Randy Bowman

This document provides a community update on the Hampton Strategic Plan, aiming to gather resident input for its future direction over the next 5 to 7 years. It incorporates expert insights on urban planning, focusing on managing demographic changes, fostering growth through strategic planning, enhancing placemaking and public spaces, and optimizing land value for fiscal responsibility. The plan is designed to build a vibrant and dynamic future for Hampton, leveraging its historical and waterfront assets through inclusive community engagement and a collaborative approach.

The meeting included introductions from all attending members and noted a vacancy for one Tow Truck Company Representative. The schedule for the four quarterly meetings in 2026 was established, noting they will occur on the third Wednesday of each quarter at the Police Training Academy. The board elected new leadership, naming Billy Hobbs as Chairperson and Ashlee Abbott as Vice Chairperson. Discussions outlined the board's responsibilities, primarily focused on recommending or reviewing changes to towing-related code, with Law Enforcement Officers enforcing leasing violations and conducting inspections. A request was made for a copy of the current towing policy. Topics identified for the next meeting include the Towing Pricing Structure, Hampton Police Towing Procedures, Categories of Offenses and Progressive Penalties (including new/proposed rates), and a discussion regarding the suspension of the tow company list.

The meeting commenced with an announcement that the Chairperson would be absent due to illness, leading the Vice-Mayor to chair the session. Key discussions centered on the status of the AXON contract, where the division successfully expanded to the premium platform with stakeholder support. Updates were provided regarding the formulation of CPAG by-laws and aligning its structure with other City of Hampton committees. A significant portion of the meeting involved defining the CPAG's role further through a review of the relevant resolution. The Chief of Police extended an invitation to members to attend bi-weekly recruiting or COMPSTAT meetings.

The meeting is scheduled to address the usual business of the Board, including status updates on ongoing items such as the first Annual Election Appreciation Event planning, School Board policy regarding school day elections, Precinct ADA compliance, precinct technology needs, security training opportunities, software for officer recordkeeping, progress on establishing the new Hampton University Precinct, and Voter Engagement/Education/Officer Recruitment planning. The agenda also includes review of Virginia Department of Elections updates, review of existing precincts, and preparation for upcoming elections. A closed session is planned to discuss personnel promotion and employment salaries pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1).

The meeting agenda included officer reports, the Treasurer's Report, remarks from Mayor Gray, liaison reports, committee reports, and unfinished business focusing on work plan timelines and assignments. New business items involved a discussion on the Remote Participation Policy and a proclamation recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The document also details the public comment protocol for the committee, specifying speaker sign-up order, time limits of three minutes per individual, and the practice of listening without engaging in dialogue.