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Introduction
Established in 1970 by the Alexandria City Council under Chapter 4, Article M, of the City Code, the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) advises and makes recommendations to the City Council and, where appropriate, to the Planning Commission and City Manager, on matters relating to the following as defined in the EPC Bylaws :
- The Climate crisis and its effects
- Clean air
- Land use
- Noise pollution
- Pesticides, herbicides and contaminants
- Solid waste
- Water quality and supply
- Other topics relating to conservation and protection of environmental conditions in the City of Alexandria, and
- Such other matters as may from time to time be referred to it by the City Council
The EPC currently consists of 13 members, including from the field of environmental sciences, urban planning, the business community, citizen-at-large members, and a member with experience in Federal or state environmental statues, regulations, and procedures. The Commission is supported by the City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES), Office of Environmental Quality.
Find out more about City Commissions and vacancies.
News
Environmental Action Plan 2040
The updated Environmental Action Plan 2040 (EAP), adopted in July 2019, is the City's comprehensive blueprint for creating a thriving, sustainable community. The City and the Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) collaborated to develop and establish a refreshed, informed, and responsive framework for environmental decision-making going forward.
- News Release: Alexandria City Council Adopts Environmental Action Plan 2040 and Green Building Policy
- Environmental Action Plan (EAP) 2040
- Environmental Policy Commission Letter of Support
- EAP 2040 Status of Actions, June 2022
Visit the Eco-City Alexandria page to learn more about environmental actions in the City.
Environmental Policy Commission Members
DAN BEATTIE, Field of Environmental Science
Current Term: September 13, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Contact: beattiedan at gmail.com
ELDON BOES, Citizen
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Transportation
EPC Representative to the Waterfront Commission
Current Term: June 9, 2021 – June 9, 2023
Contact: ecboes17 at gmail.com
ALEXANDER CLARK, Citizen Member
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Buildings and Transportation
Current Term: February 2021 – February 2023
Contact: Alexander.m.Clark at gmail.com
BENJAMIN CUDDY, Field of Urban Planning
Current Term: September 13, 2022 – September 30, 2024
Contact: bcuddy at gmail.com
JENNIFER DEBIAS, Citizen
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Implementation, Education and Outreach
EPC Representative to Ad Hoc Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Group
Current Term: November 10, 2022 – November 10, 2024
Contact: debiasjl at gmail.com
CYNTHIA ELLIOTT, Field of Environmental Science
EPC Representative to Eisenhower West/Landmark Advisory Group
Current Term: October 2021 – October 2023
Contact: cyn.elliott at gmail.com
OLEKSANDR FARYGA, Field of Environmental Science
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Transportation
Current Term: December 14, 2021 – December 14, 2023
Contact: ofaryga at outlook.com
KATHIE HOEKSTRA, Commission Chair, Field of Environmental Science
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Climate Change and Energy
Current Term: October 12, 2021 – October 12, 2023
Contact: 391deltacharlie at gmail.com
MICHAEL OLEX, Commission Vice-Chair, Citizen
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Land Use and Open Space
EPC representative to the Open Space Steering Committee
Current Term: January 11, 2022 – January 11, 2024
Contact: mikeolex at aol.com
THERESA ROMANOSKY, Environmental Laws and Regulation
Current Term: November 10, 2022 – November 10, 2024
Contact: theresa.romanosky at gmail.com
MARTA SCHANTZ, Field of Environmental Sciences
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Green Buildings and Land Use/Open Space
EPC Lead for Oakville Triangle Development and Energy and Climate Change Task Force
Current Term: September 14, 2021 – September 14, 2023
Contact: martalynne14 at gmail.com
VACANT, Member from the Alexandria Business Community
VACANT, Citizen Member
FY2023 Meeting and Work Session Calendar
Environmental Policy Commission Meetings
February 27, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000
January 30, 2023, Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission (Hybrid)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Charles Houston Recreation Center
- Zoom Meeting Recording
- Agenda
- Draft Joint EPC-PC Letter Jan. 26, 2023
- Draft EPC Letter on the ECCAP Jan. 30, 2023
January 24, 2023, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., City Hall Room 1101
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Draft Joint EPC-PC Letter Jan. 20, 2023 (Updated and posted 1/24/2023)
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Resources
- Draft Joint EPC-PC Letter Jan. 20, 2023 (Previous Version)
January 23, 2023, Regular Meeting, Regular Meeting (Hybrid)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000
January 12, 2023, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting (Virtual Only - No Pre-Registration Required)
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
- Zoom Meeting Recording
- Documents for Discussion
January 10, 2023, Virtual Educational Meeting (Virtual Only - No Pre-Registration Required)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
December 20, 2022, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting (In Person Only)
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., City Hall Room 1101
December 19, 2022, Regular Meeting (Hybrid)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000
- Final Approved Meeting Minutes, December 19, 2022
- Meeting Recording
- Agenda
- November 21, 2022, Draft Meeting Minutes
- City of Alexandria Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Budget Development Briefing
- Draft EPC Letter to Planning Commission on the Coordinated Sustainability Strategy (CSS) for PRGS Submitted 10/6/2022
December 5, 2022, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting (In Person Only)
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000
- Meeting Recording
- Draft 12/05/2022 EPC-PC SWG Meeting Minutes
- Handout from Working Group Member Stephen Koenig
- Public Comments Received 12/4/2022 from Scott Barstow
November 22, 2022, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting (In Person Only)
7:30 - 8:45 p.m., Patrick Henry Recreation Center
- Meeting Recording
- Draft 11/22/2022 EPC-PC SWG Meeting Minutes
- Handout from Working Group Member Stephen Koenig
November 21, 2022, Regular Meeting (Hybrid)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000 and Zoom
- Final Approved November 21, 2022, Meeting Minutes
- Zoom Video Recording
- Agenda
- October 17, 2022, Draft Meeting Minutes
- FY2024 EPC Budget Letter
- U.S. Department of Energy, PNNL, Estimated Improvement in Residential and Commercial Energy Codes (1975-2021)
- Energy and Climate Change Action Plan Update Presentation
- Energy and Climate Change Action Plan (October 2022, Draft)
- EPC Feedback on the draft ECCAP (November 2, 2022)
- Potomac River Generating Station Presentation, Hilco Redevelopment Partners (Draft) (Received 8:45 a.m. on 11/16/2022)
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Potomac River Generating Station Presentation, Hilco Redevelopment Partners (Final) (Received 3:50 p.m. on 11/21/2022)
October 17, 2022, Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission (Hybrid)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Recreation Center and Zoom
- Final Approved October 17, 2022, Meeting Minutes
- Zoom Video Recording
- Agenda
- Sept. 19, 2022, Draft Meeting Minutes
September 19, 2022, Regular Meeting (Hybrid)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000 and Zoom
- Final Approved September 19, 2022, Meeting Minutes
- Zoom Video Recording
- Agenda
- June 27, 2022, Draft Meeting Minutes
- Duke Street Transitway Update Presentation
- Office of Climate Action Presentation and Focus Areas
- Ranking 2023 Legislative Asks
Archived Meeting Materials
FY2022 Meetings and Work Sessions
June 27, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting | Final Approved Minutes
Agenda
North Potomac Yard Sustainability Plan
Next Steps letter
PRGS CDD and its Carbon Neutral Analysis
Draft Annual Report
Draft FY 2023 Calendar
Draft April 18 Minutes
Draft May 16 Minutes
Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation
Final Report Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation
Part 2 Final Report Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation
Part 3 Final Report Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation
Part 4 Final Report Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation
Budget and Leg Process slides
Letter to Council and City Manager
Final Letter to Council and City Manager on $1.85 Million, June 28, 2022
Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Petition, Samantha Ahdoot (Received via Public Comment)
Strawberry Run Presentation Feedback , Jeremy Flachs (Received via email)
May 21, 2022, EPC Annual Retreat
The EPC Annual Retreat is May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AlexRenew (1800 Limerick St. Alexandria, Va. 22314) in the Board of Directors room.
May 16, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting
Agenda
Letter of Support for Low or No Emission grant
Draft meeting minutes , April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting
The April 18 meeting of the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission is being held at City Hall (301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314) in conference room 2000 (Second floor) and electronically. Members of the EPC and staff are participating either in-person or from a remote location through a video conference call on Zoom. The meeting can be accessed by the public in person or through Zoom by the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GgcViKNRRlmX2o7g5GgPiQ
- Agenda
- Draft meeting minutes , Feb. 28, 2022
- Draft meeting minutes , March 21, 2022
- Net Zero Affordable Housing in Philadelphia presentation
- Redevelopment of the Former Potomac River Generating Station presentation
- Video recording of meeting
March 21, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- Urban forestry presentation
- Draft meeting minutes Jan. 24, 2022
- Draft meeting minutes Feb. 28, 2022
- Strawberry Run and Taylor Run Community and Stakeholder Engagement presentation
- Video recording of meeting
February 28, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting
January 24, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- Draft meeting minutes December 13
- Draft letter to City Council
- Chesapeake Bay TMDL presentation
- Video recording of meeting
January 14, 2022 - EPC/PC/TC Commission Coordinating Subgroup
January 5, 2022 EPC/PC/TC Commission Coordinating Subgroup
- Agenda
- Draft Letter to City Council
- Potential Items to be promoted to City Council
- ICLEI Local Governments High-Impact Pathways
- Code of Virginia Title 58.1
- MWCOG 2020 Climate Plan Executive Summary
- DC Clean Energy Score Sheet
- 5 Steps to Messaging Successes
- Video Recording of Meeting
December 28, 2021 - PC/EPC/TC Commission Coordinating Subgroup
December 13, 2021- EPC/Planning Commission Joint Meeting
- Agenda
- Revised EPC By-laws
- FY23 Supplemental Budget Submissions by Bill Eger
- Draft Minutes for 11-15-21 EPC Meeting
- Background Information on ECCAP
- Suggested Topics of Discussion by the EPC Chair
- Video Recording of Meeting
November 15, 2021
- Agenda
- Draft Minutes of 10-18 Meeting
- 2022 EPC Legislative Priorities
- EPC FY2023 Budget Letter
- Presentation on Taylor Run
- Video recording of meeting
October 18, 2021
- Agenda
- Draft Minutes - September 20, 2021 Meeting
- Staff Presentation on Sanitary Sewer Master Plan
- The Strategic and Equitable Public Engagement for Riparian Projects in Alexandria Presentation
- Video recording of meeting
September 25, 2021 - EPC Retreat
September 20, 2021
- Agenda
- Draft Meeting Minutes-8-30-21
- Draft EPC Bylaws
- Staff Presentation on Alexandria Mobility Plan
- 2022 EPC Legislative Priority List
- Video Recording of Meeting
August 30, 2021
FY2021 Meetings and Work Sessions
June 21, 2021
- Revised Agenda
- Draft EPC Calendar - FY2022
- New EPC Electronic Meeting Policy
- Draft Meeting Minutes-May 17, 2021
- ATC Presentation on Zero Emissions Bus Program Update
- Draft EPC letter to Councilwoman Amy Jackson
- Draft EPC letter to Planning Commission
- Video recording of meeting
May 17, 2021
- Agenda
- Meeting Minutes April 19 Meeting
- RPA Exception Letter
- Armistead Boothe Staff Report
- Armistead Boothe Exception Letter
- Water Quality Report
- Landmark Mall Staff Report
- Draft EPC Letter to Jesse Maines, T&ES/OEQ
- Letter from the ECA to the EPC
- Letter from Steve Walz to the EPC
- Video recording of meeting
April 19, 2021
Alexandria Mobility Plan Staff Presentation
March 15, 2021
- Agenda
- Staff Presentation Recycling
- Assignments: Joint Meeting
- Minutes
- Taylor Run Letter to Council
- Nutrient Credits
- Meeting Video
- City Response to EPC Questions re Taylor Run Restoration Project
February 22, 2021 VIRTUAL: Joint Work Session with Planning Commission
- Agenda
- 2019 Green Building Policy
- EAP 2040
- Development Review Process Brochure
- 2020 List of Environmental Achievements
- EAP 2040 Implementation Progress
- Documents to Review Suggested by EPC Chair
- Policy Initiatives
- Zoom Recording
January 25, 2021
- Agenda
- Budget letter
- Minutes of December 2020 meeting
- Donaldson Run Stream Report
- EAP Update Slides
- EAP Gant Chart
- EAP Progress Leaves
December 14, 2020
- Agenda
- Draft Minutes November 16, 2020
- Presentation: Jesse Maines: Taylor Run Stream Restoration Project Update
- Presentation Rod Simmons: Why Natural Channel Design Projects are Incompatible with Natural Resource Protection
- Video of the meeting
November 16, 2020
October 19, 2020
September 21, 2020
September 14, 2020
August 17, 2020
FY2020 Meetings and Work Sessions
June 15, 2020
- Agenda
- Taped Meeting
- Draft Minutes of the February Meeting
- Attachment to Draft February Minutes
- Memorandum Potomac Yards Sustainability Plan
- Potomac Yard Sustainability Plan
- NPY Slide pack
- NPY Sustainability Slide pack
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic emergency, the June 15, 2020 meeting of the Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) is being held electronically pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2(A)(3), the Continuity of Government ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 18, 2020 or Sections 4-0.00(g) in HB29 and HB30 to undertake essential business. All of the members of the EPC and staff are participating from remote locations through Zoom Webinar. This meeting is being held electronically, unless a determination is made that it is safe enough for the meetings to be held in person in the conference room 2000 on the second floor of City Hall at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA.
Guidelines for meeting conduct may be reviewed here.
Electronic access will be provided for this event and it can be accessed by the public through Zoom hyperlink (below).
URL: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d7TFXWyvRkCa6jqYfGVTrQ
Zoom Audio Conference
Dial-in: 301-715-8592
Webinar ID: 934 2238 5626
Password: 991470
March 16, 2020 is cancelled. The materials below will be deferred to the April 20 meeting.
- Agenda
- Minutes February 24, 2020
- Waterfront Commission Report
- Draft City Fuels Policy
- Presentation City Alternative Fuels Policy
February 24, 2020 Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes January 27, 2020 Meeting
- FY21 City Budget Select pages
- FY21 Interdepartmental Long Range Plan
January 27, 2020 Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes December 16, 2019 meeting
- Sanitary Infrastructure Update
- EPC letter to Planning Commission 1.23.20
- River Renew SAG Meeting Report 12.16.20
December 16, 2019 Meeting
- Encroachment Mitigation
- Existing Conditions
- Mitigation Chart
- RPA Exception
- Sept. 5
- WQIA
- Selected Sheets
- UDR Newport
November 18, 2019 Meeting
Meeting Minutes October 21, 2019
EAP 2040 Implementation Work Plan
Resource Protection Area (RPA) Exception Request
Presentation: Standing for Tomorrow
Presentation: DASH Electric Bus Program Update
Presentation: Alexandria Transit Vision Plan Update
October 21, 2019 Meeting
Presentation: WasteSmart Plan
RPA Map (Final)
Article XIII Environmental Management (Alexandria Zoning) (12/7/18)
Meeting Minutes (draft 9/30/19)
September 30, 2019 Meeting
Presentation: Stormwater Management Strategies
Alexandria Energy Awareness Month Proclamation
Alexandria Climate Emergency Resolution (draft)
EPC Budget Recommendation Letter
September 21, 2019 Retreat Meeting
Presentations:
- Solid Waste
- Water Resources
- Green Building
- Land Use/Open Space
- Transportation
- Energy
- Outreach
- Combined File All Presentations
September 9, 2019 Work Session
FY2019 Meetings and Work Sessions
June 17, 2019 Meeting
June 3, 2019 Work Session
May 6, 2019 Work Session
Presentation: Open Space Slides
April 22, 2019 Meeting
April 1, 2019 Work Session
March 18, 2019
March 4, 2019 Work session
February 25, 2019
No work session in February
January 28, 2019
January 14, 2019 Work Session (PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE: COUNCIL WORK ROOM)
December 17, 2018
December 3, 2018
November 19, 2018 Regular Meeting
November 5, 2018 Work Session PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE: Room 1101 City Hall
October 15, 2018 Regular Meeting
October 1 Work Session is cancelled.
September 24, 2018 Regular Meeting
Environmental Action Plan 2030 (EAP) Phase One Update
September 8, 2018 Annual Retreat
Transportation Recommendations
August 20, 2018 Work Session
FY2018 Meetings and Work Sessions
June 18, 2018 Regular Meeting
June 2018
No Work Session
May 21, 2018 Regular Meeting
Staff Presentation on Stormwater Utility Draft Phase 2 Credit Policy
Docket Item (#9) for City Council Work Session on EPC Recommendations for the EAP Phase One Update
EPC Recommendations - Appendix
May 7, 2018 Work Session
Cancelled
April 30, 2018 Work Session
EPC Recommended Actions for the EAP Phase One Update:
Executive Summary of EPC Recommendations as of April 23, 2018
Alexandria EAP Update - Appendix
April 23, 2018 Work Session
April 16, 2018 Work Session
April 2, 2018 Work Session
March 22, 2018 PC/EPC Joint Work Session on the Environmental Action Plan Update
EPC and Staff Suggested Questions
March 19, 2018 Work Session
March 10, 2018 Eco-City Cafe at the Durant Center
EPC Proposed Short-term EAP Actions on Climate Change and Energy
EPC Proposed Short-term EAP Actions on Green Building
EPC Proposed Short-term Actions on Land Use and Open Space
EPC Proposed Short-term Actions on Solid Waste Management
City/ EPC Proposed Short-term Actions on Transportation
City Proposed Short-term Actions on Water Resources
March 5, 2018 Work Session
February 26, 2018 Regular Meeting
February 2018: No Work Session due to Winter Retreat
February 3, 2018 Winter Retreat
January 22, 2018 Regular Meeting
January 8, 2018 Work Session - Cancelled
December 18, 2017 Regular Meeting
Agenda Only or Agenda and Meeting Package
November 13, 2017 Regular Meeting
October 30, 2017 Work Session (in lieu of November 6)
October 16, 2017 Regular Meeting
October 2, 2017 Work Session
FY2017 Meetings and Work Sessions
June, 19, 2017 Regular Meeting
May 15, 2017 Regular Meeting
May 1, 2017 Work Session
April 17, 2017 Regular Meeting
April 3, 2017 Work Session
March 13, 2017 Regular Meeting
February 27, 2017 Work Session
January 23, 2017 Regular Meeting
December 2016 - Regular Meeting
Cancelled
November 21, 2016 - Regular Meeting
October 17, 2016 - EPC Public Meeting on Proposed Stormwater Management Fee
September 19, 2016 - Regular Meeting
Older meeting materials
Materials prior to FY2017 available on request. Please contact Khoa Tran, Office of Environmental Quality, at KhoaDinh.Tran@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4065.
Annual Reports
2003 - 2022
- Annual Report 2022
- Annual Report 2021
- Annual Report 2020
- Annual Report 2019
- Annual Report 2017
- Annual Report 2016
- Annual Report 2015
- Annual Report 2014
- Annual Report 2013
- Annual Report 2012
- Annual Report 2011
- Annual Report 2010
- Annual Report 2009
- Annual Report 2008
- Annual Report 2007
- Annual Report 2006
- Annual Report 2003-2005
Additional Information
Eco-City Progress Report and Key Environmental Indicators
Letters and Memos
EPC Letter to Hilco Regarding the PRGS CSS, January 3, 2023
EPC FY2024 Budget Letter, November 3, 2022
Newport Village Exception, January 23, 2020
EPC Budget Recommendation Letter - September 30, 2019
EPC budget letter FY2020 - December 12, 2018
EPC Support for WasteSmart - November 6, 2018
EPC Letter re Virginia Energy Plan, August 13, 2018
EPC Support for the Long Term Control Plan April 18, 2018
EPC Budget Letter to Council February 2, 2018
EPC Letter Re Commercial Parking Recommendations - November 5, 2017
EPC Letter Re DASH Proposed Clean Diesel Conversion Plan - November 4, 2017
Comments re Old Town North and North Potomac Yard Small Area Plans, May 11, 2017
Letter to the Governor re Combined Sewer Overflow, March 10, 2017
Long Range Work Plan - February 2017
EPC 2016 Budget letter - December 13, 2016
CSO Long Term Control Plan - May 4, 2016
Old Town North Small Area Plan Eco-District Concept - April 26, 2016
Urban Forestry Work Group - April 18, 2016
Budget Letter - December 23, 2015
Sustainability Coordinator Position - November 17, 2015
Eco-City Alexandria Documents
Eco-City Alexandria Background Information & List of Relevant Websites on City's Plans, Programs and Policies
Eco-City Charter - Alexandria's Vision to Progressing towards Sustainability
Environmental Action Plan 2030 - Specific Actions to Fulfill the Vision of the Eco-City Charter
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Melissa Atwood
Senior Environmental Specialist
City of Alexandria, Virginia
Transportation & Environmental Services
Office Phone Number (703.746.4136)
Cell Phone Number (703.201.7993)
melissa.atwood at alexandriava.gov