Children’s Crisis Residential Care (CCRC)
Summary
SCH Number
2025080664
Public Agency
San Diego County
Document Title
Children’s Crisis Residential Care (CCRC)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/15/2025
Document Description
Construction and operation of a children’s crisis residential program, up to 16 beds, within the existing County of San Diego Polinsky Children’s Center. Construction would be limited to interior renovation of an approximately 7,600SF existing wing of the facility, including roof replacement, changing interior partitions, upgrading mechanical, electrical and plumbing fixtures, installation of furniture and fixtures, and updating on-premises signage.
Contact Information
Name
Melanie Tylke
Agency Name
County of San Diego
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Parcel #
369-121-15-00
Other Location Info
9400 Ruffin Court, San Diego, California 92123
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
WIC Section 5960.3
Reasons for Exemption
The project is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to the California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5960.3, as it is funded through BHCIP grant funds (award ID:BR1-25-3705) is not subject to discretionary review or approvals, and all applicable requirements below will be satisfied.
(1) The project is not acquired by eminent domain.
(2) The project applicant demonstrates that the project is, and will continue to be, licensed by and in good standing with the department or other state licensing entity at the time of, and for the duration of, occupancy. The project shall be in decent, safe, and sanitary condition at the time of occupancy.
(3) The project applicant requires all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the facility project to pay prevailing wages for any proposed rehabilitation, construction, or major alterations in accordance with Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of Part 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code.
(4) The project applicant obtains an enforceable commitment that all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the project will use a skilled and trained workforce for any proposed rehabilitation, construction, or major alterations in accordance with Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code.
(5) The project applicant submits to the lead agency a letter of support, or other durable documentary proof for the project, from a county, city, or other local public entity for any new proposed construction, major alteration work, or rehabilitation.
(6) The project applicant demonstrates that not less than ninety-five percent of the total cost of any new construction, facility acquisition, or rehabilitation project is paid for with public funds, private non-profit funds, or philanthropic funds.
(7) The project applicant demonstrates that the project expands the availability of behavioral health treatment services in the subject jurisdiction.
(8) The project applicant demonstrates that there are long-term covenants and restrictions that require the project to be used to provide behavioral health treatment for no less than 30 years, and those covenants and restrictions may not be amended or extinguished by a subsequent title holder, owner, or operator.
(9) The project does not result in any increase in the existing onsite development footprint of structures or improvements.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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