Commission on the Status of Women Regular October 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 September 23, 2026, and the special Commission meeting on October 8, 2026.

Explanatory document: (1) Draft minutes from the regular Commission meeting on September 23, 2026. (2) Draft minutes from the special Commission meeting on October 8.

Possible Action: To approve minutes from the regular Commission meeting on September 23, 2026.

Possible Action: To approve the minutes from the special Commission meeting on October 8, 2026.

A. RECOGNITION OF BEVERLY UPTON

Discussion

The Commission will formally recognize Beverly Upton for her longstanding work in domestic violence advocacy and her contribution to the Domestic Violence Consortium.

B. DRAFT LETTER TO CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS REGARDING EPSTEIN FILES

Discussion and Possible Action

The Commission will review and discuss the draft letter to the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls that it formally ask the Medical Board of California to examine whether any licensed physicians named in the released Epstein files warrant further review under existing professional standards.

Possible Action: To approve the letter and next steps.

C. DRAFT COSW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SFPD

Discussion and Possible Action

The Commission will review and discuss the draft recommendations regarding SFPD’s sexual assault response and consider next steps following the October 8 joint hearing with the Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Possible Action: To adopt the recommendations and next steps.

D. REQUEST FOR JOINT HEARING WITH THE POLICE COMMISSION

Discussion and Possible Action

The Commission will discuss and take a formal vote on whether to request a joint hearing with the San Francisco Police Commission.

Possible Action: To vote on a request for a joint hearing or decide on a collaboration with the Police Commission.

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.

Discussion

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

Discussion and Possible Action

The Commission may discuss potential topics for future meeting agendas.

Explanatory Document: Old Business

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.