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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Report EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: June 15, 2020 TO: Ruth Pérez, Council President Members of Renton City Council FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor SUBJECT: Administrative Report  City staff understands that walking and being outside are essential activities for mental and physical wellbeing during this unusual time. Using the Governor’s Safe Start phased approach as a guide, King County has met criteria for Phase 1.5; outdoor recreation is operating at Phase 2 and groups up to five people may gather safely. Park amenities will reopen as Safe Start thresholds allow; these decisions will also consider available resources to manage park activities. o Tennis and pickleball courts are open o Swim beaches at Coulon and Kennydale Beach Parks will not be guarded this year and warning signs will be posted in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese o All vehicle and pedestrian park gates will open on Monday, June 15, including the north and south pedestrian gates at Coulon Park o Kennydale Beach Park will open on Friday, June 19 o Meadow Crest Park will remain closed until later phases o All picnic shelters will remain closed for the season o The Boat Launch facility at Coulon Park is open o Only foot traffic is permitted on the narrow trails at Coulon Park – no bicycles, skateboards, or roller blades o With the exception of service animals, dogs are not allowed at Coulon or Kennydale Beach Parks. At all other city parks and trails, dogs are allowed on 6’ leashes o Cedar River Dog Park is an off-leash site located along the Cedar River Trail and across from the Renton Community Center at 1500 Houser Way o For your safety, follow directions on all posted signage Park Rules and Regulations (RMC 2-9-8) and Share the Trail brochure information is located on the Parks and Trails Division web page: rentonwa.gov/parks. Do not use parks or trails if you are sick or not feeling well. Ruth Pérez, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 2 of 3 June 15, 2020 Observe CDC minimum recommended physical distance of 6 feet between each other; wear a face covering if not able to distance 6 feet. Call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency, or call the police non-emergency line at 425- 235-2121 to report unwanted behavior. Comments, suggestions, and questions are welcome.  On Wednesday, June 17, the WSDOT I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project construction of 2.5 miles of paved King County Eastrail will begin. This trail work is a joint effort of WSDOT and King County Parks, and is being performed by the project’s contractor, Flatiron-Lane Joint Venture. A public online open house describing the project will be launched on June 17 and will run through June 26 at eastrail.participate.online. On June 22, trail segment one (Ripley Lane to Hazelwood Lane) will close for construction until mid-September. The Lake Washington Loop Trail which parallels this section will remain open for use. Signs will be placed on the trail by June 16 to notify trail users of the upcoming closure. King County Parks is working closely with WSDOT to ensure neighbors and the trail community are aware of this construction timeline. For more information: WSDOT project office: 425-456-8624 or I405SR167Program@wsdot.wa.gov King County Parks: Eastrail@kingcounty.gov 24/7 construction hotline: 425-818-0161  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. Preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures will be at the following locations:  Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Southbound lane shift into the center two-way left turn lane on Talbot Road South at 4827 Talbot Road South due to utility construction. Questions may be directed to Joel McCann at 425-757-9595.  Monday, June 15 through Sunday, June 21. Road closure on South 14th Street between Smithers Avenue South and Davis Avenue South for utility construction. Questions may be directed to Justin Johnson at 425-902-7102. Ruth Pérez, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 3 of 3 June 15, 2020  Tuesday, June 16 through Thursday, June 18, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Street maintenance crews will be conducting asphalt repairs in North Renton along Garden Avenue North at North 6th Street. Expect intermittent lane transitions and closures in all directions traveling through this intersection.  Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, June 19, 10:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m . The southbound off-ramp from I-405 to Lake Washington Boulevard/Northeast 44th Street will be closed to support the WSDOT I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. A signed detour will be in place. Questions may be directed to Justin Johnson at 425-902-7102, or Kip Braaten at 425-757-9809.