Title
Approval of Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) 2016 Annual Update Topics and Process
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Land Use & Environment Committee reviewed and unanimously recommends the proposed 2016 Topics and the Public Involvement and Communication Strategy.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2016 Topics and the Public Involvement and Communication Strategy recommended by the Land Use & Environment Committee.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the 2016 Topics and the Public Involvement and Communication Strategy for updating the EDDS.
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:
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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramps,
o Franchise Utilities,
o Street Trees, and
o Commercial Streets.
The first attachment summarizes the proposed changes, including why they are needed. The other two attachments show the public involvement and communication strategy and the annual timeline staff follows to update the EDDS.
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