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: October 20, 2016 PLACE OF MEETING: Oak Room, 3rd floor East, City Hall MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY: Craig Cheney, Chair at 7:03 p.m. THOSE PRESENT: HSAC Members: Staff: Craig Cheney Nancy Vincent Alisa Macht Leslyn Barrow Nicole Newnam Anne Norloff City Council Liaison Marybeth Connolly APPROVAL OF MINUTES: • None were approved. OLD BUSINESS: • Annual Report Planning Craig will work on a draft of the report. • Human Services Section of the Comprehensive Plan Alisa explained the Comprehensive Plan and what is needed to create the new Human Services section. • Streetscape Committee report Anne reported that the streetscape committee did a walking tour of the City and concentrating on the Broad Street and Washington Street corridors. She paid particular attention to issues that may affect seniors and persons with disabilities. NEW BUSINESS: • Teacher Workforce Units (TWU) Craig asked that staff connect with the developer of the TWUs, Bob Young, regarding concerns about the usage of the program. • Presentation from Leslyn Barrow, Falls Church Human Services Specialist Leslyn explained the direct services she provides to City residents. • Day Labor Center Greg Cox gave a presentation about his efforts to establish a Day Labor Center in the City. • Affordable Housing Policy Members decided to review the Affordable Housing Policy and asked if we could plan a joint meeting with the Housing Commission. Nancy will provide a copy of the policy to members.  Page 2 of 2 • Debrief from City Council HSAC presentation Craig, Alisa, and Debra spoke at a City Council Work Session about their work plan for the year. It went well. The concept of senior villages came up and members offered to follow up. STAFF REPORT: • The City has been working on a new Vision statement and will be asking for input from Boards and Commissions. Nancy will distribute the draft statement to members. Members asked that a staff member from the Planning Department attend a HSAC meeting to discuss the visioning process. MEETING ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2016 at 6:30 pm. SIGNATURE OF RECORDER: Nancy Vincent 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).