The San Francisco government meeting held on September 17, 2025, focused on discussions surrounding preservation alternatives for a significant property, particularly in relation to the AME church and its surrounding residential building. The meeting highlighted the importance of spatial relationships between these structures and the need for comprehensive heritage documentation as part of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

One key speaker commended the preservation alternatives presented, emphasizing the need to include Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) documentation alongside Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation. This suggestion aims to better capture the community spaces and circulation patterns associated with the property.

The speaker also raised concerns about how histories are archived, advocating for the inclusion of oral histories and stories in the mitigation process. They proposed collaborating with the Library of Congress to ensure that these materials meet federal standards and are accessible to the public. Additionally, they recommended exploring the oral history program at UC Berkeley, which offers an online finding aid beneficial for research.

A significant point of discussion was the property's designation under criterion B, which is rare. The speaker suggested considering a formal designation process, such as a national register nomination or local landmark nomination, to provide long-term protection for the site, especially given its historical context related to redevelopment and the displacement of African American and Japanese American communities.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the AME church's status as a landmark, underscoring the importance of preserving its historical significance in the face of ongoing urban development. The discussions set the stage for future actions regarding the preservation and documentation of this culturally important site.