Human Services Advisory Council
Regular MeetingFalls Church, VA · March 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: March 17, 2022
PLACE OF MEETING: Virtual
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY Nicole Newman: at 6:34 p.m.
THOSE PRESENT:
HSAC Members: Staff:
Dana Lewis
Craig Cheney Ripal Patel
Alisa Macht City Council Liaison
Brian Bowden Marybeth Connelly
Nicole Newman (chair) Student Members
Anne Norloff Joseph Dakin
Debra Z. Roth Olivia Games
Katherine Hart
Eva Williams
David Ziayee
OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Bosen-Welcoming Falls Church, Phil Duncan - City Council
APPROVAL of MINUTES: The minutes from the February 17, 2022 meeting were approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Renting to Refugees
Bosen discussed starting a program that is a public-private partnership to provide rent
subsidies to refugees that are living within the City of Falls Church. Bosen mentioned
Pittsburgh’s model as a good starting point, as well as extended an invitation to HHS to a
kickoff meeting for next Tuesday. Deb Roth suggested Bosen fill out a CSF application in
regard to funding opportunities.
• Equity Inclusion Workshop
Roth spoke to some logistics, and preparations for the upcoming workshop on March 26,
2022. Topics were on food, promotion, expectations, panel members and others.
• Falls Church Winter Shelter Update
Lewis reported that she and a colleague went to visit the shelter. She stated that it was a
positive environment, with many residents having jobs. She also reported a proactive
approach to engaging those currently in the shelter who would be unable to stay there
further because of its seasonal closing on March 31, 2022.
Marcus Alert
Lewis mentioned a change from the Governor’s office. The Marcus Alert routes 911 calls
to law enforcement trained in crisis and mental health approaches. The alert stems from a
man in Richmond being killed who was mentally ill as a result of a call. Roth would be
interested in attending a meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Capital Area Food Bank – Request to City for Tour
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. They are hoping someone from HSAC may
be able to tour the facility.
• The Fields Update
Ms. Lewis reported things are going well and improving. The mayor reached out to Kettler
and are receiving updates weekly.
STAFF REPORT:
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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Agenda
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 17, 2022 ❖ 6:30 p.m.
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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 March 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.
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1. Call to Order and Adoption of Agenda – Chair Nicole Newman
2. Approval of minutes – Chair Nicole Newman
3. New Business –
• Falls Church Winter Shelter – Report from Visit – Staff Dana Lewis
• Update on New Membership
4. Old Business
• Capital Area Food Bank – Commission member visit – Chair Newman
• The Fields Update – Staff Dana Lewis
• Equity & Inclusion Workshop - Mar 26 2022– Commission roles – Commissioner Deb Roth
• Other
5. Staff Report
6. Adjourn
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