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This report presents the results of cultural resources monitoring conducted for the Grand Canalscape Phase II Shared-use Pathway project (Figures 1 through 4). The cultural resources monitoring was conducted by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs) at the request of the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department (City). The work was conducted under Jacobs' Environmental/Natural-Cultural Resources/NEPA On-Call Services Contracts. The Grand Canalscape Phase II (TIGER) Shared-use Pathway project is a City pathway improvement project that completes a shared-use path along the Grand Canal from North 23rd Avenue south of West Indian School Road in Phoenix to the City of Tempe border at 56th Street. Pathway improvements were constructed along three discontiguous segments of the Grand Canal.

The Grand Canalscape Phase II (TIGER) Shared-use Pathway project is a City of Phoenix (City) pathway improvement project that completes a shared-use path along the Grand Canal from North 23rd Avenue south of West Indian School Road in Phoenix to the City of Tempe border at 56th Street. Pathway improvements were constructed along three discontinuous segments of the Grand Canal: • Segment 1: Grand Canal alignment between I-17 and 15th Avenue; • Segment 2: Grand Canal alignment between 16th Street and 36th Street; • Segment 3: Grand Canal alignment between 40th Street and 56th Street. The pathway improvements were constructed along the banks of the Grand Canal and within and adjacent to City streets. The project’s area of potential effects (APE) crossed the boundaries and/or 250-foot buffers of six archaeological sites as well as the plotted locations and 50-foot buffers of unverified Hohokam canal alignments. As defined by the City, the area within 250 feet of the boundary of an archaeological site or within 50 feet of an unverified Hohokam canal alignment is a “buffer” that must be considered in terms of potential ground-disturbing activities. Cultural resources monitoring at the six sites and the plotted locations of the unverified Hohokam canal alignments was required during project construction in Segments 2 and 3pursuant to the stipulations of a project-specific Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The cultural resources construction monitoring was conducted by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs) working under the provisions outlined in the City’s blanket Monitoring and Discovery Plan for the City of Phoenix (Montero and Stubing 2004) and a project-specific monitoring and discovery plan addendum (Luhnow and Shelton 2017). This report details the results of the cultural resources monitoring.

The Grand Canalscape Phase II (TIGER) Shared-use Path project is a City of Phoenix (City) pathway improvement project that would complete a shareduse path along the Grand Canal from Interstate 17 (1-17) in Phoenix to the City of Tempe border at 56th Street. The pathway improvements would occur along three discontiguous segments of the Grand Canal (designated as segments 1, 2, and 3). Phase I of the Grand Canalscape, which is under construction, would provide the connection between the three segments. Cultural resources monitoring would be conducted for Phase I of the Grand Canalscape project under the provisions of a separate addendum monitoring and discovery plan (Luhnow 2017) approved under consultation conducted under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended (Cogswell [SHPO] to Heath [Reclamation], August 8, 2017).

The Grand Canalscape Phase II (TIGER) Shared-use Path project is a City of Phoenix (City) pathway improvement project that will complete a shared-use path along the Grand Canal from Interstate 17 (I-17) in Phoenix to the City of Tempe border at 56th Street (Figure 1, Figure 2). The pathway improvements will occur along three discontiguous segments of the Grand Canal (designated as Segments 1, 2, and 3). Phase I of the Grand Canalscape, which is in the final design stage, will provide the connection between the three segments. Numerous cultural resources have been identified throughout the Phase II area of potential effects (APE); these may be adversely affected during project construction. As a result, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) has been executed between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and numerous other invited signatories and consulting parties (March 6, 2017). Preconstruction geotechnical investigations were required to assist in the development of design plans. The geotechnical activities were located within the boundaries and 250-foot buffers of two Hohokam habitation sites-AZ U:9:1(ASM)/Pueblo Grande and AZ U:9:67(ASM)/La Lomita-as a result, cultural resources monitoring of geotechnical boring locations was required. As defined by the City, the area within 250 feet of the boundary of an archaeological site is considered to be the site's "buffer" and must be considered in terms of potential ground-disturbing activities.

The project consists of repair of rain damage to the platform mound and ball court at Pueblo Grande. The repair will be done in two phases. Phase 1, which is covered within this report, repaired damage to the protective backfill/wall capping and drainage system around the perimeter of the mound, and removed excessive sediment from the drainage sump of the ball court. Phase 2, which will be conducted at a later date, will repair damage on the top of the mound consisting of erosion beneath the interpretive trail and will also include partial backfilling of some of the open rooms on top of the mound to protect their integrity. A treatment plan for Phase 1 was prepared, and provided methods for documenting the damaged areas before, during, and after repair; overseeing the work crews to ensure that the work was done properly and to protect sensitive areas of the site; collection of artifacts recovered from screening fill soil and sediment; and education of visitors as needed about the work being conducted.

The project consists of the replacement of improvements to a storm drainage system and catch basins. Ground disturbance within the APE consisted of the excavation of trenches and pits of various lengths, widths, and depths. Excavation was conducted mechanically with backhoes and by hand with shovels and picks. All ground-disturbing activities within the project site and 250 ft. of its boundaries were monitored. The project was conducted under the direction of Mark Chenault (project manager) and Michael Stubing (project director). Monitoring was conducted by Lisa Champagne, Erik Steinbach, and Jewel Touchin from May 27 to August 21, 2015; a total of 56 person days were spent monitoring the project. Three historic trash pits and one isolated historic glass bottle were found and recorded during monitoring.

This report presents the results of archaeological monitoring for the installation of a new storm drain mainline, manholes, a catch basin, and various connectors in Phoenix. The monitoring was conducted by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc (Jacobs) at the request of the City of Phoenix (COP) Street Transportation Department (STD) under an existing on-call archaeological services agreement as COP STD Tracking No. The project is sponsored by the COP Street Transportation Department and is funded by COP; it is located entirely on land owned by COP. Jacobs obtained written notification to proceed with the archaeological monitoring on March 9, 2015. For the purposes of this investigation, the term "cultural resources" refers to prehistoric or historic archaeological sites or objects and potentially significant historic buildings or structures. The COP Archaeology Office reviewed this project and provided recommendations in a December 4, 2013 Archaeological Assessment Form. The COP Archaeology Assessment noted that the project is located within AZ T:12:62 (ASM)/Dutch Canal Ruin, and recommended that monitoring be conducted for all portions of the APE that are located within the site or within 250 feet of its known boundaries. No artifacts or intact cultural resource deposits were identified during the monitoring; nor was any evidence of the unverified Hohokam canal alignment found.

This report documents Phase II data recovery at a portion of the project site performed by archaeologists from Jacobs Engineering (Jacobs) in Phoenix, Arizona. Under contract with Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), archaeologists from Jacobs conducted data recovery at the site from January 8, 2013, through May 1, 2013. The Phase II data recovery resulted in the discovery of 104 features and excavation of 85 features, along with the recovery of thousands of artifacts.

An archaeological survey of the exposed ground surface that will be potentially impacted by the planned demolition of the existing structures of the Verde Water Treatment Plant (VWTP) to allow the landscape to revert to its natural condition. The Class III survey does not include existing buildings, which are being examined in a separate investigation. A Class III archaeological survey conducted of the exposed ground surface within the area of potential effects (APE) found no significant cultural resources. One isolated occurrence (IO) was identified in a disturbed area. A previously recorded prehistoric site (SPRMIC-32) is plotted outside of but immediately adjacent to the northeast portion of the APE; however, no evidence of this site was found within the APE. No further archaeological work is recommended for this project. In addition to the archaeological survey, the project was reviewed by the SRP-MIC Cultural Preservation Program. The Cultural Preservation Program noted that the mountain areas from Mt. McDowell and Arizona Dam Butte across to present day Saguaro Lake (man-made reservoir) are traditional cultural properties (TCPs). Additionally, the Salt and Verde Rivers and the confluence of those two rivers are TCPs.

This report presents the results of archaeological monitoring for a construction project along 11th Avenue in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. The monitoring was conducted by Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Jacobs) at the request of the City of Phoenix (COP) Street Transportation Department (STD), and was completed in two phases (Phases 1 and 2).

The project consisted of the replacement of a water main and fire hydrants. The COP Archaeology Office reviewed this project and provided recommendations in an August 24, 2011 Archaeological Assessment Form. The COP Archaeology Assessment noted that the project is located almost entirely within AZ T:12:256 (ASM)/Grand Canal Ruins, and recommended that monitoring be conducted for all portions of the project area that are located within the site or within 250 ft. of its known boundaries. Five prehistoric features (three pit houses, one pit, and one canal) associated with AZ T:12:256 (ASM)/Grand Canal Ruins were found during monitoring and recorded.

The project consisted of improvements to existing storm drains and the relocation of a gas pipeline. The COP Archaeology Office reviewed this project and provided recommendations in a December 23, 2011 Archaeological Assessment Form. The form notes that the project is located entirely within the archaeological site of AZ T:12:256 (ASM)/Grand Canal Ruins, a large habitation site that contains pithouses, canals, and human remains. The COP Archaeology Office recommended that monitoring be conducted for all portions of this project area. Two historic, one prehistoric, and two features of unknown dates were found during monitoring and recorded. The features consist of a historic trash pit, a historic storm drain manhole, a prehistoric cultural deposit, and two charcoal deposits.

The project consists of the installation of a sewer flow monitoring station. The COP Archaeology Office reviewed this project and provided recommendations in a March 16, 2012, Archaeological Assessment Form. The COP Archaeology Assessment notes that the entire APE is located within one archaeological site (AZ T:12:52 [ASM]/ Pueblo del Alamo). The COP Archaeology Office recommended that monitoring be conducted for all portions of the undertaking beyond the area that was investigated during a previous project (Lindley 2004). The Lindley (2004) project involved archaeological monitoring of the excavation of a temporary sewer line along the east side of 59th Avenue. No prehistoric or historic features were found within the excavated trenches as a result of the monitoring. Although no prehistoric or historic features were found, = more than 150 artifacts were identified as a result of the monitoring. The artifacts were located within the previously established boundaries of AZ T:12:52 (ASM)/Pueblo del Alamo and are considered to be part of the general artifact distribution within the site. Their research potential has been realized through recordation, and no further work is recommended for them.

The project consists of the demolition and reconstruction of the Echo Canyon Trailhead and Trail, and will include grading, parking lot revisions, trail revisions, underground utility work, and landscaping. The COP Archaeology Office reviewed this project in an October 31, 2012 Archaeological Assessment Form, and recommended that all undeveloped portions o f the APE undergo an archaeological survey. Archaeological survey of areas that will be impacted by proposed improvements. No significant cultural resources were found within the APE. Therefore, a finding of no historic properties affected and no further work is recommended for the APE.

Records in the PGM database indicate that the APE is located within 250 ft. of the archaeological site and within 50 ft. of a possible prehistoric canal. The COP Archaeology Office guidelines require that archaeological monitoring and/or testing be conducted for ground-disturbing projects that are located within 250 ft. of a prehistoric site or within 50 ft. of a prehistoric canal. Due to the possible presence of cultural resources, the COP Archaeology Office requested that cultural resource monitoring be conducted during ground-disturbing activities associated with this fence removal and concrete wall installation project. No evidence of the previously plotted prehistoric canal or any prehistoric or historic features or artifacts was identified within the area monitored.

Records in the PGM database indicate that the APE is located within 50 ft. of the plotted location of a prehistoric canal. The COP Archaeology Office guidelines require that archaeological monitoring and/or testing be conducted for ground-disturbing projects that are located within 250 ft. of a prehistoric site or within 50 ft. of a prehistoric canal. Due to the possible presence of cultural resources, the COP Archaeology Office requested that cultural resource monitoring be conducted during ground-disturbing activities associated with this sewer line installation project. No evidence o f the prehistoric canal was found within the area monitored. No prehistoric or historic features were identified as a result of the monitoring.

This report presents the results of archaeological monitoring of excavations for the installation of a water service line at Yale Street, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. The monitoring was conducted by Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Jacobs) at the request of Dr. Todd Bostwick, former City of Phoenix (COP) Archaeologist, as Pueblo Grande Museum (PGM) Project No. 2010-21 under an existing on-call archaeological services agreement (Contract No. 128663). The COP Cost Center number for this project is 8850200000. The project is sponsored by the COP Neighborhood Services Department (André Best, contact person), and is funded by the United States Department o f Housing and Urban Development. As such, it is considered a federal undertaking as defined in 36 CFR § 800.16 (y), the regulations implementing the National Historic Preservation Act. Jacobs obtained written notification to proceed with the archaeological monitoring on October 10, 2010. No evidence of P:2:6 (GP) and no prehistoric or historic features were identified within the area monitored.The COP Archaeology Office reviewed this project and provided recommendations in a July 19, 2010 Archaeological Review Form. The COP Archaeology Review notes that the area of potential effects (APE) for the project is located on the eastern edge of a prehistoric archaeological site (P:2:6 [GP]). The COP Archaeology Office recommended that monitoring be conducted for all portions of the APE.

Prior to the proposed sale of a portion of Little Canyon Park, the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) recommended that it be subjected to a Class III archaeological survey. No prehistoric or historic sites or features were identified as a result of a literature review of site records and a field survey of the APE.

The COP Archaeology Office reviewed the APE and provided recommendations in a November 28, 2007 Archaeological Assessment. The assessment notes that historic Salt River Project Lateral 6.0, a segment of the San Francisco Canal, is located within the eastern half of the APE. A historic structure, the Progressive Builders Association building (listed on the City of Phoenix Historic Property Register), is adjacent to the southwestern corner of the APE. In addition, prehistoric canals cross the APE, one of which was archaeologically verified immediately to the south of the APE at AZ T:12:192 (ASM). This site consists of Hohokam structures, a canal, and a roasting pit. The COP Archaeological Office recommended that archaeological monitoring be conducted within 50 ft (15 m) of prehistoric canals and within 250 ft (76 m) of AZ T:12:192 (ASM). The combined monitoring areas encompassed about 1,512 ft (460 m) of fire hydrant and waterline trenches. No prehistoric or historic features were found as a result of the monitoring. As such, it is recommended that the project had no adverse effect on any National Register of Historic Places-eligible properties.

The COP Archaeology office reviewed the project and provided recommendations in an August 20, 2008 Archaeological Assessment. The COP Archaeology Assessment notes that the eastern edge of the project area located in an area that has been disturbed by prior utility installations. Several prehistoric canals have been previously recorded within the project area. In addition, segments of the Maricopa Canal and the South Branch of the Maricopa Canal are located along the northeastern and southern edges of the project area, respectively. Also, a portion of the Coronado Historic District is located in the southwestern corner of the project area. A previous archaeological project conducted adjacent to the project area recommended archaeological monitoring due to the potential for subsurface deposits (Kennedy 2005). The COP Archaeological Assessment recommends that archaeological monitoring be conducted at the following locations: the plotted locations of the Maricopa Canal and its south branch; and within 50 ft. of the plotted locations of the prehistoric canals. Due to the extent of previous ground disturbance, no archaeological work was recommended for the project area along 16th Street. With one exception, all excavation within the areas recommended for monitoring was observed by a qualified archaeologist. Five isolated prehistoric features were found as a result of the monitoring. The features consist of three canal segments, a pithouse, and an indeterminate pit. This is a revised report.

The COP Archaeology Office reviewed this project and provided recommendations in a January 10, 2007 Archaeological Assessment Form. The COP Archaeology Assessment notes that two prehistoric archaeological sites (P:2:8 [GP] and AZ T:12:148 [ASM] / La Villa) are partially located within the project area, a third site (AZ T:12:21 [PG]) is located within 250 ft. of the project area, and several prehistoric canals are also plotted within the project area. The COP Archaeology Office recommended that monitoring be conducted for all portions of the project area that are located within AZ T:12:148 (ASM)/ La Villa or within 250 ft. of its known boundaries, within 250 ft. of AZ T:12:21 (PG), or within 50 ft. of the plotted location of prehistoric canals. Monitoring and construction has already occurred for most of these areas under a separate contract with Carter & Burgess and results are provided in a separate report (Davis 2008d). This report addresses the remaining portion of the project area which is situated within La Villa / AZ T:12:148 (ASM), and the COP Archaeology Assessment recommends monitoring within the site as well as within 250 ft. of its known boundaries. In addition, a portion of the 1947-constructed extension of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway Line is located within this portion of the project area. The Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway Line has been previously designated AZ N:3:32 (ASM); the portion within the project area is a newly recorded segment of the site. The railroad is in use and operated by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company.

The COP Archaeology Office reviewed the project and provided recommendations in a November 27, 2007 Archaeological Assessment. The assessment notes that AZ T:12:142 (ASM) / Canal Laveen, a prehistoric canal, crosses through the southern portion of the project area. Site number AZ T:12:145 (ASM) was applied to two exposed areas of a prehistoric canal that may or may not represent Canal Laveen within the project area (Hackbarth 2000). In addition, AZ T:12:387 (ASM) / Punta de Ambar, an archaeological site, is located within 250 ft. of the project area. The assessment recommends further work for AZ T:12:45 (ASM) per Hackbarth (2000); however, no construction work was conducted within the area recommended for monitoring and therefore no monitoring was conducted for this site. The COP Archaeological Office recommended in the 11/27/07 COP Archaeological Assessment form that archaeological monitoring be conducted within 50 ft. of Canal Laveen and within 250 ft. of AZ T:12:387 (ASM) / Punta de Ambar. The combined monitoring areas encompassed a 170 ft.-long segment of waterline trench along 6th Avenue near the intersection of Broadway Road. Archaeological monitoring was conducted in this area. No prehistoric or historic features were found as a result of the monitoring.

The project consists of replacement of a water main and selected fire hydrants. Ground disturbance within the project area consisted of the excavation of trenches and pits of various lengths, widths, and depths. Excavation was conducted mechanically with backhoes and by hand with shovels and picks. During the course of the project, three areas that were recommended for monitoring were excavated and backfilled by the contractor without prior notification to Jacobs. Because the trenches in these areas were backfilled, Jacobs was unable to conduct an archaeological assessment to determine if any cultural resources were exposed in these areas. All subsequent excavation within areas recommended for monitoring was observed by a qualified archaeologist. The project was conducted under the direction of Laurene Montero (project manager) and Michael Stubing (project director). The cultural resource monitoring was conducted by Michael Stubing on various dates between March 25 and July 28, 2009; a total of eight person field days were spent on the project. No features or cultural resources were found as a result of the monitoring.