Pura Vida Recovery Services

Mother in long-term recovery whose son was helped by Pura Vida; urged compassion and support for the expansion.

Grandmother described her grandson's vaping-related ER visit and urged more recovery beds of Pura Vida's caliber.

Mountain Hawk Drive resident and retired plans examiner raised building code and wildland-urban interface issues in opposition.

Registered nurse and Pura Vida employee said the program is safe, structured, and addresses an existing community problem.

Co-founder of Recovery Transportation Systems spoke in support of Pura Vida's expansion to serve more people.

Appellant representing Skyhawk United argued the project fails required findings, eliminates affordable housing, and creates fire evacuation and neighborhood impacts.

Second appellant cited a 600-signature petition against the project and asked the Council to listen to citizens.

Attorney for appellants argued the Planning Commission's findings lack substantial evidence, raised CEQA evacuation analysis gaps, and noted the district's recused representative.

Applicant and co-owner rebutted misconceptions, citing no complaints or police calls, state licensing, supervised care, and ten years of community service.