Enumclaw council approves e-motorcycle code, budget amendment, gas hedge and settlement agreement

The Enumclaw City Council on July 13 adopted several measures, including a new city code for electric motorcycles, a budget amendment for fiscal 2026, authorization to hedge a portion of the city’s future natural-gas purchases, and a settlement agreement related to a contested mixed-use permit.

The council adopted Ordinance 2839 on second reading to add a new chapter to the Enumclaw Municipal Code governing electric motorcycles. The ordinance was read by the city clerk and committee members reported no objections other than a request that related training be publicized. The council approved the ordinance by voice vote.

Finance Director Kristen Reed presented Ordinance 2841, the first budget amendment for 2026. Reed said she made two small changes between readings: the amendment adds $35,000 for two digital reader boards to be paid from the street fund (an interfund transfer split across funds by the city’s IT allocation practices) and, as drafted, the amendment will bring Fund 35 (the Facilities Fund) below the city’s reserve policy. Reed said staff reviewed the change and the committee recommended approval. The council approved the budget amendment on second reading.

Public Works presented a motion to authorize hedging 25% of expected gas use for summer 2030 at a price not to exceed $3.10 per decatherm and 25% of expected use for winter 2030–31 at $5.65 per decatherm, and to extend agreements with the city’s carrier as needed to execute those contracts. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

City Attorney Joanna summarized a proposed settlement agreement in a disputed mixed-use permit matter involving QMC (Cortera/QMC) and neighboring property owner David Grampa. Joanna said QMC and Grampa have reached a signed agreement and that city staff had reviewed it; she stated the settlement contains no monetary obligations for the city and recommended council approval. The council entered a brief executive session to consult with counsel under the cited state statute and afterward voted to authorize the mayor to execute the settlement.

The council approved the consent agenda and accepted routine minutes earlier in the meeting. No formal roll-call vote tallies were read into the record for the measures; all actions were taken by voice vote and recorded as passing.

What’s next: The council’s committee calendar includes additional review of solicitors’ regulations and a planned CED webinar on a chip-program grant before the next CED meeting on July 27. The city clerk noted a public hearing on Ordinance 2842 (co-living) scheduled for July 27 at 7 p.m.