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Council approves settlement agreement related to mixed‑use development after executive session
Summary
City Attorney Joanna reported that developer QMC/Cortera and neighbor David Grampa reached a settlement in an appeal of mixed‑use permits; the council entered executive session to discuss litigation, then authorized the mayor to sign Resolution 1883 approving the settlement; the attorney said the city did not agree to any monetary concessions.
City Attorney Joanna briefed the council on a pending appeal of approvals for a mixed‑use development by developer (referenced as QMC/Cortera) that had been appealed by multiple parties, including neighbor David Grampa.
Joanna told councilors two parties’ appeals had been dismissed and that Grampa’s appeal remained active. She said the developer and Grampa reached a settlement and asked the council to authorize the city to enter into the agreement; she told the council that the agreement, as reviewed by city staff, did not require any monetary payment by the city.
Council then recessed into a 10‑minute executive session under the RCW subsection cited (transcript reference) to discuss litigation with legal counsel. After the executive session the council returned, moved to approve Resolution 1883 authorizing the mayor to execute the settlement agreement, and adopted the resolution by voice vote.
Joanna recommended approval based on staff review and counsel participation in negotiations; the resolution directs the mayor to sign the settlement document.
