Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION Neighborhood Commission Monday, November 13, 2023 — 5:00-6:30PM District Representatives: Veterans Conference Room, Ruppert Sargent Building District 1 - Northampton Whittley Richards, “PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT TO THE HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE, Chair-Elect THEREBY CREATING HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE EVERYONE CAN REALIZE District 2 - Magruder Area THEIR FULL POTENTIAL FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.” Open District 3 - Mercury Central ——————————————————————————————————————————- Linwood Williams District 4 - North King Street I. Opening Leslie Borwick A. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum District 5 - Foxhill Don Butcher B. Pledge of Allegiance District 6 - Buckroe C. Review and Approve Minutes of the September 11, and October 9, 2023, Kathy Rogers meetings District 7 - Phoebus D. Chair Announcements Joseph Griffith, Chair District 8 - Downtown II. Director’s Report Kevin Steele District 9 - Greater Wythe III. Items to be Presented by Public Gabriella Hayes District 10 - Aberdeen Open IV. Action Items (Voting Items) School Representative: V. Briefings & Discussions Open A. Hampton City Schools – Dr. Raymond Haynes, Superintendent City Representatives: Steve Bond, CMO VI. Commissioner Sharing Lt. John Harrison - Public Safety A. Operations Manual Moment/ Real Challenges & Lessons Learned David McCauley - PRLS B. General Updates Institutional Representatives: Stephanie Afonja - Nonprofit VII. Committee Updates Vernita Baldwin - Faith-Based A. Neighborhood Resource Review Samantha Thomas - Business B. Neighborhood Development & Training At-Large Representatives: C. Nominating Peggy Todd D. Youth Commission Whalan McDew Youth Representatives: Gabrielle Hill Open The next Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting is planned to be held Executive Director: December 11, 2023, at 5:00 pm and a location to be announced. Jonathan E. McBride —————————————- c/o Housing & Neighborhood Services Division 22 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23669-3591 Phone: (757) 727-6140 Fax: (757) 728-2449 www.hampton.gov/neighborhoods Protocol for Public Input at Neighborhood Commission Meetings: Hampton Neighborhood Commission meetings are open to the public. The public is invited to attend meetings and to observe the work and deliberations of the Neighborhood Commission. The public may also address the Neighborhood Commission during the agenda item “Items to be Presented by the Public” by signing up to speak. The sign-up sheet will be available to the public until the agenda item “Items to be Presented by the Public” is reached in the course of the meeting. Speakers will be recognized in the order in which they sign up and are asked to limit their comments to 5 minutes.  Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting Notes 09/11/2023 Attendance Record Commissioners Present Virtual Absent Stephanie Afonja X Vernita Baldwin, chair X Steve Bond X Leslie Borwick X Don Butcher X Joseph Griffith, chair-elect X Lt. John Harrison X Gabriella Hayes X Gabrielle Hill X David McCauley X Whalan McDew X Whittley Richards X Kathy Rogers X Kevin Steele X Samantha Thomas X Peggy Todd X Linwood Williams X Staff Gonçalo Borges X Anna Hammond, coordinator X Dave Hunt X Jonathan McBride, executive director X Monica Meharg X Cashayla Rodgers X Ben Naidorf, CAO X Meeting Notes I. Opening A. Quorum Verified B. Pledge of Allegiance C. August 14, 2023 meeting minutes approved D. Chair Announcements – 1. Invited guest – item to be presented by public II. Director’s Report A. October = annual meeting  Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting Notes 09/11/2023 1. Change of chairs 2. Membership meeting for RNOs B. Director shared upcoming IAP regional conference where HNS staff will be presenting the City’s Neighborhood Initiative. III. Items to be Presented by Public A. Jeff Pugh – Hampton Strong Bike Program B. Melanie Paul – Willow Oaks Neighborhood IV. Action Items (Voting Items) A. Consideration of the Addition of Proposed Executive Summary to the Neighborhood Commission Operations Manual – Approved. V. Dialogue A. Operations Manual Moment – i. None. B. Committee Status Reports 1. Neighborhood Resource Review – i. Committee voted to approve NHCC’s $4000 Community Connections grant request for their upcoming Resource Fair. 2. Neighborhood Development & Training – i. Development and Training committee working on update of NC Operations Manual in its entirety. 3. Nominating Committee – i. Notice went out to RNOs in districts with vacant NC positions – 2,8,10. ii. Anna informed that School Representative, Jennifer Oliver, will likely join the Commission soon. 4. Youth Commission – i. First meeting of the school year scheduled September 18th 1. Focus on planning Teen Town Hall for October 4th ii. The Hampton Youth Commission will be giving out micro-grants for up to $2,500 for youth-led organizations by October 15th. VI. Briefings and Discussions A. Included briefing from Carleen Cameron on the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) VII. Items by Commissioners A. Gabby Hayes – Kickin it in the Community on September 30th @ Briarfield park B. Whalan McDew – Do Gooders provided school supplies to local schools. C. Kathy Rogers – Buckroe Improvement League hosted Annual Arts in the Park event on September 9th D. Steve Bond – Recognized Kathy Rogers as newly appointed to the City’s Planning Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:10pm.  Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting Notes 10/9/2023 Attendance Record Commissioners Present Virtual Absent Stephanie Afonja X Vernita Baldwin, chair X Steve Bond X Leslie Borwick X Don Butcher X Joseph Griffith, chair-elect X Lt. John Harrison X Gabriella Hayes X Gabrielle Hill X David McCauley X Whalan McDew X Whittley Richards X Kathy Rogers X Kevin Steele X Samantha Thomas X Peggy Todd X Linwood Williams X Staff Gonçalo Borges X Anna Hammond, coordinator X Dave Hunt X Jonathan McBride, executive director X Monica Meharg X Cashayla Rodgers X Angela King, CAO X Meeting Notes I. Opening A. Quorum Verified II. Action Items (Voting Items) A. Consideration of the Appointment of Neighborhood Commission Chair – Approved, Joe Griffith B. Consideration of the Appointment of Neighborhood Commission Chair-Elect – Approved, Whittley Richards III. Briefings and Discussions A. Included briefing from Hampton Chief of Police, Jimmie Wideman  Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting Notes 10/9/2023 B. Introduction to Community Conversations provided by Joe Griffith – summary of conversations attached C. From the Chair… Comments regarding the upcoming year as the Hampton Neighborhood Commission prepares to celebrate 30 years, provided by Joe Griffith Meeting adjourned at 6:45pm.  Highlights from the Neighborhood Commission Annual Membership Meeting 10/9/23 On October 9, 2023, the Hampton Neighborhood Commission hosted an annual membership gathering that served as the official kickoff for the 30th anniversary of the Hampton Neighborhood Initiative. The meeting featured special addresses from Hampton Police Chief Jimmie Wideman and incoming Neighborhood Commission Chair, Joe Griffith. Additionally, representatives from Registered Neighborhood Organizations, Neighborhood Commissioners, and Youth Commissioners engaged in a community conversation segment that centered around the theme of "Strengthening Neighborhoods." Here are some key takeaways from the conversations: Districts 1,2,3 Share one thing that is successful about your organization. - Small scale, tight, quite calm - Getting people together - Playground, basketball court - Sending letters, contacting partners - Cleanup – Visible “We are here” - Training – youth, succession - Find similarities How can city staff, commissioners, and partners support your organization? - Improve communication - Recruitment - Engage face to face - Importance of gathering space - Information and more access - More education about resources, codes, and ordinances - More outreach What resources could make a difference to your organization and within your neighborhood? - Participation; volunteers “information day”/ space - Drainage; flood - Noise control (late hours) - Speeding; traffic calming o Settlers landing, Todd’s Lane o 4 way stops o Decorative art work o Traffic calming workshop - Marketing, target audience, networking - Reach seniors - Work with high schools Districts 4,5,6,7 Share one thing that is successful about your organization.  - Small events are successful (Dogs & Donuts), Neighborhood cleanups - Foxhill Neighborhood Center - Grandview Island Beach Partners Annual meeting - Foxhill Youth group fishing trip to Buckroe Pier - Nextdoor + Share one thing that you would change to improve the quality of your neighborhood? - Participation o Even virtual is a challenge - Construction on Old Buckroe o w/ speeding What resources could make a difference to your organization and within your neighborhood? - Sense of community o Gathering neighbors/ collaboration to get folks together (eg to present resources) - Financial Support for physical advertising on city facilities (eg mercury overpass) - Training/Workshops for RNOs – How to increase attendance. - Roundtable conversations o Idea generation Districts 8,9,10 What resources could make a difference to your organization and within your neighborhood? - Vouchers for flyers/ mass mailers - Resources for Seniors o Affordable Housing o Space for intergeneration connection - Assistance for property maintenance - Responsiveness to calls for service o Action/Results oriented o Follow up - Find creative ways to instill pride & buy-in - Connectivity through technology o Training; “How to… 311” - Larger and affordable meeting spaces (follow up “introduce RNOs with their local school admins”) - Neighborhood welcome baskets - Follow up “Volunteer inspector program” - Get to know the youth in your neighborhood o Block parties; festivals; games - Wider streets w/ sidewalks - Communication tools to reach youth o Word of mouth; social media - Youth role as “Community Engagement Specialists” How can city staff, commissioners, and partners support your organization? - Navigating internal city processes - City website cohesion and accessibility * Youth responses.  MEETING DATE: November 13, 2023 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION’S COMMITTEE MINUTES  Hampton Neighborhood Commission Executive Committee Minutes 10/16/2023 Commissioners Present Absent Stephanie Afonja X Whittley Richards X Steve Bond X Whalan McDew X Joe Griffith X Staff Anna Hammond, coordinator X Jonathan McBride, executive director X Cashayla Rodgers X Angela King, CAO X Monica Meharg X Goncalo Borges X Dave Hunt X Quorum verified I. Discussion Items & Updates A. Debrief Annual Meeting i. Annual meeting included 38 attendees and commissioners ii. Feedback/discussion to be compiled and shared with attendees. B. Retreat Conversation i. Late January – Early February for commission training and development retreat. 1. How do we highlight why were an “All American City?” 2. Opportunity to collaborate with HCS on neighborhood histories and storytelling – “Get to know your neighborhood.” C. Executive Committee – Winter Holiday Schedule i. Foregoing executive committee meetings for 2 months (November 20th and December 18th). ii. November commission meeting = HCS Superintendent Dr. Hanes iii. December commission meeting = Holiday social D. Agenda Flow Update i. HNS staff proposed revisions to draft agendas to allow for commissioner discussion and collaboration ii. Whittley expressed concern that NC time commitment and expectations could be a barrier for new/future commissioners. II. Strategic Projects Update A. Community Plan i. CDD staff working on edits to Strategic Plan document. ii. Joint meeting planned for November B. Model Block, Rock the Block, Home Repair Blitz i. Reviewing rehab designs for model block homes.  ii. 10 Rock the Block projects iii. Dave and Monica leading outreach efforts ` iv. Joint City Home Repair Blitz held on September 30th. III. Committee Status Reports A. Neighborhood Resource Review i. Equitable and accessible grant processes. B. Neighborhood Development and Training Committee i. Future Operations Manual Moments to coincide with adopted NC Executive Summary. C. Nominating Committee i. Advertisement went out to RNOs in vacant districts to fill open positions. D. Hampton Youth Commission i. HYC ft. Mayor Teen Town Hall – November 6, 2023 IV. Reviewed and Approved Draft Agendas for November 13, 2023 and January 8, 2024 V. Solicit Remarks for Chair Announcements – None. VI. Items by the Public – None Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm.  MEETING DATE: November 13, 2023 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION’S BRIEFINGS  MEETING DATE: November 13, 2023_ HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION AGENDA REVIEW Preparer: M. Meharg Reviewer: _A. Hammond/ C. Rodgers_ Presenter: R. Haynes_ SUBJECT: Hampton City School’s Superintendent Updates AGENDA ITEM: V. A. ACTION REQUESTED: None BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Raymond L. Haynes, Ph.D. will be sharing an overview of the Hampton City School’s benchmarks, priorities, and vision as the new superintendent carries on the work from previous administrations. NEXT STEPS: Each district has at least one public school. The purpose of this briefing is to build a bridge through our public schools into our neighborhoods and communities. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE MATERIALS ENCLOSED: PowerPoint Presentation  10/30/2023 Hampton Neighborhood Commission: HCS Superintendent Updates November 13, 2023 Raymond L. Haynes, Ph.D. - suompuoo inormm paimaroov spotios lo aBeluawad 17Z -EZ V_ w 0 z k.) E w 0 z 6 % 1. i7 et et t * o_ o_ I— I— LA kil 0 0 a_ 0_ s6uRell uogewei33y iooLPS S3H HCS School Accreditation Ratings # of Schools # of Schools Total # of Accredited without Accredited with % Accredited % Accredited 2023-2024 Schools Conditions Conditions without Conditions with Conditions (Highest Level Rating) Hampton 29 29 0 100% 0% Norfolk 41 25 16 61% 39% Newport News 38 22 16 58% 42% Portsmouth 19 11 8 58% 42% Additionally, of the 15 school divisions that comprise Region II - which includes all school divisions in Hampton Roads from the Southside, Peninsula, and Eastern Shore - Hampton is one of six school divisions to be fully accredited without conditions. The other five school divisions include Virginia Beach City Public Schools, York County Public Schools, Isle of Wight County Public Schools, Poquoson City Public Schools, and Southampton County Public Schools. 1  10/30/2023 Our Vision: In collaboration Hampton City Schools ensures academic excellence for every child, every day, whatever it takes. NAACP Meeting HCS' Definition of Excellence with Intentionality The deliberate pursuit of high standards and exceptional outcomes through conscious effort and purposeful actions. 2  10/30/2023 PORTRAIT OF A PORT RAIT OF A HAMPTON GRADUATE HAMPTON GRADUATE Prepared for success in careers, lifelong learning, and life Prepared for success in careers, lifelong learning, and life ACCOMPLISHM€NTS  Academically prepared with a diploma that v erifies postsecondary readiness  College credit, a nationally -recognized professional certification, or both Diploma  T en-y ear academic and career plan  College-ready PSAT score  Internship, work-based, serv ice learning ex perience, and/or capstone research project  Completed at least one v irtual course  Professional portfolio aligned with the 21st Century Employ ability Skills Professional Portfolio CONTENT KNOWLEDGE Achieves and applies appropriate academic and career-focused knowledge  Exhibits college and career readiness and an ability to connect education to meaningful employment and productive citizenship  Demonstrates the ability, knowledge, confidence, creativity, and initiative to take ownership in problem solving and goal setting College-Ready Achieves and Integrates and PSAT Scores CAREER AND LIFE SKILLS applies applies integrates and applies dassroom knowledge to navigate the real world appropriate classroom Thinks critically and has the ability to deconstruct global problems, create academic and knowledge to solutions, and effectively articulate processes and results .career-focused navigate the Applies creative thought to individually and collectively impact our region and the knowledge real world world as global-minded, innovative citizens Commits to achiev ing their goals as life-long learners display ing resiliency, Career Certification persistence, adaptability, and a strong work ethic COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND LEADERSHIP Q o51TIVe S Builds connections and works with individuals and diverse communities Communicates and collaborates to effectively express ideas through speaking, writing, and multimedia Builds Respects, v alues, and em braces the div ersity of others, as an inclusiv e Demonstrates connections and leader, with an openness to new arid unique mindfulness of Virtual Class works with ideas self, others, am individuals and POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF AND PURPOSE personal diverse Demonstrates mindfulness of self, others, and personal journey communities journey Conveys a positive sense of self, self-worth, and purpose O Maintains healthy interpersonal relationships andsupportive personal, social,andprofessional networks Sets goals to achieve full potential as empowered and committed individuals within the context of their family, community, and the world Demonstrates the social, intellectual, and creative ability to act with integrity, empathy, and flexibility in making reasoned, ethical, and responsible decisions College Credit Internship Every Child. Every Der, Matever It Takes! www.hampton.k12.va.us College, Career, and Life-Ready Superintendent's Priorities 2023-2024 Priority #1 - To ensure the division remains focused on supporting a safe and nurturing environment for all students and all staff. Priority #2 - To ensure the division remains focused on supporting its core business of teaching and learning. Priority #3 - To engage with internal and external stakeholders in a variety of ways/mediums to seek feedback and input as well as share the ongoing accomplishments and celebrations of HCS students and staff. Priority #4 - To support the implementation of the Academies of Hampton Master Plan 2.0. Priority #5 - To create and refine processes and structures that support the division's mantra of One Community, One Transformation: Excellence with Intentionality. 3  10/30/2023 ea" Listen on Listen on `IV APPLe Podcasts Spotify Listen onGit°ogle Podcasts Listen on Listen on Listen on Music Pandora Youtube Listen on Deezer 4