HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Report EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 24, 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.governmentjobs.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.gov/shredathon or
contact Stephanie Hynes at shynes@rentonwa.gov or 425‐430‐7519.
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.rentonwhatshappening.com/i/801849‐summer‐2017 and Golden
Opportunities for those 50 and older at http://www.rentonwhatshappening.com/i/801801‐
spring‐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.
Saturday, 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 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. Registration is available online at https://fixcarleaks.org/workshop‐events.
Armondo Pavone, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
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April 24, 2017
*The “Don’t Drip and Drive Program” is a regional partnership of local jurisdictions, schools
and repair shops.
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.gov. 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!
Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road
closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/trafficimpacts.
Armondo Pavone, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
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April 24, 2017
Preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures will be at the
following locations:
Monday, April 24th through approximately Friday, April 28th. 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.gov/news/2016/11/02/northbound‐i‐405‐ramp‐widening‐
project‐renton‐will‐bring‐relief‐city‐streets.
Monday, April 24th through Friday, April 28th, 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 24th through Friday, April 28th, 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 24th through Friday, April 28th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional truck
traffic and hauling will occur in the vicinity of Valley Medical Hospital related to the
construction of the new parking garage. Questions may be directed to Tom Main at
206‐999‐1822.
Monday, April 24th through Friday, April 28th. 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.
Wednesday, April 26th through Friday, April 28th. SE 29th Street between 108th
Avenue SE and 109th Avenue SE will be closed so that crews can install a storm line. A
detour will be in place. Questions may be directed to Utility Maintenance Manager
Richard Marshall at 425‐272‐7786.
Friday, April 28th, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. North 8th Street between Houser Way North
and Garden Avenue North will be closed beginning at 6:00 a.m. and remain closed until
at least 6:00 p.m. Please note the road closure could extend beyond that time. BNSF
crews will be repairing the railway panels that cross North 8th Street. Questions may be
Armondo Pavone, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
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April 24, 2017
directed to Street Maintenance Supervisor John Kalmbach at 425‐766‐6183 or Street
Maintenance Manager Patrick Zellner at 425‐766‐6181.
Monday, April 24th through Sunday, April 30th. 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.
Monday, April 24th through Sunday, April 30th. 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 24th through Sunday, April 30th. 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, May 1st through approximately Thursday, May 18th. Intermittent curb lane
closures both eastbound and westbound along SW Sunset Blvd between Oakesdale
Avenue SW and Rainier Avenue South while crews conduct regular sewer line
maintenance. Questions may be directed to Rocky Sittner at 425‐902‐2004.
Monday, April 24th 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 24th 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 24th 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 24th 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.