Council Recaps

The Mill Creek City Council met on September 23, 2025, in a hybrid meeting. 

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

• The Office of the Washington State Auditor conducted the 2024 Exit Conference.
• Friends of Penny Creek Natural Area presented Council and staff with photo books and a framed photo from the Natural Area.
• Mayor Brian Holtzclaw proclaimed October 2025 as Filipino American Month, Hindu Heritage Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Cyber Security Month in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council conducted an Executive Session to consider the acquisition of real property.
• Public Works Director Todd provided background and facilitated Council’s continued discussion about a Public Works Maintenance and Operations Facility Location Study with MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design.
• City Engineer Carmody led a discussion on Mid-Biennium Capital Improvement Plan updates.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan and Planner Horn presented on Planned Area Developments Code updates.

The Mill Creek City Council met on September 9, 2025, in a hybrid meeting.

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

• Mayor Brian Holtzclaw proclaimed September 15, 2025, through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Mill Creek.
• The Art and Beautification Board presented the 2025 Great Garden Awards.
• Ray Stephanson, the President and CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County presented on the organization.
• Detective Sergeant Rod Fleming presented on the Police Department Investigations Division.
• Council voted 6-0 to reappoint David Hambelton to the Design Review Board and to appoint Mark Beales to the Design Review Board.
• Council voted unanimously to amend Chapter 5.04 of Mill Creek Municipal Code (MCMC) relating to business licenses.
• Council voted unanimously to amend MCMC Chapters 10.16 (Bicycles, Skateboards and Similar Devices) and 10.28 (Motorized Foot Scooters and Other Wheeled Devices on Public Roadways).
• Finance Director Irmina Quijote Lumbad provided an overview of Special Purpose District revenue sources.

The Mill Creek City Council met on September 2, 2025, in a hybrid meeting.

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

• Chief of Police White swore in Officer Joey Odom.
• EvergreenHealth presented on the state of healthcare.
• Detective Chris White presented on the Traffic Safety Unit.
• Mayor Brian Holtzclaw provided an update on Fire Station 76 staffing.
• Council voted 5-1 to authorize the Professional Services Agreement with KPFF Consulting Engineers for the 30% design of the Trillium Boulevard reconstruction project.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve the City’s participation in nine opioid settlement agreements.
• Council voted 6-0 to award the Professional Services Agreement for bid package design for the Catch Basin Repair and Replacement project to Osborn Consulting, Inc.

The Mill Creek City Council met on August 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM in a special meeting.

Here is a brief overview of the meeting:

• Council voted 6-0 to approve a settlement agreement with Joseph P. Socoloski, III.

The Mill Creek City Council met on August 12, 2025, in a hybrid meeting. 

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

• Council recessed into Executive Session to discuss litigation and potential litigation.
• Mayor Brian Holtzclaw proclaimed August 21, 2025, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve the Art and Beautification Board Bylaws.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize amendment 2 to the Sweetwater Ranch Stormwater Pipe Replacement design contract.
• Mayor Brian Holtzclaw reported on the August 6, 2025, South County Fire Board of Commissioners meeting he attended and discussed next steps for the City of Mill Creek to address South County Fire’s redeployment plan.

The Mill Creek City Council met on July 29, 2025, in a special meeting.

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

• South County Fire staff presented their redeployment program to Council.
• The Office of the Washington State Auditor conducted the 2024 Entrance Conference.
• Council voted unanimously to approve an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners, Public Sector Inc.
• Council voted unanimously to approve a First Aid and Safety Agreement with Cintas.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve the amended and restated Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County 911.
• Council reviewed and discussed the second draft of proposed changes to the Financial Management Policies No. 300-03.

The Mill Creek City Council met on July 22, 2025, in a hybrid meeting.

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

•    Chief of Police Stan White swore in Sergeant Todd Bridgman.
•    State Representative April Berg presented a 2025 Legislative Update.
•    Mayor Brian Holtzclaw proclaimed August 5, 2025, as National Night Out in the City of Mill Creek and July 26, 2025, as National Disability Independence Day in the City of Mill Creek.
•    Council voted unanimously to approve amendments to the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to add the Citywide Catch Basin Repair Project, amendments to the allocation of resources in the CIP, and amendments to the 2025-2026 Biennium Budget.
•    Council voted 6-1 to approve a redevelopment strategy for the Dobson, Remillard, Church, and Cook (DRCC) properties.
•    Council voted unanimously to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Everett School District for the 2025-2026 School Resource Officers.

The Mill Creek City Council met on July 8, 2025, in a hybrid meeting.

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

• City Manager Yamamoto and Director Ryan introduced the South Town Center Master Plan Kick-Off.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize the Professional Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for the design of the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize the Professional Services Agreement with Osborn Consulting, Inc. for the Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Work Plan design.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for the Silver Crest Drive Reconstruction Project design.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve the Design Review Board Bylaws.
• Council held a Study Session focusing on the Library Park and Veterans Monument project.

The Mill Creek City Council met on July 1, 2025, in a hybrid meeting.

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

• Mayor Holtzclaw proclaimed the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council held a Study Session about annexation areas of interest.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss the status of collective bargaining negotiations.