Item 04 2024-00332 Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan; Approve Tree Removal for the Del Paso Park Renfree Field Renovation Project — Sacramento City Council, February 13, 2024

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File ID: 2024-00332 2/13/2024 Consent Item 4.

Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan; Approve Tree Removal for the Del Paso Park Renfree Field Renovation Project File ID: 2024-00332
Location: District 2, Represented by Mayor Steinberg
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan; and 2) approving the removal of three Modesto Ash (two 22”, and one 30” tree), two Tree of Heaven (one 7” and one 9” tree), four Callery Pear (one 7”, one 10”, one 12” and one 26” tree), seven London Plane Trees (two 15”, three 16”, one 18” and one 22” tree) and five Idaho Locust (one 4”, one 6”, one 7”, one 13” and one 14” tree). The twenty-one existing trees recommended for removal are required for the construction of the Del Paso Park Renfree Field Renovation Project.

Contact: Dennis Day, Landscape Architect, (916) 808-7633, [email protected]; Jason Wiesemann, Park Planning, Design and Development Manager, (916) 808-7634, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Presenter: None.

Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
3-Exhibit A: Mitigated Negative Declaration
4-Exhibit B: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The Del Paso Regional Park Renfree Field is located at 3615 Auburn Boulevard in Arden Arcade area of Sacramento. Per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Sacramento must identify, disclose, and consider the potential environmental impacts of the project before proceeding with a project. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared by the City and must be certified by the City Council prior to initiating design and construction activities on the project.

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File ID: 2024-00332 2/13/2024 Consent Item 4.

The proposed project includes the replacement of the current Renfree Field baseball facilities with two side-by-side baseball fields (Field 1 and Practice Field 2) with overlapping outfield areas. A 210- foot by 330-foot soccer field overlays the outfield area(s) of the proposed new ballfields. New bleachers, bullpens, and shaded dugouts would be developed for Field 1. The northern portion of the western parking lot would be redesigned to include a full-sized asphalt basketball court and four pickleball courts with benches and fencing. The southern portion of the western parking lot would be redesigned to accommodate an approximately 77-space vehicle parking lot with two-way access via Bridge Road.

This project also includes the removal of the removal of three Modesto Ash (two 22”, and one 30” tree), two Tree of Heaven (one 7” and one 9” tree), four Callery Pear (one 7”, one 10”, one 12” and one 26” tree), seven London Plane Trees (two 15”, three 16”, one 18” and one 22” tree) and five Idaho Locust (one 4”, one 6”, one 7”, one 13” and one 14” tree), totaling 197 inches of tree diameter to replace. The twenty-one existing trees recommended for removal are required to construct the Del Paso Regional Park Renfree Field Renovation Project. Five of the trees to be removed (three Modesto Ash and two Callery Pear trees) were determined in the Arborist Report to be in poor or very poor condition and are not counted toward the required tree mitigation. The remaining 16 trees to be removed total 197 inches of tree caliper. There will be one hundred and two 24-inch box trees (three Big Leaf Maples, twenty-three Western Redbuds, fifteen California Sycamores, seventeen Coast Live Oaks, thirty Valley Oaks, and fourteen Interior Live Oaks) planted as mitigation totaling 204 inches of tree caliper. The Public Works Division of Urban Forestry has reviewed and supports the tree removal. City Code section 12.56.040 provides that City Council approval is required to remove these trees, because they have a diameter of a standard height of four inches or more. Notice of the proposal to remove these trees was posted on January 24, 2024, in a conspicuous place on or in proximity to the trees, in accordance with City Code section 12.56.040, subsection (C).

Policy Considerations: Providing parks and recreation facilities is consistent with the City’s strategic plan to achieve sustainability and livability and to expand economic development throughout the City. The adoption of a park site plan is consistent with the park development process set forth in the Park and Recreation Plan.

Economic Impacts: There are no financial considerations for approval of environmental documents or authorization for tree removal. Staff will return to the Council to approve a construction contract.

Environmental Considerations:

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The City of Sacramento prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Harry Renfree Field Renovations Project at Del Paso Park. In accordance with the CEQA, the MND was circulated for a 30-day public review period which ended on October 6, 2023. The MND and comment period was advertised in a

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File ID: 2024-00332 2/13/2024 Consent Item 4.
newspaper of general circulation. A notice of availability/notice of intent (NOA/NOI) to adopt the MND was posted in the County Clerk’s office and was sent to the applicable regulatory agencies, neighborhood associations and stakeholders in the project area.

The City received 6 emails/letters during the public comment period in response to the NOA/NOI. The letters were from the Audubon Society, Pacific Gas & Electric and concerned citizens within the vicinity of the project site. The comment letters and responses are included on the City’s CDD EIR webpage under the Harry Renfree Renovations Project at Del Paso Park heading (webpage listed below) and included in this staff report (See Appendix A). Each of the comments addressed the project site and conditions as they relate to the areas of concern of the respective commenting agency, company, organization or concerned citizen.

The comments are acknowledged by the City and have been considered as part of the project planning and its implementation.

None of the comments received identify any new significant effect, increase in severity of an impact identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, or provided significant new information.

In response, staff have made clarifications and minor modifications to the MND. The revised MND, along with the comments and responses, do not create any circumstances identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5 that would require recirculation.

The Environmental Services Manager has determined that adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan are appropriate actions under the CEQA. The Initial Study/MND for the project, and the MND revisions, comments, and responses, are available for review on the City’s webpage located at the following:
<http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Community-Development/Planning/Environmental/Impact- National Environment Policy Act (NEPA): Caltrans is the lead agency for NEPA and is awaiting CEQA approval before issuing NEPA approval.

Sustainability: The Del Paso Regional Park Renfree Field Renovation Project has been reviewed for consistency with the goals, policies, and targets of the City’s Climate Action Plan for Internal Operations 2016 Update, the 2035 General Plan, the 2018 YPCE Strategic Plan, and the Parks and Recreation Plan 2005-2010. The park will advance the goals, policies, and targets of these plans by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution through the addition of trees, including native and drought-tolerant plantings, and improving the health of all residents through access to a diverse mix of wellness activities. The park development will include sustainable design and maintenance guidelines, including the City’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), low impact development (LID) strategies to infiltrate stormwater and reduce run-off, and River Friendly Landscaping Program practices by using water-efficient irrigation controlled by the centralized irrigation system, and water/energy-efficient appliances.

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File ID: 2024-00332 2/13/2024 Consent Item 4.

Commission/Committee Action: None.

Rationale for Recommendation: The Del Paso Regional Park Renfree Field Renovation Project will add recreational amenities including the renovation of Harry Renfree Baseball Field, with one 300’ baseball field, one 200’ practice field, one overlaid 210’ x 300’ soccer field, a basketball court, four pickleball courts, 77 parking spaces, landscaping, irrigation system, site furniture, soil removal and hydroseeding on the east side of Bridge Road, and a new walkway along Auburn Boulevard.

Through quarterly stakeholder meetings for this park starting in 2018, residents strongly supported the renovation and restoration of the historic Harry Renfree Baseball Field. In addition to recreational features, stakeholders requested habitat restoration of the undeveloped area west of Bridge Road that has typically been used for overflow parking. Restoration of that area will entail removing stockpiled soil and hydroseeding with native grasses.

The twenty-one existing trees recommended for removal are required to construct the Del Paso Regional Park Renfree Field Renovation Project.

The City of Sacramento received a $3.25 million State Park and Recreation Grant for improvements at Del Paso Regional Park Recreation Area in 2022. Per the grant requirements, the improvement project must be completed by June 30, 2025.

Financial Considerations: There are no financial considerations for approval of environmental documents or authorization for tree removal. Staff will return to the Council to approve a construction contract.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council

CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, ADOPTION OF FINDINGS, AND

AUTHORIZATION OF TREE REMOVAL FOR THE DEL PASO REGIONAL PARK

RENFREE FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT

BACKGROUND

A. On February 13, 2024, the City Council received and considered the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Harry Renfree Field Renovations Project at Del Paso Regional Park, for which notice was given pursuant to Sacramento City Code and received and considered evidence concerning the Harry Renfree Field Del Regional Paso Renfree Field Renovations Project and tree removal.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council finds as follows:

A. The Project initial study identified potentially significant effects of the Project.

Revisions to the Project made by or agreed to by the Project applicant before the proposed mitigated negative declaration and initial study were released for public review were determined by City’s Environmental Planning Services to avoid or reduce the potentially significant effects to a less than significant level, and, therefore, there was no substantial evidence that the Project as revised and conditioned would have a significant effect on the environment.

B. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Project was completed, noticed, and circulated in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the Sacramento Local Environmental Procedures as follows:

1. On September 6, 2023, a Notice of Intent to Adopt the MND (NOI) dated September 6, 2023, was circulated for public comments for 30 days. The NOI was sent to those public agencies that have jurisdiction by law with respect to the proposed project and to other interested parties and agencies, including property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the proposed project. The comments of such persons and agencies were sought.

2. On September 4, 2023, the NOI was published in the Sacramento Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation, and the NOI was posted in the office of the Sacramento County Clerk.

Section 2. The City received and considered public comment in response to the NOI.

None of the comments identified any new significant effect, increased severity of an impact identified, or provided significant new information.

Responses to each comment were published and clarifications and minor modifications to the MND were made in response to the comments.

Section 3. The City Council certifies that the IS/MND was prepared, published, circulated, and reviewed in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the Sacramento Local Environmental Procedures, and constitutes an adequate, accurate, objective and complete IS/MND in full compliance with the requirements of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the Sacramento Local Environmental Procedures.

Section 4. The City Council certifies that the IS/MND has been presented to it, that the City Council has reviewed the IS/MND (including the public comments and responses) and has considered the information contained in the IS/MND and the entire record prior to acting on the proposed Project, and that the IS/MND reflects the City Council’s independent judgment and analysis.

Section 5. In light of the whole record before the City Council, the City Council finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and adopts the MND for the Project.

Section 6. Pursuant to CEQA section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines section 15091, and in support of its approval of the Project, the City Council adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program to require all reasonably feasible mitigation measures be implemented by means of Project conditions, agreements, or other measures, as set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring Program as set forth in Exhibit B of this Resolution.

Section 6. The City Council directs that, upon approval of the Project, the City Manager shall file a notice of determination with the County Clerk of Sacramento County and, if the Project requires a discretionary approval from any state agency, with the State Office of Planning and Research, pursuant to the provisions of CEQA Section 21152.

Section 7. Pursuant to Guidelines section 15091(e), the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council has based its decision are located in and may be obtained from, the Office of the City Clerk at 915 I Street, Sacramento, California. The City Clerk is the custodian of records for all matters before the City Council.

Section 8. Based on the whole record, the City Council approves the removal of three Modesto Ash (two 22”, and one 30” tree), two Tree of Heaven (one 7” and one 9” tree), four Callery Pear (one 7”, one 10”, one 12” and one 26” tree), seven London Plane Trees (two 15”, three 16”, one 18” and one 22” tree) and five Idaho Locust (one 4”, one 6”, one 7”, one 13” and one 14” tree), as consistent with the MND and Mitigation Monitoring Plan attached hereto.

Table of Contents:

Exhibit A Mitigated Negative Declaration, Comments, Responses, and Revisions for the Del Paso Regional Park Renfree Field Renovation Project

Exhibit B Mitigation Monitoring Plan for the Del Paso Regional Park Renfree Field Renovation Project

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

COMMENTS, RESPONSES, & REVISION ERRATA

HARRY RENFREE FIELD RENOVATIONS PROJECT

AT DEL PASO REGIONAL PARK

CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

NOVEMBER 2023

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

COMMENTS, RESPONSES, & REVISION ERRATA

HARRY RENFREE FIELD RENOVATIONS PROJECT

AT DEL PASO REGIONAL PARK

CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
SUBMITTED TO:

CITY OF SACRAMENTO

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 RICHARDS BOULEVARD 3RD FLOOR
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95811

PREPARED BY:

SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
6355 RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD, SUITE C
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95831
PROJECT NO. L19-3000-02

NOVEMBER 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2 Section 2 – Responses to Written Comments ......................................................................................... 3

2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 List of Commenters ....................................................................................................................... 3

2.3 Responses to Comments .............................................................................................................. 4 Section 3 – Revisions to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ......................................... 53 Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 53 Section II – Project Description ............................................................................................................ 53 Section III – Environmental Checklist and Discussion ......................................................................... 57

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Agencies, Tribes, Organizations, and Individual Comments .......................................................... 3

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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
The City of Sacramento (City), as lead agency, released the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (Public Review Draft IS/MND) for the Harry Renfree Field Renovations Project at Del Paso Regional Park (L19-3000-02) (project) for public review from September 6 to October 6, 2023, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15105.

The Public Review Draft IS/MND and supporting documents are available at the City of Sacramento Community Development Department, located at 300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, California 95811 and at the Sacramento Public Library’s Central Branch, located at 828 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814. The Public Review Draft IS/MND is also available online at: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Community- Development/Planning/Environmental/Impact-Reports.

According to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15073 and 15074, the lead agency must consider the comments received during consultation and review periods together with the IS/MND. However, unlike the process followed with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), comments received on an IS/MND are not required to be attached to the IS/MND, nor must the lead agency make specific written responses to public agencies. Nonetheless, the lead agency has chosen to provide written responses to the comments received during the public review process for the Public Review Draft IS/MND, as well as revisions to the Public Review Draft IS/MND where necessary.

This document is organized into three sections and includes one updated attachment as follows:
• Section 1 – Introduction
• Section 2 – Responses to Written Comments: Provides a list of the agencies, organizations, tribes, and individuals who commented on the Public Review Draft IS/MND. Bracketed copies of all letters received regarding the Public Review Draft IS/MND and written responses to the comments provided are included in this section. • Section 3 – Revisions to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration: Includes a listing of refinements and clarifications on the Public Review Draft IS/MND, which have been incorporated.

The Final IS/MND includes the following contents:
• Public Review Draft IS/MND (provided under separate cover) • Public Review Draft IS/MND Appendices (provided under separate cover) • Responses to Written Comments and Revisions to Public Review Draft IS/MND (Sections 2 and 3 of this document)
• Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (provided under separate cover)

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SECTION 2 – RESPONSES TO WRITTEN COMMENTS

2.1 Introduction
In accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15088, the City, as the lead agency, evaluated the comments received on the Public Review Draft IS/MND and has prepared the following responses to the comments received. This Response to Comments document becomes part of the Final IS/MND for the project in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15132.

2.2 List of Commenters
The City received seven comment letters on the Public Review Draft IS/MND during the 30-day comment period from September 6 to October 6, 2023, which are listed in Table 1. The letters are reprinted in this section and followed by the corresponding responses. Individual comments within the letters have been bracketed and numbered so comments can be cross-referenced with responses.

Table 1. Agencies, Tribes, Organizations, and Individual Comments Respondent Code Contact Information
Agencies, Tribes, Organizations
Friends of Del Paso Park
Letter dated: 10/02/2023
FoDPP Contact: Charles Duckworth
Sacramento Audubon Society
Letter dated: 10/02/2023
SAS P.O. Box 160694
Sacramento, CA 95816-0694
Contact: Paul Miller, President
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Letter dated: 10/03/2023
PGE PG&E Plan Review Team, Land Management
Contact: [email protected]
Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk
Indians
Letter dated: 10/04/2023
BVR 4650 Coal Mine Road
Ione, CA 95640
Contact: Jesse Galvan, Cultural Heritage
Specialist
Central Valley Regional Water
Quality Control Board
Letter dated: 10/06/2023
RWQCB 11020 Sun Center Drive, Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Contact: Peter Minkel, Engineering Geologist
Individuals
Juliette Porro JP
Tim Vendlinski TV

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2.3 Responses to Comments
The bracketed and numbered comment letters are shown in the following pages. The comments addressed the project site and conditions as they relate to the particular areas of concern of the respective agency, tribe, organization, or individual. Revisions in response to these comments are provided under Section 3 – Revisions to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.

The revisions have been added to clarify existing information; however, none of the revisions introduce significant new information. The comments are noted by the City and have been considered as part of the planning and implementation of the project.

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2.3.1 FRIENDS OF DEL PASO PARK

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Response to Letter from Friends of Del Paso Park
Comment No. Response
FoDDP-1 The comment expresses concern for park design and use conflicts, the cost of existing and future maintenance, and the use of limited City funds.

The City received a $3.25 million State Park and Recreation Grant for Improvements at Del Paso Regional Park Recreation Area in 2022.1 A summary of outreach measures is included at the bottom of the fact sheet (see footnote below).

This comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

FoDDP-2 The comment expresses general concern regarding City budgeting and the availability of funding for park maintenance efforts.

See comment response FoDDP-1, above.

This comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

FoDDP-3 The comment expresses concern regarding the project design and overlapping multi-use recreation fields, specifically lack of a baseball outfield fence and the overlap between the soccer goals and baseball outfield.

The City of Sacramento Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Department (YPCE) maintains parks and recreational facilities within the city of Sacramento and would be responsible to ensure the ground disturbance from soccer goal posts does not present hazards to players.

This comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

FoDDP-4 The comment expresses concern regarding the project design, specifically the ground disturbance from concentrated activities in front of the soccer goals to be located in the outfield area of the proposed baseball fields and potential for injury to players because of differences in the outfield surfaces.

See comment response FoDDP-3, above.

This comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

1 City of Sacramento. 2023. State Parks and Recreation Grant and Renfree Field Park Improvements Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/ParksandRec/Parks/DelPasoRegional/DPRP-CA-StateParks- Grant_Projects-Fact-Sheet_Augus2023.pdf?la=en. Accessed November 10, 2023.

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Comment No. Response
FoDDP-5 The comment notes design and operational concerns (public safety and emergency evacuation) with the proposed reuse of the existing parking lot along Bridge Road, suggesting that the concerns with the overlapping field design be resolved by redeveloping the existing western parking lot for a soccer field and consolidating all parking on the eastern parking lot and proposing an expansion along Auburn Boulevard. The comment also notes evacuation hazards because of traffic with increased park use.

As discussed under Transportation and Circulation Checklist Questions A, C, and D (pp. 86–89) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, the project would not introduce new uses or changes to roadway designs or alignments and would not conflict with any adopted transportation plans and would therefore result in a less-than-significant impact related to emergency access and/or evacuation (p. 89). As discussed under Public Services Checklist Question A (p. 83) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, the proposed project would result in a park renovation; thus, it would not implement new uses or square footage of development on-site and would not increase the number of city residents, require the need for new facilities, or increase the demand for police and fire protection services. Please also note that Park Road has two exits—one at Bridge Road and one on the eastern side of Del Paso Regional Park where Park Road intersects with Auburn Boulevard. Under Section III, Discussion (p. 19) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, the conclusion was made that the project would not impair emergency response or evacuation.

No changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment. This comment is noted and has been provide to City decision-makers for consideration FoDDP-6 The comment notes the current state of the park and the homelessness near Arcade Creek. The comment requests that the parking lot be relocated to Auburn Boulevard.

The proposed project would include a total of 77 surface parking spaces, reducing the on-site parking total by approximately 50 spaces. While there is a reduction of parking, the northern part of the parking lot would become four pickleball courts.

Approximately 35,882 square feet of asphalt and aggregate would be removed in the northwestern portion of the western parking lot, near Arcade Creek.

Development of the project would allow for recreational activities, including sports games and group use, reducing the desirability for illegal activities.

See comment response FoDDP-5, above.

This comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

FoDDP-7 The comment notes discussions with park management and the history of concerns on potential park design, neighborhood needs, and safety concerns.

The comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

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Comment No. Response
FoDDP-8 The comment expresses general concern for park safety and notes the homeless shelter in the project vicinity.

See comment response FoDDP-5, above. As discussed under Public Services Checklist Question A (p. 83) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, the proposed project would result in a park renovation; thus, it would not implement new uses or square footage of development on-site and would not increase the number of city residents, require the need for new facilities, or increase the demand for police and fire protection services.

This comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment .

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

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2.3.2 SACRAMENTO AUDUBON SOCIETY

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Response to Letter from Sacramento Audubon Society
Comment No. Response
SAS-1 The comment describes the Sacramento Audubon Society and expresses general concern for the yellow-billed magpie, which roost in the light poles and forage on the field, noting the beneficial aspect of the turf replacement as improved foraging habitat depending on the City’s integrated pest management control strategies.

The comment recommends platforms on the light poles for magpies and limited use of pesticides.

The IS/MND has been updated to ensure that light pole removal would not occur during nesting season. Text revisions have been included in the errata below under Section III – Environmental Checklist and Discussion, Biological Resources.

Regarding platforms on light poles, SWCA biologists note that installing platforms on the new light poles may lead to maintenance issues during project operation.

Maintenance activities have the potential to disturb nesting magpies. There is suitable nesting habitat in the oak trees in the vicinity of the project where magpies can nest. The comment is noted.

No additional changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

SAS-2 The comment expresses concern regarding the timing of the site visit conducted for the Biological Resources Evaluation and supports conclusions for Swainson’s hawk and purple martin.

SWCA confirms that the Biological Resources Evaluation site visit was conducted in December. The site visit was conducted to note presence of special-status species, or those that may require further mitigation beyond proposed Mitigation Measure BIO-1, Birds Protected by the MBTA or the California Fish and Game Code (p. 44).

Because the study was completed in December, databases such as eBird were evaluated to confirm presence or site suitability for other special-status species.

Mitigation Measure BIO-1 is recommended to reduce potential impacts to birds to a less-than-significant level. See Appendix C of the IS/MND for further discussion of conclusions for bird species.

No additional changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

SAS-3 The comment notes past use of Owl Creek Terrace as the location of soils excavated for development of the eastern parking lot and for overflow parking , and expresses concern regarding its resultant habitat value and the need for Owl Creek Terrace restoration efforts to include outreach on the proper herbaceous mix for hydroseeding. The comment also recommends the placement of a barrier to restrict potential for use as overflow parking after restored.

SWCA biologists concur with the recommendations that grading and hydroseeding would enhance the quality of this habitat and that a fence barrier would limit potential future impacts. The City has confirmed that commercially available recommended native seed mix for Owl Terrace would be used (Appendix A).

The IS/MND has been clarified to note this change.

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SAS-4 The comment expresses concern regarding lighting and the impacts to birds in the vicinity.

SWCA understands that lighting of the recreation facility could have potential impacts on birds in Del Paso Regional Park. The proposed lighting posts would be affixed with energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) light fixtures, which would be designed to eliminate disruptive glare to nearby homes and reduce light pollution to the night sky. The lighting for the field and court lights would be on a timer and scheduled by recreation staff to shut off at 10:00pm.

The IS/MND has been clarified to note this change. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

SAS-5 The comment expresses concern regarding the use of rodenticides and insecticides.

The City has confirmed that no rodenticides or insecticides would be used (Appendix A).

The IS/MND has been clarified to note this change. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration SAS-6 The comment provides general support for project design and recommends electric vehicle charging infrastructure in redesigned parking area.

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure would occur as a separate Department of Public Works project. Public Works is implementing EV chargers in specified areas.

See City webpage: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Public-Works/Electric-Vehicle- Initiatives/EV-Strategy
No changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

SAS-7 The comment provides general support for project design.

No changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

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2.3.3 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

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Response to Letter from Pacific Gas and Electric
Comment No. Response
PGE-1 The comment notes general PG&E processes and provides contact information for project changes.

The comment does not identify any deficiency in the Public Review Draft IS/MND, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

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BVR-1 The comment notes general outreach efforts and requests that if tribal cultural resources (TCRs) are encountered, that work stops immediately.

Under the Tribal Cultural Resources section (pp. 95–96) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, Mitigation Measure TCR-3, Unanticipated Discovery Protocols, have been recommended in the event that TCRs are encountered.

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Response to Letter from Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Comment No. Response
RWQCB-1
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The comments provide a summary of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (Central Valley Water Board) standard requirements related to water quality regulations and permitting and does not specifically address the adequacy of the IS/MND.

No changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment. These comments are noted and have been provide to City decision-makers for consideration.

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2.3.6 JULIETTE PORRO

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Response to Letter from Juliette Porro
Comment No. Response
JP-1 and JP-2 The comment expresses general concern regarding park management and maintenance. The comment also notes that there are no City residents within 2 miles in relation to comment JP-1, above.

The City received a $3.25 million State Park and Recreation Grant for Improvements at Del Paso Regional Park Recreation Area in 2022.2 A summary of outreach measures is included at the bottom of the fact sheet (see footnote below).

The City of Sacramento Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Department (YPCE) maintains parks and recreational facilities within the City of Sacramento and would be responsible for management and maintenance.

This comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

JP-3 The comment expresses general concern regarding park management and maintenance.

See comment response JP-3, above.

This comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

2 City of Sacramento. 2023. State Parks and Recreation Grant and Renfree Field Park Improvements Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/ParksandRec/Parks/DelPasoRegional/DPRP-CA-StateParks- Grant_Projects-Fact-Sheet_Augus2023.pdf?la=en. Accessed November 10, 2023.

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2.3.7 TIM VENDLINSKI

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Response to Letter from Tim Vendlinski
Comment No. Response
TV-1 The comment requests a revision to the IS/MND to identify the Natural Habitat Areas.

The IS/MND has been updated to reflect these revisions. New text has been added to the errata below under Section II – Project Description to describe the areas mapped as Natural Habitat Areas.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

TV-2 The comment requests the City to restore the connectivity of the park and trail system, noting safety issues with homeless encampments.

This comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

TV-3 The comment notes a reference error to Arden Creek. The comment also notes the stormwater infrastructure design and requests the City to investigate different stormwater retention strategies and locations that will help to revitalize the riparian area of Owl Creek, which is a tributary to Arcade Creek, and to demarcate Oak Conservation Zones.

The IS/MND has been updated to reflect these revisions. The reference to Arden Creek has been revised in the errata below under Section II – Project Description.

This comment regarding stormwater does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

TV-4 The comment expresses concern regarding potential lighting impacts on wildlife and the opportunity to incorporate “Dark Sky” design concepts into the ultimate lighting plan citing the lost opportunity at the Softball Complex with Del Paso Regional Park.

Under Biological Resources Checklist Questions A and B (pp. 21–22) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, SWCA concluded that the lighting of the recreation facility could have potential impacts on wildlife and ecosystems within the natural areas adjacent to Renfree Field. The newly installed lighting posts would be affixed with energy-efficient LED light fixtures and would be designed to eliminate disruptive glare to nearby homes and reduce light pollution to the night sky, in accordance with General Plan Policy ER 7.1.3. The lighting for the field and court lights would be on a timer and scheduled by recreation staff to shut off at 10:00pm.

The IS/MND has been updated to reflect this project component.

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TV-5 The comment notes a need for a comprehensive restoration plan for Owl Creek Terrace, expresses concern regarding the Biological Resources Evaluation, and requests additional maintenance to tree roots.

A search of the National Wetlands Inventory indicated that there were no wetlands in the Biological Survey Area (see Appendix B of the Biological Resources Evaluation, included as Appendix C to the IS/MND). To be considered a wetland, the area in question must meet all three parameters: vegetation, hydrology and soil in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) guidelines, which the Owl Creek Terrace currently does not. The BSA does not contain any wetlands or waters that could potentially be considered jurisdictional by the USACE, Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) or California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Since this area does not contain any sensitive biological resources or habitats, under CEQA, the project is only responsible for restoring the impacted area to its former state prior to construction of the project (the existing conditions). The planned hydroseeding would enhance the quality of this disturbed habitat. The City has confirmed they would use a native seed mix for reseeding.

Text revisions have been included in the errata below, in response to comment SAS-3, above, under Section II – Project Description. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

TV-6 The comment expresses concern regarding the adequacy of the arborist report (included as Appendix F of the Biological Resources Evaluation in Appendix C of the IS/MND), notes oak tree preservation, and requests a point of contact for construction impacts.

The arborist report accounted for 63 wild oak seedings and saplings along the northern boundary of the western parking lot. Data for trees greater than or equal to 4 inches in Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) was provided in Attachments B and D of the arborist report. Because the seedlings and saplings were less than 4 inches, they were not shown in Table C-1 in Attachment C. The young trees in this area would not be removed. Preservation measures for the young trees in this area and the planting of replacement trees for those that are removed in accordance with the City’s tree planting requirements were recommended in the arborist report. A recommendation was included in the arborist report that all replacement trees consist of native tree species, including native oaks and western redbud (Cercis occidentalis). As stated in Biological Resources Checklist Question C (pp. 43–44) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, Mitigation Measures BIO-2 and BIO-3 recommend obtaining a Tree Permit and implementing tree protection measures considered adequate under CEQA to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Construction notices would include a point of contact. These notices would be posted in various places along the site perimeter during construction.

No changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

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TV-7 The comment expresses concern regarding online databases and desktop review specific to birds and wildlife.

As part of project review, SWCA consulted several online resources, including eBird, to determine which bird species have potential to nest and/or forage on-site.

Per the conclusions outlined in the Biological Resources Evaluation (Appendix C) section 6.2 Nesting Birds (pp. 12) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, the database analysis did not consider species that may only incidentally occur on-site.

The database results determined that that many of the special-status species listed do not have potential to occur on-site due to the lack suitable habitat, human disturbance, etc. Mitigation measures have been incorporated to avoid impacts to the yellow-billed magpie population as well as other nesting birds.

Text revisions have been included for Mitigation Measure BIO-1 for nesting bird protections in the errata below, in response to comment SAS-1, above, under Section III – Environmental Checklist and Discussion, Biological Resources.

No additional changes to the IS/MND are required in response to this comment.

TV-8 The comment notes support for general plan concurrence.

The comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MMD are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

TV-9A The comment notes that the Cultural Resources section of the Public Review Draft IS/MND does not include a discussion of a potential archaeological site “that was reportedly discovered by a CSUS Master’s Degree candidate during the 1977 -1978 [sic]” where artifacts were found within a dry creek bed near Bridge Road.

It is noted that the California Historical Resource Information System (CHRIS) records search request filed with the North Central Information Center (NCIC), which was submitted as part of the preparation of the Cultural Resources Technical Report, did not include this study as part of the records search results. While the referenced study may have been helpful as part of the literature review conducted in support of the cultural resources investigations, the ultimate findings account for the heightened archaeological sensitivity of the area, due in part to the proximity to Arcade Creek and similar discoveries in the area, as well as the positive Sacred Lands File (SLF) search results from the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). This heightened sensitivity for archaeological and tribal cultural resources (TCRs) was taken into consideration during the development of the mitigation measures for both resource types as outlined in the Public Review Draft IS/MND, which takes into account the potential for unknown archaeological resources to be extant within the project area and ultimately reduces the impact to a less-than-significant level. That said, we encourage the commenter to share the abstract of the referenced thesis within their personal archives with the City so that it can be used to help inform the execution of the mitigation measures outlined under Mitigation Measures CUL-1 and CUL-2 (p. 52).

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It is also possible that the commenter is also erroneously referring to the Clifford G.

Curtice thesis, which was prepared in 1961 and outlines discoveries made within the dry Arcade Creek bed of several artifacts during the 1940s, which appears to correspond with the CA-SAC-000201 (CA-SAC-201) site, of which some of the information was included in the NCIC records search. In this instance, CA-SAC-201 is discussed in greater detail in the errata below under Section III – Environmental Checklist and Discussion, Cultural Resources. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

TV-9B The comment notes that the specific archaeological site within the vicinity of the project area, referred to as CA-SAC-000201, was not precisely described and states that the addition of a “…cultural resources element to the proposed project to commemorate the presence of the ancient civilizations along Arcade Creek…” be prepared.

Regarding the characterization of the archaeological site referred to by the commenter as CA-SAC-201—also referred to as CA-SAC-000201, P-34-0002228, and more colloquially as the “Arcade Creek Site”—the specific location of the site has been a topic of debate and discussion since the 1940s, and several efforts to identify a more specific location have occurred over the years. The commenter is correct in that the IS/MND does not provide specific information about the location and depth of the site, which was partially intentional to maintain a degree of confidentiality, while also reflecting the ambiguity of the site’s location. According to the original 1955 documentation included in the records search results from the NCIC, the original site was identified 100 yards west of the bridge at Bridge Road and at a depth of 9 feet, as indicated in the quotation from the 2012 ICF report provided by the commenter. This, coupled with the subsequent investigation into the whereabouts of the CA-SAC-201 site closer to the project area that found no evidence of the site, led the authors of the Cultural Resources section of the Public Review Draft IS/MND to acknowledge that while the site was not explicitly located within the boundaries of the project area, the likelihood of potential archaeological resources is high. Additionally, through other investigations and consultation with tribal representatives, the depth of sensitivity identified for the project includes ground disturbing activities of three feet or greater throughout the ballpark area and previously disturbed areas and six inches in the area immediately north of Renfree Field. Both of these depths where archaeological and tribal monitoring is required under MM CUL-2 and MM TCR-2, would account for any potential below ground resources that are either unknown or associated with CA-SAC-201, would exceed the cited nine feet below the surface that could be associated with CA-SAC-201.

Therefore, the cultural and tribal resource mitigation measures, as outlined in the Public Review Draft IS/MND (CUL-1 through CUL-4 and TCR-1 through TCR-4), will reduce potential impacts to a less-than-significant level for both resource types.

However, to address the concerns of the commenter, the Cultural Resources section (p. 48) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND has been corrected to reflect a more appropriate characterization of CA-SAC-201, and further edits to reflect the sensitivity and the overall depth of the significant materials has also been factored into Mitigation Measures CUL-1 and CUL-2 (p. 52) and Mitigation Measure TCR-2 (p. 95).

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As for the preparation of a cultural resources element related to the pre-contact history of the Arcade Creek area, a potential interpretive component was not identified or developed through consultation with tribal representatives. As such, a cultural resources element or interpretive component as a potential mitigation measure for TCRs was not pursued. That said, the commenter is correct to identify the benefit that this tool may have on promoting the awareness and understanding of cultural resources within the Arcade Creek area. To reflect this, Mitigation Measure CUL-3 (pp. 52–53) has been updated with appropriate language to include the potential for interpretive elements as a future element of the unanticipated discovery protocols, although this should be subject to further consultation with Native American tribal representatives, which did not originally request interpretive materials as part of the official consultation with the City.

Text revisions have been included in the errata below under Section III – Environmental Checklist and Discussion, Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

TV-10 The comment notes that a bioswale should be installed around the perimeter of the project to limit runoff. The comment notes that a swale was not installed in 1985.

The design of the proposed project provides for containment of all runoff water associated with the site through the use of on-site stormwater detention basin(s); therefore, discharge of runoff to surface waters or groundwater would not result from the proposed project. The project would comply with SWPPP requirements. As noted in the comment and stated in the Proposed Project Characteristics under Utilities (p. 12) and the Utilities and Service Systems section (p. 101) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, the project would be required to implement elements such as adherence to the City’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and inclusion of LID strategies to infiltrate stormwater and reduce run-off and “River Friendly Landscaping” program practices. As stated in the Proposed Project Characteristics under Utilities (p. 12) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces on the project site such as the western parking lot would be directed to a new bioswale to be located near the site’s southern border at the park entry, away from Arcade Creek.

The comment does not raise any issues related to the adequacy of the CEQA analysis, and no changes to the IS/MMD are required in response to this comment.

This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

TV-11 The comment notes that sidewalk improvements along Auburn Boulevard are proposed as part of the project. The comment requests that Figure 4, Proposed Site Plan is updated to depict these improvements.

The IS/MND has been updated to reflect this project component. Figure revisions have been included in the errata below under Section II – Project Description. This comment is noted and has been provided to City decision-makers for consideration.

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SECTION 3 – REVISIONS TO THE

INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Overview
This document presents, in strikethrough and double-underline format, the revisions to the Public Review Draft IS/MND for the Harry Renfree Field Renovations Project. The revisions to the Public Review Draft IS/MND do not affect the adequacy of the environmental analysis or conclusions in the Public Review Draft IS/MND. The changes presented below would not result in any new significant impacts or an increase in impact significance from what was identified in the Public Review Draft IS/MND, and recirculation is not required (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5).

Based on the comments received on the Public Review Draft IS/MND prepared for the proposed project (released for public review on September 6, 2023), as well as staff-initiated changes and errata, the following revisions have been made to the Public Review Draft IS/MND.

Section II – Project Description
In response to the Tim Vendlinski letter, comment TV-1, the following text has been added to the “Surrounding Land Uses” discussion (p. 4):

Surrounding Land Uses
The 630-acre Del Paso Regional Park includes three golf courses, called the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex; lighted ball fields; and other recreational features, including picnic areas, a sand volleyball court, a play structure and area, restrooms, and the Sacramento Softball Complex. The Sacramento Horsemen’s Association is also located within the park boundaries, and the park trails are used by equestrians. Substantial portions of the park are designated Nnatural Hhabitat Aareas,1 generally along the Arcade Creek riparian buffer zone and east of Renfree Field, mapped as the following:
• Del Paso Regional Park (East Side) Natural Habitat Area, situated east of Watt Avenue, which includes portions of Arcade Creek running east to west from the Auburn Boulevard Bridge at Winding Way westward past Bridge Road to the Watt Avenue/I-80 Interchange;
• Del Paso Regional Park (West Side) Natural Habitat Area, situated west of Watt Avenue, which includes portions of Arcade Creek Natural Area, running east to west from the Watt Avenue/I-80 Interchange westward to the northbound on-ramp structures for the North Sacramento Beltline Freeway contiguous with fairways #16. 17, and 18 on the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.
• Unmapped Natural Habitat Area, wrapping around the Softball Complex and connecting to the “Lincoln Highway Wetlands” and Natural Area (situated parallel with SR-51 [Cap City Freeway]); and

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• Longview Oaks Natural Habitat Area, situated west of the Capitol City Recycling Inc. and north of Longview Drive.

NEW footnote:
1 City of Sacramento. 2009. Del Paso Regional Park. Available at:
https://www.cityofsacramento.org/-
/media/Corporate/Files/ParksandRec/Parks/DelPasoRegional/DelPasoReg_Na tHabAreas.pdf?la=en. Accessed November 8, 2023.

In response to the Tim Vendlinski letter, comment TV-3, the following text has been revised in the third paragraph of the “Existing Conditions” discussion (p. 6):

Existing Conditions
Adjacent to the project site on the north, east, and west are Arden Arcade Creek and areas mostly composed of natural oak woodlands and open space.

In response to the Tim Vendlinski letter, comment TV-11, Figure 4 has been revised to show the proposed sidewalk improvements (see Legend #8 in yellow):

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Figure 4: Proposed Site Plan.

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In response to the Sacramento Audubon Letter, comment SAS-4, the following text has been added to the first paragraph of the “Utilities” discussion (p. 12):

Proposed Project Characteristics
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is the utility provider for electricity. The project site is in Ward 7 of the SMUD service area. Approximately nine new light posts would be installed in the western parking lot. The project would include installation of field lighting that would consist of approximately eight 60-foot-tall light poles around the proposed baseball fields and soccer fields. Additional light poles would be installed throughout the parking lot. After completion of construction, there would be 17 light posts/towers on the project site. See Figure 6: Proposed Excavation Plan. The poles would be affixed with energy-efficient LED light fixtures that would be designed to eliminate disruptive glare to nearby homes and reduce light pollution to the night sky. The lighting for the field and court lights would be on a timer and scheduled by recreation staff to shut off at 10:00pm. The proposed project would connect to the electrical lines located along Auburn Boulevard adjacent to the children’s playground.

In response to the Sacramento Audubon letter, comment SAS-5, the following text has been added to the “Project Operations” discussion (p. 15):

PROJECT OPERATIONS
While Renfree Field is currently not in use, the children’s playground would remain open during construction. Upon completion of construction, the operational hours for the sports courts, ball fields, and soccer field at Renfree Field would be 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., typical for recreational facilities. Although the proposed project would reduce the amount of available parking at the site, it would increase park use due to the introduction of new, additional park features.

Maintenance of the improvements would be part of regular, ongoing maintenance for Del Paso Regional Park and conducted in accordance with the parks maintenance program (see 09-AC-DelPasoParkACNAMandM.pdf (cityofsacramento.org)). The City has confirmed that maintenance and pest management would not include use of rodenticides or insecticides.

In response to the Sacramento Audubon Letter, comment SAS-3, the following text has been added to the first paragraph of the “Project Construction” discussion (p. 15):

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
Project construction activities include demolition of the existing park infrastructure associated with Renfree Field, including light towers and fences. Approximately 35,882 square feet of asphalt and aggregate would be removed in the northwestern portion of the western parking lot. Construction activities in the western area of the project site across Bridge Road (Owl Creek Terrace) would include grading and hydroseeding. The City has confirmed that commercially available recommended native seed mix for Owl Terrace would be used (Appendix A). Site grading and balancing (including Owl Creek Terrace grading) would occur throughout the site for the development of the new facilities. The proposed project would include sidewalk construction along the north side of

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Auburn Boulevard from Bridge Road to the edge of the Owl Creek Terrace area and the extension of new utilities for electricity, domestic and irrigation water services, storm drainage, and bioswale development and landscaping.

Section III – Environmental Checklist and Discussion

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Several letters noted edits to the Biological Resources section of the Public Review Draft IS/MND. In response to the Sacramento Audubon Society Letter, comment SAS-1, Mitigation Measure BIO-1 (p. 44) has been clarified to ensure lighting pole removal would not occur during yellow-billed magpie nesting season:

BIO-1 Birds Protected by the MBTA or the California Fish and Game Code If construction is to begin during the nesting season (February 1– August 31), then a preconstruction survey for protecting nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified biologist. If a 15-day lapse in construction work occurs during the nesting season, then another preconstruction survey shall be conducted prior to the continuation of work. Results of the preconstruction surveys shall then be submitted to the City Planning Division for review.

The preconstruction survey shall be conducted within 15 days prior to the start of construction. The survey shall cover the project site and areas within 500 feet for birds of prey, and within 100 feet for other bird nests. Private and inaccessible areas shall be surveyed from accessible public areas with binoculars. If no active nests of a bird of prey, MBTA-protected bird, or other CDFW-protected bird are found, then no further avoidance and minimization measures are required. If active nests are found, they shall be avoided and protected as follows:
• If a bird of prey nest is found, a 250-foot-radius
Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) shall be established around the nest.
• If an active nest of another (non-bird of prey) bird is found, a 50-foot-radius ESA shall be established around the nest. • Light pole removal shall occur during the non-breeding season of the yellow-billed magpie (July 1–January 1).

Construction buffers may be reduced in size or removed entirely if the qualified biologist determines that construction activities shall not disturb nesting activities or contribute to nest abandonment.

CULTURAL RESOURCES
The only comments pertaining to the Cultural Resources section of the Public Review Draft

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IS/MND were provided in the Tim Vendlinski letter, comments TV-9A and TV-9B. In response to comment TV-9B, several additions have been made throughout this section to clarify the known conditions of an archaeological site known as CA-SAC-000201.

The “Background Research” discussion of the Cultural Resources section has been updated in response to these comments. The last sentence of the first paragraph on page 48 has been revised to include the following clarification:

The second resource identified within the vicinity of the project was a pre-contact site (P-34-0002228, also referred to as CA-SAC-000201), which was found outside the project site in the 1940s and first documented in 1955; documentation illustrates that attempts to revisit the site were conducted in 2001, but the site could not be relocated. According to the documentation, the site is believed to have been discovered west of the Bridge Road bridge within the bed of Arcade Creek. It was documented at a depth of 9 feet below the existing surface but was comprised of scattered artifacts that may have been deposited from other locations along Arcade Creek. Overall, the exact location of CA-SAC- 000201 is unknown but is believed to be within the vicinity of the project area.

Under Cultural Resources Checklist Questions B and C (Archaeology and Paleontology) (pp. 50–51), the first and third paragraphs have been revised as follows:

Additional research included the NCIC records search and a review of the SLF by the NAHC, revealed that a previously recorded archaeological site (CA-SAC- 000201) was found within the Arcade Creek area and that significant tribal resources are located within the vicinity of the project site. Collectively, this suggests that the project site and its vicinity have a “high sensitivity” for archaeological resources as defined under CEQA.

First, all contractor staff shall be trained with regards to general identification of cultural resources, which will include specific information related to the sensitivities of the project area and the potential CA-SAC-000201 site, in addition to sensitivity related to tribal resources, and all relevant inadvertent discovery protocols.

Under Mitigation Measure CUL-1 (p. 52), the text has been revised as follows:
…The program shall include relevant information regarding sensitive tribal and cultural resources, including appropriate details of CA-SAC-000201, in addition to applicable regulations, protocols for avoidance, and consequences of violating state laws and regulations.

Under Mitigation Measure CUL-2 (p. 52), the text has been revised as follows:
…These areas of sensitivity are identified site wide as areas where the depth of excavation exceeds 3 feet, as well as any ground-disturbing activities exceeding 6 inches in areas located north of the current Renfree Field outfield, located towards Arcade Creek. Specific to the potential presence of cultural materials associated with site CA-SAC-000201, which was previously documented in the project vicinity at a depth of 9 feet below the surface, hand augering by the archaeological and/or Native American monitor shall occur at the finalized locations where disturbance shall exceed 8 feet below grade, which will

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correspond with potential light and fence post footings, prior to construction to identify any potential cultural materials. In the event that cultural materials are identified during monitoring, the qualified monitor and construction crew shall adhere to all relevant unanticipated discovery protocols.

Under Mitigation Measure CUL-3 (p.52–53), the text has been revised as follows:
…Construction monitoring shall continue throughout the duration of all ground- disturbing activities. In the event that cultural materials are uncovered and data recovery efforts are completed, the City, in consultation with Native American tribal representatives, may consider the development of appropriate interpretive materials to include at the project site.

TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Similar to the Cultural Resources section of the Public Review Draft IS/MND, the only comments pertaining to the Tribal Cultural Resources section were provided in the Tim Vendlinski letter, comments 9A and 9B. Select clarifications and edits were made throughout the Tribal Cultural Resources section to address the concerns outlined in these comments.

In the second paragraph on page 92, the following revision was made:

As outlined above under the Cultural Resources section, qualified SWCA archaeologists conducted a records search to confirm previously recorded sites of archaeological nature within the project area. While no previous sites within the project area were identified, previously recorded archaeological sites, specifically CA-SAC-000201, were noted within a 0.25-mile radius, particularly along the Arcade Creek watershed…
Under Mitigation Measure TCR-2 (p. 95), the first paragraph was revised to state the following:
…Generally, monitoring would be required where the depth of disturbance exceeds three feet below grade; however, activities within the northern boundary beyond the current Renfree Field outfield that exceed a depth of disturbance of 6 inches below grade would also trigger tribal monitoring. At the finalized select locations where excavation depths exceed 8 feet for light and fence post footings, hand augering prior to construction should be completed by the qualified archaeologist and in close consultation with the Native American monitor to identify any cultural or tribal cultural materials at these particularly sensitive depths.

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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (L19-3000-02) I
n January 1989, Assembly Bill (AB) 3180 went into effect requiring the City of Sacramento (City) to monitor all mitigation measures applicable to this project and included in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. For this project, mitigation reporting will be performed by the City in accordance with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program developed by the City to implement AB 3180.

This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is being prepared for the City of Sacramento Community Development Department, Environmental Planning Services, 300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95811, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, California Public Resources Code 21081.

Project Name and File Number: Harry Renfree Field Renovations Project at Del Paso Regional Park Project (L19-3000-02)
Project Location: 3615 Auburn Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95821
Project Description: The proposed project includes the replacement of the current Renfree Field baseball facilities with two side-by-side baseball fields (Field 1 and Practice Field 2) with overlapping outfield areas and a new soccer field. Baseball Field 1 would be located on roughly the same footprint as the existing Renfree Field, would be oriented similarly, and would have 30-foot-tall backstop fencing. Practice Field 2 and its 30-foot-tall backstop fencing would be located on the southeast portion of the site, north of the play structure and eastern parking lot and adjacent to the existing walking paths/equestrian trails. A 210-foot by 330-foot soccer field would be striped in the outfield area(s) of the proposed new ballfields. New bleachers, bullpens, and shaded dugouts would be developed for Practice Field 2.

The northern portion of the western parking lot would be redesigned to include a full-sized asphalt basketball court and four pickleball courts with benches and fencing. The southern portion of the western parking lot would be redesigned to accommodate an approximately 77-space vehicle parking lot with two-way access via Bridge Road.

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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR
Harry Renfree Field Renovations Project At Del Paso Regional Park Project Public Review Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 3615 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, California
(Includes Text for Adopted Mitigation Measures)

MITIGATION MEASURES

ADOPTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Implementation
Timing
Responsibility
for
Implementation
Monitoring/
Reporting
Responsibility
Verification
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Compliance
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Completed)
Air Quality Mitigation Measures
AIR-1 SMAQMD Basic and Enhanced Construction Emission
Control Practices
Implement SMAQMD Basic and Enhanced Construction Emission Control Practices to Reduce Fugitive Dust. The implementing agency shall require, as a standard or specification of their contract, the construction contractor(s) to implement basic and enhanced control measures to reduce construction-related fugitive dust. Although the following measures are outlined in the SMAQMD CEQA guidelines, they are required for the entirety of the construction area. The implementing agency shall ensure through contract provisions and specifications that the contractor adheres to the mitigation measures before and during construction and documents compliance with the adopted mitigation measures. • Water all exposed surfaces two times daily. Expos
ed
s
urfaces include, but are not limited to, soil piles, graded ar
eas, unpaved parking areas, staging areas, and access
roads.
• Cover or maintain at least 2 feet of freeboard space on haul
trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material on the site. Any haul trucks that would be traveling along f
reeways or major roadways should be covered.

During project
construction
Project Applicant,
and their
contractor
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department

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MITIGATION MEASURES

ADOPTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Implementation
Timing
Responsibility
for
Implementation
Monitoring/
Reporting
Responsibility
Verification
of
Compliance
(Initials/Date
Completed)
• Use wet power vacuum street sweepers to remove any
visible trackout mud or dirt onto adjacent public roads at least once a day. Use of dry power sweeping is prohibited. • Limit vehicle speeds on unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour.
• All roadway, driveway, sidewalk, and parking lot pavi ng
s
hould be completed as soon as possible. In addition,
building pads should be laid as soon as possible after
grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.

AIR-2 SMAQMD Tier 1 Best Management Practices
In accordance with SMAQMD CEQA guidance, all projects
undergoing environmental review should implement the Tier 1 BMPs, even if they do not exceed the operational screening table in Chapter 4 of the Guide to Air Quality Assessment in Sacramento County.
• BMP 1: Projects shall be designed and constructed without natural gas infrastructure.

If project GHG emissions are over the 1,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year (CO2e/year) after the project applied Tier 1 BMPs, Tier 2 BMPs should be implemented.

Prior to issuance
of a grading
permit and
initiation of
ground disturbing
activities
Project Applicant
and contractor
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department

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MITIGATION MEASURES

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Implementation
Timing
Responsibility
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Completed)
• BMP 2: Projects shall meet the current California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Tier 2 standards,
except all electric vehicle (EV)-capable spaces shall
instead be EV nearby.

Biological Resources Mitigation Measures
BIO-1 Birds Protected by the MBTA or the California Fish and Game Code
If construction is to begin during the nesting season (February 1– August 31), then a preconstruction survey for protecting nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified biologist. If a 15-day lapse in construction work occurs during the nesting season, then another preconstruction survey shall be conducted prior to the continuation of work. Results of the preconstruction surveys shall then be submitted to the City Planning Division for review.

If construction is
to begin from
February 1
through
August 31,
implementation of
measure would
be within 15 days
prior to the start
of construction
Project Applicant,
construction
contractor, and
qualified biologist
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department

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MITIGATION MEASURES

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Implementation
Timing
Responsibility
for
Implementation
Monitoring/
Reporting
Responsibility
Verification
of
Compliance
(Initials/Date
Completed)
• If a bird of prey nest is found, a 250-foot-radius
Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) shall be established ar
ound the nest.
• If an active nest of another (non-bird of prey) bird is found, a 50-foot-radius ESA shall be established around the nest. • Li ght pole removal shall occur during the non- breeding season of the yellow-billed magpie (July 1–January 1).

Construction activity shall not be allowed in an ESA until the biologist determines that either: 1) the nest is no longer active; 2) monitoring determines a small ESA buffer shall protect the active nest; or 3) monitoring determines that no disturbance to the nest is occurring. Construction buffers may be reduced in size or removed entirely if the qualified biologist determines that construction ac
tivities shall not disturb nesting activities or contribute to nest abandonment.

BIO-2 Tree Removal and Replacement Requirements
Prior to the removal of, or the commencement of construction activities within the TPZ of any City Tree, the City shall obtain a Tree Permit and submit public notice. The City shall provide justification for the removal of trees that measure 4 inches in diameter or greater at DSH.

The project applicant shall plant the required number of replacement trees as determined by the Director of the City Department of Parks and Recreation.

Prior to tree
removal permit
Project Applicant City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department

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BIO-3 Tree Protection Measures
In order to minimize and avoid damage to the trees identified for preservation, the City shall install/implement protective measures as described in Section 7.3 of the Arborist Report prepared for the project:
• Protective Fencing: Tree protection fencing shall be
composed of 6-foot-tall chain-link fencing. The fenci
ng
s
hould be supported by steel posts either driven into the gr
ound or supported on weighted steel feet.
• Signage: Signs shall be installed along the outer
circumference of the TPZ or along the boundary of
approved construction that identify that the nearby tree(s) are identified as trees that shall be preserved and are pr
otected by City Code Section 12.56. Signs shall clearly state the following information:
o The nearby tree(s) is protected.
o Only approved construction activities are allowed
near
the tree.
o Parking vehicles, storing construction materials,
and dumping waste is prohibited near the tree(s)
o Signs can be posted on protective fencing or small
posts installed into the ground.

Prior to tree
removal permit
Project Applicant City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department

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• Irrigation: Trees identified for preservation shall be watered during construction if it has been more than
30 days since the last measurable precipitation. A 6-inch- tall berm may be constructed around the preserved trees or clusters of preserved trees to serve as a basin to retain s
upplemental water. This berm may be constructed out of
earth or the mulch. The berm shall be constructed at
approximately 10 feet from the trunk of the tree.

Supplemental water shall be applied every 2 weeks and i n
s
ufficient quantity to fill water up to the top of the berm.

Irrigation water may be applied by whatever means are
m
ost practical including hand watering or using water
tanker trucks already on site to control dust.
• Tree Trimming: Trees along the baseball field may require t
rimming to create adequate space for the installation of the bac
kstop and fence along the south side of the field.

All tree pruning shall be performed by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)-certified arborist according to t
ree trimming guidelines published by the ISA and following A
merican National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300
s
tandards.

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• Root Pruning: The grading of the undeveloped field west of Bridge Road has the highest potential for encountering t
ree roots 2 inches in diameter or greater. For all tree roots encountered during project construction activities, roots shall be cut with a sharp instrument such as hand pruners or a Sawzall and cut cleanly at the edge of the approved c
onstruction. Tree roots shall not be twisted, ripped, or broken off by construction equipment. Roots greater than t
wo inches in diameter shall be evaluated by the ISA-
certified arborist prior to pruning.
• Monitoring: An ISA-certified arborist shall visit the project site periodically during construction to assess the status of the preserved trees and check on the tree protection
m
easures that were implemented. If feasible, an arborist shall be present after the following construction-related ev
ents: installation of tree fencing, during excavation
ac
tivities, grading activities, and during the installation of parking lots and driveways near project trees.

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Cultural Resources Mitigation Measures
CUL-1 Follow Protocol for the Preconstruction Cultural
Resource Sensitivity Training
Prior to the start of any subsurface excavations that would extend bey
ond previously disturbed soils, the City shall require the contractor to provide a cultural and tribal cultural resources sensitivity and awareness training program (Worker Environmental Awareness Program [WEAP]) for all personnel involved in project construction, including field consultants and construction workers.

The training shall be developed in coordination with qualified cultural resources specialists. The City may invite Native American tribal representatives from interested culturally affiliated Native American tribes to participate. The training shall be conducted before any construction activities begin on the project site.

The program shall include relevant information regarding sensitive tribal cultural resources and archaeological resources, including appropriate details of CA-SAC-000201, in addition to applicable regulations, protocols for avoidance, and consequences of violating state laws and regulations.

The WEAP training
shall also describe appropriate avoidance and
minimization measures for resources that have the potential to be located on the project site and shall outline what to do and who to contact if any potential tribal cultural resources or archaeological resources or artifacts are encountered.

Prior to ground-
disturbing
activities and
ongoing during
construction
Project Applicant,
construction
contractor,
qualified
archaeologist,
and Native
American
Representatives
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department

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The program shall emphasize the requirement for confidentiality and culturally appropriate treatment of any discovery of significance to Native Americans and shall discuss appropriate behaviors and responsive actions, consistent with Native American tribal values.

CUL-2 Archaeological Construction Monitoring
A qualified archaeologist that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s P
rofessional Qualification Standards for archaeology and an approved Native American monitor shall be on-site to monitor for potential unknown archaeological resources in areas of heightened archaeological sensitivity during ground-disturbing construction activities. These areas of sensitivity are identified site wide as areas where the depth of excavation exceeds 3 feet, as well as any ground-disturbing activities exceeding 6 inches in areas located north of the current Renfree Field outfield, towards Arcade Creek.

Specific to the potential presence of cultural materials associated with site CA-SAC-000201, which was previously documented in the project vicinity at a depth of 9 feet below the surface, hand augering by the archaeological and/or Native American monitor shall occur at the finalized locations where disturbance shall exceed 8 feet below grade, which will correspond with potential light and fence post footings, prior to construction to identify any potential cultural materials. In the event that cultural materials are identified during monitoring, the qualified monitor and construction crew shall adhere to all relevant unanticipated discovery protocols.

In the event that cultural materials are identified during monitoring, Prior to ground-
disturbing
activities and
ongoing during
construction
Project Applicant,
construction
contractor, and
qualified
paleontologist
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department

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CUL-3 Unanticipated Discovery Protocols
If buried cultural materials are encountered during construction, work shall be stopped immediately in that area until the archaeologist and Native American monitor can evaluate the nature and significance of the find. The City and identified Native American tribal representatives shall be notified immediately and appropriate next steps shall be enacted. Avoidance is the preferred treatment wherever feasible, although other treatments, including additional testing, excavation, data recovery, and reburial, may be explored in close consultation with qualified City staff, consulting archaeologists, and representatives of Native American tribes.

Where further study, survey, and testing methods are required, a T
esting and Data Recovery Plan shall be prepared by a qualified archaeologist and provided to the City and Native American tribal representatives for review and approval. All testing and data recovery efforts shall be documented in an Archaeological Resources Testing Report, which shall be submitted to the City.

Only following the execution of the testing program, or through the approval by the City and Native American tribal representatives, shall construction resume. Construction monitoring shall continue throughout the duration of all ground-disturbing activities. In the event that cultural materials are uncovered and data recovery efforts are completed, the City, in consultation with Native Ongoing during
construction
Project Applicant,
construction
contractor, and
qualified
archaeologist
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department
Sacramento
County Coroner
Native American
Heritage
Commission
Qualified
Archaeologist

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American tribal representatives, may consider the development of appropriate interpretive materials to include at the project site.

CUL-4 Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains
In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and PRC Section 5097.98, if human remains are
encountered during construction, all work shall be halted in the immediate vicinity (within 50 feet) of the find. If the on-site archaeological monitor, Native American monitor, and principal investigator suspect that a discovery includes human remains, the City and the Sacramento County Coroner shall be contacted immediately.

The Coroner would have 2 working days to examine the remains after being notified in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. If the Coroner determines that the remains are Native American and are not subject to the Coroner’s authority, the Coroner has 24 hours to notify the NAHC of the discovery.

The NAHC would immediately designate and notify the Native American MLD, who shall have 48 hours after being granted access to the location of the remains to inspect them and make recommendations for their treatment and disposition. Work shall be suspended in the area of the find until the landowner, in consultation with the Native American MLD, approves the proposed treatment of the human remains and any associated funerary objects. In addition, the City shall ensure that the remains are Ongoing during
construction
Project Applicant,
construction
contractor, and
qualified
archaeologist
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department
Sacramento
County Coroner
Native American
Heritage
Commission
Qualified
Archaeologist

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Tribal Cultural Resources Mitigation Measures
TCR-1 Tribal Cultural Resources Sensitivity Awareness
Training
The WEAP training outlined under Mitigation Measure CUL-1 shall be developed in coordination with the consulting and/or culturally affiliated Native American tribes to ensure appropriate information is presented to contractor and field staff related to tribal cultural resources. The WEAP training shall also describe appropriate avoidance and impact minimization measures for tribal cultural resources that could be located at the project site and shall outline what to do and who to contact if any potential tribal cultural resources are encountered. The WEAP shall emphasize the requirement for confidentiality and culturally appropriate treatment of any discovery of significance to Native Americans and shall discuss appropriate behaviors and responsive actions, consistent with Native American tribal values.

Prior to
construction
activities and
ongoing during
construction
Project Applicant,
construction
contractor, and
Native American
Representatives
would prepare
Worker
Environmental
Awareness
Program
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department

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TCR-2 Native American Tribal Monitoring
A Native American Tribal Monitor (Tribal Monitor) shall be contracted to perform construction monitoring duties as representatives of associated tribal governments, specifically the UAIC. The use of the Tribal Monitor shall only occur in areas where ground-disturbing activities are occurring at locations or depths identified as having heightened significance. Generally, monitoring would be required where the depth of disturbance exceeds three feet below grade; however, activities within the northern boundary beyond the current Renfree Field outfield that exceed a depth of disturbance of 6 inches below grade would also trigger tribal monitoring.

Consulting tribes, including the UAIC, shall be notified at least 2 weeks prior to the triggering ground-disturbing activities are scheduled to occur so that a qualified Tribal Monitor may be contracted. Notification for the selected Tribal Monitor to mobilize shall be provided 48 hours prior to the ground-disturbing activity.

The Tribal Monitor shall document monitoring activities in a Tribal Monitor log, which shall be compiled and provided to the City and/or contractor as part of the administrative record. In the event that cultural materials are identified as part of the monitoring process, only the Tribal Monitor or other qualified representative of a consulting Native American tribe has the expertise to formally identify any tribal cultural resources or other objects.

Ongoing during
construction
Project Applicant,
construction
contractor, and
qualified
archaeologist
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department
Native American
Representatives

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Reporting
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of
Compliance
(Initials/Date
Completed)
TCR-3 Unanticipated Discovery Protocols
Similar to Mitigation Measure CUL-2 related to inadvertent discoveries, if tribal cultural resources (such as structural features, unusual amounts of bone or shell, artifacts, or human remains) are encountered at the project site during construction, work shall be suspended within 100 feet of the find (based on the apparent distribution of tribal cultural resources), and the construction contractor shall immediately notify the project’s City representative.

Avoidance and preservation in place are the preferred manners of mitigating impacts to tribal cultural resources. This shall be accomplished, if feasible, by several alternative means, including:
• Planning construction to avoid tribal cultural resources, archaeological sites, and/or other cultural resources;
incorporating cultural resources within parks, green-spac e
or
other open space; covering archaeological resources;
deeding a site to a permanent conservation easement; or other preservation and protection methods agreeable to
c
onsulting parties and regulatory authorities with
j
urisdiction over the activity.

Ongoing during
construction
Project Applicant,
construction
contractor, and
qualified
archaeologist
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department
Sacramento
County Coroner
Native American
Heritage
Commission
Qualified
Archaeologist

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• Recommendations for avoidance of tribal cultural
resources shall be reviewed by the City representative, interested culturally affiliated Native American tribes, and ot
her appropriate agencies, in light of factors such as
costs, logistics, feasibility, design, technology and social, cultural and environmental considerations, and the extent to which avoidance is consistent with project objectives.

Avoidance and design alternatives may inclu
de
r
ealignment within the project site to avoid tribal cultural resources, modification of the design to eliminate or reduce i
mpacts to tribal cultural resources or modification or
realignment to avoid highly significant features within a c
ultural resource or tribal cultural resource.
• Native American representatives from interested culturally affiliated Native American tribes shall be notified to review and comment on these analyses and shall have the
oppo
rtunity to meet with the City representative and its
representatives who have technical expertise to identify and recommend feasible avoidance and design
al
ternatives, so that appropriate and feasible avoidance
and
design alternatives can be identified.

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• If the discovered tribal cultural resource can be avoided, the construction contractor(s) shall install protective fencing out
side the site boundary, including a 100-foot buffer area, before construction restarts. The boundary of a tribal
cultural resource shall be determined in consultation with i
nterested culturally affiliated Native American tribes and t
ribes shall be notified to monitor the installation of fencing.

Use of temporary and permanent forms of protective
f
encing shall be determined in consultation with Native
A
merican representatives from interested culturally
affiliated Native American tribes.
• The construction contractor(s) shall maintain the protective f
encing throughout construction to avoid the site during all remaining phases of construction. The area shall be
dem
arcated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area.

If a tribal cultural resource cannot be avoided, the following performance standard shall be met prior to continuance of construction and associated activities that may result in damage to or destruction of tribal cultural resources:
• Each resource shall be evaluated for CRHR eligibility through application of established eligibility criteria (CCR Section 15064.636), in consultation with consulting Nativ e
A
merican tribes, as applicable.

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If a tribal cultural resource is determined to be eligible for listing in the CRHR, the City shall avoid damaging effects to the resource in accordance with PRC Section 21084.3, if feasible. The City shall coordinate the investigation of the find with a qualified archaeologist (meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archeology) approved by the City and with interested culturally affiliated Native American tribes that respond to the City’s notification. As part of the site investigation and resource assessment, the City and the archaeologist shall consult with interested culturally affiliated Native American tribes to assess the significance of the find, make recommendations for further evaluation and treatment as necessary and provide proper management recommendations should potential impacts to the resources be determined by the City to be significant. A written report detailing the site assessment, coordination activities, and management recommendations shall be provided to the City representative by the qualified archaeologist. These
recommendations shall be documented in the project record.

For any rec
ommendations made by interested culturally affiliated
Native American tribes that are not implemented, a justification for why the recommendation was not followed shall be provided in the project record.

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Native American representatives from interested culturally affiliated Native American tribes and the City representative shall also consult to develop measures for long-term management of any discovered tribal cultural resources. Consultation shall be limited to actions consistent with the jurisdiction of the City and taking into account ownership of the subject property. To the extent that the City has jurisdiction, routine operation and maintenance within tribal cultural resources retaining tribal cultural integrity shall be consistent with the avoidance and minimization standards identified in this mitigation measure.

If the City determines that the project may cause a significant impact to a tribal cultural resource, and measures are not otherwise identified in the consultation process, the following are examples of mitigation capable of avoiding or substantially lessening potential significant impacts to a tribal cultural resource or alternatives that would avoid significant impacts to the resource. These measures may be considered to avoid or minimize significant adverse impacts and constitute the standard by which an impact conclusion of less- than significant may be reached:
• Avoid and preserve resources in place, including, but not limited to, planning construction to avoid the resources and
pr
otect the cultural and natural context, or planning
gr
eenspace, parks, or other open space, to incorporate the r
esources with culturally appropriate protection and
m
anagement criteria.

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• Treat the resource with culturally appropriate dignity taking into account the Tribal cultural values and meaning of the r
esource, including, but not limited to, the following:
o Protect the cultural character and integrity of the
r
esource.
o Protect the traditional use of the resource.
o Protect the confidentiality of the resource.
• Establish permanent conservation easements or other
interests in real property, with culturally appropriate m
anagement criteria for the purposes of preserving or
using the resources or places.
• Protect the resource.

TCR-4 Tribal Cultural Protocols for Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains
As outlined under Mitigation Measure CUL-4, if an inadvertent discovery of human remains is made at any time during project- related construction activities or project planning, the City shall ensure that the following performance standards shall be met prior to implementing or continuing actions such as construction, which may result in damage to or destruction of human remains.

In accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, if human remains are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, the City shall immediately halt potentially damaging excavation in the area of the remains and notify the Sacramento County Coroner and Ongoing during
construction
Project Applicant,
construction
contractor, and
qualified
archaeologist
City of
Sacramento
Community
Development
Department
Sacramento
County Coroner

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a professional archaeologist to determine the nature of the remains. The Coroner is required to examine all discoveries of human remains within 48 hours of receiving notice of a discovery on private or State lands (California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5(b)).

If the human remains are of historic age and are determined to be not of Native American origin, the City shall follow the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Section 7000 (et seq.) regarding the disinterment and removal of non-Native American human remains.

If the Coroner determines that the remains are those of a Native American, he or she must contact the NAHC by phone within 24 hours of making that determination (California Health and Safety Code Section 7050(C)). After the Coroner’s findings have been made, the archaeologist and the NAHC-designated MLD, in consultation with the landowner, shall determine the ultimate treatment and disposition of the remains. The responsibilities of the City for acting upon notification of a discovery of Native American human remains are identified in PRC Section 5097.9 et seq.

Native American
Heritage
Commission
Qualified
Archaeologist

Sacramento City CouncilFebruary 13, 2024

Sacramento City Council
February 13, 2024