Agenda Packet — Salinas City Council, October 24, 2023 (part 9 of 28)

April 8, 2022
Shin Tu
Precision Civil Engineering
Via Email to: [email protected]
Re: Native American Consultation, Pursuant to Senate Bill 18 (SB18), Government Codes §65352.3 and §65352.4, as well as Assembly Bill 52 (AB52), Public Resources Codes §21080.1, §21080.3.1 and §21080.3.2, Sears at Northridge Mall Rezone Project, Monterey County Dear Shin Tu:

Attached is a consultation list of tribes with traditional lands or cultural places located within the boundaries of the above referenced counties or projects.

Government Codes §65352.3 and §65352.4 require local governments to consult with California Native American tribes identified by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for the purpose of avoiding, protecting, and/or mitigating impacts to cultural places when creating or amending General Plans, Specific Plans and Community Plans.

Public Resources Codes §21080.3.1 and §21080.3.2 requires public agencies to consult with California Native American tribes identified by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for the purpose of avoiding, protecting, and/or mitigating impacts to tribal cultural resources as defined, for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) projects.

The law does not preclude local governments and agencies from initiating consultation with the tribes that are culturally and traditionally affiliated within your jurisdiction. The NAHC believes that this is the best practice to ensure that tribes are consulted commensurate with the intent of the law.

Best practice for the AB52 process and in accordance with Public Resources Code §21080.3.1(d), is to do the following:

Within 14 days of determining that an application for a project is complete or a decision by a public agency to undertake a project, the lead agency shall provide formal notification to the designated contact of, or a tribal representative of, traditionally and culturally affiliated California Native American tribes that have requested notice, which shall be accomplished by means of at least one written notification that includes a brief description of the proposed project and its location, the lead agency contact information, and a notification that the California Native American tribe has 30 days to request consultation pursuant to this section.

The NAHC also recommends, but does not require that lead agencies include in their notification letters, information regarding any cultural resources assessment that has been completed on the area of potential affect (APE), such as:

CHAIRPERSON
Laura Miranda
Luiseño

VICE CHAIRPERSON
Reginald Pagaling
Chumash

PARLIAMENTARIAN
Russell Attebery
Karuk

SECRETARY
Sara Dutschke
Miwok

COMMISSIONER
William Mungary
Paiute/White Mountain
Apache

COMMISSIONER
Isaac Bojorquez
Ohlone-Costanoan

COMMISSIONER
Buffy McQuillen
Yokayo Pomo, Yuki,
Nomlaki

COMMISSIONER
Wayne Nelson
Luiseño

COMMISSIONER
Stanley Rodriguez
Kumeyaay

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Raymond C.

Hitchcock
Miwok/Nisenan

NAHC HEADQUARTERS
1550 Harbor Boulevard
Suite 100
West Sacramento,
California 95691
(916) 373-3710
[email protected]
NAHC.ca.gov

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1. The results of any record search that may have been conducted at an Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS), including, but not limited to:
• A listing of any and all known cultural resources have already been recorded on or adjacent to the APE, such as known archaeological sites;
• Copies of any and all cultural resource records and study reports that may have been provided by the Information Center as part of the records search response; • Whether the records search indicates a low, moderate or high probability that unrecorded cultural resources are located in the APE; and
• If a survey is recommended by the Information Center to determine whether previously unrecorded cultural resources are present.

2. The results of any archaeological inventory survey that was conducted, including:
• Any report that may contain site forms, site significance, and suggested mitigation measures.

All information regarding site locations, Native American human remains, and associated funerary objects should be in a separate confidential addendum, and not be made available for public disclosure in accordance with Government Code Section 6254.10.

3. The result of the Sacred Lands File (SFL) check conducted through the Native American Heritage Commission was positive. Please contact the tribes on the attached list for more information.

4. Any ethnographic studies conducted for any area including all or part of the potential APE; and

5. Any geotechnical reports regarding all or part of the potential APE.

Lead agencies should be aware that records maintained by the NAHC and CHRIS is not exhaustive, and a negative response to these searches does not preclude the existence of a tribal cultural resource. A tribe may be the only source of information regarding the existence of a tribal cultural resource.

This information will aid tribes in determining whether to request formal consultation. In the event, that they do, having the information beforehand well help to facilitate the consultation process.

If you receive notification of change of addresses and phone numbers from tribes, please notify the NAHC. With your assistance we can assure that our consultation list remains current.

If you have any questions, please contact me at my email address:

[email protected].

Sincerely, t
Cody Campagne
Cultural Resources Analyst
Attachment
CITY OF SALINAS – General Plan Amendment & Rezone: Sears (Northridge Mall) | 163

7.5 Appendix E: Noise Assessment
Prepared by WJV Acoustics, Inc., on February 25, 2023.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE ASSESSMENT
MIXED‐USE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT & REZONE PROJECT
SALINAS, CALIFORNIA
WJVA Project No. 22-64
PREPARED FOR
PRECISION ENGINEERING
1234 O Street
Fresno, California 93721
PREPARED BY
WJV ACOUSTICS, INC.

VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
113 N. Church Street, Suite 203 ∙ Visalia, CA 93291∙ (559) 627-4923

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INTRODUCTION
The Mixed‐Use General Plan Amendment and Rezone Project (“Project”) pertains to five (5) separate sites within the City of Salinas, Monterey County, California and proposes to change the designated land use and zoning of the sites from their current base designations and districts to “Mixed Use” and MX – Mixed Use, respectively. This acoustical analysis analyzes the potential impacts that could result from the proposed designated land uses and zoning changes for the sites and provides the results of an ambient noise survey in the project areas.

The proposed designated land use and zoning changes pertain to five individual sites. In most cases each site is comprised of multiple parcels. Figure 1 through Figure 5 provide graphics of the five project site areas. A brief description of each of the five sites are provided below:
 Alisal Marketplace: The proposed project is generally located adjacent to East Alisal Street, between Front Street and Griffin Street. The Project site consists of 18 parcels that total approximately 12.1 acres. The project site is currently zoned CR (Commercial Retail) and IGC (Industrial General Commercial).
 Edge of Downtown: The proposed project is generally located north and south to John Street between Front Street and Abbott Street. The Project site consists of eight (8) parcels that total approximately 3.7 acres. The project site is currently zoned CR (Commercial Retail).
 Foods Co Shopping Center: The proposed project is generally located south of East Alisal Street between South Sanborn Road and John Street. The Project site consists of eight (8) parcels that total approximately 13.5 acres. The project site is currently zoned CR (Commercial Retail).
 Laurel West Shopping Center: The proposed project is generally located east of North David Road between West Laurel Drive/Calle Del Adobe and Larkin Street at 1040 North Davis Road, Salinas, CA 93907. The Project site consists of six (6) parcels that total approximately 16.2 acres. The project site is currently zoned CR (Commercial Retail).  Sears/Northridge Mall: The proposed project is generally located on the northwest corner of North Main Street and Madrid Street at 1700 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906 (“Large Shopping Centers/Sears. The Project site consists of one (1) parcel that totals approximately 10.2 acres. The project site is currently zoned CR (Commercial Retail).

This environmental noise assessment has been prepared to determine if significant noise impacts will be produced by the project and to describe mitigation measures for noise if significant impacts are determined. The environmental noise assessment, prepared by WJV Acoustics, Inc. (WJVA), is based upon the project information (including project traffic volumes) provided by Precision Engineering, Inc. Revisions to the project traffic information or other project‐related information available to WJVA at the time the analysis was prepared may require a reevaluation of the findings and/or recommendations of the report.
22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 3 Specifically, this environmental noise assessment addresses the potential changes in traffic noise exposure to existing sensitive receptor locations, that would likely occur as a result of the proposed project. The analysis also discusses noise sources and noise levels typical of single‐ and multi‐family residential and mixed‐use residential developments as well as a discussion of potential noise impacts to proposed residential land uses within the mixed‐use zoning areas.

Appendix A provides definitions of the acoustical terminology used in this report. Unless otherwise stated, all sound levels reported in this analysis are A‐weighted sound pressure levels in decibels (dB). A‐weighting de‐emphasizes the very low and very high frequencies of sound in a manner similar to the human ear. Most community noise standards utilize A‐weighted sound levels, as they correlate well with public reaction to noise. Appendix B provides examples of sound levels for reference.

In terms of human perception, a 5 dB increase or decrease is considered to be a noticeable change in noise levels. Additionally, a 10 dB increase or decrease is perceived by the human ear as half as loud or twice as loud. In terms of perception, generally speaking the human ear cannot perceive an increase (or decrease) in noise levels less than 3 dB. 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 4

NOISE EXPOSURE CRITERIA
The CEQA Guidelines apply the following questions for the assessment of significant noise impacts for a project:
a. Would the project result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
b. Would the project result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
City of Salinas
General Plan
The Noise Element of the City of Salinas General Plan (adopted September 2002) establishes land use compatibility criteria in terms of the Day‐Night Average Level (Ldn/DNL) for transportation noise sources. The Ldn is the time‐weighted energy average noise level for a 24‐hour day, with a 10 dB penalty added to noise levels occurring during the nighttime hours (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). The Ldn represents cumulative exposure to noise over an extended period of time and is therefore calculated based upon annual average conditions.

The General Plan Noise Element states “To ensure that noise producers do not adversely affect sensitive receptors, the City uses land use compatibility standards when planning and making development decisions. Table N‐2 summarizes the City noise standards for various types of land uses. The standards represent the maximum acceptable noise level as measured at the property boundary, which is used to determine noise impacts.” Table N‐2 of the General Plan Noise Element is presented below as Table I
Table 1
Exterior Noise Standards
Designation/District of Property
Receiving Noise
Maximum Noise Level,
Ldn or CNEL, dBA
Agricultural 70
Residential 60
Commercial 65
Industrial 70
Public and Semipublic 60
22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 5 While not explicitly stated in the General Plan, exterior noise standards are typically applied at outdoor activity areas of residential (and otherwise sensitive) land uses. Outdoor activity areas generally include backyards of single‐family residences and individual patios or decks and common outdoor activity areas of multi‐family developments. The intent of the exterior noise level requirement is to provide an acceptable noise environment for outdoor activities and recreation.

The General Plan Noise Element further states “These noise standards are the basis for development of the land use compatibility guidelines presented in Table N‐3. If the noise level of a project falls within Zone A or Zone B, the project is considered compatible with the noise environment. Zone A implies that no mitigation will be needed. Zone B implies that minor mitigation may be required to meet the City's and Title 24 noise standards. All development project proponents are required to demonstrate that the noise standards will be met prior to human occupation of a building.

If the noise level falls within Zone C, substantial mitigation is likely needed to meet City noise standards. Substantial mitigation may involve construction of noise barriers and substantial building sound insulation. Projects in Zone C can be successfully mitigated; however, project proponents with a project in Zone C must demonstrate that the noise standards can be met prior to issuance of a building permit.

If noise levels fall outside of Zones A, B and C, projects are considered clearly incompatible with the noise environment and should not be approved.” Table N‐3 of the General Plan Noise Element is presented below as Table II.
22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 6 Table II
Land Use
Residential
Transient Lodging - Motel,
Hotel
Schools, Libraries, Churches,
Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Auditoriums, Concert Hal.ls,
Am hitheaters
Sports Arena, Outdoor
S ectator S orts
Playgrounds, Parks
Golf Course, Riding Stables,
Water Recreation, Cemeteries
Office Buildings, Business
Commercial, and Professional
Industrial, Manufacturing,
Utilities, Agriculture
Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix
Community Noise Exposure
(Ldn or CNEL)
65 70
Source: Modified by CBA from 1998 State of California General Plan Guidelines. 80 -
ZONE A . Normally Acceptable: Specified land use is satisfactory, based upon the assumption that any buildings involved meet conventional Title 24 construction standards. No special noise insulation requirements. -
ZONE B • Conditionally Acceptable: New construction or development shall be undertaken only after a detailed noise analysis is made and noise reduction measures are identified and included in the project design. . -
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Zone C- Normally Unacceptable: New construction or development is discouraged. If new construction is proposed, a detailed analysis is required, noise reduction measures must be identified, and noise insulation features included in the design.

ZONE D- Clearly Unacceptable: New construction or development clearly should not be undertaken. 85 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 7 The City of Salinas General Plan also provides an interior noise standard of 45 dB CNEL/Ldn. The interior standard is to ensure interior noise levels attributable to exterior sources not exceed 45 dB CNEL (or Ldn) within residential land uses. This is consistent with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations for residential construction and consistent with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The intent of the interior noise level guideline is to provide an acceptable noise environment for indoor communication and sleep.

Additionally, Section 1207.4 of the California Building Code states “Interior noise levels attributable to exterior sources should not exceed 45 dB in any inhabitable room. The noise metric shall be the day‐night average sound level (Ldn) or the community noise equivalent level (CNEL), consistent with the noise level of the local general plan.” The section of the California Building Code applies to Hotels and Motels.
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EXISTING AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS
WJVA conducted measurements of existing ambient noise levels in the project vicinity on February 1 and February 2, 2023. Long‐term (24‐hour) ambient noise level measurements were conducted at ten (10) locations (sites LT‐1 through LT‐10). Two (2) ambient noise measurement sites were located in each of the five (5) overall project areas.

The intent of the ambient noise survey was to document existing noise levels in the overall project area. A general description of each of the ten ambient noise measurement sites is provided below. The locations of the ten ambient noise survey locations are provided as Figure 6 through Figure 10.

Alisal Marketplace
 LT‐1: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐1 was located near the intersection of JD Alvarado Circle and Alisal Street. LT‐1 was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic along both roadways as well as noise associated with nearby commercial/industrial activities (car wash, automotive repair shops) and occasional aircraft overflights.  LT‐2: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐2 was located on Griffin Street, between Alisal Street and Rianda Street. LT‐2 was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic along local roadways as well U.S. Route 101 (US 101). Site LT‐2 was also exposed to noise associated with nearby commercial/retail activities and occasional aircraft overflights.

Edge of Downtown
 LT‐3: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐3 was located along Summer Street, between Front Street and Abbot Street. LT‐3 was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic along nearby roadways as well as noise associated with nearby commercial/industrial activities (lumber yard) and occasional aircraft overflights and railroad operations on the Union Pacific line.
 LT‐4: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐4 was located on Front Street, between John Street and Winham Street. LT‐4 was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic along local roadways, noise associated with nearby commercial and retail land uses along John Street as well as occasional aircraft overflights.

Foods Co Shopping Center
 LT‐5: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐5 was located along McGowan Drive, east of Sanborn Road. LT‐5 was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic along nearby roadways as well as noise associated with nearby commercial/retail activities and occasional aircraft overflights.
 LT‐6: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐6 was located along Alisal Street, east of Sanborn Road. LT‐6 was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic along local roadways, noise associated with nearby commercial/retail land uses as well and occasional aircraft overflights.
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 LT‐7: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐7 was located along Davis, south of Laurel Drive. LT‐7 was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic along Davis Road as well as noise associated with nearby commercial/retail activities and occasional aircraft overflights.
 LT‐8: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐8 was located within the northeast portion of the project site, in an existing retail center parking lot, south of Laurel Road and west of US 101. LT‐8 was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic along Laurel Road and US 101, noise associated with nearby commercial/retail land uses as well and occasional aircraft overflights.

Sears/Northridge Mall Shopping Center
 LT‐9: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐9 was located northwest of the intersection of Main Street and Madrid Street, and was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic along both roadways, as well occasional aircraft overflights.  LT‐10: Ambient noise measurement site LT‐10 was located along the access road located along the western portion of the project site. LT‐10 was exposed to noise associated with vehicle traffic accessing the roadway as well as noise associated with nearby residential land uses (landscaping activities, barking dogs, voices, etc.) as well as occasional aircraft overflights.

Ambient noise levels were measured for a period of 24 continuous hours at each ambient noise measurement location. Noise monitoring equipment consisted of Larson‐Davis Laboratories Model LDL‐820 sound level analyzers equipped with B&K Type 4176 1/2” microphones. The equipment complies with the specifications of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Type I (Precision) sound level meters. The meters were calibrated with a B&K Type 4230 acoustic calibrator to ensure the accuracy of the measurements.  Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐1 ranged from a low of 55.4 dB between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. to a high of 68.7 dB between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐1 ranged from 72.1 to 86.2 dB. Residual noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

50.0 to 61.1 dB. The L90 is a statistical descriptor that defines the noise level exceeded 90% of the time during each hour of the sample period. The L90 is generally considered to represent the residual (or background) noise level in the absence of identifiable single noise events from traffic, aircraft and other local noise sources. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐1 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 69.1 dB. Figure 11 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐1 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph.
 Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐2 ranged from a low of 60.0 dB between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. to a high of 68.3 dB between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐2 ranged from 69.4 to 83.1 dB. Residual 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 10 noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

56.8 to 63.7 dB. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐2 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 70.9 dB. Figure 12 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐2 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph.  Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐3 ranged from a low of 50.3 dB between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to a high of 70.9 dB between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐3 ranged from 63.7 to 84.0 dB. Residual noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

46.2 to 57.5 dB. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐3 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 66.8 dB. Figure 13 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐3 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph.  Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐4 ranged from a low of 48.6 dB between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to a high of 63.7 dB between noon and 1:00 p.m.

Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐4 ranged from 66.6 to 79.4 dB. Residual noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

44.9 to 54.8 dB. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐4 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 62.2 dB. Figure 14 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐4 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph.  Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐5 ranged from a low of 53.0 dB between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. to a high of 69.7 dB between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐5 ranged from 66.9 to 96.4 dB. Residual noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

47.7 to 58.6 dB. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐5 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 65.9 dB. Figure 15 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐5 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph.  Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐6 ranged from a low of 58.9 dB between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to a high of 68.4 dB between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐6 ranged from 77.2 to 88.8 dB. Residual noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

51.0 to 58.6 dB. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐6 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 70.2 dB. Figure 16 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐6 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph.  Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐7 ranged from a low of 53.8 dB between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to a high of 66.3 dB between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐7 ranged from 73.6 to 83.2 dB. Residual noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

49.2 to 60.9 dB. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐7 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 66.3 dB. Figure 17 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐7 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph. 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 11  Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐8 ranged from a low of 50.1 dB between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to a high of 61.1 dB between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐8 ranged from 62.2 to 77.7 dB. Residual noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

46.8 to 54.9 dB. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐8 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 60.0 dB. Figure 18 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐8 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph.  Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐9 ranged from a low of 52.0 dB between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to a high of 65.0 dB between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐9 ranged from 68.2 to 83.6 dB. Residual noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

48.8 to 58.1 dB. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐9 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 65.2 dB. Figure 19 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐9 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph.  Measured hourly energy average noise levels (Leq) at site LT‐10 ranged from a low of 47.2 dB between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. to a high of 65.5 dB between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Hourly maximum (Lmax) noise levels at site LT‐10 ranged from 56.6 to 63.6 dB. Residual noise levels at the monitoring site, as defined by the L90 statistical descriptor ranged from

42.2 to 58.3 dB. The measured Ldn value at site LT‐10 during the 24‐hour noise measurement period was 65.2 dB. Figure 20 graphically depicts hourly variations in ambient noise levels at the LT‐10 long‐term monitoring site as well as a site photograph.

In addition to the above‐described long‐term (24‐hour) ambient noise level measurements, WJVA conducted ten (10) additional short‐term (15‐minute) noise level measurements. Two (2) short‐term measurements were conducted within each of the five (5) individual project areas.

The noise measurement data includes energy average (Leq) and maximum (Lmax) noise levels measured at the ten short‐term noise measurement sites. Observations were made of the dominant noise sources affecting the measurements.
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TABLE III

SUMMARY OF SHORT-TERM NOISE MEASUREMENT DATA

MIXED-USE GPA & REZONE PROJECT, SALINAS
FEBRUARY 1 & 2, 2023
Site Time A‐Weighted Decibels, dBA Sources Leq Lmax ST‐1 10:10 a.m. 58.7 73.4 TR, AC, I
ST‐2 10:40 a.m. 68.7 81.4 TR, I
ST‐3 11:45 a.m. 64.4 76.2 TR
ST‐4 12:50 p.m. 66.8 77.7 TR
ST‐5 2:10 p.m. 63.6 82.0 TR, BD
ST‐6 2:40 p.m. 53.8 69.2 TR, BD
ST‐7 10:25 a.m. 51.4 59.0 TR, C
ST‐8 11:05 a.m. 53.2 61.5 TR, C
ST‐9 12:15 p.m. 62.1 68.8 TR
ST‐10 1:20 p.m. 60.3 66.9 TR, V
TR: Traffic AC: Aircraft V: Voices D: Dogs Barking BD: Birds I: Industrial/Commercial Activities C: Construction Activiteis
Source: WJV Acoustics, Inc.

The long‐ and short‐term ambient noise measurements indicate the dominant source of noise within the overall project site areas is associated with vehicle traffic on roadways and highways.

Fluctuations in noise levels in the project areas is almost entirely driven by fluctuation in traffic volumes. Additional sources of noise observed at the majority of locations included train operations, industrial/commercial activities and occasional aircraft overflights. 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 13

PROJECT-RELATED NOISE ANALYSIS
The project would rezone several parcels of land within five (5) areas within the City of Salinas.

The parcels are currently zoned a mixture of Commercial Retail (CR) and Industrial General Commercial (IGC), and would be rezoned as Mixed Use (MX). The change in zoning density would result in a decrease in traffic volumes along roadways in the vicinity of the various mixed‐use zoned parcels. However, existing (and future) traffic noise exposure levels adjacent to several parcels would likely exceed City of Salinas exterior noise exposure levels for residentially zoned land uses.

Traffic Noise Exposure
Project‐Related Changes in Traffic Volumes‐
A project‐specific traffic study was not available at the time this analysis was prepared. However, WJVA was provided annual average daily traffic (ADT) volumes associated with the existing zoning (CR and IGC) as well as the proposed zoning (MX). Table IV provides the ADT volumes for the five project areas for both existing and proposed land use zoning.

TABLE IV

MIXED-USE GPA & REZONE PROJECT, SALINAS

ANNUAL AVERAGE TRAFFIC (ADT) VOLUMES
PROJECT AREA EXISTING ADT PROPOSED ADT CHANGE
ALISAL MARKETPLACE 8,262 1,771 ‐6,491
EDGE OF DOWNTOWN 3,821 1,018 ‐2,803
FOODS CO SHOPPING CENTER 5,441 1,982 ‐4,547
LAUREL WEST SHOPPING CENTER 6,529 2,378 ‐4,151
SEARS/NORTHRIDGE MALL 10,496 1,497 ‐8,999
Source: Precision Engineering
The above‐described ADT volumes represent the trip generation volumes associated with the land use zoning designations (both existing and proposed), parcel size and estimated number of residential dwelling units (for proposed MX zoning designation). The distribution of these traffic volumes along nearby roadways was not available at the time this analysis was prepared.

However, WJVA calculated theoretical changes in traffic noise associated with these ADT changes, with the assumption that these volumes would occur on one individual roadway for each of the five project areas. This analysis is intended to provide a generalized/qualitative snapshot of overall changes in traffic noise exposure associated with project implementation.

WJVA utilized the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA‐RD‐77‐108). The FHWA Model is a standard analytical method used for roadway traffic noise calculations. The model is based upon reference energy emission levels for automobiles, medium trucks (2 axles) and heavy trucks (3 or more axles), with consideration given to vehicle volume, speed, roadway configuration, distance to the receiver, and the 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 14 acoustical characteristics of the site. The FHWA Model was developed to predict hourly Leq values for free‐flowing traffic conditions, and is generally considered to be accurate within ±1.5 dB. To predict Ldn values, it is necessary to determine the hourly distribution of traffic for a typical day and adjust the traffic volume input data to yield an equivalent hourly traffic volume.

Table V provides the theoretical noise exposure levels associated with project‐related traffic only, and is not intended to provide actual cumulative (project plus non‐project related traffic volumes) traffic noise exposure levels. The traffic noise exposure levels described in Table V were calculated at a reference setback distance of 100 feet from the centerline of a roadway.

TABLE V

MIXED-USE GPA & REZONE PROJECT, SALINAS

ANNUAL AVERAGE TRAFFIC (ADT) VOLUMES
PROJECT AREA EXISTING PROPOSED MX CHANGE
ALISAL MARKETPLACE 60 53 ‐7
EDGE OF DOWNTOWN 56 51 ‐5
FOODS CO SHOPPING CENTER 58 54 ‐4
LAUREL WEST SHOPPING CENTER 59 54 ‐5
SEARS/NORTHRIDGE MALL 61 52 ‐9
Source: Precision Engineering
Traffic noise exposure levels associated with current zoning of the project areas versus the proposed zoning of the project areas are intended only to demonstrate that traffic volumes associated with the parcels would decrease as a result of project implementation. However, based upon existing ambient noise levels (as described above), the decrease in traffic volumes would likely not result in any significant overall reduction in traffic noise exposure levels near the five project areas. Table V should not be interpreted as such that the overall noise exposure within these areas would decrease by the described “change”, as a result of project implementation.

Traffic Noise Exposure at Proposed Residential Land Uses‐ The City of Salinas exterior noise level standard for residential land uses is 60 dB Ldn. Existing noise exposure at the ten ambient noise survey sites ranged from approximately 60‐71 dB Ldn. These noise levels represent those at the measurement location only, often in close proximity to nearby roadways. Site specific acoustical analyses will be required once specific site plan design and construction details are provided. Typically, the exterior noise standard would apply at the outdoor activity areas (backyards of single‐family residential land uses and outdoor common areas and individual balconies and patios of multi‐family residential land uses). When these locations are known, a site‐specific determination of exterior noise exposure and required mitigation measures should be prepared.

Based upon the ambient noise survey, mitigation measures would likely be required at several proposed residential land use sites. Exterior noise mitigation measures would typically include 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 15 increase of setbacks, strategic placement of outdoor activity areas as well as sound walls. The exact location and heights of sound walls cannot be determined without the preparation of site‐ specific acoustical analyses.

Additionally, the City of Salinas interior noise level standard is 45 dB Ldn. Depending on proximity to roadways, interior noise level standards may exceed the interior noise level standard. Interior noise mitigation would typically be accomplished by means of increased STC‐rated windows, doors and wall assemblies.

Noise From Residential Sources
Noise associated with residential land uses is typically minimal compared to other land uses such as commercial, industrial, etc. Noise sources associated with residential land uses would typically include vehicle movements, noise associated with landscaping activities, human voices, barking dogs, etc. None of these sources would be considered a potential significant noise impact at any existing or planned noise‐sensitive land uses.

Noise Impacts At Proposed Mixed-Use Developments
Mixed‐use land uses would typically include a variety of land uses including residential, commercial, retail and office uses. A wide variety of noise sources can be associated with commercial and retail land uses. The noise levels produced by such sources can also be highly variable and could potentially impact existing on‐site and off‐site sensitive receptors. From the perspective of the City’s noise standards, noise sources not associated with transportation sources are considered stationary noise sources. Typical examples of stationary noise sources include:
 Fans and blowers
 HVAC/Mechanical equipment
 Truck deliveries
 Loading Docks
 Compactors
 Amplified Drive‐Thru Menu Board Speakers
 Automated Car Wash Operations
Noise levels from new stationary noise sources cannot be predicted with any certainty at this time since specific uses have not yet been proposed and the locations of stationary noise sources relative to the locations of noise sensitive uses are not known. However, under some circumstances there is a potential for such uses to exceed the City’s noise standards for stationary noise sources at the locations of sensitive receptors.

Noise levels from new stationary noise sources may be effectively reduced by incorporating noise mitigation measures into the project design that consider the geographical relationship between the noise sources of concern and potential receptors, the noise‐producing characteristics of the 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 16 sources and the path of transmission between noise sources and sensitive receptors. Options for noise mitigation include the use of building setbacks, the construction of sound walls and the use of noise source equipment enclosures.

When specific uses within the project areas are proposed that could result in a noise‐related conflict between a commercial or other stationary noise source and existing or proposed noise‐ sensitive receptor, an acoustical analysis may be required that quantifies project‐related noise levels and recommends appropriate mitigation measures to achieve compliance with the City’s noise standards.
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The propped Mixed‐Use General Plan Amendment and Rezone project would decrease traffic volumes (and potentially decrease overall noise exposure levels) in the vicinity of the five project areas. However, proposed residential land uses included in the mixed‐use zoning areas could potentially be exposed to exterior and interior noise levels that exceed the City of Salinas noise standards for residential land uses. Additionally, non‐residential land uses associated with mixed‐ zoning land use designations could include noise sources that could result in compatibility concerns with both existing and proposed residential land uses in the project areas. When site‐ specific uses are proposed, site‐specific acoustical analyses (noise studies) may be required if there are potential noise impacts at existing or proposed noise‐sensitive land uses. However, the project itself would not specifically be expected to result in any significant noise impacts to existing noise‐sensitive receptors.

The conclusions and recommendations of this acoustical analysis are based upon the best information known to WJV Acoustics Inc. (WJVA) at the time the analysis was prepared concerning the proposed project. Any significant changes to the project may require a reevaluation of the findings of this report. Additionally, any significant future changes in motor vehicle technology, noise regulations or other factors beyond WJVA’s control may result in long‐ term noise results different from those described by this analysis.

Respectfully submitted,

Walter J. Van Groningen
President
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22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 23 FIGURE 6: ALISAL MARKETPLACE AMBIENT NOISE MEASUREMENT SITES 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 24 FIGURE 7: EDGE OF DOWNTOWN AMBIENT NOISE MEASUREMENT SITES 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 25 FIGURE 8: FOODS CO SHOPPING CENTER AMBIENT NOISE MEASUREMENT SITES 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 26 FIGURE 9: LAUREL WEST SHOPPING CENTER AMBIENT NOISE MEASUREMENT SITES 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 27 FIGURE 10: SEARS/NORTHRIDGE MALL AMBIENT NOISE MEASUREMENT SITES 22‐64 (Mixed‐Use GPA & Rezone Project, Salinas) 2‐25‐23 28 FIGURE 11: LT-1
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APPENDIX A

ACOUSTICAL TERMINOLOGY
AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL: The composite of noise from all sources near and far. In this context, the ambient noise level constitutes the normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given location.

CNEL: Community Noise Equivalent Level. The average equivalent sound level during a 24‐hour day, obtained after addition of approximately five decibels to sound levels in the evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and ten decibels to sound levels in the night before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.

DECIBEL, dB: A unit for describing the amplitude of sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is 20 micropascals (20 micronewtons per square meter).

DNL/Ldn: Day/Night Average Sound Level. The average equivalent sound level during a 24‐hour day, obtained after addition of ten decibels to sound levels in the night after 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.

Leq: Equivalent Sound Level. The sound level containing the same total energy as a time varying signal over a given sample period.

Leq is typically computed over 1, 8 and 24‐hour sample periods.

NOTE: The CNEL and DNL represent daily levels of noise exposure averaged on an annual basis, while Leq represents the average noise exposure for a shorter time period, typically one hour.

Lmax: The maximum noise level recorded during a noise event.

Ln: The sound level exceeded "n" percent of the time during a sample interval (L90, L50, L10, etc.). For example, L10 equals the level exceeded 10 percent of the time.
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ACOUSTICAL TERMINOLOGY
NOISE EXPOSURE
CONTOURS: Lines drawn about a noise source indicating constant levels of noise exposure. CNEL and DNL contours are frequently utilized to describe community exposure to noise.

NOISE LEVEL
REDUCTION (NLR): The noise reduction between indoor and outdoor environments or between two rooms that is the numerical difference, in decibels, of the average sound pressure levels in those areas or rooms. A measurement of “noise level reduction” combines the effect of the transmission loss performance of the structure plus the effect of acoustic absorption present in the receiving room.

SEL or SENEL: Sound Exposure Level or Single Event Noise Exposure Level. The level of noise accumulated during a single noise event, such as an aircraft overflight, with reference to a duration of one second.

More specifically, it is the time‐integrated A‐weighted squared sound pressure for a stated time interval or event, based on a reference pressure of 20 micropascals and a reference duration of one second.

SOUND LEVEL: The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A‐weighting filter network. The A‐weighting filter de‐emphasizes the very low and very high frequency components of the sound in a manner similar to the response of the human ear and gives good correlation with subjective reactions to noise.

SOUND TRANSMISSION
CLASS (STC): The single‐number rating of sound transmission loss for a construction element (window, door, etc.) over a frequency range where speech intelligibility largely occurs.

APPENDIXB

EXAMPLES OF SOUND LEVELS

NOISE SOURCE SOUND LEVEL
AMPLIFIED ROCK 'N ROLL ► 120 dB
JET TAK.EOFF @ 200 FT ►
100 dB
BUSY URBAN STREET ►
80d.B
FREEWAY TRAFFIC @ 50 FT ►
CONVERSATION @ 6 FT ► 60d.B
TYPICAL OFFICE INTERIOR ►
SOFT RADIO MUSIC ► 40d.B
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR ►
WHISPER @ 6 FT ► 20d.B
HUMAN BREATHING ►
0d.B

SUBJECTIVE

DESCRIPTION

DEAFENING

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LOUD

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7.6 Appendix F: Trip Generation Memo
Prepared by Precision Civil Engineering, Inc., on April 4, 2023.

Trip Generation Analysis for Sears (Northridge Mall) Mixed Use Rezone 1 1234 O Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 449-4500
TO: City of Salinas
FROM: Bonique Emerson, AICP, Precision Civil Engineering Shin Tu, AICP Candidate, Precision Civil Engineering
RE: Trip Generation Analysis for Sears (Northridge Mall) Mixed Use Rezone DATE: April 6, 2023
The following memo summarizes the trip generation for existing operations on site and the proposed Project. The Average Daily Vehicle Trips (ADT) for this memo were calculated using data published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition and 11th Edition.

Existing Trip Generation
Table 1 provides the land uses and size of all existing structures on the Project site, as well as the trip generation of each use. ITE land use code 820 – Shopping Center was used to describe the site’s existing commercial uses, including Sears at Northridge Mall.

The existing operations of the Project site are estimated to generate 3,377 ADT.

Table 1 Existing Trip Generation
ITE Land Use
Commercial
(Square
Footage)
Trip Generation
(ADT)
Trip Generation
(ADT)
820 - Shopping Center
(>150k) 91,253 37.01 3,377
Trip Generation of Proposed Project
Table 2 provides the Project trip generation pursuant to the proposed project description.

The ITE land use that was used for this analysis is the Mid Rise with Ground Floor Commercial land use (ITE Code 231, 10th Edition). A Mid Rise with Ground Floor Commercial is a mixed-use multifamily housing building with between four and 10 floors of residential living space and commercial space open to the public on the ground level.

The proposed Project is anticipated to generate 1,496 ADT.

Table 2 Trip Generation of Proposed Project
ITE Land Use Residential
(DU)
Trip Generation
(ADT)
Trip Generation
(ADT)
231- Mid Rise with Ground
Floor Commercial 435 3.44 1,496
Conclusion
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Full buildout under the implementation of the proposed Project will generate 1,881 less ADT than existing operations on the Project site.
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ALISAL MARKETPLACE

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
APNs 003-051-082-000, 003-051-083-000, 003-051-065-000, 003-051-054-000, 003-051-055-000, 003-051-008-000, 003-052-001-000, 003-052-002-000, 003-052-018-000, 003-052-019-000, 003-052-023-000, 003-052-032-000, 003-052- 017-000, 003-052-031-000, 003-041-029-000, 003-041-031-000, 003-041-001-000, 003-041-028-000 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-002 AND REZONE 2022-002)
Mitigation Measures Timing of
Verification
Responsible for
Verification
Verification of
Completion
Date Initials
Air Quality
Mitigation Measure AQ-1: Construction Air Quality. During construction, the applicant or successor in interest for each individual site shall:
 Limit grading to 8.1 acres per day, and limit grading and excavation to 2.2 acres per day.
 Provide watering trucks on site to maintain adequate soil moisture during grading and water
graded/excavated areas at least twice daily, thus minimizing dust generation. In addition, the
water trucks shall be used to wash down trucks and tractors, including earth loads, prior to
entering public roadways.
 Prohibit all grading activities whenever wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour (mph).
 Maintain a minimum of two feet for freeboard for all haul trucks.
 Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, or loose materials.  Cover inactive storage piles.
 Enforce a 15-mph speed limit for all unpaved surfaces when visible dust clouds are formed by vehicle movement.

During
construction.

Development and
Engineering Services
Department – Plan
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 Place gravel base near site entrances to clean tires prior to entering public roadways.

Mitigation Measure AQ-2: MBARD Health Risk Consultation. Prior to issuance of any grading permit and/or building permit for each individual site, the applicant or successor in interest shall consult with MBARD regarding the potential need for a diesel health risk assessment (HRA). If required, the applicant or successor in interest shall prepare a diesel HRA and shall implement the measures contained therein to ensure that project-specific emissions are below MBARD’s established health risk thresholds:
hazard index greater than 1 for acute or chronic impacts, and cancer risk greater than 10 in one million for long-term operational emissions or 1 per 100,000 population for temporary constructionrelated emissions. Measures may include, but would not be limited to:
 Use of diesel-fueled equipment equipped with Tier 4 (or Tier 3 if the Tier 4 standard is unavailable) USEPA engine
standards. The USEPA estimates that Tier 4 engines would reduce PM emissions by approximately 90 percent
compared to the USEPA Tier 2 standards (USEPA 2008).
 Retrofit off-road diesel equipment with Verified Diesel Emissions Control Strategy (VDECS) like Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). Particulate Matter level 3 VDECS can provide at least an 85 percent reduction (CARB 2015).
 Use alternatively fueled (e.g., natural gas) diesel
construction equipment, including all off-road and portable diesel-powered equipment.
 Use electrically driven equipment that is not powered by a portable generator set.
 Limit the hours of operation for heavy-duty equipment and/or limit the quantity of heavy-duty equipment operating at the same time.

Prior to issuance of
any grading permit
and/or building
permit; during
construction.

Development and
Engineering Services
Department – Plan
Check Services;
MBARD
Biological Resources

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Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nesting Bird Surveys and Avoidance.

The Project shall implement the following measures to mitigate for loss of nesting habitat of the Project in compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and relevant Fish and Game Codes:
 Avoidance. In order to avoid impacts to nesting raptors and migratory birds, the Project will be constructed, if feasible, from September 16th and January 31st, which is outside the avian nesting season.
 Preconstruction Surveys. If Project activities must occur during the nesting season (February 1-September 15), a
qualified biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys for active raptor and migratory bird nests within 10 days prior to the start of these activities. The survey will include the proposed work area(s) and surrounding lands within 500
feet, where accessible, for all nesting raptors and migratory birds. If no active nests are found within the survey area, no further mitigation is required.
 Establish Buffers. Should any active nests be discovered near proposed work areas, no disturbance buffers of 250 feet around active nests of non-listed bird species and 500 feet around active nests of non-listed raptors will be
established. If work needs to occur within these no
disturbance buffers, a qualified biologist will monitor the nest daily for one week, and thereafter once a week,
throughout the duration of construction activity. Should the nature of construction activity significantly change, such that a higher level of disturbance will be generated, monitoring will occur daily for one week and then resume the once-aweek regime. If, at any time, the biologist determines that construction activity may be compromising nesting success, construction activity within the designated buffer will be altered or suspended until the biologist determines that the nest site is no longer susceptible to deleterious disturbance.

Not more than 14
days prior to
vegetation
clearance.

Development and
Engineering Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department

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Cultural Resources
CUL-1 Historical Resources Identification and Treatment Plan Prior to permit approval for development on the Project site, a historical resources evaluation shall be completed for that individual site to confirm if existing buildings and/or structures withing these sites qualify as historical resources as defined by Section 15064.5(a) of CEQA Guidelines. The evaluation shall be prepared by a qualified architectural historian or historian who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (PQS) in architectural history or history. The qualified architectural historian or historian shall conduct an intensive-level evaluation in accordance with the guidelines and best practices promulgated by the State Office of Historic Preservation to identify any potential historical resources within the proposed project area.

All properties 45 years of age or older shall be evaluated within their historic context and documented in a report meeting the State Office of Historic Preservation guidelines. All evaluated properties shall be documented on Department of Parks and Recreation Series 523 Forms. The report shall be submitted to the City for review and concurrence.

Any relocation, rehabilitation, or alteration of the resource shall be implemented consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatments of Historic Properties (Standards).

In accordance with CEQA, a project that has been determined to conform with the Standards generally would not cause a
significant adverse direct or indirect impact to historical resources (14 CCR Section 15126.4[b][1]). Application of the Standards shall be overseen by a qualified architectural historian or historic architect meeting the PQS. In conjunction with any development application that may affect the historical resource, a report identifying and specifying the treatment of character-defining features and construction activities shall be provided to the City Prior to permit
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for review and concurrence, in addition to the historical resources evaluation.

If significant historical resources are identified on a development site and compliance with the Standards and or avoidance is not feasible, the applicant or developer shall provide a report explaining why compliance with the Standards and or avoidance is not feasible for the City’s review and approval. Site-specific mitigation measures shall be established and undertaken, including, but not limited to, documentation of the historical resource in the form of a Historic American Buildings Survey-Like report. The report shall be commissioned by the project applicant or their consultant to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Architectural and Engineering Documentation and shall generally follow the Historic American Buildings Survey Level III requirements, including digital photographic recordation, detailed historic narrative report, and compilation of historic research. The documentation shall be completed by a qualified architectural historian or historian who meets the PQS and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any permits for demolition or alteration of the historical resource.

Mitigation Measure CUL-2 Phase I Cultural Resources Study Prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits for each individual site, a Phase I cultural resources study shall be performed by a qualified professional meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI’s) Professional Qualification Standards (PQS) for archaeology (National Park Service 1983). The Phase I cultural resources study shall include a pedestrian survey of the project site when appropriate and sufficient background research and field sampling to determine whether archaeological resources may be present. Archival research shall include a records search of the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) no more than two years old and a Sacred Lands File search with the NAHC. The Phase I Prior to issuance of
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technical report documenting the study shall include
recommendations that shall be implemented prior to and/or during construction to avoid or reduce impacts to archaeological resources. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, archaeological construction monitoring, sensitivity training, or additional testing and mitigation (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-3 through CUL-7). The report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits. The City shall include recommendations in the Phase I technical report as Conditions of Approval to be implemented throughout all ground disturbance activities. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Mitigation Measure CUL-3 Extended Phase I Testing
If recommended by the Phase I study for each individual site (Mitigation Measure CUL-2), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to conduct an Extended Phase I (XPI) study to determine the presence/absence and extent of
archaeological resources on the project site. XPI testing shall include a series of shovel test pits and/or hand augured units and/or mechanical trenching to establish the boundaries of archaeological site(s) on the project site. If the boundaries of the archaeological site are already well understood from previous archaeological work, an XPI will not be required. All
archaeological excavation shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist(s) under the direction of a principal investigator meeting the SOI’s PQS for archaeology (National Park Service 1983). If an XPI report is prepared, it shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading or construction permit. Recommendations therein shall be
implemented for all ground disturbance activities.

Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, site avoidance, Phase II Site Evaluation, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries Prior to the
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(outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-4, CUL-5, CUL-7, and CUL8). The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

A barrier (temporary fencing) and flagging shall be placed between the work location and any resources within 60 feet of a work location to minimize the potential for inadvertent impacts. If the resource cannot be avoided, Mitigation Measure CUL-5 shall be implemented.

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Mitigation Measure CUL-5 Phase II Site Evaluation
If the results of any Phase I and/or XPI for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2 and/or CUL-3) indicate the presence of archaeological resources that cannot be avoided by the project (Mitigation Measure CUL-4) and that have not been adequately evaluated for the NRHP or CRHR listing at the project site, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct a Phase II investigation to determine if intact deposits remain and if they may be eligible for the CRHR or qualify as unique archaeological resources. If the archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

A Phase I evaluation shall include any necessary archival research to identify significant historical associations and mapping of surface artifacts, collection of functionally or temporally diagnostic tools and debris, and excavation of a sample of the cultural deposit. The sample excavation would be carried out to characterize the nature of the site(s), define the artifact and feature contents, determine horizontal and vertical boundaries, and retrieve representative samples of artifacts and other remains.

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The results of the investigations shall be presented in a technical report following the standards of the California Office of Historic Preservation publication “Archaeological Resource Management Reports: Recommended Content and Format (1990 or latest edition).” Recommendations in the Phase II report shall be implemented for all ground disturbance activities.

Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, Phase III Data Recovery, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-6 through CUL-8). The report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

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be carried out by a qualified archaeologist meeting the SOI’s PQS for archeology (National Park Service 1983). Data recovery shall be conducted in accordance with a research design reviewed and approved by the City, prepared in advance of fieldwork, and using the appropriate archaeological field and laboratory methods consistent with the California Office of Historic Preservation Planning Bulletin 5 (1991), Guidelines for Archaeological Research Design, or the latest edition thereof. If the
archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

As applicable, the final Phase III Data Recovery reports shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any grading or construction permit. Recommendations contained therein shall be implemented throughout all ground disturbance activities.

Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-7 and CUL-8).

The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC upon completion.

Mitigation Measure CUL-7 Cultural Resources Monitoring
If recommended by Phase I, XPI, Phase II, or Phase III studies for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2, CUL-3, CUL-5, and/or CUL-6), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor project-related, ground-disturbing activities which may include the following but not limited to:
grubbing, vegetation removal, trenching, grading, and/or excavations. The archaeological monitor shall coordinate with any Native American monitor as required. Monitoring logs must be completed by the archaeologist daily. Cultural resources monitoring may be reduced for the project if the qualified archaeologist finds it appropriate to reduce the monitoring efforts.

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documenting the monitoring efforts, cultural resources find, and resource disposition. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Mitigation Measure CUL-8 Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources
If archaeological resources are encountered during grounddisturbing activities, work within 50 feet shall be halted and the project archaeologist meeting the SOI’s PQS for archeology (National Park Service 1983) shall immediately to evaluate the find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If necessary, the evaluation may require preparation of a treatment plan and archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility. If the discovery proves to be significant under CEQA and cannot be avoided by the project, additional work may be warranted, such as data recovery excavation, to mitigate any significant impacts to significant resources. If the resource is of Native American origin, implementation of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 may be required.

Any reports required to document and/or evaluate unanticipated discoveries shall be submitted to the City for review and approval and submitted to the NWIC after completion. Recommendations contained therein shall be implemented throughout the remainder of ground disturbance activities.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mitigation Measure GHG-1: Future development shall install EV charging infrastructure according to the most ambitious voluntary standard in the California Green Building Standards Code at the time of project approval.

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Mitigation Measure GHG-2: Future development shall provide no more parking spaces than the off-street parking requirements established in the City of Salinas Municipal Code. Alternatively, multi-family residential development can choose to unbundle Prior to permit
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parking costs with costs to rent or own a residential unit instead of meeting the maximum off-parking requirement.

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Hazards and Hazardous Material
Mitigation Measure HAZ-1: Prior to the obtaining grading permits or starting other ground disturbing work for each individual parcel, the City shall hire a qualified environmental professional to conduct a Phase I environmental assessment (ESA), consistent with the American Society for Testing Materials standards (ASTM E1527). The Phase I ESA shall evaluate the likelihood that hazardous chemicals are present and whether soil sampling is necessary. If the Phase I ESA indicates that contamination is unlikely, no further mitigation is necessary other than any recommendations identified in the Phase I ESA (such as stopping work if stained soil is encountered). If the Phase I ESA indicates that additional soil sampling or other further evaluation is necessary, the City and/or future developer shall hire a qualified environmental professional to conduct a Phase II ESA to determine the presence and extent of contamination. If the results indicate that contamination exists at levels above regulatory action standards, then the site shall be remediated in accordance with recommendations made by applicable regulatory agencies, including RWQCB and DTSC. The agencies involved shall
depend on the type and extent of contamination. If remediation is necessary, the City shall hire a qualified environmental professional prior to obtaining grading permits or ground disturbance to prepare a work plan that identifies necessary remediation activities, including excavation and removal of on-site contaminated soils, appropriate dust control measures, and redistribution of clean fill material on the project site. The plan shall include measures that ensure the safe transport, use, and disposal of contaminated soil removed from the site. The plan shall also identify when and where soil disturbing construction Prior to obtaining
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activities may safely commence. The City shall review and approve the work plan prior to issuance of demolition or grading permits. The City shall require individual projects to comply with the work plan as a condition of approval.

Hydrology and Water Quality
Mitigation Measure HYD-1: Future Development projects on the subject site that would demand an amount of water equivalent to, or greater than, the amount of water required by a 500-dwelling unit project are required to prepare a Water Supply Assessment.

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Noise
Mitigation Measure NOI-1: Prior to ground disturbing activities, the City of Salinas shall ensure the following with the Project proponent:
 Construction equipment, fixed of mobile, shall be outfitted with properly operating and maintained mufflers.
 Construction noise reduction methods such as shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential areas, and using electric air
compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel
equipment shall be used.
 During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be located so that emitted noise is directed away from or shielded from sensitive noise receivers.

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Mitigation Measure NOI-2: The use of heavy construction equipment within 25 feet of existing structures shall be prohibited.

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Transportation
Mitigation Measure TRANS-1: To maintain safety standards at all intersections and roadway segments pursuant to implementation actions identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan, a traffic impact study shall be required for all development projects anticipated to generate 110 or more new daily vehicle trips within the Project Area, unless not required by the City. Depending on the results of this study, future developments may be required to construct or contribute to street safety improvements to meet the demand generated by the project. Improvements shall be in accordance with the City of Salinas’ Vision Zero Action Plan (i.e. pedestrianactivated crosswalk warning beacon, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian hybrid beacon, reduced parking at intersection, intersection control, raised median and street trees, protected bike lanes, and lane reduction). These improvements shall be required as conditions of approval.

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Tribal Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Inadvertent Discoveries During Construction
In the event that cultural resources of Native American origin are identified during grading or construction, all earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended or redirected until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find; an appropriate Native American representative, based on the nature of the find, is consulted; and mitigation measures are put in place for the disposition and protection of any find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If the City, in consultation with local Native Americans, determines that the resource is a tribal cultural resource and thus significant under CEQA, a mitigation plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with state guidelines and in
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consultation with local Native American group(s) prior to continuation of any earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find. The plan shall include avoidance of the resource or, if avoidance of the resource is infeasible, shall outline the appropriate treatment of the resource in coordination with the appropriate local Native American tribal representative and, if applicable, a qualified archaeologist. Examples of appropriate mitigation for tribal cultural resources include, but are not limited to, protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource, protecting traditional use of the resource, protecting the confidentiality of the resource, or heritage recovery.

Utilities and Service Systems
Mitigation Measure UTL-1: New development generating
wastewater flows that results in a downstream exceedance of

0.75 d/D shall construct system upgrades for those found to be insufficient in capacity per the requirements of the Public Works Department. The flow shall be verified through a sewer modeling program during the planning and design phase, prior to
entitlement approval. The model shall evaluate pipeline capacity, flow velocity, and maximum d/D ratio for normal, dry, and wet weather conditions.

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EDGE OF DOWNTOWN/FRONT AND JOHN STREETS

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
APNs 002-362-021-000, 002-362-008-000, 002-362-009-000, 002-362-015-000, 002-362-017-000, 002-362-019-000, 002-362-020-000, and 002-382-072-000
(GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-002 AND REZONE 2022-002)
Mitigation Measures Timing of
Verification
Responsible for
Verification
Verification of
Completion
Date Initials
Air Quality
Mitigation Measure AQ-1: Construction Air Quality. During construction, the applicant or successor in interest for each individual site shall:
 Limit grading to 8.1 acres per day, and limit grading and excavation to

2.2 acres per day.

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 Provide watering trucks on site to maintain adequate soil moisture during grading and water
graded/excavated areas at least twice daily, thus minimizing dust generation. In addition, the
water trucks shall be used to wash down trucks and tractors, including earth loads, prior to
entering public roadways.
 Prohibit all grading activities whenever wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour (mph).
 Maintain a minimum of two feet for freeboard for all haul trucks.  Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, or loose materials.  Cover inactive storage piles.
 Enforce a 15-mph speed limit for all unpaved surfaces when visible dust clouds are formed by vehicle movement.
 Place gravel base near site entrances to clean tires prior to entering public roadways.

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 Retrofit off-road diesel equipment with Verified Diesel Emissions Control Strategy (VDECS) like Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF).

Particulate Matter level 3 VDECS can provide at least an 85 percent reduction (CARB 2015).
 Use alternatively fueled (e.g., natural gas) diesel construction equipment, including all off-road and portable diesel-powered equipment.
 Use electrically driven equipment that is not powered by a portable generator set.
 Limit the hours of operation for heavy-duty equipment and/or limit the quantity of heavy-duty equipment operating at the same time.

Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nesting Bird Surveys and Avoidance. The Project shall implement the following measures to mitigate for loss of nesting habitat of the Project in compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and relevant Fish and Game Codes:
 Avoidance. In order to avoid impacts to nesting raptors and migratory birds, the Project will be constructed, if feasible, from September 16th and January 31st, which is outside the avian nesting season.  Preconstruction Surveys. If Project activities must occur during the nesting season (February 1-September 15), a qualified biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys for active raptor and migratory bird nests within 10 days prior to the start of these activities. The survey will include the proposed work area(s) and surrounding lands within 500 feet, where accessible, for all nesting raptors and migratory birds. If no active nests are found within the survey area, no further mitigation is required.
 Establish Buffers. Should any active nests be discovered near proposed work areas, no disturbance buffers of 250 feet around active nests of non-listed bird species and 500 feet around active nests of non-listed raptors will be established. If work needs to occur within these no disturbance buffers, a qualified biologist will monitor the nest daily for one week, and thereafter once a week, throughout the duration Not more
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of construction activity. Should the nature of construction activity significantly change, such that a higher level of disturbance will be generated, monitoring will occur daily for one week and then resume the once-a-week regime. If, at any time, the biologist determines that construction activity may be compromising nesting success, construction activity within the designated buffer will be altered or suspended until the biologist determines that the nest site is no longer susceptible to deleterious disturbance.

Any relocation, rehabilitation, or alteration of the resource shall be implemented consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatments of Historic Properties (Standards). In accordance with CEQA, a project that has been determined to conform with the Standards generally would not cause a significant adverse direct or indirect impact to historical resources (14 CCR Section 15126.4[b][1]). Application of the Standards shall be overseen by a qualified architectural historian or historic architect meeting the PQS. In conjunction with any development application that may affect the Prior to
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historical resource, a report identifying and specifying the treatment of character-defining features and construction activities shall be provided to the City for review and concurrence, in addition to the historical resources evaluation.

Site-specific mitigation measures shall be established and undertaken, including, but not limited to, documentation of the historical resource in the form of a Historic American Buildings Survey-Like report. The report shall be commissioned by the project applicant or their consultant to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Architectural and Engineering Documentation and shall generally follow the Historic American Buildings Survey Level III requirements, including digital photographic recordation, detailed historic narrative report, and compilation of historic research. The documentation shall be completed by a qualified architectural historian or historian who meets the PQS and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any permits for demolition or alteration of the historical resource.

The Phase I cultural resources study shall include a pedestrian survey of the project site when appropriate and sufficient background research and field sampling to determine whether archaeological resources may be present.

Archival research shall include a records search of the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) no more than two years old and a Sacred Lands File search with the NAHC. The Phase I technical report documenting the study shall include recommendations that shall be implemented prior to and/or during construction to avoid or reduce impacts to archaeological resources.

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construction monitoring, sensitivity training, or additional testing and mitigation (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-3 through CUL-7). The report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits. The City shall include recommendations in the Phase I technical report as Conditions of Approval to be implemented throughout all ground disturbance activities. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Mitigation Measure CUL-3 Extended Phase I Testing
If recommended by the Phase I study for each individual site (Mitigation Measure CUL-2), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to conduct an Extended Phase I (XPI) study to determine the presence/absence and extent of archaeological resources on the project site. XPI testing shall include a series of shovel test pits and/or hand augured units and/or mechanical trenching to establish the boundaries of archaeological site(s) on the project site. If the boundaries of the archaeological site are already well understood from previous archaeological work, an XPI will not be required. All archaeological excavation shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist(s) under the direction of a principal investigator meeting the SOI’s PQS for archaeology (National Park Service 1983). If an XPI report is prepared, it shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading or construction permit. Recommendations therein shall be implemented for all ground disturbance activities. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, site avoidance, Phase II Site Evaluation, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-4, CUL-5, CUL-7, and CUL-8). The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

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Mitigation Measure CUL-4 Archaeological Site Avoidance
Any identified archaeological sites (determined after implementing Mitigation Measures CUL-2 and/or CUL-3) or archaeological resources encountered during ground-disturbing activities shall be avoided by project-related construction activities, where feasible. A barrier (temporary fencing) and flagging shall be placed between the work location and any resources within 60 feet of a work location to minimize the potential for inadvertent impacts. If During
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the resource cannot be avoided, Mitigation Measure CUL-5 shall be implemented.

Mitigation Measure CUL-5 Phase II Site Evaluation
If the results of any Phase I and/or XPI for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2 and/or CUL-3) indicate the presence of archaeological resources that cannot be avoided by the project (Mitigation Measure CUL-4) and that have not been adequately evaluated for the NRHP or CRHR listing at the project site, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct a Phase II investigation to determine if intact deposits remain and if they may be eligible for the CRHR or qualify as unique archaeological resources. If the archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

If the archaeologist and, if applicable, a Native American monitor or other interested tribal representative determine it is appropriate, cultural materials collected from the site shall be processed and analyzed in a laboratory according to standard archaeological procedures. The age of the materials shall be determined using radiocarbon dating and/or other appropriate procedures; lithic artifacts, faunal remains, and other cultural materials shall be identified and analyzed according to current professional standards. The significance of the site(s) shall be evaluated according to the criteria of the CRHR and if applicable, NRHP. The results of the investigations shall be presented in a technical report following the standards of the California Office of Historic Preservation publication “Archaeological Resource Management Reports: Recommended Content and Format (1990 or latest edition).” Recommendations in the Phase II report shall be implemented for all ground During
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disturbance activities. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, Phase III Data Recovery, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-6 through CUL-8). The report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Mitigation Measure CUL-6 Phase III Data Recovery
Should the results of the Phase II site evaluation for each individual site (Mitigation Measure CUL-5) yield resources that meet CRHR significance standards and if the resource cannot be avoided by project construction in accordance with CUL-4, the project applicant shall ensure that all feasible recommendations for mitigation of archaeological impacts are incorporated into the final design and approved by the City prior to construction. Any necessary Phase III data recovery excavation, conducted to exhaust the data potential of significant archaeological sites, shall be carried out by a qualified archaeologist meeting the SOI’s PQS for archeology (National Park Service 1983). Data recovery shall be conducted in accordance with a research design reviewed and approved by the City, prepared in advance of fieldwork, and using the appropriate archaeological field and laboratory methods consistent with the California Office of Historic Preservation Planning Bulletin 5 (1991), Guidelines for Archaeological Research Design, or the latest edition thereof. If the archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

As applicable, the final Phase III Data Recovery reports shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any grading or construction permit.

Recommendations contained therein shall be implemented throughout all ground disturbance activities. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-7 and CUL-8).

The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC upon completion.

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Mitigation Measure CUL-7 Cultural Resources Monitoring
If recommended by Phase I, XPI, Phase II, or Phase III studies for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2, CUL-3, CUL-5, and/or CUL-6), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor projectrelated, ground-disturbing activities which may include the following but not limited to: grubbing, vegetation removal, trenching, grading, and/or excavations. The archaeological monitor shall coordinate with any Native American monitor as required. Monitoring logs must be completed by the archaeologist daily. Cultural resources monitoring may be reduced for the project if the qualified archaeologist finds it appropriate to reduce the monitoring efforts. Upon completion of ground disturbance for the project, a final report must be submitted to the City for review and approval documenting the monitoring efforts, cultural resources find, and resource disposition. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

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Mitigation Measure CUL-8 Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources If archaeological resources are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within 50 feet shall be halted and the project archaeologist meeting the SOI’s PQS for archeology (National Park Service 1983) shall immediately to evaluate the find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If necessary, the evaluation may require preparation of a treatment plan and archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility. If the discovery proves to be significant under CEQA and cannot be avoided by the project, additional work may be warranted, such as data recovery excavation, to mitigate any significant impacts to significant resources. If the resource is of Native American origin, implementation of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 may be required. Any reports required to document and/or evaluate unanticipated discoveries shall be submitted to the City for review and approval and submitted to the NWIC after completion. Recommendations contained therein shall be implemented throughout the remainder of ground disturbance activities.

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Mitigation Measure GHG-1: Future development shall install EV charging infrastructure according to the most ambitious voluntary standard in the California Green Building Standards Code at the time of project approval.

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Mitigation Measure GHG-2: Future development shall provide no more parking spaces than the off-street parking requirements established in the City of Salinas Municipal Code. Alternatively, multi-family residential development can choose to unbundle parking costs with costs to rent or own a residential unit instead of meeting the maximum off-parking requirement.

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Noise
Mitigation Measure NOI-1: Prior to ground disturbing activities, the City of Salinas shall ensure the following with the Project proponent:
 Construction equipment, fixed of mobile, shall be outfitted with properly operating and maintained mufflers.
 Construction noise reduction methods such as shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential areas, and using electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment shall be used.
 During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be located so that emitted noise is directed away from or shielded from sensitive noise receivers.

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Mitigation Measure NOI-2: The use of heavy construction equipment within 25 feet of existing structures shall be prohibited.

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Department.

Transportation
Mitigation Measure TRANS-1: To maintain safety standards at all intersections and roadway segments pursuant to implementation actions identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan, a traffic impact study shall be required for all development projects anticipated to generate 110 or more new daily vehicle trips within the Project Area, unless not required by the City. Depending on the results of this study, future developments may be required to construct or contribute to street safety improvements to meet the demand generated by the project. Improvements shall be in accordance with the City of Salinas’ Vision Zero Action Plan (i.e. pedestrian-activated crosswalk warning beacon, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian hybrid beacon, reduced parking at intersection, intersection control, raised median and street trees, protected bike lanes, and lane reduction). These improvements shall be required as conditions of approval.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Traffic Engineering
and Plan Check
Services
Tribal Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Inadvertent Discoveries During Construction In the event that cultural resources of Native American origin are identified during grading or construction, all earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended or redirected until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find; an appropriate Native American representative, based on the nature of the find, is consulted; and mitigation measures are put in place for the disposition and protection of any find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If the City, in consultation with local Native Americans, determines that the resource is a tribal cultural resource and thus significant under CEQA, a mitigation plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with state guidelines and in consultation with local Native American group(s) prior to continuation of any earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find. The plan shall include avoidance of the resource or, if avoidance of the resource is infeasible, shall outline the appropriate treatment of the resource in coordination with the During
construction
.

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appropriate local Native American tribal representative and, if applicable, a qualified archaeologist. Examples of appropriate mitigation for tribal cultural resources include, but are not limited to, protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource, protecting traditional use of the resource, protecting the confidentiality of the resource, or heritage recovery.

Utilities and Service Systems
Mitigation Measure UTL-1: New development generating wastewater flows that results in a downstream exceedance of 0.75 d/D shall construct system upgrades for those found to be insufficient in capacity per the requirements of the Public Works Department. The flow shall be verified through a sewer modeling program during the planning and design phase, prior to entitlement approval. The model shall evaluate pipeline capacity, flow velocity, and maximum d/D ratio for normal, dry, and wet weather conditions.

Prior to
permit
approval.

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FOODS CO SHOPPING CENTER

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
APNs 003-894-005-000, 003-894-006-000, 003-891-014-000, 003-891-015-000, 003-891-016-000, 003-891-017-000, 003-891-018-000, and 003-891-019-000
(GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-002 AND REZONE 2022-002)
Mitigation Measures Timing of
Verification
Responsible for
Verification
Verification of
Completion
Date Initials
Air Quality
Mitigation Measure AQ-1: Construction Air Quality. During construction, the applicant or successor in interest for each individual site shall:
 Limit grading to 8.1 acres per day, and limit grading and excavation to

2.2 acres per day.
 Provide watering trucks on site to maintain adequate soil moisture during grading and water
graded/excavated areas at least twice daily, thus minimizing dust generation. In addition, the
water trucks shall be used to wash down trucks and tractors, including earth loads, prior to
entering public roadways.
 Prohibit all grading activities whenever wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour (mph).
 Maintain a minimum of two feet for freeboard for all haul trucks.  Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, or loose materials.  Cover inactive storage piles.
 Enforce a 15-mph speed limit for all unpaved surfaces when visible dust clouds are formed by vehicle movement.
 Place gravel base near site entrances to clean tires prior to entering public roadways.

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construction
.

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Mitigation Measure AQ-2: MBARD Health Risk Consultation. Prior to issuance of any grading permit and/or building permit for each individual site, the applicant or successor in interest shall consult with MBARD regarding the potential need for a diesel health risk assessment (HRA). If required, the applicant or successor in interest shall prepare a diesel HRA and shall implement the measures contained therein to ensure that project-specific emissions are below MBARD’s established health risk thresholds: hazard index greater than 1 for acute or chronic impacts, and cancer risk greater than 10 in one million for long-term operational emissions or 1 per 100,000 population for temporary construction-related emissions. Measures may include, but would not be limited to:
 Use of diesel-fueled equipment equipped with Tier 4 (or Tier 3 if the Tier 4 standard is unavailable) USEPA engine standards. The USEPA estimates that Tier 4 engines would reduce PM emissions by approximately 90 percent compared to the USEPA Tier 2 standards (USEPA 2008).
 Retrofit off-road diesel equipment with Verified Diesel Emissions Control Strategy (VDECS) like Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). Particulate Matter level 3 VDECS can provide at least an 85 percent reduction (CARB 2015).
 Use alternatively fueled (e.g., natural gas) diesel construction equipment, including all off-road and portable diesel-powered equipment.
 Use electrically driven equipment that is not powered by a portable generator set.
 Limit the hours of operation for heavy-duty equipment and/or limit the quantity of heavy-duty equipment operating at the same time.

Prior to
issuance of
any grading
permit
and/or
building
permit;
during
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department – Plan
Check Services;
MBARD
Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nesting Bird Surveys and Avoidance. The Project shall implement the following measures to mitigate for loss of nesting habitat of the Project in compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and relevant Fish and Game Codes:

Not more
than 14
days prior to
vegetation
clearance.

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 Avoidance. In order to avoid impacts to nesting raptors and migratory birds, the Project will be constructed, if feasible, from September 16th and January 31st, which is outside the avian nesting season.  Preconstruction Surveys. If Project activities must occur during the nesting season (February 1-September 15), a qualified biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys for active raptor and migratory bird nests within 10 days prior to the start of these activities. The survey will include the proposed work area(s) and surrounding lands within 500 feet, where accessible, for all nesting raptors and migratory birds. If no active nests are found within the survey area, no further mitigation is required.  Establish Buffers. Should any active nests be discovered near proposed work areas, no disturbance buffers of 250 feet around active nests of non-listed bird species and 500 feet around active nests of non-listed raptors will be established. If work needs to occur within these no disturbance buffers, a qualified biologist will monitor the nest daily for one week, and thereafter once a week, throughout the duration of construction activity. Should the nature of construction activity significantly change, such that a higher level of disturbance will be generated, monitoring will occur daily for one week and then resume the once-a-week regime. If, at any time, the biologist determines that construction activity may be compromising nesting success, construction activity within the designated buffer will be altered or suspended until the biologist determines that the nest site is no longer susceptible to deleterious disturbance.

Development
Department
Cultural Resources
CUL-1 Historical Resources Identification and Treatment Plan Prior to permit approval for development on the Project site, a historical resources evaluation shall be completed for that individual site to confirm if existing buildings and/or structures withing these sites qualify as historical resources as defined by Section 15064.5(a) of CEQA Guidelines. The evaluation shall be prepared by a qualified architectural historian or historian who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (PQS) in architectural history or history. The qualified architectural historian or Prior to
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historian shall conduct an intensive-level evaluation in accordance with the guidelines and best practices promulgated by the State Office of Historic Preservation to identify any potential historical resources within the proposed project area. All properties 45 years of age or older shall be evaluated within their historic context and documented in a report meeting the State Office of Historic Preservation guidelines. All evaluated properties shall be documented on Department of Parks and Recreation Series 523 Forms. The report shall be submitted to the City for review and concurrence.

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historian who meets the PQS and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any permits for demolition or alteration of the historical resource.

Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, archaeological construction monitoring, sensitivity training, or additional testing and mitigation (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-3 through CUL-7). The report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits. The City shall include recommendations in the Phase I technical report as Conditions of Approval to be implemented throughout all ground disturbance activities. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Prior to
issuance of
grading or
construction
permits.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-3 Extended Phase I Testing
If recommended by the Phase I study for each individual site (Mitigation Measure CUL-2), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to conduct an Extended Phase I (XPI) study to determine the presence/absence and extent of archaeological resources on the project site. XPI testing shall include a series of shovel test pits and/or hand augured units and/or mechanical trenching to establish the boundaries of archaeological site(s) on the project site. If the boundaries of the archaeological site are already well understood from previous archaeological work, an XPI will not be required. All archaeological excavation shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist(s) Prior to the
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under the direction of a principal investigator meeting the SOI’s PQS for archaeology (National Park Service 1983). If an XPI report is prepared, it shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading or construction permit. Recommendations therein shall be implemented for all ground disturbance activities. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, site avoidance, Phase II Site Evaluation, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-4, CUL-5, CUL-7, and CUL-8). The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Mitigation Measure CUL-4 Archaeological Site Avoidance
Any identified archaeological sites (determined after implementing Mitigation Measures CUL-2 and/or CUL-3) or archaeological resources encountered during ground-disturbing activities shall be avoided by project-related construction activities, where feasible. A barrier (temporary fencing) and flagging shall be placed between the work location and any resources within 60 feet of a work location to minimize the potential for inadvertent impacts. If the resource cannot be avoided, Mitigation Measure CUL-5 shall be implemented.

During
construction
.

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Engineering
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Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-5 Phase II Site Evaluation
If the results of any Phase I and/or XPI for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2 and/or CUL-3) indicate the presence of archaeological resources that cannot be avoided by the project (Mitigation Measure CUL-4) and that have not been adequately evaluated for the NRHP or CRHR listing at the project site, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct a Phase II investigation to determine if intact deposits remain and if they may be eligible for the CRHR or qualify as unique archaeological resources. If the archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

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characterize the nature of the site(s), define the artifact and feature contents, determine horizontal and vertical boundaries, and retrieve representative samples of artifacts and other remains.

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and approved by the City, prepared in advance of fieldwork, and using the appropriate archaeological field and laboratory methods consistent with the California Office of Historic Preservation Planning Bulletin 5 (1991), Guidelines for Archaeological Research Design, or the latest edition thereof. If the archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

As applicable, the final Phase III Data Recovery reports shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any grading or construction permit.

The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC upon completion.

Mitigation Measure CUL-7 Cultural Resources Monitoring
If recommended by Phase I, XPI, Phase II, or Phase III studies for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2, CUL-3, CUL-5, and/or CUL-6), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor projectrelated, ground-disturbing activities which may include the following but not limited to: grubbing, vegetation removal, trenching, grading, and/or excavations. The archaeological monitor shall coordinate with any Native American monitor as required. Monitoring logs must be completed by the archaeologist daily. Cultural resources monitoring may be reduced for the project if the qualified archaeologist finds it appropriate to reduce the monitoring efforts. Upon completion of ground disturbance for the project, a final report must be submitted to the City for review and approval documenting the monitoring efforts, cultural resources find, and resource disposition. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

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21083.2. If necessary, the evaluation may require preparation of a treatment plan and archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility. If the discovery proves to be significant under CEQA and cannot be avoided by the project, additional work may be warranted, such as data recovery excavation, to mitigate any significant impacts to significant resources. If the resource is of Native American origin, implementation of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 may be required. Any reports required to document and/or evaluate unanticipated discoveries shall be submitted to the City for review and approval and submitted to the NWIC after completion. Recommendations contained therein shall be implemented throughout the remainder of ground disturbance activities.

Development
Department
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mitigation Measure GHG-1: Future development shall install EV charging infrastructure according to the most ambitious voluntary standard in the California Green Building Standards Code at the time of project approval.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure GHG-2: Future development shall provide no more parking spaces than the off-street parking requirements established in the City of Salinas Municipal Code. Alternatively, multi-family residential development can choose to unbundle parking costs with costs to rent or own a residential unit instead of meeting the maximum off-parking requirement.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Hydrology and Water Quality
Mitigation Measure HYD-1: Future Development projects on the subject site that would demand an amount of water equivalent to, or greater than, the amount of water required by a 500-dwelling unit project are required to prepare a Water Supply Assessment.

Prior to
permit
approval.

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Development
Department
Noise
Mitigation Measure NOI-1: Prior to ground disturbing activities, the City of Salinas shall ensure the following with the Project proponent:
 Construction equipment, fixed of mobile, shall be outfitted with properly operating and maintained mufflers.
 Construction noise reduction methods such as shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential areas, and using electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment shall be used.
 During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be located so that emitted noise is directed away from or shielded from sensitive noise receivers.

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department.

Mitigation Measure NOI-2: The use of heavy construction equipment within 25 feet of existing structures shall be prohibited.

During
construction
.

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Engineering
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Community
Development
Department.

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Engineering
Services
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Traffic Engineering
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Zero Action Plan (i.e. pedestrian-activated crosswalk warning beacon, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian hybrid beacon, reduced parking at intersection, intersection control, raised median and street trees, protected bike lanes, and lane reduction). These improvements shall be required as conditions of approval.

Tribal Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Inadvertent Discoveries During Construction In the event that cultural resources of Native American origin are identified during grading or construction, all earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended or redirected until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find; an appropriate Native American representative, based on the nature of the find, is consulted; and mitigation measures are put in place for the disposition and protection of any find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If the City, in consultation with local Native Americans, determines that the resource is a tribal cultural resource and thus significant under CEQA, a mitigation plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with state guidelines and in consultation with local Native American group(s) prior to continuation of any earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find. The plan shall include avoidance of the resource or, if avoidance of the resource is infeasible, shall outline the appropriate treatment of the resource in coordination with the appropriate local Native American tribal representative and, if applicable, a qualified archaeologist. Examples of appropriate mitigation for tribal cultural resources include, but are not limited to, protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource, protecting traditional use of the resource, protecting the confidentiality of the resource, or heritage recovery.

During
construction
.

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Engineering
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Community
Development
Department.

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approval. The model shall evaluate pipeline capacity, flow velocity, and maximum d/D ratio for normal, dry, and wet weather conditions.

LAUREL WEST SHOPPING CENTER

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
APNs 261-711-037-000, 261-711-070-000, 261-711-065-000, 261-711-024-000, 261-711-017-000, and 261-711-025-000 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-002 AND REZONE 2022-002)
Mitigation Measures Timing of
Verification
Responsible for
Verification
Verification of
Completion
Date Initials
Air Quality
Mitigation Measure AQ-1: Construction Air Quality. During construction, the applicant or successor in interest for each individual site shall:
 Limit grading to 8.1 acres per day, and limit grading and excavation to

Development and
Engineering
Services
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Check Service

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water trucks shall be used to wash down trucks and tractors, including earth loads, prior to
entering public roadways.
 Prohibit all grading activities whenever wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour (mph).
 Maintain a minimum of two feet for freeboard for all haul trucks.  Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, or loose materials.  Cover inactive storage piles.
 Enforce a 15-mph speed limit for all unpaved surfaces when visible dust clouds are formed by vehicle movement.
 Place gravel base near site entrances to clean tires prior to entering public roadways.

Mitigation Measure AQ-2: MBARD Health Risk Consultation. Prior to issuance of any grading permit and/or building permit for each individual site, the applicant or successor in interest shall consult with MBARD regarding the potential need for a diesel health risk assessment (HRA). If required, the applicant or successor in interest shall prepare a diesel HRA and shall implement the measures contained therein to ensure that project-specific emissions are below MBARD’s established health risk thresholds: hazard index greater than 1 for acute or chronic impacts, and cancer risk greater than 10 in one million for long-term operational emissions or 1 per 100,000 population for temporary construction-related emissions. Measures may include, but would not be limited to:
 Use of diesel-fueled equipment equipped with Tier 4 (or Tier 3 if the Tier 4 standard is unavailable) USEPA engine standards. The USEPA estimates that Tier 4 engines would reduce PM emissions by approximately 90 percent compared to the USEPA Tier 2 standards (USEPA 2008).
 Retrofit off-road diesel equipment with Verified Diesel Emissions Control Strategy (VDECS) like Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). Particulate Matter level 3 VDECS can provide at least an 85 percent reduction (CARB 2015).

Prior to
issuance of
any grading
permit
and/or
building
permit;
during
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
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Check Services;
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 Use alternatively fueled (e.g., natural gas) diesel construction equipment, including all off-road and portable diesel-powered equipment.
 Use electrically driven equipment that is not powered by a portable generator set.
 Limit the hours of operation for heavy-duty equipment and/or limit the quantity of heavy-duty equipment operating at the same time.

Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nesting Bird Surveys and Avoidance. The Project shall implement the following measures to mitigate for loss of nesting habitat of the Project in compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and relevant Fish and Game Codes:
 Avoidance. In order to avoid impacts to nesting raptors and migratory birds, the Project will be constructed, if feasible, from September 16th and January 31st, which is outside the avian nesting season.  Preconstruction Surveys. If Project activities must occur during the nesting season (February 1-September 15), a qualified biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys for active raptor and migratory bird nests within 10 days prior to the start of these activities. The survey will include the proposed work area(s) and surrounding lands within 500 feet, where accessible, for all nesting raptors and migratory birds. If no active nests are found within the survey area, no further mitigation is required.  Establish Buffers. Should any active nests be discovered near proposed work areas, no disturbance buffers of 250 feet around active nests of non-listed bird species and 500 feet around active nests of non-listed raptors will be established. If work needs to occur within these no disturbance buffers, a qualified biologist will monitor the nest daily for one week, and thereafter once a week, throughout the duration of construction activity. Should the nature of construction activity significantly change, such that a higher level of disturbance will be generated, monitoring will occur daily for one week and then resume the once-a-week regime. If, at any time, the biologist determines that construction activity may be compromising nesting success, construction Not more
than 14
days prior to
vegetation
clearance.

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activity within the designated buffer will be altered or suspended until the biologist determines that the nest site is no longer susceptible to deleterious disturbance.

Prior to
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approval.

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Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, archaeological construction monitoring, sensitivity training, or additional testing and mitigation (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-3 through CUL-7). The report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits. The City shall include recommendations in the Prior to
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construction
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Phase I technical report as Conditions of Approval to be implemented throughout all ground disturbance activities. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Mitigation Measure CUL-3 Extended Phase I Testing
If recommended by the Phase I study for each individual site (Mitigation Measure CUL-2), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to conduct an Extended Phase I (XPI) study to determine the presence/absence and extent of archaeological resources on the project site. XPI testing shall include a series of shovel test pits and/or hand augured units and/or mechanical trenching to establish the boundaries of archaeological site(s) on the project site. If the boundaries of the archaeological site are already well understood from previous archaeological work, an XPI will not be required. All archaeological excavation shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist(s) under the direction of a principal investigator meeting the SOI’s PQS for archaeology (National Park Service 1983). If an XPI report is prepared, it shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading or construction permit. Recommendations therein shall be implemented for all ground disturbance activities. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, site avoidance, Phase II Site Evaluation, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-4, CUL-5, CUL-7, and CUL-8). The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Prior to the
issuance of
a grading or
construction
permit.

During
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.

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for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-6 through CUL-8). The report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

As applicable, the final Phase III Data Recovery reports shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any grading or construction permit.

The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC upon completion.

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-7 Cultural Resources Monitoring
If recommended by Phase I, XPI, Phase II, or Phase III studies for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2, CUL-3, CUL-5, and/or CUL-6), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor projectDuring construction
.

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related, ground-disturbing activities which may include the following but not limited to: grubbing, vegetation removal, trenching, grading, and/or excavations. The archaeological monitor shall coordinate with any Native American monitor as required. Monitoring logs must be completed by the archaeologist daily. Cultural resources monitoring may be reduced for the project if the qualified archaeologist finds it appropriate to reduce the monitoring efforts. Upon completion of ground disturbance for the project, a final report must be submitted to the City for review and approval documenting the monitoring efforts, cultural resources find, and resource disposition. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-8 Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources If archaeological resources are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within 50 feet shall be halted and the project archaeologist meeting the SOI’s PQS for archeology (National Park Service 1983) shall immediately to evaluate the find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If necessary, the evaluation may require preparation of a treatment plan and archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility. If the discovery proves to be significant under CEQA and cannot be avoided by the project, additional work may be warranted, such as data recovery excavation, to mitigate any significant impacts to significant resources. If the resource is of Native American origin, implementation of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 may be required. Any reports required to document and/or evaluate unanticipated discoveries shall be submitted to the City for review and approval and submitted to the NWIC after completion. Recommendations contained therein shall be implemented throughout the remainder of ground disturbance activities.

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mitigation Measure GHG-1: Future development shall install EV charging infrastructure according to the most ambitious voluntary standard in the California Green Building Standards Code at the time of project approval.

Prior to
permit
approval.

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Engineering
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Development
Department
Mitigation Measure GHG-2: Future development shall provide no more parking spaces than the off-street parking requirements established in the City of Salinas Municipal Code. Alternatively, multi-family residential development can choose to unbundle parking costs with costs to rent or own a residential unit instead of meeting the maximum off-parking requirement.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Noise
Mitigation Measure NOI-1: Prior to ground disturbing activities, the City of Salinas shall ensure the following with the Project proponent:
 Construction equipment, fixed of mobile, shall be outfitted with properly operating and maintained mufflers.
 Construction noise reduction methods such as shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential areas, and using electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment shall be used.
 During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be located so that emitted noise is directed away from or shielded from sensitive noise receivers.

During
construction
.

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Engineering
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Mitigation Measure NOI-2: The use of heavy construction equipment within 25 feet of existing structures shall be prohibited.

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department.

Transportation
Mitigation Measure TRANS-1: To maintain safety standards at all intersections and roadway segments pursuant to implementation actions identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan, a traffic impact study shall be required for all development projects anticipated to generate 110 or more new daily vehicle trips within the Project Area, unless not required by the City. Depending on the results of this study, future developments may be required to construct or contribute to street safety improvements to meet the demand generated by the project. Improvements shall be in accordance with the City of Salinas’ Vision Zero Action Plan (i.e. pedestrian-activated crosswalk warning beacon, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian hybrid beacon, reduced parking at intersection, intersection control, raised median and street trees, protected bike lanes, and lane reduction). These improvements shall be required as conditions of approval.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Traffic Engineering
and Plan Check
Services
Tribal Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Inadvertent Discoveries During Construction In the event that cultural resources of Native American origin are identified during grading or construction, all earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended or redirected until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find; an appropriate Native American representative, based on the nature of the find, is consulted; and mitigation measures are put in place for the disposition and protection of any find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If the City, in consultation with local Native Americans, determines that the resource is a tribal cultural resource and thus significant under CEQA, a mitigation plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with state guidelines and in During
construction
.

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Prior to
permit
approval.

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Engineering
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SEARS (NORTHRIDGE MALL)

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
APN 253-201-054-000 (8.41-ACRE PORTION)

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(GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-002 AND REZONE 2022-002)
Mitigation Measures Timing of
Verification
Responsible for
Verification
Verification of
Completion
Date Initials
Air Quality
Mitigation Measure AQ-1: Construction Air Quality. During construction, the applicant or successor in interest for each individual site shall:
 Limit grading to 8.1 acres per day, and limit grading and excavation to

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department – Plan
Check Service
Mitigation Measure AQ-2: MBARD Health Risk Consultation. Prior to issuance of any grading permit and/or building permit for each individual site, the applicant or successor in interest shall consult with MBARD regarding the potential need for a diesel health risk assessment (HRA). If required, the applicant or successor in interest shall prepare a diesel HRA and shall implement the measures contained therein to ensure that project-specific Prior to
issuance of
any grading
permit
and/or
building
Development and
Engineering
Services
Department – Plan
Check Services;
MBARD

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emissions are below MBARD’s established health risk thresholds: hazard index greater than 1 for acute or chronic impacts, and cancer risk greater than 10 in one million for long-term operational emissions or 1 per 100,000 population for temporary construction-related emissions. Measures may include, but would not be limited to:
 Use of diesel-fueled equipment equipped with Tier 4 (or Tier 3 if the Tier 4 standard is unavailable) USEPA engine standards. The USEPA estimates that Tier 4 engines would reduce PM emissions by approximately 90 percent compared to the USEPA Tier 2 standards (USEPA 2008).
 Retrofit off-road diesel equipment with Verified Diesel Emissions Control Strategy (VDECS) like Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). Particulate Matter level 3 VDECS can provide at least an 85 percent reduction (CARB 2015).
 Use alternatively fueled (e.g., natural gas) diesel construction equipment, including all off-road and portable diesel-powered equipment.
 Use electrically driven equipment that is not powered by a portable generator set.
 Limit the hours of operation for heavy-duty equipment and/or limit the quantity of heavy-duty equipment operating at the same time. permit;
during
construction
.

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Engineering
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Development
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include the proposed work area(s) and surrounding lands within 500 feet, where accessible, for all nesting raptors and migratory birds. If no active nests are found within the survey area, no further mitigation is required.  Establish Buffers. Should any active nests be discovered near proposed work areas, no disturbance buffers of 250 feet around active nests of non-listed bird species and 500 feet around active nests of non-listed raptors will be established. If work needs to occur within these no disturbance buffers, a qualified biologist will monitor the nest daily for one week, and thereafter once a week, throughout the duration of construction activity. Should the nature of construction activity significantly change, such that a higher level of disturbance will be generated, monitoring will occur daily for one week and then resume the once-a-week regime. If, at any time, the biologist determines that construction activity may be compromising nesting success, construction activity within the designated buffer will be altered or suspended until the biologist determines that the nest site is no longer susceptible to deleterious disturbance.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
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Development
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on Department of Parks and Recreation Series 523 Forms. The report shall be submitted to the City for review and concurrence.

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Qualification Standards (PQS) for archaeology (National Park Service 1983).

Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-3 Extended Phase I Testing
If recommended by the Phase I study for each individual site (Mitigation Measure CUL-2), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to conduct an Extended Phase I (XPI) study to determine the presence/absence and extent of archaeological resources on the project site. XPI testing shall include a series of shovel test pits and/or hand augured units and/or mechanical trenching to establish the boundaries of archaeological site(s) on the project site. If the boundaries of the archaeological site are already well understood from previous archaeological work, an XPI will not be required. All archaeological excavation shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist(s) under the direction of a principal investigator meeting the SOI’s PQS for archaeology (National Park Service 1983). If an XPI report is prepared, it shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading or construction permit. Recommendations therein shall be implemented for all ground disturbance activities. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, site avoidance, Phase II Site Evaluation, Prior to the
issuance of
a grading or
construction
permit.

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Engineering
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Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-4, CUL-5, CUL-7, and CUL-8). The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-5 Phase II Site Evaluation
If the results of any Phase I and/or XPI for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2 and/or CUL-3) indicate the presence of archaeological resources that cannot be avoided by the project (Mitigation Measure CUL-4) and that have not been adequately evaluated for the NRHP or CRHR listing at the project site, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct a Phase II investigation to determine if intact deposits remain and if they may be eligible for the CRHR or qualify as unique archaeological resources. If the archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

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according to standard archaeological procedures. The age of the materials shall be determined using radiocarbon dating and/or other appropriate procedures; lithic artifacts, faunal remains, and other cultural materials shall be identified and analyzed according to current professional standards. The significance of the site(s) shall be evaluated according to the criteria of the CRHR and if applicable, NRHP. The results of the investigations shall be presented in a technical report following the standards of the California Office of Historic Preservation publication “Archaeological Resource Management Reports: Recommended Content and Format (1990 or latest edition).” Recommendations in the Phase II report shall be implemented for all ground disturbance activities. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, Phase III Data Recovery, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-6 through CUL-8). The report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

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qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

As applicable, the final Phase III Data Recovery reports shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any grading or construction permit.

The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC upon completion.

Mitigation Measure CUL-7 Cultural Resources Monitoring
If recommended by Phase I, XPI, Phase II, or Phase III studies for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2, CUL-3, CUL-5, and/or CUL-6), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor projectrelated, ground-disturbing activities which may include the following but not limited to: grubbing, vegetation removal, trenching, grading, and/or excavations. The archaeological monitor shall coordinate with any Native American monitor as required. Monitoring logs must be completed by the archaeologist daily. Cultural resources monitoring may be reduced for the project if the qualified archaeologist finds it appropriate to reduce the monitoring efforts. Upon completion of ground disturbance for the project, a final report must be submitted to the City for review and approval documenting the monitoring efforts, cultural resources find, and resource disposition. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

During
construction
.

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Engineering
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American origin, implementation of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 may be required. Any reports required to document and/or evaluate unanticipated discoveries shall be submitted to the City for review and approval and submitted to the NWIC after completion. Recommendations contained therein shall be implemented throughout the remainder of ground disturbance activities.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mitigation Measure GHG-1: Future development shall install EV charging infrastructure according to the most ambitious voluntary standard in the California Green Building Standards Code at the time of project approval.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure GHG-2: Future development shall provide no more parking spaces than the off-street parking requirements established in the City of Salinas Municipal Code. Alternatively, multi-family residential development can choose to unbundle parking costs with costs to rent or own a residential unit instead of meeting the maximum off-parking requirement.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Noise
Mitigation Measure NOI-1: Prior to ground disturbing activities, the City of Salinas shall ensure the following with the Project proponent:
 Construction equipment, fixed of mobile, shall be outfitted with properly operating and maintained mufflers.
 Construction noise reduction methods such as shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential areas, and using electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment shall be used.

During
construction
.

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Engineering
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Development
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 During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be located so that emitted noise is directed away from or shielded from sensitive noise receivers.

Mitigation Measure NOI-2: The use of heavy construction equipment within 25 feet of existing structures shall be prohibited.

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department.

Transportation
Mitigation Measure TRANS-1: To maintain safety standards at all intersections and roadway segments pursuant to implementation actions identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan, a traffic impact study shall be required for all development projects anticipated to generate 110 or more new daily vehicle trips within the Project Area, unless not required by the City. Depending on the results of this study, future developments may be required to construct or contribute to street safety improvements to meet the demand generated by the project. Improvements shall be in accordance with the City of Salinas’ Vision Zero Action Plan (i.e. pedestrian-activated crosswalk warning beacon, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian hybrid beacon, reduced parking at intersection, intersection control, raised median and street trees, protected bike lanes, and lane reduction). These improvements shall be required as conditions of approval.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department.

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consultation with local Native Americans, determines that the resource is a tribal cultural resource and thus significant under CEQA, a mitigation plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with state guidelines and in consultation with local Native American group(s) prior to continuation of any earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find. The plan shall include avoidance of the resource or, if avoidance of the resource is infeasible, shall outline the appropriate treatment of the resource in coordination with the appropriate local Native American tribal representative and, if applicable, a qualified archaeologist. Examples of appropriate mitigation for tribal cultural resources include, but are not limited to, protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource, protecting traditional use of the resource, protecting the confidentiality of the resource, or heritage recovery.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department

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SALINAS PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-___

RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL

OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION TO MIXED USE AND REZONE (RZ) TO MIXED USE OF FIVE (5) “PROJECT SITES” (GPA 2022-002 AND RZ 2022-002)
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2023, the Salinas Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment 2022-002 and Rezone 2022-002 of five (5) “Project sites” as described in more detail below:

1. General Plan Amendment 2022-002 (GPA 2022-002) changes the General Plan land use designation of five (5) “Project sites” from Commercial Retail (CR) and/or Industrial General Commercial (IGC) to Mixed Use (MX) as described below:
a. RZ 2022-002-A: Alisal Marketplace, located adjacent to East Alisal Street between Front Street and Griffin Street, consisting of 18 parcels that total 12.1 acres; b. RZ 2022-002-B: Edge of Downtown/Front and John Streets, located adjacent to John Street between Abbott Street and Front Street, consisting of 8 parcels that total

3.7 acres;
c. RZ 2022-002-C: Foods Co Shopping Center, located on the southeast corner of East Alisal Street and South Sanborn Road, consisting of 8 parcels that total 13.5 acres; d. RZ 2022-002-D: Laurel West Shopping Center, located east of North Davis Road between West Laurel Drive/Calle Del Adobe and Larkin Street, consisting of 6 parcels that total 16.2 acres; and
e. RZ 2022-002-D: Sears (Northridge Mall), located on the northwest corner of North Main Street and Madrid Street, consisting of 1 parcel that totals 8.41 acres (portion of a 10.2 acre parcel); and

2. Rezone 2022-002 (RZ 2022-002) changes the zoning designation of five (5) “Project sites” from Commercial Retail (CR) and/or Industrial General Commercial (IGC) to Mixed Use (MX) to align with the General Plan Amendment 2022-002 (GPA 2022- 002).

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission weighed the evidence presented at said public hearing, including the Staff Report which is on file at the Community Development Department together with the record of environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Initial Studies and related environmental documents including the Mitigated Negative Declarations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs.

WHEREAS, the circulated Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Sears (Northridge Mall) site incorrectly shows the proposed land use designation and zoning district for the site. The Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration shows the proposed land use designation of Retail and zoning district of CR – Commercial Retail for the entire 10.2-acre site; Planning Commission Resolution
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however, the proposed land use designation and zoning district would only apply to 8.41 acres.

The remaining 1.79 acres would maintain the current land use designation and zoning district. The final City Council ordinance will reflect the correct 8.41 acres.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Salinas Planning Commission that the Commission adopts the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, approve GPA 2022-002 and RZ 2022-002, adopt the following findings as the basis for its determination, and that the foregoing recitations are true and correct, and are included herein by reference as findings:

For the Mitigated Negative Declaration:

1. The Planning Commission hereby finds that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared with respect to the project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the guidelines promulgated thereunder.

Further, this Commission has independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the Initial Study and related environmental documents, together with the comments received during the public review process. On the basis of the whole record before it, the Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the MND reflects the Commission’s independent judgment and analysis. On this basis, the Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.

The environmental impacts of the project have been analyzed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An Initial Study (one (1) per “Project site”, five (5) total ISMNDs) was prepared to evaluate the potential impacts associated with the project. Based upon review of the Initial Study, the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment because the mitigation measures outlined in the proposed Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs have been included in the project (Exhibit 2). The Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations were routed to responsible agencies on August 18, 202, and posted at the County Clerk’s Office on August 18, 2023; the deadline for comments was September 6, 2023. The State Clearinghouse received the document on August 18, 2023; the deadline for Clearinghouse comments was September 6, 2023 (SCH Numbers 2023080480).

On June 14, 2022, the City of Salinas, pursuant to AB 52 (Chapter 532, Statutes 2014) and SB 18 (Chapter 905, Statutes 2004) sent via certified mail notification letters to 9 California Native American Tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project area.

The letter was sent to representatives of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of Mission San Juan Bautista, Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe, Esselen Tribe of Monterey County, Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of Costanoan, Ohlone/CostanoanEsselen Nation, Wuksache Indian Tribe/Eshom Valley Band, Xolon-Salinan Tribe, and Planning Commission Resolution
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Runsen Am:a Tur:ataj Ohlone. Consultation for AB 52 ended on July 14, 2022, and consultation for SB 18 ended on September 12, 2022.

Chairperson Louise Miranda-Ramirez of the Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation requested formal consultation on September 13, 2022. Formal consultation was held by telephone on June 21, 2023. Nine (9) mitigation measures were requested through the formal consultation. The requested mitigation measures have been incorporated into the proposed Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project (Exhibit C). No requests for additional consultation were received.

It is noted that the circulated Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Sears (Northridge Mall) site incorrectly shows the proposed land use designation and zoning district applying to the total acreage of the site. The Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration shows the proposed land use designation of Retail and zoning district of CR – Commercial Retail for the entire 10.2-acre site; however, the proposed land use designation and zoning district would only apply to 8.41 acres. The remaining 1.79 acres would maintain the current land use designation and zoning district. The final ordinance for City Council consideration will reflect the correct acreage.

Further, removal of the 1.79 acres does not affect the analysis contained in the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration because the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration analyzed the maximum buildout of the entire 10.2 acres with mixed-use buildings. Therefore, the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration analyzed the “worst-case scenario” for development of the site with higher intensity uses.

For the General Plan Amendment 2022-002:

2. That the proposed General Plan Amendment is in conformance with all other goals, policies, programs, and land uses of the Salinas General Plan.

The proposed Amendment is consistent with Salinas General Plan Policies. The proposed General Plan Amendment would change the existing designation for the project site and amend the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Policy Map to align with the proposed rezoning of the site to Mixed Use. The Amendment would be consistent with the General Plan land use designation of the adjacent sites of the subject site. The proposed “Mixed Use” land use designation for the five Project sites is consistent with General Plan Goal H1, by providing a range of housing opportunities to adequately address existing and projected needs to Salinas. The proposed project also complies with General Plan Policy H-1.3, by identifying adequate sites to facilitate and encourage housing production for the existing and projected housing needs of the City. In addition, the project complies with General Plan Goal H-2, by maintaining and improving existing neighborhoods and housing stock and complies with General Plan Policy H-2.6, by encouraging the retention, rehabilitation, and new construction of high-density, well-designed housing in the Central City and other targeted areas, as discussed in the Land Use and Community Design Planning Commission Resolution
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Element.

3. That the proposed General Plan Amendment promotes the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare.

The General Plan Amendment promotes the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare because the proposal will create additional housing units in the City of Salinas.

For the Rezone 2022-002:

4. The amendment is consistent with the Salinas General Plan, any applicable Specific Plan, and other plans and policies adopted by the Salinas City Council.

Per the 2002 Salinas General Plan, the “Mixed Use” designation allows for development including a mixture of retail, office, and residential uses in the same building, on the same parcel or in the same area. The intent of this designation is to create activity centers with pedestrian-oriented uses in certain portions of the City. The maximum intensity/density of development is 1.0 + 10 dwelling units per acre (for a total maximum allowable floor area ratio of 1.25) throughout the City. For retail or office development is a 3.0 FAR.

The proposed project is consistent with Salinas General Plan Goals and Policies. The proposed “Mixed Use” land designation for all five (5) “Project sites” is consistent with General Plan Goal H-1, by providing a range of housing opportunities to adequately address existing and projected needs to Salinas. The project is consistent with General Plan Policy H-1.3, by identifying adequate sites to facilitate and encourage housing production for the existing and projected housing needs of the City. In addition, the project is consistent with General Plan Goal H-2, by maintaining and improving existing neighborhoods and housing stock and complies with General Plan Policy H-2.6, by encouraging the retention, rehabilitation, and new construction of high-density, welldesigned housing in the Central City and other targeted areas, as discussed in the Land Use and Community Design Element.

The proposed rezoning would be consistent with the Mixed Use land use designation.

Future development would comply with the development regulations and design standards of the MX District, by:
 Promoting and providing development opportunities for integrated, complementary housing and employment opportunities in the same building, on the same parcel or within the same block.
 Supporting transit use and providing a buffer between busy streets and residential neighborhoods and providing new housing opportunities in the city.  Promoting compact development that is intended to be pedestrian-oriented with buildings close to and oriented to the sidewalk.
 Promoting residential development that is appropriate in an urban setting in mixed use buildings by providing incentives, as well as standards and regulations to Planning Commission Resolution
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minimize conflicts between different types of uses.

5. The amendment will not have the effect of reversing the policies of the Salinas General Plan, any applicable Specific Plan, and other plans and policies adopted by the Salinas City Council.

There are no policies within the Salinas General Plan that would be reversed because of this amendment. There are no Specific Plans or Precise Plans applicable to the sites.

6. The amendment would not create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent zoning districts.

The proposed rezoning will not create an unrelated zoning district because the rezoning of the project sites to Mixed Use (MX),” would be generally consistent with the adjacent zoning districts for residential, mixed use, and commercial uses.

7. The City has the capability to provide public utilities, roads, and services to serve the uses allowed by the proposed amendment.

Salinas is an urbanized area and public infrastructure is presently in place to serve most uses. The proposed Rezone would not create the need for additional infrastructure. In addition, the infrastructure capacity was analyzed in the ISMNDs and mitigated accordingly.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of September 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Salinas, that said Resolution was passed and approved by the affirmative and majority vote of said Planning Commission at a meeting held on September 6, 2023, and that said Resolution has not been modified, amended, or rescinded, and is now in full force and effect.

Planning Commission Resolution
General Plan Amendment 2022-002 (GPA 2022-002) and Rezone 2022-002 (RZ 2022-002)

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SALINAS PLANNING COMMISSION
Date:

Courtney Grossman
Secretary
Attachments:

Exhibit 1: Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Exhibit 2: Proposed General Plan Amendment 2022-002 (GPA 2022-002) Map and Proposed Rezone 2022-002 (RZ 2022-002)
Exhibit 3: Draft General Plan Amendment 2022-002 (GPA 2022-002) Map and Proposed Rezone 2022-002 (RZ 2022-001) Ordinance

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ALISAL MARKETPLACE

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
APNs 003-051-082-000, 003-051-083-000, 003-051-065-000, 003-051-054-000, 003-051-055-000, 003-051-008-000, 003-052-001-000, 003-052-002-000, 003-052-018-000, 003-052-019-000, 003-052-023-000, 003-052-032-000, 003-052- 017-000, 003-052-031-000, 003-041-029-000, 003-041-031-000, 003-041-001-000, 003-041-028-000 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-002 AND REZONE 2022-002)
Mitigation Measures Timing of
Verification
Responsible for
Verification
Verification of
Completion
Date Initials
Air Quality
Mitigation Measure AQ-1: Construction Air Quality. During construction, the applicant or successor in interest for each individual site shall:
 Limit grading to 8.1 acres per day, and limit grading and excavation to 2.2 acres per day.
 Provide watering trucks on site to maintain adequate soil moisture during grading and water
graded/excavated areas at least twice daily, thus
minimizing dust generation. In addition, the
water trucks shall be used to wash down trucks and
tractors, including earth loads, prior to
entering public roadways.
 Prohibit all grading activities whenever wind speeds
exceed 15 miles per hour (mph).
 Maintain a minimum of two feet for freeboard for all haul trucks.
 Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, or loose materials.  Cover inactive storage piles.
 Enforce a 15-mph speed limit for all unpaved surfaces when visible dust clouds are formed by vehicle movement.  Place gravel base near site entrances to clean tires prior to entering public roadways.

During
construction.

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Mitigation Measure AQ-2: MBARD Health Risk Consultation. Prior to issuance of any grading permit and/or building permit for each individual site, the applicant or successor in interest shall consult with MBARD regarding the potential need for a diesel health risk assessment (HRA). If required, the applicant or successor in interest shall prepare a diesel HRA and shall implement the measures contained therein to ensure that project-specific emissions are below MBARD’s established health risk thresholds:
hazard index greater than 1 for acute or chronic impacts, and cancer risk greater than 10 in one million for long-term operational emissions or 1 per 100,000 population for temporary constructionrelated emissions. Measures may include, but would not be limited to:
 Use of diesel-fueled equipment equipped with Tier 4 (or Tier 3 if the Tier 4 standard is unavailable) USEPA engine standards. The USEPA estimates that Tier 4 engines
would reduce PM emissions by approximately 90 percent
compared to the USEPA Tier 2 standards (USEPA 2008).
 Retrofit off-road diesel equipment with Verified Diesel Emissions Control Strategy (VDECS) like Diesel
Particulate Filters (DPF). Particulate Matter level 3 VDECS can provide at least an 85 percent reduction (CARB 2015).  Use alternatively fueled (e.g., natural gas) diesel
construction equipment, including all off-road and portable diesel-powered equipment.
 Use electrically driven equipment that is not powered by a portable generator set.
 Limit the hours of operation for heavy-duty equipment and/or limit the quantity of heavy-duty equipment operating at the same time.

Prior to issuance of
any grading permit
and/or building
permit; during
construction.

Development and
Engineering Services
Department – Plan
Check Services;
MBARD
Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nesting Bird Surveys and Avoidance.

The Project shall implement the following measures to mitigate for loss of nesting habitat of the Project in compliance with the federal Not more than 14
days prior to
vegetation
Development and
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Migratory Bird Treaty Act and relevant Fish and Game Codes:
 Avoidance. In order to avoid impacts to nesting raptors and migratory birds, the Project will be constructed, if feasible, from September 16th and January 31st, which is outside the avian nesting season.
 Preconstruction Surveys. If Project activities must occur during the nesting season (February 1-September 15), a
qualified biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys for active raptor and migratory bird nests within 10 days prior to the start of these activities. The survey will include the proposed work area(s) and surrounding lands within 500
feet, where accessible, for all nesting raptors and
migratory birds. If no active nests are found within the survey area, no further mitigation is required.
 Establish Buffers. Should any active nests be discovered near proposed work areas, no disturbance buffers of 250 feet around active nests of non-listed bird species and 500 feet around active nests of non-listed raptors will be
established. If work needs to occur within these no
disturbance buffers, a qualified biologist will monitor the nest daily for one week, and thereafter once a week,
throughout the duration of construction activity. Should the nature of construction activity significantly change, such that a higher level of disturbance will be generated,
monitoring will occur daily for one week and then resume the once-a-week regime. If, at any time, the biologist
determines that construction activity may be compromising nesting success, construction activity within the designated buffer will be altered or suspended until the biologist determines that the nest site is no longer susceptible to deleterious disturbance.
clearance. Community
Development
Department
Cultural Resources
CUL-1 Historical Resources Identification and Treatment Plan Prior to permit approval for development on the Project site, a Prior to permit
approval.

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historical resources evaluation shall be completed for that individual site to confirm if existing buildings and/or structures withing these sites qualify as historical resources as defined by Section 15064.5(a) of CEQA Guidelines. The evaluation shall be prepared by a qualified architectural historian or historian who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (PQS) in architectural history or history. The qualified architectural historian or historian shall conduct an intensive-level evaluation in accordance with the guidelines and best practices promulgated by the State Office of Historic Preservation to identify any potential historical resources within the proposed project area.

Any relocation, rehabilitation, or alteration of the resource shall be implemented consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatments of Historic Properties (Standards).

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site and compliance with the Standards and or avoidance is not feasible, the applicant or developer shall provide a report explaining why compliance with the Standards and or avoidance is not feasible for the City’s review and approval. Site-specific mitigation measures shall be established and undertaken, including, but not limited to, documentation of the historical resource in the form of a Historic American Buildings Survey-Like report. The report shall be commissioned by the project applicant or their consultant to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Architectural and Engineering Documentation and shall generally follow the Historic American Buildings Survey Level III requirements, including digital photographic recordation, detailed historic narrative report, and compilation of historic research. The documentation shall be completed by a qualified architectural historian or historian who meets the PQS and submitted to the City prior to issuance of any permits for demolition or alteration of the historical resource.

Mitigation Measure CUL-2 Phase I Cultural Resources Study Prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits for each individual site, a Phase I cultural resources study shall be performed by a qualified professional meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI’s) Professional Qualification Standards (PQS) for archaeology (National Park Service 1983). The Phase I cultural resources study shall include a pedestrian survey of the project site when appropriate and sufficient background research and field sampling to determine whether archaeological resources may be present. Archival research shall include a records search of the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) no more than two years old and a Sacred Lands File search with the NAHC. The Phase I technical report documenting the study shall include
recommendations that shall be implemented prior to and/or during construction to avoid or reduce impacts to archaeological resources. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, archaeological construction monitoring, sensitivity Prior to issuance of
grading or
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permits.

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training, or additional testing and mitigation (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-3 through CUL-7). The report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits. The City shall include recommendations in the Phase I technical report as Conditions of Approval to be implemented throughout all ground disturbance activities. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, site avoidance, Phase II Site Evaluation, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-4, CUL-5, CUL-7, and CUL8). The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

Prior to the
issuance of a
grading or
construction permit.

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avoided by project-related construction activities, where feasible.

Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-5 Phase II Site Evaluation
If the results of any Phase I and/or XPI for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2 and/or CUL-3) indicate the presence of archaeological resources that cannot be avoided by the project (Mitigation Measure CUL-4) and that have not been adequately evaluated for the NRHP or CRHR listing at the project site, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct a Phase II investigation to determine if intact deposits remain and if they may be eligible for the CRHR or qualify as unique archaeological resources. If the archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

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identified and analyzed according to current professional standards. The significance of the site(s) shall be evaluated according to the criteria of the CRHR and if applicable, NRHP.

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archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-7 and CUL-8).

The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC upon completion.

Upon completion of ground disturbance for the project, a final report must be submitted to the City for review and approval documenting the monitoring efforts, cultural resources find, and resource disposition. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

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find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If necessary, the evaluation may require preparation of a treatment plan and archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility. If the discovery proves to be significant under CEQA and cannot be avoided by the project, additional work may be warranted, such as data recovery excavation, to mitigate any significant impacts to significant resources. If the resource is of Native American origin, implementation of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 may be required.

Prior to permit
approval.

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Engineering Services
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Community
Development
Department
Hazards and Hazardous Material
Mitigation Measure HAZ-1: Prior to the obtaining grading permits or starting other ground disturbing work for each individual parcel, the City shall hire a qualified environmental professional to conduct a Phase I environmental assessment (ESA), consistent with the American Society for Testing Materials standards (ASTM E1527). The Phase I ESA shall evaluate the likelihood that Prior to obtaining
grading permits or
starting other
ground disturbing
work for each
individual parcel.

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hazardous chemicals are present and whether soil sampling is necessary. If the Phase I ESA indicates that contamination is unlikely, no further mitigation is necessary other than any recommendations identified in the Phase I ESA (such as stopping work if stained soil is encountered). If the Phase I ESA indicates that additional soil sampling or other further evaluation is necessary, the City and/or future developer shall hire a qualified environmental professional to conduct a Phase II ESA to determine the presence and extent of contamination. If the results indicate that contamination exists at levels above regulatory action standards, then the site shall be remediated in accordance with recommendations made by applicable regulatory agencies, including RWQCB and DTSC. The agencies involved shall
depend on the type and extent of contamination. If remediation is necessary, the City shall hire a qualified environmental professional prior to obtaining grading permits or ground disturbance to prepare a work plan that identifies necessary remediation activities, including excavation and removal of on-site contaminated soils, appropriate dust control measures, and redistribution of clean fill material on the project site. The plan shall include measures that ensure the safe transport, use, and disposal of contaminated soil removed from the site. The plan shall also identify when and where soil disturbing construction activities may safely commence. The City shall review and approve the work plan prior to issuance of demolition or grading permits. The City shall require individual projects to comply with the work plan as a condition of approval.

Prior to permit
approval.

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Noise
Mitigation Measure NOI-1: Prior to ground disturbing activities, the City of Salinas shall ensure the following with the Project proponent:
 Construction equipment, fixed of mobile, shall be outfitted with properly operating and maintained mufflers.
 Construction noise reduction methods such as shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging
areas and occupied residential areas, and using electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel
equipment shall be used.
 During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be located so that emitted noise is directed away from or shielded from sensitive noise receivers.

During
construction.

Development and
Engineering Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department.

Mitigation Measure NOI-2: The use of heavy construction equipment within 25 feet of existing structures shall be prohibited.

During
construction.

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Engineering Services
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Development
Department.

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activated crosswalk warning beacon, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian hybrid beacon, reduced parking at intersection, intersection control, raised median and street trees, protected bike lanes, and lane reduction). These improvements shall be required as conditions of approval.

Tribal Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Inadvertent Discoveries During Construction
In the event that cultural resources of Native American origin are identified during grading or construction, all earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended or redirected until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find; an appropriate Native American representative, based on the nature of the find, is consulted; and mitigation measures are put in place for the disposition and protection of any find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If the City, in consultation with local Native Americans, determines that the resource is a tribal cultural resource and thus significant under CEQA, a mitigation plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with state guidelines and in
consultation with local Native American group(s) prior to continuation of any earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find. The plan shall include avoidance of the resource or, if avoidance of the resource is infeasible, shall outline the appropriate treatment of the resource in coordination with the appropriate local Native American tribal representative and, if applicable, a qualified archaeologist. Examples of appropriate mitigation for tribal cultural resources include, but are not limited to, protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource, protecting traditional use of the resource, protecting the confidentiality of the resource, or heritage recovery.

During
construction.

Development and
Engineering Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department.

Utilities and Service Systems
Mitigation Measure UTL-1: New development generating
wastewater flows that results in a downstream exceedance of Prior to permit
approval.

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Department

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EDGE OF DOWNTOWN/FRONT AND JOHN STREETS

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department – Plan
Check Service
Mitigation Measure AQ-2: MBARD Health Risk Consultation. Prior to issuance Prior to Development and

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of any grading permit and/or building permit for each individual site, the applicant or successor in interest shall consult with MBARD regarding the potential need for a diesel health risk assessment (HRA). If required, the applicant or successor in interest shall prepare a diesel HRA and shall implement the measures contained therein to ensure that project-specific emissions are below MBARD’s established health risk thresholds: hazard index greater than 1 for acute or chronic impacts, and cancer risk greater than 10 in one million for long-term operational emissions or 1 per 100,000 population for temporary construction-related emissions. Measures may include, but would not be limited to:
 Use of diesel-fueled equipment equipped with Tier 4 (or Tier 3 if the Tier 4 standard is unavailable) USEPA engine standards. The USEPA estimates that Tier 4 engines would reduce PM emissions by approximately 90 percent compared to the USEPA Tier 2 standards (USEPA 2008).
 Retrofit off-road diesel equipment with Verified Diesel Emissions Control Strategy (VDECS) like Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF).

Engineering
Services
Department – Plan
Check Services;
MBARD
Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nesting Bird Surveys and Avoidance. The Project shall implement the following measures to mitigate for loss of nesting habitat of the Project in compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and relevant Fish and Game Codes:
 Avoidance. In order to avoid impacts to nesting raptors and migratory birds, the Project will be constructed, if feasible, from September 16th and January 31st, which is outside the avian nesting season.

Not more
than 14
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vegetation
clearance.

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 Preconstruction Surveys. If Project activities must occur during the nesting season (February 1-September 15), a qualified biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys for active raptor and migratory bird nests within 10 days prior to the start of these activities. The survey will include the proposed work area(s) and surrounding lands within 500 feet, where accessible, for all nesting raptors and migratory birds. If no active nests are found within the survey area, no further mitigation is required.
 Establish Buffers. Should any active nests be discovered near proposed work areas, no disturbance buffers of 250 feet around active nests of non-listed bird species and 500 feet around active nests of non-listed raptors will be established. If work needs to occur within these no disturbance buffers, a qualified biologist will monitor the nest daily for one week, and thereafter once a week, throughout the duration of construction activity. Should the nature of construction activity significantly change, such that a higher level of disturbance will be generated, monitoring will occur daily for one week and then resume the once-a-week regime. If, at any time, the biologist determines that construction activity may be compromising nesting success, construction activity within the designated buffer will be altered or suspended until the biologist determines that the nest site is no longer susceptible to deleterious disturbance.

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project area. All properties 45 years of age or older shall be evaluated within their historic context and documented in a report meeting the State Office of Historic Preservation guidelines. All evaluated properties shall be documented on Department of Parks and Recreation Series 523 Forms. The report shall be submitted to the City for review and concurrence.

Mitigation Measure CUL-2 Phase I Cultural Resources Study Prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits for each individual Prior to
issuance of
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site, a Phase I cultural resources study shall be performed by a qualified professional meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI’s) Professional Qualification Standards (PQS) for archaeology (National Park Service 1983).

Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-3 Extended Phase I Testing
If recommended by the Phase I study for each individual site (Mitigation Measure CUL-2), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to conduct an Extended Phase I (XPI) study to determine the presence/absence and extent of archaeological resources on the project site. XPI testing shall include a series of shovel test pits and/or hand augured units and/or mechanical trenching to establish the boundaries of archaeological site(s) on the project site. If the boundaries of the archaeological site are already well understood from previous archaeological work, an XPI will not be required. All archaeological excavation shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist(s) under the direction of a principal investigator meeting the SOI’s PQS for archaeology (National Park Service 1983). If an XPI report is prepared, it shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading or construction permit. Recommendations therein shall be implemented for all ground disturbance activities. Recommendations may Prior to the
issuance of
a grading or
construction
permit.

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include, but would not be limited to, site avoidance, Phase II Site Evaluation, Cultural Resources Monitoring, and/or measures for unanticipated discoveries (outlined in Mitigation Measures CUL-4, CUL-5, CUL-7, and CUL-8). The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-5 Phase II Site Evaluation
If the results of any Phase I and/or XPI for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2 and/or CUL-3) indicate the presence of archaeological resources that cannot be avoided by the project (Mitigation Measure CUL-4) and that have not been adequately evaluated for the NRHP or CRHR listing at the project site, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct a Phase II investigation to determine if intact deposits remain and if they may be eligible for the CRHR or qualify as unique archaeological resources. If the archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

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Engineering
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.

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As applicable, the final Phase III Data Recovery reports shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any grading or construction permit.

The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC upon completion.

Mitigation Measure CUL-7 Cultural Resources Monitoring
If recommended by Phase I, XPI, Phase II, or Phase III studies for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2, CUL-3, CUL-5, and/or CUL-6), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor projectrelated, ground-disturbing activities which may include the following but not limited to: grubbing, vegetation removal, trenching, grading, and/or excavations. The archaeological monitor shall coordinate with any Native American monitor as required. Monitoring logs must be completed by the archaeologist daily. Cultural resources monitoring may be reduced for the project if the qualified archaeologist finds it appropriate to reduce the monitoring efforts. Upon completion of ground disturbance for the project, a final report must be submitted to the City for review and approval documenting the monitoring efforts, cultural resources find, and resource disposition. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

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.

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submitted to the NWIC after completion. Recommendations contained therein shall be implemented throughout the remainder of ground disturbance activities.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure GHG-2: Future development shall provide no more parking spaces than the off-street parking requirements established in the City of Salinas Municipal Code. Alternatively, multi-family residential development can choose to unbundle parking costs with costs to rent or own a residential unit instead of meeting the maximum off-parking requirement.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Noise
Mitigation Measure NOI-1: Prior to ground disturbing activities, the City of Salinas shall ensure the following with the Project proponent:
 Construction equipment, fixed of mobile, shall be outfitted with properly operating and maintained mufflers.
 Construction noise reduction methods such as shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential areas, and using electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment shall be used.
 During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be located so that emitted noise is directed away from or shielded from sensitive noise receivers.

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department.

Mitigation Measure NOI-2: The use of heavy construction equipment within 25 During Development and

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feet of existing structures shall be prohibited. construction .

Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department.

Transportation
Mitigation Measure TRANS-1: To maintain safety standards at all intersections and roadway segments pursuant to implementation actions identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan, a traffic impact study shall be required for all development projects anticipated to generate 110 or more new daily vehicle trips within the Project Area, unless not required by the City. Depending on the results of this study, future developments may be required to construct or contribute to street safety improvements to meet the demand generated by the project. Improvements shall be in accordance with the City of Salinas’ Vision Zero Action Plan (i.e. pedestrian-activated crosswalk warning beacon, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian hybrid beacon, reduced parking at intersection, intersection control, raised median and street trees, protected bike lanes, and lane reduction). These improvements shall be required as conditions of approval.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Traffic Engineering
and Plan Check
Services
Tribal Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Inadvertent Discoveries During Construction In the event that cultural resources of Native American origin are identified during grading or construction, all earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended or redirected until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find; an appropriate Native American representative, based on the nature of the find, is consulted; and mitigation measures are put in place for the disposition and protection of any find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If the City, in consultation with local Native Americans, determines that the resource is a tribal cultural resource and thus significant under CEQA, a mitigation plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with state guidelines and in consultation with local Native American group(s) prior to continuation of any earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find. The plan shall include During
construction
.

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avoidance of the resource or, if avoidance of the resource is infeasible, shall outline the appropriate treatment of the resource in coordination with the appropriate local Native American tribal representative and, if applicable, a qualified archaeologist. Examples of appropriate mitigation for tribal cultural resources include, but are not limited to, protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource, protecting traditional use of the resource, protecting the confidentiality of the resource, or heritage recovery.

Prior to
permit
approval.

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FOODS CO SHOPPING CENTER

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department – Plan
Check Service
Mitigation Measure AQ-2: MBARD Health Risk Consultation. Prior to issuance Prior to Development and

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Not more
than 14
days prior to
vegetation
clearance.

Development and
Engineering
Services
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Community
Development
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Engineering
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Mitigation Measure CUL-2 Phase I Cultural Resources Study Prior to the issuance of any grading or construction permits for each individual Prior to
issuance of
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Engineering

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Development and
Engineering
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Community
Development
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During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-5 Phase II Site Evaluation
If the results of any Phase I and/or XPI for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2 and/or CUL-3) indicate the presence of archaeological resources that cannot be avoided by the project (Mitigation Measure CUL-4) and that have not been adequately evaluated for the NRHP or CRHR listing at the project site, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct a Phase II investigation to determine if intact deposits remain and if they may be eligible for the CRHR or qualify as unique archaeological resources. If the archaeological resource(s) of concern are Native American in origin, the qualified archaeologist shall confer with the City and local California Native American tribe(s).

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Engineering
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.

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As applicable, the final Phase III Data Recovery reports shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of any grading or construction permit.

The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC upon completion.

Mitigation Measure CUL-7 Cultural Resources Monitoring
If recommended by Phase I, XPI, Phase II, or Phase III studies for each individual site (Mitigation Measures CUL-2, CUL-3, CUL-5, and/or CUL-6), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor projectrelated, ground-disturbing activities which may include the following but not limited to: grubbing, vegetation removal, trenching, grading, and/or excavations. The archaeological monitor shall coordinate with any Native American monitor as required. Monitoring logs must be completed by the archaeologist daily. Cultural resources monitoring may be reduced for the project if the qualified archaeologist finds it appropriate to reduce the monitoring efforts. Upon completion of ground disturbance for the project, a final report must be submitted to the City for review and approval documenting the monitoring efforts, cultural resources find, and resource disposition. The final report shall be submitted to the NWIC.

During
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.

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submitted to the NWIC after completion. Recommendations contained therein shall be implemented throughout the remainder of ground disturbance activities.

Prior to
permit
approval.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure GHG-2: Future development shall provide no more parking spaces than the off-street parking requirements established in the City of Salinas Municipal Code. Alternatively, multi-family residential development can choose to unbundle parking costs with costs to rent or own a residential unit instead of meeting the maximum off-parking requirement.

Prior to
permit
approval.

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Engineering
Services
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Community

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equipment, installing temporary acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential areas, and using electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment shall be used.
 During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be located so that emitted noise is directed away from or shielded from sensitive noise receivers.

Development
Department.

Mitigation Measure NOI-2: The use of heavy construction equipment within 25 feet of existing structures shall be prohibited.

During
construction
.

Development and
Engineering
Services
Department –
Community
Development
Department.

Transportation
Mitigation Measure TRANS-1: To maintain safety standards at all intersections and roadway segments pursuant to implementation actions identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan, a traffic impact study shall be required for all development projects anticipated to generate 110 or more new daily vehicle trips within the Project Area, unless not required by the City. Depending on the results of this study, future developments may be required to construct or contribute to street safety improvements to meet the demand generated by the project. Improvements shall be in accordance with the City of Salinas’ Vision Zero Action Plan (i.e. pedestrian-activated crosswalk warning beacon, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian hybrid beacon, reduced parking at intersection, intersection control, raised median and street trees, protected bike lanes, and lane reduction). These improvements shall be required as conditions of approval.

Prior to
permit
approval.

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Engineering
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has evaluated the nature and significance of the find; an appropriate Native American representative, based on the nature of the find, is consulted; and mitigation measures are put in place for the disposition and protection of any find pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2. If the City, in consultation with local Native Americans, determines that the resource is a tribal cultural resource and thus significant under CEQA, a mitigation plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with state guidelines and in consultation with local Native American group(s) prior to continuation of any earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find. The plan shall include avoidance of the resource or, if avoidance of the resource is infeasible, shall outline the appropriate treatment of the resource in coordination with the appropriate local Native American tribal representative and, if applicable, a qualified archaeologist. Examples of appropriate mitigation for tribal cultural resources include, but are not limited to, protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource, protecting traditional use of the resource, protecting the confidentiality of the resource, or heritage recovery.

Community
Development
Department.

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approval.

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LAUREL WEST SHOPPING CENTER

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applicant or successor in interest shall consult with MBARD regarding the potential need for a diesel health risk assessment (HRA). If required, the applicant or successor in interest shall prepare a diesel HRA and shall implement the measures contained therein to ensure that project-specific emissions are below MBARD’s established health risk thresholds: hazard index greater than 1 for acute or chronic impacts, and cancer risk greater than 10 in one million for long-term operational emissions or 1 per 100,000 population for temporary construction-related emissions. Measures may include, but would not be limited to:
 Use of diesel-fueled equipment equipped with Tier 4 (or Tier 3 if the Tier 4 standard is unavailable) USEPA engine standards. The USEPA estimates that Tier 4 engines would reduce PM emissions by approximately 90 percent compared to the USEPA Tier 2 standards (USEPA 2008).
 Retrofit off-road diesel equipment with Verified Diesel Emissions Control Strategy (VDECS) like Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF).

Services
Department – Plan
Check Services;
MBARD
Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nesting Bird Surveys and Avoidance. The Project shall implement the following measures to mitigate for loss of nesting habitat of the Project in compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and relevant Fish and Game Codes:
 Avoidance. In order to avoid impacts to nesting raptors and migratory birds, the Project will be constructed, if feasible, from September 16th and January 31st, which is outside the avian nesting season.  Preconstruction Surveys. If Project activities must occur during the Not more
than 14
days prior to
vegetation
clearance.

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Engineering
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nesting season (February 1-September 15), a qualified biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys for active raptor and migratory bird nests within 10 days prior to the start of these activities. The survey will include the proposed work area(s) and surrounding lands within 500 feet, where accessible, for all nesting raptors and migratory birds. If no active nests are found within the survey area, no further mitigation is required.
 Establish Buffers. Should any active nests be discovered near proposed work areas, no disturbance buffers of 250 feet around active nests of non-listed bird species and 500 feet around active nests of non-listed raptors will be established. If work needs to occur within these no disturbance buffers, a qualified biologist will monitor the nest daily for one week, and thereafter once a week, throughout the duration of construction activity. Should the nature of construction activity significantly change, such that a higher level of disturbance will be generated, monitoring will occur daily for one week and then resume the once-a-week regime. If, at any time, the biologist determines that construction activity may be compromising nesting success, construction activity within the designated buffer will be altered or suspended until the biologist determines that the nest site is no longer susceptible to deleterious disturbance.

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Engineering
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their historic context and documented in a report meeting the State Office of Historic Preservation guidelines. All evaluated properties shall be documented on Department of Parks and Recreation Series 523 Forms. The report shall be submitted to the City for review and concurrence.

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professional meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI’s) Professional Qualification Standards (PQS) for archaeology (National Park Service 1983).

Department –
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure CUL-3 Extended Phase I Testing
If recommended by the Phase I study for each individual site (Mitigation Measure CUL-2), the project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to conduct an Extended Phase I (XPI) study to determine the presence/absence and extent of archaeological resources on the project site. XPI testing shall include a series of shovel test pits and/or hand augured units and/or mechanical trenching to establish the boundaries of archaeological site(s) on the project site. If the boundaries of the archaeological site are already well understood from previous archaeological work, an XPI will not be required. All archaeological excavation shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist(s) under the direction of a principal investigator meeting the SOI’s PQS for archaeology (National Park Service 1983). If an XPI report is prepared, it shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading or construction permit. Recommendations therein shall be implemented for all ground disturbance activities. Recommendations may include, but would not be limited to, site avoidance, Phase II Site Evaluation, Prior to the
issuance of
a grading or
construction
permit.

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Engineering
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Salinas City CouncilOctober 24, 2023

Salinas City Council
October 24, 2023