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Langley council adopts Puget Sound Energy franchise ordinance
Summary
The Langley City Council approved an ordinance granting Puget Sound Energy a franchise to install and maintain energy facilities in the franchise area. The measure passed 3–0 on second reading; two councilmembers were absent.
The Langley City Council voted to adopt an ordinance granting Puget Sound Energy, Inc. a franchise to set, erect, maintain and operate energy facilities within the city’s franchise area.
Councilmember Gail Fleming moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Councilmember Harolynne Bobis seconded the motion. The council approved the ordinance 3–0, with Councilmembers Chris Carlson and Rhonda Salerno recorded as absent.
The text of the motion describes broad authority for PSE to place and maintain facilities "in, upon, over, under, along, across and through the Franchise Area to provide for the transmission, distribution, and sale of energy." The council recorded no amendments to the franchise during the meeting. The vote followed a brief discussion before the vote was recorded.
The ordinance was handled on second reading under the agenda item labeled "PSE Franchise Agreement." No funding or implementation timeline for franchise-related work was specified in the meeting record. The City Clerk’s office will post the adopted ordinance and any implementing documents to the city’s public records when available.
