Lynnwood public meetings in 2023
44 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Arts Commission
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several ongoing projects, including the Cultural Arts Plan update, gallery exhibitions for 2023-2024, and the Art of Wine event. They will also consider a new applicant for a commission vacancy and discuss starting a non-profit in Lynnwood. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports.
- Consideration of Arts Commission applicant Kalen Knowles
- Update on Cultural Arts Plan
- Discussion of Galleries 2023 & 2024
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box design
- Community Justice Center Art Project installation timeline
The Arts Commission approved the updated Cultural Arts Plan and the minutes from September 19, 2023. The commission discussed plans for 2024 gallery exhibits, the Bra Bedazzle event, and the potential for a non-profit organization.
- Approved updated Cultural Arts Plan (unanimous)
- Approved September 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Decided to repeat Bra Bedazzle event in September and October 2024
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and to confirm multiple entry-level police and custody eligibility lists from October 2023. These confirmations are routine administrative actions that certify candidate lists for hiring. No other substantive business is listed.
- Approve minutes from October 4 and October 20, 2023 meetings
- Confirm October 10, 17, 24, 31 entry police eligibility lists
- Confirm October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 entry custody eligibility lists
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from October 4 and October 20, 2023. The body confirmed 10 separate police eligibility lists for entry-level and entry-custody positions dated throughout October 2023.
- Approved October 4, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved October 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed Oct 3, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 10, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 17, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 24, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 31, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility Lists
History and Heritage Board
The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board is meeting to discuss several business items, including a recap of the Fair on 44th, an update on the Heritage Plan, and the 2023 Snohomish County grant. They will also consider a Signal Box Art Wrap for the Veterans Box and the Cultural Access Fund. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports.
- Recap of Fair on 44th
- Heritage Plan update
- 2023 Snohomish County Grant update and 2024 ideas
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box
- Cultural Access Fund
The Board approved the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes. Members agreed to add a specific role regarding land use notifications to the Heritage Plan and discussed potential 2024 grant projects.
- Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Added 'party of record' for Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation notifications to Heritage Plan
Arts Commission
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and review several upcoming arts events and public art projects, including a recap of the Fair on 44th, planning for the Bra-Bedazzle event, and updates on the Signal Box Art Wrap and Community Justice Center Art Project. They will also receive updates on the Cultural Arts Plan. The meeting is open to the public.
- Fair on 44th recap
- Bra-Bedazzle event planning
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box update
- Community Justice Center Art Project update
- Cultural Arts Plan updates
The commission approved the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming art exhibits, the Bra-Bedazzle event, and a potential Cultural Access Fund tax in Snohomish County. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved August 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Human Services Commission
The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a presentation on the ACCESS program, an introduction of the new Human Services Coordinator, and a draft survey for the Fair on 44th event. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.
- ACCESS Program presentation by Mr. Wally Webster
- Introduction of Human Services Coordinator Mr. Kyle Ward
- Fair on 44th draft survey discussion
- Approval of June 1, 2023 minutes
The Commission approved the minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting. Members heard a presentation on the ACCESS Project and were introduced to the new Human Services Coordinator, Kyle Ward. The group also reviewed draft survey questions for the Fair on 44th.
- Approved June 1, 2023 minutes (6-0)
Human Services Commission
The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will discuss funding proposals related to the One Washington Opioid Settlement, review survey results from the Fair on 44th, and address membership transitions and processes. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.
- Discussion of One Washington Opioid Settlement funding proposals
- Fair on 44th Survey Results presentation
- Membership transitions and processes discussion
- Human Services Coordinator Work Plan report
The Commission received an overview of the One Washington Opioid Settlement and the Fair on 44th survey results. No formal votes were taken as a quorum was not in attendance. Approval of previous minutes was postponed.
- Postponed approval of September 7, 2023 minutes due to lack of quorum
Board of Ethics
The Lynnwood Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance updating Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94, presented by City Clerk Luke Lonie. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting agenda. No decisions are listed; the main item is a discussion.
- Discussion of ordinance updating Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Public comment period
The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from the May 11 meeting. The board also voted to move an ordinance updating Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94 forward for review by Board Counsel.
- Approved May 11 meeting minutes
- Moved ordinance updating Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94 to Board Counsel review (3-0)
Civil Service Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Lynnwood Civil Service Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, new and old business, upcoming events, and comments. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.
- Approve minutes
- New business
- Old business
- Upcoming events
- Comments for the good of the order
The Civil Service Commission confirmed five police and custody eligibility lists. It also approved adding Crime Analyst and Master Custody Officer positions to the official class specifications. A special meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2023, to approve upcoming eligibility lists.
- Approved September 6, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility Lists dated Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26, and Oct 3, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Custody Police Eligibility List dated September 12, 2023
- Approved adding Crime Analyst commissioned position to class specifications
- Approved adding Master Custody Officer commissioned position to class specifications
- Scheduled special meeting for October 20, 2023 at 4:30pm
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to consider confirming two eligibility lists from October 20, 2023: one for Police Commander and one for Master Custody Officer. These confirmations are routine personnel actions. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Confirmation of October 20, 2023 Police Commander Eligibility List
- Confirmation of October 20, 2023 Master Custody Officer Eligibility List
The Civil Service Commission met to review and confirm personnel eligibility lists. The commission approved the lists for Police Commander and Master Custody Officer positions.
- Confirmed the October 20, 2023, Police Commander Eligibility List (Passed)
- Confirmed the October 20, 2023, Master Custody Officer Eligibility List (Passed)
Arts Commission
The Lynnwood Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and receive updates on several public art projects and events, including the Bra-Bedazzle exhibit, Signal Box Art Wrap for the Veterans box, the Art of Food & Wine event, the Community Justice Center Art Project, and the Cultural Arts Plan. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and online.
- Bra-Bedazzle exhibit planning (10 min discussion)
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans box (5 min discussion)
- Art of Food & Wine event update (5 min discussion)
- Community Justice Center Art Project update (5 min discussion)
- Cultural Arts Plan updates (15 min discussion)
The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Members discussed planning for the Bra-Bedazzle event and the Art of Wine project, and reviewed the Cultural Arts Plan.
- Approved June 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August 2, 2023, and to confirm six eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions. These confirmations are routine administrative actions that establish candidate pools for hiring. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming assessment centers and a conference.
- Confirm August 15, 22, 29, and September 5, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility Lists
- Confirm August 8 and 15, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility Lists
- Approve minutes from August 2, 2023 meeting
- October 17-18 Commander Assessment Center
- October 19-20 Master Custody Officer Assessment Center
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from August 2, 2023. Members confirmed six separate eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody officers. The Commission also received an update on current police department staffing vacancies.
- Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated August 15, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated August 22, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated August 29, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated September 5, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Custody Police Eligibility List dated August 8, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Custody Police Eligibility List dated August 15, 2023
History and Heritage Board
The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board is meeting to discuss routine business including a grant update for the Interurban Railcar #55 wheelchair lift, the Signal Box Art Wrap project, and a new board applicant. The agenda also includes a recap of History & Heritage Day and future event planning.
- 2023 Snohomish County Grant: $15,980 for trolley accessibility improvements
- Signal Box Art Wrap: Veterans Box at 196th & 40th, seeking veteran graphic designer
- Board recruitment: positions #3, #4, #5, #6 vacant; Joanne Lord applied
- History & Heritage Day recap and future event planning
- Approval of April 11, 2023 minutes
The board approved the appointment of Joanne Lord to an ex-officio position. Members received updates on the 2023 Snohomish County Grant and the Veterans Box signal art wrap.
- Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Joanne Lord for ex-officio position #5 (unanimous)
- Decided to remove military insignias from Veterans Box art wrap in favor of local organization logos
Board of Ethics
The Lynnwood Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting to review and discuss a code revision recommendation. The board will also approve minutes and set the agenda for the next meeting. Public comment is scheduled.
- Discussion of code revision recommendation
- Approval of minutes
- Public comment period
The Board of Ethics recommended using a redlined version of the code provided by Board Counsel instead of the Tacoma Code of Ethics. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings.
- Approved February 9 and March 16 minutes
- Recommended redlined code version from Board Counsel over Tacoma Code of Ethics
Human Services Commission
The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and public comments. The main discussion items are an update on the Human Services Coordinator hire, finalizing the summer meeting schedule, and planning the commission's involvement at the Fair on 44th.
- Update on Human Services Coordinator hire
- Finalize summer meeting schedule
- Discuss commission's involvement at Fair on 44th
The Commission approved the minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting and voted to cancel its meetings for July and August. Members discussed the hiring process for a Human Services Coordinator and potential participation in the Fair on 44th.
- Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved cancellation of July and August meetings (3-2)
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting and to confirm three Entry Police Eligibility Lists from July 12, July 24, and August 1, 2023. The meeting also includes roll call, old business, upcoming events, and public comments.
- Approve minutes from July 5, 2023 meeting
- Confirm July 12, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm July 24, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm August 1, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
Arts Commission
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several public art projects and programs. Key items include the Bra-Bedazzle event, a Signal Box Art Wrap for a Veterans-themed box, the Art of Food & Wine event, the Community Justice Center Art Project, and the Cultural Access program, which could impose a sales tax to support arts and heritage. The meeting will also include reports from staff and commissioners, and approval of the May 16, 2023 minutes.
- Cultural Access program: potential sales tax for arts, heritage, science
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box: photo call extended
- Community Justice Center Art Project: contracts signed for welder and structural engineer
- Art of Food & Wine: canceled Feb 4, 2023, planning for 2024, seeking new location
- Chinese railroad workers exhibit at City Hall: proposed historical exhibit
The Commission approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming art exhibits, the Bra-Bedazzle event, and the status of the Community Justice Center Art Project.
- Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Arts Commission
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several arts-related business items, including the Bra Bedazzle event, a signal box art wrap for veterans, and the Art of Food & Wine. They will also review a staff report and consider the Cultural Access program, which could allow a sales tax for arts funding. The agenda includes multiple short discussion items and reports.
- Bra-Bedazzle event planning (10 min)
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box (5 min)
- Art of Food & Wine (5 min)
- Community Justice Center Art Project (5 min)
- Cultural Access program (5 min)
The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from April 18, 2023, and voted to cancel the July meeting. Members discussed several upcoming art projects and events, including the Bra-Bedazzle event and the Signal Box Art Wrap.
- Approved April 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Cancelled July meeting (unanimous)
History and Heritage Board
The board approved the minutes from February 14, 2023. Members discussed ongoing projects including a wheelchair lift grant, a video project, and plans for History and Heritage Days.
- Approved Feb 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes and confirm several eligibility lists for police, custody, and police clerk positions. These confirmations are routine procedural items, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from June 7, 2023 meeting
- Confirm June 13, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm June 27, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm July 5, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm June 27 and July 5, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility Lists
The Commission approved several eligibility lists for entry-level police, custody, and police clerk positions. No eligibility list was created for custody on July 5, 2023, due to a lack of applicants.
- Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed June 13, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed June 27, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed July 5, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed June 27, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed June 20, 2023 Police Clerk Eligibility List
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes and confirm multiple entry-level police and custody eligibility lists from May and June 2023. These confirmations are routine administrative actions that certify candidate lists for hiring.
- Approve minutes from April 27, 2023 meeting
- Confirm May 2, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm May 9, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm May 16, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm May 9, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from April 27, 2023. The board also confirmed several Entry Police and Entry Custody eligibility lists dated between May 2 and June 6, 2023.
- Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed May 2, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed May 9, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed May 16, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed May 23, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed May 30, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed June 6, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Entry Custody Eligibility Lists dated May 9, May 16, and May 23, 2023
Arts Commission
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several business items, including the Signal Box Art Wrap for the Veterans Box, the Art of Food & Wine event, Healthy Lynnwood Arts Grants, the Community Justice Center Art Project, and activities for the Fair on 44th and summer events. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, reports, and citizen comments.
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box
- Art of Food & Wine
- Healthy Lynnwood Arts Grants
- Community Justice Center Art Project
- Fair on 44th activities: 2x4s
The Commission approved the March 21, 2023, minutes and agreed to partner with Citrine Health for the Bra Bedazzle project. Staff reported receiving a $15,980 grant for Historic Preservation to improve a trolley at Heritage Park.
- Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved partnership with Citrine Health for Bra Bedazzle project
- Decided to forgo Healthy Lynnwood Arts Grants application due to Bra Bedazzle
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes and confirm several entry-level police and custody eligibility lists from March and April 2023. These confirmations are routine procedural steps for hiring eligibility. The agenda also notes upcoming events, including a volunteer recognition and a police sergeant assessment center.
- Approve minutes from March 8, 2023 meeting
- Confirm March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility Lists
- Confirm March 14 and 28, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility Lists
- Volunteer Recognition Event on April 25, 2023
- Police Sergeant Assessment Center on April 26, 2023
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. The board confirmed four Entry Police Eligibility Lists and two Entry Custody Eligibility Lists dated between March 14 and April 4, 2023.
- Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed March 14, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 21, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 28, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 4, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 14, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 28, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
Human Services Commission
The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with a 60-minute discussion on the City of Lynnwood Comprehensive Plan, led by OTAK consultant Nathen Lamb. The agenda also includes approval of the March 2, 2023 minutes, public comments, and commissioner comments. No other substantive action items are listed.
- Discussion of City of Lynnwood Comprehensive Plan with OTAK consultant Nathen Lamb
- Approval of March 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comments and commissioner comments
The Commission received a presentation on the City's Comprehensive Plan update, which will establish policies and goals for the next 20 years. The Commission approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
Board of Ethics
The Lynnwood Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting to discuss a draft ordinance that would amend the city's ethics code (LMC 2.94). The main item is a 60-minute discussion led by City Clerk Luke Lonie. The meeting also includes public comment and board member comments.
- Discussion of draft ordinance amending LMC 2.94 (ethics code)
- Public comment period
- Board member comments
- Set agenda for next meeting
The Board discussed options for updating the Lynnwood Code of Ethics through a draft ordinance amending LMC 2.94. No formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.
Board of Ethics
The Lynnwood Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting to discuss current complaint processes and potential updates to Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94, with presentations from the City Clerk and Board Counsel. The board will also approve minutes and set the agenda for the next meeting.
- Discussion of current complaints' processes
- Discussion of Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94 updates
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Public comment period
The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from November 10 and scheduled a special meeting for March 16 at 6 pm. Members discussed current complaint processes and updates to the Lynnwood Municipal Code.
- Approved November 10 minutes
- Scheduled special meeting for March 16 at 6 pm
Arts Commission
The Lynnwood Arts Commission will discuss and review several ongoing and upcoming art projects, including the Signal Box Art Wrap, Art of Food & Wine, Healthy Lynnwood Arts Grants, and the Community Justice Center Art Project. They will also address member recruitment and recap recent exhibits. The meeting is open to the public and will be held online.
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box and Indigenous People Box locations
- Art of Food & Wine event planning
- Healthy Lynnwood Arts Grants (up to $500 each)
- Community Justice Center Art Project contract
- Recruiting members for vacant positions #1 and #2
The commission elected a new slate of officers and unanimously recommended that the city pay for a welder and structural engineer for the Community Justice Center Art Project. The body also approved the minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting.
- Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended city pay for engineer and welder costs for Community Justice Center Art Project (unanimous)
- Elected Rhiannon Kruse as Chair, Lynn Hanson as Vice Chair, Katie Zeitler as Secretary, and Robert Gutcheck as Asst. Secretary (unanimous)
History and Heritage Board
The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board is meeting to discuss routine business items including the 2022 annual report, a Snohomish County grant application, progress on a video project, and ideas for History & Heritage Days. The board will also consider a signal box art wrap for a veterans location and recruitment of new members. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.
- 2022 Annual Report discussion
- 2023 Snohomish County Grant update
- Video Project progress report
- History & Heritage Days ideas
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box Location
The board approved the 2022 annual report and the minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming events, grant funding for a chair lift and hatch, and potential art installations at the Link Light Rail station. The decision on the Veterans Box signal art wrap location was tabled.
- Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 annual report (unanimous)
- Tabled Veterans Box signal art wrap location
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes and confirm seven eligibility lists for police, custody, and police clerk/sergeant positions, all presented by Connor. These confirmations are routine administrative actions that establish hiring pools for the city.
- Approve April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirm April 4, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm April 18 and April 25, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility Lists
- Confirm April 18 and April 25, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility Lists
- Confirm April 21, 2023 Police Clerk and April 27, 2023 Police Sergeant Eligibility Lists
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from April 5, 2023. The board confirmed seven different eligibility lists for police, custody, and clerk positions dated between April 4 and April 27, 2023.
- Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed April 4, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 18, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 25, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 18, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 25, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 21, 2023 Police Clerk Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 27, 2023 Police Sergeant Eligibility List
Arts Commission
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting with several business items, including a presentation from Janet Pope of LPFD about future plans for the Event Center, the 2022 annual report, and updates on various art projects and grants. The commission will also discuss recruiting new members and the Community Justice Center Art Project.
- Guest Janet Pope, LPFD Executive Director, on future plans of Event Center
- 2022 Annual Report
- Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit – People's Choice Award
- 2023 Snohomish County Art Grant
- Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box and Indigenous People Box
The Arts Commission unanimously approved the 2022 Annual Report and the minutes from January 17, 2023. The commission discussed several ongoing art projects, including signal box wraps and the Northline Village concept plan.
- Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Annual Report (unanimous)
- Postponed election of officers until a new board member is added
Human Services Commission
The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on an ARPA-funded mental health proposal, review the city's 2023 legislative priorities, and hear a presentation on the Healthy Communities Action Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approving January meeting minutes and receiving updates from the coordinator and council liaison.
- ARPA Mental Health Proposal discussion (Commissioner Villavicencio)
- 2023 City of Lynnwood Legislative Priorities (Director Sordel)
- Healthy Communities Action Plan Presentation (Coordinator Harrington)
- Coordinator Update (Director Sordel)
- Approval of January 12, 2023 meeting minutes
The Commission approved the January 12, 2023, meeting minutes with one amendment. Members discussed a $300,000 ARPA mental health funding proposal for school-based counseling and reviewed the Healthy Communities Action Plan. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes as amended
Human Services Commission
The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and public comments. The main discussion items are an update on the Human Services Coordinator position and a longer session on what the commission wants to do next. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Update on Human Services Coordinator Position
- Discussion on next steps for the Commission
- Approval of February 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Council Liaison Report
The Commission approved the February 2, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed job description for the Human Services Coordinator position, concluding that it does not reflect the Commission's recommendations. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission juried applications for the Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit. The commission postponed the election of officers until a new member is added. Other items regarding the Art of Food & Wine and the Community Justice Center project remain pending.
- Approved December 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Juried applications for Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit
- Postponed election of officers
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes and confirm several eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions. These confirmations are routine procedural steps that establish candidate pools for hiring.
- Approve minutes from February 1, 2023 meeting
- Confirm February 6, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirm February 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility Lists
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from February 1, 2023. Members also confirmed one Entry Custody Eligibility List and five Entry Police Eligibility Lists dated between February 6 and March 7, 2023.
- Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed February 6, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 7, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 14, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 21, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 28, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 7, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
History and Heritage Board
The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will hold a regular meeting to elect its 2023 officers and discuss upcoming projects. Key discussions include the progress of the Signal Box art wrap project and the new branding and master plan for the Convention Center. The agenda also covers the status of the 2023 projects and a video project update.
- Recruitment and election of 2023 Board officers
- Review of 2023 projects
- Signal Box Art Wrap project covering Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, South Lynnwood, and Lund’s Gulch
- Convention Center/PFD new branding and master plan
The board approved the minutes from December 13, 2022, and elected a new slate of officers. Staff reported on the application for a 2023 Snohomish County Historic Preservation Grant and upcoming public art projects.
- Approved December 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Elected C. Ryan as Chair, G. Rogers as Vice Chair, and J. Brown as Secretary (unanimous)
Arts Commission
The Commission approved the November 15, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed the timeline for the Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit and the rebranding of the Lynnwood Convention Center to the Lynnwood Event Center.
- Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Ethics
The Lynnwood Board of Ethics is holding a regular remote meeting. The main discussion item is a 30-minute review of the board's roles and responsibilities, led by City Clerk Luke Lonie. The board will also approve minutes from its July 13 meeting and take public comment.
- Discussion of board roles and responsibilities (30 min, led by City Clerk Luke Lonie)
- Approval of July 13 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
- Setting agenda for next meeting
The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from the July 13 meeting. Members discussed the board's roles and responsibilities and suggested changes to the code. A special meeting was scheduled for January to review redlined code changes.
- Approved July 13 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Scheduled special meeting in January (3-0)
History and Heritage Board
The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board is meeting to plan its 2023 Snohomish County grant application, review progress on video, coloring sheet, and Lego projects, discuss signal box art wraps, and address board member recruitment. The agenda includes routine reports and citizen comments.
- 2023 Snohomish County Grant planning
- Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch
- Re-appointment / recruitment of HHB members
- Video Project progress update
- Coloring Sheets and Lego Models progress
The board approved the minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting. Members discussed planning for a 2023 Snohomish County Grant to fund a trolley wheelchair lift and aluminum hatch. Staff provided progress updates on a Demonstration Farm video, coloring sheets, and Lego models.
- Approved November 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Human Services Commission
The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve its 2022 annual report, elect a chair and vice chair for 2023, and discuss measurable outcomes for the new coordinator position. The meeting is procedural and includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.
- Approval of 2022 Annual Report
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
- Discussion of measurable outcomes for new coordinator position
- Introduction of 2023 City Council Liaison
The Commission approved its 2022 Annual Report and elected a Chair and Vice Chair for 2023. Members discussed the requirements for a new ARPA-funded Coordinator position and held a discussion regarding a proposed opioid treatment center in Lynnwood.
- Approved December 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved motion to discuss proposed Opioid Treatment Program center under Other Business (5-0)
- Adopted amended 2022 Annual Report (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Villavicencio as 2023 Chair (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Hildebrandt as 2023 Vice Chair (5-0)
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, and to confirm several entry-level police and custody eligibility lists. They will also discuss a recruiting plan for an Animal Control Officer. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business.
- Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Confirmation of December 12, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmation of January 3, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmation of January 3, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Recruiting plan for Animal Control Officer
The Commission confirmed four separate eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions. The body also elected its Chair and Vice Chair and received an update on the recruitment plan for an Animal Control Officer.
- Approved meeting minutes from December 7, 2022
- Elected Commissioner Landrum as Commission Chair
- Elected Commissioner Carner as Commission Vice Chair
- Confirmed December 12, 2022, Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 3, 2023, Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 3, 2023, Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 10, 2023, Entry Police Eligibility List
Civil Service Commission
The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from January 11 and to confirm five eligibility lists for entry-level positions: police (three lists), custody, and animal control officer. These confirmations are routine procedural items, with no other substantive business on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting
- Confirm January 17, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm January 18, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirm January 24, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirm February 1, 2023 Animal Control Officer Eligibility List
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from January 11, 2023. Members confirmed five different eligibility lists for police, custody, and animal control positions. The March 1st meeting was rescheduled to March 8, 2023.
- Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed January 17, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 18, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 24, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 31, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 1, 2023 Animal Control Officer Eligibility List
- Moved March 1st meeting to March 8, 2023
Human Services Commission
The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including introducing a new Healthy Communities Coordinator, setting the 2023 meeting calendar, and discussing a new coordinator position. They will also receive an update on a mental and behavioral health proposal from the Community Health Center. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.
- Introduce Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Coordinator
- Discuss 2023 Human Services Commission Calendar
- Discuss new Coordinator Position (60 min discussion)
- Update on Community Health Center's Mental and Behavioral Health Proposal
The Commission approved the minutes from November 3, 2022, and adopted a monthly meeting calendar for 2023. Members and staff discussed the goals and job description for a new Human Services Coordinator position funded by ARPA.
- Approved November 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes (4-0)
- Adopted 2023 meeting schedule for the first Thursday of each month via Zoom (4-0)
Arts Commission
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several public art projects, including the Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit, the 44th Ave W / I-5 Underpass, the Art of Food & Wine, Signal Box Art Wraps, and the Community Justice Center Art Project. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being discussions rather than final decisions.
- Discussion of Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit
- Discussion of 44th Ave W / I-5 Underpass art project
- Discussion of Art of Food & Wine (canceled for Feb 4, 2023)
- Discussion of Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch
- Discussion of Community Justice Center Art Project
The Commission approved the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the timeline for the Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit and potential venues for the Art of Food & Wine event. Staff provided updates on the Community Justice Center Art Project and a mural project at Sound Credit Union.
- Approved September 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission confirmed three police eligibility lists and added the Court Marshal position to the class specifications. It also approved updating the job titles for Confinement Officer and Confinement Sergeant to Custody Officer and Custody Sergeant.
- Approved meeting minutes of November 2, 2022
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated November 8, 2022
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated November 15, 2022
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated November 22, 2022
- Approved adding Court Marshal position to class specifications
- Approved updating Confinement Officer title to Custody Officer
- Approved updating Confinement Sergeant title to Custody Sergeant
History and Heritage Board
The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will discuss planning for the 2023 Snohomish County grant, review progress on video and coloring sheet projects, and consider signal box art wraps. The agenda includes routine reports and citizen comments, with no major decisions expected.
- 2023 Snohomish County Grant planning
- Video project progress update
- Coloring sheets and Lego models progress
- Signal box art wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch
The board approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the 2023 Snohomish County Grant and the potential installation of manual or powered lifts for accessibility. Staff provided progress updates on a Demonstration Farm video, coloring sheets, and Lego models.
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)