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HomeMy WebLinkAbout050426 Administrative Report DATE: April 30, 2026 TO: Ruth Pérez, Council President Members of the Renton City Council FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report • Renton River Days is turning 40! Mark your calendars now for a full weekend of festivities July 24-26. Events will take place at Liberty Park, the Renton Community Center, Cedar River Park, Coulon, and other locations. The festival will include annual favorite traditions and new events such as River Nights in Downtown Renton and a pickleball tournament. Admission to all events is free! Watch for more information soon at www.rentonwa.gov/riverdays. • As we get closer to summer, the City of Renton is actively recruiting for summer supplemental positions. This is a great first step into the labor force for those 16 and older who are looking to learn a skill, meet new people, earn competitive wages, and work towards improving the Renton Community. For more information and to apply, please visit www.rentonwa.gov/careers. • May 3–9 is Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. We recognize and appreciate the essential role our City Clerk’s Office plays in ensuring transparency in our operations for the community and in serving all aspects of our organization. We also extend our congratulations to our Public Disclosure Program Manager and Deputy City Clerk, Melissa McCain, on receiving the 2026 Washington Municipal Clerks Association Inspiration Award. This award honors individuals who have made a significant impact on the Association or a WMCA member within the past year. • The City of Renton is preparing the 2027–2028 biennial budget, which guides the services we provide, and community input is essential. Our community-wide budget survey is available through May 13 and can be accessed at rentonwa.gov/budgetsurvey. Some residents may have already received an email or text from our research partner, ReconMR, to participate in the survey and we appreciate the feedback we have received. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Russian. • 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 4 through Friday, May 8, 7:00am-4:00pm. Road closure on SE 5th St from Maple Valley Highway to east of SE 6th St for construction work. Approved traffic control Ruth Pérez, Council President Members of the Renton City Council Page 2 of 2 April 30, 2026 plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Casey Grant, 206-532-4380.  Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, 7:00am-4:00pm. Road closure on SE 6th St at the intersection of SE 5th St for construction work. Approved traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Casey Grant, 206-532-4380.  Tuesday, May 5 through Thursday, May 7, 7:00am-4:00pm. West bound lane closure on SW 39th St from Lind Ave SW for asphalt repairs. Questions may be directed to Public Works Shops, 425-430-7400.  Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, 8:00am-4:00pm. Road closure on 122nd 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 and flaggers to assist with local traffic and pedestrians. Questions may be directed to Rob Blackburn,  206-379-1489.  Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, 8:00am-4:00pm. Road closure on 123rd 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 and flaggers to assist with local traffic and pedestrians. Questions may be directed to Rob Blackburn,  206-379-1489.  Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, 8:00am-4:00pm. Road closure on 124th 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 and flaggers to assist with local traffic and pedestrians. Questions may be directed to Rob Blackburn,  206-379-1489.  Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, 8:00am-4:00pm. Road closure on SE 172nd St between 121st Ave SE and 125th Pl 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, May 4 through Friday, May 8, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closure on SE Carr Rd at 106th Pl SE for construction work. Approved traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco, 425- 282-2373.  Houser Way N. On-going Street Closure through May 15, 2026 (City of Renton Resolution No. 4571) FULL STREET CLOSURE on Houser Way N between Lake Washington Blvd N and Lowe’s business access road in support of the I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes (ETL) project.