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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, March 20th 2023 7 pm – 9 pm

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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, March 20th, 2023 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: ONLINE
7:00 PM President’s Update and the goals for tonight – (Ron Haddox)

7:05 PM

  • Approval of the Meeting tonight’s agenda and the missing March meeting minutes.
  • Letter from Columbia Heights Civic Association re Dangerous Traffic Concern (Starbucks Penrose Square)(Marian and Ron)
7: 10 PM Treasury Report – next steps? (Ed)
7:15 PM Form-Based Code – Upcoming meeting? (Ed)
7:20 PM Planning Commission Public Facilities Review Committee Update (Marian) 
7:25 PM Updated on correcting our border map – (Sarah)
7:30 PM – Ongoing Tasks
  • Pickleball concerns at the Walter Reed Community Center Next Steps (Ashley and Chad)
  • Arlington County failing to comply with noise ordinances – (Chad and Armand)
  • Communications & engagement contacts for the Historic Preservation Program. Cultural Affairs in partnership with the Arlington Commission for the Arts is offering six $15,000 grants for community-initiated projects. The application will be open until April 28, seeking participation from various applicant types. –  (Ron and Reggie)
  • Tree Canopy Equity Program Advisory Committee Update (Sarah)

Ron Haddox is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CHCA Monthy Meeting March 20th 7pm
Time: Mar 20, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, February 27th, 2023 7 pm – 9 pm Location: ONLINE

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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, February 27th, 2023 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: ONLINE
7:00 PM President’s Update and the goals for tonight – (Ron Haddox)

7:05 PM

  • Approval of the Meeting tonight’s agenda and the missing Feb meeting minutes.
  • Letter from Columbia Heights Civic Association re Dangerous Traffic Concern (Starbucks Penrose Square)(Marian and Ron)
7: 10 PM Treasury Report – next steps? (Ed)
7:15 PM Form-Based Code – Upcoming meeting? (Ed)
7:20 PM Planning Commission Public Facilities Review Committee Update (Marian) 
7:25 PM Updated on correcting our border map – (Sarah)
7:30 PM – New Business
  • Pickleball concerns at the Walter Reed Community Center Next Steps (Ashley and Chad)
  • Arlington County failing to comply with noise ordinances – (Chad and Armand)
  • Communications & engagement contacts for the Historic Preservation Program. Cultural Affairs in partnership with the Arlington Commission for the Arts is offering six $15,000 grants for community-initiated projects. The application will be open until April 28, seeking participation from various applicant types. –  (Ron)
  • Tree Canopy Equity Program Advisory Committee Update (Sarah)
  • Arlington County Civic Federation upcoming March 14th meeting. –  Our members also would like to hear which crimes are increasing and decreasing and why? What can we do to protect ourselves? Has reporting increased in the County, and how should we report crimes? What issues will be addressed in the legislature this year regarding crimes? What are the current police staffing levels, and where does community policing fit into the mix? (Ron)
  • Shooting at Col. Pike / S Walter Reed Update (Sarah)
  • Arlington County Board candidate Introduction – JD Spain

CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, January 16th, 2023 7 pm – 9 pm Location: ONLINE

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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, January 16th, 2023 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: ONLINE
7:00 PM President’s Update and the goals for tonight – (Ron Haddox)
7:05 PM Approval of the Meeting tonight’s agenda and the March meeting minutes. (Marian and Ron)
7: 10 PM Treasury Report – next steps? (Ed)
7:15 PM Form-Based Code – Upcoming meeting? (Ed)
7:20 PM Planning Commission Public Facilities Review Committee Update (Marian) Update?
7:25 PM  Pickleball concerns at the Walter Reed Community Center Next Steps (Ashley and Chad)
– Arlington County failing to comply with noise ordinances – Chad and Ron

As I’m sure you are aware, Pickleball is growing in popularity. To meet this demand the tennis and basketball courts at the Walter Reed Community Center have become a major site for constant pickleball. Neighbors in close proximity to the park have raised a number of issues that need to be addressed:

  • Noise from pickleball has become a major issue, particularly as players begin their games very early in the morning (before 6 a.m.) and continue well past the 10 p.m. limit, seven days a week.
  • When the community center is closed, neighbors believe that pickleball players are urinating behind the center, behind trees, and near children’s playground areas.
  • Residents are now discouraged from playing basketball or tennis, now that their areas are being monopolized by pickleball.
  • The street surrounding the Walter Reed facility has never had a lot of parking. This activity also has impacted the neighborhood with increased demand to use the courts since most of the players are not using public transportation

 It appears there was no or little outreach to the community. With our increased population growth, the issue of noise will become a major concern to our neighborhoods.

Recommendation

Columbia Heights Civic Association recommends that the courts are closed at the same time as the facilities managing the courts. This will ensure County staff will be there during playtime to minimize any conflict.

We recommend the same hours as the Basketball Hours.
From the County’s website.
Outdoor Basketball Hours
Sun., Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 2 p.m. – sunset.
Tues. & Thurs. 2-5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to sunset.

– Update – Walgreens MOU with CPP (formerly CPRO) (Reggie)

– Planning for the up Coming Annual Meeting, plus outreach

Santa will ride through Green Valley, Columbia Heights, and Douglas Park – Starting at 12 PM on Saturday, 12/17

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I am extremely pleased to report that Santa enjoyed his ride with Fire Station #9 in Douglas Park so much last year, that he is ready to do it again next weekend. Starting at 12 PM on Saturday, 12/17, Santa will ride through Green Valley, Columbia Heights, and Douglas Park just to remind all the good girls and boys that he’ll be swinging by later in the month for “business reasons”.

The route has been shortened a bit due to time constraints, but hopefully, everyone is still within a few blocks to see him:

 

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Please let this message as a gentle reminder that we are trying to spread joy across a broad swath of South Arlington, so hopefully, the minor route changes are okay. More updates to follow this week as well as a possible Santa tracker, and his plans will get more defined in the next few days. He says he’s been dealing with a lot of reindeer “sniffles” lately (haven’t we all?), so hopefully, we all get to share a fun day on Saturday.

CHCA Membership Meeting – Monday December 19th, 2022 7 pm – 9 pm

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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, December 19th, 2022 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: ONLINE
7:00 PM President’s Update and the goals for tonight – (Ron Haddox)
7:05 PM Approval of the Meeting tonight’s agenda and the March meeting minutes. (Marian and Ron)
7: 10 PM Treasury Report – next steps? (Ed)
7:15 PM Form-Based Code – Upcoming meeting? (Ed)
7:20 PM Planning Commission Public Facilities Review Committee Update (Marian) Update?
7:25 PM New Business
– Pickleball concerns at the Walter Reed Community Center Next Steps (Ashley Nelsen)
– Arlington County failing to comply with noise ordinances – Chad
Construction/Trash (Permitted during daytime hours; Noise exemptions provided by Code Enforcement)  Weekends, holidays, and 4:30 p.m.–8 a.m. weekdays? (From Arlington County Website.)
– Update – Walgreens MOU with CPP (formerly CPRO) (Reggie)

– Planning for the up Coming Annual Meeting, plus outreach

  • NOTE: If you didn’t receive an invite please contact Ron – “ronhaddox@aol.com”.

CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, November 14th, 2022 7 pm – 9 pm

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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, November 14th, 2022 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: ONLINE
7:00 PM President’s Update and the goals for tonight – (Ron Haddox)
7:05 PM Approval of the Meeting tonight’s agenda and the March meeting minutes. (Marian and Ron)
7: 10 PM Treasury Report – next steps? (Ed)
7:15 PM Form-Based Code – Upcoming meeting? (Ed)
7:20 PM Planning Commission Public Facilities Review Committee Update (Marian) Update?
7:25 PM New Business
– Pickleball concerns at the Walter Reed Community Center (Ashley Nelsen)
– Grant Funding from Arlington County/Amazon (Takis)
  • NOTE: If you didn’t receive an invite please contact Ron – “ronhaddox@aol.com”.

CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, August 22nd, 2022 7 pm – 9 pm

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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, August 22nd, 2022 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: ONLINE
7:00 PM President’s Update and the goals for tonight – (Ron Haddox)
7:05 PM Approval of the Meetings tonight agenda and the March meeting minutes. (Marian and Ron)
7: 10 PM Treasury Report – next steps? (Ed)
7:15 PM Form-Based Code – Upcoming meeting? (Ed)
7:20 PM Planning Commission Public Facilities Review Committee Update (Marian) Update?
8:45 PM New Business – Planning for the up Coming Annual Meeting, plus outreach.
  • NOTE: If you didn’t receive an invite please contact Ron – “ronhaddox@aol.com”.

CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, July 18th, 2022 7 pm – 9 pm Location: ONLINE

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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, July 18th, 2022 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: ONLINE
7:00 PM President’s Update and the goals for tonight – (Ron Haddox)
7:05 PM Approval of the Meetings tonight agenda and the March meeting minutes. (Marian and Ron)
7: 10 PM Treasury Report – next steps? (Josh)
7:15 PM Form-Based Code – Upcoming meeting? (Ed)
7:20 PM Conversation and Questions with Matt de Ferranti
7:40 PM Issue with traffic and parking at the intersection of S. Garfield St and 16th St S., directly next to the Walter Reed Community Center. (William)
7:45 PM Planning Commission Public Facilities Review Committee Update (Marian) Update?
8:45 PM New Business – https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/04/11/amazon-affordable-housing-fund-arlington/
  • NOTE: If you didn’t receive an invite please contact Ron – “ronhaddox@aol.com”.

CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, May 23rd 2022, 7 pm – 9 pm

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CHCA Membership Meeting, Monday, May 23rd, 2022 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: ONLINE
7:00 PM President’s Update and the goals for tonight – (Ron Haddox)
7:05 PM Approval of the Meetings tonight agenda and the March meeting minutes. (Marian and Ron)
7: 10 PM Treasury Report – next steps? (Josh)
7:20 PM Form-Based Code – Upcoming meeting? (Ed)
7:30 PM 11th Street & Edgewood  – Our Next Steps? Update? (All)
7:40 PM Issue with traffic and parking at the intersection of S. Garfield St and 16th St S., directly next to the Walter Reed Community Center. (William)
7:45 PM Planning Commission Public Facilities Review Committee Update (Marian) Update?
7:50 PM Archiving CHCA materials at the Arlington County Central Library.
8:00 PM Northern VA Families for Safe Streets
               Near Miss Dangerous Locations Survey
8:45 PM New Business – https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/04/11/amazon-affordable-housing-fund-arlington/
  • NOTE: If you didn’t receive an invite please contact Ron – “ronhaddox@aol.com”.