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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppendix L - AB 52 Tribal ConsultationAlta Fontana Mixed Use Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration APPENDIX L AB 52 TRIBAL CONSULTATION Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ASSEMBLY BILL 52 CITY CONSULTATION LIST 5 Tribe Notification for AB 52 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Lee Clauss, Director of Cultural Resources 26569 Community Center Drive Highland, CA 92346 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Jessica Mauck 26569 Community Center Drive Highland, CA 92346 Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Michael Mirelez, Cultural Resources Coordinator P.O. Box 1160 Thermal, CA 92274 San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Anthony Morales, Chief PO Box 693 San Gabriel, CA 91778 Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation Andrew Salas, Chairperson P.O. Box 393 Covina, CA 91723 Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Joseph Ontiveros, Cultural Resources Director P.O. Box 487 San Jacinto, CA 92581 Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ASSEMBLY BILL 52 CONSULTATION INVITATION City Council Acquanetta Warren Mayor Peter A. Garcia Mayor Pro Tem John B. Roberts Council Member Jesus “Jesse” Sandoval Council Member Phillip W. Cothran Council Member CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT February 17, 2022 Lee Clauss, Director of Cultural Resources San Manuel Band of Mission Indians 26569 Community Center Drive Highland, CA 92346 RE: Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project – Assembly Bill 52 Consultation Invitation Dear Director Clauss: Pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Fontana extends an invitation to consult on the CEQA review of the proposed Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project (proposed Project). The Project proposes to construct a mixed-use development of 340 multi-family residential units, 1,500 square feet of commercial space, and four live-work units in two new four-story buildings on approximately 8.8 acres. The proposed Project would be located at 14817 Foothill Boulevard at the southwestern corner of the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Live Oak Avenue (Project site) in the City of Fontana. The Project site is presently undeveloped. The proposed Project will require ground-disturbing construction activities such as grading and trenching, in order to complete activities including construction of the two new buildings and adjacent parking lots, install appropriate landscaping, and install utilities and underground existing power lines. The proposed Project is subject to CEQA, and the City of Fontana is the Lead Agency. A qualified archaeologist has been retained to conduct a cultural resources impact analysis of the Project area in support of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). That analysis and report are currently under preparation. If you intend to consult, please respond no later than 3/19/2022 so that we may properly address your concerns. Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this proposed Project. Sincerely, Page 2 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT Salvador Quintanilla Salvador Quintanilla Associate Planner Enclosures: 1)Regional Location Map 2)Project Area Map Page 3 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Regional Location Map Page 4 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Project Area Map City Council Acquanetta Warren Mayor Peter A. Garcia Mayor Pro Tem John B. Roberts Council Member Jesus “Jesse” Sandoval Council Member Phillip W. Cothran Council Member CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT February 17, 2022 Jessica Mauck San Manuel Band of Mission Indians 26569 Community Center Drive Highland, CA 92346 RE: Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project – Assembly Bill 52 Consultation Invitation Dear Ms. Mauck: Pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Fontana extends an invitation to consult on the CEQA review of the proposed Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project (proposed Project). The Project proposes to construct a mixed-use development of 340 multi-family residential units, 1,500 square feet of commercial space, and four live-work units in two new four-story buildings on approximately 8.8 acres. The proposed Project would be located at 14817 Foothill Boulevard at the southwestern corner of the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Live Oak Avenue (Project site) in the City of Fontana. The Project site is presently undeveloped. The proposed Project will require ground-disturbing construction activities such as grading and trenching, in order to complete activities including construction of the two new buildings and adjacent parking lots, install appropriate landscaping, and install utilities and underground existing power lines. The proposed Project is subject to CEQA, and the City of Fontana is the Lead Agency. A qualified archaeologist has been retained to conduct a cultural resources impact analysis of the Project area in support of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). That analysis and report are currently under preparation. If you intend to consult, please respond no later than 3/19/2022 so that we may properly address your concerns. Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this proposed Project. Sincerely, Page 2 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT Salvador Quintanilla Salvador Quintanilla Associate Planner Enclosures: 1) Regional Location Map 2) Project Area Map Page 3 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Regional Location Map Page 4 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Project Area Map City Council Acquanetta Warren Mayor Peter A. Garcia Mayor Pro Tem John B. Roberts Council Member Jesus “Jesse” Sandoval Council Member Phillip W. Cothran Council Member CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT February 17, 2022 Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Michael Mirelez, Cultural Resources Coordinator P.O. Box 1160 Thermal, CA 92274 RE: Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project – Assembly Bill 52 Consultation Invitation Dear Cultural Resources Coordinator Mirelez: Pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Fontana extends an invitation to consult on the CEQA review of the proposed Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project (proposed Project). The Project proposes to construct a mixed-use development of 340 multi-family residential units, 1,500 square feet of commercial space, and four live-work units in two new four-story buildings on approximately 8.8 acres. The proposed Project would be located at 14817 Foothill Boulevard at the southwestern corner of the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Live Oak Avenue (Project site) in the City of Fontana. The Project site is presently undeveloped. The proposed Project will require ground-disturbing construction activities such as grading and trenching, in order to complete activities including construction of the two new buildings and adjacent parking lots, install appropriate landscaping, and install utilities and underground existing power lines. The proposed Project is subject to CEQA, and the City of Fontana is the Lead Agency. A qualified archaeologist has been retained to conduct a cultural resources impact analysis of the Project area in support of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). That analysis and report are currently under preparation. If you intend to consult, please respond no later than 3/19/2022 so that we may properly address your concerns. Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this proposed Project. Sincerely, Page 2 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT Salvador Quintanilla Salvador Quintanilla Associate Planner Enclosures: 1)Regional Location Map 2)Project Area Map Page 3 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Regional Location Map Page 4 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Project Area Map City Council Acquanetta Warren Mayor Peter A. Garcia Mayor Pro Tem John B. Roberts Council Member Jesus “Jesse” Sandoval Council Member Phillip W. Cothran Council Member CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT February 17, 2022 San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Anthony Morales, Chief PO Box 693 San Gabriel, CA 91778 RE: Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project – Assembly Bill 52 Consultation Invitation Dear Chief Morales: Pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Fontana extends an invitation to consult on the CEQA review of the proposed Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project (proposed Project). The Project proposes to construct a mixed-use development of 340 multi-family residential units, 1,500 square feet of commercial space, and four live-work units in two new four-story buildings on approximately 8.8 acres. The proposed Project would be located at 14817 Foothill Boulevard at the southwestern corner of the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Live Oak Avenue (Project site) in the City of Fontana. The Project site is presently undeveloped. The proposed Project will require ground-disturbing construction activities such as grading and trenching, in order to complete activities including construction of the two new buildings and adjacent parking lots, install appropriate landscaping, and install utilities and underground existing power lines. The proposed Project is subject to CEQA, and the City of Fontana is the Lead Agency. A qualified archaeologist has been retained to conduct a cultural resources impact analysis of the Project area in support of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). That analysis and report are currently under preparation. If you intend to consult, please respond no later than 3/19/2022 so that we may properly address your concerns. Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this proposed Project. Sincerely, Page 2 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT Salvador Quintanilla Salvador Quintanilla Associate Planner Enclosures: 1) Regional Location Map 2) Project Area Map Page 3 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Regional Location Map Page 4 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Project Area Map City Council Acquanetta Warren Mayor Peter A. Garcia Mayor Pro Tem John B. Roberts Council Member Jesus “Jesse” Sandoval Council Member Phillip W. Cothran Council Member CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT February 17, 2022 Andrew Salas, Chairperson Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation P.O. Box 393 Covina, CA 91723 RE: Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project – Assembly Bill 52 Consultation Invitation Dear Chairperson Salas: Pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Fontana extends an invitation to consult on the CEQA review of the proposed Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project (proposed Project). The Project proposes to construct a mixed-use development of 340 multi-family residential units, 1,500 square feet of commercial space, and four live-work units in two new four-story buildings on approximately 8.8 acres. The proposed Project would be located at 14817 Foothill Boulevard at the southwestern corner of the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Live Oak Avenue (Project site) in the City of Fontana. The Project site is presently undeveloped. The proposed Project will require ground-disturbing construction activities such as grading and trenching, in order to complete activities including construction of the two new buildings and adjacent parking lots, install appropriate landscaping, and install utilities and underground existing power lines. The proposed Project is subject to CEQA, and the City of Fontana is the Lead Agency. A qualified archaeologist has been retained to conduct a cultural resources impact analysis of the Project area in support of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). That analysis and report are currently under preparation. If you intend to consult, please respond no later than 3/19/2022 so that we may properly address your concerns. Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this proposed Project. Sincerely, Page 2 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT Salvador Quintanilla Salvador Quintanilla Associate Planner Enclosures: 1) Regional Location Map 2) Project Area Map Page 3 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Regional Location Map Page 4 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Project Area Map City Council Acquanetta Warren Mayor Peter A. Garcia Mayor Pro Tem John B. Roberts Council Member Jesus “Jesse” Sandoval Council Member Phillip W. Cothran Council Member CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT February 17, 2022 Joseph Ontiveros, Cultural Resources Director Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians P.O. Box 487 San Jacinto, CA 92581 RE: Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project – Assembly Bill 52 Consultation Invitation Dear Cultural Resources Director Ontiveros: Pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Fontana extends an invitation to consult on the CEQA review of the proposed Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project (proposed Project). The Project proposes to construct a mixed-use development of 340 multi-family residential units, 1,500 square feet of commercial space, and four live-work units in two new four-story buildings on approximately 8.8 acres. The proposed Project would be located at 14817 Foothill Boulevard at the southwestern corner of the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Live Oak Avenue (Project site) in the City of Fontana. The Project site is presently undeveloped. The proposed Project will require ground-disturbing construction activities such as grading and trenching, in order to complete activities including construction of the two new buildings and adjacent parking lots, install appropriate landscaping, and install utilities and underground existing power lines. The proposed Project is subject to CEQA, and the City of Fontana is the Lead Agency. A qualified archaeologist has been retained to conduct a cultural resources impact analysis of the Project area in support of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). That analysis and report are currently under preparation. If you intend to consult, please respond no later than 3/19/2022 so that we may properly address your concerns. Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this proposed Project. Sincerely, Page 2 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org PLANNING DEPARTMENT Salvador Quintanilla Salvador Quintanilla Associate Planner Enclosures: 1) Regional Location Map 2) Project Area Map Page 3 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Regional Location Map Page 4 of 4 CITY OF FONTANA 8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 www.Fontana.org Project Area Map Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ASSEMBLY BILL 52 TRIBAL RESPONSES Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS From: Ryan Nordness <Ryan.Nordness@sanmanuel-nsn.gov> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:42 AM To: Salvador Quintanilla <squintanilla@fontana.org> Subject: RE: AB52 notice for Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project, City of Fontana. CA CAUTION - EXTERNAL SENDER - THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED OUTSIDE OF THE CITY'S EMAIL SYSTEM Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Salvador, Thank you for contacting the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) regarding the above referenced project. SMBMI appreciates the opportunity to review the project documentation, which was received by our Cultural Resources Management Department on February 25th, pursuant to CEQA (as amended, 2015) and CA PRC 21080.3.1. The proposed project area exists within Serrano ancestral territory and, therefore, is of interest to the Tribe. However, due to the nature and location of the proposed project, and given the CRM Department’s present state of knowledge, SMBMI does not have any concerns with the project’s implementation, as planned, at this time. As a result, SMBMI requests that the following language be made a part of the project/permit/plan conditions: CUL MMs 1. In the event that cultural resources are discovered during project activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60-foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions of the project outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Additionally, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Cultural Resources Department (SMBMI) shall be contacted, as detailed within TCR-1, regarding any pre-contact and/or historic-era finds and be provided information after the archaeologist makes his/her initial assessment of the nature of the find, so as to provide Tribal input with regards to significance and treatment. 2. If significant pre-contact and/or historic-era cultural resources, as defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, the archaeologist shall develop a Monitoring and Treatment Plan, the drafts of which shall be provided to SMBMI for review and comment, as detailed within TCR-1. The archaeologist shall monitor the remainder of the project and implement the Plan accordingly. 3. If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any activities associated with the project, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100-foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and that code enforced for the duration of the project. TCR MMs 1.The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Cultural Resources Department (SMBMI) shall be contacted, as detailed in CR-1, of any pre-contact and/or historic-era cultural resources discovered during project implementation, and be provided information regarding the nature of the find, so as to provide Tribal input with regards to significance and treatment. Should the find be deemed significant, as defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), a cultural resources Monitoring and Treatment Plan shall be created by the archaeologist, in coordination with SMBMI, and all subsequent finds shall be subject to this Plan. This Plan shall allow for a monitor to be present that represents SMBMI for the remainder of the project, should SMBMI elect to place a monitor on-site. 2. Any and all archaeological/cultural documents created as a part of the project (isolate records, site records, survey reports, testing reports, etc.) shall be supplied to the applicant and Lead Agency for dissemination to SMBMI. The Lead Agency and/or applicant shall, in good faith, consult with SMBMI throughout the life of the project. Note: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians realizes that there may be additional tribes claiming cultural affiliation to the area; however, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians can only speak for itself. The Tribe has no objection if the agency, developer, and/or archaeologist wishes to consult with other tribes in addition to SMBMI and if the Lead Agency wishes to revise the conditions to recognize additional tribes. Please provide the final copy of the project/permit/plan conditions so that SMBMI may review the included language. This communication concludes SMBMI’s input on this project, at this time, and no additional consultation pursuant to CEQA is required unless there is an unanticipated discovery of cultural resources during project implementation. If you should have any further questions with regard to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience, as I will be your Point of Contact (POC) for SMBMI with respect to this project. Respectfully, Ryan Nordness Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration GABRIELENO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS - KIZH NATION From: Gabrieleno Administration <admin@gabrielenoindians.org> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2022 3:09 PM To: Salvador Quintanilla <squintanilla@fontana.org> Subject: Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project CAUTION - EXTERNAL SENDER - THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED OUTSIDE OF THE CITY'S EMAIL SYSTEM Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Salvador Quintanilla, Thank you for your letter dated February 17,2022. Please see the attachment below. Thank you Sincerely, Savannah Salas Admin Specialist Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation PO Box 393 Covina, CA 91723 Office: 844-390-0787 website: www.gabrielenoindians.org The region where Gabrieleño culture thrived for more than eight centuries encompassed most of Los Angeles County, more than half of Orange County and portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It was the labor of the Gabrieleño who built the missions, ranchos and the pueblos of Los Angeles. They were trained in the trades, and they did the construction and maintenance, as well as the farming and managing of herds of livestock. “The Gabrieleño are the ones who did all this work, and they really are the foundation of the early economy of the Los Angeles area “ . “That’s a contribution that Los Angeles has not recognized--the fact that in its early decades, without the Gabrieleño, the community simply would not have survived.” Andrew Salas, Chairman Nadine Salas, Vice-Chairman Dr. Christina Swindall Martinez, secretary Albert Perez, treasurer I Martha Gonzalez Lemos, treasurer II Richard Gradias, Chairman of the council of Elders PO Box 393 Covina, CA 91723 admin@gabrielenoindians.org GABRIELENO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS - KIZH NATION Historically known as The Gabrielino Tribal Council - San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians recognized by the State of California as the aboriginal tribe of the Los Angeles basin February 28, 2022 Project Name: Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project Dear Salvador Quintanilla, Thank you for your letter dated February 17, 2022, regarding AB52 consultation. The above proposed project location is within our Ancestral Tribal Territory; therefore, our Tribal Government requests to schedule a consultation with you as the lead agency, to discuss the project and the surrounding location in further detail. Please contact us at your earliest convenience. Please Note:AB 52, “consultation” shall have the same meaning as provided in SB 18 (Govt. Code Section 65352.4). Thank you for your time, Andrew Salas, Chairman Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation 1(844)390-0787 Alta Fontana Mixed Use Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration GABRIELENO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS - KIZH NATION MAY 4, 2022 RESPONSE (CONFIDENTIAL – NOT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW)