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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin ReportEXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: January 28, 2019 TO: Don Persson, Council President Members of Renton City Council FROM: Denis Law, Mayor Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report • The Renton Elementary and Middle School Crossings project has been selected for a $555,000 grant. This grant involves multiple crosswalk improvements, including the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at three schools: Sierra Heights Elementary School, McKnight Middle School, and Maplewood Heights Elementary School. • The City of Renton is seeking candidates to serve on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. The board acts in an advisory capacity on matters of particular interest to senior citizens in the Renton community. To apply, download an application from the city's website at rentonwa.gov/bcc or call 425-430-6632 to have one mailed. Applications are also available at the Renton Senior Activity Center. Completed applications should be returned to Debbie Little at the Senior Activity Center or mailed to the Mayor's Office. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on February 15, 2019. • The Public Works Department would like to remind residents to help us prevent local residential street flooding by monitoring catch basins near your home and keeping them clear of leaves and other debris. Street sweepers are dispatched daily to clean up debris along major arterials. Also expect the chance of lowland snow during the winter months. Please remember that during snow and ice events, the department sanders and snow plows are dispatched to keep major arterials drivable. Visit our website at rentonwa.gov/snowroutes to view our snow route maps. It is imperative that motorists do not park or abandon their vehicles within any portion of the traffic lanes. Abandoned vehicles impair snow and ice removal and impact response of emergency vehicles. • The Public Works Department seeks your input during a public open house featuring the Wells Avenue South and Williams Avenue South Conversion Project on Wednesday, January 30 from 3-6 p.m. at the downtown Renton Library located at 100 Mill Avenue South over the Cedar River. The event will be held in the large conference room. This project will construct revisions to convert Wells Avenue South and Williams Avenue South to two-way streets. Questions about the open Don Persson, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 2 of 3 January 28, 2019 house may be directed to the Transportation Division at 425-430-7380. Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. Preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures will be at the following locations: ✓ Monday, January 28 through Wednesday, January 30. Full roadway closure at South 132nd Street for emergency utility work. Detour routes will be in place and advance notification will be provided to immediate surrounding properties. Questions may be directed to Pat Miller at 206-794-6162. ✓ Monday, January 28 through Friday, February 1, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Intermittent lane closures on Renton Avenue South between Mill Avenue South and South 7th Street due to water main replacement for the Renton Hill Utility Replacement Project. Questions may be directed to Andrew Weygandt at 425- 430-7208, or Todd Freih at 206-999-1832. ✓ Monday, January 28 through Friday, February 1, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Intermittent single lane closures within the neighborhood bordered by 116th Avenue SE, 125th Avenue SE, SE 164th Street, and SE 168th Street due to water main replacement work performed by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. Questions may be directed to Patrick DeCaro at 425-207-6013. ✓ Monday, January 28 through Friday, February 1, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Intermittent lane closures on Lake Washington Blvd between North 39th Street and North 40th Street due to roadway construction. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco at 206-282-2373. ✓ Monday, January 28 through Friday, February 1, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Intermittent lane closure at the intersection of Puget Drive SE and 116th Avenue SE due to utility construction. Questions may be directed to Tom Main at 206- 999-1833. ✓ Monday, January 28 through Friday, February 1, 4:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure along southbound Talbot Road South between the northbound I- 405 on -ramp and the southbound 1-405 off -ramp for the 1-405 Direct Connector Project. Questions may be directed to Justin Johnson at 425-430-7291. ✓ Monday, January 28 through Friday, February 1, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Expect intermittent lane closures and traffic delays along Talbot Road South (SR 515) related to the 1-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector Project. In addition, northbound and southbound nighttime lane restrictions and closures along SR 167 and 1-405 are also scheduled this week related to the project. Don Persson, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 3 of 3 January 28, 2019 Questions may be directed to Craig Smiley, WSDOT 1-405/SR 167 Corridor Communications, at 425-456-8624 or visit the project website at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/1405/SR1671CDirectConnector. ✓ Monday, January 28 through October 2019. The Renton Hill Utility Replacement Project is underway with anticipated completion in May 2019. Following completion of the utility project, an overlay of the affected surface streets will be conducted as part of the 2019 overlay project. The overlay is scheduled to be completed prior to October 31, 2019. ✓ Monday, January 28 through February 2019. Road closure on South 14th Street between Smithers Avenue South and Davis Avenue South for utility construction. Questions may be directed to Patrick DeCaro at 425-207-6013.