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Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00am— 12:00pm
Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams
Board Members Present:
Terra Straight —Chair (Health Community Member), Jan Bolerjack (Faith -Based Community
Member), Julie Herdt (School District Member), Marilyn Westman (Resident Member), Ardo-
Khadra Hersi (Resident Member), and Alejandra Silva-Avendano (Resident Member)
Absent:
Fatumo Farah (Resident Member)
City Staff Present:
Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator, stacy,hansenc)tukwilawagov
Jenny Ayres, Human Services Specialist, jeniy.ayresatukwilawa,gov
1. Call to Order — Terra Straight, Chair
Chairperson Terra Straight called the meeting to order at 10:05am.
2. New Member Introductions
New resident members Ardo-Khadra Hersi and Alejandra Silva-Avendano both shared
their backgrounds and interests in joining the board.
3. Approval of Agenda
Jan Bolerjack motioned to approve the April 17, 2025 meeting agenda. Marilyn
Westman seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
4. Approval of Minutes
Marilyn Westman motioned to approve the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. Jan
Bolerjack seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
5. Presentation: Salvation Army Street Outreach
Tina Lewis, Director of Street Level Ministries and Marc Garcia, Divisional Finance
Director, shared information about the agency and its Street Outreach program
which serves all of King County. Staff focus on serving unsheltered individuals who
live in their vehicles and help them transition into housing. Staff also provide light
case management to assist with food resources and other essential needs.
Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
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6. 2025-26 Funding Cycle Update — Stacy Hansen
The board unanimously recommended to fund Children's Therapy Center at $5000
annually for 2025-2026 and to place $2500 in the Human Services contingency fund.
7. Leadership Transition — Terra Straight, Chair
A. Terra Straight resigned from her post as board Chairperson and expressed a desire
to continue work as a regular member.
B. Jan Bolerjack nominated Marilyn Westman to be the new Chairperson. Julie Herdt
seconded the nomination. Members voted unanimously to appoint Marilyn
Westman as the new Chairperson.
8. Information & Member Sharing
A. Jan Bolerjack shared pantry donations are down and there is still a need for
protein (especially canned tuna, chicken, and shelf -stable milk) as well as hygiene
items (tooth brushes and tooth paste).
B. Julie Herdt shared an update from the Tukwila School District which has had
safety planning and trainings. The final TSD providers meeting of the year will be
on June 4th at 11am.
C. Stacy Hansen shared that Mary's Place will close its Burien shelter location for
remodeling with a loss of 150 bednights in the next two years. When the new
building is reopened, the capacity will be 200 bednights.
9. Adjournment — Terra Straight, Chair
Terra Straight adjourned the meeting at 12:23pm.