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Council authorizes mayor to sign settlement agreement in mixed‑use permit appeal
Summary
City Attorney Joanna told the council that the developer (QMC/Cortera) and appellant David Grampa reached a settlement on appeals of a mixed‑use permit; the city reviewed the agreement (no monetary concessions by the city) and the council authorized the mayor to execute Resolution 1883 after a short executive session.
City Attorney Joanna provided the staff report on Resolution 1883, explaining that developer (referred to as QMC or Cortera in the transcript) and appellant David Grampa reached a settlement related to a mixed‑use permit and appeals of the city's approvals. Joanna said staff had reviewed the agreement, that the terms affecting the city were non‑monetary, and recommended council approval and authorization for the mayor to sign.
Joanna asked the council to enter executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) to consult with legal counsel about litigation to which the city is a party; the council recessed to executive session for about 10 minutes and returned. After the session the council moved to approve Resolution 1883 and authorized the mayor to enter into the settlement agreement by signature; the motion passed by voice vote.
