Irvine Officials Approve Plans to Develop Homeless Shelter

Irvine Officials Approve Plans to Develop Homeless Shelter

Irvine officials have approved the initial step in building the first homeless shelter in town — a location. The council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to approve a $20 million purchase of two adjacent buildings in the Irvine Business Complex.  The homeless shelter is expected to offer beds in addition to medical care, case management and other services.  City Manager Oliver Chi said the city has already hired a Chief Health and Wellness Director who w…