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Council approves e‑motorcycle code, 2026 budget amendment and settlement; authorizes gas‑hedge purchases
Summary
The Eden Plus City Council approved Ordinance 2839 (electric motorcycles code), Ordinance 2841 (2026 budget amendment), authorized a gas‑hedging plan (25% for summer 2030 and 25% for winter 2030–31), and approved Resolution 1883, a settlement agreement with developer QMC and neighbor David Grampa after a brief executive session.
At its July 13 meeting the Eden Plus City Council voted on several formal actions: a code change for electric motorcycles, a budget amendment, authorization to hedge natural‑gas purchases, and authorization to enter a settlement agreement.
Ordinance 2839: City clerk read Ordinance 2839 “relating to the use and operation of electric motorcycles” and stated it adopts a new chapter 10.42 into the Enumclaw city code. Police Commander Tony Ryan gave a staff report; the committee requested that training be publicized. Council moved, seconded and approved the ordinance on its second reading.
Ordinance 2841 (2026 budget amendment): Finance Director Kristen Reed summarized the second reading of the first 2026 budget amendment, noting a $35,000 addition to fund two digital reader boards (to be paid from the street fund) and that Fund 35 (Facilities Fund) will fall below the reserve policy as a result. The committee recommended approval; council voted to adopt the ordinance on its second reading.
Gas‑hedge authorization: Public Works presented a motion authorizing the city to hedge 25% of expected gas use for summer 2030 at $3.10 per decatherm (or better) and 25% for winter 2030–31 at $5.65 per decatherm (or better), and to extend agreements with the city’s carrier as needed. The motion was moved and seconded and council voted to approve the hedging authorization.
Resolution 1883 (settlement agreement): City Attorney Joanna reported that developer QMC (also referenced as Cortera) and neighbor David Grampa reached and signed a settlement agreement resolving an appeal of approvals for a mixed‑use project; she stated the agreement imposes no monetary obligations on the city. Council entered a 10‑minute executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation, returned and voted to approve Resolution 1883 authorizing the mayor to execute the settlement.
Votes and outcomes: Each motion and ordinance in the meeting record was approved by voice vote; the transcript records “aye” responses and does not provide a roll‑call tally with named yes/no votes. The consent agenda and minutes were also approved.
Why it matters: The e‑motorcycle ordinance changes city code and may affect local riders and enforcement; the budget amendment reallocates $35,000 from city funds and lowers a facility reserve; the hedging action commits the city to a defined procurement strategy that could limit exposure to future price swings; the settlement resolves pending litigation related to a local development permit.
What to watch next: Implementation steps include publicized training for the e‑motorcycle ordinance, procurement work to execute hedging contracts, and the mayor’s execution of the settlement agreement authorized by Resolution 1883.
