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Mayor’s Office
Memorandum
DATE: May 1, 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 Equity Commission will resume its regular meetings Tuesday, May 13 at
5:30 p.m. in the Renton City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting agenda
includes election of new officers and discussion about the Commission’s 2025
work plan.
• The Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with Cascade Cycling Club to
promote cycling as a sustainable and healthy transportation option. Stop by the
Celebration Station on Bike Everywhere Day, Wednesday, May 14 between 6-10
a.m. on the Cedar River Trail at Logan Avenue North. Look for the pop-up tent will
be located at the south end of the Renton Memorial Stadium parking lot.
• The 10th Annual Renton Career Fair will be held Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday,
May 15 from 3-6 p.m. at Renton Technical College (3000 NE 4th Street; Renton).
Wednesday will feature all industries except healthcare and Thursday’s event will
focus only on careers in the healthcare field. For more information and to register
visit www.rentonwa.gov/Events-Meetings/All-City-Events-Meetings-
Calendar/Tenth-Annual-Renton-Career-Fair.
• The Renton Police Department Animal Control team is partnering with Eastside
Veterinary Associates to host the second pet adoption event Saturday, May 17
from 1-4 p.m. at Eastside Veterinary Associates (1700 NE 44th Street). All pets are
fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Adoption fees will be 50%
off ($50 for dogs and $25 for cats). Visit https://www.24petconnect.com and enter
your zip code and shelter Renton Police Department to view some of the pets
available for adoption.
• Visit the first Safety Fest sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department,
Saturday, May 17 between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Renton Community Center (1715
Maple Valley Hwy). Talk with experts, see safety demonstrations, a bike rodeo,
and enjoy food trucks. The event will offer giveaways like bike helmets, life
jackets, first aid kits, and more.
James Alberson, Jr., Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
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May 7, 2025
• Help us get ready for the 2025 River Days event. We are now accepting
applications for food and bazaar vendors, parade participants, and the chalk art
competition. Visit rentonwa.gov/riverdays to submit your application now.
• 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.
Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closure
on Burnett Ave S from the Cedar River to S 2nd Street for construction work. Approved
traffic control plans were issued and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Rob
Blackburn, 206-379-1489.
Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closure
on Rainier Ave N between SW Victoria 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, May 12 through Friday, May 16, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closure
on Ripley Lane N for construction work. Approved traffic control plans were issued for
all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Tom Main, 206-999-1833.
Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, 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, May 12 through Friday, May 16, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closure
on Williams Ave S from the Cedar River to S 2nd Street 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.