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Council approves gas-hedging program, adopts electric-motorcycle ordinance, passes budget amendment and authorizes settlement
Summary
At its July 13 meeting, Eden Plus City Council authorized a gas-hedging program, adopted Ordinance 2839 on electric motorcycles, approved the 2026 budget amendment Ordinance 2841, and authorized Resolution 1883 to enter a settlement agreement; all actions passed on voice votes.
The Eden Plus City Council took several formal actions at its July 13 meeting, approving routine and policy items by voice vote.
Gas hedging: The council authorized a gas-hedging approach recommended by Public Works. The motion (mover: Councilmember McClure) directed staff to hedge 25% of expected summer 2030 gas use at $3.10 per dekatherm (or better) and 25% of expected winter 2030–31 use at $5.65 per dekatherm (or better), and to execute or extend agreements with the city's carrier as needed. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Ordinance 2839 (electric motorcycles): The city clerk read Ordinance 2839, described as "An ordinance of the city of Enumclaw, King County, Washington ... adopting a new chapter 10.42 titled electric motorcycles." The Police Commander provided a staff report; committee members asked for publicized training. Councilmember Martineau moved adoption on second reading; the council approved the ordinance by voice vote.
Ordinance 2841 (2026 budget amendment): Finance Director Kristen Reed presented the first budget amendment for 2026, noting an additional $35,000 transfer to pay for two digital reader boards from the street fund and that Fund 35 (Facilities) would fall below reserve policy as a result of the amendment. The committee recommended approval and the council adopted the ordinance on second reading by voice vote.
Resolution 1883 (settlement agreement): City Attorney Joanna reported parties (QMC/Cortera and David Grampa, among others) had reached and signed a settlement; she recommended the city enter the agreement. Council entered a 10-minute executive session under RCW 42.31.10 subsection 1(i) to consult with counsel on litigation matters and afterward voted to authorize the mayor to execute Resolution 1883.
Other formal actions: The council approved the consent agenda and minutes from the June 22 meeting and moved to excuse Councilmember Stanley (paternity leave). The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Vote notes: All votes reported in the transcript were voice votes; the record in the meeting transcript shows motions made, seconds and unanimous or voice approval but does not include a roll-call tally.
