The special meeting of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors convened on October 6, 2025, under the leadership of Chair Jackie Fielder, Vice Chair Danny Sauter, and Supervisor Steven Sherrill. The meeting focused on two key ordinances related to development agreements for specific real properties in San Francisco.

The committee began with procedural announcements, including the process for public comment, which would be taken on each agenda item. The committee clerk, Monique Crichton, confirmed that public comments could be submitted in writing via email or postal service.

Items 1 and 2 were discussed together, both concerning agreements between the city and EQX Jackson, XQ Hold Coal LLC for properties located at 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansom Street, and 447 Battery Street. The first ordinance approves a development agreement for a project on the specified properties, which includes the acceptance of approximately $4.3 million in additional affordable housing payments and compliance with various city codes. The second ordinance pertains to a hotel and fire station development incentive agreement for the 530 Sansom mixed-use tower and Fire Station 13, providing financial assistance based on transient occupancy taxes.

These items were previously discussed at the October 2 meeting and were continued due to noticing requirements. Jonathan Cherry from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development was present to answer any questions, although no presentation was made.

Public comment was then opened, with Cynthia Gomez, a research analyst from UnitedHealthcare Local 2, expressing support for the project. She highlighted an agreement ensuring a neutral environment for workers to organize a union, emphasizing the importance of such agreements in the tourism sector.

After public comment concluded, Chair Fielder moved to send both items to the full Board of Supervisors with a positive recommendation. The motion was unanimously approved with three votes in favor.

The meeting wrapped up with no additional business on the agenda, and the committee adjourned, with the items expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors' agenda on October 21, 2025.