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Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Crestwood Behavioral Health Center, Inc. (Crestwood) and the County of Santa Barbara related to the Champion Healing Center, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a MOU with Crestwood (not a local vendor) for the contribution of up to $1 million in County funds for tenant improvements to convert the existing medical facility located at 303 South C Street, Lompoc, California, into an in-county Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC), known as the “Champion Healing Center”;
b) Authorize the Department of Behavioral Wellness, through General Services, to negotiate a sublease with Crestwood for office space for its crisis service staff at the Champion Healing Center consistent with Section 6 of the MOU and subject to final approval of the Board or General Services Director if within her designated authority;
c) Authorize the Department of Behavioral Wellness to negotiate a service contract with Crestwood for MHRC beds and services at the Champion Healing Center consistent with Section 5 of the MOU and return to the Board for approval of the contract; and
d) Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.