APPENDIX 4.2 Biological Resources Documentation

Biological Habitat Evaluation Report

635 Carmel Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

VillaSport Athletic Club Project Roseville, Placer County

BIOLOGICAL HABITAT EVALUATION REPORT

PREPARED FOR:

Paul Stephenson Impact Sciences 510/267-0494

PREPARED BY:

Pacific Biology 635 Carmel Avenue Albany, CA 94706 Contact: Josh Phillips 510/527-1008

September 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... ii

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1

2.0 PROJECT LOCATION ...... 1

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 1

4.0 METHODOLOGY ...... 1

5.0 EXISTING BIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS ...... 2

6.0 SPECIAL-STATUS ...... 6 (i) Special-Status Plant Species ...... 6 (ii) Special-Status Wildlife Species ...... 8

7.0 JURISDICTIONAL RESOURCES ...... 11

8.0 SENSITIVE PLANT COMMUNITIES ...... 12

9.0 WILDLIFE MOVEMENT CORRIDORS ...... 12

10.0 PROTECTED TREES ...... 13

11.0 LITERATURE CITED ...... 14

FIGURES:

Figure 1. Regional Project Site ...... 5 Figure 2. Local CNDDB Map ...... 7

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposed project includes the construction of a recreational facility that would include an approximately 88,000-square-foot building and an approximately 50,000-square-foot outdoor area. The project site previously contained a building foundation (which has been partially removed) and has been subject to past disturbances from mass grading and other earthwork in 2006.

Despite the past disturbance of the site, wetlands and seasonally ponded areas still occur on the project site. The onsite seasonal pools could be remnants of natural vernal pools that once occurred on the site, the result of construction activities that resulted in topographic depressions, or a combination of both. Further investigation would be required to determine if despite the mass grading of the site, specific areas on the site could still be considered jurisdictional wetlands and/or vernal pools (a sensitive habitat type).

Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop and dwarf downingia are special-status plant species known from nearby areas, and both species are associated with vernal pool habitats. While the project site is in a disturbed condition and has been mass graded, some vernal pool-associated plant species occur in areas that appear to experience seasonal ponding. Therefore, appropriately timed surveys would be required to determine if either of these special-status plant species occurs on the project site. Further evaluation would also be required to determine if vernal pool-associated wildlife species known from nearby areas (i.e., vernal pool fairy shrimp [federally Threatened], , and/or western spadefoot) occur on the project site. Additionally, further evaluation would be required to determine if the project site could be considered foraging habitat for Swainson's hawk (a state Threatened species).

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Pacific Biology conducted a biological habitat evaluation of the proposed VillaSport project site, located in Roseville, Placer County, California. The evaluation was conducted to identify and characterize onsite habitats; to assess the potential of special-status plant and wildlife to occur; to identify any wetlands or other sensitive habitats present; and to recommend future actions necessary to further evaluate any sensitive biological resources present or potentially present.

2.0 PROJECT LOCATION

The project site is located on a currently undeveloped parcel that is bordered to the north by the Roseville Bypass, to the east by a shopping mall (Westfield Galleria), to the west by Kaiser Permante facilities, and to the south by Roseville Parkway. The project site is mapped on the Roseville USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle and its location is shown in Figure 1.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project includes the construction of a recreational facility that would include an approximately 88,000-square-foot building and an approximately 50,000-square-foot outdoor area.

4.0 METHODOLOGY

Database and Information Review

The latest version of the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB) was reviewed for the project area. The intent of the database review was to document all occurrences of special-status species in the project area and to determine their location relative to the project site. Existing spatial information depicting the project area was also compiled and reviewed. This information included publicly available digital ortho-rectified aerial photography and topographical quadrangle maps.

Field Survey

Josh Phillips (Principal Biologist of Pacific Biology) conducted a reconnaissance-level field survey on September 11, 2013. The field survey included walking the entire project site and describing the onsite habitats. A search was conducted for potentially jurisdictional resources (e.g., creeks, riparian habitat, wetlands) and other sensitive plant communities (e.g., native grasslands, vernal pools), and the dominant plant species and all wildlife species observed were identified. The potential of special-status species to occur was evaluated based on the suitability

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of habitat, known range and life history requirements of special-status species occurring in the region, and other factors.

5.0 EXISTING BIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS

The project site previously contained a building foundation (which has been partially removed) and has been subject to past disturbances from mass grading and other earthwork in 2006. Additionally, a berm has been constructed along the northern portion of the project site. Due to these disturbances, the central portion of the site is dominated by weedy vegetation and non- native grasses, including stinkwort (Dittrichia graveolens), ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus), and wild oat (Avena sp.). Stinkwort is a noxious weed that is spreading in California.

Photo 1:Central portion of site dominated by stinkwort

Despite the past disturbance of the site, wetlands and seasonally ponded areas still occur on the project site. A seasonal wetland occurs in the northwest corner of the project site. At the time of the site visit, portions of the wetland contained standing water while other areas had damp soils or contained other wetland indicators. Cattails (Typha latifolia) were present in portions of the wetland, indicating prolonged periods of soil saturation, while rushes (Juncus sp.) were widespread throughout the wetland. A portion of the wetland extends to the north of the fence- line (presumably indicating the property boundary) and is adjacent to the Roseville Bypass. The

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entire wetland is generally separated from the low-lying portions of the site by the berm along the northern property boundary.

Photo 2: Wetland in northwest portion of property

There are topographic depressions on the site that appear to be the result of past grading/construction activities, but that also appear to hold standing water for at least a portion of the wet season. These areas primarily occur along the northern portion of the site (just south of the berm) and in the southern portion of the site. At the time of the site visit, these areas were sparsely vegetated and showed signs that standing water occurs during the wet season, such as wetland- and/or vernal pool-associated plant species (e.g., denseflower willowherb [Epilobium densiflorum], woolly marbles [Psilocarphus sp.], and rabbitsfoot grass [Polypogon meritimus]), agal mats, and/or crust on the soil surface. It should be noted that the project site is located in an area where vernal pools occur (see Figure 2), and the seasonal water features on the site are likely the result of an intact hardpan (a feature associated with naturally occurring vernal pools). Given this, the onsite seasonal pools could be remnants of natural vernal pools that once occurred on the site, the result of construction activities that resulted in topographic depressions, or a combination of both. Further investigation would be required to determine if specific areas on the site should be considered jurisdictional wetlands or vernal pools (a sensitive habitat type).

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Photo 3: Topographic depression with willowherb - northern portion of property

Photo 4: Topographic depression and crust on soil surface

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6.0 SPECIAL-STATUS SPECIES

Figure 2 shows the location of special-status plant and wildlife species documented by the CNDDB in the project area (i.e., within approximately three miles of the project site). The potential occurrence of these special-status species on the site is discussed below.

(i) Special-Status Plant Species

For the purposes of this report, special-status plants include those species that are state or federally listed as Rare, Threatened or Endangered; federal candidates for listing; proposed for state or federal listing; or have a California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Rare Plant Rank of 1, 2, 3, or 4.

As shown in Figure 2, several special-status plant species have been documented in the surrounding area, including Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop (Gratiola heterosepala) [California Endangered, CNPS Rare Plant Rank 1B.2)], dwarf downingia (Downingia pusilla) [CNPS Rare Plant Rank 2B.2], and big-scale balsamroot (Balsamorhiza macrolepis) [CNPS Rare Plant Rank 1B.2]. Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop and dwarf downingia are both associated with vernal pool habitats. While the project site is in a disturbed condition and has been mass graded, some vernal pool-associated plant species occur on the project site and it appears that seasonal pools occur. Therefore, appropriately timed surveys would be required to determine if either of these plant species occurs on the project site. The surveys should be conducted during the blooming period of these species (i.e., Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop [April-May], dwarf downingia [March-May]).

Big-scale balsamroot is associated with chaparral, cismontane woodland, and valley and foothill grasslands. The grassland habitat on the project site is weedy, which makes the occurrence of the species relatively unlikely. However, as the species' blooming period (i.e., March-June) overlaps with that of Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop and dwarf downingia, a search for big-scale balsamroot should also be conducted at that time.

Recommended Future Actions

1. Rare plant surveys should be conducted on the site to determine if Boggs Lake hyssop, dwarf downingia, or big-scale balsamroot are present. The surveys should be conducted to correspond with the blooming period of these species (see above).

2. If rare plants are identified during the surveys, then appropriated avoidance or mitigation measures should be developed.

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(ii) Special-Status Wildlife Species

For the purposes of this report, special-status wildlife species include those that are state or federally listed as Threatened or Endangered, proposed for listing as Threatened or Endangered, designated as state or federal candidates for listing, a federal Bird of Conservation Concern, a state Species of Special Concern, a state Fully Protected , or included on the CDFG Special List.

As shown in Figure 2, vernal pool fairy shrimp, California linderiella, western spadefoot, Swainson's hawk, and purple martin have been documented in nearby areas. The potential of these species to occur on or near the project site is discussed below.

Potentially Present - Further Evaluation Needed

Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp ( lynchi) is a federally Threatened species. This shrimp can be found in a variety of vernal pool habitats, including small, clear, sandstone rock pools and large, turbid, alkaline, and grassland valley floor pools (USFWS 2003). The species lays eggs (cysts) that remain dormant in soils when pools are dry and then hatch when pools become inundated.

Although the project site has been disturbed and mass graded, it appears that seasonal pools still occur on the site. Given the documented occurrence of the species near the project site (Figure 2), it is possible that the species could occur on the site should any of the apparent onsite pools provide appropriate hydrology. Therefore, further evaluation is required to determine if this species occurs on the project site.

California Linderiella (Linderiella occidentalis) is included on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Special Animal List, but is not state or federally Threatened or Endangered. California linderiella are the most common fairy shrimp species in the Central Valley and have been observed in most locations that support vernal pools (USFWS 2003). Given the documented occurrence of the species near the project site (Figure 2), it is possible that the species could occur on the site should any of the apparent onsite pools provide appropriate hydrology. Therefore, further evaluation is required to determine if this species occurs on the project site.

Recommended Future Actions

1. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) formal survey protocols require either two years of wet season surveys or one year of wet season surveys and one dry season survey (soil analysis) to determine presence or presumed absence of federally-listed

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large branchiopods (i.e., fairy shrimp) from a study site (USFWS 1995). Therefore, surveys for vernal pool branchiopods should be conducted. Alternatively, the extent of potential vernal pool fairy shrimp habitat on the site could be mapped and presence of vernal pool fairy shrimp could be assumed. However, this approach would require costly mitigation, as well as consultation with the USFWS (see below).

It should be noted that surveys would not be required if further analysis determines that the seasonal pools on the site do not hold water for adequate duration to support vernal pool fairy shrimp - pools must hold water for at least 18 days once soils are saturated and following a heavy rain event.

2. If vernal pool fairy shrimp are found or assumed to occur on the project site, consultation with the USFWS would be required. Mitigation for the loss of vernal pool fairy shrimp habitat would be required. If California linderiella are found or assumed present, mitigation may not be required given the low sensitivity status of the species; this would be determined during the CEQA process.

Western spadefoot (Spea hammondii) is a California Species of Special Concern. This amphibian inhabits grassland habitat and breeds in seasonal pools. Western spadefoot is almost completely terrestrial and constructs and occupies burrows during the dry season. Given the documented occurrence of the species near the project site (Figure 2), it is possible that the species could occur on the site should any of the apparent onsite pools provide appropriate hydrology for breeding. Therefore, further evaluation is required to determine if this species occurs on the project site.

Recommended Future Actions

1. Surveys for western spadefoot should be conducted concurrently with the wet- season fairy shrimp surveys. If the species is found to occur, appropriate avoidance and mitigation measures should be developed.

Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is a state Threatened species and a Federal Bird of Conservation Concern. This species nests in western North America from March to July and migrates to South America for the winter starting in August. Typically, this species nests in large native riparian trees (approximately 41 to 82 feet tall) in close proximity to agricultural lands that support accessible prey (Estep 1989). Valley oaks (Quercus lobata), Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii), willows (Salix spp.), sycamores (Platanus racemosa), and walnuts (Juglans

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nigra) are the preferred nest trees (Bloom 1980, Estep 1989). The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (formerly the Department of Fish and Game) identified the following vegetation types/agricultural crops as foraging habitat for Swainson's hawk: alfalfa; fallow fields; beet, tomato, and other low-growing row or field crops; dry-land and irrigated pasture; rice land (when not flooded); and cereal grain crops (including corn after harvest) (CDFG 1994). Given the rarity of the species, the CDFW has developed mitigation recommendations to protect suitable Swainson’s hawk foraging habitat within a 5-miles of an active nest (i.e., a nest used during one or more of the last 5 years).

Suitable Swainson's hawk nesting habitat does not occur on or adjacent to the project site. However, the site may be considered by the CDFW to provide potential foraging habitat as a Swainson's hawk nest has been documented approximately 3.5 miles to the northwest of the project site (Figure 2). According to the CNDDB (Occurrence # 2115), this nest location was documented in 2009, and therefore, would be considered "active" by the CDFW. If the CDFW determines that the site provides suitable Swainson's hawk foraging habitat because it is within 5 miles of an active nest, then the CDFW may require mitigation for the loss of foraging habitat. However, the past disturbance of the site (e.g., mass grading, construction/partial demolition of a building foundation) should be taken into consideration in determining if the site should be considered potential foraging habitat.

Recommended Future Actions

1. At the time of construction and/or environmental review, the distance of the closest active Swainson's hawk nest to the project site should be determined. If an active nest occurs within 5 miles of the project site, the suitability of the project site as Swainson's hawk foraging habitat should be further evaluated. This should include taking into consideration past uses of the site that may have already deterred foraging by the species. If it is determined that there would be a loss of suitable foraging habitat, then habitat compensation may be required as described in the following document: Staff Report Regarding Mitigation for Impacts to Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) in the Central Valley of California (CDFG 1994).

Not Expected - Suitable Habitat Not Present

As shown in Figure 2, the below special-status wildlife species have been documented in the project region. However, they are not expected to occur on the project site for the reasons discussed below.

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Purple martin (Progne subis) is a California Species of Special Concern. This colonial species generally inhabits Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, and Monterey pine woodlands, but the species is also known to use human-made structures for nesting. There are no suitable trees or other nesting structures on the project site. Therefore, this species would not nest on the project site.

Valley elderberry longhorn beetle (Desmocerus californicus dimorphus) is a federally Threatened species. This beetle occurs in association with blue elderberry (Sambucus mexicana). There are no blue elderberry plants on the project site, and therefore, this species would not be affected by future development activities.

7.0 JURISDICTIONAL RESOURCES

Wetlands, creeks, streams, and permanent and intermittent drainages are subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) under Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) also generally has jurisdiction over these resources, together with other aquatic features that provide an existing fish and wildlife resource pursuant to Sections 1602-1603 of the California Fish and Game Code. The CDFG asserts jurisdiction to the outer edge of vegetation associated with a riparian corridor. Creeks and wetlands are also subject to regulation of the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) under both the federal CWA and the State of California’s Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (California Water Code, Division 7).

As previously discussed, there is a wetland in the northwest corner of the property and there is evidence of other wetlands and/or seasonal ponding on other portions of the property. A jurisdictional wetland delineation would be required to determine if these areas are under the jurisdiction of the ACOE and/or RWQCB.

Recommended Future Actions

1. A jurisdictional wetland delineation should be conducted on the project site to map the boundaries of all wetland features present. The results of the delineation should then be submitted to ACOE for verification and a determination of which onsite features are jurisdictional. If the project would result in the fill of a jurisdictional wetland, permits would be required from the ACOE and RWQCB, as well as habitat compensation.

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8.0 SENSITIVE PLANT COMMUNITIES

Sensitive plant communities are communities that are of limited distribution statewide or within a county or region and are often vulnerable to environmental effects of projects. These communities may or may not contain special-status species or their habitat. The most current version of the CDFG’s List of California Terrestrial Natural Communities indicates which natural communities are of special status given the current state of the California classification.

As shown in Figure 2, two sensitive plant communities are known from near the project site, including northern volcanic mud flow vernal pools and northern hardpan vernal pools. There are topographic depressions on the site that appear to hold standing water for at least a portion of the wet season. At the time of the site visit, these areas were sparsely vegetated and showed signs that standing water occurs during the wet season, such as wetland and/or vernal pool associated plant species (e.g., denseflower willowherb [Epilobium densiflorum], woolly marbles [Psilocarphus sp.], and rabbitsfoot grass [Polypogon meritimus]), agal mats, and/or crust on the soil surface. The onsite seasonal pools could be remnants of natural vernal pools that once occurred on the site, the result of construction activities that resulted in topographic depressions, or a combination of both. Further investigation would be required to determine that in spite of the mass grading of the site, if specific areas on the site could be considered vernal pools (a sensitive habitat type).

1. The site's disturbance history, and the hydrology and vegetation of the apparent onsite seasonal pools should be further evaluated to determine if these features could be classified as vernal pools (a sensitive plant community). If these features are classified as vernal pools, then habitat compensation would likely be required during the environmental review and permitting process.

9.0 WILDLIFE MOVEMENT CORRIDORS

Wildlife corridors are described as pathways or habitat linkages that connect discrete areas of natural open space otherwise separated or fragmented by topography, changes in vegetation, and other natural or manmade obstacles such as urbanization. Densely developed areas occur nearby to the north, south, east and west of the project site (Figure 1). Therefore, the proposed project would not substantially interfere with the movement of wildlife between open space areas or with an established wildlife movement corridor.

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10.0 PROTECTED TREES

It is not expected that the proposed project would require the removal of any trees. Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with a local tree protection ordinance or policy.

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11.0 LITERATURE CITED

Bloom, P.H. 1980. The status of the Swainson's Hawk in California, 1979. Wildlife Mgmt. Branch, Nongame Wildl. Invest, Job II-8.0. Calif. Dept. Fish and Game, Sacramento, California.

CDFG. 1994. Staff Report Regarding Mitigation for Impacts to Swainson's Hawks (Buteo swainsoni) in the Central Valley of California.

California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB). 2013. California Department of Fish and Game’s CNDDB Records for Placer County.

Estep, J.A. 1989. Biology, Movements, and Habitat Relationships of the Swainson’s Hawk in the Central Valley of California, 1986-1987. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Fish and Game, Nongame Bird and Mammal Section.

USFWS. 2003. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation of Critical Habitat for Four Vernal Pool and Eleven Vernal Pool Plants in California and Southern Oregon Vernal pool crustaceans and plants in California and Oregon. Portland, Oregon.

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635 Carmel Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 Telephone/Fax: (510) 527-1008

TO: Paul Stephenson, Impact Sciences FROM: Josh Phillips, Principal Biologist DATE: April 29, 2014 SUBJECT: VillaSport Athletic Club Project Project - Addendum to Biological Habitat Evaluation Report

In September 2013, Pacific Biology prepared a Biological Habitat Evaluation Report for the VillaSport Athletic Club Project, located in Roseville, Placer County, California. The report identified and characterized the onsite habitats present at the time, evaluated the potential for special-status plants and wildlife to occur, and as necessary, recommended future actions to further evaluate potentially occurring sensitive biological resources.

Since the Biological Habitat Evaluation Report was submitted, additional information has become available regarding environmental review and wetland/endangered species permitting that was completed for the property, and ongoing site maintenance activities. This memo describes this additional information and its implications for the findings of the Biological Habitat Evaluation Report prepared by Pacific Biology in 2013.

New Information

The project site is located within the North Central Roseville Specific Plan (NCRSP) area. The NCRSP was adopted in July 1990 and covers an area of 1,824 acres in the City of Roseville. The NCRSP provides for the development of the plan area with a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and office uses. Regional commercial sites and significant wetland preservation/compensation areas are also included in the NCRSP.

Based on information provided by Impact Sciences1, impacts to wetlands and associated special- status species were fully evaluated in the NCRSP EIR and the required wetland and endangered species permitting was completed prior to the initial grading of the project site. This included mitigation for the wetlands/special-status species habitat that historically occurred on the project

1 March 2014. Personal Communication with Paul Stephenson, Project Manager, Impact Sciences. site. In addition, the City of Roseville performs annual maintenance activities on the project site, which included the removal of the topographic depressions/potential wetlands observed on the site in September 20132.

Finally, the City of Roseville also consulted with the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regarding the topographic depressions present of the site and the USACE has determined that these aquatic features within the project site are the result of construction activities that have not been abandoned, and therefore, are not considered to be jurisdictional waters of the United States.3

Implications of New Information

1. According to Impact Sciences4, mitigation has already been provided for impacts to the wetlands/vernal pools that historically occurred on the project site. Therefore, the recommendations made in the Biological Habitat Evaluation Report (Pacific Biology 2013) regarding further evaluating the potential presence of large branchiopods (e.g., fairy shrimp), conducting rare plant surveys and surveys for western spadefoot, and the potential need for habitat mitigation, are no longer relevant.

2. The USACE has determined that the aquatic features within the project site are the result of construction activities that have not been abandoned, and therefore, are not considered to be jurisdictional waters of the United States. Therefore, the recommendations made in the Biological Habitat Evaluation Report (Pacific Biology 2013) regarding conducting a wetland delineation are no longer relevant.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this memo.

Sincerely,

Josh Phillips

2 Ibid 3 Letter from USACE Regulatory Division (SPK-2014-00306) to Brita Bayless (City of Roseville). 4 March 2014. Personal Communication with Paul Stephenson, Project Manager, Impact Sciences.

California Natural Diversity Database Search Results

Table 1 Summary of Special Status Plant Species Known to Occur in the Vicinity of the VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa Project Site

Status Elevation Range, Common Name Life Form, and Scientific Name Federal State CNPS Habitat Requirements Flowering Period Potential Occurrence Hispid bird’s-beak -- -- 1B.1 Alkaline. Meadows and seeps, 1-155m Not expected. No suitable habitat Chloropyron molle ssp. hispidum playas, valley and foothill AH on site. grassland. June–September Brandegee's clarkia -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland, 75-915m Not expected. No suitable habitat Clarkia biloba ssp. brandegeeae lowermontane coniferous forest. AH on site. Often roadcuts. May-July Big-scale balsamroot -- -- 1B.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland, 90-1555m No expected. No suitable habitat Balsamorhiza macrolepis valley and foothill grassland. PH on site. Sometimes serpentinite. March-June Pincushion navarretia -- -- 1B.1 Vernal pools, often acidic. 20-330m No expected. No suitable habitat Navarretia myersii ssp. myersii AH on site. April-May Dwarf downingia -- -- 2B.2 Valley and foothill grassland 1-445m No expected. No suitable habitat Downingia pusilla (mesic), vernal pools. AH on site. March-May Legenere -- -- 1B.1 Vernal pools. 1-880m No expected. No suitable habitat Legenere limosa AH on site. April-June Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop -- CE 1B.2 Marshes and swamps (lake 10-2375m Not expected. No suitable habitat Gratiola heterosepala margins), vernal pools; clay AH on site. April-August Sacramento Orcutt grass FE CE 1B.1 Vernal pools. 30-100m No expected. No suitable habitat Orcuttia viscida AH on site. April-September

Status Elevation Range, Common Name Life Form, and Scientific Name Federal State CNPS Habitat Requirements Flowering Period Potential Occurrence Red Bluff dwarf rush -- -- 1B.1 Chaparral, cismontane woodland, 35-1250m No expected. No suitable habitat Juncus leiospermus var. leiospermus meadows and seeps, valley and AH on site. foothill grassland, vernal pools; vernally mesic. March-June Stinkbells -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland, 10-1555m No expected. No suitable habitat Fritillaria agrestis pinyon and juniper woodland, PH(b) on site. valley and foothill grassland; Clay, sometimes serpentinite. March-June Sanford's arrowhead -- -- 1B.2 Marshes and swamps (assorted 0-650m Not expected. No suitable habitat Sagittaria sanfordii shallow freshwater). PH(r) on site. May-November Ahart's dwarf rush -- -- 1B.2 Valley and foothill grassland 30-229m Not expected. No suitable habitat Juncus leiospermus var. ahartii (mesic). AH on site. March-May

STATUS KEY: CNPS Rare Plant Ranch LIFE FORM KEY: Federal 1A: Plants presumed extinct in California and rare or extinct elsewhere FE: Federally Endangered 1B: Plants rare, threatened or endangered in California and elsewhere AH: Annual Herb (b): bulb 2A: Plants presumed extinct in California but common elsewhere PH: Perennial Herb (r): rhizomatous State 2B: Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California, CE: State Endangered but more common elsewhere List 3: Taxa about which more information is needed - a review list List 4: plants of limited distribution – a watch list • 0.1 = Seriously threatened in California • 0.2 = Moderately threatened in California • 0.3 = Not very threatened in California

Table 2 Summary of Special Status Wildlife Species Known to Occur in the Vicinity of the VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa Project Site

Common Name Status Scientific Name Federal State Habitat Requirements Potential Occurrence on the Project Site Invertebrates Crustacea Order (fairy shrimp) FE -- Vernal pools with highly Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Branchinecta conservatio turbid water. Vernal pool fairy shrimp FT -- Vernal pools with clear to Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. tea-colored water in grass or mud-bottomed swales. California linderiella -- sa Vernal pools, rain pools Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Linderiella occidentalis Crustacea Order Notostraca (tadpole shrimp) Vernal pool tadpole shrimp FE -- Clear to turbid vernal pools Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. with grass bottomed swales in grasslands. Insecta Order Coleoptera (beetles) Valley elderberry longhorn beetle FT -- Riparian forests containing Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Desmocerus californicus dimorphus the host plant species, elderberry ( Sambucus spp.) Ricksecker’s water scavenger beetle -- -- Permanent and semi- Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Hydrochara rickseckeri permanent freshwater sources. Insecta Hymenoptera (ants, bees, and wasps) An andrenid bee -- sa Deep sandy soils where Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Andrena macswaini morning-opeing, yellow- flowered Camissonia species bloom Fishes SALMONIDAE (trout & salmon) Steelhead rainbow trout (Central Valley ESU) FT sa Inhabits cold headwaters, Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Oncorhynchus mykiss creeks, small to large rivers, and lakes.

Common Name Status Scientific Name Federal State Habitat Requirements Potential Occurrence on the Project Site Amphibians SCAPHIOPODIDAE (spadefoot toads) Western spadefoot -- SSC Open areas in lowland Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Spea hammondii grasslands, chaparral, and pine-oak woodlands; require temporary rainpools that last approximately three weeks and lack exotic predators. Reptiles EMYDIDAE (box and water turtles) Western pond turtle -- SSC Streams, ponds, freshwater Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Emys marmorata marshes, and lakes with growth of aquatic vegetation. NATRICIDAE (live-bearing snakes) Giant garter snake FT CT Streams and sloughs, usually Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Thamnophis gigas with mud bottoms. Birds PHALACROCORACIDAE (cormorants) Double-crested cormorant -- SSC Inland lakes, fresh, salt and Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Phalacrocorax auritus (rookery) estuarine waters. Overnight roosts on humanly inaccessible areas without vegetation. Great blue heron -- sa Shallow, open water and Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Ardea herodias (rookery) open fields; nests in Species may periodically forage in the area, but no secluded groves of tall trees. rookery habitat present on or adjacent to site Great egret -- sa Shallow water and along Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. shores of estuaries, lakes, Ardea albus (rookery) Species may periodically forage in the area, but no ditches, and slow-moving rookery habitat present on or adjacent to site streams, in salt ponds and mudflats, and in irrigated croplands and pastures; requires groves of trees that are relatively isolated from human activities for nesting and roosting.

Common Name Status Scientific Name Federal State Habitat Requirements Potential Occurrence on the Project Site ACCIPITRIDAE (hawks, kites, harriers, & eagles) Osprey -- WL Most commonly observed Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Pandion haliaetus (nesting) around large coastal estuaries and a few large inland lakes. White-tailed kite -- CFP Open vegetation and uses Moderate potential; may occur as periodic forager. Elanus leucurus (nesting) dense woodlands for cover. No suitable nesting habitat on site. Cooper's hawk -- WL Dense stands of live oaks Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Accipiter cooperi (nesting) and riparian woodlands.

Swainson’s haw -- CT Open riparian habitat, in Moderate potential; may occur as infrequent Buteo swainsoni (nesting) scattered trees or small forager on site. No suitable nesting habitat on site. groves in sparsely vegetated flatlands; typical habitat is open desert, grassland, or cropland. FALCONIDAE (falcons) Merlin -- WL Coastlines, wetlands, Low Potential; may forage seasonally in vicinity of Falco columbarius (wintering) woodlands, agricultural site, but disturbance level on and around site likely fields, and grasslands. preclude this species from wintering here.

RALLIDAE (rails, coots, and gallinules) California black rail -- CT, CFP Tidal salt marshes Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus dominated by pickleweed, and brackish and freshwater marshes. STRIGIDAE (owls) Western burrowing owl -- SSC Grasslands and open scrub. Low potential; limited suitable nesting and Athene cunicularia hypugea (burrow sites foraging habitat on site. and some wintering sites) HIRUNDINIDAE (swallows) Purple martin -- SSC Woodlands and low- Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Progne subis (nesting) elevation coniferous forest of Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, and Monterey pine. Often nests in tall, old trees near a body of water.

Common Name Status Scientific Name Federal State Habitat Requirements Potential Occurrence on the Project Site Bank swallow -- CT Colonial nester; nests Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Riparia riparia (nesting) primarily in riparian and other lowland habitats west of the desert. Requires vertical banks/cliffs with fine-textured/sandy soils near streams, rivers, lakes, ocean to dig nesting hole. EMBERIZIDAE (sparrows, buntings, warblers, & relatives) Grasshopper sparrow -- SSC Open grasslands and Low potential; limited suitable nesting and Ammodramus savannarum (nesting) prairies with patches of bare foraging habitat on site. ground. Song sparrow ("Modesto" population) -- SSC Marsh edges, overgrown Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Melospiza melodia fields, backyards, desert washes, and forest edges. Song Sparrows commonly visit bird feeders and build nests in residential areas. ICTERIDAE (blackbirds) Tricolored blackbird -- CE Freshwater marshes and Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Agelaius tricolor (nesting colony) riparian scrub. Mammals VESPERTILIONIDAE (evening bats) Silver-haired bat -- sa Prefers temperate, northern Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Lasionycteris noctivagans hardwoods with ponds or streams nearby. Pale Townsend’s big-eared bat -- CCT Utilizes a variety of Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Corynorhinus townsendii communities, including conifer and oak woodlands and forests, arid grasslands and deserts, and high- elevation forests and meadows. Pallid bat -- SSC Arid habitats, including Not Expected; no suitable habitat on site. Antrozous pallidus grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and forests; prefers rocky outcrops, cliffs, and crevices with access to open habitats for foraging.

KEY: (nesting) = For most taxa the CNDDB is interested in sightings for the presence of resident populations. For some species (primarily birds), the CNDDB only tracks certain parts of the species range or life history (e.g., nesting locations). The area or life stage is indicated in parenthesis after the common name. Status:

Federal -- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service State -- California Department of Fish and Wildlife FE: Federally Endangered CE: California Endangered FT: Federally Threatened CT: California Threatened CCT: California Candidate (Threatened) CFP: California Fully Protected SSC: California Species of Special Concern WL: CDFW Watch List species

sa : California Special Animal: species with no official federal or state status, but are included on CDFG’s Special Animals list and must be considered during CEQA review process.