MEETING

Human Rights Commission Meeting - April 23, 2026

Human Rights Commission

Meeting details

Date and time

How to participate

In-person

City Hall1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Room 416
San Francisco, CA 94102

Agenda

1

CALL TO ORDER, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS

We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the Indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As Guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the Ancestors, Elders and Relatives of the Ramaytush Community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples.

2

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Members of the public may address the Commission on matters that are within the Commission’s jurisdiction and are not on today’s agenda. Speakers shall address their remarks to the Commission as a whole and not to individual Commissioners or Department personnel.

3

ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES FROM APRIL 9, 2026 MEETING (Discussion and Possible Action Item)

Review and anticipated adoption of minutes from the Commission’s April 9, 2026 meeting.

Public Comment

4

CELEBRATING SONGKRAN NEW YEAR AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE IN SAN FRANCISCO (Discussion Item)

Presentation honoring the Thai New Year celebration of Songkran and recognizing the contributions of Thai American and broader Southeast Asian communities to the cultural, civic, and economic life of San Francisco.

The presentation affirms the Commission's commitment to celebrating cultural diversity and the human rights of immigrant and diaspora communities across the city.

Presenters:

Lee Guio

Vice Chairperson, Wat Buddhanusorn, Thai Buddhist Temple

Dang Guio

President, Thai Cultural Council

Public Comment

5

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING EARTH WEEK 2026 AND AFFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RIGHTS OF SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITIES (Discussion and Possible Action Item)

Review and adoption of a resolution recognizing Earth Week 2026 and reaffirming the Human Rights Commission's commitment to environmental justice, including the disproportionate impact of climate change and environmental hazards on communities of color, low-income residents, and other historically marginalized populations in San Francisco.

Presenter:

Hasib Emran

Chair, San Francisco Human Rights Commission

Public Comment

6

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND DEPARTMENT UPDATES (Discussion Item)

Presentation to the Commission by the Executive Director, with time for questions from the Commissioners.

• Audits & Assessments

• RFP 100 Update

• Programmatic Updates

• Upcoming HRC Administrative Events & Logistics

Presenter:

Mawuli Tugbenyoh Executive Director, San Francisco Human Rights Commission

Public Comment

7

AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING AND CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING DATE (Discussion and Possible Action Item)

Commissioners discuss and determine items for their next special meeting agenda, scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Public Comment

8

ADJOURNMENT