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Council directs staff to explore LGBTQIA+ programming at proposed Center for Healthy Living; broader Office of Inclusive Excellence debate continued
Summary
Council directed staff to explore LGBTQIA+‑focused programming for the planned Irvine Center for Healthy Living and to report back in roughly 90 days. Extensive public comment followed on the related Office of Inclusive Excellence; the council voted to continue the DEI office item to allow staff review and more public transparency.
Councilmember Tresita asked staff to examine whether the planned Irvine Center for Healthy Living could host LGBTQIA+‑focused programming — peer groups, youth support, HIV testing and community outreach — by facilitating nonprofit partnerships rather than creating city‑run clinical services. The proposal emphasized youth mental‑health supports and family engagement. Staff (Health & Wellness director Heather Dionne) described the office of health and wellness’ charge to broker services and partner with nonprofits and indicated…
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