Hope L. Harper

Police-Initiated Towing Rate Adjustments

Increases fees for vehicle owners utilizing police towing and storage services.

2027 General Assembly Legislative Priorities

Renewing the 1% tourism sales tax would keep funding tourism projects that support the local economy.

Short-Term Rental Program Review and Capacity Caps

Potential revenue impacts on tourism and bed tax collections depending on future density cap adjustments.

Development Review Process Improvements

Streamlined development processes reduce project holding costs for applicants.

Hampton University Regional Economic and Workforce Impact

$488 million annual economic impact in Hampton Roads.

Retail Cannabis Zoning and Operational Regulations

The city will adopt a local cannabis sales and use tax between 1.5% and 3.5%.

Old Buckroe Road Residential Rezoning Proposal

Generates new private investment and future property tax revenues for the city.

Zoning Amendments for State Law Compliance & Nonprofit Affordable Housing

Reduced development costs for housing projects near transit corridors.

Fort Monroe 60% Landscape Design Plan

$45 million in private investment for residential adaptive reuse.

Youth Violence Prevention and Safer Communities Grant

$3.12 million in state grant funding allocated to violence prevention and community support.

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Regional Homelessness and Transitional Housing Initiatives

Potential expansion of homelessness and housing support funding in the FY 2027 budget.

Subdivision Ordinance Updates and Cemetery Preservation Standards

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Real Property Assessments and Charter Provisions

Affects individual property tax calculations based on future tax rate decisions by the city council.

Local Music Scene and Placemaking Recognition

Pinnacle Apartments Phase 2 Expansion in Coliseum Central

Represents significant private investment in the Coliseum Central economic district.

Spotlight on Citizen Engagement

Armistead Avenue Rezoning and Industrial-to-Residential Conversion

Removes industrial zoning in favor of residential use, potentially altering land values.

Special Event Permitting and Neighborhood Infrastructure Concerns

Staff is reviewing special event fee structures and conducting ongoing infrastructure studies for the Shell Road corridor.

bridge closure

You might burn a bit more gas and time sitting in the inevitable detour traffic.

Consent Agenda: $8,000 appropriation for bond custodial fees (26-0311)

Consent Agenda: Gift of real property at 4205 Victoria Boulevard (26-0329)

Consent Agenda: 2027 General Assembly legislative priorities (26-0333)

Consent Agenda: Initiating short-term rental zoning amendments (26-0335)

Deferral of Citizens Police Advisory Group appointment (26-0243)

Appointments to Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities (26-0342)

Motion to enter closed session on Kecoughtan Road land disposition and appointments

Resolution certifying closed session

Closed Session for Legal Consultation and Litigation Updates

Resolution Certifying Closed Session

Consent Agenda Approval

Dumpster Enclosure Use Agreement for Phoebus

Police-Requested Towing Rate Amendments

26-0285 Ordinance Vacating a Portion of a Certain Forty-Four Foot (44') Wide Unimproved Right-of-Way Designated as Barrack Street, Containing a Total of Approximately 0.3093 +/- Acres, or 13,474 +/- Square Feet, Abutting Parcels Owned by…

26-0310 Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2027 City Council Approved Budget to Appropriate $2,343,690 of Fiscal Year 2026 State Carryover Funds to the General Fund's School Operating Fund to Offset the Impact of the Fiscal Year 2027…

26-0277 Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Council Approved Budget to Appropriate $7,217.90 from the General Fund’s Fund Balance (Bluebird Gap Farm Vending Feed Revenue) to the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Operating Budget

26-0318 Resolution to Amend the City Council Approved Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Appropriate $7,274.95 from the Capital Projects Fund Restricted Fund Balance to the Capital Fund (Capital Projects Fund) for the Transportation Initiative…

26-0309 Resolution Updating City Manager Chain of Command and Succession

26-0316 Approval of the minutes from the legislative session of September 9, 2023, and the special and ceremonial meetings of September 23, 2026.

Consent Agenda Approval

Motion to enter closed session on Kecoughtan Road land disposition and appointments

Resolution certifying closed session

approve the Consent Agenda

this Closed Session - Motion be approved

this Closed Session - Certification be approved

that this Appointment be deferred to the City Council Legislative Session, due back on 11/12/2026

to appoint Dominique Pierce Harrison to fill the unexpired portion of the term until June 30, 2028, and Sherry Hildebrant to fill the unexpired portion of the term until February 28, 2028

that this Appointment be deferred to the City Council Legislative Session, due back on 11/12/2026

to appoint Dominique Pierce Harrison to fill the unexpired portion of the term until June 30, 2028, and Sherry Hildebrant to fill the unexpired portion of the term until February 28, 2028.

that this Closed Session - Certification be approved

that this Closed Session - Motion be approved

that the City Council approve the resolution presented in Item No. 26-0303, approving and authorizing execution of a Dumpster Enclosure Agreement with Partnership for a new Phoebus, Inc.

that the City Council approve City Code Amendment 26-0323, amending and re-enacting Sections 21-213 and 21-215 regarding Police-Requested Towing, as presented in the agenda package.

Closed Session for Legal Consultation and Litigation Updates

Resolution Certifying Closed Session

to approve the Consent Agenda.

that this Closed Session - Certification be approved.

that this Closed Session - Motion be approved.

Closed Session Motion

Resolution Certifying Closed Session

the City Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment 26-0247, regarding revocation of Zoning Administrator Permits and appeals thereof, as presented in the agenda packet.

appoint Pride Harper, on an interim basis, as an alternate to Taylor La Dieu as the Health District’s representative and to appoint Leonard Sledge, Assistant City Manager, as the City Manager's repres

Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda.

City Council approve the resolution presented in Item 26-0292, approving and authorizing execution of a lease agreement with Newport News Shipbuilding Employees’ Credit Union (d/b/a Bayport Credit Uni

Appeal of Short-Term Rental Permit Revocation at 4 Millicent Court

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for ZAP Revocations and Appeals

Lease Agreement with BayPort Credit Union

Appointment to the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)

that this Closed Session - Motion be approved

that this Closed Session - Certification be approved

Closed Session for Appointments

Resolution Certifying Closed Session

Motion made by Councilmember Mugler, seconded by Vice Mayor Brown, to approve the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by Councilmember Michelle Ferebee that the City Council direct staff to incorporate any public comments received and to finalize the 2025-2026 Consolidated annual Performance and Eva

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Steven Brown to approve Use Permit Application 26-0234 for a Private School at 100 Blackburn Lane, subject to thirteen (13) conditions as presented in the agenda packet

Councilmember Hope Harper moved that the City Council approve the resolution presented in Item 26-0279, approving and authorizing execution of a Purchase and Development Agreement with Bonaventure Dev

Vice Mayor Brown moved to adopt City Code Amendment 26-0238 updating and clarifying the Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 35 of the City Code, as presented in the agenda packet.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Martha Mugler and seconded by Councilwoman Hope Harper to defer action on the Citizens Police Advisory Group until October 28, 2026.

A motion was made by Councilmember Randy Bowman, Sr. that the City Council approve Use Permit application 26-0249 for a Pawn Shop at 1531 E. Pembroke Avenue, subject to seven (7) conditions as present

A motion was made by Councilwoman Martha Mugler and seconded by Councilwoman Hope Harper to appoint Michelle D'Antonio to serve the unexpired portion of a term until June 30, 2027.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Martha Mugler and seconded by Councilwoman Hope Harper to appoint Linwood Williams to a first term until September 30, 2030.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Martha Mugler and seconded by Councilwoman Hope Harper to appoint Myss Stephens to the unexpired portion of a term for District 6 (Buckroe) until February 28, 2028, a

A motion was made by Councilwoman Martha Mugler and seconded by Councilwoman Hope Harper to appoint Dr. Irina Gorbunova-Ford to the unexpired portion of a term until December 31, 2028, and Pamela With

A motion was made by Councilwoman Martha Mugler and seconded by Councilwoman Hope Harper that Jonathan Oliveras be appointed until December 31, 2029.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Martha Mugler and seconded by Councilwoman Hope Harper to reappoint Stephanie Donati, Walter Dickerson, and Kathreen Tadrous to second terms until August 31, 2030.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Martha Mugler and seconded by Councilwoman Hope Harper to appoint Kathryn Weismann to serve a first term until September 30, 2029.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Martha Mugler and seconded by Councilwoman Hope Harper to reappoint Jeffrey Sandford to a second term until September 30, 2030.

that this Use Permit be approved subject to twenty-one (21) conditions as presented in the agenda packet.

to approve the Consent Agenda.

that this Consent Item be deferred to the City Council Legislative Session, due back on 9/9/2026.