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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Report Mayor’s Office Memorandum DATE: September 26, 2022 TO: Ryan McIrvin, Council President Members of Renton City Council FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report • The Recreation Division will host its fourth annual Age-Friendly Renton Senior Resource Expo on Friday, September 30, from 9am to 1pm at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave N. At this free event, over 40 organizations will be offering valuable resources and workshops. Costco will provide free flu shots to guests showing proof of insurance; Renton Regional Fire Authority will conduct free blood pressure checks; and Renton Police Department will host their popular Coffee with a Cop, covering crime prevention, patrol services, and community outreach programs. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome. Visit the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center webpage for more information and to register, or call 425-430- 6633. • Come celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, October 5, 10am-12pm at Renton Chamber of Commerce, 625 S. 4th St. There will be representatives from Renton Police Department at the event to answer any questions you have related to crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigations, recruitment, or community programs and services that are available to the community of Renton. • South King County Valley Police Agencies (Renton, Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Tukwila, Port of Seattle) are hosting their first Diversity in Law Enforcement: Career Workshop on Saturday, November 5, 8:15am to 3:30pm. This free workshop aims to address the real and perceived barriers of those seeking a career in law enforcement and provide strategies to navigate the hiring process successfully. The agencies are committed to recruiting participants who reflect the diversity of South King County, such as people who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, women, bilingual individuals, and those with no prior law enforcement experience. Please register at rentonwa.gov/valleypolicecareers. Registration is required and you must be at least 18 years old to attend. A confirmation email with the workshop location will be sent to registrants. Questions should be directed to valleypolicecareers@rentonwa.gov Ryan McIrvin, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 2 of 2 September 26, 2022 • Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, road closures, and I-405 work 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:  Bronson Way bridge  Monday, September 26 through Friday, September 30, 8:30am to 3:00 pm. Intermittent lane closure on NE 12th Street at Jefferson Ave NE for utility installation. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco, 425-282-2373.  Tuesday, September 27 through Thursday, September 29, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Local access only between 2312 NE 10th Pl and 2404 NE 10th Pl due to asphalt repairs. Flaggers will be directing traffic.  Tuesday, September 27 through Friday, September 30, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Alternating lane closures on Taylor Pl NW for grinding and paving activities, between Renton Ave S and Stevens Ave NW.  On-going Bronson Way Bridge Closure through November 3, 2022 (Phase I). FULL BRIDGE CLOSURE to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for a seismic upgrade. Project information and updates are available on our website.  On-going Street Closure through October 4, 2023 (City of Renton Resolution No. 4446). FULL STREET CLOSURE on Sunset Lane NE between NE 10th Street and Harrington Place NE in support of the Solera Development Project (LUA20-000305). Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco, 425-282-2373.