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Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. CalVTP Project-Specific Analysis and Addendum Augustin Bernal Community Park Fuel Reduction November 2025 4-77 4.12.1. Discussion 4.12.1.1. Impact NOI-1 The project treatment activities that have the potential for short-term increase in ambient noise level include manual treatments and ground-based mechanical treatments. Prescribed herbivory would potentially occur 24 hours a day, but as noted in the PEIR, it would not require the use of heavy off-road equipment. Although noise generated by prescribed herbivory would be generally negligible, it is discussed further in this section as the local jurisdictions where the Project is located have ordinances specifically related to animal noise. The manual treatments for this project include hand-operated power tools, and the mechanical treatments include but are not limited to bucket trucks, tow chippers, track chippers, fire engines, and riding lawn mowers. Manual and mechanical treatments would occur on weekdays during daylight hours only. Table 11-5 of the City of Pleasanton General Plan (City of Pleasanton 2009) and Figure 2 of the Alameda County General Plan (Alameda County 1994) present noise restrictions within the project area. When work would be conducted within these jurisdictions with more restrictive noise ordinances, manual and mechanical treatments would only be conducted within the allowable hours for noise-generating activities. Multiple crews may be working at the same time and using mechanical and manual methods that may generate varying noise levels, temporarily increasing ambient noise in the vicinity. Due to the nature of the proposed project, private residences and other noise-sensitive land uses are located adjacent to the Project and treatment areas and would temporarily be exposed to noise. The Project would fall within jurisdictions of both the City and unincorporated Alameda County. The potential for treatment activities to cause substantial short-term increases in exterior ambient noise level was addressed in the PEIR and was found to be less than significant. This impact is within the scope of the PEIR because the types of treatments and associated equipment, and thus the noise generated, are consistent with those analyzed in the PEIR. SPRs applicable to the proposed project include AD-3, which requires the treatments to be consistent with local plans, policies, and ordinances. As described in the project description, all treatments except herbivory would occur primarily on weekdays during daylight hours only. Alameda County (§ 6.60.050) and the City (§ 7.08.010) have animal noise ordinances which prohibit the keeping of animals which frequently or continuously generate noise deemed to disturb any reasonable person’s peace and quiet. Animals used for herbivory treatment may make noises that could violate these ordinances; however, this is considered unlikely. MM NOI-1 would require posting of signs during herbivory treatment specifying who to contact regarding noise complaints. The City would take into consideration future use of herbivory treatments in areas that receive noise complaints. With implementation of MM NOI-1, the impact of animal noises would be in line with the local ordinances and be less than significant with mitigation.