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Eden Plus Council approves e‑motorcycle rules, first 2026 budget amendment, gas hedge and settlement agreement
Summary
At its July 13 meeting, the Eden Plus City Council approved an ordinance on electric motorcycles, adopted a first 2026 budget amendment, authorized a gas‑hedging program and approved a settlement agreement resolving an appeal on a mixed‑use project; council also heard multiple public comments on local land‑use and noise concerns.
Eden Plus City Council on July 13 approved several measures including a new ordinance on electric motorcycles, a budget amendment for fiscal 2026, authorization for limited gas hedging and a settlement agreement tied to a pending mixed‑use development appeal.
The council adopted Ordinance 2839 on its second reading, creating a new Enumclaw city‑code chapter governing electric motorcycles. City staff reported no substantive changes to the recommendation and the committee asked only that required training be publicized. "Ordinance number 2839...adopting a new chapter 10.42 within the Enumclaw city code titled electric motorcycles," the city clerk read by title. The motion to adopt was moved and seconded and the council voted to approve the ordinance.
On the budget, Finance Director Kristen Reed presented Ordinance 2841, the first budget amendment for 2026. Reed said the amendment adds $35,000 for two digital reader boards to be paid from the street fund, and includes an intrafund transfer to keep an IT fund within policy; she also warned that Fund 35 (the facilities fund) would be brought below the reserve policy by this amendment. "This is the 2nd reading...we added an additional $35,000 for 2 digital reader boards," Reed said. The council voted to approve the amendment on its second reading.
Public Works brought forward a gas‑hedging authorization. The council approved a motion to hedge 25% of expected summer 2030 gas use at $3.10 per decatherm (or better) and 25% of expected winter 2030–31 use at $5.65 per decatherm (or better), and to extend agreements with the city's carrier as needed to execute those contracts. The motion was seconded and carried.
The council also approved Resolution 1883, authorizing the mayor to enter into a settlement agreement involving QMC (Quartera), Ennequois Holdings LLC and David Grampa. City Attorney Joanna summarized the matter, saying other appeals were dismissed and that the proposed settlement, as reviewed by staff and counsel, contains no monetary obligations for the city. The council met in executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) to consult with legal counsel, returned and voted to approve the resolution.
Procedural votes included approval of the consent agenda and routine minutes; council also moved to excuse Council member Stanley for paternity leave earlier in the meeting.
What’s next: Ordinance 2842 (public hearing scheduled July 27) remains on the calendar; staff will implement training/publicity plans requested for the e‑motorcycle ordinance and follow up on items from committee reports.
