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DATE: May 14, 2026
TO: Ruth Pérez, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Administrative Report
• Join Chief Administrative Officer Ed VanValey from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, at Four
Generals Brewing (229 Wells Avenue South) and find out What’ Brewing in Renton! This is the
perfect opportunity to ask questions, find out about upcoming events, connect with city
leadership, and your community. The event is free and open to all ages.
• The City of Renton, in partnership with Renton Technical College, Renton Chamber of
Commerce, and the Renton School District, is proud to host the 11th Annual Renton Career Fair.
The event will be held Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 from 3-6 p.m. at Renton
Technical College (3000 NE 4th Street). Wednesday’s Career Fair will feature employers from all
industries except healthcare, while Thursday’s event will be dedicated strictly to the healthcare
profession. For more information and to register for this free event visit
rentonwa.gov/rentoncareerfair.
• Learn the best plants and watering techniques for gardening in pots in Western Washington and
enroll in Container Gardening Dos and Don’ts Virtual Class, Thursday, May 21 from 6-7:30 p.m.
For more information and to register for this free event visit
rentonwa.gov/containergardeningclass. Attendees must be 18+ to register.
• Join us Monday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park (1000 South 3rd Street) for the
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. This is an opportunity to reflect, remember, and honor those
who served in the U.S. Military in the shadow of the Veteran’s Memorial Wall bearing the names
of our local community heros. For more information, including parking, visit
www.rentonwa.gov/events.
• The Renton Farmers Market returns to Piazza Park (South 3rd Street & Logan Avenue South)
Tuesday, June 2 for its 25th season. The market will be open weekly on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.
through September 29. For more information and to check out the list of vendors visit
www.rentonfarmersmarket.com/vendors.
• 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.
Ruth Pérez, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
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May 14, 2026
Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 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 plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed
to Casey Grant, 206-532-4380.
Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 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 19 through Thursday, May 21, 7:00am-4:00pm. Intermittent lane
closures on SW 39th St from Lind Ave SW for asphalt repairs. Questions may be directed
to Public Works Shops, 425-430-7400.
Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 8:00am-3:00pm. Road closure on 158th Ave
SE at NE 4th St and intermittent lane closure on NE 4th St/SE 128th St for utility work.
Approved traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions
may be directed to Pat Decaro, 425-207-6013.
Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 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.