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: April 16, 2015 PLACE OF MEETING: Oak Room, 3rd floor East, City Hall MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY: Vicki Barnes at 6:30p.m. THOSE PRESENT: HSAC Members: Staff: Susan Richter Craig Cheney Anne Norloff Vicki Barnes Student Representatives: OTHERS PRESENT: • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: • Call to Order: Vicki Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm • There were no petitions • Approval of Minutes: No prior meeting minutes were presented for approval. Craig Cheney offered to complete the minutes for the February 19, meeting. OLD BUSINESS: • Annual Report to City Council – Vicki Barnes will complete the report and present to the City Council in May. Date to be determined. Vicki requested a copy of the Minutes and last year’s report to reference. NEW BUSINESS: • Human Services section of the Comprehensive Plan - The HSAC advisory Council has been asked for input into the City Comprehensive Plan. At the May HSAC the will complete a brainstorming activity to come up with ideas. Nancy will be asked to email the Affordable Housing Policy for the team to review prior to the activity. This year’s City Comprehensive plan will include plans for a new high school. • Rent Relief Budget FY 2015 (grant year 2014). Reviewed the budget information provided by HSAC staff. Anne Norloff made a motion to approve the budget and Craig 2nd.  Page 2 of 2 STAFF REPORT: • City employee of the year – Megan Graham from Court Services • Mason Row development – Passed first reading by City Council and will be out for public comment soon • Inns of Virginia – Purchased attached flower shop and will expand, possibly becoming a Holiday Inn express. • Pinwheel Garden: Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sponsored by Leslyn Barrow, Human Services Specialist • April 12-18- National Library week, fine forgiveness • Domestic Violence cases have increased in FC • Miller House: HHS is finalizing the design phase of the RFP MEETING ADJOURNED AT: The meeting adjourned at 7:30pm. The next meeting will be Thursday, May 20, 2015 SIGNATURE OF RECORDER: Vicki Barnes 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).