Eden Plus City Council approves electric-motorcycle rules, budget amendment, settlement and gas-hedging plan

At its July 13 meeting the Eden Plus City Council approved multiple measures, including a new ordinance on electric motorcycles, the first 2026 budget amendment, authorization for a settlement agreement in pending litigation, and a plan to hedge a portion of the city’s future natural-gas purchases.

The council voted by voice on Ordinance 2839, a city-code amendment establishing rules for electric motorcycles. City Clerk Justin read the ordinance by title and Police Commander Tony Ryan delivered the staff report; the committee reported no objection other than a request that training be publicized. A motion to adopt Ordinance 2839 passed on second reading.

Finance Director Kristen Reed presented Ordinance 2841, the first budget amendment for 2026, and described changes made between readings. Reed said the amendment adds $35,000 for two digital reader boards to be paid from the street fund and that Fund 35 (the Facilities Fund) will fall below the city’s reserve policy as a result. The council’s finance committee recommended approval and the ordinance passed on second reading.

Public Works brought a motion authorizing the city to hedge 25% of expected natural-gas use for the summer of 2030 at a price of $3.10 per dekatherm or better and 25% for the winter of 2030–31 at $5.65 per dekatherm or better. The motion was moved from the floor, seconded and approved by voice vote. The motion text on the record directed staff to extend agreements with the city’s carrier as needed to execute the contracts.

City Attorney Joanna reported that QMC (also referenced as Cortera in staff remarks) and a neighboring property owner, David Grampa, reached a non-monetary settlement in an appeal of permits for a mixed‑use project. Councilors entered a 10‑minute executive session to discuss litigation under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) and then approved Resolution 1883 authorizing the mayor to execute the settlement agreement. Joanna said the settlement terms reviewed by staff are non-monetary as to the city.

All actions on the record were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition in the transcript. The council also approved the consent agenda and the June 22 meeting minutes earlier in the session.

What’s next: The council’s committees will continue follow-up work on pulled items, and the city will execute the settlement documentation as authorized.