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Council authorizes settlement agreement in land‑use appeal; enters brief executive session
Summary
City Attorney Joanna told the council that QMC (Cortera) and neighbor David Grampa reached a signed settlement; the city's review found no monetary obligations for the city. Council entered a 10‑minute executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation and then authorized the mayor to execute Resolution 1883 approving the settlement.
City Attorney Joanna presented Resolution 1883, explaining that QMC (referred to as Cortera/QMC in the staff report) applied for a mixed‑use project whose permits were approved and subsequently appealed by three parties, including neighbor David Grampa. Joanna reported the other two appeals had been dismissed as insufficient and that QMC and Mr. Grampa had reached a signed settlement. She told the council the city's negotiated participation involved no monetary commitments and that staff recommended authorizing the mayor to execute the settlement agreement.
Before acting, the council entered a 10‑minute executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) to consult with legal counsel about pending litigation; after returning, council moved, seconded and approved Resolution 1883 by voice vote, authorizing the mayor to sign the settlement agreement.
