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Home My WebLink AboutAdmin Report . * CITY OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT �_�l,,..,..�Renton � M E M O R A N D U M DATE: Aprii 17, 2017 TO: Armondo Pavone, Council President Members of the Renton City Council FROM: Denis Law, Mayor Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report • Interested in working for the City of Renton? There are many full-time and seasonal job opportunities available, including summer jobs with aquatics, parks, golf course, and more! See available positions at https://www.�overnmentiobs.com/careers/rentonwa. • The Spring Shred-a-thon will take place April 29th from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Sam's Club. Find more information about the event at http://rentonwa.�ov/shredathon or contact Stephanie Hynes at shynes@rentonwa.�ov or 425-430-7519. • April is full of many interesting events at the Renton History Museum. Events include a performance from Cryout!, a look at life in a WWII Internment Camp, community conversations, and more. Check out all of the scheduled events at http://www.rentonwa.�ov/livin�jdefault.aspx?id=1332. • New editions of the What's Happening and Golden Opportunities recreation and activities guides are now available! Find the new What's Happening at http://www.rentonwhatshappenin�.com/i/801849-summer-2017 and Golden Opportunities for those 50 and older at http://www.rentonwhatshappenin�.com/i/801801- sprin�-2017. • April is Safe Digging Month! April marks the start of the spring digging season for homeowners, landscapers, and construction companies. Failure to locate underground utilities before digging results in unintentionally hitting underground lines or pipes, leading to penalties, repair costs, inconvenient outages, injury, or even death. Washington's free 811 one-call service notifies the appropriate utility companies of the intent to dig, and the center dispatches professional locators to the site to mark approximate locations of underground lines, safely alerting the dig crew of the danger below. All residents and professional excavators are required by law to call 811 at least two business days before they dig. • Saturdays Only,April 22nd through May 6th, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Department of Ecology and the Don't Drip and Drive Program* are offering free auto leak detection workshops to the public at Renton Technical College. Drivers can learn basic car care and get a free oil * Armondo Pavone,Councii President ` Members of Renton City Council Page 2 April 17,2017 leak inspection at the workshop. Classes are valued at $125 and will cover basic car systems, vital fluids, belts, hoses, filters, and much more. Inspections are conducted by certified automotive instructors. On Earth Day, April 22nd, the workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. Registration is available online at https://fixcarleaks.or�/workshop- events. • Spring is here, and summer is soon to follow! As the weather improves in the Puget Sound region, the City of Renton's parks and trails become more popular. The following friendly reminders are meant to help make your outdoor experience more enjoyable for yourself and those around you: 1. The City of Renton's 'Park Rules and Regulations' (RMC 2-9-8) and 'Share the Trail' brochure information are located on the city's website at www.rentonwa.�ov. Using the Quick Links, click on Living in Renton/Parks. Specific rules to remember which are enforced by the Renton Police Department: -Dogs are not allowed at Coulon Memorial Beach Park or Kennydale Beach Park. All other parks allow dogs on 6' leashes. -The city does have an 'off-leash dog park' located along the Cedar River Trail — 1500 Houser Way (across the river from the Renton Community Center). -Pet owners, please obey the 'Scoop Your Poop' law. -Reduced speed limits and dismount zones are posted along the Cedar River Trail. -Trail etiquette for all users is included in the city's 'Parks Rules and Regulations' and the 'Share the Trail' brochures. 2. Call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency or to report suspicious or dangerous behavior. 3. Also on the Community Services webpage/Quick Links are a Master Park Directory, trail maps, Coulon Interpretive Walk brochure, picnic shelter rental information, the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan, and more! 4. Park Maintenance Staff maintain and improve the city's developed parks and trails, and also act as customer service representatives to the public. Comments, suggestions, and questions are welcome and will be addressed in a timely manner. 5. Volunteer Trail Rangers patrol the Cedar River Trail and Coulon Park from May to September to assist with trail education and report unwanted activity. Visit the beautiful parks in the city of Renton, walk along the beautiful Cedar River Trail, or enjoy natural areas such as the Black River Riparian Forest. You will be amazed at the natural beauty near your own backyard! ° Armondo Pavone,Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 3 April 17, 2017 • Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.govltrafficimpacts. Preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures will be at the following locations: ✓ Monday, April 17th through approximately Tuesday, April 25th. The northbound I-405 on-ramp improvements at NE 30th Street and NE 44th Street project is not yet complete. Construction crews will be on site conducting work in preparation of repaving the affected lanes. More detailed information about upcoming lane closures and restrictions is available tonight on the back table. Questions may be directed to WSDOT Project Manager Mike Askarian at 206-768-5861 or the 24-hour project hotline at 206-440-4368 or visit the project website at http://www.wsdot.wa.�ov/news/2016/11/02/northbound-i-405-ra m p-widen in�- proiect-renton-will-brin�-relief-citv-streets. ✓ Monday, April 17th through Friday, April 21st, 8:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Intermittent lane closures at Lake Washington Blvd just north of Houser Way North/Gene Coulon Park due to grinding and asphalt overlay of the roadway. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco at 425-282-2373. ✓ Monday, April 17th through Friday,April 21st, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Northbound lane closure on Union Avenue NE near NE 27th Place due to utility construction. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco at 425-282-2373. ✓ Monday, April 17th through Friday, April 21st, 8:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure along with alternating traffic due to grinding and asphalt overlay of the roadway for the 116th Avenue SE Sidewalk project. Questions can be directed to Flora Lee at 425-430-7303 or Todd Freih at 206-999-1832. ✓ Monday, April 17th through Friday,April 21st. Northbound and southbound nighttime lane restrictions and closures along SR 167 and I-405 are scheduled this week related to the I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector Project. More detailed information about these restrictions and closures is available tonight on the back table. The information outlines specific dates and time of the closure. Questions may be directed to Craig Smiley, WSDOT I-405/SR 167 Corridor Communications, at 425-456-8624 or visit the project website at https://www.rentonwa.net/help/FacHelp/default.aspx. ✓ Monday, April 17th through Sunday, April 23rd. Road closure on South 14th Street between Smithers Avenue South through Davis Avenue South for utility construction. Open to local access only. Questions may be directed to Patrick DeCaro at 425-207- 6013. Armondo Pavone,Council President ' Members of Renton City Council Page 4 April 17, 2017 ✓ Monday, April 17th through Sunday, April 23rd. The two west lanes on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd will be closed for project improvements while the east lanes will be open for traffic flow. The on-site inspector is Todd Freih, 206-999-1832. ✓ Monday, April 17th through Sunday,April 23rd. Lane closures due to road construction for the 2nd and Main Capital Improvement Project. Questions can be directed to Keith Wooley at 425-430-7318 or Mark Wetherbee at 206-999-1829. ✓ Monday,April 17th through approximately Friday,June 30th. South 2nd Street, east of and adjacent to the intersection of Main Avenue South and South 2nd Street, is tentatively scheduled to close beginning Monday, April 3rd for a period not to exceed two months. A map showing alternative routes through this area is available tonight on the back table. ✓ Monday, April 17th through approximately Friday,July 14th. The intersection of NE 10th Street and Harrington Avenue NE will be closed to accommodate construction of the Sunset Neighborhood Park and surrounding area. A map showing alternative routes through this area is available tonight on the back table. ✓ Monday,April 17th through approximately Friday,July 28th. Complete road closure of Harrington Avenue NE, Sunset Lane NE, and Glennwood Avenue NE for approximately one year to accommodate the Sunset Lane NE Roadway Improvements Project. Detours are in place. Questions may be directed to Keith Woolley at 425-430-7318. ✓ Monday, April 17th through Friday, September 29th. Full road closure on Harrington between Sunset Lane NE and Harrington Avenue NE as well as a full road closure on Harrington Avenue NE between NE 10th Street and Sunset Lane NE will be in place as part of the Sunset Lane Capital Improvement Project. Questions can be directed to Keith Wooley at 425-430-7318 or Mark Wetherbee at 206-999-1829.