Biological Resources Report for the Bella Terrazza Project, El Cajon,

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Priest Development Corporation RECON Environmental, Inc. 124 West Main Street, Suite 240 1927 Fifth Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 San Diego, CA 92101-2358 Contact: Asher Burke P 619.308.9333 F 619.308.9334 RECON Number 7774 March 26, 2015

Kevin Israel, Biologist

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Summary 1

2.0 Introduction 1

3.0 Survey Methods 5

4.0 Existing Conditions 5 4.1 Botanical Resources 5 4.2 Zoological Resources 10 4.3 Sensitive Biological Resources 10 5.0 Project Impacts 12 5.1 Sensitive 12 5.2 Sensitive Wildlife 12 6.0 Mitigation 14

7.0 References Cited 14

FIGURES 1: Regional Location 2 2: Project Location on USGS Map 3 3: Project Location on Aerial Photograph 4 4: Existing Land Cover Types 6 5: Impacts to Biological Resources 13

TABLES 1: Existing Land Cover Types within the Survey Area 10 2: Impacts to Land Cover Types 12

PHOTOGRAPHS 1: View of Urban/Developed Land and Disturbed Land Looking Northeast from East Main Street 7 2: View of Disturbed Land Looking East from East Main Street 7 3: View of Ditch Looking North along East Main Street 8 4: View of Disturbed Land Looking East along the Northern Boundary 8 5: View of Disturbed Land Looking South along the Eastern Boundary 9

ATTACHMENTS 1: Species Observed Within the Bella Terrazza Project Site 2: Wildlife Species Observed/Detected Within the Bella Terrazza Project Site 3: Sensitive Plant Species Observed or with the Potential to Occur on the Bella Terrazza Project Site 4: Sensitive Wildlife Species Observed or with the Potential to Occur on the Bella Terrazza Project Site

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1.0 Summary

The Bella Terrazza Project (project site) is located on 15.12 acres, east of the intersection of East Main Street and Sydney Terrace in the City of El Cajon, California (Figures 1 through 3). The project proposes 139 single-family lots, driveways, landscape areas, residential streets, a park, and storm water management facilities throughout the site.

The entire project site was evaluated to determine the biological resources present. No sensitive vegetation communities, plants, or wildlife species were identified within the project site. However, there is potential for nesting and migratory birds, including raptors, to occur within the project site.

The project would result in impacts to 15.12 acres of urban/developed land and disturbed land. Impacts to these land cover types would not require mitigation, as they are not considered sensitive.

To avoid direct and indirect impacts to nesting and migratory birds, including raptors, the project shall conform with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Code 3503. Pre-construction surveys would be conducted to determine the presence or absence of breeding birds and ensure no impacts occur to any nesting birds or their eggs, chicks, or nests during the typical bird breeding season (i.e., January 1 – September 15).

2.0 Introduction

This report describes the results of the biological resource survey conducted within the project. The purpose of this report is to provide information on the existing biological resources within the project site and evaluate impacts to these resources from the proposed project.

The proposed project would construct a residential development of 139 single-family lots, driveways, landscape areas, residential streets, a park, and storm water management facilities in the City of El Cajon, California. The site encompasses 15.12 acres in assessor’s parcel numbers 400-250-0700, -0800, -0900, and -2800 and is located within an un- sectioned portion of Township 15 South, Range 1 East, of the El Cajon quadrangle, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic map (see Figure 2; USGS 1996). The project is bounded by residential development to the north, south, and west (beyond East Main Street), and Interstate 8 (I-8) to the east (see Figure 3). A draft Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) subarea plan for the City of El Cajon is currently in the process of being prepared. Therefore, this report was written to be consistent with the Final MSCP prepared by the County of San Diego (County of San Diego 1998).

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3.0 Survey Methods

RECON biologists Cailin O’Meara and Kevin Israel conducted a biological survey on March 2, 2015, to determine the biological resources present within the 15.12-acre project site. General plant and wildlife species were documented to identify any potential sensitive species or vegetation communities within the project site. All plant and wildlife species apparent at the time of the survey were recorded. Plant species that could not be readily identified in the field were collected and identified using a taxonomic key. Determination of the potential occurrence for listed, sensitive, or noteworthy species is based upon known ranges and habitat preferences for the species (Jennings and Hayes 1994; Unitt 2004; California Native Plant Society [CNPS] 2015; Reiser 2001), and species occurrence records from the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB; State of California 2015a) and other sites in the vicinity of the project site.

4.0 Existing Conditions

The project site consists of 15.12 acres of disturbed and urban/developed land. The western portion of the project site has a 4,300-square-foot building and 36,000 square feet of paving around the building and along Flume Drive. There is also fencing, concrete pads, and a billboard within the southeastern portion of the project site. The project is bounded by residential developments to the north and south, East Main Street and residential development to the west, and I-8 to the east. Undeveloped land occurs approximately 200 feet east of the project site, beyond I-8.The project site is located outside of the Biological Resource Core Areas identified by the Final MSCP (County of San Diego 1998), and does not function as a regionally significant wildlife corridor as it is bounded on all sides by roads and/or development.

Soil types include Placentia sandy loam (2 to 9 percent slopes), Vista course sandy loam (15 to 30 percent slopes), eroded Vista course sandy loam (9 to 15 percent slopes), and Visalia sandy loam (5 to 9 percent slopes; U.S. Department of Agriculture 1973). Elevations within the project boundary range from 650 to 740 feet above mean sea level.

4.1 Botanical Resources

The project site contains two land cover types, urban/developed land and disturbed land, and a total of 39 plant species (Table 1; Figure 4; Photographs 1 through 5). Of these plant species, 11 are considered native and 28 are considered non-native. A complete list of the plant species identified within the project boundary is shown in Attachment 1.

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TABLE 1 EXISTING VEGETATION COMMUNITIES/LAND COVER TYPES WITHIN THE SURVEY AREA

Habitat Types Acreage Disturbed Land 14.00 Urban/Developed 1.12 TOTAL 15.12

A total of 1.12 acres within the project site consists of urban/developed land. The urban/developed land contains a single building surrounded by a paved area and a portion of East Main Street and the associated roadside (see Figure 4; Photograph 1).

The remainder of the project site contains 14.00 acres of disturbed land. The disturbed land is dominated by common fiddleneck (Amsinckia intermedia), California burclover (Medicago polymorpha), short-pod mustard (Hirschfeldia incana), wild oat (Avena fatua), red brome (Bromus madritensis), radish (Raphanus sativus), and coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis). The majority of the disturbed land shows evidence of previous grading. An unlined ditch with the same dominant species is present along East Main Street and connects with underground storm drains near the north and south boundaries of the site (see Photograph 3).

4.2 Zoological Resources

A total of seven wildlife species, all birds, were identified within the project boundary. No active bird’s nests were identified at the time of the survey. A complete list of the wildlife species identified within the project boundary is shown in Attachment 2.

4.3 Sensitive Biological Resources

The presence of sensitive biological resources and their potential for occurrence were evaluated within the project boundary. Assessments for the potential occurrence of sensitive species are based upon known ranges, habitat preferences for the species, species occurrence records from the CNDDB, and species occurrence records from other sites in the vicinity of the project boundary. These sensitive biological resources are discussed in further detail below.

4.3.1 Sensitivity Criteria

For purposes of this report, species will be considered sensitive if they are (1) listed by state or federal agencies as threatened or endangered or are proposed for listing (State of

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California 2014b, 2014c, 2014d); (2) on California Rare Plant Rank 1B (considered endangered throughout its range) or California Rare Plant Rank 2 (considered endangered in California but more common elsewhere) of the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California (2015); or (3) considered rare, endangered, or threatened by the CNDDB (State of California 2014a), or local conservation organizations or specialists. Noteworthy plant species are considered to be those that are on California Rare Plant Rank 3 (more information about the plant’s distribution and rarity needed) and California Rare Plant Rank 4 (plants of limited distribution) of the CNPS Inventory. Sensitive vegetation communities are those identified by the MSCP (County of San Diego 1998).

Under Section 3503 of the CDFW Code, it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, except as otherwise provided by this code or any regulation made pursuant thereto. Section 3503.3 of the California Fish and Game Code prohibits take, possession, or destruction of any birds in the orders Falconiformes (raptors) or Strigiformes (owls), or of their nests and eggs (CDFW 1991). The MBTA was established to provide protection to the breeding activities of migratory birds throughout the United States. The MBTA protects migratory birds and their breeding activities from take and harassment.

4.3.2 Sensitive Vegetation Communities

No sensitive vegetation communities were identified within the project site. The only vegetation community present, disturbed land, is shown on Figure 3.

4.3.3 Sensitive Plants

No sensitive plant species were identified within the project site at the time of the survey. Furthermore, no sensitive plants are anticipated to occur due to absence of suitable habitat and high levels of disturbance within the project boundary (e.g., visible soil disturbance and prevalence of non-native species). Sensitive plant species known to occur in the vicinity of the project boundary (within one mile of the project boundary) that are federally listed threatened or endangered, or that have potential to occur based on species range are addressed in Attachment 3.

4.3.4 Sensitive Wildlife

No sensitive wildlife species were identified within the project site at the time of the survey. However, there is potential for nesting and migratory birds, including raptors, within the project boundary due to the presence of suitable trees, shrubs, and grasses for nesting within the disturbed land on-site. Sensitive wildlife species known to occur in the vicinity of the project boundary (within one mile of the project boundary) that are federally listed threatened or endangered or that have potential to occur based on species range are addressed in Attachment 4.

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4.3.5 Jurisdictional Waters

No federal or state jurisdictional waters as defined and regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CDFW, and Regional Water Quality Control Board were found on the project site. A road side ditch is present that carries seasonal runoff. The ditch is man-made and it was excavated in a historically upland area, as a review of historical aerial photographs and USGS maps show no natural drainage features at this location. The ditch does not support any wetland plant species.

5.0 Project Impacts

The proposed project would impact a total of 15.12 acres, composed of 14.00 acres of disturbed land and 1.12 acres of urban/developed land (Table 2; Figure 5). Impacts to disturbed land and urban/developed land are not considered significant, as these land cover types are not considered sensitive biological resources. Therefore, no mitigation would be required.

TABLE 2 IMPACTS TO LAND COVER TYPES

Permanent Impacts Habitat Types Existing Acreage (acres) Disturbed Land 14.00 14.00 Urban/Developed 1.12 1.12 TOTAL 15.12 15.12

5.1 Sensitive Plants

Direct impacts to sensitive plant species as a result of the proposed project are not anticipated, as no sensitive plant species were identified within the project boundary and none are expected to occur. Therefore, no significant impacts to sensitive plant species would occur.

5.2 Sensitive Wildlife

There is a potential for the project to have direct and indirect impacts on nesting bird species, including sensitive raptors and migratory birds, due to vegetation clearing and noise levels generated during project construction. Direct and indirect impacts to nesting birds may be significant without mitigation measures.

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6.0 Mitigation

Mitigation is required for impacts that are considered significant under the California Environmental Quality Act. No significant impacts to sensitive vegetation communities or sensitive plant species are anticipated to result from the proposed project. Mitigation for potentially significant impacts to nesting and migratory birds, including raptors, is required under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Code 3503. To conform to the MBTA and CDFW code, no direct impacts shall occur to any nesting birds or their eggs, chicks, or nests during the breeding season (i.e., January 15– September 15). If project grading and/or brush management is proposed during the bird breeding season or an active nest is noted, a qualified biologist shall conduct a pre-grading survey for active nests in the project site. If raptor or migratory bird nests are located, nest avoidance measures would be required in accordance with the MBTA and CDFW code.

7.0 References Cited

California, State of 2014a Special Animals. Natural Diversity Database. Department of Fish and Game. March.

2014b State and Federally Listed Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Animals of California. Natural Diversity Database. Department of Fish and Game. March.

2014c State and Federally Listed Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Plants of California. Natural Diversity Database. Department of Fish and Game. March.

2014d Natural Diversity Data Base. RareFind Version 3.1.0. Department of Fish and Game. March.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 1991 Fish and Game Code of California, Sections 3503 and 3503.3.

California Native Plant Society (CNPS) 2015 Inventory of Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Plants of California (8th Edition). Accessed on March 9, 2015 from http://www.rareplants.cnps.org/

Jennings, M. R., and M. P. Hayes 1994 Amphibian and Reptile Species of Special Concern in California. Final report submitted to the California Department of Fish and Game, Inland Fisheries Division, Rancho Cordova, CA.

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Reiser, C. H. 2001 Rare Plants of San Diego County. Aquifir Press, Imperial Beach, CA.

San Diego, County of 1997 County of San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) Plan. August.

Unitt, P. 2004 San Diego County Bird Atlas. San Diego Natural History Museum. Ibis Publishing Company. San Diego, California. October.

U.S. Department of Agriculture 1973 Soil Survey, San Diego Area, California. Soil Conservation Service and Forest Service. Roy H. Bowman, ed. San Diego. December.

U.S. Geological Survey 1996 El Cajon Quadrangle 7.5-Minute Topographic Map.

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Plant Species Observed on the Bella Terrazza Property

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ATTACHMENT 1 PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED WITHIN THE BELLA TERRAZZA PROJECT SITE

Scientific Name Common Name Habitat Origin ANGIOSPERMS: MONOCOTS AGAVACEAE AGAVE FAMILY Agave americana L. American century plant disturbed I ARECACEAE PALM FAMILY Washingtonia robusta H. Wendl. Mexican fan palm disturbed I POACEAE (GRAMINEAE) GRASS FAMILY Arundo donax L. giant reed disturbed I Avena fatua L. wild oat disturbed I Bromus diandrus Roth ripgut grass disturbed I Bromus madritensis L. ssp. rubens (L.) Husn. red brome disturbed I Hordeum marinum Huds. Mediterranean barley disturbed I Melinis [=Rhyncholytrum] repens (Willd.) Zizka natal grass disturbed I Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. crimson fountain grass disturbed I Schismus barbatus (L.) Thell. Mediterranean schismus disturbed I ANGIOSPERMS: DICOTS ANACARDIACEAE SUMAC OR CASHEW FAMILY Malosma laurina Nutt. ex Abrams laurel sumac disturbed N Schinus molle L. Peruvian pepper tree disturbed I Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi Brazilian pepper tree disturbed I SUNFLOWER FAMILY Ambrosia psilostachya DC. western ragweed disturbed N Artemisia californica Less. California sagebrush disturbed N Baccharis pilularis DC. chaparral broom, coyote brush disturbed N Centaurea melitensis L. tocalote, Maltese star-thistle disturbed I Heterotheca grandiflora Nutt. telegraph weed disturbed N Sonchus sp. sow thistle disturbed I BORAGINACEAE BORAGE FAMILY Amsinckia intermedia Fisch. & C. A. Mey. common fiddleneck disturbed N BRASSICACEAE (CRUCIFERAE) MUSTARD FAMILY Brassica tournefortii Gouan wild turnip disturbed I Hirschfeldia incana (L.) Lagr.-Fossat short-pod mustard disturbed I

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Scientific Name Common Name Habitat Origin Raphanus sativus L. radish Disturbed I Sisymbrium sp. Rocket/mustard disturbed CACTACEAE CACTUS FAMILY Opuntia littoralis (Engelm.) Cockerell. coast prickly-pear, shore cactus disturbed N CHENOPODIACEAE GOOSEFOOT FAMILY Salsola tragus L. Russian thistle, tumbleweed disturbed I EUPHORBIACEAE SPURGE FAMILY Ricinus communis L. castor bean disturbed I FABACEAE (LEGUMINOSAE) LEGUME FAMILY Medicago polymorpha L. California burclover disturbed I GERANIACEAE GERANIUM FAMILY Erodium cicutarium (L.) L’Hér. ex Aiton redstem filaree disturbed I LAMIACEAE MINT FAMILY Marrubium vulgare L. horehound disturbed I MALVACEAE MALLOW FAMILY Malva parviflora L. cheeseweed, little mallow disturbed I MYRTACEAE MYRTLE FAMILY Eucalyptus sp. gum tree disturbed I OLEACEAE OLIVE FAMILY Olea europaea L. olive disturbed I ONAGRACEAE EVENING-PRIMROSE FAMILY Camissoniopsis sp. [=Camissonia sp.] sun cup disturbed N POLYGONACEAE BUCKWHEAT FAMILY Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. fasciculatum coast California buckwheat disturbed N SALICACEAE WILLOW FAMILY Populus trichocarpa Torr. & A. Gray ex Hook. black cottonwood disturbed N SOLANACEAE NIGHTSHADE FAMILY Datura wrightii Regel western Jimson weed disturbed N Nicotiana glauca Graham tree tobacco disturbed I

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Scientific Name Common Name Habitat Origin URTICACEAE NETTLE FAMILY Urtica urens L. dwarf nettle disturbed I

ORIGIN N = Native to locality I = Introduced species from outside locality

Notes: Scientific and common names were primarily derived from the Jepson Online Interchange (University of California 2013). In instances where common names were not provided in this resource, common names were obtained from Rebman and Simpson (2006). Additional common names were obtained from the USDA maintained database (USDA 2013) or the Sunset Western Garden Book (Brenzel 2001) for ornamental/horticultural plants. Common names denoted with * are from County of San Diego 2010.

REFERENCES Brenzel, K. N. 2001 Sunset Western Garden Book. Sunset Publishing. Menlo Park, California.

California, University of 2013 The Jepson Online Interchange: California Floristics. Berkeley: The Regents of the University of California. Accessed from http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/interchange.html.

Rebman, John P., and Michael G. Simpson 2006 Checklist of the Vascular Plants of San Diego County, 4th edition. San Diego Natural History Museum.

San Diego, County of 2010 Guidelines for Determining Significance and Report Format and Content Requirements. Biological Resources. Land Use and Environmental Group. Department of Planning and Land Use. Department of Public Works. Fourth Revision. September 15.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2013 Plants Database. Accessed from http://plants.usda.gov.

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ATTACHMENT 2 WILDLIFE SPECIES OBSERVED/DETECTED WITHIN THE BELLA TERRAZZA PROJECT SITE

Evidence of Scientific Name Common Name Occupied Habitat Seasonality Occurrence

BIRDS (Nomenclature from American Ornithologists’ Union 1998 and Unitt 2004)

ACCIPITRIDAE HAWKS, KITES, & EAGLES Buteo jamaicensis red-tailed hawk disturbed Y O

COLUMBIDAE PIGEONS & DOVES Zenaida macroura marginella mourning dove disturbed Y O

CORVIDAE CROWS, JAYS, & MAGPIES Corvus brachyrhynchos hesperis American crow disturbed Y O

AEGITHALIDAE BUSHTITS Psaltriparus minimus minimus bushtit (yellow-bellied) disturbed Y O

TURDIDAE THRUSHES Sialia mexicana occidentalis western bluebird disturbed W O

MIMIDAE MOCKINGBIRDS & THRASHERS Mimus polyglottos polyglottos northern mockingbird disturbed Y O

FRINGILLIDAE FINCHES Carduelis psaltria hesperophilus lesser goldfinch disturbed Y O

SEASONALITY (birds only) W = Winter visitor; does not breed locally Y = Year-round resident; probable breeder on-site or in vicinity

EVIDENCE OF OCCURRENCE O = Observed

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ATTACHMENT 3 SENSITIVE PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED (†) OR WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR OCCURRENCE ON THE BELLA TERRAZZA PROJECT SITE

State/Federal CNPS Species Status List Habitat/Blooming Period Comments Artemisia palmeri –/– 4.2 Perennial deciduous shrub; coastal This species has low potential to occur due to lack San Diego sagewort sage scrub, chaparral, riparian, mesic, of suitable coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and sandy areas; blooms May–September; riparian habitat. Additionally, it is a conspicuous elevation less than 3,000 feet. shrub species that would likely have been observed if present. This species has been known to occur within a one-mile buffer of the survey area (State of California 2015). palmeri var. palmeri –/– 1B.1 Perennial evergreen shrub; chaparral This species has low potential to occur due to lack [=E. palmeri ssp. palmeri] coastal sage scrub, typically in mesic of suitable chaparral and coastal sage scrub Palmer’s goldenbush areas; blooms July–November; habitat. Additionally, it is a conspicuous shrub [=Palmer’s ericameria] elevation less than 2,000 feet. Known in species that would likely have been observed if California from sixteen occurrences all present. This species has been known to occur of which are in San Diego County. within a one-mile buffer of the survey area (State Additional populations in Baja of California 2015). California, Mexico. CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY RARE PLANT RANKING (CNPS 2015) 1A = Species presumed extinct. 1B = Species rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere. These species are eligible for state listing. 2A = Plants presumed extirpated in California, but more common elsewhere. 2B = Species rare, threatened, or endangered in California but more common elsewhere. These species are eligible for state listing. 3 = Species for which more information is needed. Distribution, endangerment, and/or taxonomic information is needed. 4 = A watch list of species of limited distribution. These species need to be monitored for changes in the status of their populations. .1 = Species seriously threatened in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened; high degree and immediacy of threat) .2 = Species fairly threatened in California (20-80% occurrences threatened; moderate degree and immediacy of threat) .3 = Species not very threatened in California (<20% of occurrences threatened; low degree and immediacy of threat or no current threats known CBR = Considered but Rejected

CITY OF SAN DIEGO NE = Narrow endemic MSCP = Multiple Species Conservation Program covered species

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REFERENCES California Native Plant Society (CNPS) 2015 Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v8-2). California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, CA. Accessed May 7, 2014 from http://www.rareplants.cnps.org.

California, State of 2013a State and Federally Listed Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Plants of California. Natural Diversity Database. Department of Fish and Wildlife. July.

2013b Special Vascular Plants, Bryophytes, and Lichens List. Natural Diversity Database. Department of Fish and Wildlife. October.

2014 Natural Diversity Data Base. RareFind Version 5. Department of Fish and Wildlife.

2015 Natural Diversity Data Base. RareFind Version 5. Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Reiser, Craig H. 2001 Rare Plants of San Diego County. Aquafir Press. July.

San Diego, City of 1997 City of San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) Subarea Plan. March.

University of California 2014 The Jepson Online Interchange. Accessed January 2014 from http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/interchange.html.

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Species Status Habitat Occurrence/Comments

INVERTEBRATES

LYCAENIDAE BLUES, COPPERS, & HAIRSTREAKS Hermes copper * Chaparral and coastal sage scrub where This species has low potential to occur Lycaena hermes host plant Rhamnus crocea occurs. Adult due to lack of suitable coastal sage scrub emergence late May to July. habitat and host plant Rhamnus crocea. This species has been known to occur within a one-mile buffer of the survey area (State of California 2015). REPTILES (Nomenclature from Crother 2008)

TEIIDAE WHIPTAIL LIZARDS Belding’s orange-throated whiptail CSC Chaparral, coastal sage scrub with coarse This species has low potential to occur Aspidoscelis hyperythra beldingi sandy soils and scattered brush. due to lack of suitable coastal sage scrub habitat. This species has been known to occur within a one-mile buffer of the survey area (State of California 2015). BIRDS (Nomenclature from American Ornithologists’ Union 2013 and Unitt 2004)

SYLVIIDAE GNATCATCHERS Coastal California gnatcatcher FT, CSC Coastal sage scrub, maritime succulent This species has low potential to occur Polioptila californica californica scrub. Resident. due to lack of suitable coastal sage scrub or maritime succulent scrub habitat. This species has been known to occur within a one-mile buffer of the survey area (State of California 2015).

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Species Status Habitat Occurrence/Comments MAMMALS (Nomenclature from Jones et al. 1997)

HETEROMYIDAE POCKET MICE & KANGAROO RATS Dulzura pocket mouse CSC Brushy areas of coastal sage scrub, This species has low potential to occur Chaetodipus californicus femoralis chamise-redshank & montane chaparral, due to lack of suitable coastal sage scrub, sagebrush, annual grassland, valley foothill chaparral, grassland, or woodland habitat. hardwood, valley foothill hardwood–conifer & This species has been known to occur montane hardwood. Probably most attracted within a one-mile buffer of the survey area to interface of grassland and brush. (State of California 2015). Northwestern San Diego pocket mouse CSC San Diego County west of mountains in This species has low potential to occur Chaetodipus fallax fallax sparse, disturbed coastal sage scrub or due to lack of suitable coastal sage scrub grasslands with sandy soils. or grassland habitat. This species has been known to occur within a one-mile buffer of the survey area (State of California 2015).

MURIDAE OLD WORLD MICE & RATS (I) San Diego desert woodrat CSC Coastal sage scrub and chaparral. This species has low potential to occur Neotoma lepida intermedia due to lack of suitable coastal sage scrub or chaparral habitat. Additionally, no woodrat nests were observed within the project site at the time of the survey. This species has been known to occur within a one-mile buffer of the survey area (State of California 2015). STATUS CODES FT = Listed as threatened by the federal government CSC = California Department of Fish and Game species of special concern * = Taxa listed with an asterisk fall into one or more of the following categories: • Taxa considered endangered or rare under Section 15380(b) of CEQA guidelines • Taxa that are biologically rare, very restricted in distribution, or declining throughout their range • Population(s) in California that may be peripheral to the major portion of a taxon’s range but which are threatened with extirpation within California • Taxa closely associated with a habitat that is declining in California at an alarming rate (e.g., wetlands, riparian, old growth forests, desert aquatic systems, native grasslands)

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REFERENCES American Ornithologists’ Union 2013 Check-list of North American Birds: The Species of Birds of North America from the Arctic through Panama, Including the West Indies and Hawaiian Islands. 7th ed. Committee on Classification and Nomenclature and the 54th Supplement. Accessed on 11/21/13 at

Crother, B. 2012 Scientific and standard English names of amphibians and reptiles of North America north of Mexico, with comments regarding confidence in our understanding. 7th Edition. SSAR Herpetological Circulars No. 39: 1-101. Accessed on August 18, 2014 from http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/biol/faculty/directory/crother_publications.html.

Jones, C., R. S. Hoffman, D. W. Rice, R. J. Baker, M. D. Engstrom, R. D. Bradley, D. J. Schmidly, and C. A. Jones 1997 Revised Checklist of North American Mammals North of Mexico. Occasional Papers, Museum, Texas Tech University No. 173. December.

Unitt, P. 2004 San Diego County Bird Atlas. San Diego Natural History Museum. Ibis Publishing Company. San Diego, California. October.

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