Hampton public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three use permit requests involving a communication tower and two restaurants. The body will also receive a monthly report from the Youth Planners.

• Use Permit 24-0456: Virginia Electric and Power Company request to relocate and operate a communication tower at 902 G Street
• Use Permit 24-0489: A & A Loyalty Group request for a Restaurant 3 at 87 Lincoln Street
• Use Permit 24-0490: Raising Canes Restaurants LLC request for a Restaurant 3 at 1044 W. Mercury Blvd. with weekend hours until 3:00 AM

The Hampton Planning Commission recommended approval of a Use Permit for Karma Restaurant and Lounge to expand into 85 Lincoln Street as a Restaurant 3, with extended hours until 2 AM and a revised security plan. The commission also recommended approval of a communication tower relocation for Virginia Electric and Power Company and a Restaurant 3 permit for Raising Cane's. The Karma application initially failed twice before passing with a modified motion.

• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting as amended (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Use Permit 24-0456 for Virginia Electric and Power Company communication tower relocation at 902 G Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Use Permit 24-0489 for Karma Restaurant and Lounge expansion to 85 Lincoln Street with extended hours and security plan (5-1)
• Recommended approval of Use Permit 24-0490 for Raising Cane's Restaurant 3 at 1044 W. Mercury Blvd. (6-0)

Commission on the Arts

The Public Art Subcommittee of the Hampton Commission on the Arts will meet to work on the proposed public art project process. The meeting includes approval of minutes and discussion of procedures, with no specific projects or dollar amounts detailed.

• Work on proposed public art project process

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss new business. The body will focus on finalizing Unity Awards and the 249 Ninja Toy Drive service.

• Finalization of Unity Awards
• 249 Ninja Toy Drive Service
• Volunteer recruitment for 249 Ninja Toy Drive on December 22, 2024

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board completed the canvass of the November 2024 election, handling 2,895 provisional ballots—2,622 accepted and 273 rejected—with 47 requiring hand-counting. A total of 62,632 ballots were cast in Hampton. The board voted to require chiefs, assistant chiefs, and election officers to attend paid city safety classes, and agreed to contact HPD about the 2025 HU Homecoming parade. Motions to clarify qualifications for chiefs and to accept new precinct boundaries for June 2025 were tabled for further review.

• Canvass of Nov. 2024 election completed: 2,895 provisional ballots, 2,622 accepted, 273 rejected, 47 hand-counted.
• 62,632 total ballots cast in Hampton, down approx. 5% from 2016 and up 6% from 2016 (as stated).
• Motion approved: chiefs, assistant chiefs, and OEs to attend city-offered safety/security classes, paid.
• Tabled until next meeting: motion to clarify policy on chiefs/assistant chiefs election work requirements.
• Tabled until next meeting: motion to adopt new precinct boundaries for the June 2025 election.

The Hampton Electoral Board approved a motion to require Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and all OEs to attend city-offered safety and security classes, with pay. The board tabled two items: clarifying the policy on Chiefs/Assistant Chiefs election work requirements, and accepting new precinct boundaries for the June 2025 election. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and security issues, which was certified as proper.

• Approved motion for Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and OEs to attend paid safety/security classes
• Tabled policy clarification on Chiefs/Assistant Chiefs election work requirements
• Tabled acceptance of new precinct boundaries for June 2025 election
• Certified closed session discussed only personnel and security matters

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss department updates, review a program proposal form, and set goals. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and engage in open discussion. No votes on contracts or ordinances are scheduled.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Themed meeting: Department Overview (Recreation Brief) presentation
• Review of Program Proposal Form
• Department update from Director McCauley including department and board goals
• Open discussion

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority holds a rescheduled monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and receive updates on city projects including locker room renovations and playground inspection. Also on the agenda are updates on winter projects and the Peninsula Pilots, plus discussion of January meeting topics.

• City projects: locker room renovations
• City projects: playground inspection and recommendations
• Winter projects: status of two approved projects
• Peninsula Pilots updates

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its 2024 Annual Senior Awards on December 2 at the Hampton Senior Center. The agenda is entirely ceremonial: opening prayer, musical selections, congratulatory remarks, and the presentation of the 'Works of Heart' Award. No business items or decisions will be discussed.

• Presentation of the 'Works of Heart' Award by SCAC Chair, Vice Chair, and City Council members
• Congratulatory remarks by Deputy City Manager Brian DeProfio
• Musical selections by Evangelist Jacqueline Quash
• Opening prayer and blessing by City Councilmember Steven L. Brown

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Hampton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting on December 2, 2024. Five public hearing items are on the agenda: two variance requests for a carport at 131 Deep Run Rd, a Chesapeake Bay Exception to increase impervious surface at 323 Vista Point Rd, and two appeals of denied short-term rental permits. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• VA24-00022 & VA24-00029: Marvin Burger requests variances to reduce front and side yard setbacks at 131 Deep Run Rd to build a carport.
• EX24-00003: William Judge requests a Chesapeake Bay Exception to increase impervious surface from 2,768 to 4,736 sq ft at 323 Vista Point Rd.
• AZ24-00006: Myss Stephens appeals denial of a short-term rental permit at 1665 N Mallory St due to proximity to another approved rental.
• AZ24-00007: Jason Valentine appeals denial of a short-term rental permit at 125 N Fourth St due to reaching the maximum density limit in the STR Zone.

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning and use permit applications, including requests for a memory care nursing home and multifamily conversions. The body will also review three ordinances to update stormwater management cross-references in the city code.

• Rezoning of +/- 1.09 acres at 1807 W Queen Street for a nursing home
• Rezoning of +0.29 acres at 1814 Kecoughtan Road for multifamily conversion
• Use permit for a private school age range expansion at 66 Big Bethel Road
• Use permit for a restaurant with live entertainment and outdoor dining at 1144 Big Bethel Road
• Use permit for a short-term rental at 1536 Morgan Dr

Animal Response Team Advisory Committee

The Hampton Animal Response Team Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 18, 2024, receive reports from the city manager and animal control, and discuss current trends. Old business includes a discussion of the Paws, Claws & Tails event. No new business or public hearings are listed.

• Review and approval of July 18, 2024 minutes
• City Manager’s Report
• H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) Report
• Discussion of Paws, Claws & Tails event under Old Business

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board conducted a risk-limiting audit of the November 5 election for U.S. Senate, pulling 24 ballots from 19 sealed boxes across precincts. The audit confirmed the tabulated outcome: 18 votes for Kaine and 6 for Cao, with no over- or under-votes.

• 24 ballots pulled from 19 sealed boxes across Hampton precincts
• Kaine received 18 votes, Cao received 6 votes, no over/under votes
• Audit board used random selection methods including K-cut and computer randomization
• Meeting lasted from 10:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Citizens’ Engagement Advisory and Review Commission (CEARC)

The Citizens’ Engagement Advisory and Review Commission will hold its bi-monthly meeting. Action items include approving the September 28, 2024 retreat minutes. New business covers a presentation on Virginia Freedom of Information Act compliance, updates on the Unity Awards, and upcoming trainings. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes on ordinances, contracts, or significant policy changes.

• Review and approval of annual retreat meeting minutes from September 28, 2024
• Compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act – Brandi A. Law, Senior Deputy City Attorney
• Unity Awards update – Gabe Diaz, Executive Director
• Upcoming trainings discussion
• Announcements: 249 Ninja Toy Drive (Dec 22, 2024) and Unity Awards (Feb 22, 2025)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will vote on two major motions: a performance agreement with Liebherr-America involving multiple city and state entities, and the assignment of hotel incentive agreements from T Peninsula Hotel to Opal Hotels. Also on the agenda are a closed session for legal consultation on the Strawman transaction, committee reports, and committee assignments.

• Motion to approve a Commonwealth's Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement with Liebherr-America, Inc. and related local incentive grant
• Motion to assign economic development and tourism incentive agreements from T Peninsula Hotel VA, LLC to Opal Hotels - Hampton, LLC
• Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(8) for legal consultation on the Strawman transaction
• Status report on certain EDA matters and committee assignments

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities will meet to consider funding recommendations from the Grant Sub-Committee for applications received. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, officer and liaison reports, and committee updates. No other substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Consideration of Grant Sub-Committee funding recommendations for applications received

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission holds a monthly meeting with routine procedural items including approval of October minutes, sub-committee selections, and discussion of Unity Awards. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.

• Sub-Committee Selections – assignments for working groups
• Unity Awards – discussion of recognition recipients
• Approval of October meeting minutes
• DEI & Me introductory segment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on November 12, 2024. Agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, election of Chair and Vice Chair, board training, a themed meeting on special events, and review of a program proposal form. The Department Update from Director McCauley and open discussion are also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific rezonings, contracts, or fee changes listed.

• Election of Chair & Vice Chair as part of Board Member Updates
• Review of Program Proposal Form for new or modified programs
• Themed Meeting discussion on Special Events
• Department Update by Director McCauley

Town and Gown Committee

The committee will vote on the October 8 meeting minutes and hear key updates since the last meeting. No substantive decisions, public hearings, or financial items are on the agenda. The next meeting is set for December 10, 2024.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Key updates from October meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority's Transaction Committee will meet to approve minutes and then hold a closed session under Virginia law to discuss acquiring property in the Hampton Roads Center North area. No public action or vote on the acquisition is scheduled during the open portion.

• Approval of minutes from July 3, 2024 meeting
• Closed session for discussion of real property acquisition in Hampton Roads Center North area (Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3))

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board met over multiple days to canvass election results and address provisional ballots. They discovered a human error in one precinct that credited candidate Natalie Kidd with 601 extra votes. The board processed 2,895 provisional ballots, accepting 2,622 and rejecting 273. Discussions included questions about ballot counting procedures and the timing of election result releases.

• Error discovered giving candidate Natalie Kidd an additional 601 votes, attributed to human error
• 2,895 provisional ballots addressed: 2,622 accepted, 273 rejected
• Two provisional ballots (Thomas O'Donnell and Ms. Fleming) accepted as valid
• Democratic Chairman Ghana asked about selection process for precinct chiefs and assistant chiefs
• 47 provisional ballots hand-counted because DS200 could not read voter markings

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

This rescheduled meeting of the Peninsula Stadium Authority will cover contract updates including a proposed amendment to the Peninsula Pilots lease, seating safety and accessibility improvements, and elevator maintenance. The board will also review city projects such as locker room renovations and a playground inspection, discuss winter projects, and hold a long-term capital improvement planning discussion.

• Locker Room Renovations (City Projects)
• Playground Inspection & Recommendations
• Seating Safety and Accessibility contract update
• Elevator Maintenance contract update
• Peninsula Pilots Lease Amendment

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to discuss preserving the future success of the Hampton Jazz & Music Festival. No votes or binding decisions are expected; the agenda consists of procedural items and this single discussion topic.

• Discussion on preserving future success of the Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is holding a largely procedural meeting. Items include a presentation by Megan Grigorian from the Foodbank, subcommittee and lead agency reports, and approval of October meeting minutes. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Presentation by Megan Grigorian (Foodbank)
• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Subcommittee and lead agency reports
• Public comment period

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

This meeting includes a work session on new zoning ordinance amendments and a regular meeting with three public hearings. The Board will consider a variance for an 8-foot fence, an appeal for a 52-lot single-family subdivision, and an appeal for a short-term rental permit. Two items were deferred from the October 7 meeting.

• Variance request to increase rear-yard fence height from 6 to 8 feet at 8308 Orcutt Ave
• Appeal of zoning administrator's denial of setback waiver for a 52-lot subdivision at Westview Landing on multiple parcels off Old Mallory Rd
• Appeal of zoning administrator's denial of short-term rental permit at 319 Buckroe Ave due to proximity to another approved rental

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on upcoming events and materials. Discussions include planning for July 4, 2025, and the Battle of Hampton. The body will also review the status of the project's landing page and marketing strategy.

• July 4, 2025 event update
• Battle of Hampton event update
• Sail Virginia event update
• Landing page and website status
• Marketing and advertising strategy

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee holds a routine monthly meeting. Agenda items include approval of previous minutes, a director's report on the Capital Improvement Plan, and discussion of a beer branding update under old business. No votes or formal decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2024 meeting
• Director's Report: Capital Improvement Plan update
• Old Business: Beer Branding Update

Hampton Federal Area Development Authority

The Authority will meet to approve minutes from July 8, 2024, and receive reports from various development and housing entities. The agenda includes updates on JBLEP-4 and HRMFF A.

• Approval of July 8, 2024 minutes
• Hampton Economic Development report
• Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority report
• JBLEP-4 update
• HRMFF A update

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

This is a grant sub-committee meeting of the Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities. The sole agenda item is discussion of grant applications received. No specific applications or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discuss grant applications received

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton (VA) Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for 0.88 acres at 1721 N King Street, along with two use permits (Virginia Peninsula Foodbank community center and Hampton University floor plan amendment), a new sanitary sewer pump station on Lasalle Avenue, and adoption of the 2024 Natural Infrastructure Resilience Plan. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive a youth planner briefing.

• Rezoning of 1721 N King Street (0.88 acres) from Multiple Residential (R-M) and Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) with conditions
• Use permit by Virginia Peninsula Foodbank for a community center on +4.5 acres at 112 Research Drive
• Use permit amendment by Hampton University to allow flexible floor plan and commercial kitchen at 2 Eaton St (14th floor of Harbor Center)
• Planning Commission Action for a new sanitary sewer pump station on Lasalle Avenue (LRSN 2000401) to support pending multifamily and townhouse development
• Adoption of the 2024 Natural Infrastructure Resilience Plan as an amendment to the Hampton Community Plan

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a Memorandum of Understanding for the demolition of 1934 Coliseum Drive. The body will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters and real property in the Downtown area and Pembroke Avenue corridor.

• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding for the demolition of 1934 Coliseum Drive
• Closed session regarding real property disposition in the Downtown area
• Closed session regarding real property acquisition in the Pembroke Avenue corridor
• Closed session regarding personnel salaries, appointments, and performance
• Review of Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities will consider a proposed slate of officers and hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The agenda also includes a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presentation and a City Attorney's Office Support Overview. Routine items include approval of September minutes and various reports.

• Consideration of proposed slate of officers and elections for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presentation
• City Attorney's Office Support Overview
• Approve September 12, 2024 minutes
• Treasurer's Report

Electoral Board

The board established the timeline for pre-processing mailed-in ballots and the post-election Risk Limiting Audit. Members discussed the need for voter access to the Registrar's office during the HU Homecoming parade on October 26.

• Pre-processing of early mailed-in ballots begins October 14 at 10:00 a.m.
• Election Day canvass scheduled for November 5 at 7:00 p.m.
• Risk Limiting Audit to commence November 19 and be completed by December 2.
• Discussion of voter detours during the HU Homecoming parade on October 26.

Town and Gown Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Town and Gown Committee. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and key updates. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Key updates from September meeting (no details provided)
• Next meeting set for November 12, 2024

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will hold a rescheduled meeting to review financial statements, discuss locker room renovations and playground inspection, consider proposals for seating safety and elevator maintenance, and deliberate on a lease amendment with the Peninsula Pilots baseball team.

• Approval of September 9 meeting minutes
• FY21-22 Financial Statements and audit status
• Locker room renovations at War Memorial Stadium
• Hudson & Associates proposal for seating safety and accessibility
• Pilots lease amendment extension and other changes

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. Business includes approving prior meeting minutes, selecting sub-committee members, and discussing the Unity Awards. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Sub-Committee Selections
• Unity Awards discussion
• Approval of October meeting minutes
• 249 Ninja Toy Drive on December 22, 2024 (announcement only)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations from the Voter Registrar's Office and the Peninsula Agency on Aging. No votes or policy decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, subcommittee and lead agency reports, and public comment.

• Presentation by Tara Morgan of the Voter Registrar's Office
• Presentation by William Massey of the Peninsula Agency on Aging
• Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several requests for zoning variances. These include requests to reduce yard setbacks for residential additions and decks, and an appeal regarding a proposed 52-lot subdivision.

• VA24-00020: Variance for side yard setbacks at 25 Wallace Rd
• VA24-00023: Variance for side yard setback at 2707 W Weaver Rd for a 12-foot by 19-foot addition
• VA24-00024: Variance for side yard setback at 313 Union St for an unpermitted covered deck
• VA24-00025, VA24-00026, VA24-00027: Three variances for green area requirements at 235 Benthall Rd
• AZ24-00004: Appeal regarding a proposed 52-lot subdivision including 51 Battle Rd and other parcels

Economic Development Authority

The committee will hold a closed session under state law to discuss acquiring real property for a public purpose in the Buckroe area. They will also approve minutes from July 3, 2024. No other items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss real property acquisition in Buckroe area
• Approval of minutes from July 3, 2024

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on October 1, 2024. Items include approval of minutes, election of officers, board training, and a themed discussion on athletics. The board will review and approve the top 5 capital improvement projects and consider a program proposal form. A department update from Director McCauley is also scheduled.

• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Review and approval of top 5 CIP projects
• Review of program proposal form
• Department update from Director McCauley

Citizens’ Engagement Advisory and Review Commission (CEARC)

The commission is meeting for an annual retreat to conduct officer elections and review bylaws. The session includes a year overview and a commitment to excellence action item.

• Review and approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
• Officer elections
• Review of bylaws

Hampton VA250 Committee

The Hampton VA250 Committee meets to discuss planning for the 250th anniversary of the United States, including events for July 4, 2025, the Battle of Hampton, and Sail Virginia. The committee also reviews updates on materials such as a logo, calendar, website, and promotional items, as well as subcommittee reports on volunteers, education, and outreach.

• Events update on July 4, 2025, Battle of Hampton, and Sail Virginia
• Materials update: Logo, calendar, landing page, Jotform, table drapes, flyer
• Committee updates on volunteers, education, neighborhood outreach, events, marketing, historical interpretation
• Committee breakouts scheduled for future discussion

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting for its monthly session. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of previous minutes, reports from the chairman and director, and discussion of old and new business. No specific substantive actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Wetlands Board Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Wetlands Board will hold a regular meeting on September 24, 2024, to consider Joint Permit Application 2024-0183. The application by Ocean20 LLC seeks to install riprap revetment along 60 feet of shoreline to stabilize a failing seawall and protect against erosion. A site visit is scheduled for September 17. The proposed work would impact 300 square feet of intertidal mudflats.

• Joint Permit Application 2024-0183: Ocean20 LLC requests to install approximately 1,070 sq ft of riprap revetment with a splash apron and upland fill at 462 Wind Mill Point Rd
• Project would stabilize 60 linear feet of shoreline over an existing failing concrete seawall
• Proposed revetment would impact 300 square feet of mudflats within the intertidal zone
• Site visit scheduled for September 17, 2024, 4:00 p.m. at 462 Wind Mill Point Rd
• Application available for review in the Community Development Department, 5th floor, City Hall

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities is holding a nominating committee meeting to discuss and prepare a slate of officers for Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. This is the primary substantive item on the agenda. The next full committee meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024.

• Discuss and prepare slate of officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application by Cornerstone Custom Homes LLC to rezone 0.35 acres at 67 W Little Back River Road from R-9 to R-4, allowing two single-family detached homes. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and dispose of three short-term rental use permits deferred from March 2024: one withdrawal request and two that have converted to Zoning Administrator Permits. Other business includes approval of August meeting minutes and a report from the Youth Planners.

• Rezoning application 24-0399 for 67 W Little Back River Road (0.35 acres) from R-9 to R-4 with proffered conditions
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Withdrawal request for Use Permit 23-0280 (short-term rental at 507 Whealton Road) requires commission action
• Use Permit 23-0352 (28 Castle Haven Rd) and 23-0353 (100 Baker Farm Dr) converted to Zoning Administrator Permits; presented for record clarity
• Approval of minutes from the August 22, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

Animal Response Team Advisory Committee

The Hampton Animal Response Team Advisory Committee will meet to approve July minutes, hear city manager and animal control reports, and discuss the Paws, Claws & Tails event. No proposed ordinances or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• City Manager's Report
• H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) Report
• Discussion of Paws, Claws & Tails event
• Public comment period

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and receive updates on the Hampton Arts Season and public art initiatives. No public hearings or significant decisions are listed; the agenda consists of routine reports and administrative items.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Hampton Arts Season update
• Public Art update
• New business discussion
• Old business discussion

Economic Development Authority

The EDA will hold a closed session to discuss two prospective businesses and the acquisition of real property in Hampton Roads Center and Langley Research and Development Park. Additionally, the board will consider approving a memorandum of understanding for the demolition of 112 Kings Way, granting a public pedestrian easement along Pine Chapel Road, and authorizing a use permit application for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank at 112 Research Drive. The board will also receive presentations on the Eastern Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority and the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Closed session for two prospective businesses and real property acquisition (Hampton Roads Center and Langley Park)
• Motion to approve MOU for demolition of 112 Kings Way
• Motion to grant public pedestrian easement along Pine Chapel Road
• Motion to authorize use permit application for Virginia Peninsula Foodbank at 112 Research Drive
• Appointments including Assistant Treasurer and committee alternates

The Hampton Economic Development Authority approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City for demolition of EDA property at 112 Kings Way, granted a public pedestrian access easement along Pine Chapel Road, authorized a use permit application for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank at 112 Research Drive, and made several appointments including Michael A. Yaskowsky as Assistant Treasurer and Leonard L. Sledge to the Hampton Roads Center Owners Association. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with one member absent. The board also heard presentations on EVRIFA and the Capital Improvement Plan, and held a closed session for property and business discussions.

• Approved MOU with City for demolition of 112 Kings Way (5-0)
• Granted public pedestrian access easement along Pine Chapel Road to City (5-0)
• Authorized use permit application for Virginia Peninsula Foodbank at 112 Research Drive (5-0)
• Appointed Michael A. Yaskowsky as Assistant Treasurer (5-0)
• Appointed Leonard L. Sledge to Hampton Roads Center Owners Association (5-0)
• Approved committee assignments including Dianne Suber to PIFC (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 16, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission is meeting to review FY24 and provide an overview of FY25. The agenda includes discussions on CUC Bylaws and a 'Commitment to Excellence' action item.

• Review and approval of April, May, and June 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of CUC Bylaws
• FY24 Review
• FY25 Overview
• DEI & ME action item

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The committee is meeting to conduct regular business, including the approval of August 8, 2024, minutes and a treasurer's report. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

Town and Gown Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Town and Gown Committee. The agenda includes the election of officers and approval of the August 13, 2024 meeting minutes. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Election of officers
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Key updates since the August meeting

The Town and Gown Committee elected Tracy Staten as Chair and Tina Banks-Gray as Vice Chair, with a motion by Leonard Sledge and second by Nicole Clark, passed by roll call. The committee also approved the August 12, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of updates from member organizations.

• Elected Tracy Staten as Chair and Tina Banks-Gray as Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: approval of June 2024 minutes, followed by a themed discussion on the FY26 Capital Budget Process, a department update, and open discussion. No final votes or actions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and advisory.

• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Themed meeting on FY26 Capital Budget Process
• Department update from Director McCauley
• Open discussion period

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the June 11, 2024 minutes and received a briefing on the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process. The board reviewed five proposed CIP projects but deferred ranking their top five recommendations to the October meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on completed projects and a discussion of program proposal instructions.

• Approved June 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed five FY26 CIP projects; top-5 ranking deferred to October meeting
• Deferred feedback on program proposal instructions to October meeting

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to conduct board training and receive a presentation from the Office of the Assessor of Real Estate. The body will also review reports from subcommittees and lead agencies.

• Board training conducted by Angela King
• Presentation by Michele Packard from the Office of the Assessor of Real Estate
• Approval of August meeting minutes

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee approved a motion to accept a yearly demographic report from the Challenges Facing Seniors subcommittee. The committee also approved the August minutes with corrections and received updates on city events and the Office of the Assessor of Real Estate.

• Approved August minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved yearly demographic report from Challenges Facing Seniors subcommittee (all in favor)

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on eight variance requests, including a series of setbacks reductions proposed by Barbara C Colgan to subdivide four parcels into nine lots on Bellwood Road. One item (VA24-00020) is requesting deferral to October. The board will also elect a vice chair and approve prior meeting minutes.

• VA24-00013-15,17: Colgan requests four variances to reduce rear/front yard setbacks for subdivision of 4 parcels into 9 lots at 725–727 Bellwood Rd and unaddressed parcels.
• VA24-00020: DLJ LLC seeks deferral to Oct 7 for a side-yard setback variance at 25 Wallace Rd.
• VA24-00019: Itzhak LLC requests corner-lot side-yard setback reduction from 15 ft to 5 ft at 1 Lacrosse St.
• VA24-00021: MREA Hampton LLC requests eliminating required green area in parking along W Mercury Blvd for parcel subdivision.
• AZ24-00003: Sascha Winter appeals a notice of violation for an 8-ft fence at 8308 Orcutt Ave (allowed height is 6 ft).

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved four variances for a proposed subdivision at Bellwood Road, each with two staff-recommended conditions, in 4-1 votes with Board Member Rhodes dissenting. The Board also approved a variance for a new single-family dwelling at 1 Lacrosse St (3-2), and a variance for MREA Hampton LLC at 1123 W Mercury Blvd (5-0). A fence appeal at 8308 Orcutt Ave was denied, upholding the Zoning Administrator's violation notice (5-0). One variance request (VA24-00020) was deferred to the October 7, 2024 meeting due to an advertising error.

• Approved variance VA24-00013 for rear yard setback reduction at Bellwood Rd (4-1)
• Approved variance VA24-00014 for front yard setback reduction at Bellwood Rd (4-1)
• Approved variance VA24-00015 for rear yard setback reduction at Bellwood Rd (4-1)
• Approved variance VA24-00017 for front yard setback reduction at Bellwood Rd (4-1)
• Approved variance VA24-00019 for side yard setback reduction at 1 Lacrosse St (3-2)
• Approved variance VA24-00021 for green area reduction at 1123 W Mercury Blvd (5-0)
• Denied appeal AZ24-00003, upholding fence violation notice at 8308 Orcutt Ave (5-0)
• Deferred variance VA24-00020 to October 7, 2024 meeting (5-0)

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will meet to review stadium maintenance and operational updates. The board will discuss the status of locker room renovations and two approved winter projects.

• Locker room renovations
• Safety and accessibility of stands and playgrounds
• Status of two approved winter projects
• Otis Elevator bills
• Upcoming lease renewal

The Peninsula Stadium Authority board approved the July 29 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, which included $4,991 in expenses and a balance of $92,237. The locker room renovation is underway, and two winter projects (pitch clocks at $15k and padded outfield wall at $60k) were previously approved and funded. No new substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved July 29 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report with $4,991 expenses and $92,237 balance (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board approved a two-sided 8.5x11 ballot for November and discussed early voting training beginning September 12. A temporary solution was reached with Hampton University for the October 26 Homecoming parade to improve voter egress, which the Department of Elections accepted. The board also noted the need for more Republican election officers to balance party representation, and plans to conduct a risk-limiting audit after the election with results due by December 2.

• Ballot approved as two-sided 8.5x11, to be printed after Department of Elections approval
• First early-voting training sessions scheduled for September 12 at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm
• Temporary egress fix for HU Homecoming parade on October 26; board hopes HU will move parade week in future years
• DS 200 scanners for early voting to be certified on September 16 at 9:00am
• Approximately 6,000 absentee ballot requests received so far; early voting begins September 20

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Grants Subcommittee is holding a short procedural meeting. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for administrative purposes only.

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities is holding a Nomination Subcommittee meeting on August 22, 2024. The agenda is limited to procedural matters with no specific items or decisions listed.

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee is meeting to review marketing efforts, including recent exhibits and website updates. Members will also discuss grants and receive updates from various subcommittees.

• Marketing updates for Neighborhood Night Out, Neighborhood Huddle, Hospitality Huddle, and African Landing Day
• Review of landing page, website, and Jotform
• Discussion of grants
• Updates from volunteer, education, neighborhood outreach, events, marketing, and historical interpretation committees

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hear a presentation on the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and receive reports on the loan/grant program and department activities. They will hold a closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry expansion under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(5). Under new business, they will consider appointments to board roles and a motion to grant a public pedestrian access easement along Pine Chapel Road to the City of Hampton.

• Presentation on FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2024
• Closed session per VA Code §2.2-3711(A)(5) for prospective business or industry expansion
• Appointment of an Assistant Treasurer to the EDA
• Motion to grant a public pedestrian access easement along Pine Chapel Road to the City of Hampton

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board met to discuss the upcoming special election for City Council (filing deadline August 16), implementation of Ballot on Demand for early voting starting September 20, potential precinct changes, and training schedules for election officials. They also discussed seeking legislative action on early voting length and citizenship verification, and a volunteer recognition event.

• Deadline for candidates to file for Special Election for City Council is August 16 at 5 p.m.
• Board ordered 4 Ballot on Demand printing stations for early voting, delivery September 12.
• Precinct changes being considered for City Hall, Phoebus Library, and HU student voting location.
• Delegate Ward offered to take legislation to Richmond on early voting length and citizenship verification using Social Security numbers.
• Training dates for election officials scheduled from September 12 through October 24.

Town and Gown Committee

The Town and Gown Committee received updates from member organizations on programs, events, and staffing changes. Key operational updates included a new traffic safety program with red light cameras on Mallory Street bridge and Settlers Landing Road, with a grace period in August and fines starting in September. Chair Steve Mallon announced his resignation from the committee due to a new appointment, and the committee discussed finding a replacement.

• Red light cameras to be activated on Mallory Street bridge and Settlers Landing Road, with a grace period in August and fines beginning September
• Hampton City Schools first day: August 26; new teachers welcomed
• Bryant & Stratton 170th anniversary celebration on August 26; CDA bootcamp September 10 with 100% pass rate
• Staffing updates: Cynthia Hudson as Interim City Attorney, Kwasi Obeng as new Assistant City Manager starting September, and Bonnie Brown departed
• Hampton University move-in days for ~1,200 freshmen; first football game September 1

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities is meeting primarily for administrative business including approving minutes and reports. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss recommendations for appointments to the committee.

• Closed session under Virginia code to discuss recommendations for appointments to the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to approve July minutes and hear reports. The agenda includes a presentation by Dr. LaTonya Hughes from Hampton University.

• Presentation by Dr. LaTonya Hughes, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Chair of Graduate Nursing Education at Hampton University

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. Two requests by Kevin Brown seek to reduce side and rear yard setbacks to permit an existing shed at 376 Manning Lane. A third request by Shawn Whitt seeks to reduce the rear yard setback to construct an addition at 111 Clover Street. The board may also approve minutes from the July 1 meeting and discuss new business.

• VA24-00009: Variance to reduce minimum side yard setback from 10.1 ft to 1.4 ft at 376 Manning Ln for an existing shed
• VA24-00010: Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 ft to 4.2 ft at same address for the same shed
• VA24-00018: Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 22.2 ft to 8.1 ft at 111 Clover St to build an addition
• Minutes of the July 1, 2024 meeting to be approved
• New business (unspecified)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee discussed outreach for the Mayor’s upcoming Town Hall on November 4, 2024, including scheduling coordination and a small appreciation token. The committee also set its next meeting for September 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM.

• Plan Mayor’s Town Hall on November 4, 2024, following HSCAC meeting
• Schedule coordination with Joy Mautz for Town Hall agenda
• Next committee meeting scheduled for September 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

This is a meeting notes document from the Senior Residential Living Subcommittee of the Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. The subcommittee discussed increasing communications with residential communities, reorganized facility assignments, and prepared a draft letter for approval. No votes or formal decisions were recorded; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Reorganized list of residential facilities to balance workload among members
• Members agreed to visit assigned facilities by Wednesday to distribute materials
• Drafted a letter for Chairperson Linda Kindred’s approval to inform residential directors of HSCAC benefits
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2024

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will hold its monthly meeting on July 29, 2024, at the War Memorial Stadium Conference Room in Hampton, VA. The agenda includes routine procedural items, financial reports, and discussions on ongoing and upcoming projects such as locker room renovations, safety additions to stands, and winter projects like parking lot repairs and playground updates.

• Locker Room Renovations
• Safety Additions – Stands
• Parking Lots repairs
• Status of Two Approved Projects
• Playground updates

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee is reviewing outreach tools including a one-sheeter and Jotform. Members are discussing activity prioritization and budgeting for year-long commemorations. The meeting includes an overview of the July 4 event in Richmond.

• Review of outreach letter and Jotform
• Planning for year-long commemorations
• Discussion of marketing and sponsorship funding
• Review of community input and exhibition opportunities

Animal Response Team Advisory Committee

The Hampton Animal Response Team Advisory Committee will review minutes, receive reports, and discuss the Paws, Claws & Tails event. The main action is a closed session to discuss recommendations for committee appointments.

• Closed session pursuant to Virginia Code for appointments to the committee
• Discussion of 'Paws, Claws & Tails Event' under old business
• Overview of 'Commitment to Excellence' under new business

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a closed session to discuss acquisition or disposition of real property in the Coliseum Central and Buckroe areas. The board will consider ratifying the acceptance of 37 parcels in Buckroe conveyed by the Hampton Redevelopment Housing Authority and authorizing further property transfers for commercial and mixed-use redevelopment. A resolution to approve an $80,000.00 community grant to Victory Lane Motorsports, LLC is also on the agenda.

• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) for property acquisition/disposition in Coliseum Central and Buckroe
• Ratification of 37 parcels in Buckroe conveyed from Hampton Redevelopment Housing Authority to the EDA
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of all deeds transferred from Housing Authority for commercial/mixed-use redevelopment
• $80,000.00 Hampton Community Cultural, Athletic and Visitor Attraction Grant to Victory Lane Motorsports, LLC
• T-Mobile request to lease property at Hampton Roads Center North Campus for communication equipment

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing fund balances and investment statements for May and June 2024. The committee will also discuss a NASA Technology Commercialization Grant for Advanced Aircraft Company, LLC. A closed session is scheduled to discuss confidential economic development information.

• NASA Technology Commercialization Grant for Advanced Aircraft Company, LLC at 1100 Exploration Way
• Review of Old Point Wealth Management Statements for May and June 2024
• Review of Local Government Investment Pool Investor Statements for May and June 2024
• Review of EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balances for May and June 2024

Town and Gown Committee

The committee reviewed updates from local organizations including Hampton University, the Workforce Council, and the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership. Mayor Tuck reported on upcoming red-light camera enforcement to manage downtown traffic and plans for a new Sister City relationship with Angola.

• Red-light cameras to be used Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00pm, in Downtown
• Hampton City Schools curriculum sales reached $600,000
• Adoption of a city in Angola as a Sister City
• New businesses opening: Teriyaki Madness, CAVA, and Day & Night Cereal Bar
• City purchase of the old Fisherman’s Wharf on Ivy Home Road

Hampton Federal Area Development Authority

The meeting includes briefings from Hampton Economic Development, City Schools, and the Housing Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The body will also receive updates on JBLE-P-4 and HRMFFA and consider recommendations to fill vacancies.

• Approval of January 8, 2024 minutes
• Briefings from economic development, schools, and housing authorities
• Updates regarding JBLE-P-4 and HRMFFA
• Recommendations to fill vacancies

Economic Development Authority

The Transaction Committee will review a request from T-Mobile to lease property at Hampton Roads Center North for communication equipment. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from January 4, 2023.

• T-Mobile lease request for communication equipment in Hampton Roads Center North
• Approval of January 4, 2023, meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board has issued a notice of meeting cancellation. The meetings scheduled for July 2, 2024, and August 6, 2024, will not take place.

• Cancellation of July 2, 2024 meeting
• Cancellation of August 6, 2024 meeting

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will conduct officer elections and review bookkeeping restructuring. The meeting includes updates on locker room projects, parking lots, and safety additions for the stands.

• Election of officers
• Locker room updates
• Safety additions to stands
• 2024-25 winter projects list
• Bookkeeping and restructuring updates

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will review June meeting minutes and hear a presentation on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from Gabe Diaz. The agenda also includes subcommittee and lead agency reports.

• Presentation by Gabe Diaz regarding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct public hearings on two items. These include a request to increase wall sign square footage at 400 Butler Farm Rd and an appeal regarding a fence built in the Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area.

• Variance request for 400 Butler Farm Rd to increase wall sign size from 150 to 194.2 square feet
• Appeal of notice of violation VI-0130350 regarding a fence at 17 Routten Rd

Hampton VA250 Committee

The Hampton VA250 Committee is discussing upcoming commemorative events, including the July 4 celebration at Fort Monroe in 2025. The meeting includes reviews of community outreach strategies and committee activity prioritization. Members are also addressing budgeting for projects such as the Battle of Hampton commemorations and historical interpretation.

• Planning for the VA250 July 4 Event in Richmond
• Discussion of the 2025 July 4 Celebration at Fort Monroe
• Budgeting for year-long commemorations, including a marker series and video series
• Hampton Historical Review presentation by Beth Austin
• Strategies for community outreach and student engagement

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments will conduct appeal hearings for FY2025 property assessments. The board will review requests to adjust assessed values based on equalization, fair market value, and data accuracy.

• Assessment appeal for 2110 North Campus Pkwy ($69,317,200 assessment)
• Assessment appeal for 670 Downey Grn ($38,626,600 assessment)
• Assessment appeal for 521 Butler Farm Rd ($4,038,400 assessment)
• Assessment appeal for 1 Enterprise Pkwy ($5,344,400 assessment)
• Assessment appeal for 115 Christophers Ln (requested $20,000 assessment)

Economic Development Authority

The Authority will consider a $198,192 funding recommendation for StartWheel Corporation to manage the REaKTOR Center of Excellence. The agenda also includes reviews of facade improvement grants and a motion to amend EDA bylaws.

• $198,192 funding recommendation for StartWheel Corporation
• $2,424 facade improvement grant for 110 Gallery, LLC
• $7,580 facade improvement grant for The IncuHub-Portsmouth, Inc.
• Motion to amend the EDA bylaws

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board met to review precinct documents and verify vote totals following the Primary. The board addressed seven provisional ballots, accepting five of them. This process resulted in updated preliminary counts for candidates Cao and Garcia.

• Acceptance of five out of seven provisional ballots
• Addition of three votes to candidate Cao's count
• Addition of two votes to candidate Garcia's count
• Verification of precinct Statements of Results and end-of-night tapes

Economic Development Authority

The Nominating Committee will hold a closed meeting to consider candidates for appointment as officers of the Economic Development Authority. The committee will also vote on recommended officers to be sent to the EDA Board for approval.

• Closed session to consider candidates for EDA officer appointments
• Motion to recommend officers to the EDA Board for approval
• Approval of January 16, 2024 minutes

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments is conducting appeal hearings for FY2025 property assessments. These hearings address requests to adjust assessed values based on equalization and fair market value.

• Assessment appeal for 145 Pine Chapel Rd regarding equalization and fair market value
• Assessment appeal for 2001 Commerce Dr with a recommended total assessment of $68,622,100
• Multiple property appeals for Tidemill Farms Owner LLC on Sacramento Dr and N Armistead Ave
• Assessment appeal for 1812 W Mercury Blvd regarding fair market value
• Assessment appeal for 5109 Goldsboro Drive LLC with a recommended total assessment of $47,626,700

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports. No specific projects, ordinances, or substantive topics are listed for discussion.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 minutes
• Treasurer's report

Economic Development Authority

The committee will review a proposal from StartWheel Corporation to manage the REaKTOR Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Aerospace Labs Building for FY25. Members will also consider recommending a grant to StartWheel Corporation for this operation. A closed session is scheduled regarding the investment of public funds.

• Proposal review: REaKTOR management by StartWheel Corporation
• Grant recommendation: StartWheel Corporation/Innovate Hampton Roads
• Closed session: Investment of public funds

Town and Gown Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of the May 14, 2024, meeting minutes. The committee will also receive key updates since the May meeting.

• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Key updates since the May meeting

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the meeting rhythm for summer months and hold a themed meeting regarding the Master Plan update. The agenda also includes a department update from Director McCauley.

• Summer meeting rhythm discussion
• Master Plan update themed meeting
• Department update from Director McCauley
• Approval of May 7, 2024 minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review investment statements and fund balances from early 2024. The committee will also consider two applications for the Hampton Revolving Loan & Grant Fund.

• Facade Improvement Grant: 110 Gallery, LLC at 110 E. Mellen Street
• Facade Improvement Grant: The IncuHub-Portsmouth, Inc. at 101 Eaton Street
• Review of Old Point Wealth Management Statements (Jan–Apr 2024)
• Review of LGIP Investor Statements (Jan–Apr 2024)

Electoral Board

The board discussed preparations for the June 18 primary, including worker needs and training schedules. Members also addressed potential voting locations at HU and candidate signature requirements for city offices.

• June 18 primary worker assignments and precinct contacts
• Candidate qualification deadline of June 18 for city offices
• Training sessions on June 8 and June 10
• Request to HCS Superintendent regarding school closures in 2028
• Approval of security and personnel decisions from closed session

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments will conduct appeal hearings for several properties. The board will consider requests to adjust property assessments based on fair market value and equalization.

• Howmet Castings & Services Inc (1 Howmet Dr) requested a $11,800,000 assessment
• Fountain Villa Apartments LLC (918 W Mercury Blvd) appeal regarding fair market value
• CVS 2315 LLC (401 E Mercury Blvd) requested a $2,091,851 assessment
• JDHQ Hotels LLC (1700 Coliseum Dr) appeal regarding equalization and incorrect data
• Peninsula Main VA LLC (1619 Merchant Ln) appeal regarding fair market value

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will review May meeting minutes and hear a presentation from Allen Hoilman of the Hampton History Museum. The agenda also includes subcommittee and lead agency reports.

• Presentation by Allen Hoilman, Hampton History Museum
• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will meet to discuss opening day debriefing and city projects. The agenda includes updates on locker room improvements and winter projects for the 2023-25 period.

• Locker room updates
• 2023-24 winter project updates
• 2024-25 winter project planning
• Peninsula Pilots updates
• Opening day debrief

Wetlands Board Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Wetlands Board will hold a regular meeting on May 28, 2024, to consider a joint permit application for installing riprap revetment along a shoreline to address a failing seawall. A site visit is scheduled for May 21.

• Joint Permit Application 2023-2564: Sherry & Gregory Hildebrandt, 464 Wind Mill Point Rd
• Proposed installation of 1,139 sq ft of riprap revetment with splash apron along 67 linear feet
• Impact to 804 sq ft of intertidal mudflats
• Site visit meeting on May 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the property

Hampton VA250 Committee

The Hampton VA250 Committee is meeting to discuss and prioritize outcomes from a March 25 brainstorming session, including community pride, partnerships, education, youth involvement, and marketing. They will also plan events for 2025-2026 and assign next steps.

• Prioritization of outcomes from March 25 brainstorming
• Discussion of July 4 in Richmond
• Planning for 2025-2026 events
• Next steps and assignments

Citizens’ Engagement Advisory and Review Commission (CEARC)

The Citizens’ Engagement Advisory and Review Commission will discuss and set a date, content, and venue for a training roadmap. They will also vote on approving the minutes from their March 19, 2024 meeting. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Review and approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Determine date, content, and recommended venue for a training roadmap
• Summer recess in July & August; retreat scheduled for September 2024

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a facade improvement grant request from Long Family Properties for 22 Wine Street, funded through the Hampton Revolving Loan and Grant Program. The board will also hold a closed meeting to discuss acquisition or disposition of public real property in the Buckroe area. Additionally, they will receive a report on EDA loan/grant fund balances and a status update on other EDA matters.

• Facade improvement grant request from Long Family Properties VA, LLC for 22 Wine Street
• Closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition/disposition in the Buckroe area
• EDA Loan/Grant Program fund balance sheet as of April 30, 2024

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a package of zoning ordinance amendments and rezoning applications that would create a new Short-Term Rental Overlay (O-STR) district, regulate the density and separation of short-term rentals, and consolidate bed-and-breakfast definitions. The commission will also consider introducing a Zoning Administrator permit with associated fees. These items are proposals for public input and potential recommendation to the City Council.

• Ordinance to add Zoning Administrator permits and fees (24-0173)
• Ordinance to consolidate 'Bed and breakfast 1' and 'Bed and breakfast 2' definitions (24-0174)
• Ordinance to modify short-term rental use standards and add multifamily dwelling standards (24-0175)
• Ordinance to add O-STR Short-Term Rental Overlay district (24-0176)
• Rezoning applications for O-STR districts in Back River, Buckroe, Coliseum Central, Downtown, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Hampton River, Long Creek, Neil Armstrong, Newmarket Creek, and Northampton (24-0178 through 24-0221)

Town and Gown Committee

The Town and Gown Committee is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the April 9 meeting, receiving key updates since that meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for June 11. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approve April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Key updates since April meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024

Building Code Board of Appeals

The meeting consists of a local board of building code appeals training session provided by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Local Board of Building Code Appeals Training

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Hampton Citizens' Unity Commission will hold its monthly meeting to approve minutes from April 11, 2024, and discuss the Phabulous Phoebus Festival scheduled for June 8, 2024. The next meeting is set for June 13, with no meetings in July or August.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes from April 11, 2024
• Phabulous Phoebus Festival – June 8, 2024
• Next meeting June 13, 2024; no meetings in July or August

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting, officer reports, and committee updates. No substantive policy items or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2024 meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Committee reports
• Public comment period

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review community center program proposals and applications. The board also intends to finalize athletic documents and receive a department update from Director McCauley.

• Review of Community Center Program Proposals/Applications with Nicole Dennis
• Finalization of athletic documents with CJ Gajan
• Department update from Director McCauley

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Hampton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting. The board will vote on two variance requests: one to allow an 8-foot fence where 6 feet is the maximum, and another to reduce a side yard setback to build a carport. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Variance to increase fence height to 8 feet at 8308 Orcutt Ave
• Variance to reduce side yard setback to 9.8 feet at 37 Baxter St
• Minutes of April 1, 2024 meeting

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct routine business including roll call, approving April minutes, and receiving reports from subcommittees and lead agencies. A presentation is scheduled from Jonathan McBride, Housing & Neighborhood Services Division Manager. Public comment is also on the agenda.

• Presentation by Jonathan McBride, Housing & Neighborhood Services Division Manager
• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports
• Public comment period

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss a scoreboard protective netting reimbursement from the Peninsula Pilots. The board will also cover locker room and scoreboard updates, and preparations for the 2024 season.

• Action item: Scoreboard Protective Netting – Pilots Reimbursement
• Discussion of Opening Day and 2024 season, including a history project
• City projects: locker room and scoreboard updates
• Winter projects: 2023-24 review and 2024-25 planning

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board will discuss and decide on several election administration items. Topics include lessons learned from the recent primary, updates on precinct locations near Hampton University, and Sunday voting for the 2024 election. The board will also review preparedness for the upcoming primary and a letter to the School Superintendent.

• Review of Recent Primary – Lessons learned
• Update on a satellite or precinct location nearer to HU
• Sunday voting for 2024
• Review of preparedness for precincts for primary
• Update on letter to School Superintendent

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts will meet to receive updates on the Art in School Grant and the Hampton Arts Season. The body will also review research regarding public art.

• Art in School Grant update
• Hampton Arts Season update
• Public art research

Economic Development Authority

The Loan and Grant Review Committee of the Hampton Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes, review financial statements and fund balances, and consider a facade improvement grant for Long Family Properties VA, LLC at 22 Wine Street. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2024
• Review of EDA Old Point Wealth Management statements for Jan-Mar 2024
• Review of Local Government Investment Pool statements for Jan-Mar 2024
• Review of EDA Loan/Grant Program fund balances as of Jan 31, Feb 29, Mar 31, 2024
• New business: Facade Improvement Grant for Long Family Properties VA, LLC, 22 Wine Street

Hampton VA250 Committee

The Hampton VA250 Committee is meeting to prioritize outcomes from a March 25 brainstorming session and assign next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Prioritization of outcomes from March 25 brainstorming
• Assignment of next steps

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, welcoming new members, and receiving reports on ticketing policies and a product branding update. No votes on specific contracts or projects are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2024 meeting
• Welcome new members
• Discussion of ticketing policies
• Product branding update from Director's report

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments is meeting solely for a mandatory educational training session from the Virginia Department of Taxation and the City Attorney. No hearings or appeals regarding real estate assessments will be heard or considered at this meeting.

• Mandatory training from Virginia Department of Taxation
• Additional training from City of Hampton City Attorney
• No hearings or appeals on real estate assessments will be conducted

Finance Committee

The Hampton Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting notes, receive a brief budget overview, and hear presentations on real estate assessments and revenue projections. The committee will also discuss the application of tax revenue guidelines and consider new business.

• Approval of meeting summary notes from April 24, 2023
• Brief budget overview
• Presentation on real estate assessment
• Presentation on revenue projections
• Discussion on application of tax revenue guidelines

Clean City Commission

The Clean & Green Workplaces Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports on meetings with a local pest control business and a joint session with the Litter and Recycling Awareness Committee, and discuss old business. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of March 2024 minutes
• Report on meeting with Global Green Termite & Pest Control owners
• Summary of joint meeting with Litter and Recycling Awareness Committee

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission will meet to approve minutes from March 14, 2024, and hear a presentation from the Patient Advocate Foundation. The agenda also includes sub-committee breakouts and announcements about the Mosaic Festival and ARTini event.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes from March 14, 2024
• Presentation by Malik Perry of the Patient Advocate Foundation
• Announcements: Mosaic Festival on April 20, 2024, and ARTini on April 27, 2024

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The agenda includes call to order, approval of March minutes, treasurer's report, liaison and committee reports, and public comment.

• Motion to accept minutes from March 14, 2024
• Treasurer's report
• Liaison and committee reports
• Public comment period

Electoral Board

The board reviewed the recent primary election, including voter reluctance to announce party and the need for Express Vote machines. They discussed Hampton University's Homecoming parade conflicting with early voting, and the possibility of satellite precincts at HU and Mallory. Sunday voting for the fall election was tabled for community input. An ad hoc committee was formed to study precinct boundaries and possible consolidation.

• Discussion of voter reluctance to announce party in primary; sample ballots may be placed for pointing
• HU Homecoming parade on Oct. 26 may block early voting access; board to follow up
• Motion passed to form ad hoc committee on precinct boundaries, led by Carl Anderson and Jim Avery
• Sunday voting for 2024 tabled until May 2 meeting for community input
• Next meeting rescheduled to Thursday, May 2, 10:00 a.m. at Registrar's Office

Town and Gown Committee

The Town and Gown Committee is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting, receiving an update on the International Town & Gown Association, and hearing key updates since the last meeting. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approve March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on International Town & Gown Association
• Key updates since March meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024

Building Code Board of Appeals

The Building Code Board of Appeals is meeting to hold a hearing regarding an appeal of a decision. The appeal relates to 11 properties located on Kecoughtan Road.

• Hearing on appeal for properties 2101 through 2121 Kecoughtan Road

Hampton Federal Area Development Authority

The meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8 at 1:00 has been cancelled.

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a treasurer's report, and discuss the 2024 opening day and season. City projects include updates on locker rooms and scoreboard control training. The board may also tour the stadium to review winter projects and hear updates from the Peninsula Pilots.

• Discussion of Opening Day and 2024 season
• Locker room updates as a city project
• Scoreboard updates including control training
• Winter projects review with potential stadium walking tour
• Peninsula Pilots updates

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts will meet to vote on the Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center (CHTVAC) renovation. The agenda also includes a public art presentation and an update on the Art in School Grant.

• Vote on CHTVAC Renovation
• Public Art Presentation by City Manager
• Art in School Grant update
• Introduction of Artistic Director Jody Madaras

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority Loan and Grant Review Committee will meet to approve minutes, review financial statements, and consider two Façade Improvement Grant applications. The committee will also hold a closed meeting to discuss proprietary information provided for economic development purposes.

• Façade Improvement Grant – Dien Nguyen, My Nguyen, Nhi Nguyen, Huy Diep, Ngoc Le and Trang Nguyen – 1895 N. Armistead Avenue
• Façade Improvement Grant – For the Dogs OBX, LLC – 112 Buckroe Avenue
• Closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(39) for discussion of confidential economic development information

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024, has been cancelled.

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Hampton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting on April 1, 2024. The board will consider three public hearing items, all requests for variances to reduce required setbacks to permit existing structures. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine business.

• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 9.7 ft to 3.7 ft at 21 Terrace Rd for an existing shed
• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 30 ft to 12.7 ft at 21 Terrace Rd for an existing shed
• Variance to reduce combined side yard setbacks from 26.9 ft to 13.1 ft at 122 N Sixth St for an unpermitted addition

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and reports, along with a presentation from the Hampton Fire Department. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Presentation by Corey Johnson, Hampton Fire Department
• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports
• Public comment

Hampton VA250 Committee

The Hampton VA250 Committee is meeting to review key points from the 2024 'A Common Cause to All' program, including themes of inspiration, exploration, and inclusion, and to discuss grants. They will also review confirmed activities for 2025 and 2026, such as the Battle of Hampton and Sail250, and engage in aspirational planning and brainstorming.

• Overview of 'A Common Cause to All 2024' themes
• Discussion of grants
• Confirmed activities: Battle of Hampton, Sail250, Hampton Video Series, VA250 Mobile
• Aspirational planning and brainstorming

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of the previous meeting's minutes, reports from the chairman and director, and old and new business, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2024 meeting
• Chairman's Report/Announcements
• Director's Report
• Old Business
• New Business

Animal Response Team Advisory Committee

The Hampton Animal Response Team Advisory Committee (formerly Animal Control Advisory Committee) is meeting to review and approve the January 18, 2024 minutes, hear reports from the City Manager and the H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) team, and discuss current issues and trends. Old business includes name change/bylaws amendments and the Paws, Claws & Tails event. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of January 18, 2024 minutes
• City Manager's Report
• H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) Report
• Name change/bylaws amendments discussion
• Paws, Claws & Tails event discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the loan and grant program fund balance and receive a status report on economic development matters. The meeting includes a closed session regarding prospective business or industry interests and a resolution for a public pedestrian access easement.

• Review of EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance as of February 29, 2024
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry expansion
• Resolution to grant a Public Pedestrian Access Easement along Power Plant Parkway

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The committee will hear an emergency preparedness presentation from Ms. Sara Snowden. They will also consider minutes from February 8, 2024, and receive the treasurer's report and liaison reports. The meeting includes time for public comment and assignment of action items before adjournment.

• Emergency Preparedness Presentation – Ms. Sara Snowden
• Motion to accept February 8, 2024 minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Liaisons reports
• Public comment

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission will review and approve minutes from its February 8 meeting, then debrief the recent Unity Awards. New business includes sub-committee breakout sessions and planning for the Mosaic Festival on April 20, 2024. The meeting is procedural with no votes on ordinances or spending.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes from 2/8/2024
• Unity Awards de-brief
• Sub-committee breakout sessions
• Mosaic Festival planning for April 20, 2024
• Announcements: Port Hampton Series on LGBTQ History (April 1) and ARTini (April 27)

Town and Gown Committee

The Hampton Town and Gown Committee met to discuss community partnerships, upcoming events, and city projects. Members heard updates on the Hampton City Schools budget, the new internship program, and various local initiatives. The committee also elected a new vice chair and discussed future planning.

• Elected Tracy Staten as Vice Chair
• Hampton City Schools FY2025 budget public hearings March 13 and 20, vote March 27
• City budget input sessions and timeline through May 8 adoption
• Fort Monroe Authority: $50 million in Governor's budget for infrastructure, $2.5 million for African Landing memorial
• Hampton City Schools Internship Program received 97 applications

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board met over three days to canvass the Presidential Preference Primary. Two errors on the unofficial results were corrected. The board accepted all legally made same-day registrations and provisional ballots for absentee voters whose ballots were not returned, with final decisions pending state and mail-in deadlines. A mislabeled provisional ballot from the Burbank precinct was corrected, adjusting the final vote count to 33 Democratic and 32 Republican ballots.

• Two errors detected and corrected on the unofficial copy of Presidential Preference Primary results
• Motion passed to accept all legally made same-day registrations (SDRs), pending state report
• Motion passed to accept provisional ballots for absentee voters whose ballots were not returned, pending mail-in deadline
• Mislabeled provisional envelope from Burbank precinct corrected; final count: 33 Democratic, 32 Republican ballots
• Poll book totals: 34 Democratic ballots, 31 Republican ballots (before correction)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review department updates and hold a themed discussion regarding athletics. The board will also vote on the approval of the February 6, 2024 minutes.

• Approval of February 6, 2024 minutes
• Department update from Director McCauley
• Themed meeting on athletics

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Hampton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting. The main business is two public hearings on requests for Chesapeake Bay Exceptions to allow impervious surfaces in the Resource Protection Area. One request is for an existing unpermitted driveway expansion, and the other is for a new deck expansion.

• EX23-00003: Vuong Nguyen, 125 Riverview Dr, request to permit 320 sq ft of impervious surface in RPA for existing driveway expansion
• EX24-00001: Hunter & Julianne Routten, 8 Creek Landing, request to permit 998 sq ft expansion to existing 320 sq ft deck in RPA
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes a presentation by Police Chief Wideman, along with subcommittee and lead agency reports, and public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Presentation by Chief Wideman, Hampton Police Department
• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports
• Public comment

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss the upcoming 2024 season, including Opening Day, city-funded locker room and scoreboard projects, and winter project updates. The board will also receive updates from the Peninsula Pilots and consider new business.

• Opening Day & 2024 Season Discussion
• City Project Updates: Locker Room and Scoreboard
• Winter Project Updates
• Peninsula Pilots Updates

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a chairman's report, and a director's report covering the artistic director search and a waterproofing project. The committee will also receive an update on product branding as old business.

• Director's report on Artistic Director Search
• Director's report on Waterproofing Project
• Product Branding Update as old business
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2024 meeting

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee met to begin identifying ways to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence through 2026. Members discussed various historical themes, potential events like festivals and reenactments, and upcoming commemorative opportunities.

• Battle of Hampton Reenactment proposed for October 26-27, 2025
• Fort George $75,000 grant mentioned
• Blackbeard Pirate Festival scheduled for June 12-14, 2026
• Parade of Sail viewing site planned for June 19, 2026
• Hampton History Museum galleries to be updated by July 2025

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 22, 2024, to discuss and vote on three use permit applications. These include a request by Colonial Downs Group LLC to allow 24-hour operation of an indoor off-track betting facility, and two restaurant requests to extend hours and expand live entertainment areas. The commission will also approve minutes from the January meeting and receive a staff update on short-term rental policy.

• Use Permit 24-0045: Colonial Downs Group LLC seeks to amend conditions to allow 24-hour operation at 1990-1996 Power Plant Parkway (Rosie's Gaming Emporium).
• Use Permit 24-0028: Chance's Restaurant & Lounge, LLC requests to expand hours and indoor live entertainment area at 555 Settlers Landing Rd. Suite M & N.
• Use Permit 24-0049: George Restaurant requests to extend hours and expand live entertainment area at 20 W Mercury Boulevard; staff recommends denial due to delinquent excise taxes.
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
• Staff update on short-term rental land use policy following City Council discussion.

Economic Development Authority

The Hampton Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to review a loan/grant committee report and an economic development status report. The board will then convene a closed session to discuss acquiring or disposing of real property in the Coliseum Central area, citing that open discussion would harm the city's bargaining position.

• Approval of January 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Loan & Grant Review Committee report and fund balance as of January 31, 2024
• Economic Development Department status report on pending matters
• Closed meeting under Va. Code §2.2-3711.A3 for real property negotiations in Coliseum Central

Building Code Board of Appeals

The Building Code Board of Appeals will hold a hearing regarding an appeal of a decision. The appeal relates to 11 properties located on Kecoughtan Road.

• Hearing on appeal for properties at 2101 through 2121 Kecoughtan Road

Town and Gown Committee

The Town and Gown Committee will hold a routine meeting to elect a vice chair, approve the January 9, 2024 minutes, and receive a briefing on the Hope After Dark event. The agenda includes no major decisions or public hearings.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Hope After Dark Event Briefing by Sariyyah Johnson
• Key updates since January meeting

Building Code Board of Appeals

The meeting was scheduled to hold a hearing on an appeal of a decision regarding properties on Kecoughtan Road. The agenda indicates the meeting was postponed.

• Hearing on appeal for properties at 2101 through 2121 Kecoughtan Road

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The committee will hear an emergency preparedness presentation from Ms. Sara Snowden. They will also vote on minutes from January 11, 2024, and receive the treasurer's report and liaison reports. The agenda includes committee reports, unfinished business, and public comment.

• Emergency Preparedness Presentation – Ms. Sara Snowden
• Motion to accept minutes – January 11, 2024
• Treasurer's Report
• Liaisons Reports
• Public comment

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission is holding its monthly meeting to review and approve the January 11, 2024 meeting minutes, discuss old and new business, and finalize plans for the Unity Awards event including a script review and run-through. The meeting also includes a 5-minute break and announcements about volunteer opportunities for the awards event.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes from January 11, 2024
• Unity Awards event review and script review
• Unity Awards run-through
• Unity Award volunteer info for February 9, 2024 at The American Theatre, 125 Mellen St.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss department updates and review board bylaws. The meeting includes a themed discussion on emergency management.

• Review and update of board bylaws
• Department update from Director McCauley
• Themed meeting regarding emergency management

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider four public hearing items: two variance requests to reduce required dwelling areas, and two Chesapeake Bay Exception requests for impervious surface in the Resource Protection Area. The board will also vote on a proposed update to its by-laws. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Variance to reduce dwelling area from 2,000 to 1,300 sq ft at 1423 W Queen St
• Variance to reduce dwelling area from 500 to 475 sq ft at 1909 Commerce Dr
• Chesapeake Bay Exception for 320 sq ft of impervious surface at 125 Riverview Dr
• Chesapeake Bay Exception for 3,151 sq ft of impervious surface at 145 Wind Mill Point Rd
• Vote on proposed update to the By-Laws

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 2024 season, including opening day, scoreboard and locker room updates, and winter projects. The board will also consider moving the March meeting to March 18.

• Discussion of 2024 season and opening day
• Scoreboard and locker room updates
• Winter project updates
• Possible rescheduling of March meeting to March 18

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will hold a meeting at the Hampton Senior Center to conduct routine business. The agenda includes the approval of January meeting minutes and a presentation by LaTonya Hughes, PhD, RN, NHA.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Presentation by LaTonya Hughes, PhD, RN, NHA
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports
• Public comment

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Speakers Bureau Subcommittee will hold a meeting at the Hampton Senior Center. The agenda includes the approval of November minutes and subcommittee business.

• Approval of November minutes
• Subcommittee business
• Public comment

Economic Development Authority

The EDA Loan and Grant Review Committee will consider a Facade Improvement Grant for Meal Prepping Mama, LLC at 303 Buckroe Avenue. The committee will also review financial statements and fund balances for December 2023.

• Facade Improvement Grant for Meal Prepping Mama, LLC at 303 Buckroe Avenue
• EDA Old Point Wealth Management Statement of Account for December 2023
• Local Government Investment Pool Investor Statement for December 2023
• EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance as of December 31, 2023

Clean City Commission

The Hampton Clean City Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on board data, including offices and reappointments, as well as the 2024 event calendar. They will also hear a presentation from the Virginia Department of Forestry and discuss Keep America Beautiful affiliation requirements, Earth Day events, and appearance indices.

• Vote on board data: offices, reappointments, recommendations, name change
• Discussion of Keep America Beautiful President's Circle requirements and national conference
• Discussion of 2023 VRE review and 2024 VRE planning
• Discussion of Earth Day and Mosaic Festival events
• Vote on 2024 event calendar including Farmers Market, BBGF, Shred-It Event, CNU Volunteer Fair

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its monthly meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and receive the chairman's and director's reports. The committee will also discuss a branding update under old business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of officers
• Appointee recommendations
• Branding update

Clean City Commission

The Hampton Clean City Commission's Bee City USA committee is meeting to approve minutes, introduce a new chair, and discuss a beautification grant. They will also review the spring webinar series, 2024 events, plant sale improvements, and pollinator garden maintenance. Public comment is scheduled.

• Introduction of Al as new committee chair
• Bee City USA report
• Beautification grant (BBGF) discussion
• Spring webinar series improvements
• 2024 events calendar review

Animal Response Team Advisory Committee

The Hampton Animal Control Advisory Committee is holding an organizational meeting to elect officers, review minutes, and receive reports from the city manager and animal control. The committee will also discuss old business, including a name change/bylaws amendment follow-up and the Paws, Claws & Tails event, as well as new business and public comment.

• Election of officers
• Review of November 16, 2023 minutes
• Name change/bylaws amendments follow-up
• Paws, Claws & Tails event discussion
• Public comment

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several proposed amendments to the City of Hampton Zoning Ordinance. These include adding definitions for mitigation banks, permitting outdoor dining and play areas in specific districts, and a use permit application for Hampton University at 2 Eaton St.

• Use Permit application by Hampton University for a private university at 2 Eaton St.
• Ordinance to add 'Mitigation Bank' to zoning definitions and permitted uses
• Ordinance to permit outdoor dining and outdoor play areas in C-1 and Downtown districts
• Ordinance to permit outdoor play areas in the Coliseum Central (O-CC) District
• Ordinance to limit hours for outdoor play activities for Day Care 1 in the C-1 District

Hampton Re-Entry Council

The council is planning a resource and employment fair for April and developing a comprehensive list of community resources. Members discussed the NN Sheriff’s Housing Grant and workforce readiness classes at St. Brides Correctional.

• Proposed resource/employment fair in April at Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab
• Creation of a resource list and Linktree QR code for employment, mental health, housing, substance abuse, and transportation
• NN Sheriff’s Housing Grant providing one to three months of rent for drug-free individuals with criminal backgrounds
• St. Brides Correctional workforce readiness and small business classes
• St. Brides Correctional bi-annual job fairs

Citizens’ Engagement Advisory and Review Commission (CEARC)

The Citizens’ Engagement Advisory and Review Commission (CEARC) will meet to approve minutes from its annual retreat and discuss upcoming events, including the Unity Awards and the 2024 Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Review and approval of Annual Retreat Meeting Minutes (Nov 21, 2023)
• Discussion of Unity Awards
• Planning for 2024 Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference (poster presentations due Feb 26, 2024)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority's nominating committee will meet to select and recommend officers for 2024. The committee will hold a closed meeting to discuss candidates, then vote on a slate to present to the full EDA board.

• Closed meeting under Virginia code for officer candidate consideration
• Motion to approve recommended 2024 officers for EDA board approval

Economic Development Authority

The Hampton Economic Development Authority holds its annual meeting to discuss downtown revitalization projects, financial statements, and loan/grant programs. The board will also consider authorizing the chair to execute a use permit application for Colonial Downs Group, LLC, and will hold a closed session on potential litigation related to an incident at Boo Williams Sportsplex.

• Downtown Hampton Revitalization Projects update
• EDA Fund Financial Statement Analysis dated June 30, 2023
• NASA Technology Commercialization Grant request from The Longbow Group, LLC
• Motion to authorize chair to execute use permit application for Colonial Downs Group, LLC
• Closed session on litigation related to Boo Williams Sportsplex incident

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities will hold a regular meeting to vote on committee business, receive officer and liaison reports, and address unfinished and new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific items detailed.

• Vote on committee business
• Treasurer's report
• Liaison reports

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission is meeting to review old business, including approval of December meeting minutes and a recap of the 249 Ninja Toy Drive. New business includes a discussion on the Unity Awards and a sub-committee breakout. The main action item is a vote to identify Unity Award recipients.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes from December 14, 2023
• Recap of the 249 Ninja Toy Drive
• Discussion on Unity Awards
• Vote to identify Unity Award recipients

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board met on January 10, 2024, and approved the delegation of all absentee functions for 2024 to the Registrar's office. The board discussed a voter with cognitive difficulties who was denied a vote, noting the Department of Elections is reviewing the issue and that a provisional ballot should have been offered. The board also set meeting dates for the year and considered temporary staff for elections.

• Motion passed to delegate all absentee functions for 2024 to the Registrar's office
• Discussion of a voter with cognitive difficulties denied the vote; awaiting state ruling on code sections 24.2-643, 24.2-649, and 24.2-123
• Registrar considering hiring 2-3 temporary employees for elections
• Plan to present school closure or virtual learning request for Presidential Primary day (March 5) to the school board
• Voting scanners to be programmed and certified on January 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

Clean City Commission

The Hampton Clean City Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on board data, including offices, reappointments, and a possible name change, as well as the 2024 event calendar. They will also discuss Keep America Beautiful affiliation requirements, Virginia Green Travel Star Awards nominations, and planning for Earth Day and other events. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and staff reports.

• Board Data: Offices, Reappointments, Recommendations, Name Change (D/V)
• KAB Affiliation: President’s Circle Requirements, National Conference (D)
• KVB Virginia Green Travel Star Awards Conference, Nominations (D)
• 2024 Event Calendar: Public Outreach/Farmers Market, BBGF, Shred-It Event, CNU Volunteer Fair (D/V)
• Earth Day & Mosaic Festival Events (D)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review and update its bylaws. The meeting includes a department update from Director McCauley and a themed discussion on athletics.

• Review and update of board bylaws
• Department update from Director McCauley
• Themed meeting regarding athletics
• Approval of November 7, 2023 minutes

Building Code Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, was postponed. The intended purpose was a hearing on an appeal of a decision regarding properties on Kecoughtan Road.

• Appeal hearing for properties at 2101, 2103, 2105, 2107, 2109, 2111, 2113, 2115, 2117, 2119, and 2121 Kecoughtan Road

War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

The Peninsula Stadium Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve December minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and discuss locker room and scoreboard matters, winter projects, and the 2024 season including Opening Day and Peninsula Pilots updates. A work session for new member orientation precedes the regular meeting.

• Locker Room and Scoreboard discussion
• Winter Project Updates
• Opening Day & 2024 Season Discussion
• Peninsula Pilots Updates

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee's Speakers Bureau Subcommittee is holding a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, at the Hampton Senior Center. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of November minutes, subcommittee business, and public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Meeting at Hampton Senior Center, 3501 Kecoughtan Road
• Approval of November minutes
• Subcommittee business discussion
• Public comment period

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (HSCAC) is holding its regular monthly meeting on January 8, 2024, at the Hampton Senior Center. The agenda includes approval of November minutes, election of officers, a presentation from the Hampton Emergency Management Office, and subcommittee and lead agency reports. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Election of officers
• Presentation by Hui-Shan Walker & Sarah Snowden, Hampton Emergency Management Office
• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports
• Public comment

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Hampton Board of Zoning Appeals holds a work session and regular meeting on January 8, 2024. The board will vote on four public hearing items: three variances for a new single-family dwelling at 52 Grundland Dr and one for a second neighborhood sign at 10 Ferncliff Dr. It will also approve prior minutes and elect officers.

• Variance to cut rear special green area from 20 ft to 0 ft at 52 Grundland Dr (VA23-00022)
• Variance to cut front special green area from 30 ft to 0 ft at 52 Grundland Dr (VA23-00023)
• Variance to cut side special green area from 5 ft to 0 ft at 52 Grundland Dr (VA23-00024)
• Variance to allow 2 freestanding signs instead of 1 at 10 Ferncliff Dr (VA23-00025)

Hampton Federal Area Development Authority

The authority is meeting to elect officers and address the expiration of membership terms. The session includes updates on JBLE-P-4 and HRMFFA.

• Election of officers
• Expiration of membership terms
• JBLE-P-4 update
• HRMFFA update
• Approval of April 10, 2023 minutes

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts will meet to review the 23-24 season and provide an update on the Art in School Grant. The body will also discuss the application process for outside organizations.

• Outside Organizations Application Process
• 23-24 Season Update
• Art in School Grant Update

Economic Development Authority

The Loan and Grant Review Committee will review a NASA Technology Commercialization Grant application from The Longbow Group, LLC, located at 2 Eaton Street. The committee will also approve minutes from February 2023, review financial statements and fund balances for 2023, and hold a closed meeting to discuss proprietary information provided for economic development.

• NASA Technology Commercialization Grant - The Longbow Group, LLC at 2 Eaton Street
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2023
• Review of EDA Old Point Wealth Management Statements of Account (Jan-Nov 2023)
• Review of Local Government Investment Pool Investor Statements (Jan-Nov 2023)
• Closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(39) for proprietary economic development information