AgdaPkt 2016-04-25 Closed and Joint SA PFA

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7.B. - Page 64 2 Environmental Analysis e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? The proposed project would require removing one dead tree within the project area. The contractor would comply with the guidelines contained in the Chapter 35 of the Redwood City Code,and the impact would be less than significant. (Less than Significant Impact) f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? The proposed project area is not within any Habitat Conservation Plan (USFWS, 2013). The proposed project would be approximately 0.25 miles away from the DESFBWR on Bair Island Road and would not interfere with or have any adverse effect on the existing conditions or restoration efforts of the reserve. (No Impact) 2.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES Basin Research Associates,Inc. (Basin) conducted an archaeological and historical resource survey for the proposed project (see Appendix E). The Basin survey included a cultural resources records search and limited review of pertinent literature, consultation with the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC),an archaeological field inventory to determine the presence or absence of significant historical (cultural) resources,and an evaluation of resources in accordance with applicable laws and regulations The project area would be located within the tidal flats of the San Francisco Bay margin. Native American occupation and use of the general area appears to extend over 5000-7000 years or more. Based on archaeological records and Spanish mission records,the project area was likely a primary settlement for Costanoan peoples within the Ramaytush subdivision during the early 1700s of the Hispanic Era. Extensive ethnographic data on the Costanoans are lacking since the aboriginal lifeway apparently disappeared by 1810. Spanish explorers in the late 1760s and 1770s were the first Europeans to traverse the San Francisco Peninsula. During the Hispanic Period, Redwood Creek was known as los palos colorados after the abundant and notable redwood trees. Beginning in the mid- 19th century,population growth,the American takeover,and the confirmation of property titles led to the subdivision of most of the rancho and pueblo lands. The initial population expansion on the Peninsula was associated with the Gold Rush, followed by the construction of the transcontinental railroad and the development of a prosperous dairy industry. After the discovery of Redwoods Landing in 1850,the natural advantages of Redwood Creek and slough dominated the region and facilitated regional and local growth. The US 101 highway was the first Bay Area highway to be opened for public use in 1947. In 1961,the US 101 highway had been realigned and Bair Island Road had been constructed along with Convention Way to the south of the freeway (Basin, 2013). No recorded prehistoric or historic archaeological resources have been previously recorded within or immediately adjacent to the proposed project area of potential effect (APE). A systematic field 2-24 US 101 Pedestrian Undercrossing and Bair Island Road Storm Drain Pump Station Project