Human Services Advisory Council
Regular MeetingFalls Church, VA · February 17, 2022
Minutes
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: February 17, 2022
PLACE OF MEETING: Virtual
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY Nicole Newman: at 6:35 p.m.
THOSE PRESENT:
HSAC Members: Staff:
Dana Lewis
Craig Cheney Ripal Patel
Alisa Macht City Council Liaison
Nicole Newman (chair) Marybeth Connelly
Anne Norloff Student Members
Debra Z. Roth Joseph Dakin
Olivia Games
Katherine Hart
Eva Williams
David Ziayee
OTHERS PRESENT: Adam Schulman and Andrew Painter from Atlantic Realty Companies,
Brian Bowden
APPROVAL of MINUTES: The minutes from the January 27, 2021 meeting were approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
• One City Center
Adam Schulman and Andrew Painter presented information about the proposed One City
Center mixed use development. Members asked questions and expressed concerns about
parking, transportation, and pedestrian safety. They were generally supportive including
support for the affordable housing component.
• The Fields Update
Ms. Lewis reported that City Manager, Mayor, and she have been meeting with Kettler on a
regular basis and residents have been reporting improvements.
• Capital Area Food Bank – Request to City for contribution to build new warehouse
Ms. Lewis reported that the Capital Area Food Bank, which includes Falls Church in its
service area, is building a new facility in Woodbridge, Virginia. They are asking all the
localities to contribute to the construction costs. This is eligible for ARPA funding.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Community Services Fund Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2023
Members asked that the City appropriate an additional $70,000 to make up for a predicted
reduction in CDBG funding to nonprofits. They also requested $10,000 above that amount
to better meet the demand from current grantees. Given current funding, Mr. Cheney moved
to recommend the same funding allocations to each applicant as was approved last year.
Ms. Roth seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
• Social equity community training
Ms. Roth reported that planning is progressing. A flyer has been created and she asked that
members help distribute it. The event will be March 26, 2022 from 9:30-12:00. They will
need a few volunteers.
STAFF REPORT:
Craig Cheney is stepping down after 22 years. All expressed their gratitude. Brian Bowden will be
filling the vacancy.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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).
Agenda
DRAFT - HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING – https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-
join/19%3ameeting_OTYyN2Y4NjEtNDE3YS00YzhiLTk4OTAtNGUzMTVhZmI1NzY1%40threa
d.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2273ba5b04-4ace-4ae3-a6b2-
65cbc403418b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226493ce82-4126-4129-bab0-c4d9a7313c73%22%7d
NOTICE: This meeting will be held pursuant to and in compliance with the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act, Section 2.2-3708.2 and state and local legislation adopted to allow for continued
government operation during the COVID-19 declared emergency. All participating members will be
present at this meeting through electronic means. All members of the public may view this electronic
meeting via the meeting link listed above and in the City’s website calendar.
Public comments may be submitted to hhsinfo@fallschurchva.gov until 5:00 p.m. on February 17,
2022. All comments will be provided to the Human Services Advisory Council members and
comments received by the deadline will be read during the meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. Don't have the Teams
app? You can still join a Teams meeting. See the instructions attached to this meeting agenda.
Please email hhsinfo@fallschurchva.gov if you need assistance with installation. During the
meeting, staff will likely not be available to assist with installation.
1. Call to Order and Adoption of Agenda – Chair Nicole Newman
2. Approval of minutes – Chair Nicole Newman
3. New Business –
One City Center, HSAC Comments – Atlantic Realty Companies Developer
The Fields Update – Staff Dana Lewis
Capital Area Food Bank – Request to City for contribution to build new warehouse
4. Old Business
Community Services Fund Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2023 – Staff Ripal Patel
Social equity community training – Commissioner Deb Roth
Other
5. Staff Report
6. Adjourn
The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a
reasonable accommodation for any type of disability call (703) 248-5005 (TTY 711). For information in your language
please call 703 248-5005 (TTY 711) to request an interpreter. Để có thông tin bằng ngôn ngữ của quý vị, xin gọi 703-
248-5005 để yêu cầu người thông dịch. Para recibir información en su idioma por favor llame al 703 248 -5005 (TTY
711) para solicitar un interprete
Instructions for joining a Microsoft Teams meeting:
Click here to watch a video with instructions for joining a Teams meeting
Join a Teams meeting on a phone or tablet
1. Click the meeting link provided.
2. Download the Teams app for your device when prompted:
Type in your name.
Choose the audio and video settings you want.
3. Select Join now.
4. Depending on meeting settings, you'll get in right away, or go to a lobby where someone in
the meeting can admit you.
Join a Teams meeting on the web or through a web browser on a phone or tablet
Don't have the Teams app? You can still join a Teams meeting.
1. Click or copy and paste the meeting link provided.
2. You have two choices:
Download the Windows app: Download the Teams app.
Join on the web instead: Join a Teams meeting on the web.
3. Type in your name.
4. Choose the audio and video settings you want.
5. Select Join now.
6. Depending on meeting settings, you'll get in right away, or go to a lobby where someone in
the meeting can admit you.
Get email alerts for Falls Church
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.