Council approves e-motorcycle rules, a budget amendment, gas hedging and a settlement agreement

The Eden Plus City Council voted on several formal items at its July 13 meeting, approving an ordinance on electric motorcycles, a budget amendment, a gas-hedging authorization and a settlement agreement.

Ordinance 2839 — e-motorcycles: The city clerk read Ordinance 2839 described in the staff report as "An ordinance of the city of Enumclaw ... adopting a new chapter ... titled electric motorcycles." Police staff reported no changes to the recommendation; the committee asked for training publicity. The council moved, seconded and approved the ordinance on its second reading.

Ordinance 2841 — 2026 budget amendment: Finance Director Kristen Reed said the amendment (second reading) included an additional $35,000 to buy two digital reader boards (paid from the street fund and allocated across IT) and a transfer that reduces the Facilities Fund reserve below the city’s reserve policy. The committee recommended approval and the council adopted the amendment.

Gas hedging authorization: Public Works presented 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), with authority to extend agreements as needed. The council moved, seconded and voted in favor of the authorization.

Resolution 1883 — settlement agreement: City Attorney Joanna reported that QMC/Cortera and neighbor David Grampa had reached a signed settlement and that the city's review indicated no monetary obligation by the city in the agreement; the council went into executive session under RCW 42.31.10(1)(i) and then voted to approve Resolution 1883 authorizing the mayor to execute the settlement.

Why it matters: Each approved item changes city policy or authorizes city action — the motorcycle ordinance creates new local rules; the budget amendment reallocates funds and reduces a reserve; the gas hedge commits the city to a purchasing strategy for energy risk; and the settlement resolves pending litigation involving a developer and a neighbor. The transcript did not record detailed vote tallies by name.

Provenance: The ordinance readings and votes are recorded in the meeting transcript during the ordinance and resolution sections; staff reports for the budget amendment and settlement provided the policy context reported above.

Next steps: Ordinance and resolution adoptions take effect per their stated effective dates in each measure or as provided by city code; staff were available to answer questions during the meeting.