# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 7, 2014 - Meeting date: 2014-10-07 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 16 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/218/2014-10-07-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=343609&GUID=FDC1937F-1BBE-485B-B33A-3EFE0A0D59EF) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 141028: Closed Session - Anticipated Litigation - Establishing a Homeownership Stabilization Authority - Pages: 11-12 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 141028 [Closed Session - Anticipated Litigation - Establishing a Homeownership Stabilization Authority] Sponsor: Farrell Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on October 7, 2014, for the purpose of conferring with or receiving advice from the City Attorney regarding anticipated litigation relating to the potential negotiation or adoption of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Richmond to establish a Homeownership Stabilization Authority to assist homeowners with troubled mortgages, in which the City is a potential defendant; pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(a), and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(2), which permit this closed session because discussion in open session concerning this matter would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in anticipated litigation. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be AMENDED to change the date from 'October 7, 2014,' to 'October 21, 2014.' The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Vote 2: continuance - Action: 6 Printed at 4:13 pm on 11/21/14 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/7/2014 Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on October 21, 2014, for the purpose of conferring with or receiving advice from the City Attorney regarding anticipated litigation relating to the potential negotiation or adoption of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Richmond to establish a Homeownership Stabilization Authority to assist homeowners with troubled mortgages, in which the City is a potential defendant; pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(a), and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(2), which permit this closed session because discussion in open session concerning this matter would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in anticipated litigation. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board regarding the proposed continuance to October 21, 2014. There were no speakers. The President declared public comment closed. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to October 21, 2014. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 140709: Studying a Homeownership Stabilization Authority and Other Approaches to Assist Homeowners with Troubled Mortgages - Pages: 12 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 140709 [Studying a Homeownership Stabilization Authority and Other Approaches to Assist Homeowners with Troubled Mortgages] Sponsors: Avalos; Campos, Mar and Kim Resolution authorizing negotiation of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Richmond to establish a Homeownership Stabilization Authority to assist homeowners with troubled mortgages. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to October 21, 2014. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 141026: Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2014 - Pages: 12 ### File 141027: Monique Zmuda Day - October 18, 2014 - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 141027 [Monique Zmuda Day - October 18, 2014] Sponsors: Chiu; Tang and Mar Resolution commending and honoring Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller, for her distinguished service to the residents of the City and County of San Francisco upon the occasion of her retirement, and declaring October 18, 2014, as Monique Zmuda Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Tang and Mar requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 389-14 ADOPTED City and County of San Francisco Page 727 Printed at 4:13 pm on 11/21/14 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/7/2014 The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 141037: Administrative Code - Financial Policy Regarding General Reserve Fund - Pages: 13 ### File 141038: Administrative Code - Legacy Business Registry, Rebate Program, and Establishing Fees - Pages: 13-14 ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/218/2014-10-07-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/7/2014 Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on October 21, 2014, for the purpose of conferring with or receiving advice from the City Attorney regarding anticipated litigation relating to the potential negotiation or adoption of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Richmond to establish a Homeownership Stabilization Authority to assist homeowners with troubled mortgages, in which the City is a potential defendant; pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(a), and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(2), which permit this closed session because discussion in open session concerning this matter would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in anticipated litigation. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board regarding the proposed continuance to October 21, 2014. There were no speakers. The President declared public comment closed. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to October 21, 2014. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Referred Without Recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee 140709 [Studying a Homeownership Stabilization Authority and Other Approaches to Assist Homeowners with Troubled Mortgages] Sponsors: Avalos; Campos, Mar and Kim Resolution authorizing negotiation of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Richmond to establish a Homeownership Stabilization Authority to assist homeowners with troubled mortgages. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to October 21, 2014. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 141026 [Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2014] Sponsors: Chiu; Tang and Mar Resolution declaring October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Tang and Mar requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 388-14 ADOPTED 141027 [Monique Zmuda Day - October 18, 2014] Sponsors: Chiu; Tang and Mar Resolution commending and honoring Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller, for her distinguished service to the residents of the City and County of San Francisco upon the occasion of her retirement, and declaring October 18, 2014, as Monique Zmuda Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Tang and Mar requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 389-14 ADOPTED City and County of San Francisco Page 727 Printed at 4:13 pm on 11/21/14 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/218/2014-10-07-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/7/2014 The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee IMPERATIVE AGENDA There were no items. LEGISLATION INTRODUCED AT ROLL CALL Introduced by a Supervisor or the Mayor Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.105, an Ordinance or Resolution may be introduced before the Board of Supervisors by a Member of the Board, a Committee of the Board, or the Mayor and shall be referred to and reported upon by an appropriate Committee of the Board. Ordinances 141037 [Administrative Code - Financial Policy Regarding General Reserve Fund] Sponsors: Mayor; Chiu and Farrell Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the binding financial policy under Charter, Section 9.120, regarding a general reserve and required funding levels, and to update provisions regarding the Rainy Day Reserve Fund. (Fiscal Impact; No Budget and Legislative Analyst Report) 10/07/14; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 11/6/2014. 141038 [Administrative Code - Legacy Business Registry, Rebate Program, and Establishing Fees] Sponsors: Campos; Farrell Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the Small Business Commission to establish a Legacy Business Registry, authorize an administrative fee for the Registry not to exceed $50, and, for the next five years, provide a rebate to Qualified Legacy Businesses that purchase the real property from which they operate and to Qualified Landlords that purchase the real property from which Legacy Businesses operate if the purchaser extends the term of the Legacy Business’s lease by at least ten years, in an amount equal to the transfer tax levied on the purchase. (Fiscal Impact; No Budget and Legislative Analyst Report) 10/07/14; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 11/6/2014. City and County of San Francisco Page 728 Printed at 4:13 pm on 11/21/14