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Enumclaw council approves e‑motorcycle code, a budget amendment and settlement; authorizes gas‑hedging
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 2839 (electric motorcycles), Ordinance 2841 (2026 budget amendment), adopted Resolution 1883 authorizing a settlement agreement, and authorized gas‑hedging contracts for portions of summer 2030 and winter 2030–31.
At its July 13 meeting, the council approved several formal actions after committee reports and staff briefings.
Ordinance 2839 (second reading) — electric motorcycles: City Clerk Jessica read the ordinance, described as amending Enumclaw’s municipal code to adopt a new chapter on electric motorcycles. Police Commander Tony Ryan provided the staff report; the council noted committee support and asked that training for enforcement be publicized. A motion to adopt Ordinance 2839 on second reading was made and passed by voice vote.
Ordinance 2841 (2026 budget amendment, second reading): Finance Director Kristen Reed summarized changes between readings. Reed said a $35,000 transfer from the street fund was added to purchase two digital reader boards (funded from the street fund with an IT allocation split across funds). She also noted that Fund 35 (Facilities Fund) would fall below the reserve policy under this amendment. The committee recommended approval; the council adopted the budget amendment on second reading by voice vote.
Resolution 1883 (settlement agreement): City Attorney Joanna summarized a settlement among developer QMC (Cortera/QMC) and neighboring property owner David Grampa concerning a mixed‑use project appeal. Joanna said the agreement, already signed by the private parties, contains no monetary obligations for the city and recommended approval. The council recessed for a brief executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to consult with legal counsel and then authorized the mayor to execute the settlement agreement by voice vote.
Gas‑hedging authorization (Public Works motion): The council authorized staff to hedge 25% of expected natural‑gas use for summer 2030 at $3.10 per dekatherm or better and 25% for winter 2030–31 at $5.65 per dekatherm or better, and to extend agreements with their carrier as needed. The motion was moved from Public Works and seconded; it passed on voice vote.
Votes: The actions were approved by voice votes; the meeting record contains aye/no responses but does not list a roll‑call tally for each member. When specific movers or seconders were recorded, the council noted them on the record (e.g., motion to excuse Council member Stanley moved by Council member Martinell).
