City of Hampton Consolidated Procurement

The Commission discussed the upcoming Unity Awards ceremony, including program planning and volunteer coordination. Staff provided an overview of the MILO training, which the police department will host following current academy training, necessitating potential special meetings. The meeting also included an experiential exercise focused on bias to help commissioners better provide feedback to the city. Additionally, staff reviewed bylaws concerning attendance requirements, and a member announced an upcoming social justice conference.

The City of Hampton's FY2026 Annual Action Plan outlines specific activities for the program year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, utilizing federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. The plan focuses on preserving and improving aging housing stock, supporting homeownership, revitalizing low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, and addressing homelessness and special housing needs. Strategic priorities include the preservation and rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, expansion of affordable homeownership, development of quality rental housing, neighborhood stabilization, code enforcement, support for public services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents, and coordination with regional partners.

The board held a closed session to discuss the assignment, appointment, and performance of election officers. Following this session, the board appointed seven new officers of election and rejected one application for an officer position. Additionally, the board announced upcoming training for Provisional Ballot Officers.

The meeting involved subcommittee breakout sessions focused on event development for health equity initiatives, immigration education, and Unity Award logistics. Participants engaged in an inclusion exercise regarding comfort zones and reviewed volunteer sign-up procedures for upcoming commission events. The commission also reviewed the outcomes of a recent toy drive and shared announcements regarding the Unity Choir and award nominations.

The meeting included discussions on zoning ordinance amendments, specifically regarding definitions and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District to improve compliance with state regulations and coastal resilience standards. The commission also reviewed a proposal to amend the Zoning District Map pertaining to airport noise and aircraft accident zones. Additionally, a Youth Planner report was presented, and the commission addressed various public hearing items and administrative matters.