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DATE: November 25, 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
• Get ready for a full weekend of holiday fun! It all begins Friday, December 5 at Coulon Park with
when Santa joins us at Coulon Park at 6:15 p.m. for the opening night of Clam Lights. Get your
photo taken with the Jolly Elf, join a singalong, and enjoy the Parade of Boats and Argosy
Christmas Ship.
The holiday magic continues Saturday at Renton Technical College with Battle of the
Badges Holiday Lights competition. Local public safety agencies, including our very
own Renton Police Department will display their holiday spirit from 5:30 -8 p.m.
Top off your weekend with or without your furry friend at the K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run
and Walk along the Cedar River Trail, Sunday, December 7 at 9:15 a.m. Pre-register by
visiting rentonwa.gov/k9register.
• The Renton Civic Academy is back and accepting applications for the 2026 session.
The free, eight-week program invites residents behind the scenes to learn about the
responsibilities, operations, and decision-making process of City Departments. The
Civic Academy is scheduled for Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m., starting
January 22nd. Seats are limited, apply today. For more information visit
yourvoice.rentonwa.gov/civic-academy.
• 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, December 1 through Friday, December 5, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane
closure on S 3rd St between Morris Ave S and Logan Ave S for construction work. Approve
traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed
to Joel McCann, 425-757-959.
James Alberson, Jr., Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
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November 25, 2025
Monday, December 1 through Friday, December 5, 8:00am-3:00pm. Road closure on 125th
Ave SE between SE 172nd St and SE 168th St for construction work. Approved traffic control
plans were issued for all work and will be followed, including detour and spotters to assist
with local traffic and pedestrians. Questions may be directed to Rob Blackburn, 206-379-
1489
Monday, December 1 through Friday, December 5, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane
closure on SE 172nd St from 122nd Ave SE to 127th Ave SE 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.
Monday, December 1 through Friday, December 5. Intermittent lane closure on Rainier Ave
N between 3rd St and Airport Way 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, December 1 through Friday, December 5, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane
closure on NE Sunset Blvd at Anacortes Ave NE for utility installation. Approved traffic control
plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Pat DeCaro,
425-207-6013.
Monday, December 1 through Friday, December 5, 7:00am-4:00pm. Intermittent lane
closure on Union Ave NE between NE 5th St and NE 7th St for construction work. Approved
traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed
to Piero D’Amore, 206-999-1833.