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Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. CalVTP Project-Specific Analysis and Addendum Augustin Bernal Community Park Fuel Reduction November 2025 4-18 in order to better observe the subsurface conditions and inspect for evidence of archaeological deposits. No evidence of archaeological deposits was identified as the result of the survey. Consistent with CalVTP SPR CUL-2, an updated Native American contact list and sacred lands file search was obtained from the NAHC. The sacred lands data file indicated no sacred sites had previously been recorded within the project area or adjacent lands. On July 2, 2025, letters were sent to each of the 27 Tribal contacts provided by the NAHC via email. The letters requested information regarding Tribal resources and asked the Tribes to notify the City if they wished to initiate consultation regarding the project actions. To date, responses have been received from the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation, Tamien Nation, Wilton Rancheria, the Ohlone Indian Tribe, and the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe. The Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation responded on July 2, 2025, and requested consultation. The Tribe also requested specific information regarding proposed ground disturbance and the NWIC search results and cultural resources report for the Project. The Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe responded on July 23, 2025, and stated that the Tribe would like to set up a consultation meeting to further discuss the Project. The Ohlone Indian Tribe responded on July 3, 2025, and requested the results of SPR CUL-2. Tamien Nation responded on July 3, 2025, and stated that the Tribe will defer consultation to the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation. Wilton Rancheria responded on August 1, 2025, stating that the Tribe currently has no concerns regarding the Project and requesting to be notified if there are any changes or updates to the Project. As planning proceeds, the City will continue to consult with interested Tribal representatives regarding the Project and incorporate their concerns into project planning and mitigation as warranted. 4.4.1.1. Impact CUL-1 The potential for vegetation treatment activities, such as manual and mechanical treatments that cause ground disturbance, to cause adverse effects to historical resources (those resources evaluated as eligible for listing in the CRHR) was examined in the PEIR and found to be less than significant. According to the NWIC results, no historic-era built environment resources have been previously recorded within the project area. Additionally, the cultural pedestrian survey conducted for the Project did not identify any historic-era built cultural resources. Any impact to potential historical resources, including, but not limited to, structures, buildings, or foundations, would be avoided, per SPR CUL-7, due to the lack of any proposed demolition or material alteration of a structure or building or overall setting. This potential impact is within the scope of the PEIR because the treatment activities and the intensity of ground disturbance that would occur under the proposed project are consistent with those analyzed in the PEIR. SPRs applicable to this impact are CUL-1, CUL-7, and CUL-8. As described above, archaeological and historical resource record searches have been conducted per SPR CUL-1. SPR CUL-7 requires the avoidance of known built historical