Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To AIDS Epidemic From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of A Critical Public Health Crisis With Regard To The Human Immunodeficiency Virus ("HIV")/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ("AIDS") Epidemic

This resolution renews and continues the City Council's declaration of a local emergency due to the ongoing critical public health crisis of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic. The declaration acknowledges that the epidemic continues to overwhelm healthcare systems and impact public health and safety. It references data from the CDC and Alameda County highlighting the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, including statistics on new infections, deaths, and disproportionate impacts on specific populations like injection drug users and women. The resolution also notes the city's support for needle exchange programs as a strategy to limit the spread of HIV/AIDS and references previous declarations dating back to 1993. The emergency will be reviewed every 14 days by the City Council.

This declaration renews the city's commitment to addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, which continues to impact public health. It supports ongoing efforts, potentially including programs like needle exchange, aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus and its effects on the community.

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