Human Services Advisory Council

Page 1 of 2 MINUTES Human Services Advisory Council City of Falls Church PURPOSE OF MEETING: To advise City Council on human services delivery to Falls Church citizens. DATE OF MEETING: March 14, 2013 PLACE OF MEETING: Oak Room, 3rd floor East, City Hall MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY: Kristin Simonsen AT 6:55 pm THOSE PRESENT: HSAC Members: Staff : Craig Cheney Nancy Vincent Christina Crockett Housing and Human Services Anna Dworken David Rogers Others: Kristin Simonsen, Chair Richard Rose, Lincoln Property Company Michael Rafeedie, Lincoln Property Company Oscar Icabalceta TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:  Call to Order: Kristin Simonsen called the meeting to order at 6:55 pm  There were no petitions.  Approval of Minutes: Approval of the February 21, 2013 minutes was postponed until April. OLD BUSINESS:  Sunrise Set Aside Program: Housing and Human Services is discussing changes to the eligibility requirements with the City Attorney. The proposed changes would implement a tiered residency criteria. If there are unused set aside beds, the residency requirement would be reduced from two years to one. NEW BUSINESS:  Reserve at Tinner Hill Development Plans: Richard Rose and Michael Rafeedie of the Lincoln Property Company presented an overview of the project. After discussing numerous issues, including apartment size, parking, and traffic considerations, HSAC found that Lincoln Properties responded positively and effectively to the concerns of the City. HSAC’s one recommendation is a requirement for a portion of the Affordable Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be accessible for individuals with disabilities. HSAC will provide this feedback in a letter to City Council.  Anna Dworken announced that she will not seek another term with HSAC.  Page 2 of 2  HSAC members approved a motion to change the monthly meeting start time from 6:45 to 6:30 PM. The change will start with the May meeting. STAFF REPORT:  The Housing Commission reviewed a new cooperative agreement between the City and the Falls Church Housing Corporation (FCHC). Under the agreement, FCHC will serve in a public housing authority role. The term of the agreement is five years.  The Falls Church Homeless Shelter is at risk of losing its lease in a City-owned building. The Shelter shares the building with the water system’s meter shop. The City will lease the land to Fairfax County as a part of the water system sale. Fairfax County indicates it is unable to share the property with the shelter. MEETING ADJOURNED AT: 8:30 pm. The next meeting will be April 18, 2013. SIGNATURE OF RECORDER: Kristin Simonsen The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This document will be made available in an alternate format upon request. Call 703-248- 5005 (TTY 711).