Item 28 - Public Hearing - ZOA No. 20204-01 South Coast Technology Center

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South Coast Technology Center Project CEQA Exemption 15183 for archaeological resources, identify and characterize the results of previous cultural resource surveys, and disclose any cultural resources that have been recorded and/or evaluated. If unpaved surfaces are present within the project area, and the entire project area has not been previously surveyed within the past 10 years, a Phase I pedestrian survey shall be undertaken in proposed project areas to locate any surface cultural materials that may be present. MM CUL-711 If an Archaeological Resources Assessment does not identify potentially significant archaeological resources but the site has moderate sensitivity for archaeological resources (Mitigation Measure CUL-4), an archaeologist who meets the Secretary's Standards shall be retained on call. The archaeologist shall inform all construction personnel prior to construction activities about the proper procedures in the event of an archaeological discovery. The pre -construction training shall be held in conjunction with the project's initial on -site safety meeting and shall explain the importance and legal basis for the protection of significant archaeological resources. In the event that archaeological resources (artifacts or features) are exposed during ground -disturbing activities, construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the discovery shall be halted while the on -call archaeologist is contacted. The resource shall be evaluated for significance and tribal consultation shall be conducted, in the case of a tribal resource. If the discovery proves to be significant, the long-term disposition of any collected materials should be determined in consultation with the affiliated tribe(s), where relevant. 4.6 Energy 4.6.1 GPU PEIR Findings The GPU PEIR determined that implementation of the General Plan Update would result in temporary demands for electricity, diesel fuel, and gasoline due to the development of projects under the General Plan Update. Due to the temporary nature of construction, energy uses from construction equipment, haul trucks, and construction employee vehicles would cease upon the completion of a project. The GPU PEIR also states that compliance with Section 2449 of 13 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Article 4.8, Chapter 9 would minimize nonessential idling of construction equipment, minimizing excessive energy consumption. Additionally, construction activities and development proposed due to the General Plan Update would be similar in nature to existing projects within the City. The GPU PEIR also determined that the operation of new developments due to the implementation of the General Plan Update would result in additional demands for electricity and natural gas compared to existing conditions. Nevertheless, future developments would be required to comply with the most recent Building Energy Efficiency Standards and CALGreen, which would reduce the overall energy demands. In addition to the Building Energy Efficiency Standards and CALGreen, the GPU PEIR also determined that compliance with goals and policies within the General Plan Update would increase energy efficiency and reduce wasteful use of energy resources. In addition, implementation of the General Plan Update would result in an overall decrease in VMT and fuel usage for gasoline - powered vehicles but would result in an increase of diesel -powered, natural gas -powered, and electric -powered vehicles. Overall, the GPU PEIR determined that the implementation of the General Plan Update would not result in excessive and inefficient energy use upon 18 The Cultural and Paleontological Resources Identification Memorandum (Attachment C) did not identify any potentially significant archaeological resources, and determined that sensitivity for buried archaeological resources is low at the surface but increases to moderate in undisturbed deposits. July 2024 Page 40