Commission on the Status of Women Regular May Meeting

Opening remarks and statement provided by Vice President Ani Rivera.

Action

The Commission will review and possibly approve minutes from the regular Commission meeting on April 22, 2026.

Action: To approve the April 22, 2026, meeting minutes.

A. PRESENTATION FROM CHILDREN’S DAY SCHOOL

Discussion

Students from Children's Day School will be sharing reflections from class discussions on equity, including concerns related to gender equity and the experiences of young people.

B. PRESENTATION ON STATE LEGISLATION

Discussion and Possible Action

Denise Heitzenroder, Project Manager for Strategic Initiatives, will provide an update on the legislation the Department is supporting and tracking for future recommendations.

C. 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.

D. 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. 

Discussion

Commissioner Andary will provide a brief update on the Board of Supervisors hearings related to the Commission Streamlining Task Force recommendations.

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.

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

Discussion and Action

(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 Cal. Government Code Sections 54956.9(a), 54956.9(d)(1), 54956.9(d)(2), 54956.9(d)(4), 54956.9(e)(1) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d), for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, legal counsel regarding existing litigation matters in which the City is a party and regarding anticipated litigation as plaintiff and/or defendant. Existing and Anticipated Litigation: State of New Jersey, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-10139 (D. Mass.), 25-1170 (1st Cir.), 24A886 (U.S. Sup. Ct.); City and County of San Francisco v. Donald J. Trump, et al., Case No. 3:25-cv-01350 (N.D. Cal.); SFUSD, City of Santa Fe v. AmeriCorps, et al., Case No. 3:25-cv-02425 (N.D. Cal.); AFGE, et al. v. Trump, et al., Case No. 3:25-cv-03698, (N.D. Cal.); King County, et al. v. Turner, et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-00814 (W.D. COSW Meeting May 22, 2026 Page 5 of 11 Wash.); City of Chicago v. U.S. Dep’t of Homeland Security and Kristi Noem, Case No. 25-cv-05462, (N.D. Ill); Appalachian Voices, et al v. US. Environmental Protection Agency, Case No. 25-cv-01982 (D.D.C.); County of Santa Clara, et al v. Noem, Case No. 25-cv-08330 (N.D. Cal); Housing Authority of the County of San Diego v. Turner (Case No. 4:25-cv-08859) (N.D. Cal); City and County of San Francisco v. DOJ, COPS Office, Pamela Bondi, Cory Randolph, Case No. 3:25-cv-09277 (N.D. Cal); National Council of Nonprofits v. McMahon, Case No. 1:25-cv-13242 (D. Mass); National Alliance to End Homelessness et al. v. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) & Scott Turner (Secretary of HUD), Case No. 1:25-cv-636 (D.R.I); Oregon Environmental Council, et al. v. Internal Revenue Service of the United States, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-04400 (D.D.C.); Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. EPA, Case No. 26-1061, (D.C. Cir.), and regarding anticipated litigation. (Action)

(c) [PROSPECTIVE CLOSED SESSION] CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE: EXISTING AND ANTICIPATED LITIGATION For Commissioners to discuss existing and anticipated litigation matters described in (b) with legal counsel. (Discussion)

(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.