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)

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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

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)

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

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 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 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 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)

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)

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 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

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)

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)

Mayor’s Raising Cane’s River Center Project Oversight Committee

The Mayor’s Raising Cane’s River Center Oversight Committee will meet to discuss the current status of the project. Steve Haemmerle of Hunden Partners is scheduled to provide a presentation on the project's progress.

• Project status presentation by Hunden Partners
• Approval of May 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Raising Cane’s River Center Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. No votes were recorded for the motion. The committee confirmed the next regular meeting dates of November 12 and December 10, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 11:37 AM.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Confirmed next regular meetings: November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM and December 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Adjourned meeting at 11:37 AM

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding public hearings to review applications for four specific properties. The commission will hear from applicants, proponents, and opponents regarding these requests.

• HPC-15-25: 721 North Street
• HPC-16-25: 840 North 8th Street
• HPC-17-25: 604 Spanish Town Road
• HPC-18-25: 532 Spanish Town Road

The commission approved three project requests: demolition of garage apartments at 840 North TH Street due to sinkholes (7‑0 vote), alteration of the awning material at 604 Spanish Town Road (7‑0 vote), and construction of an accessory structure in the rear yard at 532 Spanish Town Road (7‑0 vote). The meeting also approved the September 10 minutes (7‑0 vote) and noted that the commission will not meet in November.

• Approved demolition of garage apartments at 840 North TH Street (7-0)
• Approved alteration of awning material at 604 Spanish Town Road (7-0)
• Approved construction of accessory structure at 532 Spanish Town Road (7-0)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (7-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will consider resolutions to approve annual payments in lieu of taxes for Housing Preservation, Inc. and authorize an extension of a redevelopment agreement with Build Baton Rouge.

• Resolution to approve annual PILOT of up to $500 for Housing Preservation, Inc.
• Resolution to approve annual PILOT of up to $1,500 for Housing Preservation, Inc.
• Authorization to extend redevelopment agreement with Build Baton Rouge to April 1, 2026
• Public hearings scheduled for October 22, 2025

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)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will meet on Oct. 8, 2025 at 4 p.m. in Room 348, third floor, 222 St. Louis St. to hear presentations, special recognitions, and public comments. All agenda items are open for public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

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

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing on item 25-01249, which proposes establishing health insurance rates and plan design for council employees and retirees. The proposed changes would take effect on January 1, 2026. The item was submitted by Councilwoman Jen Racca, Councilman Cleve Dunn, Jr., and Councilman Dwight Hudson.

• Establish health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees (effective Jan 1 2026)

The Metropolitan Council voted to adopt Resolution 58918, which sets health insurance monthly rates and plan design for employees and retirees effective Jan. 1, 2026. The vote was 11 yeas and 1 nay. A public hearing was held with no spoken comments; one email comment was submitted against the resolution. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 58918 establishing health insurance rates and plan design (11 yeas, 1 nay)
• Adjourned the meeting (12 yeas, 0 nays)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 348 of the Third Floor at 222 St. Louis Street. The meeting was called by Council Members Jennifer Racca, Cleve Dunn Jr., and Dwight Hudson to hear public comments.

• Special meeting called by Council Members Jennifer Racca, Cleve Dunn Jr., and Dwight Hudson
• Meeting location: Room 348, Third Floor, 222 St. Louis Street
• Public comments will be heard on all agenda items
• Meeting available via www.brla.gov, Metro 21 (Cox Channel 21), and Facebook Live

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will consider Notice of Intent applications for Class A beer and liquor licenses from BR Buffet Group (9626 Airline Hwy., Ste. C-2-A), Central Cultural Foundation (8849 Sullivan Rd.), Parks Enterprise LA (7920 Florida Blvd., Ste. B) and Salvadorena Restaurant (3285 Nicholson Dr.). The board will also hear citation hearings for multiple establishments cited for violations of the Wine, Beer & Liquor Ordinance. Decisions on the license applications and citation penalties will be made at this meeting.

• Review Notice of Intent for Class A beer and liquor license – BR Buffet Group Inc., 9626 Airline Hwy., Ste. C-2-A
• Review Notice of Intent for Class A beer and liquor license – Central Cultural Foundation Inc., 8849 Sullivan Rd.
• Review Notice of Intent for Class A beer and liquor license – Parks Enterprise LA LLC, 7920 Florida Blvd., Ste. B
• Review Notice of Intent for Class A beer and liquor license – Salvadorena Restaurant LLC, 3285 Nicholson Dr.
• Citation hearings for violations of the Wine, Beer & Liquor Ordinance (e.g., #5710 to 13 Brothers LLC, #5396 to Zuyly LLC, #5708 to Big Daddy Tobacco Plus LLC, etc.)

The board adopted the September 11, 2025 minutes. It approved Class A beer and liquor licenses for four businesses: BR Buffet Group Inc. d/b/a Buffet of Louisiana, Central Cultural Foundation Inc. d/b/a Central Cultural Foundation, Parks Enterprise LA LLC d/b/a Seoul Stop, and Salvadorena Restaurant LLC d/b/a Savadorena Resturant. The board also issued citations to several establishments, assessing fines from $100 to $2,500 and imposing license suspensions or continuances as recorded.

• Adopted September 11, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Class A beer & liquor license for BR Buffet Group Inc. d/b/a Buffet of Louisiana
• Approved Class A beer & liquor license for Central Cultural Foundation Inc. d/b/a Central Cultural Foundation
• Approved Class A beer & liquor license for Parks Enterprise LA LLC d/b/a Seoul Stop
• Approved Class A beer & liquor license for Salvadorena Restaurant LLC d/b/a Savadorena Resturant
• Issued Citation #5710 to 13 Brothers LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos, fine $2,000 (motion passed)
• Issued Citation #5396 to Zuyly LLC d/b/a Ly Pool Hall, fine $1,600, no license until fines paid (motion passed)
• Issued Citation #5708 to Big Daddy Tobacco Plus LLC d/b/a Big Daddy Tobacco Plus, fine $2,500, 45‑day license suspension (motion passed)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will consider accepting the low bid for the Phase II Taxiway L Extension project, which includes decommissioning Runway 4R-22L and Taxiway E. The project is estimated to cost $21,787,540.00.

• Acceptance of Low Bid for Taxiway L Extension and Runway Decommissioning
• Hendrick Construction, Inc. bid: $16,416,897.54
• Siema Construction, LLC bid: $19,001,000.00
• Command Construction, LLC bid: $19,096,269.00
• Project Account: 9800000109-5821000003-0000000000-6531000

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will approve minutes from previous meetings and introduce several items for future public hearings, including two large tax‑exemption applications. It will consider authorizing the Mayor‑President to sign a construction inspection contract with GOTECH Inc. for up to $484,500. Additional agenda items cover a maintenance agreement for FY 2026 and multiple rezoning proposals.

• Authorize Mayor‑President to execute a Construction Inspection Services contract with GOTECH Inc. (up to $484,500) for the MOVEBR Project on Terrace Ave.
• Consider ITEP tax‑exemption application from W.R. Grace & Co. for $31,241,000 (Application #20230485‑ITE).
• Consider ITEP tax‑exemption application from International Mezzo for $216,368 (Application #20240044‑ITE).
• Authorize a maintenance agreement for mowing and litter pick‑up for FY ending June 30 2026 between the City, Parish, and LA DOTD.
• Rezone 11954 Coursey Boulevard from Rural to Light Commercial One (LC1) in Council District 8.

The Metropolitan Council adopted the minutes from the September 10, 17 and 9 meetings. It approved the introduction of multiple resolutions—including two ITEP tax exemption applications ($31,241,000 and $216,368), a construction inspection contract up to $484,500, and a maintenance agreement with the state DOTD. The council also approved the introduction of several condemnation proceedings. All motions passed with 7 yeas, 0 nays, and 5 members absent, and a public hearing is scheduled for October 8, 2025.

• Adopted minutes of Sep 10, Sep 17 and Sep 9 meetings (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Introduced ITEP tax exemption application for W.R. Grace ($31,241,000) (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Introduced ITEP tax exemption application for International Mezzo ($216,368) (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized contract with GOTECH Inc. for construction inspection services up to $484,500 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized maintenance agreement with state DOTD for FY ending Jun 30, 2026 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Introduced condemnation proceeding for Estate of Patricia Chambers Willis (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Introduced condemnation proceeding for Kendrick Jackson (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Introduced condemnation proceeding for Latonya Renee Jones (7 yeas, 0 nays)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge will meet on September 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 348, Third Floor, 222 St. Louis St. The agenda includes hearing presentations, special recognitions, and public comments. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Public Comments
• Presentations & Special Recognitions

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The Complete Streets Advisory Committee will conduct standard business, including a call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting minutes. It will elect a chair and, if needed, a vice chair. The agenda also includes staff updates, committee announcements, and a period for public comment.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 minutes
• Approval of August 21, 2025 minutes
• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair (as needed)
• Staff Updates

The committee approved the minutes from July 17 and August 21, 2025. Jessica Kemp was elected chair. Charles Daniel was elected vice chair after Jeanne George declined the nomination. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Elected Jessica Kemp as chair (9-0)
• Jeanne George declined vice chair nomination
• Elected Charles Daniel as vice chair (9-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council held a public zoning hearing to consider six items. A request to rezone 8125 Jefferson Highway from Transition (B1) to Light Commercial One was rejected in a 4‑4 tie, keeping the case deferred. The remaining five items—including two land‑use plan changes and four rezoning or code amendments—were approved unanimously.

• 25-00108: Rezone 8125 Jefferson Highway from Transition (B1) to Light Commercial One – motion failed 4‑4
• 25-01005: Amend Comprehensive Land Use Plan at 20414 Samuels Road from Agricultural/Rural to Commercial – approved 8‑0
• 25-01006: Rezone 20414 Samuels Road from Rural to Commercial Warehouse One (CW1) – approved 8‑0
• 25-01007: Unified Development Code amendment to fence height and location criteria – approved 8‑0
• 25-01009: Rezone 6263 Comite Drive from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Single Family Residential (A1) – approved 8‑0

The Metropolitan Council voted to adopt Ordinance 19614, amending the 2024 Comprehensive Land Use Plan to change the future land use of the property north of Mount Pleasant‑Zachary Road from Agricultural/Rural to Commercial. The motion was made by Mr. Noel, seconded by Ms. Adams, and passed with 11 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 absent (Moak). No opposition was recorded.

• Deleted proposed rezoning of Jefferson Highway property (Case 2‑25‑8125) – 10 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 19614 to change land use on Mt Pleasant‑Zachary Road property to Commercial – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 19615 to rezone the same property to Commercial Warehouse One (CW1) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 19616 to amend fence and wall regulations – 11 yeas, 0 nays

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council has scheduled a Zoning Meeting for September 17, 2025. The provided text is a public notice and does not list specific agenda items for decision or discussion.

EBRP Communications District Board

The EBRP Communications District Board will consider approving the July 16 and July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will receive reports on the financial status, the North Tower Project, a CAD update, and the 911 phone system transition. New business includes a discussion of other recent developments. Administrative matters include an operations report and legal updates.

• Approval of July 16 and July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial Status Report
• North Tower Project update
• CAD Update report
• 911 Phone System Transition report

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed several rezoning applications for commercial and residential properties. Most items were approved and will now require final approval by the Metropolitan Council.

• Case 30-25: Rezone 11954 Coursey Boulevard from Rural to Light Commercial One (LC1)
• Case 31-25: Rezone 9770 Cortana Place from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage to Heavy Commercial Two (HC2)
• Case 32-25: Rezone 4866 Government Street from Light Commercial to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage
• Case 33-25: Rezone 6800 Burbank Drive from Rural to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential and Heavy Commercial Two
• TND-1-07 Phases 6B, 7 and 11: Approval of low density single family residential and townhouse lots at Rouzan FDP

The commission approved rezoning of three properties to commercial uses and one property to mixed residential/commercial use, all by a 7‑0 vote. A proposed low‑density residential modification (TND‑1‑07 Phase 1D) was withdrawn. The commission also approved a related TND‑1‑07 development plan (Phases 6B, 7, 11) by 7‑0.

• Approved rezoning of 11954 Coursey Boulevard from Rural to Light Commercial One (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 9770 Cortana Place from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage to Heavy Commercial Two (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 4866 Government Street from Light Commercial to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 6800 Burbank Drive to Medium Density Multi‑Family Residential and Heavy Commercial Two (7‑0)
• Withdrawn TND‑1‑07 Phase 1D low‑density residential modification (withdrawn with consent agenda)
• Approved TND‑1‑07 Phases 6B, 7 and 11 low‑density residential and townhouse lots (7‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 18, 2025 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will consider two citation hearings for violations of the Wine, Beer & Liquor Ordinance. It will also review applications for permanent Class A beer and liquor licenses for SwingEasy Golf Club and BR Pickleball 1 LLC. Additionally, the board will discuss criteria for Class R restaurant licensing.

• Citation #5385 for Foster Food Mart, 2534 N. Foster Drive – alleged sales to 18‑20‑year‑olds (third offense)
• Citation #5387 for Chips to Go 2, 12541 Airline Hwy. – alleged unlicensed persons performing services
• Review of SwingEasy Golf Club LLC d/b/a SwingEasy Golf Club, 8689 Siegen Ln., for Class A beer and liquor license
• Review of BR Pickleball 1 LLC d/b/a Court to Table, 7477 Burbank Dr., for permanent Class A beer & liquor restaurant license
• Discussion of Class R restaurant licensing criteria

The board adopted the minutes from its August 28, 2025 meeting. It approved Class A beer and liquor licenses for SwingEasy Golf Club and a permanent Class A beer & liquor restaurant license for BR Pickleball 1. The board issued Citation #5385 to Foster Food Mart, imposing a $2,500 fine and a 10‑day license suspension, and Citation #5387 to LA Stores, accepting payment as an admission of guilt. It also approved a discussion motion on Class R restaurant revenue criteria.

• Adopted minutes from August 28, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Approved Class A beer and liquor license for SwingEasy Golf Club (motion passed)
• Approved permanent Class A beer & liquor restaurant license for BR Pickleball 1 (motion passed, one abstention)
• Issued Citation #5385 to Foster Food Mart, fined $2,500 and suspended license 10 days (motion passed)
• Issued Citation #5387 to LA Stores, recognized payment as admission of guilt (motion passed)
• Approved discussion motion on Class R restaurant revenue criteria (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Baton Rouge Historic Preservation Commission met to approve the minutes from August 13, 2025, and to consider two development applications. Commissioners approved the application for 821 Costello Lane (HPC-12-25) with a 6‑0 vote. They deferred the decision on the 721 North Street application (HPC-15-25) until as early as the October 8 meeting, with a 5‑1‑1 vote. The meeting also included public comments, staff updates, and commissioner remarks.

• Approval of 821 Costello Lane application (HPC-12-25) – motion carried 6‑0
• Deferral of 721 North Street application (HPC-15-25) – motion carried 5‑1‑1
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments period for agenda items
• Staff updates and commissioner comments

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the August 13, 2025 minutes. It approved a new duplex at 821 Costello Lane. The commission denied the application for 721 North Street, then voted to reconsider that denial and subsequently deferred the project for up to 60 days to revise the plans.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved new duplex at 821 Costello Lane (6-0)
• Denied 721 North Street application (4-1-1)
• Approved reconsideration of denial vote (6-0)
• Approved deferment of 721 North Street project up to 60 days (5-1-1)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will consider rescinding Council Resolution 58620 and re‑awarding the Old Hammond Highway‑Segment 1 contract to Command Construction Industries, LLC for $6,553,099.50. It will also vote on an emergency amendment to the professional services agreement with K3B, LLC (Contract No. A22‑91873) to extend landscape maintenance for City‑Parish lots and FEMA properties from August 1 to October 31 2025, adding $4,800. Additionally, the council will accept the low bid for the River Rd Pedestrian & Bike Trail Project, estimated at $289,750.

• Rescind Resolution 58620 and award Old Hammond Highway‑Segment 1 contract to Command Construction Industries, LLC for $6,553,099.50
• Authorize Mayor‑President to amend K3B, LLC agreement (Contract No. A22‑91873) extending service Aug 1‑Oct 31 2025 with $4,800 increase
• Accept low bid for River Rd Ped & Bike Trail Project; lowest bid $163,780.20, project estimate $289,750

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will adopt the minutes from its August 27, 2025 meeting. It will consider a resolution to issue, sell, and deliver revenue bonds not exceeding $215,000 for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District. The council will also introduce health‑insurance rate changes for employees and retirees effective Jan. 1, 2026, and will present numerous condemnation and adjudicated property items for public hearing on Sept. 24, 2025.

• Resolution to approve issuance, sale and delivery of up to $215,000 Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, for Chaneyville Fire Protection District (Item 25-01131).
• Introduction of health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective Jan. 1, 2026 (Item 25-01146).
• Condemnation introductions for several parcels, e.g., Lot 27‑A (Bank subdivision, assessed value $1,700) and Lot 2‑B‑1‑B‑1‑A (Foster Place subdivision, assessed value $16,500).
• Adjudicated property introductions for multiple lots, such as Lot 45, Square 32 (Eden Park subdivision, assessed value $1,700) and Lot 0.52@ (Sec 1 WD 2 subdivision, assessed value $43,500).
• Adoption and approval of minutes from the August 27, 2025 Metropolitan Council meeting (Item 25-01124).

The Metropolitan Council adopted the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved motions to publish and schedule public hearings on September 24, 2025 for a Board of Review ordinance, a $215,000 revenue bond ordinance, a health‑insurance resolution, and several condemnation proceedings. All motions passed with 12 yeas and no nays.

• Adopted minutes of August 27, 2025 meeting (12‑0)
• Approved publishing and hearing for Board of Review ordinance (12‑0)
• Approved publishing and hearing for $215,000 revenue bond ordinance (12‑0)
• Approved publishing and hearing for health insurance rates resolution (12‑0)
• Approved publishing and hearing for Edward Mitchell condemnation proceeding (12‑0)
• Approved publishing and hearing for Aline Walker Sampson condemnation proceeding (12‑0)
• Approved publishing and hearing for Carrie Brown condemnation proceeding (12‑0)
• Approved publishing and hearing for John A. Williams adjudicated property ordinance (12‑0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will meet on September 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 348, 222 St. Louis St. The session is scheduled to hear presentations, special recognitions, and public comments. No specific agenda items are listed in the notice.

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request for a property in the A1 Zoning District. The board will decide whether to reduce the required corner side yard for the applicant.

• Variance request for 2012 Stuart Ave to reduce required corner side yard to 8 feet

The Metro Board of Adjustment approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. It also approved a variance request for 2012 Stuart Avenue Lot 1 to reduce the required corner side yard to 8 feet, also by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (3 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved variance for 2012 Stuart Ave Lot 1 to reduce side yard setback (3 Yeas, 0 Nays)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted the August 14 minutes and approved accountant reports that grant permanent Class A Beer & Liquor Restaurant licenses to Bayes Oyster Bar and Tacos Del Cartel. The board also approved several citations, imposing fines ranging from $100 to $1,500 and, in one case, a one‑year no‑violation order. A discussion on Class R Restaurant criteria was deferred due to lack of quorum.

• Approved permanent Class A Beer & Liquor Restaurant license for Bayes Oyster Bar (motion passed, no objections)
• Approved permanent Class A Beer & Liquor Restaurant license for Tacos Del Cartel (motion passed, no objections)
• Approved Citation #5668 to The Claiborne at Baton Rouge, fined $1,000 with $500 suspension (one objection, motion passed)
• Approved Citation #5709 to The Claiborne at Baton Rouge, found no violation (motion passed)
• Approved Citation #5662 to Tacos Del Cartel, fined $1,000 and one‑year no‑violation order (motion passed)
• Approved Citation #5663 to Iran Brito, fined $100 (motion passed)
• Approved Citation #5657 to Luxe Lounge, fined $1,000, payment required before license issuance (motion passed)
• Approved Citation #4821 to Gas Hub MS, fined $1,500 and 15‑day license suspension (suspended pending compliance, motion passed)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the meeting minutes and adopted a disability motion. They accepted the Investment Committee recommendation to reallocate assets from Fidelity to Causeway and Ares. The Personnel Committee statutes were approved, and the board authorized security litigation counsel. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved disability motion (motion carried)
• Accepted Investment Committee recommendation to move funds to Causeway (6.5%) and Ares (5%) (motion carried)
• Approved Personnel Committee statutes for pay and airport employer status (motion carried)
• Authorized security litigation counsel per legal counsel recommendation (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Investment Committee approved the meeting minutes. It voted to fund Causeway at 6.5% (about $75 M) and Ares at 5% (about $65 M). The committee also accepted proposed changes to the equity allocation policy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (no objections)
• Fund Causeway at 6.5% (~$75 M) and add $15 M to WCM (motion passed)
• Fund Ares global multi‑asset credit at 5% (~$65 M) (motion passed)
• Accept policy changes shifting 5% to US equity and 4% to private debt (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried without objection)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing several items for future public hearings, including budget appropriations and zoning changes. The meeting includes the introduction of a resolution for road improvement bonds and a legal settlement payment.

• Proposed $602,651.55 settlement for Chequetta James, et al, v. Parish of Baton Rouge
• Proposed $52,000,000 Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025
• Proposed $825,800 appropriation from General Fund for the District Attorney’s Office
• Proposed rezoning of 20414 Samuels Road from Rural to Commercial Warehouse One (CW1)
• Proposed rezoning of 1750 Gulf South Parkway from Rural to Light Commercial Three (LC3)

The council adopted the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting unanimously (11 yeas, 0 nays). It approved several resolutions and an ordinance, each with a public‑hearing call for September 10, 2025, all passing 12 yeas, 0 nays. The most significant action was authorizing the Parish to apply for up to $52,000,000 in road and street improvement refunding bonds.

• Adopted minutes of Aug. 13, 2025 meeting (11 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved $600,000 settlement resolution (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved staffing ordinance adding Purchasing Analyst II and Senior Purchasing Analyst, deleting two positions (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $825,800 budget appropriation for District Attorney’s Office (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized application for up to $52,000,000 road and street improvement refunding bonds (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for David Glen Peck property (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for Alaina Wright property (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for Tom Drew Wafer, Jr. property (12 yeas, 0 nays)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will meet to hear presentations, special recognitions, and public comments. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and no specific legislative items.

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee did not have a quorum to approve the July 17, 2025 minutes. A quorum also was not present to elect a chair or vice chair. After the LADOTD/UNOTI presentations, quorum was lost and no votes were taken on any items.

Metropolitan Council

The council adopted Ordinance 19584, rezoning the property on the west side of Lobdell Avenue (Lot 39 Goodwood Estates) from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Office (NO) with a unanimous 12‑yea vote. It also adopted Ordinance 19585, changing the future land use of about 27.1 acres on the east side of Samuels Road (Baxter/Bushman tract) from Compact Agricultural/Rural to an Employment Center, again unanimously. Motions to delete Proposed Ordinance PA‑1‑25 (Samuels Road employment center) and Proposed Ordinance CASE‑7‑25 (Samuels Road Light Industrial) were each adopted unanimously, rejecting those measures.

• Adopted Ordinance 19584: rezoned Lot 39 Goodwood Estates to Neighborhood Office (12 yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance 19585: changed 27.1‑acre Baxter/Bushman tract to Employment Center (12 yeas)
• Deleted Proposed Ordinance PA‑1‑25 (Samuels Road employment center) (12 yeas)
• Deleted Proposed Ordinance CASE‑7‑25 (Samuels Road Light Industrial) (12 yeas)

EBRP Communications District Board

The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been cancelled.

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The Preliminary Grants and Contracts Review Committee unanimously approved several federal grant allocations, including a $134,223 Police HIDTA grant, a $500,000 DOJ Violence‑against‑Women application, a $3,717,125 Workforce Development grant, and multiple Ryan White HIV grants totaling $3,358,925. The committee also approved an amendment adding $4,000,000 in CDBG funds for the Choice Neighborhood Initiative and extending its agreement, and it authorized a series of grant‑funded contracts for Sobriety Court counselors and community‑development projects.

• Approved Police HIDTA grant $134,223 (unanimous)
• Approved DOJ Office on Violence Against Women application $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Workforce Development WIOA grant $3,717,125 (unanimous)
• Approved Ryan White HIV grants: $2,486,318, $132,161 and $740,446 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding $4,000,000 CDBG funds for Choice Neighborhood Initiative and extending agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Sobriety Court substance‑abuse counselor contracts totaling $66,000 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG contracts with Hope Ministries ($10,000), Louisiana Parole Project ($30,000) and Geaux Ride ($25,000) (unanimous)
• Approved additional CDBG community‑development contracts totaling $447,352 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved several land‑use amendments and rezoning requests, including a Comprehensive Plan change for Samuels Road and multiple commercial and residential rezones, all by an 8‑0 vote. It also approved a concept‑plan revision for Nicholson West and a subdivision and multifamily project. The only denial was the Louisiana Maze outdoor recreation proposal, which failed 7‑1.

• Approved PA-5-25 amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Samuels Road (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of Samuels Road to Commercial Warehouse One (CW1) (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1750 Gulf South Parkway to Light Commercial Three (LC3) (8-0, consent agenda)
• Approved rezoning of 6263 Comite Drive to Single Family Residential (A1) (8-0)
• Approved Nicholson West concept‑plan revision (PUD-1-24) (8-0)
• Approved subdivision of Rosalie G. Moyse Property (SS-2-25) (8-0, consent agenda)
• Approved Mansions in the Park Phase 2 multifamily project (SP-5-25) (8-0, consent agenda)
• Denied Louisiana Maze outdoor recreation proposal (CUP-6-25) (7-1, Scroggs voted no)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved several new Class A and Class B beer and liquor licenses for restaurants and shops. It also denied an opposition filing against a Class B license application. A few pending applications were deferred to future meetings. Several citations were affirmed with fines and license suspensions.

• Approved Class B license for Basim 48 Inc. (Bob’s Smoke Shop)
• Approved Class A license for Carmen Coon LLC (Carmen’s Cafe)
• Approved Class A license for Daruma Mid-City Asian Fusion LLC (Daruma Ramen Bar)
• Approved Class A license for Dragos Baton Rouge LLC (Dragos Seafood Restaurant)
• Approved Class A license for Jumbo Entertainment LLC (Baton Rouge Rougarou)
• Approved Class A license for Loft18 Baton Rouge LLC (Loft18 Baton Rouge)
• Approved Class B beer license for Rummy’s One Stop LLC
• Denied opposition for Fast Stop Express 7 (FSE 2677 LLC)

Historic Preservation Committee

The commission is holding public hearings for two specific property applications. One item was deferred to a later date, while another received a vote of approval.

• HPC-12-25: 821 Costello Lane (deferred to September 10 meeting)
• HPC-14-25: 840 North 8th Street (motion carried 6-0)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the May 14 meeting minutes with a 6-0 vote. It deferred the Costello Lane (821) proposal to the September 10 meeting, voting 7-0. The commission also approved a window‑replacement project at 840 North 8th Street, passing 6-0.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Deferred Costello Lane proposal to Sep 10 (7-0)
• Approved window replacement at 840 North 8th St (6-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will approve minutes from July and August, authorize a $12.5 million revenue anticipation note for the St. George Fire Protection District, and consider multiple contracts for airport capital improvements and hazard mitigation grants.

• Approval of $12.5M revenue anticipation note for St. George Fire Protection District
• Authorization for $1.9M airport airfield improvement projects
• Authorization for $19.44M Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for LSU Lakes
• Authorization for $1.3M airport terminal improvement projects
• Authorization for $741K design services for Taxiway L Extension

The Metropolitan Council unanimously adopted the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. It also approved publishing the introductions of several resolutions, ordinances, and condemnation proceedings and scheduled public hearings for them on August 27, 2025. All votes were 12 yeas, 0 nays.

• Adopted minutes of July 23, 2025 meeting (12-0)
• Approved introduction of $12.5M fire district revenue note (12-0)
• Approved introduction of $6,030 JAG grant for warrant task force (12-0)
• Approved introduction of $252,184 settlement settlement (12-0)
• Approved introduction of sales & hotel tax levy in LSU economic district (12-0)
• Approved introduction of amendment adding Chapter 25 private booting (12-0)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for Henry L. Thurman Jr. property (12-0)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for Iceola S. Edwards property (12-0)

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 votes.

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metro Board of Adjustment approved four applications for variances or exceptions to the Unified Development Code, each passing with a 4-0 vote. The approvals cover a garage/storage building, a roof alteration, an accessory fireplace with fence, and a patio addition. The board also approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for 12713 Country Ridge Ave Lot 27 – reduce setback to 3 ft (4-0)
• Approved exception for 2120 Terrace Ave Lot 33‑A – alter nonconforming structure (4-0)
• Approved variance for 512 Cornell Ave Lot REM 1 – accessory fireplace and fence placement (4-0)
• Approved exception for 2933 Reymond Ave Lot 28 – patio addition to nonconforming structure (4-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council voted to adopt Resolution 58747, recommending that the Mayor’s Office and Human Resources implement the health‑benefits consultant’s changes, including a private Medicare Advantage plan for retirees 65+, pharmacy formulary options, and spousal incentive programs. The council estimated the changes would save $19,000,000. No public comments were voiced; one email comment was received. The motion passed 11 yeas, 0 nays, with one member absent.

• Adopted Resolution 58747 recommending health‑benefits changes (11 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (11 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved three FAA Airport Improvement Program items totaling $23,301,197. It also approved applying for a $5,000,000 HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. Numerous contract amendments were approved, including CDBG agreements and professional‑services agreements, all without objection.

• Approved FAA Airport Improvement Program items (New Taxiway L Extension, Runway 22R Threshold Light Rehabilitation) totaling $23,301,197 (unanimous)
• Approved application for $5,000,000 HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to CDBG agreement with Pen Construction Group, LLC: +$83,000, total $514,250, term extended to July 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to CDBG agreement with Public Construction Inc.: +$83,000, total $514,250, term extended to July 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to CDBG agreements with EDR Construction, LLC; Habitat for Humanity; Urban Restoration Enhancement Corp (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to professional services agreement with Kenneth Baker d/b/a Next Leap Head Start Advisors, LLC: +$20,000, rate $4,000/mo, term extended to Dec 31, 2025 (contingent on finance dept, unanimous)
• Approved amendment to professional services agreement with Clay Young Enterprises, LLC: +$33,000, rate $5,500/mo, term extended to Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to professional services agreement with Red River Medical Nutrition, LLC: +$9,500, rate $150/hr, term extended to Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the meeting minutes and the recommended disability member approvals without objection. They also approved the 2025 Supplemental Benefit Payment, estimated at $1.5 million, and the 2026 CPERS budget. Discussion on the personnel‑committee ordinance language was tabled for a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved disability members as recommended (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Supplemental Benefit Payment (~$1.5 M) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 CPERS Budget (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on personnel‑committee ordinance language
• No action required on staff expense report (informational only)
• Presented 2024 audit results (unmodified opinion) – no decision
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved four permanent Class A beer and liquor restaurant licenses and postponed two pending applications. It also approved several citations, issuing fines and license suspensions for violations of the wine, beer & liquor ordinance.

• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for BR Hot Pot LLC (motion passed)
• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor license for DBMC Restaurant of Central LA LLC (motion passed)
• Approved Class A Liquor license for Tigers Calzone Inc. (motion passed)
• Approved permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license for APM Property Holdings LLC (motion passed)
• Postponed review of Pho Huynh Danh Vietnamese Cuisine #1 LLC until Aug 14 (motion passed)
• Postponed review of TDC Perkins Rowe LLC until Aug 14 (motion passed)
• Approved citation #5609 against 13 Brothers LLC: $1,100 fine and license suspension until paid (motion passed)
• Approved citation #5587 against NKI Inc.: license suspended until representative appears before board on Aug 14 (motion passed)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council adopted the minutes from the June 25 and July 16 meetings. It unanimously approved the introduction of a smoke/vape shop ordinance, a $1,025,000 state‑funded community program agreement, and several personnel and pay‑plan amendments. Most notably, the council authorized the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to seek up to $497,925,000 in Series 2025A bonds and up to $277,115,000 in Series 2025B bonds, for a total of $775,040,000. All motions were adopted with 12 yeas and no nays.

• Adopted minutes of June 25 and July 16 meetings (12-0)
• Approved introduction of Smoke/Vape shops ordinance, hearing set for Aug 13 (12-0)
• Authorized Sewerage Commission to seek up to $497,925,000 Series 2025A bonds and $277,115,000 Series 2025B bonds (12-0)
• Authorized $1,025,000 state funding for youth, community service, food, health and violence‑prevention programs (12-0)
• Approved addition of Chief Information Officer classification to 2025 Pay Plan (12-0)
• Amended Information Services position allotment, adding CIO and deleting two positions (12-0)
• Added multiple new classifications (Chief Health Officer, Chief Efficiency Officer, etc.) to 2025 Pay Plan (12-0)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Michael Lyron Dupuy property at 18115 Plank Rd. (12-0)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The Preliminary Grants and Contracts Review Committee approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a $12,060 City Constable JAG grant and a $19,443,720.06 FEMA flood‑mitigation grant, along with a $250,600 Hazard Mitigation Grant for the Westridge Drive project. The committee also deleted three other Hazard Mitigation Grant items and approved four contract amendments that increase total contract values to $320,345, $45,553, $523,580, and $86,454.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $12,060 City Constable JAG grant (unanimous)
• Approved $19,443,720.06 FEMA flood‑mitigation grant (unanimous)
• Approved $250,600 HMGP Westridge Drive project (unanimous)
• Deleted HMGP items C, D, and E (unanimous)
• Approved four contract amendments increasing totals to $320,345, $45,553, $523,580, $86,454 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission denied the rezoning of 3825 North Sherwood Forest Drive to Heavy Commercial Two (6-1, Grout no). It also denied the rezoning of 1540 North Foster to a Commercial Alcoholic Beverage use (7-0). Several other rezoning and land‑use proposals were approved, including the amendment of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Samuels Road and multiple concept‑plan revisions. A few items were deferred or withdrawn per staff recommendations.

• Denied rezoning of 3825 North Sherwood Forest Drive to Heavy Commercial Two (6-1, Grout no)
• Denied rezoning of 1540 North Foster to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (7-0)
• Approved amendment of Comprehensive Land Use Plan for 15800 & 16438 Samuels Road to Employment Center (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 15800 & 16438 Samuels Road to Light Industrial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 11920 West England Avenue to Single Family Residential A2.7 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 15959 Hewwood Avenue to Light Commercial Two (7-0)
• Approved Suburb South Baton Rouge Concept Plan revision (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 930 O’Neal Lane to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (7-0)

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The Complete Streets Citizens’ Advisory Committee approved the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan update on July 16, 2025. The committee also unanimously approved the June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (11‑0). A demonstration project on Hollydale and Perkins was scheduled for Saturday, August 16. The committee noted that Mark Martin will leave after this meeting and a new chair will be elected at the August meeting.

• Approved Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan update (no vote tally provided)
• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (11-0)
• Scheduled demonstration project on Hollydale and Perkins for Aug 16
• Mark Martin will depart after this meeting
• New chair to be elected at August meeting

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council adopted Ordinance 19573, amending the 2024 Transportation Element to incorporate the East Baton Rouge Parish Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update (10 yeas, 0 nays). The council also adopted Ordinance 19574 rezoning a property on the north side of Cork Street from single‑family to two‑family (10 yeas, 0 nays) and Ordinance 19575 rezoning a property on Siegen Lane to a Commercial Alcohol Beverage (C‑AB‑2) district (10 yeas, 0 nays). Motions to defer PA‑1‑25 and CASE‑7‑25 to the August 20 meeting were adopted unanimously (9 yeas, 0 nays each).

• Adopted Ordinance 19573 (bike‑pedestrian master plan amendment) – 10 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 19574 (rezone north side of Cork Street to Two‑Family A2.9) – 10 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 19575 (rezone east side of Siegen Lane to Commercial Alcohol Beverage C‑AB‑2) – 10 yeas, 0 nays
• Deferred PA‑1‑25 (amend land use plan for 18510 Samuels Road) to Aug 20 – 9 yeas, 0 nays
• Deferred CASE‑7‑25 (rezone 18510 Samuels Road to Light Industrial) to Aug 20 – 9 yeas, 0 nays

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metro Board of Adjustment approved the June 9, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then approved a variance to reduce the side yard from 8 ft to 5 ft 5½ in for the property at 6335 Goodwood Ave, Lot 5. The board also approved an exception allowing an outdoor kitchen 5 ft 5⁄5 in from the side property line at the same address. All motions passed with 4 yeas and 0 nays.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved side‑yard variance for 6335 Goodwood Ave Lot 5 (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved outdoor‑kitchen exception for 6335 Goodwood Ave Lot 5 (4 yeas, 0 nays)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted the June 26, 2025 minutes and approved several Class A beer & liquor licenses for local restaurants. It issued two citations with fines and license suspensions for violations of the Wine, Beer & Liquor Ordinance. The board also approved four new Class B beer & liquor licenses for Fast Lane Petro, McKellar Marketing, and Stevenson Quick Pack.

• Adopted June 26, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Class A license for Nesysay’s Catering d/b/a Eat ‘N’ Geaux Grill (motion passed)
• Approved Class A license for EH Collective LLC d/b/a Salt Pepper Oak (motion passed)
• Approved Class A license for JB Eatery LLC d/b/a Southern Chicks Cafe (motion passed)
• Approved Class A license for What Wong LLC d/b/a Boru Ramen (motion passed)
• Citation #5550: $1,000 fine and 5‑day license suspension for Friends Food Mart (motion passed)
• Citation #5585: $2,000 fine and 30‑day license suspension for Gas Hub MS (motion passed)
• Approved four Class B licenses: Fast Lane Petro 2, Fast Lane Petro 3, McKellar Marketing, Stevenson Quick Pack (motion passed)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The Preliminary Grants and Contracts Review Committee approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved two grant awards totaling $161,743 and several contract amendments and professional‑services agreements, including a $234,982 amendment for Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge. All approvals required no objections and were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Department of Juvenile Services FINSAP grant $66,468 (unanimous)
• Approved Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control J.U.D.E. grant $95,275 (unanimous)
• Approved Volunteers of America contract amendment increase $54,740 (unanimous)
• Approved Family Service contract amendment increase $234,982 (unanimous)
• Approved NO AIDS Task Force contract amendment increase $33,141 (unanimous)
• Approved Thomas J. Hickey professional services agreement up to $36,000, contingent on Debarment Certification and deletion of Attachment D (unanimous)
• Approved Health Access, LLC professional services agreement up to $19,500, contingent on Debarment Certification and deletion of Attachment D (unanimous)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The board adopted the June 12 minutes and approved license applications for Whiskey and Dreams (Class B) and Smoke Bayou (Class A). It issued several citations, assessing fines from $100 to $2,400 and suspending licenses. The board also approved three permanent beer and liquor licenses for Arts Council of Greater BR, Chips to Go #3, and Hop In.

• Adopted June 12 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Whiskey and Dreams LLC Class B Beer & Liquor license (motion passed)
• Approved Smoke Bayou LLC Class A and Restaurant license (motion passed)
• Issued Citation #5531 to Gas Hub MS Inc., $2,000 fine and 5‑day suspension (motion passed)
• Issued Citation #5570 to Portobellos Italian Grill, $2,400 fine and suspension until paid (motion passed)
• Issued Citation #5541 to Acadian Food Mart, $1,100 fine and suspension until paid (motion passed)
• Approved permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license for Arts Council of Greater BR (motion passed)
• Approved permanent Class B Beer & Liquor licenses for Chips to Go #3 and Hop In (motion passed)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council adopted the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It approved motions to publish and hold public hearings on a property‑tax abatement for Meade, LLC, a $60,500 purchase of portable radios for the coroner’s office, and an amendment to a professional services contract for firefighter cancer screening. The council also adopted motions to delete a proposed ordinance amending the 2025 pay plan and to delete a resolution authorizing a Southern University tax‑collection agreement. Additional motions were adopted to publish and schedule hearings for several condemnation proceedings.

• Adopted minutes of June 11, 2025 council and zoning meetings (8 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted motion to publish and hold public hearing on $937‑per‑year property tax abatement for Meade, LLC (8 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted motion to publish and hold public hearing on $60,500 portable radios purchase for EBRP Coroner's Office (8 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted motion to delete proposed ordinance amending the 2025 pay plan (8 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted motion to delete proposed resolution authorizing Southern University tax‑collection agreement (8 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted motion to publish and hold public hearing on professional services contract amendment for firefighter cancer screening up to $395,000 (8 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted motions to publish and hold public hearings on five condemnation proceedings (8 yeas, 0 nays each)
• Adopted motion to publish and hold public hearing on property tax abatement introduction (8 yeas, 0 nays)

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The Complete Streets Citizens’ Advisory Committee approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 10‑0 vote. No other substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the June 19, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the agenda consisted of updates and planned future presentations.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (10-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council held a zoning session on June 18, 2025. A motion to defer the rezoning of Lobdell Avenue to a Neighborhood Office was adopted unanimously (9‑0). The council then adopted ordinances rezoning the Cypress Lake Drive property to Single Family Residential (A1) and the Burbank Drive property to a Planned Unit Development (PUD), each with a 9‑0 vote. All votes had the same three members absent.

• Deferred rezoning of Lobdell Avenue to Neighborhood Office (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted rezoning of Cypress Lake Drive to Single Family Residential (A1) (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted rezoning of Burbank Drive to Planned Unit Development (PUD) (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (9 yeas, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the May 19 minutes and the consent agenda except Items 4 and 7. It approved the 2024 Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan update and rezoned Cork Street to two‑family housing. It denied the rezoning of 7777 Greenwell Springs Road to a commercial alcohol‑beverage use. Several other items were approved, deferred, or withdrawn as recorded.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda except Items 4 & 7 (9-0)
• Approved PA 3-25 Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan update (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2609 & 2623 Cork Street to two‑family (9-0)
• Denied rezoning of 7777 Greenwell Springs Road to commercial alcohol‑beverage (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8689 Siegen Lane to commercial alcohol‑beverage (9-0, consent agenda)
• Approved Timothy Hill Ranch foster‑care facility (9-0)
• Approved Faith Seventh Day Adventist Church addition (9-0, consent agenda)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved several new Class A and Class B licenses, deferred one pending review, and imposed fines and short suspensions for multiple citation violations. It also adopted two ordinance amendments, including higher fines and a minimum 10‑day suspension for sales of alcohol to minors. All motions passed with no objections unless a roll‑call vote was recorded.

• Approved Albertsons, LLC d/b/a Albertson’s Liquor Store #3747 Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Approved Josephine Baton Rouge, LLC d/b/a Josephine’s Italian Restaurant Class A Restaurant license
• Deferred Smoke Bayou, LLC d/b/a Smoke Bayou permanent Class A Restaurant license review to June 26
• Approved $2,650 fine and 5‑day license suspension for Gurkirpa LLC d/b/a Burfi (Citation #5418)
• Approved amendment to Wine, Beer & Liquor Ordinance Section 9:1010 – security devices (Yays: Hoskins, Sandoz, Uffman, Krause, Lascaro; Nay: Wilfong)
• Approved amendment to Section 9:1017 – minimum $2,500 fine, maximum $5,000 fine and at least 10‑day suspension for third minor‑sale offense
• Approved Bennys Lee, LLC d/b/a Benny’s Lee Class B Beer & Liquor license (751 Frogmore Dr.)
• Approved $1,200 fine and license suspension for Wadi Inc. d/b/a Las Palmas #4 (Citation #5553)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council adopted the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. It approved the introduction of a resolution to hold a special election for a five‑mill fire protection tax levy in Fire Protection District 6, and also approved the introduction of a local hospital assessment resolution and several condemnation proceedings, all to be published and heard at the June 25, 2025 meeting. Each motion passed with nine yeas and no nays.

• Adopted minutes of May 28, 2025 meeting (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved resolution to call special election for Fire Protection District 6 tax levy (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved resolution setting Local Hospital Assessment Payments for FY 2025 (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Willie Hawkins, 2842 Plover St. (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Elvin Sterling, 5358 Cadillac St. (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Titus E. Randle, 4873 Longfellow Dr. (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Katie Charlet Everitt, 6126 Barksdale St. (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved condemnation proceeding for Samuel Preston, 1019 N 40th St. (9 yeas, 0 nays)

Metropolitan Council

The council adopted Ordinance 19546, changing the zoning of the property on the south side of Dawnadele Avenue from Heavy Commercial (C2) to a Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant) (C‑AB‑1) with a 10‑yea, 0‑nay vote. The council also adopted Ordinance 19547, rezoning the east side of Winchester Avenue from Transition (B1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) by the same vote count. Three other ordinances – PA‑1‑25, CASE‑7‑25, and CASE 2‑25 – were each deferred to future meetings (July 16 or September 17, 2025) with unanimous yeas. The council denied CASE 10‑25, which would have rezoned Comite Drive property, also by a unanimous 11‑yea vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 19546 to rezone Dawnadele Ave property to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant) (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 19547 to rezone Winchester Ave property to Single Family Residential (A2.7) (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Deferred PA‑1‑25 (Samuels Road employment center) to July 16, 2025 (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Deferred CASE‑7‑25 (Samuels Road light industrial) to July 16, 2025 (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Deferred CASE 2‑25 (Jefferson Highway light commercial) to September 17, 2025 (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Denied CASE 10‑25 (Comite Drive rezoning) (11 yeas, 0 nays)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The Preliminary Grants and Contracts Review Committee unanimously approved the $1,229,369.00 Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief Grant from HRSA. It also approved the May 20, 2025 contract minutes and deleted a proposed $16,650.00 professional services agreement. Finally, the committee unanimously approved four contract amendments increasing funding for Ryan White grant sub‑recipients.

• Approved $1,229,369.00 HRSA Ryan White Part A HIV grant (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 contract minutes (unanimous)
• Deleted $16,650.00 professional services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #2 increasing compensation by $68,655.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #4 increasing compensation by $78,322.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #5 increasing compensation by $87,914.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #8 increasing compensation by $144,185.00 (unanimous)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metro Board of Adjustment approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted a variance for 11224 Devall Ln Lot 30 to reduce the left‑side setback to 6 ft 4 in. It also granted a variance for 11733 Millburn Dr Lot 445 to reduce the side yard to 3 ft 6 in and the rear yard to 21 ft. All motions passed 4‑0.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for 11224 Devall Ln Lot 30 – left side setback reduced to 6 ft 4 in (4-0)
• Approved variance for 11733 Millburn Dr Lot 445 – side yard reduced to 3 ft 6 in and rear yard to 21 ft (4-0)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The committee approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It then voted to recommend contracting with USI, noting USI received the highest score of 97 and a $40,000 bid. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 21, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended contracting with USI (no objection)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The board approved the meeting minutes and disability benefits for two members. It accepted the committee's recommendation to contract with USI for the RFP study. An Ad Hoc Personnel Committee was created, and the board entered and exited executive session. A legislative update noted the airport may become an outside employer, but no board action was taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved disability benefits for two members (unanimous)
• Accepted recommendation to contract with USI for RFP study (unanimous)
• Created an Ad Hoc Personnel Committee (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Noted airport may become outside employer; no action taken (informational)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor’s Raising Cane’s River Center Project Oversight Committee

The committee voted unanimously to accept the subcommittee’s recommendation of Hunden Partners as the City‑Parish Owner’s Advisor for the Raising Cane’s River Center expansion. The committee also approved a motion to amend the action item wording to refer to the project as “Raising Cane’s River Center.” No other decisions were made; capital‑outlay funding sources were discussed but not resolved.

• Approved Hunden Partners as Owner’s Advisor for Raising Cane’s River Center (all in favor)
• Approved motion to amend action item wording to “Raising Cane’s River Center” (all in favor)

Metropolitan Council

The council adopted the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It approved introductions of several budget and settlement resolutions and scheduled public hearings for them. It also voted to delete the proposed resolution authorizing a $252,483 judgment in the Tina Crain case. All votes were 10 yeas, 0 nays, with Councilmember Harris and Moak absent.

• Adopted minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of resolution to increase Charles R. Kelly Community Center revenue by $15,000 (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of settlement resolution for Leroy Tennart et al. case, $625,000 (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of settlement resolution for Tynisha Lanes case, $75,106.50 (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Deleted proposed resolution authorizing $252,483 judgment for Tina Crain case (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of resolution to appropriate $5,000 for Jewel J. Newman Community Center (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for Brittani Washington & Shana Whitfield, 1580 N 48th St. (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Deleted condemnation proceeding for Fred H. Ress, III & Eugenia Hydel Ress, 13734 Buckley Ave. (10 yeas, 0 nays)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted the May 8 minutes and approved fines for multiple violations, including a $1,800 fine for Go Tiger Stop. A motion to fine Acadian Fuel Stop $1,350 failed (3 yays, 4 nays), but a later motion to assess a $600 fine was approved and suspended pending one year of compliance. The board also reinstated Murphy Oil’s license, postponed a citation for Burfi, and approved permanent Class A and B liquor licenses for five establishments.

• Assess $1,800 fine to Go Tiger Stop (approved)
• Fine $1,350 for Acadian Fuel Stop failed (3 yays, 4 nays)
• Fine $600 for Acadian Fuel Stop suspended pending 1 year (approved)
• Assess $1,000 fine and 45‑day license suspension to The Last Bullet Inc. (approved)
• Postpone Burfi citation to June 12 meeting (approved)
• Reinstate Murphy Oil license immediately (approved)
• Approve Class B license for Blue Anchor Food Mart (approved)
• Approve Class A license for Club Marecos (approved)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The board approved the May 12, 2025 committee minutes after a motion by Ms. Crosby was seconded by Lieutenant Duncan and faced no objections. The board also approved the graded RFP submissions after a motion by Ms. Crosby was seconded by Lieutenant Duncan and faced no objections. The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

• Approved May 12, 2025 committee minutes (no objections)
• Approved RFP responses (no objections)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:06 a.m.

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The committee approved eight contract and grant items, all by unanimous vote, and deferred one $16,650 professional services agreement to the next meeting. Approvals included amendments to Ryan White grant contracts, a new construction contract with EDR Construction, and several lead‑hazard grant services. The developer agreement with Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation provides $587,420 for four single‑family homes.

• Deferred $16,650 professional services agreement for Head Start plan (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #6 adding $94,275 to Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge contract (total $851,896) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #7 adding $134,219 to Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana contract (total $1,283,034) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #1 adding $100,000 to EDR Construction, LLC contract (new total $531,250) (unanimous)
• Approved $93,943 grant‑funded services agreement with LaHouse Research and Education Center, LSU AgCenter (unanimous)
• Approved $34,200 grant‑funded services agreement with YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge, contingent on sub‑recipient contract form (unanimous)
• Approved $49,750 grant‑funded services agreement with ACSI Environmental Consultants, contingent on training rate detail (unanimous)
• Approved $587,420 developer agreement with Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation for Winchester Crossing – Phase I (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 8-1 to deny the amendment that would change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural to Industrial for 17050 Old Scenic Highway. It also voted 8-1 to deny the separate rezoning of the same property to Light Industrial (M1). Several other items were approved, including a rezoning of 8031 Cypress Lake Drive to Single Family Residential and multiple planned unit developments, while a few proposals were deferred to the June 16 meeting.

• Denied amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan for 17050 Old Scenic Highway (8-1)
• Denied rezoning of 17050 Old Scenic Highway to Light Industrial (M1) (8-1)
• Approved rezoning of 8031 Cypress Lake Drive to Single Family Residential (9-0)
• Approved Dawson Bluff Townhomes PUD revision (9-0)
• Approved Maple Cove PUD (9-0)
• Approved roof sign at 5615 Corporate Boulevard (9-0)
• Approved flag lot subdivision on Johnnie W. and Sabra G. Turner Tract (9-0)
• Approved text amendment for fence and wall regulations (9-0)

Historic Preservation Committee

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. It approved installing handrails at 601‑603 Spanish Town Road (6‑0) and a railing on the first‑floor porch at 729 North 9th Street (3‑2‑1, two no votes and one abstention). It approved demolition of a building over 50 years old at 427 France Street in the Downtown Character Area (6‑0).

• Approved April 9 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved installation of handrails at 601‑603 Spanish Town Road (6-0)
• Approved installation of railing on first‑floor porch at 729 North 9th Street (3-2-1)
• Approved demolition of a building over 50 years old at 427 France Street (6-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council adopted the April 23 minutes unanimously. It approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a five‑year tax abatement for CLS Properties, contract increases for legal services, $220,000 state funding for juvenile services, a $944,440 budget appropriation for River Center repairs, a $22,500 settlement, and amendments to the 2025 pay plan. All motions passed with 11 yeas, 0 nays and one member absent.

• Adopted April 23 minutes (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $3,979/year tax abatement for CLS Properties 2, LLC (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized $30,000 increase to legal contract with Michael Hebert (total $80,000) (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized $25,000 increase to legal contract with Phillip E. Foco (total $75,000) (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $220,000 state funding for Juvenile Services operational expenses (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Appropriated $944,440 from the General Fund for River Center repairs (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $22,500 settlement of Lorenzo Gage lawsuit (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended 2025 Pay Plan with new pay grades and classifications (11 yeas, 0 nays)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Board unanimously approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a request to allow a second mobile home on Lot 8 of 14993 Port Hudson‑Pride Rd with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a variance to reduce the rear‑yard setback from 25 ft to 21 ft at 9294 Windrift St with a 4‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved exception for a second mobile home on 14993 Port Hudson‑Pride Rd Lot 8 (5-0)
• Approved variance to reduce rear‑yard setback at 9294 Windrift St (4-1)

Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Board

The Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Board approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. The board then adjourned the May 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous agreement. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The board approved the April 24, 2025 committee minutes. It also approved the responses to questions submitted on the recent RFP posting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 24, 2025 committee minutes (no objections)
• Approved responses to RFP questions (no objections)
• Adjourned meeting (no objections)

Ryan White Advisory Council

The Ryan White Advisory Council met on May 8, 2025 at its Baton Rouge location. The minutes list only the meeting date and do not record any substantive decisions, approvals, or votes.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved Class A restaurant licenses for Blazing Cajun 2 LLC and JB Eatery LLC. It deleted a pending license application for Bluebonnet Sushi LLC. The board rejected opposition to two liquor‑license applications and issued four citations with fines and suspensions.

• Approved Class A restaurant license for Blazing Cajun 2 LLC, 4886 Plank Rd. (no objections)
• Approved Class A restaurant license for JB Eatery LLC d/b/a Southern Chicks Cafe, 7112 Florida Blvd. (no objections)
• Deleted pending license application for Bluebonnet Sushi LLC d/b/a Uchi Sushi, 5454 Bluebonnet Blvd. Ste. P. (no objections)
• Opposition to Taqueria Solis (Class A Beer & Liquor) failed; vote 7 nays, 1 yea
• Opposition to 1808 (Class B Beer & Liquor) failed; vote 8 nays, 0 yeas
• Issued citation #5410 to Tim’s Food Mart, 824 N. Ardenwood (violation confirmed)
• Issued citation #5349 to One Stop Smoke & Liquor Inc., 191 Wooddale Blvd., fine $1,000 and 30‑day license suspension
• Issued citation #5405 to City Mart, 9301 Burbank Drive, converted citation to warning

Personnel Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. Both motions were moved by board members and carried without opposition. The board then adjourned the meeting at 9:17 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Mayor’s Raising Cane’s River Center Project Oversight Committee

The committee voted to interview the top three RFP respondents—Johnson Consulting, Hunden, and Baker‑Tilly. It approved the interview agenda and schedule for May 20‑21, 2025. The April 30, 2024 minutes were also approved. Scoring of all five respondents was completed before the interview decision.

• Approved interview of top three respondents (Johnson Consulting, Hunden, Baker‑Tilly), motion passed with no objections
• Approved agenda and schedule for respondent interviews on May 20‑21, 2025, motion passed with no objections
• Approved minutes from April 30, 2024, motion made and seconded
• Completed scoring of all five respondents using rubric (Johnson 1000, Hunden 915, Baker‑Tilly 910, Garfield‑CSRS, Legends ASM 704)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted the April 17 minutes and approved three individual license applications (Rummy’s One Stop, Luna Cocina, Veracruz Restaurant). It then consolidated and unanimously approved four permanent Class B Beer & Liquor licenses for Matherne’s Market at Kenilworth, two MM CS Services locations, and Top Fuel Express 2. The meeting adjourned without further business.

• Adopted April 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Rummy’s One Stop LLC d/b/a Rummy’s One Stop (unanimous)
• Approved Class A and Restaurant license for Luna Cocina Inc. d/b/a Luna Cocina (unanimous)
• Approved Class A and Restaurant license for Veracruz Restaurant LLC d/b/a Veracruz (unanimous)
• Consolidated and approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Matherne’s Market at Kenilworth LLC d/b/a Matherne’s Market at Kenilworth (unanimous)
• Consolidated and approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for MM CS Services d/b/a Store #3 72 (unanimous)
• Consolidated and approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for MM CS Services d/b/a Store #203 (unanimous)
• Consolidated and approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Top Fuel Express 2 LLC d/b/a Top Fuel Express 2 (unanimous)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board approved the prior meeting minutes. It accepted Foster & Foster's actuarial recommendation, approved the Legislative Auditor's questionnaire, and authorized a letter to obtain St. George's incorporation date. The Board entered and later exited an executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Savoy, seconded by Duncan)
• Accepted Foster & Foster actuarial recommendations (motion by Duncan, seconded by Hines)
• Approved Legislative Auditor's questionnaire (motion by Meyers, seconded by Hines)
• Authorized Mr. Mack to request St. George incorporation date (motion by Meyers, seconded by Duncan)
• Designated Mack, Sullivan, and Mirza to represent CPERS on new legislation (motion by Duncan, seconded by Savoy)
• Entered executive session at 12:41 (motion by Duncan, seconded by Hines)
• Exited executive session at 1:20 (motion by Savoy, seconded by Meyers)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Hines, seconded by Duncan)

Metropolitan Council

The council adopted the minutes from the April 9 and April 16 meetings. It approved two settlement resolutions—one for a $252,092.53 lawsuit and another authorizing up to $443,776.51 for the Elm Grove Gardens pedestrian improvements. The council also approved the introduction of a new healthcare provider ordinance and scheduled public hearings for that ordinance and several condemnation proceedings on May 14 and May 28, 2025.

• Adopted minutes of April 9 and April 16 meetings (10 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved settlement of Clifford Ford et al. case for $252,092.53 (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved settlement with Triumph Construction, LLC up to $443,776.51 (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program ordinance; public hearing set for May 28, 2025 (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of settlement resolution for Elm Grove Gardens project; public hearing set for May 14, 2025 (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved introduction of multiple condemnation proceedings; public hearing set for May 14, 2025 (11 yeas, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission approved several rezoning applications, subdivision and development plans, and a wireless facility. All approvals were passed by vote, with outcomes ranging from unanimous to near‑unanimous. One item, the Johnnie W. and Sabra G. Turner Tract subdivision, was deferred for 30 days.

• Approved rezoning of 9550 Dawnadele Ave (Heavy Commercial C2 to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage C‑AB‑1), 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of 6263 & 6777 Comite Drive (Heavy Commercial C2 & Single Family A1 to Single Family A2.7), 6‑0
• Approved rezoning of 5570 & 5630 Winchester Ave (Transition B1 to Single Family A2.7), 7‑0
• Approved Winchester Crossing Subdivision (S‑1‑25) development, 7‑0
• Approved Maple Cove Concept Plan PUD (rural to Planned Unit Development), 6‑0
• Approved Southeast Connector Woman’s Hospital sign revision (PUD‑4‑08), 7‑0
• Approved St. Thomas More Catholic Church/School building addition (CUP‑4‑20), 7‑0
• Approved AT&T Wireless Facility at 17889 Liberty Road, 6‑0

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The Preliminary Grants & Contracts Review Committee approved the June 3 meeting minutes, approved a $10,000 Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant for the Downtown Development District, deferred a $66,468 juvenile services grant, approved four contract amendments for Ryan White HIV grant funding, and rescheduled the July 15 regular meeting to July 22, 2025.

• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2025 Grants meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2025 Contracts meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Downtown Development District Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant (unanimous)
• Deferred $66,468 Department of Juvenile Services FINSAP grant (unanimous)
• Approved four Ryan White contract amendments (#6, #4, #5, #8) increasing compensation by $68,655‑$144,185, total amounts $667,616‑$1,185,431 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled July 15, 2025 regular meeting to July 22, 2025 (unanimous)

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee approved the February 20, 2025 minutes with a 12‑0 vote. It then voted 13‑0 to accept the Pedestrian Working Group report and formally conclude the group. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (12-0)
• Accepted Pedestrian Working Group report and concluded group (13-0)

Metropolitan Council

The council deferred the Jefferson Highway rezoning ordinance to the May 21, 2025 meeting, with a unanimous 12‑0 vote. It then adopted Ordinance 19521, changing the Millerville Road property from Rural to Light Commercial Two, also by a 12‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Deferred Jefferson Highway rezoning (Case 2-25) to May 21, 2025 (12‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 19521 rezoning Millerville Road property to LC2 (12‑0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (12‑0)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metro Board of Adjustment approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It granted a variance for 12670 E Millburn Ave, Lot 1042 to reduce the rear yard setback to 11 feet. It also approved an exception for 21420 Jon Michelle Dr, Lot 77 to replace a nonconforming mobile home. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for 12670 E Millburn Ave Lot 1042 (4-0)
• Approved exception for 21420 Jon Michelle Dr Lot 77 (4-0)

Metro Board of Adjustment

The board approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It granted a variance to reduce the rear‑yard setback to 11 feet for a garage addition at 12670 E Millburn Ave, Lot 1042. It also approved an exception to replace a nonconforming mobile home at 21420 Jon Michelle Dr, Lot 77. All motions passed with 4 yeas and 0 nays.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved variance to reduce rear‑yard setback to 11 ft at 12670 E Millburn Ave, Lot 1042 (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved exception to replace nonconforming mobile home at 21420 Jon Michelle Dr, Lot 77 (4 yeas, 0 nays)

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council approved the amended April 2025 agenda and adopted the March 2025 minutes. A motion to defer discussion of carryover dollars, engagement and resource check‑in until the chair returns was made. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted amended agenda (motion by Sarah Jackson, seconded by Leona Mason) – approved
• Adopted March 2025 minutes (motion by Maggie Robert, seconded by Sarah Jackson) – approved
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Earl Hicks, seconded by Leona Mason) – approved

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted the March 27 minutes and approved several license applications, including six permanent Class A or B beer & liquor licenses. It denied the restaurant license for Bluebonnet Sushi LLC after reviewing the accountant's report. The board also approved multiple citations with statutory fines and deleted one citation. An amendment to the ordinance was postponed to the next meeting.

• Adopted March 27 minutes (motion passed, no objections)
• Approved permanent Class A license for Happy's Irish Pub
• Approved permanent Class B licenses for Hop In #560, #556, #571, Chips to Go #2, Store #327
• Denied restaurant license for Bluebonnet Sushi LLC
• Approved citations for Tiger Fuel Mart and others with fines ranging $750‑$2,200
• Deleted citation #5348 for Flyby Harrell’s Ferry Road
• Rescheduled amendment to Section 9:1017(B)(2) to next meeting
• Consolidated and approved items A‑F for permanent licenses (motion passed, no objections)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The committee approved the March 25, 2025 committee minutes. It also approved revising the RFP timeline, moving the posting to May 1, setting a July 1 deadline, to present to the Board on July 31 and to enter a contract in mid‑August for a ten‑month study.

• Approved March 25, 2025 committee minutes (no objections)
• Approved revised RFP timeline: posting May 1, due July 1, presentation July 31, contract mid‑August (motion passed, no objections)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. The board voted 4‑0 to adopt revised job specifications for Purchasing Analyst I, Purchasing Analyst II, Senior Purchasing Analyst, and Chief Purchasing Analyst. Upcoming hearings and pending court matters were reviewed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:27 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved revised Purchasing Department job specifications (4‑0)
• Noted upcoming hearings: EMS termination (April 10) and PW Maintenance suspension (May 8)
• Reported pending court matters for Benjamin Woods (EMS) and David Campagna (Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the March 12, 2025 minutes unanimously. It deferred action on 764 Spanish Town Road for 30 days and denied the proposed siding material change for that property. The commission also deferred the 601‑603 Spanish Town Road item until the next meeting and chose not to pursue demolition by neglect on the Spanish Town property.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Deferred 764 Spanish Town Road decision for 30 days (5-1)
• Denied change in siding material at 764 Spanish Town Road (5-1)
• Deferred 601‑603 Spanish Town Road decision until next meeting (6-0)
• Decided not to proceed with demolition by neglect on Spanish Town property

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council adopted the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting with nine yeas. It also approved four separate resolutions to extend or restore ad valorem taxes—an 11.1‑mill library levy, a 1.00‑mill mosquito/rodent levy, a 4‑mill general‑purpose levy, and a 2.25‑mill levy for the Council on Aging—each with twelve yeas and no nays. Public hearings on all four tax resolutions were scheduled for May 14, 2025.

• Adopted March 26, 2025 minutes (9 yeas, 0 nays, 3 absent)
• Approved 11.1‑mill library tax extension resolution (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 1.00‑mill mosquito/rodent tax extension resolution (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 4‑mill general‑purpose tax restoration resolution (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 2.25‑mill tax for Council on Aging (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Failed substitute motion for 11.1‑mill library tax (no second)
• Failed substitute motion for 1.00‑mill mosquito/rodent tax (no second)
• Failed substitute motion for 4‑mill general‑purpose tax (no second)

Grants & Contract Review Committee

The Preliminary Grants and Contracts Review Committee approved the March 18, 2025 contract minutes. It also approved several grant‑funded service contracts and amendments, each passing with no objections.

• Approved March 18, 2025 contract minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 Police Department professional services contract, contingent on Finance, Attorney and HR approvals (unanimous)
• Approved $33,360 Planning Commission survey contract, with updated compensation and term (unanimous)
• Approved HOPWA housing rehab loan extension to September 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 Emergency Rental Assistance amendment for March‑December 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved subrecipient contracts #5‑13 for continuum of care in Transitional Grant Areas (unanimous)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved two Class B beer and liquor licenses and a permanent license for MM Three Mart. It also approved multiple citation penalties, including fines and license suspensions, and deferred one citation to the ABC Director. All motions passed with no objections except one abstention.

• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Lobdell Gas Inc. (Mr. Wilfong abstained)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Shawn Chau LLC d/b/a O’Neal Food Mart
• Deferred citation #5471 for Super J Mart 2 Inc. to ABC Director discretion
• Approved citation #5475 for Fast Stop Express 2; statutory fine assessed and license suspended 20 days after payment
• Approved citation #5106 for Save Max; fine $1,000 and license suspended 5 days
• Approved citation #5474 for Gas Hub 9410; fine $1,000 and license suspended 60 days (30 days suspended pending no further citation)
• Approved citation #5333 for Brasa Peru; recognized payment and allowed business to proceed
• Approved permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license for MM Three Mart Inc.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council adopted the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It approved the introduction of a five‑year property‑tax abatement for Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Ltd. and an ordinance to transfer $100,000 from District 11’s budget to the Department of Environmental Services for pipe repairs. The council also approved the introduction of several condemnation proceedings, each to be published and set for a public hearing on April 9, 2025, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Adopted minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting (10‑0)
• Approved introduction of property‑tax abatement for Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Ltd. (10‑0)
• Approved introduction of ordinance transferring $100,000 for pipe repairs in District 11 (10‑0)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for Vernan Wayne Roberson & Larry Alexander (10‑0)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for Milton Haynes Kleinpeter & Eva Bonnet Kleinpeter (10‑0)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for Glen O. Webster (10‑0)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for Estate of Mary Rowe Jackson (10‑0)
• Approved introduction of condemnation proceeding for 316 Investments, LLC (10‑0)

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Administrative & Benefits Committee approved its March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also approved the Questions and Answers document for publication with minor wording changes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 25, 2025 committee minutes
• Approved Questions and Answers for publication with requested changes
• Adjourned meeting

Mayor’s Raising Cane’s River Center Project Oversight Committee

The Raising Cane’s River Center Oversight Committee appointed a five‑member subcommittee, with legal counsel, to conduct the RFP process for selecting a developer. The committee also set the next regular meeting for May 7, 2024 at 8:30 AM at the BRAF offices. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Monique Appeaning, Chris Meyer, Jill Kidder, Gary Jupiter, and Chair Carolyn Coleman to RFP Working Review Subcommittee; Mr. Landry to serve as legal counsel (motion made, seconded)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for May 7, 2024 at 8:30 AM at BRAF Offices (initially April 30, then changed)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion by Chair, seconded by all)