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3.8 Cultural Resources

on other parts of the construction site while historical/archeological mitigation takes
place, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.2(i).

MM 3.8-6: During grading activities. In the unlikely event that artifacts are found during grading
within the planning area or future roadway extensions, a paleontologist will be notified
to stabilize, recover, and evaluate such finds.

MM 3.8-7: If human remains are encountered during a public or private construction activity, other
than at a cemetery, State Health and Safety Code 7050.5 states that no further disturbance
shall occur until the Los Angeles County Coroner has made a determination of origin

and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. The Los Angeles
County Coroner must be notified within 24 hours.

a. If the coroner determines that the burial is not historic, but prehistoric, the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC) must be contacted to determine the most
likely descendent (MLD) for this area. The MLD may become involved with the
disposition of the burial following scientific analysis.

SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT WITH MITIGATION FRAMEWORK

Provided that the County implements the proposed Area Plan policies and the above mitigation
measures, potentially significant cultural, historic, paleontological impacts and disturbance to human
remains would be reduced to less than significant.

Impact Sciences, Inc. 3.8-23 One Valley One Vision Revised Draft Program EIR
0112.023 County of Los Angeles Area Plan
November 2010