Board adopts multiple ordinances and resolutions, including opioid settlements and housing grants; calendar notes

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Sept. 12 adopted a number of ordinances and resolutions on the adoption-without-committee calendar. Most were approved under the standard “same house, same call” procedure with no extended debate. Key items adopted or advanced include opioid litigation settlements, a financing authorization, lease approvals, and several grant amendments related to homelessness services.

Highlights

- Opioid litigation settlements (Items 2–4): The board approved ordinances authorizing settlements in lawsuits related to opioid dispensing and marketing. - Item 2: Settlement with Walgreens Co. for approximately $229,000,000 related to allegations of improper dispensing of prescription opioids at its pharmacies. The ordinance was passed. - Item 3: Settlement with Cephalon Inc., Actavis/Teva-affiliated entities and related companies for approximately $24,800,000 concerning allegedly false or misleading opioid marketing. The ordinance was passed. - Item 4: Settlement with Allergan Finance LLC for approximately $12,900,000 for allegedly false or misleading marketing of opioids. The ordinance was passed.

- Financing and leases - Item 6: Ordinance authorizing certificates of participation in an aggregate principal amount of $77,000,000 to finance and refinance certain city capital projects — passed on first reading. - Item 7: Resolution approving a lease of city radio equipment room and one antenna at Twin Peaks (125 Christmas Tree Point) to the California General Services Agency for the CHP; adopted. - Item 8: Resolution authorizing a lease with the Recreation and Park Department for property under Highway 280 along Selby Street; adopted. - Item 9: Resolution approving a maintenance agreement with Caltrans for installation and maintenance of public art at Potrero Gateway; adopted.

- Laguna Honda emergency repair (Item 10): The board approved a director of public works emergency declaration for repair work at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center with an estimated cost in excess of $250,000 and not to exceed $28,400,000. Supervisor Melgar spoke in support and thanked interim DPW staff; the resolution was adopted.

- Grants and program funding - Item 11: The Department on the Status of Women was authorized to retroactively accept and expend a $150,000 Blue Shield of California Foundation grant for a year-long collaborative to end domestic violence (April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024); adopted. - Item 12: Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend up to approximately $500,000 from the California Department of Water Resources for the San Francisco Zoo recycled-water pipeline project through Dec. 31, 2024; adopted. - Items 19–22 (homelessness and supportive housing grants): The board approved several grant amendments and extensions forwarded from the Homelessness and Health Select Committee, including additional funding and term extensions for programs run by Homeless Prenatal Program, Brilliant Corners, Tenderloin Housing Clinic and 5 Keys Schools and Programs; all were adopted on unanimous votes in committee and confirmed by the board.

- Port and Pier 45 transaction (Item 13): The board adopted a resolution exempting a potential Port real-estate transaction at Seawall Lot 30301/Pier 45 from competitive-bidding policy to allow exclusive negotiations with Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized LLC, with the term sheet subject to future board approval.

- Golden Gate Park Polo Field concerts (Item 14): The board adopted a resolution authorizing Recreation and Park to issue permits for ticketed concerts at the Polo Field by Another Planet Entertainment for 2024–2026 under specified fees and community commitments. Supervisor Chan cast the lone no vote; the resolution passed 10–1.

- Other actions: Several items were adopted or referred as noted on the adoption calendar. Item 30 (Portsmouth Square elevator modernization emergency declaration) was referred to Budget and Finance Committee for further review; Item 31 (urging HSH to fill vacant permanent supportive housing units) passed and drew cosponsors; Item 25 (Overdose Awareness Day resolution) was discussed and adopted after amendments (covered in a separate article).

Why it matters: The settlements resolve high-dollar claims in nationwide opioid litigation and move substantial funds or obligations toward local remediation and related planning. The homelessness grant amendments extend and increase funding for programs serving unhoused residents. The board’s actions also authorize financing tools and leases that affect city capital projects and infrastructure.

Votes at a glance (selected items) - Item 2 (Walgreens settlement): ordinance adopted, amount approx. $229,000,000. - Item 3 (Cephalon/Actavis settlement): ordinance adopted, amount approx. $24,800,000. - Item 4 (Allergan settlement): ordinance adopted, amount approx. $12,900,000. - Item 6 (Certificates of participation authorization): passed on first reading; $77,000,000 aggregate principal. - Item 10 (Laguna Honda emergency repairs): resolution adopted; authorization up to $28,400,000. - Item 14 (Polo Field concerts permit): resolution adopted, 10–1 (Chan no). - Items 19–22 (homelessness grant amendments): adopted; committee votes recorded as unanimous in committee and confirmed.

What’s next: Selected adopted items will return for second reading where applicable or proceed to implementation and contracting by city departments. Several items require subsequent interdepartmental coordination (for example the certificates of participation financing and Laguna Honda repairs).