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Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · Jun 2, 2025

HHCAB Regular Meeting

AgendaMinutesRead the transcript8 agenda items · 4 votes, all unanimous · 4 tracked topics

What was decided

  • Remote Participation
    Remote Participation Approval

    Motion to approve remote participation requests from Lauren Cattaneo, Judith Cabelli, and Emily Ihara passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
    • Remote Participation Policyin progress[Remote Participation] Remote participation requests from three members were approved in accordance with HHCAB's adopted remote participation policy and Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2.
  • 2
    Approval of May Meeting Minutes

    Motion to approve the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes passed with one abstention (Judith Cabelli, who was not present at the May meeting).

    Passed, unanimous
  • 4
    Encampment Procedures Presentation

    Two motions passed unanimously: (1) to replace the existing 5-day encampment removal notice with a 14-day notice, and (2) to add language to the Encampment Procedures regarding the retention of personal belongings.

    Passed, unanimous · 2 motions on this item
    • Encampment ProcedurescompletedThe board voted to amend the Encampment Procedures to adopt a 14-day removal notice (replacing the existing 5-day notice) and to add language emphasizing retention of personal belongings during encampment removals; additional topics including shelter availability, safe parking, and data tracking were discussed but no further formal action was taken.
  • 6
    Election

    Mark Light elected as Chair and Susan LaCroix elected as Vice Chair of HHCAB, both unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous · 2 motions on this item

Presented

  • 1
    Opening Remarks · Interim Chair called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
  • 3
    2025 Point-in-Time Count Results · Presentation delivered and discussed. No action taken.
    • 2025 Point-in-Time CountStaff presented results showing 33 individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness and 74 experiencing sheltered homelessness identified in the City of Fairfax on the night of the count; the board discussed methodology and data quality issues including possible undercounting of individuals sleeping in cars.
  • 5
    Developing HHCAB's Workplan · Discussion held; the workplan will be reviewed at the July meeting. The Chair will also provide a progress update to City Council in July, with the exact date to be confirmed.
  • 7
    Closing Remarks · Closing remarks delivered. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
    • Pathway HomesPathway Homes announced plans to launch a mobile unit with shower facilities in fall 2025, which will also conduct outreach to count individuals experiencing homelessness and contribute to the By-Name List.