Title
Approval of Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) 2015 Annual Update Topics and Process
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Land Use & Environment Committee reviewed and unanimously recommends the proposed 2015 topics and public involvement/communication strategy.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2015 topics and public involvement and communication strategy recommended by the Land Use & Environment Committee and staff.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Land Use and Environment Committee's recommendation on the topics and public involvement and communication strategy for updating the 2015 Engineering Design and Development Standards.
Staff Contact:
Steve Sperr, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753-8739
Presenter(s):
None - Consent item.
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:
* Changes in the Comprehensive Plan, utility plans, Municipal Code or policy
* Changes in equipment and materials
* Improvements in technology
* 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:
* Private Utility Easements
* Franchise Utilities
* Street Trees
* LED Streetlights
Staff is also taking this opportunity to develop a model public outreach strategy and timeline to use annually for EDDS updates.
The attachments summarize the recommended topics/changes, including ...
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