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Tierra Environmental Services May 3, 2019 Cheri Flores Planning Manager 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 Re Proposal to Conduct a Cultural Resource Study for the X Park Skatepark Project in the City of La Quinta, California Dear Ms. Flores, Tierra Environmental Services (Tierra) is pleased to provide you with this proposal to conduct a cultural resource survey for a skatepark development project (Project) in the City of La Quinta (City), Riverside County, California. Tierra has successfully conducted numerous cultural resource studies throughout southern California since 1993. Tierra specializes in conducting the full range of cultural resource studies for federal, state, and local projects. Directed by Dr. Michael Baksh, the Cultural Resources Division provides the entire range of archaeological studies for projects that require compliance with NEPA, NHPA, other Federal laws, and CEQA. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued Tierra Cultural Resource Use Permits since 1999 for use on BLM administered lands in California under the authority of the Federal Land Management Policy Act and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act. We are also routinely issued Archaeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA) permits from the BIA for work on federal trust lands. Tierra also specializes in projects that require Native American consultation and ethnographic, ethnohistoric, and historic research pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA, including the identification and evaluation of Traditional Cultural Properties (TCPs) under the guidelines of National Register Bulletin 38. In addition to specializing in cultural resource studies for local CEQA projects, we have completed several cultural resource studies for Federal agencies including the BIA, USFWS, ACOE, BLM, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, International Boundary and Water Commission, and U.S. Air Force. All our archaeological, Native American consultation, and other Section 106-mandated studies have successfully resulted in approval and concurrence by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). Ms. Cheri Flores May 3, 2019 Page | 2 Our cultural resources expertise and services include the following: > Literature, archival, and archaeological records searches > Intensive and reconnaissance-level archaeological surveys > Archaeological testing and significance/eligibility evaluations > Preparation of Treatment Plans > Data recovery programs > Section 106 Native American Consultation > Traditional Cultural Property (TCP) evaluations > Ethnohistoric and historic research > Ethnographic site inventories, evaluations, and mitigation > Memorandum of Understanding development > Feasibility analyses for pre-design planning Understanding of The Project We understand that the City of La Quinta proposes construction of an outdoor skate park consisting of 87,000 square feet (SF) in improved park area, 30,000 SF dedicated to facilities designed for skateboarders and BMX rides, an approximately 2,000 SF building, and an improved parking lot area proposed to accommodate 20 vehicle parking spaces on a vacant 6-acre site located at the southeast corner of Dune Palms Road and Westward Ho Drive. A cultural resources study is required by the City of La Quinta as part of this agency’s compliance with CEQA, and specifically to ensure that no potentially significant cultural resources are inadvertently impacted by the Project. The remainder of this proposal presents our proposed scope of work and cost estimate to conduct the necessary cultural resource study. Scope of Work The cultural resources study will commence by obtaining and reviewing an archeological records search from the Eastern Information Center (EIC) of the California Archaeological Inventory at the University of California, Riverside. The records search will identify any prehistoric and historic archaeological sites recorded within the approximately 6-acre project area, as well as a half-mile search radius. In addition, the records search will also provide the locations of previous cultural resource studies conducted within the half-mile search area. This records search will be reviewed to determine the locations and nature of any previously recorded cultural resources. Upon receipt and review of the records search, Tierra will conduct an intensive pedestrian survey of the Project area using industry standard 10-15-meter-wide transects. The field survey will focus on relocating any previously recorded sites identified by the records search and on identifying and documenting any other resources not previously identified. All cultural resource sites (prehistoric and historic) will be recorded and mapped on standardized site record forms, and their locations will be Ms. Cheri Flores May 3, 2019 Page | 3 identified with GPS receivers. Our proposal assumes that no more than two sites will be revisited or recorded and that they can be evaluated for significance without testing. Sites most likely to occur in disturbed lots such as at this location include lithic scatters, ceramic scatters, and historic trash dumps. No artifact collection or subsurface testing will be conducted as part of this proposal. Tierra will prepare a cultural resources report that documents the results of the records search and intensive field survey of the Project area. The report will provide background cultural history for the Project area, discuss survey methods, and identify any cultural resources located on the Project site and impacts that would occur to those resources. The report will meet or exceed City and CEQA guidelines. Tierra will prepare a Draft Cultural Resources Report for submittal to you for review. Upon review of the report by the City, we will incorporate any requested revisions and finalize the report for use in the CEQA review process. Schedule We are prepared to commence the cultural resource study immediately, and are committed to complete the process in the timeliest manner possible. We anticipate that the records search procurement will require two weeks, and that fieldwork and the preparation of the Draft Cultural Resources Report will require an additional week. Any revisions needed to prepare the Final Report will likely be accomplished within a few days. Cost Our estimated cost to conduct the cultural resources study is $3,980. An itemized cost estimate including labor and reimbursable expenses is attached. We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and thank you for your consideration. Please contact me if there is anything you would like to discuss. Sincerely, Michael Baksh, Ph.D. Principal Archaeologist Ms. Cheri Flores May 3, 2019 Page | 4 Cost Estimate for the Proposal to Conduct a Cultural Resource Study for the X Park Skatepark Project in the City of La Quinta, California TASK HOURS RATE TOTAL Cultural Resources Study Records Search Procurement and Review Associate Archaeologist 4 $70 $280 Records Search (EIC) -- -- $750 Archaeology Field Survey Senior Archaeologist 10 $120 $1,200 Report Preparation Principal Archaeologist 2 $150 $300 Senior Archaeologist 4 $120 $480 Associate Archaeologist 8 $70 $560 Graphic Artist 2 $80 $160 Mileage, Report Reproduction, Other Expenses $250 Cultural Resources Study $3,980