Legislation

This resolution calls on federal health agencies to speed up the buying and distribution of monkeypox vaccines, focusing on high-risk populations and removing obstacles to treatment. It has been passed by the San Francisco city government.

Resolution urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Health and Human Services to urgently accelerate the purchasing and distribution of monkeypox vaccines, prioritize vaccine access for populations at the highest risk of contracting the virus, and eliminate administrative barriers to treatment.

This hearing will examine the conditions at the Psychiatric Emergency Services unit at San Francisco General Hospital and private psychiatric emergency services. It also requests reports from various city departments and organizations involved in mental health services.

Hearing on conditions at the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) unit at San Francisco General Hospital and private psychiatric emergency services; and requesting the Department of Public Health, SEIU 1021, Street Crisis Response Team, Police Department, and Hospital Council to report.

This resolution urges city agencies to hold a public town hall within two weeks of a traffic fatality to share information about the incident and allow residents to ask questions. It aims to improve transparency and community engagement in response to traffic deaths.

Resolution urging the Department of Public Health, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Police Department to amend the City’s Vision Zero Traffic Fatality Protocol to include a public town hall within two weeks of a traffic fatality, at which information regarding the fatal incident is presented to the public and agency representatives are available to answer questions.

The ordinance authorizes a $10 million settlement with Endo Health Solutions and related companies for their role in misleadingly marketing opioids and contributing to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. The settlement includes an immediate payment of $5 million, followed by $5 million paid in ten annual installments.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. for $10,000,000 ($5,000,000 immediately and $5,000,000 paid in 10 equal annual payments); 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 Endo 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.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and spend state grant funds for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It ensures that the department can use these funds to support its health programs and services.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

The resolution allows certain city services to be contracted out to private companies if they can be done at a lower cost than by city employees. This includes services like security, custodial work, and food services in various departments.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by 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, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Mainframe System Support (Department of Information Technology); 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).

This resolution approves an amendment to the agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health to provide long-term mental health services in a locked facility, increasing the funding by nearly $147 million and extending the contract term by five years. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Crestwood Behavioral Health and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide long-term mental health services in a 24-hour locked facility, to increase the agreement by $146,936,994 for an amount not to exceed $224,216,994; to extend the term by five years from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2028; 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 an additional $95,863 grant from the California Department of Public Health, increasing the total funding to $978,948 for a program focused on managing and collaborating on sexually transmitted diseases. The funding covers the period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $95,863 from the California Department of Public Health for a total amount of $978,948 for participation in a program, entitled “Sexually Transmitted Disease Program Management and Collaboration,” for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $791,433 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a vocational rehabilitation program from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. It has been approved retroactively to ensure funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $791,433 from the United States Department of Education through the California Department of Rehabilitation for participation in a program, entitled “State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

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.

The resolution approves a settlement where Webcor Construction will pay $361,412 to the City for issues related to flooring and doors at the San Francisco General Hospital. In return, the City will release Webcor from any further claims or responsibilities related to these issues.

Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claims through the payment of $361,412 by Webcor Construction, L.P. to the City and County of San Francisco; the claims arise from Webcor’s work on Public Works Contract No. 6694A, the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Program, and involve claimed defects to or problems with flooring and doors at the hospital; additional material terms of the settlement are that the City will release Webcor from responsibility for any and all demands, damages, obligations, causes of action, suits, and costs related to the subject claims.

This ordinance approves the health insurance plans and the contribution rates that city employees will pay for their health coverage in 2023. It ensures that the health service system is funded and operational for the upcoming year.

Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2023.

This ordinance updates the fees for emergency medical services to align with annual adjustments and introduces fees specifically for stroke centers. It also defines what constitutes a stroke 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 require fees for stroke centers; and amending the Health Code to include a definition of stroke center.

This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish the rates that patients will pay and the fees for other services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. It has been passed and is now in effect.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

This resolution urges the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to pause a requirement that affects the relocation of vulnerable patients at Laguna Honda Hospital and to extend Medicare and Medicaid coverage until the hospital's recertification is resolved. It aims to protect patients during this transition period.

Resolution urging United States Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to suspend a requirement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on relocating and transferring vulnerable patients at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center; and to extend coverage of Medicare and Medicaid payments until the determination on recertification.

The resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency in San Francisco due to the potential displacement of elderly and medically vulnerable patients at Laguna Honda Hospital. It also calls for the California Department of Public Health to reconsider its approval of the hospital's closure and the plan to relocate all patients within four months.

Resolution urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to proclaim a state of emergency in San Francisco County relating to the imminent risk of displacing the elderly and medically infirm patients of Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (Laguna Honda Hospital); and urging Dr. Tomás Aragón, the Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the State Health Officer, to withdraw CDPH’s approval of the Laguna Honda Hospital Closure and Patient Relocation and Transfer Plan, to the extent that it requires transfer of all patients within four months.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss San Francisco's response to the monkeypox virus, focusing on public education, vaccination efforts for at-risk groups, and coordination with health authorities. It also requests a report from the Department of Public Health on these efforts.

Hearing on the City's response to the monkeypox virus, including public education and outreach on how best to avoid contracting and spreading the virus, efforts to vaccinate at-risk groups against monkeypox, and coordination with the California Department of Public Health and Center for Disease Control; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report.

This hearing aims to update the public on San Francisco's plan to fix issues related to hand hygiene, documentation, contraband, and infection control at Laguna Honda Hospital, which led to the loss of its accreditation and funding. The Department of Public Health will also present a plan to restore these programs by the federal deadline.

Hearing to receive an update on the City's plan to address "hand hygiene, documentation, contraband and infection prevention and control" deficiencies identified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) resulting in the loss of Laguna Honda Hospital's accreditation and CMS Medicare/Medicaid program funding and to present a clear plan for reinstatement of these critical programs by the federal deadline; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report.

This resolution calls for state and local agencies to work together to address and manage contamination from tetrachloroethylene (PCE) near the 2500 Irving Street block. Its goal is to ensure the safety and health of residents and businesses in the area.

Resolution urging the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, San Francisco Department of Public Health, and other agencies to provide a comprehensive, coordinated response to tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination in the vicinity of the 2500 Irving Street block to ensure protections for occupants of neighboring homes and establishments.

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.

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 resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to use over $9.3 million in federal funds to help residential and commercial customers who fell behind on wastewater bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds come from the American Rescue Plan Act and are managed by the State Water Resources Control Board.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend federal funds sourced by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and administered by the State Water Resources Control Board with a total amount of $9,302,044 to assist eligible residential and commercial customers who accrued wastewater customer account arrears during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 4, 2020, through June 15, 2021.

The hearing is set for July 19, 2022, to discuss ongoing litigation where San Francisco is suing multiple pharmaceutical companies over issues related to opioid distribution. This public meeting will allow residents to learn more about the case and its implications for the city.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing regarding the following existing litigation in which the City is a plaintiff: 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; scheduled pursuant to the Motion contained in File No. 220816, to be considered on July 19, 2022.

This legislation allows the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to hold a closed session to discuss legal strategies with the City Attorney regarding ongoing litigation against several pharmaceutical companies related to the opioid crisis. The session is scheduled for July 19, 2022, in accordance with state and local laws.

Closed Session for the Board of Supervisors to convene on July 19, 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 the following existing litigation in which the City is a plaintiff: 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; scheduled pursuant to the Motion contained in File No. 220816, to be considered on July 19, 2022.

The motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss a proposed settlement related to a lawsuit against various opioid manufacturers and distributors. 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 July 19, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed ordinance (File No. 220819) endorsing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids, 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; 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).

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the housing needs of San Francisco's growing senior population and how the city plans to address these needs. It also requests reports from various city departments on their strategies for providing housing for seniors.

Hearing on the continuum of housing needs of the growing senior population and the City’s strategies to comprehensively plan for and provide this housing across the spectrum; and requesting that the Department of Disability and Aging Services, Planning Department, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Department of Public Health to report.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $108,790 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding for the Medical Monitoring Project to $1,164,614. The funding supports the program for the period from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2022.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $108,790 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a total amount of $1,164,614 for participation in a program, entitled “Medical Monitoring Project (MMP),” for the period of June 1, 2020, through May 31, 2022.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $2,246,359 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding to $3,365,404 for a program aimed at improving sexually transmitted disease prevention and control. The funding covers the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $2,246,359 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a total amount of $3,365,404 for participation in a program, entitled “Strengthening Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention and Control for Health Departments (STD PCHD),” for the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

This motion appoints Johanna Liu to the San Francisco Health Authority, with her term set to end on January 15, 2024. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Johanna Liu, term ending January 15, 2024, to the San Francisco Health Authority.

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.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss how the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) is being implemented in San Francisco. It requests reports from the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health, and the CART Working Group on this initiative.

Hearing on the implementation of the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART), as supported unanimously in Board Resolution No. 320-21 (File No. 210459); and requesting the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health and the CART Working Group to report.

This legislation is a hearing to get updates on the Street Level Drug Dealing Task Force and its six recommendations aimed at reducing harms from drug dealing in specific neighborhoods. It also requests reports from various city departments, including the District Attorney's Office and Police Department.

Hearing to receive an update on the Street Level Drug Dealing Task Force and the six key recommendations the task force made to reduce the number of of harms related to street-level drug dealing in the South of Market, Civic Center, Tenderloin and Mid Market neighborhoods; and requesting the District Attorney's Office, Police Department, Department of Public Health, and Public Defender's Office to report.

This ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to give a one-time grant of up to $800,000 to the Positive Resource Center to support its staffing and prevent resident displacement, bypassing the usual competitive bidding process. The grant is for a limited term of one year, starting from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to award a one-time, limited term grant to Positive Resource Center (“PRC”), without engaging in the competitive solicitation process otherwise required by the Administrative Code for grants, for the purpose of maintaining PRC’s staffing, and preventing displacement of residents, in an amount not to exceed $800,000 for a not to exceed one-year period to commence on July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

This ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to give a one-time grant of up to $450,000 to Baker Places, Inc. to support staffing and prevent resident displacement, bypassing the usual competitive bidding process, for a period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to award a one-time, limited term grant to Baker Places, Inc. (“Baker”), without engaging in the competitive solicitation process otherwise required by the Administrative Code for grants, for the purpose of maintaining Baker’s staffing, and preventing displacement of residents, in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for a not to exceed one-year period to commence on July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.