Commission on the Status of Women Regular April Meeting

Opening remarks and statement provided by President Jones Lowrey.

Action

The Commission will review and possibly approve minutes from the regular Commission meeting on March 25, 2026.

Action: To approve the March 25, 2026, meeting minutes.

A. RECOGNITION OF BLACK WOMEN REVOLT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LA CASA DE LAS MADRES

Discussion

The Commission will formally recognize Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence and Las Casa de las Madres for their contributions and commitment to support supporting survivors of domestic violence and gender-based harm.

B. RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE DETENTION OF ANGELINA LOPEZ-JIMENEZ AND HER DAUGHTER AT SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Discussion and Possible Action

The Commission will discuss and possibly adopt a resolution condemning the detention of Angelina Lopez-Jimenez and her daughter by federal officials at San Francisco International Airport on March 22, 2026, and affirming its commitment to sanctuary values.

Possible Action: To approve the resolution condemning the detention of Angelina Lopez-Jimenez and her daughter, and to direct its submission to the Board of Supervisors.

C. PRESENTATION ON STATE LEGISLATION

Discussion

Denise Heitzenroder, Project Manager for Strategic Initiatives, will provide an update on the legislation the Department presented at the State Legislative Committee meeting on April 15, 2026, as well as the legislation the Department is tracking for future recommendations.

D. DOSW WOMEN’S AGENDA UPDATE

Discussion

Executive Director Aroche will provide a brief update on the Women’s Agenda and the post-launch strategic timeline.

E. CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS REVISIONS   

Discussion and Possible Action

Vice President Rivera will provide an update on the potential bylaw revisions discussed at the March meeting, including possible changes to COSW officer term limits, the number of public meetings held each year, and clarification regarding the scope of “select” committees, among other amendments. The Commission will discuss and may vote on whether to adopt these revisions.

Possible Action: To vote on the proposed revisions to the bylaws. 

Executive Director Diana Aroche may discuss grant programs; core service area activities; meetings involving City leaders, agencies, and stakeholders; Department staff; past/upcoming events; and/or Department operations.

Discussion

Commissioners may provide updates on topics related to COSW’s priorities.

(a) Public comment on all matters pertaining to this agenda item. (Discussion)

(b) Vote in open session on whether to meet in closed session pursuant to the Brown Act (Cal. Govt. Code § 54954.5(e); Admin. Code § 67.8(a)(4)) to consider a public employee performance evaluation of the Executive Director of DOSW, as described below, in subsection (c). (Action)

(c) [PROSPECTIVE CLOSED SESSION] Public Employee Performance Evaluation of of Executive Director, Department on the Status of Women (Cal. Govt. Code § 54954.5(e); Admin. Code § 67.8(a)(4)). For Commissioners to discuss and possibly take action on the publlic employee performance evaluation of Executive Director Diana Aroche. (Discussion and Possible Action)

(d) [RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION] Vote on whether to disclose any discussions held in closed session (San Francisco Administrative Code §67.12(a)). (Action)

This item is to allow members of the public to address the Commission on matters that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission and that do not appear on the agenda, as well as to suggest new agenda items for future meetings.