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Irvine council approves resolution urging opening of Be Well Irvine campus, 5-2
Summary
After public testimony and a county letter read into the record, the Irvine City Council voted 5-2 on March 10 to adopt a resolution supporting the immediate opening and inclusive operation of the Be Well Irvine behavioral health campus.
The Irvine City Council voted 5-2 on March 10 to adopt a resolution urging the immediate opening and inclusive operation of the Be Well Irvine campus.
Councilmember Michael Carroll moved to adopt the proposed resolution and Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco seconded the motion. After about 30 minutes of public comment and a short council discussion about ongoing litigation, the council approved the measure by roll-call vote: Carroll, Goh, Martinez Franco, Vice Mayor Mei and the mayor voted yes; Councilmembers Liu and Tresita voted no.
The resolution was the meeting's sole agenda item and drew public testimony from residents, clinicians and community organizations who urged the council to support opening the facility. "Providing support to the opening and operation of the Be Well Irvine campus will serve to provide a supportive response to our community's urgent need for emotional and healing support," said Susan Sayer, a…
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