Eden Plus council approves e‑motorcycle code, budget amendment, gas‑hedging authorization and settlement agreement

The Eden Plus City Council approved multiple legislative and administrative actions at its July 13 meeting, including a municipal code change for electric motorcycles, a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment, a gas‑hedging authorization and a settlement agreement related to pending appeals on a mixed‑use project.

Ordinance 2839 — electric motorcycles: The city clerk read Ordinance 2839, which creates a new Enumclaw code chapter addressing the use and operation of electric motorcycles. The city’s committee and staff raised no objections other than requesting that training be publicized. Council moved, seconded and approved the ordinance on second reading by voice vote.

Ordinance 2841 — 2026 budget amendment: Finance Director Kristen Reed summarized the first budget amendment for 2026. Reed said she made small changes between first and second readings, including adding $35,000 for two digital reader boards to be paid from the street fund and an intrafund transfer to keep the IT fund within policy. She noted Fund 35 (Facilities Fund) would be brought below the reserve policy by this amendment. The committee recommended approval and council adopted Ordinance 2841 on second reading.

Gas‑hedging authorization: Public Works reported a proposed gas‑hedging plan to buy up to 25 percent of expected summer 2030 usage at $3.10 per dekatherm (or better) and 25 percent of expected winter 2030–31 usage at $5.65 per dekatherm (or better), and to extend agreements with the carrier as needed. A motion to authorize the hedge was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Resolution 1883 — settlement agreement: The council considered Resolution 1883 to authorize the mayor to enter a settlement agreement involving the developer (QMC/Cortera) and neighbor David Grampa related to an appeal of permits for a mixed‑use project. City Attorney Joanna said the parties had reached agreement and had signed but that the city still needed to execute the settlement; she advised council and requested executive session to discuss litigation under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i). The council entered a 10‑minute executive session, reconvened and voted to approve Resolution 1883 authorizing the mayor to sign the settlement agreement. The city attorney stated the terms did not include monetary obligations by the city.

Consent agenda and other motions: The consent agenda was approved by voice vote. The council also approved a motion to excuse Councilmember Stanley for paternity leave.

What happens next: The ordinances take effect per the dates specified in code (as read); staff will proceed with implementation steps for purchases and training identified in committee; the settlement will be executed by the mayor as authorized.