Council approves e‑motorcycle rules, budget amendment and settlement; authorizes partial gas hedge
July 13, 2026 | Enumclaw, King County, Washington
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The Eden Plus City Council voted July 13 to adopt an ordinance regulating electric motorcycles, approve a first 2026 budget amendment, authorize a settlement agreement in a land‑use appeal and to hedge a portion of the city’s future natural‑gas purchases.
Council adopted Ordinance 2839, described by the city clerk as "An ordinance of the city of Enumclaw, King County, Washington relating to the use and operation of electric motorcycles," following a staff report from Police Commander Tony Ryan and a committee recommendation. Council member Martineau moved to approve the ordinance; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote.
On the budget, Finance Director Kristen Reed said the amendment is the first of 2026 and included two small changes from the first reading: an additional $35,000 for two digital reader boards to be paid from the street fund and an internal transfer to keep the IT fund within policy. Reed also noted the amendment reduces the Facilities Fund (Fund 35) below the reserve policy level. The council’s committee recommended approval and members voted to adopt Ordinance 2841, the 2026 budget amendment.
City Attorney Joanna told the council that the developer (identified in the resolution text as QMC/Cortera) and appellant David Grampa have reached a settlement in a pending appeal and that the agreement, as reviewed by staff, imposes no monetary obligation on the city. After a brief executive session, council voted to approve Resolution 1883 authorizing the mayor to execute the settlement agreement.
On utility risk management, the council authorized a public‑works motion to hedge 25% of expected natural‑gas use for summer 2030 at $3.10 per decatherm and 25% for winter 2030–31 at $5.65 per decatherm, and to extend necessary contracts. The motion was moved by a public‑works representative, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Other routine items approved included the consent agenda and minutes from the June 22 meeting. The council adjourned at about 7:48 p.m.
What happens next: Ordinance and resolution adoptions are effective per the language in each document; the city will execute the settlement and proceed with the gas‑hedging contracts as authorized.
Council adopted Ordinance 2839, described by the city clerk as "An ordinance of the city of Enumclaw, King County, Washington relating to the use and operation of electric motorcycles," following a staff report from Police Commander Tony Ryan and a committee recommendation. Council member Martineau moved to approve the ordinance; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote.
On the budget, Finance Director Kristen Reed said the amendment is the first of 2026 and included two small changes from the first reading: an additional $35,000 for two digital reader boards to be paid from the street fund and an internal transfer to keep the IT fund within policy. Reed also noted the amendment reduces the Facilities Fund (Fund 35) below the reserve policy level. The council’s committee recommended approval and members voted to adopt Ordinance 2841, the 2026 budget amendment.
City Attorney Joanna told the council that the developer (identified in the resolution text as QMC/Cortera) and appellant David Grampa have reached a settlement in a pending appeal and that the agreement, as reviewed by staff, imposes no monetary obligation on the city. After a brief executive session, council voted to approve Resolution 1883 authorizing the mayor to execute the settlement agreement.
On utility risk management, the council authorized a public‑works motion to hedge 25% of expected natural‑gas use for summer 2030 at $3.10 per decatherm and 25% for winter 2030–31 at $5.65 per decatherm, and to extend necessary contracts. The motion was moved by a public‑works representative, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Other routine items approved included the consent agenda and minutes from the June 22 meeting. The council adjourned at about 7:48 p.m.
What happens next: Ordinance and resolution adoptions are effective per the language in each document; the city will execute the settlement and proceed with the gas‑hedging contracts as authorized.
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