Rules Committee meeting summary
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The committee discussed proposed changes to entertainment zones, a downtown hospitality zone, police commission appointments, and rules for public comment. Several items were amended and recommended forward to the Board of Supervisors.
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The Rules Committee reviewed ordinances that would create or change entertainment and hospitality zones, along with appointments to the Police Commission. It also considered changes to the Board’s rules for public comment, including how disruptions are handled. The committee voted to amend several items and recommend them forward for further Board action.
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- Amended and recommended forward the ordinance creating entertainment zones and a downtown activation zone, with the Embarcadero Plaza section struck from the proposal.
- Amended and recommended forward the ordinance creating the Downtown Hospitality Zone.
- Recommended Kevin Benedicto for reappointment to the Police Commission.
- Amended and recommended Mayor’s nomination of Lawrence Low for appointment to the Police Commission.
- Amended and recommended Mattie Scott for reappointment to the Police Commission.
- Amended the Board of Supervisors' Rules of Order to update public comment rules and add policies for remote comment disruptions and disorderly conduct by commenters.
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Rules Committee (6/1/2026 10:00 AM)
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