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APPENDIX D1
CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
PHASE I
CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
FOR THE
CONCO WAREHOUSE BUILDING PROJECT
CITY OF FONTANA
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Prepared for:
Darren Ratekin, Project Manager
The Conco Companies
5141 Commercial Circle
Concord, CA 94520
Prepared by:
Stephen O’Neil, M.A.,RPA
Megan Black Doukakis, M.A.
Rodrigo Jacobo, M.A.
UltraSystems Environmental Inc.
16431 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 788-4900
February 2024
Key Words: City of Fontana; San Bernardino County; Guasti, Calif. 7.5’ USGS Quadrangle;
Tongva/Gabrielino tribe; Negative Results
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PHASE I
CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
FOR THE
CONCO WAREHOUSE BUILDING PROJECT
CITY OF FONTANA
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
THE CONCO COMPANIES
Attention: Darren Ratekin, Project Manager
5141 Commercial Circle
Concord, CA 92821
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Reviewed by:
Stephen O’Neil, M.A., RPA
UltraSystems Environmental Inc.
Date: February 12, 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Area of Potential Effect ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Methods ................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Disposition of Data .............................................................................................................................. 1-2
2.0 SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Natural Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Cultural Setting ..................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Prehistoric Context .............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.2 Ethnohistoric Context......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Historic Context .................................................................................................................... 2-4
3.0 RESEARCH METHODS ......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 CHRIS Records Search ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Field Survey ............................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.3 Native American Outreach ............................................................................................................... 3-1
4.0 FINDINGS ................................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 CHRIS Records Search ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Recorded Archaeological Sites ....................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Previous Cultural Resource Investigations ............................................................... 4-1
4.2 Native American Outreach ............................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Pedestrian Survey Results ................................................................................................................ 4-3
4.4 National Register of Historic Places ...........................................................................................4-10
5.0 MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Site Evaluation Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Potential Effects .................................................................................................................................... 5-1
6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................. 6-1
7.0 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 7-1
TABLES
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FIGURES
Figure 4.3-1 – Landscape Area at West Entrance; View to the North .......................................................... 4-5
Figure 4.3-2 – Open Ground Along North Edge of Parcel; View to the East .............................................. 4-6
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Figure 4.3-3 – Open Ground and Asphalt Driveway Along Santa Ana Avenue North Edge of Parcel;
View to the West .................................................................................................................................................................. 4-7
Figure 4.3-4 – Northwest Interior of Project Site; View to the South .......................................................... 4-8
Figure 4.3-5 – Railroad Crossing on Santa Ana Avenue at Northeast Corner of Project Parcel; View
to the East ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4-9
Figure - 1 - Project Regional Location Map.................................................................................................................. 1
Figure - 2 - Project Study Area .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Figure - 3 - Topographic Map With APE Shown and Half-Mile Buffer Zone .................................................. 3
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A Project Maps
Attachment B Personnel Background
Attachment C Native American Heritage Commission Records Search
Attachment D CHRIS Records Search
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
This Phase I Cultural Resource Inventory report for the Conco Warehouse Building Project (Project)
was prepared by UltraSystems Environmental (UEI) at the request of The Conco Companies. The
Project consists of a proposed warehouse facility in the city of Fontana, San Bernardino County,
California. UltraSystems has conducted a cultural resources study to evaluate the potential presence
of prehistoric and historic resources within the project boundary. UEI conducted this cultural
resources study to evaluate the potential presence of prehistoric and historic resources within the
project boundary.
The proposed project includes construction of a new warehouse building that would cover
approximately 107,670 square feet and would be equipped with twelve dock doors. The project will
also include a parking lot, driveways, paved areas and landscape/planters. Currently a portion of the
project site is developed with a building, parking area and concrete pads covering 1/3 of the site area,
with the other 2/3 of the site area covered in compacted gravel.
The project is located in the City of Fontana (see Attachment A, Figure 1 and Figure 2), and is
specifically located in the west central portion of the city of Fontana, at 13052 Dahlia Street, south of
the I-10 Freeway between Dahlia Street to the south and Santa Ana Avenue to the north. This may
be seen on the Guasti, Calif., USGS topographical quadrangles, Range 06 West, Township 01 South, in
the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 28. The subject property is surrounded in all directions by
warehouses and storage lots . This is shown on the attached map and the Project area is depicted
with a 0.5-mile buffer zone. This is shown on the attached map and the Project area is depicted with
a 0.5-mile buffer zone (see Attachment A, Figure 2).
Area of Potential Effect
The Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the project encompasses the maximum extent of ground
disturbance required by the project design within the project boundary (see Attachment A,
Figure 2). The surface area of the APE is 7.80 acres. All this area is subject to direct ground
disturbances during construction.
1.2 Methods
A cultural resources records search was completed at the South Central Coastal Information Center
(SCCIC) at California State University, Fullerton, which is the local California Historic Resources
Information System (CHRIS) facility. The records search was conducted to identify previously
recorded cultural resources (prehistoric and historic archaeological sites/isolates, historic buildings,
structures, objects, or districts) within the project area and to also determine previous cultural
resource surveys. The project site and a 0.5-mile buffer are included in the search radius for archival
studies. These records included a review of previously recorded prehistoric and historic
archaeological resources and a review of listed cultural resource survey reports within that same
geographical area. The cultural resources record search was requested by Megan B. Doukakis, M.A.,
Assistant Project Archaeologist
Stephen O’Neil, M.A., RPA, who qualifies as a Principal Prehistoric Archaeologist and Historic
Archaeologist per United States Secretary of the Interior Standards (see Attachment B), contacted
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the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), requesting a Sacred Lands File (SLF) search and
contact information of local Native American tribes and also conducted the archaeological field
survey. Ms. Doukakis contributed to this report. Mr. Rodrigo Jacobo, M.A., conducted a search of the
Built Environmental Resource Directory to determine the presence of properties evaluated under the
National Register of Historic Places as well as other contrbutio0ns to this report.
Disposition of Data
This report will be filed with the SCCIC, California State University, Fullerton; the City of Fontana
Planning Department; and UltraSystems Environmental, Inc., Irvine, California. All field notes and
other documentation related to the study will remain on file at the Irvine office of UltraSystems.
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2.0 SETTINGS
2.1 Natural Setting
The City of Fontana is in the western portion of the San Bernardino Valley. This is a broad inland
valley defined by the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountain Ranges to the north and is ringed by
the Jurupa Hills, a series of low rocky hills to the south. The region’s environment is characterized by
a temperate Mediterranean climate, with the average maximum temperature in July reaching 95
degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and the average minimum temperature in January at around 46°F. Rainfall
is typically less than 15 inches annually, most of which occurs between November and March.
The City of Fontana is bordered by unincorporated land of San Bernardino County to the north. It is
bounded by the City of Jurupa Valley as well as unincorporated land of Riverside County to the south.
The City of Ontario lies on its west edge and the City of Rialto on its northeast and east edge along
with segments of unincorporated San Bernardino County. Fontana encompasses 43.07 square miles.
The population of Fontana at the 2020 census was 208,393 (US Census 2023); the city’s rapid growth
is indicated by the population in 2000 being 128,929 while jumping to an estimated 212,475 July
2022. The project site lies at an elevation of approximately 970 feet above mean sea level (AMSL)
with a gentle slope to the southwest.
The soils within the project site boundary consist of young alluvial-fan deposits (Qyfl) from Lytle
Creek, dating to the Holocene and late Pleistocene epochs (Morton 2003). The Late Pleistocene dates
to 126,000 to 11,650 years before present (ybp) and while the Holocene dates from the termination
of the Pleistocene to present. These are described as unconsolidated, grey, cobbly and boulder
alluvium of Lytle Creek fans, though they are noted to be relatively fine-grained (pebbly and cobbly)
in the fan’s southern extent which includes the project area.
2.2 Cultural Setting
2.2.1 Prehistoric Context
The earliest evidence of human occupation in the Inland Empire region (consisting of the
southwestern corner of San Bernardino and western Riverside counties) was discovered below the
surface of an alluvial fan in the northern portion of the Lakeview Mountains, overlooking the
San Jacinto Valley, dating to around 9,500 radiocarbon years (rcy) before present (B.P.) (before
present = A.D. 1950) (Horne and McDougall, 2008). Another prehistoric archaeological site found
near the shoreline of Lake Elsinore, close to the confluence of Temescal Wash and the San Jacinto
River, dates between 8,000 and 9,000 B.P. (Grenda, 1997). Additional sites with isolated Archaic dart
points, bifaces, and other associated flaked stone artifacts are from the same age range and have been
found in the Cajon Pass area, typically atop knolls with good viewsheds (Basgall and True, 1985;
Goodman, 2002; Goodman and McDonald, 2001; Milburn et al., 2008).
The regional prehistory of Southern California has been characterized by various cultural
chronologies, including those developed by Chartkoff and Chartkoff (1984), Warren (1984), and
others. Specifically, the prehistory of the Inland Empire region has been addressed by O’Connell et al.,
(1974), Keller et al., (1989), Grenda (1993), and Horne and McDougall (2008). Although the
beginning and ending dates of different cultural periods vary, the regional framework can be
generally broken into four primary periods:
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• Paleoindian and Lake Mojave (Terminal Pleistocene and Early Holocene) (ca. 11,000 to
6,000 calibrated years [cal] B.C.). This time period is characterized by highly mobile foraging
strategies and a broad spectrum of subsistence pursuits. These earliest expressions of
aboriginal occupation in America were marked using large projectile points (Fluted and
Concave Base Points) that are an element of the Western Clovis expression. Following the
earliest portions of this time span there was a change in climate coincident with the retreat
of glaciers. Large bodies of water existed, and lakeside aboriginal adaptations were common.
Large stemmed points (Western Stemmed – Lake Mojave and Silver Lake) accompanied by a
wide variety of formalized stone tools were employed with the aid of atlatls (dart throwers)
and are representative of an adaptation that was in part focused on lacustrine environments.
• Millingstone Horizon (ca. 6000 cal B.C. to cal A.D. 1000), during which time mobile
hunter-gatherers became more sedentary and plant foods and small game animals came into
more use. This prehistoric cultural expression is often characterized by a large number of
millingstones (especially well-made, deep basin metates) and formalized, portable
handstones (manos). Additionally, the cultural assemblage is dominated by an abundance of
scraping tools (including scraper planes and pounding/pulping implements), and only a
slight representation of dart-tipped projectile points (Pinto, Elko and Gypsum types).
• Late Prehistoric Period (ca. cal A.D. 1000 to 1500), during which a more complex social
organization, more diversified subsistence base and an extensive use of the bow and arrow
is evidenced. Small, light arrow points, expedient millingstones and, later, pottery mark this
period along with the full development of regional Native cultures and tribal territories.
• Protohistoric Period (ca. cal A.D. 1500 to 1700s) ushered in long-distance contacts with
Europeans, and thereby led to the Historic Period (ca. cal A.D. 1700 to contemporary times).
Small arrow points are recognized as a hallmark of this time period.
Geospatial analyses of known prehistoric sites in inland Southern California suggest that longer-term
residential settlements of the Native population were more likely to occur in sheltered areas . Such
locations were near the base of hills and/or on elevated terraces, hills, and finger ridges. Further,
these favored locations were near permanent or reliable sources of water. These were areas that
were largely level encampments situated on the unprotected valley floor. The residential sites were
used for resource procurement and travel. The use of such geographical settings is supported by the
ethnographic literature. These reports identify the foothills as preferred areas for settlement (Bean
and Smith, 1978a; 1978b). The project area is situated at the base of the Jurupa Hills, an ideal location
for prehistoric seasonal habitation site.
2.2.2 Ethnohistoric Context
The project lies within the territory of the Gabrielino (Tongva) ethnolinguistic group (Bean and
Smith, 1978a:538), who speak a language classified as a member of the Northern Uto-Aztecan
language family. This language is further defined as an element of the Takic Branch of that linguistic
group (Golla, 2011).
The Tongva, with the Chumash, were considered the most populous, wealthiest, and therefore most
powerful ethnic nationalities in aboriginal Southern California (Bean and Smith, 1978a:538).
Unfortunately, most Tongva cultural practices had declined before systematic ethnographic studies
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were instituted. Today, the leading sources on Tongva culture are Bean and Smith (1978a), Johnson
(1962), and McCawley (1996).
According to recent research, Takic groups were not the first inhabitants of the region. Archeologists
suggest that a Takic in-migration may have occurred as early as 2,000 years ago, replacing or
intermarrying with a more ancient indigenous people represented by speakers of a Hokan language
(Howard and Raab, 1993; Porcasi, 1998). By the time of European contact, the Tongva territory
included the southern Channel Islands and the Los Angeles Basin. Their territory reached east into
the present-day San Bernardino-Riverside area, north to Malibu along the Pacific coast, and south to
the San Joaquin Hills in central Orange County.
Different groups of Tongva adopted several subsistence strategies, based on gathering, hunting, and
fishing. Because of the similarities to other Southern California tribes in economic activities, inland
Tongva groups' industrial arts, exemplified by basket weaving, exhibited an affinity with those of
their neighbors (Kroeber, 1925). Coastal Tongva material culture, on the other hand, reflected an
elaborately developed artisanship most recognized through the medium of steatite, which was
rivaled by few other groups in Southern California.
The intricacies of Tongva social organization are not well known. There appeared to have been at
least three hierarchically ordered social classes, topped with an elite stratum consisting of the chiefs,
their immediate families, and other ceremonial specialists (Bean and Smith, 1978a). Clans owned
land, and property boundaries were marked by the clan's personalized symbol. Villages were
politically autonomous, composed of non-localized lineages, each with its own leader. The dominant
lineage's leader was usually the village chief, whose office was generally hereditary through the male
line. Occasionally several villages were allied under the leadership of a single chief. The villages
frequently engaged in warfare against one another, resulting in what some consider to be a state of
constant enmity between coastal and inland groups.
The Fontana region is within the eastern Tongva culture area. The central Tongva land was the
Los Angeles Basin but also extended east to include portions of the San Bernardino Valley. In the San
Bernardino Valley, the Tongva’s neighbors were the Serrano on the north and the Cahuilla farther
east. Away from the Santa Ana River this area was not well watered. Therefore, this portion of the
territory was not as densely populated as the coastal territory.
The village of Jurupa, also spelled Huruuvnga, was somewhat west of Riverside (McCawley, 1996:49).
Its proximity to Fontana is attested by Native consultants who described a “long range of hills at
Jurupa – west of Riverside,” termed Shokaava by José Zalvidea, the Tongva consultant to researcher
J.P. Harrington (McCawley, 1996:50). These Shokaava hills to the west of Riverside likely correspond
to the Jurupa Hills lying two and a quarter mile south of the project site. In the late Mission Period
or just thereafter, much of the region was populated by the Serrano (Bean and Smith, 1978b), who
migrated into the area following the removal of the Tongva to Mission San Gabriel.
The first Franciscan establishment in Tongva territory and the broader region was Mission
San Gabriel, founded in A.D. 1772. Priests from the mission proselytized the Tongva throughout the
Los Angeles Basin. As early as 1542, however, the Tongva were in peripheral contact with the
Spanish during the historic expedition of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo. It was not until 1769 that the
Spaniards took steps to colonize the territory of aboriginal Californians. Within a few decades, most
of the Tongva were incorporated into Mission San Gabriel and other missions in Southern California
(Engelhardt, 1931). Due to introduced diseases, dietary deficiencies, and forced reducción (removal
of non-agrarian Native populations to the mission compound), the Tongva population dwindled
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rapidly from these impacts. By 1900, the Tongva community had almost ceased to exist as a culturally
identifiable group. In the late 20th century, however, a renaissance of Native American activism and
cultural revitalization of Tongva descendants took place. Among the results of this movement has
been a return to a traditional name for the tribe, the Tongva, which is employed by several of the
bands and organizations representing tribal members. Many of the contemporary Tongva bands
focus on maintaining and teaching traditional knowledge, with special focus on language, place
names and natural resources, as well as traditional site preservation.
2.2.3 Historic Context
2.2.3.1 Spanish/Mexican Era
In 1772, three years after the beginning of Spanish colonization of Alta California, Lt. Pedro Fages,
governor of the new province, and a small force of soldiers under his command became the first
Europeans to set foot in the San Bernardino Valley (Beck and Haase, 1974:15). The colonizers were
followed in the next few years by two other famed Spanish explorers, Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de
Anza and Fr. Francisco Garcés, who traveled through the valley in the mid-1770s. Despite these early
visits, for the next 40 years this inland valley received little impact from Spanish colonization
activities, which were concentrated along the coast.
For the bulk of the Spanish-Mexican Period, the San Bernardino Valley was considered a part of the
land holdings of Mission San Gabriel. The name “San Bernardino” was bestowed on the region by
circa 1819, when the mission asistencia and an associated rancho were officially established under
this name in the eastern area of the valley (Lerch and Haenszel, 1981). After gaining independence
from Spain, in 1834 the Mexican government began the process of secularizing the missions in
Alta California, which in practice meant the confiscation of the Franciscan missions’ vast land
holdings that were to have been returned to the Native population, to be distributed among
prominent citizens of the province. During the 1830s and the 1840s, several large land grants were
created near present-day Fontana, but the project itself does not fall within the boundaries of any
private ranchos and remained public land when California became a part of the United States in 1848.
2.2.3.2 The American Period to Founding of Fontana
Used primarily as cattle ranches, the ranchos around Fontana saw little development until the
mid-19th century. A colony of Mormon settlers from Salt Lake City founded the town of
San Bernardino in 1851. The Southern Pacific Railroad was completed in the mid-1870s, and the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway introduced a competing rail line in the 1880s during a
phenomenal land boom that swept through much of Southern California (Dumke, 1944). The boom
ushered in a number of new settlements in the San Bernardino Valley. In 1887, the Semi-Tropic Land
and Water Company purchased a large tract of land near the mouth of Lytle Creek. With that
acquisition and accompanied by the necessary water rights to the creek, Semi-Tropic laid out the
townsites of Rialto, Bloomington, and Rosena (Schuiling, 1984:90).
While Rialto and Bloomington were soon settled and began to grow, little development took place at
Rosena before the collapse of the 1880s land boom and the ensuing financial collapse of the
Semi-Tropic Land and Water Company (Schuiling, 1984:90, 102). In 1905, Azariel Blanchard “A.B.”
Miller (1878-1941), widely considered the founder of present-day Fontana, arrived in Rosena. Miller
hailed from the Imperial Valley and, along with his associates, soon established Fontana Farms on a
tract of land that eventually reached 20,000 acres (Anicic, 2005:32-40). Within the first ten years of
the 20th century, an irrigation system was constructed and much of the land was planted in grain
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and citrus (Schuiling, 1984:102). Miller’s Fontana Farms became synonymous with the location,
which led to Rosena being renamed as Fontana in 1913.
Up through Miller’s death in 1941, Fontana remained primarily an agrarian settlement. It was
recognized as a town where domesticated animal husbandry of poultry, hog, and rabbit played a
particularly important role in the local economy (Schuiling, 1984:102). During World War II,
however, the establishment of the Kaiser Steel Mill initiated an alteration of this agrarian setting.
With further industrial enterprises moving into the area, Fontana became known as a center of heavy
industry, a characterization that lasted until recent years (Schuiling, 1984:106).
The Kaiser Steel Mill ceased operations in 1983. In response to demand for affordable housing,
Fontana, like many other cities in the San Bernardino Valley became a “bedroom community” for the
more developed cities of Los Angeles and western San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Fontana’s progression from its agricultural roots to an industrial center and a suburban residential
community represents a prominent and characteristic trend in the history of the region. Historical
maps and aerial photographs reflect similar trends in the growth of the project area as well as nearby
neighborhoods. The land along Santa Ana Avenue that was primarily agricultural fields was recast
with notable industrial development between 1967 and 1994.
During the post-WWII era, agriculture gave way to suburban development as residential
neighborhoods and light industry gradually spread over former farmlands as seen in aerial photos
dating to 1948 and 1985 (NETR Online, 2023). Situated at the cross-roads of Interstate 10 and State
Route 210 bringing interstate traffic east/west, and Interstate 15 passing diagonally through its
northwest edge, in recent years the city of Fontana, with the active outreach by the city government,
has become a regional hub of the trucking and warehouse industry.
2.2.3.3 Project Site Land Use History
U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps for the project area are available from 1897 through 2021
(1897, 1898, 1900, 1903, 1906, 1908, 1911, 1912, 1917, 1927, 1929, 1932, 1939, 1947, 1955, 1961,
1963, 1965, 1969, 1973, 1975, 1982, 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2021) (USGS, 1897-2021). No features
appear on the topo maps in the project boundary or the immediate project area until the 1955 map
(USGS, 1897-1955). USGS maps from 1897 to 1947 indicate the project area is open land with a grid
of dirt roads that run through square parcels of land. These maps indicate no change of land use at
the project site, simply showing the land with elevations. Agriculture is shown taking place to the
north, east and west of the project boundary. One notable feature in all the maps is the presence of a
railroad that runs north of where the project site eventually will be. Contemporary maps show this
railroad running parallel to the I-10 freeway. The 1955 topo map does begin to show roads and the
subsequent maps retain these features with an increasing number of visible roads as the years
progress. Beginning with the 1955 map, the I-10 is clearly visible and remains in all subsequent maps.
No further changes in land use are evident on the subsequent topo maps including the 1983, 2012,
2015, 2018, and the 2021 maps (USGS, 1983, 2012, 2015, 2018 and 2021).
Historic aerial photographs are available for this area of Fontana, the earliest dating to 1938
(NETROnline 2024). There are 16 historic aerial photographs available, taken the years 1938, 1948,
1959, 1966, 1967, 1985, 1994, 2002, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020
(NETROnline 2024). The 1938 aerial photo shows that the project area was being used for
agriculture, as shown by row crops and a network of unimproved dirt access roads with no urban
development near or around the project area (NETROnline 2024: 1938). The four aerial photos
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dating 1928 through 1966 (NETROnline 2024: 1938, 1948, 1959, 1966) show that the area remained
agricultural with crop parcels in the central area (project site) and other types of agricultural use
throughout the surrounding the area. The 1967 aerial photo remains largely the same but it there is
some development to the north of the project site; however, the main surrounding roads -- Santa Ana
Avenue, Dahlia Street and Etiwanda Avenue remain unpaved (NETROnline 2024). The 1985 photo
shows slightly more development; the major difference in this year is the roads previously mentioned
are clearly visible and have been paved. Another notable difference is the appearance of the Jurupa
Basin to the southeast of the project site -- its presence is clearly marked and visible (NETROnline
2024). Beginning with 1994, the level of development that took place since 1985 is nearly complete
around the project site. Commercial centers and warehouses fill the area and all roads have been
paved. No agricultural use of the land around the project area remains. The largest plot of land that
remains undeveloped continues to be Jurupa Basin to the southeast of the project site. This is true
for all the remaining photos. No changes occur in subsequent photos, including 2005, 2009, 2010,
2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020 (NETROnline 2024).
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3.0 RESEARCH METHODS
The cultural resources inventory and related archival research included a background cultural
resources records check (archival research) at the SCCIC, California State University, Fullerton. A SLF
search was requested from the NAHC. Also, a pedestrian field survey was conducted of the project
site.
3.1 CHRIS Records Search
A cultural resource records search was received from the SCCIC on February 5, 2024. This was
conducted by Isabela Kott, Assistant Coordinator and GIS Program Specialist with the SCCIC. That
research was completed to identify cultural resources on or near the project site. The local CHRIS
facility for San Bernardino County maintained at the SCCIC was reviewed to identify resources that
have been previously evaluated for historic significance, as well as to identify any previously
completed cultural resources survey reports.
Also searched and reviewed were the official records and maps for cultural resources and surveys in
Fontana, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP); Listed Properties and Determined Eligible
Properties (2012), and the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) (2012).
For the current study, the scope of the records search included a 0.5-mile buffer zone from the
project’s footprint (see Attachment A, Figure 3). The research effort was completed to assess the
sensitivity of the project site for both surface and subsurface cultural resources and to assist in
determining the potential to encounter such resources, especially prehistoric – i.e., Native American
– cultural remains, during earth-moving activities associated with construction of the proposed
project.
3.2 Field Survey
On January 18, 2024, archaeologist Stephen O’Neil visited the project site to conduct a pedestrian
survey. During the survey, the project site was carefully inspected for any indication of human
activities dating to the prehistoric or historic periods (i.e., 50 years or older).
3.3 Native American Outreach
On December 12, 2023, Mr. O’Neil contacted the NAHC via email notifying them of the project
activities, requesting a search of their SLF and requesting a list of local tribal organizations and
individuals to contact for project outreach. The NAHC replied on January 4, 2024, with a letter
reporting on the SLF search findings and a list of 44 individual contacts representing 23 tribal
organizations to contact. The SLF search results were negative. Letters to the tribal organizations
and their representatives local tribes were sent on January 5, 2024 (Attachment C).
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4.0 FINDINGS
4.1 CHRIS Records Search
4.1.1 Recorded Archaeological Sites
Based on the cultural resources records search conducted by the SCCIC, it was determined that no
prehistoric or historic era cultural resources have been previously recorded within the project site
boundary.
4.1.1 Previous Cultural Resource Investigations
The records search the SCCIC found that there have been five previous cultural resource studies
within portions of the 0.5-mile buffer of the project but none within the project boundary
(Table 4.1-1) (see Attachment D). The five cultural records search reports are described below.
The San Bernardino County Museum conducted an archaeological survey (SB-00156) of the Jurupa
Basin Borrow Pit Site. No prehistoric or historic resources were observed (SB-00156). In 1976, an
historical resources assessment that was conducted for the San Bernardino County Museum
Association of the San Sevaine flood control channel (B-00401). No prehistoric or historic resources
were observed.
In 2001 Michael Brandman Associates conducted a cultural resources records search study for the
proposed Wimbledon Substation wireless facility in the city of Ontario, San Bernardino County (SB-
04149). The records search found no prehistoric or historic resources. Kyle Consulting conducted a
cultural resources assessment in 2004 for a proposed AT&T wireless facility in the City of Ontario,
San Bernardino County (SB-04382). The assessment found no prehistoric or historic resources.
CRM TECH conducted a historical and archeological resources study in 2016 for the Inland Empire
Utilities Agency Recharge Basin Maintenance Plan project in the Chino Basin area (SB-08257). This
study covered portions of both Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The study located no
prehistoric or historic resources.
These cultural resource studies are listed in Table 4.1-1 below.
Table 4.1-1
CULTURAL RESOURCE STUDIES WITHIN A 0.5 MILE RADIUS
OF THE PROJECT BOUNDARY
Report
Number Author(s) Date Title Resources
SB-00156 SMITH, GERALD A. 1973
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF
THE JURUPA BASIN BORROW PIT
SITE
N/A
SB-00401 HEARN, JOSEPH E. 1976
ARCHAEOLOGICAL - HISTORICAL
RESOURCES ASSESSMENT OF SAN
SEVAINE FLOOD CONTROL
CHANNEL FROM MARLAY
AVENUE TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY
LINE IN THE FONTANA AREA
N/A
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Number Author(s) Date Title Resources
SB-04149 WHITE, LAURIE S. 2001
RECORDS SEARCH RESULTS FOR
SPRINT PCS FACITLITY
SB40XC703A (WIMBLEDON
SUBSTATION) CITY OF ONTARIO,
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA.
19PP
N/A
SB-04382 KYLE, CAROLYN 2004
CULTURAL RESOURCE
ASSESSMENT FOR AT&T
WIRELESS FACILITY 950-003-092
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION
OF JURUPA ST & ETIWANDA AVE,
CITY OF ONTARIO, SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA. 18PP
N/A
SB-08257 TANG, BAI 2016
Due-Diligence
Historical/Archaeological
Resources Study Inland Empire
Utilities Agency Recharge Basin
Maintenance Plan Chino Basin
Area, San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties, California CRM
TECH Contract No. 2989
N/A
4.2 Native American Outreach
On December 12, 2023, Mr. O’Neil contacted the NAHC via email notifying them of the project,
requesting a search of their SLF and asking for a list of local tribal organizations and individuals to
contact for project outreach. The results of the search request were received at the office of UEI on
January 4, 2024, from Mr. Cameron Vela, Cultural Resources Analyst. The NAHC letter stated that “A
record search of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File (SLF) was
completed for the information you have submitted for the above referenced project. The results were
negative [emphasis in the original].” (See Attachment C.)
UEI prepared letters to each of the 44 contacts representing 23 tribal organizations, describing the
project and including a map showing the project's location, requesting a reply if they have knowledge
of cultural resources in the area, and asking if they had any questions or concerns regarding the
project (see Attachment C). On January 5, 2024, Mr. Jacobo mailed these letters to the 44 tribal
contacts, and emailed identical letters and maps to the 44 tribal contacts for which email addresses
were known.
There were five responses from the following tribes: the Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians,
Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, the Cahuilla Band of Indians, the San Manuel Band of
Mission Indians, and the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. The Agua Caliente Band of Mission
Indians, in an email response on January 8, 2024 from Xitaly Madrigal, Cultural Resources Analyst for
the tribe, indicated that the project is not located within the Tribe’s Traditional Use Area, and they
would defer to the other tribes in the area. The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, in a
response on January 9, 2024 from Ana Rios, Administrative Assistant for the tribe, indicated that the
tribe is unaware of specific cultural resources that may be affected by the proposed project; however,
in the event of discovery of any cultural resources during the development of this project the tribe
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would like to be informed for further evaluation. An email response received on January 12, 2024
from Lorrie Gregory of the Cahuilla Band of Indians, indicated no known knowledge of cultural
resources in the project area; however, since the project is within Cahuilla traditional lands, the tribe
request all cultural materials associated with the project for review. The San Manuel Band of Mission
Indians responded January 9, 2024 in an email from Raylene Borrego, Cultural Resources Technician
for the tribe, indicating that based on their current knowledge, the proposed project area is not
sensitive for cultural resources; however, the proposed project is located within Serrano Ancestral
Territory and is therefore of interest to the Tribe; as such, San Manuel wishes to engage in
government-to-government consultation pursuant to AB 52, should this project be subject to CEQA
review. Also, the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, in an email from Mr. Resvaloso on January
16, 2024, indicated that the project area is located outside of their Desert Cahuilla Settlement pattern,
and therefore would like to defer to the closer tribes within that area – the San Manual Band of
Mission Indians, and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians (see Attachment C).
On January 29, 2024, UEI Historian Rodrigo Jacobo telephoned the 18 remaining tribes that did not
respond to the original letters and emails. There were 13 tribes that did not answer and messages
were left for them describing the purpose of the call and the project, and included a phone number
where they could return the call. This was done with the following tribes: the Cabazon Band of
Mission Indians, the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation, the Gabrieleno/Tongva San
Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, the Gabrieleno/Tongva Nation, the Gabrieleno-Tongva Tribe, the
Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation – Belardes, the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians
Acjachemen Nation 84A, the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians, the Morongo Band of
Mission Indians, the Pechanga Band of Indians, the Ramona Band of Cahuilla, the Santa Rosa Band of
Mission Indians, and the Serrano Nation of Mission Indian (see Attachment C).
Five of the tribes called did answer and provided information regarding the project site. These were
the following: the Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council, the Pala Band of Mission
Indians, the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation, the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, and
the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians. Ms. Conley, Cultural Resource Coordinator for the Gabrielino
Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council, indicated that the tribe has no comment and would defer
to the Gabrieleno/Tongva Nation. Ms. Wallick, Assistant THPO for the Pala Band of Mission Indians,
indicated that the tribe has no comment and would defer to the more local tribes. Mr. Scott, Acting
Chairman for the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation, indicated that the tribe has no
comment and would defer to the more local tribes. Ms. Madrigal, THPO for the Rincon Band of
Luiseño Indians, stated that she would take a look at the email/letter that was sent out to her
regarding the project and would get back with a response after having done so ; to date, there has
been no response. Ms. Valdez, Cultural Resource Specialist for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians,
indicated that the tribe has no comment and would defer to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
and the Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians (See Attachment C.)
4.3 Pedestrian Survey Results
A pedestrian survey was conducted on January 18, 2024, by Mr. Stephen O’Neil. The survey consisted
of walking over and visually inspecting the exposed ground surface of the project site using standard
archaeological procedures and techniques. Photographs were taken to document the site conditions.
Survey of the parcel included only the northern two-thirds of APN-023-811-216 (see Attachment A,
Map 2) where the new project construction will take place. This portion of the parcel faces Santa
Ana Avenue with a gate, though the actual entrance for trucks faces to the south with driveways on
either side of the current commercial building. The survey was started at approximately 1:30 p.m.
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and was completed at 3:30 p.m. The sky was clear with the temperature in the mid-70s Fahrenheit
(°F). There was minimal wind from the west. Upon arrival and departure, Mr. O’Neil contacted the
occupants of the southern commercial building to let them know of his presence at the facility.
The first portion of the survey was conducted in an opportunistic manner wherever there was
remaining ground surface. Exposed ground surface was available along the southwest edge of the
parcel, consisting of a narrow landscape bed with ornamental shrubs (Figure 4.3-1). The only other
exposed ground was on the parcel’s northern edge along Santa Ana Avenue. This consisted of soil
with minimal vegetation cover approximately 20 feet deep and 350 feet along the width of the parcel
(Figure 4.3-2 and Figure 4.3-3) interrupted by a 25 foot wide asphalt driveway, this was surveyed
in two east/west transects. The interior of the parcel consists of compacted native soil that has been
oiled and often covered with granulated asphalt (Figure 4.3-4).
At the northeast edge of the property is a discontinued railroad spur line that crosses Santa Ana
Avenue with tracks along the property line border; the tracks have been removed within the property
line (Figure 4.3-5).
All native soil consisted of coarse sand, small gravel with some small and medium size pebbles. This
is consistent with the Qyf1 Lytle Creek alluvium designation for soils throughout much of Fontana.
(see Section 2.1 above).
During the survey, the project site was carefully inspected for any indication of human activities
dating to the prehistoric or historic periods (i.e., 50 years or older). The northern areas of open soil
have ground surface visibility of 100 percent; the landscaped beds along the sides of the parcel had
an average ground visibility of approximately 25 percent. The result of the pedestrian survey was
negative for both prehistoric and historic cultural resources, features or isolates in the parcel.
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Figure 4.3-1
LANDSCAPE BED AT WEST ENTRNCE; VIEW TO THE NORTH
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Figure 4.3-2
OPEN GROUND ALONG NORTH EDGE OF PARCEL, SANTA ANA AVENUE TO LEFT; VIEW TO
THE EAST
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Figure 4.3-3
OPEN GROUND AND ASPHALT DRIVEWAY ALONG SANTA ANA AVENUE NORTH EDGE
OF PARCEL; VIEW TO THE WEST
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Figure 4.3-4
NORTHWEST INTERIOR OF PROJECT SITE; VIEW TO THE SOUTH
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Figure 4.3-5
RAILROAD CROSSING ON SANTA ANA AVENUE AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF PROJECT PARCEL;
VIEW TO THE EAST
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4.4 National Register of Historic Places
A search of the Built Environmental Resource Directory provided by the Office of Historic
Preservation (2024) was conducted for this project on January 25, 2024, by Mr. Jacobo, UEI Historian.
It was determined that the Project boundary and the 0.5-mile radius do not have any resources
present that have been evaluated under the National Register of Historic Places.
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5.0 MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
5.1 Site Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation of significance under CEQA uses criteria found in eligibility descriptions from the CRHR.
Generally, a resource is to be considered historically significant if it meets the criteria for listing in
the California Register [Public Resources Code § 5024.1; California Code of Regulations
§ 15064.5(a)(3)]. These criteria provide that a resource may be listed as potentially significant if it:
• Is associated with the events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns
of California history and cultural heritage.
• Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past.
• Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction,
or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic value.
• Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.
5.2 Potential Effects
No CRHR- or NRHP-identified prehistoric or historic cultural resources are present on the project
site and so will not be adversely affected by the project. However, the presence of buried cultural
(prehistoric and/or historic archaeological) resources cannot be ruled out. If prehistoric and/or
historic artifacts are observed during subsurface excavation, work should be stopped in that area and
a qualified archaeologist and Native American monitor should be on call to assess the finds.
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6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
No prehistoric or historic archaeological resources were identified in the project site during the
CHRIS record literature search. No historic era or prehistoric sites have been recorded within the
project APE or within the 0.5-mile radius of the project area. Historical maps and aerial photos
indicate that the project site had been used for orchard crops and agriculture into the late 1980s
when commercial development started.
The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians and the Cahuilla Band of Indians indicated that they
were not aware of cultural resources in the project area. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
indicated that based on their current knowledge, the proposed project area is not sensitive for
cultural resources; however, because it is located within Serrano Ancestral Territory it is therefore
of interest to the Tribe, and San Manuel will want to engage in government-to-government
consultation pursuant to AB 52. The Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians indicated that the
project area is located outside of their Desert Cahuilla Settlement pattern, and therefore would like
to defer to the closer tribes within that area – the San Manual Band of Mission Indians, and the Soboba
Band of Luiseno Indians. No responding tribes noted the presence of known cultural resources in
the immediate project area or requested archeological or tribal monitoring of ground disturbance .
(See Section 4.2 and Attachment C.)
This cultural resources study’s findings indicate that, due to the disturbed nature of the project site,
the lack of any known prehistoric cultural resources in the project area indicated through the CHRIS
records search, negative results from the pedestrian survey, and the negative responses from
contacted local tribes, it is not recommended that an archaeological monitor be present during
ground-disturbing activities throughout the project site. However, if prehistoric and/or historic
items are observed during subsurface activities, work should be stopped in that area and a qualified
archaeologist and Native American monitor should be retained to assess the finding(s) and retrieve
the material.
If human remains are encountered during excavations associated with this project, work will halt in
that area and the San Bernardino County Coroner will be notified (§ 5097.98 of the Public Resources
Code). The Coroner will determine whether the remains are of recent human origin or older Native
American ancestry. If the coroner, with the aid of the supervising archaeologist, determines that the
remains are prehistoric, they will contact the NAHC. The NAHC will be responsible for designating
the most likely descendant (MLD), who will make recommendations as to the manner for handling
these remains and further provide for the disposition of the remains, as required by § 7050.5 of the
California Health and Safety Code. Following notification by the NAHC, the MLD will make these
recommendations within 48 hours of having access to the project site following notification by the
NAHC. These recommendations may include scientific removal and nondestructive analysis of
human remains and items associated with Native American burials (§ 7050.5 of the Health and Safety
Code).
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Horne, Melinda C., and Dennis P. McDougall
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PROJECT MAPS
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ATTACHMENT B
PERSONNEL BACKGROUND
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Stephen O’Neil, M.A., RPA
Cultural Resources Manager, Cultural Anthropology/Archaeology
Education
▪ M.A., Anthropology (Ethnography emphasis), California State University, Fullerton, CA, 2002
▪ B.A., Anthropology, California State University, Long Beach, CA, 1979
Professional and Institutional Affiliations
▪ California Mission Studies Association
▪ City of Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee, appointed 2012
▪ Orange County Natural History Museum; Board Member
▪ Pacific Coast Archaeological Society; Board Member and Past President
▪ Society for California Archaeology
Professional Registrations and Licenses
▪ Register of Professional Archaeologists (No. 16104) (current)
▪ Riverside County, CA, Cultural Resource Consultant (No. 259) (current)
▪ Cultural Resource Field Director, BLM Permit (CA-13-19) – California, 2013
▪ NEPA and CEQ Consultation for Environmental Professionals; course by the National Association of
Environmental Professionals, 2013
Professional Experience
Mr. O'Neil has 30 years of experience as a cultural anthropologist in California. He has researched
and written on archaeology, ethnography, and history. Mr. O'Neil has archaeological experience in
excavation, survey, monitoring, and lab work. Most of this has been on Native American prehistoric
sites, but also includes Spanish, Mexican, and American period adobe sites. His supervisory
experience includes excavation and survey crew chief and project director of an adobe house
excavation. He has a wide range of expertise in Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments,
archaeological resource assessment surveys, salvage operations, and cultural background studies for
various EIR projects. Mr. O'Neil has worked for cultural resource management firms as well as
government agencies and Native American entities. He has prepared technical reports as well as
published journal articles.
Select project experience
Inglewood Avenue Corridor Widening Project, City of Lawndale, Los Angeles County, CA: 2013 -
2014
Mr. O’Neil directed and conducted archaeological field survey, cultural resource records search,
Native American contacts and report writing for this project. The City of Lawndale is widening
Inglewood Avenue from Marine Avenue north. The project uses Caltrans funds and the cultural
resources report was prepared in Caltrans format. A separate historic properties report was
prepared as well. Prepared for Huitt-Zollars Engineering.
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Via Ballena Storm Drain Relocation, City of San Clemente, Orange County, CA: 2013
Mr. O’Neil directed and conducted archaeological field survey, cultural resource records search,
Native American contacts and report writing for this project. This residential area has a damaged
storm drain under Via Ballena that was causing earth movement and erosion. The requirements for
state funding, and cultural resources inventory report was required. Prepared for the City of
San Clemente.
Pine Canyon Road – Three Points Road to Lake Hughes Road, Los Angeles County, CA: 2013
Mr. O’Neil directed and conducted archaeological field survey, cultural resource records search,
Native American contacts and report writing for this project. This nine-mile portion of Pine Canyon
Road lies partially within the Angeles National Forest. A series of widening and culvert repairs is
planned by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW). An assessment was
made of possible cultural resources, historic and prehistoric that may be affected by the construction,
and four historic sites were recorded. Prepared for LACDPW.
Alton Parkway Extension Project, Cities of Irvine and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA: 2012
Mr. O’Neil directed and conducted archaeological and paleontological monitoring, archaeological
excavation, cultural resource records search, Native American contacts and report writing for this
project. Alton Parkway was extended 2.1 miles between the cities of Irvine and Lake Forest. For the
portion within the City of Irvine, UltraSystems conducted monitoring and excavation services. One
prehistoric site was excavated and reported on; a series of living features were discovered and also
reported. The final monitoring report described the paleontological and archaeological findings. A
separate technical report on the archaeological excavations was also prepared. Mr. O’Neil directed
research into historic and prehistoric background and prepared the final assessment of potential
impacts. Prepared for the Orange County Department of Public Works.
NEPA and CEQA Documentation, Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System
(LA-RICS), Los Angeles County, CA: 2011-2014
Mr. O’Neil is part of the UltraSystems team currently preparing technical studies and NEPA and CEQA
documentation toward the construction of LA-RICS, an $800-million emergency communications
system due to be operational in 2016. LA-RICS will provide a highly coordinated emergency
communications system to all first responders to natural and man-made disasters throughout Los
Angeles County. Mr. O’Neil is the cultural and historical resources studies team leader, directing five
researchers. These studies include coordination of field visits to all 260-plus locations for an
archaeologist and/or an architectural historian with agency escorts to observe and record any onsite
prehistoric and historic features, performing records and literature searches at archaeology
information centers and local archives, contacting local agencies for historically listed structures and
districts, coordinate public notices of the project throughout Los Angeles County, consultation with
the NAHC and all local tribal organizations, and direct consultation with the California State Historic
Preservation Officer (SHPO). This information was compiled by Mr. O’Neil and is used to prepare FCC
historical resource forms which were submitted to the SHPO for review.
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Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
Megan B. Doukakis, M.A.
Archaeological Technician
Education
▪ M.A. Public Archaeology, California State University, Northridge, 2012–2018
▪ B.A., Anthropology, California State University, Long Beach, 2011
▪ University of California, Los Angeles - Pimu Catalina Archaeological Field School, 2010
▪ International Scholar Laureate Program: Delegation on Anthropology and Archaeology in China,
2009
▪ Earthwatch Institute, “Unearthing Mallorca’s Past” archaeological excavation, Mallorca, Spain, 2005
Professional and Institutional Affiliations
▪ Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 2011
▪ Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honor Organization, 2010
▪ Society for California Archaeology Membership 2012–2015
Professional Experience
Mrs. Doukakis has worked in the field of cultural resource management for seven years at
environmental firms. Before this Mrs. Doukakis had participated in multiple field schools in Southern
California and abroad. She has experience in survey, excavation, laboratory work, and information
searches. Mrs. Doukakis holds the title of Archaeological Technician at UltraSystems Environmental.
Prior to this, she completed a CRM internship at UltraSystems. These positions have provided her
with the opportunity to contribute to proposals, final reports, project scheduling, archaeological
record searches and paleontological, archaeological and Native American monitor organizing for
projects.
Select project experience
Results of the Condition Assessment, Site Monitoring, and Effects Treatment Plan (CASMET)
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, CA
Client: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Duration: 5/11 to 9/11
Mrs. Doukakis conducted survey and excavation for the USMC Base Camp Pendleton condition
assessment project. Areas were tested around Camp Pendleton for the presence and condition of
cultural material previously recorded. She also conducted laboratory work and curation for the
material collected within excavations. Mrs. Doukakis contributed to the final report with background
records searches and prehistoric and historic background writing for the report.
Archaeological Excavation Results Report for the Alton Parkway Extension Project, Orange
County, CA
Client: Orange County Department of Public Works; Contract: $357,170, 10/10 to 6/12
Mrs. Doukakis participated in the Alton Parkway project, City of Irvine, Orange County, CA. She was
responsible for cleaning and cataloging the artifacts recovered from the excavation and surface
collections. She also contributed to the final report by com piling the historical background
information.
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Identification and Evaluation of Historic Properties ADA Wheelchair Access Ramp Improvement
Project, City of Lake Forest, Orange County, CA
Client: City of Lake Forest/Penco, Contract: $2,981.62, Duration: 6/12 to 7/12
Mrs. Doukakis contributed to the cultural resource records search, field survey, Native American
contacts and report writing for this project. This residential area required wheelchair access ramps
on every corner in this neighborhood. An assessment of the possible cultural resources that may be
affected with this construction was made for the City of Lake Forest. Mrs. Doukakis contributed the
historic and prehistoric background, and the assessment of the possible resources in the area.
Tenaska Solar Projects Imperial Solar Energy Center–South; Imperial Solar Energy Center–
West; and Wistaria Ranch, Imperial County, CA
Client: Tenaska/CSOLAR Development, Contract: $3,441,809, 10/13 to 8/15.
Mrs. Doukakis conducted Native American contacts for field monitoring, coordinated with
subcontractors to initiate cultural and paleontological field surveys, for the several solar energy
projects being handled by UltraSystems Environmental in the El Centro area, Imperial County, CA.
She contributed different parts of the survey report and monitoring program documents, including
historic and prehistoric background, editorial review. At ISEC- West, Mrs. Doukakis was responsible
for contacting and organizing Tribal monitors for this project. She contacted tribal organizations and
inquired about their interest in providing tribal monitors for this project. directly organized with
Native American groups to sign agreements and fill out tax paperwork. She was also responsible for
organizing and keeping track of and gathering field log from monitors from six tribal groups. She also
recovered previously recorded artifacts in the field before the start of the project.
NEPA and CEQA Documentation, Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications
System -Long Term Evolution, Los Angeles County, CA
Client: LARICS Joint Powers Authority, Contract: $3,051,312, 1/12 to 1/15.
UltraSystems’ team prepared technical studies and NEPA and CEQA documentation toward the
construction of LA-RICS-LTE, an $800-million emergency communications system that will provide
a highly coordinated emergency communications system to all first-responders to natural and
man-made disasters throughout Los Angeles County. For this project Mrs. Doukakis conducted
record searches at the South Central Coastal Information Center for the Department of Commerce on
over 300 project sites throughout the County of Los Angeles. She helped prepare letters to the NAHC
and tribal organizations associated with the project area. Mrs. Doukakis contributed to contacting,
organizing, and scheduling architectural historians to conduct historical research around the project
areas. Letters were written for contact to local agencies and cities. A public notice was constructed
and published in three local newspapers. Mrs. Doukakis also constructed hundreds of Federal
Communications Commission 620 and 621 forms for submission to California State Historic
Preservation Office.
Newton Canyon Monitoring Project, CA
Client: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Contract: $2,930.00, Duration: 7/13 to 12/13
Mrs. Doukakis was an archaeological monitor for this project. She monitored all ground disturbing
activities as well as lightly surveying the area for cultural material. Mrs. Doukakis also conducted the
records center research at the South Central Coastal Information Center at CSUF. Through email,
letter, and telephone correspondence, Mrs. Doukakis contacted the NAHC and associated tribal
groups.
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Rodrigo Jacobo, MA, BA
Historian / Cultural Reso urces Sp ecialist
Ul traSvstems
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Years of Experience
10
Years with Firm
>1
Education
• Bachelor's Deg ree in History,
with an emphasis on Lati n
American Stud ies from the
Un iversity of California, San
Diego
• Master's Degree in History,
with an emphasis on Latin
America/US History from
Nationa l University
• Online Teaching Cert ificate in
Ge nera l Education from
Pa lomar Co ll ege .
Areas of Ex pertise
• Word • B1 l1ngual:
• Exce l Flue nt in
• PowerPo in t Spa ni sh
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Rodrigo Jacobo has worked as an academic research historian since 2013 and
as an adjunct professor of history since 2017. As both a research historian and
adjunct professor he specialized not only in history but also ethnic and cultural
studies. He has extensive expertise in the application of research methods and
analysis, qualitative and quantitative, as well as the utilization of archival
records and primary sources. He has worked with other historians and
professionals to compile and compose historical reports, monographs and
historiographies. In addition to his historical and research skills, he is also a
well-spoken public speaker, a skill he mastered as an academic. He holds a BA
from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and an MA from National
University (NU) in history.
UL TRASYSTEMS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Kaizer Permanente Medical Center Project, Redlands,
California, San Bernardino County, CA; 2023
The Project consists of the expansion of the existing Kaiser Permanente
Redlands Medical Offices site in multiple phases -the first phase is a new 4-
stpry Medical Office Building/Ambulatory Services Center ; the second phase is
a 7-story hospital; the third phase is a 4-story Medical Office Buildings; the
fourth phase will be an addition to the hospital. UltraSystems conducted a
cultural resources study to evaluate the potential presence of prehistoric and
historic resources. The project site is 36.5 acres in area . This is located in
northeast Redlands, Redlands, Calif., USGS topo quad, R 03 W , T 01 N, in the
NE ¼ of Section 19. The subject property was vacant .
Mr. Jacobo conducted an archaeological field survey of the project site in
December 2023 with Stephen O'Neil, M.A., RPA, the Principal Investigator and
assisted with preparation of the subsequent Phase I cultural resources
inventory report. UEI Project 7214.
Fontana Civic Center Expansion Project, City of Fontana, San
Bernardino County, CA; 2023
The proposed project inclndes the construction of a new City Hall and a new Annex Building with minor
landscaping improvements. The project boundary covers an area of approximately 10 acres. Currently the site
is occupied by the current City Hall and an annex building on a landscaped and hardscape parcel. This is located
in central Fontana Redlands , Fontana, Calif., USGS topo quad , R 06 W, T 01 N, in the NW¼ of Section 18. The subject
property is occupied by the current City Hall campus.
Mr. Jacobo conducted an archaeological field survey of the project site in December 2023 with Stephen O'Neil, M.A .,
RPA, the Principal Investigator and assisted with preparation of the subsequent Phase I cultural resources inventory
report. UEI Project 7230.
SELECT HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct History Professor, Palomar College; A11g11st 2017 to Ongoing
Currently teaching history at Palomar College , instructing on the following courses: US History, World History,
Western Civilization, Chicano Studies, History of the Americas (Latin American Studies). He has taught these courses
in both in-classroom and online settings. This demonstrates his expertise in a wide range of historical fields . These
classes have been taught using the Blackboard and Canvas platforms. Furthermore, through his time in the
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classroom, he has gathered more than adequate experience working with stude nts and their many needs, which has
allowed him to adapt to a variety of individuals, while exposing him to a wide range of learning skills. Finally, through
his experiences as a professor he has gained invaluable knowledge about the means to conduct a class , how to
prepare and give lectures, how to grade assignments, how to prepare for a class, to understand the learning
capabilities of stude nts and, most importantly how to engage students intellectually. He has worked with students
of all backgrounds and learning abilities, as well different age groups, from high school students to older adults.
Other duties: Participate in curricu lum developme nt of transfer courses; Se rve with full-time Humanities faculty as
resource staff in the Hi st ory Department for part-time faculty and for the college at large; Parti cipate in Humanities
Program responsibilities including, but not limited to, program development and review, Student Learning Outcomes
assessment and review, and course coordination; serve on col lege-wide committees and work with other university
departments and community partners to improve student success; maintain professional currency in the field of
history.
Research Historian, Palomar College/Free Agent; August 2013 to Ongoing
Cur rently assisting a variety of professors in their stud ies and/or research at Palomar Co ll ege, San Diego County. Mr.
Jacobo has assisted in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, ex. archiva I research, but also statistica l
research. Thi s roll has allowed him to further develop his knowledge and expertise in the fields of history and
historical research . Being a research historian has allowed him to gain much knowledge and insight into how to
conduct research dealing with anything historical in nature. This position ha s left Mr. Jacobo with re searc h skills that
are multi-disciplinary. Also, as a Research Assistant he has specific duties that include data organiza tion and
management, data analysis, interpretation, and discussion ofresults with re sea rch teams and/or professors, auditing
data quality, preparation of draft documents and presentations, interacting with professors/researchers,
coordi nating re search staff, monitoring project budgets and time lines, and other research suppo rt as needed. Lastly,
this work has allowed him to develop strong interpersonal ski ll s, strong oral and written communication sk ill s, strong
quantitative and qualitative analysis sk ill s and a strong grounding in re search methodology, and the ability to work
in a team environment. Other duties: Having expert lev el understanding of the historical method of re sea rch and
inquiry, including the ability to conduct basic historical research, speak and write effectively, keep necessary r ecords
and prepare reports, and be highly analytical. Also, being able to and having the knowledge of to access data bases
and archival holdings for the purpose of conducting research .
History Instructor, Idyllwild Arts Academy; August 2021 to May 2023
Mr. Jacobo worked as a history instructor at the international boarding school, ldyllwild Arts Academy. He taught
sophomores, juniors, and sen iors in the subjects of World Hi story and US History. He also taught Latin American
History and History of World Revolutions, courses that he created . IAA is an international school making it a very
diverse environment. Working in this environment allowed him to interact with students of all walks of life and
origin. He had the responsibility of teaching these many subject s and carrying out the duties that came with the job,
such as giving classes, grading homework and tests and taking part in faculty meetings to co llaborate . Such
experience includes the ability to develop and implement equity minded classroom pedagogy and initiatives to
improve student success and close equity gaps. Other duties included : Possessing an expert level understanding of
the historical method of research and inquiry, including the ability to conduct basic historical re search, speak and
write effectively, maintain nece ssa ry records and prepare reports, and be highly analytical ; have excellent public
speaking skil ls, and be highly adaptable to situa tions to take effective action.
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RECORDS SEARCH
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Conco Warehouse Building Project, City of Fontana, San Bernardino County,
California. [UEI #7248]
Native American Contact Log
Name Tribe/Affiliati
on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
Telephone
Contacts
Comments
Cameron Vela,
Asst.
Government
Program
Analyst
Native American
Heritage
Commission
N/A December
12, 2023;
January 4,
2024
N/A Request for Sacred Lands
File search and local
Native American
representatives contact
information was made on
December 12, 2023.
Response received
January 4, 2024,
indicating negative
results.
Patricia
Garcia-
Plotkin, THPO
Director
Agua Caliente
Band of Cahuilla
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. An email
response from Xitaly
Madrigal, Cultural
Resources Analyst for the
tribe on January 8, 2024,
indicating that the project
is not located within the
Tribe’s Traditional Use
Area, and they defer to
the other tribes in the
area.
Tribal
Operations
Augustine Band of
Cahuilla Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A Letter and email
describing project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. An email
response received from
Ana Rios, Administrative
Assistant for the tribe on
January 9, 2024,
indicating that the tribe is
unaware of specific
cultural resources that
may be affected by the
proposed project.
However, in the event,
they should discover any
cultural resources during
the development of this
project the tribe would
like to be informed for
further evaluation.
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Name Tribe/Affiliati
on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
Telephone
Contacts
Comments
Doug Welmas,
Chairperson
Cabazon Band of
Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Anthony
Madrigal,
THPO
Cahuilla Band of
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for
BobbyRay Esparza.
BobbyRay
Esparza,
Cultural
Director
Cahuilla Band of
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. An email
response received from
Lorrie Gregory on January
12, 2024, indicated no
known knowledge of
cultural resources in the
project area. However,
since the project is within
Cahuilla traditional land
use, the tribe request all
cultural materials
associated with the
project for review.
Daniel
Salgado,
Chairperson
Cahuilla Band of
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for
BobbyRay Esparza.
Andrew Salas,
Chairperson
Gabrieleno Band
of Mission Indians
– Kizh Nation
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Christina
Swindall-
Martinez,
Secretary
Gabrieleno Band
of Mission Indians
– Kizh Nation
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
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Name Tribe/Affiliati
on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
Telephone
Contacts
Comments
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Anthony
Morales,
Chairperson
Gabrieleno /
Tongva San
Gabriel Band of
Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Sandonne
Goad,
Chairperson
Gabrieleno /
Tongva Nation
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Christina
Conley, Tribal
Consultant
and
Administrator
Gabrielino Tongva
Indians of
California Tribal
Council
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, Ms. Conley
indicated that the tribe
has no comment and
would defer to the
Gabrieleno / Tongva
Nation.
Robert
Dorame,
Chairperson
Gabrielino Tongva
Indians of
California Tribal
Council
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
See comment for Conley.
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Name Tribe/Affiliati
on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
Telephone
Contacts
Comments
Sam Dunlap,
Cultural
Resource
Director
Gabrieleno-
Tongva Tribe
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Charles
Alvarez,
Chairperson
Gabrieleno-
Tongva Tribe
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, phone line
disconnected.
Joyce Perry,
Cultural
Resource
Director
Juaneño Band of
Mission Indians
Acjachemen
Nation -Belardes
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Heidi Lucero,
Chairperson,
THPO
Juaneño Band of
Mission Indians
Acjachemen
Nation 84A
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Ray
Chapparosa,
Chairperson
Los Coyotes Band
of Cahuilla and
Cupeño Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
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Name Tribe/Affiliati
on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
Telephone
Contacts
Comments
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Ann Brierty,
THPO
Morongo Band of
Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Robert
Martin,
Chairperson
Morongo Band of
Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Shasta
Gaughen,
THPO
Pala Band of
Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Alexis
Wallick.
Christopher
Nejo, Legal
Analyst.
Researcher
Pala Band of
Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Alexis
Wallick.
Alexis Wallick,
Assistant
TPHO
Pala Band of
Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, Ms. Wallick
indicated that the tribe
has no comment and
would defer to the more
local tribes.
Tuba Ebru
Ozdil, Cultural
Analyst
Pechanga Band of
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
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Name Tribe/Affiliati
on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
Telephone
Contacts
Comments
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Steve Bodmer,
General
Counsel
Pechanga Band of
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Jill
McCormick,
Historic
Preservation
Officer
Quechan Tribe of
the Fort Yuma
Reservation
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Jordan
Joaquin,
President
Quechan Tribe of
the Fort Yuma
Reservation
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Manfred
Scott.
Manfred Scott,
Acting
Chairman
Quechan Tribe of
the Fort Yuma
Reservation
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, Mr. Scott indicated
that the tribe has no
comment and would defer
to the more local tribes.
Joseph
Hamilton,
Chairperson
Ramona Band of
Cahuilla
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
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Name Tribe/Affiliati
on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
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Contacts
Comments
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
John Gomez,
Environment
Director
Ramona Band of
Cahuilla
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Denise turner
Walsh,
Attorney
General
Rincon Band of
Luiseño Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Cheryl
Madrigal.
Joseph Linton,
Tribal Council
Rincon Band of
Luiseño Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Cheryl
Madrigal.
Cherly
Madrigal,
THPO
Rincon Band of
Luiseño Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, Ms. Madrigal stated
that she would take a look
at the email/letter that
was sent out to her
regarding the project and
would get back with a
response after having
done so. To date, there
has been no response.
Laurie
Gonzalez,
Tribal Council
Rincon Band of
Luiseño Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Cheryl
Madrigal.
Alexandra
McCleary,
Cultural Lands
Manager
San Manuel Band
of Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A A Letter and email
describing project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. An email
response from Raylene
Borrego, Cultural
Resources Technician for
the tribe was received
January 9, 2024,
indicating that based on
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on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
Telephone
Contacts
Comments
their current knowledge,
the proposed project area
is not sensitive for
cultural resources.
However, the proposed
project is located within
Serrano Ancestral
Territory and is therefore
of interest to the Tribe. As
such, San Manuel will still
wish to engage in
government-to-
government consultation
pursuant to AB 52, should
this project be subject to
CEQA review.
Lovina
Redner,
Acting Chair
Santa Rosa Band
of Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Mark
Cochrane, Co-
Chairperson
Serrano Nation of
Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
Wayne
Walker, Co-
Chairperson
Serrano Nation of
Mission Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, there was no
answer, and a message
was left. No response to
date.
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 16
Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
Name Tribe/Affiliati
on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
Telephone
Contacts
Comments
Joseph
Ontiveros,
Cultural
Resource
Department
Soboba Band of
Luiseño Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Jessica
Valdez.
Jessica Valdez,
Cultural
Resource
Specialist
Soboba Band of
Luiseño Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
January 29,
2024
A letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 5, 2024. No
response. A phone call
was made on January 29,
2024, Ms. Valdez
indicated that the tribe
has no comment and
would defer to the San
Manuel Band of Mission
Indians and the
Gabrieleno/Tongva San
Gabriel Band of Mission
Indians.
Abraham
Becerra,
Cultural
Coordinator
Torres-Martinez
Desert Cahuilla
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Gary
Resvaloso.
Alesia Reed,
Cultural
Committee
Chairwoman
Torres-Martinez
Desert Cahuilla
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Gary
Resvaloso.
Thomas
Tortez,
Chairperson
Torres-Martinez
Desert Cahuilla
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Gary
Resvaloso.
Mary Belardo,
Cultural
Committee
Vice Chair
Torres-Martinez
Desert Cahuilla
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A See comment for Gary
Resvaloso.
Gary
Resvaloso, TM
MLD
Torres-Martinez
Desert Cahuilla
Indians
January 5,
2024
January 5,
2024
N/A A Letter and email
describing the project and
requesting input on
concerns was sent
January 8, 2024. An email
response from Mr.
Resvaloso was received
on January 16, 2024,
indicating that the project
area is located outside of
their Desert Cahuilla
Settlement pattern, and
therefore would like to
defer to the closet Tribes
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 17
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Name Tribe/Affiliati
on
Letter
Contacts
E-mail
Contacts
Telephone
Contacts
Comments
within that area: San
Manual Band of Mission
Indians, and Soboba Band
of Luiseno Indians.
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 18
Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
From: THPO Consulting <ACBCI-THPO@aguacaliente.net>
Sent: Monday, January 8, 2024 2:18 PM
To: Rodrigo Jacobo <rjacobo@ultrasystems.com>
Cc: Steve Oneil <soneil@ultrasystems.com >; Megan Black <mblack@ultrasystems.com >
Subject: RE: Project 7248 - Cultural Resources Study, Conco Warehouse Building Project, Fontana, San
Bernardino County, California
Greetings,
A records check of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office’s cultural registry revealed
that this
project is not located within the Tribe’s Traditional Use Area. Therefore, we defer to the
other
tribes in the area. This letter shall conclude our consultation efforts.
Thank you,
Xitlaly Madrigal
Cultural Resources Analyst
xmadrigal@aguacaliente.net
C: (760) 423-3485 | D: (760) 883-6829
5401 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Hello,
Thank you for your reply on behalf of the Agua Caliente Band concerning the Conco Warehouse project
in Fontana. This will be included in our culural resources report.
Respectfully yours,
Stephen O'Neil | Cultural Resources Manager | M.A./RPA
UltraSystems Environmental | WBE/DBE/SBE/WOSB
16431 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Office 949.788.4900 ext. 276
Fax 949.788.4901
Cell 949.677.2391
❖ ATTACHMENTS ❖
7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 19
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 20
Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
From: Anadalia Rios <ARios@augustinetribe.com >
Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 4:03 PM
To: Rodrigo Jacobo <rjacobo@ultrasystems.com>; Info@augustinetribe-nsn.gov
Cc: Steve Oneil <soneil@ultrasystems.com >; Megan Black <mblack@ultrasystems.com >
Subject: RE: Project 7248 - Cultural Resources Study, Conco Warehouse Building Project, Fontana, San
Bernardino County, California
Hello,
Please see the attached cultural resource response letter.
Thank you,
Ana Rios
Administrative Assistant
Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians
Office: (760) 398-4722 Ext 7498
Cell: (760) 450-3883
Email: ARios@augustinetribe.com
Website: augustinetribe-nsn.gov
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 21
Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
Good morning Ms. Rios,
Thank you for your reply on behalf of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians concerning the Conco
Warehouse project in Fontana.
Your email and the letter from Ms. Kirksey will be included in the cultural resources report being
prepared.
Respectfully yours,
Stephen O'Neil | Cultural Resources Manager | M.A./RPA
UltraSystems Environmental | WBE/DBE/SBE/WOSB
16431 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Office 949.788.4900 ext. 276
Fax 949.788.4901
Cell 949.677.2391
From: Lorrie Gregory <LGregory@cahuilla -nsn.gov>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 3:40 PM
To: Steve Oneil <soneil@ultrasystems.com>
Cc: BobbyRay Esparza <besparza@cahuilla-nsn.gov>
Subject: Conco Warehouse Building, Fontana
Good afternoon,
Thank you for reaching out to the Cahuilla Band concerning the following project. We have
no known knowledge of cultural resources in the project area. However, since the project
is within Cahuilla traditional land use we request all cultural materials ass ociated with the
project for review. Thank you again, and hope to hear back at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully,
Lorrie Gregory
Cultural Resource Coordinator
Cahuilla Band of Indians
Phone: 1 (760) 315-6839
Email: lgregory@cahuilla-nsn.gov
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 22
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From: Steve Oneil <soneil@ultrasystems.com>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 4:35 PM
To: Lorrie Gregory <LGregory@cahuilla-nsn.gov>
Cc: BobbyRay Esparza <besparza@cahuilla-nsn.gov>; Rodrigo Jacobo <rjacobo@ultrasystems.com >
Subject: RE: 7248 - Conco Warehouse Building, Fontana
Hello Lorrie,
Thank you for your reply on behalf of the Cahuilla Band of Indians concerning the Conco Warehouse
propjet in Fontana. Your reply will be included in the coming cultural resources report.
The technical report and associated research materials are confidential items to the client and the Lead
Agency. However when the Lead Agency initiates AB 52consultation you may request a copy of the
report through them.
Best regards,
Stephen O'Neil | Cultural Resources Manager | M.A./RPA
UltraSystems Environmental | WBE/DBE/SBE/WOSB
16431 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Office 949.788.4900 ext. 276
Fax 949.788.4901
Cell 949.677.2391
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 23
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From: Lorrie Gregory <LGregory@cahuilla -nsn.gov>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 4:43 PM
To: Steve Oneil <soneil@ultrasystems.com>
Cc: BobbyRay Esparza <besparza@cahuilla-nsn.gov>; Rodrigo Jacobo <rjacobo@ultrasystems.com >
Subject: Re: 7248 - Conco Warehouse Building, Fontana
Steve,
Are you able to provide the client / lead agencies contact information so that we may
request a report through them?
Respectfully,
Lorrie Gregory
Cultural Resource Coordinator
Cahuilla Band of Indians
Phone: 1 (760) 315-6839
Email: lgregory@cahuilla-nsn.gov
Lorrie,
The CEQA reporting is just getting underway for this project, including research for the cultural
resources report. That is why I wrote to the Band with the NAHC’s SLF search results to ask if you knew
of specific resources that may be in the vicinity and to know if you have any recommendations.
In several months the project’s Initial Study/MND will be submitted to the Lead Agency (city of Fontana);
at that time they will have a copy of the draft cultural resources report. Before that time, however, they
will likely reach out to you concerning AB 52 consultation. That would be when you could let them
know you would like a copy of the report to review. It won’t be available to anyone until then.
Respectfully yours,
Steve
Stephen O'Neil | Cultural Resources Manager | M.A./RPA
UltraSystems Environmental | WBE/DBE/SBE/WOSB
16431 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Office 949.788.4900 ext. 276
Fax 949.788.4901
Cell 949.677.2391
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 24
Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
From: Deneen Pelton <DPelton@rincon -nsn.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 11:25 AM
To: Steve Oneil <soneil@ultrasystems.com>
Cc: Cheryl Madrigal <CMadrigal@rincon-nsn.gov>; Shuuluk Linton <slinton@rincon-nsn.gov>
Subject: Conco Warehouse building Project, Fontana, San Bernardino County
Greetings,
This email is written on behalf of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, (“Rincon Band” or “Band”), a federally
recognized Indian Tribe and sovereign government.
The Band has received the notification for the above referenced project. The location identified within
project documents is not within the Band’s specific Area of Historic Interest (AHI).
At this time, we have no additional information to provide. We recommend that you directly contact a
Tribe that is closer to the project and may have pertinent information.
Thank you for submitting this project for Tribal review. If you have additional questions or concerns, please
do not hesitate to contact our office at your convenience at (760) 749 -1092 or via electronic mail at
crd@rincon-nsn.gov.
Thank you for the opportunity to protect and preserve our cultural assets.
Deneen Pelton
Cultural Resources Department Coordinator
Cultural Resources Department
Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
1 West Tribal Road | Valley Center, CA 92082
Office: (760) 749 1092 ext. 323|Cell: 760-705-7304
Fax: 760-888-2016
Email: dpelton@rincon -nsn.gov
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 25
Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
Ms. Pelton,
Thank you for your reply concerning the Conco Warehouse project on behalf of the Rincon Band of
Luiseno Indians. Your statement and email will be included in the cultural resources report under
preparation.
Stephen O'Neil | Cultural Resources Manager | M.A./RPA
UltraSystems Environmental | WBE/DBE/SBE/WOSB
16431 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Office 949.788.4900 ext. 276
Fax 949.788.4901
Cell 949.677.2391
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 26
Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
From: Raylene Borrego <Raylene.Borrego@sanmanuel-nsn.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 10:15 AM
To: Steve Oneil <soneil@ultrasystems.com>
Subject: Response to Information Request: Project 7248 - Cultural Resources Study, Conco Warehouse
Building Project, Fontana, San Bernardino County, California
Dear Stephen,
Thank you for contacting the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians concerning the proposed project area.
San Manuel appreciates the opportunity to review the project documentation received by the Cultural
Resources Management Department on January 8 th, 2024. Based on our current knowledge, the
proposed project area is not sensitive for cultural resources. However, the proposed project is located
within Serrano Ancestral Territory and is therefore of interest to the Tribe. As such, San Manuel will still
wish to engage in government-to-government consultation pursuant to AB 52, should this project be
subject to CEQA review.
Thank you again for your correspondence. If you have any additional questions or comments, please
reach out to me at your earliest convenience .
Regards,
Raylene Borrego
Cultural Resources Technician
Raylene.Borrego@sanmanuel-nsn.gov
O:(909) 864-8933 x 50-2035
M: (909) 737-3349
26569 Community Center Dr Highland, California 92346
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 27
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Good morning Raylene,
Thank you for your reply concerning the Conco Warehouse project on Fontana on behalf of San
Manuel. This will be included in the cultural resources inventory report.
The Lead Agency conducting AB 52 consolation will be the City of Fontana Planning Department and I
expect they will be contacting you about that process.
Respectfully yours,
Stephen O'Neil | Cultural Resources Manager | M.A./RPA
UltraSystems Environmental | WBE/DBE/SBE/WOSB
16431 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Office 949.788.4900 ext. 276
Fax 949.788.4901
Cell 949.677.2391
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 28
Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
From: GW Res <grestmtm@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 3:44 PM
To: Rodrigo Jacobo <rjacobo@ultrasystems.com>
Cc: Steve Oneil <soneil@ultrasystems.com >; Megan Black <mblack@ultrasystems.com >
Subject: Re: Project 7248 - Cultural Resources Study, Conco Warehouse Building Project, Fontana, San
Bernardino County, California
Good afternoon
I am responding on behalf of The Torres Martinez Cultural Committee regarding Project 7248 - Cultural
Resources Study, Conco Warehouse Building Project, Fontana, San Bernardino County, California. This
project area is located outside of our Desert Cahuilla Settlement pattern therefore we would like to
defer to the closet Tribes within that area.
San Manual Band of Mission Indians
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians.
We appreciate your time and effort in helping us protect our Tribes Traditional Cultural Resource
Any questions comments or concerns please feel free to contact us.
Respectfully
Gary Wayne Resvaloso Jr
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians MLD
70-555 Pierce St
Thermal Ca, 92274
(442) 256-2964
grestmtm@gmail.com
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7248/Conco Warehouse Building Project Attachment C, Page 29
Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory February 2024
Mr. Resvaloso,
Thank you for your reply on behalf of the Torres -Martines Cultural Committee.
Your reply will be included in the cultural resources report under preparation.
Stephen O'Neil | Cultural Resources Manager | M.A./RPA
UltraSystems Environmental | WBE/DBE/SBE/WOSB
16431 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Office 949.788.4900 ext. 276
Fax 949.788.4901
Cell 949.677.2391
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ATTACHMENT D
CHRIS RECORDS SEARCH BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Report Detail: SB-00156
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Author(s): SMITH , GERALD A.
Year: 1973
Name
1060156
73-5.1
Title : ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE JURUPA BASIN BORROW PIT SI TE
Affliliation: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY ; NO RESOURCES]
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Repo rt Detail : SB-00401
Id entifiers
Report No.: SB--00401
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Author(s): HEARN , JOSEPH E.
Year: 1976
Name
1060401
76-10.11
Title: ARCHAEOLOGICAL -HISTORICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT OF SAN SEVAINE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
FROM MARL.AV AVENUE TO RIVERSI DE COUNTY LI NE IN THE FONTANA AREA
Affliliation: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
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Repo rt Detail : SB-04149
Identifiers
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Author(s): WHITE, LAURIE S.
Year: 2001
Name
1064149
Title: RECORDS SEARCH RESULTS FOR SPRINT PCS FACITLITY S840XC703A (WIMBLE DON SUBSTATION) CI TY OF
ONTARIO , SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA. 19PP
Affliliation: MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATES
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Yea r. 2004
Name
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Title: CULTURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT FOR AT&T WIRELESS FACILITY 950-003-092 LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF JURUPA ST & ETIWANDA AVE, CITY OF ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA . 18PP
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