Livingston Ordinance Meeting 9-1-26

The Livingston Parish Council Ordinance Committee met on September 1, 2026, to discuss two main procurement-related topics: an ordinance prohibiting private security surveillance devices, specifically cameras, in parish-maintained right-of-ways, and proposed regulations for electric generating plants within the parish. The camera ordinance discussion focused on defining parish-owned versus maintained right-of-ways, grandfathering existing HOA-installed cameras, concerns about third-party data access, and the scope of the ordinance to prevent private surveillance in public areas. The committee debated the clarity and enforceability of the ordinance, with plans to refine definitions and include grandfather clauses. Regarding electric generating plants, the committee reviewed a draft ordinance establishing zoning requirements, design standards, noise limits, and abandonment criteria for power plants, including solar farms. They discussed legal definitions, enforcement mechanisms, and environmental considerations such as drainage and landscaping. The ordinance was approved to move forward to the planning and zoning commission and then to the full council for further action. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the stage for future regulatory and procurement activities related to surveillance technology and energy infrastructure in Livingston Parish.