City Council Ceremonial Session

22 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23669 www.hampton.gov City of Hampton Council Approved Minutes - Final City Council Ceremonial Session Mayor Jimmy Gray Vice Mayor Steven L. Brown Councilmember Randy C. Bowman, Sr. Councilmember Carolyn S. Campbell Councilmember Michelle Taylor Ferebee Councilmember Hope L. Harper Councilmember Martha M. Mugler STAFF: Mary Bunting, City Manager Courtney R. Sydnor, City Attorney Katherine K. Glass, MMC, Clerk of Council 6:00 PM Council ChambersWednesday, April 22, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gray called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. All members of the City Council were present. JIMMY GRAY PRESIDED CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Spotlight on Safe and Clean Community Brian Marchese, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, recognized the members of the Clean City Commission who were present: Grady McLean, Chair; Chris Grady, Vice Chair; Travis Adams, Darian Harris, Kimberly King, Betsy McAllister, and Karen Scott. He then spoke about the importance of a safe and clean community and the partnerships the City has with various organizations that aid in accomplishing that shared goal. He also noted that it is appropriate to do this recognition today which is Earth Day. Mr. Marchese recognized Public Works Clean City Division staff, Wendy Iles, Project Specialist, and Cynthia Harris, Clean City Coordinator. Mr. Marchese provided information on the Virginia Peninsula Clean Business Forum and recognized the following businesses and individuals for their commitment to environmental stewardship and helping make Hampton a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city : Page 1City of Hampton

April 22, 2026City Council Ceremonial Session Council Approved Minutes - Final Kanisha Haskins, Earthy Child David Spring, Buckroe Coffee Marlo Blount, Native Soul Joe Ames, Ames Cleaners (Mr. Ames was unable to be present.) Mayor Gray congratulated all of the businesses that were recognized and then asked all Clean City Commissioners and staff who were in attendance to stand to be recognized. Lastly, Mayor Gray shared that Cynthia Harris is retiring soon and thanked her for her many contributions to the City of Hampton. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gray adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. ______________________ Jimmy Gray Mayor ______________________ Katherine K. Glass, MMC Clerk of Council Date approved by Council _____________________ Page 2City of Hampton