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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX 5 3. BIO-2: A qualified biologist shall survey trees, vegetation, and existing structures with features capable of supporting roosting bats (both maternity and wintering or hibernation roosts) prior to their removal or demolition. Vegetation and existing structures shall be surveyed for bat roosts or evidence of bat roosting (e.g., guano, urine staining and scent, dead bats) no more than 14 days before the start of disturbance, including vegetation removal. If active roosts are discovered, a protection zone of no less than 50 feet around the active roost shall be established by the qualified biologist. Disturbance may occur within the once active roosting ceases, as determined by the qualified biologist. 4. CUL-1: Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources - In the event that archaeological resources are unexpectedly encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within 50 feet of the find shall halt and an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology (National Park Service 1983) shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the find. If the resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to be prehistoric, then a Native American representative shall also be contacted to participate in the evaluation of the resource. If the qualified archaeologist and/or Native American representative determines it to be appropriate, archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility shall be completed. If the resource proves to be eligible for the CRHR and impacts to the resource cannot be avoided via project redesign, a qualified archaeologist shall prepare a data recovery plan tailored to the physical nature and characteristics of the resource, per the requirements of CCR Guidelines Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C). The data recovery plan shall identify data recovery excavation methods, measurable objectives, and data thresholds to reduce any significant impacts to cultural resources related to the resource. Pursuant to the data recovery plan, the qualified archaeologist and Native American representative, as appropriate, shall recover and document the scientifically consequential information that justifies the resource’s significance. The City shall review and approve the treatment plan and archaeological testing as appropriate, and the resulting documentation shall be submitted to the regional repository of the CHRIS, per CCR Guidelines Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C). 5. GEO-1: Unanticipated Fossil Discovery - Paleontological Worker Environmental Awareness Program. Prior to the start of construction, a Qualified Professional Paleontologist, as defined by SVP (2010), or their designee shall conduct a paleontological Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) training for construction personnel regarding the appearance of fossils and the procedures for notifying paleontological staff should fossils be discovered by construction personnel. Unanticipated Discovery of Paleontological Resources. The project developer shall include a standard inadvertent discovery clause in every construction contract to inform contractors of this requirement. If a potential fossil is discovered during project construction, construction activity within 50 feet of the find shall cease until the discovery is examined by a Qualified Professional Paleontologist. If the find is determined to be significant, the Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall direct all mitigation measures related to paleontological resources consistent with the SVP (2010) standards. 6. HAZ-1: Preparation of a Soil Management Plan - The project applicant shall retain a qualified environmental consultant (Professional Geologist [PG] or Professional Engineer [PE]), to prepare a Soil Management Plan (SMP) prior to construction. The SMP or equivalent document shall be prepared to address onsite handling and management of impacted soils or other impacted wastes, and to reduce hazards to construction workers and offsite receptors during construction. The plans shall establish remedial measures and/or soil management practices to ensure construction worker safety, the health of future workers and visitors, and DRAFT