Title
2016 EDDS Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to forward the proposed 2016 Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) Update to City Council and schedule a public hearing to receive public comment.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recommend that the proposed 2016 Update to the EDDS move to public hearing before City Council.
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.
On May 19, staff briefed the Land Use and Environment Committee on 51 proposed topics to address in this year's Update to the EDDS. That briefing included an overview of the EDDS, highlights of proposed changes, the public involvement and communication plan, followed by a discussion. On June 21, a similar presentation was made to the full City Council.
Since those briefings, staff has developed, and continues to develop, draft language and drawing changes to address this year's topics. Staff has also begun the process of reaching out to interested parties by contacting them directly and providing the entire list of proposed changes on the City's website. Staff will also be providing more specific information on the proposed changes to both the Utility Advisory Committee and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The Land Use and Environment Committee will receive a briefing on the proposed changes as well as an update to the current schedul...
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