The Rules Committee, chaired by Supervisor Shimon Walton and joined by Vice Chair Stephen Sherrill and President Mandelman, met on March 16, 2026 to consider two items: appointments to the Sheriff's Department Oversight Board and an ordinance amending downtown activation locations (entertainment zones). The meeting included candidate testimony, a public comment, and unanimous votes on both items.
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the March 16th, 2026 Rules Committee meeting. I am your Chair, Supervisor Shimon Walton. I'm joined by Vice Chair Stephen Sherrill as well as President Mandelman. Our clerk today is Victor Young, and I want to thank Jamie Eshevery at SFGov TV for making sure that this meeting is made available to the public. Mr. Clerk, do we have any announcements? Yes. Public comment will be taken on each item on this agenda when your item of interest comes up and public comment is called. Please line up to speak. Alternatively, you may submit public comment in writing in either of the following ways. Email them to myself, the rules committee clerk at VICTOR.yo N G at SFgov.org. If you submit public comment via email, it will also be included as part of the file. You may also send your written comments via US meal to our office in City Hall 1, Dr. Carlton B. Goodlit Place, Room 244, San Francisco, California 94102. Please make sure to silence all cell phones and electronic devices. Items acted upon today are expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors' agenda of March 24, 2026, unless otherwise stated. That completes my announcements. Thank you so much, Mr. Clerk. Please call item number one. Item number one is a hearing to consider appointing one member term ending March 1st, 2027, and one member term ending March 1st, 2029 to the Sheriff's Department Oversight Board. Thank you so much. So we have two candidates here this morning, I believe, and we will call them up individually as they appear on my agenda, and just want to hear from you and why you want to serve. And we will first call up Gail Renee Rossborough. Either one of the bigger one. Good morning, supervisors, and thank you for the opportunity to be considered for a seat on the San Francisco Sheriff's Department Oversight Board. Again, my name is Gail Roseboro. I'm a native San Franciscan and a current residence. For the past 11 years, I've worked inside the jail system operated by the San Francisco Sheriff's Office through five key schools and programs where I serve as the director of in custody college pathways. In this role, I was um have worked closely with in custody students, educators, and custody staff to ensure educational opportunities remain accessible. I have partnered with institutions such as City College of San Francisco to provide postsecondary opportunities, including dual enrollment with Five Keys High School classes. And this helps students to continue education while preparing for successful reentry. I also collaborate with Hyde Street Community Services to connect students with supports that strengthen their transition back into the community. My experience working in the jail has given me clear understanding of how policies, procedures, and daily operations affect both in-custody students and staff. While I work within the system, my perspective is grounded in education, partnership, and accountability. It has shown me the importance of transparency, strong communication, and thoughtful oversight to ensure systems and systems serve the public effectively. Also exploring healthier food options that reduce reliance on highly salted and suite-based meals. I would approach this role by listening carefully, asking thoughtful questions, and supporting policies that strengthen transparency, accountability, and community trust. As someone born and raised in San Francisco in District 11, I would work inside the jail system and be invested in these institutions to function in a way that it impacts our community in a way that benefits us as a whole. Thank you. Thank you so much. Just a quick question. Do you have a relationship with the Sheriff's Department, either with the leadership of the department or just with deputy sheriffs as a whole? No, my um I work with Five Keys, and so my leadership is through Five Keys. And have you had a chance to just engage with the department and you know get to know deputies and leadership of the department, and how do you envision being able to work with the Sheriff's Department in this role? I think that this members that I work with in the Sheriff's Department knows my position, know that I'm a fair person, and that I've always advocated for opportunities for the students that we serve. So they know me to be impartial. Thank you. President Mendelman.