Hampton, VA

City Council Special Session

City Council Legislative Session

The Hampton City Council is holding a legislative session with a consent agenda and several public hearings. Key items include initiating zoning ordinance amendments for adult-use retail cannabis, an appeal of a revoked short-term rental permit, and a lease agreement for a credit union branch in City Hall. The council will also consider resolutions on the consent agenda, including budget adjustments and approval of multifamily housing revenue bonds.

• Resolution to initiate zoning ordinance amendments to address the adult-use retail cannabis marketplace (26-0301)
• Appeal of revocation of Zoning Administrator Permit for short-term rental at 4 Millicent Court (26-0284)
• Ordinance amending procedures for revocation of Zoning Administrator Permits and appeals (26-0247)
• Resolution authorizing lease of 1,200 sq ft in City Hall to BayPort Credit Union (26-0292)
• Resolution approving up to $12,000,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds for The Retreat at Trilogy (26-0293)

The City Council affirmed the revocation of a short-term rental permit at 4 Millicent Court due to violations of permit conditions. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $175,000 budget transfer, $12 million in housing revenue bonds, and a zoning ordinance amendment on permit revocations. A lease agreement with BayPort Credit Union for City Hall space was approved, and two appointments were made to the Community Policy and Management Team.

• Affirmed revocation of ZAP No. 2024-273 for short-term rental at 4 Millicent Court (7-0)
• Approved $175,000 transfer from Economic Development Fund to Capital Contingency (7-0)
• Approved issuance of up to $12,000,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds for The Retreat At Trilogy (7-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement with Keith M. Rote, Jr. for fence installation (7-0)
• Initiated zoning ordinance amendments to address adult-use retail cannabis marketplace (7-0)
• Adopted Zoning Ordinance Amendment 26-0247 on permit revocation procedures (7-0)
• Approved lease agreement with BayPort Credit Union for 1,200 sq ft in City Hall (7-0)
• Appointed Pride Harper (interim alternate) and Leonard Sledge to CPMT (7-0)

City Council Special Session

The Hampton City Council is holding a special session solely to tour and learn about the Hampton University Digital Artificial Intelligence Immersive Experience Academy. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists only of the tour and adjournment.

• Tour of Hampton University's Digital Artificial Intelligence Immersive Experience Academy (item 26-0283)

The City Council held a special session solely to tour the Hampton University Digital Artificial Intelligence Immersive Experience Academy. No formal decisions, votes, or resolutions were made during the meeting, which adjourned after the tour.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the special session

City Council Ceremonial Session

This is a ceremonial session with no legislative business. The council will convene, recognize the 'Nourishing Our Neighbors, Fighting Hunger Together' initiative, and adjourn.

• Ceremonial recognition of 'Nourishing Our Neighbors, Fighting Hunger Together'

The City Council met in a ceremonial session focused on Hunger Action Month, with presentations from local organizations including Thrive Peninsula, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, SAME, and Peninsula Agency on Aging. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentations.

City Council Work Session

The Hampton City Council is holding a work session to receive a briefing on the Short-Term Rental Program and to consider an appointment to the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT). The council will also enter a closed session to consult with legal counsel on possible class action litigation, real property acquisition, and appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with the short-term rental briefing being the main substantive item.

• Briefing on the Short-Term Rental Program (26-0300)
• Closed session for legal consultation on class action litigation, real property acquisition, and appointments (26-0289)
• Consideration of an appointment to the Community Policy and Management Team (26-0302)
• Resolution certifying the closed session (26-0270)

The City Council received a briefing on the Short-Term Rental Program from the Deputy Zoning Administrator. No regional issues or new business were reported. The council unanimously approved a closed session to consult with legal counsel on potential real property acquisitions and appointments, and later certified the session. No substantive decisions were made during the work session.

• Approved closed session motion (6-0)
• Certified closed session (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for 1.94 acres at 1772 Old Buckroe Road, seeking to change the zoning from one-family residential (R-11) to two-family residential (R-8) with conditions. The commission will also consider an ordinance amending procedures for revoking zoning administrator permits and appeals, elect a chair and vice-chair, and hear a youth planner report. Public comment is allowed on hearing items with a 3-minute limit per speaker.

• Rezoning application 26-0222 by 1772 Old Buckroe Road LLC for 1.94 acres at 1772 Old Buckroe Road from R-11 to R-8 with conditions
• Ordinance 26-0247 amending Chapter 1, Section 1-10.1 and Chapter 3, Sec 3-3 on revocation of zoning administrator permits and appeals
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2026 work session and regular meeting
• September Youth Planner Report to the Planning Commission

City Council Legislative Session

The City Council is meeting to review several items, including a $6.2 million fund advance for school maintenance and technology. The session also includes public hearings on property development and use permit applications.

• Advance of $6,287,500 from the General Fund to the Capital Budget for Hampton City Schools
• Purchase & Development Agreement with Bonaventure Development, LLC for Coliseum Central Area property
• Use Permit application by Faith Baptist Church for a private school at 100 Blackburn Lane
• Use Permit application by Shevan Sindy for a pawn shop at 1531 E Pembroke Avenue
• Adoption of a formal Municipal Naming Policy

The City Council approved a Purchase & Development Agreement with Bonaventure Development, LLC for the sale and development of city-owned property in the Coliseum Central area. The council also approved a formal municipal naming policy, a budget amendment for state library aid, and a resolution to advance $6,287,500 for school maintenance and technology investments. Several use permits were approved, including a private school and a pawn shop, and the subdivision ordinance was amended. Multiple appointments to city boards and commissions were made.

• Approved Purchase & Development Agreement with Bonaventure Development, LLC for Coliseum Central property (7-0)
• Approved formal municipal naming policy (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment accepting Library of Virginia state aid for FY2027 (7-0)
• Approved $6,287,500 advance from General Fund for school maintenance and technology (7-0)
• Approved use permit for private school at 100 Blackburn Lane with 13 conditions (7-0)
• Approved use permit for pawn shop at 1531 E. Pembroke Avenue with 7 conditions (7-0)
• Adopted subdivision ordinance amendment aligning with state code (7-0)
• Deferred Citizens Police Advisory Group appointment to October 28, 2026 (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss 2027 General Assembly legislative priorities and receive a briefing on Towing Advisory Board recommendations. The council will also consider various appointments to several local advisory committees and boards.

• Discussion of 2027 General Assembly Legislative Priorities
• Briefing on Towing Advisory Board Recommendations
• Appointments to the Hampton Animal Response Team Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Appointments to the Planning Commission

The City Council held a work session with presentations on 2027 legislative priorities and towing advisory board recommendations, but took no substantive votes on those items. The council unanimously approved entering a closed session to discuss appointments and later certified that closed session. No appointments were made during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for appointments (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed session (7-0)

City Council Special Session

This is a special session called solely for the City Council and School Board to tour the newly renovated locker rooms at Darling Stadium. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of the tour and adjournment.

• Tour of Darling Stadium locker room improvements (agenda item 26-0273)
• Joint tour with Hampton School Board
• Location: Darling Stadium, 4067 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, VA

Planning Commission

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two use permit applications: one for a private school at 100 Blackburn Lane by Faith Baptist Church, and one for a pawn shop at 1531 E Pembroke Avenue by Shevan Sindy. The commission will also consider an ordinance amending Chapter 35 (Subdivisions) to align with state code and current regulations. A youth planner report and approval of July minutes are also on the agenda.

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

City Council Work Session

The Hampton City Council meets in a work session on August 12, 2026, to hear annual reports from the Fort Monroe Authority and the Office of Youth & Young Adult Opportunities, along with a briefing on the Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The council will also consider the Safer Communities application and appropriation, board and commission appointments, and hold a closed session regarding public fund investments in the LaSalle Corridor and a potential mixed-use project in Coliseum Central.

• Fort Monroe Authority Annual Report
• Briefing on the Draft Report of the Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study
• The Office of Youth & Young Adult Opportunities Annual Report
• Safer Communities Application and Appropriation
• Consideration of appointments to multiple boards and commissions including the Board of Zoning Appeals and Neighborhood Commission

The City Council work session included presentations on the Fort Monroe Authority annual report, the Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study draft, the Office of Youth & Young Adult Opportunities annual report, and a Safer Communities application. Council unanimously approved entering closed session to discuss investments, property dispositions, and appointments, and later certified the closed session. No substantive policy decisions were made during the open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed session (7-0)

City Council Legislative Session

The Hampton City Council will hold a legislative session with a consent agenda covering budget adjustments, bond authorizations, and administrative items, followed by public hearings on three rezoning applications and three use permits. The most consequential items include accepting $5.6 million in state funds for schools, authorizing a $9.4 million advance for capital projects, and approving up to $22 million in housing revenue bonds. The council will also consider rezonings for residential and commercial developments, including a 14-acre project on Sargeant Street and Lawrence Avenue.

• Resolution to accept $5,600,000 in state funds for the FY27 school operating budget
• Resolution authorizing $9,388,971 advance from General Fund for FY27 capital projects
• Resolution approving up to $22,000,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds for Century Plaza Apartments
• Rezoning of ~14 acres on Sargeant Street and Lawrence Avenue for single-family and townhouse units
• Rezoning of ~5.5 acres on W Queen Street for a 68-unit multifamily development

The Hampton City Council approved several rezoning applications and use permits, including a 14-acre residential redevelopment, a crane and rigging business expansion, a 68-unit multifamily development, a 255-unit multifamily use permit, and a used car sales operation. The council also approved the consent agenda, the 2026 Strategic Plan, and deferred a municipal naming policy and several appointments to September 9, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda including FY26 Q3 budget adjustments (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 14 acres at Sargeant Street and Lawrence Avenue for residential redevelopment (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 5.19 acres at Aberdeen Road for crane and rigging business (7-0)
• Approved rezoning and use permit for 68 multifamily units at W Queen Street (7-0)
• Approved use permit for 255 multifamily dwellings by Canopy Development (7-0)
• Approved use permit for used car sales at 690 Bell Street (5-2)
• Approved 2026 Strategic Plan update (7-0)
• Deferred municipal naming policy and appointments to September 9, 2026 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. These include rezoning and use permits for multifamily residential developments and a permit for a used car sales business.

• McDowell Point Subdivision at 1772 Old Buckroe Road
• Rezoning of 5.5 acres at 1534, 1538, and 1540 W Queen Street for multifamily development
• Use permit for 68 multifamily dwelling units at 1534, 1538, and 1540 W Queen Street
• Use permit for 255 multifamily dwellings by Canopy Development
• Use permit for used car sales at 690 Bell Street

City Council Special Session

El City Council está llevando a cabo una sesión especial para evaluar el desempeño del City Manager, el City Attorney y el Clerk of Council. Esta discusión se llevará a cabo en una sesión cerrada de conformidad con la ley estatal.

• Sesión cerrada respecto al desempeño del City Manager
• Sesión cerrada respecto al desempeño del City Attorney
• Sesión cerrada respecto al desempeño del Clerk of Council
• Resolución que certifica la sesión cerrada

The City Council met in special session solely to discuss the performance of the City Manager, City Attorney, and Clerk of Council. The council unanimously approved a motion to enter closed session and later unanimously approved a resolution certifying the closed session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss performance of City Manager, City Attorney, and Clerk of Council (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed session (7-0)

City Council Work Session

El Concejo revisará una sesión informativa sobre el desarrollo de centros de datos y consideraciones de política. También recibirán un informe de la División de Policía sobre comparaciones de datos de criminalidad y asignación de recursos.

• Análisis de infraestructura digital y desarrollo de centros de datos
• Informe de la División de Policía de Hampton sobre datos de criminalidad y recursos
• Actualización del Plan Estratégico
• Sesión cerrada sobre evaluaciones especiales y enmiendas a la ordenanza de zonificación

The City Council met to discuss digital infrastructure, strategic plans, and police resources. The session included a closed meeting on legal counsel and a subsequent certification of that session.

• Closed session motion approved (6-1)
• Closed session certification approved (7-0)

City Council Legislative Session

El Hampton City Council votará sobre múltiples enmiendas de zonificación, incluyendo la reducción de los requisitos mínimos de estacionamiento y tamaño de lote para propiedades residenciales. El consejo también aprobará un bono único de $1.15 millones para el personal de la ciudad y actualizará las tarifas de permisos de aguas pluviales. Los elementos de consentimiento rutinarios incluyen fondos para servicios de custodia de bonos y acuerdos de invasión de cercas privadas.

• Ordenanza 26-0188: Reduce el estacionamiento mínimo para usos unifamiliares, dúplex y multifamiliares.
• Ordenanza 26-0193: Reduce las reglas de área mínima de lote y frente para el distrito residencial R-4.
• Resolución 26-0229: Asigna $1,149,731 del Fondo General para un bono único del 2% para empleados.
• Ordenanza 26-0231: Actualiza las tarifas de solicitud de permisos para manejo de aguas pluviales y control de erosión.
• Consent agenda: Aprueba cuatro acuerdos de invasión privada para cercas de privacidad residenciales.

The City Council approved multiple updates to the local zoning ordinance, including changes to lot area requirements, parking standards, and use permit procedures. Additionally, the council passed an amendment regarding stormwater erosion control permits and fees.

• Approved R-4 district minimum lot area and frontage reductions (7-0)
• Approved reduced minimum parking requirements for various residential uses (7-0)
• Approved updated use permit revocation and appeal procedures (7-0)
• Approved modified security standards and revocation procedures for Restaurant 2 establishments (7-0)
• Approved erosion control permit application and fee amendments (7-0)
• Approved four encroachment agreements for residential fences (7-0)
• Approved $7,000 appropriation for annual bond custodial fees (7-0)
• Approved $1,149,731 budget amendment for a one-time 2% bonus (7-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varias enmiendas de zonificación, incluida la reducción de los requisitos mínimos de estacionamiento para usos residenciales y multifamiliares, y la reducción del área de lote en el distrito R-4. También considerarán una rezonificación para expandir un negocio de grúas y aparejos en Aberdeen Road y actualizar los procedimientos para revocar permisos de uso.

• Rezonificación de 5.19 acres en 618-638 Aberdeen Rd y 2303 60th St de M-2, C-2, R-11 a M-2 con condiciones para la expansión de grúas/aparejos
• Ordenanza para reducir el estacionamiento mínimo para viviendas unifamiliares, bifamiliares, dúplex y multifamiliares en toda la ciudad
• Ordenanza para reducir el área mínima de lote y el frente para el distrito residencial unifamiliar R-4
• Ordenanza para actualizar los procedimientos de revocación de permisos de uso (Secciones 14-9 y 14-11)
• Ordenanza que modifica los estándares de seguridad y revocación para establecimientos de Restaurant 2

City Council Work Session

El Concejo revisará opciones para la reutilización adaptativa de la Estación de Bomberos Wythe. Está programada una sesión cerrada para discutir una posible adquisición de bienes raíces en el área de Newmarket Creek y asuntos legales relacionados con la negociación colectiva.

• Opciones de reutilización adaptativa de la Estación de Bomberos Wythe
• Posible adquisición de propiedad en el área de Newmarket Creek
• Consulta sobre las leyes propuestas de negociación colectiva
• Múltiples nombramientos de juntas y comités

The City Council heard a presentation on adaptive reuse options for the Wythe Fire Station but took no vote. The council then entered a closed session to discuss property acquisition and legal matters and later certified the closed session. No substantive decisions were made on the agenda items.

• No votes taken on substantive agenda items; meeting was largely procedural.

City Council Legislative Session

El Concejo Municipal celebrará una audiencia pública sobre un permiso de uso para reparación de vehículos pesados en 611 Copeland Drive, y votará sobre ordenanzas que redefinen las definiciones de zonificación para centros de entretenimiento y instalaciones de apuestas de carreras de caballos fuera de pista. El Concejo también considerará un acuerdo de franquicia con Lumos Telephone LLC para el uso de telecomunicaciones de los derechos de vía públicos, y una ordenanza que establece los salarios del alcalde y los miembros del concejo. La agenda de consentimiento incluye una enmienda presupuestaria de $3.1 millones para ingresos de asistencia pública de Servicios Humanos y una resolución que renombra partes de Butler Farm Road y Thomas Nelson Drive a College Drive.

• Audiencia pública: Permiso de uso para reparación de vehículos pesados en 611 Copeland Drive
• Ordenanza que modifica las definiciones de zonificación para centros de entretenimiento, dispositivos basados en habilidad e instalaciones de apuestas de carreras de caballos fuera de pista
• Ordenanza que otorga franquicia de telecomunicaciones a Lumos Telephone LLC para el uso de derechos de vía públicos
• Ordenanza que establece salarios para el alcalde y los miembros del Concejo Municipal
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $3.1 millones para aceptar ingresos de asistencia pública para Servicios Humanos

Council approved an encroachment agreement allowing Matthew and Elizabeth Crockett to install plants and a privacy fence within the city's right-of-way on Sunset Road East, with a vote of 6-1 after a motion to defer failed. Other major actions included adopting zoning amendments for amusement and recreational uses, granting a telecom franchise to Lumos Telephone LLC, and setting council salaries. Multiple appointments were also made to boards and commissions.

• Approved encroachment agreement for landscaping and fence on Sunset Road East (6-1)
• Deferred animal response team appointment until July 8, 2026 (7-0)
• Reappointed Anthony Sandifuer and appointed two business representatives to Citizens Police Advisory Group (7-0)
• Appointed Robert Shuford to Hampton Economic Development Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Melvin Ferebee to Virginia Peninsula Community College Board of Trustees (6-0-1, Ferebee abstained)
• Adopted zoning amendment for amusement centers and recreational uses (7-0)
• Approved non-exclusive franchise agreement with Lumos Telephone LLC (7-0)
• Approved ordinance setting salaries for Mayor and Council (7-0)

City Council Legislative Session

El Consejo de la Ciudad considerará artículos de consentimiento que incluyen una enmienda presupuestaria de $9,385,379 para el presupuesto operativo escolar, enmiendas a la ordenanza de zonificación, bonificaciones para empleados y transferencias de propiedades. Las audiencias públicas incluyen una apelación de la revocación de un permiso de alquiler a corto plazo y una revocación de un permiso de uso para un restaurante. La reunión también incluye nombramientos y comentarios públicos.

• Apelación de revocación del permiso de alquiler a corto plazo en 317 Woodside Drive
• Revocación del permiso de uso para el restaurante Southern Comfort en 2163-2165 Cunningham Drive
• Transferencia de cinco propiedades a la Autoridad de Redesarrollo y Vivienda de Hampton
• Ordenanza que modifica las definiciones de planos de sitio para planos de sitio mayores/menores
• Resolución para disponer de equipos electrónicos mediante donación

Council revoked a short-term rental permit at 317 Woodside Drive due to multiple violations of permit conditions. A restaurant use permit for Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge was also revoked for similar reasons. The consent agenda was approved, including a $9.4 million school budget amendment and employee bonus authorization.

• Affirmed revocation of short-term rental permit at 317 Woodside Drive (7-0)
• Revoked restaurant use permit for Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $9.4M school budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved site plan code amendments (7-0)
• Approved transfer of properties to Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Clayton Turner to Peninsula Airport Commission (7-0)

City Council Work Session

La sesión de trabajo del Concejo Municipal recibirá una presentación sobre el Infill Housing Plan, una actualización sobre la Virginia Enterprise Zone y un resumen de la sesión de la 2026 General Assembly. El concejo también celebrará una sesión cerrada para discutir asesoramiento legal, posible inversión en una instalación de transporte regional y una estructura condenada. Finalmente, considerarán un nombramiento para la Peninsula Airport Commission.

• Presentación sobre el Infill Housing Plan
• Resumen de la sesión de la 2026 General Assembly
• Actualización sobre la Virginia Enterprise Zone
• Sesión cerrada sobre asesoramiento legal e inversión en transporte
• Consideración de nombramiento para la Peninsula Airport Commission

The council held a work session with briefings on infill housing, the 2026 General Assembly session, and the Virginia Enterprise Zone. No substantive decisions were made; the only votes were to enter and certify a closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal advice and other matters (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed session (7-0)

City Council Ceremonial Session

Esta es una sesión ceremonial únicamente para reconocer a los valedictorianos y salutatorianos de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Hampton. No se programan votaciones ni decisiones políticas.

• Reconocimiento de los valedictorianos y salutatorianos de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Hampton

The meeting was ceremonial only, with no substantive decisions made. Council recognized Hampton City Schools valedictorians and salutatorians and presented awards.

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación revisará una solicitud para rezonificar propiedades en Sargeant Street y Lawrence Avenue para viviendas unifamiliares y casas adosadas. El organismo también considerará actualizaciones a la ordenanza de zonificación de la ciudad con respecto a instalaciones de entretenimiento y apuestas, y un permiso de uso para un negocio de reparación de vehículos.

• Rezonificación de +/- 14.0 acres en Sargeant St y Lawrence Ave para casas adosadas y viviendas unifamiliares
• Solicitud de permiso de uso para reparación de vehículos pesados en 611 Copeland Drive
• Enmiendas a la ordenanza de zonificación para centros de entretenimiento, dispositivos basados en habilidad y apuestas fuera de pista
• Posible revocación del permiso de uso para Southern Comfort Restaurant and Lounge en 2163-2165 Cunningham Drive
• Primera lectura de los estatutos revisados de la Comisión de Planificación

City Council Legislative Session

El Concejo Municipal de Hampton llevará a cabo una sesión legislativa para dar aprobación final al Presupuesto Recomendado por el Administrador para el FY27, incluyendo asignaciones para todos los fondos municipales. También adoptarán tasas impositivas para bienes raíces y propiedad personal, establecerán impuestos de distritos de servicios y aprobarán cambios en las tarifas de desechos sólidos, alcantarillado y aguas pluviales. Otras acciones incluyen rezonificaciones, un arrendamiento de vertedero y asignaciones para los programas CDBG y HOME.

• Adopción final del presupuesto FY27 (Fondo General, Presupuesto de Capital y múltiples fondos empresariales)
• Rezonificación de 0.09 acres en 4218 Victoria Blvd. de C-1 a MD-4 para uso multifamiliar
• Contrato de arrendamiento de vertedero con USA Waste of Virginia Landfills, Inc. para el Vertedero Bethel
• Ordenanza para agregar la clasificación de propiedad en estado de deterioro para la tributación de bienes raíces
• Adopción de las tasas impositivas FY27 para bienes raíces y propiedad personal

The council adopted the FY27 Manager's Recommended Budget, including General Fund and Capital Budget appropriations, with a 5-1 vote (Campbell dissenting). Tax and fee ordinances for real estate, personal property, stormwater, sewer, solid waste, and service districts were approved, mostly 5-1. The council also approved a rezoning and use permit for multifamily housing at 4218 Victoria Blvd, a day care use permit for West End Baptist Church, and a landfill lease with USA Waste.

• Approved FY27 General Fund budget (5-1)
• Set real estate tax rate for FY27 (5-1)
• Approved FY27 Capital Budget (5-1)
• Approved rezoning to MD-4 at 4218 Victoria Blvd (6-0)
• Approved use permit for multifamily at 4218 Victoria Blvd (6-0)
• Approved day care use permit for West End Baptist Church (6-0)
• Approved landfill lease with USA Waste (6-0)
• Approved design-build for Mellen Street sewer replacement (6-0)

City Council Ceremonial Session

Esta es una sesión ceremonial sin acciones legislativas. El City Council está reconociendo a los estudiantes de doble inscripción de Hampton City Schools.

• Reconocimiento de los Estudiantes de Doble Inscripción de Hampton City Schools

This was a ceremonial session with no substantive decisions. Council celebrated 69 Hampton City Schools students who will receive associate degrees from Virginia Peninsula Community College before high school graduation.

City Council Work Session

El Concejo Municipal revisará el presupuesto recomendado del Año Fiscal 2027 por el Administrador Municipal, considerará modificaciones a los estándares de zonificación para el uso de Restaurante 2, y recibirá una sesión informativa sobre el Plan de Vivienda de Relleno. Está programada una sesión cerrada para discutir un posible negocio para Hampton Roads Center North y la disposición de terrenos de propiedad pública en el centro de Hampton.

• Sesión informativa sobre el Plan de Vivienda de Relleno
• Modificaciones propuestas a la ordenanza de zonificación para el uso de Restaurante 2
• Discusión del presupuesto para el AF2027
• Sesión cerrada para un posible negocio en Hampton Roads Center North
• Sesión cerrada para la disposición de terrenos en el centro de Hampton

Council deferred a briefing on the Infill Housing Plan Book to May 27. They also received a briefing on proposed zoning modifications for Restaurant 2 Use and discussed the FY2027 city budget. A closed session was approved to discuss a prospective business and land disposition. Appointments to the Community Policy and Management Team were considered but no vote recorded.

• Deferred Infill Housing Plan Book briefing to May 27 (5-0)
• Approved closed session for prospective business and land disposition (6-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (6-0)

City Council Special Session

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una segunda audiencia pública para recibir comentarios de los ciudadanos sobre el Presupuesto Recomendado del Administrador de la Ciudad para el Año Fiscal 2027. La sesión incluye presentaciones de ordenanzas de impuestos, tasas y asignaciones programadas para una votación el 13 de mayo de 2026.

• Segunda audiencia pública sobre el Presupuesto Recomendado del Administrador de la Ciudad para el año fiscal 2027
• Ordenanza para enmendar el código de impuestos sobre bienes raíces para propiedades deterioradas
• Ordenanza para adoptar tasas impositivas para bienes raíces y propiedad personal tangible para el año fiscal 2027
• Ordenanza para enmendar los cargos por uso de alcantarillado
• Ordenanza para enmendar los cargos por servicio de gestión de aguas pluviales

The City Council held the second public hearing on the FY2027 City Manager's Recommended Budget, hearing comments from 12 residents. No votes were taken; final adoption of the budget and related tax, fee, and appropriation ordinances is scheduled for May 13, 2026. Proclamations were read for Municipal Clerks Week and Public Service Recognition Week.

• No substantive decisions; only procedural actions (second public hearing held, proclamations read)

City Council Special Session

City Council Ceremonial Session

No substantive decisions were made. The meeting was ceremonial, recognizing the Clean City Commission and local businesses for environmental stewardship on Earth Day.

City Council Work Session

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir el presupuesto recomendado por el Administrador de la Ciudad para el año fiscal 2027 y recibir una sesión informativa sobre el presupuesto de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Hampton. Los miembros también revisarán un plan de agua para vecindarios locales específicos y discutirán adquisiciones de bienes raíces en una sesión cerrada.

• Presupuesto recomendado por el Administrador de la Ciudad para el año fiscal 2027
• Sesión informativa sobre el presupuesto de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Hampton
• Plan de agua Resilient Hampton Fox Hill, Grandview y Harris Creek
• Posible adquisición de bienes raíces en el área de Newmarket Creek
• Nombramiento para la Autoridad Regional de la Cárcel de Western Tidewater

The City Council held a work session with briefings on the school budget, the city manager's recommended FY2027 budget, and the Resilient Hampton water plan for Fox Hill, Grandview, and Harris Creek. No votes were taken on any of the agenda items. The only actions were procedural motions to enter and certify a closed session.

• Approved closed session motion (7-0)
• Certified closed session (7-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre rezonificación y permisos de uso para un desarrollo multifamiliar en 4218 Victoria Blvd, una guardería comercial en West End Baptist Church, y una escuela privada en 15 S. Hope Street. También considerarán enmiendas a la ordenanza del plan de sitio y al Plan de Acción Anual CDBG/HOME para el año fiscal 2026-2027.

• Rezonificación de 0.09 acres en 4218 Victoria Blvd de C-1 a MD-4 para viviendas multifamiliares
• Permiso de uso para desarrollo multifamiliar en 4218 Victoria Blvd
• Permiso de uso para una guardería comercial (18 niños) en West End Baptist Church, 2413 Shell Road
• Permiso de uso para la escuela privada Hampton's Beauty Academy en 15 S. Hope Street
• Enmienda al Capítulo 35.1 (Planos de Sitio) de la ordenanza municipal