ITEM 23 ATTACHMENT 1 - CEQA Checklist

City of Pleasanton—Merritt Property Project Consistency Checklist 15183 Consistency Checklist 90 Proposed Project Analysis and Conclusion The results of the NWIC records search indicated that no prehistoric cultural resources have been recorded within the project site or its 0.25-mile search radius. Additionally, the pedestrian survey failed to locate or identify any cultural resources. Basin Research Associates sent a letter to the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) in an effort to determine whether any sacred sites are listed on its Sacred Lands File for the project site. On October 18, 2023, a response was received from the NAHC stating that the results of the Sacred Lands File search were negative. However, the NAHC letter recommended reaching out to a list of 14 Tribal representatives to obtain additional information. To ensure that all Native American knowledge and concerns over potential TCRs that may be affected by the proposed project are addressed, the City of Pleasanton sent a letter containing project information and requesting any additional information to each Tribal representative identified by the NAHC. No responses have been received to date. While unlikely, the possibility remains that TCRs in the form of archaeological resources or human remains may be encountered during project construction. FCS identified project-specific requirements based on the results of the record search and pedestrian survey. In compliance with General Plan Programs 5.1 and 5.2, FCS determined that archaeological and TCR training for construction staff shall be required prior to the start of any ground- disturbing activities in case any resources are inadvertently discovered. Furthermore, FCS determined that a qualified Archaeologist shall be present to monitor during the clearing and grubbing phases of ground disturbance to check for the inadvertent exposure of possible cultural materials. In the event exposed soils indicate cultural materials may be present, this may be followed by regular or periodic archaeological monitoring as determined by the Archeologist. The proposed project would be required to follow the City’s standard condition of approval that all construction shall stop if TCRs are uncovered during project construction. In such a case, procedures for inadvertent discovery under federal, State, and local laws would apply. Environmental effects would be avoided by the imposition of uniformly applied development policies or standards. Therefore, development of the