Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION Neighborhood Commission Monday, July 10, 2017— 5:00-6:30PM Community Development Conference Room BE A GREAT NEIGHBOR - ENGAGE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS - ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORHOODS TO BE GREAT PLACES - BE A CONDUIT BETWEEN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND OUR CITY - KEEP NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS INFORMED - HELP GUIDE NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS IN REACHING THEIR GOALS - ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOR ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND CITY District Representatives: ——————————————————————————————————————————- District Representatives: District One I. Opening District One David Duxbury A. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum Karen Duncan District Two B. Pledge of Allegiance District ChuckTwo Charles Pam Croom ‘Chuck’ McEachin McEachin Pam Croom District Three C. Review and Approve minutes of the June 12, 2017 District Jon Chris Vacant Three Welters Henderson D. Chair Announcements Chris Henderson District Four District Sandra Sandra Four Medina, King-Medina Chair-Elect II. Director’s Report SandraFive District King-Medina District Patricia Fred Five Everett Parker III. Items to be Presented by Public PatriciaSix District Parker District Six Alice Callahan IV. Action Items (Voting items) Alice DistrictCallahan Seven A. Consideration of Home Repair Blitz Location for the Fall 2017 District Seven Sally Lazorchak John Lowe District Eight District BrandyEight Evelyn Stephenson Marteney V. Briefings Jason Samuels District Nine A. Informational Briefing on Old North Hampton Neighborhood Plan Update District Deena Rhonda Nine Franklin Woods B. Debriefing on Neighborhood Commission Work Plan Discussion ThomasTen District Southall District Vacant Chekesha Ten White White VI. Dialogue (Ongoing/Old Business) Judy Hart A. Strategic Issues Update School Representative: 1. Hampton Neighborhood College School Representative: 2. Home Repair Blitz (Oct 7th) - CAPI Ann Bane Ann Bane 3. ABCD Update City Representatives: B. Committee Status Reports City Representatives: Anthony Lynn Allsbrook Alsbrook Reyes 1. Nominating Committee Anthony Steve Maj. Reyes Ronald Bond Davis 2. Community Appearance, Pride & Image Committee Major Steve Maj. Lt. Ronald Jason Ronald BondPriceDavis Davis 3. Youth Committee James Gray 4. Civic Communications Committee Institutional Representatives: 5. Neighborhood-School Partnerships Committee Institutional Representatives: StevenMills Henry Edwards, Chair-Elect Henry Mills VII. Items by Commissioners Stephanie Kathy Johnson Afonja Kathy Johnson, Chair StevenMills Henry Edwards, Chair Steven Edwards, Chair-Elect At-Large Representatives: At-Large Representatives: At-Large Peggy Representatives: Todd The next Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting will be held on Peggy Barbara Todd, Franklin Chair-Elect Aug. 14, 2017, at 5 pm and a location to be announced. Barbara Franklin Youth Representatives: Youth Representatives: Xavier Williams Grace VacantKelly Sonya Medina NehemiahDirector: Vacant Executive Lipford Executive Director: Jonathan E. McBride Executive Director: Jonathan E. —————————————-McBride Executive Director: Jonathan —————————————- c/o E. & Housing McBride Neighborhood Terry O’Neill Services Division c/o Housing & Neighborhood —————————————- 22 Lincoln Services Street Division Protocol for Public Input at Neighborhood Commission Meetings: Hampton, c/o Housing 22 VA Street Lincoln & 23669-3591 Neighborhood Hampton Neighborhood Commission meetings are open to the public. The public is invited to attend meetings Hampton, ServicesVADivision 23669-3591 and to observe the work and deliberations of the Neighborhood Commission. The public may also address the Phone (757) 727-6140 22 Lincoln Street Neighborhood Commission during the agenda item “Items to be Presented by the Public” by signing up to speak. Fax (757) Hampton,(757) Phone 728-2449 VA 727-6140 23669-3591 The sign-up sheet will be available to the public until the agenda item “Items to be Presented by the Public” is Fax (757) 728-2449 www.hampton.gov/ Phone (757) 727-6140 reached in the course of the meeting. Speakers will be recognized in the order in which they sign up and are neighborhoods www.hampton.gov/ Fax (757) 728-2449 asked to limit their comments to 5 minutes. neighborhoods www.hampton.gov/ neighborhoods  MINUTES Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting Community Development Department June 12, 2017 Time 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Present Stephanie Afonja – Non-Profit Institutional Rep. Lynn Allsbrook – City Rep Ann Bane – School Rep. Steve Bond – City Rep. David Duxbury – District 1 Steven Edwards – Chair-Elect/ Institutional/ Faith Based Rep. Fred Everett – District 5 Deena Franklin – District 9 Sally Lazorchak – District 7 Sandra Medina – Chair, District 4 Peggy Todd – At-Large/ Realtor Jon Welters – District 3 Chekesha White – District 10 Xavier Williams – Youth Rep. Absent Alice Callahan – District 6 Barbara Hogan – Public Relations Chuck McEachin – District 2 Sonja Medina – Youth Rep. Henry L. Mills – Institutional/ Business Lt. Jason Price – City Rep. Staff Joe Andrews – Neighborhood Development Associate Jasmine Bryson - Neighborhood Development Associate/Coordinator Marybrook Burchfield - Neighborhood Development Associate Jonathan McBride - Executive Director Darren Robinson – Neighborhood Development Associate Dan McCormick – Housing Reinvestment Specialist Terry O’Neil – CDD Director Guests None I. Opening Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. A. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum Quorum verified B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Review and Approve minutes of the September 12, 2016, October 10, 2016, November 14, 2016, & January 25, 2017 Meeting The Chair asked for consideration of the minutes from the last Neighborhood Commission Meeting. Sandra Medina made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Sally Lazorchak. The Chair called for a vote. Chair voiced, “All in favor please say aye.” Response, “aye.” Chair voiced, “Opposed?” Response – none. Minutes approved. D. Chair Announcements The June 23rd event was announced. The topic of the event will be “Pathways Out of Poverty.” II. Director’s Report The Director reported:  The Peninsula Corridor Study has narrowed its focus down to two options. There will be economic feasibility studies done for these two options at a later date.  The next ABCD workshop is scheduled for June 29th, 6:30 PM, Rupert Sargent Building.  We still have vacancies in Districts 7 and 8. III. Items to be presented by Public IV. Action Items (Voting Items) - Consent Agenda No action items V. Briefings A. Briefing on Unity Commission Update—Synethia Newby  The Unity Commission directed people to the website to learn about the current work of the Unity Commission. The new director of the Unity Commission intends to build on the work of her predecessors and expand it. The Unity Commission intends to put their work into neighborhoods and do their work in more accessible locations. The Unity Commission also intends to increase their social media platform.  On June 22nd, there will be an inaugural event where a panelist will talk about the experiences of LGBT people in our community.  The Unity Commission intends to find areas of common interests with the Neighborhood Commission, and would like to schedule a meeting with the leadership of both groups. B. Briefing on Neighborhood Commission Work Plan Discussion—Jonathan McBride  See attachment VI. Dialogue (Ongoing/Old Business) A. Committee Status Reports on Work Plan Progress None VII. Items by Commissioners None A. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Next Meeting Date: July 10, 2017  MEETING DATE: July 10, 2017 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION’S COMMITTEE MINUTES  MINUTES Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting Community Development Conference Room Executive Committee June 26, 2017 Time 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Present Steve Bond - City Rep. Steven Edwards - Chair Nominating Committee Fred Everett - Co-Chair of CAPI Committee/Grant Review Sandra Medina - Chair Peggy Todd - Co-Chair of CAPI Committee Committee/Grant Review Absent Ann Bane - Chair of Neighborhood - School Partnership Committee Barbara Hogan - Chair of Civic Communications Committee Staff Jasmine Bryson – Neighborhood Development Associate Shellae Blackwell - Safe and Clean Coordinator Marcie Spragan - Neighborhood Development Associate Arkeisha Whitley - Chief Neighborhood Development Specialist Guest None Item #1 Work Plan Discussion o Shellae Blackwell, Safe and Clean Coordinator, spoke with the Executive Committee about the last work plan discussion at the June 12th Neighborhood Commission Meeting. The following was discussed:  Strategies for quality housing, vibrant places, being a good neighbor, and safety.  The report out of this discussion will be at the July 10th Neighborhood Commission Meeting.  Moving forward Commissioners would like to have a separate meeting for the work plan discussion. This will also be discussed at the next Neighborhood Commission Meeting.  Once this meeting is scheduled, the discussion of the work plan will cover the strategic areas of “Good Schools” and “Empowering Youth” 1 Item #2 Nominating Strategy o Jasmine explained to the Executive Committee there are vacancies in District 6, 7, 8, and the Business Representative. Also there are several reappointments coming up in District 1, 2, and 9. o The Executive Committee would like to push the brochure and Staff will create a flier to pass around when they attend meetings. o Staff is working with City Council Staff to help with this effect and establishing a marketing plan of action. o Staff recommends to the Commission to utilize all contacts within their network in the meantime. Item #3 Strategic Project Updates: o Hampton Neighborhood College – NSP (Darren) o Hampton 201 – The next session will be 6 courses on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings at various locations.  The dates will be Oct. 19th, Oct. 21st, Oct. 26th, 28th, and November 2nd -4th.  Locations will be announced as the date for the event is closer. o ABCD Workshops – There will be several Asset Base Community Development Workshops taking place over the next 6 months.  The general ABCD Workshop is on June 29th.  Darren is working on the one for the schools and churches. o Meet and Greet– CivCom (Sandra/Marybrook)  Once the work plan is finalized the Commission will decide if Meet and Greets should remain the same or restructure it. o RNSO Registration (Marybrook/Sandra) o The Civic Communications Committee has one application to review and vote on at their next meeting. o ABCD Update (Jonathan) o This will be added to both the Executive Committee Meeting and the Neighborhood Commission Meeting agenda as an update.  For right now the Meet & Greets, You Make A Difference, and Neighborhood Commission Annual Retreat will be removed and placed back on the agenda once the work plan is finalized. 2 Item #4 Committee Status Reports A. Civic Communications Committee (Sandra) o The Committee next meeting is May 1st and will have more to report at the main Neighborhood Commission Meeting. B. Community Appearance, Pride and Image Committee (Fred/Peggy) o The Committee discussed the Home Repair Blitz area and would like to expand the area to cover a majority of the Old neighborhood C. Neighborhood-School Partnerships Committee (Darren) o Status mentioned above. D. Nominating Committee (Jasmine) o The Committee didn’t meet this month due to schedule conflicts, but the Committee has asked staff to help them reevaluate the nomination process and bring recommendations back on how to improve the process. E. Youth Committee (Jonathan) o The Youth Commission are working on getting new commissioners and once they have a full roster they will appoint a new youth commissioner to the Neighborhood Commission Item #5 Reviewed and approved draft agenda for June 8, 2017 Neighborhood Commission Meeting Item #6 Other Business Item #7 Solicit Remarks for Chair Announcements None Next Meeting Date: July 26, 2017 and Location TBD 3 Civic Communications Committee Meeting Results June 5, 2017 – Canty Conference Room- 5:00 PM Present: Marybrook Burchfield – Neighborhood Development Associate Marcie Spagan- Neighborhood Development Associate Sandra Medina - District 4 Neighborhood Commissioner Stephanie Afonja – Nonprofit Representative Absent: Chekesha White - District 10 Neighborhood Commissioner Barbara Hogan, Chair - At-Large Commissioner Alice Callahan – District 6 Neighborhood Commissioner Jason Price – Hampton Police Representative The regular meeting of the Civic Communications Committee of Hampton Neighborhood Commission was called to order at 5:00 PM on June 5, 2017 at Canty Conference Room by Sandra Medina. I. Approval of Agenda The agenda was distributed and unanimously approved. II. Review of Previous Minutes The minutes was distributed and unanimously approved. III. Consideration of Open Issues 1. Chair Remarks – ABCD Meeting  Date & Time - June 29, 2017 6:30pm- 8:00pm  Location – Ruppert Sargent Building, 1 Franklin St. Hampton 23669 2. Hampton Registered Neighborhood Serving Organizations – Reviewed Postponed  Open Door Communications  United and Empowered Care, Inc. 3. How to Recognize RNSO’s - Suggestions  Meet & Greets  Neighborhood Commission City Hall Meetings  Create Workshops – Nonprofit, Faith Based, Neighborhood  Send via mail – Welcome letter, resources, Hampton logo pen, pad, pin, sticker, etc. 4. July Meeting Date – Canceled Agenda and Time of Next Meeting The next meeting will be held at 5: 00 PM Aug. 7, 2017 at: Canty Conference Room 22 Lincoln St. Hampton, Virginia 23669 The meeting was adjourned at 5:25pm by Sandra Medina Minutes submitted by: Sandra Medina Page 1 of 1 CAPI Committee Meeting Results June 21, 2017 – Community Development Conference Room- 5:00 PM Present: David Duxbury – District 1 Neighborhood Commissioner Fred Everett – District 5 Neighborhood Commissioner Steve Edwards Chair – Faith Based Commissioner Peggy Todd – At-Large Realtor Commissioner Staff Jasmine Bryson - Neighborhood Development Associate Keisha Whitley - Chief Neighborhood Specialist Absent: Lynn Allsbrook – Public Works Department “Chuck” McEachin – District 2 Neighborhood Commissioner Guest: None I. Discussed and Recommended the Location for the Fall 2017 Home Repair Blitz: After much discussion regarding the recommendation of the Blitz Area for the fall will be Old North Hampton, a vote was taken. The vote went as follows: Fred Everette – Yea Steve Edwards – Yea David Duxbury – Yea Peggy Todd – Yea The Committee approved the recommendation of the Old North Hampton Neighborhood for the fall. Old Business I. Grant Policy Change Discussion: It was decided that the significant change for the Annual Event Reduction part of the policy should read as follows: “Repeat Neighboring projects & events previously awarded a grant by the Neighborhood Commission will receive a 50% reduction of the last grant amount.” The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2017 @ 5 pm Agenda TBD Minutes by: Jasmine Bryson Page 1 of 1  MEETING DATE: July 10, 2017 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION AGENDA REVIEW Preparer: J.Bryson Reviewer: J.McBride Presenter: F. Everett/Peggy Todd_ SUBJECT: Consideration of the Recommended Proposed Neighborhood for the Fall 2017 Hampton Home Repair Blitz AGENDA ITEM: IV. A. ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of the Recommended Proposed Neighborhood Area SAMPLE MOTION: None needed – Motion by the CAPI Committee BACKGROUND STATEMENT: The Community Appearance Pride and Image (CAPI) Committee recommended a set of priority areas for the upcoming Fall 2017 Home Repair Blitz event. Following recent Home Repair Blitz events, the Committee agreed on key factors that would help to ensure that the upcoming Blitz events were equally successful, including:  Access to facilities for logistical and volunteer support,  Opportunity to build stronger neighborhood & school partnerships,  Awareness of seasonal activities that would impact the project (sports/activities),  Visibility and concentration of homeowners with repair needs, and  Existing community network and neighborhood organizations. Given the considerations above, the Committee agreed to the proposed Blitz area as follows: Fall 2017 Blitz: Old North Hampton NEXT STEPS: NA ADDITIONAL REFERENCE MATERIALS ENCLOSED: Proposed Blitz Target Area Map COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: CAPI Committee Recommends Approval of the Old North Hampton Neighborhood  MEETING DATE: July 10, 2017 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION AGENDA REVIEW Preparer: J.Bryson Reviewer: J.McBride Presenter: Shellae Blackwell & Dan McCormick SUBJECT: Informational Briefing on Old North Hampton Neighborhood Plan Update AGENDA ITEM: V. A ACTION REQUESTED: No Action Required. BACKGROUND STATEMENT: The Old North Hampton Plan Update is in response to a Council action indicating an intent to establish a Housing Venture area in the Old North Hampton Neighborhood. NEXT STEPS (If Applicable): The Plan will be submitted to the City Council for action on August 11. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE MATERIALS ENCLOSED: Old North Hampton Neighborhood Plan Draft COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: N/A Neighborhood Plan Review Final Report June, 2017  Old North Hampton Neighborhood 2015/16 Neighborhood Plan Update Results Final:July 2017 Background In 2001 the Old Northampton Community Plan was developed and adopted by City Council which resulted in significant investments in Y. H. Thomas Center and surrounding park, a stronger neighborhood organization for several years and new investments in infrastructure improvements in this neighborhood. The plan was largely based on 1999 community wide meetings as well as smaller meetings with block captains from around the neighborhood and took as asset based approach that looked to build on the strengths within the community. In 2007, the Old North Hampton Community participated in the North King Street Master Plan process resulting in the North King Street Master Plan. The plan recommended streetscapes for the arterials streets and improvements to the park areas at Y. H. Thomas and in the Easterly Avenue area which is part of Old North Hampton. The plan also recommended infill development between Easterly Avenue, Bethel Avenue and along Rowe Street. Current Request In recent years, Mr. Hugh Bassett, President of the Old North Hampton Community Association {ONHCA) raised concerns over housing conditions within the community and requested that City Council designate Old North Hampton as a Housing Venture Area in order to leverage additional resources to address the housing concerns. Staff from the Community Development Department were asked to assist ONHCO in updating their existing neighborhood plan(2001). A part of the process was exploring the existing assets and challenges in the community and to determine if t he vision, priorities and/or goals had changed from the previous play almost 20 years ago. Accordingly, the purpose of this plan update is to reveal the current results of this community's vision, outcomes and strategies to assist in making the decision to designate the Old Northampton Neighborhood as a Housing Venture Area. Old North Hampton Overview Old North Hampton is described i n the North King Street M a s t e r P l a n as one of the oldest and most historic African American neighborhoods in the city. Over the years, this neighborhood was home to many prominent African American citizens who played important roles in the history of Hampton. The Old Northampton Neighborhood is b o u n d e d by Mercury Boulevard on the North; LaSalle Avenue on the West; Patterson Avenue, Griffin Street, Roosevelt Street, North Back River Road and 1-64 on the South and North King Street on the East. (See map). 1 The review of the 2001 Old North Hampton Neighborhood Plan revealed the priorities of the n eighborhood at that time were: decreasing crime, increasing participation of residents in social & civic affairs, property maintenance & beautification initiatives, youth engagement and providing support groups to meet residents identified needs. Over the years, working with the City and other partners, investments were made in and by the Old North Hampton Neighborhood. General community improvements include: • Establishment of a n e i g h b o r h o o d p a r k and c ommunity c enter • Improved drainage, curbs, gutters and sidewalks • ONHCA voter registration drives • Neighborhood involvement in revitalization of the Langley Square Shopping Center • Community designated as a development target area • Partnering with the Hampton Fire Department to provide citizens with smoke detectors • Neighborhood participation in the development of the North King Street Master Plan Old North Hampton has approximately 816 housing units and is overwhelmingly renter occupied. Much of the neighborhoods housing stock consists of small two bedroom units on small thirty-foot wide lots occupied predominantly by seniors. Old Northampton is a low to moderate income neighborhood and the school aged children are zoned to attend Title One elementary and middle schools (Tyler Elementary and Lindsay Middle School) in Hampton. Old North Hampton is located in District 8 where there are no Hampton City Schools located in the entire district. The area has seen a general increase in drug related criminal activity & youth violence. The neighborhood leadership team expressed concerns about the negative image, crime, absentee landlords and the low homeownership population. However, a recent survey conducted last summer in the neighborhood revealed that friendly and caring neighbors is what they liked most about Old North Hampton. They are proud of the assets they identified in their neighborhood to include their neighbors, the Community Center, the park, neighborhood churches, the Old North Hampton Neighborhood Association, Girl's Inc. Inspiring Minds, Hampton Fire Department and access to t h e shopping center. Members of the ONHCA Leadership team recently participated in a (Asset Based Community Development) training for Housing Venture area residents. Planning Process Timeline: September 2015 - January 2017 At its September 2015 neighborhood meeting, the Old North Hampton Neighborhood Association agreed to engage in a planning process which defined their role as the Leadership Team and the role of the city staff assigned to work with them. The outcome would be a 2 review and update of their 2001 neighborhood plan created by the leadership team with community input and written by the staff. The updated plan will then be presented to the appropriate boards and Commissions for review. The final step will be a presentation to City Council for approval and designation as a Housing Venture area. The Process included the following steps: (process schedule attached) • Agreement on process, dates and ground rules for working together • Stakeholder analysis - Who are they, where are they and how does leadership team reach them • Outreach to Identified stakeholders- recruitment, invite them to join, keep them informed • Check in with stakeholders • Data gathering/analysis of data • Conduct SWOT analysis - What are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the Old North Hampton Neighborhood • Visioning exercise - Vision statement • Establish outcomes, goals, action steps • Complete draft plan & leadership team review of draft • Leadership Team invite Community comment on Plan • Finalize plan • Plan Finalization process begins: • Plan Approval by Neighborhood • Plan supported by the Neighborhood Commission • Plan supported by The Planning Commission • Plan adopted by Council From October 2015 to February 2016, our meetings with the ONHCA Leadership team resulted in the following: 1. Reached agreement on the process and ground rules for working together 2. Established a meeting schedule outside of the Association’s regularly scheduled meetings. 3. Defined stakeholders and conducted a stakeholder analysis. 4. Introduced the meaning of SWOT analysis 5. Performed a SWOT analysis. Stakeholder Analysis Staff facilitated a stakeholder analysis session with the leadership team. A stakeholder was defined as anybody who can affect or can be affected by the organization's decisions. The group, based on the definition of stakeholder, decided to brainstorm a list of possible 3 stakeholders and write each stakeholder on a post it. After about 10 minutes each team member put their sticky notes on the wall. They were grouped in categories. Categories Included neighborhood businesses, Y.H. Thomas Board of Directors & staff, Y. H. Thomas Athletic Association, Old Northampton residents (renter and owners), the Hampton Police Division, apartment managers, Girls Inc., Inspiring Minds, the Hampton Fire Department, the Hampton Clean City Commission and others. Staff reiterated the importance of this team outreaching to the identified stakeholder groups. Some team members agreed to conduct the outreach to stakeholders but several had reservations about what they should say when they approached them. Staff agreed to develop a suggested script they could use as they approached each stakeholder. SWOT Analysis Results Staff facilitated several sessions on "What is a SWOT analysis and "How to conduct one". The sessions were similar to the Stakeholder Analysis session where the team brainstormed Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) by categories. They wrote them on post-its and then put them up on the board. Below are the results of the team's SWOT Analysis. STRENGTHS Weaknesses Home ownership Homeowners don't come to meetings. Established older community Super 8 Motel Residents look out for each other Increase in rental properties Vibrant Community Center No sidewalks/curbs/gutters Churches New residents not informed Wonderful Park Undesirables parking/driving through Wonderful Association President Drug deals in community Not engaged with youth in community Not engaged with parents of young people Cemetery located by firing range OPPORTUNITIES Vacant houses Give young people positive things to do THREATS Upgrade the housing stock Super 8 Motel More support from City on property violations Absentee Landlords Educate new residents Crime Build & share history of ONH Fear Support the Neighborhood Center Speeders/traffic on Rip Rap Rd & Easterly Engage seniors & gather knowledge from them Property values declining Connecting generations Change in traffic patterns (easterly) People seen as resources/assets 4 THREATS (CONTINUED) Quality of Life Inaccessibility to Mercury Blvd. Lack of adequate lighting in neighborhood 5 Visioning The next step in the process was to help the team achieve a vision for their community so City staff began to facilitate visioning exercises during the next few meetings. At the April 2016 meeting, the team clearly identified the key components of their vision for their neighborhood. The main components that comprised their vision for their neighborhood are as follows: • A safe place to live, work and play • Easy accessibility for pedestrians and traffic flow o bike trails o easy access to Mercury Blvd • Attractive, clean and appealing • Diversity in housing stock ( single family & multi family, housing for seniors) • Vibrant community center with quality programs & activities for all ages • Viable neighborhood commercial properties • Curb gutter & sidewalks • An effective neighborhood organization Vision Statement Old North Hampton... an appealing, safe, vibrant neighborhood with quality housing and neighborhood friendly commercial establishments where people of all ages can live, work a n d play together while engaging in the civic life of our community. Goal setting & Outcomes Building on the foundation of the vision, the Leadership Team then began the process of setting goals. This step identified the community’s priorities and what they wanted to achieve in each area. They also identified action steps needed to be taken in order to work toward successfully achieving their goals. This part of the process consumed an abundance of time in reaching consensus. Stakeholders were invited back to work through this process as well. Seven priority outcome areas were identified and goals and action steps were created for each area. The seven priority areas are as follows: 1. A Safe Community 2. An Attractive & Appealing Neighborhood 3. A Diversity of Housing Stock - single & multi-family ( highest priority) 4. An Effective Neighborhood Organization 5. Easy Accessibility within the Neighborhood 6. Quality Neighborhood Oriented Commercial Establishments 7. A Multi-Generational Community Center 6 The chart with priority areas, outcomes and action steps is included in this document. Additionally, as part of this process, the review of the North King Street Master Plan with the Leadership Team resulted in recommendations for strategies to achieve their outcomes in priority areas Goal 3: A diversity of Housing Stock and Goal 5: Easy Accessibility. These are listed in the Old North Hampton Development Section Summary Over the course of 19 months two staff members from the Community Development Depart ment engaged the Old North Hampton Leadership team a review of their existing Neighborhood Plan and the North King Street Master Plan. The purpose of this review process was to assist the neighborhood leadership team in establishing a renewed vision, priorities, goals and steps toward achieving the kind of neighborhood they all envision. It has been almost twenty years since the first Old North Hampton Neighborhood Plan was created which included these same components. Twenty years ago the neighborhood's highest priority was safety, the Community Center and the well-being of the youth of their community. Twenty years ago Old North Hampton had a higher home ownership rate and families with young children were occupying much of the housing in the Neighborhood. Neighbors knew each other and they knew the children living there. Now, twenty years later, Old North Hampton has a higher rental rate and seniors are the largest population group living in the community. Neighbors don't know each other as well because they come and go and if the neighbors do not know each other chances are they do not know the children as well. Priorities have changed somewhat although safety remains a priority. The neighborhoods first priority is to achieve a diversity of housing stock, both single and multifamily housing. The Leadership team would like to pursue housing options that sustain their diversity allowing residents to consider long- term commitments to their neighborhood (singles, couples, growing families & seniors being able to remain in Old North Hampton as they transition through these stages). It is recommended that an initial two year housing implementation plan be developed should Old North Hampton be approved as a Housing Venture Area in the City of Hampton. Attachments: Boundary Map of Old North Hampton Process Schedule Suggested Stakeholder Outreach Script 7  ADDENDUM 8  Outcomes and Action Steps Goal 1: A Safe Community Action Steps Action Steps The organization has a working relationship with CPOP Plan a meet and greet with Work together to plan an officers/patrol officers within the Police officers at Y. H. Thomas ongoing communication community which will build a better community center structure that will sustain itself. sense of community. Police presence is frequent and welcome Develop a structure for Residents are organized and know Training for residents on how to neighborhood monitoring (I.E. how to respond to suspicious identify and respond to Neighborhood Watch, phone situations suspicious situations tree or Block Captains) Explore bike path opportunities in the park. Extend Rowe Street Work together with Y.H. Identify physical improvements and build houses on the North Thomas board to plan ongoing There are "eyes on the park" to the park (ex: benches for side of the street. (See Old events and activities to make seating) North Hampton Development the park active Section) Goal 2: An Attractive and Appealing Action Steps Action Steps Action Steps Neighborhood Implement a develop an absentee landlord Yards are kept clean and attractive recognition/incentive program property monitoring ( contact or for clean and attractive yards directory) Adopt a spot within the Develop periodic clean-up days neighborhood to clean up in Streets are clean (Spring and Fall) partnership with clean city commission and public works Work with City to relocate the Neighbors are not disturbed by firing Establish a team/committee to Research noise abatement firing range or put in place range work with the City on resolution measures used in other areas. successful noise abatement features.  Identify organizations that have Develop the partnerships Public and private spaces are Develop a plan to preserve and similar missions/ Identify public needed with organizations to preserved and promoted promote green spaces and privates spaces identify mutual goals. Identify existing organizations in Plan events and activities to Neighbors know each other and the neighborhood to partner encourage social interaction create a sense of community pride with Goal 3: A diversity of housing stock: Action Steps Action Steps Action Steps ( single family, multifamily, senior) Rental properties are well managed Identify rental properties and the Educate owners and tenants of Work with inspection program to and maintained by both property owners of the properties property maintenance codes enforce codes owner & tenant Increased occupancy of vacant Partner w ith HNS and HRHA to Survey of vacant homes homes identify homes/strategies There are housing options that sustain the diversity of our neighborhood Extend Rowe Street and work with Develop a housing needs (singles, couples, growing families & HNS & HRHA to prep new home assessment to determine the seniors),allowing residents to consider sites/lots: See Old North Hampton various housing options needed long-term commitments to the Development Section neighborhood. There is quality multifamily housing Work with HNS to plan a Senior for seniors in the community. village for Independent Living at Assess needs of senior housing Easterly and Green Streets: See Old Identify potential developers population North Hampton Development Section Homeownership is increasing in the Work with HNS and HRHA home Work with Habitat for Humanity community . ownership program for affordable housing options Goal 4: An effective neighborhood Action Steps Action Steps organization The Old North Hampton Prioritize goals and actions steps Steering committee for HHV/ neighborhood association is and develop one year Review neighborhood plan and structured to effectively carry out implementation plan based on Re-evaluate at the end of the year identify committees on action and/or oversee the activities in this priorities. Assign action steps to teams plan teams. ONHCA has strong connections to Joint meetings with ONHCA Board Identify other community the community center and other and Y H Thomas Board assets/Build Relationships assets The organization has representatives Identify community assets and Recruit stakeholders to serve on from all sectors in the community. IE: respective stakeholders/ Present action team owners, renters, seniors, young adults, plan to YH Thomas Board businesses, religious groups, social separately groups The ONHCA creates opportunities for Utilize various avenues to reach Develop a calendar of events and more social interaction & Develop a social media page for people {I.E.- postcards, email, implement family oriented communication amongst its residents the neighborhood twitter, Facebook, evite) activities in partnership with stakeholders Goal 5: Easy accessibility Action Steps Action Steps Action Steps There is pedestrian safety Review current bike plan and Prioritize and submit plan in throughout the neighborhood develop a pedestrian safety plan accordance with city procedures Roads have been extended, Farm Street completed from Rowe Rowe Street extended to Farm acquired, repaired or built to provide Planning has been funded for Street to Langley Square Shopping Street: See Old North Hampton access to Mercury Blvd that provides road improvements Center: See Old North Hampton Development Section for turning in either direction Development Section Bicycle routes are established in and Review current Bike Plan & through the neighborhood to Develop a plan with Public works Public Works paints bike lanes provide safe passage identifying possible bike routes  Review Hampton's Bike Plan for Identify bike path amenities ( i.e. The park is a cyclist destination Implement bike plan any specifics for ONH benches) Goal 6: Quality neighborhood Action Steps Action Steps Action Steps commercial establishments Presence of a new neighborhood Work with Economic Development oriented commercial establishments for business assistance Existing businesses make improvements to their properties to enhance the appearance of the Include businesses in committees Develop programs with economic neighborhood. on the ONHCA board development Goal 7: A Multi-Generational Action Steps Action Steps Action Steps Community Center The community center has quality Assess citizens in community to Develop and Implement programs services and activities for all age Assess neighborhood desires for determine program activity they throughout partnerships with Y.H. groups to include multi-generational multigenerational service/activities support Thomas board activities The Center purposely programs with ONHCA to offer activities to Develop and implement programs Assess neighborhood desires of Develop a partnerships with meet growing senior population the seniors for services/activities senior center The Y. H. Thomas Park serves as the Work with the Board to implement focal point/gathering area for the Develop a holistic plan for the park plan neighborhood  Old North Hampton Development In Accordance with the North King Street Master Plan: 1. Extension of Rowe Street and New Housing Development The extension of Rowe Street and construction of new housing along the north side of the street will provided needed "eyes on the park" which is critical to safety and the establishment of a family-friendly environment. The houses could be constructed with full, wide front porches to encourage residents to sit outside facing the park, particularly in the early evening. The construction of new homes at this location could also help raise property values at the eastern end of the neighborhood. 2. Construction of Farm Street from Rowe Street to Easterly The construction of Farm Street, presently a paper street will give more access to residents living in the eastern end the neighborhood. It will provide a means to access Mercury Blvd. In addition, Farm Street will provide direct access to the park, especially for cyclists and pedestrians. 3. Extension of Seldendale Drive to Easterly As suggested in the North King Street Master Plan, this will provide the neighborhood with a connection to Mercury Blvd. where there is a traffic light. This will enable drivers to make turns to go east or west on Mercury Blvd. Additional Development: 1. Develop a "Senior Village" for independent Living Many residents of Old North Hampton are senior citizens who can no longer fully care for their homes. The development of an affordable, senior village with an activity building, swimming pool and additional features, will provide a safe, affordable senior community where services and activities can be brought to the residents. Old North Hampton residents would be given first priority to live in the senior village. A senior village would provide alternative housing in the community. 2. Improve the Housing Stock • Continue enhanced code enforcement focused on specific issues that impact the appearance and perception of the neighborhood • Build new infill housing to diversify the housing stock in the neighborhood and enhance the attractiveness of the neighborhood to new families • Work toward enhancing the curb appeal and quality of public facilities in the neighborhood such as the Y.H. Thomas Community Center building and grounds 3. Improve Gateways, Entrances, and Connections • To enhance the neighborhood's image and marketability, it is important to re-establish connections to North King Street, Mercury Boulevard, and the Downtown • These connections should announce the arrival to the neighborhood through tasteful entry treatments with signage, landscaping, and lighting framed by either new homes or renovated structures • Additional internal" street or pedestrian connections should be 11 explored to assist in making the community more walkable while improving connections to nearby services.  MEETING DATE: July 10, 2017 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION AGENDA REVIEW Preparer: J.Bryson Reviewer: J.McBride Presenter: J. McBride SUBJECT: Debriefing on Neighborhood Commission Work Plan Discussion AGENDA ITEM: V. B ACTION REQUESTED: N/A I. BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Neighborhood Commission Retreat Work plan discussion will continue with next steps: 1. Commissioners worked on vision, mission and goals to create a clear plan by which to lead the work of the commission by identifying the following priority areas and goals: C - Connect and Celebrate A - Advocate and Represent R - Resources (Provide) E - Educate NEXT STEPS (If Applicable): Complete a Neighborhood Commission Work Plan for the upcoming year ADDITIONAL REFERENCE MATERIALS ENCLOSED: Neighborhood Commission June 12th Neighborhood Commission Meeting and the Discussion Results COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: N/A  Neighborhood Commission Goal/Strategy Discussion June 12, 2017 Quality Housing and Vibrant Places GOAL: 1) Achieve safe, clean, well maintained housing that meets the needs and desires at all stages of life for current and potential residents. 2) Attractive, energetic places to work, live, and play 3) To create lively, exciting, fun, vital, attractive, energetic, fun places to work, live, play, and learn Strategies:  CAP Grant? (Has potential but needs tweaking)  Contemplate and develop strategies to make Hampton vibrant for all residents and visitors  Publicize and place-making  Blitz  Neighborhood Improvement Fund  Need parking lot  All life stages Quality Housing: 2 types  Existing (updated, rehab)  New construction Qualities:  Safe  curb appeal  affordable  quality at all levels*  clean  no homeless  no blight  opportunities for renters  standardized rental/ homeowner homes Vibrant Places  Lively, alive, existing, fun, vital places where people want to go.  Flourishing neighborhoods  Curb appeal offered to all  Attractive  Safe Page 1 of 2  Neighborhood Commission Goal/Strategy Discussion June 12, 2017 GOOD NEIGHBORS  Civic engagement o Be involved (not necessarily doing the work, based on scope) o Know neighbors/ Help neighbor o Participate events o Reach the unengaged (walk and talk/ face to face connect) o Build relationships o Inclusive of stakeholders  Gather NSO (Sharing and connect) o Meet and greet (small and large) o Clear purpose/ relational o Host or enable local groups to do ABCD  Enable and encourage existing groups/ organizations to gather/ connect o CAP/ Meet and Greet/ Hampton 201  Develop ways to connect "unreached" areas SAFETY  Perceptions of safety/ crime  Change story/ mind  Relationships/ conversation  Neighborhood watch/ tools o Crime report o App/ reporting  Personal responsibility (Share the good/ connect)  Build trust  Empower neighborhood organizations to find tools recording safety/ perception Page 2 of 2