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Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · Feb 3, 2025

HHCAB Regular Meeting

AgendaMinutesRead the transcript6 agenda items · 2 votes, all unanimous · 8 tracked topics

What was decided

  • 4
    HHCAB's Role and Responsibilities

    The board discussed its role and responsibilities, including the scope of advisory work, the Homelessness Task Force's 38 recommendations, and the in-progress Strategic Plan. Recommendations were made to consider adjacent Fairfax County areas and to develop an inventory of existing affordable housing.

    Passed, unanimous · 2 motions on this item
    • FOIA and Conflicts BriefingThe City Attorney provided an overview of FOIA requirements, including unintentional meetings, records, and conflicts of interest; each member received a full copy in their binder.
    • Remote Participation PolicyapprovedThe City Attorney presented the Remote Participation Policy; the board adopted it unanimously, requiring nine members in person for quorum and remote participation to be allowable.
    • Discussion of By-LawsMinor corrections were identified in the draft bylaws; the staff liaison will incorporate changes and share an updated version with members before the next meeting.
    • City Council Resolution No R-24-24The Chair noted that HHCAB's responsibilities outlined in the bylaws are based on City Council Resolution No. R-24-24, which establishes the board's advisory role on housing, homelessness, and healthy communities.
    • Housing and Homelessness Strategic Planin progressThe Chair noted the City is working with consultant TMPA to develop an Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan; TMPA is tentatively scheduled to present to HHCAB in April 2025.
    • Meeting GuidelinesThe Vice Chair will compile recommended meeting guidelines and share them with members prior to the next meeting.
    • Meeting Schedule and ExpectationsThe board voted unanimously to meet the first Monday of every month from approximately 6:00–8:00 p.m.
  • 7
    Closing Remarks

    A motion to adjourn was made by Lesley Hatch, seconded by Angelica Delboy, and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

    Passed, unanimous

Presented

  • 1
    Opening Remarks by Interim Chair and Vice Chair · Opening remarks delivered by Interim Chair Mark Light and Vice Chair Susan Lacroix.
  • 2
    Comments by Mayor Read · Mayor Read provided comments and introduced themselves along with HHCAB members and staff.
  • 3
    Introductions of Appointed HHCAB Members · HHCAB members, the Mayor, and staff introduced themselves.
  • 6
    Action Items · No separate action items were recorded beyond those addressed under agenda item 4.