Legislation

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. to provide behavioral health peer services, raising the total agreement amount to over $29 million and extending the term until June 30, 2026. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide behavioral health peer services, to increase the agreement by $19,253,431 for an amount not to exceed $29,116,181; to extend the term by three and one-half years from December 30, 2022, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an $87,675 grant from the California State Water Resources Control Board for a beach safety program. The funding will support the program from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $87,675 from the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality Beach Safety Program, to participate in a program, entitled “Public Beach Safety Program Grant,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Building Code and replaces it with the 2022 Building Code, which includes updates from the 2022 California Building Code and Residential Code, tailored for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Building Code consisting of the 2022 California Building Code and the 2022 California Residential Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This resolution urges the San Francisco Department of Public Health to develop a program that offers resources and education to gun violence victims about their legal rights to sue gun manufacturers under California Assembly Bill No. 1594. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Public Health to create a program to provide resources and education for victims of gun violence regarding their rights to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers in accordance to California State Assembly Bill No. 1594.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $6 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections to support treatment and reduce recidivism through a program related to Proposition 47. The funding will be available for the period from September 1, 2022, to June 1, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000,000 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for participation in a program, entitled “Proposition 47 Supporting Treatment & Reducing Recidivism - Cohort III,” for the period of September 1, 2022, through June 1, 2026.

This resolution approves the annual update for the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act for the fiscal year 2022-2023, outlining funding and program priorities for mental health services in the city. It ensures that the city continues to provide necessary mental health support and resources to residents.

Resolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act Annual Update Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $178,137 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program aimed at monitoring and addressing HIV among people who inject drugs. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from August 15, 2022, to July 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $178,137 from the National Institutes of Health for participation in a program, entitled “Brief Longitudinal Incident Sentinel Surveillance (BLISS) to End the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic among Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID),” for the period of August 15, 2022, through July 31, 2023.

This hearing focuses on implementing recommendations from the Reentry Council to enhance drug treatment services and address open-air drug scenes in San Francisco. It will also discuss findings from a research project on housing needs for justice-involved adults and request a report from the Adult Probation Department's Reentry Division.

Hearing regarding the implementation of recommendations approved by the Reentry Council in October 2020 and discussed in the Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee in February 2021; new recommendations from the Recovery Summit Working Group to improve drug treatment services in San Francisco and address the open-air drug scenes, and support for people struggling with addiction; and discussion of the final report of the Housing Needs of Justice Involved Adults research project of the Reentry Council's Direct Services Subcommittee; and requesting the Reentry Division of the Adult Probation Department to report.

This resolution approves an increase of over $21.5 million to a contract with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for mental health services, extending the agreement until December 31, 2027, and allowing minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Special Service for Groups, Inc. and the Department of Public Health, for therapeutic and specialty mental health services, to increase the agreement by $21,540,706 for an amount not to exceed $31,513,419; to extend the term by four years and six months, from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution approves an increase of over $127 million to a contract with Progress Foundation for behavioral health services, raising the total to nearly $222 million and extending the contract term by five years until December 2027. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between Progress Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for behavioral health services; to increase the Agreement by $127,324,481 for an amount not to exceed $221,847,999; to extend the term by five years, from December 31, 2022, for a total Agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2027; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution urges city departments to provide the Board of Supervisors with information needed to develop a comprehensive strategy called "San Francisco Recovers" aimed at addressing accidental drug overdose deaths, supporting recovery from addiction, and eliminating open drug markets and related public issues. The goal is to create a coordinated approach to improve community safety and health.

Resolution urging City departments to report to the Board of Supervisors with specific information necessary to permit the Board to scope a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustained citywide strategy called ?San Francisco Recovers' to reverse the City's crisis in accidental drug overdose deaths; to incentivize and support recovery from drug addiction; and to end overt drug markets, open-air drug scenes and associated public nuisances and harms to the community.

This motion addresses the Mayor's December 2021 declaration of a local emergency due to rising drug overdoses in the Tenderloin, either agreeing with or retracting that declaration. It is currently filed and awaiting further action.

Motion concurring/withdrawing concurrence in the December 17, 2021, Proclamation by the Mayor Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency in connection with the sudden increase in drug overdoses in the Tenderloin.

This legislation initiates a hearing to review the final report from the San Francisco Methamphetamine Task Force, which was completed in 2019. It also requests updates from the Department of Public Health and the Police Department regarding their actions and findings related to the report.

Hearing to follow up on the Final Report of the San Francisco Methamphetamine Task Force from 2019; and requesting the Department of Public Health and the Police Department to report.

This hearing aims to evaluate the current state of sub-acute care in San Francisco and discuss strategies to improve care for vulnerable individuals to reduce preventable deaths. The Department of Public Health will be asked to provide a report on this issue.

Hearing to discuss the status of sub-acute care in San Francisco and plans to care for this vulnerable population to prevent unnecessary deaths; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report.

This hearing reviews the city's response to motor vehicle stunt driving and updates on an ordinance aimed at enforcing laws against reckless driving and speed contests. It also requests reports from the Municipal Transportation Agency, Police Department, and Public Works on these issues.

Hearing to review the response to Motor Vehicle Stunt Driving and receive updates on the Ordinance amending the Police and Transportation Codes to establish a City policy to protect the health and safety of residents by enforcing state laws prohibiting reckless driving, motor vehicle speed contests, and exhibitions involving stunt and tricks with vehicles; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency, Police Department, and Public Works to report.

This ordinance repeals the old San Francisco Fire Code and replaces it with a new code based on the 2022 California Fire Code and parts of the 2018 International Fire Code, including local amendments and fees for permits and inspections. It took effect on January 1, 2023, and includes findings related to local conditions and environmental considerations.

Ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2022 California Fire Code and portions of the 2018 International Fire Code, together with amendments specific to San Francisco, including provisions for fees for permits, inspections, and various City services, with an operative date of January 1, 2023; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Francisco’s amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.

This ordinance provides retention pay for certain hospital and skilled nursing facility workers in San Francisco who worked during the Covid-19 pandemic, effective January 31, 2023. It amends existing agreements between the city and various unions representing these workers.

Ordinance adopting and implementing an Amendment to the current Memorandums of Understanding and Collective Bargaining Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and each of the Unions identified in Appendix A of the Proposed Amendment, to provide hospital and skilled nursing facility Covid-19 worker retention pay to select classifications of workers, effective January 31, 2023.

This resolution designates November 26, 2022, as "Small Business Saturday" in San Francisco to promote and support local small businesses as the city recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of these businesses to the local economy.

Resolution declaring November 26, 2022, the Saturday after the Thanksgiving holiday, as “Small Business Saturday” and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses in the City and County of San Francisco, as the City recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This resolution approves a contract between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health to provide Health Access Point services for nearly $11.9 million from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an original contract agreement between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide Health Access Point services in an amount not to exceed $11,886,595 for a total initial contract term of January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the health services provided in county jails, focusing on staffing levels, the implementation of an electronic medical record system, and post-release engagement of individuals. It requests reports from the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department on these topics.

Hearing on the state of jail health services, including a report on the overall mission and services provided at each county jail; the staffing levels of medical staff, particularly nurses, available to treat the incarcerated population; the roll out of EPIC (an electronic medical record database) and how it's impacted the workflow for jail house staff and the discharge-planning program; and how many individuals are engaged after release; and requesting the Department of Public Health and Sheriff’s Department to report.

The ordinance amends the Health Code to simplify the permit application process for massage establishments by exempting certain applicants from fingerprinting and reducing notification and inspection requirements for new permits and ownership changes. It also establishes penalties for solicitation of lewd conduct by massage practitioners and clarifies enforcement measures for violations.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to exempt applicants for Massage Establishment, Sole Practitioner Massage Establishment, and Outcall Massage Service permits from fingerprinting requirements if the applicant holds a valid license issued by the California Massage Therapy Council; remove certain departments (Building Inspection, Police, Fire) from the list of departments that the Department of Public Health (DPH) must notify regarding new Massage Establishment permit applications, and remove all notification requirements to departments in cases of change in ownership of Massage Establishments or Sole Practitioner Massage Establishments; remove the requirement that departments receiving notice of new Massage Establishment permit applications conduct inspections with written findings of the applying massage establishment; allow Massage Establishments to install an exterior door keyless lock system upon prior DPH approval and upon providing DPH with a valid and up-to-date access code; remove from the Health Code the inoperative local application process for new Massage Practitioner permits; include solicitation of lewd conduct or prostitution by Massage Practitioners as conduct subject to penalty under this Article; and clarify that violations of certain sections of the Health Code regulating Massage Practitioners are also subject to enforcement as public nuisances.

The resolution approves a settlement of $5,362,325 to 100-120 Powell Owner L.P., L.L.C. for property damage claims related to the Hotel Union Square during the COVID-19 pandemic, with both parties agreeing to cover their own costs.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by 100-120 Powell Owner L.P., L.L.C. against the City and County of San Francisco for $5,362,325; the claim was filed on January 14, 2022; the claim involves allegations of property damage to the Hotel Union Square caused by shelter-in-place (SIP) hotel guests during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting loss of use; other material terms of the settlement include a mutual full and final release, with each party to bear their own costs.

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to set up payment plans for businesses that owe overdue Department of Public Health license fees, as long as the arrangements are made by April 30, 2023. The fees in question must have been due before March 31, 2023.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to permit the Tax Collector to enter into payment plans on or before April 30, 2023, for the collection of delinquent Department of Public Health license fees collected on the uniform license bill that were due or payable before March 31, 2023.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into an emergency contract with Health Management Associates, Inc. for specialized consulting services, increasing the total contract amount to $5,863,302 for a term lasting until June 30, 2023. It also permits the Department to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into an emergency contract with Health Management Associates, Inc., in compliance with Section 21.15 of the Administrative Code requiring approval by the Board of Supervisors for any emergency contract in excess of $100,000 for the purpose of providing specialized consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $3,782,365 for a term of thirteen and one-half months, from May 9, 2022, through June 30, 2023; and approving Amendment 1 to the agreement for providing specialized consulting services to increase the agreement by $2,080,937 for an amount not to exceed $5,863,302 with no change to the contract term from May 9, 2022, through June 30, 2023; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into any amendments or modifications to the contract that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $499,976 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding to $969,243 for a program focused on HIV behavioral surveillance in San Francisco for the year 2022. It has been officially passed and is retroactive to cover the specified period.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $499,976 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a total amount of $969,243 for participation in a program, entitled “National Human Immunodeficiency Virus Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) - San Francisco,” for the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a grant of $262,496.50 from the CDC for a program related to COVID-19 response efforts in San Francisco. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $262,496.50 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Crisis Response: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Public Workforce San Francisco,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution approves a five-year agreement for substance use disorder services between the Department of Public Health and the California Department of Health Care Services, with a total funding of up to $248,687,500. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make necessary amendments to the agreement without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Agreement No. 22-20154, between the Department of Public Health, Behavioral Health Services and the California Department of Health Care Services, to provide substance use disorder services, for an amount not to exceed $248,687,500 for the five year term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Theodore Belizaire for $186,642.33 related to personal injuries from a collision with a City vehicle, which includes a payment of $99,142.33 to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital for medical costs. The lawsuit was filed in July 2020 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Theodore Belizaire against the City and County of San Francisco for $186,642.33; the lawsuit was filed on July 20, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-585672, entitled Theodore Belizaire v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injuries in a collision with a City vehicle; other material terms of the settlement include payment of $99,142.33 to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital for a medical lien.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $50,000 related to alleged medical negligence involving Brandon Murphy. The lawsuit was filed in January 2019 and is now resolved with this settlement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Brandon Murphy against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 10, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-572705; entitled Brandon Murphy v. Regents of The University of California, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from medical negligence.

This resolution retroactively approves a five-year agreement between the Department of Public Health and the California Department of Health Care Services for the San Francisco Mental Health Plan, with no financial cost to the city. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Agreement No. 22-20129, between Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services and the California Department of Health Care Services, for the San Francisco Mental Health Plan, in the amount of $0 for a five year term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution urges the Mayor's Office and the Department of Public Health to maintain continuous services for the many individuals who rely on the Tenderloin Center each day. It aims to prevent any interruptions in the support provided to this vulnerable population.

Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office and Department of Public Health to ensure no gap in services for the hundreds of people served daily by the Tenderloin Center.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,384,000 grant for the 900 Innes Remediation Project, covering the period from June 30, 2022, to June 29, 2023. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the grant terms without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a $1,384,000 grant from the California State Department of Toxic Substances Control for the 900 Innes Remediation Project; approving the Grant Terms and Conditions for the period of June 30, 2022, through June 29, 2023; and to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Terms and Conditions and to execute further agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the interim use plan for 730 Stanyan Street. It requests presentations from the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and the Department of Public Health.

Hearing on the interim use plan for 730 Stanyan Street; and requesting the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Department of Public Health to present.

This legislation involves a hearing to review the Department of Public Health's plan for a citywide response to gun violence. It also requests reports from the Department of Public Health and the Mayor's Office of Public Safety on this initiative.

Hearing to discuss the Department of Public Health's Draft Plan to create a proactive citywide trauma response to gun violence; and requesting the Department of Public Health and the Mayor's Office of Public Safety to report.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Existing Building Code and replaces it with the 2022 Existing Building Code, which includes local amendments. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Existing Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Existing Building Code consisting of the 2022 California Existing Building Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

The ordinance repeals the 2019 Green Building Code and replaces it with the 2022 Green Building Code, which incorporates the updated California Green Building Standards Code as modified for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Green Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Green Building Code consisting of the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Mechanical Code and replaces it with the 2022 Mechanical Code, which includes amendments specific to San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Mechanical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Mechanical Code consisting of the 2022 California Mechanical Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Electrical Code and replaces it with the 2022 Electrical Code, which includes amendments specific to San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as per state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Electrical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Electrical Code consisting of the 2022 California Electrical Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Plumbing Code and replaces it with the 2022 Plumbing Code, which includes amendments specific to San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Plumbing Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Plumbing Code consisting of the 2022 California Plumbing Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This resolution allows designated officials from the Department of Public Health to enter into agreements and manage cleanup efforts at sites contaminated with hazardous waste. It is in accordance with California health and safety laws.

Resolution authorizing the County Health Officer, the Department of Public Health’s Director of Environmental Health Branch, or their respective designees, to enter into remedial action agreements and oversee remedial investigations and remedial actions at hazardous waste release sites, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 101480.

This legislation is a hearing to review the secondary employment policies of the Department of Public Health and assess the condition of Baker Places, Inc. It also requests reports from the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Resources.

Hearing to consider the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) secondary employment policies and the overall condition of Baker Places, Inc.; and requesting DPH and Department of Human Resources to report.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for $203,885 and allows the Department of Public Health to hire a Quality Improvement Expert without following standard procurement rules. This lawsuit was related to the abrupt termination of federal funding for Laguna Honda Hospital, impacting residents' transfers and due process rights.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services for $203,885; and in connection with the settlement agreement, authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without engaging in a competitive procurement process, and without adhering to specified contract requirements in the Administrative Code; the lawsuit was filed on August 3, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:22-cv-4500-WHA; entitled City and County of San Francisco v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; the lawsuit involves allegations that defendants violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the City’s due process rights by deciding to terminate federal funding for Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center before residents could safely be transferred to other facilities and before the City’s administrative appeal could be heard.

This ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $1,557,822 grant from the CDC for COVID-19-related programs and adds four new full-time positions to support this work. It covers the funding period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,557,822 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through the California Department of Public Health as a pass-through entity, for participation in a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related program, entitled “COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Response and the Public Health Workforce Development Supplemental Funding,” for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023; and amending Ordinance No. 109-21 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 210644 for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023) to provide for the addition of four grant-funded full-time positions in Class 0931 Manager III (2.5 FTE), Class 2593 Health Program Coordinator III (1.25 FTE), and 2119 Health Care Analyst (1.25 FTE).

This ordinance officially names the permanent supportive housing development at 1321 Mission Street after public health advocate Margot Antonetty. It has been passed and is now part of the city's Administrative Code.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to name the permanent supportive housing development located at 1321 Mission Street in memory of public health advocate Margot Antonetty.

This ordinance extends the regulations for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries and Temporary Cannabis Business Permits in San Francisco until December 31, 2024. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Health Code and Police Code to extend the sunset date for provisions governing Medical Cannabis Dispensaries from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024; and to allow the extension of Temporary Cannabis Business Permits for additional 120-day terms through December 31, 2024, rather than December 31, 2022; affirming the Planning Department’s determination 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.

This legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss Laguna Honda Hospital's strategy for recertification and plans for patient transfer and relocation. The Department of Public Health is requested to present information at this hearing, which will take place on November 1, 2022.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Laguna Honda Hospital’s Strategy for Recertification and the Submission of a Closure and Patient Transfer and Relocation Plan; and requesting the Department of Public Health to present; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-098 (File No. 220618), approved on May 24, 2022.

This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss a proposed settlement of a lawsuit San Francisco filed against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It also seeks to allow the Department of Public Health to contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without following usual procurement rules.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on November 1, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., during the Regular Board of Supervisors meeting, to hold a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance (File No. 221102) endorsing settlement of the lawsuit filed on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, entitled City and County of San Francisco v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and in connection with the settlement agreement, authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without engaging in a competitive procurement process, and without adhering to specified contract requirements in the Administrative Code; scheduled pursuant to the Motion contained in File No. 221099, to be considered on November 1, 2022.

This legislation involves a closed session for the Board of Supervisors to discuss a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the termination of federal funding for Laguna Honda Hospital. It also seeks to authorize the Department of Public Health to contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without following standard procurement processes.

Closed Session for the Board of Supervisors to convene on November 1, 2022, pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(a), and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(1), for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services for $203,885; and in connection with the settlement agreement, authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without engaging in a competitive procurement process, and without adhering to specified contract requirements in the Administrative Code; the lawsuit was filed on August 3, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:22-cv-4500-WHA; entitled City and County of San Francisco v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; the lawsuit involves allegations that defendants violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the City’s due process rights by deciding to terminate federal funding for Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center before residents could safely be transferred to other facilities and before the City’s administrative appeal could be heard; scheduled pursuant to the Motion contained in File No. 221099, to be considered on November 1, 2022.

The motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss a proposed settlement of a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and allows the Department of Public Health to hire a Quality Improvement Expert without a competitive process. It also includes a Closed Session for the Board to consult with the City Attorney about the ongoing litigation.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole at the meeting on November 1, 2022, to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance (File No. 221102) endorsing settlement of the lawsuit filed on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, entitled City and County of San Francisco v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and in connection with the settlement agreement, authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without engaging in a competitive procurement process, and without adhering to specified contract requirements in the Administrative Code; and scheduling a Closed Session of the Board of Supervisors at the same meeting for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding that existing litigation in which the City is a plaintiff, pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(a), and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(1).