Addendum No. 1 to the 2019 Hillcrest LRDP EIR for the Outpatient Pavilion and Parking Project

The Hillcrest Medical Center Renewal (HMCR) project, managed by the University of California, San Diego, is a comprehensive redevelopment effort under the 2019 Long Range Development Plan. The project involves the construction of a new 300-bed replacement hospital and an all-electric Central Utilities Plant, including a generator yard, cooling tower yard, and an SDG&E yard. Key objectives include meeting SB 1953 seismic safety requirements by 2030, modernizing care delivery, and expanding critical services for underserved communities. The scope includes extensive civil work, such as the relocation of domestic water, fire water, wastewater, and telecommunications facilities, as well as significant grading involving the export of approximately 228,000 cubic yards of soil. The project is structured across several phases, beginning with demolition in March 2023 and continuing through site preparation, grading, and building construction, with paving scheduled to conclude in April 2038. Environmental compliance is a primary focus, requiring adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act and the implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan using underground biofiltration devices. Safety requirements are stringent, mandating full OSHA compliance, specifically for confined space entry, and the use of standardized personal protective equipment and traffic control measures. Project oversight is coordinated through a qualified UC San Diego Project Manager.