2001/12/12 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• December 12,2001 President Simpson stated that it is important Nat the City Council members are not only fah in fact,but fair in appearance.He questioned whether any Council ember(mows of a conflict of interest he may have with any of the issues before Nem,or know of any other reason Nat may cause a concern.There was no response. He questioned whether any member of the public bas any objections to his or any Council member's participation on any of the matters before them.There was no response. President Simpson stated that there are many people here today who have strong opinions and beliefs. He remarked that it is the Council's job to fairly and objectively hear from all of you,whatever your beliefs and opinions are,and to respect those beliefs and opinions. City Attorney Solve stated that it has been the custom of the Council to allow three minutes for each person,other than the applicant,to speak on a topic during a public hearing and it is appropriate for the Council N set such time limits on the speakers. The Council has found Nat this is a particularly rNsonable amount of time when there are a large number of speakers.Today mat rule will be followed.However,the Historical Commission will be given five minutes to discuss its recommendations to the Council and the applicant • will be given such time as it requires to make its presenmtton. Paul Roberts,Planning,stated that the Council has before it recommendations from the Everett Historic Commission to deny the waiver of the certificate of appropriamoess which,if granted,would allow the demoti0on of two buildings listed on the Everett Historic Register.They are located on Hewitt Avenue and are known as the Moffatt Building and Stovies Stove Shop.The proposal is to demolish the buildings to build a special events center.Everett City Code states that the waiver of Os certificate of appropriateness is required fora permit to allow demolition of the designated properties. The Commission's roll is to make the recommendation to City Council. It is the Council's job to make a decision.The Council can accept Ns Historical Commission's recommendation to deny the war ,approve Me waiver of appropriateness,modify the recommendation,or take other actions as deemed appropriate.