Council Considers Future of OpenBH

"Certainly, we need to continue this program in its current form until three months after permanent design standards are in place," Johnson said. "And something that certainly everyone knows, that sitting outside and enjoying the weather that we have is wonderful, there are some loud

Walker-Shuman told the Courier that she plans to "continue taking care of my parents and family, finishing graduate school and advocating for education."

The program included singer and songwriter Jess Hoover, who shared her own mental health journey with students while also inspiring them to create their own masterpiece.

With the rise of anti-hate sentiments and acts of violence increasing over this past year, this clinic comes at an important time to show inclusion and diversity triumph over intolerance and bigotry. The success of the Abraham Accords has demonstrated what people of different cultures

"That's what the goal is here," Pfalzgraf said. "Let's improve the canopy. Let's improve the temperature in the city and the wildlife habitat. That's the bottom line."

"I think if we are going to pick a place to have a pilot project that is as safe as can be, I think this is the correct one," said Councilmember Lester Friedman.

At the City Council meeting, Councilmember Julian Gold, M.D. argued that, given the Council's role in negotiating the development agreement, it made sense to assign the Council to review it. 

"If you're experiencing a true medical emergency, such as bleeding that won't stop; chest pains or stroke; seizures without pre-existing condition; serious burns or sudden loss or change of vision–then you should go to the emergency department immediately," said Tarradath.

The fact that the D.A. found that no actual "crime" has been committed does not signal an end to the investigation of this matter, however. During the lengthy public commenting period at the Sept. 14 meeting, parents called on Walker-Shuman to resign or respond to

The Council directed staff to explore contingency plans, including options for live streaming the event with enhanced virtual components, masking, and options to ensure the show goes on.