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Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · Jul 7, 2025

HHCAB Regular Meeting

AgendaMinutesRead the transcript4 agenda items · 2 votes, all unanimous · 10 tracked topics

What was decided

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    Opening Remarks

    Chair called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Remote participation requests from Judith Cabelli and Eric Jensen were approved unanimously prior to call to order.

    Passed, unanimous
    • Remote Participation Policyin progressRemote participation requests from Judith Cabelli and Eric Jensen were approved unanimously, in accordance with HHCAB's adopted remote participation policy and Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2.
  • 2
    Approval of June Meeting Minutes

    Minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous

Presented

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    Developing HHCAB's Workplan · The board organized five small-group strategy teams and discussed each prioritized strategy. It was decided that the September 8, 2025 meeting will be dedicated largely to small group discussions. Key themes from the Work Plan Matrix Survey were reviewed. Strategies and group champions/members were assigned.
    • Encampment Proceduresin progressHHCAB noted progress already made on encampment procedures; a motion passed at the June meeting to recommend a 14-day notice of encampment removal in lieu of the existing 5-day notice. HHCAB leadership will present this recommendation to City Council at the annual update in October or November 2025.
    • Housing Trust Fundin progressThe board discussed that there is currently no formal allocation process for the $540K Housing Trust Fund, though a draft framework of eligible uses exists; establishing a sustainable revenue stream, including contributions from all developers, was identified as a key priority. Seth Opoku-Yeboah was named champion for the Housing Trust Fund Strategy Team.
    • Small Area Plansin progressIt was noted that the city is currently evaluating zoning ordinances in relation to the Small Area Plans, and that zoning standards for Small Area Plans are under development; HHCAB's Zoning Strategy Team will engage in this process to identify affordable housing opportunities.
    • Accessory Dwelling Unitsin progressThe board noted that the city is working on zoning standards for Accessory Dwelling Units and that HHCAB's Zoning Strategy Team will engage in that process to assess affordable housing opportunities.
    • Communications Planin progressA recommendation was made to develop a communications framework (rather than a full plan) early, outlining a messaging approach applicable to each strategy; Judith Cabelli was named champion of the Communications/Awareness Strategy Team.
    • George Mason UniversityGeorge Mason University was identified as a potential partner for the Home Sharing Strategy Team (program evaluation, assessing student demand, and training on topics such as fall prevention and dementia) and for the Communications/Awareness Strategy Team (research and storytelling).
    • Housing and Homelessness Strategic Planin progressThe consultant TPMA, working on the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan, was noted to be reviewing city zoning policies and will highlight areas that could be strengthened; the Strategic Plan is expected to be finalized by the end of September 2025.
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    Closing Remarks · Members were informed there will be no August meeting. The annual City Council presentation was postponed from July 22 to October 7 or later to allow incorporation of the Strategic Plan. Eric Jensen noted an upcoming meeting regarding the Glebe Road Project. Members were encouraged to watch City Council meetings.
    • Strategic Planin progressThe annual HHCAB presentation to City Council was postponed from July 22 to October 7 or later so that the Strategic Plan, to be finalized by end of September, can be incorporated into the presentation.
    • City HallCity Hall was referenced as the venue for the HHCAB meeting and the eventual City Council presentation.