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:
- Clean air
- Land use
- Noise pollution and abatement
- Pesticides, herbicides and contaminants
- Solid waste
- Water quality and supply
- Other matters referred to the EPC by the City and citizens
- Other topics relating to the conservation and protection of Alexandria's environment
The EPC consists of 13 members, including five members from the field of environmental sciences, five citizen-at-large members, one member from the field of urban planning, one member representing the business community and one 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.
What's New?
EAP Phase One Update Adopted by City Council
After a year of hard work in collaboration with City staff, the Phase One Update to Alexandria's Environmental Action Plan 2030 (EAP) was unanimously adopted by City Council at the Public Hearing on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The docket items sent for consideration by Council and information about the second phase of the EAP Update process can be found on the Eco-City Alexandria webpage.
- To see a copy of the EPC Recommended Actions for the Environmental Action Plan Phase One Update, please see the April 30, 2018 EPC Work Session materials below.
Related Meeting
October Planning Commission Meeting
The next Planning Commission meeting will take place on Tuesday October 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The docket includes a period for public comment and Commission consideration of the EAP Phase One Update "Green Building" and "Land Use and Open Space" sections (only). For more information, please contact Kendra Jacobs in Planning and Zoning at kendra.jacobs@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3844.
List of Members
- Scott Barstow (Citizen)
- Eldon Boes (Citizen)
- Elisabeth Bradley (Secretary, Field of Environmental Science)
- Geoffrey Goode (Citizen)
- Leslie Jones (Citizen Member)
- James Kapsis (Chair, Citizen)
- Praveen Kathpal (Vice-Chair, Field of Environmental Science)
- Craig Berry (Urban Planning)
- Michael Kulas (Citizen)
- Brendan Owens (Environmental Laws)
- Carolyn Schroeder (Field of Environmental Science)
- Reid Sherman (Citizen)
- Sean Wilson (Alexandria Business Community)
Work Sessions and Regular Meetings
FY2019 EPC Calendar (July 2018 - June 2019)
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
September 2018: No Work Session due to Annual Retreat
September 8, 2018 Annual Retreat
- Agenda
- Transportation Recommendations
- Air Quality Recommendations
- Water Quality Recommendations
- Cross Cutting Recommendations
August 20, 2018 Work Session
- Agenda
- Phase 1 Staff Recommendations
- EPC Short Term Actions
- EPC Letter re Virginia Energy Plan, August 13, 2018
- FY2019 Green Building Policy Update
FY2018 Meetings and Work Sessions
June 18, 2018 Regular Meeting
June 2018: No Work Session
May 21, 2018 Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- 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
May 7, 2018 Work Session - Cancelled
April 30, 2018 Work Session
- EPC Recommended Actions for the EAP Phase One Update
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
March 19, 2018 Work Session
March 10, 2018 Eco-City Cafe at the Durant Center
- Agenda
- 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
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
September 9, 2017 Annual Retreat
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
Regular Meeting or Work Session Materials prior to FY2017 available on request.
Annual Reports
- 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
Eco-City Alexandria
Beginning in spring 2007, the City of Alexandria partnered with Virginia Tech's Department of Urban Affairs and Planning (UAP) to design and facilitate a new, strategic collaborative planning process, called Eco-City Alexandria, to create an Eco-City Charter and Environmental Action Plan to guide Alexandria toward sustainability.
For more information regarding Eco-City Alexandria please visit alexandriava.gov/Eco-City or email Eco-CityAlexandria@alexandriava.gov
Additional Information
Eco-City Progress Report & Key Environmental Indicators
EPC Letters and Memos
- 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
Alexandria's Climate Change Initiatives
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Contact Us
For more information, please contact:
William Skrabak
Transportation & Environmental Services, Office of Environmental Quality
703.746.4065