# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 21, 2014 - Meeting date: 2014-10-21 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 21 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/220/2014-10-21-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=346544&GUID=794154DE-D4CF-43B3-9423-7FE6E900E6F0) > 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: 13 - 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 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. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be AMENDED to change the date from 'October 21, 2014', to 'October 28, 2014'. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Vote 2: continuance - Action: Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on October 28, 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 28, 2014. There were no speakers. The President declared public comment closed. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to October 28, 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: 13-14 - Vote 1: amendment - 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 AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Vote 2: continuance - Action: City and County of San Francisco Page 744 Printed at 2:13 pm on 12/4/14 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/21/2014 Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to October 28, 2014. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 141043: Ernest “Ernie” Garduno Day - October 15, 2014 - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 141043 [Ernest “Ernie” Garduno Day - October 15, 2014] Sponsor: Farrell Resolution declaring October 15, 2014, as Ernest “Ernie” Garduno Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 396-14 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 141042: San Francisco Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights - October 18, 2014 - Pages: 14 ### File 141044: Free and Safe Passage of Whales and Dolphins in San Francisco’s Coastal Waters - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 141044 [Free and Safe Passage of Whales and Dolphins in San Francisco’s Coastal Waters] Sponsor: Wiener Resolution supporting the free and safe passage of whales and dolphins in San Francisco’s coastal waters, San Francisco Bay, and its estuaries. Resolution No. 397-14 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/220/2014-10-21-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/21/2014 CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY - Anticipated Litigation 141028 [Closed Session - Anticipated Litigation - Establishing a Homeownership Stabilization Authority] Sponsor: Farrell 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. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be AMENDED to change the date from 'October 21, 2014', to 'October 28, 2014'. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on October 28, 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 28, 2014. There were no speakers. The President declared public comment closed. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to October 28, 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 AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 744 Printed at 2:13 pm on 12/4/14 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/220/2014-10-21-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/21/2014 Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to October 28, 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 141043 [Ernest “Ernie” Garduno Day - October 15, 2014] Sponsor: Farrell Resolution declaring October 15, 2014, as Ernest “Ernie” Garduno Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 396-14 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda Supervisor Farrell requested that File No.141042 be severed so that it may be considered separately. 141042 [San Francisco Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights - October 18, 2014] Sponsor: Farrell Resolution recognizing the inauguration of the San Francisco Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, as detailed in this Resolution, on October 18, 2014. Supervisor Farrell requested this matter be REFERRED to the Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee. Supervisor Wiener requested that File No.141044 be severed so that it may be considered separately. 141044 [Free and Safe Passage of Whales and Dolphins in San Francisco’s Coastal Waters] Sponsor: Wiener Resolution supporting the free and safe passage of whales and dolphins in San Francisco’s coastal waters, San Francisco Bay, and its estuaries. Resolution No. 397-14 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee IMPERATIVE AGENDA There were no items. City and County of San Francisco Page 745 Printed at 2:13 pm on 12/4/14