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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Report EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 19, 2021 TO: Randy Corman, Council President Members of Renton City Council FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report • Update from the Parks and Trails Division: o Construction begins in August to retrofit the May Creek Trestle to provide a 12-foot-wide paved trail bridge for the Eastrail. Detour around the site is out to Lake Washington Boulevard North and back onto the trail. For your safety, please follow directions on all posted signage. Email Eastrail@kingcounty.gov with any questions. o Renton Farmers Market continues at Gateway Park each Tuesday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Purchase fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, and more; enjoy crafting in the children’s area and live music provided by Renton’s Municipal Arts Commission. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and matching dollars are also available. See the Renton Farmers Market webpage for more information. • Update from the Parks Planning and Natural Resources Division: o The basketball court at Thomas Teasdale Park is reopened after being demolished and replaced, and with a new mow curb. The new court complements the colors of the adjacent playground that was renovated in 2019. For updated parks and trails information, visit rentonwa.gov/parks or contact Community Services at 425-430-6600. • Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your five to 12-year-olds this summer? Renton Police Department has partnered with Renton Regional Fire Authority to present a five-week Virtual Youth Public Safety Academy. Weekly from Wednesday, July 21 to August 11, the departments will post a video with a link to an activity that your child can complete at their own pace. You can participate in all activities or just the ones that are of interest. On Wednesday, August 18, the last activity will be a virtual Q&A with a police officer and firefighter. It's an excellent opportunity to ask questions and learn about police and fire careers. Please go to the Renton Police Department Facebook page for more information. Randy Corman, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 2 of 2 July 19, 2021 • 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, July 19 through Friday, July 23, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The intersection of Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast and Southeast 76th Street will be controlled by flaggers 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.  Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Possible trucks entering and exiting onto Maple Valley Highway east of 140th Way SE. Questions may be directed to Tom Main at 206-999-1833.  Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Street maintenance crews will conduct asphalt repairs along SE 182nd Street between 112th Avenue SE and 114th Avenue SE. During this time, only local traffic and emergency vehicles will have access to the project area.  Ongoing Trail Closure through Summer 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.  Lake Washington Loop Trail Project, Logan Avenue South and Airport Way. Lane closures continue between now and project completion in late summer/early fall. For more information and project updates, please visit the project webpage at https://rentonwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=9346818.  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.