Public Services Committee
COMMITTEE CHARGE
It shall be the duty of this committee to study and report on public services such as utilities, health, welfare and human resources, and public safety. Specific areas of responsibility include: (a) matters related to gas, electricity, telephone companies, ISPs, cable television, mail service, and site regulations and services; (b) public health, welfare and rehabilitation, hospital and rehabilitation facilities; (c) fire and police protection and traffic regulations; and (d) organization, administration, and the procedures of
local government and the operation of county-owned utilities.
CHAIR
John Ford • email John
Subcommittees
MENTAL HEALTH, Chair Jacqueline Snelling • email Jacqueline
PUBLIC SAFETY, Chair Mike McMenamin • email Mike
Annual Reports
Resolutions
- Resolution on Climate Adaptation [Nov 2024]
- ADOPTED Resolution, 12 Nov 2024 [PDF, 182 KiB]
- Presentations in Support of Resolution [Oct 2024]
- Environmental Affairs Presentation [PDF, 48 KiB], presented by Mary Glass, Chair, ACCF Environmental Affairs Committee
- Stormwater Presentation [PDF, 1,2 MiB], presented by David Smith, Chair, ACCF Board of Directors
- Extreme Heat [PDF, 2,5 MiB], presented by Jackie Snelling, ACCF Board of Directors
- Parks Presentation [PDF, 792 KiB], presented by Cory Giacobbe, Co-Chair, ACCF Parks and Recreation Committee
- Comprehensive Plan Presentation [PDF, 39,2 MiB], presented by Brian Harner, Chair, ACCF Planning and Zoning Committee
- DRAFT Resolution to Improve Public Input for Planning, GLUP and Zoning Change Processes [PDF, 108 KiB] [Jun 2022]
- Resolution to Extend the Missing Middle Housing Framework Public Comment Period [May 2022]
- Resolution on Stormwater/Flood Mitigation Implementation [Febr 2022] [PDF, 146 KiB]
- Resolution on Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management [Nov 2019] [PDF, 147 KiB].
Presentations
- [Apr 2017] Water Pollution Control Plant Solids Master Plan Update by Mary Strawn, Project Manager, Arlington County [PDF, 796 KiB]
- [Apr 2017] Joint Facilities Advisory Committee (JFAC) by Greg Greeley, Vice-Chair [PDF, 687 KiB]
Documents
- Flooding and Stormwater [Febr 2017]
- ACCF Flood Risk Assessment Overview [PDF, 640 KiB]
- Jennie Dean Park Flood Risk [PDF, 99 KiB]
- Arlington County Wastewater Treatment Facility Flood Risk [PDF, 197 KiB]
- ACCF Environmental Committee page for the June 2016 Environmental
Sustainability presentation, including storm water, sewage and water
quality. - Arlington County Master Plans and studies, including Stormwater,
Watershed, Chesapeake Bay Preservation, and Stream Assessments - Arlington County Four Mile Run Restoration Project
- Northern Virginia Regional Commission 2006 Four Mile Run Restoration
Project, which combines federal agencies, City of Alexandria and
Arlington County efforts - Arlington County Stormwater and Watershed site
- Arlington County Stormwater Restoration and Building Projects
- Arlington’s Environmental Sustainability Profile [PDF, 5.6 MiB, Jun 2016].
- Background on FAA Navigation Hazard Evaluation Rulemaking Change [Oct 2014]
- ACCF Presentation: Rising Skylines, An Urban Airport, and the Civic Federation; Engine Failure Obstruction Evaluation Criteria Change [Oct 2014] [PDF, 4.3 Mib].
- Draft Resolution Regarding Flight Safety at Reagan National Airport [Oct 2014] [PDF, 50 Kib].
- Technical Background Report prepared by Public Services Committee, Planning & Zoning Committee, including retired Navy pilot, Jim Pebley [Oct 2014] [PDF, 778 Kib].
- APA Airport Case Study for Crystal City Development Plan Feasibility [Nov 2010] [PDF, 1.2 Mib].
- Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA) Economic Impact Study [2012] [PDF, 3.9 Mib].
- Reagan National: Time to Dismantle the Perimeter; The Economist [25 Jun 2014] [PDF, 505 Kib].
- MWAA: Washington’s Airports Support Regional Economy [Sept 2003] [PDF, 142 Kib].
- MWAA: Airports are Key Economic Drivers [May 2014] [PDF, 154 Kib].
- Resolution on Converting to LED Street Lighting (October 2010)
- Call for meeting among County Manager, School Superintendent and School Board on potential cost savings in communication and information technology (May 2009)
- Commending the Electoral Board and Staff of the Office of Voter Registration (January 2009)
- ACCF participation in Managing Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) (November 2008)
- Snow and Ice Policy (December 2007)
- Police Staffing (February 2005)
- Community Sirens (November 2003)
- Home Ownership (December 2002
- Health Inspectors (November 2002
- Emergency Communications Center (June 2002)
- Public Safety Services (October 2001)
- Fire Engine Staffing (October 2001) – second on page
- Fire Inspections (October 2001) – first on page