Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

Regular Meeting

Lynnwood, WA · March 11, 2026

Minutes

CITY OF LYNNWOOD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION - REGULAR DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2026 1. Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement 2. Roll Call Present: Member Rebecca Thornton Chair Rosa Murillo Member Mara Brewster Member Maryam Aburabie Absent: Member Melody Schneider Also present: Kyle Ward, Isabel Mata, Marielle Harrington 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 Review and Approve Minutes for January 2026 DEIC Meeting Moved by Rosa Murillo; seconded by Rebecca Thornton to Approve . Motion Passed: 4- 0 Voting For: Rosa Murillo, Maryam Aburabie, Mara Brewster, Rebecca Thornton Voting Against: None 4. Public Comments No public comments. 5. Old Business 6. New Business 6.1 Revising Chair and Co-chair appointments Staff Ward requested that Rebcca nominate herself for the Co-Chair position of the DEIC. Rosa motioned to approve Becky as Co-Chair. Mara seconded it. All were in favor. Moved by Rosa Murillo; seconded by Mara Brewster to Confirm Confirm 1 Rebecca Thornton as DEI Co-chair. Motion Passed: 4- 0 Voting For: Rosa Murillo, Maryam Aburabie, Mara Brewster, Rebecca Thornton Voting Against: None 6.2 DEIC Commission Applications Staff Ward provided an update on the status of commission positions. Ward shared two applications for the current position on the DEIC. Ward provided commissioners with time to review each application for their input and next steps. Commissioner Thornton and Brewster would like to move forward with both and sit on an interview panel. 6.3 Follow-up review of Neighborhood Equity Grant Staff Ward brought forward the Neighborhood Equity Grant revisions and draft edits. Will continue to edit this and bring it back to the next meeting for finalization. 6.4 Discussion and Feedback on Public Safety Resolution Councilmember Mata discussed the Public Safety Resolution, essentially asking the city to take some sort of action around ICE and to create some sort of accountability. She is requesting Mayor Hurst direct staff to create a webpage of resources. 7. Staff Liaison 7.1 DEIC Staff Liaison Report Staff Ward shared that he will be drafting monthly meeting agendas with the Chair and Co-Chair. The group are interested in guest speakers. Discussed the idea of creating a strategic plan for the DEIC and shared Mountlake Terrace’s DEI resolution document as an example. 8. Council Liaison 8.1 Council Liaison Report Councilmember Mata shared about Council's upcoming retreat, and the upcoming resolution in response to ICE activity. 9. Comments for the Good of the Order Next HSC Meeting March 11, 2026 Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 7:47pm. 2

Agenda

LYNNWOOD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION - regular Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission meeting Members of the public can also attend remotely by clicking the following RingCentral link: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/213484001 Meeting ID: 213484001 One tap to join audio only from a smartphone: +16504191505,,213484001# United States (San Mateo, CA) Or dial: +1 (650) 4191505 United States (San Mateo, CA) Access Code / Meeting ID: 213484001 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge that the City of Lynnwood is located on the traditional lands of the Snohomish Tribe and the confederation of Tulalip Tribes and their families. For generations, these Indigenous communities have lived on this land, and we recognize, support, and advocate alongside them. We also acknowledge the forced removal of Indigenous communities from their Homelands as a result of the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott. We understand that Land Acknowledgements are only the first step in our efforts to support Coast Salish tribes and educate non-Natives about their lived history. We strive to achieve this through building relationships with Indigenous communities, supporting Indigenous commerce, government-to-government partnerships, and lifting indigenous voices to create equity for all. Through these actions, we hope to not only pay respect to the past but also collaborate in creating a sustainable future, hand in hand with the first protectors of our shared environment. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 Review and Approve Minutes for January 2026 DEIC Meeting - 5 minutes Kyle Ward, DEIC Liaison 02/11/2026 1 4. Public Comments 5. Old Business 6. New Business 6.1 Revising Chair and Co-chair appointments - 20 minutes Kyle Ward, DEIC Liaison 6.2 DEIC Commission Applications - 20 minutes Kyle Ward, DEIC Liaison 6.3 Follow-up review of Neighborhood Equity Grant - 15 minutes Kyle Ward, DEIC Staff Liaison 6.4 Discussion and Feedback on Public Safety Resolution - 15 minutes Isabel Mata, Councilmember 7. Staff Liaison 7.1 DEIC Staff Liaison Report - 10 minutes Kyle Ward, DEIC Staff Liaison 8. Council Liaison 8.1 Council Liaison Report - 10 minutes Isabel Mata, Council Liaison 9. Comments for the Good of the Order Adjourn 02/11/2026 2