Hampton public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the City’s Zoning Ordinance (ZOA25-0337) that adds a definition for “Smoke or Vape Shop,” includes the use in the permitted‑use table, sets additional standards, and updates parking requirements. The agenda also contains routine items such as a cover memo, approval of the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes, and a Youth Planner report.

• Ordinance amendment ZOA25-0337 to define and regulate Smoke or Vape Shops
• Cover Memo for the December 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (file 25-0355)
• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2025 Planning Commission work session (file 25-0356)
• December 2025 Youth Planner Report to the Planning Commission (file 25-0354)

The commission approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention. It then adopted a resolution recommending that City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 25‑0337, which adds smoke and vape shops to the zoning code. The recommendation passed unanimously (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (ayes: Rogers, Brooks, Coleman, Harris; abstain: Mugler)
• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 25‑0337 (ayes: Rogers, Brooks, Coleman, Mugler, Harris)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hear a Hampton Roads Alliance Playbook presentation and a Peninsula Town Center Retail Incubator presentation, review loan and grant program balances, and hold a closed session on the disposition of publicly held property in Buckroe and the Hampton Roads Center. It will consider two motions: increasing the grant award to Aberdeen Fashion Flair LLC from $1,802 to $2,702, and approving a reimbursement agreement with The Pathway Realty Group for costs incurred under a Right of Entry Agreement dated October 7, 2024.

• Motion to increase grant to Aberdeen Fashion Flair LLC from $1,802 to $2,702
• Motion to approve reimbursement agreement with Pathway Realty Group (Right of Entry Agreement, Oct 7 2024)
• Closed session to discuss disposition of public property in Buckroe and Hampton Roads Center
• Presentation: Hampton Roads Alliance Playbook (Doug Smith, 15 min)
• Presentation: Peninsula Town Center Retail Incubator (Lavonya Jones, 15 min)

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved increasing the Aberdeen Fashion Flair grant from $1,802 to $2,702. It also approved a $37,950 reimbursement to The Pathway Realty Group for due‑diligence costs. The board convened a closed session on real‑property matters and then adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous: Blake, Clark, Ishon, Campbell, Peterson)
• Approved increase of Aberdeen Fashion Flair grant to $2,702 (unanimous: Blake, Clark, Ishon, Campbell, Peterson)
• Approved reimbursement of $37,950 to Pathway Realty Group (unanimous: Blake, Clark, Ishon, Campbell, Peterson)
• Moved into closed session on real‑property negotiations (unanimous: Blake, Clark, Ishon, Campbell, Peterson)
• Concluded closed session and returned to open meeting (unanimous: Blake, Clark, Ishon, Campbell, Peterson)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:15 a.m. (unanimous: Blake, Clark, Ishon, Campbell, Peterson)

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission will review and vote on the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission will hold a sub‑committee discussion on pending topics. Members will discuss roles, responsibilities, and logistics for the 9th Annual 249 Ninja Toy Drive, including toy sorting and bagging.

• Vote to approve November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Sub‑committee discussion (topic not specified)
• Toy drive preparation: discuss event day roles, toy sorting, and bagging

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board will meet on December 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hampton Voter Registrar’s Office, 101 King’s Way. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, status updates on precinct infrastructure and voter‑engagement efforts, and a review of the November 2025 General Election post‑canvas report. The board will hold a closed‑session consultation with legal counsel as required by Va. Code § 2.2‑3711(A)(9). Public comment will be accepted according to the board’s public‑comment policy.

• Approval of minutes from 10/02/25, 10/13/25, 10/16/25, 10/28/25, 10/29/25, and 11/04/25 meetings
• Status check on precinct‑specific infrastructure upgrades (e.g., Burbank, East Hampton)
• Status check on voter engagement and education planning (e.g., HU, VPCC, DHS, long‑term care facilities)
• Review of the November 2025 General Election post‑canvas report
• Closed‑session legal counsel consultation under Va. Code § 2.2‑3711(A)(9)

The Electoral Board approved the minutes for meetings held on Oct 2, Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 28 and Oct 29. The minutes for the Nov 4‑14 Canvass and Provisional Meeting were tabled pending alignment with certified results. A motion to go into closed session for legal consultation was made, seconded and approved. A subsequent motion to certify that only exempted matters were discussed in closed session was also approved.

• Approved minutes for meetings on Oct 2, Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 28 and Oct 29
• Tabled minutes for the Nov 4‑14 Canvass and Provisional Meeting
• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal consultation
• Approved motion to certify only exempted matters were discussed in closed session

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

The board did not have a quorum, so the minutes from September 9, October 7 and November 3 could not be approved. Election of officers was postponed to the January 6, 2026 meeting. The meeting included introductions of two new board members and senior management staff, and a note that shirts will be ordered for board members.

• Minutes from Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 3 not approved (no quorum)
• Election of officers postponed to Jan 6 2026 (no quorum)
• Two new board members, Evan Grummell and Kathryn Wiesmann, introduced
• Senior management staff (Deputy Director, Parks Administrator, Finance Manager, Athletics Manager, Recreation Administrator) introduced
• Shirts to be ordered for board members

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Citizens Police Advisory Group

The Citizens Police Advisory Group will approve the minutes from its October 2, 2025 meeting. The group will discuss drafting new by‑laws, setting committee objectives, and establishing chairperson term limits. The meeting will also include a question‑and‑answer period and schedule the next session.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Formulation of advisory group by‑laws
• Formulation of committee objectives
• Formulation of chairperson term limits

The Citizens Police Advisory Group approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the April 10 and June 5, 2025 meetings. No other actions were decided; the group discussed the AXON contract, CPAG bylaws, and future meeting invitations.

• Approved minutes from October 2, 2025 meeting
• Approved minutes from April 10 and June 5, 2025 meetings

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities will hold a closed session to discuss prospective applications for appointment to the full Committee. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, certification of the closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session to discuss prospective Committee membership applications for appointment to the full Committee

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on December 1, 2025 at the Little England Cultural Center. The committee will approve the November meeting minutes, hear a presentation on upcoming December events, receive subcommittee and lead‑agency reports, and allow public comment. No other formal decisions are listed.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Presentation of upcoming December events by Karen Harden and Korey Page
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports
• Public comment period

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee met on December 1, 2025 at the Senior Center. The board voted to accept the November 2025 minutes as written, with a unanimous approval. No other motions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee will convene to approve minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the chairman and director. The agenda includes discussions on old and new business.

• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chairman’s Report/Announcements
• Director’s Report
• Old Business discussion
• New Business discussion

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken or decisions made at this meeting. Members were asked to review capital improvement projects for the January 27, 2026 meeting.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will review three public‑hearing items: a rezoning request for 1700 E Pembroke Ave, a use‑permit application for Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge at 2163‑2165 Cunningham Dr to allow extended hours, and a proposal to revoke the use permit for Karma Restaurant at 85‑87 Lincoln St due to violations. The commission will also receive a cover memo for the November 14 meeting and approve minutes from the October 16 meeting.

• Rezoning Application No. 25‑0322 to change 1700 E Pembroke Ave from Limited Commercial (C‑2) to One‑family Residential (R‑9)
• Use Permit Application No. 25‑0285 for Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge to permit extended hours, alcohol sales, and indoor live entertainment at 2163‑2165 Cunningham Dr
• Consideration of revoking the Use Permit for Karma Restaurant (Use Permit No. 24‑0489) at 85‑87 Lincoln St due to condition violations
• Cover Memo (File 25‑0332) for the November 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Approval of Minutes from the October 16, 2025 Planning Commission Work Session and Regular Meeting (File 25‑0330)

The commission moved the Youth Planner report to the start of the agenda. It approved the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend approval of Rezoning Application No. 25-0322 for 1700 E Pembroke Ave with seven conditions.

• Moved Youth Planner Report to the beginning of the agenda (agreed)
• Approved October 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 abstain)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning Application No. 25-0322 with seven conditions (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 abstain)

Animal Response Team Advisory Committee

The Hampton Animal Response Team Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair and review the minutes from a May 2025 meeting, as July's and September's meetings were cancelled.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review & Approval of Minutes – May 15, 2025
• H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) Report
• Next Meeting: January 15, 2026

The advisory committee elected Jeannie Belgrave as temporary chair for the remainder of the meeting. The members also approved the draft minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were voted on. The next meeting was set for March 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Elected Jeannie Belgrave as temporary chair (motion passed)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Scheduled next meeting for March 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Towing Advisory Board

The Towing Advisory Board will meet to vote on a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also discuss its meeting schedule and future talking points.

• Vote for Chair and Vice Chair

The Hampton Towing Advisory Board met on November 19, 2025. Members voted to elect Billy Hobbs as chairperson and Ashlee Abbott as vice chairperson. The board adopted quarterly meeting dates for 2026 (Feb 18, May 20, Aug 19, Nov 18). A vacancy for one Tow Truck Company Representative was noted.

• Elected Billy Hobbs as Chairperson (vote)
• Elected Ashlee Abbott as Vice Chairperson (vote)
• Adopted 2026 quarterly meeting dates: Feb 18, May 20, Aug 19, Nov 18 (vote)
• Noted vacancy for one Tow Truck Company Representative (no appointment)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss amendments to a development agreement with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and the assignment of performance agreements from HII Technical to Huntington Ingalls Incorporated. The body will also review loan and grant fund balances and hold a closed session regarding real property in four specific areas.

• Amendment to the July 15, 2025 Development Agreement with Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to pause activity
• Assignment of performance and transportation agreements from HII Technical to Huntington Ingalls Incorporated
• Ratification of a Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund grant application
• Closed session on real property in Buckroe, Coliseum Central, Hampton Roads Center, and Langley Research & Development Park
• Review of EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balances as of October 31, 2025

The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting. It also approved an amendment to the Development Agreement with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and authorized the assignment of several agreements to Huntington Ingalls. The board ratified a $50,000 grant application to the Virginia Brownsfield Restoration Fund. All votes were unanimous with no dissent.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (Ayes: Blake, Claiborne, Clark, Ishon, Pompey, Campbell, Peterson)
• Approved amendment to Development Agreement with Virginia Peninsula Foodbank (Ayes: Blake, Claiborne, Clark, Ishon, Pompey, Campbell, Peterson)
• Approved assignment of four agreements to Huntington Ingalls (Ayes: Blake, Claiborne, Clark, Ishon, Campbell, Peterson; Pompey absent)
• Ratified execution of $50,000 Virginia Brownsfield Restoration grant application (Ayes: Blake, Claiborne, Clark, Ishon, Campbell, Peterson; Pompey absent)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session (Ayes: Blake, Claiborne, Clark, Ishon, Pompey, Campbell, Peterson)
• Approved motion to conclude Closed Session (Ayes: Blake, Claiborne, Clark, Ishon, Pompey, Campbell, Peterson)

Citizens' Unity Commission

The commission will review and possibly adopt new bylaws and conduct elections for officers. A guest will present a storytelling session, and the group will discuss forming sub‑committees and signing up for community engagement. The meeting also includes announcements for upcoming cultural events and a toy drive.

• Review and adoption of CUC bylaws
• Officer elections for the commission
• Guest presentation by Janice Johnson on Hampton storytelling
• Introduction to sub‑committees
• Community engagement sign‑up

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities will meet to approve minutes, review reports, and discuss a work plan. The committee will also consider funding recommendations for grant applications.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 minutes
• Work Plan Discussion and Next Steps
• Consideration of Grant Sub-Committee funding recommendations
• Public Comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Next meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026

The committee approved four grant applications, awarding $1,500 to Milly in Motion, $1,000 to Access Virginia, $1,500 to Speak Life Now, and $1,500 to GCD Foundation. Reverend William Anderson made the motion, Gwendolyn Burnett seconded it, and it passed with one abstention. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 grant to Milly in Motion (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Access Virginia (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved $1,500 grant to Speak Life Now (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved $1,500 grant to GCD Foundation (unanimous, 1 abstention)

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission will review and approve the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hear briefings and presentations on community stories, a commitment to excellence, and asset‑based community development. The agenda includes a public input segment where residents may speak for up to five minutes. No formal actions or votes are scheduled.

• Review and approve October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public input session – residents may sign up to speak
• Briefing: “Everybody’s Got a Story” presented by Jay Johnson
• Briefing: “Reviewing the Commitment to Excellence”
• Presentation: Asset Based Community Development by Joe Griffith

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved the council's nomination of two youth representatives, Zoraya Meier and Honesty Williams. Additionally, the commission approved the Community Connections grant for the Tides of Newmarket Creek Holiday Celebration.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved nomination of youth representatives Zoraya Meier and Honesty Williams
• Approved Community Connections: Tides of Newmarket Creek Holiday Celebration grant application

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda includes updates on public art, the strategic plan, and grants from outside arts agencies.

• Report on Hampton Arts
• Report on Public Art
• Report on Outside Arts Agencies Grant
• Report on Strategic Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion was approved asking the Hampton Arts Foundation to hold the public art monies for the Hampton Arts Commission before any artist awards are made. The meeting was adjourned at 4:48 pm.

• Approved past meeting minutes (motion by Bob Boester, seconded by Martha Mugler)
• Approved motion to have Hampton Arts Foundation hold public art monies for the Commission (motion by Alice Mugler, seconded by Dr. Suber)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:48 pm by Dr. Ward

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board met between November 4 and November 13, 2025, to conduct the election canvass. The board verified scanner tape data, reviewed precinct incident reports, and determined the status of provisional ballots.

• Accepted 887 provisional ballots
• Rejected 80 provisional ballots
• Reviewed precinct incident reports

The Electoral Board approved a motion to recess the meeting until Monday, Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m. It later recessed again on Nov. 10 until the morning of Nov. 12. The board examined all provisional ballots and determined that 888 were accepted and 80 were not accepted. The meeting was formally adjourned on Nov. 13 at 2:43 p.m.

• Approved motion to recess until Mon, Nov 10, 11:30 a.m. (vote approved)
• Recessed meeting at 3:25 p.m. on Nov 10 until 9:00 a.m. on Nov 12
• Determined acceptability of provisional ballots: 888 accepted, 80 not accepted
• Adjourned meeting at 2:43 p.m. on Nov 13

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request to increase a fence height from 4 ft to 6 ft for a landlocked property. The board will also consider a Chesapeake Bay Exception request to add impervious surface for a fence and deck.

• Public hearing: Fence height variance (4 ft to 6 ft) for 1445 E Pembroke Ave
• Public hearing: Chesapeake Bay Exception for impervious surface at 17 Waterfowl Cove
• Approval of October 6, 2025, BZA meeting minutes
• Work session to discuss agenda items

The Hampton Board of Zoning Appeals denied the request (EX25-00001) to permit 154 sq ft of impervious surface—a deck and fence—in the Resource Protection Area. The denial motion received five affirmative votes and no negatives. The Board also approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting, with the same five members voting yes and one member absent. No other business was taken.

• Denied EX25-00001 Chesapeake Bay exception (5-0)
• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (5-0, 1 absent)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will convene at the Little England Cultural Center to approve the October meeting minutes, receive a presentation on economic empowerment, and hear subcommittee and lead agency reports. The meeting includes a public comment period before closing remarks.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Presentation by DeAnna Valentine, Director of Economic Empowerment and Family Resilience
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports
• Public comment period

A quorum was present at the November 3, 2025 Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. A motion to accept the October minutes as written was made, seconded, and approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided during this meeting.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a department update. The agenda includes a themed presentation regarding the Hampton History Museum.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 and October 7, 2025 minutes
• Hampton History Museum Overview presentation
• Director’s Department Update

A quorum was not present, so the minutes from September 9 and October 7, 2025 could not be approved. Dr. June Javier moved to adjourn, and the motion was carried. No vote tallies were recorded.

• September 9, 2025 minutes not approved (no quorum)
• October 7, 2025 minutes not approved (no quorum)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts is hosting a public‑engagement workshop to gather input on artistic and cultural initiatives. Residents may sign up to attend; seating is limited but drop‑ins are allowed. Snacks will be provided on a first‑come, first‑serve basis. Questions can be directed to hamptonarts@hampton.gov.

• Public Engagement Project workshop – sign‑up required; date, time, and place to be selected

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board will hold a special meeting on October 29, 2025 to discuss and assign election officers, including chief, assistant chief, provisional ballot officers, and pages. The meeting will also designate polling locations for Election Day and consider nominations received after the October 25 notice. Final planning for the November 2025 General Election will be addressed before the meeting closes.

• Closed‑session discussion of personnel assignments for Election Day
• Designation of polling location assignments
• Appointment of substitute or additional election officers
• Consideration of nominations received after the 10/25/25 notice
• Final planning for the November 2025 General Election

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee will hold its monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine reports, discussion of old and new business, and a vote to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. No specific projects or contracts are listed.

A quorum was not present, so the Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee did not hold the meeting. No reports, business, or actions were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025.

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board will meet in a closed session to assign Election Day polling locations and designate chief, assistant chief, provisional ballot, and page officers. The board will consider nominations received after the October 25, 2025 Notice to Representatives and may appoint substitute or additional officers. It will also address any remaining planning needed for the November 2025 General Election.

• Assign Election Day polling location assignments (closed session)
• Designate chief and assistant chief officers of election (closed session)
• Assign provisional ballot officers and Election Day pages (closed session)
• Consider nominations received in response to the October 25, 2025 Notice to Representatives
• Address final planning for the November 2025 General Election

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee is meeting to receive status updates on various events and celebrations planned for the 250th anniversary. The group will also discuss a children's book and a drumline competition.

• Status updates for Revolutionary Hampton and Freedom Dinner
• Planning for July 4 2026 250th Celebration
• Review of Blackbeard Pirate Festival and Celebrate Juneteenth & Hampton 250 Sail
• Discussion of Hampton Cup Regatta 100th Anniversary
• Review of poster and art contests

The VA250 Committee reviewed a series of upcoming events, including Revolutionary Hampton, Freedom Dinner, Mosaic Festival, Drumline, Blackbeard Pirate Festival, July 4 plans, and the library's 100th anniversary. They described proposed activities, venues, participants, and marketing ideas, but no motions were approved, denied, or voted on. No vote tallies or formal resolutions were noted in the minutes.

Economic Development Authority

The Hampton Economic Development Authority will approve the September 24, 2025 special meeting minutes and hear a presentation on the FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan. It will review loan and grant program balances and hold a closed session on personnel matters and a property disposition at Langley Research & Development Park. In new business, the board will vote on an amendment to annually review and renew its agreement with the City Attorney’s Office for the term Dec. 1 2025‑Nov. 30 2026.

• Approve minutes from the September 24, 2025 special meeting
• FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan presentation
• EDA Loan & Grant Review Committee report and fund balance statements
• Closed session on staff actions and disposition of Langley Research & Development Park property
• Motion to amend and renew the EDA’s agreement with the City Attorney’s Office (Dec 1 2025‑Nov 30 2026)

The Economic Development Authority approved the renewal of its Memorandum of Agreement with the City Attorney’s Office, effective immediately. The motion was made by Mr. Ishon, seconded by Mr. Pompey, and passed unanimously. Earlier, the board also approved the meeting minutes and two honorific resolutions without opposition.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution honoring Richard M. Bagley Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution honoring Dr. Dianne B. Suber (unanimous)
• Renewed legal services MOU with City Attorney’s Office (unanimous)
• Moved to Closed Session per Virginia Code (unanimous)
• Concluded Closed Session and returned to meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:46 a.m. (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters regarding election officers in a closed session. The board may take action on appointments, assignments, and discipline. The meeting also includes a review of annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.

• Closed session for officer of election appointment, performance, demotion, and disciplining
• Potential action on removal of officer of election per Va. Code Ann. § 24.2-109
• Annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) review and certification

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider four zoning ordinance amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and a proposed revocation of a restaurant use permit. The body will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on Use Permit for private museum at 1609 & 1611 Aberdeen Rd
• Public hearing on revocation of Use Permit for Chance's Restaurant at 555 Settlers Landing Road
• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendments for ADUs (Sections 1-37, 2-2, Chapter 4, Chapter 11)
• Public hearing on ordinance requiring community meetings for land use applications
• Approval of September 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission approved moving the Community Development Director's Youth Planner presentation to the beginning of the meeting agenda. Staff noted two sets of September minutes need approval, but no vote was recorded. Several ordinance amendments concerning accessory dwelling units and community meetings were discussed, but no actions were taken. The commission also reviewed its attendance policy without adopting any changes.

• Approved moving the Community Development Director's report to the agenda start (no vote tally recorded)

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission will meet on Oct 16, 2025, at the Veterans’ Conference Room, Ruppert Sargent Building, 1 Franklin Street. The agenda includes a roll call, a discussion of the Placemaking Project Lab, and closing remarks. No decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Placemaking Project Lab – discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will approve the minutes from the January 13, 2023 meeting. The committee will then review the proposed conceptual site plan and building elevations for a portion of the property at 112 Research Drive, to be developed by the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.

• Approval of minutes from the January 13, 2023 meeting
• Review of conceptual site plan and building elevations for Virginia Peninsula Foodbank at 112 Research Drive

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority Advisory Committee will review the proposed conceptual site plan and building elevations for a portion of the property at 112 Research Drive, to be developed by the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from January 13, 2023. No other business is listed.

• Review conceptual site plan and building elevations for 112 Research Drive development by Virginia Peninsula Foodbank

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board will hold a special meeting on October 13, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in the Hampton Voter Registrar’s Office. In a closed session, the Board will discuss and decide assignments for chief and assistant chief election officers, provisional ballot officers, election pages, and polling locations for Election Day. The Board may also appoint substitute or additional officers as needed.

• Assign chief and assistant chief election officers for Election Day
• Assign provisional ballot officers
• Assign Election Day pages
• Designate polling locations for Election Day
• Appoint substitute or additional election officers as needed

The Electoral Board entered a closed session to discuss officer performance and appointments. It later certified that only exempt public business was considered in that session. The board then approved the appointment of additional officers of election and the designation of chiefs and assistant chiefs for the November 2025 election.

• Motion to go into closed session for discussion of officer performance and appointments passed
• Motion to certify only exempt public business was discussed in closed session passed
• Motion to appoint additional officers of election and designate chiefs and assistant chiefs for November 2025 election passed

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and decide on the top five capital improvement projects for FY26‑30. They will hear a community stakeholder presentation on the FY26‑30 Capital Improvement Plan and receive an introduction to the new Finance and Accreditation Manager. The director will provide a department update, and members will brainstorm topics for the November agenda.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 minutes
• Community stakeholder presentation on FY26‑30 Capital Improvement Plan
• Introduction of Finance and Accreditation Manager Bonnie Fitz
• Approval of top five CIP projects
• Open discussion to brainstorm November agenda items

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met on October 7, 2025, but a quorum was not present, so the September 9 minutes could not be approved. Because of the lack of quorum, the board could not approve any of the top five Capital Improvement Plan projects it had discussed. The meeting included a presentation on the CIP process and the introduction of new Finance and Accreditation Manager Bonnie Fitz. Members also discussed rescheduling the November meeting to November 3.

• No items approved due to lack of quorum

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss three public hearing items. The board is considering requests for a Chesapeake Bay Exception and two zoning variances for residential properties.

• EX25-00001: Request for Chesapeake Bay Exception for 154 sq ft of new impervious surface at 17 Waterfowl Cove (requesting deferral to Nov 3, 2025)
• VA25-00009: Request to increase front yard fence height from 4 ft to 6 ft at 1445 E Pembroke Ave
• VA25-00010: Request to reduce side yard setback for accessory structures from 15 ft to 4 ft at 15 Jenkins Ln to permit a 28 ft by 40 ft garage

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will convene to approve the September meeting minutes, hear a presentation by Wadina Thompson, Director of Community Health at the YMCA Health & Wellness Center, receive subcommittee and lead agency reports, and accept public comments.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Presentation by YMCA Health & Wellness Center director
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports
• Public comment period

The committee approved the September meeting minutes after correcting the misspelling of “Grandview.” The motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)

Commission on the Arts

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Members decided to keep the meeting times and location unchanged. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved past meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Kept meeting schedule unchanged (no change requested)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Electoral Board

The board is reviewing preparations for the November General Election, including precinct relocations and infrastructure. Members will also consider the Virginia Department of Elections framework for Registrar duties and delegations.

• Relocation of the Hampton Library Precinct due to building closure
• Parking and entry point changes at Bethel Precinct due to construction
• Status of a proposed new precinct at HU Convocation Center
• Review of precinct-specific infrastructure needs at Burbank and East Hampton
• Personnel matters including Election Day precinct assignments

The board approved the June 4 and August 13 meeting minutes. A motion to sign the ADA compliance document was approved. The board unanimously approved a closed session to discuss election officer performance and security matters. A motion to certify that only exempt public business was heard in the closed session was also approved.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes with one change
• Approved August 13 meeting minutes as presented
• Approved signing of the ADA compliance document
• Approved unanimous closed session to discuss election officer performance and security (unanimous)
• Approved motion to certify limited public business heard in closed session

Citizens Police Advisory Group

The group will approve minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting, noting that the August meeting was cancelled. They will hear a presentation on body‑worn cameras from an Axon representative. The meeting will conclude with a Q&A and set the next meeting for Dec 4, 2025.

• Approve minutes from June 5, 2025 meeting (August meeting cancelled)
• Presentation on body‑worn cameras by Axon representative
• Set next meeting for Dec 4, 2025 at HPD Townsend Training Room, 5th Floor, 40 Lincoln St.

The Citizens Police Advisory Group voted to approve the meeting minutes from April 10, 2025 and June 5, 2025. No other actions or resolutions were adopted during the session. The group set the next meeting for December 4, 2025 to discuss bylaws, committee objectives, and chairperson terms.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025 and June 5, 2025 (motion presented, seconded, and approved)

Hampton VA250 Committee

The VA250 Committee will review status updates for several upcoming events, including the 250th anniversary celebrations, the Freedom Dinner, and the Hampton Cup Regatta. Members will discuss how to highlight Juneteenth in the parade of sail and consider ideas for a children’s book, coloring book, and other community projects. No formal actions or votes are noted on the agenda.

• Juneteenth placement in parade of sail
• Status update on Historical Interpretation Committee exhibits, markers, and Battle of Hampton
• Freedom Dinner planning
• Crabs On King & Queen sponsor tie‑in
• July 4 2026 250th Celebration planning

The committee reached unanimous agreement to name the Juneteenth/Sail event "Celebrate Juneteenth and Hampton VA250 Sail." It decided to remove references to the Battle of Hampton from all materials and to hold a new "Revolutionary Hampton" program with walking tours on November 15. The group also set an open‑house date of October 23 for the Fort Monroe Forward design selection and asked members to attend.

• Adopted event name "Celebrate Juneteenth and Hampton VA250 Sail" (100% consensus)
• Removed Battle of Hampton from materials; scheduled "Revolutionary Hampton" program on Nov 15
• Scheduled Fort Monroe Forward open house for Oct 23 and requested committee attendance

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts Strategic Planning Subcommittee will discuss its SWOT analysis and the format for its strategic plan. The meeting will also cover interviews and surveys, outline next steps, and address any old or new business items.

• Review of SWOT and Strategic Planning Format
• Interviews and Surveys
• Next Steps
• Old Business
• New Business

The Strategic Planning Committee decided to continue its research into Hampton's arts and culture and to compile the findings into an insights report for the Commission in February 2026. It also approved hosting two city‑wide focus groups on October 29, 2025, with Aiya Williams facilitating. A pilot focus group will be held on October 2, 2025, and members will supply a list of potential participants.

• Continue investigation of arts and culture status (agreed)
• Structure findings into an insights report for Commission briefing (agreed)
• Host two city‑wide focus groups on Oct. 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm (agreed)
• Aiya Williams to facilitate the focus group sessions (agreed)
• Conduct a pilot focus group with Commission members on Oct. 2, 2025 (agreed)
• Members to provide list of potential participants and contact information (agreed)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a closed session to discuss the disposition of publicly held real property in the Buckroe area. The board will consider a $1,802 facade improvement grant for Aberdeen Fashion Flair, LLC. It will vote on an $80,000 Hampton Community Cultural Athletic and Visitor Attraction grant for Victory Lane Motorsports, LLC. The board will also consider a resolution to acquire a hotel at 1925 Coliseum Drive and ratify the related purchase agreement.

• Closed session to discuss disposition of Buckroe area public property
• Grant of $1,802 for a facade improvement to Aberdeen Fashion Flair, LLC
• Grant of $80,000.00 for a community cultural, athletic and visitor attraction to Victory Lane Motorsports, LLC
• Resolution to acquire a hotel at 1925 Coliseum Drive and ratify the purchase agreement

The board approved the July 15, 2025 minutes, a $80,000 grant to Victory Lane Motorsports, and the acquisition of a hotel at 1925 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA. It also recommended a $1,802 grant to Aberdeen Fashion Flair, LLC for façade improvements. New senior managers for Innovation and Marketing were announced, and the Asset Manager position remains vacant. No other business was taken.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $80,000 grant to Victory Lane Motorsports (6‑0)
• Approved acquisition of hotel at 1925 Coliseum Drive (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of $1,802 grant to Aberdeen Fashion Flair, LLC (6‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hampton City Council, Economic Development Authority, Planning Commission, Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and School Board will meet jointly on September 24, 2025. The agenda includes a work session on urban planning and placemaking to discuss possible growth strategies, street design, zoning rules, and public engagement. No formal decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Joint Work Session on Urban Planning and Placemaking

Participants at the joint retreat voted to rewrite the city zoning ordinance. They also selected three master plans to update—Buckroe (2005), Downtown Hampton (2017) and Coliseum Central (2015)—and three plans to retire—Armistead Point Park (1998), Newmarket Creek Park (2007) and North King Street (2007). No other formal council actions were recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Update Buckroe (2005) master plan (43-0)
• Update Downtown Hampton (2017) master plan (30-0)
• Update Coliseum Central (2015) master plan (36-2)
• Retire Armistead Point Park (1998) master plan (54-2)
• Retire Newmarket Creek Park (2007) master plan (35-2)
• Retire North King Street (2007) master plan (25-8)
• Rewrite zoning ordinance (majority vote)

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a Chairman’s Report, a Director’s Report, and discussions of old and new business. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting
• Chairman's Report and announcements
• Director's Report
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business

A motion by Ms. Curtis to approve the June 24, 2025 minutes was seconded by Ms. Melvin-Jones and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Animal Response Team Advisory Committee

The Hampton Animal Response Team Advisory Committee will elect a temporary chair and review the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will hear the City Manager’s report and the H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) report on current issues. A closed session will be held to discuss recommendations for new appointments to the advisory committee.

• Election of Temporary Chair
• Review & Approval of May 15, 2025 minutes
• City Manager’s Report
• H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) Report on current issues
• Closed session to discuss appointment recommendations

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to elect new officers for the 2025-26 year. The body will receive briefings on proposed zoning ordinance amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units and a Youth Planner report.

• Briefing on proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2025-26 year
• September 2025 Youth Planner Report
• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission unanimously elected Michael Harris as Chair and Kathy Rogers as Vice‑Chair. The Commission also unanimously approved the amended minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. No public hearing items were on the agenda, and a briefing on proposed ADU zoning amendments was presented but not decided.

• Elected Michael Harris as Chair (unanimous vote)
• Elected Kathy Rogers as Vice‑Chair (unanimous vote)
• Approved amended July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission will review prior meeting minutes and discuss several action items, including an impact report, a cultural web project, and case‑study scenarios. The agenda also includes a skills‑lab rotation and a community‑visioning exercise. No formal decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Review and approval of May & June 2024 meeting minutes
• Impact Report Highlights & Reflection
• Hampton Culture Web
• Case Study Scenarios
• Youth Advisory Group applications deadline September 30

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities will consider revisions to its by‑laws presented by the City Attorney. It will also receive updates on Accessible Dwelling Units from Community Development and on the city’s ADA transition from Risk Management. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and the Treasurer’s report.

• Consideration of Proposed By‑Laws Revisions – presented by City Attorney’s Office
• Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs) Update – presented by Community Development Department
• City of Hampton ADA Transition Update – presented by Risk Management
• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s Report

The committee approved the August 14 minutes unanimously. A motion to adopt the amended by‑laws was made and passed unanimously. The nominating sub‑committee accepted four volunteer nominations with a unanimous vote.

• Approved August 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended by‑laws (unanimous)
• Accepted nominated members for nominating sub‑committee (unanimous)

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee Event Planning Subcommittee is meeting to conduct an idea generation session. The meeting is focused on planning events for the coliseum.

• Idea generation for event planning

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to introduce Director Darrell R. Crittendon and discuss board goals. The board is scheduled to review and approve the top five Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.

• Review and approval of top 5 CIP projects
• Introduction of PRLS Director Darrell R. Crittendon
• Approval of April 1, 2025 and May 6, 2025 minutes

The board introduced Darrell R. Crittendon as the new Director of Hampton Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services. Members discussed the 2025 capital improvement project list and noted that a vote on the top five projects will be held at the October meeting. No other actions or approvals were taken.

Town and Gown Committee

The Town and Gown Committee reviewed several community updates, including upcoming business‑training sessions, university events, and school achievements. Members were informed that the city has leased 10,000 sq ft at the Peninsula Town Center to create a retail incubator for small‑business entrepreneurs, partnering with the Business Bureau and Hampton City Schools. The committee also discussed plans to involve more students on boards and to form a SWaM Advisory Committee.

• City lease of 10,000 sq ft at Peninsula Town Center for a retail incubator
• Connect and Contract training session on 9/25 at Hampton Roads Convention Center
• SWaM Certification Application Information Session on 10/14 at Ruppert Sargent Building
• Creation of a SWaM Advisory Committee to review guidelines
• Bryant & Stratton Early Childhood Education CDA Program delayed to Oct 14; classes start Sep 10

The Town & Gown Committee met on September 9, 2025 with a quorum present. Members received updates on Hampton University events, the Conventions & Visitor Bureau calendar, school enrollment, economic development initiatives, and student involvement opportunities. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve August meeting minutes and receive a presentation on Hampton Senior Center renovations from Parks Planner Luciana Newsom.

• Hampton Senior Center Renovations Update presentation by Luciana Newsom

The committee voted to accept the August 2025 minutes as written, with all members in favor. No other resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting. Presentations on senior center renovations and program updates were informational only.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Neighborhood Commission will meet to receive updates on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) engagement and a briefing on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. The meeting also includes reports from various neighborhood and city representatives.

• ADU Engagement Update by Monica Meharg
• CIP Budget Briefing by the Budget Division
• Review and approval of August 11, 2025, meeting minutes

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee is meeting to determine the name of an event scheduled for June 19, 2026. Members will discuss how to center Juneteenth history during the parade of sail and review status updates for various 250th anniversary projects.

• Naming of June 19, 2026 event
• Juneteenth history integration for the parade of sail
• Status of Historical Interpretation Committee exhibits and markers
• Planning for 1776 The Musical and Freedom Dinner
• Coordination of July 4, 2026 250th Celebration and Hampton Cup Regatta 100th Anniversary

Commission on the Arts

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the prior meeting. No other actions were formally adopted; proposals for a public‑art grant RFP and changes to the meeting schedule were discussed but not decided.

• Approved past meeting minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review statements of account, fund balances, and statements for the Local Government Investment Pool. New business includes a facade improvement grant for Aberdeen Fashion Flair, LLC, and a closed meeting to discuss confidential economic development information.

• Review statements of account for EDA Old Point Wealth Management
• Review Local Government Investment Pool investor statements
• Review EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balances
• Consider EDA Hampton Revolving Loan & Grant Facade Improvement Grant
• Hold a closed meeting for confidential economic development discussions

The committee unanimously approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to enter and later conclude a closed session. The committee recommended that the EDA Board approve a $1,802 Facade Improvement Grant for Aberdeen Fashion Flair, LLC, subject to conditions that the improvements remain in Hampton and a grant agreement be executed.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (3-0)
• Approved motion to conclude closed session (3-0)
• Recommended EDA Board approve $1,802 façade grant to Aberdeen Fashion Flair, LLC (3-0)

Commission on the Arts

The Public Art Sub-Committee will meet to finalize a recommendation for a public art selection and its location. The body will also continue discussions regarding the Public Art Request for Proposals and evaluation criteria.

• Finalization of public art selection and location recommendation
• Discussion of Public Art Request for Proposals and evaluation criteria

Commission on the Arts

The Strategic Planning Subcommittee will meet to review a SWOT analysis and strategic planning format. The group will also discuss interviews and surveys.

• Review of SWOT and Strategic Planning Format
• Discussion of interviews and surveys

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts will meet to finalize recommendations on public art theming and locations. They will also discuss the Public Art Request for Proposals and evaluation criteria.

• Finalize recommendation on public art theming and locations
• Discuss Public Art Request for Proposals and Evaluation Criteria

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities will meet to review proposed by-law revisions and receive an overview of the Therapeutic Recreation Center. The meeting includes reports from the treasurer and Mayor Gray.

• Discussion of proposed by-law revisions by Trish Melochick
• Therapeutic Recreation Center overview by Shaeron King
• New member introductions

The committee approved the May 8 minutes after correcting the names of those who made and seconded the motion to certify the closed session. Treasurer Gwendolyn Burnett reported a June 30 balance of $75,940.90, reflecting a $15,400 credit and a $3,000 debit, with no change in July. Mayor Gray gave an update on the pending Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, noting a working committee and a target to present a final version at the December City Council meeting. The meeting also included reports on upcoming grant deadlines, library accessibility improvements, police steering‑wheel lock giveaways, and scheduled community events.

• Approved the May 8, 2025 minutes as corrected (no vote tally recorded)

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board meets to review July meeting minutes, hear public comment, and discuss ongoing election planning, precinct technology upgrades, and new election laws. The board also reviews volunteer recognition and security training, with no closed session anticipated.

• Review and approval of July 2025 meeting minutes
• November General Election planning
• Precinct technology upgrades (East Hampton, Burbank)
• New election laws effective 7/1/2025
• ELECT framework for Duties and Delegations consideration

The Electoral Board approved the minutes from the July 16 meeting, making changes to some dates. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during this session. Remaining items were noted for future consideration or reporting.

• Approved July 16 minutes with date changes

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission will convene its regular August 11, 2025 meeting to conduct procedural business, receive a director’s report, hear public input, and receive committee updates. No voting items or major decisions are listed on the agenda.

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts Public Art Sub-Committee will meet to review examples of public art. The body will continue discussions regarding potential locations and themes for art projects.

• Review of public art examples
• Discussion of potential art locations
• Discussion of art theming

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding six variance requests from Adams Advertising. These requests seek to increase the height and sign face area of billboards at three different locations to maintain visibility over VDOT sound barriers.

• VA25-00003: Request to increase billboard height from 64 to 76.01 feet at 732 N King St
• VA25-00004: Request to increase billboard height from 40 to 96.17 feet at 715 Eaton St
• VA25-00005: Request to increase billboard height from 60 to 75.19 feet at 207 Colbert Ave
• VA25-00006: Request to increase sign face area from 600 to 672 sq. ft. at 732 N King St
• VA25-00007 & VA25-00008: Requests to increase sign face area from 600 to 672 sq. ft. at 715 Eaton St and 207 Colbert Ave

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review July meeting minutes and hear a presentation from the Hampton Police Department. The meeting includes reports from subcommittees and lead agencies.

• Presentation by Chief Wideman and Sgt. Birdsong of the Hampton Police Department

The committee reviewed the July minutes. A motion to accept the July minutes as written was made, seconded, and unanimously approved. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous)

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee Event Planning Subcommittee is meeting to conduct an idea generation session. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Idea generation for event planning

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates for upcoming events and historical projects. The agenda includes reviews of recent community outreach efforts and the status of educational and historical interpretations.

• Summary of July 4, 2025 event
• Planning for Freedom Dinner in January 2026
• Planning for Sail Virginia and Juneteenth on June 19, 2026
• Status of historical marker content and documentary
• Hampton History Museum exhibit

The committee selected January 16, 2026 as the date for the Freedom Dinner. It provided updates on the July 4, 2025 celebration, upcoming Sail 250 and Juneteenth events, the 1776 Musical, and several community outreach and education initiatives. No formal votes or other decisions were recorded.

• Freedom Dinner date set for Jan 16 2026

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Event Planning subcommittee of the Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to generate ideas. The meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2025.

• Idea generation for event planning

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts Public Art Sub-Committee is meeting to review the Public Art Initiative and city staff updates. Members will discuss the Request for Proposals (RFP) for public art projects and review location maps for potential installations.

• Review of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Public Art Projects
• Discussion of potential project locations and theming
• Review of location maps

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will discuss amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide more flexibility for use permit expiration timelines, particularly for large-scale construction. The body will also review two use permit applications for multifamily housing and a restaurant.

• Ordinance to amend Section 14-12 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Use Permit expiration procedures
• Use Permit Application 25-0195 for multifamily dwellings at the former Lincoln Park Housing Development site
• Use Permit Application 25-0196 for Fishers Landing Eats, Inc. to permit a Restaurant 3 and expand outdoor dining at 4330 Kecoughtan Road

The commission approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 25‑0199. Finally, it voted to recommend City Council approve Use Permit Application No. 25‑0196 for a 380‑unit multifamily development, attaching nine conditions.

• Approved June 26, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 25‑0199 (vote not recorded)
• Recommended City Council approve Use Permit Application No. 25‑0196 with nine conditions (6‑0 vote)

Animal Response Team Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the City Manager's report and the H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) report. The session includes discussions on current animal control issues and trends of concern.

• Review and approval of May 15, 2025 minutes
• H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) report on current issues and trends

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will discuss preparations for the November General Election and review updates from the June Primary. The board is also addressing ADA needs at the Phoebus Public Library and the establishment of a new precinct at the HU Convocation Center.

• Planning for the November General Election
• ADA related changes at Phoebus Precinct (Phoebus Public Library)
• Establishment of a new precinct at HU Convocation Center
• Coordination of Sunday Voting for 10/12/25
• Review of new election laws effective 7/1/25

The board approved the June 17 Electoral Board canvass minutes as presented. A motion to go into closed session for personnel issues was made, seconded and entered at 10:23 a.m. The board then moved back to open session at 11:13 a.m. Planning for the HU Homecoming parade was finalized to avoid conflict with early voting.

• Approved June 17 EB canvass minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Entered closed session for personnel issues (motion made and seconded)
• Returned to open session (motion made and seconded)
• Finalized HU Homecoming parade plans to accommodate early voting

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial statements and a grant proposal. The body is deciding whether to award funds to manage a Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Aerospace Labs Building.

• Proposed $199,300 Center of Excellence grant award for StartWheel Corporation (Innovate Hampton Roads)
• Review of Local Government Investment Pool Investor Statement dated June 1, 2025
• Review of Old Point Wealth Management Statement of Account for June 2025
• Review of EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2025

The board approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting with four ayes, no nays and one abstention. It then approved a Center of Excellence grant of $199,300 to StartWheel Corporation (Innovate Hampton Roads) to manage REaKTOR for FY26. Finally, the board voted to cancel the scheduled August 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approved June 17 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Approved $199,300 Center of Excellence grant to StartWheel (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved cancellation of August 19, 2025 board meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review June meeting minutes and hear a presentation from Hampton Human Services. The agenda also includes updates from the Parks & Recreation Director and reports from subcommittees and lead agencies.

• Presentation by Ethel Heyward of Hampton Human Services
• Parks & Recreation Director update
• Approval of public comment procedures

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee approved the June meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board also adopted the public comment protocol and guidelines, again unanimously. Both actions were recorded after a quorum was confirmed.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted public comment protocol/guidelines (unanimous)

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The commission will meet to review minutes from June 9, 2025, and receive a director's report. The meeting includes a briefing on the Peninsula Agency on Aging's Neighborhood Seniors Watch Program.

• Briefing on Peninsula Agency on Aging – Neighborhood Seniors Watch Program

Economic Development Authority

The Innovation & Technology Committee will review the performance and a proposal from StartWheel Corporation (trading as Innovate Hampton Roads). The body will consider recommending a grant to the EDA Board for the corporation to manage and operate REaKTOR for FY26.

• Review of StartWheel Corporation proposal to operate REaKTOR at the National Institute of Aerospace Labs Building
• Recommendation to the EDA Board regarding a grant to StartWheel Corporation for FY26

The committee approved Ms. Clark’s electronic participation after a roll‑call vote (Ayes: Claiborne, Suber; Abstain: Clark). The minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting were approved as presented. The board was recommended to approve a $199,300 Center of Excellence grant to StartWheel Corporation (Innovate Hampton Roads) with a unanimous roll‑call vote (Ayes: Claiborne, Clark, Suber).

• Accepted electronic participation of Ms. Clark (Ayes: Claiborne, Suber; Abstain: Clark)
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended EDA board approve $199,300 Center of Excellence grant to StartWheel Corp (Ayes: Claiborne, Clark, Suber; Nays: none)

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee Event Planning Subcommittee is meeting to generate ideas. The agenda consists of procedural items and a brainstorming session.

• Idea generation for event planning

Hampton VA250 Committee

The Hampton VA250 Committee is meeting to discuss updates for several commemorative events and community outreach efforts. The group will review planning for upcoming celebrations and educational initiatives.

• Updates on Juneteenth, July 4, and the January 2026 Freedom Dinner
• Planning for Sail Virginia & Juneteenth on June 19, 2026
• Discussion of 1776 The Musical at The American Theatre
• Outreach to Charity Family and Farmington Civic Association
• Educational items including a Poster Contest and Virginia Drum Line Challenge

The June 26, 2025 committee meeting provided updates on recent and upcoming events, community outreach, education programs, historical interpretation, marketing, volunteers, and sponsorship ideas. Members discussed logistics, outreach plans, and project concepts, but no motions were voted on or approved. Consequently, the meeting did not result in any official decisions.

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed multifamily development by Orchard Oaks, LLC. The commission is deciding on a community plan amendment, a rezoning request, and a use permit for the project.

• Proposed 316 apartment units in 3 and 4-story buildings at 183/183A E Mercury Blvd and 261/265 Woodland Rd
• Rezoning of +/-10.18 acres from General Commercial (C-3) and One-Family Residential (R-11) to Multifamily Residential (MD-4)
• Community Plan Amendment to change land use from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential for six parcels
• Resolution to amend and re-adopt the Planning Commission's Electronic Meeting Policy
• Use Permit Application No. 25-0149 for multifamily dwellings

The commission voted to adopt a revised Electronic Meeting Policy, allowing remote participation, with a 6‑0 vote and one member absent. The same meeting approved the May 22, 2025 Planning Commission minutes as amended, with a 6‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). Commissioner DeProfio participated remotely after the policy was adopted.

• Adopt Electronic Meeting Policy (AYES: Brooks, Rogers, Coleman, Kellum, Mugler, Harris; NAYS: none; ABSENT: DeProfio)
• Approve May 22, 2025 Planning Commission minutes as amended (AYES: Rogers, Coleman, Kellum, Mugler, DeProfio, Harris; NAYS: none; ABSTAIN: Brooks)

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments will hold hearings to consider appeals regarding FY2026 property valuations. The board will review requested assessment changes based on fair market value and data accuracy.

• Appeal for 2000 W Mercury Blvd (Lidl US Operations LLC) requesting a total assessment reduction from $7,252,900 to $5,852,000
• Appeal for 327 Fox Hill Rd D requesting a total assessment reduction from $27,800 to $10,000
• Appeal for 327 Fox Hill Rd C requesting a total assessment reduction from $26,000 to $10,000
• Appeal for 327 Fox Hill Rd E requesting a total assessment reduction from $29,600 to $10,000
• Appeal for 327 Fox Hill Rd F requesting a total assessment reduction from $30,700 to $10,000

The Board of Review heard appeals for six parcels on 327 Fox Hill Rd and one commercial parcel at 2000 W Mercury Blvd. After discussion, the board voted unanimously to affirm the current assessments based on equalization or fair market value. No changes to the assessed values were made.

• Affirmed assessment for 327 Fox Hill Rd D (FY2026) – 5-0
• Affirmed assessment for 327 Fox Hill Rd C (FY2026) – 5-0
• Affirmed assessment for 327 Fox Hill Rd E (FY2026) – 5-0
• Affirmed assessment for 327 Fox Hill Rd F (FY2026) – 5-0
• Affirmed assessment for 327 Fox Hill Rd G (FY2026) – 5-0
• Affirmed assessment for 327 Fox Hill Rd H (FY2026) – 5-0
• Affirmed assessment for 2000 W Mercury Blvd (LIDL US Operations LLC) – 5-0

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will hold its monthly meeting to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee unanimously approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the creation of a subcommittee to develop commemorative items for the upcoming Phish concert, naming its members. The committee noted there will be no meetings in July and August and will reconvene on September 23, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved formation of commemorative subcommittee (members: Mr. Newman, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Boester, Ms. Scott, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Vander Vennet)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 23, 2025 (no meetings July–August)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to review the Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance Sheet as of May 31, 2025. The body will also receive a status report on various economic development matters.

• Review of EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance Sheet as of May 31, 2025
• Economic Development Department status report

The board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It amended the agenda to include a closed‑session item. The board then entered a closed session to discuss Buckroe‑area property and later concluded the closed session. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Amended agenda to add closed‑session item (5-0)
• Entered closed session on Buckroe property (5-0)
• Concluded closed session and returned to meeting (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board conducted an election canvass and reviewed provisional ballots from multiple precincts. The board examined election documents for completeness and compared DS-200 print-outs with computer data.

• Accepted 50 provisional ballots
• Rejected 1 provisional ballot from the Lindsay precinct
• Reviewed incident reports
• Signed final paperwork, print-outs, and abstracts

The Hampton Electoral Board reviewed election documents and provisional ballots over several sessions. Motions were made and seconded to accept all but one provisional ballot, which was rejected. In total, 50 provisional ballots were accepted and cast, while 1 was declined. The board signed off on the final paperwork before adjourning.

• Accepted 7 provisional ballots from Early Voting Precinct (motion passed)
• Accepted 1 provisional ballot from Aberdeen (motion passed)
• Rejected 1 provisional ballot from Lindsay (motion passed)
• Accepted 6 provisional ballots from Machen (motion passed)
• Accepted 3 provisional ballots from Bethel (motion passed)
• Accepted 2 provisional ballots from Phillips (motion passed)
• Accepted total of 50 provisional ballots (motion passed)
• Accepted one voter's provisional ballot presented earlier (motion passed)

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments will meet to conduct appeal hearings for property assessments. The board will review requested valuation changes based on fair market value and data accuracy.

• Appeal hearing for 10 FAWN CIR: Owner requested total assessment of $455,000 vs recommended $486,200
• Appeal hearing for 214 AQUA CT: Owner requested total assessment of $310,000 vs recommended $358,200

The Hampton Board of Review met on June 16, 2025 and approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting. The board voted to affirm the current assessment for 10 FAWN CIR based on fair market value. It also affirmed the current assessment for 214 AQUA CT based on equalization. All members voted yea on both appeals.

• Affirmed current assessment for 10 FAWN CIR (FY2026) – motion by Asa C. Jenrette Jr., seconded by G. Cliff Moore (all yea)
• Affirmed current assessment for 214 AQUA CT (FY2026) – motion by G. Cliff Moore, seconded by Pamela F. Christiansen (all yea)

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss new business. The agenda focuses on volunteer opportunities for summer engagement and programming for 2025-26.

• Summer Engagement Volunteer Opportunities
• 2025-26 CUC Programing

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments will hold hearings to review appeals for FY2026 property assessments. The board will consider requested valuation changes based on fair market value, equalization, and data accuracy.

• Appeal for 217 Woodland Rd: requested total of $523,300 vs recommended $713,700
• Appeal for 22 Clayton Dr: requested total of $117,000 vs recommended $175,300
• Appeal for 59 Glascow Way: requested total of $227,000 vs recommended $247,400
• Appeal for 1716 Rozzelle Rd: requested total of $233,600 vs recommended $256,200
• Appeal for 5200 W Mercury Blvd (PIN 13004013): requested total of $23,546,813 vs recommended $32,522,200

The Board of Review heard eight real estate assessment appeals and voted unanimously on each. It affirmed the current assessments for six properties, including 217 Woodland Rd, 22 Clayton Dr, 59 Glasgow Way, 1716 Rozzelle Rd, 5276 W Mercury Blvd, and 8305 Orcutt Ave. It adjusted the assessments for two Netcenter Holdings properties at 5200 W Mercury Blvd, reducing the total by $333,000 and $1,467,000 respectively. One scheduled case was removed because a plat recorded after the appeal deadline changed the property's value.

• Affirmed assessment at 217 Woodland Rd (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment at 22 Clayton Dr (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment at 59 Glasgow Way (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment at 1716 Rozzelle Rd (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment at 5276 W Mercury Blvd (4-0)
• Adjusted assessment at 5200 W Mercury Blvd (PIN 13004015) down $333,000 (4-0)
• Adjusted assessment at 5200 W Mercury Blvd (PIN 13004013) down $1,467,000 (4-0)
• Affirmed assessment at 8305 Orcutt Ave (4-0)

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities will discuss comments from a disability listening session and a proclamation for the 35th anniversary of the ADA. The meeting includes an overview of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) presented by the Community Development Department. A closed session is scheduled to consult legal counsel regarding the committee's structure and financial status.

• Proclamation recognizing the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Overview by Monica Meharg
• Your Say with Mayor Gray - Disability Listening Session Comments
• Closed session regarding committee and nonstock corporation structure and financial status

The committee approved the minutes from the May 8 meeting. Members unanimously accepted the proposed proclamation recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A motion to enter closed session for legal counsel was passed unanimously, followed by a unanimous motion to certify the closed‑session matters and reopen the meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted ADA 35th anniversary proclamation (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for legal counsel (unanimous)
• Certified closed‑session matters and reopened meeting (unanimous)

Town and Gown Committee

The committee received progress reports from city departments, educational institutions, and local partners. Members discussed upcoming summer events, school capital projects, and the appointment of seven staff members to lead the city's strategic areas.

• Hampton City Schools reports over $66M in scholarships offered to graduates
• Capital improvement projects moving Bassett to Aberdeen and Jones Magnet to Mary T. Christian
• City budget approved with a 4% general wage increase for employees
• Workforce Council training program funding decreased from $8,000 to $6,000
• Appointment of seven staff leads for strategic areas including Economic Growth and Public Safety

The committee approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The city budget was approved, including a 4% general wage increase for employees. Workforce Council training program funding was reduced from $8,000 to $6,000. Seven staff members were selected to lead Hampton’s strategic focus areas.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved city budget with a 4% general wage increase
• Reduced Workforce Council training program funding to $6,000
• Selected seven staff members to lead strategic areas

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Neighborhood Commission will meet to discuss community updates and review reports from the 311 and Economic Empowerment and Family Resilience directors. The body is scheduled to vote on an update to the Placemaking Program grant policy.

• Vote on Grant Policy Update: Placemaking Program
• Briefing on Economic Empowerment and Family Resilience
• Briefing on 311

The commission achieved quorum and approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission adopted the place‑making grant policy update. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopted place‑making grant policy update

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts will meet to receive updates on public art and outside arts agency grant processes. The body will also discuss strategic planning and present a Certificate of Achievement.

• Presentation of Certificate of Achievement
• City Manager update on Public Art Grant Process
• Outside Arts Agencies Grant Process
• Strategic Planning Committee discussion

Citizens Police Advisory Group

The Citizens Police Advisory Group will meet to review previous minutes and hear a presentation from the School Resource Officer Unit.

• Presentation by School Resource Officer Unit

The meeting could not approve the April 10, 2025 minutes because a quorum was not present. No other actions were decided, only presentations on the School Resource Officer program and Axon camera technology were discussed.

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is meeting to coordinate preparations for the June primary and November general elections. The board will discuss new election laws effective July 1, 2025, and policies for election officials.

• Discussion of Sunday Voting during the November General Election
• Updates on the new East Hampton Precinct at HU Convocation Center
• Review of new election laws effective 7/1/25
• ADA compliance confirmation deadline of 09/01/25
• Va. Dept. of Elections Annual Training and VEBA Bootcamp on 07/30/25

The Electoral Board voted to table the proposed Homecoming parade route until the July meeting. It adopted a new bathroom-use policy for Election Day and approved signage for that policy. The Board also approved the minutes from the May meeting. Several agenda items were postponed until the July meeting.

• Motion to table parade route plan – passed
• Motion to adopt bathroom-use policy – passed
• Motion to post signage for bathroom policy – passed
• Motion to accept May meeting minutes – passed
• Volunteer recognition agenda item – tabled until July meeting
• School Board policy on virtual/cancelled school days – tabled until July meeting
• ADA needs at polling places – tabled until July meeting
• Security training agenda item – tabled until July meeting

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meetings scheduled for June 3, July 1, and August 5 have been cancelled.

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments will hold hearings to review appeals regarding the fair market value and equalization of specific properties. The board will consider requested assessment changes against recommended values for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Appeal for 1413 N Armistead Ave (HD Development of Maryland Inc) requesting $11,200,000 total assessment
• Appeal for 1 Towne Centre Way (Megaplex Nine Inc) requesting $14,901,700 total assessment
• Appeal for 1900 Cunningham Dr (Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust) requesting $14,610,230 total assessment
• Appeal for 137 Atlantic Ave (Mill Creek Associates LLC) requesting $10,000,000 total assessment
• Appeal for 2110 North Campus Pkwy (Lumen Owner LLC) requesting $60,717,890 total assessment

The Hampton Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments affirmed the existing fair‑market‑value assessments for five properties after reviewing reports from the Office of the Assessor. All five motions were approved unanimously by the board members. One property (2110 North Campus Pkwy) had the owner's agent present before the board entered closed session.

• Affirmed current assessment for 1413 N Armistade Ave (unanimous)
• Affirmed current assessment for 1 Towne Centre Way (unanimous)
• Affirmed current assessment for 1900 Cunningham Dr (unanimous)
• Affirmed current assessment for 137 Atlantic Ave (unanimous)
• Affirmed current assessment for 2110 North Campus Pkwy (unanimous)

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments will meet for training provided by the City Attorney. No hearings or appeals regarding real estate assessments will be considered at this meeting.

• Educational training from the City of Hampton City Attorney

The Board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting and the May 8, 2025 educational meeting. Both approvals were unanimous. No other business was conducted.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property on Pocahontas Place. The board will also review minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting.

• VA25-00002: Request to reduce minimum side yard setback from 15 ft to 4 ft at 646 Pocahontas Place

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved a variance request (VA25-00002) for Dennis Favors at 646 Pocahontas Place, with two staff‑recommended conditions. No other business was taken up.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance VA25-00002 with two staff conditions (5-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review May meeting minutes and hear a presentation from Innovage PACE. The committee will also discuss public comment procedures and receive reports from subcommittees and lead agencies.

• Presentation by Fredrinka Iyinbor and Tiffany Andrews-Franklin of Innovage PACE
• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Approval of public comment procedures

The committee unanimously approved the May meeting minutes. A motion to approve a Neighborhood Watch pilot for seniors was adopted. The proposal to change public‑comment procedures was tabled until the next meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• May minutes approved unanimously
• Neighborhood Watch pilot program approved
• Public‑comment procedures tabled

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Karen Scott, seconded by Joyce Melvin-Jones, and passed unanimously. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Wetlands Board Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Wetlands Board will hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair and vote on a new living shoreline permit for 144 Eberly Terrace. The Board will also consider amending its Wetlands Mitigation Compensation Policy to align with updated state regulations.

• Permit application JPA2025-0416: Mallard Point Association, 144 Eberly Terrace — 35,595 sq ft living shoreline with 562 sq ft gravel kayak launch
• Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair positions
• Amendment of Hampton Wetlands Board Wetlands Mitigation Compensation Policy
• Consideration of updated VMRC regulations on wetlands mitigation

Wetlands Board Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Wetlands Board will meet to review a joint permit application for the Mallard Point Association, Inc. The board is considering a proposal to install and enhance living shoreline and a kayak launch. A site visit is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

• Joint Permit Application 2025-4016: 35,595 square feet of living shoreline along 718 linear feet of shoreline at 144 Eberly Terrace
• Proposed 5-foot-wide, 562-square-foot gravel kayak launch
• Proposed 3,313 square feet of new oyster habitat

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates for several scheduled events and community outreach efforts. Discussions include planning for historical interpretations, marketing, and volunteer coordination.

• Blackbeard Festival (May 31 & June 1, 2025)
• Juneteenth (June 19, 2025)
• July 4, 2025 celebrations
• Freedom Dinner (January 2026)
• Sail Virginia & Juneteenth (June 19, 2026)

The VA250 Committee provided updates on several upcoming events, community outreach groups, education programs, historical interpretation, marketing, volunteers, and sponsorship. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes. The meeting was informational only.

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed amendment to the Hampton Community Plan. Staff has recommended deferring the decision on this item to a future date to allow for further analysis of policies and community feedback.

• Community Plan Amendment No. 25-0102: Proposed change from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential for parcels at 183 E Mercury Blvd, 183A E Mercury Blvd, 261 Woodland Rd, 265 Woodland Rd, 303 Woodland Rd, and 305 Woodland Road
• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• May 2025 Youth Planner Report

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also voted to defer Community Plan Amendment No. 25-0102, which would change several parcels from low‑density to high‑density residential, to a later date set by the Director of Community Development.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0 vote)
• Deferred Community Plan Amendment No. 25-0102 to a future date determined by the Community Development Director (6-0 vote)

Economic Development Authority

The Hampton Economic Development Authority will hear updates on local academies, review grant funds, and discuss closed-session real estate matters for Langley Research Park and other areas. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• NASA Technology Commercialization Grant review for HerculE-Q, LLC
• EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2025
• Closed session on real property disposition for Langley Research & Development Park, Buckroe, Coliseum Central, and Hampton Roads Center

The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. It then approved a $50,000 NASA Technology Commercialization Grant for HerculE‑Q, LLC. The board also approved a Sale and Development Agreement with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. A closed session was convened and later concluded.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous Ayes)
• Approved $50,000 NASA Technology Commercialization Grant to HerculE‑Q, LLC (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain)
• Approved Sale and Development Agreement with Virginia Peninsula Foodbank (unanimous Ayes)
• Moved into Closed Session to discuss confidential real‑property matters (unanimous Ayes)
• Concluded Closed Session and returned to open meeting (unanimous Ayes)

Town and Gown Committee

The Town and Gown Committee received updates from the City Manager's Office on the upcoming city budget, including a 0.01-cent real estate tax decrease, stormwater and wastewater fee increases, and a 3.5% wage increase for staff. The committee also heard reports on education, economic development, and workforce initiatives. City Council is set to vote on the budget on May 14.

• Real estate property tax decreasing by 0.01 cent (Hampton is the only city decreasing rate).
• Stormwater and wastewater fees set to increase.
• 3.5% general wage increase for workforce and STEP plan for public safety.
• Hampton City Schools: 65 graduates earned associate degrees, saving $7M since 2018.
• CHIP Internship Program has 22 interns starting June; funding diverted due to state vetoes.

The committee reviewed the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. Leonard Sledge moved to approve them, Jennifer Oliver seconded, and the motion passed. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission meets for a regular session including roll call, approval of minutes, and committee updates. The main substantive item is a briefing on the Hampton Healthy Families program. No voting items are listed.

• Briefing on Hampton Healthy Families program
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting
• Committee updates from Neighborhood Resource Review, Neighborhood Development & Training, Nominating, and Youth Commission

The commission met with a quorum of 11 members and approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The director’s report provided updates on the infill plan, Hampton 101, and the upcoming counsel budget adoption. Commissioners shared information about upcoming community events and initiatives. No formal resolutions, contracts, or policy decisions were made.

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities will meet to review funding recommendations from the Grant Sub-Committee. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 311 Call Center and a discussion on public comment protocol.

• Consideration of Grant Sub-Committee funding recommendations
• Public Comment Protocol discussion by Trish Melochick
• 311 Call Center Presentation by Lori Thomas

The committee approved the Grant Sub‑Committee's recommendation to fund three disability‑focused grant applications: VeraAbility Resources, Illuminate the Future Program, and Virginia Organizing. It also adopted the Public Comment Protocol as submitted and approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting.

• Approved VeraAbility Resources grant of $1,485
• Approved Illuminate the Future Program grant of $1,500
• Approved Virginia Organizing grant of $1,500
• Adopted Public Comment Protocol as submitted
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission will review and approve April meeting minutes, discuss a spring and summer engagement volunteer opportunity, and conduct a SWOT analysis of its programming. The meeting is largely procedural and includes announcements for upcoming community events.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Spring & Summer Engagement Volunteer Opportunity
• SWOT analysis of CUC Programming

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board will meet virtually for training sessions provided by the City Attorney and the Virginia Department of Taxation. No hearings or appeals regarding real estate assessments will be considered during this meeting.

• Training from the City of Hampton City Attorney
• Mandatory educational training from the Virginia Department of Taxation

The Board of Review met virtually for an educational session on real estate assessments. The scheduled training from the City Attorney was canceled. No hearings, appeals, or other business were considered.

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board met and approved several election administration changes. They voted to return to original precinct assignments for supervision this year and adopted a new curbside voting procedure where officers ask voters if they want campaign literature and secure it for them. The board also decided to send a letter requesting schools be closed or virtual on all Election Days. Training dates are set for June, and security training for chiefs is uncertain due to budget constraints.

• Motion passed to revert to original precinct assignments for supervision during 2025 elections, rotating by year thereafter
• Letter to be sent requesting schools be closed or virtual on all Election Days
• New curbside voting rule: officers ask curbside voters if they want campaign literature and secure it for them
• Approximately 5,000 absentee ballots mailed for the Primary so far
• Officer training scheduled for June 4 and 7; Chief/Assistant Chief training on June 11

The Electoral Board approved the April minutes as amended and adopted a schedule to return to original precinct supervision, with assignments rotating each year. It also approved a new curbside‑voting procedure requiring officials to ask voters about campaign literature and to secure it. The board set training dates, a registration deadline of about October 24, and Saturday voting dates of October 25 and November 1. Finally, the board entered and later exited a closed session to discuss personnel, software, and security matters.

• Approved April minutes as amended
• Approved motion to resume original precinct supervision with yearly rotation
• Approved curbside‑voting procedure to ask voters about campaign literature
• Approved training schedule: O.E. training 6/4 & 6/7, Chief/Assistant Chief 6/11
• Approved registration deadline approx. Oct 24 for November election
• Approved Saturday voting dates: Oct 25 and Nov 1
• Approved motion to enter closed session on personnel, software, security
• Approved motion to certify closed‑session matters were limited to those topics

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and vote on whether to skip meetings during June, July, and August. They will also hear a program overview for a themed meeting at Fort Monroe Community Center and approve minutes from April 1, 2025. The director will provide an update.

• Vote to skip meetings during summer months (June-August)
• Themed meeting at Fort Monroe Community Center program overview
• Approval of April 1, 2025 minutes
• Director's update
• Discussion of paired tours (Darling Stadium, Gosnold Hope Park, Fort Monroe Community Center)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review subcommittee and lead agency reports. The meeting includes a presentation by Neva White, Director of Hampton Public Library.

• Presentation by Neva White, Director of Hampton Public Library

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee approved the April 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting featured a library usage presentation, updates on senior center renovations, and announcements of upcoming programs and workshops.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Loan and Grant Review Committee will review financial statements for multiple months and consider a NASA Technology Commercialization Grant for HerculE-Q, LLC. The committee also plans to hold a closed meeting to discuss proprietary information related to economic development.

• NASA Technology Commercialization Grant — HerculE-Q, LLC — 1100 Exploration Way, Hampton
• Closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(39) for proprietary economic development information
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024
• Review of EDA Old Point Wealth Management account statements (July 2024–March 2025)
• Review of Local Government Investment Pool investor statements (July 2024–March 2025)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting. A closed session was opened and later closed by unanimous vote. The committee then unanimously recommended awarding a $50,000 NASA Technology Commercialization Grant to HerculE‑Q, LLC, subject to staff‑recommended reporting conditions.

• Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session (3-0)
• Approved motion to conclude Closed Session (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to award $50,000 NASA grant to HerculE‑Q, LLC with reporting conditions (3-0)

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts will receive an update on Hampton Arts and discuss both the Public Art Grant and Outside Arts Agencies Grant processes. The committee will also review strategic planning initiatives. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Hampton Arts update
• Public Art Grant process discussion
• Outside Arts Agencies Grant process discussion
• Strategic Planning Committee review

The commission approved the April meeting minutes. Dr. Suber was appointed chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, with a goal to produce a plan by the September meeting. The commission also scheduled a May 16 meeting to present the public art grant process to the City Manager and asked Ms. Rozier to provide neighboring cities' grant documents for review at the June meeting.

• Approved April meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Appointed Dr. Suber as chair of Strategic Planning Committee (agreed)
• Scheduled May 16 meeting to present Public Art Grant Process to City Manager (planned)
• Requested Ms. Rozier send full neighboring cities grant documents for June review (requested)

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

The Board will meet to conduct internal business, including the election of officers. The agenda notes that no hearings or appeals regarding real estate assessments will be considered at this meeting.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of hearing time limits
• Potential vote on revised by-laws

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting. It also unanimously re‑elected the current officers: David Richards as Chair, Asa Jenrette, Jr. as Vice‑Chair, and Aimee Hower as Secretary. The Board voted unanimously to update the Rules & Procedures for Hearings to set hearing times at 40‑45 minutes, with specific 10‑minute and 5‑minute speaking periods. No other business was conducted.

• Approved minutes of June 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Re‑elected current officers (unanimous)
• Updated hearing time limits to 40‑45 minutes with specified speaker times (unanimous)

Hampton VA250 Committee

The CVB/marketing committee formally committed to pole banners for 2026, locating them in Coliseum Central, Downtown, Phoebus and Fort Monroe (excluding Mercury Boulevard). The group also agreed to place a Battle of Hampton mural on the back of the Virginia Air & Space Science Center. Additional event plans for the July 4 VA250 celebration and other community initiatives were outlined.

• Committed to install pole banners for 2026 in Coliseum Central, Downtown, Phoebus and Fort Monroe (not on Mercury Boulevard)
• Agreed to locate a Battle of Hampton mural on the back of the Virginia Air & Space Science Center
• Planned July 4 VA250 celebration to include Air Force Heritage Band, Naturalization Ceremony, flag raising, exhibits, performances, drone show and fireworks
• Partnered Maritime Academy and FMA to carve two canoes weekly, to be displayed at Hampton High School and Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
• Marketing Committee to partner with Coliseum Central to expand Neighborhood Night Out resource fair
• Scheduled a Juneteenth forum for June 2025 and will produce a dedicated Juneteenth logo next week
• Ordered shirts, name badges and hats for volunteers, to be ready by July 4
• Identified 10‑12 Hampton heritage markers for pop‑up exhibits (no state historic marker involvement)

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other actions were decided; staff discussed plans for a summer craft brewery, food‑truck, and music festival and will involve committee members in planning. The meeting adjourned at 12:59 PM.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will review a request to change land use designations to high density residential and a rezoning application for single-family homes. The body will also consider a use permit for a funeral home and crematorium. Staff has recommended deferring the community plan amendment to the next meeting.

• Community Plan Amendment 25-0102: Change land use from Low Density to High Density Residential for parcels including 183 E Mercury Blvd and 261 Woodland Rd
• Rezoning Application 25-0101: Rezone +/- 0.96 acres at 1263 W Queen Street to One Family Residential (R-11) for three individual lots
• Use Permit Application 25-0103: Permit a funeral home/mortuary and crematorium at 611 Rotary St
• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It deferred Community Plan Amendment No. 25-0102 to the May 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend City Council approve Rezoning Application No. 25-0101 (referred to as 25-0010) with twelve conditions. No decision was recorded for the funeral home use permit application.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Deferred Community Plan Amendment No. 25-0102 to May 22, 2025 (6‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve Rezoning Application No. 25-0101 (referred to as 25-0010) with 12 conditions (6‑0)
• No decision recorded on Use Permit Application No. 25-0103 (funeral home)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will consider a community plan amendment to re-designate six parcels (183 E. Mercury Blvd and several Woodland Road addresses) from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. The change would allow multi-family units, townhomes, or mixed-use development at 15 or more units per acre on the closed Woods Orchard property. Staff recommends approval to meet housing demand and support local economic vitality.

• Community Plan Amendment CPA 25-0102 to change land use designation for parcels 183 E. Mercury Blvd, 183A E. Mercury Blvd, and 261-305 Woodland Rd
• Proposed change from Low Density Residential (3.5-9 units/acre) to High Density Residential (15+ units/acre)
• Site is former Woods Orchard, which closed in 2024
• Current zoning is General Commercial (C-3) along Mercury Blvd and One-Family Residential (R-11) for most of the site
• Staff recommends approval; public hearing advertised April 2 and April 9, 2025

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board will consider minutes, old business, and new business. Key items include a closed session for personnel matters, updates from the VEBA conference and City Council, and planning for the 2025 elections with Saturday voting and HU Homecoming considerations.

• Closed session for personnel-related matters
• Review of public comments policy
• School board policy regarding school day elections
• 2025 elections plans including Saturday voting and HU Homecoming
• Security training opportunities

The board finalized the Public Comment Policy and approved the amended March meeting minutes. A motion to enter closed session to discuss an Officer of Elections' performance was passed, followed by a motion to certify the closed‑session matters and reopen the meeting. Rebecca Winn will email the School Board and Superintendent to request school closures or virtual voting on Election Days. Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs will receive security training before the fall election.

• Public Comment Policy finalized
• Amended March meeting minutes approved
• Moved to closed session to discuss Officer performance (passed)
• Certified closed‑session matters and reopened meeting (passed)
• Rebecca Winn to email School Board and Superintendent about school closures on Election Days
• Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs will be trained on security before the fall election

Economic Development Authority

The Hampton Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2025. The board will review financial statements and receive a status report from the Economic Development Department. They plan to enter a closed session to discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose in the Coliseum Central area. New business includes consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding for the Start Peninsula Program for 2025-2030.

• Closed session to discuss acquisition of real property in Coliseum Central area for public purpose
• Consideration of Start Peninsula Program MOU and fiscal agent agreements for 2025-2030
• Review of EDA Loan/Grant Fund balance sheet and investment statements as of March 31, 2025
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025
• Economic Development Department status report on certain EDA matters

The board approved the March 18 minutes with a unanimous vote. A closed session was opened and later closed, each by unanimous roll‑call vote. The board then authorized the Chair and Vice Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding and Fiscal Agency Agreements for the 757Start entrepreneurial program among six localities, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 18 minutes (unanimous: Claiborne, Clark, Suber, Campbell, Peterson)
• Opened closed session to discuss Coliseum Central property (unanimous: Claiborne, Clark, Ishon, Suber, Campbell, Peterson)
• Closed the closed session and returned to meeting (unanimous: Claiborne, Clark, Ishon, Suber, Campbell, Peterson)
• Authorized execution of 757Start MOU and Fiscal Agency Agreements (unanimous: Claiborne, Clark, Ishon, Suber, Campbell, Peterson)

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission will hold a regular meeting with briefings and discussions, notably the Mentor Program Phase 3. No action items are scheduled for a vote. The public may provide input during the designated period. Committee updates will be given on resource review, development, nominating, and youth commission. A special meeting on resources is announced for April 23.

• Discussion of Mentor Program Phase 3
• Public input opportunity during 'Items to be Presented by Public'
• Special meeting on Resources scheduled for April 23, 2025
• Committee updates: Neighborhood Resource Review, Development & Training, Nominating, Youth Commission
• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission achieved quorum and approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners shared information about several upcoming events, including a clothing swap, yard sales, and a community day. No votes or formal decisions beyond the minutes approval were recorded.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities will meet to review the city's public comment policy and committee by-laws. The meeting includes reports from the treasurer and a grant sub-committee.

• Public Comment Policy discussion led by City Attorney Meredith Harlow
• Review of By-Laws and Structure led by City Attorney Meredith Harlow
• Overview of Robert’s Rules of Order from the City Attorney’s Office
• Grant Sub-Committee update

The committee approved the meeting minutes with two corrections to the City Schools liaison report. Members voted to continue discussion of a public comment protocol at the May meeting, with all voting members present approving. The committee agreed to defer consideration of bylaws dissolution and related items to the June meeting.

• Minutes approved with two corrections (no vote required)
• Public comment protocol discussion postponed to May meeting (unanimous approval)
• Bylaws dissolution items scheduled for June meeting (agreement)
• City Manager’s Office to prepare list of annual disability holidays for committee review
• Grant Sub‑Committee meeting set for April 16 to finalize funding recommendation
• Mayor’s request for proclamations noted; committee to consider submitting them

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission will meet to review minutes from February and March. The body will discuss a debrief of the Unity Awards and hold a feedback session regarding 'Your Say'.

• Unity Awards Debrief
• Your Say Feedback Session
• MOSAIC Festival volunteer recruitment for April 26th

Citizens Police Advisory Group

The Citizens Police Advisory Group will meet to discuss HPD's recruiting and staffing challenges during a presentation. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public questions. No votes or binding decisions are expected.

• Presentation on HPD's recruiting and staffing challenges
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Open question-and-answer period
• Next meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025, at HPD Townsend Training Room

The Citizens Police Advisory Group voted to approve the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. The meeting included a presentation on recruiting and retention by police staff. The session adjourned at 7:30 p.m., and the next meeting was scheduled for June 5, 2025.

• Approved February 6 2025 meeting minutes

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss senior services. The agenda includes a presentation by Dacia Scott, Director of Marketing & Communications, along with subcommittee and lead agency reports, approval of prior minutes, and public comment.

• Presentation by Dacia Scott (Director of Marketing & Communications)
• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports on senior programs
• Lead agency reports from city departments
• Public comment period for residents

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee approved the March 2025 minutes after a motion was made and seconded. The approval was unanimous. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the April 7 meeting.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Residential Living Subcommittee of the Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on April 7, 2025. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions to be made.

The committee voted to accept the March minutes as written, with a unanimous vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or postponed during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 am.

• Approve March minutes (unanimous)

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts will hold its regular meeting to receive updates on local arts programs, public art projects, and grant processes. Members will also review old business items including arts grants procedures and a strategic planning update.

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 6 meeting. No other formal motions were taken. The committee scheduled the Strategic Planning Committee meeting for April 8. The next commission meeting is set for May 1.

• Approved March 6 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Scheduled Strategic Planning Committee meeting for April 8

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee is reviewing plans for several events, including a Battle of Hampton commemoration (date TBD), July 4, 2025, and a combined Sail Virginia & Juneteenth event on June 19, 2026. Additional agenda items cover community outreach, education, historical interpretation, marketing, volunteers, and sponsorship. The meeting is primarily an update and planning session with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Battle of Hampton event – date to be determined
• July 4, 2025 event planning
• Sail Virginia & Juneteenth event scheduled for June 19, 2026
• Discussion of community outreach, education, and historical interpretation initiatives
• Marketing, volunteer, and sponsorship coordination

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The director updated the group on past and upcoming events and discussed a proposed outdoor summer festival featuring craft breweries, food trucks, and local music. Staff were tasked with creating a plan for the festival. No other actions were decided.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for nine applications, including rezoning requests and use permits. Key proposals include a mixed-use development on Neil Armstrong Parkway and multifamily housing on N Armistead Avenue.

• Rezoning of +/-5.29 acres at 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway for mixed-use commercial development
• Rezoning of +/-16.9 acres at 1616, 1616B, and 1612 N Armistead Avenue for multifamily development
• Rezoning of +/-0.795 acres at 1644 Briarfield Road for a group home, juvenile residence, or shelter
• Use permit for a new 4-story building at Pinewood Apartments (2 Tall Pine Drive)
• Use permit for a short-term rental at 125 N Fourth St

The commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 16, 2025 meeting (6‑0 vote). It then recommended that City Council approve Rezoning Application No. 24‑0526 for the 5.29‑acre site at 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway. The commission also approved Use Permit Applications No. 24‑0527, 24‑0528 and 24‑0529 for a storage facility and retail uses on the same property.

• Approved Jan. 16, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes: Rogers, Brooks, Coleman, Kellum, DeProfio, Harris; nays: none)
• Recommended City Council approve Rezoning Application No. 24‑0526 for 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway
• Approved Use Permit Application No. 24‑0527 for a storage facility at 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway
• Approved Use Permit Application No. 24‑0528 for retail sales at 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway
• Approved Use Permit Application No. 24‑0529 for retail sales at 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway

Economic Development Authority

The Hampton Economic Development Authority will hold a closed session to discuss a prospective business location in the Big Bethel Road and Aberdeen Road corridors. The meeting also includes presentations from Tidal Flight and the Hampton Roads Alliance on AUKUS, a report on the EDA Loan & Grant Program fund balance, and the 2024 Start Peninsula Annual Report. Under new business, the Authority will consider four motions: an encroachment at 129 Semple Farm Road, a Right of Entry Agreement with Ballard Marine Construction for the Coliseum Lake Improvement Project, continued undeveloped use on E Street, and an access easement from 21 Enterprise Parkway.

• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(5) for prospective business in Big Bethel Road and Aberdeen Road corridors
• Tidal Flight presentation and Hampton Roads Alliance AUKUS presentation
• Motion to enter into Right of Entry Agreement with Ballard Marine Construction for Coliseum Lake Improvement Project (6 months + possible 6-month extension)
• Motion to authorize encroachment at 129 Semple Farm Road for driveway installation, subject to U.S. Air Force approval
• Motion to approve continued undeveloped use on E Street (LRSN 1000096) per Copeland Industrial Park covenants

The Hampton Economic Development Authority approved four property-related actions: an encroachment for a driveway at 129 Semple Farm Road, a right-of-entry for Ballard Marine Construction for the Coliseum Lake project, continued undeveloped use of a parcel in Copeland Industrial Park, and negotiation of an access easement for 9 Enterprise Parkway. The board also approved the February minutes and a resolution honoring Daniel Girouard. No substantive decisions were made on loans or grants.

• Approved encroachment at 129 Semple Farm Road for driveway (5-0)
• Approved right-of-entry for Ballard Marine Construction for Coliseum Lake project (5-0)
• Approved continued undeveloped use of parcel LRSN 1000096 in Copeland Industrial Park (5-0)
• Authorized negotiation of access easement for 9 Enterprise Parkway (5-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Daniel Girouard (5-0)

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities will review and approve February minutes, hear reports from officers and liaisons, and receive remarks from Mayor Jimmy Gray. Unfinished business includes a discussion of the Public Comment Policy with City Attorney Meredith Harlow. New business features a Fire Safety Presentation by Corey Johnson of the Division of Fire & Rescue.

• Public Comment Policy discussion – Meredith Harlow, City Attorney's Office
• Fire Safety Presentation – Corey Johnson, Division of Fire & Rescue
• Approval of February 13, 2025 minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Remarks from Mayor Jimmy Gray

Town and Gown Committee

The committee received reports on upcoming events and budget timelines from local educational institutions and city departments. Members discussed school budget hearings, workforce development updates, and various community festivals.

• Hampton City Schools budget public hearings scheduled for March 12 and March 19
• Completion of Phenix Commerce Center construction for workforce development services
• Career Fair on April 9 at Hampton Roads Convention Center
• VASSC Easter Egg Hunt on April 19 with $5.00 admission
• Annual Conference on The Black Family starting March 19 with a $25.00 closing luncheon

The committee approved the February 11, 2025 minutes. Members received updates on school budget hearings, community events, and the Workforce Development Center. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Goral, second by Banks-Gray)

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2025, with a voting item to update the Community Pool Days policy. The agenda also includes a briefing on the VA 250 commemoration, approval of February meeting minutes, and public input period. Routine reports and committee updates are scheduled.

• Vote on 2025 Community Pool Days policy update
• Briefing on VA 250 by Mary Fugere
• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's report and commissioner sharing
• Public input during 'Items to be Presented by Public'

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts will meet to review updates on Hampton Arts and public art. The agenda consists of procedural items and general updates.

• Hampton Arts update
• Public Art update

The Hampton Commission on the Arts approved a motion to create a Strategic Planning Committee to develop a plan for building an arts identity in Hampton. The committee will focus on maximizing the powers and duties outlined in the HCOA resolution. Volunteers for the committee were named, and the commission also approved the February meeting minutes.

• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Created Strategic Planning Committee to develop arts identity plan
• Volunteers named for Strategic Planning Committee: Wallace, Boester, Hampton, Mugler, Williams

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board voted to request the School Board prohibit in-person learning on election days not already covered by state law. The board also discussed establishing a remote participation policy and public comment rules, and went into closed session to review an officer's performance. Upcoming election dates and training schedules were reviewed, including the June 17 primary and early voting starting May 2.

• Motion approved to request Hampton schools close for in-person learning on all election days not covered by the Code of Virginia.
• Board went into closed session to discuss a specific Officer of Election's job performance from the November election.
• HU Homecoming Parade may affect voter access; permit not yet filed.
• City Council invited board to attend a future session to explain precinct changes.
• Early voting begins May 2; primary election on June 17 (if needed).

The Hampton Electoral Board voted to request that the School Board prohibit in-person learning on any Election Day not already covered by state law. The board also approved amended minutes from February 5, discussed a public comment policy, and held a closed session to review an election officer's performance.

• Approved a motion requesting the School Board to pass a rule preventing in-person school on Election Days not already covered by the Code of Virginia.
• Approved the minutes from the February 5 meeting as amended.
• Held a closed session to discuss a specific Officer of Election's job performance, certifying compliance with section 2.2-3711 A(1).
• Discussed a draft public comment policy limiting comments to subjects related to local elections.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting featuring an introduction of the interim director, a review of a revised program proposal form, and a themed meeting overview at the Mary Washington Jackson Neighborhood Center. Other business includes approval of previous minutes and open discussion. The agenda is largely routine and procedural.

• Introduction of PRLS Interim Director Laurine Press
• Review of Revised Program Proposal Form
• Themed Meeting at Mary Washington Jackson Neighborhood Center program overview
• Approval of December 3, 2024 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for April 1, 2025 at City Hall Canty Conference Room

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting to review two public hearing items. The board will consider a flood elevation variance and an appeal regarding a short-term rental permit denial.

• VA24-00031: Variance request for BAY Crawl Space at 1 Millicent Ct to reduce design flood elevation from 11.3 feet to seven feet
• AZ25-00001: Appeal by David and Jessica Hanthorn at 13 Lighthouse Dr regarding a denied short-term rental permit

The Hampton Board of Zoning Appeals held a work session and public hearing on March 3, 2025. The board denied a variance request to lower the design flood elevation for a crawl space at 1 Millicent Ct, and upheld the Zoning Administrator's denial of a short-term rental permit for 13 Lighthouse Dr. Both decisions were unanimous (4-0).

• Denied variance VA24-00031 to reduce design flood elevation from 11.3 ft to 7 ft for dehumidifiers (4-0)
• Upheld Zoning Administrator's denial of short-term rental permit AZ25-00001 for David and Jessica Hanthorn (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 3, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (HSCAC) will hold its regular meeting on March 3, 2025, at the Hampton Senior Center. The agenda includes a presentation by Mike Monteith and Adelia Thompson from the Peninsula Community Foundation, along with subcommittee and lead agency reports, and public comment.

• Presentation by Mike Monteith and Adelia Thompson (Peninsula Community Foundation)
• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Subcommittee and lead agency reports
• Public comment period

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee met on March 3, 2025, and unanimously approved the February minutes. The main agenda item was a presentation by the Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia on an aging community study, which highlighted housing issues and population growth among 60- and 70-year-olds. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; other items were informational or scheduled for future meetings.

• Approved February minutes as written (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on Peninsula Community Foundation aging study (no action)
• Noted PAA Annual Community Forum on Aging scheduled for March 6 (informational)
• Subcommittee structure review to be updated at April meeting (pending)

Hampton VA250 Committee

The committee will review a budget submission and grants. They will discuss updates on events including a mobile museum, July 4, 2025, Battle of Hampton (Oct 24-26, 2025), Blackbeard Pirate Festival (June 2026), Sail Virginia (June 19, 2026), and Juneteenth (June 19, 2026). The agenda also covers volunteers, education initiatives like a scavenger hunt app, and an extensive marketing plan including a website, advertising, direct mail, and merchandise. Historical interpretation items include markers for Caesar Tarrant, George Wythe, and Benjamin LaTrobe, and a naming proposal.

• Budget submission discussion
• Grants discussion
• Events: July 4, 2025, Battle of Hampton, Blackbeard Pirate Festival, Sail Virginia, Juneteenth
• Marketing plan including direct mail, website, advertising, merchandise
• Historical markers for Caesar Tarrant, George Wythe, Benjamin LaTrobe

The committee reviewed its submitted budget and discussed upcoming events, including the July 4, 2025 celebration, the Battle of Hampton reenactment, and the Blackbeard Pirate Festival. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting focused on planning and coordination.

• Reviewed budget submission for committee needs
• Discussed grant opportunities, including Marketing Leverage and VA250
• Requested mobile museum for 1776 production at The American Theatre
• Coordinating July 4, 2025 event with VA250, FMA, NPS, and HPD
• Planned Battle of Hampton event for October 24-26, 2025
• Contracted drone show for July 4, 2026
• Identified need for staff support for volunteer efforts
• Scheduled meeting with Ms. Coleman for Scavenger Hunt App

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee will hold its monthly meeting, approving minutes from last year and hearing reports from the chairman and director. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of outdoor events under New Business.

• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of outdoor events as New Business

The Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee unanimously approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes. The director provided updates on past and upcoming events, including a recap of the Hampton Jazz & Music Festival's new partner. Members shared ideas for potential outdoor events, such as music festivals, comedy shows, and food truck battles, and were asked to continue submitting suggestions.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major proposals: a rezoning and use permit for a multifamily development at 1612-1616 N Armistead Avenue, and a use permit for expanding Pinewood Apartments on Tall Pine Drive. Four items related to a mixed-use development at 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway have been deferred to March by the applicant. The meeting also includes approval of January minutes and a Youth Planner Report.

• Rezoning Application 25-0010: ±16.9 acres at 1616, 1616B, and 1612 N Armistead Ave from R-11 to MD-4 for multifamily development
• Use Permit 25-0011: To permit multifamily dwellings at same N Armistead Ave properties
• Use Permit 24-0530: Pinewood Apartments expansion – new 4-story building at 2 Tall Pine Drive and W. Queen Street
• Four applications for 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway (rezoning and three use permits) deferred to March 20 meeting
• Youth Planner Report to be presented as part of Director's Report

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the Loan/Grant Program fund balance and receive a presentation on the Phoebus Virginia Main Street Designation. The body will also hold a closed session to discuss a prospective business expansion and legal advice regarding a Performance Agreement.

• Phoebus Virginia Main Street Designation presentation
• EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2025
• Closed session regarding a prospective business or industry expansion
• Closed session for legal counsel regarding an existing Performance Agreement

The Hampton Economic Development Authority held a regular meeting, adopting its annual Electronic Participation Resolution and approving the January 21, 2025 minutes. The board also approved Vice Chair Campbell's electronic participation due to business travel. No substantive decisions were made on loans, grants, or projects; the meeting included a presentation on the Phoebus Main Street designation and staff reports.

• Adopted Electronic Participation Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Vice Chair Campbell's electronic participation (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities will consider recommendations for 2025 grant guidelines and policies. The body will also discuss the 5 Year Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community Development and Fair Housing Assessment.

• Consideration of Grant Sub-Committee recommendation on 2025 Grant Guidelines and Policies
• Discussion on Hampton’s 5 Year Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community Development and Fair Housing Assessment

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission will hold a fish-bowl conversation on the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Unity, and Cultural Competency. The meeting also includes approval of January meeting minutes and announcements for the upcoming Unity Awards ceremony.

• Fish-bowl conversation on Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion values
• Review and approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Unity Awards ceremony on February 21, 2025, with rehearsal at American Theatre on February 20

Town and Gown Committee

The committee received updates on local educational institutions, tourism events, and city development projects. Members discussed the upcoming I-Value public budget process and the schedule for City Council budget adoption through May 14.

• I-Value Budget public meetings scheduled for March 18, 20, and 21
• Queensway Project reported as four days ahead of schedule
• Hampton Restaurant Week scheduled for March 2-16, 2025
• City of Hampton Internship Program (CHIP) 2025 applications open for ages 16-24
• City Council budget adoption timeline ending May 14

The committee approved the January 14, 2025 minutes. Members received updates from Hampton University, the CVB, schools, and other groups, including upcoming events and budget meeting schedules. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Harrell, second by Payne)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will convene for a regular meeting to approve November meeting minutes, hear a presentation from Parks & Recreation Special Events Supervisor Ryan Gregory, and receive subcommittee and lead agency reports. Public comment will be taken.

• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Ryan Gregory, Parks & Recreation Special Events Supervisor
• Subcommittee reports
• Lead agency reports
• Public comment period

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee met on February 10, 2025, and unanimously approved the November minutes. The committee heard a presentation on the city's 2025 special events schedule and updates from lead agencies, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved November 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Commission will vote on nominating Ronald Rugg to fill the open District 4 seat and receive a briefing on the Consolidated Housing Plan and Fair Housing Assessment. Public input and committee updates are also on the agenda.

• Nomination of Ronald Rugg as prospective commissioner for District 4
• Briefing on Consolidated Housing Plan & Fair Housing Assessment by Mosaic Community Planning
• Review and approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Committee updates from Neighborhood Resource Review, Neighborhood Development & Training, Nominating, and Youth Commission

Citizens Police Advisory Group

The Citizens Police Advisory Group will meet to review crime statistics comparing 2023 and 2024. The group will also discuss speed cameras and traffic enforcement.

• Discussion of speed cameras and traffic enforcement
• Review of 2023 vs. 2024 crime statistics
• Selection of Vice Chair (for Council approval)

The Citizens Police Advisory Group approved minutes from its December 5, 2024 meeting and previously unapproved minutes from December 2023 through 2024. Dr. Ray DeWitt was unanimously elected as Vice-Chairperson. The group agreed to move its April meeting from April 3 to April 10, 2025. Discussions included red light and speed camera enforcement, crime statistics, Axon camera technology, and the term of office for chairperson and vice-chairperson.

• Approved minutes from December 5, 2024 meeting
• Approved previously unapproved minutes from December 2023 through 2024
• Elected Dr. Ray DeWitt as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Moved April meeting to April 10, 2025

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board reviewed minutes, discussed volunteer recognition venues, and planned security training with HPD for April 16. They also addressed ADA improvements at city-owned voting sites and expressed concern about schools being open on election days. The board entered closed sessions for personnel, security, and attorney discussions.

• Volunteer recognition venue options: Hampton Convention Center, Sandy Bottom Park, Event Center at Pembroke and Mercury, Mary Jackson Community Center, Northampton Community Center
• Security training scheduled for April 16, 8 a.m.–noon, through HPD
• City Council member Carolyn Campbell offered assistance with ADA improvements at city-owned voting buildings
• Concern raised about schools open on election days; board encouraged virtual days for Presidential Primary on March 7, 2028
• Suggestion to have FOIA training for board members

The Hampton Electoral Board met and approved the previous meeting's minutes as amended. They discussed plans for volunteer recognition at various city facilities, scheduled security training through HPD for April 16, and noted City Council member Carolyn Campbell's offer to assist with ADA improvements at voting sites. The board also entered closed sessions to discuss personnel, security, and communication with the City Attorney, certifying the sessions as lawful.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting as amended
• Scheduled security training through HPD for April 16, 8 a.m.–noon
• Directed Rebecca to contact facilities for volunteer recognition pricing and availability
• Directed Tara to contact HPD for more security training information
• Directed Tara to ask City Attorney about FOIA training
• Certified closed session on personnel and security as lawful
• Certified closed session on City Attorney communication as lawful

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on five deferred items: a Chesapeake Bay exception for a new home with additional disturbance in the Resource Protection Area, a variance to increase a fence height to 8 feet, and three appeals of denied short-term rental permits. The work session precedes the regular meeting.

• EX24-00003: William Judge, 323 Vista Point Rd — request to amend Chesapeake Bay exception allowing 3,510 sq ft of disturbance in RPA for a pervious driveway, total 6,278 sq ft
• VA24-00028: Sascha Winter, 8308 Orcutt Ave — variance to raise rear-yard fence from 6 ft to 8 ft
• AZ24-00010: Diane Tarquinio, 2008 Wood Ave — appeal of denial of short-term rental permit due to proximity to another approved rental
• AZ24-00012: Manaal Burge, 14 Coach St — appeal of denial of short-term rental permit due to proximity to another approved rental
• AZ24-00013: Ezekiel Favour Faith, 403 Tappan Ave — appeal of denial of short-term rental permit due to maximum density limit reached

The Board of Zoning Appeals upheld the Zoning Administrator's decisions to deny three short-term rental permits (AZ24-00010, AZ24-00012, AZ24-00013) due to proximity or density limits. It also denied a fence height variance (VA24-00028) and withdrew a Chesapeake Bay exception request (EX24-00003) at the applicant's request. Minutes from December and January meetings were approved.

• Approved minutes from December 2, 2024 and January 6, 2025 meetings (4-0)
• Withdrew EX24-00003 Chesapeake Bay exception request (4-0)
• Denied VA24-00028 fence height variance at 8308 Orcutt Ave (4-0)
• Upheld denial of short-term rental permit AZ24-00010 at 2008 Wood Ave (4-0)
• Upheld denial of short-term rental permit AZ24-00012 at 14 Coach St (4-0)
• Upheld denial of short-term rental permit AZ24-00013 at 403 Tappan Ave (4-0)

Electoral Board

The Hampton Electoral Board approved new precinct lines for future elections on a 2-1 vote, with Chairman Rebecca Winn dissenting. The board also voted unanimously to move the East Hampton precinct polling place to the Convocation Center at Hampton University and elected officers for the year. Other actions included delegating absentee functions, approving qualifications for election chiefs and assistant chiefs, and scheduling 2025 meeting dates.

• Adopted new precinct lines for future elections (motion passed 2-1, opposed by Chairman Rebecca Winn)
• Moved East Hampton precinct voting location to Convocation Center at Hampton University (unanimous)
• Elected Rebecca Winn as Chairman, Tom Harmon as Vice Chairman, and Matt Scott as Secretary for 2025
• Delegated absentee function for 2025 elections to the Registrar's Office (unanimous)
• Approved qualifications for Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs, adding security training preference (motion passed)

The Hampton Electoral Board voted 2-1 to adopt new precinct lines for future elections, recommended to City Council, and unanimously approved moving the East Hampton precinct's voting location to the Convocation Center at Hampton University. The board also reorganized its leadership, delegated the 2025 absentee function to the Registrar's Office, and approved qualifications for Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs, including a new security training preference. The meeting included a closed session to discuss complaints from the fall election.

• Adopted new precinct lines for future elections (2-1, Winn opposed)
• Moved East Hampton precinct voting location to HU Convocation Center (unanimous)
• Elected Rebecca Winn as Chairman, Tom Harmon as Vice Chairman, Matt Scott as Secretary (unanimous)
• Delegated 2025 Absentee Function to Registrar's Office (passed)
• Approved Qualifications for Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs (passed)
• Added security training preference to Chief/Assistant Chief qualifications (passed)

Hampton Coliseum Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the November 26 meeting minutes. The director reported that Black Promoters Collective will join the Hampton Jazz & Music Festival Board, replacing Santangelo Group, and shared FY24 financials showing a profit. Members were asked to suggest outdoor events for the Coliseum's outdoor stage at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts Public Art Subcommittee will meet to discuss and develop a process for proposed public art projects. The meeting is procedural with no decisions scheduled.

Hampton VA250 Committee

This meeting of the Hampton VA250 Committee was cancelled, so no business was conducted or discussed.

Commission on the Arts

The Public Art Subcommittee of the Hampton Commission on the Arts will meet to review and discuss the proposed process for selecting and implementing public art projects. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and routine administrative items. No specific project proposals or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Work on Proposed Public Art Project Process

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial statements and department reports. The body is considering a motion to approve a Governor’s Agriculture & Forestry Industries Development Fund Grant and Performance Agreement involving L.D. Amory and Company Incorporated.

• Governor’s Agriculture & Forestry Industries Development Fund Grant and Performance Agreement with L.D. Amory and Company Incorporated
• Economic Development Authority Fund Financial Statement Analysis dated June 30, 2024
• EDA Old Point Wealth Management Statement of Account (Dec 1-31, 2024)
• EDA Local Government Investment Pool Investor Statement (Dec 1-31, 2024)
• EDA Loan/Grant Program Fund Balance Sheets as of Nov 30 and Dec 31, 2024

The Economic Development Authority approved its 2025 slate of officers and a grant agreement with the state for L.D. Amory and Company. The board also received updates on city acquisitions, the Urban Enterprise Zone renewal, and ongoing development projects.

• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Elected 2025 officers: Peterson (Chair), Campbell (Vice Chair), Sledge (Secretary/Treasurer), Yaskowsky (Assistant Treasurer/Secretary) (4-0)
• Approved Governor's Agriculture & Forestry Industries Development Fund Grant and Performance Agreement with L.D. Amory and Company (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Nominating Committee is meeting to consider candidates for appointment as officers of the Economic Development Authority. The committee will vote on recommended officers for the 2025 calendar year to send to the EDA Board for final approval.

• Closed meeting to consider candidates for appointment as officers
• Motion to approve recommended 2025 officers for EDA Board consideration

The Economic Development Authority's nominating committee met and approved the minutes from June 18, 2024. The committee held a closed meeting to consider candidates and then unanimously recommended a slate of officers for the 2025 calendar year, including James A. Peterson as Chair and Carlton M. Campbell, Sr. as Vice Chair. The recommendation will be presented to the full EDA board for approval.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Held closed meeting to consider officer candidates (3-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (3-0)
• Recommended 2025 officers: Peterson (Chair), Campbell (Vice Chair), Sledge (Secretary/Treasurer), Yaskowsky (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer) (3-0)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a use permit application from Overflow LLC to operate a short-term rental at 127 N Fourth Street. The agenda also includes approval of December 2024 meeting minutes, a Youth Planner report, and a memorandum from the departing Planning & Zoning Division Manager.

• Public hearing on Use Permit 24-0539 for a short-term rental at 127 N Fourth St (lot has two buildings, nine sleeping rooms)
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Youth Planner Report to the Planning Commission
• Memorandum from Planning & Zoning Division Manager noting his departure after 20 years

The Hampton Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on January 16, 2025. The only substantive decision was a unanimous recommendation to City Council to approve Use Permit Application No. 24-0539 by Overflow LLC for a short-term rental at 127 N Fourth St, subject to 15 amended conditions. The commission also approved the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes as amended, with one abstention. No other decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Use Permit Application No. 24-0539 for short-term rental at 127 N Fourth St (7-0)
• Approved December 19, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (6-0-1)

Animal Response Team Advisory Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Hampton Animal Response Team Advisory Committee. The committee will review and approve minutes, hear a city manager's report, and receive an update from the H.A.R.T. (Animal Control) unit. Old business includes discussion of the Paws, Claws & Tails event. No new business items or decisions are listed.

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

The Hampton Animal Response Team Advisory Committee approved the July 18, 2024 minutes and re-elected its current slate of officers (Andy Anderson as Chair, Victoria Wineland as Vice Chair, Julie Routten as Secretary). The committee discussed planning for the Paws, Claws & Tails educational event, including canceling a reservation at the HPD Academy and seeking presenters. No other formal decisions were made; several topics, such as spay/neuter expansion and cat population statistics, were deferred for future discussion.

• Approved July 18, 2024 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Re-elected officers: Andy Anderson (Chair), Victoria Wineland (Vice Chair), Julie Routten (Secretary) (unanimous)
• Directed staff to cancel HPD Academy reservation for Paws, Claws & Tails event

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts Public Art Subcommittee will meet to work on the proposed public art project process. The meeting includes call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment; no decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Work on proposed public art project process

Town and Gown Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from October 8, 2024, and review key updates since the November meeting. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes

The Town and Gown Committee met on January 14, 2025, and approved the minutes from its October 8, 2024 meeting. The meeting consisted primarily of informational updates from member organizations, including the City, schools, and community groups. No formal policy decisions were made.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Oliver, second by Goral)

Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Hampton Neighborhood Commission will hold a meeting with no voting items. Commissioners will receive briefings on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) outreach and special event permitting. Public comment will be taken during 'Items to be Presented by Public.'

• Briefing on ADU outreach plan (V.B.)
• Briefing on special event permitting (V.A.)
• No action items scheduled
• Committee updates from Neighborhood Resource Review, Development & Training, Nominating, and Youth Commission

The commission held a routine meeting with 11 commissioners present, achieving quorum. They approved the meeting minutes and received briefings on a HUD fair housing assessment and an ADU community engagement update. No action items were voted on, and no public comments were made.

• Approved meeting minutes
• No action items voted on

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities will hold a regular meeting with officer, liaison, and committee reports. New business includes remarks from Mayor Jimmy Gray and a presentation by Ptl. T Zminkowski of the Hampton Police Division. The committee will also consider approving minutes from November 14, 2024.

• Police Division presentation by Ptl. T Zminkowski
• Remarks from Mayor Jimmy Gray
• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report and other officer reports

Commission on the Arts

The Hampton Commission on the Arts will meet on January 9, 2025, to approve minutes from November 7, 2024, receive updates on the Hampton Arts Season and public art projects, and discuss old business including a meeting with architects. The main new business is a decision on school grants, with notification to be sent the following day. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and one decision item.

• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024
• Hampton Arts Season update by Jody Madaras
• Public Art update by Karen Ward
• Old business: CHTVAC meeting with architects
• New business: decision on school grants (notification due January 10, 2025)

The Hampton Commission on the Arts met on January 9, 2025, and discussed the arts season, public art updates, and old business including a meeting with architects. No formal decisions were made; the school grants decision was deferred, with notification planned for January 10, 2025.

• Approved minutes from 11.7.24 meeting
• Deferred school grants decision; notification planned for 1/10/25

Citizens' Unity Commission

The Citizens' Unity Commission is holding its monthly meeting to review and approve minutes from November and December, and to break into sub-committees for the Unity Awards, Movie Talks, and Fish Bowl Talks. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items on the agenda.

• Review and approval of November and December meeting minutes
• Sub-committee breakouts for Unity Awards, Movie Talks, and Fish Bowl Talks
• Unity Awards announced for February 21, 2025

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts Public Art Subcommittee will meet to work on the proposed public art project process. The meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2025, at the Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center.

• Work on Proposed Public Art Project Process

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several variance requests and appeals. Items include two variances for a carport at 131 Deep Run Rd, a variance for a deck at 437 Seaboard Ave, a Chesapeake Bay Exception at 323 Vista Point Rd to increase impervious surface area, and three appeals of short-term rental permit denials. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 30 ft to 10.9 ft for carport at 131 Deep Run Rd (deferred from Dec. 2 meeting)
• Variance to reduce side yard setbacks from 7.7 ft to 1.9 ft for same carport (deferred from Dec. 2)
• Chesapeake Bay Exception to increase impervious surface limit from 2,768 to 7,899 sq ft at 323 Vista Point Rd (deferred from Dec. 2)
• Appeal of short-term rental permit denial due to density cap at 125 N Fourth St (deferred from Dec. 2)
• Appeal of short-term rental permit denial due to proximity to an approved rental at 2008 Wood Ave

The Board of Zoning Appeals elected Edwin "Chip" McErlean as Chair and Dr. Arne Hasselquist as Vice-Chair. It denied two variance requests by Marvin Burger for a carport at 131 Deep Run Rd, approved a variance for DaMita J. Jackson at 437 Seaboard Ave, and upheld the Zoning Administrator's denial of a short-term rental permit for Speegle Trust. Three other items were deferred or withdrawn as requested by applicants.

• Elected Edwin "Chip" McErlean as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Dr. Arne Hasselquist as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Denied variance VA24-00022 to reduce front yard setback at 131 Deep Run Rd (4-0)
• Denied variance VA24-00029 to reduce side yard setbacks at 131 Deep Run Rd (4-0)
• Approved variance VA24-00030 for 437 Seaboard Ave with staff conditions (4-0)
• Uphold Zoning Administrator's denial of STR permit for Speegle Trust at 776 N First St (4-0)
• Deferred EX24-00003 (William Judge) to Feb 3, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Withdrew AZ24-00007 (Jason Valentine) at applicant's request (4-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The January 6, 2025, meeting of the Hampton Senior Citizen Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting on January 6, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation from the Peninsula Community Foundation, subcommittee and lead agency reports, public comment, and approval of prior meeting minutes. No specific ordinances or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Presentation from Mike Monteith and Adelia Thompson of the Peninsula Community Foundation
• Opening remarks from Director Dave McCauley
• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee and lead agency reports
• Public comment period