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Council authorizes mayor to sign settlement agreement in pending land‑use appeal
Summary
After a brief executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i), the council approved Resolution 1883 authorizing the mayor to enter a settlement agreement between the city, the developer (referred to in the record as QMC / Quartera / Cortera) and neighboring property owner David Grampa; city attorney said the agreement contains no monetary obligations by the city.
City Attorney Joanna summarized a proposed settlement agreement related to a mixed‑use development originally permitted by the city and subsequently appealed by multiple parties. She said two appeals were dismissed for insufficiency and one appeal by neighbor David Grampa remained pending; the developer and Mr. Grampa reached a settlement and have signed the agreement.
"QMC, Cortera, and Mr. Grampa have reached that agreement in that matter today, and both have signed the agreement," Joanna said. She told council city staff and city attorneys reviewed the settlement and that, as drafted, the agreement imposes no monetary obligations on the city. Joanna requested authority to discuss the matter in executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) to consult with legal counsel on litigation.
Council held a 10‑minute executive session and then returned to vote. A motion to approve Resolution 1883 and authorize the mayor to execute the settlement agreement passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: The settlement resolves a pending land‑use appeal and authorizes a city signature while city staff reported no anticipated monetary cost to the city; the agreement’s terms and any subsequent permit actions may affect the project and neighboring property rights.
