Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

Regular Meeting

Lynnwood, WA · February 5, 2026

Minutes

CITY OF LYNNWOOD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION - REGULAR DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 14, 2026 1. Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement 2. Roll Call Present: Also in attendance: Rosa Murillo, Voting Member Kyle Ward, DEIC Liaison Isabel Mata, Councilmember Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Manager Not in Attendance: Rebecca Thornton 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 Approve Minutes for 11/12/2025 Motion to approve minutes – Motion to approve by Chelsea, second by Rosa. Approved. Moved by Chelsea Wright; seconded by to Approve . Motion Passed: 1- 0 Voting For: Chelsea Wright Voting Against: None 4. Public Comments 5. Old Business Chelsea Wright asked about the status of the DEI Commissioner positions. On Monday, January 26th 3 new commission members will go before city council for approval. 6. New Business 6.1 2026 DEIC Manual Review Staff Ward provided an overview of the DEIC Manual inviting feedback and discussion. Staff Ward will bring a revised DEIC Manual for review in February. 6.2 Community Partner Sponsorship Review Staff Ward provided a draft of the DEI Program for input. Staff Ward will return with revisions based on DEIC input with a completed draft in February. 6.3 DEIC Chair and Vice Chair Appointments 1 Rosa nominated Chelsea as Chair and Chelsea seconded it. Chelsea nominated Rosa as Vice-Chair and Rosa seconded it. 7. Staff Liaison 7.1 Staff Liaison Report PIT Count Roberts Rules Training Staff Ward is looking at bringing speakers into the DEIC meeting in 2026. 2026 City PRIDE event happening 8. Council Liaison Council Liaison Report: Councilmember Mata provided a council update which included CC passed a safety sales tax .1% which will fund a variety of programs and services separate from the general fund. Mata requested the DEIC provide input and expertise on how to spend the dollars. Councilmember Mata introduced a resolution around ICE to Council with the hopes of bringing it to a work session soon. Mata expressed her number one goal is the safety of our community. 9. Comments for the Good of the Order Next DEIC Meeting is Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Adjourn Meeting Adjourn – meeting adjourned at 8:06pm 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, JANUARY 14, 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 Approve Minutes for 11/12/2025 - 5 minutes Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison 01/14/2026 1 4. Public Comments 5. Old Business 6. New Business 6.1 2026 DEIC Manual Review - 20 minutes Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison 6.2 Community Partner Sponsorship Review - 30 minutes Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison 6.3 DEIC Chair and Vice Chair Appointments - 20 minutes DEIC Commissions 7. Staff Liaison 7.1 Staff Liaison Report - 15 minutes Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison 8. Council Liaison 9. Comments for the Good of the Order Adjourn 01/14/2026 2