Mukilteo public meetings in 2025

City Council Work Session - Cancelled

The Mukilteo City Council Work Session scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, January 5, 2026. This notice fulfills the 24-hour requirement under the Open Public Meetings Act.

• No items were on the agenda; the meeting was cancelled.

The City Council work session originally scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025, at 6 p.m. has been cancelled. The next scheduled City Council Meeting is set for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6 p.m.

• Cancelled December 22, 2025, work session

Salary Commission

The Mukilteo Salary Commission will meet to discuss and potentially set salaries for the Mayor and City Council for 2026, along with electing a chair and vice chair and finalizing the 2026 meeting schedule. The commission previously increased the Council stipend to $916 per month for 2025 and left the Mayor's salary unchanged. Public comment is accepted on items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2026 Mayor salary
• Discussion of 2026 City Council salary
• Nominations for 2026 Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
• Approval of June 3, 2025 minutes

The Salary Commission approved David Puvirajasingam as Chair and Dave Shockley as Vice Chair. The group discussed the evaluation principles for elected officials and the use of CPI as a salary measurement tool, but did not make a final decision.

• Approved agenda and June 03, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Appointed David Puvirajasingam as 2026 Chair and Dave Shockley as Vice Chair
• Discussed using CPI as a salary measurement tool for the Mayor
• Discussed the evaluation principles for elected officials
• Discussed the scope of the Salary Commission's work

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission - Special Meeting

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission will vote on approving the Lunar New Year Event and discuss scheduling the annual DEI workshop/retreat. Commissioners will also approve the previous meeting minutes and receive updates from committees.

• Vote to approve the Lunar New Year Event
• Discussion and scheduling of annual DEI workshop/retreat
• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Education/Outreach committee update
• Events committee update

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0) and discussed plans for the Lunar New Year event and an annual retreat. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and focused on event planning and updates.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reached consensus to hold annual DEI retreat on January 28, 2026, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Mukilteo City Council will consider a year-end biennial budget amendment for 2025-2026. The consent agenda includes approvals of various purchases, contract renewals, and ordinance updates, such as a police vehicle purchase, surface water equipment, an automated traffic camera ordinance update, and an indigent defense contract. A proclamation honoring Shubham Bansal for a Rhodes Scholarship will also be presented.

• 2025-2026 Year-end Biennial Budget Amendment 2 (ORD 1531)
• Police Vehicle Purchase (AB25-191)
• Automated Traffic Camera Ordinance Update (AB25-202 & ORD 1532)
• Indigent Defense Contract with Snohomish County Public Defenders Association (AB25-203)
• Chennault Beach Drainage Improvements - Construction Acceptance (AB25-128)

The council approved Ordinance No. 1531, adopting the 2025‑2026 Year‑end Biennial Budget Amendment 2 with a unanimous vote. It also adopted Ordinance No. 1532 updating the traffic‑camera ordinance (5‑2) and reappointed three DEI Commission members (6‑1). Additional actions included confirming a Planning Commission appointment (tie broken by the mayor) and approving the Petty Cash Policy update unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1531, 2025‑2026 Biennial Budget Amendment 2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1532, traffic‑camera ordinance update (5 Yes / 2 No)
• Reappointed DEI Commission members Simon Bai, Charles Liu, Gauri Sanghvi (6 Yes / 1 No)
• Approved Planning Commission appointment of Tony Damoff (Mayor broke tie, passed)
• Approved Petty Cash Policy and Procedure update (unanimous)
• Rejected amendment to add loss‑of‑public‑funds reporting requirement (2 Yes / 5 No)
• Amendment to raise reporting threshold to $100 died for lack of a second
• Consent Agenda items 1‑8, 10, 14, 15 approved as presented

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review a 6-year financial forecast, updates to petty cash policy, and a second amendment to the 2025-2026 biennial budget. They will also discuss potential impact fee waivers or reductions and a proposed surface water property acquisition policy. The meeting includes three departmental presentations and potential decisions on budget and fee policies.

• 6-year Forecast Update
• Petty Cash Policy and Procedures Update
• 2025-2026 Year-end Biennial Budget Amendment 2
• Impact Fee Waivers or Reductions discussion
• Surface Water Property Acquisition Policy review

The City Council held a work session to review an updated six-year financial forecast and a proposed biennial budget amendment. Staff presented updates on petty cash procedures, impact fee waivers, and a surface water property acquisition policy. No formal votes were recorded.

• Council requested access to the financial modeling tool
• Council requested clarification on ending fund balances and restricted fund accounting
• Council requested clarification on future Opioid fund transfers
• Council requested clarification on visibility of restricted fund financial reporting
• Council requested clarification on building out, caps, and State targets for impact fee waivers
• Council requested clarification on scoring and maintenance costs for surface water property acquisition
• Staff will return with an additional analysis on impact fee waivers
• Staff will return with an additional analysis on surface water property acquisition

Parks and Arts Commission

The Parks and Arts Commission will hold its December 4 meeting with four main items: a 2025 year-end review, a decision on the 2026 meeting calendar (including whether to cancel the January meeting as staff recommends), a discussion on the election of new officers, and feedback on the 2026 annual work plan. The work plan includes drafting a policy for the arts fund, which has an estimated $22,000 balance from the $0.25 per capita allocation per Resolution 2019-13.

• Decide whether to cancel or reschedule January 2026 meeting (staff recommends cancellation)
• Advisory vote on meeting frequency: monthly, every other month, or quarterly
• Discussion on election of new officers for 2026 (Chair and Vice-Chair)
• Feedback on annual work plan, including a policy to spend the $22,000 arts fund
• Receive FYI on council extended agenda

Long-Range Financial Planning Committee Special Meeting

The Long-Range Financial Planning Committee is holding a special meeting to approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and to review and approve a draft Equipment Replacement Reserve Policy. The policy defines how funds are set aside for replacing city equipment.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Review and approval of draft Equipment Replacement Reserve Policy (with memo and Exhibit 1)

The Committee approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. Members reached a consensus to move forward with a revised Equipment Replacement Reserve Policy after discussing contribution calculations and equipment tracking. Staff will incorporate edits for final review before the policy proceeds to Council approval.

• Approved November 12, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to move forward with revised Equipment Replacement Reserve Policy

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts (PROSA) Plan. Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and payment vouchers. A proclamation for GivingTuesday will be presented.

• Public Hearing: Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts (PROSA) Plan (Resolution 2025-022)
• Approval of minutes from November 3 Regular Meeting and November 10 Work Session
• Payment Voucher Acknowledgement
• Proclamation: GivingTuesday

The Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-022 approving the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts (PROSA) Plan update after a public hearing. It also authorized the Mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding with Teamsters Local 763 extending their contract through December 31, 2026. The Consent Agenda, including prior meeting minutes and payment vouchers, was approved as presented.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-022 approving the PROSA Plan update (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU with Teamsters Local 763 extending contract to Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including meeting minutes and payment vouchers (unanimous)
• Held closed session for labor negotiations (no action taken in open session)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission - Cancelled

The Mukilteo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission has cancelled its special meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, and its regular meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025. No business will be conducted on those dates.

• Cancellation of the November 19 special meeting
• Cancellation of the November 26 regular meeting

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Special Meeting - Cancelled

The Mukilteo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission has cancelled its special meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, and its regular meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025. No business was conducted or discussed.

Long-Range Financial Planning Committee - Cancelled

The regular Mukilteo Long-Range Financial Planning Committee meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items will be discussed.

City Council Work Session

This is a work session of the Mukilteo City Council, featuring a single discussion item: a possible property surplus related to waterfront development. No formal votes or decisions will be taken; the session is for discussion only.

• Waterfront Development – Possible Property Surplus (Discussion only)

Staff presented three options for Lot 5 on the Mukilteo Waterfront: selling, leasing, or developing. Council members discussed the financial impacts and land use regulations but did not make a final decision. The item will be returned for discussion in 2026.

• Returned waterfront property discussion to 2026
• Presented three options: selling, leasing, or developing Lot 5

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a briefing on the draft update to the city's Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), which includes changes to wetland, flood, and geologic hazard regulations. Staff are seeking commissioner feedback on key policy decisions like defining 'reasonable use' of residential property. The public comment period runs through December 12, 2025, with a public hearing planned for January 2026. The commission also will discuss 2025 accomplishments and call for 2026 docket proposals.

• Draft Critical Areas Ordinance update with proposed changes to MMC 17.52 and related chapters
• Key policy decisions: defining 'modest home' as 2,500 sq ft single-story or 1,800 sq ft multi-story
• Elimination of the Critical Areas Mitigation Program (CAMP) and addition of mitigation bank option
• Public comment period open until December 12, 2025; public hearing expected January 2026
• Department updates on 2025 accomplishments and call for 2026 docket proposals

City Council Regular Meeting

The city council will consider a consent agenda including minutes, payments, a hotel-motel grant application, a defibrillator authorization, catch basin repairs, and a school district impact fee interlocal. Business items include a closed session for labor negotiations, an addendum to the city attorney contract, closing a public hearing to adopt the general property tax levy (ORD 1529), and adopting the 2025-2026 biennial budget amendment (ORD 1530).

• Close public hearing and adopt General Property Tax Levy (ORD 1529)
• Adopt 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Amendment (ORD 1530)
• Authorization to submit application for County Hotel-Motel Small Fund Grant
• LifePak Defibrillator Authorization
• Mukilteo School District Impact Fee Interlocal

The council held a work session on the possible surplus of Lot 5 at the Mukilteo Waterfront. Planning staff presented options for selling, leasing, or developing the property, along with regulatory and environmental concerns. Council members expressed differing views but took no votes. The item is scheduled for further discussion in 2026.

Long-Range Financial Planning Committee - Cancelled

The regular meeting of the Mukilteo Long-Range Financial Planning Committee scheduled for October 27, 2025, has been cancelled.

Long-Range Financial Planning Committee Special Meeting

The Long-Range Financial Planning Committee will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from April 28, 2025, and discuss next steps, referencing materials from the November 3, 2025 City Council meeting. No major proposals or financial decisions are listed.

• Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of next steps using materials from November 3, 2025 City Council meeting

The Long-Range Financial Planning Committee approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The remainder of the meeting was a discussion of next steps for completing policies from the Long-Range Financial Plan, with priority on Policy C (Contingency Reserve Fund) and Policy G (Equipment Replacement Fund). The committee appeared to favor several changes to the Equipment Replacement Reserve policy but took no formal vote. Staff will prepare a revised policy for future adoption.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will continue discussions on the General Property Tax Levy (AB25-169, ORD 1529) and the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Amendments with a public hearing (AB25-170, ORD 1530). They will also review the Waterfront Strategic Parking Plan and consider the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts (PROSA) Plan (AB25-173, ORD 1531). All items are under discussion or decision at this work session.

• Waterfront Strategic Parking Plan
• General Property Tax Levy (AB25-169, ORD 1529)
• 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Amendments public hearing (AB25-170, ORD 1530)
• Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts (PROSA) Plan (AB25-173, ORD 1531)

The council heard updates on the Waterfront Strategic Parking Plan, the proposed 2026 property tax levy, biennial budget amendments, and the PROSA plan. No motions were voted on or approved during the meeting. The session adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

Parks and Arts Commission

The Parks and Arts Commission will discuss the upcoming public hearing on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Arts Plan (PROSA) scheduled for November 17, 2025. Other agenda items include a draft application form for alterations to park property, third-party use of public parks, community garden expansion, and volunteer efforts at Byers Park.

• Public Hearing on Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Arts Plan – Nov 17, 2025
• Discussion on third-party use of public parks
• Draft Alter Park Form for park property modifications
• Community Garden Expansion update
• Byers Park volunteer effort and hummingbird/butterfly seeding

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will open and continue public hearings on the general property tax levy, the EMS property tax levy, and the 2025-2026 biennial budget amendments. The council will also discuss next steps for the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee. Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and payment vouchers.

• Continue public hearing on General Property Tax Levy (AB25-169 & ORD 1530)
• Continue public hearing on EMS Property Tax Levy (AB25-168 & ORD 1529)
• Continue public hearing on 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Amendments (AB25-170 & ORD 1531)
• Long-Range Financial Planning Committee Next Steps discussion (AB25-171)
• Proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day

The Council approved a motion directing the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee to review and make recommendations on Policies C-H, with initial focus on the Contingency Reserve Fund and Equipment Replacement Fund (5-1). Three public hearings on property tax levies and budget amendments were all continued to November 17, 2025. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and payment vouchers, was approved as presented.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and payment vouchers (unanimous)
• Continued General Property Tax Levy public hearing to Nov 17 (unanimous)
• Continued EMS Property Tax Levy public hearing to Nov 17 (unanimous)
• Continued 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Amendments public hearing to Nov 17 (unanimous)
• Approved Long-Range Financial Planning Committee review of Policies C-H with initial focus on C (Contingency Reserve) and G (Equipment Replacement) (5-1, Dixon opposed)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider a proposed amendment to Civil Service Rule #11 and receive updates on police and fire department personnel actions and recruitment. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Police Department report: personnel actions, recruitment, Sergeant Assessment Center, and Civil Service Rule #11 amendment (proposed)
• Fire Department report: personnel actions and recruitment
• Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment on matters not on the agenda

The Civil Service Commission approved an in-house Sergeant Assessment Center to save the City approximately $13,000. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from September 4, 2025. No substantive decisions were made regarding personnel changes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved in-house Sergeant Assessment Center (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several departmental items. Discussions include a resolution regarding surplus property, biennial budget amendment expenditures, and a salary survey for non-represented employees.

• Discussion of Surplus Property Resolution
• 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Amendments Expenditures
• Non-Represented Employee Salary Survey

The council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed a surplus property resolution for Lot 5 on the central waterfront, proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget amendments, and a non-represented employee salary survey. Staff will provide additional information for future hearings.

• No formal actions taken; all items were discussed and referred for more information

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission will vote on approving the budget for a Lunar New Year Celebration and the minutes from the August 27 meeting. The commission will also discuss canceling or rescheduling its November 26 and December 24 meetings and setting a date for an annual workshop or retreat. Committee updates from commissioners will be presented.

• Approval of Lunar New Year Celebration budget (item 2)
• Approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (item 1)
• Discussion to cancel or reschedule November 26, 2025 meeting (item 3a)
• Discussion to cancel or reschedule December 24, 2025 meeting (item 3b)
• Setting date for annual DEI workshop/retreat (item 3c)

The Commission approved the August 27 meeting minutes and a budget of $2,300 for an upcoming Lunar New Year event. Members discussed scheduling special meetings for November and December but tabled the selection of an annual retreat date.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $2,300 budget for Lunar New Year celebration (4-0)
• Scheduled tentative special meetings for November 19 and December 17
• Tabled selection of annual DEI workshop/retreat date

City Council Regular Meeting

The Mukilteo City Council will hold a regular meeting including a consent agenda with meeting minutes, payment vouchers, a vehicle purchase, and construction acceptance. Business items include a closed session for labor negotiations, decisions on 2026 co-sponsorship, community support, and lodging tax grant recommendations, a permit revisions code update (ORD 1528), and a sister city letter of intent. Public comments will be taken at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Closed session for labor negotiations
• 2026 Co-Sponsorship Grant Awards (AB25-130)
• 2026 Community Support Grant Recommendations (AB25-131)
• Permit Revisions Code Update (AB25-167 & ORD 1528)
• Sister City Letter of Intent (AB25-164)

The Mukilteo City Council approved several grant awards and a sister‑city agreement, and adopted a new ordinance updating permit‑revision procedures. Two motions to discuss a reserve‑fund policy and to postpone a business item were rejected. The consent agenda was approved as presented.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1528 adding Chapter 15.18 (Permit Revisions) – passed unanimously
• Approved 2026 City Co‑Sponsored Facility Use awards – passed unanimously
• Approved 2026 Lodging Tax Grant recommendations – passed unanimously
• Approved 2026 Community Support Grant recommendations – 6 Yes, 1 No (Dixon)
• Approved Sister City Letter of Intent to Gwacheon‑si, South Korea – passed unanimously
• Rejected motion to add Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund Policy discussion – 2 Yes, 5 No
• Rejected motion to pull Business Item No. 10 and postpone it – 2 Yes, 5 No
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented – no vote tally recorded

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will approve minutes from last year, receive a status report on the lodging tax fund, and then hear presentations from applicants for 2026 grants. After presentations, the committee will score the proposals and make funding recommendations to the City Council.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• LTAC status report and update on financial projections (total grant requests $363,900)
• 2026 grant presentations from multiple applicants
• Grant scoring session to determine funding recommendations

Community Support Grants Committee

The Community Support Grants Committee will meet to approve the October 10, 2024 meeting minutes and score grant applications for the 2026 funding cycle. Two applications are on file: $4,000 from Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters for a Big Band Dance, and $1,000 from Mukilteo Recreation and Cultural Services for an indoor playspace refresh. The committee previously awarded $44,000 to 23 organizations in the 2025 cycle.

• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Scoring of 2026 Community Support Grant applications
• Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters requests $4,000 for Big Band Dance at Rosehill Community Center
• Mukilteo Recreation and Cultural Services requests $1,000 for Indoor Playspace refresh at community center
• Previous cycle awarded $44,000 across 23 organizations including Mukilteo Food Bank, YMCA, and Rotary Club

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will open a public hearing to take testimony on the updated Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts (PROSA) Plan. Following the hearing, the commission is expected to vote on a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the plan, including findings of fact. The update incorporates community feedback from surveys and an open house, and is intended to be merged into the city's Comprehensive Plan in 2026.

• Public hearing on the 2025 PROSA Plan update, including ordinance and findings of fact
• Recommendation to City Council to adopt the updated plan
• Plan includes level of service standards: 3 acres of parks per 1,000 residents, 10 acres of open space per 1,000 residents
• Updated arts map with Byer’s Family Park art installation and new policy PRO.1.7 connecting development with open space
• City currently has 83.09 acres of parks and 484.3 acres of open space, meeting projected growth to 2044

City Council Work Session

This work session includes a presentation on the 2025-2026 biennial budget baseline revenue projections and a discussion on next steps for the Long-Range Financial Plan Committee. The council will hear memos and exhibits but no votes are scheduled.

• 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Baseline Revenue Projections (Finance Department)
• Long-Range Financial Plan Committee Next Steps (Executive Department)

Finance Director Núñez presented the 2025‑2026 baseline revenue projections for the biennial budget. Council asked for a more detailed breakdown of General Fund sources and hotel/motel tax revenue. City Administrator Powers reported that the Long‑Range Financial Planning Committee completed its first phase and staff recommended reviewing fund‑balance policies, including the equipment reserve and a $1 million contingency reserve. No votes, approvals, or other formal decisions were recorded.

Hearing Examiner (Virtual) - Carrik Court Unit Lot Subdivision

The Hearing Examiner is holding a public hearing on October 9, 2025, to evaluate a unit lot subdivision (ULS-25-001) that would create fee-simple lots for the Carrik Court development. The underlying land use approval (PPR-2022-001) for 122 units — including townhomes, mixed-use, and commercial buildings — is not being reconsidered. The hearing is open record; the public can provide testimony in person or in writing by 1pm on the hearing day.

• Project location: 8516 and 8616 Mukilteo Speedway and parcel 00611600013600
• Subdivision file number: ULS-25-001
• Applicant: Matt Hough ([email protected])
• City contact: Sarah Kress ([email protected], 425-263-8044)
• Hearing at City Hall Council Chambers, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, at 3pm

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2026-2031 (ORD 1527). Other business items include approval of a temporary court clerk position and an update to the 2025 fee schedule (RES 2025-21). The consent agenda covers meeting minutes, payment vouchers, and a license agreement with the Mukilteo Community Orchestra.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program 2026-2031 (AB25-157 & ORD 1527)
• Approval of temporary court clerk position (AB25-161)
• 2025 Fee Schedule Update (AB25-158 & RES 2025-21)
• Mukilteo Community Orchestra License Agreement (AB25-156)
• Payment Voucher Acknowledgement (AB25-160)

The City Council adopted the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program and authorized a temporary Assistant Court Clerk position. They also approved updated fee schedules and a resolution to surplus waterfront property.

• Adopted Capital Improvement Program 2026-2031 (4-2)
• Authorized temporary Assistant Court Clerk position (5-1)
• Adopted updated 2025 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Passed resolution to surplus waterfront property (4-2)
• Pulled and approved Mukilteo Community Orchestra License Agreement (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on CIP (unanimous)
• Reconsidered Airbnb regulations (2-3, 1 abstention)
• Tabled Korean Sister City Letter of Intent (died for lack of second)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hear a request to reinstate a former police employee, along with recruitment and personnel updates from both the Police and Fire Departments. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment. No new ordinances or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Police Department report on reinstatement of a former employee
• Police Department personnel actions and recruitment update
• Fire Department personnel actions and recruitment update
• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 7, 2025. The meeting included reports on police personnel changes and firefighter academy enrollment.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Arts Commission

The commission will review recaps for the 2025 Parade and the 2025 Lighthouse Festival. Staff will also provide updates on the Dive Park review and the MCO Facility Use License Agreement.

• 2025 Parade Recap
• 2025 Lighthouse Festival Recap
• Dive Park Review
• MCO Facility Use License Agreement Update

City Council Work Session

The Mukilteo City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Dive Park Update, the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program, the 2025 Q2 Financial Report, and 2026 Budget Cost Reductions as part of City Council Priority 2. These are discussion items; no final decisions are being made at this work session.

• Dive Park Update with memo and exhibit
• Capital Improvement Program 2026-2031 (AB25-157 with exhibits)
• 2025 Q2 Financial Report with four exhibits
• 2026 Budget Cost Reductions – City Council Priority 2 with memo and exhibit

The City Council held a work session discussing updates on the Dive Park proposal, the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program, the Q2 2025 financial report, and potential cost reductions. No formal votes or decisions were taken; items were presented for discussion and staff direction.

Joint Planning Commission and Parks and Arts Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission and Parks & Arts Commission are meeting jointly to review and provide feedback on the draft 2025 PROSA Plan, which sets priorities for parks, recreation, open space, and arts. The plan finds current park space adequate for 20 years and focuses on maintenance and partnerships. No formal action is expected; a public hearing is scheduled for October 16, 2025.

• Review of draft 2025 PROSA Plan (parks, recreation, open space, arts)
• Level of service standards: 3 acres park per 1,000 residents, 10 acres open space per 1,000 residents
• City has 83.09 acres of parks (73.85 acres needed for 2044 growth target) and 484.3 acres of open space (double the LOS standard)
• Intention to merge PROSA into Comprehensive Plan in 2026, extending update cycle to 10 years
• Public outreach included surveys (200 in 2023, 700 in 2025) and in-person events

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission - Cancelled

The Mukilteo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025. No new date has been announced.

• Cancellation of the regular DEI Commission meeting on September 24, 2025

Long-Range Financial Planning Committee - Cancelled

The regular meeting of the Mukilteo Long-Range Financial Planning Committee scheduled for September 22, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Cancellation of regular meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council will hold a public hearing on a code change for school conditional use permits (ORD 1526) and consider adopting traffic and park impact fees (ORD 1524). Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, payment vouchers, lodging tax advisory committee appointments, and a surface water CCTV consultant contract.

• Public hearing on School Conditional Use Permit Code Change (ORD 1526)
• Traffic and Park Impact Fees Adoption (ORD 1524)
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments (AB25-149)
• Surface Water CCTV Consultant Contract (AB25-151)
• Approval of September 2 Regular Meeting and September 8 Work Session minutes

The Council approved appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and adopted two ordinances. Ordinance 1526 amends the code regarding school conditional use permits, and Ordinance 1524 addresses traffic and park impact fees.

• Approved September meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment vouchers (5-0)
• Appointed Shawn Walker, Renee Spingola, Joe Hannan, and Matt Martin to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for School Conditional Use Permit code change (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1526 regarding school expansions (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1524 regarding traffic and park impact fees (5-Yes/1-No)

City Council Work Session

The council will discuss a license agreement with the Mukilteo Community Orchestra and receive updates from the police department on traffic cameras and radar speed indicator signs. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Mukilteo Community Orchestra License Agreement
• Traffic Camera Update (6:30 p.m.)
• Radar Speed Indicator Sign Discussion (7:15 p.m.)

The council reviewed a proposal to update the Mukilteo Community Orchestra license agreement, but no action was taken. Police Chief Illyn presented metrics for the automated traffic camera program, and Public Works Director Nienhuis discussed a new radar speed indicator sign for Chenault Beach Road. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded on any item.

City Council Regular Meeting- Tuesday

The council will vote on a consent agenda including several Department of Ecology grants, an opioid settlement agreement, and appointments. Ceremonial proclamations and a special presentation are also scheduled. No new business items are listed.

• DOE Grant Approval for Smugglers Gulch Basin 3 Design (AB25-142)
• DOE Grant Approval for CCTV Inspection and Cleaning Phase III (AB25-143)
• DOE Regional Decant Facility Feasibility Contract Approval (AB25-144)
• Opioid Settlement Agreement (AB25-145)
• Appointments to MYAC and Parks and Arts Commission

The City Council approved the consent agenda as presented, which included approval of meeting minutes, payment vouchers, appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee and Parks and Arts Commission, three grants for stormwater and infrastructure projects, and an opioid settlement agreement. No other business items were considered.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 18, and 25 work sessions
• Approved payment vouchers
• Appointed Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee members
• Appointed Parks and Arts Commission member
• Approved DOE grant for Smugglers Gulch Basin 3 design
• Approved DOE grant for CCTV inspection and cleaning Phase III
• Approved DOE regional decant facility feasibility contract
• Approved opioid settlement agreement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The commission will vote on minutes from the July 23 meeting and discuss plans for the Lighthouse Festival Heart of Mukilteo Parade, including a proposed budget and a DEI Commission banner. Commissioner reports from the Education/Outreach, Events, and Policy committees will also be presented.

• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Lighthouse Festival Heart of Mukilteo Parade budget discussion
• DEI Commission banner for the parade

The Commission approved a $2,200 budget for an upcoming book reading event and $30 for parade candy. Members also decided to maintain the current DEI Commission banner as is. The July 23, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved spending approximately $30 on candy for the Mukilteo parade (5-0)
• Approved keeping the DEI Commission banner as is (5-0)
• Set the budget for the book reading event to $2,200 (5-1)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an update to traffic and park impact fees, as outlined in AB25-129 and ORD 1524. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no other decisions or discussions planned.

• Traffic and Park Impact Fees Update (AB25-129 & ORD 1524)

Staff presented proposed updates to the Traffic and Park Impact Fee structure to align with state law and cost recovery. Council members discussed increasing the traffic fee recovery rate from 50% to 75% and debated thresholds for small business exemptions. The item is scheduled to return to the Council on September 15, 2025, for adoption.

• Item returned to Council for adoption on September 15, 2025
• Staff recommended increasing traffic impact fee recovery rate from 50% to 75%

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed code amendment to allow small expansions of existing schools as a permitted use (staff recommends up to 15% footprint increase) and on the Capital Improvement Program. A briefing on a proposed Development Agreement will also be presented. The commission may make a recommendation to the City Council on the school code amendment.

• Public hearing on code amendment to allow existing school expansions as permitted use (staff recommends increasing allowed footprint from 10% to 15% per school district input)
• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Briefing on proposed Development Agreement
• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Department updates (including PROSA review and critical areas ordinance discussion from prior meeting)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Mukilteo City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and a payment voucher. Council members will discuss a Lateral Officer Relocation Incentive and adopt the Long‑Range Financial Plan. An executive session is scheduled to consider the sale of city real estate under RCW 42.30.110.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes for August 4 and August 11, 2025 (AB25-140)
• Payment voucher acknowledgement (AB25-141)
• Lateral Officer Relocation Incentive (AB25-146)
• Adoption of Long‑Range Financial Plan (AB25-138)
• Executive session: sale of real estate under RCW 42.30.110

The council approved the 2025 Long-Range Financial Plan by adopting Resolution No. 2025-20. A motion to authorize the mayor to sign a memorandum expanding the police department’s ability to hire out‑of‑state officers was also approved. An amendment to fund the police incentive solely from the Public Safety Fund was rejected. The consent agenda items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a payment voucher, were approved as presented.

• Consent agenda approved as presented
• Authorized mayor to sign police hiring MOU (6 Yes, 1 No)
• Amended police incentive funding restriction denied (2 Yes, 5 No)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-20, approving 2025 Long-Range Financial Plan (5 Yes, 2 No)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive a WSDOT update on the SR 99 pre-design study and a briefing on outreach for the EMS levy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work session.

• WSDOT SR 99 Pre-Design Study Update – presentation and memo
• EMS Levy Outreach Briefing – memo and exhibits

The council received an update from WSDOT on the SR 99 pre‑design study and discussed pedestrian safety and right‑of‑way issues. A briefing on the EMS Levy outreach strategy was presented, covering call‑volume data, budget allocation, and communication rules. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Parks and Arts Commission

The Parks and Arts Commission will hold a final discussion on the 2026 Directional Conversation to set priorities for the coming year. Other discussion items include a Japanese Gulch Stewards presentation, a Public Art Program report, and potential changes to meeting frequency. The agenda also features updates on summer recreation programs and upcoming conferences.

• Final discussion on 2026 Directional Conversation
• Japanese Gulch Stewards Presentation
• Public Art Program Report
• WRPA 2025 Fall Training (Nov 6) and 2026 Annual Conference (Apr 21-24)
• July rec updates: Skyhawks, camps, B-Fast Club, MSA Picnic, Bike Rodeo, Despicable Me

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss police and fire department personnel actions, recruitment, and a request from Police Chief Illyn to reinstate former officer Joseph Jones to the lateral eligibility list under Civil Service Rule 9.05.01. An executive session is scheduled to review an employee's performance. The meeting will also approve minutes from May 1 and July 2, 2025.

• Reinstatement request for former police officer Joseph Jones to the lateral eligibility list
• Police Department report covering personnel actions, recruitment, and staffing shortages due to protected leave
• Fire Department report covering personnel actions and recruitment
• Executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(c)(g) to review employee performance
• Approval of May 1 and July 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the reinstatement of Joseph Jones to the lateral Civil Service List for the police department. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from May 1st and July 2nd.

• Approved reinstating Joseph Jones to the Lateral List (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 1st and July 2nd (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Mukilteo City Council will consider two substantive business items: a resolution for EV charging stations at Lighthouse Park and an ordinance for the 10-year LOCAL program items. The consent agenda includes approval of several meeting minutes, payment vouchers, a consultant agreement for a waterfront strategic parking plan, and a grant for Harbour Pointe paving. The meeting also includes public comment periods and council/staff reports.

• Lighthouse Park EV Charging - Resolution 2025-15
• LOCAL Program 10-year items - Ordinance 1525
• Waterfront Strategic Parking Plan Consultant Agreement (AB25-124)
• Transportation Improvement Board Grant for Harbour Pointe Paving (AB25-127)
• Approval of multiple meeting minutes (AB25-136)

The council moved the Waterfront Parking Strategic Plan to a separate business item and approved a contract with Walker Consultants for up to $85,800, passing 6‑1. A resolution establishing a $0.50 per kWh EV‑charging fee at Lighthouse Park was adopted by a 4‑3 vote. The meeting was extended past 8:30 p.m. unanimously, while a proposal to finance equipment through the Local Program was rejected 2‑4.

• Approved contract with Walker Consultants up to $85,800 (6 Yes, 1 No)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-19 for Lighthouse Park EV‑charging fee (4 Yes, 3 No)
• Extended meeting beyond 8:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Rejected Ordinance No. 1525 authorizing Local Program financing (2 Yes, 4 No)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (no objection)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from June‑August 2025 (AB25-136)
• Approved payment voucher acknowledgment (AB25-137)
• Approved TIB grant for Harbour Pointe paving (AB25-127)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a briefing from the Police Department on the Drug Task Force and discuss the Finance Department's Long-Range Financial Plan. No formal votes are expected; the session is for information and discussion.

• Drug Task Force Briefing at 6:05 p.m. with memo and presentation
• Long-Range Financial Plan discussion at 7:00 p.m. with memo and Exhibit 1

The City Council held a work session to receive a briefing on the Snohomish County Regional Drug Task Force and discuss the draft Long-Range Financial Plan. No formal votes were taken; staff will prepare the financial plan for adoption at a future meeting.

• Received briefing on drug arrests and seizures from Snohomish County Regional Drug Task Force
• Discussed fund balance policy and budgeting philosophy for the Long-Range Financial Plan

Parks and Arts Commission - Cancelled

The Mukilteo Parks and Arts Commission regular meeting set for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided. The notice was issued by Joseph Reyes, Permit Service Lead, on 4/21/2026.

Parks and Arts Commission - Cancelled

This meeting was cancelled. Commissioners were asked to review an inclusive playground checklist and visit one of several listed inclusive-design parks in the region independently.

• Regular meeting scheduled for March 5, 2026, cancelled
• Commissioners directed to review an inclusive playground checklist from KOMPAN Play Institute
• Suggested self-guided tours of inclusive playgrounds: Cedar Grove Park, Miners Corner Park, Hazel Miller Playground, Smokey Point Playground, Meadowdale Playfields, Mika's Inclusive Playground

Parks and Arts Commission - Cancelled

The regular meeting of the Mukilteo Parks and Arts Commission scheduled for January 1, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.