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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 38 FirstCarbon Solutions Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/FOF/21480016 Pleasanton Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project FOF.docx The Lead Agency finds that MM GEO-1 is feasible, is adopted, and will further reduce impacts related to expansive soil. Accordingly, the Lead Agency finds that, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the proposed project that mitigate or avoid the potentially significant impacts as identified in the EIR. Therefore, impacts associated with expansive soil would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. 1.6.12 - Impact GEO-6: Paleontological Resources Impact GEO-6: The proposed project would not directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature. Findings: Less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated. (Draft EIR, p. 3.6-35). Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in the EIR. (CEQA Guidelines § 15091(a)(1)). Mitigation Measures MM GEO-6a Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the project proponent/developer shall demonstrate the retention of the services of a qualified professional Paleontologist as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP). The qualified Paleontologist shall prepare a Paleontological Resource Impact Mitigation Monitoring Program (PRIMMP). The project proponent/developer shall submit the PRIMMP to and receive approval from the City/Lead Agency. The PRIMMP will describe, in addition to industry standards and SVP standards, the level of monitoring required in the project area, qualifications of the Paleontological monitor for grading operations, and identification of personnel with authority and responsibility to temporarily halt or divert grading equipment to allow for recovery of large specimens. Furthermore, the PRIMMP shall provide direction for any fossil discoveries to be immediately reported, means and methods to be employed to quickly salvage fossils as they are unearthed to avoid construction delays, sampling procedures and protocol for collecting and processing sediments and specimens, fossil identification, and reporting and curation procedures to be employed. The report will include the paleontological records search conducted at the UCMP, pertinent exhibits, maps and reference procedures for reporting of findings. MM GEO-6b On the first day of ground disturbance and prior to the start of any ground- disturbing activities, the qualified professional Paleontologist that meets SVP Standard Procedures shall prepare and conduct a project-wide Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) training. The WEAP training shall include a review of applicable federal, State, and local regulations related to paleontological resources; recognition and understanding of significant paleontological resources pertinent to the geography and geology of the region and the types of paleontological resources that may be encountered; procedures to be followed in the event that such resources are encountered; the protocols that apply in the event