Baton Rouge public meetings in 2025

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review four Notice of Intent applications for Class A and Class B liquor licenses. The board will also adopt its 2026 meeting schedule.

• Review: Baton Booze Boys LLC (326 3rd St.) for Class A Beer & Liquor license
• Review: Brookshire Grocery Company (13002 Coursey Blvd.) for Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Review: Brookshire Grocery Company (8601 Siegen Ln.) for Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Review: The R&B Cocktail Lounge LLC (4612 Bennington Ave.) for Class A Beer & Liquor license
• Adoption of the 2026 ABC Board meeting schedule

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted the minutes from the Dec. 4 meeting. It approved Class A and Class B beer and liquor licenses for Baton Booze Boys d/b/a Squeaky Pete’s, Brookshire Grocery Co. d/b/a Super 1 Foods #653, Brookshire Grocery Co. d/b/a Super 1 Foods #652, and The R&B Cocktail Lounge LLC. The board also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and then adjourned.

• Adopted Dec. 4 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Class A license for Baton Booze Boys LLC d/b/a Squeaky Pete’s (motion passed)
• Approved Class B license for Brookshire Grocery Co. d/b/a Super 1 Foods #653 (motion passed)
• Approved Class B license for Brookshire Grocery Co. d/b/a Super 1 Foods #652 (motion passed)
• Approved Class A license for The R&B Cocktail Lounge LLC d/b/a The R&B Cocktail Lounge (motion passed)
• Adopted 2026 ABC Board meeting schedule (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

EBRP Communications District Board

The regular meeting of the East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District Board of Commissioners scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. is canceled.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Sheriff’s Headquarters, 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Planning Commission

The commission deferred the amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (PA-7-25) and the related rezoning (Case 53-25) for 17501 Florida Boulevard for 30 days, each vote 8-0. It approved several rezoning and land‑use changes, including amendments for 6601 Joor Road, rezoning of Joor Crossing, Ned Avenue, East Airport Avenue, Coursey Boulevard, and South Kenilworth Parkway, all with unanimous 8-0 votes. The commission also approved two PUD revisions for the Southgate area, each 8-0.

• Deferred PA-7-25 land‑use plan amendment (30 days) – 8-0
• Deferred Case 53-25 rezoning of 17501 Florida Blvd (30 days) – 8-0
• Approved amendment of land‑use plan for 6601 Joor Road to Compact Neighborhood – 8-0
• Approved rezoning of Joor Crossing (PUD‑2‑25) – 8-0
• Approved rezoning of 8261 Ned Avenue to Limited Residential – 8-0
• Approved rezoning of 683 & 709 East Airport Avenue to Light Commercial Three – 8-0
• Approved PUD‑3‑00 Southgate Concept Plan Revision 3 – 8-0
• Approved PUD‑3‑00 Sterling Southgate Final Development Plan Revision – 8-0

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will discuss a deleted job specification for a Head Start program administrator, consider a request for a hearing regarding Bernadette McLaurin’s verbal reprimand, and issue a reminder about the annual 2025 compliance training. The board will also review the schedule of upcoming hearings and provide an update on court proceedings. Additional administrative matters will be addressed.

• Deleted Job Specification – Program Administrator, Head Start (Department of Human Development & Services)
• Request for Hearing – Bernadette McLaurin – Verbal Reprimand (City-Court)
• Personnel Board Annual 2025 Compliance Training Reminder
• Review Schedule of Upcoming Hearings
• Update on Court Proceedings

The Personnel Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It voted 5‑0 to delete the Department of Human Development & Services Program Administrator – Head Start job specification. The board also voted 5‑0 to grant Bernadette McLaurin a hearing on her verbal reprimand request. No other hearings were scheduled and the meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes of November 13, 2025 approved (unanimous)
• Deleted Job Specification for DHDS Program Administrator – Head Start approved (5‑0)
• Granted hearing request for Bernadette McLaurin (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will introduce an ordinance to create the Delmont Economic Development District and a resolution to certify results for a 10 mills ad valorem tax renewal. The meeting also includes the introduction of numerous property condemnations and adjudicated property bids.

• Ordinance 25-01658 to create the Delmont Economic Development District
• Resolution 25-01659 regarding a 10 mills ad valorem tax renewal for the Downtown Development District
• 14 property condemnation introductions, including 816 Kennon Dr. and 1842 Arkansas St.
• 16 adjudicated property bid introductions, including 2830 Erie Street with a $1,000 initial bid
• Approval of minutes from November 25 and December 2-3, 2025 meetings

The Metropolitan Council adopted the minutes of the November 25 and December 3 meetings unanimously. It approved a motion to publish and schedule a public hearing on Jan 14 2026 for the proposed resolution renewing a 10‑mill ad valorem tax in the Downtown Development District (8 yeas, 1 nay). The council also approved a motion to publish and schedule a public hearing on Jan 14 2026 for the proposed condemnation proceeding involving Jerry Brooks Jr. and Linda Brooks (8 yeas, 1 nay). Earlier attempts to adopt these motions had failed.

• Adopted minutes of Nov 25 and Dec 3 meetings (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved public hearing for tax‑levy resolution on Jan 14 2026 (8 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved public hearing for Jerry Brooks Jr. condemnation proceeding on Jan 14 2026 (8 yeas, 1 nay)
• Earlier motions to schedule hearings on the same items failed (various vote counts)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will receive a report from the Chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department on crime statistics for Metropolitan Council District 7 for the year 2025. Councilwoman Twahna P. Harris will introduce the item. The report is scheduled for a public hearing on January 14, 2026.

• Report from Police Chief on 2025 crime statistics for District 7 (public hearing Jan 14, 2026)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing an ordinance to create the Delmont Economic Development District and a resolution to declare results for a 10 mills ad valorem tax renewal in the Downtown Development District. The meeting also includes introductions for numerous property condemnations and adjudicated property sales.

• Ordinance 25-01658 to create the Delmont Economic Development District
• Resolution 25-01659 regarding a 10 mills ad valorem tax renewal for the Downtown Development District
• 14 property condemnation introductions, including 816 Kennon Dr. and 1842 Arkansas St.
• 16 adjudicated property sale introductions, including 2830 Erie Street with a $1,000 initial bid
• Approval of minutes from November 25 and December 2-3, 2025 meetings

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding public hearings to review property applications and enforcement actions. The body is deciding on demolition by neglect proceedings for specific addresses.

• Application for 719 Bungalow Lane
• Demolition by neglect proceedings for 631 Lakeland Drive
• Demolition by neglect proceedings for 764 Spanish Town Road
• Demolition by neglect proceedings for 645 North 8th Street

The commission approved the October 8, 2025 minutes unanimously (7-0). It approved exterior alterations—including fences and driveway work— at 719 Bungalow Lane, also unanimously (7-0). The commission unanimously (7-0) initiated Demolition by Neglect proceedings for 631 Lakeland Drive, 764 Spanish Town Road, and 645 North 8th Street.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved exterior alterations at 719 Bungalow Lane (7-0)
• Initiated Demolition by Neglect for 631 Lakeland Drive (7-0)
• Initiated Demolition by Neglect for 764 Spanish Town Road (7-0)
• Initiated Demolition by Neglect for 645 North 8th Street (7-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will adopt the 2026 Current Expense and Capital Budget for Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish, which was deferred on November 12, 2025. It will also adopt a revised 2026 pay plan for classified, unclassified, contract, fire and police employees, and set the employee count for city and parish agencies. Several professional services contracts for medical and health‑benefit services will be renewed for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Adopt 2026 Current Expense and Capital Budget for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge (deferred previously).
• Adopt revised 2026 Pay Plan for classified, unclassified, non‑classified, contract, fire and police employees, effective Dec 27 2025.
• Fix the number of employees for city, parish and agency appropriations, effective Dec 27 2025.
• Renew contract with Convenient Care, LLC for fire department medical services up to $1,050,830 for 2026.
• Renew contract with Franciscan Health and Wellness Services, Inc. up to $360,000 annually for 2026.

The Council adopted the final 2026 current expense and capital budget and a new fund‑balance classification policy. It approved the revised 2026 pay plan for classified, unclassified, contract, fire and police employees, effective Dec. 27, 2025. It also fixed the number of employees for city and parish agencies, effective Dec. 27, 2025. All three ordinances passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 19725 final 2026 budget with fund‑balance classification policy (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted fund‑transfer amendments to Ordinance 19725 for various council districts (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 19726 revised 2026 pay plan for classified, unclassified, contract, fire and police employees (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 19727 fixed employee numbers for city‑parish agencies (12 yeas, 0 nays)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 348, Third Floor, 222 St. Louis St. The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comments on agenda items. All items on the agenda are open for public comment as required by the Code of Ordinances.

• Public Comments – open for public input on any agenda items

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Baton Rouge Metro Board of Adjustment will consider five requests to reduce required yard setbacks for new construction or additions. The board will also approve the November 3, 2025 minutes.

• Approval of November 3, 2025 minutes
• 301 Napoleon St: variance to reduce 20 ft corner side yard
• 2533 Sherwood St: variance to reduce 20 ft corner side yard
• 2606 Toulon Dr: variance to reduce 10 ft front yard to 1 ft
• 338 Cornell Ave: variance to reduce 25 ft rear yard to 15 ft

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Board will review license applications for several businesses and hold hearings regarding citations for ordinance violations. The meeting includes reviews of accountant reports for permanent licenses and applications for new Class A and B licenses.

• Hearing for Bluebonnet Sushi LLC (5454 Bluebonnet Blvd.) regarding operating without a permit
• Hearing for One Stop Smoke & Liquor LLC (191 Wooddale Blvd.) for 4th offense of sales to persons 18-20
• Hearing for Easy Stop Food Mart Inc. (2712 Florida Blvd.) for 1st offense of sales to persons 18-20
• License reviews for Fuego Tortilla Grill (805 W. Lee Dr.), KPOT (7620 Andrea Dr.), and Pura Vida Coffee Bar (4005 Nicholson Dr.)
• Permanent license applications for Abhay Quick Stop, Nash Express, Central Cultural Foundation Inc., SwingEasy Golf Club, and The Claiborne at Baton Rouge

The board approved Class A Beer & Liquor licenses for Fuego Tortilla Grill, BR Hot Pot, and Pura Vida Coffee Bar after reviewing their applications. It also approved permanent licenses for Abhay Quick Stop (Class B) and for Central Cultural Foundation, SwingEasy Golf Club, and The Claiborne at Baton Rouge (all Class A), while deferring the Nash Express application. The board upheld citations against Bluebonnet Sushi, One Stop Smoke & Liquor, and Easy Stop Food Mart, imposing fines and license suspensions as specified.

• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor licenses for Fuego Tortilla Grill, BR Hot Pot, and Pura Vida Coffee Bar
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Abhay Quick Stop
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor licenses for Central Cultural Foundation, SwingEasy Golf Club, and The Claiborne at Baton Rouge
• Deferred Nash Express application; temporary license extended to Jan 31, 2026, permanent review Jan 22, 2026
• Upheld citation #5733 against Bluebonnet Sushi, suspending temporary license until $1,000 fine paid
• Upheld citation #5734 against One Stop Smoke & Liquor, $5,000 fine, 30‑day suspension, future violations may trigger revocation
• Upheld citation #5735 against Easy Stop Food Mart, $1,000 fine and license suspension until paid

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Employee's Retirement System Board will review and approve meeting minutes, hear a presentation of third‑quarter investment results, discuss administrative matters, take any necessary actions arising from those items, and then adjourn.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Mariner presentation of third‑quarter results
• Discussion of administrative matters
• Taking any necessary action on items 1‑3
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Investment Committee did not have a quorum, so the minutes were not approved. A Mariner presentation reviewed third‑quarter 2025 portfolio results, but no recommendations or actions were adopted. The meeting adjourned at 2:34 p.m.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold public hearings on a series of zoning and land‑use proposals. Items include a comprehensive map amendment for 8644 Greenwell Springs Road and rezoning of properties on Greenwell Springs Road, North Boulevard, West Chimes Street, Ned Avenue, American Way, Old Hammond Highway, Coursey Boulevard, and South Kenilworth Parkway. The council also will amend Chapter 18 of the Unified Development Code concerning landscape and trees. Staff recommended approval for each item and motions to approve were carried, primarily 9‑0.

• Amend comprehensive land‑use plan for 8644 Greenwell Springs Road to Compact Neighborhood (PA‑6‑25)
• Rezone 8644 Greenwell Springs Road from Light Commercial (C1) and Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial One (LC1)
• Rezone 4232 North Boulevard from Transition (B1) to Limited Residential (A3.1)
• Rezone 124 West Chimes Street from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑2)
• Amend Chapter 18 Landscape and Trees in the Unified Development Code

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a Zoning Meeting on December 3, 2025, at 4:00 pm. The provided text is a public notice and does not list specific agenda items.

The Metropolitan Council held a public hearing on three zoning proposals for the property formerly known as Remainder of 18 of Sunny Brook Farms. No members of the public spoke for or against the measures. Each ordinance was moved, seconded, and adopted unanimously with nine yeas, zero nays and three members absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 19715 to change future land use of the Sunny Brook Farms site to Compact Neighborhood (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 19716 to rezone the Sunny Brook Farms site from Light Commercial (C1) and Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial One (LC1) (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 19717 to repeal and replace Chapter 18 of Title 7, updating landscape and tree regulations (9-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is holding a budget hearing to consider the mayor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. Presentations will be given by the EBR Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, the City Constable, the EBRP Library, and the Spanish Town Parade. The meeting will include a question-and-answer period before adjournment.

• Mayor’s 2026 proposed budget presentation
• Presentation by EBR Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
• Presentation by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
• Presentation by City Constable
• Presentation by EBRP Library and Spanish Town Parade

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold an informational Council Budget Hearing on December 3, 2025. Because the meeting is informational, no votes will be taken and a quorum is not required.

• Informational Council Budget Hearing

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will consider three administrative matters. It will authorize the Mayor‑President to contract Hunt, Guillot & Associates, LLC for project and grant management services supporting Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs. It will approve a professional services agreement with Convenient Care Lake After Hours DBA Total Occupational to provide juvenile health care services, limited to $150,000 for 2026. It will amend the 2025 Pay Plan to add a one‑time $5,000 non‑pensionable retention allowance for specified Head Start and Child Care Food Program classifications, funded by a federal grant.

• Authorize contract with Hunt, Guillot & Associates, LLC for project management, grant management, and administrative services for Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs.
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Convenient Care Lake After Hours DBA Total Occupational for juvenile health care services, not to exceed $150,000 for the 2026 contract period.
• Amend 2025 Pay Plan to provide a one‑time $5,000 non‑pensionable retention allowance to listed Head Start and Child Care Food Program classifications, using federal grant funding.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will consider a five‑year property tax abatement for Vagabond Properties, LLC, an amendment to the 2025 expense and capital budget, an ordinance establishing the Delmont Economic Development District, several professional services contracts for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, and settlements of auto‑accident claims involving city employees.

• Granting a five‑year property tax abatement of $18,376 per year to Vagabond Properties, LLC at 1620‑1660 Government Street.
• Amending the 2025 expense and capital budget to adjust revenues, appropriations, and authorize interfund transfers (Budget Supplement 9132).
• Ordinance creating the Delmont Economic Development District with authority to levy sales, use and hotel occupancy taxes for economic development projects.
• Airport Commission contracts: $250,000 for advertising/marketing with Covalent Logic; $80,000 for CCTV support with MMR Communications; $80,000 for FAA DBE oversight with Sulla, LLC; plus other contracts up to $96,000.
• Settlement of a pre‑litigation claim by Linda Trusclair for $16,000 due to an auto accident involving a Baton Rouge Fire Department employee.

The Metropolitan Council adopted the minutes from the November 12 and 19 meetings. It approved motions to publish introductions and schedule public hearings for a property‑tax abatement, a 2025 budget amendment, a cruise‑line lease agreement, the 2026 pay plan ordinance, an employee‑count ordinance, and a tax‑levy ordinance. All of those motions passed with 7 yeas, 1 nay and four members not voting. Substitute motions to alter those actions failed.

• Adopted minutes of Nov 12 & Nov 19 meetings (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved publication and Dec 10 hearing for Vagabond Properties tax‑abatement resolution (7‑1‑0, 4 not voting)
• Approved publication and Dec 10 hearing for 2025 budget amendment resolution (7‑1‑0, 4 not voting)
• Approved publication and Dec 10 hearing for cruise‑line lease resolution (7‑1‑0, 4 not voting)
• Approved publication and Dec 9 hearing for 2026 Pay Plan ordinance (7‑1‑0, 4 not voting)
• Approved publication and Dec 9 hearing for employee‑count ordinance (7‑1‑0, 4 not voting)
• Approved publication and Dec 10 hearing for LSU EDD Athletic Subdistrict tax‑levy ordinance (7‑1‑0, 4 not voting)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will meet to hear presentations, special recognitions, and public comments. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific legislative items or decisions.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold an informational budget hearing on Monday, November 24, 2025 at City Hall, 222 St. Louis Street, 3rd Floor, Room 348. No quorum is required and no votes will be taken. Departments and agencies—including Development, Building & Grounds Maintenance, Transportation & Drainage, Environmental Services, and the Big Buddy Program—will present information about the Mayor’s 2026 proposed budget. The meeting is for public information and a question‑and‑answer session.

• Presentation by Development department
• Presentation by Building & Grounds Maintenance department
• Presentation by Transportation & Drainage department
• Presentation by Environmental Services department
• Presentation by the Big Buddy Program

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will adopt minutes from its November 6 meeting and open the session to public comment. It will review notice of intent and accountant reports for Class A Beer & Liquor licenses for Ra Shop 3 LLC (3275 Highland Rd.), City Slice of Chimes LLC (4225 Nicholson Dr. Ste. 101/102), and Taqueria Solis (11904 Coursey Blvd. Ste. B). The board will also hear citations for violations and consider permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license applications for Nash Express (13434 Perkins Rd.), Seoul Stop (7920 Florida Blvd. Ste. B), and Star Gas and Grocery (9390 Old Hammond Hwy.).

• Review of Ra Shop 3 LLC (3275 Highland Rd.) Notice of Intent for a Class A Beer & Liquor license.
• Review of City Slice of Chimes LLC (4225 Nicholson Dr. Ste. 101/102) accountant’s report for a permanent Class A and Restaurant license.
• Review of Taqueria Solis (11904 Coursey Blvd. Ste. B) accountant’s report for a permanent Class A and Restaurant license.
• Hearings on citations #5730 (Blackie’s Place, 10010 Sullivan Rd.), #5732 (Matthew Boles, 11053 Logan Dr.), and #5733 (Uchi Sushi, 5454 Bluebonnet Blvd.) for violations of the Wine, Beer & Liquor Ordinance.
• Consideration of permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license applications for Nash Express (13434 Perkins Rd.), Seoul Stop (7920 Florida Blvd. Ste. B), and Star Gas and Grocery (9390 Old Hammond Hwy.).

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved Class A beer and liquor licenses for Ra Shop 3 and City Slice of Chimes. It took no action on Taqueria Solis, letting its temporary license expire. Three citations were approved with fines and penalties, and several Class B license applications were either deferred or approved.

• Approved Ra Shop 3 LLC Class A Beer & Liquor license (no objections)
• Approved City Slice of Chimes LLC permanent Class A and Restaurant license (no objections)
• Took no action on Taqueria Solis, allowing temporary license to expire (no objections)
• Approved citation #5730 to Blackie's Place, fine $27.50, $350 payment, $2,400 suspended fine (no objections)
• Approved citation #5732 to Matthew Boles, recognized payment as admission of guilt (no objections)
• Approved citation #5733 to Uchi Sushi, $1,000 fine, suspended temporary license, required appearance Dec 4 2025 (no objections)
• Deferred Nash Express Class B Beer & Liquor license, extended temporary license (no objections)
• Approved Seoul Stop and Star Gas & Grocery Class B Beer & Liquor licenses (no objections)

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee will meet on November 20, 2025 at the Planning Commission Conference Room, 1100 Laurel Street. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the October 16, 2025 minutes. The main substantive item is a follow‑up report on BPMP projects presented by Mark Martin, followed by a metrics discussion. The meeting also provides staff updates, committee announcements, and a public comment period.

• Follow‑up on BPMP Projects – presentation by Mark Martin
• Metrics discussion
• Staff updates: MOVEBR and annual report
• Public comment period

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. The motion was carried with a 13‑0 vote. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the November 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (13-0 vote)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold an informational budget hearing regarding the Mayor’s 2026 proposed budget. No votes will be taken and a quorum is not required. The meeting includes presentations from the Finance Department and the Parish Attorney’s Office.

• Presentation by Finance Department on Mayor’s 2026 Proposed Budget
• Presentation by Parish Attorney’s Office on Mayor’s 2026 Proposed Budget

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to conduct routine business and review reports. The board is scheduled to elect its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and committee appointments for 2026 and determine the 2026 DROP interest rate.

• Election of Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and committee appointments for 2026
• Determination of the 2026 DROP interest rate
• Review of legal invoices from Labat
• Review of investment manager fee report from Labat
• Discussion on ordinance cleanup language update

The trustees approved the meeting minutes and elected J. Daniels as chairman and Lt. Mickey Duncan as vice‑chairman for 2026. Committee chairs and vice‑chairs were appointed for Investment, Election, Administrative & Benefits, and Personnel. The Board adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and set the DROP interest rate for 2026 at 7.4% net.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Elected J. Daniels as 2026 Chairman (no objections)
• Elected Lt. Mickey Duncan as 2026 Vice‑Chairman (no objections)
• Appointed committee chairs and vice‑chairs for Investment, Election, Administrative & Benefits, and Personnel (appointments confirmed)
• Adopted 2026 board meeting schedule (motion carried)
• Set DROP interest rate for 2026 at 7.4% net (announcement)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council held a zoning meeting to introduce a series of rezoning proposals for a public hearing on Dec 3, 2025. Items include changes to residential, commercial and mixed‑use designations at locations such as Greenwell Springs Road, North Boulevard and Government Street. The Council also voted to approve six rezoning requests, converting properties to commercial alcoholic‑beverage uses and other classifications. All agenda items are open for public comment.

• 25-01533: Amend Comprehensive Land Use Plan at 8644 Greenwell Springs Road from Residential Neighborhood to Compact Neighborhood (Council District 6).
• 25-01536: Rezone 4232 North Boulevard from Transition (B1) to Limited Residential (A3.1) (Council District 7).
• 25-01541: Rezone 4760 Perkins Road from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) (Council District 12).
• 25-01332: Rezone 4914 Government Street from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant) (C‑AB‑1); motion approved 6‑0.
• 25-01335: Rezone 1857 Government Street from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant) to Bar and Lounge (C‑AB‑2); motion approved 6‑0.

The Metropolitan Council approved a series of zoning and land‑use ordinances, each passing unanimously (9‑0). Two proposed rezoning ordinances were denied, also unanimously (9‑0). All motions included a directive to publish the ordinances and schedule a public hearing on December 3, 2025.

• Approved amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan for 8644 Greenwell Springs Rd to Compact Neighborhood (9‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 8644 Greenwell Springs Rd to Light Commercial One (LC1) (9‑0)
• Approved Unified Development Code amendment to Chapter 18 Landscape and Trees (9‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 4232 North Blvd to Limited Residential (A3.1) (9‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 124 West Chimes St to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑2) (9‑0)
• Denied rezoning of 2401 Florida St to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑2) (9‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Ned Avenue properties to Limited Residential (A3.1) (9‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 16270 Old Hammond Hwy to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) (9‑0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold an informational budget hearing to review the Mayor's 2026 proposed budget. No votes will be taken, and a quorum is not required. The hearing will immediately follow the 4:00 PM Council Zoning Meeting.

• Informational hearing on Mayor's 2026 proposed budget
• Presentation by 19th Judicial District Court
• Presentation by District Attorney
• Presentation by Family Court
• Presentation by Juvenile Court

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge will convene a zoning meeting on November 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm. All agenda items are open for public comment under the city code. The meeting will be streamed on the city website, Metro 21 (Cox Channel 21), and the city’s Facebook page.

EBRP Communications District Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and presentation regarding the proposed 2026 budget. The board will also review updates on the North Tower Project and the 911 phone system transition.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 budget
• North Tower Project update
• 911 Phone System Transition update
• CAD Update
• Approval of October 15th, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan that changes the classification of the property at 8644 Greenwell Springs Road from Residential Neighborhood to Compact Neighborhood. It will also vote on several rezoning applications, including a change from Light Commercial (C1) and Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial One (LC1) at the same address, and additional rezoning items across the city. All motions are recorded as carried unanimously (9‑0).

• PA-6-25: Amend Comprehensive Land Use Plan for 8644 Greenwell Springs Road to Compact Neighborhood
• Case 46-25: Rezone 8644 Greenwell Springs Road to Light Commercial One (LC1)
• Case 41-25: Rezone 4232 North Boulevard from Transition (B1) to Limited Residential (A3.1)
• Case 42-25: Rezone 124 West Chimes Street from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-2)
• PUD-3-23: Final Development Plan for low‑density residential and medium‑density units east of Nicholson Drive

The commission approved a series of rezoning and land‑use amendments, including the amendment of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for 8644 Greenwell Springs Road and several commercial and residential rezoning cases, all by unanimous 9‑0 votes. One commercial rezoning (Case 43‑25) was denied by a 9‑0 vote. Two items (CS‑12‑25 and SS‑3‑25) were deferred for 30 days. All other listed items were approved, with one approval recorded as 8‑0‑1 due to a recusal.

• Approved amendment PA‑6‑25 to change Residential Neighborhood to Compact Neighborhood (9‑0)
• Approved rezoning Case 46‑25 to Light Commercial One (LC1) (9‑0)
• Denied rezoning Case 43‑25 to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑2) (9‑0)
• Approved rezoning Case 41‑25 to Limited Residential (A3.1) (9‑0, consent agenda)
• Approved rezoning Case 49‑25 to Commercial Warehousing Three (CW3) (8‑0‑1, Washington abstained)
• Approved PUD‑3‑23 Suburb South Baton Rouge Final Development Plan (9‑0)
• Approved PUD‑1‑24 Nicholson West Final Development Plan (9‑0)
• Deferred CS‑12‑25 Ira W. Dearmond Tract for 30 days (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The City‑Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on November 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge. The commission will hear the presentation of Plan Baton Rouge Three. The meeting is open for public comments on agenda items.

• Presentation of Plan Baton Rouge Three (public hearing)

Personnel Board

The City-Parish Personnel Board met to approve minutes and review administrative matters. The board voted 4-1 to deny a hearing request for an EMS employee's written reprimand, though the discipline was later rescinded.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting
• Denied hearing request for EMS employee Breanna David's written reprimand
• Board voted 4-1 on the hearing request
• Discipline later rescinded on June 26, 2025
• Updated on court proceedings for Benjamin Woods and David Campagna

The Personnel Board approved the meeting agenda and the May 8 minutes without opposition. A request for a hearing on a written reprimand for EMS employee Breanna David was considered; the motion to deny the hearing failed 4‑1, so the hearing was granted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda of June 10, 2025 (motion carried, no opposition)
• Approved minutes of May 8, 2025 (motion carried, no opposition)
• Granted hearing for Breanna David (EMS) written reprimand (vote 4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, no opposition)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing administrative matters, including the potential sale of surplus property and a board appointment. Two items are being introduced for future public hearings.

• Proposed sale of Lot 62, Fieldcrest Subdivision (3048 Voss Drive) to Eric James, Jr. and Darren Demby for $8,000.00
• Introduction of adjudicated property matter for McClure Street (Lots 66 & 67, McClure Place) for a December 10 hearing
• Appointment or replacement of Philip Jordan to the Downtown Development District for a four-year term

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will adopt the minutes from its October 22 and November 5 meetings and hear a series of introductions for upcoming public hearings. It will vote on several authorizations, including a large software subscription, a juvenile detention food services contract, and multiple grant and lease agreements. The agenda also includes amendments to existing contracts and a property declaration for a Bus Rapid Transit project.

• Authorize a $802,000 Software as a Service agreement with TruePoint Solutions, LLC for a cloud‑based Computerized Maintenance Management System (5‑year term).
• Approve an interagency contract up to $480,480 with The Bayou Affect to provide meals for youth at the Juvenile Services Detention Facility for 2026.
• Accept an additional $110,000 regional award under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (FY2023).
• Approve a $50,981 grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the D.A.R.E. program in parish schools.
• Amend the Star Services, Inc. contract for airport HVAC maintenance by up to $12,888.

The Metropolitan Council unanimously adopted the minutes from the October 22 and November 5 meetings. It also approved the introduction of thirteen condemnation proceedings, directing that each be published and a public hearing be scheduled on the dates specified. All motions passed with 12 yeas and no nays.

• Approved condemnation of Ernestine Guinn Caine property; hearing set for Nov 25 2025 (12 yeas)
• Approved condemnation of Denisse Q. Zubiate property; hearing set for Feb 25 2026 (12 yeas)
• Approved condemnation of Verretta Allenett Webb Johnson property; hearing set for Nov 25 2025 (12 yeas)
• Approved condemnation of Gabriel Jeronimo property; hearing set for Nov 25 2025 (12 yeas)
• Approved condemnation of Edith Mae Gardner property; hearing set for Nov 25 2025 (12 yeas)
• Approved condemnation of Patrice Garrison property; hearing set for Nov 25 2025 (12 yeas)
• Approved condemnation of Wilver Funes Osorio property; hearing set for Jan 28 2026 (12 yeas)
• Approved condemnation of Mary Lee Washington property; hearing set for Feb 25 2026 (12 yeas)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge will hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2025. The agenda includes time for presentations and special recognitions, followed by a public comment period. No specific policy items or contracts are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Presentations & Special Recognitions
• Public Comments – open for citizen input

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review Notice of Intent applications for Class A beer & liquor licenses for Blue Bayou Waterpark LLC (18142 Perkins Rd. E.), Legend Pot LLC (2159 Staring Lane), and Nelsons Mexican Grill LLC (11229 Muriel Ave.). The board will also hold a citation hearing for Bluebonnet Sushi LLC (5454 Bluebonnet Blvd.) regarding a violation of the Wine, Beer & Liquor Ordinance. Additional items include permanent Class B beer & liquor license applications for two Hop In C Stores locations and discussion of deferred administrative matters.

• Review of Blue Bayou Waterpark LLC d/b/a Blue Bayou Waterpark Class A beer & liquor license (18142 Perkins Rd. E.)
• Review of Legend Pot LLC d/b/a Legend Pot Class A beer & liquor license (2159 Staring Lane)
• Review of Nelsons Mexican Grill LLC d/b/a Nelsons Mexican Grill permanent Class A and Restaurant license (11229 Muriel Ave.)
• Citation #5733 hearing for Bluebonnet Sushi LLC d/b/a Uchi Sushi for operating without a permit (5454 Bluebonnet Blvd.)
• Permanent Class B beer & liquor license applications for Hop In C Stores at 2915 Highland Rd., Ste. 100 and 3015 Millerville Rd., Ste. C

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review Notice of Intent applications for Class A beer and liquor licenses for Blue Bayou Waterpark (18142 Perkins Rd.) and Legend Pot (2159 Staring Lane). It will also consider an accountant's report for a permanent Class A and restaurant license for Nelsons Mexican Grill (11229 Muriel Ave.). A citation hearing will be held for Uchi Sushi (Citation #5733) for operating without a permit. The board will discuss permanent Class B license applications for two Hop In C Stores locations.

• Review of Blue Bayou Waterpark LLC d/b/a Blue Bayou Waterpark Class A beer & liquor license application (18142 Perkins Rd.)
• Review of Legend Pot LLC d/b/a Legend Pot Class A beer & liquor license application (2159 Staring Lane)
• Review of Nelsons Mexican Grill LLC d/b/a Nelsons Mexican Grill accountant's report for permanent Class A and restaurant license (11229 Muriel Ave.)
• Citation hearing for Uchi Sushi (Citation #5733) for operating without a permit
• Consideration of permanent Class B beer & liquor licenses for Hop In C Stores at 2915 Highland Rd. Ste. 100 and 3015 Millerville Rd. Ste. C

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will receive the Mayor-President's 2026 budget message and the preliminary current expense and capital budgets for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for fiscal year 2026. Both items are listed as public notice ordinances and will be open for public comment.

• Receive Mayor-President's 2026 Budget Message (Public Notice Ordinance 2026)
• Receive Preliminary Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget for 2026 (Public Notice Ordinance 2026)

The council received the Mayor-President's 2026 budget message after a public hearing with no public comments. The council also received the 2026 Preliminary Current Expense and Capital Budget, noting it will appear on the agenda at the November 12, 2024 regular meeting and be recessed to the December 9, 2025 special meeting. A motion to adjourn was adopted unanimously with 11 yeas and no nays.

• Received Mayor-President's 2026 budget message
• Received 2026 Preliminary Current Expense and Capital Budget (agenda Nov 12, 2024; recessed Dec 9, 2025)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (11 yeas, 0 nays)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a special meeting on November 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm to receive the 2026 budget and the accompanying budget message from Mayor‑President Sid Edwards. The meeting is open for public comment on the budget items. No additional agenda items are listed.

• Presentation of the 2026 budget and budget message

Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Board

The Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Board will approve the minutes from its May 12, 2025 meeting. It will review and adopt the proposed 2026 budget. The board will receive updates on the Chemical Mixing Project, the Secondary Tax Renewal, and aerial operations.

• Approve minutes from May 12, 2025 meeting
• Review and adopt 2026 budget
• Discuss Chemical Mixing Project
• Discuss Secondary Tax Renewal
• Aerial Operations Update

The Mosquito and Rodent Control Board approved the minutes from the May 12 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous agreement. No other actions were decided during this session.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Albert Andrews, seconded by Ken Perret)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Albert Andrews, seconded by Dr. McCauley)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will review eight applications requesting variances or exceptions to the Unified Development Code. Each request seeks to modify required setbacks, yard dimensions, or accessory structures for single‑family homes. The board will vote on each case after public comment.

• 512 Cornell Ave – variance to allow an accessory fireplace 8 inches from the rear lot line
• 7542 Sevenoaks Ave – variance to reduce side yard setback to 5 ft 6 in for an outdoor patio/kitchen
• 570 Arlington Ave – variance to reduce side yard setback to 4 ft 6 in for a bathroom addition
• 2152 Myrtledale Ave – exception to reconstruct and encroach a non‑conforming portion within the side yard setback
• 1213 Knollwood Dr – variance to reduce rear yard requirement from 25 ft to 10 ft for an outdoor living addition

The Metro Board of Adjustment considered eight variance requests. It denied the request for 512 Cornell Ave (2 yeas, 2 nays) and approved seven others, including variances for Sevenoaks Ave, Arlington Ave, Myrtledale Ave, Seyburn Ct, and Knollwood Dr, each passing 4 yeas, 0 nays. Two requests for Sherwood St and Napoleon St were deferred unanimously (4-0).

• Denied variance for 512 Cornell Ave (2-2)
• Approved variance for 7542 Sevenoaks Ave (4-0)
• Approved variance for 570 Arlington Ave (4-0)
• Deferred variance for 2533 Sherwood St (4-0)
• Deferred variance for 301 Napoleon St (4-0)
• Approved exception for 2152 Myrtledale Ave (4-0)
• Approved variance for 885 Seyburn Ct (4-0)
• Approved variance for 1213 Knollwood Dr (4-0)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Retirement Board of Trustees will read and approve the minutes from its August 28, 2025 regular meeting. It will receive benefits, disability, and consultant reports, as well as staff reports on legal and actuarial invoices and the budget. No new business or unfinished business is listed for this meeting.

• Reading and approval of minutes from August 28, 2025
• Benefits report (CPERS/PGT)
• Disability report (CPERS/PGT)
• Consultants’ reports on pending legal matters
• Staff reports: legal invoices, actuarial invoices, budget report

The Board of Trustees approved the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Chief Hines and a second by Ms. Crosby, with no objections. No unfinished or new business was presented. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Chief Hines and a second by Ms. Crosby, also without objection.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review Notice of Intent applications for new Class A and Class B beer and liquor licenses for several businesses. It will also consider accountant reports for permanent Class A and restaurant licenses for two existing establishments. An opposition hearing will be held for a Class B license request at Neighborhood Market & Deli. The board will address several recent citations for under‑age sales and operating without a permit.

• Review Notice of Intent for Class A Beer & Liquor license – Bria’s Properties LLC d/b/a Coleman’s Daiquiri Shop, 1492 Harding Blvd.
• Review Notice of Intent for Class A Beer & Liquor license – C S & M Properties LLC d/b/a Spice Junction, 11777 Coursey Blvd.
• Review Notice of Intent for Class B Beer & Liquor license – Los Humildes LLC d/b/a Los Humildes, 1654 N. Sherwood Forest Dr.
• Review accountant’s report for permanent Class A and Restaurant license – Ava Café at Essen Lane LLC d/b/a Ava Cafe, 5207 Essen Ln., Ste. 1
• Opposition hearing for Neighborhood Market & Deli Inc. d/b/a Neighborhood Market & Deli, 5174 Plank Rd., regarding a Class B Beer & Liquor license

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved permanent Class A or B alcohol licenses for seven businesses. It denied the opposition to Neighborhood Market & Deli's Class B license application by a 4‑yea to 3‑nay vote. The board also approved citations and fines for several establishments that sold alcohol to under‑age customers.

• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for Bria’s Properties LLC d/b/a Coleman’s Daiquiri Shop
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for C S & M Properties LLC d/b/a Spice Junction
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Los Humildes LLC d/b/a Los Humildes
• Approved permanent Class A and Restaurant license for Ava Café at Essen Lane LLC d/b/a Ava Café
• Approved permanent Class A and Restaurant license for Blazing Cajun 2 LLC d/b/a Blazing Cajun 2
• Approved permanent Class A and Restaurant license for DBMC Restaurant of Central LA LLC d/b/a Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
• Approved permanent Class A and Restaurant license for Drago’s Baton Rouge LLC d/b/a Drago’s Seafood Restaurant
• Denied opposition to Neighborhood Market & Deli’s Class B license (vote 4 yeas, 3 nays)

Metropolitan Council

The council will consider final acceptance of the New EMS Station No. 9 (Restart), confirming the revised contract amount of $2,761,610.25 and addressing the missed warranty deadline. It will also approve a change order that adds fourteen days to the project schedule. Additionally, the council will introduce four adjudicated property items for public hearing on November 25, 2025.

• Final Acceptance of New EMS Station No. 9 (Restart) – contract $2,761,610.25, days used 450 vs allocated 270, liquidated damages $700
• Change Order 2 for EMS Station No. 9 – adds 14 days, new contract amount $2,761,610.25 (change order amount $0.00)
• Adjudicated Property 25-01427 – Lot 11, Square 2, Abramson; applicant 29:11 Academy; assessed value $12,700; taxes $5,114.38
• Adjudicated Property 25-01428 – Lot 2, Square 16, Abramson; applicant Talent Development Business Innovation Center, Inc.; assessed value $32,500; taxes $5,463.34
• Adjudicated Property 25-01429 – Lot 5, Square 12, Greenville Extension; applicant Penelope's Grace Educational Foundation; assessed value $30,800; taxes $5,372.78

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will adopt minutes from prior meetings and introduce several items for public hearing on November 12. Key proposals include a $258,346,892.84 appropriation of sewer bond proceeds, the 2026 city‑parish budget, and funding for a community center, fire station, and a national bowling tournament. Additional items cover a supplemental bond resolution and numerous property condemnation introductions.

• Authorize up to $258,346,892.84 of sewer bond proceeds to partially refund 2020A and 2020B Sewer Revenue Bonds (Budget Supplement No. 9129).
• Amend and adopt the 2026 Current Expense and Capital Budget for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge.
• Allocate $71,744 from the Jewel J. Newman Community Center fund balance for operational support and building repairs.
• Authorize $215,000 in bond proceeds for Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 to construct or renovate a fire station.
• Approve a $3,500,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana for the US Bowling Congress 2025 Open Tournament.

The Metropolitan Council unanimously adopted the minutes from previous meetings and approved several proposed ordinances and resolutions, including a $258,346,892.84 appropriation of sewer bond proceeds, a $215,000 fire‑station bond, and $3,500,000 for the US Bowling Congress tournament. All items were set for a public hearing on November 12, 2025. Condemnation proceedings for multiple properties were also approved.

• Adopted minutes of Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 7 meetings (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved ordinance to appropriate up to $258,346,892.84 sewer bond proceeds (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved ordinance amending and adopting the 2026 City and Parish budget (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $71,744 resolution for Jewel J. Newman Community Center (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $215,000 bond for Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $3,500,000 funding for US Bowling Congress 2025 Open Tournament (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved supplemental bond resolution for East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Refunding Bonds Series 2025A (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceedings for properties at 752 Central Rd., 14832 Old Hammond Hwy., 6421 Arbor Vitae Dr., 12484 Robbie Ave., and 1285 N 37th St. (12 yeas, 0 nays)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge will meet on October 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 348, Third Floor, 222 St. Louis St. The meeting is scheduled to hear presentations, special recognitions, and to accept public comments on agenda items.

• Presentations & Special Recognitions
• Public Comments

Planning Commission

The Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on several consent‑agenda rezoning proposals. Items include converting commercial sites on Government Street, South Havenpark Court, and Airline Highway to new uses, as well as a new retreat center at Big Rock Oaks. One flag‑lot subdivision will be deferred to a later meeting. All motions are expected to be carried unanimously.

• Case 34-25: Rezone 4914 Government Street from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑1)
• Case 36-25: Rezone 10910 and 10920 South Havenpark Court from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑1)
• Case 38-25: Rezone 1857 Government Street from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑2)
• Case 40-25: Rezone 5825‑5875 Airline Highway from Heavy Commercial (C2) to General Residential (A4)
• CUP‑7‑25: Approve Big Rock Oaks New Retreat Center at 18222 Stoney Point Burch Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved seven rezoning applications and a new retreat‑center project, each passing unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. One subdivision proposal was deferred for 60 days. All approvals were recorded on the consent agenda.

• Approved rezoning of 4914 Government St from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant) (C‑AB‑1) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 10910 & 10920 South Havenpark Court from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant) (C‑AB‑1) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 1927 South River Rd from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Heavy Commercial Two (HC2) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 1857 Government St from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant) (C‑AB‑1) to Bar & Lounge (C‑AB‑2) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 7477 Burbank Dr from Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD) to Light Commercial Two (LC2) and Bar & Lounge (C‑AB‑2) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 5825‑5875 Airline Hwy from Heavy Commercial (C2) & Restaurant (C‑AB‑1) to General Residential (A4) (6‑0)
• Approved CUP‑7‑25 Big Rock Oaks New Retreat Center on Stoney Point Burch Rd (6‑0)
• Deferred CS‑11‑25 W. Y. Pettit Tract subdivision for 60 days (consent agenda)

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss CSAC priorities and metrics for the annual report. The agenda also includes updates on BPMP projects and staff reports.

• BPMP Projects update
• CSAC Priorities discussion
• Annual Report Metrics discussion

The Complete Streets Advisory Committee approved the September 18, 2025 minutes after correcting the language from “denied the nomination” to “declined the nomination.” The motion was made by Shields, seconded by Udoh, and carried unanimously with a 10‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes with amendment (language correction), vote 10-0

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is conducting public hearings to consider four rezoning requests and one drainage servitude revocation. Planning staff have certified that the rezoning requests meet the criteria for changes in the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code.

• Rezone 11954 Coursey Boulevard from Rural to Light Commercial One (LC1)
• Rezone 9770 Cortana Place from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-2) to Heavy Commercial Two (HC2)
• Rezone 4866 Government Street from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-2)
• Rezone 6800 Burbank Drive from Rural to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (A3.2) and Heavy Commercial Two (HC2)
• Revoke a 40-foot public drainage servitude on the south side of Moss Side Lane (J. Hayes White Tract)

The Metropolitan Council held a zoning session on October 15, 2025. It adopted Ordinance 19649 to rezone a lot on Coursey Boulevard from Rural to Light Commercial One (LC1). It adopted Ordinance 19650 to rezone a parcel on Cortana Place from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑2) to Heavy Commercial Two (HC2). It adopted Ordinance 19651 to rezone a lot on Government Street from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C‑AB‑2). All three motions passed unanimously with 9 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains; three members were absent. No vote was recorded for Ordinance 19652.

• Adopted Ordinance 19649: rezone Lot 37 Coursey Village from Rural to Light Commercial One (LC1) (9 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains)
• Adopted Ordinance 19650: rezone Parcel 4‑A Cortana Plantation from C‑AB‑2 to Heavy Commercial Two (HC2) (9 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains)
• Adopted Ordinance 19651: rezone Lot 31 Government Street from Light Commercial (C1) to C‑AB‑2 (9 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains)
• Ordinance 19652 introduced; no vote recorded in the minutes

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge will hold a zoning meeting on October 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm. The meeting is open to public comment under Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances. Residents can view the meeting live on www.brla.gov, Metro 21 (Cox Channel 21), or the city’s Facebook page. Accessibility assistance is available by calling (225) 389‑3129.

EBRP Communications District Board

The EBRP Communications District Board will review the September 17th meeting minutes and receive reports on the district's financial status, the North Tower Project, CAD updates, and the 911 phone system transition. The primary new business item is a discussion of the draft 2026 budget. Additional items include a report on district operations and legal updates.

• Financial Status Report
• North Tower Project
• CAD Update
• 911 Phone System Transition
• 2026 Budget Draft Discussion

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider rescinding a variance granted on August 11, 2025 for 512 Cornell Ave that allowed an accessory structure near the rear property line. It will also review a request from Diana Reyes for an exception to the Unified Development Code to add onto a single‑family residence at 5821 N Flannery Rd, Council District 5. The agenda includes approval of the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Consider rescission of the August 11, 2025 variance for 512 Cornell Ave (accessory structure fence with outdoor fireplace).
• Review exception request for addition to single‑family residence at 5821 N Flannery Rd, Council District 5.
• Approve September 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

The board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑yea vote. It voted 4‑0 to rescind the August 11, 2025 variance for 512 Cornell Avenue that allowed an accessory fence and fireplace. It also voted 4‑0 to grant an exception to the Unified Development Code for an addition at 5821 Flannery Road.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Rescinded August 11, 2025 variance for 512 Cornell Ave (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved exception to Unified Development Code Section 11.2 for 5821 Flannery Rd addition (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The board will review license applications for several businesses and hold a hearing regarding a citation for sales to minors. Members will also consider permanent license applications for two additional locations.

• Review of Class A Beer and Liquor license for Bistro Italia at 15255 George O’Neal Rd., Ste. L
• Review of permanent Class A and Restaurant licenses for Blazing Cajun 2 (4886 Plank Rd.) and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux (14365 Grand Settlement Blvd.)
• Hearing for Citation #5722 issued to Cousin’s Food Mart (6894 Airline Hwy.) for sales to persons aged 18-20
• Permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license application for Carmen’s Cafe at 14111 Airline Hwy., Ste. 116
• Permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license application for Hop In at 13315 Old Hammond Hwy.

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved a Class A Beer and Liquor license for Bistro Italia LLC and approved permanent licenses for Carmen’s Cafe (Class A) and Hop In (Class B). It issued citation #5722 to Cousin’s Food Mart, fined the business $1,500 and ordered a ten‑day alcohol‑license suspension, with five days conditional on no further violations. The board deferred action on Blazing Cajun 2 LLC and DBMC Restaurant of Central LA LLC applications, and consolidated the two permanent‑license items before approval.

• Approved Bistro Italia LLC Class A Beer and Liquor license (no objections)
• Took no action on Blazing Cajun 2 LLC permanent Class A and Restaurant license (deferred)
• Deferred DBMC Restaurant of Central LA LLC permanent Class A and Restaurant license to Nov 6 (no objections)
• Issued citation #5722 to Cousin’s Food Mart, fined $1,500 and suspended alcohol license 10 days (5‑day portion conditional) (no objections)
• Consolidated Business Applications Items A & B (Carmen’s Cafe and Hop In) (no objections)
• Approved permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license for Carmen Coon LLC d/b/a Carmen’s Cafe (no objections)
• Approved permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license for MA 425 LLC d/b/a Hop In (no objections)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and introduce a series of items for future public hearings on October 22, 2025. Items include funding for a juvenile detention center, fire district construction, a large bond appropriation for road and street refunds, a supplemental sales‑tax bond resolution, and an extension of a sanitation services contract. No final decisions on these items are made at this meeting; they are presented for comment and later consideration.

• $200,000 appropriation for critical building needs at the Juvenile Detention Center (Item 2)
• $359,283.60 appropriation for construction of Pride Fire District #8 Indian Mound Station (Item 3)
• Up to $55,000,000 bond proceeds for refunding Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Item 4)
• Supplemental Sales Tax Bond Resolution authorizing issuance of Road and Street Improvement Bonds (Item 5)
• Extension of sanitation services contract for city‑parish events, up to $50,934 (Item 6)

The council unanimously adopted several resolutions, including a $55 million appropriation of road‑and‑street improvement bond proceeds, $200,000 for critical repairs at the Juvenile Detention Center, and $359,283.60 for a new Pride Fire District station. It also approved a $50,934 amendment to a sanitation services contract and multiple condemnation proceedings. All items were adopted with 10 yeas, 0 nays and a public hearing scheduled for Oct 22, 2025.

• Approved $55,000,000 bond appropriation for road and street improvement refunds (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $200,000 funding for Juvenile Detention Center building needs (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $359,283.60 appropriation for Pride Fire District #8 Indian Mound Station (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved amendment to Professional Services Agreement for sanitation services up to $50,934 (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Booker T. Doty and Della Stewart Judson property (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Edwin Naum Avila property (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Versatile Investment Group LLC property (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Tina Leslie Bernard and co. property (10 yeas, 0 nays)