Council approves two executive‑session settlements; motions approved in open session

After an executive session on litigation and economic development matters, the council returned to open session and approved two settlement motions recorded in the public minutes on May 20.

The first motion, moved in chambers by an unnamed councilmember, was "that we approve the settlement with Sierra Cedar as discussed in executive session." The motion was seconded and the mayor called for the vote. The public transcript records affirmation of the motion but does not include a roll‑call vote or a numerical tally in the recorded sequence.

The second motion was introduced by Councilman Phillips who moved "that we approve the $3.80 settlement agreement discussed in chambers regarding the Cannon Beach project." The motion was seconded, the mayor called for the vote and the motion was approved; again the transcript does not record a roll‑call tally.

Why it matters: Settlements concluded in executive session and approved in open session can conclude pending litigation or economic development disputes and may have budgetary or contractual implications. The transcript records the motions and that they passed but does not include votes by member name or a numerical roll call.

Ending: Minutes should reflect the council’s open‑session action to approve the two settlement agreements; staff did not provide further details in the public record during the meeting about settlement amounts or specific terms beyond the motion language.