From: Teri Peters < iamhipechik@gmail. com>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 1: 32 PM
To: Sheree Kansas < skansas@chulavistaca. gov>
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Respectfully, I watched the meeting on Republic Services online where people were not wearing masks, and when they were, they were encouraged by the mayor to remove them when they spoke. We have many community members with COVID or at severe risk and cannot attend and this decision will impact our community for decades.
On Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 12: 46 PM Sheree Kansas < skansas@chulavistaca. gov> wrote:
The community is welcome to attend and make public comments at the January 25, 2022 City Council meeting. Due to the surge in COVID cases, public seating and capacity will be reduced. Masks are required in Council Chambers and all City buildings. Socially distanced seats will be available in Council Chambers. For this meeting, overflow seating will also be available in the main City Hall lobby where attendees can view the meeting live on a screen and audio of the meeting will be available outside.
Those who wish to address Council in- person can fill out a request to speak card and will be able to hear their name called when it is their turn to speak at any of these locations. Additionally, eComments can be submitted at www. chulavistaca. gov/ councilmeetings. eComments can be submitted during the meeting until the close of the public commenting period for each item and are immediately available for City Council and members of the public to view.
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From: Erin Burgar < erin. burgar@gmail. com>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 4: 52 PM
To: John McCann < jmccann@chulavistaca. gov>; Jill Galvez < jmgalvez@chulavistaca. gov>; Mary Salas MSalas@chulavistaca. gov>; Steve C. Padilla < spadilla@chulavistaca. gov>; Andrea Cardenas acardenas@chulavistaca. gov>
Subject: Eastlake Behavioral Hospital
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I am a resident of Chula Vista and am writing to ask that you oppose the Eastlake Behavioral Hospital project at tomorrow night' s council meeting. Acadia is a multi billion dollar, for- profit company with a horrible track record in other cities and I believe they have had an unfair influence in the planning process. Please take into consideration the flaws of this proposed project and listen to the concerns of the residents of this community.
Thank you,
Erin Burgar
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From: Miss M < aquaeyez@hotmail. com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 9: 48 AM
To: Mary Salas < MSalas@chulavistaca. gov>
Subject: Eastlake Project
I know you have already made up your mind on whether to approve or deny this project. I know there is nothing I can say that will sway you to change your mind. I know by opposing this project, I will be seen as a NIMBY. But that is not the case; I wouldn' t mind a facility in my neighborhood if it meets certain criteria.
I have spent more hours than I care to remember researching the effects this facility will have on the City, the various lawsuits associated with Acadia in both their treatment of patients and staff, in the requirements needed to approve a CUP and the cities historical documents for the area, on appellate court decisions related to various aspects of this project and the like. Given this, I want you to know...
1. The CUP requirements are clear ( Chula Vista Municipal Code 19. 14. 080) and this project fails to meet those requirements.
2. One such requirement is: " That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity" Acadia can use creative language to try to sway you, but the data I have provided on several similarly situated facilities owned by Acadia shows there will no doubt be an increase in calls for emergency services.
Public safety is the responsibility of the City officials... YOU... and I have proven with numberous emails, graphs, articles, raw data, and testimonials that a facility such as this will need a number of resources the City does not have available.
In short, approving this facility while providing space for those in need will also be providing poor services for those seeking help, a less than satisfactory work environment for its employees, and a shortage of police and ambulance for Chula Vista residents.
3. Another requirement of Chula Vista Municipal Code 19. 14. 080 is " that the granting of this conditional use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City or the adopted plan of any governmental agency". A review of City documents shows this area was never meant to house a 24/ 7 facility. The original plans actually had this area slotted for medical research. Look at all the business in the general area, none of which have more than approximately 40 employees.
Now, in the beginning I said I wouldn' t mind a facility in my neighborhood. Let me elaborate on that. I wouldn' t mind a facility in my neighborhood if done correctly. Does Chula Vista need Warning:
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more mental health - yes. However, after all the research I have done, I believe...
1. The facility should be run by a reputable company
2. We should beef up our emergency services so we can adequately maintain call times with the inevitable increase in calls.
3. The facility should be similarly sized to other businesses in the area as to not adversely affect the landscape of the area. ( With no more than 60 employees - which would equate to a 60 bed facility - which coincidentally also fulfills the bed to population ratio suggested by the department of health)
4. Have a large section of the bedspace dedicated to PTSD and military needs to fit the demographics of the area.
5. The emergency component of the facility should be placed near Scripps hospital where those in dire need will have adequate resources ( police, hospital) to be addressed properly.
The City does not have to accept the project as it is presented and is allowed to suggest changes that will better serve our community. Don' t be fooled by high priced lawyers.
As someone who worked in equal employment and the discrimination unit, I am familiar with ADA violations. There is absolutely no ADA violation by denying or amending the project due to its failure to meet city requirements.
Thank you for your time,
Monica
From: Carrie Boyko < cariboyko@yahoo. com>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 6: 55 PM
To: John McCann < jmccann@chulavistaca. gov>; Jill Galvez < jmgalvez@chulavistaca. gov>; Mary Salas MSalas@chulavistaca. gov>; Steve C. Padilla < spadilla@chulavistaca. gov>; ecardenas@chulavistaca. gov Subject: Eastlake Behavioral Hospital - Request for Answers to be addressed at City Council Meeting Dear Mayor Salas, City Council members and City Attorney Googins, Please address the following questions at tomorrow' s (1/25/2022) City Council Meeting regarding the Eastlake Behavioral Hospital:
Why was an independent safety study not done?
Why was no alternate Site Study completed?
Why was there no Economic Impact Analysis completed?
What is Acadia' s staffing plan?
Why did Acadia state that their jobs would bring in $30/hour in wages when nurses base pay in San Diego is $ 46?
Where is the official management agreement between Acadia & Scripps? What is the city doing to make sure the Conditional Use Permit protects our community? Thank you,
Roy and Carrie Boyko
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From: Aileen
To: MarySalas
Subject: EastlakeBehavioralHospital - requestto addressquestionsin the attachedletter Date: Monday, January24, 2022 8:51:42 PM
I wouldlike torequestfor thequestionsin theattachedletterbeansweredandaddressed duringtomorrow’sCity CouncilHearingfor theappealtoopposetheEastlakeBehavioral Hospital. Thankyou!
AileenJarina
Homeowner
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From: ManuelitoJarina
To: JohnMcCann; Jill Galvez; Mary Salas; SteveC. Padilla; AndreaCardenas Subject: Opposingthe EastlakeBehavioralHealthFacility
Date: Monday, January24, 2022 8:59:04 PM
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To thecouncilmembers,
Therearequestionsin thisletterthatis veryimportanttobeaddressedandansweredwithregardstothisfacility.
I stronglyopposethisfacilitytobebuilt.
Pleasehearourvoices.
Pleasehearourconcerns.
Thisareain Chulavistais nottheapproriatelocationfor thiskindof afacility.
Respectfully,
ManuelitoJarina
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Subject: I vehementlyopposethe EastlakePsychiatricHospital Date: Monday, January24, 20229:35:41 PM
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Last Name Thomas
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Not only do I oppose the proposed psychiatric hospital site, I am wondering WHY, with all the research my Rolling Hills Ranch neighbors have done… AND PRESENTED TO YOU, THE PLANNING COMMISSION and the rest of the council regarding what a HORRIBLE partner Acadia is and the danger this poses to my community… is this still in the works?
Do you think if you keep stalling, instead of denying this approval, you will wear us out? I am 72 years old. I have poor eyesight and can not drive at night.
I can not attend tonight’ s meeting because of this… BUT I STILL OPPOSE THE HILL BEHIND MY HOUSE as a potential site for this facility.
Thank you,
City of Chula Vista
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From: Hazel Pangan < hpangan@gmail. com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 1: 29 PM
To: Mary Salas < MSalas@chulavistaca. gov>; John McCann < jmccann@chulavistaca. gov>; Jill Galvez jmgalvez@chulavistaca. gov>; Steve C. Padilla < spadilla@chulavistaca. gov>; Andrea Cardenas acardenas@chulavistaca. gov>
Subject: Opposition to Proposed Hospital Project in Eastlake Dear Mayor Salas and Councilmembers McCann, Galves, Padilla, and Cardenas:
I am a Chula Vista resident residing in the Eastlake area with my husband and two children. I have lived in the South Bay for nearly 30 years. I write to renew my continuing opposition to the proposed hospital project at Showroom Place in Eastlake. The proponents of this project have wrongly dismissed the residents' opposition to the project as one of " NIMBYism" or bias against mental illness. This characterization could not be further from the truth. No one disputes the need for mental healthcare. The crux of my and my fellow residents' opposition is the poor execution of the Environmental Impact Report (" EIR"), which neither fairly evaluates the proposed site for suitability nor reflects the impact of a project of this size and scale on the community given the location of the proposed hospital in the middle of an inland residential area dotted with grade schools, without a law enforcement substation or integrated hospital system nearby. Notably, the proponents' narrative that this project is for the benefit of Chula Vista residents is false, as the proposed hospital is intended to serve patients from all parts of the county. I fail to see how the proposed location serves the interests of our community or those seeking mental healthcare-- a hospital located far inland in a residential area, away from major highways, and away from direct and reliable public transportation, is hardly accessible to those in need of mental health services.
The illogical placement of the proposed hospital is underscored by the January 25, 2022 City Council Staff Report (" Report"), which clearly sidesteps the issues raised by resident Brad Davis in his appeal on behalf of the community. The Report does not meaningfully or directly respond to any of the issues raised in the appeal. Tellingly, the Chula Vista Police Department has not stated that it supports the project. The EIR documents state the reasons for the selection of the proposed site as simply that the lot is flat and graded, and has the desired size. These reasons cannot and do not justify the location nor do they outweigh the concerns and objections of the community.
The opinions of the community' s residents, who have to live with the proposed hospital and are your constituents, are the ones that should matter the most to you as our elected representatives. The residents are the most important stakeholders with respect to this project. More than 5000 people have signed a petition against this project' s site, and hundreds have sent emails or posted public comments in opposition. The persons who have voiced their " support" based on a templated letter some still including the language " insert your name here") fed to them do not appear to even be Chula Vista residents but rather people recruited by the corporations behind the project.
On behalf of my community and neighbors, I implore you not to cede to the interests of an out- of- state corporation with a highly questionable track record, which indeed has prompted a letter from Senator Ben Hueso expressing his concerns on our behalf. Please listen to your constituents and represent their best interests by voting " no" on the project.
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Thank you.
Yours truly,
Hazel M. B. Pangan, Esq.
On Jan 25, 2022, at 12: 51 PM, Joycelyn Thomas < joycelyn3646@icloud. com> wrote:
Not only do I oppose the proposed psychiatric hospital site, I am wondering WHY, with all the research my Rolling Hills Ranch neighbors have done… AND PRESENTED TO YOU, THE PLANNING COMMISSION and the rest of the council regarding what a HORRIBLE partner Acadia is and t he danger this poses to my community… is this still in the works?
Do you think if you keep stalling, instead of denying this approval, you will wear us out? I am 72 years old. I have poor eyesight and can not drive at night.
I can not attend tonight’ s meeting because of this… BUT I STILL OPPOSE THE HILL BEHIND MY HOUSE as a potential site for this facility.
Joycelyn Thomas
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From: Miss M < aquaeyez@hotmail. com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 3: 18 PM
Cc: CityClerk < CityClerk@chulavistaca. gov>
Subject: Re: ecomments
Requests were made to postpone the Behavioral Health agenda item. The City refused amid a covid surge. Now the only way to comment for those that cannot attend are through Ecomments which are not working. Our rights are being violated every which way.
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From: Teri Peters < iamhipechik@gmail. com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 3: 31 PM
To: CityClerk < CityClerk@chulavistaca. gov>; Teri Peters < iamhipechik@gmail. com> Subject: Mental Health Hospital
Dear Council and Mayor:
We' ve fought this as a community for almost three years now. Over 5,000 signatures opposed on a petition. Myriad reasons why these are not good partners and this is not a good location for this facility.. Letters written. Meetings attended, yet here we are. And I cannot be there tonight due to COVID, nor can my husband.
I just had to send one more email to tell you I am opposed to this facility being built 90 feet from my house. I find it unconscionable that you would do this to this quaint neighborhood when all the experts say this should be near infrastructure, a full service hospital, and it should be further away than a few feet from homes, schools, parks and churches.
Further, I do wonder about all of the work done to approve this pre covid that do not apply now given the significant essential workers shortage. The nursing and other healthcare worker shortage. The difficulty hiring police officers. All of the uncertainties in this new normal render all of the pre COVID research invalid and even then, we were not satisfied with police staffing, response times, etc.
To even attempt to sell our homes right now with the largest psych hospital in San Diego County pretty literally in our backyard would be foolish, so we' re at your mercy. Please don' t approve this in this location
Theresa Petros
873 Esperanza Place
CV CA 91914
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From: NancyBettger <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January25, 2022 4:01 PM
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Subject: Hospital at Eastlake
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Pleasereconsider putting the mental hospital at Eastlake ! The location is detrimental to the safety of our children It would be located on the hill right above where the schoolbus picks and lets off children The value of our properties is going to go downhill This cannot be put through Pleasethink if it was your neighborhood!!!!! The hospital would be a stonesthrow from our houses!!!!!! Behuman and consider the
Consequences !!!!!!!!!!!!
NancyBettger. 750 CreeksidePlace. ChulaVista Ca. 91914
619 548 1181
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