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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Report EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: May 10, 2021 TO: Randy Corman, Council President Members of Renton City Council FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report • Parking lot striping work will take place at the Renton Community Center and along the Cedar River Trail on May 11-13. For your safety, please follow directions on any posted signage. For more information, contact Community Services Parks and Trails Division at 425-430-6600. • Picnic shelters at all Renton parks remain closed until COVID-19 protocols allow for larger gatherings. In the meantime, though not reservable for exclusive use, open areas of parks and trails are available for picnicking every day. Look for updates about park amenities on the Parks and Trails webpage at rentonwa.gov/parks or call 425-430-6600. • The City of Renton's Recreation and Neighborhoods Division is proud to announce the return of Summer Day Camps in 2021! Registration is open now, so sign up soon! Free, virtual programming also continues this week with two special features. Summer Day Camps will begin on the week of June 21, 2021. For Summer 2021, we will be operating under a significantly modified capacity as well as adhering to all the current phased re-opening guidelines set by the State of Washington. Age-Friendly Renton Virtual Talks continue Tuesday, May 11, 2-3pm. Meet the dynamic staff team behind Renton’s popular Farmers Market. For 20+ seasons, every Tuesday from June through September in downtown Renton, you’ll find fresh fruit and produce, flowers, and specialty items such as breads, honey, wine, and craft hard ciders. Learn how the staff and long-time Farmers Market volunteer team adapted for 2020 and what’s ahead for 2021, including new ideas and how to get involved. Go Beyond the Stage on Wednesday, May 12, 7-8pm. Hear from Key to Change Founder Dr. Quinton Morris (graduate of Renton High School!), and delight in virtual performances by students. Key to Change, a 501c3 nonprofit, serves racially and economically diverse students in South King County, and focuses on providing youth with access to world-class music education, mentorship, and leadership skills that propel them to lifetime success. Randy Corman, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 2 of 2 May 10, 2021 For more information and to register for Recreation & Neighborhoods Division programming, visit rentonwa.gov/recreation or rentonwa.gov/register. • Join Renton’s Solid Waste Utility, Republic Services, and Styro Recycle on Saturday, May 15 to recycle your scrap metal and expanded polystyrene including Styrofoam. This year’s mini-event will be held at Renton Technical College’s north parking lot, at NE 6th Place and Monroe Avenue NE. Masks are required for entry. For more information, please visit rentonwa.gov/springrecycle. • 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:  Tuesday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 12. Maintenance crews will be conducting asphalt repairs along NE 10th Street at Edmonds Avenue NE. Flaggers will be onsite as needed to maintain traffic flow.  Ongoing Trail Closure through May 2021. Ripley Lane North Trail closure just north of the VMAC and the trailhead going north in support the WSDOT I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Questions may be directed to Justin Johnson at 425-902-7172.  Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South Conversion Project: Impacts to traffic will continue throughout this area between South 2nd Street and South 3rd Street. Please visit the project webpage at https://rentonwa.gov/ww for more information.  Downtown Utility Improvement Project: The Downtown Utility Improvement Project requires several roadway closures and detours between now and project completion in 2022. For more information on current upcoming road closures and traffic impacts or to sign up for email or text alerts, visit the project website at https://rentonwa.gov/duip.