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i "redevelopment activities could result in the loss of significant subsurface cultural resources, and damage to important historical features"(Paoli and Associates, 1991) In addition,the banks of Stockton Channel,McLeod Lake, and the slough system that once crossed the ' project area are archaeologically sensitive areas (Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program,City of Stockton) A record search was conducted for the Amended West End Urban Renewal Project No 1 (Paoli and Associates, 1991) Information obtained from the Central Archaeological ' Information Center(file#1303L) indicated that one archaeological site CA-SJO-0080 had been recorded and partially excavated prior to 1929 within the Stockton Channel area This site was a major Indian settlement in the area The Weber Point site is designated as both a ' City of Stockton"Landmark"site and a State "Historical Landmark/Historic Place" However, the proposed seawall will not affect"Landmark"or State"Historical Landmark/ Historic Place" sites The known archaeological site CA-SJO-0080 is north of the Seawall construction zone and will not be directly affected by the proposed project Therefore, the proposed project will not result in the alteration or destruction of historic properties Level of Significance: Not significant tMitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures will reduce the potential for impact to less than significant These measures were previously adopted as part of the Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Amended West End Urban Renewal Project No 1 (Paoli and Associates, 1991, City of Stockton) ' a) Prior to commencement of construction activities, all contractors and subcontractors shall be informed in writing of the potential discovery of significant archaeological and historical resources below the ground surface in the project area and the procedures to follow should a discovery be made b) If any cultural resources are found or disturbed during project activities, all work on the project will stop within 100 feet of the affected area The City of Stockton Housing and iRedevelopment Department and the Community Development Department will be informed of the situation by the on-site supervisor The Housing and Redevelopment Department will be responsible for contacting a qualified archaeologist to evaluate the find ' c) If human remains are uncovered, all work on the project will stop within 100 feet of the affected area The City of Stockton Housing and Redevelopment Department and the Community Development Department will be informed of the situation by the on-site supervisor The Housing and Redevelopment Department will be responsible for contacting the San Joaquin County Coroners office The Coroner shall have two working days to ' recommend proper treatment or disposition of the remains, following existing Native American Heritage Commission guidelines Significance after Mitigation: Less than significant Implementation and Monitoring Program Implementation City of Stockton Housing and Redevelopment Department I EX-IS-04 Doc 9125197 33