City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Resolution for Modifications to the Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group Membership and Responsibilities. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Resolution for Modifications to the Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group (PYMIG) membership and responsibilities.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council adopt the proposed resolution (Attachment 1) which revises the PYMIG membership and responsibilities.
BACKGROUND: On May 20, 2015, the City Council selected Alternative B as the locally preferred alternative for the purposes of fulfilling the City's obligation under the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for construction of the proposed Potomac Yard Metrorail Station. At that time, City Council also directed staff to bring back a recommendation on modifications to PYMIG to ensure the group makeup, roles, and responsibilities were consistent with the next phase of the project.
Throughout the planning process for the Metrorail station, citizen work groups have provided an important forum for community and stakeholder input. A Metrorail Station Feasibility Work Group was established in October of 2008 and met through February of 2010. In June 2011, the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Feasibility Work Group was re-convened as PYMIG to assist in the review of the EIS and provide input to staff, the Transportation Commission, and the City Council through adoption of a Final EIS.
DISCUSSION: In 2011, City Council established PYMIG to ensure a thorough technical analysis of a potential new Metrorail station and ensure full coordination with other City efforts. At th...
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