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City Council Legislative Session

January 14, 2026 ·6:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 34 items

  1. 1 WELCOME TO THE HAMPTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
  2. 2 Because of the large number of matters that need consideration, the City Council has established a meeting format and certain guidelines for citizen participation. These help ensure that everyone who wishes to speak can do so, and that the Council can benefit from hearing as many different people as possible in the shortest time.
  3. 2 JIMMY GRAY PRESIDED
  4. 3 ORDER OF BUSINESS
  5. 4 Agenda items are taken up one at a time in the order in which they are listed. Matters on the consent agenda are routine and are adopted by one motion without separate discussion. However, items can be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda upon request by a member of the Council. Keep in mind that the agenda is for the convenience of the public and the Council, and that it can be altered by the Council at any time without prior notice when the Council considers it in the public's interest to do so.
  6. 5 CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
  7. 6 The City Council has adopted a Citizen Participation Policy and City Council Public Hearing & Public Comment Protocol to encourage participation by citizens in City government and to ensure its meetings are conducted in an efficient and orderly manner. Citizens are encouraged to review both documents prior to attending City Council meetings. The Citizen Participation Policy and City Council Public Hearing & Public Comment Protocol are available on the City's website and copies can be provided upon request to the Clerk of Council. Please take note of the following key provisions contained in the above-referenced documents. (1) No person shall be permitted to enter a City Council meeting with the following items: -Large objects that may be used as weapons, including but not limited to batons, sticks, knives, or other cutting tools; -Large banners, signs, flags, or other displays; -Permitted banners, signs, flags, or other displays shall be limited to 3'x5'; composed of paper, cardboard, foamboard, or fabric; and shall not contain wood, metal, or plastic supports or handles. -Megaphones, bullhorns, whistles, or other devices designed to emit loud noises; -Laser pointers, flashlights, or other devices designed to emit lights; -Food or drink; and -"Selfie" sticks. (2) The City Council has adopted a three (3) minute time limit policy for individuals desiring to address issues before this body. If you wish to address the City Council on a public hearing item or as part of the general public comment period, you must sign in before the meeting in the lobby of City Hall. Speaking on topics not appearing on the agenda as public hearing items is handled under the public comment portion of the meeting.
  8. 7 If you are with a group of people, you may want to have a spokesman or two present your position to the Council and have others in agreement recognized by standing. The Council will always try to hear everyone who wishes to speak on a subject, but sometimes discussion has to be limited due to time. If the previous speaker has stated your position, you may make that known by reference (for example, "I agree with the position stated by Mr. Jones and have nothing further to add"). Meetings of the Council are formal proceedings, and all comments are recorded. For that reason, you are requested not to speak from your seat or out of turn. When you are called by the presiding officer, please follow these steps: (1) Come forward to the speaker's podium. (2) State your name (3) State your conclusion and give facts and other data to back it up. (4) If you represent a group or organization, ask the others to rise and be recognized. (5) If you have a written statement, give it and other supportive material to the Clerk for the record. Thank you for taking your time to participate in the Council meeting. Good government depends on the interest and involvement of you and your fellow citizens. We invite you to return.
  9. 7 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  10. 8 page break
  11. 9 CALL TO ORDER
  12. 10 INVOCATION - Councilman Randy C. Bowman, Sr.
  13. 11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
  14. 12 MAYOR'S COMMENTS
  15. 13 CONSENT AGENDA
  16. 1. Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Council Approved Budget and Accept and Appropriate to the Capital Budget (Capital Projects) Fund $918,000 and any related supplemental funding received from the Virginia Department of Transportation pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement and 2023 Letter Agreement Regarding the Redesign and Reconstruction of River Street Park. 25-0358 approved Pass
  17. 2. Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Council Approved Budget to Appropriate $40,000.00 from the Hazmat Restricted Fund Balance to the Fire and Rescue Division's General Fund Operating Budget 26-0010 approved Pass
  18. 3. Resolution Requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to Add and Delete Certain Streets to Those Classified as Principal and Minor Arterial Roads and Collector Roads and Local Streets 26-0004 approved Pass
  19. 4. Resolution to Request the Virginia Department of Transportation to Program the Curve Delineation Project into its Six-Year Improvement Plan; to Amend the City Council’s Approved FY2026 Capital Fund (Capital Projects Fund) Budget; to Appropriate $326,412 of Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program Funds to the Capital Fund; and to Authorize the City Manager or her designee to Execute any Necessary Agreements 26-0005 approved Pass
  20. 5. Approval of the minutes from the special and work sessions of December 10, 2025. 25-0357 approved Pass
  21. 19 PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS
  22. 20 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  23. 21 Ordinances
  24. 6. Ordinance To Amend And Re-Enact The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia By Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-2 Entitled “Definitions” to Amend the Definition for “Smoke or Vape Shop;” Chapter 3, Section 3-2 Entitled “Table of Uses Permitted” to Add Smoke or Vape Shop to the Use Table; Chapter 3, Section 3-3 Entitled “Additional Standards on Uses” to Add Additional Standards for Smoke or Vape Shop; and Chapter 11, Section 11-2 Entitled “Parking Spaces Required” to Add Smoke or Vape Shop to the Parking Table 25-0337 approved Pass
  25. 23 Resolutions
  26. 7. Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition, by Negotiation or Condemnation, of a Portion of Land in Fee Simple from Property Located at 2 Little Oak Lane (LRSN: 8004974), Pursuant to §§ 25.1-100, Et Seq. and 15.2-1901, Et Seq. of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as Amended, for Purposes of a Public Street/Road and Associated Public Right-of-Way Necessary for Bike and Pedestrian Access (Sidewalks/Paths) 26-0008 approved Pass
  27. 8. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement between the City of Hampton and Community Baseball, LLC to use approximately 10.45 acres of real estate and premises located at city-owned property at 1889 W. Pembroke Avenue (LRSN 1003153), and commonly known as War Memorial Stadium, for use primarily for baseball related activities of the Peninsula Pilots, as well as other athletic and non-athletic uses subject to City approval. 26-0006 approved Pass
  28. 26 PUBLIC COMMENT
  29. 26 ______________________ Jimmy Gray Mayor ______________________ Katherine K. Glass, MMC Clerk of Council Date approved by Council _____________________
  30. 27 GENERAL ITEMS
  31. 28 REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL, STAFF, COMMITTEES
  32. 29 MISCELLANEOUS NEW BUSINESS
  33. 30 ADJOURNMENT
  34. 31 Contact Info: Clerk of Council, 757-727-6315, council@hampton.gov