McKenna et al.
History/Archaeology/Architectural History/Ethnography/Paleontology Jeanette A. McKenna, MA
Reg. Professional Archaeologist
Owner and Principal Investigator
January 28, 2014
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
Attn: Joseph Ontiveros, Cultural Resources Dept.
P.O. Box487
San Jacinto, California 92581
RE: 8.8 Acre Development, Riverside, Riverside County, CA.
Mr. Ontiveros:
McKenna et al. is initiating the cultural resources investigations for an 8.8 acre property in the City of Riverside, Riverside County, CA. The property is located at the intersec tion of La Sierra Avenue and Victoria Avenue and his been historically used for citrus growth (see attached aerial photograph). Although there has been some minor altera tions to the property in recent years, there has never been a structure on the property and a previous survey yielded no evidence of prehistoric resources.
Illustrated on the attached USGS Riverside West Quadrangle, the project area is identi fied as being within Township 3 South, Range 6 West, and within portions of Sections 24 and 25. The surrounding properties have been redeveloped as residential properties (post-1980) and the Victoria Avenue right-of-way has been identified by the City as a locally significant resource.
Please review your records and inform me of any concerns or issues you may have with respect to this property. Comments received will be incorporated into the final report and, therefore, I request you respond in writing for the official record. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need additional information regarding this project.
Sincerely,
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Jeanette A. McKenna, Principal
McKenna et al.
6008 Friends Avenue , Whittier , California 90601-3724 or 1941 E. Pegasus Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85283 (562) 696-3852 (CA Office and FAX) (480) 664-0682 (AZ Office and FAX) Email= [email protected]
PR-2024-001656 (TM) Exhibit 8 - MND and Technical Studies February 4, 2014
Attn: Jeanette A. McKenna, Principal
McKenna et al.
6008 Friends A venue
Whittier, CA 90601-3724 EST. JUNE 19, 1883
Re: 8.8 acre Development on the southeast corner of Victoria and La Sierra, City of Riverside, Riverside County
The Soboba Band of Luisefio Indians appreciates your observance of Tribal Cultural Resources and their preservation in your project. The information provided to us on said project has been assessed through our Cultural Resource Department, where it was concluded that although it is outside the existing reservation, the project area does fall within the bounds of our Tribal Traditional Use Areas.
Soboba Band of Luisefio Indians is requesting the following:
1. To initiate a consultation with the Project Developer and Land owner.
2. The transfer of information to the Soboba Band of Luisefio Indians regarding the progress of this project should be done as soon as new developments occur.
3. Soboba Band of Luiseiio Indians continues to act as a consulting tribal entity for this project.
4. Working in and around traditional use areas intensifies the possibility of encountering cultural resources during the construction/excavation phase. For this reason the Soboba Band ofLuisefio Indians requests that Native American Monitor(s) from the Soboba Band ofLuisefio Indians Cultural Resource Department to be present during any ground disturbing proceedings . Including surveys and archaeological testing.
5. Request that proper procedures be taken and requests of the tribe be honored (Please see the attachment)
Sincerely,
os ph Ontiveros
Di ctor of Cultural Resources
Soboba Band of Luisefio Indians
P.O. Box 487
San Jacinto, CA 92581
Phone (951) 654-5544 ext. 4137
Cell (951) 663-5279
[email protected]
PR-2024-001656 (TM) Exhibit 8 - MND and Technical Studies Cultural Items (Artifacts). Ceremonial items and items of cultural patrimony reflect traditional religious beliefs and practices of the Soboba Band. The Developer should agree to return all Native American ceremonial items and items of cultural patrimony that may be found on the project site to the Soboba Band for appropriate treatment. In addition, the Soboba Band requests the return of all other cultural items (artifacts) that are recovered during the course of archaeological investigations. When appropriate and agreed upon in advance, the Developer's archeologist may conduct analyses of certain artifact classes if required by CEQA, Section 106 ofNHPA, the mitigation measures or conditions of approval for the Project. This may include but is not limited or restricted to include shell, bone, ceramic, stone or other artifacts.
The Developer should waive any and all claims to ownership ofNative American ceremonial and cultural artifacts that may be found on the Project site. Upon completion of authorized and mandatory archeological analysis, the Developer should return said artifacts to the Soboba Band within a reasonable time period agreed to by the Parties and not to exceed (30) days from the initial recovery of the items.
Treatment and Disposition of Remains.
A. The Soboba Band shall be allowed, under California Public Resources Code§ 5097.98 (a), to (1) inspect the site of the discovery and (2) make determinations as to how the human remains and grave goods shall be treated and disposed of with appropriate dignity.
B. The Soboba Band, as MLD, shall complete its inspection within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving notification from either the Developer or the NAHC, as required by California Public Resources Code§ 5097.98 (a). The Parties agree to discuss in good faith what constitutes "appropriate dignity" as that term is used in the applicable statutes.
C. Reburial of human remains shall be accomplished in compliance with the California Public Resources Code§ 5097.98 (a) and (b). The Soboba Band, as the MLD in consultation with the Developer, shall make the final discretionary determination regarding the appropriate disposition and treatment of human remains.
D. All parties are aware that the Soboba Band may wish to rebury the human remains and associated ceremonial and cultural items (artifacts) on or near, the site of their discovery, in an area that shall not be subject to future subsurface disturbances. The Developer should accommodate on-site reburial in a location mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
PR-2024-001656 (TM) Exhibit 8 - MND and Technical Studies E. The term "human remains" encompasses more than human bones because the Soboba Band's traditions periodically necessitated the ceremonial burning of human remains. Grave goods are those artifacts associated with any human remains. These items, and other funerary remnants and their ashes are to be treated in the same manner as human bone fragments or bones that remain intact.
Coordination with County Coroner's Office. The Lead Agencies and the Developer should immediately contact both the Coroner and the Soboba Band in the event that any human remains are discovered during implementation of the Project. If the Coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American, or has reason to believe that they are those of a Native American, the Coroner shall ensure that notification is provided to the NAHC within twenty-four (24) hours of the determination, as required by California Health and Safety Code§ 7050.5 (c).
Non-Disclosure of Location Reburials. It is understood by all parties that unless otherwise required by law, the site of any reburial ofNative American human remains or cultural artifacts shall not be disclosed and shall not be governed by public disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act. The Coroner, parties, and Lead Agencies, will be asked to withhold public disclosure information related to such reburial, pursuant to the specific exemption set forth in California Government Code § 6254 (r).
Ceremonial items and items of cultural patrimony reflect traditional religious beliefs and practices of the Soboba Band. The Developer agrees to return all Native American ceremonial items and items of cultural patrimony that may be found on the project site to the Soboba Band for appropriate treatment. In addition, the Soboba Band requests the return of all other cultural items (artifacts) that are recovered during the course of archaeological investigations. Where appropriate and agreed upon in advance, Developer's archeologist may conduct analyses of certain artifact classes ifrequired by CEQA, Section 106 of NHP A, the mitigation measures or conditions of approval for the Project. This may include but is not limited or restricted to include shell, bone, ceramic, stone or other artifacts.
PR-2024-001656 (TM) Exhibit 8 - MND and Technical Studies McKenna et al.
History/Archaeology/Architectural History/Ethnography/Paleontology Jeanette A. McKenna, MA
Reg. Professional Archaeologist
Owner and Principal Investigator
January 28, 2014
Gabrielino!Tongva Nation
Attn: Sam Dunlap, Cultural Resources Director
P.O. Box 86908
Los Angeles, California 90086
RE: 8.8 Acre Development, Riverside, Riverside County, CA.
Mr. Dunlap:
McKenna et al. is initiating the cultural resources investigations for an 8.8 acre property in the City of Riverside, Riverside County, CA. The property is located at the intersec tion of La Sierra Avenue and Victoria Avenue and his been historically used for citrus growth (see attached aerial photograph). Although there has been some minor altera tions to the property in recent years, there has never been a structure on the property and a previous survey yielded no evidence of prehistoric resources.
Illustrated on the attached USGS Riverside West Quadrangle, the project area is identi fied as being within Township 3 South, Range 6 West, and within portions of Sections 24 and 25. The surrounding properties have been redeveloped as residential properties (post-1980) and the Victoria Avenue right-of-way has been identified by the City as a locally significant resource.
Please review your records and inform me of any concerns or issues you may have with respect to this property. Comments received will be incorporated into the final report and, therefore, I request you respond in writing for the official record. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need additional information regarding this project.
Sincerely,
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Jeanette A. McKenna, Principal
McKenna et al.
6008 Friends Avenue, Whittier, California 90601-3724 or 1941 E. Pegasus Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85283 (562) 696-3852 (CA Office and FAX) (480) 664-0682 (AZ Office and FAX) Email= [email protected]
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Paleontological Overview
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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
OF Los ANGELES COUNTY
McKenna et al.
6008 Friends A venue
Whittier, California 90601-3724
Attn: Jeanette A. McKenna
Vertebrate Paleontology Section
Telephone: ~21~ 763-3325 FAX: 213 746-7431
e-mail: smc eo @nhm.org
4 August 2004
re: Paleontological resources for the proposed residential development in the La Sierra area, Riverside County, (Sect. 9+ I 0, T 3 S, R 6 W), project area Dear Jeanette:
I have conducted a thorough search of our paleontology collection records for the locality and specimen data for the proposed residential development in the La Sierra area, Riverside County, (Sect. 9+10, T 3 S, R 6 W), project area as outlined on the section of the Corona North USGS topographic quadrangle map that you sent to me on 30 July 2004. We do not have any vertebrate fossil localities that lie directly within the proposed project boundaries, but we do have a locality nearby that occurs in sedimentary deposits similar to those that occur in the proposed project area.
Almost all of the proposed project area has bedrock composed of various types ofplutonic granitic rocks that, of course, will be devoid of fossils. In the eastern-most part of the proposed project area, however, there are deposits of older terrestrial Quaternary (Late Pleistocene) alluvial fan deposits derived from the hills immediately west. Our closest fossil vertebrate locality from similar Quaternary deposits is LACM 1207, west-southwest of the proposed project area immediately north of Corona in the Temescal Wash, that produced a fossil specimen of deer, Odocoileus.
Excavations in the granitic bedrock occuning throughout almost all of the proposed project area will not encounter any fossils. Excavations in the older Quaternary sediments in the eastern most portion of the proposed project area, however, may well encounter significant vertebrate fossils, similar to those from the Rancho La Brea asphalt deposits in Los Angeles, and thus should be monitored closely to quickly and professionally recover any fossil remains discovered while not impeding development . The University of California at Riverside Department of Geology (collections and records now at the University of California at Berkeley Musewn of Paleontology) may also have records that further docwnent fossil vertebrate localities in the area. Any fossils recovered during mitigation should be deposited in an accredited and pe1manent scientific institution for the benefit of current and future generations.
900 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90007
PR-2024-001656 (TM) Exhibit 8 - MND and Technical Studies This records search covers only the vertebrate paleontology records of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. It is not intended to be a thorough paleontological survey of the proposed project area covering other institutional records, a literature survey, or any potential on-site survey.
Sincerely,
Samuel A. McLeod, Ph.D.
Vertebrate Paleontology
enclosure: invoice
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PR-2024-001656 (TM) Exhibit 8 - MND and Technical Studies State of California The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD
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Fieldwork and Photos Feb 4, 2014
Lens Size: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Camera Format: Canon EOS Rebel 300D Digital AF SLR Film Type and Speed: CompactFlash (CF) 128 MB card Negatives Kept at: McKenna et al., Whittier , CA Mo. Day Hour Frame SubjecUDescription View Acc. #
02 04 8:00 001 Intersection of Victoria and La Sierra, Riverside (western corner of the E project area; subject property in background) 02 04 8:00 002 Similar view as Photo 001, closer to corner E 02 04 8:00 003 Victoria Ave corridor from La Sierra Ave (subject property on right); note NE absence of sidewalk 02 04 8:00 004 La Sierra Avenue corridor from southern corner of the project area (subject NW property on right) 02 04 8:00 005 Sidewalk easement between La Sierra and the project area (subject property NW on right) 02 04 8:00 006 Southern corner of subject property is indented to allow for electrical facilities E 02 04 8:00 007 Southeastern edge of the project area NE 02 04 8:00 008 Utility gate to subject property on Victoria Ave (locked); note wind propeller SE in background 02 04 8:00 009 Similar view as Photo 008, closer to gate SE 02 04 8:00 010 Signage for Victoria Ave and Millsweet Place near northern corner of the N subject property 02 04 8:00 011 Millsweet Place corridor from Victoria Ave (subject property on right) SE 02 04 8:00 012 Orange tree row between Millsweet and fence around subject property (this SE strip was surveyed); dark fence post is northern corner of project area 02 04 8:00 013 Subject property fence line parallel to Millsweet SE 02 04 10:00 014 Southern corner of project area from within the property (lower grade is a SW slope cut, apparently to help level the orchard and reduce runoff) 02 04 10:00 015 Typical tractor row in orchard with minimal clearance and reduced ground NW visibility 02 04 10:00 016 Typical tractor row in orchard with more clearance and better ground SE visibility 02 04 10:00 017 Non-stippled bottle base fragment in orchard Detail 02 04 10:00 018 Same object shown in Photo 017 Detail
02 04 10:00 019 Solitary wind machine near center of property NW 02 04 10:00 020 Same structure shown in Photo 019 N
02 04 10:00 021 "Community garden" feature at western end of grassy "park" (family SW recreation area) DPR 5231 ( 12/1 I) *Required infonnation
PR-2024-001656 (TM) Exhibit 8 - MND and Technical Studies State of California The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD
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Fieldwork and Photos Feb 4, 2014
Lens Size: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Camera Format Canon EOS Rebel 300D Digital AF SLR Film Type and Speed: CompactFlash (CF) 128 MB card Negatives Kept at: McKenna et al., Whittier , CA 02 04 10:00 022 Interior view of "community garden" showing unplanted rock-lined vegetable N beds 02 04 10:00 023 Similar view as shown in Photo 022 (picket fence is modern PVC material, w not wood) 02 04 10:00 024 Unfenced garden plots adjacent to "community garden" are also unplanted SE 02 04 10:00 025 Children play area, western end of grassy "park" N 02 04 10:00 026 Similar view of the "park" as shown in Photo 025 NE 02 04 10:00 027 Concrete debris in orchard (platform fragments) Close- up
02 04 10:00 028 Orchard-related feature on metal post Close- up
02 04 11:00 029 Example of low-profile standpipe irrigation head; these are placed along Close- southeastern (upslope) edge of the orchard and across the middle up 02 04 11:00 030 Another example of standpipe irrigation head Close- up
02 04 11:00 031 Narrow looping driveway between orchard and the "park" (grassy family E recreation area) 02 04 11:00 032 The narrow driveway approaching the loop from Millsweet (main entrance to w the property) 02 04 11:00 033 Modern-era farm equipment in the orchard N 02 04 11:00 034 Modern-era farm equipment and storage features adjacent to the looping N driveway 02 04 11:00 035 Shady sitting area behind the storage features, disused and heavily s overgrown 02 04 11:00 036 Overview of picnic area at eastern end of "park" s 02 04 11:00 037 Large standpipe irrigation feature in eastern corner of the property E 02 04 11:00 038 Interior of large standpipe feature in Photo 037 Close- up
02 04 11:00 039 Gate valves within the large standpipe feature Detail 02 04 11:00 040 Overview, central area of the grassy "park" NE 02 04 11:00 041 Similar overview of area indicated in Photo 040 N 02 04 11:00 042 Overview of the looping driveway Wt-NV
02 04 11:00 043 Similar overview as shown in Photo 042 Wt-NV DPR 5231 (12/1 1) *Required information
PR-2024-001656 (TM) Exhibit 8 - MND and Technical Studies State of California The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD
Camera Format: Canon EOS Rebel 300D Digital AF SLR
Film Type and Speed: CompactFlash (CF) 128 MB card
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Fieldwork and Photos Feb 4, 2014
Lens Size: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Negatives Kept at: McKenna et al., Whittier, CA
02 04 11:00 044 Apparent fire pit area near the loop, unused E DPR 5231 (12/11) •Required information
PR-2024-001656 (TM) Exhibit 8 - MND and Technical Studies Intersection of Victoria and La Sierra, Riverside (western corner of the project area; subject property in background ; East)
Intersection of Victoria and La Sierra, Riverside (western corner of the project area; subject property in background ; East)
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