3.0 Responses to Comments
Please see Mitigation Measure 9.3 which requires that any ground disturbances 15’ or more below the surface shall require the presence of a Native American of Gabrielino descent to observe and monitor sub-surface activities. 5-4
The comment describes legal protections for the confidentiality of Native American cultural resources, and is noted.
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The comment identifies state and federal law mandating the consultation of Native American tribes and individuals with potential knowledge of cultural resources in the Proposed Alternative area. The consulting parties specified in the comment have been contacted, and no new cultural resources were identified. Please see Response to Comment 5-3 and Mitigation Measure 9.3
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The comment identifies state law requiring that pertinent project information be provided to Native American consulting parties upon request. In compliance with California Public Resources Code §5097.95, relevant sections of the Original DEIR were transmitted to the tribes and individuals specified.
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The comment identifies state and federal statutes outlining requirements for consultation with Native American consulting parties, and is noted. In compliance with California Public Resources Code §5097.95, relevant sections of the Original DEIR were transmitted to the tribes and individuals specified. In addition, pursuant to Mitigation Measure Cultural Resources 9-1a and b, if during the course of project development, any project encounters any paleontological or archaeological materials and/or human remains, the project shall halt until all the required steps (detailed in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan) have been successfully completed. Please also see Response to Comment 5-3 and Mitigation Measure 9.3
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See response to Comment 5-4.
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The comment identifies state law concerning the discovery of human remains during project construction, and is noted. See response to Comment 5-7.
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The comment expresses an opinion concerning the relationship between Native American tribes, the Planning Department, and other stakeholders, and its impact on the quality of consultations with Native American parties. The comment is noted.
6.
Los Angeles City Fire Department, Brian Cummings, Fire Chief, November 9, 2011
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The comment restates the Project Description section of the Original DEIR. The language is quoted, and no additional statement or fact is provided. The comment is noted.
6-2
The comment describes the “fire-flow” (i.e. water supply) requirements of the Proposed Alternative area for adequate fire protection (2,000gpm for three fire hydrants flowing simultaneously). All projects shall be required to obtain a clearance from LAFD at which Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan FEIR
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