HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-07; City Council; Resolution 2023-071RESOLUTION NO. 2023-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SIGN THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL
PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS
WHEREAS, proposed nationwide settlement agreements have been reached that would resolve
National Prescription Opiate Litigation brought by states, local political subdivisions, and special
districts against two pharmaceutical manufacturers, Teva and Allergan; and three pharmacies, CVS,
Walgreens and Walmart; and
WHEREAS, the deadline for eligible cities and counties, including the City of Carlsbad, to join the
Settlements is April 18, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the settlements will provide substantial funds for opioid epidemic remediation and
abatement activities in California and throughout the United States, and they will require changes in
the way that the settling defendants conduct their business; and
WHEREAS, the amount of funds received by the State of California is dependent on the number
of local jurisdictions participating in the settlements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad will not receive a portion of the settlement funds and the State
of California may receive less settlement funds unless the City of Carl sbad elects to participate in the
settlements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad has determined that it is in the best interest
of the City of Carlsbad to participate in the settlements; and
WHEREAS, additional settlement agreements with other defendants in the National
Prescription Opiate Litigation may be reached in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Carlsbad
to participate in future settlement agreements in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation if those
agreements will provide financial or other benefits to the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Attorney is authorized to sign the necessary documents for the City of
Carlsbad to participate in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement
agreements with Manufacturers and Pharmacies.
3. That the City Attorney, after consulting with the City Manager, is authorized to take any
steps necessary for the city to participate in any future National Prescription Opiate
Litigation settlement agreements if the City Attorney and City Manager agree that the
city's participation in the settlement agreements would provide financial or other
benefits to the city.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 7th day of March, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)