Hampton, NE

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This agenda contains only a link to the city website where meeting agendas and packets are posted. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

Economic Development Authority

The Transaction Committee will consider approving minutes from a July 2024 meeting and then hold a closed session to discuss acquiring real property for a public purpose in the Hampton Roads Center North area. The closed session is allowed under Virginia law to protect the Authority's negotiating position. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) for real property acquisition in Hampton Roads Center North
• Approval of minutes from July 3, 2024 meeting
• No public hearings or public comment are scheduled

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes approval of past minutes, reports, committee reports, old business, and new business. No specific action items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the agenda, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Reports
• Committee reports
• Old business
• New business

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda covering approval of past minutes, reports, committee reports, old and new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

Commission on the Arts

The Outside Arts Agencies Grants Process Committee is meeting to review all grant applications, commission member feedback, and coordinating documents. The committee will discuss and make decisions, culminating in a final recommendation to the Commission on the Arts.

• Review of all grant applications
• Discussion of commission member feedback
• Final recommendation for the Commission

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts is holding its regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, approval of past minutes, committee reports, old and new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Committee reports
• Old business
• New business

Commission on the Arts

This is a procedural-only agenda with no substantive items listed. The Commission on the Arts will call the meeting to order, approve past minutes, hear reports and committee reports, and address old and new business before adjourning. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are identified in the agenda.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Reports
• Committee reports
• Old business
• New business

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts is meeting on May 6, 2027, at The American Theatre. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, approval of minutes, reports, committee reports, old and new business, and adjournment—with no specific decisions or discussion topics listed.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Reports
• Committee reports
• Old business
• New business

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts is meeting on June 3, 2027, at The American Theatre. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, approval of minutes, reports, committee reports, old and new business, and adjournment—with no specific decisions or discussion topics listed.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Reports
• Committee reports
• Old business
• New business

Wetlands Board Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Wetlands Board will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider two joint permit applications. The first is a request from St. Mary Star of the Sea School to modify wetlands and shoreline for erosion control and habitat creation. The second is from Dominion Energy Virginia to permanently impact 27 square feet of wetlands to install a pad-mounted transformer. A work session precedes the meeting, and a site visit is scheduled for August 18.

• Joint Permit Application 2025-1994: St. Mary Star of the Sea School, 14 N Willard Ave, modify 17,393 sq ft of wetlands/uplands, net gain of 5,763 sq ft of vegetated wetlands
• Joint Permit Application 2026-0352: Dominion Energy Virginia, 349 Dandy Point Rd, permanent impact of 27 sq ft of wetlands for pad-mounted transformer
• Site visit on August 18, 2026, 3:00 p.m. at 349 Dandy Point Rd and 14 N. Willard Ave
• Work session at 4:00 p.m., regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a use permit for Faith Baptist Church to run a private school at 100 Blackburn Lane, a use permit for Shevan Sindy to operate a pawn shop at 1531 E Pembroke Avenue, and a city ordinance amending Chapter 35 (Subdivisions) to align with state code. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 16 meeting and hear a youth planner report.

• Use permit for private school at 100 Blackburn Lane (Faith Baptist Church) with 13 conditions
• Use permit for pawn shop at 1531 E Pembroke Avenue (Shevan Sindy) with 7 conditions
• Ordinance amending Chapter 35 (Subdivisions) to align with state code
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026 work session and regular meeting
• Youth Planner report to the commission

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Nominating Sub-Committee will meet to consider prospective membership applications in a closed session, as allowed by Virginia law. The sub-committee will also discuss member attendance and consider a resolution certifying the closed meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the closed-session review of applications.

• Closed session to discuss prospective Committee membership applications (Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Resolution certifying the closed meeting
• Discussion of member attendance

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities is meeting to approve minutes, hear officer and liaison reports, and receive remarks from Mayor Gray. Under new business, the committee will discuss a proclamation recognizing the International Week of the Deaf (September 20-26, 2026) and criteria for providing sponsorships to partner organizations. The agenda also includes work plan progress updates and public comment.

• Proclamation recognizing International Week of the Deaf (September 20-26, 2026)
• Discussion of criteria for providing sponsorships to partner organizations
• Work Plan Progress Updates under unfinished business
• Approval of June 11, 2026 minutes
• Treasurer's report

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This agenda contains no substantive items; it only directs readers to the city website for meeting materials. The City Council meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, but no decisions or discussions are listed here.

Town and Gown Committee

Clean City Commission

The Hampton Clean City Commission will hold its regular full commission meeting, including approval of July minutes and updates from council and staff. The main discussion items are board member absenteeism, the commission's standard operating procedures and mission statement, and a review of goals and objectives. The agenda also includes announcements for upcoming volunteer events and cleanups.

• Discussion of board member absenteeism
• Discussion of HCCC SOP and mission statement
• Review of HCCC goals and objectives
• Speaker: Melanie Paul
• Volunteer opportunities: Grooving by the Bay Litter Free Event, International Coastal Cleanup, Back to School Cleanups

Electoral Board

The City of Hampton Electoral Board will meet on multiple dates to canvass the results of the August 4, 2026 Republican Primary and conduct any other necessary business. The meetings will take place at the Voter Registrar's Office, with provisional ballot review beginning on August 5 at 1:00 PM.

• Canvass August 4, 2026 Republican Primary results
• Review provisional ballots starting August 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• Meetings at Voter Registrar's Office, 101 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
• Additional meeting on August 7, 2026 (time TBD)

The Hampton Electoral Board canvassed the Republican Primary results and accepted them with no changes. Four provisional ballots were reviewed and all were accepted. Training dates for the November 3, 2026 election were announced. The meeting was procedural with no contested decisions.

• Accepted election results with no changes
• Accepted 2 provisional ballots from Lindsay Precinct
• Accepted 1 provisional ballot from Patrick Precinct
• Accepted 1 provisional ballot from Machen Precinct
• Announced training dates for Officers of Election and Chiefs for Nov 3 election

Economic Development Authority

The Hampton Economic Development Authority’s Loan and Grant Review Committee will meet to review financial statements and consider a motion to recommend increasing a facade improvement grant for Little Chicago, LLC’s property at 16 N. Mallory Street from $14,487 to $17,135. The project includes exterior repairs and accessibility upgrades for a mixed-use building in the Phoebus Historic District.

• Motion to increase Facade Improvement Grant for Little Chicago, LLC at 16 N. Mallory Street from $14,487 to $17,135
• Review of EDA Towne Trust and Local Government Investment Pool statements for May, June, and July 2026
• Review of EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balances as of May, June, and July 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board announced that its regular meeting set for August 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. will not take place. The cancellation was issued in accordance with the City of Hampton’s FOIA compliance policy, which requires notice of changes to meeting times or locations. No agenda items were considered at this meeting.

• Meeting scheduled for Aug 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. cancelled

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts will review all grant applications, discuss award amounts and grant period dates, and decide whether to approve the applications and related documents. The meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the American Theatre Lecture Hall.

• Review of all grant applications and coordinating documents
• Discussion of grant award amounts
• Finalize grant period dates
• Approve all applications and coordinating documents

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda lists procedural items only and no formal decisions are scheduled.

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Hampton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 3, 2026. Public hearings are scheduled for an appeal of a zoning determination regarding reconstruction of a multi-family dwelling at 209-A Island Cove Court, and two requests to reduce front and side street setbacks for a new single-family dwelling at 202 Lighthouse Drive.

• Appeal AZ26-0001: Judy Worthington challenges Zoning Administrator's determination on reconstruction of multi-family unit at 209-A Island Cove Ct
• Variance VA26-00010: Request to reduce front yard setback from 30 ft to 23.1 ft for new SFD at 202 Lighthouse Dr
• Variance VA26-00013: Request to reduce side street setback from 15 ft to 8.6 ft for corner lot at 202 Lighthouse Dr
• Minutes from July 6, 2026 meeting will be considered for approval

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board will hold its monthly meeting to receive department updates, discuss winter projects for 2026-27, and review Capital Improvement Program recommendations for fiscal year 2028. The board will also hear Peninsula Pilots updates and address new business items.

• 2026-27 Winter Projects discussion
• CIP Project Recommendations for FY28 review
• Peninsula Pilots Updates

Wetlands Board Agendas & Minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Hampton Economic Development Authority will review financial statements and the department report, hold a closed session on a sublease agreement, certify the closed meeting, and consider a new $80,000 grant award. The grant is for the Hampton Community Cultural Athletic and Visitor Attraction program. The meeting also includes routine old and other business items.

• Review of Towne Trust and Local Government Investment Pool statements and loan/grant fund balances as of June 30, 2026
• Economic Development Department status report
• Closed session to consult legal counsel on an existing sublease agreement
• Certification of the closed meeting per Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(8)
• Motion to approve an $80,000 grant to Victory Lane Motorsports, LLC

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several land‑use applications, including a rezoning of 1.94 acres at 1772 Old Buckroe Road and a 5.5‑acre rezoning at 1534‑1540 West Queen Street. The agenda also contains use permits for 68 multifamily units at the Queen Street parcels, a multifamily project at 1044 Von Schilling Drive, and a used‑car sales operation at 690 Bell Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 18 meeting and hear staff reports.

• Rezoning Application No. 26-0222: 1772 Old Buckroe Rd, ~1.94 acres, from R‑11 to R‑8, allowing one single‑family home and four duplexes (9 units total)
• Rezoning Application No. 26-0218: 1534, 1538, 1540 W Queen St, ~5.5 acres, from MD‑4/ R‑13 to MD‑4 with conditions for a multifamily development
• Use Permit Application No. 26-0219: 1534‑1540 W Queen St, permits 68 multifamily dwelling units in the MD‑4 district
• Use Permit Application No. 26-0221: 1044 Von Schilling Drive, permits multifamily dwellings
• Use Permit Application No. 26-0226: 690 Bell Street, permits used‑car sales operation

Town and Gown Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will approve minutes from June 9, 2026, and conduct roundtable updates.

The Town and Gown Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, did not take place because no quorum was present. As a result, no minutes were recorded and no business was conducted.

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission will review the Director’s Report, hear public comments, and discuss a hurricane preparedness briefing from Joe Walsh of Emergency Management. Commissioners will also share real challenges from District 5 and receive updates from several commission committees. No specific voting items are listed on the agenda.

• Hurricane Preparedness briefing – Joe Walsh, Emergency Management
• Public comments session (Items to be Presented by the Public)
• Real Challenges & Lessons Learned – Don Butcher, District 5
• Committee updates: Neighborhood Resource Review, Development & Training, Nominating, Youth Commission

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board will review the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will update on ongoing projects such as election‑officer software, precinct technology upgrades, ADA compliance checks, and voter‑engagement efforts. New business includes legislative updates, Virginia Department of Elections guidance, and preparation for the August primary election. A closed session will address voting‑equipment security and the review, appointment, and assignment of officers of election under Virginia Code §§ 2.2‑3711(A)(34) and (A)(1).

• Approve 06/04/26 meeting minutes
• Status update on software for officer recordkeeping
• Precinct technology upgrades, including phone line expansion
• Precinct ADA compliance checklist and site‑visit schedule
• Closed‑session discussion of voting equipment security and officer of election appointments

The Electoral Board approved a motion to purchase additional scanners, tabulators, and Express Vote machines from E S & S during the current fiscal year, with implementation planned for 2027. The board also appointed new officers of election for each precinct and authorized a closed session to discuss voting security matters. All motions were seconded and approved.

• Approved purchase of new voting equipment from E S & S for 2027
• Appointed new officers of election (Unaffiliated: Jeanie Belgrade; Republican: John Chapman, Nancy Reynolds, Brian Pittman; Democrat: Carmen Stupice, Shante Batten)
• Authorized closed session to discuss voting security and officer appointments
• Certified that closed session covered only exempted public business
• Changed community event date to August 9
• Set Sunday early voting for 7/19 and 7/26, 12:00‑5:00
• Set Saturday early voting for 7/25 and 8/1, 9:00‑5:00
• Adopted FOIA change requiring agenda posting for all city meetings

City Council Agendas & Minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was issued on July 1, 2026 and references the city’s FOIA compliance policy for public meeting notices. No agenda items or decisions are being considered at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the July 7, 2026 meeting
• Reference to City of Hampton FOIA compliance policy

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the May meeting minutes, hear a presentation by the Virginia Department of Health (Hampton & Peninsula Health District) delivered by Jessika Carney, receive reports from its subcommittees and lead agency, and open a public comment period before adjourning.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Presentation by Virginia Department of Health (Hampton & Peninsula Health District) – Jessika Carney
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports
• Public comment period

The committee heard a presentation on the revitalized Senior Olympics program, now named 'Timeless Titans,' scheduled for September 21-25, 2026, with events at various community centers. The June meeting minutes were unanimously approved. A panel discussion on Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's is tentatively planned for September. No formal votes or decisions were taken beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved June meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on 'Timeless Titans' Senior Olympics program (Sept 21-25, 2026)

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board meeting set for July 6, 2026 at 12 p.m. has been cancelled. The cancellation follows the City of Hampton’s FOIA compliance policy for public meeting notices.

• Meeting cancellation for July 6, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear requests for Chesapeake Bay Exceptions and variances to allow new single-family dwellings and reduce green space requirements in the Resource Protection Area. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on EX26-00001: Chesapeake Bay Exception for new impervious area
• Public hearing on VA26-00006: Variance to reduce side Special Green Area to 0 feet
• Public hearing on VA26-00007: Variance to reduce rear Special Green Area to 0 feet
• Public hearing on VA26-00008: Variance to reduce side Special Green Area to 0 feet
• Public hearing on VA26-00009: Variance to reduce rear Special Green Area to 0 feet

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The HSCAC Hospitality Subcommittee will meet on July 6, 2026. The provided document contains the meeting announcement and general city administrative instructions regarding public meeting compliance, but lists no specific agenda items for discussion.

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments will hold hearings to review requested changes to property valuations for FY2027. The board will consider appeals based on fair market value, equalization, and data accuracy.

• Appeal for 5201 W Mercury Blvd: requested total of $2,612,800 vs recommended $7,240,300
• Appeal for E Claiborne Sq: requested total of $4,400,000 vs recommended $7,615,200
• Appeal for 4200 Kilgore Ave: requested total of $4,600,000 vs recommended $8,119,600
• Appeal for 2001 Commerce Dr: requested total of $58,000,000 vs recommended $62,630,900
• Appeal for 135 Lassiter Dr: requested total of $7,788,300 vs recommended $9,697,300

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments heard 10 appeal cases for FY2027. In every instance, the Board voted to affirm the current assessments based on fair market value or equalization. The Board also discussed the amount of information required in Assessor presentations to ensure a complete record for potential court proceedings.

• Affirmed assessment for 5201 W Mercury Blvd (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment for E Claiborne Sq (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment for 4200 Kilgore Ave (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment for 2001 Commerce Dr (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment for 135 Lassiter Dr (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment for 1072 W Mercury Blvd (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment for 1062 W Mercury Blvd (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment for 1050 W Mercury Blvd (4-0)

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

Wetlands Board Agendas & Minutes

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Hampton Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments will hear appeals for three properties in FY2027. For each case the board will consider the assessor's recommended total value and the owner's requested assessment change. The properties are 6 MAC ALVA DR, 77 GRAYS LNDG, and 3 THIMBLE SHOALS CT.

• 6 MAC ALVA DR – Owner: Keith Walker; Assessor recommended total $161,100; owner requested $108,000; reason: Incomplete or Incorrect Data
• 77 GRAYS LNDG – Owner: Andrea Bynum; Assessor recommended total $336,900; owner requested $217,000; reason: Equalization and Fair Market Value and Incomplete or Incorrect Data
• 3 THIMBLE SHOALS CT – Owner: Angela M Blackwell; Assessor recommended total $967,600; owner requested $830,800; reason: Equalization

The Board of Review affirmed the current assessments for the Walker Keith and Andrea Bynum properties after motions were made and seconded. It approved an adjustment to the improvement value for the Angela Blackwell property based on the appraiser’s recommendation. All votes were recorded as shown in the minutes.

• Affirmed current assessment for 6 Mac Alva Dr (Walker Keith) – motion by G. Cliff Moore, seconded by Pamela F. Christiansen (all yeas)
• Affirmed current assessment for 77 Grays Lndg (Andrea Bynum) – motion by Carl D. Burt, seconded by G. Cliff Moore (all yeas)
• Adjusted improvement value for 3 Thimble Shoals Ct (Angela Blackwell) – motion by Carl D. Burt, seconded by Pamela F. Christiansen (2 yeas, 1 abstain)