Eden Plus council adopts e‑motorcycle code, approves 2026 budget amendment, authorizes gas hedging and OKs settlement

The Eden Plus City Council approved a package of policy and administrative items at its July 13 meeting, including an electric‑motorcycle ordinance, a budget amendment, a gas‑hedging authorization and a settlement resolution.

Ordinance 2839 (second reading) — electric motorcycles: The city clerk read Ordinance 2839, described as an amendment to the Enumclaw municipal code adopting a new chapter for electric motorcycles. Committee review raised no objections beyond a request that training be publicized; the ordinance was moved, seconded and approved on the council floor.

Ordinance 2841 — 2026 budget amendment No. 1: Finance Director Kristen Reed presented the second reading of Ordinance 2841, the first budget amendment for 2026. Reed said she made small changes since the first reading, including adding $35,000 for two digital reader boards to be paid from the street fund and a one‑time transfer to address an IT‑fund policy threshold; the finance committee recommended approval and the council adopted the ordinance.

Gas‑hedging authorization: The Public Works committee recommended and the council approved a motion authorizing the city 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 carrier as needed to execute contracts. The motion was moved and seconded on the floor and passed by voice vote.

Resolution 1883 — settlement agreement: City Attorney Joanna summarized a settlement reached that day between developer QMC (referred to in the record also as Cortera/QMC) and neighbor David Grampa over appeals of mixed‑use project permits. Joanna said the settlement requires no monetary payment by the city and recommended council authorize the mayor to execute the agreement. The council entered a short executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation with counsel, then voted to adopt Resolution 1883 and authorize the mayor to sign the settlement.

Consent agenda and other routine business: The council approved the consent agenda and heard committee reports on community development, community services, finance and public works. Several minor calendar and event announcements were also made.

Votes and motion details: Each item above was moved, seconded and approved; the meeting record shows voice votes (ayes recorded) but does not provide a complete roll‑call tally for each motion in the transcript. When a formal vote tally is necessary, the city clerk’s official minutes or audio record should be consulted.