Human Services Advisory Council
Regular MeetingFalls Church, VA · May 16, 2024
Minutes
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Human Services Advisory Council
City of Falls Church
PURPOSE OF MEETING: To advise the City Council on human services delivery to Falls
Church residents.
DATE OF MEETING: May 16, 2024
PLACE OF MEETING: In Person (Dogwood Room) w/ Virtual Option
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY Brian Bowden at 6:31 p.m.
THOSE PRESENT:
HSAC Members: Student Representatives:
Brian Bowden Carter Williams
Debra Roth Liz Rotherham
Jeff Person
Marsha Hertzberg CSB Representative:
Nicole Newman
Commission on Aging Representatives:
Staff: Claudia Volk
Ripal Patel
City Council Representative:
Caroline Lian
APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: The agenda for this meeting was adopted.
Moved by Nicole Newman and seconded by Jeff Person
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the May, 2024 meeting were approved.
Moved by Debra Z Roth and seconded by Marsha Hertzberg
NEW BUSINESS:
• Falls Church Human Services Overview – Ripal Patel provided an overview of
Department of Human Services through a power point presentation. Brian Bowden asked
Ripal Patel if it was possible to receive regular qualitative and quantitative updates (e.g.,
number of requests for rent relief, etc.) on services being requested and/or utilized.
• Affordable Living Policy – Jeff Person provided an update on Affordable Living Policy.
Jeff Person said he will send a copy of the policy for members to review.
• Recognition for Graduating Seniors – Brian Bowden recognized three student
representatives to HSAC for their hard work and participation. A certificate of
appreciation was provided to two student reps in attendance. Ripal Patel said he will
deliver the third certificate for Jack Ackerman.
• HSAC Planning – Brian Bowden did a power point presentation for HSAC members to
outline timeline showing yearly calendar and task distribution. Brian Bowden promised to
share this presentation with other members.
Old BUSINESS:
• Planning for joint meeting with Housing Commission – Senator Saddam Azlan Salim –
Brian Bowden spoke briefly about Senator’s visit and asked members to think about
topics they would like to discuss for this meeting. Brian Bowden will reach out to Cindy
Mester and let members know of upcoming plans for this meeting.
Jeff Person made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Nicole Newman Seconded that
and all members voted yes to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM
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
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HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL (HSAC) MEETING
AGENDA
Thursday, May 16, 2024 ❖ 6:30 pm
-IN PERSON MEETING with a VIRTUAL LINK
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Dogwood Room - 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA, 22046
Public comments may be submitted to djones@fallschurchva.gov until 6:30 pm on April 18, 2024.
All comments will be provided to the HSAC members and comments received by the deadline will
be read during the meeting.
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Teams. Don't have the Teams app? You can still join a Teams meeting. See the instructions
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1. Call to Order and Adoption of Agenda – Brian Bowden, Chair
2. Approval of Minutes – Brian Bowden, Chair
3. Public Comment – Brian Bowden, Chair
4. New Business
• Falls Church Human Services 101 – Ripal Patel
• Affordable Living Policy – Update – Jeff Person
• Recognition for Graduating Seniors – Brian Bowden, Chair
• HSAC Planning – Brian Bowden, Chair
5. Old Business
• Planning for joint meeting with Housing Commission – Senator Saddam Azlan Salim
expected visit in June – Brian Bowden/Cindy Mester
6. Adjourn
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HSAC Meeting Calendar 2024 – Remaining
Dogwood Room – 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
March 21 August 15
April 18 September 19
May 16 October 17
June 20 November 21
July 18 December 19
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