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)

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

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)

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 [email protected].

• 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)

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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)

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 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

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

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 VA250 Committee

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

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

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)

Electoral Board

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 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 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)

Economic Development Authority

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 VA250 Committee

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

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 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 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

Citizens Police Advisory Group

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 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

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

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 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 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 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)

Hampton VA250 Committee

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 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 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 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 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.

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

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.

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

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

Electoral Board

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

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

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)

Commission on the Arts

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)

Economic Development Authority

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)

Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

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 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)

Electoral Board

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 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 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

Citizens Police Advisory Group

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

Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities

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

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

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 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 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 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 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