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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin ReportEXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: May 6, 2019 TO: Don Persson, Council President Members of Renton City Council FROM: Denis Law, Mayor Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report • SAVE THE DATE — Spring Recycle Day, Saturday, May 11. The Solid Waste Utility will hold its annual spring recycle event in the Renton Technical College north parking lot located at NE 6th Place and Monroe Avenue NE from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During this event, non-perishable food items will also be collected for the Renton Food Bank. For more information, including a list of acceptable and unacceptable materials, please visit our website at rentonwa.gov/springrecycle, or contact the Solid Waste Utility at 425-430-7398. • Come learn bike skills, safety information, and maintenance tips at the Bike Rodeo & Family Safety Fair on May 11 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Highlands Neighborhood Center. This event is for children ages four to 12; the rodeo is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit rentonwa.gov/recreation. • As the summer season approaches, these friendly reminders are meant to help make your outdoor experience more enjoyable for you 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, rentonwa.gov • Dogs are not allowed at Coulon Memorial Beach Park or Kennydale Beach Park. At all other city parks and trails, dogs are allowed on 6' leashes. • The Cedar River Dog Park is an off -leash site located along the Cedar River Trail and across from the Renton Community Center — 1500 Houser Way. • Pet owners, please obey the 'Scoop Your Poop' law throughout the city. • Obey the reduced speed limits and dismount zones that are posted along the Cedar River Trail. • Trail etiquette for all users is included in the city's Park Rules and Regulations and the Share the Trail brochure. Don Persson, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 2 of 3 May 6, 2019 2. The Community Services Parks and Trails Division webpage includes a directory of parks and trails, trail maps, self -guided walk brochures, picnic shelter rental information, and more! 3. Park Maintenance Staff maintain and improve the city's developed parks and trails, and also act as customer service representatives to the public. 4. Volunteer Trail Rangers patrol the Cedar River Trail and Coulon Park from May to September and serve as goodwill ambassadors by assisting with trail education and reporting unwanted activity. 5. Call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency or to report suspicious or dangerous behavior. 6. Comments, suggestions, and questions are always welcome. Visit the beautiful parks in the City of Renton, including three new playgrounds at Cedar River Trail Park, Thomas Teasdale Park and Tiffany Park, or enjoy the wildlife along the Cedar River Trail. 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/traffic. Preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures will be at the following locations: ✓ Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Single lane closure on 156th Avenue SE between SE 130th Street and SE 132nd Street due to utility construction. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco at 206-282-2373. ✓ Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10. 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. ✓ Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure on East Valley Road between SW 19th Street and Taylor Avenue SW for the 1-405 Direct Connector Project. One lane of East Valley Road will remain open with flaggers directing traffic through the worksite. Questions may be directed to Justin Johnson at 425-430-7291. Don Persson, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 3 of 3 May 6, 2019 ✓ Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Intermittent lane closures between South 132nd Street and South 130th Street for utility construction. Questions may be directed to Pat Miller at 206-794-6162. ✓ Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Northbound single lane closure at the 1200 block and 3400 block of Lake Washington Blvd due to roadway construction. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco at 206- ✓ Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure on Talbot Road South in the vicinity of Valley Medical Hospital related to the construction of the new Medical Office Building. Questions may be directed to Tom Main at 206-999-1833. ✓ Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Single lane closure on South 7th Street between Cedar Avenue South and Renton Avenue SE due to roadway construction. Questions may be directed to Todd Freih at 206- 999-1832. ✓ Monday, May 6 through May 31. Pavement restoration related to the Renton Hill Utility Replacement Project has begun. The project is scheduled to be completed in May, but pavement restoration is dependent on weather conditions. For a proposed schedule and updates on the restoration project, please visit the project webpage at https://rentonwa.gov/cros/one.aspx?portalld=7922741&pageld=11366266. ✓ Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Intermittent single and double lane closures along Logan Avenue North between North 6th Street and near Garden Avenue North in support of the King County Eastside Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation project. Questions may be directed to Pat Miller at 206-794-6162 or Rohini Nair at 425-430-7298. ✓ Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Full road closure on Burnett Avenue North at North 6th Street in support of the King County Eastside Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation project. Both the City of Renton and King County's Wastewater Division have reached out to property owners along the approved detour route and to affected parties providing advanced notification of the proposed road closure and detour route. In addition, notification was provided in the Renton Reporter and signage will be provided in the field prior to roadway closure. Resolution 4378 has been approved by City Council for the roadway closure of Burnett Avenue North. Questions may be directed to Pat Miller at 206-794-6162 or Rohini Nair at 425-430-7298.