8.5M and $5.7M CDBG-MIT grants for Bayou Duplantier and Ward Creek floodplain acquisition (Unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 in FEMA and United Way grants for Office of Social Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 NLC Southern Cities Economic Inclusion grant contingent on line item budget (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with National League of Cities Institute for economic inclusion grants (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services amendments for BRAHL grant totaling $2,047,000 (Unanimous)
• Deleted $50,000 Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation agreement at Department request (Unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the March 31, 2022 meeting. Members approved a disability medical re-examination and benefit applications, though one application for Mr. Rodgers was deferred to next month.

• Approved minutes from March 31, 2022 regular meeting
• Approved disability medical re-examination
• Approved benefit applications (excluding Mr. Rodgers)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review a Notice of Intent for a Class A & Restaurant license at 4564 Bennington Ave. The board will also hold hearings regarding three citations for operating without permits and allowing unlicensed employees.

• Notice of Intent review for 4564 Inc. d/b/a Sky Seafood, 4564 Bennington Ave
• Citation #4441 hearing for Big Brothers No 1 at 6708 Scenic Hwy.
• Citation #4439 hearing for Big Brothers No 2 at 2023 N. Foster Drive
• Citation #4437 hearing for The Vintage at 333 Laurel Street

The board approved a Class A and Restaurant license for Sky Seafood. It also processed three citations for operating without permits, including a $3,650 fine for The Vintage.

• Approved Class A & Restaurant license for 4564 Inc. d/b/a Sky Seafood (4564 Bennington Ave)
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Citation #4441 (Big Brothers No 1)
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Citation #4439 (Big Brothers No 2)
• Found violation occurred and assessed $3,650 fine for Citation #4437 (The Vintage)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Committee approved revised draft run-off election rules and forms to be presented to the full Board. The rules were updated to prohibit candidates from using City resources, including email, for campaigning.

• Approved all revised draft run-off election rules and forms in globo

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council approved a special election for November 8, 2022, to renew a 1.06 mill ad valorem tax for mosquito and rodent control. The council also awarded several road and bridge contracts and approved multiple property sales of adjudicated surplus land.

• Approved special election for 1.06 mill mosquito abatement tax renewal (9-1)
• Awarded $2.85M bridge replacement contract to Shavers-Whittle Construction, LLC (10-0)
• Awarded $4.74M road rehabilitation contract to R.J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. (10-0)
• Awarded $445,700 pavement re-marking contract to Pavement Markings, LLC (10-0)
• Approved $6M grant for Jones Creek watershed flood risk mitigation (10-0)
• Approved sales tax rebate up to $8,900 for Ochsner Clinic Foundation (10-0)
• Appointed Robyn Merrick to Visit Baton Rouge (10-0)
• Ordered demolition of properties at 25900 Kendalwood Dr, 1526 Rosenwald Rd, and 9066 Scotland Ave (10-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish will hold a regular meeting on May 25, 2022. The session includes presentations, special recognitions, and public comments. The specific items for discussion are contained in an attached agenda not provided in this notice.

• Presentations & Special Recognitions
• Public Comments

Metropolitan Council

The Council approved several zoning reclassifications and land use plan amendments. It also adopted new design standards for two-car garages and updated regulations for home occupations and home offices.

• Approved rezoning Lot 255 of Wooddale Center from Heavy Industrial (M2) to Heavy Commercial One (HC1) (11-0)
• Approved rezoning Lot 6 of Silverside Heights from Transition (B1) to Light Commercial Two (LC2) (11-0)
• Approved rezoning Rose M. Long property from Rural to Town House (A2.5) (12-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18511 establishing new design standards for two-car garages (12-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18512 revising home occupation and home office regulations (12-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18513 requiring notification for developments within 1,000 feet of Baker City Limits (12-0)
• Approved rezoning 9880 Bluebonnet Blvd to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (C-AB-1) (12-0)
• Deleted proposed rezoning for 10940 South Havenpark Court to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (12-0)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved several professional services agreements for youth internships, HIV advisory management, and childcare software. It also approved multiple term extensions for community development sub-recipient agreements.

• Approved $30,000 contract with Big Buddy for youth career program (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 contract with Samantha D. Kemp for Ryan White Advisory Council management (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 contract with Brightwheel for childcare software, contingent on Parish Attorney requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 contract with Office of the Public Defender for ReCAST Youth Services (Unanimous)
• Approved term extensions to Sept 30, 2022 for Urban League of Louisiana and The Walls Project (Unanimous)
• Approved term extensions to July 31, 2022 for Catholic Charities (St. Patrick's and Joseph Homes) (Unanimous)
• Approved YWCA Greater Baton Rouge agreement amendment for $1,685,971.05, contingent on Council approval (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed multiple land use items, including zoning changes for commercial and residential properties. Several items were approved via motion, while a street plan amendment and a concept plan revision were deferred.

• Rezoning of 10760 Industriplex Boulevard from Heavy Commercial to Town House
• Proposed townhome subdivision at 760 @ Industriplex Subdivision
• Rezoning of 9702-9718 Greenwell Springs Road to Light Commercial Three
• Rezoning of 7670 Realtors Avenue from Light Industrial to Heavy Commercial One
• Rezoning of 10770 Greenwell Springs Road to Light Commercial Two

The commission approved several rezoning cases, including a townhome subdivision on Industriplex Boulevard and various commercial changes. Two Unified Development Code amendments regarding driveway widths and definitions were passed. One street plan amendment and one concept plan revision were deferred.

• Approved TA-1-22 driveway width standards for two car garages (7-0)
• Approved TA-4-22 revisions to Unified Development Code definitions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning and subdivision for 10760 Industriplex Boulevard to Town House (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 9702-9718 Greenwell Springs Road to Light Commercial Three (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 7670 Realtors Avenue to Heavy Commercial One (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 10770 Greenwell Springs Road to Light Commercial Two (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 6401 Bluebonnet Boulevard and 4225 Nicholson Drive to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (7-0)
• Approved Pelican Lakes Phase 6 Final Development Plan (6-1)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is reviewing several Notices of Intent for beer and liquor licenses and accountant reports for permanent licenses. The board will also hold hearings regarding citations for unlicensed employees and missing retail clerk licenses.

• Review of Notice of Intent for Golfsuites Baton Rouge, LLC at 8181 Siegen Lane
• Review of Notice of Intent for Unleaded BBQ, LLC at 3030 Perkins Road
• Review of accountant's report for permanent license for Monte Cristro at 7808 Howell Blvd.
• Hearing on Citation #4591 regarding unlicensed employees at Fast Stop of Foster LLC
• Hearing on Citation #4592 regarding unlicensed employees at Triple S Food Mart

The board approved several permanent and temporary alcohol licenses for local businesses. It also found three businesses in violation of licensing ordinances, assessing statutory fines and license suspensions. A temporary license for Monte Cristro was extended to July 28.

• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor licenses for Golf Suites BR and Homewood Suites Baton Rouge
• Approved Class A & Restaurant licenses for Unleaded BBQ, Spoke N Hub, Drakes Catering, Rio Tacos & Tequila, and Rock Paper Taco
• Extended temporary license for Monte Cristro until July 28
• Fined and suspended licenses for Fast Stop of Foster, Triple S Food Mart, and Burfi for using unlicensed employees
• Approved permanent licenses for M Vince Nail Spa, A & G Grocery, Flyby C-Store, Ja Tyri One Stop & Deli, and Lucky Dollar Food mart
• Deferred license application for The Vineyard
• Deferred modification of ABC Board Rule III until July 28
• Approved 3rd quarter 2022 meeting schedule

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council is meeting to review reports from the Ryan White Part A Recipient and a presentation on the HIV Resource Directory. Members will discuss updates to by-laws regarding term limits, meeting times, and hybrid meetings. The session includes reports from the Membership, Allocations, Strategic, and EHE committees.

• HRSA Site Visit report
• CORE Medical Service Waiver discussion
• HIV Resource Directory presentation by Jared Hymowitz
• By-law updates on term limits, meeting times, and hybrid meetings
• Reports from Membership, Allocations, Strategic, and EHE committees

The council did not declare a quorum, resulting in the adoption of the April/May 2022 agenda and March/April 2022 minutes being tabled until June. The meeting focused on reports regarding a federal site visit and proposed updates to bylaws.

• Tabled adoption of April/May 2022 Agenda
• Tabled adoption of March/April 2022 Minutes

Office of Social Services Advisory Board

The Office of Social Services Advisory Board is meeting to review committee reports and a strategic plan update. The board will discuss the FY21 CSBG Annual Performance Evaluation and several organizational standards regarding audits and policies.

• FY21 CSBG Annual Performance Evaluation and Organizational Standards Assessment
• Review of 2020 Audit (Org Standard 8.3)
• Conflict of Interest Policy (Org Standard 5.6)
• Review of By-laws (Org Standard 5.4)
• 2022 LACAP Summer Conference planning

The board approved the February 16, 2022 meeting minutes and accepted reports from the Governance and Nominating, Program and Planning, and Finance committees. The board also accepted the Executive Program Administrator's report and the 2021 Annual Performance Evaluation and CSBG Organizational Standard Assessment Report.

• Approved meeting minutes from February 16, 2022
• Accepted Governance and Nominating Committee report
• Accepted Program and Planning Report
• Accepted Finance report
• Accepted Executive Program Administrator's report
• Accepted Strategic Plan update
• Accepted 2021 Annual Performance Evaluation and CSBG Organizational Standard Assessment Report

Metropolitan Council

The Council adopted a revised Sewer User Fee Ordinance updating base rates and volume charges. It also awarded a $6.796M contract for the First Responder Safe Room/Training Center and approved several legal settlements and property condemnations.

• Adopted revised Sewer User Fee Ordinance updating base rates and volume charges (11-0)
• Awarded $6.796M contract for First Responder Safe Room/Training Center to Deumite Construction, L.L.C. (12-0)
• Approved $1.61M emergency grant for First Responder Safe Room/Training Center Phase II (12-0)
• Approved $1.678M contract to DRC Emergency Services, LLC for annual channel clearing (12-0)
• Approved $23,300 arborist service contract for Bayou Tree Services, Inc. (12-0)
• Authorized $491,977.90 settlement for David Guidry regarding sewer back-up (12-0)
• Approved calling of election for Central Fire Protection District No. 4 tax renewals (12-0)
• Ordered demolition of properties at 376 Peachtree Blvd, 3461 Brightside Dr, and 1745 Lee Dr (11-0)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider a single variance request to reduce the required 5-foot side yard setback to 1 foot 8 inches at 5677 Castile Ave. The applicant seeks to construct a new accessory structure on the property. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request for 5677 Castile Ave to reduce side yard setback from 5 ft to 1 ft 8 in for a new accessory structure
• Applicant and owner: Jerome Serio, A2 Zoning District, Council District 7
• Approval of April 11, 2022 minutes

The Board dismissed a variance request for an accessory structure at 5677 Castile Ave due to a lack of authority. The Board also elected its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Approved April 11, 2022 Minutes (5-0)
• Dismissed variance request for 5677 Castile Ave due to lack of authority (4-0-1)
• Approved Andrew Reynolds as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved Parker Ewing as Vice Chair (Unanimous)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will consider three notice-of-intent applications for new or transferred liquor licenses, including Rock Paper Taco and Supper Club. A public hearing will address opposition to a Class B license for Town Store. The board will also hear six citations for alleged violations, including at Walmart and Race Trac, and consider a permanent license application for Keilas Place.

• Review of Notice of Intent applications: Rock Paper Taco (7242 Perkins Rd), Supper Club (10480 Perkins Rd), Wags One Stop (1300 E. Washington St.)
• Opposition hearing for Town Store (16565 George O'Neal Rd) Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Citation #4431 to Race Trac #248 (10738 Old Hammond Hwy) for 14 counts of no license and other violations
• Citation #4626 to Big Daddy Tobacco (10097 Florida Blvd) for unlawful sales to minors
• Citation #4433 to Walmart Neighborhood Market #5327 (9830 Old Hammond Hwy) for 4 counts of no license

The board approved liquor and beer license applications for four businesses and one permanent license. One application for a Class B Beer & Liquor license was denied following formal opposition. The board also processed six citations, resulting in warnings, admissions of guilt, or fines.

• Approved Class A & Restaurant licenses for Rock Paper Taco and Supper Club
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Wags One Stop
• Denied Class B Beer & Liquor license for NCC 1 Inc. d/b/a Town Store
• Converted citations to warnings for Race Trac Petroleum Inc. and Walmart Louisiana LLC
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Big Daddy Tobacco Plus Inc., Krab Queenz BR LLC, and Mohsen Yaser-Ali Shemman
• Assessed $500 fine and license suspension for Easy Stop Food Mart LLC
• Approved permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license for Keilas Place and Restaurant LLC
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2022 meeting with correction to the agenda date

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council approved the issuance of up to $92 million in revenue bonds for capital improvements at Lane Regional Medical Center. The council also approved several multi-million dollar wastewater and infrastructure contracts and authorized various legal settlements.

• Approved issuance of up to $92M in Hospital Revenue Bonds for Lane Regional Medical Center (11-0)
• Awarded $2.8M wastewater emergency repair contract to Allen & LeBlanc, LLC (11-0)
• Awarded $1.5M manhole rehabilitation contract to NCMC, LLC (11-0)
• Awarded $1.2M library roof replacement contract to Lakeshore Roofing and Construction, Inc. (11-0)
• Approved $754,344.24 settlement for Christopher Gresham v. Donna Dufour, et al (10-0)
• Approved $1.6M premium pay allowance for eligible essential employees (11-0)
• Approved $5M water sector grant for Southeast Regional Wastewater Consolidation Project (11-0)
• Adopted condemnation orders for 6170 Buckeye Dr, Lot next to 5243 Packard St, and 5243 Packard St (12-0)

Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Board

The East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss funding and equipment. The body is considering the renewal of a tax millage and the purchase of a helicopter.

• Approval for tax millage renewal
• Approval for helicopter purchase

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive updates from staff. The agenda includes a presentation on street plans and urban mobility from the New Urban Mobility Alliance.

• Approval of February 17, 2022 minutes
• Mobility Resources Street Plans and New Urban Mobility Alliance presentation by Steve Kauffman

The committee met on April 21, 2022, and approved the minutes from the February 17, 2022, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, and one agenda item was moved to the next meeting.

• Approved February 17, 2022 minutes (11-0)
• Moved Mobility Resources Street Plans and New Urban Mobility Alliance item to next meeting

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council approved several ordinances to rezone properties for residential, commercial, and industrial use. The council also approved the revocation of a road right-of-way and a drainage servitude. One land use plan amendment was approved to change a tract from agricultural to residential neighborhood.

• Approved rezoning of Hooper Road property from Single Family Residential (A1) to (A2.7) (8-2)
• Approved changing 60.54 acres near Hoo Shoo Too Road from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood (8-3)
• Approved revocation of 60 foot right-of-way for portion of Field Drive (10-0)
• Approved revocation and relocation of 70 foot public drainage servitude on Burtville Plantation Property (10-0)
• Approved changing 80.46 acres near Old Scenic Highway from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of Honore Lane property from Rural/Commercial to Light Industrial (M1) (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of North Flannery Ave property from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage to Heavy Commercial Two (HC2) (10-0)
• Approved PUD revision for Perkins Road property to include multi-family residential (10-0)

EBRP Communications District Board

The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District scheduled for April 20, 2022, was cancelled.

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee approved a FEMA grant for storm system improvements on Groom Road and a contract for youth employment program commercials. Two grant applications for the Police Department were also approved.

• Approved application for U.S. Conference of Mayor’s Police Reform and Racial Justice Grant ($100,000.00) (Unanimous)
• Approved application for COPS Baton Rouge Officer Wellness Program ($250,000.00) (Unanimous)
• Approved FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Groom Road Storm System Improvements Phase I ($1,136,600.00) (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Clay Young Enterprises for Summer Youth Employment Program media ($44,500.00) (Unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2022 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed multiple land use plan amendments, rezoning requests, and subdivision plans. The body also approved updates to the Unified Development Code regarding home occupations and coordination with the City of Baker.

• Approved rezoning 7715 Tom Drive from Heavy Industrial (M2) to Heavy Commercial One (HC1)
• Approved rezoning 7321 Alberta Drive from Transition (B1) to Light Commercial Two (LC2)
• Approved TA-2-22 to revise Unified Development Code regarding Home Occupation and Home Office
• Approved TA-3-22 to establish a notification process with the City of Baker
• Denied rezoning of 10940 South Havenpark Court to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant)

The commission approved multiple land use plan amendments and rezoning requests, including a townhouse subdivision on Jefferson Highway. A request to rezone 10940 South Havenpark Court to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage was denied. The board also approved office and parking expansions for St. Joseph's Academy.

• Approved rezoning 7715 Tom Drive from Heavy Industrial to Heavy Commercial One (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 7321 Alberta Drive from Transition to Light Commercial Two (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 14810 Jefferson Highway to Town House and associated subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Unified Development Code amendment for Home Occupation and Home Office (7-0)
• Denied rezoning 10940 South Havenpark Court to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (3-4)
• Approved Concept Plan Revision for Guerilla Warfare Paintball (7-0)
• Approved office and additional parking for St. Joseph's Academy (7-0)
• Approved text amendment to revise Front Loaded Garage Setbacks (7-0)

Personnel Board

The Board approved revised job specifications for several roles across DHDS, HR, and City Court. A request for a hearing to appeal a 4-day suspension for Lisa O’Connor was denied.

• Approved revised job specifications for DHDS Accounting Section Supervisor, HR Analyst, HR Specialist, Senior Deputy Clerk of City Court, Senior HR Analyst, and Senior HR Specialist
• Denied request for hearing regarding 4-day suspension for Lisa O’Connor (1-3)
• Approved March 31, 2022 meeting minutes

Ryan White Advisory Council

The Ryan White Advisory Council will meet to review reports from the Part A Recipient regarding a HRSA site visit and the Integrated Prevention and Treatment CARE Plan. The agenda also includes reports from the Membership, Allocations, Strategic, and EHE committees.

• HRSA Site Visit report
• Integrated Prevention and Treatment CARE Plan report
• Membership Committee report
• Allocations Committee report
• Strategic Committee report

The council did not declare a quorum and tabled the adoption of the April 2022 agenda and March 2022 minutes until the May meeting. Members received updates on an upcoming HRSA site visit and the Integrated Prevention & Treatment CARE plan.

• Tabled adoption of April 2022 Agenda
• Tabled adoption of March 2022 Minutes

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission held public hearings to review proposals for two specific properties. The body voted to recommend denial for one property and approval for another.

• Recommendation to deny proposal for 832 Europe Street (HPC-7-21)
• Approval of proposal for 634 North 7th Street (HPC-19-21)

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend denial for a request regarding 832 Europe Street. The commission approved a request for 634 North 7th Street. Minutes from the March 9, 2022 meeting were also approved.

• Approved March 9, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended denial for HPC-7-21 832 Europe Street (7-0)
• Approved HL-19-21 634 North 7th Street (7-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council approved several MOVEBR project agreements and awarded contracts for airport maintenance and library security. The body also ordered the demolition of multiple dilapidated properties and approved various legal settlements.

• Approved $59,482 contract with Airport Bridge Company for boarding bridge maintenance (12-0)
• Approved $3,356.20 security contract for Parish Library System with Inner Parish Security Corporation (12-0)
• Approved $63,000 drainage restoration contract for Oakbrook subdivision with River/Gulf Marine, L.L.C. (12-0)
• Ordered demolition of properties at 5918 S. Howell Dr., 1137 N. 47th St., 3925 Beechwood Dr., 2666 Balis Dr., 2098 Staring Ln., 4641 Clayton St., 4707 Madison Ave., and 5110 Wilmot St. (11-0-1)
• Approved $15,000 settlement for A.R. vs. City of Baton Rouge (11-0-1)
• Approved $90,135 settlement for Aaron Ward v. City of Baton Rouge (12-0)
• Approved $20,000 settlement for Max Geller vs. City of Baton Rouge (11-0-1)
• Waived 300-foot distance requirement for Wags One Stop, LLC to obtain an alcohol license (12-0)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review a Notice of Intent application for Juban's Restaurant to proceed with a Class A Beer & Liquor license, and an accountant's report for Sonny's BBQ #12's permanent license. A formal opposition hearing is scheduled for Town Store's Class B license application. The board will also consider several new permanent license applications, including Agile Brewing, Fast Stop, White Oak Plantation, and Nada Food Mart.

• Juban's Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Road, review of Notice of Intent for Class A Beer & Liquor license
• Sonny's BBQ #12, 12475 Florida Blvd, review of accountant's report for permanent Class A & Restaurant license
• Town Store, 16565 George O'Neal Road, opposition hearing for Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Agile Brewing, 14141 Airline Hwy, application for Class A & B Liquor and Manufacture license
• White Oak Plantation, 17660 George O'Neal Road, application for Class MD Micro distillery license

The board approved several permanent and intent-to-operate licenses for restaurants and retail locations. One application facing formal opposition was deferred to a later meeting. The board also scheduled modifications to Notice of Intent guidelines for May.

• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license notice for Juban’s Restaurant (3739 Perkins Road)
• Approved permanent Class A & Restaurant license for Sonny’s BBQ #12 (12475 Florida Blvd.)
• Deferred Class B Beer & Liquor license application for Town Store (16565 George O’Neal Road) to April 28
• Approved Class A & B Liquor Manufacture license for Agile Brewing (14141 Airline Hwy.)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Fast Stop (1526 N. Foster Drive)
• Approved Class MD Micro Distillery License for White Oak Plantation (17660 George O’Neal Road)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Nada Food Mart (2650 Thomas Road)
• Approved motion to modify Notice of Intent Guidelines and mail out cards at May 12 meeting

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metro Board of Adjustment will consider six requests for variances and exceptions to the Unified Development Code. Items include reducing side and rear yard setbacks for new construction and additions, and allowing expansion of non-conforming structures. Public comment is open for all items.

• 5677 Castile Ave: variance to reduce side yard setback from 5 ft to 1 ft 8 in for new accessory structure
• 3722 Churchill Ave: variance to reduce rear yard setback from 25 ft to 18 ft for master suite addition
• 5946 Cherryridge Dr: exception to expand a non-conforming structure without creating new violations
• 1576 Stanford Ave: variance to reduce side yard setback from 8 ft to 5 ft for bathroom enlargement
• 821 Hurst Ave: exception to allow partial enclosure of a nonconforming structure

The Board approved five requests for zoning variances and exceptions regarding setbacks and structure renovations. One request for a side yard setback variance was deferred for 30 days.

• Approved March 14, 2022 Minutes (4-0)
• Deferred variance for 5677 Castile Ave side yard setback for 30 days (4-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for 3722 Churchill Ave (4-0)
• Approved exception to expand non-conforming structure at 5946 Cherryridge Dr (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for 1576 Stanford Ave (4-0)
• Approved variance to renovate nonconforming structure at 821 Hurst Ave (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for 12725 Delores Dr (4-0)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee approved a contract for automatic license plate detection software and hardware. It also approved two amendments to professional services agreements for the Emergency Rental Assistance program, including one funding increase. A proposed research agreement with Southern University and A&M was deleted.

• Approved $21,000 Flock Group, Inc. license plate detection contract (unanimous)
• Deleted proposed research agreement with Southern University and A&M (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #2 to The Workforce Group, LLC agreement to reduce budget line items (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #6 to Hunt, Guillot, and Associates, LLC agreement for additional $1,776,331.54 (unanimous)
• Approved March 15 and March 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Investment Committee decided to hire AQR to replace Intech for a portion of its US Large Cap Equity allocation. This move involves investing 5% with AQR and the remainder into a Blackrock comingled fund to reduce fees and volatility.

• Approved hiring AQR for US Large Cap Equity allocation (unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board approved an agreement allowing Brownsfield Fire members to stay in the CPERS system rather than transferring to the La. Firefighters Retirement system. The Board also replaced investment manager Intech with AQR and approved an election timeline.

• Approved agreement for Brownsfield members to stay in CPERS (Passed)
• Approved support for House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 11 (Passed)
• Authorized staff to suggest revisions to House Bill (HB) 213 to protect CPERS (Passed)
• Approved replacing investment manager Intech with AQR (Passed)
• Approved election process timeline and documents (Passed)
• Approved payment of outstanding legal invoices (Passed)
• Deferred vote on Board Charter update (Passed)
• Approved PGT DROP notifications and benefits report (Passed)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board approved revised job specifications for Teacher and Teacher Advanced positions within the Department of Health and Dental Services (DHDS). The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 27, 2022 meeting.

• Approved revised job specifications for Teacher (DHDS)
• Approved revised job specifications for Teacher Advanced (DHDS)
• Approved March 31, 2022 meeting agenda
• Approved January 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review two Notice of Intent applications for new alcohol licenses and consider eight applications for permanent Class B Beer & Liquor licenses at various locations across Baton Rouge.

• Ja'Tyri One Stop & Deli, 3918 Sherwood Street – review of Class B Beer & Liquor license application
• Natasha's Vineyard d/b/a The Vineyard, 11914 Coursey Blvd – review of Class A Beer & Liquor license application
• A K Inc. d/b/a Big EZ Discount, 2336 Highland Road – Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Caos Investment d/b/a U Eat Food Mart, 7079 Winbourne Avenue – Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Drakes Catering, Alex Box Stadium-Champions Club, Gourrier Avenue – Class A Beer & Liquor Caterer's license

The board approved two Notice of Intent applications and eight permanent liquor licenses. These decisions allow several businesses, including multiple MM Cs Store locations, to sell beer and liquor.

• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor Notice of Intent for Ja’Tyri One Stop & Deli (3918 Sherwood Street)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor Notice of Intent for Natasha’s Vineyard, LLC d/b/a The Vineyard (11914 Coursey Blvd.)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for A K Inc. d/b/a Big EZ Discount (2336 Highland Road)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Caos Investment LLC d/b/a U Eat Food Mart (7079 Winbourne Avenue)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor Caterer’s license for Drakes Catering LLC (Alex Box Stadium-Champions Club Gourrier Avenue)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for MM Cs Services LLC Store #571 (4323 Burbank Drive)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for MM Cs Services LLC Store #556 (10221 Coursey Blvd.)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for MM Cs Services LLC Store #575, #563, and #560

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved two Emergency Rental Assistance Program grants totaling $175 million. Two contract amendments for The Workforce Group, LLC to manage rental and utility relief were approved. One EPA grant application for air quality monitoring was approved for application only.

• Approved ERAP 1 grant of $100,000,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved ERAP 2 grant of $75,000,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #2 to The Workforce Group, LLC agreement for $4,187,478.08 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #3 to The Workforce Group, LLC agreement for $60,193,681.19 contingent upon committee requirements (unanimous)
• Approved EPA 'Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities' application for $500,000.00 (unanimous)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council authorized the acceptance of two U.S. Treasury grants totaling up to $173 million to help households pay rent and utilities due to the pandemic. The council also approved several property sales of adjudicated surplus land and awarded a $291,029 contract for ADA transitions on Clayton Street.

• Approved $53M grant for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (11-0)
• Approved $21M grant for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (9-0)
• Awarded $291,029 Clayton Street ADA Transition contract to Honore Companies, LLC (10-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Lot 187, O’Neal Place to Ramont Tucker for $500 (9-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Lot D, Hattie Wolf Tract to Kayla and Andre McCalope for $33,000 (9-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Lot 9pt.+, Lofaso Town to Anderson Bryant for $76,600 (9-0)
• Approved $17,200, $34,530, and $90,733 sewer back-up settlements (12-0)
• Appointed C. Jordan Charlet to Fire Protection District No. 1 Advisory Board (10-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed several requests for rezoning, plan amendments, and major subdivisions. Most items were approved via motion, including a residential neighborhood amendment for 19822 Hoo Shoo Too Road and commercial amendments near Old Scenic Highway.

• Plan Amendment PA-7-22: 19822 Hoo Shoo Too Road (60.54 acres)
• Plan Amendment PA-9-22: 15050 Samuels Road and Old Scenic Highway (80.46 acres)
• Rezoning Case 5-22: 8398, 8412 and 8514 Hooper Road
• Subdivision S-2-22: Woodhill Subdivision at Hoo Shoo Too Road
• Text Amendment: Revision of Chapter 19, Definitions

The Planning Commission approved several land use amendments, rezoning requests, and subdivision plans. The board also approved a text amendment to revise Chapter 19 Definitions. Some items were withdrawn or deferred to the April 18 meeting.

• Approved land use amendment and subdivision for 19822 Hoo Shoo Too Road (8-0)
• Approved land use amendment for 15050 Samuels Road and Old Scenic Highway (8-0)
• Approved rezoning and subdivision for 8398, 8412 and 8514 Hooper Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 9250 West Inniswold Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 9255 Cal Road (7-0)
• Approved Concept Plan Revision 4 for The Settlement at Willow Grove (7-0)
• Approved Final Development Plan for Copper Oaks Reserve (7-0)
• Approved text amendment to revise Chapter 19 Definitions (7-0)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Committee approved the rules and timeline for the employee representative election, allowing for date adjustments based on printer capacity and ballot mail-out requirements. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved employee representative election rules and timeline (3-0)
• Approved minutes from the previous committee meeting (3-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council approved several ordinances to rezone properties for commercial, industrial, and mixed-use purposes. The council also revoked a road right-of-way and deferred one land use amendment to a later date.

• Approved revocation of 50 foot right-of-way for Roselyn Street (10-0)
• Approved land use change to Commercial for Lot 100 of Oakwood Subdivision (10-0)
• Approved rezoning to Light Commercial One (LC1) for Lot 100 of Oakwood Subdivision (10-0)
• Approved land use change to Employment Center for Wooddale Center Subdivision lots (10-0)
• Approved rezoning to Heavy Commercial Two (HC2) for Wooddale Center Subdivision lots (10-0)
• Approved land use change to Commercial for Clara L. Annison property (10-0)
• Approved rezoning to Light Commercial Three (LC3) for Clara L. Annison property (10-0)
• Deferred land use amendment for Hoo Shoo Too Road property to April 20, 2022 (10-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Council approved a contract increase for The Workforce Group to provide rental and utility assistance. Two additional resolutions to accept emergency rental assistance grants were introduced and scheduled for public hearing.

• Approved Resolution 56239 to increase The Workforce Group contract by $4,187,478.08 for a total of $14,192,850.62 (11-0)
• Approved introduction of resolution to accept up to $100,000,000 in emergency rental assistance grant funding (11-0)
• Approved introduction of resolution to accept up to $75,000,000 in emergency rental assistance grant funding (11-0)

EBRP Communications District Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the status and developments of the CAD and RMS projects. The agenda also includes reports on the financial transition and radio shop and towers.

• CAD Project Status, Issues, and Developments
• RMS Project Status, Issues, and Developments
• Status of Financial Transition
• Radio Shop and Towers
• Report on the operations of the Comm District

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee approved a $5 million federal grant for the Water Sector Program and a rental agreement for classroom space. Several contract amendments for health services and HIV/AIDS funding were approved, while a police license plate reader grant was deferred.

• Approved $5,000,000 federal grant for Water Sector Program contingent on line item budget (unanimous)
• Approved rental agreement with BREC for classroom space at 7500 Independence Boulevard not to exceed $22,050 (unanimous)
• Deferred $22,211 police license plate reader grant to next meeting (unanimous)
• Deleted proposed $10,000 Head Start Data Capacity Assessment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendments for Capitol City Family Health Clinic (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for NO/AIDS Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendments for Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendments for Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge and HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2, Inc. (unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The committee reviewed draft rules and timeframe options for the employee representative election. Members requested a final draft incorporating previous election timelines before a vote is taken. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Tabled vote on adoption of election rules pending final draft revisions

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment is meeting to review a variance request for a residential property. The board will determine if the applicant can alter required yard setbacks to build a new single-family residence.

• Variance request for 7822 Jeremiah Way to change front yard setback from 15 to 25 feet and rear yard setback from 25 to 15 feet

The Board of Adjustment approved a request to modify front and rear yard setbacks for a property in the A1 Zoning District. The board also approved the minutes from the January 10, 2022 meeting.

• Approved January 10, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved setback exception for 7822 Jeremiah Way Lot 2 to increase front yard setback to 25 feet and reduce rear yard setback to 15 feet (3-2)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is reviewing several permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license applications and a Notice of Intent for Lucky Dollar Food Mart. The board will also hold a hearing regarding four counts of an alleged ordinance violation at Kangaroo #563.

• Review of Notice of Intent for Class B Beer & Liquor license at 7851 Hooper Road
• Hearing on Citation #4562 for MM CS Services LLC (Kangaroo #563) regarding four counts of license violations
• Permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license applications for various locations including Florida Blvd, Greenwell Springs Rd, and Plank Road
• Class B Third Party Delivery Permit application for GB Logistics LLC (GoPuff)
• Recognition of departing ABC Board Members

The board approved nine permanent beer and liquor licenses and one third-party delivery permit. It also approved a Notice of Intent for one business and recognized a payment as admission of guilt for a citation violation.

• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Lucky Dollar Food Mart (7851 Hooper Road)
• Recognized payment as admission of guilt for Citation #4562 (Kangaroo #563)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Big Daddy Tobacco Plus (10097 Florida Blvd.)
• Approved Class B Third Party Delivery Permit for GoPuff (537 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Lucky Shop N Go (5635 Greenwell Springs Rd.)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Burfi (1398 S. Acadian Thwy)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for K & T Food Mart (10770 Florida Blvd.)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for LNC Food Mart (23896 Plank Road)

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council will hear reports on a newly diagnosed needs assessment survey, a Ryan White site visit, provider contracts, and services at EBR Parish Prison. It will also receive an update from the Membership Committee and hold elections/voting. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Newly Diagnosed Needs Assessment Survey report
• Provider Contract/Sub-Recipient Contract discussion
• EBR Parish Prison update
• EHE Committee Review
• Elections/Voting for council positions

The council approved the March 2022 agenda and the February 2022 meeting minutes. Members received updates on newly diagnosed needs assessment surveys, an upcoming virtual site visit, and the Metro Council's approval of the Part A contract extension.

• Adopted March 2022 Agenda
• Adopted February 2022 Minutes

Historic Preservation Committee

The Commission met to review several agenda items, including a property proposal at 613 Drehr Avenue and guidelines for Beauregard Town. The Commission voted to defer both the design guidelines and the local historic district designation for 120 days.

• HPC-3-22: 613 Drehr Avenue
• Beauregard Town Design Guidelines (deferred 120 days)
• HD-1-21: Beauregard Town Local Historic District (deferred 120 days)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a request for 613 Drehr Avenue and the minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting. The commission voted to defer the Beauregard Town Local Historic District and Design Guidelines for 120 days.

• Approved February 9, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved HPC-3-22 613 Drehr Avenue (4-0)
• Deferred HL-1-21 Beauregard Town Local Historic District and Design Guidelines for 120 days (5-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council adopted several condemnation orders for dilapidated buildings and approved various settlements for sewer back-ups and auto accidents. The body also awarded low bids for drainage and airport maintenance and approved funding for HIV/AIDS programs.

• Adopted condemnation orders for 2150 N. Sherwood Forest Dr., 2050 North 30th St., 5453 Washington Ave., 704 N 46th St., 16625 Webster Dr., and 1873 Carolina St.
• Approved $203,432.25 contract to Industrial Enterprises, Inc. for Mancuso Lane drainage (12-0)
• Approved $126,367.14 contract to Enmon Enterprises, LLC for airport terminal floor care (12-0)
• Authorized $143,842.20 settlement for David Guidry regarding sewer back-ups (12-0)
• Approved $70,000.00 settlement for Travis Day (12-0)
• Authorized $252,448.33 sales tax refund to Conn Appliances, Inc. (12-0)
• Appointed Dr. Charles "Chuck" McCauley to Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to reschedule several 2022 council meetings (12-0)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee approved a $98,500 grant for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court. Three professional services agreements were approved, including one for flood rescue training and two for HUD program specialists.

• Approved $98,500 Louisiana Highway Safety Commission grant for Sobriety Court (unanimous)
• Approved $40,020 agreement with Gulf States Dive and Rescue, Inc. for SRT course, contingent on Parish Attorney's Office approval (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Debra Holden as HOME Program Specialist, not to exceed $80,000, contingent on HR requirements (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Glenna Gauthier as ESG/HOPWA Program Specialist, not to exceed $65,000, contingent on HR requirements (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2022 Grants Review minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2022 Contracts Review minutes (unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board voted to formally oppose legislative bill HB25 and approved revised ordinance language to be submitted to Metro Council. The Board also approved the monthly benefits report and authorized payments for legal and actuarial invoices.

• Approved minutes from January 16, 2022, and Investment Committee meeting
• Approved monthly benefits report
• Voted to formally oppose HB25 and authorize Mr. Mack to represent the board
• Approved moving Blackrock multi asset to Evanston (Investment Committee action)
• Approved payment of outstanding legal and actuarial invoices
• Approved adding clarifying language to the Metro Council memorandum regarding the retirement ordinance
• Appointed Lt. Johnson and Chief Hines to the election committee, chaired by Mr. Bernard
• Approved resolution adding Aisha Mirza as an authorized signator

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will consider two Notice of Intent applications for Class B Beer & Liquor licenses and seven applications for permanent Class A or B Beer & Liquor licenses at various locations across Baton Rouge. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and public comment.

• A & G Grocery LLC, 1306 Thomas H Del Dr., Class B Beer & Liquor license (Notice of Intent)
• Lucky Dollar Food Mart LLC, 7851 Hooper Rd., Class B Beer & Liquor license (Notice of Intent)
• A & T Food Mart Inc., 2068 Sherwood Forest Blvd., Class B Beer & Liquor license
• B R cade LLC, 2963 Government St., Class A Beer & Liquor license
• Locals Bar & Kitchen Central LLC, 14350 Wax Rd., Class A Beer & Liquor license

The Board approved several permanent Class A and Class B beer and liquor licenses for various businesses. Two additional Notice of Intent applications were reviewed, one of which was approved.

• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for A & G Grocery LLC (1306 Thomas H Delpit Dr.)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for A & T Food Mart Inc. (2068 Sherwood Forest Blvd.)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for B R cade LLC (2963 Government Street)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for Locals Bar & Kitchen Central LLC (14350 Wax Road)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Murphy Oil USA Inc. (9679 Airline Hwy.)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Scotland Money Mart LLC (8420 Veterans Memorial Blvd.)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for The Main Lobby LLC (668 Main Street)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Vin Tij LLC (17752 Highland Road)

Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Board

The East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 2021 and discuss old business including a helicopter and drone update. New business includes appointing a new board member, addressing the tax renewal year, reviewing Islander parts, and considering future ideas. The board will also review the 2021 annual report and the 2022 approved budget.

• Helicopter update
• Drone update
• Tax renewal year discussion
• 2022 Approved Budget review
• New board member appointment

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting smoking or vaping in vehicles when a child required to use a safety seat or belt is present. The council also approved several property sales and awarded multiple maintenance and supply contracts.

• Approved ordinance banning smoking/vaping in vehicles with children; violators fined $150 or 24 hours community service (11-0, 1 objecting)
• Approved $789,715 contract to Corporate Green, LLC for boulevard landscape maintenance (12-0)
• Approved $466,500 contract to H&O Investments, LLC for boulevard landscape maintenance (12-0)
• Approved $306,419 contract to Sorrento Lumber & Concrete for ready mix portland cement (12-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Lot 48, Donwood to Ramont Tucker for $50,000 (12-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Lot 3, Square 34, East Garden City to Tarone Tennart for $26,500 (12-0)
• Adopted condemnation orders for properties at 2005 Fairchild St, 16511 Vermillion Dr, 701 N Acadian Thwy W, 712 East Blvd, 234 S 17th St, 1360 Stilt St, 7787 Comite Dr, 4134 Tuscarora St, 867 Saint Irma Lee Way, and 5215 Packard St (12-0)
• Denied resolution to increase legal services contract for Timothy W. Hardy by $80,000 (6-6)

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted on several rezoning and plan amendment requests. It denied a proposal to rezone 1725 North Sherwood Forest Drive to commercial, following staff recommendation. The commission approved a mixed-use rezoning at 5580 Government Street and several other rezonings, conditional use permits, and plan amendments. Two items were deferred to March 21.

• Denied rezoning from A1 to LC1 at 1725 North Sherwood Forest Drive (3-4 vote)
• Approved plan amendment and rezoning to mixed-use at 5580 Government Street (7-0)
• Approved plan amendment and rezoning to commercial at 20000-20100 Samuels Road (7-0)
• Approved Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD) for Brightside North II (6-0)
• Initiated text amendments to parking design standards and coordination rules

The commission approved several land use plan amendments and rezoning requests, including sites on Beaumont Drive, Samuels Road, and Government Street. Two motions regarding property at 1725 North Sherwood Forest Drive failed. Several other items were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved land use amendment and rezoning to Heavy Commercial Two for 1979 Beaumont Drive (6-0)
• Approved land use amendment and rezoning to Light Commercial Three for 20000-20100 Samuels Road (7-0)
• Approved land use amendment and rezoning to Light Commercial One for 5580 Government Street (7-0)
• Denied land use amendment and rezoning for 1725 North Sherwood Forest Drive (motions failed 3-4 and 4-3)
• Approved rezoning for 8099 and 8181 Siegen Lane (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 15913 Old Hammond Highway (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 1029 La Crete Lane (5-0)
• Approved SPUD rezoning for Brightside North II (5-0)

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The Complete Streets Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, and receive updates on various transportation projects in the parish from the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) and BREC. A presentation on Mobility Resources Street Plans and the New Urban Mobility Alliance is also scheduled. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Updates on transportation projects from DTD and BREC
• Presentation on Mobility Resources Street Plans and New Urban Mobility Alliance by Steve Kauffman
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

The committee approved the January 19, 2022, meeting minutes and elected its leadership. Members received updates on BREC trails, LSU initiatives, and the Lee Drive MovEBR public input meeting. An item regarding Mobility Resources Street Plans was moved to the March 17, 2022, agenda.

• Approved January 19, 2022 minutes (10-0)
• Approved Mark Martin as Vice Chair (11-0)
• Approved Whitney Hoffman Sayal as Chair (11-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Council approved four zoning changes and one land use plan amendment. One proposed rezoning on Hooper Road was deferred to April 20, 2022.

• Approved Ordinance 18414: Changed land use from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood at Pecue Lane and Perkins Road (8-2)
• Approved Ordinance 18415: Changed land use from Residential Neighborhood to Office at Quarters Lake Road and Interstate 12 (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18416: Rezoned property at Quarters Lake Road and Interstate 12 from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18417: Rezoned 1116 S. 14th Street from Light Industrial (M1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-2) (10-0)
• Deferred Case 5-22: Rezoning of 8398, 8412, and 8514 Hooper Road to April 20, 2022 (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18418: Rezoned intersection of Nicholson Drive and Oklahoma Street from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Infill Small Planned Unit Development (ISPUD) (10-0)

Office of Social Services Advisory Board

The board will review program and strategic plan updates alongside FY21 CSBG and CSBG CARES Act financial reports. Discussion includes committee selections and potential board member replacements.

• FY21 CSBG and CSBG CARES Act Financial Reports
• Selection of Governance & Nominating, Finance, and Program & Planning committees
• Low Income Household Water Assistance Program discussion
• Board member term expirations or resignations for Sharon Terrance and Denise Williams

The Office of Social Services Advisory Board approved the November 17, 2021, meeting minutes and the FY 21 CSBG and CSBG CARES Act financial reports. The board also discussed upcoming youth employment programs and the implementation of water assistance funds.

• Approved agenda for February 16, 2022, and minutes from November 17, 2021
• Approved Program Updates, Strategic Plan Update, and FY 21 CSBG & CSBG CARES Act Financial Reports
• Nominated Shirley Lolis as Chairperson for the Governance and Nominating Committee
• Nominated Charisma Sambo as Chairperson for the Finance Committee
• Nominated Rosa Lee Pealer as Chairperson for the Program and Planning Committee

EBRP Communications District Board

The EBRP Communications District Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the status of CAD and RMS projects and financial transitions. The board will also review a redaction proposal from 365Labs and proposed changes to an intergovernmental agreement with the City/Parish.

• 365Labs Redaction Proposal
• Proposed changes to Intergovernmental Agreement with City/Parish
• CAD Project status, issues, and developments
• RMS Project status, issues, and developments
• Report on the status of existing towers

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee approved several grant applications and contracts, including funding for HIV relief and Head Start services. It also approved a $707,945 architectural agreement for the City Hall Wind Retrofit contingent on specific documentation. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved FEMA/GOHSEP Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application for $9,480,992.00
• Approved WIOA Hurricane Ida Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant for $277,368.00
• Approved Ryan White HIV relief grants totaling $1,723,555.00 contingent on line item budget
• Approved Louisiana Highway Safety Commission grant application for $994,420.00
• Approved $30,000 contract with Envisage Research and Analytics for camera share program evaluation
• Approved $3,000 compensation increase for Health Access, LLC (new total $50,750.00)
• Approved $15,000 contract with Dynamic Therapy Specialists, LLC for Head Start screenings
• Approved $707,945 architectural agreement with BE-CI, Inc. and Neal Johnson, LLC for City Hall Wind Retrofit

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Investment Committee approved liquidating $15 million from the BlackRock Multi Asset Fund to fund the Evanston fund. The committee also decided to move BlackRock investments from a comingled fund to a mutual fund. Other items regarding manager replacements and pension bonds were discussed but not decided.

• Approved liquidation of $15 million BlackRock Multi Asset Fund to fund Evanston fund
• Approved moving BlackRock investment from a comingled fund to a mutual fund

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Board will review a Notice of Intent for Nada Food Mart and an accountant's report for Cedar. The meeting also includes consideration of permanent Class A and Class B beer and liquor license applications for three businesses.

• Notice of Intent review for Nada 5 Inc. (Nada Food Mart) at 2650 Thomas Road
• Accountant's report review for Mojoe’s of Louisiana Inc. (Cedar) at 1707 Gardere Lane Ste A
• Permanent Class B license application for Denham North Food Mart LLC (Save Max) at 1087 S Flannery Road
• Permanent Class A beer and liquor license application for Scremil LLC (Chelseas Live) at 1010 Nicholson Drive
• Permanent Class A beer and liquor license application for Silly Rabbit Comedy Club Inc at 9945 Airline Highway Ste C

The Board approved liquor license applications for five businesses, including Nada Food Mart and Silly Rabbit Comedy Club. One motion to remove Nada Food Mart from the agenda failed before the license was approved. The Board also approved the minutes from the January 27, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Nada 5 Inc. d/b/a Nada Food Mart (5-2)
• Approved permanent Class A & Restaurant license for Mojoe’s of Louisiana Inc. d/b/a Cedar
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Denham North Food Mart LLC d/b/a Save Max
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for Scremil LLC d/b/a Chelsea’s Live
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for Silly Rabbit Comedy Club Inc. d/b/a Silly Rabbit Comedy Club
• Approved January 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council will hear a report from the Ryan White Part A Recipient on carryover funds for Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE), a new RFP for EHE and Ryan White services, pharmacy updates, low-barrier health models, and a housing/EFA update. They will also consider joining a learning collaborative and hold elections and ethics training.

• Carryover funds for Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE)
• RFP for EHE and Ryan White services
• Pharmacy medications update
• Low Barrier Health Models discussion
• Housing and EFA update (March/April)

The council adopted the February 2022 agenda and the December 2021 and January 2022 agendas and minutes. Staff provided updates on pharmacy medication supplies, provider contract extensions, and upcoming fiscal audits.

• Adopted December 2021 and January 2022 agendas
• Adopted December 2021 and January 2022 minutes
• Adopted February 2022 agenda

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission held public hearings to review two property proposals. The commission denied one request and deferred another to allow for drawing revisions.

• Denied proposal for 731 Lakeland Drive (HPC-18-21)
• Deferred proposal for 634 North 7th Street (HPC-19-21) for 60 days

The commission denied a request regarding 731 Lakeland Drive and deferred a decision on 634 North 7th Street. Staff provided updates on short-term rental regulations and the Certified Local Government designation renewal process.

• Approved January 12, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Denied HPC-18-21 for 731 Lakeland Drive (5-0)
• Deferred HPC-19-21 for 634 North 7th Street for 60 days (6-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council updated the schedule of permit fees for building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services. They also awarded several construction contracts for sewer and pedestrian improvements and approved multiple property condemnations.

• Adopted Ordinance 18412 amending building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permit fees (12-0)
• Approved $3,278,100 contract to Triumph Construction, LLC for Elm Grove Garden Drive pedestrian improvements (12-0)
• Approved $1,027,000 contract to NCMC, LLC for Pecue Place Regional Pump Station (12-0)
• Approved $111,000 contract to Boone Services, LLC for Highland Road sewer extension (12-0)
• Authorized $150,038 settlement for Belinda Creel Davis v. City of Baton Rouge (12-0)
• Authorized $40,000 settlement for Andre Daniels auto accident claim (12-0)
• Approved annual $69.50 parcel fee for Concord Estates Crime Prevention District (12-0)
• Adopted condemnation orders for properties at 4162 O'Dell St, 1535 N 46th St, 9685 Foster Rd, and 6046 Saint Gerard Ave (12-0)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee approved a federal grant for low-income water assistance and a professional services agreement for mechanical engineering. Both items passed unanimously.

• Approved $279,156.00 LIHWAP federal grant for DHDS/Office of Social Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,315.00 mechanical engineering contract with Assaf, Simoneaux, Tauzin & Associates, Inc. contingent upon signed grant agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2022 Grants Review minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2022 Contracts Review minutes (Unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board approved the 2022 regular meeting calendar and authorized payment of outstanding legal and investment manager invoices. Members also approved the benefits report and the minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes from December 16, 2021 meeting
• Approved benefits report
• Approved payment of outstanding invoices
• Approved 2022 regular board meeting calendar

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board elected a new chairman and established its 2022 meeting schedule. The board also reviewed upcoming hearing dates and received updates on three pending court proceedings.

• Elected Anna Andrews as 2022 Board Chairman (5-0)
• Set 2022 Personnel Board meetings for the 2nd Thursday of each month
• Approved January 27, 2022 meeting agenda
• Approved December 9, 2021 meeting minutes

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review Notice of Intent applications for new liquor licenses at Churchills Catering (2561 Citiplace Court), Soul Shine Bar and Kitchen (144 W Chimes Street), and Tap 65 (515 Mouton Street), plus an accountant's report for a permanent license at The Oasis Bar & Grill (7477 Burbank Drive). The board will also consider permanent Class B Beer & Liquor licenses for Fast Stop (12617 Florida Blvd.) and Family Dollar Store #8158 (13559 Old Hammond Hwy.). Public comments may be submitted via email or phone before the meeting.

• Churchills Catering – review of Notice of Intent for Class A & B Beer & Liquor license (new location)
• Soul Shine Bar and Kitchen – review of Notice of Intent for Class A Beer & Liquor license
• Tap 65 – review of Notice of Intent for Class A Beer & Liquor license
• The Oasis Bar & Grill – review of accountant's report for permanent Class A & Restaurant license
• Fast Stop and Family Dollar Store #8158 – permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license applications

The board approved Notice of Intent applications for three businesses and permanent Class B licenses for two others. Additionally, a 60-day temporary Class A Restaurant License was granted to The Oasis Bar & Grill.

• Approved Class A & B Beer & Liquor license Notice of Intent for Churchills Catering, LLC (2561 Citiplace Court Suite 475)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license Notice of Intent for Soul Shine Bar and Kitchen LLC (144 W Chimes Street)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license Notice of Intent for ZNR, LLC d/b/a Tap 65 (515 Mouton Street)
• Approved 60-day Temporary Class A Restaurant License for Life Meals LLC d/b/a The Oasis Bar & Grill (7477 Burbank Drive)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Fast Stop of Florida LLC (12617 Florida Blvd.)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Family Dollar Stores of La Inc. (13559 Old Hammond Hwy.)
• Adopted minutes from the January 13, 2022 meeting

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council determined that reapportionment of election district boundaries is required because eight districts fall outside the allowable population deviation. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and property sales.

• Adopted Ordinance 18390 requiring redistricting of 8 election districts (9-0)
• Approved $3.1M bridge replacement contract for Brown Industrial Construction, LLC (9-0)
• Approved $2.2M electrical upgrade contract for Ernest P. Breaux Electrical, LLC (9-0)
• Approved $1.4M force main relocation contract for Spartan Directional, LLC (9-0)
• Approved $1.3M flood risk reduction contract for Mia General Contracting, LLC (9-0)
• Approved $1.9M engineering contract for Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $498,883 sales tax rebate for La Hermana Mayor, LLC (9-0)
• Appointed Melissa Degeneres, Johnathan Hill, Patrick Downs, and Antoinette Pierre to CATS Board

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The Complete Streets Advisory Committee will meet to establish its 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda includes a presentation on measurable outcomes and metrics for Complete Streets by Rachel Diresto.

• Setting 2022 meeting dates
• Discussion of Complete Streets Measurable Outcomes and Metrics

The Complete Streets Advisory Committee established a subcommittee to review and potentially update 2018 measurable outcomes and metrics. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from December 16, 2021, and set the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approved December 16, 2021 minutes (11-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates (13-0)
• Created subcommittee to review 2018 metrics (13-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Council approved several ordinances to rezone properties for commercial alcoholic beverage use and residential density. It also revoked two public right-of-ways and updated the Unified Development Code regarding Board authority and variances.

• Denied adding six low density residential lots at Rouzan (11-0-0-1 opposing)
• Approved increasing medium density residential units at Burbank Drive (12-0-0)
• Approved changing land use to Compact Neighborhood at Old Hammond Highway (12-0-0)
• Approved rezoning from Rural to Zero Lot Line at Old Hammond Highway (12-0-0)
• Approved revisions to Unified Development Code Section 2.3.3 and 6.1 (12-0-0)
• Deleted proposed rezoning at 4564 Bennington Avenue (12-0-0)
• Approved rezoning to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) at Florida Blvd and S. Tamari Drive (12-0-0)
• Approved rezoning to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) at Scotland Avenue and Swan Avenue (12-0-0)

EBRP Communications District Board

The regular meeting of the EBRP Communications District Board scheduled for January 19, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission elected Rossie Washington, Jr. as Chairman and Clifford Grout as Vice Chairman. The body approved various rezoning requests, subdivision plans, and a self-storage facility while denying a commercial beverage change on Bennington Avenue.

• Election of Rossie Washington, Jr. as Chairman (6-2-1 vote)
• Land use amendment for Pecue Lane from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood
• Rezoning of 8800-8900 and 8890 Quarters Lake Road from Residential to Office
• Denial of rezoning for 4564 Bennington Avenue from Restaurant to Bar and Lounge
• Approval of River House Apartments high density multi-family residential development

The Planning Commission approved multiple land use amendments and rezoning requests, including a transition to office use on Quarters Lake Road. The commission denied a rezoning request for a bar and lounge on Bennington Avenue and approved the Trivento Subdivision despite significant opposition.

• Elected Chairman Washington (6-2-1) and Vice-Chairman Grout (9-0)
• Approved 2021 Annual Report, 2022 Calendar, and 2022 Work Program (9-0 each)
• Approved land use amendment and minor subdivision for Pecue Lane (8-1)
• Approved land use amendment and rezoning to General Office Low Rise for Quarters Lake Road (9-0)
• Denied rezoning to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar and lounge) for 4564 Bennington Avenue (9-0)
• Approved rezoning to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar and lounge) for 1176 Bob Pettit Boulevard and 1116 South 14th Street (9-0)
• Approved River House Apartments and Brookwood Storage (9-0)
• Approved Trivento Subdivision (5-4)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a regular meeting to review license applications, hear opposition, and conduct hearings on several citations. Notable actions include reviewing a notice of intent for a Class B license at LNC Food Mart and considering permanent licenses for Gopuff and Billy Grocery. The board will also hear multiple citations against Circle K and other stores for alleged alcohol ordinance violations.

• Review of LNC Food Mart (23896 Hwy 19) Class B Beer & Liquor license application
• Hearing on Citation #4517: Highland Hop In/Circle K (2915 Highland Road) for allowing unlicensed persons to serve alcohol (second offense)
• Hearing on Citation #4578: Fast Stop of Greenwell (14343 Greenwell Springs Road) for sale to minors
• Hearing on Citation #4557: Millerville Hop In/Circle K (3015 Millerville Road) for operating without a license (6 counts)
• New permanent license applications: Gopuff (3731 Perkins Road) and Billy Grocery (4808 McClelland Drive)

Ryan White Advisory Council

The Ryan White Advisory Council will meet to receive a report from the Ryan White Part A Recipient. The agenda includes council elections and a notice regarding ethics training due in March.

• Report from Ryan White Part A Recipient
• Council elections
• Ethics training due in March

The council did not meet quorum, resulting in the non-adoption of the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The session consisted of staff reports, committee appointments, and the opening of nominations for council leadership.

• Agenda not adopted due to lack of quorum
• Minutes not adopted due to lack of quorum
• Appointed members to Allocations, Membership, Strategic Planning, and EHE committees

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission held public hearings to review property requests. The body approved projects at 2335 Tulip Street and 1046 Drehr Avenue, while deferring a request for 832 Europe Street.

• Approved HPC-22-21 for 2335 Tulip Street, contingent on window and door specification sheets
• Approved HPC-1-22 for 1046 Drehr Avenue
• Deferred HPC-7-21 for 832 Europe Street for 90 days to allow for repair and legal updates
• Elected Whitney Hoffman-Sayal as Chair
• Elected Byron Washington as Vice Chair

The commission approved requests for 2335 Tulip Street and 1046 Drehr Avenue. A request for 832 Europe Street was deferred for 90 days. The body also elected its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Elected Whitney Hoffman-Sayal as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Byron Washington as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved November 10, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Deferred 832 Europe Street for 90 days (5-0)
• Approved 2335 Tulip Street contingent on window and door specification sheet (5-0)
• Approved 1046 Drehr Avenue (5-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council approved an ordinance requiring drive-through facilities to serve pedestrians, bicyclists, and those using mobility aids when indoor entrances are locked. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, property condemnations, and a polling location change.

• Approved ordinance requiring multi-modal access for drive-throughs (9-2)
• Approved $1.29M contract to Omega Foundation Services for Nicholson Dr @ Ben Hur Rd (12-0)
• Approved condemnation of 10255 Mollylea Dr, 2946 Washington Ave, 2425 Rhododendron Ave, 4134 Joseph St, 11370 E. Black Oak Dr, 644 N. 31st St, 5613 Madison Ave, 932 Progress St, 765 N. 32nd St, 906 N. 30th St, and 1928 E. Belfair Dr (12-0)
• Approved polling location change for Ward 1, Precinct 46 to LSU Laboratory School (12-0)
• Approved $100,000 supplemental agreement with Emergent Method, LLC for public outreach (11-0-1)
• Approved $48,289 settlement for Vonda Brown v. Calvin Haynes, et al (12-0)
• Appointed Carolyn Coleman to CATS Board of Commissioners (12-0)
• Approved agreement with Ascension Parish to expand clearing and grubbing of Bayou Manchac (12-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council held a special session to fill a vacancy in the District 5 Council seat created by Erika Green's election to the Family Court. After a substitute motion to appoint Dadrius Landus failed, the Council voted to appoint Darryl Hurst.

• Denied substitute motion to appoint Dadrius Landus (2-1)
• Approved appointment of Darryl Hurst to District 5 Council seat (8-0)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider one request for an exception to the Unified Development Code to allow a trailer on a property at 16848 Jefferson Highway. The board will also approve minutes from the November 8, 2011 meeting. Public comment is allowed on all agenda items.

• Exception request by Francis Moates to allow a trailer at 16848 Jefferson Hwy, Lot TR E, under UDC Section 2.33-E-(4)(b)(1)
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2011

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment approved a request to allow a trailer on a property in the A1 Zoning District. The board also approved the minutes from the November 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved exception to Unified Development Code Section 2.33-E-(4)(b)(1) to allow a trailer at 16848 Jefferson Hwy Lot TR (3-0)