Human Services Commission — Lynnwood, WA
Date: 2026-05-26

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

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 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 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 People 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 Approval of January 2026 Minutes - 5 minutes
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 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

D. Public Comments

E. Commissioner Comments

F. Other Business/Reports

 F.1 Emergency Shelter Initiative Overview - 20 minutes
 Natasha Lindsay, Volunteers of America Western Washington

 F.2 Review and Approve HSC 2025 Annual Report - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

G. Discussion/Action Items

 G.1 HSC Community Grant Review - 15 minutes
 Kyle Ward, Staff Liaison

H. Staff Liaison Report

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

I. Council Liaison Report

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

J. Next Meeting

Adjourn




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CITY OF LYNNWOOD
 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION - REGULAR HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
 MEETING MINUTES
 March 25, 2026



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

Land Acknowledgement

B. Roll Call
 Present:
 Member Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt
 Vice Chair Alex Milvae
 Member Cody Haight
 Member Vanessa Villavicencio

 Absent:
 Member Kresha Green
 Chair Heather Alder

 Also in Attendance: Kyle Ward Marielle Harrington Natasha Lindsay, Volunteers of
 America Western Washington Not in Attendance: Robert Leutwyler

C. Approval of Minutes
 C.1 Approval of January 2026 Minutes

 Moved by Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt; seconded by Vanessa Villavicencio to
 Approve Motion to Approve March 2026 Minutes .
 Motion Passed: 4- 0
 Voting For: Vanessa Villavicencio, Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt, Alex Milvae, Cody
 Haight
 Voting Against: None

D. Public Comments

E. Commissioner Comments
 Member Haight introduced himself to the commission.

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F. Other Business/Reports

 F.1 Emergency Shelter Initiative Overview
 Emergency Shelter Initiative Overview - 20 minutes Natasha Lindsay, Shelter
 Services Program Manager, Volunteers of America Western Washington



 Lindsay shared an update on the Motel Voucher Program, a City Human Services
 partnership, and highlighted her coordination of the Cold Weather Shelter with Snohomish
 County and Maple Park Church. Lindsay answered commissioners' questions on housing
 barriers, housing vouchers, and other program-related subjects.


 - Open for 25 nights through the cold weather season
 - Averaging 30 guests per night


 Cold weather shelter closes on March 31, 2026 and will prepare to open the extreme
 weather shelter for the summer.


 F.2 Review and Approve HSC 2025 Annual Report


 Staff Ward presented the Human Services Commission 2025 Annual Report which will be
 provided to the City Council as a memo for information. Milvae motioned to approve the
 report, Villavicencio seconded it. All were in favor


 Moved by Alex Milvae; seconded by Vanessa Villavicencio to Approve Motion to
 Approve HSC 2025 Annual Report.
 Motion Passed: 4- 0
 Voting For: Vanessa Villavicencio, Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt, Alex Milvae, Cody
 Haight
 Voting Against: None

G. Discussion/Action Items
 G.1 HSC Community Grant Review
 Staff Ward provided an updated draft of the Community Grant. Commissioners
 provided input, and had questions regarding the use of the grant to purchase
 food (such as for the food bank) or gift cards, language regarding the inclusion of
 non 501c3 organizations.

H. Staff Liaison Report

 H.1 Staff Liaison Report
 Staff Ward provided City Human Services updates:
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 - Motel Voucher program will be renewed starting July 1
 - State of the City reminder
 - Developing a resource site for Immigrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
 - Volunteer event opportunities (Spring into Recovery, Juneteenth, Meet Me at
 the Park)
 - Nametags! Please let Kyle know if you need one.

I. Council Liaison Report

 I.1 Council Liaison Report
 Councilmember Leutwyler was not in attendance, but passed on his thanks for
 those who attended the roundtable focused on the hygiene center.

J. Next Meeting

Adjourn
Adjourned at 7:30pm.




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