MEETING

Commission on the Status of Women Regular October Meeting

Meeting details

Date and time

How to participate

In-person

City Hall, Room 4081 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl
San Francisco, CA 94102

Online

Meeting number: 2662 407 7376 Password: coswoctober
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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

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Agenda

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Call to Order

Remarks by President Jones Lowrey.

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Announcement of the Mayor's Appointee for the Director of the Department

Explanatory document: Mayor Daniel Lurie’s Press Release on September 24, 2025, announcing the appointment of Dr. Diana Aroche as the Director of the Department on the Status of Women.

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Approval of the September 24, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The Commission will review and possibly approve minutes from the regular September 24, 2025, meeting.

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Prop E Commission Streamlining Task Force Committee

Discussion

Commissioner Andary will provide updates on the outcome of the recommendations from the October 15, 2025, Proposition E Commission Streamlining Hearing related to COSW, and the Commission may discuss next steps.

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Director's Report

Director Dr. Diane 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.

Explanatory Document: October 22 Director’s Report

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New Business

A. PRESENTATION FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (MOHCD)

Discussion

Ms. Julia Sabory, Deputy Director for the Community Development Division of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), will provide an overview of MOHCD and update on the Gender-Based Violence portfolio.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITEM WILL BE HEARD BEFORE ITEM 4 ON THE AGENDA)

B. PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT STATUS UPDATE

Discussion

President Jones Lowrey and Vice President Ani Rivera will provide an overview and oversight of the Department Head’s performance evaluation process. They will also share an update on the California Convening of Commissions and Anniversary Celebration hosted by the California Commission on the Status of Women.

C. DOSW PRIORITIES/STRATEGIC PLANNING TIMELINE

Discussion

The Commission may discuss with the new Director the department’s strategic planning process, including key priorities and a proposed timeline for implementation including an update on the community meeting plan proposed at the September meeting.

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Future Agenda Items

The Commission may discuss potential topics for future meeting agendas

A. Equity in Sports/programming

B. Topics (include more diverse topics of discussion and more inclusive to issues affecting our city and county)

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General Public Comment

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.

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ADJOURNMENT

Meeting resources