Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 610
San Francisco, CA 94102
Conference Room 610 is located on the 6th floor of the building.
*Please note the change in location and date.
Online
Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 610
San Francisco, CA 94102
Conference Room 610 is located on the 6th floor of the building.
*Please note the change in location and date.
Online
Overview
Roster: President Jones Lowrey Vice President Ani Rivera Commissioner Sophia Andary Commmissioner Cecilia Chung Commissioner Dr. Shokooh Miry Commissioner Dr. Anne Moses Commissioner Dr. Raveena Rihal
Agenda
Approval of the regular January Meeting Minutes
The Commission will review and possibly approve minutes from the regular Commission meeting on January 27, 2026.
Prop E Commission Streamlining Task Force Committee
Discussion
President Jones Lowrey will provide a brief update on the City Administrator's Office January 30 press release regarding the Commission Streamlining Task Force’s submission of its final recommendations.
Director's Report
Discussion
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.
Executive Director Evaluation
Discussion
President Jones Lowrey will provide a brief update on the Executive Director evaluation process. The Commission will review the draft goals in relation to the finalized strategic plan.
New Business
A. DEPARTMENT PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR FY 2026-28
Discussion and Possible Action
HRC CFO Samuel Thomas will present the proposed FY 2026–27 through FY 2027–28 budget for the Department and the Agency of Human Rights.
Possible Action: To approve the FY 2026-27 through FY 27-28 budget proposal.
B. DOSW Strategic Plan Presentation
Discussion and Possible Action
Director Aroche will present the final draft of the Strategic Plan, incorporating feedback from the Mayor’s Office. The Commission will discuss and may vote to approve the final draft of the Strategic Planning Report and framework.
Possible Action: To approve the final Strategic Planning Report and framework.
C. Commissioner Update
Discussion
Vice President Ani Rivera will provide an update on the Women’s History Month Celebration and collaboration with Department staff. Commissioners may provide updates on topics related to COSW’s priorities.
D. Consideration of Bylaws Revisions
Discussion
President Jones Lowrey will provide an overview of the potential bylaw revisions under consideration. The Commission may decide whether to make official revisions to the Bylaws at the March meeting.
E. Mapping Out COSW 2026 Priorities—Topics & Timeline
Discussion
President Jones Lowrey will provide a brief update regarding COSW’s 2026 priorities and potential topics that commissioners may like to see prioritized.
General Public Comment
Discussion
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.