Title
2016 Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the proposed recommendations for the 2016 Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) topics and forward to the full Council for approval.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve staff's recommendation on the 2016 proposed topics to be addressed in the annual update of the Engineering Design and Development Standards.
Staff Contact:
Steve Sperr, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8739
Presenter(s):
Steve Sperr, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Engineering
Background and Analysis:
The Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) guide the design and construction of transportation, drinking water, reclaimed water, sewer, storm water, and solid waste collection systems. They are also the technical interpretation of the City's Comprehensive Plan and various utility master plans. The City Engineer is responsible for approving and administering the EDDS.
The EDDS are updated annually to address:
o changes in the Comprehensive Plan, utility plans, Municipal Code or policy,
o changes in equipment and materials,
o improvements in technology, and
o correcting mistakes found in text and standard drawings
This year, besides clarifying text and standard drawing notes, and updating changes in equipment and materials, the update will address several policies in the Comprehensive Plan related to:
o ADA Ramps,
o Franchise Utilities,
o Street Trees, and
o Commercial Streets.
Attached is a summary of the proposed changes, including why they are needed. Also attached is the public involvement and communication strategy, and the annual timeline staff follows to update the EDDS.
A short presentation will be made on the proposed 2016 topics, including the Comprehensive Plan Policies that will be a...
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