Ethics Commission meets in closed session on labor negotiations, unanimously votes not to disclose deliberations

The San Francisco Ethics Commission voted unanimously Jan. 21 to meet in closed session with the city's labor negotiators to discuss meet-and-confer matters related to the commission’s proposed June 2022 ballot measure, then voted, again 5–0, not to disclose any discussions or actions from that closed session.

Chair Lee called the meeting to order and, following staff instructions on remote‑meeting procedures, opened agenda item 3 for public comment and action. After staff reported no callers in the public-comment queue for the closed-session matter, Commissioner Fenlave moved to go into closed session; Commissioner Chiu seconded the motion. The moderator recorded a roll call and announced five ayes and zero opposed.

The Commission met privately with Department of Human Resources negotiators invited for that item. Deputy City Attorney Andrew Shen reminded commissioners before the closed session that those deliberations are confidential to respect the labor-negotiation process.

After reconvening in open session, Commissioner Bell moved that the Commission not disclose any action taken or discussions held during the closed session. The motion was put to a roll call and passed unanimously, with the moderator again recording five affirmative votes and no votes opposed.

No further disclosure of the closed‑session content was made on the public record at the meeting. Chair Lee said the Commission would continue to follow the Brown Act and the Sunshine Ordinance in handling any closed-session reporting requirements.