Sacramento City Council
February 27, 2024

Resolution 2024 -
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Resolution 2024-XXX February 27, 2024 Page 57 of 86

Sacramento 2040 General Plan and Climate Action & Adaption Plan Master EIR Mitigation Monitoring Program NOTE: The MEIR identified potentially significant effects that could occur with implementation of the 2040 General Plan and mitigation measures to address these effects. In most cases, the MEIR identified general plan provisions that would reduce the identified impacts.

The table below identifies the general plan provisions that were identified in the MEIR as reducing the respective impacts, and are, therefore, considered as being mitigation measures for CEQA purposes.

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4.1 Aesthetics
Impact 4.1-1: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could create a new source of
light or glare that is substantially greater
than typical urban sources and could
result in annoyance or hazards for visually
sensitive receptors.

Policies LUP-4.6 and LUP-8.10: Policy LUP-4.6 would
ensure that the introduction of higher-density or more
intense development is compatible with, and sensitive to, adjacent residential land uses by requiring all lighting to be shielded from view and directed downward to minimize
impacts on adjacent residential uses. Policy LUP-8.10
requires appropriate building and site design that
considers and reflects the existing character of
neighborhoods and corridors such as through the use of
compatible building materials.

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Impact 4.1-2: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could substantially interfere
with an important, existing scenic
resource or substantially degrade views of
an important, existing scenic resource.

Policies LUP-4.6, and LUP-8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.10, 8.12, 8.13 and ERC-2.3: These policies would prevent substantial
changes to existing scenic resources. Policy LUP-8.1
promotes the qualities and characteristics that make
Sacramento desirable and memorable by requiring
incorporation of these elements into architectural and
landscape design of new development permitted under the 2040 General Plan. Policy LUP-8.2 requires new
development along the Sacramento and American rivers to use the natural river environment as a key feature to guide the scale, design, and intensity of development, and to maximize visual and physical access to the rivers. Policy LUP-8.10 emphasizes the importance of local context in
the design of new developments, such as inclusion of local materials and native plant species, and consideration of cultural and historic context of the specific neighborhood or City of
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corridor. The City would also encourage new development to preserve onsite natural elements contributing to native plant and wildlife species value and aesthetic character, as stated in Policy ERC-2.3. Visual compatibility with adjoining uses would be encouraged by requiring features such as
building heights be stepped back from sensitive adjoining uses to maintain appropriate transitions in scale, as stated in Policies LUP-4.6 and LUP-8.4 to ensure public
improvements and private developments work together to
enhance the sense of entry at key gateways to the city.

Impact 4.1-2: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could substantially interfere
with an important, existing scenic
resource or substantially degrade views of
an important, existing scenic resource.

Policies LUP-4.6 and LUP-8.12: Policy LUP-4.6 would
ensure that the introduction of higher-density or more
intense development is compatible with (and sensitive to) adjacent residential land uses by requiring all lighting to be shielded from view and directed downward to minimize
impacts on adjacent residential uses. Under Policy LUP-

8.12, public spaces would need to be completely visible from at least one street frontage and if feasible, at least 50% visible from a secondary street frontage.

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4.2 Agricultural Resources
Impact 4.2-1: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could convert Important
Farmland, interfere in agricultural
operations from non-compatible land uses
or lead to premature conversion of
Williamson Act contracts.

Policies LUP-1.11 through 1.13, EJ-2.8 and EJ-2.9: These policies primarily encourage the continued productivity and preservation of existing local agricultural lands and
operations in these areas. Policy LUP-1.11 commit the City to continue to work with the County and other adjacent
jurisdictions to ensure implementation of all existing
conservation plans to preserve farmland outside the city.

Policy LUP-1.12 requires open space or other appropriate buffers between residential and agricultural uses to protect agricultural operations outside of the city while also
ensuring compatibility of uses with residents in adjacent areas. Policy LUP-1.13 requires that purchasers of homes located in the vicinity of agricultural operations are
provided notification of ongoing activities and possible adverse effects. Additionally, policies EJ-2.8 and EJ-2.9 encourages small-scale community and home gardening
efforts and urban agriculture in new developments, such as rooftop gardens.

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Impact 4.2-2: The 2040 General Plan,
combined with past, present and
reasonably foreseeable future projects
could contribute to the conversion of
Important Farmland, interfere in
agricultural operations from non-
compatible land uses or lead to premature
conversion of Williamson Act contracts.

Policies LUP-1.11 and LUP-1.12: Policies encourage
preservation of agricultural lands outside of the city by focusing development in urbanized areas within the city helping to minimize the pressure to develop in more rural areas outside of the Planning Area. There are no large- scale, active agricultural operations within the Planning Area because these activities are not economically viable or compatible with adjacent urban development. Policy
LUP-1.11 commits the City to continue to work with the
County to ensure implementation of all existing
conservation plans to preserve farmland outside the city; while Policy LUP-1.12 would require open space or other appropriate buffers between residential development
within the Planning Area and agricultural operations
outside of the city to protect those agricultural operations.

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4.3 Air Quality
Impact 4.3-1: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could conflict with or
obstruct implementation of an applicable
air quality plan.

Policies LUP-2.2, LUP-4.1 and LUP-5.3, M-1.11, M-1.12
through M-1.15, M-1.17, M-1.18, M-1.20, M-1.22, M-1.25, M-2.4 ERC-8.1: Policies that would promote alternative
transportation modes in lieu of single-occupant vehicle trips includes policies LUP-2.2 that establishes a network of interconnected activity centers, parks and
neighborhoods that promotes walking, bicycling, and mass transit; LUP-4.1 that encourages increased residential and commercial development intensity within proximity to
existing and planned light rail stations, commuter rail stations, and high-frequency bus stops; LUP-5.3 that
promotes development of mixed-use neighborhood centers
that accommodate local-serving commercial, employment,
entertainment, and cultural uses and provide housing
opportunities within walking distance of surrounding
residents and transit; M-1.11 strives to increase bicycling and walking citywide to meet equity goals and reduce
vehicle miles traveled; M-1.13 promotes walkability by
designing streets to create a safe and pleasant walking experience; M-1.20 collaborate with Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) to facilitate implementation of high- frequency transit service to provide for adequate transit City of
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vehicle speed and reliability, M-1.14 complete the network of tree-shaded sidewalks throughout the city to build new sidewalks and crossings; M-1.15 requires new residential development, and development along commercial corridors to include well-lit, tree-shaded walkways that provide direct links transit stops and stations, schools, parks, and
shopping centers; M-1.17 plan for bikeway network of
bicycling-friendly facilities that connect neighborhoods with destinations and activity centers throughout the city; M-

1.18 prioritize designs that increase visibility of bicyclists, increase bikeway widths, design safer intersection
crossings and turns, and separate bikeways from traffic; M-

1.12 foster additional walking and bicycling connections to light rail stations to enhance connectivity and access
between the station and surrounding neighborhoods and
destinations; M-1.22 increase transit ridership citywide, M-

1.25 support “first-mile, last-mile solutions” such as
multimodal transportation services, public realm
improvements, in areas around transit stations and major bus stops; and M-2.4 encourage employers to partner with SacRT to connect employment areas with multimodal
transit stations, light rail stations, and other major
destinations, and offer training and incentives for use of shuttles. Policy ERC-8.1 would reduce operational air
pollutant emissions and increase energy efficiency by
promoting the use of tree canopy, cool pavements,
landscaping, building materials, and site design techniques that provide passive cooling and reduce energy demand.

Impact 4.3-2: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase of criteria
pollutants for which the project region is
non-attainment.

Policies ERC-4.3, ERC-4.5 and ERC-8.1, LUP-2.2, LUP-4.1, LUP-5.1, LUP-5.3, EJ-1.4, ERC-8.1, M-1.13, M-1.20, M-

1.28, M-1.30, M-1.33, M-1.35, M-5.8: Policy ERC-4.3 would require the City to promote new technologies, materials, design and construction techniques in private development projects that minimize air pollution, noise, excess heat, and other forms of pollution and its impacts, particularly in communities most vulnerable to or affected
disproportionately by pollution and its impacts. Policy ERC-

4.5 requires the City ensure that construction and grading activities minimize short-term impacts to air quality by City of
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employing appropriate mitigation measures and best
practices established by SMAQMD. Policies that would help reduce air quality emissions resulting from operation of future development designed to promote infill
development, encourage mixed use, promote housing
within walking or biking distance of employment or school, and encourage downtown housing close to jobs, services, government, recreation would include policies LUP-2.2 that establishes a network of interconnected activity centers, parks and neighborhoods that promotes walking, bicycling, and mass transit; LUP-4.1 that encourages increased
residential and commercial development intensity within proximity to existing and planned light rail stations, commuter rail stations, and high-frequency bus stops; LUP-

5.1 promotes housing and employment uses at existing
regional commercial centers to enhance viability, establish pedestrian-oriented shopping districts, create more
attractive buildings and public spaces, support transit, and reduce vehicle trips; and LUP-5.3 that promotes
development of mixed-use neighborhood centers that
accommodate local-serving commercial, employment,
entertainment, and cultural uses and provide housing
opportunities within walking distance of surrounding
residents and transit. Policy EJ-1.4 requires future projects to undergo evaluation to identify project-specific impacts to air quality and provide appropriate mitigation if necessary.

In addition Policy ERC-8.1 would reduce operational air pollutant emissions and increase energy efficiency by
promoting the use of tree canopy, cool pavements,
landscaping, building materials, and site design techniques that provide passive cooling and reduce energy demand;
Policy M-1.20 requires collaboration with Sacramento
Regional Transit District (SacRT) to facilitate
implementation of high-frequency transit service to provide for adequate transit vehicle speed and reliability; Policy M-

1.28 strive to be the ZEV Capital of California and to
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to zero-emission vehicle use; Policy M-1.33 facilitate the establishment or expansion of EV car share and electric bike share programs; Policy M-1.35 maintain a ZEV First commitment and continue to use the Fleet Sustainability Policy to guide the management of the municipal vehicle fleet; Policy M-1.13 promotes walkability by designing
streets to create a safe and pleasant walking experience; and Policy M-5.8 encourage delivery services to use zero- emission travel such as electric trucks, cars, and cargo bikes.

Impact 4.3-3: Potential to result in long-
term operational emissions of ozone
precursors and particulate matter that
could contribute to a violation of air quality
standards.

Policies M-5.9, ERC-4.3, ERC-4.4, and ERC-4.7: Policy M-

5.9 requires the City design streets designated as truck routes that would support heavy vehicle use; Policy ERC-4.3 requires the City to promote implementation of new
technologies, materials, and design and construction
techniques in private development projects that minimize air pollution, noise, excess heat, and other forms of pollution and its impacts, particularly in communities most vulnerable to or affected disproportionately by pollution and its impacts, specifically those areas designated as state designated disadvantaged communities; Policy ERC-4.4 requires
coordination with SMAQMD in evaluating human exposure to TACs, particularly in disadvantaged communities, and calls for imposition of conditions, as appropriate, on projects to protect public health and safety. Policy ERC-4.7 requires development projects that exceed SMAQMD reactive organic gas (ROG) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) operational thresholds to incorporate design or operational features that reduce emissions equal to 15 percent from the level that would be produced by an unmitigated project.

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Impact 4.3-4: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could result in other
emissions (such as odors) adversely
affecting a substantial number of people
Policies EJ-1.4 and LUP-7.1: Policy EJ-1.4 requires the City to use SMAQMD modeling tools and guidance documents
to identify and mitigate air quality impacts from proposed development projects, and Policy LUP-7.1 calls for the City to focus industrial uses in the Power Inn area in the
eastern portion of the Planning Area. Industrial uses would be subject to the City’s performance standards for
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of odors or other emissions beyond the Planning Area
boundary.

Impact 4.3-5: Potential exposure of
sensitive receptors to excessive odors
Policy EJ-1.4 and ERC-4.7: Policy EJ-1.4 requires projects to use SMAQMD guidance and tools in order to assess
impacts associated with future projects, including impacts due to toxic air contaminants (TACs). This policy would ensure that exposure to TACs is taken into account in
planning for future projects and land use planning, and that precautions are taken to reduce potential health risks resulting from exposure to TACs. Policy ERC-4.7 requires development projects that exceed SMAQMD reactive
organic gas (ROG) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) operational
thresholds to incorporate design or operational features that reduce emissions equal to 15 percent from the level that would be produced by an unmitigated project.

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4.4 Biological Resources
Impact 4.4-1: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could contribute to
degradation of the environment or
reduction of habitat or population below
self-sustaining levels for special-status
plants.

Policies ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, ERC-6.3, ERC-2.9 through ERC-

2.14: Policy ERC-2.2 directs the City to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts on sensitive biological resources,
including special-status species from development
activities to the greatest extent feasible; Policy ERC-2.1 directs the City to support efforts to conserve and, where feasible, create or restore areas that provide important water quality benefits such as creeks, riparian corridors, wetlands, undeveloped open space areas, levees, and
drainage canals; and Policy ERC-6.3 directs the City to protect urban creeks and rivers. These riparian areas,
creeks and rivers support remaining habitat for special- status plant species. Policy ERC-2.9 requires the City to consider the potential impact on sensitive plants for each project requiring discretionary approval. If site conditions are such that potential habitat for sensitive plant species may be present, the City shall require habitat assessments prepared by a qualified biologist. Policies ERC-2.10 through ERC-2.14 require agency coordination, City support of
habitat conservation plans, and support for active habitat restoration and enhancement efforts.

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Impact 4.4-2: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could contribute to
degradation of the environment or
reduction of habitat or population below
self-sustaining levels for special-status
invertebrates.

Policies ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, ERC-2.7 through ERC-2.14, ERC-

6.3, and LUP-1.11: Policy ERC-2.2 directs the City to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts of development on biological resources including special-status species, sensitive
natural communities, sensitive habitat, and wetlands to the greatest extent feasible. Policy ERC-2.1 and Policy ERC-6.3 direct the City to conserve and restore riparian areas, creeks and rivers where elderberry shrubs and bumblebee habitat may be present. Policy ERC-2.7 requires the City to preserve, protect, and mitigate impacts to native
grasslands and vernal pools that provide habitat for rare and endangered species. Policy ERC-2.8 requires the City to replace damaged wildlife corridor habitat with habitat of equivalent or enhanced value to enable the continued
movement of species. Policy ERC-2.9 requires the City to consider the potential impact on wildlife species for each project requiring discretionary approval. If site conditions are such that potential habitat for sensitive wildlife species may be present, the City shall require habitat assessments prepared by a qualified biologist. Policies ERC-2.10 through ERC-2.14 require agency coordination, City support of
habitat conservation plans, and support for active habitat restoration and enhancement efforts. Policy LUP-1.11
directs the City to work with Sacramento County and other adjacent jurisdictions to implement conservation plans, preserve farmland and protect critical habitat to the benefit of special-status species, including invertebrates.

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Impact 4.4-3: Degradation of the quality of
the environment or reduction of habitat or
population below self- sustaining levels of
special- status birds, through the loss of
both nesting and foraging habitat.

Policies ERC-1.1 through ERC-1.3, ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, ERC-

2.8 through ERC-2.14, ERC-6.3, and PFS-4.2: Policies ERC-

1.1, ERC-1.2 and ERC-1.3 provide protections for special- status fish species by directing the City to preserve and enhance water quality. Policy ERC-6.3 directs the City to preserve urban creeks and rivers to maintain existing
floodplain capacity and to enhance environmental quality.

Policy PFS-4.2 directs the City to uses more surface water when it is available and more groundwater when surface
water is limited, which may result in protection to special- status fish by maintaining sufficient freshwater in river City of
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systems and maintaining natural salinity levels. Policy ERC-

2.2 directs the City to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts to biological resources to the maximum extent feasible and Policy ERC-2.1 provides protections to special-status fish species and their habitat by directing the City to conserve, create or restore areas that provide important water quality benefits such as creeks, riparian corridors, wetlands, levees, and drainage canals for the purpose of protecting water resources in the city’s watersheds, creeks, and rivers. Policy ERC-2.8 requires the City to replace damaged wildlife
corridor habitat with habitat of equivalent or enhanced value to enable the continued movement of species. Policy ERC-2.9 requires habitat assessments prepared by a
qualified biologist for projects requiring discretionary approval. Policies ERC-2.10 through ERC-2.14 require
agency coordination, City support of habitat conservation plans, and support for active habitat restoration and
enhancement efforts.

Impact 4.4-4: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could contribute to
degradation of the environment or
reduction of habitat or population below
self-sustaining levels for special-status
reptiles and amphibians.

Policies ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, ERC-2.7 through ERC-2.14:

Policy ERC-2.2 directs the City to avoid, minimize or
mitigate impacts to biological resources to the maximum extent feasible, and Policy ERC-2.1 directs the City to conserve, create or restore areas that provide important water quality benefits such as creeks, riparian corridors, wetlands, and undeveloped open space areas, which may
provide habitat for special-status amphibian and reptile species. Policy ERC-2.7 requires the City to preserve,
protect, and mitigate impacts to native grasslands and
vernal pools that provide habitat for rare and endangered species. Policy ERC-2.8 requires the City to replace
damaged wildlife corridor habitat with habitat of equivalent or enhanced value to enable the continued movement of
species. Policy ERC-2.9 requires habitat assessments
prepared by a qualified biologist for projects requiring discretionary approval. Policies ERC-2.10 through ERC-2.14 require agency coordination, City support of habitat
conservation plans, and support for active habitat
restoration and enhancement efforts.

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Impact 4.4-5: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could contribute to
degradation of the environment or
reduction of habitat or population below
self-sustaining levels for special-status
birds.

Policies ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, ERC-2.7 through ERC-2.14, ERC-

3.2, ERC-3.3, and ERC-3.6: Policies ERC-3.2, ERC-3.3, and ERC-3.6 would protect and enhance nesting habitat for
some bird species including special-status bird species through a well-maintained, resilient, healthy, expansive and equitable urban forest. Policy ERC-2.1 directs the City to conserve, create or restore areas that provide important water quality benefits such as creeks, riparian corridors, wetlands, and undeveloped open space areas, which may
provide habitat for special-status bird species. Policy ERC-

2.2 directs the City to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts to biological resources to the maximum extent feasible.

Policy ERC-2.7 requires the City to preserve, protect, and mitigate impacts to native grasslands and vernal pools that provide habitat for rare and endangered species. Policy ERC-2.8 requires the City to replace damaged wildlife
corridor habitat with habitat of equivalent or enhanced value to enable the continued movement of species. Policy ERC-2.9 requires habitat assessments prepared by a
qualified biologist for projects requiring discretionary approval. Policies ERC-2.10 through ERC-2.14 require
agency coordination, City support of habitat conservation plans, and support for active habitat restoration and
enhancement efforts.

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Impact 4.4-6: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could contribute to
degradation of the environment or
reduction of habitat or population below
self-sustaining levels for special-status
mammals.

Policies ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, ERC-2.7 through ERC-2.14, ERC-

3.2, ERC-3.3, ERC-3.6: Policies under Goal ERC-3, a well- maintained, resilient, healthy, expansive, and equitable urban forest for an environmentally sustainable future
include policies ERC-3.2, ERC-3.3, and ERC-3.6 which
would protect and enhance habitat for bat species. Policy ERC-2.1 directs the City to conserve, create or restore areas that provide important water quality benefits such as creeks, riparian corridors, wetlands, and undeveloped open space areas, which may provide habitat for bat species.

Policy ERC-2. directs the City to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts to biological resources to the maximum extent
feasible. Policy ERC-2.7 requires the City to preserve, protect, and mitigate impacts to native grasslands and
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species. Policy ERC-2.8 requires the City to replace
damaged wildlife corridor habitat with habitat of equivalent or enhanced value to enable the continued movement of
species. Policy ERC-2.9 requires habitat assessments
prepared by a qualified biologist for projects requiring discretionary approval. Policies ERC-2.10 through ERC-2.14 require agency coordination, City support of habitat
conservation plans, and support for active habitat
restoration and enhancement efforts.

Impact 4.4-7: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could result in loss or
modification of riparian habitat.

Policies ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, ERC-2.8, ERC-2.10 through ERC-

2.14, and ERC-6.3: Policy ERC-2.1 directs the City to
conserve, create or restore areas that provide important water quality benefits such as creeks, riparian corridors, wetlands, undeveloped open space areas, levees, and
drainage canals for the purpose of protecting water
resources in the city’s watersheds, creeks, and the
Sacramento and American Rivers. Policy ERC-2.2 directs
the City to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to biological resources, including riparian habitat, to the greatest extent feasible. Policy ERC-2.8 requires the City to replace
damaged wildlife corridor habitat with habitat of equivalent or enhanced value, which may include riparian habitat.

Policies ERC-2.10 through ERC-2.14 require agency
coordination, City support of habitat conservation plans, and support for active habitat restoration and
enhancement efforts. Policy ERC-6.3 directs the City to preserve urban creeks and rivers to maintain existing
floodplain capacity while enhancing environmental quality.

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Impact 4.4-8: Impacts on state or federally
protected wetlands and/or waters of the
United States through direct removal,
filling, or hydrological interruption.

Policies ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, and ERC-2.6: Policy ERC-2.1
directs the City to conserve, create or restore areas that provide important water quality benefits such as creeks, riparian corridors, wetlands, undeveloped open space
areas, levees, and drainage canals for the purpose of
protecting water resources in the city’s watersheds, creeks, and the Sacramento and American Rivers. Policy ERC-2.2
directs the City to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to biological resources, including wetlands, to the greatest extent feasible. Policy ERC-2.6 requires the City to preserve and protect wetland resources to the extent feasible and City of
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mitigation of adverse impacts in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Impact 4.4-9: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could result in loss of
sensitive natural communities.

Policies ERC-2.1 through ERC-2.3, and ERC-2.7:

Preservation of riparian open space under Policy ERC-2.1 would prevent development from occurring in most areas
where sensitive natural communities occur. For the few
development sites that host these resources, the City would ensure either on-site preservation under Policy ERC-2.3 or mitigation to the greatest extent feasible under Policy ERC-

2.2. Policy ERC-2.7 requires the City to preserve, protect, and mitigate impacts to native grasslands and vernal pools that provide habitat for rare and endangered species.

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Impact 4.4-10: The 2040 General Plan,
combined with past, present and
reasonably foreseeable future projects,
could contribute to a regional loss of
special-status plant or wildlife species or
their habitat.

Policies ERC-1.1 through ERC-1.3, ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, ERC-

2.7 through ERC-2.14, ERC-3.2, ERC-3.3, and ERC-6.3,
LUP-1.11, PFS-4.2: See above.

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Impact 4.4-11: The 2040 General Plan,
combined with past, present and
reasonably foreseeable future projects,
could contribute to a regional loss of
sensitive natural communities including
wetlands and riparian habitat.

Policies ERC-2.1, ERC-2.2, ERC-2.3, ERC-2.6 through ERC-

2.14, and ERC-6.3: See above.

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4.5 Cultural Resources
Impact 4.5-1: The 2040 General Plan
could result in a substantial change in the
significance of a historical resource as
defined in CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.5.

Policies HCR-1.3, HCR-1.6, HCR-1.10, HCR-1.17, HCR-2.1
through HCR-2.5, LUP-8.10, and LUP-8.11: General Plan
policies would protect historic resources by encouraging the preservation of historic site features and landscapes, maintenance and preservation of historic resources
(including maintenance of the city’s preservation program), identifying resources and conducting new historic resource surveys and/or preparing new context statements,
conducting early consultation when a project may have a potential impact to historic resources, enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and encouraging preservation
through technical and financial assistance, and increasing public awareness. Policy HCR-1.3 requires the city to

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continue to review new development, alterations, and
rehabilitation/remodels for compatibility with the
surrounding historic context and consistency with adopted design guidelines. Policy HCR-1.6 requires early
consultation with landowners, developers and tribal
representatives early in the development review process and Policy HCR-1.10 includes demolition of historic
resources as a last resort, to be permitted only if
rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of the resource is not feasible and demolition is necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents or the public benefits outweigh the loss of the historic resource. Policy HCR-2.1 pertains to the City’s governmental role in preservation; Policy HCR-2.2 maintains the City’s authority to designate local landmarks and historic districts and apply for
preservation grants; Policy HCR-2.3 directs the City to maintain and update the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources; Policy HCR-2.4 directs the City to consider historic resources in comprehensive planning
efforts such as through the incorporation of preservation goals and policies into Community and Specific Plans; and lastly, Policy HCR-2.5 directs Community Development Code Enforcement, Building, and Preservation Planning Division staff to work collaboratively to facilitate repair work to bring historic properties into compliance. Policy LUP-8.10 requires building and site design that respects and responds to the local context including consideration of historic context and Policy LUP-8.11 requires development standards that
ensure appropriate transitions for bordering areas to
maintain the unique qualities and character of
neighborhoods and districts.

Impact 4.5-2: The 2040 General Plan
could result in a substantial change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.5.

Policies HCR-1.1, HCR-1.6, HCR-1.14, HCR-1.15, HCR-1.17, and HCR-1.18: Policy HCR-1.1 directs the City to promote the preservation, restoration, enhancement, and
recognition of cultural resources throughout the city; Policy HCR-1.6 intends to minimize potential impacts to cultural resources during the development review process through early consultation efforts. Policy HCR-1.14 requires
continued compliance with federal and state regulations and City of
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best practices aimed at protecting and mitigating impacts to archaeological resources and the broader range of cultural resources, as well as tribal cultural resources similar to existing state regulations. Policy HCR-1.15 requires human remains to be treated with sensitivity and dignity in
coordination with the most likely descendant(s) identified by the Native American Heritage Commission. Policy HCR-1.17 ensures that the City would continue to work with interested communities and apply best practice standards to evaluate proposed development and its effects on sub-surface
historic, archaeological and tribal cultural resources. While Policy HCR-1.18 ensures continued evaluation of buildings and structures 50-years old and older for potential historic significance prior to approval of a project that may result in their demolition or substantial alteration.

Impact 4.5-3: The 2040 General Plan,
combined with past, present and
reasonably foreseeable future projects,
could directly or indirectly destroy or
remove an archeological resource.

Policies HCR-1.1, HCR-1.6, HCR-1.14, HCR-1.15, HCR-1.17, and HCR-1.18: See above.

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4.6 Energy
Impact 4.6-1: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could result in wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of
energy resources.

Policies ERC-4.3, ERC-4.5, ERC-8.1, ERC-9.3, ERC-9.4, ERC-

9.9, HCR-1.19, LUP-2.2, LUP-2.5, LUP-2.6, LUP-4.1, and
LUP-10.1, M-1.1, M-1.3, M-1.4, M-1.6, M-1.13, M-1.20, M-

1.22, M-1.23, M-1.28, M-1.30, M-1.33, M-1.35 through

1.37, M-4.7 and M-4.8: There are numerous policies that would help reduce petroleum consumption by promoting
the expansion of transit facilities, services, and transit supportive infrastructure in addition to reducing person trips from driving to alternative transportation modes and increasing the usage of alternative transportation methods including zero emitting vehicles. Some policies including M-

1.6 require the City to integrate transit into existing and proposed new development and destinations including
employment and commercial centers, public spaces and
major attractions. Policy M-1.11 is focused on increased bicycling and walking to reduce vehicle trips; and Policy City of
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ERC-8.1 includes design guidelines to promote site design techniques that provide passive cooling and reduce energy demand. Policy ERC-4.3 requires the City to promote new technologies, materials, design and construction
techniques in private development projects that minimize air pollution, noise, excess heat, and other forms of
pollution and associated impacts, particularly in
communities most vulnerable to or affected
disproportionately by pollution and its impacts. Policy LUP-

10.1 encourages the retention of existing structures and promotes their adaptive reuse and renovation with green building technologies to retain the structures’ embodied energy, increase energy efficiency, and limit the generation of waste.

Impact 4.6-3: The 2040 General Plan,
combined with past, present and
reasonably foreseeable future projects,
could result in wasteful, inefficient, or
unnecessary consumption of energy
resources.

Policies ERC-4.3, ERC-8.1, ERC-9.3, ERC-9.4, and ERC-9.9:

The General Plan includes policies that would help reduce electricity and natural gas consumption within the Planning Area which requiring projects to use green building
technologies that meet or exceed the CALGreen energy
efficiency standards, encourage alternative energy creation and on-site energy production, promote development that would be 100% electric, and transition existing buildings from fossil fuel-power to electric power. Policy ERC-4.3 promotes new technologies to minimize pollutants; Policy ERC-8.1 promotes site design techniques that provide
passive cooling and reduce energy demand; Policy ERC-9.3 requires Net-Zero Energy or net-positive design for all newly constructed City-owned buildings; Policy ERC-9.4 promotes the transition from fossil fuel-powered buildings to electric power communitywide, implementing a phased strategy
that targets new construction starting in 2023 and
progressively incorporating measures to ensure the
electric-powered retrofit of existing buildings by 2045.

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4.7 Geology, Soils, and Paleontological Resources
Impact 4.7-1: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could result in substantial
soil erosion.

Policy ERC-1.4: For projects that disturb more than one acre, construction activities would be required to prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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consistent with the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination Permit that requires erosion control best
management practices be adhered to during any soil
disturbing activities. Policy ERC-1.4 also requires that construction activities within the city implement erosion control measures.

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Impact 4.7-2: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could contribute to geologic
or seismic hazards to future development.

Policies ERC-7.1 ERC-7.2, and EJ-1.6: Policies ERC-7.1, ERC-7.2, and EJ-1.6 require that the City regulates
structures intended for human occupancy to ensure
structural stability from seismic events including
liquefaction hazards, as well as seismic stability of facilities that produce or store hazardous materials.

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Impact 4.7-5: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could directly or indirectly
destroy a unique paleontological resource
or unique geologic feature.

Policy HCR-1.1: Policy HCR-1.1 requires the City to preserve cultural resources which also includes any paleontological resources.

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4.8 Greenhouse Gases
Impact 4.8-1: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could generate GHG
emissions, either directly or indirectly, that
may have a significant impact on the
environment or could conflict with an
applicable plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of reducing the
emission of GHGs.

Policies ERC-4.3, ERC-4.5, ERC-9.12, M-1.1, M-1.2, M-

1.14, M-1.17: Policy ERC-4.3 promotes the incorporation of new technologies, materials, and design and construction techniques to minimize GHG emissions. Policy ERC-4.5
requires that construction and grading activities minimize GHG emissions by employing appropriate mitigation
measures and best practices. Policy ERC-9.12 encourages regenerative agriculture practices, including carbon-
sequestering practices. Policy M-1.1 requires the City to maintain a street classification system that reflects a Complete Streets concept and enables connected,
comfortable and convenient travel for those walking, rolling and taking transit. Policy M-1.2 requires the City to
prioritize mobility, comfort, health, safety, and convenience for those walking, followed by those bicycling and riding transit, ahead of design and operations for those driving.

Policy M-1.14 requires the City to work to complete the network of tree-shaded sidewalks throughout the city
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through development project improvements and grant
funding. Policy M-1.17 requires the City to plan and seek funding for the bikeway network.

4.9 Hazards and Public Safety
Impact 4.9-1: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could expose people to
contaminated soil during construction
activities.

Policies EJ-1.8: Policy EJ-1.8 requires that buildings and sites under consideration for new development or
redevelopment are investigated for the presence of
hazardous materials prior to development activities to
prevent potential health hazards to construction workers and the public from exposure to previously unknown
contamination.

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Impact 4.9-2: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could expose people to
hazardous building materials (e.g.,
asbestos and lead-based paint) or other
hazardous materials.

Policies EJ-1.5 through EJ-1.7, PFS-5.8, ERC-10.10, and ERC-10.11: Policy EJ-1.5 requires consistency of future development with the County’s Hazardous Waste
Management Plan, and land uses near facilities that
involve the storage or use of hazardous materials are
compatible with their operation. Policy EJ-1.6 would
continue to restrict transport of hazardous materials to designated routes. Policy EJ-1.7 would restrict transport of hazardous materials to designated routes. Policy PFS-5.8 would be effective in providing a means for residential land uses to dispose of hazardous materials and wastes in a
manner that protects public health and the environment.

Policies ERC-10.10 and ERC-10.11 would ensure
compliance with applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans and would substantially limit the potential for
exposure of people to aircraft-related hazards including excessive noise.

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Impact 4.9-3: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could expose people to
contaminated groundwater during
construction activities or dewatering
activities.

Policy EJ-1.8: Policy EJ-1.8 requires that buildings and sites under consideration for new development or
redevelopment are investigated for the presence of
hazardous materials prior to development activities to
prevent potential health hazards to construction workers and the public from exposure to previously unknown
contamination.

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Impact 4.9-4: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could expose people to
Policy PFS-2.3: The City currently requires all development projects to prepare a Traffic Management Plan for
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contaminated groundwater during
construction activities or dewatering
activities.
construction activities, as required by Sections 12.20.020 and 12.20.030 of the City Code. Evacuation routes would also be protected by Policy PFS-2.3 during emergency
situations such as flooding or wildfire.

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Impact 4.9-5: Implementation of the 2040
General Plan could expose people or
structures to loss, injury or death involving
wildland fires.

Policies PFS-2.1 and PFS-1.8: Policies PFS-2.1 and PFS-1.8 confirm the City’s continued reliance on adopted plan’s that address hazardous material spills, fires, and extreme weather, among other hazards as well as continue to
require private property owners and the City to remove
excessive/overgrown vegetation to prevent and minimize
fire risks on private and public lands.

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4.10 Hydrology, Water Quality, and Flooding
Impact 4.10-1: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could degrade water
quality or conflict with state water quality
objectives, due to sediments and other
contaminants generated by construction
and/or operational activities.

Policies ERC-1.1 through ERC-1.4 and ERC-5.2: Policies
ERC-1.1 through ERC-1.4, as well as Policy ERC-5.2 would reduce the potential for development projects to
substantially degrade water quality or violate state water quality orders. These measures require the City to promote environmental stewardship and pollution prevention
activities; continue ongoing watershed based water
protection efforts; requirement that construction
contractors comply with erosion and sediment control and stormwater discharge regulations; new development to
minimize disturbances to natural water bodies and
implement measures to comply with the City’s erosion and sediment control ordinance and stormwater management
and discharge control ordinance; and implementation of
site design drainage control features (e.g., pervious paving, LID strategies, and BMPs to reduce stormwater runoff) that minimize the potential for discharge of stormwater
pollutants.

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Impact 4.10-2: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could increase
exposure of people and/or property to the
risk of injury and damage in the event of a
100-year flood.

Policies ERC-6.1 through ERC-6.12: Policies ERC-6.1
through ERC-6.12 focus on flood protection. These policies minimize flood-related impacts to existing and new city residents, new development and essential public facilities.

Policy ERC-6.2 requires the City to work with agencies to manage, plan, and monitor flood risks and identify
strategies to minimize flooding hazards for the entire
Planning Area. New development would be regulated in
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accordance with state requirements for 200-year flood
protection and federal requirements for 100-year
protection per Policy ERC-6.6. Policy ERC-6.7 requires
development projects not be approved unless appropriate flood risk evaluations are conducted, and new
development located within a 100-year flood zone are
designed to minimize the risk of damage. Policy ERC-6.8 requires the City to also coordinate with agencies to
achieve 200-year flood protection by 2025.

4.11 Noise and Vibration
Impact 4.11-1: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan would have the
potential to result in a substantial
permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in excess of established City
standards.

Policies ERC-4.3, ERC-10.1 through ERC-10.11, LUP-1.14, LUP-8.5, and YPRO-2.3: Stationary noise sources are
addressed through project design in Policy ERC-4.3 which promotes the incorporation of new technologies, materials, and design and construction techniques in private
development projects that minimize noise; exterior noise level standards are addressed in policies ERC-10.1 and
ERC-10.2 that require noise mitigation for all development where the projected exterior noise levels exceed City
standards and require noise to be controlled at the source as opposed to at the receptor through design, building
orientation, hours of operation. Policies ERC-10.3 and ERC-

10.4 address interior noise and require noise attenuation be provided to meet the City’s interior noise standards.

Construction noise, including vibration is addressed in policies ERC-10.5 through ERC-10.7 which require effects of construction as well as other vibration sources (i.e., rail lines) be evaluated for new development and use of low- impact construction tools and equipment to minimize
construction-related vibration. Development of new noise- sensitive land uses under would comply with policies LUP-

1.14 and LUP-8.5 which require new development within
an airport-defined over-flight zone provide deed notices to future residents and property owners concerning airport over flights and noise (LUP-1.14). Policy LUP-8.5 promotes high-quality design of buildings along freeway and railway corridors that reduces noise among other things. Policy City of
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YPRO-2.3 addresses coordination with school districts in identifying new school sites.

Impact 4.11-2: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could result in a
substantial temporary increase in ambient
noise levels in excess of established City
standards.

Policy ERC-10.9: Compliance with Policy ERC-10.9 requires that potential noise impacts associated with construction activities be regulated through application of the City Code, at surrounding land uses. The City Code (Section 8.68.080) provides an exemption from the City’s noise standards for noise sources associated with general construction
activities between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM Monday
through Saturday and between 9 AM and 6 PM on Sunday,
provided that equipment is properly maintained. The
construction noise exemption hours presented in the City Code (Section 8.68.08) would help to ensure noise
generated in association with construction and
maintenance activities would only occur during the hours specified. However, construction noise, especially use of pile drivers or other noisy equipment, or where
construction activities could take place outside these time periods for portions of the project such as large
continuous concrete pours for commercial buildings,
could disturb noise sensitive uses, even on a short-term basis. Therefore, impacts from temporary or periodic
increases in the ambient noise levels and temporary or
periodic exceedances of the City’s noise level standards would occur resulting in a potentially significant impact.

MM NOI-1: Construction Noise. The following measure shall be implemented by all construction contractors to reduce the effects of noise levels generated from construction activities.
 Construction hours shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and between 9:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Construction outside of
these hours may be approved through a development
permit based on a site-specific “construction noise
mitigation plan” and a finding by the Director of
Community Development or their designee that the
construction noise mitigation plan is adequate to
prevent noise disturbance of affected residential uses.

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MM NOI-1:

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MM NOI-1:

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Because it is anticipated that certain construction
activities (such as continuous pours of concrete
foundations) may require work outside normally
permitted construction hours (e.g., overnight), the
project’s Development Permit would allow for such
construction activities, subject to conditions of
approval, including performance standards, imposed
by the City to limit noise impacts.
 Construction equipment and vehicles shall be fitted
with efficient, properly operating noise suppression
devices (e.g., mufflers, silencers, wraps) that meet or exceed manufacture specifications. Mufflers and noise
suppressors shall be properly maintained and tuned to
ensure proper fit, function and minimization of noise.
 Impact tools and equipment that is particularly loud
(e.g., concrete saws) shall have the working
area/impact area shrouded or shielded, with intake
and exhaust ports on power equipment muffled or
suppressed. The use of temporary or portable,
application specific noise shields or barriers, or
temporary construction barriers at the boundary of the
construction area may be necessary.
 Construction equipment shall not be idled for extended periods (e.g., 5 minutes or longer) of time in the
immediate vicinity of noise-sensitive receptors.
 Stationary noise-generating equipment such as air
compressors or portable power generators shall be
located as far as possible from sensitive receptors.

Temporary noise barriers shall be constructed, if
needed, to screen stationary noise-generating
equipment when located near adjoining noise-sensitive
land uses.
 For major construction projects: a designated on-site disturbance coordinator shall be designated by the
general contractor and shall post contact information
in a conspicuous location near the entrance(s) of the
construction site so it is clearly visible to passers-by and nearby receptors. The coordinator shall document
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and manage complaints resulting from the
construction noise. The disturbance coordinator shall
determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., bad
muffler, etc.) and shall require that reasonable
measures be implemented to correct the problem.

Reoccurring disturbances shall be evaluated by a
qualified acoustical consultant retained by the project applicant to ensure compliance with applicable
standards.

Impact 4.11-3: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan would not result in the
generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or noise levels.

Policy ERC-10.5 through ERC-10.7: Policy ERC-10.5
requires construction projects that are anticipated to
generate significant vibration levels to use appropriate methods (i.e., type of equipment, low-impact tools,
modifying operations, increasing setback distance,
vibration monitoring) to ensure acceptable interior vibration levels at nearby residential and commercial uses based on the current City or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) criteria. Policy ERC-10.6 requires that the potential effects of vibration be considered by the City when reviewing new residential and commercial projects near rail or light rail lines. Policy ERC-10.7 addresses the potential for vibration damage to historic buildings and architectural sites through the development of site-specific vibration management and monitoring plans, which incorporate appropriate methods to avoid or reduce the potential for vibration damage and
repair damage if it should occur.

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Impact 4.11-4: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could expose people
residing or working in the Planning Area to
excessive aircraft noise levels from a
private airstrip, public airport or public use
airport.

Policies LUP-1.14, LUP-1.15, ERC-10.10, and ERC-10.11:

Policies LUP-1.13 (Airport Land Use Compatibility), ERC-

10.10 (Airport Land Use Compatibility) and ERC-10.11
(Hazardous Noise Protection) which serve to ensure that new development near the area’s airports is compatible
with the airport operations and that no new noise-sensitive land uses are approved within the 65 dBA CNEL noise level contour of the area’s airports. 2040 General Plan Policy LUP-1.14 (Deed Notice) continues the City’s practice of requiring that all new development within an airport-
defined over-flight zone provides deed notices to future residents and property owners upon transfer of title
concerning airport over flights and noise.

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4.12 Public Services and Recreation
Impact 4.12-1: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could result in the
construction of new or expanded facilities
related to the provision of police
protection.

Policies PFS-1.1, PFS-1.9, PFS-1.10, and PFS-1.14: Policy PFS-1.9 calls for the City to locate and maintain police and fire equipment, facilities, and staffing at locations and levels that allow for effective service delivery. Policy PFS-

1.14 mandates that development of police and fire
facilities and delivery of services keep pace with
development and growth within the city. Policy PFS-1.10 seeks to co-locate police facilities with other City facilities, such as fire stations, to promote efficient use of space and provision of police protection services within dense, urban portions of the Planning Area. The City would also work collaboratively with the community and other agencies to provide effective police service, in compliance with Policy PFS-1.1.

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Impact 4.12-2: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could result in the
construction of new or expanded facilities
related to the provision of fire protection.

Policies PFS-1.9, PFS-1.10, PFS-1.12, and PFS-1.14:

Policies PFS-1.9, PFS-1.14, and PFS-1.10 would all support the development of fire facilities needed to serve the
increase in population and new development slated to
occur fire facilities and delivery of services keep pace with development and growth within the city. Policy PFS-1.12 requires the City maintain mutual aid agreements with the County and other agencies to allow for supplemental aid in the event of emergencies.

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Impact 4.12-3: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could result in the
construction of new or expanded facilities
related to the provision of schools.

Policies YPRO-2.2, YPRO-2.3: Policy YPRO-2.3 encourages the City to work with school districts to ensure that schools are provided to serve all existing and future residents and constructed in the neighborhoods that they serve, in safe locations, and connected to surrounding uses by walkways, bicycle paths, and greenways. Policy YPRO-2.2 suggests
that schools be co-located with other public facilities so that multiple services may be delivered from a single
location.

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Impact 4.12-4: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could result in the
construction of new or expanded facilities
related to the provision of libraries.

Policies YPRO-2.4 and YPRO-2.5: Policy YPRO-2.4 states
that the City shall work with the Sacramento Public Library Authority (SPLA) to ensure adequate library services and facilities are maintained for all residents, and that the City shall promote the siting of facilities in accessible locations City of
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with the greatest potential for positive neighborhood impact.

Policy YPRO-2.5 states that the City shall support the SPLA in expanding digital resources and information tools and in delivering language, literacy, and workforce skill
development programs.

Impact 4.12-5: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could cause or
accelerate a substantial physical
deterioration of existing area parks or
recreational facilities.

Policies YPRO-1.3 through YPRO-1.9: Policy YPRO-1.4
would require new residential development to dedicate
land or pay in-lieu fees for parks or recreation facilities.

New residential development would be required to ensure that adequate parkland is provided, or applicable fees paid to the City to purchase land or construct new park facilities.

Policy YPRO-1.5 states that the City shall provide incentives such as parkland dedication credit for development of
projects that provide publicly accessible parks, plazas, and other accessible active or passive elements on site which promote recreational opportunities and serve as
neighborhood gathering points. Per Policy YPRO-1.7, the expansion, planning, development, and use of joint
facilities are additional means to achieve required service levels and to offset needs of park and recreational
facilities. Policy YPRO-1.6 and Policy YPRO-1.8 represent unique ways to provide for future parkland needs, including the acquisition of surplus, vacant, or underutilized parcels for public recreational use; or exploring creative solutions such as rooftop play areas or freeway underpasses in
developed areas. Policy YPRO-1.3 also requires the City to evaluate the equitable increase of public park acreage to serve the needs of the current and future residents with high-quality facilities and the City shall continue to maintain a parkland service standard of 8.85 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, which includes neighborhood parks,
community parks, regional parks, open space, and
parkways.

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Impact 4.12-6: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could result in new
park facilities, the construction and
operation of which could cause adverse
effects on the physical environment.

Policies YPRO-1.3 through YPRO-1.9: See above.

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Impact 4.12-7: The 2040 General Plan,
combined with past, present and
reasonably foreseeable future projects,
could result in a cumulative impact
related to the provision of fire protection
services.

Policies PFS-1.9, PFS-1.10, PFS-1.12, and PFS-1.14:

Policies PFS-1.9, PFS-1.10, and PFS-1.14 would all support the development of fire facilities needed to serve the
increase in population and new development slated to
occur fire facilities and delivery of services keep pace with development and growth within the city. Policy PFS-1.12 requires the City maintain mutual aid agreements with the County and other agencies to allow for supplemental aid in the event of emergencies.

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4.13 Public Utilities
Impact 4.13-1: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could increase
demand for potable water in excess of
existing supplies.

Policies PFS-4.1 through PFS-4.8, ERC-5.1, ERC-5.3
through ERC-5.5, and ERC-5.7: Policies PFS-4.1 through
PFS-4.8 include measures to protect water rights and
entitlements (Policy PFS-4.1), encourage conjunctive use of surface and groundwater supplies (Policies PFS-4.2, PFS-

4.3 and PFS-4.4), continue preparing and implementing
urban water management plans or UWMPs (Policy PFS-

4.5), encourages increased recycled water use (Policy PFS-

4.6), as well as ensuring adequate water supply capacity prior to approving new building permits (Policy PFS-4.8).

Policies ERC-5.1 (Active Water Conservation Program),
ERC-5.3 (Water Efficiency Training), and ERC-5.4
(Municipal Energy and Water Efficiency) publicize the
availability of free or low-cost water efficiency audits, retrofit installations, rebates, and financing assistance.

Policy ERC-5.5 would potentially limit the future water demands of future development and Policy ERC-5.7
supports opportunities for onsite reuse of greywater and blackwater for certain end uses (e.g., irrigation and toilet flushing) that could reduce the demand of potable water.

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Impact 4.13-2: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could result in
inadequate capacity in the City’s water
supply facilities to meet water supply
demand, requiring the construction of new
facilities.

Policies PFS-4.8, ERC-5.1, ERC-5.3 through ERC-5.5: Policy PFS-4.8 requires projects to demonstrate adequate water supplies are available prior to obtaining a building permit.

Policies ERC-5.1, ERC-5.3, and ERC-5.4, are designed to foster water conservation including continuing active water conservation program measures and increased efficiency
in water use. Policy ERC-5.5 has the City publicizing
programs that facilitate water efficiency for businesses and City of
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residents including providing energy and water efficiency audits, retrofit installations, rebates, and financing
assistance that would potentially limit the future water demands of future development.

Impact 4.13-3: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could result in
inadequate capacity to serve the project’s
water demand in addition to existing
commitments.

Policy PFS-4.5. Policy PFS-4.5 would require the City to continue preparing and implementing UWMPs on a 5-year
basis in compliance with the Urban Water Management
Planning Act, which provides the long-term planning tools to ensure that projected growth would be met even during drought conditions.

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Impact 4.13-4: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could require the
construction of new utilities or the
expansion of existing utilities, the
construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts.

Policies PFS-3.2, PFS-3.5, PFS-3.6, PFS-3.8, PFS-3.10, PFS-

3.14, PFS-6.3, PFS-6.4, ERC-5.4, and ERC-5.6, ERC-9.4,
and M-1.27: Policy PFS-3.2 would improve sustainability, resilience and efficiency of infrastructure, Policy PFS-3.5 would help to improve water treatment capacity and
infrastructure, including the Combined Sewer System (Policy PFS-3.6), and Policy PFS-3.8 which would ensure that
capacities and functionality of existing wastewater facilities can be accommodated by future growth through capital
improvement programming. Policies ERC-5.4, ERC-5.6, ERC-

9.4 are all designed to guide the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the city and Policy M-1.27 would
promote continued implementation of these programs and
continued efforts to increase energy conservation
measures. Policy PFS-6.3 would ensure that utility
companies retrofit areas that do not have facilities and provide strategies for long-range planning of
telecommunication facilities for new development areas.

Policy PFS-6.4 encourages co-location of compatible
telecommunications facility and site on City-owned property and in the public right-of-way. Policy PFS-3.14 would
encourage service providers to underground utility lines where feasible. While Policy PFS-3.10 would foster the
expansion of infrastructure that is sized only to
accommodate projected future expansion.

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Impact 4.13-5: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could require the
construction of new solid waste facilities
or the expansion of existing facilities, the
Policies PFS-5.1 through PFS-5.9: Policies PFS-5.1 through PFS-5.9 provide long-term objectives for minimizing the city’s contribution to solid waste by providing increasing recycling efforts, composting efforts, and supporting
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construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects.
programs like the Neighborhood Clean-Up Program with the goal of minimizing solid waste volumes. Many of these
programs are already in place, and continue to promote
waste diversion, which would help reduce waste flow to the landfill.

Impact 4.13-6: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan, combined with past,
present and reasonably foreseeable
future projects, could increase demand for
potable water in excess of existing
supplies which could also result in the
determination that adequate capacity is
not available to serve the project’s
demand in addition to existing
commitments.

Policies PFS-4.1 through PFS-4.8, ERC-5.1, ERC-5.3, ERC-

5.4, and ERC-5.7: Policy PFS-4.5 would require the City to continue preparing and implementing UWMPs on a 5-year
basis in compliance with the Urban Water Management
Planning Act, which provides the long-term planning tools to ensure that projected growth associated with the 2040 General Plan would be met even during drought conditions.

Policies PFS-4.1 through PFS-4.8, include measures to
provide a reliable water supply of high-quality water, as well as ensuring adequate water supply capacity prior to
approving new building permits. Policies ERC-5.1, ERC-5.3, ERC-5.4 facilitate increased efficiency in water use. Policy ERC-5.7 supports opportunities for on-site reuse of
greywater and blackwater for certain end uses (e.g.,
irrigation and toilet flushing) that could reduce the demand of potable water.

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Impact 4.13-7: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan, combined with past,
present and reasonably foreseeable
future projects, could require the
construction of new utilities or the
expansion of existing utilities which could
cause significant environmental impacts.

Policies PFS-3.2, PFS-3.5, PFS-3.6, PFS-3.8, PFS-3.10, PFS-

3.14, PFS-6.3, PFS-6.4, ERC-5.4, and ERC-5.6, ERC-9.4, M-

1.27: See above.

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Impact 4.13-8: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan, combined with past,
present and reasonably foreseeable
future projects, could require the
construction of new solid waste facilities
or the expansion of existing facilities
which could cause significant
environmental effects.

Policies PFS-5.1 through PFS-5.9: Policies PFS-5.1 through PFS-5.9 provide long-term objectives for minimizing the city’s contribution to solid waste by providing increasing recycling efforts, composting efforts, and supporting
programs like the Neighborhood Clean-Up Program with the goal of minimizing solid waste volumes. Many of these
programs are already in place, and continue to promote
waste diversion, which would help reduce waste flow to the landfill.

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4.14 Transportation
Impact 4.14-1: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could result in less
than a 16.8% reduction of passenger
vehicle VMT per capita compared to the
Citywide baseline.

Policies M-1.11, M-1.20, M-1.22, M-2.1, M-2.2, M-2.14, M-

2.17, LUP-1.1: Policy M-1.11 strives to increase bicycling and walking citywide to meet the City’s equity, reduced vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and sustainability goals.

Policies M-1.20 and M-1.22 are aimed at collaborating with Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) to facilitate implementation of high-frequency transit service to meet City goals and to increase transit ridership Citywide.

Policies M-2.1 and M-2.2 encourage the City to promote
use of Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
strategies to reduce dependence on single-occupancy
vehicles and reduce VMT with the target that 17 percent of all trips are made by transit and active transportation modes by 2030 and 23 percent of all trips are made by
transit and active transportation modes by 2045. Policy M-

2.14 balances parking supply with objectives to reduce
VMT and fostering a high-quality life in the city. While Policy M-2.17 continues the use of a parking management
strategy that minimizes construction of new parking
facilities and promotes the use of active transportation modes. Lastly, land use Policy LUP-1.1 promotes a land- and resource-efficient development pattern to support
efficient delivery of public services and infrastructure and conserve open space, reduce VMT, and improve air quality.

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Impact 4.14-2: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could adversely affect
existing and planned public transit
facilities or services or fail to adequately
provide access to transit.

Policies M-2.1, M-2.14, M-2.17: Policy M-2.1 encourages the City to promote use of Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) strategies to reduce dependence on
single-occupancy vehicles and reduce VMT with the target that 17 percent of all trips are made by transit and active transportation modes by 2030 and 23 percent of all trips are made by transit and active transportation modes by
2045. Policy M-2.14 balances parking supply with
objectives to reduce VMT and fostering a high-quality life in the city. While Policy M-2.17 continues the use of a parking management strategy that minimizes construction of new
parking facilities and promotes the use of active
transportation modes.

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Impact 4.14-3: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could adversely affect
existing and planned bicycle and
pedestrian facilities or fail to adequately
provide access for bicycle and
pedestrians.

Policies M-1.2, M-1.11, M-1.13 through M-1.19 and M-4.9:

Policy M-1.2 prioritizes mobility, comfort, health, safety, and convenience for those walking, followed by those
bicycling and riding transit ahead of design and operations for those driving. Policy M-1.11 strives to increase bicycling and walking citywide to reduce vehicle miles traveled, and to reach the city’s sustainability goals. Policies M-1.13 through M-1.16 and M-19 focus on promoting walking,
improving walking connectivity between residential and
commercial development, removing barriers to walking to allow people of all abilities to safely walk throughout the city, and prioritize safety to encourage walking. Policies M- 17 through M-19 promote bicycle connectivity between
neighborhoods and activity centers throughout the city; and bicycle safety. Policy M-4.9 assesses opportunities to
develop and support Safe Routes to School programs.

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4.15 Tribal Cultural Resources
Impact 4.15-1: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could cause a
substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource
that is listed or eligible for listing in the
California Register of Historical Resources,
or in a local register of historical
resources.

Policies HCR-1.6, HCR-1.14, and HCR-1.17: Goals, policies, and implementation actions of the 2040 General Plan
support the preservation of cultural resources and early project consultation and require compliance with federal and state regulations, to protect resources and mitigate impacts to resources. Policy HCR-1.6 requires consultation with the tribes early in the development review process and Policy HCR-1.14 requires compliance with federal and state regulations including those that would protect and
potentially mitigate impacts to tribal cultural resources (TCRs). Policy HCR-1.17 requires the City to work with the Native American tribes during the AB 52 process and in the event TCRs are discovered during development which
could include on-site monitoring or site-specific
investigations. Implementing Action HCR-A.8 entails
standard measures for the protection of TCRs that may be encountered during construction, including cessation of work in the vicinity of a discovery, notification of the City’s Preservation Director (or designee), and coordination to determine the appropriate response.

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Impact 4.15-2: Implementation of the
2040 General Plan could cause a
substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource,
that is determined to be significant per
Public Resources Code Section 5024.1(c).

Policies HCR-1.6, HCR-1.14, and HCR-1.17: See above. City of Sacramento,
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Impact 4.15-3: The 2040 General Plan,
combined with past, present, and
reasonably foreseeable future projects,
could contribute to a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal
cultural resource within the northern
Sacramento Valley region.

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