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Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital - Planning Commission Hearing November 10, 2021
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please see attached letter on behalf of Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital.
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November 4, 2021
Chair Max Zaker and Members of the Chula Vista Planning Commission
c/o Patricia Salvation, Secretary—VIA EMAIL- psa Ivacion@chuIavistaca.gov
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Chair Zaker and Members of the Planning Commission,
Our firm represents Eastlake Behavioral Health, LLC, ("EBH"), a joint venture
between Acadia San Diego JV Holdings, LLC ("Acadia") and Scripps Behavioral Health
Venture, LLC ("Scripps"). EBH Is the applicant for a conditional use permit to develop a
behavioral health hospital on Showroom Place In Eastlake, Chula Vista ("Eastlake Hospital"
or "Project").
It is without question that behavioral health issues are rampant and often lead to
catastrophic consequences for families, The pandemic has significantly exacerbated the
dire effects on communities. As described in the City's staff report, both Federal and State
laws are in place to encourage and protect facilities that provide services to patients
experiencing behavioral health disabilities. Here is a paraphrased excerpt from the City's
staff report:
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability discrimination is
prohibited in all activities of local government entities, including zoning decisions.
This nondiscrimination mandate requires the City to provide equal services,
programs, and activities to entities that serve individuals with disabilities and to
ensure that the City's zoning decisions do not discriminate against individuals with
disabilities and entities associated with them. The City is further prohibited from
utilizing criteria that have the effect of discriminating against individuals with
disabilities or applying eligibility criteria that screen out or tend to screen out
individuals with disabilities.
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Additionally, both Title ll of the ADA and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988
(42 U.S.C. §3501) protect the rights of both providers and clients of residential
treatment programs and prohibits the exclusion or otherwise denial of equal
services, programs, or activities to an individual or entity because of the known
(actual or perceived) disability of an individual with whom the individual or entity
has a known relationship or association. See 28 C.F.R. 35.108(f (1).
Thus, the law prohibits the City from applying its zoning to discriminate against
individuals with behavioral health disabilities and entities associated with them.
This project will be before the Planning Commission for decision on November 10,
2021. We urge you to follow the recommendation of City staff and approve this important
project for all the reasons stated in this letter.
THE PROJECT
The Eastlake Hospital is a proposed one-story hospital with 120 inpatient beds that
will help address the significant unmet need and increasing demand for high quality
behavioral health treatment for patients in our community. It will be a new, modern
behavioral health hospital utilizing the latest design elements and state-of-the-art safety
and security features to maximize patient comfort and clinical outcomes. Acadia and
Scripps will be working to help ensure that the new facility meets and exceeds patients'
behavioral health needs and Is a good neighbor and asset to the community.
Hospitals are allowed at this site with the approval of a conditional use permit which
Is what is before the Planning Commission. It meets all the land use planning requirements
and development regulations outlined in the City's Municipal Code. The Project is also
supported by a full EIR, despite no significant unmitigated impacts.
To enhance your understanding of the project, we had hoped to host the public and
Planning Commissioners on a tour of a similar behavioral health hospital owned by Acadia
in Riverside, Pacific Grove Hospital. Unfortunately, this was impossible given restrictions in
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place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, we produced a "virtual tour' video for
review. This video showcases both Pacific Grove Hospital and San Jose Behavioral Health
Hospital, another facility owned by Acadia. You can access the tour video here:
https://voutu.be/s RUU L W oOZR.
As you may know, there have been several questions raised about the project by
neighbors about the location of the Eastlake Hospital in the adjacent commercial district.
While we understand the community's concern, the fact is that inpatient behavioral health
hospitals like the Eastlake Hospital peacefully coexist with residents all over the country.
Acadia has a commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care for its patients.
The goal is to have zero negative patient outcomes. However, by its nature, the
healthcare industry carries inherent risk as its "customers' —the patients — seek services
because they are sick. No large hospital system, whether behavioral health or medical -
surgical, will ever be completely immune from isolated incidents or undesirable patient
experiences. But the rate of serious incidents at Acadia's inpatient hospitals is very small.
From 2016 through 2020, there were nearly 581,000 patient admissions, and the rate of
serious incidents over that time was about 0.8%. This means that more than 99% of patient
outcomes go according to plan and we have helped hundreds of thousands of patients get
the care they need to help them recover.
Below are answers to some of the concerns that have been raised during the project
review process.
RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED BY THE PUBLIC
Why is it appropriate to locate a facility like this near a residential neighborhood?
Healthcare facilities, like hospitals, need to be located within communities near the people
they will serve to ensure that patients and their families have convenient access. For this
reason, hospitals, including behavioral health hospitals, are most often located near
homes, schools, houses of worship, and businesses. In San Diego County, Aurora Behavioral
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Health in Rancho Bernardo, Bayview Behavioral Health Hospital in Chula Vista, and Sharp
Mesa Vista in Kearny Mesa are located in commercial areas in close proximityto residences.
Acadia's two hospitals in California, Pacific Grove in Riverside and San Jose Behavioral
Health in San Jose, are in close proximity to homes, childcare facilities, churches, and more.
Both hospitals enjoy positive relationships with their neighbors. In fact, the Riverside
Planning Commission recently approved a new Conditional Use Permit for Pacific Grove to
expand the hospital and they removed the requirement for on-site security because they
felt It was not needed,
The Eastlake Hospital Is proposed for a 10.5 -acre site within a commercial district in
Eastlake. The site's zoning allows for a hospital use with a Conditional Use Permit. While
there is a residential neighborhood nearby, it is separated from the property by both
topography and infrastructure, and there is no legal direct access between the property
and the adjacent neighborhood. The proposed project also includes a perimeter wall and
significant landscaping that will provide an additional buffer between the facility and the
nearby neighborhood.
What are the procedures implemented when patients are discharged?
Patients will receive care until the attending psychiatrist, in consultation with the other
members of the clinical team, determines that safe discharge is clinically indicated based
on the patient's treatment progression and individual circumstances. Prior to discharge, all
patients must have a detailed discharge plan that outlines the specifics of the transition to
and location of their next stage of care (e.g. nursing home, residential treatment center,
longterm rehabilitation, transitional or temporary housing, personal residence).
The Eastlake Hospital will follow Acadia's policy that all patients be provided with arranged
transportation to the specific post treatment care location upon discharge. The lack of such
a post discharge plan - including the arranged transportation component - will likely
comprise an important determining factor on whether discharge is clinically appropriate.
While a patient that is deemed medically fit for discharge cannot be forced to accept
transportation, the experience at Acadia's two inpatient behavioral health hospitals in
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California (that are similar to the proposed Eastlake hospital) demonstrate that this rarely,
if ever happens. Records at Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside and San Jose Behavioral
Health Hospital in San Jose indicate that two patients have refused transportation to their
next destination after discharge over the last three years.
3. Will the patients in the Eastlake hospital pose a safety risk to the surrounding
community?
No. Contrary to sensationalized stereotypes and misconceptions, the vast majority of
people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else.
Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 3%-5% of violent acts can be
attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe
mental illnesses are ten times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general
population. It is more than likely that we all know someone with a mental health problem
and do not even realize it, because many people with mental health problems are highly
active and productive members of our communities.
What security measures will be in place at the Eastlake hospital?
Protecting the safety and security of patients, staff, and the surrounding community is of
paramount importance to Scripps and Acadia and a responsibility we take very seriously.
The hospital's design and operations will integrate many patient safety and security
measures. These include, but will not be limited to, fencing and,landscaping barriers, 24-
hour security patrols, closed circuit security camera monitoring including exterior and
common areas (e.g. lobby, cafeteria, visiting area), 15 -minute patient safety checks
(minimum, as some patients may require more frequent checks), and keycard-controlled
access to and from the facility and between units.
5. What happens if a patient escapes or leaves without authorization?
Elopement is a common behavioral health industry term to indicate that a patient receiving
inpatient care has departed the hospital without the consent or knowledge of the facility's
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clinical staff and in the absence of a formal discharge determination and plan. Elopements
from secure, inpatient behavioral health hospitals are rare occurrences. At Acadia's
inpatient behavioral health hospitals over a five-year period from 2016-2020, a total of
1,128 elopements occurred over nearly 581,000 patient admissions, a rate of less than 0.2%
of all patient admissions. More than 99% of these elopements were of a short duration
(less than 24 hours) and did not involve any injuries to patients or staff, criminal activity,
property damage, nor disturbances to any surrounding business or residential
communities.
Acadia adheres to strict protocols and policies to limit the number and severity of
elopements. These include detailed assessment and screening for such behaviors at
admission, significant security features at all facilities and immediate response in the
uncommon instances when they do occur (police, family/next of kin, and attending
physician are immediately notified).
Acadia consistently endeavors to adopt and refine its policies and procedures to further
reduce the prevalence of elopements. The Eastlake hospital will utilize the latest design
features, including those intended to diminish the frequency and severity of elopements.
We also believe it is important to place the issue of elopements in an appropriate and
objective context, including balancing these isolated, rarely detrimental events with the
overall positive public heath value and benefit that the Eastlake hospital will provide to
thousands of patients in need and their families.
6. Do behavioral health hospitals result in more calls for emergency service (police
fire etc.
Emergency calls (including for police assistance) from inpatient behavioral health hospitals,
including those in the Acadia Healthcare network, are uncommon. Over a five-year period
from 2016-2020 at Acadia's inpatient hospitals there were a total of 2,084 calls for service
that occurred over nearly 581,000 patient admissions, a rate of about 0.35% of all patient
admissions. This is in large part due to the training and expertise of the hospitals' clinical
staff who specifically equipped to deal with the unique needs of behavioral health patients
(including advanced de-escalation and in rare cases, safe restraint techniques). Given these
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facts, potential emergency service calls whether to police, fire, or EMS are not expected to
produce any appreciable effect on these public resources.
In fact, behavioral health hospitals are seen as a resource by many law enforcement
professionals. Many of these facilities are authorized to be police drop-off locations, which
allows police to drop off people that are potentially in need of psychiatric care that have
not been involved in a crime and are not in need of medical care. With our region's current
shortage of inpatient behavioral health beds, police must take potential patients to the
nearest Emergency Department —whether they need medical care or not — and wait until
that patient can be seen by a physician, a process that takes officers out of service for an
average of four to six hours. By contrast, when law enforcement has the ability to take a
patient directly to an authorized behavioral health hospital that has an available bed, they
are typically out of service for 30 to 60 minutes because the patients can be assessed much
more quickly.
Does a standalone inpatient behavioral health hospital need to be located near a
medical acute care hospital and other services?
No. Patients will be admitted to the hospital to receive treatment for behavioral health
conditions not requiring intensive, simultaneous medical treatment of the type undertaken
at a medical/surgical facility. Like all licensed hospitals, the Eastlake Hospital's clinical staff
will have the full ability to safely provide for the needs of its behavioral health patients who
in some cases may also be living with chronic but stable medical conditions such as
diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and those affecting mobility. Therefore, the lack of
co -location with or immediate proximity to a medical/surgical hospital or related acute care
treatment sites will not negatively impact the hospital's ability to provide high level, quality
care to its patients.
Support services such as having an internist on site daily, nutrition support, and physical
therapy will be provided at the hospital. Outpatient services will also be provided for
inpatients ready for step down care, and social workers will be employed by the hospital
to facilitate referrals and transfers to follow-on care facilities and housing for those that
need it.
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WE URGE YOU TO APPROVE THIS IMPORTANT LIFESAVING FACILITY IN EASTLAKE
We hope that the virtual tour video and answers to concerns about the location of
the Eastlake Hospital are helpful. We look forward to presenting this important project
before you on November 10, 2021,
For all these reasons we urge you to follow City staff's recommendation, federal
and state law and approve this important lifesaving facility, the Eastlake Behavioral Health
Hospital.
Sincerely,
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Robin Madaffer, Esq.
cc: Michael De La Rosa, Vice Chair, Chula Vista Planning Commission
Jerome Torres, Chula Vista Planning Commissioner
Gabe Gutierrez, Chula Vista Planning Commissioner
Krista Burroughs, Chula Vista Planning Commissioner
Jon Milburn, Chula Vista Planning Commissioner
Mike Shirey, Deputy City Attorney
Tiffany Allen, Development Services Department, Director
Laura Black, Development Services Department, Assistant Director
D. Todd Philips, Development Services Department, Planning Manager
Stan Donn, Development Services Department, Senior Planner
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Patricia Salvacion
From:
jason carpenter
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021 11:39 AM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
Please DON'T support THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
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Please DON'T allow this project to move forward in this community! This is in a residential area with 2 grade schools and
1 middle school in very close proximity.
We moved to this area to provide a safe environment for our children and this facility will destroy that dream of ours.
I'm not questioning the need for mental health services but I cannot supportthis project in this area.
The email and Instagram feeds say Chula Vista residents back this project but that is a lie. Ask anyone who resides in the
surrounding area and you'll get a resounding NO.
Please don't endanger our children, our community, our need for safety and security. Please listen to the residents and
not focus on the tax dollars generated by approving this project. Imagine if you were raising small children next to this
proposed facility. You would feel the same as we do.... No, no, no,
Thank you!
Jason Carpenter
Patricia Salvacion
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:21 PM
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Patricia Salvacion
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Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
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Dear Chairman Zaker and Members of the Planning Commission: <BR><BR>I strongly support the Eastlake Behavioral
Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare. This project will significantly expand critically
needed behavioral health treatment capacity in the South County region. <BR><BR>The need for behavioral health
treatment facilities has grown significantly and our region has not kept pace in meeting this demand. It is truly a crisis in
our community. We have less than half the inpatient beds that are needed to adequately address the behavioral health
needs in our region. Behavioral health affects us all, <BR><BR>The Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed
by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare will provide care to our families, friends, neighbors, and
coworkers.<BR><BR>This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you to support this
important project. <BR><BR>Thank you for your consideration.<BR><BR>Sincerely,<BR><BR>***INSERT YOUR NAME
HERE*** <BR>***INSERT YOUR ADDRESS HERE (OPTIONAL)***
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Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 12:52 PM
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Subject: case # DR 19-0012/CUP19-0010/EIR20-0001..... NO to the building of the Eastlake
Behavioral Place in Eastlake.
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Email. Mr. Stan Donn, Chula Vista City Council,
Re: DR 19-0012/CUP19-0010/EIR20-0001
Hello
Stan, please forward this email to the City Council of Chula Vista
NO to the building of the Eastlake Behavioral Place in Eastlake.
My wife and I are residents in Rolling Hills Ranch. This will destroy the fabric of our neighborhood. From the
proposed site to our front door, the distance is 266 feet. The closest house to the proposed site is 165 feet. Is
it the goal of the City of Chula Vista to destroy residential neighborhoods? From the proposed site to the
street of River Rock Road is 41 feet. River Rock Road is where, on weekdays, children walk to catch the bus.
Per the letter from the city, this center will offer outpatient services. City Council Members, do you have
children? Would you be comfortable with your children walking to and from the school bus stop, on the same
sidewalk as an outpatient behavioral hospital who discharges mentally unstable patients?
-Do you desire risking Chula Vista to be on the world 24/7 news cycle due to a tragedy that was caused by an
unstable mental patient discharged by this facility?
-Can the City or this center guarantee our safety 24/7 from patients being discharged 24/7? Discharged right
into the neighborhood.
-What is the upside here? The City needs money? There is no upside. There is plenty downside.
-Also, when one Google Maps Chula Vista, one can see many places that this center could go that would serve
these patients and keep the community safe.
-Can you please name one scenario where placing such a center in such near proximity to a quiet
neighborhood and schools has increased the value of that community? You cannot. This decision will decrease
our real estate values and decrease the attraction of living in Eastlake.
-The argument that the center needs to be near a medical center fails. The closest medical center (Sharp) is 6
miles away ... thru many stop lights. Again, there are many sites in Chula Vista that would be much closer.
Chula Vista Council Members, please DO NOT APPROVE this pending application. -
Thank you
Wes and Ruby Pruett, Eastlake/Rolling Hills Ranch residents
-- Chula Vista, CA 91914 -
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From:
Ian Burgar
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021 1:52 PM
To:
Ian Burgar; Stan Donn
Cc:
Caroline Young; Tiffany Allen; John McCann; John Teevan;
Luke.Bergmann@sdcounty.ca.gov; Jill Galvez; mdiaz@chulavistaca.gov; Montano,
Monica; Mary Salas; Patricia Salvacion; Steve C. Padilla; Bibi luko; Andrea Cardenas;
jpencemoot@icloud.com
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SEIU joins workers expressing unsafe conditions at Acadia
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...but it will be different this time right? How many examples do we need?
From the article: https://southseattleemeraid.com/2021/09/09/cascade-behavioral-health-staff-strike-against-unsafe-
working-conditions-continues
"People are getting hurt every single day. [They have] no security, you know, and a lot of their workers
are women, right? Anyone could walk through. It's terrible," Jane Hopkins, executive vice president for
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, told the Emerald.
Previously Highline Medical Center, Cascade Behavioral Health was purchased by Tennessee -
headquartered Acadia Healthcare in 2014, at which point security staff were eliminated and the
facility became a majority involuntary facility, servicing mostly patients convicted of violent crimes.
To make matters worse, several Cascade employees have reported to SEIU 1099NW that they have
not been adequately trained in workplace violence prevention.
Along with the safety issues that arise from the lack of security and insufficient workplace violence
training, SEIU 1099NW says they have filed complaints with the Washington State Department of
Health over Cascade's lack of COVID precautions and PPE, which staff members say may have
resulted in some patients and employees becoming infected with COVID-19.
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On Sep 7, 2021, at 4:36 PM, Ian Burgar <ian.burgar@gmail.com> wrote:
All,
Hop you are well. I am sure you have heard but Scripps is being sued by the SD City Attorney for illegal
patient dumping, specifically mentally ill patients.
Those in favor of this project like to tell us "don't worry Scripps will provide ove match on Acadia."
The 5,000 residents who signed the petition and the 500 plus who commented in opposition on the EIR
find this latest development extremely concerning and look forward to the findings from the
investigation. We are hopeful those in Chula Vista government will continue to take out concerns
seriously.
A civil complaint filed in San Diego Superior
Court on Friday alleges that the hospital failed to
have an effective process when discharging
patients who are likely to suffer adverse
consequences after leaving, and of failing to get
the man to an appropriate facility for follow-up
care.
https://enewsi)ai)er.sandiegouniontribune.com/infinitv/article share aspx?guid=971baa23-53e2-4cOd-
98ba-e7936a73000f
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On Apr 28, 2021, at 9:05 PM, john moot <jspencemoot@gmail.com> wrote:
How can the authors of the EIR not know the business next to the sight?
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On Apr 28, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Ian Burgar <ian.burgar@gmail.com>
wrote:
All,
The final EIR draft is out and the community immediately noticed that
Acadia can't or won't bother to spend the time to understand the
businesses who will be their neighbors. You can see in the note and EIR
extract below that 10yr old information was used. So they either
internationally or sloppily omitted a church, school, and several child
centered businesses.
Those of us who live here are not pleased with this showing and are
offended at the lack of care this for profit corporation is putting into
joining our community. We would have hoped that Scripps oversight
and presence would have made the difference.... apparently not. We
expect better but maybe this is what the companies think of us and
Chula Vista.
See below:
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, Bibi luko <bibilukoPgmail.com> wrote
Hi Tiffany and Stan,
I'm emailing you since Caroline is out. I found an error in the EIR that is
publish on the city website. Please see my email to Caroline below and
image of error attached.
I'm asking that this be updated ASAP to give the community an
accurate portrayal of what the current uses are in the Design District
neighboring the proposed behavioral health hospital OR please close
the commenting for now and extend the community feedback deadline
until the EIR is updated.
From my email to Caroline:
Can you please update the Location and Setting section in the EIR to
reflect the current use of the building as a church and k-12 school
instead of a furniture warehouse that is no longer in business (hasn't
been for years)?
Additionally, there is only one mention of a kids activity in the EIR
when the reality is the Design District primarily caters to children's
activities. In the Design District: Montessori Preschool, K-12
elementary school, kid's karate classes, kid's swimming classes, kid's
Ninja Factory, kid's play city, go carts, kid's Dance classes, kid's art
classes. In the EIR the uses of the neighboring land to the hospital are
listed as restaurants, a gym, a trampoline park and furniture
warehouse. While mostly accurate it's not representative of what the
predominant uses are there. This needs to be updated.
Thank you,
Bibi
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On Mar 23, 2021, at 8:45 AM, Ian Burgar
<ian.burgar@gmail.com> wrote:
All, I hope this note finds you well. The complaint in
the lawsuit aligns with CVSAFE's position that Acadia is
not the for profit corporation to care for our residents
and be a good corporate actor and neighbor. Here is the
complainant and site. CVSAFE is looking forward to
participating in the EIR process.
Kaskela Law LLC announces
that it is investigating Acadia
Healthcare Company, Inc
According to the amended
complaint, during that time
period the "defendants
engaged in a scheme to
defraud and made numerous
materially false and misleading
statements and omissions to
investors regarding Acadia's
business and operations,"
including by falsely stating that:
(i) offering quality care was of
fundamental importance to
Acadia's business model, and
that its facilities provided high-
quality care that would drive
Acadia's success; (ii) Acadia
adequately staffed its facilities
to ensure its ability to provide
appropriate care to patients;
(iii) Acadia's facilities were in
compliance with relevant
regulatory requirements
https://kaskelalaw.com/case/acadia-healthcare-
comoany-Inc/
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On Oct 2, 2020, at 10:46 AM, Ian Burgar
<ian.burgar@gnnail.conn> wrote:
All,
If you read only one of
my updates on this
topic this is the
one. The residents of
Eastlake have shared
that escapes
(elopements) do
happen and are a major
concern along with calls
for service. Please read
the actual police logs
from September of this
year for an Acadia
facility. The link to the
source article is
included as well. These
issues are real and the
risks to residents are
real. Acadia at the open
house said this does not
happen. If what
happened at this facility
happened here you
would have CVPD units
and K9's chasing
patients through our
neighborhoods and
child focused
businesses. Here are
the police logs:
FAYETTEVILLE POLICE
INCIDENT REPORTS
September 18 and 19 PRTC
had at least five visits by law
enforcement. Concerns
included missing persons, a
found person, and
disturbance. The reports
were obtained through a
Freedom of Information Act
request.
9/18/20 6:59p. Assist
Agency,
Fayetteville. Request
police assistance with
compliant subjects.
Asking for an emergency
response. The original
call is for a fire alarm.
Subjects possibly
attempted to burn
something causing the
alarm to go off. Fire
Marshal has been
advised. 19:05p. Subjects
in question are
detained. 19:06p. juvenil
es running everywhere
and having issues
containing them. Sixteen
staff to deal with
approximately 100
subjects at the
facility. 19:08p. Breach
of the facility and
subjects have fled on
foot. 19:09p. Piney
Ridge now stating
juvenile fled. 19:10p.
Left on foot northbound
toward Zion. W/M
approx. 15-16 years old,
sandy brown hair. T-
shirt and jeans. 19:12p.
Have several subjects
causing riots,
attempting to break
down doors. Officer
safety. 19:17p. Open line
with male cursing, upset
about a K9, screaming,
plotting. 19:18p. Can
hear police sirens,
cursing about the
police. 19:19p. Close to
2800 block of
Zion. 19:20p. Staff
member reporting a
juvenile who eloped
(female). [Officer] Have
stepped back off the
premises at this
time. 19:21p. Have staff
members questioning
why units are on the
scene. A 10-19 [officer
en route] to
location. 19:22p. Waiting
for the CEO to arrive.
Made contact with the
original staff member
who called on both
incidents. Two juveniles
ran off. 19:25p. They do
not want units inside
with weapons. They will
attempt to solve
everything inside,
without assistance. We
will hold a perimeter
and attempt to locate
the missing
subjects. 20:00p. The
J uvenile has been
located at the Kum & Go
on Thompson in
Springdale. 20:26p. WM,
15 years old. Report 20-
71442. BOLO (be on the
lookout)
issued. 20:56p. The
juvenile is entered as
missing. Records
notified.
9/18/20. 9:54p. Recove
ry
Report. 22:06p. Juvenil
e recovered, will
include in original
report 20-71442.
9/19/20, 9:22p. Disturb
ance. 21:22p. Advised
that four to five
inmates have escaped
and are assaulting staff
members. 21.23p. Physi
cal. Denying medical.
One subject left on foot
toward Zion. 21:24.
W/M, brown hair, 6 feet,
180, wearing a T-shirt,
jeans, no shoes. Four
subjects still on the
scene fighting with the
staff, verbal only at this
time. 21:25. Main
aggressor, unknown
what caused them to
start fighting with staff.
No illness
concerns. 21:40p. One
juvenile running in the
woods calling for help.
All other juveniles have
been
recovered. 21:42p. Last
juvenile
recovered. 21:45. Two
more juveniles
missing. 21:56p.Two
confirmed
missing. 23:04p. Missing
W/M. Blue eyes, dirty
blond hair. Left on foot,
only family is in
Wyoming. 23:12p.
Entered subject as
missing. 23:17p. Subject
is approx. 5-8,143.
9/19/2020. 10p. Missin
g Person. 22:01p.
Incident for missing
person. 22:27. W/M, age
17, 6 feet, 192 pounds,
blue eyes, brown hair.
Last seen wearing a
black hat and jacket,
jeans, and white shoes.
Between June to September,
law enforcement dispatch
logs show eight missing
person calls from PRTC.
Below are portions of two
reports.
8/20/2011:45a. Missin
g Person. A juvenile,
13 -year-old male,
climbed over the fence.
Two staff are possibly
chasing after him.
Unknown what he was
wearing. He has not
escaped before. No other
juveniles left with
him. 11:51a. Last seen
southbound on
Crossover. His group
usually talks about
eloping.11:54a. This is
not unusual. They try
to plan an escape all
the
time.T 11:57a. [PRTC
employee] has him in
her vehicle
now. 11:58a. Walking in
the building now with
him.
8/22/20.20:59p. Missin
g Person. Unknown
date of birth of 15-16
year old. Hopped the
fence. Last seen
westbound toward the
apartment complexes.
W/M, approx. 5'8", 140,
sandy blond short hair.
Shirt, shorts, tennis
shoes. 21:02p.
Concerned about the
wooded area southwest
of the location. 21:05p.
Unknown where he may
be going. There were
others trying to leave
with him. 21:26p. BOLO
issued. Last seen
running west from PRTC
25 minutes
ago. 21:52p. Searched
the area did not locate
the juvenile.
8/25/20.14:53p. Requir
ed to remove juvenile as
missing _ notified.
Fayetteville Fire and
Dispatch logs indicate, on
average, calls were made
every other day for four
months from June 1, 2020, to
September 22, 2020. Many
calls were to the fire
department for an alarm
going off, or a sprinkler.
Other calls involved missing
children, assault/battery,
disturbance, mental person.
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On Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 4:19 PM Ian
Burgar <ian.burear(@grnail.mm> wrote:
Chula Vista deserves better:
At a Santa Fe rehab,
masks were
optional — but
showing up at work
with COVID-19
symptoms was
mandatory
Everhart, a mental health
therapist, had good reason to
fear she'd been exposed:
There recently had been an
outbreak of 10 cases at the
rehab center where she
worked.
Everhart called her supervisor
at Life Healing Center in
Santa Fe and described her
symptoms. She thought she
should stay home in
quarantine. Instead, her
supervisor told her that if her
temperature cooled down by
morning — which it did — she
should show up at work.
A few days later, she tested
positive for COVID-19.
"It was egregious," Everhart
said. Not only did she have
symptoms, but her supervisor
knew she'd been in direct
contact with clients who'd
tested positive for the virus.
"For them to be asking me to
come in anyway just seemed
really ridiculous." She
resigned over the incident.
Acadia Healthcare, the
multinational behavioral
health behemoth that owns
Life Healing Center.
Life Healing Center's CEO,
David Hans, declined a
request for an interview. An
Acadia spokesperson did not
respond to multiple interview
requests.
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On Jul 23, 2020, at
3:40 PM, Ian Burgar
<ian.burgar@gma il.co
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All,
Sharing a new
example of Acadia and
those in their
care ... doesn't Chula
Vista deserve
better? According to
former staff we are in
touch with this is
almost half the
children in their care:
The Piney Ridge
Center is a
treatment center
for minors and
adolescents who
are struggling with
problematic sexual
behaviors
alongside mental
illness.
There have been
40 reported
coronavirus
(COVID-19) cases
at the Piney Ridge
Center in
Fayetteville, with
38 of the cases still
active, according
to the Arkansas
Department of
Health (ADH).
The 38 active
cases include 29
residents at the
center and nine
staff members
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line.com/mobile/artici
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cases/527-3b326302-
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From:
Ian Burger <_... _
Sent:
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 1:55 PM
To:
Ian Burger; Stan Donn
Cc:
Caroline Young; Tiffany Allen; John McCann; John Teevan;
Luke.Bergmann@sdcounty.ca.gov; Jill Galvez; mdiaz@chulavistaca.gov; Montano,
Monica; Mary Sales; Patricia Salvacion; Steve C. Padilla; Bibi luko; Andrea Cardenas;
jpencemoot@icloud.com
Subject:
SEIU and Acadia workers meet with US Labor Secretary
Warning:
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Email https://www seiu1199nw ore/labor-secretary-walsh-holds-listening-session-with-cascade-behavioral
health -workers/
Eiob Teldie, a Mental Health Tech at Cascade. "Cascade and Acadia must stop putting profits over patients.
We live in a land of law where everyone's rights and safety are protected, but I don't think this company is
living by the law when they put money before their employees, and before their patients."
Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh held a listening session today with nurses and healthcare workers at
Cascade Behavioral Health, many of whom have been on a safety strike this month due to abnormally unsafe
working conditions in the hospital.
Secretary Walsh joined the workers from Washington, D.C. via Zoom. The secretary heard from workers about
the unsafe working conditions atthe hospital, the impact on patient care and their hopes for a safe workplace.
Stan Donn
From:
Ian Burgar
Sent:
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 2:44 PM
To:
Ian Burgar; Stan Donn
Cc:
Caroline Young; Tiffany Allen; John McCann; John Teevan;
Luke.Bergmann@sdcounty.ca.gov, Jill Galvez; mdiaz@chulavistaca.gov; Montano,
Monica; Mary Salas; Patricia Salvacion; Steve C, Padilla; Bibi luko; Andrea Cardenas;
jpencemoot@icloud.com
Subject:
Breaking News: Acadia Piney Ridge Investigation
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If you are a decision maker or involved in this project and care about Chula Vista residents we implore you
to watch this news story (video):
Broken windows, broken sinks and kids with broken bones:
https://www.nwahomepage com/northwest-arkansas-news/the-big-business-of-residential-treatment/amp/
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On Oct 20, 2021, at 1:55 PM, Ian Burgar <lan.burgar@gmail,com> wrote:
https://www.seiu 1199nw.org/la bor-secreta ry-wa lsh-holds-listening-session-with-cascade-behavioral-
health-workers/
Eiob Teklie, a Mental Health Tech at Cascade. "Cascade and Acadia must stop putting profits over
patients. We live in a land of law where everyone's rights and safety are protected, but I don't think
this company is living by the law when they put money before their employees, and before their
patients."
Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh held a listening session today with nurses and healthcare workers
at Cascade Behavioral Health, many of whom have been on a safety strike this month due to
abnormally unsafe working conditions in the hospital.
Secretary Walsh joined the workers from Washington, D.C. via Zoom. The secretary heard from
workers about the unsafe working conditions at the hospital, the impact on patient care and their
hopes for a safe workplace.
Patricia Salvacion
From:
Ed Poqui c_._, _.._,..,y...—._.,..._._,
Sent:
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 9:15 PM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
Warning: External Email
It's needed for every single person Dear Chairman Zaker and Members of the Planning Commission: <BR><BR>I strongly
support the Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare. This project
will significantly expand critically needed behavioral health treatment capacity in the South County region.
<BR><BR>The need for behavioral health treatment facilities has grown significantly and our region has not kept pace in
meeting this demand. It is truly a crisis in our community. We have less than half the inpatient beds that are needed to
adequately address the behavioral health needs in our region. Behavioral health affects us all. <BR><BR>The Eastlake
Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare will provide care to our families,
friends, neighbors, and coworkers.<BR><BR>This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you
to support this important project. <BR><BR>Thank you for your consideration.<BR><BR>Sincerely,<BR><BR>***INSERT
YOUR NAME HERE*** <BR>***INSERT YOUR ADDRESS HERE (OPTIONAL)***
Sent from my iPhone
Patricia Salvacion
From:
crossfitchulavista
Sent:
Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:40 AM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
Dear Chairman Zaker and Members ofthe Planning Commission:
I strongly support the Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare.
This project will significantly expand critically needed behavioral health treatment capacity in the South County region.
The need for behavioral health treatment facilities has grown significantly and our region has not kept pace in meeting
this demand. It is truly a crisis in our community. We have less than half the inpatient beds that are needed to
adequately address the behavioral health needs in our region. Behavioral health affects us all.
The Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare will provide care to
our families, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you to support this important project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
R Santa Maria
Chula Vista, Calif.91914
Sent from Mail for Windows
Patricia Salvation
From:
Brenda Monroy ,,,,,,,,,,,,,v, yu m>
Sent:
Thursday, October 21, 2021 3:12 PM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
Warning: External Email
Dear Chairman Zaker and Members of the Planning Commission: <BR><BR>I strongly support the Eastlake Behavioral
Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare. This project will significantly expand critically
needed behavioral health treatment capacity in the South County region. <BR><BR>The need for behavioral health
treatment facilities has grown significantly and our region has not kept pace in meeting this demand. It is truly a crisis in
our community. We have less than half the inpatient beds that are needed to adequately address the behavioral health
needs in our region. Behavioral health affects us all. <BR><BR>The Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed
by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare will provide care to our families, friends, neighbors, and
coworkers.<BR><BR>This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you to support this
important project <BR><BR>Thank you for your consideration.<BR><BR>Sincerely,<BR><BR>***INSERT YOUR NAME
HERE*** <BR>***INSERT YOUR ADDRESS HERE (OPTIONAL)***
Brenda Monroy Cano
Patricia Salvacion
From:
J G
Sent:
Thursday, October 21, 2021 8:55 PM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.govl Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
Asa homeowner in this community, I am strongly opposed to this facility being built. I think it's the wrong
location, and a potential danger to local women and children.
JTG
Sent from my iPhone
Patricia Salvacion
From:
Patrick Zamora
Sent:
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:46 PM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
Dear Chairman Zaker and Members of the Planning Commission: I strongly support the Eastlake Behavioral
Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps
Health and Acadia Healthcare.
There is a major need for inpatient beds and menu] health services not only in Chula Vista but in San Diego County as a whole.
This project can significantly expand the capacity in the South Bay to help address the needs of the community. This project
can not only bring critical services to the area but also many good jobs.
This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you to support this important project
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Patrick Zamora
Chula Vista, CA 91915
Patricia Salvacion
From:
blanca aragon ,
Sent:
Saturday, October 30, 2021 12:14 PM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
Warning: External Email
Dear Chairman Zaker and Members of the Planning Commission: <BR><BR>I strongly support the Eastlake Behavioral
Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare. This project will significantly expand critically
needed behavioral health treatment capacity in the South County region. <BR><BR>The need for behavioral health
treatment facilities has grown significantly and our region has not kept pace in meeting this demand. It is truly a crisis in
our community. We have less than half the inpatient beds that are needed to adequately address the behavioral health
needs in our region. Behavioral health affects us all. <BR><BR>The Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed
by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare will provide care to our families, friends, neighbors, and
coworkers.<BR><BR>This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you to support this
important project. <BR><BR>Thank you for your consideration.<BR><BR>Sincerely,<BR><BR>***INSERT YOUR NAME
HERE*** <BR>***INSERT YOUR ADDRESS HERE (OPTIONAL)***
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Patricia Salvacion
From:
Allan De La Rosa
Sent:
Saturday, October 30, 2021 2:25 PM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
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Dear Chairman Zaker and Members of the Planning Commission:
I strongly support the Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare.
This project will significantly expand critically needed behavioral health treatment capacity in the South County region.
The need for behavioral health treatment facilities has grown significantly and our region has not kept pace in meeting
this demand. It is truly a crisis in our community. We have less than half the inpatient beds that are needed to
adequately address the behavioral health needs in our region. Behavioral health affects us all.
The Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare will provide care to
our families, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you to support this important project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
***INSERTYOUR NAME HERE***
***INSERT YOUR ADDRESS HERE (OPTIONAL)***
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Patricia Salvacion
From:
Crystal Carrillo <
Sent:
Friday, October 29, 2021 8:19 AM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
Email Good morning to the members of the City Council and Planning Commission,
I am writing to you this morning to let you know of my enthusiastic support for the proposed Eastlake
Behavioral Health Hospital. I have been a resident of Eastlake for over a decade, spouse of an Active Duty military
member, and a mother to 3, including a 12 year old son who attends Salt Creek Elementary. I also am a member of a
family with extensive personal experience with mental health issues, as well as psychiatric hospitals, and therefore have
first-hand knowledge of the vital importance of both the availability and reception of this kind of healthcare.
Existing facilities are overwhelmed by the need within our communities around the country, including here in the South
Bay area and, as much as the vocal opponents wish to deny it, within Eastlake itself as well.
Please allow me to share an experience my family had just this year. During the spring and early summer of this year, my
family found itself in urgent need of such healthcare for my then -11- year-old son. My son is highly successful in school
and sports, loves his pets and friends, and also struggles with mental and behavioral health issues. He was hospitalized
overnight in the children's psychiatric emergency department at Rady's Children's Hospital. Prior to discharge the
following day, the attending psychiatrist very strongly recommended he take part in a treatment program at a
psychiatric hospital.
Despite this recommendation and the gravity of the situation, he was still placed on a waiting list before being able to
access the necessary services. We had to wait 3 weeks before my son was able to begin receiving the help required to
address his needs. Additionally, the location was 15 miles and over 30 minutes away, which required a daily commute
totaling around 2 hours a day for me, as I was dropping him off in the morning and picking him up again in the
afternoon. The commute time, traffic, and expense in gas only added to the already stressful situation. While I
understand this proposed facility will not be seeing patients as young as my son was, the need is the same, if not
moreso, because my son had the benefit of receiving treatment and care at an early age and had a supportive family.
Meanwhile, the vocal resistance to such a facility in our community reflects the ignorance and stigma faced by those
suffering and in need. The future patients are not the violent, dangerous, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" tropes the
detractors conjure up to scare people into taking their side. They are our friends, our family, our children, our neighbors,
and this ignorance is just a small sampling of the kind of stigma faced by those who would benefit from the services that
the Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital would offer. It is why so few seek help, even when they may realize they require
it. My son was fortunate to belong to a family that did not stigmatize mental illness or its treatment because we
understand mental healthcare is as valid and necessary as any other kind of healthcare! I wish we did not live in a
community who would ostracize him if they knew what he battles Internally.
This resistance to the hospital is, very sadly, rooted in ignorance, bigotry, and snobbery. Ignorance of what mental illness
is and what treatment entails, bigotry towards those in need and receiving treatment, and snobbery in not wanting
treatment to take place in a higher income area. There are literally dozens of medical centers in that same business
district, including entire offices solely dedicated to providing mental health care operated by psychiatrists and licensed
therapists, and the wait to get an appointment with any of them is long. That is assuming you can find a provider who is
even able to accept new clients. I know because I had to make over two dozen phone calls to just to find a therapist with
availability!
Despite the arguments against the Hospital, which are only thinly -veiled attempts to disguise their bigotry as legitimate
concerns, patients do not "escape" then wander freely around the community, neighborhood, park, or school. Patients
do not walk out the door aftertreatment then loiter within the community. Patients are not raging, violent predators
who are going to attack like a rabid animal. While they unfortunately seek to paint people who receive treatment from
mental health hospitals as vicious animals to be feared and loathed, they are not. They are us! And we all deserve a
place to receive healthcare within our communities and with dignity.
I ask you, as a person who knows the system well, as a resident of Eastlake (who lives in the neighborhood adjoining the
proposed site, by the way), as a mother, please allow this facility to go forward in our community.
Thank you for your time,
Crystal Carrillo
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Patricia Salvacion
From:
Rachel Query
Sent:
Friday, October 29, 2021 8:02 PM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
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dli `".1 �' Dear Chairman Zakerand Members of the Planning Commission:
I strongly support the Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare.
This project will significantly expand critically needed behavioral health treatment capacity in the South County region.
The need for behavioral health treatment facilities has grown significantly and our region has not kept pace in meeting
this demand. It is truly a crisis in our community. We have less than half the inpatient beds that are needed to
adequately address the behavioral health needs in our region. Behavioral health affects us all.
The Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare will provide care to
ourfamilies, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you to support this Important project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Rachel Query
Chula Vista, 91913
Patricia Salvacion
From:
Myra Alexandra
Sent:
Sunday, October 24, 2021 5:02 PM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca,gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Al le n; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
Dear Chairman Zaker and Members of the Planning Commission:
I strongly support the Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare.
This project will significantly expand critically needed behavioral health treatment capacity in the South County region,
The need for behavioral health treatment facilities has grown significantly and our region has not kept pace in meeting
this demand. It is truly a crisis in our community. We have less than half the inpatient beds that are needed to
adequately address the behavioral health needs in our region. Behavioral health affects us all.
The Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare will provide care to
our families, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you to support this important project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Myra Romero
Chula vista, CA. 91910
Patricia Salvacion
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Sent:
Monday, October 25, 2021 8:51 PM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
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EMernal Dear Chairman Zaker and Members of the Planning Commission:
email
I strongly support the Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare.
This project will significantly expand critically needed behavioral health treatment capacity in the South County region.
The need for behavioral health treatment facilities has grown significantly and our region has not kept pace in meeting
this demand. It is truly a crisis in our community. We have less than half the inpatient beds that are needed to
adequately address the behavioral health needs in our region. Behavioral health affects us all.
The Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital project, proposed by Scripps Health and Acadia Healthcare will provide care to
our families, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
This is a public health issue that urgently needs to be addressed. I urge you to support this important project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Michelle Ahkoi
Patricia Salvacion
From:
Scott Vinson SR. ,
Sent:
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:53 AM
To:
Patricia Salvacion
Cc:
Mary Salas; John McCann; jmgalvez@chgulavistaca.gov; Steve C. Padilla; Andrea
Cardenas; Michael Shirey; Tiffany Allen; Stan Donn; Laura Black
Subject:
PLEASE SUPPORT THE EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PROJECT
Planning Commissioners and City Council,
I am writing to support the Behavioral Health Center
Project. I own a Real Estate Business located at 861
Anchorage Place, Chula Vista 91914 and just one street
over from the project. As much as I understand the
possible negative impacts to the immediate community, I
believe the benefits for the whole community outweigh by
far the negative impacts.
Also, as a member of C.A.S.T. Citizens Adversity Support
Team of Chula Vista I have seen firsthand some of the
results that are caused by the slack of Behavioral Health
Support.
To be Clear, I support the project.
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Patricia Salvacion
From:
Marylupe Flores _. _
Sent:
Thursday, September 2, 2021 9:24 AM
To:
Stan Donn
Cc:
Caroline young; Todd Philips; Patricia Salvacion
Subject:
Re: "I oppose the Eastlake hospital location due to safety concerns."
Attachments:
Eastlake FIR Comments Flyer )une2021.pdf
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Email
We've all added our comments opposing this project (we all support mental health) but Acadia has an atrocious track
record and just recently Scripps was accused of illegally discharging the gravelly disabled and severally mentally ill
patients form their care (all links below).
This is exactly what we want to avoid near our homes.
Thanks again.
https://www change ore/p/chula-vista-planning-commission-city-council-relocate-proposed-inpatient psychiatric
h ospita I -away -fro m-sch oo Is -parks -homes
https://www cbs8 com/article/news/local/opposition growing to proposed psychiatric hospital in chula vista/509
98f54b72-7d7c-4366-a347-fa2fbac1482e
https://Iaprensa-sandiego.org/cvmccanndebt/
https://enewspaper.sandiegouni6ntribune.com/infinity/article share asox7guid=971baa23-53e2-4cOd-98ba-
e7936a73000f&fbclid=IWAR36412BIBnLWsSbW WsVwwiHtmErASNC170DRpB8WvHsk6WVRgmCQBaAkzo
https://ca I ifo rn i aglo be.com/section-2/po I iticia n s -prey -o n -your -co m passio n
https://www,chulavistasafe.org/calls-for-service
https://www.chulavistasafe.org/acadia-offenses
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On Sep 2, 2021, at 8:18 AM, Stan Donn <Sdonn@chulavistaca.gov> wrote:
Hello Marylupe,
Thanks for your email and your response is noted along with the others we have received.
I have asked our administrative secretary add you to the mailing list for all future public hearings.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Stan
Stan Donn, AICP, Project Manager/Supervisor
City of Chula Vista, Development Services Department
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Ph (619) 409-5953
Fx (619) 409-5859
Email sdonn@chulavistaca.gov
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From: Marylupe Flores.
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 20219:07 PM
To: Stan Donn <Sdonn@chulavistaca.gov>
Cc: Caroline Young <CYoung@chulavistaca.gov>
_Subject:. Fwd: "I oppose the Eastlake hospital location due to safety concerns."
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Email
I vehemently oppose this psych hospital being built near my home and children.
I work in mental health and know both the need and benefits but everyone would be best served if it
were built in the west side of Chula Vista.
It would then be closer to Scripps medical hospital allowing for the full integration of primary care and
behavioral health.
Also, I asked 2 yrs ago to be placed on the mailing list in the email below and never received anything.
Please make sure I'm added to become aware of any updates.
Thank you
Marylupe Flores
Chula Vista, 91914
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
FYI
Here is the response I received from Caroline Young when I asked about the status of the proposed
psych hospital.
Catherine,
Hi, Stan Donn who I have cc on this e-mail has now taken over this project from me. Currently, the
applicant is completing the draft EIR's response to comments. So, the project has not been scheduled
yet for a public hearing date.
If you are on the City's public notice mailing list and received notices in the past from the City, you will
receive a public notice once it is schedule for hearing. Please reach out to Stan ifyou have any further
questions.
Caroline Young
Associate Planner/Project Manager
Development Planning
Development Services Department
City of Chula Vista
(619)409-5883
Stan Donn contact information:
sdonn("tchulavistaca.eov
(619)409-5953
From: Marylupe Flores.
Date: September 13, 2019 at 10:59:17 AM PDT
To: Caroline Young <CYounz@chulavistaca.eov>
Subject: Re: "I oppose the Eastlake hospital location due to safety concerns."
Yes, please let them know to vote against this development.
Since I'm not within the 500 feet, could you please add me the mailing list:
Marylupe Flores
Chula Vista, 91914
Thank you!
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On Sep 13, 2019, at 10:44 AM, Caroline Young
<CYoune@chulavistaca.eov> wrote:
Thank you for your e-mail. I am the Project Manager/Planner assigned
to this project. Your concerns will be forwarded to the Applicant and
Planning Commission.
Property owners and tenants within 500 -ft, of the subject property line,
or anyone who has requested to be placed on the mailing list, has been
notified of a neighborhood meeting to occur on September 26 at
Montevalle Community Center, Multi -Purpose Room 1-3 from 6-8 p.m.,
and when the project is scheduled before the Planning Commission.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.
Thanks
Caroline Young
Associate Planner/Project Manager
Development Planning
Development Services Department
City of Chula Vista
(619)409-5883
-----Original Message -----
From: John McCann
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 1:18 PM
To: Caroline Young <CYounggDchulavistaca.gov>
Subject: FW: "I oppose the Eastlake hospital location due to safety
concerns."
-----Original Message -----
From: Marylupe Flores'
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 1:14 PM
To: John McCann
Subject: Re: "I oppose the Eastlake hospital location due to safety
concerns."
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Please vote against this developmentl
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On Sep 10, 2019, at 12:53 PM, John McCann
<imccann@chulavistaca.gov> wrote:
Yours in Service,
John McCann
Councilmember, District 1
City of Chula Vista
-----Original Message -----
From: Marylupe Flores
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2019 7:13 PM
To: John McCann
Subject: "I oppose the Eastlake hospital location due to
safety concerns."
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