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Resolution#220954
Jun 30, 2023

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.

TransportationPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
no vote
Ordinance#230795
Jun 28, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $211,129.46 to Build Group, Inc. to settle a lawsuit regarding a breach of contract related to the renovation of the Maxine Hall Health Center, with Build Group waiving any further claims related to the project. This settlement resolves a cross-complaint filed against the City in November 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the cross-complaint filed by Build Group, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for a payment to Build Group, Inc. of $211,129.46; the cross-complaint was filed on November 22, 2022, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. CGC-22-598717; entitled CPM Environmental, Inc. v. Build Group, Inc. and DOES 1-100, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract relating to the renovation of the Maxine Hall Health Center; other material terms of the settlement are that Build Group, Inc. waives all other claims it has or may have relating to the project.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Resolution#230711
Jun 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $1,254,056 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding to $2,223,299 for a program focused on HIV behavioral surveillance in San Francisco. The funding will support the program from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of up to $1,254,056 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a total amount of $2,223,299 for participation in a program, entitled “National Human Immunodeficiency Virus Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) - San Francisco,” for the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Hearing#211137
Jun 28, 2023

This hearing addresses issues with Shared Mobility Device users and companies not following safety laws meant to protect all road users, including vulnerable groups. It requests reports from the Municipal Transportation Agency and the companies involved on their compliance with these regulations.

Hearing to address non-compliance by Shared Mobility Device permittees and riders of Shared Mobility Devices with laws and regulations designed to protect the health and safety of riders and pedestrians, including families, seniors and people with disabilities; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency and Shared Mobility Device permittees to report.

TransportationPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#230766
Jun 27, 2023

This ordinance requires all retail pharmacies in San Francisco to keep at least two boxes of an opioid antagonist, like naloxone, on their shelves to help reverse opioid overdoses. The goal is to improve access to life-saving medication in the community.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to require each retail pharmacy in the City to stock at least two boxes of an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone, used to reverse opioid overdoses.

Public Health
By Matt Dorsey
12-0
Ordinance#230765
Jun 27, 2023

This ordinance approves the health insurance plans and the contribution rates for the Health Service System for the year 2024. It ensures that city employees have access to health benefits and outlines how much they will contribute to those plans.

Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2024.

Public Health
By Matt Dorsey
11-0 /1
Resolution#230774
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $2,555,761 grant, bringing the total to $7,223,161, to support efforts in combating HIV and AIDS through a federal program. The funding will be utilized from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $2,555,761 for a total amount of $7,223,161 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for participation in a program, entitled “Ending The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Program Parts A and B,” for the period of March 1, 2020, through February 28, 2024.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230753
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco's Department of Public Health to enter into agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services for reimbursement under the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program, totaling up to $24,443.73 from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It also makes the City responsible for any penalties or interest from federal audits related to these services.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the City and County of San Francisco (City), acting by and through its Department of Public Health (DPH), to enter into the following two related agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services (State) for reimbursement under the State’s Medi-Cal County Inmate Program (MCIP): 1) Participation Agreement 23-MCIPSANFRANCISCO-38; and 2) Administrative Services Agreement No. 23-30045; in the amount not to exceed $24,443.73 for a term period of July 1, 2023, through and including June 30, 2026, authorizing the City to assume sole financial responsibility for any and all penalties and interest charged as a result of a federal audit disallowance related to the rendering of services by the State under the MCIP; and authorizing DPH to enter into modifications to the agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreements or this Resolution.

Public Health
Passed
6-0 /1
Ordinance#230530
Jun 27, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $2,223,500 for a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco related to allegations of abuse and privacy violations at Laguna Honda Hospital. This settlement is subject to approval by the Probate Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit, subject to the approval of the Probate Court, filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 9, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3, John Doe 4, John Doe 6, John Doe 7 against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,223,500; the lawsuit was filed on May 28, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-592296; entitled Jane Doe 1, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of abuse and privacy violations brought by current and former residents of Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Passed
10-0 /1
Resolution#230470
Jun 23, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement of $245,152.11 to Euphoria Hospitality, Inc. for property damage claims related to shelter-in-place hotel guests during the COVID-19 pandemic, with both parties agreeing to cover their own costs.

Resolution approving settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Euphoria Hospitality, Inc., dba Nob Hill Hotel, against the City and County of San Francisco for $245,152.11; the claim was filed on February 3, 2023; the claim involves allegations of property damage to the Nob Hill Hotel 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.

HousingPublic Health
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#230471
Jun 23, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement of nearly $3.9 million to SF Good LLC for property damage claims related to the Good Hotel during the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes a mutual release of claims, meaning both parties will not pursue further legal action and will cover their own costs.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by SF Good LLC, against the City and County of San Francisco for $3,893,862; the claim was filed on February 21, 2023; the claim involves allegations of property damage to the Good Hotel 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.

HousingPublic Health
Passed
5-0 /1
Ordinance#220814
Jun 23, 2023

This ordinance allows the City Attorney to represent San Francisco in court cases for establishing a specific type of conservatorship for individuals deemed mentally incompetent during serious criminal proceedings. This conservatorship is intended for those who pose a significant danger to themselves or others due to their mental health issues.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to designate the City Attorney rather than the District Attorney to represent the City in judicial proceedings to establish a “Murphy Conservatorship,” a conservatorship for individuals who have been found mentally incompetent during a criminal proceeding involving a charge of death, great bodily harm, or a serious threat to the physical well-being of another person; there has been a finding of probable cause and the proceeding has not been dismissed; as a result of a mental health disorder, the individual is unable to understand the nature and purpose of the criminal proceeding or assist counsel in the conduct of the defense; and the individual represents a substantial danger of physical harm to self or others by reason of mental disease, defect, or disorder.

Public SafetyPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#230536
Jun 23, 2023

The resolution approves a $19.5 million settlement for a claim by 1231 Market Street Owner L.P. against the city, related to property damage at the Hotel Whitcomb caused by shelter-in-place hotel guests during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both parties will release each other from further claims and cover their own legal costs.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by 1231 Market Street Owner L.P. against the City and County of San Francisco for $19,500,000; the claim was filed on April 13, 2023; the claim involves allegations of property damage to the Hotel Whitcomb 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.

HousingTransportationPublic Health
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#230718
Jun 23, 2023

This resolution supports a California state bill that aims to expand health insurance to cover infertility treatments and fertility services. It has been passed by the San Francisco city government.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 729, authored by State Senator Caroline Menjivar, to expand health insurance coverage to include treatments for infertility and fertility services.

Public HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Ordinance#230662
Jun 21, 2023

This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish the fees that patients will pay and the costs for other services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. It has been officially passed.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
23-0 /1
Resolution#230672
Jun 21, 2023

The resolution allows certain city services, including security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can perform the work at a lower cost than city employees. This includes services for various departments such as the Board of Supervisors, General Services Agency, and the Sheriff's Department.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by a private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, and Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
16-0
Ordinance#230659
Jun 16, 2023

This ordinance updates the fees for emergency medical services to align with annual adjustments and introduces fees for additional services. It also defines "trauma center" and "pediatric center" in the Health Code.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update emergency medical services fees to reflect amounts authorized under annual adjustment provisions and to require fees for certain additional services; and amending the Health Code to define the terms “trauma center” and “pediatric center.”

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#221160
Jun 16, 2023

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.

Public SafetyPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0 /1
Ordinance#230650
Jun 15, 2023

This ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to approve managed care contracts until December 31, 2028, without needing a review from the Controller for certain contracts based on state-set rates or actual healthcare costs. It amends the Administrative Code to extend this authority from the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the Board of Supervisors’ delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the Department of Public Health to approve managed care contracts to include contracts ending on December 31, 2028; and to exclude from the requirement of Controller review those managed care contracts that are based on rates set by the California Department Health Care Services or on actual healthcare delivery costs.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
17-0 /1
Resolution#230673
Jun 15, 2023

This resolution approves an agreement between the San Francisco Public Health Foundation and the Department of Public Health to outline their roles in fundraising and capital projects. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor changes to the agreement before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Francisco Public Health Foundation and the Department of Public Health to establish the roles and responsibilities of each party for purposes of fundraising and capital projects; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the MOU 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 MOU or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#230674
Jun 15, 2023

This resolution approves an agreement between the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation and the City’s Department of Public Health to outline their roles in fundraising and capital projects. It also allows the Department to make minor changes to the agreement before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the City's obligations.

Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Public Health, to establish the roles and responsibilities of each party for purposes of fundraising and capital projects; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the MOU 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 MOU or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#230677
Jun 15, 2023

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and spend state grant funds for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It ensures that the department has the financial resources needed to support public health initiatives during that period.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#230679
Jun 15, 2023

This resolution retroactively approves a funding agreement between the San Francisco Department of Public Health and Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., which is expected to bring in nearly $2 million to the city from September 2021 to June 2025. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor changes to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement, for a term of September 15, 2021, through June 30, 2025, between the San Francisco Department of Public Health and Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. having anticipated revenue to the City of $1,977,500; 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.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#230597
Jun 14, 2023

This resolution approves an amendment to a contract with the University of California to provide behavioral health services for children, youth, and families, increasing the funding by nearly $10 million and extending the contract term by four years. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between The Regents of the University of California and the Department of Public Health, for behavioral health services for children, youth and families, to increase the agreement by $9,956,190 for an amount not to exceed $19,820,764; to extend the term by four years, from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 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.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Resolution#230598
Jun 14, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $5,208,598 to a contract with UC San Francisco for mental health services in the Infant Parent Program, raising the total agreement amount to $14,647,481 and extending the contract term until June 30, 2028. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between The Regents of the University of California, A Constitutional Corporation, on behalf of its San Francisco Campus University of California (UC) San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) Clinical Practice Group SFGH/Comm Focus PGM and the Department of Public Health, for mental health services for the Infant Parent Program, to increase the agreement by $5,208,598 for an amount not to exceed $14,647,481; to extend the term by five years and six months, from December 31, 2022, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2028; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230599
Jun 14, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $9,818,147 grant from the CDC for a program aimed at promoting equity and strengthening teams in San Francisco from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the ongoing project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $9,818,147 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “San Francisco Project INVEST (INnovations that Value Equity and Strengthen Teams),” for the period of December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2027.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230600
Jun 14, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $500,000 grant from the California Department of Public Health for a program aimed at improving access to COVID-19 testing and treatment from December 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $500,000 from the California Department of Public Health through the Physicians for a Healthy California for participation in a program, entitled “COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant,” for the period of December 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230601
Jun 14, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $2.67 million grant from the California Department of Public Health to address a syphilis outbreak from July 2022 to June 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,668,251 from the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Syphilis Outbreak Strategy (SOS) Grant,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Ordinance#230686
Jun 13, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $229,610,002 from Walgreen Co. related to their improper dispensing of prescription opioids, which contributed to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. The City will receive $200,000,002 over 15 years, while outside counsel will be paid $29,610,000.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Walgreen Co. for $229,610,002 (the City to be paid $200,000,002 over 15 years, the City’s outside counsel to be paid $29,610,000); the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc f/k/a Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/k/a Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves Walgreen Co.’s improper and unlawful dispensing of prescription opioids at its pharmacies, which contributed to the epidemic of opioid abuse and misuse and caused a public nuisance in San Francisco.

Public HealthEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0 /1
Ordinance#230687
Jun 13, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of nearly $25 million from several pharmaceutical companies for their role in misleadingly marketing opioids and contributing to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. It allocates funds for the City Attorney's Office and includes naloxone valued at $20 million to help combat opioid overdoses.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Cephalon, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; Watson Laboratories, Inc.; Actavis LLC; Actavis Pharma, Inc. (f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc.); Actavis Elizabeth LLC; Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC; Warner Chilcott Company, LLC; Actavis South Atlantic LLC; Actavis Totowa LLC; Actavis Kadian LLC; Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc. (f/k/a/ Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Salt Lake City); Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. (f/k/a Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida); and Anda, Inc. for $24,797,604 (the City to be paid $19,499,928 over 13 years, the City’s outside counsel to be paid $3,043,340, and the City Attorney’s Office to be paid $2,254,336) and naloxone valued at $20,000,000; directing the Controller to allocate funds to the City Attorney’s Office as provided in the settlement agreement; the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc f/k/a Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/k/a Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves allegations that the Teva defendants created a public nuisance and violated the Unfair Competition Law by falsely and misleadingly marketing opioids as safer than they actually are and distributing increasingly large volumes of opioids in and around San Francisco despite knowledge of the growing epidemic caused by opioid misuse, and by failing to prevent and report suspicious opioid orders as required by state and federal law.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0 /1
Ordinance#230688
Jun 13, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of nearly $12.9 million from Allergan related to a lawsuit over misleading opioid marketing and distribution practices that contributed to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. The settlement allocates funds for the City, outside counsel, and the City Attorney's Office over a five-year period.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Allergan Finance, LLC (f/k/a Actavis, Inc., which, in turn, was f/k/a Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) and Allergan Limited (f/k/a Allergan plc, which, in turn, was f/k/a Actavis plc) for $12,916,274 (the City to be paid $10,156,889 over 5 years, the City’s outside counsel to be paid $1,585,179, and the City Attorney’s Office to be paid $1,174,206); directing the Controller to allocate funds to the City Attorney’s Office as provided in the settlement agreement; the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc f/k/a Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/k/a Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves allegations that the Allergan defendants created a public nuisance and violated the Unfair Competition Law by falsely and misleadingly marketing opioids as safer than they actually are and distributing increasingly large volumes of opioids in and around San Francisco despite knowledge of the growing epidemic caused by opioid misuse, and by failing to prevent and report suspicious opioid orders as required by state and federal law.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0 /1
Resolution#230739
Jun 13, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Cannabis to accept and use a $3 million grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for public health and safety initiatives related to Proposition 64, covering the period from May 1, 2023, to October 31, 2028. It also authorizes the Office to manage the agreement and any future changes on behalf of the city.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $3,000,000 from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program for a term of May 1, 2023, through October 31, 2028; and authorizing the Office of Cannabis to execute the agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections, and any extensions, amendments, or contracts subsequent thereto on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Hearing#230722
Jun 13, 2023

This legislation outlines a hearing where the Mayor will discuss overdose prevention in District 5, based on topics submitted by Supervisors. The Mayor will have five minutes to speak initially, followed by a two-minute limit for each question and answer during the discussion.

Pursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss eligible topics submitted from the Supervisors. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. The following topic was noticed on the agenda representing District 5: 1. Overdose Prevention

Public HealthGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote