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Attachment A WHEREAS, in her May 10, 2023, letter, Dr. Chinsio-Kwong stated that the current proposal submitted by HRI is lacking in adequate accountability for safe syringe disposal and syringe collection. WHEREAS, the estimated number of syringes HRI expects to collect is only 60% of what the organization expects to distribute and while HRI participants may have other options for disposal, improperly disposed syringe needles will pose direct threats to both environmental health and public health. WHEREAS, as in the past, residents in central Orange County will be concerned about the potential danger that syringe litter poses to children at risk of accidentally getting harmed by used needles improperly discarded in public parks and libraries and on sidewalks when traveling to and from school. WHEREAS, in her May 10, 2023, letter, Dr. Chinsio-Kwong included detailed, well - reasoned, and appropriate recommendations as to how the CDPH and HRI can take steps to mitigate the direct threats to both environmental health and public caused posed by syringe litter, including, but not limited to, (1) requiring HRI to hold regular meetings with HCA Environmental Health Services; (2) requiring HRI to dispense syringes with enhanced safety measures and easy identification; (3) requiring HRI to implement effective strategies for syringe needle disposal and collection; (4) requiring HRI to provide counseling services, linkage to behavioral health and medical services, and follow up on referrals placed; and (5) requiring HRI to collect data and monitor positive and negative impacts of the needle exchange program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange hereby endorses the May 10, 2023, letter submitted by Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, and supports each and every recommendation included therein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange hereby urges the CDPH to adopt and implement the recommendations of Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong or to show cause why it has not done so. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange hereby directs the Clerk of the Board to transmit this Resolution to the Secretary of the CDPH and to the Governor of the State of California. Resolution No. , Item No. Page 2 of 2 Resolution concerning Harm Reduction Institute Application to Distribute Syringe Needles in Santa Ana