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Sunnyside City Council approves settlement and release agreement with Tim Hall over public-records request
Summary
The Sunnyside City Council voted to authorize the city manager to sign a settlement and release agreement resolving a public-records request by Tim Hall. The motion passed 6–1.
The Sunnyside City Council voted to approve and authorize the city manager to sign a settlement and release agreement with Tim Hall resolving a public-records request. Councilor Hancock moved to approve the settlement and release agreement; Councilor Ripley seconded.
The council took the vote after a brief public-meeting discussion that followed an executive session held under state open-meetings law. The motion passed with six council members voting yes and one voting no. The transcript records a roll call that included affirmative votes by Councilor Hart, Councilor Vasquez, Councilor Ripley, Councilor Hancock, Councilor Provosto and the mayor; the deputy mayor voted no. No dollar amount or other financial terms of the settlement were specified during the public meeting.
Council members recorded the item on the agenda as a “settlement and release agreement.” The council authorized the city manager to execute the agreement on the city’s behalf; the motion as made and seconded specifically delegated signature authority to the city manager.
The item followed an executive-session discussion the council said was held under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and RCW 42.30.110(1)(g), with reference to RCW 42.30.140(4) regarding public discussion of personnel matters. The transcript does not record details of the agreement’s terms or the amount, and no council member stated financial figures in open session.
The council moved on to a separate personnel resolution after recording the vote.
