Human Services Advisory Council

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: May 17, 2018 PLACE OF MEETING: Gage House MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY Nicole Newman: at 6:32 p.m. THOSE PRESENT: HSAC Members: Staff: Craig Cheney (chair) Sue Richter Alisa Macht Nancy Vincent Nicole Newnam City Council Liaison Anne Norloff Marybeth Connelly Debra Roth Student Representative Tahaseen Shaik APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from April 19, 2018 were approved. OLD BUSINESS:  Affordable Housing Policy revision Ms. Macht attended the Affordable Housing Policy Workgroup meeting. One issue discussed was a definition for affordable housing. The City Council would like a letter giving an affordable housing recommendation for what to include in the second phase of the proposal process for the Mason property development.  Healthy Eating Active Living initiative The City of Falls Church was featured in the newsletter of the Institute for Public Health Innovation for its work on the HEAL initiative.  Miller House Project update The grading plan process for the Miller House group home is proceeding. Community Residences, the service provider, is having difficulty identifying clients because of a lack of City residents with a Medicaid waiver. The Community Services Board is working with them. NEW BUSINESS:  Approval of FY 2019 Rent Relief Ms. Richter presented information for approval of six Rent Relief applications. All were unanimously approved. Also, $40,000 in additional Property Tax Relief was approved by City Council. A workgroup will be convened and Ms. Macht expressed interest in participating.Autonomous Vehicle Ms. Roth reported that she attended a presentation about autonomous transportation which could have opportunities for people with disabilities. STAFF REPORT  The regional contract with the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic is being renewed.  The Environmental Chapter of the City’s Comprehensive Plan is being updated. HSAC will be asked to provide input.  The Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan is also in the process of being updated. The community will be asked for input in late summer. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. 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).