Title
Public Hearing on the 2023 Engineering Design and Development Standards Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee recommends holding a public hearing on the 2023 Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) Update. After hearing public testimony, close the public hearing and move to direct staff to return to Council with a proposed ordinance adopting the updated EDDS.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing on the 2023 EDDS Update. After hearing public testimony, close the public hearing and move to direct staff to return to Council with a proposed ordinance adopting the updated EDDS.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold a public hearing on the 2023 EDDS Update and move to direct staff to return to Council with a proposed ordinance adopting the updated EDDS.
Staff Contact:
Stephen Sperr, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8739
Presenter(s):
Stephen Sperr, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
Background and Analysis:
The Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) guide the design and construction of transportation, drinking water, reclaimed water, sewer, stormwater, 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.
On August 24, staff briefed the Land Use and Environment Committee on proposed topics to address in this year's update to the EDDS. That briefing included an overview of the EDDS and highlights of the proposed changes, as well as a discussion of four substantive changes.
Since that briefing, staff has continued to develop draft language and drawing changes to support this year's topics. Staff are also reaching out to interested parties by contacting them directly and by providing the entire list of issues being addressed on the City's website. Staff are incorporating their ...
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