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* August 14, 2023 - 5:30 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Kate
Baldwin, Bob Baggett, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Cheryl Rakes,
and Yolonda Trout-Manuel.
Department directors and staff members present included:Acting
City Attorney Harry Boesche,Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Betz,
Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Senior Project Engineer Matt
Larson, Director of the Office of Equity Brenda Goodson-Moore,
Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Director of
Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Community Development Jeff
Tate, Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber,Arts and
Events Manager Julie Kruger, Director of Human Resources Candis
Martinson, Right-Of-Way Specialist Amber Olds, and City Clerk
Shawn Campbell.
III. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcments, reports or presentations.
V. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 6913 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance granting to MOX Networks, LLC, a Delaware Company, a Franchise for
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Dark Fiber Infrastructure
Director Gaub introduced Specialist Olds who provided Council with an
overview of Ordinance No. 6913 including the proposed additions to the
right of way, the requirements of amending the Franchise Agreement, the
special conditions to the Franchise Agreement and the public hearing
notice.
Council discussed the number of franchises allowed per conduit.
B. Ordinance No. 6916 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6839 and extending the deadline to complete
conditions associated with vacating Right-of-Way of a portion of West Main Street,
East of Lund Road SW, within the City of Auburn, Washington
Specialist Olds provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6916
explaining the Ordinance allows for a second extension of the right-of-way
vacation requirements. She reviewed the requirements of the right-of-way
vacation, the delays in the process that require the second extension, and
that City Staff support the second extension.
Council discussed the number of extensions, staff support of the second
extension, and the impact of the second extension to other City projects.
VI. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Auburn Ave Theater Update (Faber/Martinson) (20 Minutes)
Director Faber, Engineer Larson and Manager Krugger provided Council
with an update of the Auburn Avenue Theater including the background and
history of the Auburn Avenue Theater, the structural damage done to the
Theater, added housing to the downtown core, economic impact to the
downtown area from the Theater, the Theater conceptual spaces, the
connection to the Downtown Infrastructure project, community support for
the project, grant funding and the next steps for the Theater building.
Council discussed lighting, roof green spaces, different design ideas,
parking, working with other theaters, improvements of B Street Plaza, and
accommodations for disabled patrons.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
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APPROVED this 21st day of August, 2023.
JAMES J ' it*, EPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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