Title
Approval of the Topics and Strategies for the 2017 Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed and unanimously recommends the proposed 2017 Topics and Public Communication and Involvement Strategy.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2017 Topics and Public Communication and Involvement Strategy for updating the EDDS.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the 2017 Topics and Public Communication and Involvement Strategy for updating the EDDS this year.
Staff Contact:
Stephen Sperr, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8739
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.
The EDDS are updated annually to:
o Implement Goals and Policies established in the City's Comprehensive Plan,
o Reflect changes to the Olympia Municipal Code (OMC), particularly Titles 12-18,
o Help implement policies established in approved Utility Master Plans,
o Address changes in equipment and materials,
o Enable the use of improvements in technology, and
o Clarify information and requirements described in the text and shown on standard drawings
This year's update addresses several Comprehensive Plan Policies and OMC chapters related to:
o Curb Ramps,
o Pedestrian Pathways,
o Traffic Impact Analyses, and
o Length of City Blocks
The first attachment summarizes the proposed changes, including why they are needed. The second attachment is a public communication and involvement strategy that will be used for specific topics that that may be of interest to our stakeholders. The third att...
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