Reso23-02 0009 PC Reso Adopt CEQA

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Findings and Statements Required by the California Environmental Quality Act Focused General Plan Update 40 Final Environmental Impact Report January 2023 1a, TCR-1b, TCR-2a, TCR-2b, and TCR-3 would substantially lessen the severity of Impact TRC-1, such that this potential impact would be less than significant. Mitigation Measure TCR-1a requires that if deposits of prehistoric or historic archaeological and tribal cultural resource materials are encountered during project construction activities for future development, all work within an appropriate buffer area around the discovery shall be stopped and a qualified archaeologist meeting federal criteria under 36 CFR 61 shall be contacted to assess the deposit(s) and make recommendations to the City Community Development and Transportation Department regarding their treatment, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4 (b)(3). Mitigation Measure TCR-1b requires all construction crews to undergo adequate training for the identification of federal or state- eligible cultural resources prior to the issuance of grading permits. Mitigation Measure TCR-2a requires that if human remains are encountered during ground-disturbing activities within specific project sites, work within 50 feet shall be stopped and the San Mateo County Coroner (Coroner) notified of any human remains; at the same time, a qualified archaeologist shall be contacted to assess the situation and consult with the appropriate agencies; and if the human remains are of Native American origin, the Coroner shall notify the NAHC so that NAHC can identify a Most Likely Descendant (MLD) to inspect the site and provide recommendations for the proper treatment or disposition, with proper dignity, of the remains and any associated grave goods. Mitigation Measure TCR-2b requires all construction crews to undergo a training session prior to issuance of grading permits to inform them of the presence and nature of federal or state-eligible cultural resources and the potential for previously undiscovered archaeological and/or tribal cultural resources and human remains within specific project sites, of the laws protecting these resources and associated penalties, and of the procedures to follow should they discover cultural resources during project-related work. Mitigation Measure TCR-3 requires that future development project applicants comply with the City’s Historic Resources Management Plan and prepare a cultural resources plan in compliance with the applicable California Environmental Quality Act regulations for all historic site or sites which have a potential for the on-site discovery, reconnaissance and identification of cultural resources, including a records search conducted by the Northwest Information Center of the California Archaeological Inventory; interviews with persons knowledgeable about the history of the site, as approved by staff and within a time period designated by staff; and review of maps archived at the local history room of the Main Library and other historical data contained in the Redwood City Inventory. 6.2. Cumulative Impacts 6.2.3 Air Quality: Mitigation Measures. EIR Mitigation Measure AIR-2 (Draft EIR pp. 4.3-21 to 4.3-22) will be implemented for the Project as provided in the MMRP. Findings Regarding Cumulative Air Quality Impact: Based on the FEIR and the entire record before the City, the Council finds that incorporating the requirements of Mitigation Measure AIR-2 would substantially lessen the severity of the cumulative air quality impact.