San Francisco Rules Committee Meeting - November 2, 2026

The Rules Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on November 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC, chaired by Supervisor Shimon Walton, with committee members President Rafael Mandelman and Vice Chair Steven Shiro (referred to as Cheryl in the voting record). Clerk Victor Young managed the proceedings. The committee considered four agenda items: appointments to city boards and acceptance of the SFMTA's 2026 Biennial Surveillance Report. All items were approved unanimously and are expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors' November 10, 2026, agenda.

Appointments to City Boards

• Assessment Appeals Board No. 1: Four members were appointed with unanimous recommendation: Karina Mitchell (seat 1, term ending September 6, 2027, residency waiver granted), Steven Wasserman (seat 3, term ending September 4, 2028), Elizabeth Zaray (seat 5, term ending September 3, 2029, residency waiver granted), and Richard Lee (seat 7, term ending September 3, 2029). Each candidate described their extensive experience in property appraisal and prior board service. Richard Lee brought a copy of Time Magazine from June 19, 1978, highlighting Proposition 13's impact.
• Assessment Appeals Board No. 2: Claire Irvin Lee was appointed to seat 8 (term ending September 3, 2029, residency waiver granted). She shared her legal background, prior service on the board, and ability to assist unrepresented property owners.
• Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee (CYF OAC): Rebecca Castaner, a 19-year-old San Francisco native and former foster youth, was appointed to seat 7 (term ending July 1, 2027). She described her involvement with DCYF's Youth Empowerment Program and the Hype Center's Youth Advisory Board, where she serves as chair.

SFMTA Biennial Surveillance Report

Principal Business Analyst Nabil Arnaut presented the mandated report covering six surveillance technologies. Notable findings:

• Red-light cameras with no-right-turn enforcement (policy adopted in 2025) issued 10,385 citations in 2025, with no complaints, violations, or requested policy changes.
• Four technologies had no reportable activity.
• Automated speed enforcement received privacy and data-sharing comments from the public, which are being addressed with existing safeguards.

During discussion, Vice Chair Shiro inquired about program costs. Monica Geecy, red-light camera program manager, clarified that the program is not revenue-positive: citation revenue goes to the state, and the city receives only traffic school fees. The program's annual operating cost is approximately $1.2 million, and capital installation costs about $500,000 per camera. President Mandelman acknowledged the high cost but supported the safety benefits.

Public Comments & Testimony

One speaker, John Ellis (member of the Supportive Housing Providers Network Resident Advisory Board, speaking in his individual capacity), questioned whether the city could bring AI data management in-house to avoid exploiting data outside city control, expressing a desire for accountability and safety. No further public comments were made on other items.

Key Outcomes

• Motion 1 (Chair Walton): Recommended Karina Mitchell, Steven Wasserman, Elizabeth Zaray, and Richard Lee for Assessment Appeals Board No. 1. Passed 3-0 (Vice Chair Cheryl aye, Member Mandelman aye, Chair Walton aye).
• Motion 2: Recommended Claire Irvin Lee for Assessment Appeals Board No. 2. Passed unanimously.
• Motion 3: Recommended Rebecca Castaner for CYF OAC seat 7. Passed unanimously.
• Motion 4: Recommended acceptance of the 2026 Biennial Surveillance Report. Passed unanimously.

All appointments and the report will be forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors.