Title
1st Reading of the Ordinance Adopting the Amended Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS)
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the proposed changes on April 24 and September 25, 2014 and recommended that the Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) proceed through the adoption process.
City Manager Recommendation:
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the EDDS. Move to hold the first reading of the proposed ordinance on November 18.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold the first reading of the proposed ordinance to adopt the updated EDDS on November 18th, after taking testimony at the public hearing.
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:
Annually, the EDDS are reviewed and updated. This year, proposed updates include changes in the Municipal Code, Sewer Master Plan and City policy already approved by City Council, as well as correcting text and standard drawing notes, and updating changes in equipment and materials. Highlights of this year's changes include;
? Updating bicycle facility requirements,
? Requiring LED light standards instead of high pressure sodium (HPS), and
? Updating solid waste receptacle placement standards.
In September, staff briefed the Land Use and Environment Committee on the status of proposed updates to the EDDS. That briefing included an overview of what the EDDS are, highlights of proposed changes, and how staff engaged the public regarding the proposed changes. The briefing was followed by a discussion with staff. In particular, there were discussions regarding the standards established for LED streetlights, including color temperature.
Prior to that briefing, the proposed updates to the EDDS were published on the City's website...
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