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Council authorizes mayor to sign settlement agreement in appealed mixed‑use project
Summary
City Attorney Joanna told council that developer QMC/Cortera and neighboring property owner David Grampa have reached a settlement, that the agreement contains no monetary obligations for the city, and the council voted to authorize the mayor to sign Resolution 1883 after a brief executive session.
The council voted to authorize the mayor to enter into a settlement agreement related to a appealed mixed‑use project.
City Attorney Joanna summarized the procedural history: QMC (also referenced as Cortera in staff remarks) applied for permits that were approved by the city and then appealed by three parties; two appeals were dismissed and the appeal by neighbor David Grampa remained. Joanna reported that QMC/Cortera and Mr. Grampa signed a settlement agreement and that city staff had negotiated to the extent the city could agree. She emphasized the agreement contains no monetary obligations for the city and recommended council approve authorizing the mayor to sign.
Council entered a 10‑minute executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation with legal counsel and returned to the chamber, after which the council moved, seconded and passed Resolution 1883 to authorize the mayor to execute the settlement agreement.
