# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 7, 2025 - Meeting date: 2025-10-07 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 26 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1114/2025-10-07-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1345084&GUID=556C605C-A312-4EA9-9CC0-9F16733F9EB1) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 250657: Building and Planning Codes - Development Impact Fees for Residential Development Projects - Pages: 8-9 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250657 [Building and Planning Codes - Development Impact Fees for Residential Development Projects] Sponsors: Mahmood; Dorsey, Mandelman and Sherrill Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to comply with California Government Code, Section 66007, by postponing the collection of development impact fees for designated residential development projects to the date of first certificate of occupancy or first temporary certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. (Supervisor Fielder voted No on First Reading.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tate Hanna (Department of Building Inspection) and Brad Russi (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton - Noes: Fielder ### File 250764: General Plan - 530 Sansome Street and Fire Station 13 Development Project - Pages: 9 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250764 [General Plan - 530 Sansome Street and Fire Station 13 Development Project] Ordinance amending the General Plan to revise the Urban Design Element, Downtown Area Plan, and Land Use Index to facilitate the 530 Sansome Street and Fire Station 13 Development Project; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340. (Planning Commission) (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.105, the Planning Commission recommends General Plan amendments to the Board of Supervisors for approval or rejection. If the Board fails to act within 90 days of receipt, the proposed General Plan amendment shall be deemed approved. Transmittal Date: July 18, 2025) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250697: Planning Code, Zoning Map - 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District - Pages: 9-10 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250697 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District] Sponsors: Mayor; Sauter Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District, including a conditional use review and approval process allowing streamlined approval and exceptions from certain Planning Code requirements and the conditional rescission of an existing Article 10 landmark designation of 447 Battery Street within the Special Use District; revising the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017 within the Special Use District; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250802: Public Works and Administrative Codes - Encroachment Permit for the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station 13 Development Project and Public Infrastructure Acceptance - Pages: 10 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: ode, Sections 724.7 (construction occupancy fee), 786.3 (final review of City departments prior to Public Works hearing), and 806 (street tree removal notice and appeal and replacement at or exceeding requirements), and Administrative Code, Section 1.51 (acceptance of public infrastructure), in connection with Permittee’s implementation of the encroachment permit and project development; delegating to the Public Works Director the authority to accept an irrevocable offer for the public infrastructure in Merchant Street, dedicate such infrastructure to public use, designate it for street and roadway purposes, and accept it for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works Order that recommends the major encroachment and delegation to the Public Works Director of the acceptance and related actions for the public improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250804: Amended and Restated Conditional Property Exchange Agreement - EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC - 530 Sansome Street and 447 Battery Street - Pages: 10-11 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250804 [Amended and Restated Conditional Property Exchange Agreement - EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC - 530 Sansome Street and 447 Battery Street] Sponsors: Mayor; Sauter Ordinance approving an Amended and Restated Conditional Property Exchange Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the exchange of 530 Sansome Street and 447 Battery Street and the construction of a new fire station on 447 Battery Street; affirming exempt surplus property finding declaration; waiving the appraisal requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ## Extracted text ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/1114/2025-10-07-minutes#page-9) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/7/2025 President Mandelman requested File Nos. 250764, 250697, 250802, 250804, 250698, and 250803 be called together. 250764 [General Plan - 530 Sansome Street and Fire Station 13 Development Project] Ordinance amending the General Plan to revise the Urban Design Element, Downtown Area Plan, and Land Use Index to facilitate the 530 Sansome Street and Fire Station 13 Development Project; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340. (Planning Commission) (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.105, the Planning Commission recommends General Plan amendments to the Board of Supervisors for approval or rejection. If the Board fails to act within 90 days of receipt, the proposed General Plan amendment shall be deemed approved. Transmittal Date: July 18, 2025) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton 250697 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District] Sponsors: Mayor; Sauter Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District, including a conditional use review and approval process allowing streamlined approval and exceptions from certain Planning Code requirements and the conditional rescission of an existing Article 10 landmark designation of 447 Battery Street within the Special Use District; revising the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017 within the Special Use District; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 836 Printed at 2:40 pm on 11/19/25 ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/1114/2025-10-07-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/7/2025 250802 [Public Works and Administrative Codes - Encroachment Permit for the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station 13 Development Project and Public Infrastructure Acceptance] Sponsors: Mayor; Sauter Ordinance approving a major encroachment permit for EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to occupy portions of Merchant Street between Sansome and Battery Streets adjacent to 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, and 530 Sansome Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017) for the purpose of installing and maintaining decorative roadway and sidewalk paving, tabletop crosswalks, overhead string lighting, various pedestrian- and bike-oriented improvements, other non-standard infrastructure, and new street trees; waiving certain requirements under Public Works Code, Sections 724.7 (construction occupancy fee), 786.3 (final review of City departments prior to Public Works hearing), and 806 (street tree removal notice and appeal and replacement at or exceeding requirements), and Administrative Code, Section 1.51 (acceptance of public infrastructure), in connection with Permittee’s implementation of the encroachment permit and project development; delegating to the Public Works Director the authority to accept an irrevocable offer for the public infrastructure in Merchant Street, dedicate such infrastructure to public use, designate it for street and roadway purposes, and accept it for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works Order that recommends the major encroachment and delegation to the Public Works Director of the acceptance and related actions for the public improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton 250804 [Amended and Restated Conditional Property Exchange Agreement - EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC - 530 Sansome Street and 447 Battery Street] Sponsors: Mayor; Sauter Ordinance approving an Amended and Restated Conditional Property Exchange Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the exchange of 530 Sansome Street and 447 Battery Street and the construction of a new fire station on 447 Battery Street; affirming exempt surplus property finding declaration; waiving the appraisal requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 837 Printed at 2:40 pm on 11/19/25