Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

Regular Meeting

Lynnwood, WA · April 13, 2026

Minutes

CITY OF LYNNWOOD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION - REGULAR DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2026 1. Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement 2. Roll Call Present: Member Melody Schneider Chair Rosa Murillo Member Mara Brewster Member Maryam Aburabie Absent: Member Rebecca Thornton Also in attendance: Isabel Mata, Council Member Staff Kyle Ward, Human Services Coordinator Staff Ashley Murawski, Events Coordinator Staff Fred Wong, Arts, History and Heritage Coordinator Staff Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Manager 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 Review and Approve Minutes for February 11 Moved by Rosa Murillo; seconded by Melody Schneider to Approve Motion to approve February 11 minutes. Motion Passed: 4- 0 Voting For: Rosa Murillo, Maryam Aburabie, Mara Brewster, Melody Schneider Voting Against: None 4. Public Comments 5. Old Business 6. New Business 6.1 Neighborhood Equity Grant Final Review and Next Steps Staff Ward provided a draft of the DEI Program for input. A finalized version will be brought to the DEIC on April 8. 1 6.2 Healthy Communities Presentation The Healthy Communities Team provided a overview of their work including arts, history and heritage, community & city-led events and community engagement. The work of the Healthy Communities Division within Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts focuses on providing outreach, engagement, programs, and services that promote health, community connection, and opportunities for creative expression in Lynnwood. 7. Staff Liaison 7.1 Staff Liaison Update Newest potential DEIC is moving forward to be approved by City Council. Date TBD. Opportunities for outreach though city-led events such as Pride and Juneteenth. 8. Council Liaison 8.1 Council Liaison Update Councilmember Mata shared that on Monday, March 9th the City Council passed a safety resolution to ensure our immigrants are safe within the City of Lynnwood. Project labor agreements – Councilmember Mata is advocating that workers are paid what they are worth when working in City of Lynnwood. 9. Comments for the Good of the Order Next meeting is Wednesday, April 8. Adjourn Adjourned at 7:27pm. 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, MARCH 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 February 11 - 5 minutes Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison 03/11/2026 1 4. Public Comments 5. Old Business 6. New Business 6.1 Neighborhood Equity Grant Final Review and Next Steps - 15 minutes Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison 6.2 Healthy Communities Presentation - 30 minutes Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Manager 7. Staff Liaison 7.1 Staff Liaison Update - 10 minutes Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison 8. Council Liaison 8.1 Council Liaison Update - 10 minutes Isabel Mata, Council Liaison 9. Comments for the Good of the Order Adjourn 03/11/2026 2