2005/11/16 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

November 16,2005 Security's Office of Domestic Preparedness for the distribution of preparedness equipment. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING—NORTH MARINA REDEVELOPMENT President Krell opened a public hearing regarding a proposed resolution amending Resolution No.5382,and amending Exhibit C of Resolution No. 5382,the development agreement for the Port of Everett North Marina Redevelopment Planned Development Overlay Zone. President Krell stated that it is important that the public hearing is not only fair in fact but fair in appearance. She requested that each council member disclose whether or not they attended the story pole demonstration on October 8.2005,or if they otherwise viewed the story pole. Council Members Krell, Olson, Hatlae, Gipson. Nielsen, Stonecipher and Overstreet each disclosed that they had either attended the demonstration or viewed the story pole.Council Member Gipson also disclosed that he had discussed them as part of a conversation during his campaign for Mayor and had stated his position. President Krell questioned whether any council members knew of any real or potential conflict or concern with this matter that would cause that member to avoid participation in this hearing. Council Member Overstreet requested that the City Attorney review the criteria for making that decision.City Attorney Iles staled that it is based on whether or not the council members have had any ex parte contacts regarding the merits of the proposal and,if so,whether the council member is still able to maintain a fair and objective view of the matter. Council Member Overstreet stated that he had recused himself from the previous meeting regarding this matter due to concern that the public would feel that his decision would be biased. He remarked that even though he feels that he could be fair and objective in considering this 382