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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Report Mayor’s Office Memorandum DATE: May 23, 2022 TO: Ryan McIrvin, Council President Members of Renton City Council FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report • Construction for the Cascade Park Playground Replacement project began today, May 23, with completion scheduled for mid-July 2022. The project will expand the playground and relocate it to an area with better drainage and more visibility from 126th Avenue SW. Cascade Park will remain open, but the work area including the existing playground, new play area, and a portion of the paved drive off of 126th Avenue SW will be closed to the public during construction. Additional information can be found at rentonwa.gov/currentprojects and questions may be directed to Betsy Severtsen: 425-757-6657. • On Wednesday, June 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm is the Annual Scout Night, hosted by Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) and Renton Police Department (RPD) at Fire Station 14. All scouting groups within Renton Service areas (through 5th grade) are invited to join us for this free event. There will be learning stations for home safety, basic first aid, fire and law enforcement careers and more. In addition, scouts can bring canned goods and/or a monetary donation for a local food bank. Pre-registration is required: www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-scout-night-at-the-fire-station-tickets- 318958211597 • Renton PD is partnering with Renton Regional Fire Authority to offer our first Senior Public Safety Academy on Thursdays, June 2 through July 7, from 9:00-10:30 am at the Senior Activity Center. The 6-week program offers older adults (ages 50 and up) the chance to learn more about public safety through educational presentations and fun interactive activities. Topics include Police and Fire Operations, 911 dispatch, current scams and fraud prevention, home safety, police K9 Unit, and more. Activities will include Bingo with the Chiefs, Safety Trivia, and Coffee with a Cop & Firefighter. Space is limited, register today with course #10719 at rentonwa.gov/register • The City of Renton, in partnership with Renton Technical College and Renton Chamber of Commerce, will host the Renton Career Fair on Friday, June 3, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Renton Technical College Cafeteria, Roberts Campus Center (Building I), 3000 NE 4th St. There will 55+ organizations who are hiring and admission is free. Also Ryan McIrvin, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 2 of 3 May 23, 2022 take advantage of a drop-in zoom Resume Help workshop on May 31 and June 1, 3:00 to 4:00 pm, rtcedu.zoom.us/j/84434709990, Meeting ID: 844 3470 9990, Passcode: 499917. For more information on the fair and to register, go to gorenton.com/renton- career-fair • Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation at “Coffee with a Cop” on June 8 at The Rose Gift House & Coffee, 226 Main Ave S, from 10 am to noon. Representatives from the Renton Police department will be available to answer your questions about crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigations, recruitment or community programs, and services that are available to the Renton community. • Solid Waste Utility’s second event in their series of three mini Recycle events will be on Saturday, June 11, from 10 am to 2 pm at Renton Technical College north parking lot, NE 6th Place & Monroe Avenue NE. Bring mattresses, cardboard and vehicle tires for recycling. The first event on May 7 served approximately 315 participants and prevented over 10 tons of scrap metal and 790 pounds of Styrofoam™ from going to landfill disposal. In addition, 87 pounds of food were donated by Recycle Event participants to The Salvation Army Food Bank. • 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, May 23 through Friday, May 27, 7:00 am to 2:30 pm. Single intermittent lane closures on the southernmost eastbound lane on NE Sunset Boulevard between Aberdeen Ave NE overpass and Harrington Avenue NE due to utility construction. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco, 425-282-2373.  Monday, May 23 through Friday, May 27, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Intermittent lane closures on Logan Avenue N just south of N 8th Street due to roadway construction. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco, 425-282-2373.  Monday, May 23 through Friday, May 27, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Intermittent lane closures on N 8th Street between Logan Avenue N and Park Avenue N due to roadway construction. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco, 425-282-2373.  Monday, May 23 through Friday, May 27, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Intermittent lane closures in both directions of Duvall Avenue NE between NE 12th Street and NE Sunset Blvd due to utility construction. Questions may be directed to Tom Main, 206-999-1833.  Tuesday, May 24 through Thursday, May 26, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Asphalt repairs on Talbot Road S. between S. 45th and S. 55th St, weather permitting. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic. Ryan McIrvin, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 3 of 3 May 23, 2022  Duvall Avenue NE Project. Long term double lane closure on the west side of Duvall Ave NE between NE 9th Street and Sunset Boulevard for road construction. One lane of traffic will be provided in each direction, tentative through August 29.  Downtown Utility Improvement Project. Pavement restoration of S. 3rd Street into the intersection with Rainier has been delayed until early June due to weather concerns and scheduling. Expect intermittent lane closures, parking restrictions and detours as the contractor moves around the downtown core finishing up work. Additional information can be found at rentonwa.gov/duip.  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.