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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042825 Admin Report REVISED 3 Mayor’s Office Memorandum DATE: April 24, 2025 TO: James Alberson, Jr., Council President Members of the Renton City Council FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report • The Renton History Museum will be hosting Congressman Adam Smith’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition Reception, Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The Museum is located at 235 Mill Avenue South near Fire Station 11. • Police Youth Academy applications are now available. The Academy is a collaborative effort between the Renton Police Department, King County Sheriff’s Office, Newcastle Police Department and the DEA. The four-day program held July 14-17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. is an opportunity that allows middle school aged students to explore a variety of topics including law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency response while developing leadership skills, teamwork, and self- confidence. Learn more about the program, read about the application process and register by Friday, May 2 at https://rentonwa.gov/PDYouthAcademy. • The Renton Police Department is seeking diverse voices to discuss major incidents, policies, and community policing strategies. Members meet every other month and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences. Applications may be found by visiting https://rentonwa.gov/chiefscouncil and are open to those who live, work, or have a strong connection to Renton (such as through a school or faith-based organization). Terms are a two-year commitment. • The city’s Recreation Division is excited to launch the May to August Let’s Go Guide. Whether you are looking to dive into a new activity, freshen up your fitness goals, or find engaging youth programs, this guide has something for everyone. For more information and to register for your summer fun visit www.rentonwa.gov/letsgo. • The Community and Economic Development Department and Renton Municipal Arts Commission have kicked off the “Paint with a Purpose” program. Artists interested in being part of the program and public agencies, businesses, and property owners located within the city limits are encouraged to apply. For more information and applications visit www.rentonwa.gov/publicart. James Alberson, Jr., Council President Members of the Renton City Council Page 2 of 2 April 24, 2025 • Compost and Amendments the Natural Way, the first of three free gardening classes, will be held Wednesday, May 7 at the Renton Community Center (1715 Maple Valley Hwy.) from 6-7:30 p.m. Explore how to best use compost, amendments, and so-called garden “waste” to meet the nutritional needs of your soil and plants. Classes are sponsored by a partnership between the Public Works Department, Parks & Recreation Department, and Saving Water Partnership. To register visit www.rentonwa.gov/letsgo. • Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All projects are weather permitting and unless otherwise noted, streets will always remain open.  Thursday, May 1 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Lane reduction eastbound South Grady Way near City Hall to accommodate the Parks and Recreation Department’s Forestry Program to conduct maintenance work on a few Ash trees. Traffic control will be in place but some congestion is anticipated and access to the north entrance to the parking structure may be temporarily blocked.  Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2, 8:00am-3:00pm. Burnett Ave S will be closed to thru traffic from S 2nd St to Tobin Ave S. Approved traffic control plans were issued and will be followed, including a detour with flaggers on onsite to assist local traffic. Questions may be directed to Rob Blackburn, 206-379-1489.  Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closure on Rainier Ave N between S 3rd St and NW 3rd Pl for construction work. Approved traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Joe Nerlfi, 425-757-9657.  Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2, 8:00am-3:00pm. Shifting lane closures both east and west on NE Sunset Blvd between Redmond Pl NE to Union Ave NE for utility installation and frontage improvements. Approved traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco, 425-282-2373.  Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closures on Williams Ave S and S Tobin St for construction work. Approved traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Rob Blackburn, 206-379-1489.  On-going Street Closure January 21 through May 22, 2025 (City of Renton Resolution No. 4545). FULL STREET CLOSURE on Houser Way N between Lake Washington Blvd N and Lowe’s Business Access Road in support of WSDOT I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lane project. Approved traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Justin Johnson, 425-902-7102.