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Mill Creek City Council approves $140,000 settlement to resolve grievance, EEOC charge
Summary
In a 6-0 vote Aug. 19, the Mill Creek City Council approved a resolution authorizing a settlement that will dismiss a labor grievance and an EEOC complaint brought by the city’s former manager and provide a $140,000 payment, with $50,000 of that covered by the WCIA.
The Mill Creek City Council voted 6-0 Aug. 19 to adopt a resolution approving a settlement that will resolve a labor grievance and a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint filed by the city’s former manager.
City Attorney Grant told the council the former manager separated from employment in June and filed two actions: a grievance that proceeded to arbitration and a complaint with the EEOC. "The parties were able to engage in settlement negotiations, which resulted in the development of a settlement agreement whereby all of Mr. Sokoleski's claims would be dismissed in both actions," Grant said. The agreement calls for a $140,000 payment, of which $50,000 will be contributed by the WCIA.
The settlement was described in the agenda memorandum as a full and final resolution of the matters and as a CR2A agreement included as Exhibit A to the resolution. Grant said staff, the city manager, and the deputy city manager recommended approval. He also said the final formal agreement will incorporate the terms outlined in the CR2A agreement and will be reviewed by the city attorney before the city manager signs it on the council's behalf.
Councilmember Paddock moved to adopt the resolution; another councilmember seconded. With Councilmember Duque joining the meeting before the vote, the council approved the motion 6-0. There was no recorded substantive discussion or public comment on the item during the special meeting.
The resolution and the attached settlement agreement conclude the arbitration and the EEOC matter described at the meeting. The council did not direct additional investigations, and staff indicated the legal review and signature steps will follow the council's approval. The council adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
