Council authorizes settlement with developer; enters brief executive session

Council authorized a settlement agreement between the developer (referred to in the record as QMC/Quartera and related entities) and a neighboring property owner identified in the transcript as David Grampa (transcript spellings vary). City Attorney Joanna told the council that two of three appeals were dismissed and that the parties reached a settlement; the city’s role is limited to authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement.

The city entered a 10-minute executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation with legal counsel and returned to the open meeting to vote. The city attorney stated that, based on staff review, the settlement requires no monetary obligations from the city and primarily confirms that certain elements remain within the scope of approved permits. Council voted in favor and authorized the mayor to sign the agreement.

Council asked that staff continue to monitor pending motions in the underlying appeal process and to update the council if outstanding motions require further action. The resolution record in the meeting transcript lists the parties as QMC (also called Quartera in the transcript), Ennequois Holdings LLC, and David Grampa; the transcript contains varying spellings of some parties’ names.