Council Recaps

The Mill Creek City Council met on September 22, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• South County Fire Chief Maxwell and South County Fire Communications Director Veley provided information about the upcoming bond that will be on the November ballot.
• Art & Beautification Board Chair Furtado presented the 2026 Great Garden Awards.
• Council unanimously approved adopting the updated City of Mill Creek Annex to the Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
• Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing city representatives for the purpose of designating certain expenditures for reimbursement from bonds that may be authorized and approved by the City for issuance in the future.
• City Manager Yamamoto and Interim Public Works Director Pocinwong led Council in a discussion about a draft agreement for the acquisition of the Penny Creek Natural Area as well as the potential costs of acquisition. Council directed staff to continue to move forward and work with The Farm by Vintage to execute an agreement that will include specific requirements for negotiation on crosswalks.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on September 8, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed September as PTA Membership Month in the City of Mill Creek.
• Mayor Vignal proclaimed September 15 through October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of the interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for Surface Water Management Billing Services.
• Finance Director Lumbad and Jim Nelson of D.A. Davidson led Council in a discussion of municipal debt basics.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan and Senior Planner Horn provided Council with an overview of proposed updates to Land Development and Zoning Codes as well as format changes.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on September 1, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed September 1, 2026, as Little League Day in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council voted 5-2 to adopt the South Town Center Subarea Master Plan; amend Chapters 14.17, 17.02, 17.21, and 17.22 of the Mill Creek Municipal Code (MCMC); adopt new Chapters 17.08 and 17.46 MCMC; and designate the South Town Center Subarea as a planned action pursuant to RCW 43.21C.440.
• Council unanimously approved authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders with Granite Construction Company for the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project in an amount not to exceed an additional 10% of the contract amount.
• Council unanimously approved authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders with Earthwork Solutions for the Catch Basin Repair and Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed an additional total of 10% of the contract amount.
• Deputy City Manager Brock and City Engineer Carmody provided a Stormwater Program review and answered Council’s questions.
• City Engineer Carmody presented on the need to adopt a current Surface Water manual and related amendments to MCMC.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan and City Engineer Carmody led a discussion on the recommended Comprehensive Plan amendments.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on August 11, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Finance Director Lumbad shared the Financial and Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize the Finance Director to execute the U.S. Bank Custody Account Application, Fee Schedule, and Custody Agreement.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Building Official, Plan Review, and Inspection Services contract with SAFEbuilt Washington, LLC.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan presented on Code Enforcement staffing and answered Council’s questions. Council directed staff to look into adding a Code Enforcement position to the 2027/2028 Biennium Budget.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on July 28, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed August 4, 2026, as National Night Out in the City of Mill Creek.
• Consultants Rob Fenty (1961 Consulting) and Sarah Emmans (SME Consulting) provided key updates and scenario analysis for areas of potential annexation. Council gave guidance to staff about what scenarios to study more closely.
• Senior Planner Horn presented the draft South Town Center Master Plan.
• City Engineer Carmody shared the draft 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on July 14, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed July 26, 2026, as National Disability Independence Day in the City of Mill Creek.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan introduced consultants from Kimley-Horn and Triangle who presented on the Comprehensive Plan Climate Element and the outreach they are doing to engage residents.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve an amendment to the 2025-2026 Biennium Budget to increase the Road Improvement Fund expenditure budget for the Silver Crest Drive Rebuild Project.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize an amendment to the professional services agreement with Psomas for engineering design services for the Silver Crest Drive Reconstruction Project.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize an amendment to the professional services agreement with Osborn Consulting for the design engineering services for the Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Work Plan.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize an amendment to the Sidewalk Repair and Replacement contract with Precision Concrete Cutting.
• Council voted 6-0 to renew the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Public Works for traffic signal and streetlight maintenance services.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss the potential acquisition of property.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on July 7, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Stephanie Vignal proclaimed July 2026 as Parks & Recreation Month in the City of Mill Creek.
• Mayor Stephanie Vignal proclaimed July 11th and 12th as the 25th Anniversary of the Mill Creek Festival. 
• Council voted unanimously to authorize an Interlocal Agreement with South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue Regional Fire Authority for Fire Code Official services.
• Council unanimously approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Everett School District for the School Resource Officer Program for the 2026/2027 school year.
• City Engineer Carmody and Project Engineer Bean presented two options for the Trillium Boulevard Roadway Design. Council unanimously selected Option 1, representing the minimum-requirements reconstruction.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube Channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on June 23, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Stephanie Vignal proclaimed 2026 to be America’s 250th Celebration Year in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council voted unanimously to appoint Amandeep Singh Kalra and Gregory Neff to unexpired terms on the Park & Recreation Board.
• Council unanimously approved a construction contract with Wyser Construction Co. Inc. for the Veterans Monument/Library Park project.
• Council unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 for the City Hall North Roof Repair and Restoration Project.
• Council voted 5-2 to direct staff to look into a commemorative flag policy.
• Consultants Rob Fenty (1961 Consulting) and Sarah Emmans (SME Consulting) led Council and staff in a discussion about an annexation framework for first step decisions and infrastructure review.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan and consultants from GGLO facilitated a discussion about the South Town Center Master Plan.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube Channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on June 9, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Stephanie Vignal proclaimed June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in the City of Mill Creek. 
• Park and Recreation Board Chair Jeff Doan and Mill Creek Youth Advisory Board (MCYAB) member/Park and Recreation Board liaison Arhan Sinh updated the Council on the latest Board operations and emphasized continued civic engagement and co-collaboration with the Council in future initiatives of interest. 
• Council voted 6-0 to approve a resolution accepting the construction bid for the Veterans Monument and Library Park rehabilitation project. 
• Council voted 6-0 to approve the list of this year’s quarter three proclamations.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.