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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Draft EIR Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources FirstCarbon Solutions 3.4-23 https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec03-04 Cultural-Tribal Cultural Resources.docx Natural Resources Goal 2 Preserve and enhance the natural resources of the Planning Area, including plant and wildlife habitats, heritage trees, scenic resources, and watercourses. Policy 1 Preserve and enhance natural wildlife habitats and wildlife corridors. Program 1.7 Minimize active recreation—sports, games, exercising, and fishing—within natural habitat areas. Permit passive recreation such as hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, nature and cultural resource study, photography, and picnicking. Cultural and Historic Resources Goal 4 Designate, preserve, and protect the archaeological and historic resources within the Pleasanton Planning Area. Policy 5 Preserve and rehabilitate those cultural and historic resources which are significant to Pleasanton because of their age, appearance, or history. Program 5.1 When reviewing applications for development projects, use information regarding known archaeological finds in the Planning Area to determine whether an archaeological study, construction monitoring or other mitigations are appropriate. Require that archaeological studies meet the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15064.5 in identifying mitigation measures if an archaeological site is encountered. Include provisions for the interpretation of cultural resources. Consult with the California Archaeological Inventory, Northwest Information Center, as necessary. Program 5.2 Follow the recommendations contained within archaeological and historical architecture studies regarding rehabilitation or preservation of archaeologically or historically significant structures and sites. Program 5.3 Continue to include a standard condition of project approval to require the cessation of all construction and grading activities within the vicinity of any discovered prehistoric or historic artifacts, or other indications of cultural resources, until any such find is evaluated by a qualified Professional Archaeologist, and appropriate mitigation is approved by the City. Program 5.5 Encourage the use of educational workshops, exhibits, and teaching materials that celebrate the City’s history, ancestral heritage, and Native American contributions, and encourage participation by Native American groups in developing such programs. Community Character Element The Community Character Element, Chapter 12 of the General Plan, identifies the physical and social aspects of Pleasanton’s unique identity and establishes goals, policies, and programs to preserve and enhance those aspects which make the City special and distinct.