Human Services Commission — Lynnwood, WA
Date: 2026-03-27

LYNNWOOD HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION - regular Human
 Services Commission meeting
 Lynnwood Recreation Center
 18900 44th Ave W
 Conference Room 105

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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 6:00 PM



A. Call to Order

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.

B. Roll Call

C. Approval of Minutes

 C.1 Approve November 2025 Minutes - 5 minutes

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 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

D. Public Comments

E. Commissioner Comments

F. Discussion/Action Items

 F.1 Chair and Co-Chair Appointments - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

 F.2 Human Services Community Grant Review - 30 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

G. Other Business/Reports

 G.1 Staff Liaison Report - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

H. Council Liaison Report

 H.1 Council Liaison Report - 15 minutes
 Robert Leutwyler, Councilmember

I. Next Meeting

Adjourn




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CITY OF LYNNWOOD
 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION - REGULAR HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
 MEETING MINUTES
 January 28, 2026



A. Call to Order
 Called to order at 6:01pm.

Land Acknowledgement

B. Roll Call
 Present:
 Member Kresha Green
 Vice Chair Alex Milvae
 Chair Heather Alder
 Member Vanessa Villavicencio

 Absent:
 Member Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt

 In Attendance: Heather Alder Kresha Green Vanessa Villavicencio Alex Milvae
 Councilmember Robert Leutwyler Staff Kyle Ward, Human Services Coordinator Staff
 Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Manager Not In Attendance: Abby
 McCutcheon Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt Cody Haight

C. Approval of Minutes

 C.1 Approve November 2025 Minutes

 Moved by Alex Milvae; seconded by Vanessa Villavicencio to Approve .
 Motion Passed: 4- 0
 Voting For: Vanessa Villavicencio, Alex Milvae, Heather Alder, Kresha Green
 Voting Against: None

D. Public Comments
 No public comments.

E. Commissioner Comments
 Member Alder commented on the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center opening and
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 what a great space it is for the community and was pleased to see that the
 Hygiene Center was purchased by Rick Steves.

F. Discussion/Action Items

 F.1 Chair and Co-Chair Appointments

 Moved by Vanessa Villavicencio; seconded by Alex Milvae to Confirm Motion to
 confirm Heather Alder as 2026 HSC Chair.
 Motion Passed: 4- 0
 Voting For: Vanessa Villavicencio, Alex Milvae, Heather Alder, Kresha Green
 Voting Against: None

 Moved by Vanessa Villavicencio; seconded by Heather Alder to Confirm Motion
 to confirm Alex Milvae as 2026 HSC Co-Chair.
 Motion Passed: 4- 0
 Voting For: Vanessa Villavicencio, Alex Milvae, Heather Alder, Kresha Green
 Voting Against: None

 F.2 Human Services Community Grant Review

 Staff Ward provided an overview of the HS Grant Program. Commissioners
 provided feedback on the community program focused on supporting nonprofit
 agencies serving Lynnwood. The intent of this grant program is to support
 nonprofits through special projects, initiatives, events and increased outreach to
 better obtain positive health outcomes.

 Staff will continue to edit and finalize application over the next few HS Meeting.


G. Other Business/Reports
 G.1 Staff Liaison Report
 Opioid Overdose Funding
 RFP is being finalized for a February notice of funding availability
 $500,000 ($250,000) 2 projects over 2 years to provide services
 Point in Time Count Recap – at Verdant
 Funding for Affordable Housing Initiatives
 Presenting with DBS to City Council on 2/2
 Affordable Housing and Rent Assistance
 Proposing a spending plan similar to Opioid Funds
 Seeking participation in a task group to review proposals
 Pride Event
 June 6 at the City Campus
 Looking for partners
 WA Legislative Update

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H. Council Liaison Report
 H.1 Council Liaison Report
 Councilmember Leutwyler provided an update on the Legislative agenda this past
 January.

I. Next Meeting
 Next meeting on 3/25/2026

Adjourn
Adjourned at 7:08pm.




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