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�. Z�A- I <br /> _ !��`��ll-� �` <br /> . To the Honor$��� �Aayor;�nd ��ty �oun�il' <br /> �r�om #he C Mana er <br /> October 13, 2003 <br /> Subject <br /> Approval of the Updated Engineering Standards for Public and Private Streets <br /> Recommendation <br /> Adopt a resolution approving the updated three volume document entitled, "Engineering <br /> Standards for the City of Redwood City." <br /> Background <br /> The previous edition of the City's "Engineering Standards" was approved in December <br /> of 1991, and the standards were updated again in 1998. These standards consist of <br /> three volumes: (1) Standard Technical Specifications, (2) City Standard Details, and <br /> (3) Design Criteria. These documents help direct engineers and developers on the <br /> minimum requirements for designing public and private street improvements. <br /> These three volumes of specifications and details need to be updated periodically in <br /> order to meet current Codes and to contain the latest technology in materials and <br /> _ methods of construction for public works projects. Highlighted in this updated edition <br /> are some new requirements which include the following: <br /> � Details for Parkway Style Sidewalk <br /> � Sidewalk Repair <br /> :- Street Lighting with Low Pressure Sodium Vapor lamps <br /> � Break away sign posts <br /> :- Root barriers for street trees <br /> � Fire Hydrants with larger outlets <br /> :- Double Check Valve backflow prevention on water lines <br /> � Storm Water Discharge Regulations per NPDES <br /> : Fire Truck Turn-around <br /> � Water Demand Projection Criteria <br /> The draft of these documents has been reviewed by the Engineering & Construction <br /> staff, Planning Staff, and the Public Works Services Department. Where appropriate, <br /> the comments received were incorporated into the documents. <br /> The result of the adoption of these updated documents will become our new <br /> "Engineering Standards for the City of Redwood City". These standards will be <br /> maintained for public distribution in the Engineering & Construction office. <br /> The three volumes are available for review in the Clerk's office. If you have any <br /> specific questions, please call Mr. Jon Lynch, City Engineer, at (650) 780-7371. <br /> Page 1 oi 2 <br />